Long Chen was studying the nine-star patterns in the chaotic space. The dragon clan experts also said that because Long Chen's path had already deviated, the current Seven-Star Battle Body was far inferior to the true Seven-Star Battle Body.
However, Long Chen still had a chance to change the arrangement of the Seven-Star Battle Body, alter its operating path, and find the strongest path.
However, changing the current pattern of the Seven-Star Battle Body is no easy task. The star map and the power of the Seven Stars complement each other, and a single thread affects the whole system. If the Seven-Star pattern changes, the entire star sea will be affected. If not handled carefully, the power will backfire, and Long Chen could immediately explode and die. So Long Chen is still in the simulation stage.
With the help of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tree, Long Chen successfully deduced dozens of plans, but he knew this was far from enough. He had to keep deferencing until all the routes were filtered out, compared and verified with each other, before finally finding the path that truly suited him.
But just then, runes lit up in the training room, indicating someone was looking for him. Long Chen hadn't wanted to pay attention at first, since the visitor was listed as Zhu Yifeng.
The Zhu surname is the national surname of the Vermilion Bird Empire. Long Chen was likely sent by Yu Qingxuan, so he had no choice but to withdraw from the chaotic space.
"Brother Long, do you still remember me?" Seeing Long Chen come out, the man couldn't help but laugh.
What Long Chen didn't expect was that the very person who had come to see him, Zhu Yifeng, was the very person who had stepped aside for him that day before the high platform and shared a seat with him.
"So it's Brother Zhu. May I ask what brings you here?" Long Chen didn't stand on ceremony and got straight to the point.
"Well, I really admire Brother Long. That day when you drew Eunuch Wei, I almost couldn't help but cheer.
That dead eunuch, you know how hateful he is. Relying on the emperor's favor, he doesn't even take us princes and princesses seriously.
I've wanted to hit him for a long time, but I never had the chance. Of course, even if I did, I might not dare to make a move, because I probably couldn't beat him. Zhu Yifeng chuckled.
Long Chen chuckled. This Zhu Yifeng was a man of genuine character, not annoying at all, much better than the other princes and princesses who wore cold expressions.
"Also, I found out that you really are here to marry Princess Qingxuan. You're impressive."
As Zhu Yifeng spoke, he gave Long Chen a thumbs-up and said, "Princess Qingxuan, Father loves her the most. Don't be fooled by the fact that we're his biological children—he's strict and cold toward us."
If we make mistakes, we'll still be punished and punished, and even harsher than others. I was originally the Twentieth Prince. Last year, the Nineteenth Prince was killed by my father, and now I've become the Nineteenth Prince. "
Killed him?" Why? Long Chen was startled. Killing his own son too?
"He had secret dealings with the Purple Thunder Empire, but I don't know the details. Anyway, Father was furious and executed him outright. No one could persuade him.
By the way, you absolutely must not tell anyone about this, or if it reaches Father's ears, I'll be torn apart even if I die. Only
then did Zhu Yifeng realize that he had unknowingly revealed a big secret—a royal taboo. His face turned pale with fear, and he quickly begged Long Chen.
"Don't worry, I'm not one to gossip. Besides, your father is my future father-in-law. We're all family—how could I possibly harm you?" Long Chen patted Zhu Yifeng on the shoulder and said.
This kid was straightforward and straightforward, without much scheming. Long Chen's guard against him had eased a lot, and dealing with someone like him was much easier.
Hearing Long Chen say this, Zhu Yifeng finally breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly said excitedly, "
By the way, Brother Long, you proposed marriage to Father Emperor. What happened?" I only heard that you're about to start the trial. Is everything going smoothly? "
His Majesty treated me quite well, promising me that as long as I passed the test, it would be fine. But the two empresses took good care of me and wanted to give me a jade token of identity, but I refused.
Long Chen is a man of integrity; how could he rely on others for such a matter? Long Chen lied, his face calm and his heart pounding.
