The strong warriors who had been training within the Tianxi Empire saw their prince being used to pull a cart. One by one, they were filled with righteous indignation and lunged forward.
But when the man in black, wielding his whip, instantly wiped out the powerful ones like a swept-away force, the others were all stunned and didn't dare move.
Those who had just rushed forward were all the strongest among them, including a Supreme-level half-step Realm King. That was their strongest commander, yet he was killed just like that. How could they dare to move?
As they got closer, people realized that besides the Seventeenth Prince, there were two other powerful beings, both at the Divine Venerable Realm, radiating supreme aura. All three were bound with chains, slowly pulling the war chariot forward.
Logically, three such powerful figures pulling a chariot like this should be effortless, but their breath was chaotic, their bodies covered in blood, clearly seriously injured. On top of that, the man in black kept whipping them, leaving them covered in wounds and looking utterly miserable.
However, there was little anger in the eyes of these three, only fear and pleading. Facing the whip of the man in black, they dared not utter any complaint and desperately pushed the cart forward.
"Friend, please stop. This is the border of the Vermilion Bird Empire. Please explain your situation clearly." The leader of the Vermilion Bird Empire shouted loudly, his voice filled with friendliness.
Of course they were friendly. The enemy of an enemy is a friend. Seeing the seventeenth prince of the Tianxi Empire treated like livestock, they immediately felt a bit more fondness.
"Have we finally arrived at the Vermilion Bird Empire?" Damn, the map is off, I actually went to the Tianxi Empire Realm, hahaha, good as long as I arrived. The
man in black lifted his black cloak, revealing a handsome face—none other than Long Chen.
Long Chen turned to look at the three men. The three pulling the cart trembled with fear and collapsed to their knees with a thud. The seventeenth prince trembled and said, "
You promised that as long as we pulled the cart properly, you would forgive our disrespect toward Princess Qingxuan. Please keep your promise."
It turned out Long Chen had been flying all the way along the map, but in reality, he had misread the map. Moreover, because he used the Kunpeng wings, his speed was so fast that in the blink of an eye, he deviated.
Long Chen happened to fly to a city in the Tianxi Empire and found a crowded place to ask for directions. He didn't want to force his way into the Vermilion Bird Empire to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Unexpectedly, he happened to run into three unlucky guys discussing the Vermilion Bird Empire. The seventeenth prince even talked about Yu Qingxuan's beauty, his words full of covetousness. Long Chen was instantly furious.
Without hesitation, he grabbed the three and gave them a beating, which drew the attention of all the city's strongest warriors. Only then did Long Chen realize he hadn't hit the wrong person—this guy was from the Tianxi Empire.
This seventeenth prince was not very favored among the princes of the Tianxi Empire, which is why the seal was so remote, close to the Vermilion Bird Empire.
The Seventeenth Prince didn't have many experts by his side—just two Supreme Divine Sovereign Realm experts. Long Chen challenged a whole city alone, and every renowned expert in the city was defeated by Long Chen—no one could withstand a single move.
When Long Chen made his move, the Seventeenth Prince had a foul mouth. In a fit of anger, Long Chen ordered the three of them to pull the carriage; if they didn't, he would kill them on the spot.
After witnessing Long Chen's terror, they realized they had encountered a ruthless character. To survive, they had no choice but to obey Long Chen's orders and obediently pull the cart all the way here.
"Tch, when has my Third Master Long ever broken his word? Get lost, remember, trouble comes from your mouth. Watch your mouth from now on. Long Chen said coldly.
Although the Vermilion Bird Empire and the Tianxi Empire have grudges, they have no real conflict with Long Chen himself. Whether the Tianxi Empire's experts have attacked Long Chen within the Three Thousand Worlds, Long Chen doesn't know. Anyway, that dragon's roar to the heavens killed countless people.
Long Chen was clear about personal grudges and didn't want to get involved in the disputes between the two countries—not because he feared anything, but because some things weren't clear until they were clear. You shouldn't label someone as kind or evil just because of personal preferences, nor would you take someone's life just because of a single disrespectful word.
"Thank you, thank you. When I get back, I will definitely turn over a new leaf and start anew."
The seventeenth prince kowtowed like pounding garlic, tears streaming down his face. For the first time in his life, he had come so close to death, and only now did he realize how precious life truly was.
"That's your problem. If you don't turn over a new leaf, next time you might not be a new person, but a new life of rebirth." Long Chen waved his hand, signaling the three to get lost.
The three were overjoyed, removed their chains, and even abandoned the Tianxi war chariot bearing the Tianxi Empire's emblem. They fled as if flying, never wanting to see this black-clad demon again in their lives.
At this moment, the powerful figures of the Vermilion Bird Empire came forward one after another to open the city gates. They had overheard the conversation between Long Chen and the Seventeenth Prince earlier, and had witnessed Long Chen's astonishing methods. They knew Long Chen was a terrifying expert, and such a person was not to be offended, especially since he had defended the Vermilion Bird Empire so strongly.
"Xiao Yong, the border city defense commander of the Zhu Tian Border of the Vermilion Bird Empire, greets this warrior." The half-step Realm King expert from the Vermilion Bird Empire cupped his fists toward Long Chen.
"I am Long San, a friend of your country's Princess Qingxuan. Because the route was unclear, I accidentally entered the Tianxi territory. Hearing that someone had insulted Princess Qingxuan, I took the opportunity to teach them a lesson. Forgive me for the embarrassment." Long Chen clasped his fists and laughed carelessly.
Long Chen was naturally unruly and unruly, carrying an endless wild spirit. But these city defense soldiers felt a special warmth toward Long Chen's straightforward personality. Just saying 'brothers' instantly brought them closer.
"So it's Brother Long. Welcome to our Vermilion Bird Empire, and please come into the city for a chat." Xiao Yong was very polite and led Long Chen into the city. The soldiers behind him hesitated for a moment, but still pulled the Tianxi war chariot inside.
After entering the city, Xiao Yong politely welcomed Long Chen. However, as the city defense chief, Xiao Yong was quite shrewd. At the banquet, he discreetly probed Long Chen's background, avoiding the awkwardness of questioning and doing what he was supposed to do.
Long Chen did not reveal his true identity, only saying he was a disciple of a sect and had a good relationship with the Yantian Divine Sect where Yu Qingxuan belonged. The two had met several times before and were good friends.
To gain Xiao Yong's trust, Long Chen named several people. These people were disciples of the Vermilion Bird Empire who appeared in the Purple Flame Heavenly Capital before entering the Three Thousand Worlds. When Long Chen mentioned several names, Xiao Yong's guard against Long Chen immediately dropped significantly.
"By the way, Brother Xiao, Princess Qingxuan once said that our Vermilion Bird royal family is full of talented people and experts. I came here at His Highness's invitation, with a sincere heart, to witness the unparalleled prodigy of the Vermilion Bird royal family."
After Xiao Yong had almost finished drinking and let down his guard, Long Chen tentatively asked.
"Hahaha, Brother Long, I'm not bragging. Our Vermilion Bird royal family is full of talented people and experts. You are a friend of His Highness Qingxuan. When you know Princess Qingxuan's strength, do you know how strong she ranks among all the princesses and princes?" At Long Chen's question, Xiao Yong immediately became excited, his eyes filled with pride.
Long Chen was taken aback. He hadn't expected that after casually asking around, he might have uncovered a shocking secret:
"How many times are you waiting?"
Xiao Yong looked at Long Chen and uttered two words:
"Ninth."