The Seven Day Pact
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The doors of the General Zhenyuan Mansion were slammed shut, and the courtyard was filled with murderous intent.
Strong crossbowmen in black armor stood in every direction, exuding a terrifying aura. The dark brown bows in their hands had long spiritual arcs that seemed like they could kill anyone at any time.
The Third Prince, Qin Lie, was already standing in front of Long Chen. He stared at Xie Jiushan with an icy expression and said in a low voice, "General Xie, are you trying to rebel? Long Chen is my guest, and he is now ranked forty-third on the Heaven List. You want to kill him in front of us? Do you still have me in your eyes? "
The other princes also stared coldly at Xie Jiushan. Xie Jiushan and the entire General Zhenyuan Mansion had always supported the First Prince, Qin Feng. This was a fact that everyone knew.
If Xie Jiushan ignored them and killed Long Chen in front of them, it would violate the will of the Empire, and it would also cause the relationship between the princes to become even more tense.
All the princes had guest officials, and if they were killed by the military, it would cause everyone to feel insecure.
Moreover, Long Chen was already one of the few people in the Black Dragon Empire who could enter the top fifty on the Heaven List!
Every single person on the Heaven List was the hope of the Empire's younger generation. The power of the Empire would never dare to change the rankings of the Heaven List.
The First Prince slowly stepped forward and walked to Xie Jiushan's side. He said in a low voice, "General Xie, please don't be rash. When Long Chen returns, he will be made a Major General and will have a private army. You can't neglect the military exercise in seven days …"
Be made a Major General and have a private army?
The First Prince's words caused the flames of anger in Xie Jiushan's eyes to fade away. He knew that although he could ignore everyone and kill Long Chen with a crossbow, the price he and the First Prince would have to pay was something that neither he nor the First Prince could bear.
This was especially so in front of all the princes. Once he made a move, the impact would be magnified.
However, the Crown Prince also reminded him to set up a private army … Since Long Chen had completed the task assigned by the Empire and obtained a private army, then the final military exercise would be the best time to kill him!
In the history of the Imperial Capital, the Major Generals who obtained the private army would have a military exercise duel, and the military exercise duel in the entire Imperial Capital was single-handedly organized by Xie Jiushan's Zhenyuan Army.
Seven days, then he would wait for another seven days!
Xie Jiushan took a deep breath and waved his hand to withdraw the crossbowmen. These Spirit-breaking crossbowmen were the real fighting force of the General Zhenyuan Mansion. Once the crossbowmen started to attack, only a few old guardians would be able to survive. Everyone else would be killed.
Long Chen had been standing in the same spot from beginning to end. When he heard the conversation between the First Prince and Xie Jiushan, he sneered in his heart.
Military exercises? Wanting to kill him with this, what a joke!
In his previous life, when he established the Firmament God Kingdom, he may not be proficient in military operations, but he was proficient in military tactics and battle formations.
Seven days later, who would be the one to die … was still unknown!
As for today's matter, the reputation of the Zhenyuan Army General's residence had been completely lost.
He was not naive enough to think that he could get rid of Xie Jiushan today. Of course, if Xie Jiushan did not personally participate in the military exercise duel seven days later, then it would be fine. If he did, Long Chen was confident that he would not be able to return alive.
"Then I will wait for the General's arrival in seven days. Today's visit to the General Zhenyuan Mansion was just so-so …" Long Chen turned and left.
If Xie Jiushan did not personally participate in the military exercise seven days later, then Long Chen could only wait until he stepped into the Divine Transformation stage before he could eliminate him without any scruples.
Xie Jiushan's face turned green and purple. The princes looked deeply at Xie Jiushan and the Crown Prince, then gradually left.
After everyone had left.
"General Xie, you were too impulsive today. Now that the Emperor is critically ill and could die at any time, if you kill Long Chen in front of so many princes, given my father's personality, we will all be in serious trouble …" the Crown Prince said in a low voice.
Xie Jiushan took a deep breath and said, "I was a little muddle-headed today."
The First Prince nodded. Soon after, his tone turned sinister as he said, "The title of Major General is his death warrant. No matter what, I will give this title to him. During the military exercise, his life will be as easy as pie!"
Xie Jiushan narrowed his eyes and said sternly, "For this military exercise, I will personally lead the battle formation and the Black Iron Guards will support me. Not to mention a Major General … even if he leads a group of imperial guards, I will not let him return alive!"
The Crown Prince wanted to say something, but when he saw the murderous intent and anger in Xie Jiushan's eyes, he swallowed his words. He knew that if Xie Jiushan personally led the military exercise, it would cause quite a stir, but at least the impact would be much smaller than now.
Moreover, Long Chen was a little strange today. It would be best if he could be eliminated early. It was worth it to pay a price.
"Since Long Chen killed Li Yuanwu and your son Xie Changfeng, it was tantamount to a death sentence. You should know that Li Yuanwu is my junior. As long as Long Chen has not entered the five great sects, no one can save his life!"
After the Crown Prince finished speaking, he looked deeply at Xie Jiushan and turned to leave. The choice was up to Xie Jiushan.
Xie Jiushan knew how powerful the Crown Prince's teacher was. It could be said that the Crown Prince's current position was partly because of this person. As long as his teacher returned, Long Chen would be killed on the grounds that he killed Li Yuanwu.
However, Xie Jiushan could not wait any longer. He wanted to kill Long Chen with his own hands!
"Prepare for the military exercise in seven days. The location of the exercise should be as far away as possible. It would be best if it could not be seen …" Xie Jiushan shook his head, clenched his hands, and gave the order in a low voice.
…
The next day.
The Third Prince Qin Lie brought Long Chen into the Imperial Palace. His expression was not good. He stared at Long Chen and said, "My elder brother is right. If you want the position of Major General, you must participate in the military exercise. From yesterday, it seems that Xie Jiushan hates you to the core …"
Long Chen naturally heard the Third Prince's worry. However, he smiled and said, "Since the Crown Prince said it so directly in front of us, it means that even if I do not accept the position, I am afraid that the position of Major General will be forced on me. Since that is the case, it is better to deal with all changes by sticking to the status quo."
Seeing Long Chen's strong confidence, Qin Lie could not help but smile bitterly.
After the two of them entered the Imperial Palace, they came to a large hall where missions were handed over. Seeing Qin Lie and Long Chen walk over, a civil official hurriedly came forward to welcome them.
He said, "Third Prince, you have come at the right time. This letter of appointment has been prepared in advance by the Crown Prince for Your Highness. Next, Your Highness can bring this Major General to receive the other rewards …"
Long Chen laughed lightly. He was already prepared for this situation. He immediately took the letter of appointment, but after looking at it, he said, "The number of private soldiers on this letter is wrong."
"Complete the mission given by the Empire and be promoted to an intermediate student of the Imperial College. Furthermore, the title of Major General will be bestowed. Complete the mission and you will be rewarded with a thousand private soldiers. What is wrong?" The civil official asked.
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