Back in the main hall, the two were practically cursing at their faces. No matter how you looked at it, it was hardly a word for 'bad.'
"Wow, Brother Long, you're amazing! No, big brother, you're my real brother. Now you're my brother, and from now on, you're my brother-in-law. From now on, you have to take good care of me." Clearly, Zhu Yifeng was very pure. Whatever Long Chen said, he believed without a hint of doubt, holding Long Chen's hand as if he had found his savior.
"Ahem, cough, cough... Seeing
Zhu Yifeng trust him so much, Long Chen actually felt a bit embarrassed and hurriedly said,
"Um, I want to become the son-in-law of the empire. Although it's not difficult, everything still has to be done step by step. Speaking of caring for him is a bit too far-fetched."
Long Chen thought to himself, 'Taking care of my ass, my ass. You should look out for me, that's more like it.'
"Just because you dared to slap Eunuch Wei's face like a pig's head, yet walk out of the Imperial Palace unscathed, I knew you're definitely someone else.
Big brother, don't misunderstand. I'm not trying to win you over. I'm different from other princes and princesses. I have no ambition to compete for the throne, and the key is, I can't win either.
I just want to find someone to rely on. It doesn't matter who becomes emperor, as long as they don't punish me. I just want to live a simple life. Zhu Yifeng said.
"If you have no ambition to compete for the throne, why would others make things difficult for you? Why seek patrons? Long Chen asked in confusion.
Zhu Yifeng said with a mournful face, "Big brother, you don't know, but there is no family affection in the royal family."
Moreover, as royal disciples, we must excel and excel in both literature and martial arts. Here, only the two of us are here, and I dare say that.
If Father heard me say such a useless thing, he could throw me straight into the Hellfire. Not only would my father know, even my mother would skin me alive.
The princes and princesses are all fighting openly and secretly, but I'm just a fool—no match for their martial strength or intelligence.
Among all the princes and princesses, I only dared to argue with them. On the surface, I felt I wasn't afraid of them, but in reality, I was terrified inside and didn't dare show it. In short, it was just too hard for me. "
You're really talented! With so many princes and princesses, how come you can't beat any of them?" Long Chen glanced at Zhu Yifeng. Although he wasn't a Dual Supreme Being, his entire body of fire-element energy was extremely pure, so his combat power should not be weak.
"Can't win, can't beat a single one." Zhu Yifeng said somewhat dejectedly.
After his frustration, Zhu Yifeng suddenly remembered the important business he had come to handle this time: "By the way, big brother, I came here because I came up with a way to quickly raise your martial artist rank without wasting so much time." "
Oh?" Tell me about it. "
Before the next competition, I'll sign an agreement with the arena: if you win, I'll hire you as my training partner."
Every prince and princess gets a chance to choose a sparring partner in the arena once a year. I happen to be unused this year, so I want to do you a small favor, big brother. I hope when you become successful, you can look out for me." Zhu Yifeng hurriedly said.
Long Chen heard there was such a good deal? This way, he could use Zhu Yifeng's identity to directly challenge a top expert of the same level next time.
Long Chen agreed immediately, and Zhu Yifeng was overjoyed. He immediately said he wouldn't delay Long Chen's cultivation and took his leave.
Another three days passed, and the day of the martial arts competition arrived. Sure enough, Zhu Yifeng was already waiting for him. The host took out a document and handed it to Long Chen. Long Chen didn't even look at it, signing his name directly.
As soon as he stepped onto the stage, the opponent saw that Long Chen was an Immortal King realm expert and immediately cursed as he surrendered and left.
"Hahaha, big brother, from now on you're my sparring partner. We're on the same side now." Zhu Yifeng laughed heartily, extremely excited.
"You're celebrating too soon."
At that moment, a cold voice rang out—the imperial princess Yu Qianxue had appeared, accompanied by more than a dozen guards. Seeing the smile on Yu Qianxue's lips, Long Chen immediately sensed something was wrong.