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He is, after all, the ruler of a nation, having seen great sights and remaining unafraid in times of crisis. This aspect made Lu Chen feel that he was indeed facing the Sovereign.
"Tell your National Protector Mage to stay put, or don't blame me for being rude," Lu Chen said coldly.
If Yue Shaoting were to face any danger or harm, Lu Chen would not hesitate to throw the Sovereign and the princess down from this height of over ten zhang, enough to leave them half dead on the stone floor.
"Alright, let's sit down and talk. There's no point in continuing this way, is there?" The Sovereign weighed the pros and cons and slowly spoke, indicating that both sides should sit down and discuss matters to find a solution.
"Have your national advisor release Yue Shaoting first, then I will take you down," Lu Chen said fiercely.
The Sovereign quickly waved his hand at Shan Bai Liao, signaling him to release Yue Shaoting immediately. Meanwhile, the two monks also ceased their struggle with Old Mu and Lian Dashuang, moving together behind Shan Bai Liao, remaining vigilant.
Shan Bai Liao released Yue Shaoting, and Old Mu and Lian Dashuang hurried over to bring her to their side.
At this moment, in the square at the palace entrance, the forces on both sides had separated; one side led by Shan Bai Liao representing the Giant Yi Nation, and the other side consisting of Old Mu and his companions.
However, they were now surrounded by soldiers armed with long spears. Clearly, Lu Chen's side was at a disadvantage and in a precarious situation. Nevertheless, Lu Chen held the king, queen, and Crown Prince as leverage, which temporarily deterred the people of Giant Yi Nation from acting recklessly.
Lu Chen flew down from the rooftop and landed in the center of the circle. He kept his promise by releasing the king and queen.
However, Shan Bai Liao and others still did not dare to act rashly because the Crown Prince's Yin Spirit had already been captured by Lu Chen and was imprisoned within Jun Bell, undergoing transformation under Demon Emperor Mao's guidance to cleanse his demonic nature and lead him back to righteousness.
"Alright, now please release my Crown Prince. You have committed a serious crime. If my Crown Prince is unharmed, this Sovereign can still allow you to leave safely. But it must be on the condition that my Crown Prince has not suffered any harm," the Sovereign said slowly to Lu Chen. At this point, he refrained from mentioning the Elder of the Yue Family but indicated that if Lu Chen agreed to release the Crown Prince, he would be willing to let Lu Chen and his companions go.
"Sovereign, have you forgotten my original intention? I came here for the old man of the Yue Family. If you want the Crown Prince to be safe and sound, please release Elder of the Yue Family from prison immediately. Then I will naturally return you a complete Crown Prince," Lu Chen stated firmly regarding the terms. He showed no signs of backing down and remained calm and composed as if everything was under control.
"Enough, Lu. I have tolerated you for long enough. I hope you do not push your luck. The Sovereign has already promised that as long as you return the Crown Prince, you will be allowed to leave immediately. Do not underestimate my patience."
Shan Bai Liao said angrily from the side. The thought that Lu Chen had actually kidnapped the King and Queen right under his nose, along with the Crown Prince's Yin Spirit, filled him with rage.
This situation was a failure on Shan Bai Liao's part. If he did not handle this matter properly, he would undoubtedly face criticism and impeachment from the ministers. How could he not be furious in such a situation?
"Shan Bai Liao, you do not need to threaten me; it is useless. Put away that smug expression of yours. What storms have I, Lu Chen, not seen? How could I be intimidated by your mere words? You think too little of me, Lu Chen. If I do not achieve my goal today, no one here will have it easy," Lu Chen replied, feeling anger rise within him. It had been a long time since he had lost his temper like this.
However, the people from Giant Yi Nation were truly despicable and cunning. Fortunately, he had developed an extraordinary mindset over the years; otherwise, he would likely have fallen into their hands today.
"Lu Chen, you are bold and spirited, but even if I release the Elder of the Yue Family today, do not think you can easily leave Giant Barbarian Island," the King interjected. The meaning behind his words was clear.
It meant that after he released the Elder of the Yue Family, Lu Chen would then release the Crown Prince's Yin Spirit. But after that, Giant Yi Nation could still send troops to block Lu Chen and his group from leaving; it would not be so easy.
"Then there is no need for you to worry about it, Your Majesty. I have my own plans. As long as you release the Elder of the Yue Family, I will find a way to leave without fear of your thousands of troops," Lu Chen said confidently.
Upon hearing this, both the King and Shan Bai Liao felt a chill run down their spines. Was Lu Chen serious? It was hard not to question it.
After seeing that they remained unmoved, Lu Chen continued, "Sovereign, please listen to me. Even if you do not release the Elder of the Yue Family, I can take the Crown Prince's Yin Spirit right under your noses; I can definitely rescue the Elder of the Yue Family from prison as well. No matter how fortified your defenses are, it will be futile. I simply do not want to escalate matters too much and wish to leave you some face. If you truly do not believe me, feel free to test it."
