I Truly Am The Villian

Chapter 1057: Chapter 1056: Empire Merger, Best Two out of Three

Sikong Ji and Wu Dao stepped forward in succession, both bowing slightly as they greeted, “Paying respects to Emperor Chu.”

“Young talents are too kind. We’ll have to rely on you again for this occasion,” Emperor Chu said with a smile.

“We will dedicate our full efforts for the Galaxy Empire,” Wu Dao replied.

“What about Xuan Yi?” Emperor Chu looked behind and inquired.

Sikong Ji exchanged a glance with the others, all slightly silent.

“He went to the Sunset Empire.”

Xuan Yi, a presence ranked fourth on the list of heroes.

Emperor Chu forcefully slapped the throne, his face capricious, his brows furrowed for a long time before finally relaxing gradually.

“If we can obtain the inheritance this time, whatever you want within the Galaxy Empire, just speak up,” Emperor Chu replied.

“As for the others, it doesn’t matter if they don’t think highly of our Galaxy Empire.”

“Your Majesty, is it time to leave?” An old crone next to him spoke up, her voice raspy.

She was shrouded in a black robe, moving silently as she walked, her entire figure shrinking together.

“Let us depart,” Emperor Chu waved his hand.

“What about the third participant?” Jade Cauldron True Man asked on the side.

“Without Xuan Yi, who shall participate?”

Emperor Chu didn’t speak but instead turned his gaze toward the princes.

Speaking up, he said: “Who among you will enter the fray? The Crown Prince position will belong to whoever wins.”

Their faces lit up with excitement. The position of Crown Prince had hung in limbo; they had openly and covertly struggled for a long time, yet there hadn’t been a standard for judgment.

Now that Emperor Chu had spoken, winning would mean becoming Crown Prince, but it was unsaid that the consequences of losing would be severe.

The message was clear.

“Let the journey commence,” Emperor Chu waved his hand, looking somewhat weary.

He closed his eyes slightly, his face reflecting deep thought.

……………

“Miss Yu,” the Second Prince turned to look at Yu Huashang and said, “If it’s really necessary, we’ll have to trouble you to take action.”

“I am only responsible for protecting you,” Yu Huashang replied nonchalantly.

“If I participate, my life will be at risk, and that is also a form of protection,” Chen Luo said.

“I promise you, if I become Crown Prince, I will make World Stabilizing Pavilion the number one power in the Galaxy Empire.”

Yu Huashang remained silent, without a word.

The crowd set off with the main troop, not too many in number, but certainly not a few.

“It seems only we are kept in the dark,” Xu Zimei said to Xia Wanqing with a smile.

“I also feel that things aren’t as simple,” Xia Wanqing nodded in agreement.

All of Galaxy Empire’s anomalous actions seemed to be foreshadowing something.

“Let’s take it one step at a time,” Xia Wanqing sighed.

…………

The journey to the Secret Realm wasn’t far from the Galaxy Empire.

The Empire had stationed heavy troops to guard it.

Following the main troop, after about two Hours, everyone finally saw the soldiers of the Galaxy Empire.

In these two Hours, these Princes had tried every means to secure a victory in this competition.

As for what kind of competition it was, Xu Zimei and the others were also unaware.

“Your Majesty,” the General in black armor half-knelt on the ground in greeting.

Emperor Chu slowly opened his eyes.

At this moment, the weariness on his face was swept away, and an astonishing aura burst forth around him.

This aura was that of a true King.

Above ten thousand people.

His sharp eyes were intimidating and oppressive with just a glance.

Adorned in his imperial robes, he slowly rose from the throne.

“Have the dignitaries from the Qianniu Taoist Court arrived?” Emperor Chu inquired.

“Not yet, but the people from Sunset Empire have already arrived,” the Black Armored General replied.

“They’re quite quick in arriving,” Emperor Chu sneered coldly, speaking indifferently.

“Let’s go meet them.”

He walked down, with Jade Cauldron True Man and an old woman by his side, and several Princes along with Wu Dao following behind.

“Second Prince, what exactly is going on?” Xia Wanqing stepped forward and asked.

“We’ve simply come to this Secret Realm. If it’s inconvenient, then we’ll leave.”

“Since you’re here now, then I’m not afraid to tell you,” Chen Luo thought for a moment, and then said.

“You should know about the Sunset Empire.”

Xia Wanqing nodded her head.

There are many empires in the Four Directions Domain, but around Mufu Mountain, the two biggest empires are only Galaxy and Sunset.

“Our Galaxy Empire and the Sunset Empire are both governed by the Qianniu Taoist Court.

Some time ago, the Taoist Court issued an order to integrate the powers within the realm, Galaxy Empire and Sunset Empire have been in conflict for a thousand years, and now they must merge together,” Chen Luo said.

“Merge?” Xia Wanqing was stunned.

This was no small matter, it was not good neither for the residents of the two countries, nor for the rulers.

If they merge, what would happen to the current Imperial Household?

Who would be the ruler?

Neither of the two Imperial Households would be content.

“It seems you’ve also thought of this. If we were to resolve this by warfare, clearly it wouldn’t be wise.

It would greatly harm both nations,” Chen Luo explained.

“So, the Qianniu Taoist Court has been considering a simple way to resolve this.”

“This inheritance from the Nine Nights Immortal King is an opportunity?” Xia Wanqing asked.

“The inheritance appeared within the Galaxy Empire. Originally, we thought it was just an ordinary inheritance.

My father entrusted it to me to handle.

It wasn’t until I returned to the palace this time that I learned this inheritance might be more than just a common one from the Nine Nights Immortal King.

There’s a big secret hidden within,” said the Second Prince.

“The Qianniu Taoist Court set a rule, whoever obtains the inheritance and hands it over to the Court, will become the ruler over the merged nations.”

“I’m still somewhat unclear,” Xia Wanqing shook her head and asked.

“If that’s the case, you could search for the inheritance fairly.

Why involve people like Wu Dao and Sikong Ji?”

“The problem lies in the fact that the Secret Realm has restrictions; only one person can enter at a time,” Chen Luo replied.

“Whoever enters first has a naturally much larger advantage.

The two nations argued over this for a long time, and in the end, the Qianniu Taoist Court decided to overrule with a competition.

They chose three youths from each nation, using the best of three matches to determine who gets to send someone in first.”

Hearing this, Xia Wanqing finally understood everything.

“If that is the case, then why did the Second Prince bring us here?

This has nothing to do with our Heaven Martial Sect.”

“The Qianniu Taoist Court is only interested in the Nine Nights Immortal King’s inheritance, they’re not interested in anything else inside,” Chen Luo said with a smile.

“When the time comes, you can go in, it’s like they eat meat, and we drink soup.”

“Second Prince, if you have something to say, just say it,” Xia Wanqing remained unmoved.

This explanation made no sense.

Why would Chen Luo help the Heaven Martial Sect for no reason?

Because of Li Xiaoyuan?

He’s just a dog, no one cares about him.

Besides that, there’s practically no connection between them.

“If the Second Prince doesn’t speak, then we’re not willing to accompany you.”

Seeing Xia Wanqing about to leave, Chen Luo hurriedly stopped everyone.

He said with a light laugh: “Actually, there are some reasons.

For this competition between the two nations, the Qianniu Taoist Court will send someone to specifically judge.

It’s as though they’ll be like a referee.”