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Lower Capital, a city shrouded in the vast Snow Sea, stands in stark contrast to the autumnal atmosphere of Liang City, adding an air of desolation.
In the snow, Ye Yang hurriedly led his four generals, their battle boots leaving shallow imprints in the snow, their movements graceful and precise.
"Rustling..."
Suddenly, Ye Yang stopped and smiled, saying, "Lower Capital, we've arrived!"
Zhang Tianhe pulled down his hood and said, "Hey, we finally made it. What do we do next? Storm the palace and rescue Miss Yan Yao?"
Ye Yang was taken aback. "Rescue? What do you mean by that? We should win people over with virtue. You all need to suppress your true power to the lowest level so that others only think we are warriors from the Earth Realm. Do not let anyone realize you possess Starry Sky Level strength; otherwise, it will bring unnecessary trouble."
"Understood!" Zhao Yun and the others nodded.
Ye Yang pondered for a moment and said, "We have expelled the old nobility of Qi State and installed Tian Fu as king. The outside world only knows Tian Fu but may not know me. So we will just say we are generals from Qi State and present our visiting cards to see if we can find a place to stay for the night."
Zhang Tianhe asked in surprise, "Are we not supposed to register for the Sword Seizing Tournament?"
"Why would we need to register?"
"Do you want to rescue Princess Yan Yao?"
"Yes, but it doesn't necessarily require participating in the Sword Seizing Tournament..." Ye Yang's clear eyes gleamed with cold light as he sneered, "King Yan is so ruthless towards Yan Yao, completely disregarding their father-daughter bond, using her as bait to attract talents. Hmph, since that's the case, I will teach him a lesson!"
"What specific plans do you have?" Wang Lie asked excitedly.
"No plans yet; let's first enter the palace and gather some information."
"Good!"
……
A group of people hurried across the snowy ground. Upon entering Lower Capital, they inquired about the location of the palace and headed straight there. Along the way, they saw a constant flow of people coming and going.
Wang Lie gathered some information and found that almost all the inns and taverns were fully booked, and they had been occupied since two days ago. When King Yan decided to hold the Sword Seizing Tournament with the legendary Lingxi Sword as the prize, countless heroes had already set their sights on this sword. Of course, many others were simply enamored by the legendary beauty of Princess of Yan.
"It seems that if we don't stay at the palace tonight, we'll truly have nowhere to rest..." Wang Lie sighed. "In this freezing weather, if we have no place to sleep, won't we freeze to death?"
Zhang Fei chuckled, "If King Yan refuses to take us in at the palace, then let's just tear down his buildings to make a fire for warmth..."
Ye Yang glanced at Wang Lie and said, "You actually fear the cold? Your cultivation is still far from sufficient..."
Wang Lie grinned, "My lord, I am just a simple man. I originally lacked your extraordinary talent; being able to cultivate from Earth Level Three to Earth Level Seven is already quite remarkable for me..."
Zhang Tianhe, listening nearby, was displeased and patted Wang Lie on the shoulder. "How can you say such things? Zhao Yun and I have continuously refined two Earth Level Six Beast Cores to help you break through, and we've also shared with you the essentials of Earth Level Martial Arts cultivation. Hmph! If you can't break through to Stellar Realm within three years with such favorable treatment, how will you face others?"
Wang Lie laughed heartily. "Second Master is absolutely right; I will definitely work hard on my cultivation..."
Ye Yang nodded. "Yes, Wang Lie, you are one of the commanders of the Three Armies. In terms of strategy, you surpass Tianhe. I don't require your strength to be exceptionally high, but at least you shouldn't be easily killed by an enemy general. Otherwise, it would greatly disgrace our military prestige. Do you understand?"
"I understand, my lord!"
……
Soon, five individuals arrived in front of the royal city, facing hundreds of city guards. Ye Yang remained calm as he stepped forward, presenting a letter of introduction. He addressed the City Defense General, saying, "We are five representatives sent by His Majesty Qi Ling Wang of Qi State to pay our respects and attend your nation's Sword Seizing Tournament!"
The City Defense General glanced at Ye Yang and noticed his dignified demeanor and composed expression. He smiled and said, "Gentlemen, please enter the city. You may dine in the Side Hall first. My country is busy with affairs of state, but I will find time this afternoon to meet with you."
"Thank you!"
Ye Yang felt a surge of joy inside; indeed, with a letter from a Qi State royal, securing a meal was a trivial matter.
The five followed a Guard to the Side Hall located at the far end of the main hall. Inside, they found many people already present, all dressed in extravagant attire. Clearly, these were envoys sent by the nobles of the four states. At that moment, Xiang Liang's Chu Army was in confrontation with the Qin Army, while the other four lords had already led their troops to the alliance meeting. Unfortunately, despite their outward unity, each lord harbored ulterior motives, seeking to exploit the chaos to reclaim their former glory.
Ye Yang walked at the forefront, his gaze steady as he led his four subordinates to a table on the left side and sat down with an imposing presence.
Just then, a young nobleman dressed in fine clothing approached them and disdainfully remarked, "Which country's envoy is this? Dressed like this and acting so brutishly—how can such a person be entrusted with an envoy's duties? Hahaha, truly laughable!"
The other nobles burst into laughter, their arrogance evident.
The corner of Ye Yang's mouth curled slightly into a faint smile as he slowly stood up to face the young nobleman. "May I ask for your esteemed name?"
The young nobleman replied arrogantly, "I am Wei Young Master Changlin. General Wei personally escorted me to Lower Capital. What do you wish to teach me?"
"Oh? Wei Young Master Changlin? I wondered who it was that carried such presence..."
Ye Yang chuckled and said, "My brothers and I were once old generals of Qin State. Disgusted by tyranny, we have returned to our senses and pledged our loyalty to His Majesty Qi Ling Wang. I apologize if we have caused you any embarrassment..."
The crowd chuckled lightly, but only Wei Young Master Changlin remained confrontational: "Hmph! This royal palace inn is not a place for mere brutes to stay! It seems King Yan is truly losing his discernment!"
Ye Yang's gaze sharpened as he coldly huffed, "Young Master Chang Lin!"
In that instant, Chang Lin's body trembled. He looked into Ye Yang's eyes and felt an invisible force surge towards him. Suddenly, Chang Lin's mind was shaken; he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. Ye Yang before him appeared terrifying, like a fierce deity capable of tearing him apart at any moment. Fear gripped him, and he couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
Indeed, this was none other than the unique ability of a Starry Sky Tier Four Expert—Concentration. It allowed the expert to condense their Divine Power into an attack against their opponent. Fortunately for Chang Lin, Ye Yang had only exerted a fraction of his power; had he unleashed even a bit more, Chang Lin would likely have mentally collapsed and become a useless wreck!
"Clap, clap, clap..."
After retreating several steps, Chang Lin crashed against a pillar as if struck by lightning. Sweat poured down uncontrollably, rendering him speechless. The other nobles laughed heartily, enjoying the spectacle of Prince Wei making a fool of himself.
At that moment, several palace maids brought in exquisite delicacies. Despite being in a poor region, the State of Yan managed such luxurious hospitality, demonstrating their respect for the various lords and envoys.
Ye Yang and Zhang Tianhe sat down to enjoy the fine wine and hearty meat. However, halfway through their meal, a guard rushed in and respectfully announced, "Envoys from Qi State, His Majesty is summoning you in the main hall!"
Ye Yang was taken aback. "So soon... Let's go!"
The five of them set down their chopsticks, their expressions somber as they stood up and strode towards the Royal Palace Hall.
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