Lu Chen was genuinely angry now; he was prepared to use his last resort: to storm into the prison himself and rescue the Elder of the Yue Family.
As for how to leave afterward, he already had a plan involving the Dragonbone Chariot and Thunderbolt, along with dozens of Ape Demons—enough to level Caojing.
By then, not only would the lives of the King and others be in jeopardy, but Lu Chen would also certainly use the Crown Prince's Yin Spirit for his own purposes; no one could save him.
"Bring him out; saving the Crown Prince is urgent." Finally, the Sovereign compromised and ordered someone to bring out the Elder of the Yue Family.
Moments later, under guard by several soldiers, the Elder of the Yue Family arrived at the square.
The head of the Yue Family was once a great hero. Even though he was dressed in prison clothes, dirty all over, with disheveled hair and a disheveled appearance, he still possessed the dignity that was inherent to him.
After confirming that it was indeed Yue Shaoting, Lu Chen finally released the Crown Prince's Yin Spirit from the Jun Bell and helped him return his Yin Spirit to its rightful place within his Flesh.
Sovereign immediately rushed to the Crown Prince's side, asking if he had suffered any injuries or had been tortured in any way.
The Crown Prince opened his eyes, which now appeared much deeper and more composed than before, as if he had seen through the world’s illusions.
"What happened? Why has the Crown Prince changed like this?" Sovereign asked anxiously. This was clearly not the same Crown Prince he had known; it was as if he had become a different person entirely.
Shan Bai Liao exchanged glances with two monks behind him, who immediately rushed over to check on the Crown Prince, primarily to see if he had lost any of his soul.
From above, it appeared that his soul was intact. One could easily tell by looking into his eyes; if there were no issues with his pupils, then his soul was complete.
Conversely, if there were abnormalities in his pupils, it would indicate a problem with his soul. A person missing their soul could become dazed or foolish.
However, after their examination, the two monks shook their heads in confusion, clearly having found nothing amiss.
At that moment, the Crown Prince pushed everyone aside and stood up from his chair. "There's no need to check. This Crown Prince is fine; I have merely undergone Lu Chen's transformation. He has cleansed the demonic nature within me and allowed me to return to my purest essence. I must thank him and will forever remember his grace."
Upon hearing this, everyone present was taken aback, speechless with shock at how drastically the Crown Prince's attitude had shifted to align with Lu Chen.
"Father, has the Elder of the Yue Family been released? Let them go. I have come to understand many things; we were wrong in our actions. The Mountain Clan has harmed us greatly. This matter may require further investigation, but I can now confirm that the Yue Family is innocent; everything is a scheme orchestrated by the Mountain Clan."
Not only had the Crown Prince's attitude changed, but his words and actions were also decisive and resolute. There was a sharpness in his gaze that made everyone feel uneasy, as if they could bear the weight of guilt at any moment.
"My Crown Prince, what has happened to you? What did Lu Chen do to you? Tell your father; I will help you," Sovereign of the Giant Yi Nation said with deep pain, as if the Crown Prince had suffered some grave injury—perhaps even worse than that.
"Father, I have moved past it; I am fine now. Please give the order to release the Elder of the Yue Family and allow them to leave Giant Barbarian Island safely. Then we will settle accounts with the Mountain Clan and consider whether we should withdraw our soldiers from Central Plains."
The Crown Prince's words caused Shan Bai Liao's expression to change dramatically, leaving him feeling somewhat embarrassed. He knew that Lu Chen had manipulated the situation, but he had no way to investigate further.
The Crown Prince continued to chatter incessantly, and Sovereign, feeling helpless, ultimately issued an order for Lu Chen and his companions to leave immediately, with the palace guards escorting them along the way.
Lu Chen bowed to the Sovereign and the Queen, then the group exited the palace, left Caojing, and arrived at Jiahe Port.
Not long after, Lu Chen and the others boarded their large ship, marking a perfect conclusion to their journey.
Now that Yue Shaoting's father had been rescued, Yue Shaoting could feel at ease in the future. As for the remnants of their old forces scattered across Giant Barbarian Island, it seemed unnecessary to gather them now, and they lacked the capability to do so anyway.
The methods of the Mountain Clan were indeed ruthless, controlling Giant Barbarian Island tightly and forcing the Yue Family into a corner.
On another note, Lu Chen was also surprised by the tactics he used on the Crown Prince. He captured his Yin Spirit, and in a state of immense fear, the Crown Prince manifested his Dharmakaya and was then infused with Sutra.
The effect of such actions was astonishing even to Lu Chen; the Crown Prince had completely transformed into a different person and regarded Lu Chen as a master.
Regardless of how despicable Lu Chen's methods were, the Crown Prince benefited from them. He was cleansed of his demonic nature and returned to his true self. He became a kind person who would live happily from now on.
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