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Chapter 084: The Return of the Divine Heir
"Three months later, Yang Chen returned to Loulan City. With the help of the Shadow Kill Pavilion and the Yongbing Guild, he eradicated the Qi Refining Guild, killed the lord of Loulan City, and became the new lord himself. He now commands an army of sixty thousand and is preparing to contend for the City of Slaughter. Currently, he is in Silver Moon City, ready to join the battlefield and earn military merit."
After reviewing all the information, it was clear that regarding the Divine Heir, Yi Tianzheng, Zhuque, and the Meteorological Sect, the three lords rebelled due to Yang Chen's instigation—this was something they could not uncover. The Crimson Gold Tyrant slowly said, "Father, this young man cannot be underestimated."
"Indeed, he possesses the ambition of a formidable hero," replied the Crimson Gold Tiger.
"No, I don't think so," said Chi Jinlong, also known as the father of the Red Dragon. "If this young man truly wanted to hunt down the Heroes, he could easily gather his sixty thousand troops and collaborate with Li Mu and Eagle Tian Yi to extract sufficient benefits from the three lords. Then he could negotiate with our dynasty for titles and lands without any issue. But he hasn't done that. Occupying the City of Slaughter might be his way of leaving himself an escape route," Chi Jinlong explained.
"An escape route? Brother, what do you mean?" asked Crimson Gold Tiger.
"Given Yang Chen's relationship with Long'er, achieving a rank as high as a hundred-man commander would be no problem at all. Moreover, with the assistance of Eagle Tian Yi and Li Mu, earning military merit would be as easy as reaching into one's pocket. Ultimately, attaining the rank of count or even duke would not be an issue."
"Boss, do you hold him in such high regard? He's only at the Spirit Combat realm," said Crimson Gold Tiger.
"This is merely his performance for us to see; I can only evaluate him this way. Spirit Combat? You should consider how he was a year ago. After a year of cultivation, what realm are you at?" Chi Jinlong's words left Crimson Gold Tiger speechless.
"Father, is there any information about a young man named Tian Ci in the letters?" Chi Jinlong inquired.
"No," Chitianba replied. "Send my military orders: grant Yang Chen the 'Heavenly Kill Order,' allowing him to kill anyone who disobeys him within the army and to execute any civil officials beneath his rank."
"Yes, Father." Chitianba's action was within the expectations of the Crimson Gold Dragon, who seemed to understand, while the Crimson Gold Tiger anxiously said, "Father, how can you casually grant him the 'Heavenly Kill Order'?"
"Is the Heavenly Kill Order that impressive? Perhaps in a few years, there will be nothing left to give him," the Crimson Gold Dragon replied.
"Jinlong, you see through it the best. The City of Slaughter? A cunning rabbit has three burrows? What a clever tactic; without doing anything yet, he has already laid out an escape route for himself. This child is extraordinary," Chitianba remarked. "You all may leave now."
"Yes, Father," the three responded respectfully.
"Jinlong, I want to know any information regarding Yang Chen at the first opportunity."
"Yes, Father." Chitianba pondered for a moment and hurriedly burned the letter sent back by the Red Dragon into ashes.
Far away in Silver Moon City, the Red Dragon received no response and merely passed on a 'Heavenly Kill Order' to Yang Chen. This action left him puzzled about what his grandfather was planning. Nevertheless, he promptly handed over the Heavenly Kill Order to Yang Chen and said, "Brother Yang, I have told my grandfather everything, but he did not react at all. I don’t know why."
Yang Chen took the Heavenly Kill Order and said, "Killing in the military does not violate military regulations? I like that. Since the old man has shown no reaction, it means you can decide everything yourself."
"Such a significant matter is left for me to decide alone? How can that be justified?" The Red Dragon exclaimed in surprise.
"There’s nothing unjustifiable about it. You are still young; in your grandfather's or Fan Yingtian's eyes, you are just a child. If your nation-building fails, given your grandfather's relationship with Fan Yingtian, they will only regard your actions as child's play. If you succeed in establishing your nation and forcing a palace coup, Fan Yingtian would be glad to hand over Jia Shi Dynasty to you because you are the so-called Chosen One. Moreover, marrying the Silver Moon Princess to you means the throne remains within your family. You could sit as Grand Emperor and spend time chatting and drinking tea with your grandfather; how wonderful would that be?" Yang Chen explained.
"If I really became emperor, what would happen to Fan Buzhi and my two older brothers?" The Red Dragon asked.
"Firstly: grant them titles and lands. Secondly: execute them," Yang Chen said lightly before leaving with the Heavenly Kill Order. The Red Dragon looked at Yang Chen in astonishment, unable to believe that such words had come from an ordinary fighting spirit, and his tone resembled that of his father teaching him how to do things when he was a child.
"I really don't know what to do. Perhaps you are the one who is right. I believe in you, my brother," the Crimson Dragon murmured.
Yang Chen put away the Heavenly Kill Order, smiled slightly, and said in a deep voice, "The Protector of the Nation? You must be thinking of becoming the Grand Emperor, right? Allowing me, an outsider, to assist your grandson—what a clever plan. For the sake of the throne, you would rather not see your son slaughtered and let your grandson take the position. I can only say I admire that! However, don’t think you have completely grasped me. Even if you sacrifice an army of sixty thousand and abandon Loulan City, I still want to see how you two tigers will fight together! If the nation fails, you will push all the blame onto me and make me the scapegoat? You old fox. But in the end, you've overlooked one thing, ha ha."
"Young Master." The voice of Tian Ci came to Yang Chen's ears. Yang Chen turned to look at Xie Yao and Tian Ci waiting at the door and asked, "What’s wrong? Tian Ci?"
"The Divine Clan's heir has returned," Tian Ci said lightly.
Yang Chen was silent for a moment before saying, "Let's go to the city gate." Tian Ci was slightly surprised but nodded and followed behind Yang Chen. At the city gate, Zhao Yu and Zhang Tian were chatting casually; evidently, the Divine Heir and others had not yet arrived. Upon seeing Yang Chen approach, both quickly stood up and respectfully bowed, saying, "Young Master."
"Yes, prepare well; they are about to arrive," Yang Chen said calmly.
"Ah?" Zhang Tian instinctively replied, then noticed eight figures approaching in the distance, one of whom was Li Qi. Zhang Tian looked at Yang Chen with curiosity and said, "Leader, are you clairvoyant? How did you know?"
"Don't look at me; this isn't my doing," Yang Chen replied modestly. Zhang Tian and Zhao Yu then looked at Xie Yao, who shook her head slightly. When they turned back to Tian Ci, their eyes held more respect and mystery.
As Li Qi and his group reached the city gate, they spotted Yang Chen and the others and rushed over excitedly but were stopped by four soldiers at the entrance: "Who are you? Why do you want to enter Silver Moon City?"
"I..." Li Qi was about to speak when Yang Chen stepped forward and said, "I am from the Crimson Tooth Yongbing Corps." Since meeting with the Crimson Dragon, Yang Chen had specifically asked someone to create a badge for him as the second vice-captain of the Crimson Tooth Yongbing Corps.
"Greetings, Second Master," all four soldiers said simultaneously. Although they did not recognize Yang Chen personally, they were familiar with the badge of the Crimson Tooth Yongbing Corps—specifically recognizing it as the green badge of the second vice-captain. The golden badge belonged to First Vice-Captain Xiao Wentian; blue was for Third Vice-Captain Zhang Yang; purple was for Fourth Vice-Captain Liu Xian; brown was for Fifth Vice-Captain Luo Kuang. All others bore a blood-red color.
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