"Did you see that?" This is the downside of excessive martial culture: ignoring reason, only violence, which cannot solve problems. Civilization has developed to this day, yet you still face problems with the most primitive and brutal methods. Master Sun said angrily.
"It's pure nonsense. So-called civilization is nothing but a veil of barbarism and hypocrisy."
You so-called literati, thinking that having learned a bit of knowledge allows you to advise the country, criticize politics, and criticize reality, thus standing above others and claiming to be sages.
Bah, they've already bullied you right up to the door, and you're still defending others. Eating traitorous food, and you dare to spout such nonsense? Barking wildly?
Eating too much Taiping rice makes you forget the essence of the world? Can people reason with each other, or reason with animals?
You're someone who hasn't even finished the Vermilion Bird Empire, yet you shamelessly talk about your worldview? Have you ever seen a vengeful ghost in hell? Have you ever seen demons from the demon realm? Have you ever seen the myriad races of the heavens?
You haven't seen anything and think that just because you've read a few books, you understand the whole world?
Frankly, I've read more books than you've read, and you think you can be arrogant?
The essence of this world is: if there is reason, then speak with reason; if not, then use fists.
So-called civilization? It's just a grandiose excuse for 'wolf eating sheep'; the essence of bloodshed and greed hasn't changed at all.
You're an old fool who knows nothing, trying to stop a country's development. Do you know that when demons, ghosts, monsters, and monsters come to slaughter you, will they listen to a fool like you babbling nonsense? Long
Chen's roar grew louder and louder, the entire hall trembling with his fury, the cold killing intent seeming to drag people into a bloody battlefield.
"You... You ... Pfft... Master
Sun spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted. Someone rushed over to help him, only to find he was only unconscious, nothing serious. It was unclear whether he was angered by Long Chen or frightened.
"No matter how loud your voice is, it doesn't mean anything. It won't scare anyone. I wonder if this child's opinion represents the Vermilion Bird Empire's stance?" The elder of the Tianxi Empire said calmly.
"Long Chen is now just an ordinary citizen of our Vermilion Bird Empire. If an ordinary citizen has such a far-sighted vision, how could the Vermilion Bird royal family be short-sighted?
Our Vermilion Bird Empire has no ambition to expand its territory, nor does it have the desire to oppress others. The strength we long for is the ability to protect our people.
No matter how the situation changes in the future, no matter if the enemy is the devil or the monster, we have the ability to protect everyone within the Vermilion Bird Empire from the ravages and tramplings of war. Jiang Huixin said calmly.
Clearly, she was supporting Long Chen and insisting that he participate. No matter how much Yu Xiaoyun opposed it, she was the one who issued the order.
And Long Chen did not disappoint her. There were some things the royal family couldn't say, so Long Chen spoke them all for them.
Long Chen didn't care about his status—he could curse whoever he wanted, and he would retort with whoever he wanted. He chose his words however he could. Although she kept a straight face, deep down she was already cheering for Long Chen.
"Sounds nice, but how can you guarantee that when you become strong, you won't bully neighboring countries?" The young powerhouse from the Tianxi Empire said coldly.
"You mean that only when the strong warriors of the Vermilion Bird Empire cripple their martial arts can you feel at ease?" Long Chen sneered.
"Say nothing else, hand over you, you bastard, or else the Vermilion Bird Empire will be ready for war!" At this moment, Weng Tianyao stepped forward.
"You're the real bastard! You're going too far."
Before Long Chen could speak, Zhu Yifeng couldn't help but roar in anger. Although they hadn't known each other for long, Zhu Yifeng admired him greatly, even somewhat admiring him. Seeing Long Chen being targeted, he stepped forward.
Zhu Yifeng stepped forward, and all the princes and princesses present were surprised. Zhu Yifeng, usually timid and afraid to stand out, actually dared to step forward at this moment.
The moment Zhu Yifeng stepped forward, a look of pride flashed in his mother's eyes—this was exactly what a man should be like in her heart.
"So what if it's too much? If you refuse to accept it, come out and fight. Weng Tianyao sneered and stood up.
Long Chen's heart raced wildly. Just as he was about to stop him, Zhu Yifeng sneered, "Fine, I'll come." Long
Chen immediately realized things were bad. Zhu Yifeng was no match for Weng Tianyao, and Weng Tianyao had set a trap because he was young and hot-headed.
"Weng Tianyao, you're so despicable. If you dare, come at me!" Long Chen's face was cold, murderous intent surging in his eyes.
"He agreed. If he's afraid of dying and goes back on his word, he can unilaterally end the duel. But, hehe, I know everyone in the Vermilion Bird Empire values their reputation. If he can use his butt as a pawn, I don't care!" Weng Tianyao sneered.
"In our Vermilion Bird Empire, every man is a hero who stands tall and upright. Whatever he says, he always carries weight.
I, Zhu Yifeng, am a royal disciple, bearing the Jiuli bloodline. Even if I die in battle, I would never frown. Zhu Yifeng shouted angrily.
Long Chen grew anxious in his heart. This silly kid, doesn't he know how capable he really is? But since this matter concerns the royal family's reputation, Long Chen has no way to stop it.
"Quick, find a way to stop this foolish kid. Weng Tianyao will kill him." Long Chen hurriedly sent a voice transmission to Yu Qingxuan.
Long Chen had fought Weng Tianyao before and knew his true strength. Even three Zhu Yifengs couldn't defeat just one Weng Tianyao.
"Your Majesty, open the arena and let my Ziting Empire and the Vermilion Bird Empire have a sparring match, shall we? It also adds a touch of excitement to the dinner. The elder beside Weng Tianyao spoke up.
Jiang Huixin and Xu Lanxin were both troubled and looked at Yu Xiaoyun, but Yu Xiaoyun spoke up:
"Approve, let me see who has the bolder."
Yu Xiaoyun's last sentence was clearly a bit threatening. On the surface, he praised Zhu Yifeng's courage, but on the other hand, he warned Weng Tianyao: If you have the guts, try killing my son.
"Long Chen, don't worry. No matter how bold Weng Tianyao is, he wouldn't dare kill Yifeng." Yu Qingxuan said, holding Long Chen's hand.
"Silly girl, you're thinking too simply. Weng Tianyao really dares to kill Yifeng. As the saying goes, blades and swords have no eyes. He could have pretended to have accidentally killed Yifeng.
Moreover, the eight empires were clearly prepared. They were likely testing Vermilion Bird's reaction by killing Yifeng.
Unless His Majesty dares to wage war with the eight great empires at once, he can only swallow his pride and swallow his anger.
To start a war at Zhuque, there must be a valid reason. If the war starts because of Yifeng's death, it will be branded as a person who cannot accept defeat and will be sent out without justification.
If war is not started, it will inevitably deal a huge blow to the morale of the Vermilion Bird Empire. So, these guys are truly despicable. Long Chen said with a gloomy expression.
Only then did Yu Qingxuan realize she had been oversimplistic. But at that moment, a circular pattern appeared in the center of the hall, and inside it was a stage.
"Buzz!"
Suddenly, two beams of light shot out from the arena, drawing Weng Tianyao and Zhu Yifeng in.