The Empire's Crisis
Outside the Pill Pagoda, it was a scene of devastation.
Hundreds of late stage Divine Transformation cultivators were all killed within the capital of the Black Dragon Empire.
Everyone present, whether they were soldiers, generals, or royal relatives, knew that after today, the Black Dragon Empire would completely break off relations with the Great Qian Empire!
The reason why the Prince Beside the Emperor dared to go to the Black Dragon Empire without any scruples was because he knew that Qin Qing wouldn't dare to kill him. However, he didn't expect that he would die at the hands of an early stage Divine Transformation cultivator, and with just one sword strike …
After killing Huang Pulei, Long Chen stood in place without moving a single step, as if everything around him was insignificant.
No one dared to come within a hundred meters of him. That sword strike just now was shocking and awe-inspiring.
"Your Majesty, what do we do now? Huang Pulei is dead … and the hundreds of late stage Divine Transformation cultivators have all been killed. This news will definitely reach the Great Qian Empire within ten days. When that time comes, the consequences will be unimaginable!" A general said in a deep voice.
Qin Qing nodded, looked deeply at Long Chen, and replied, "Prepare for war. Take out fifty percent of our forces and send them to the only route between the Great Qian Empire and the Black Dragon Empire."
Yes!
The generals retreated one by one. Before leaving, they couldn't help but glance at Long Chen, as if they wanted to remember this youth in their hearts.
"Qin Lie, you stay here and arrange the follow-up matters. The rest of you, follow me back to the Imperial Palace." Qin Qing continued.
Third Prince Qin Lie was startled at first, but immediately agreed.
…
After everyone left, Qin Lie walked toward Long Chen under everyone's gaze. In front of countless people in the Pill Pagoda, he bowed and saluted.
After a while, his eyes were like stars, and he said to Long Chen in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, please save the Black Dragon Empire!"
Once they started a war with the Great Qian Empire, the possibility of the Black Dragon Empire's defeat was extremely high. Even if the five great sects controlled it, it wouldn't be destroyed, but it would still pay a huge price.
And this price was definitely not something the Black Dragon Empire could bear …
For some reason, Qin Lie had an incomparably strong feeling that perhaps only the person in front of him could help him in this situation.
Demons Dance Chaotically, Demon Star Chaotic World Destiny.
Qin Lie still remembered what the Imperial Advisor had said that day …
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Long Chen's mouth. Qin Qing's move of retreating in order to advance was also very subtle. His intention of having Qin Lie come and talk to him was also very obvious, but Long Chen didn't care.
Looking at Qin Lie in front of him, Long Chen's mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts. The scenes from his previous life were still vivid in his mind.
After taking a deep breath, Long Chen replied, "This is what I owe you. I said that I would let you rule the world, and I will never go back on my words … This matter started because of me, so I will naturally settle it myself."
"Brother Long Chen and I have not done anything for each other, so where does the word 'owe' come from?" Qin Lie asked doubtfully.
Long Chen smiled and gestured for Qin Lie to enter the room, indicating that they should talk in detail. He had no intention of explaining.
On the other side, Qin Qing and many other princes and officials had already returned to the Imperial Palace. Everyone's face was extremely gloomy.
They all knew that the Black Dragon Empire was facing a great calamity!
Inside the palace, the civil and military officials, as well as the princes and relatives, were all silent.
"Monarch, are we really going to war with the Great Qian Empire for that youth?" A civil official asked with an ashen face.
Qin Qing coldly glanced at this person and said in a deep voice, "Can you use your pig brain to think carefully before you speak? If I had known that Long Chen could kill Huang Pulei, I would have risked my life to protect Huang Pulei."
"But after Huang Pulei died under Long Chen's sword, do you think that the Great Qian Empire would let the Black Dragon Empire go even if I killed Long Chen and handed over his head?"
A military official also sneered and said, "Lord Liang, you are really too naive. The Prince Beside the Emperor and the Great Qian Empire's Monarch are brothers. The two of them are of the same breath and branch. If you tell everyone that he is an early stage Soul Transformation Realm cultivator and killed a late stage Soul Transformation Realm cultivator, would they believe you?"
"I'm afraid that in a few days, the Great Qian Empire will spread the news that it was our Black Dragon Empire who secretly killed him …"
Everyone was silent. The civil official surnamed Liang's face turned green and purple, and he no longer spoke.
After a long time, no one was able to speak.
Qin Qing looked at the civil and military officials in the hall without saying a word. He shook his head and sighed. He also knew that this battle was unavoidable. After a deep sigh, he began to cough violently.
"Bring forward the coronation ceremony and prepare for war. Perhaps my life will be of some use … I only hope that the Monarch of the Great Qian Empire will withdraw his troops when the time comes."
Qin Qing turned and left the hall. Many officials began to discuss. Only the Great Prince, Qin Feng, was so excited that his body was trembling. He never thought that today would be a blessing in disguise!
Bringing forward the coronation ceremony meant that he would ascend to the position of Crown Prince. Once Qin Qing abdicated, he would become the Monarch of the Black Dragon Empire. As for whether Qin Lie would die or not, he didn't care.
… …
The next morning.
Qin Lie walked out of the Pill Pagoda in a daze. He went straight back to the Imperial Capital and immediately went to Qin Qing's palace.
Qin Qing saw that Qin Lie had returned and asked, "Long Chen was originally your guest. Yesterday, you were the first to help him. He should have a good impression of you. We must try our best to rope him in. He will definitely be one of the top three on the Road of Immortal Ascension. This is very important to the Black Dragon Empire."
Qin Lie nodded and replied, "Long Chen was originally a member of the Black Dragon Empire. He said that as long as he can pass the Road of Immortal Ascension, he will definitely enter the Five Great Sects in the name of the Black Dragon Empire …"
Qin Qing heard this and nodded in satisfaction. Seeing that Qin Lie wanted to say something, he couldn't help but ask, "If you have something to say, say it."
Qin Lie was silent for a long time and said, "It's nothing. I'm a little tired. I'll take my leave first."
Qin Qing watched Qin Lie leave and shook his head.
In his heart, the Third Prince Qin Lie had always been the number one candidate to be the Crown Prince. He had even planned to announce it during the coronation ceremony.
But now, it seemed that not only would the coronation ceremony be brought forward, but only the First Prince would be chosen!
Long Chen had killed Huang Pulei. At this moment, he couldn't abolish the Crown Prince's position and cause internal strife.
In reality, in his previous life, the Third Prince became the Crown Prince. The First Prince rebelled and forcefully took the throne. After the Third Prince was abolished and fled, he met Long Chen by chance.
In this life, because of Long Chen, the situation had changed …
Outside the Great Hall, Qin Lie recalled the day before when he asked Long Chen if he had a way to resolve the crisis of the Black Dragon Empire. Long Chen's answer echoed in his ears.
"One man and one sword, that's enough."
Qin Lie muttered to himself, "What kind of person is he? Why did he help me? How can one man and one sword fight against an empire? "
Regarding Long Chen, Qin Lie had thousands of questions in his heart, but he didn't know where to start.
In his eyes, Long Chen was full of mystery and arrogance. No one dared to defy him. It was as if nothing in the world was in his eyes.
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