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Chapter 661: 435: How Can the Vast Land of Shen Zhou Tolerate the Coveting of Japanese Slaves? (Don't Raise Books, Ah!)_3

Chapter 661: Chapter 435: How Can the Vast Land of Shen Zhou Tolerate the Coveting of Japanese Slaves? (Don’t Raise Books, Ah!)_3

Then, one voice after another began to rise, some thinking a comparison should be made, others believing it should not.

“Ke’er, what do you think?”

Jingtai’s voice slowly echoed in Sima Ke’s ears, causing his legs to feel somewhat weak, but at this moment, it was clearly impossible to back down. He could only walk the path to the end, so he spoke:

“Father Emperor, your son believes… it’s feasible. The Capital is the center of the world, the gathering place of the imperial essence. With Chen Yuan, Chen Qing Envoy, the first unparalleled hidden dragon of the Ascension Battle, what is there for Father Emperor to worry about?”

Jingtai looked at Sima Ke with a smiling expression, his gaze sharpening, then immediately shifted to Ito Shinsei:

“It seems that Japan has been somewhat discontent with the Central Plains in recent years.”

“This subordinate dares not, may Your Majesty calm your anger. This is but the wish of a child, who was previously delayed by some reasons and did not participate in the world-renowned Ascension Battle, thus harboring a regret. Hence the desire to witness the talent of Central Plains Martial Artists.”

Jingtai did not pay attention to these words and continued:

“Since you barbarians are eager to witness the divine might of Central Plains Martial Artists, I will naturally not refuse. However, since it is a comparison between two lands, how could there not be a wager?

If Japan loses, then offer up ten million taels of silver to the court as a penalty for your disrespect!”

Ito Shinsei frowned at this; ten million taels of silver, that is to say, a thousand Primordial Crystals, was definitely not a small figure. Losing would surely result in shedding much blood.

Moreover, the most important thing was, Jingtai did not mention what would happen if the Central Plains lost.

Clearly, he held contempt for Japan as well.

Considering Japan’s plotting, Ito Shinsei feigned hesitation and then nodded after a moment’s deliberation:

“This subordinate will comply with Your Majesty’s decree.”

“Where do you wish to compete?”

Ito Shinsei spoke up:

“How about nearby Xiaoleiyin Temple outside the city?”

Jingtai nodded:

“Agreed!”

…

…

The competition was set for the unscheduled third quarter of the day, which was around two o’clock in the afternoon. Once this was decided, it caused a storm in the Capital as rapidly as a hurricane.

This was normal, as the Capital’s citizens and Martial Artists had recently been paying close attention to the audience of the Japanese envoys with the Emperor, and they also harbored a deep-seated contempt for Japan in their hearts.

They felt that the Japanese were unworthy of comparison with the Central Plains Martial Artists.

Now, hearing that a Japanese Martial Artist had challenged a Central Plains Martial Artist in front of Xiaoleiyin Temple, how could they not be curious? How could they not be angry?

They felt a profound disdain.

At the same time, voices were spreading that the Japanese Martial Artists claimed the Central Plains Martial Artists could not possibly break through this challenge, and were sure to meet their downfall.

This stirred up tremendous public outrage.

People started to move.

Chen Yuan also received news of this event not too late. After the time and place were set, the Heavenly Patrol Bureau had already informed him to lead half of the Eastern Imperial City Bureau Martial Artists to ensure the safety of the officials.

This had always been a responsibility of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, and this time it was anticipated to be a grand event. It was not enough just to call upon the four Great Commanders of the outer city,

the two commanders under the Heavenly Patrol Bureau in the Imperial City were also mobilized.

Of course, he was also hinted by Jingtai that Zhang Yantong must be present today.

With such adamant confidence from those Japanese Martial Artists, failure to make a stand under intense scrutiny would surely be an embarrassment.

Chen Yuan was considered an insurance policy.

Although his strength was only at the Core Realm Cultivation level, his talent was undoubtedly world-renowned, hailed as the foremost prodigy of the Central Plains in a hundred years, with a resounding reputation.

Few could match him.

Faced with the orders from his superiors, Chen Yuan naturally did not dare to neglect his duty, but it was a pity that such a grand occasion attracted most of the court’s attention to the outside of the city; it would have been an excellent opportunity to rescue that senior Moluo.

However, the event came too suddenly, no one expected it, and the Daoists of Taoist Divine Palace had made no preparations. Acting now could likely lead to failure.

Furthermore, Chen Yuan was also ordered to make an appearance, which was somewhat untimely.

Additionally, the exact location where senior Moluo was suppressed had not been determined.

After weighing all these factors, the Daoists including Chen Yuan eventually decided to stick to the original plan and act during the Ancestral Sacrifice Hall in more than a month.

As the news spread more and more widely, discussion of the event took over all kinds of inns and vendors in the Capital, with many citizens keen on witnessing the spectacle.

Besides, many nobles in the Capital including their family members, as well as several concubines in the Harem, all saw this as an opportunity to venture out of the palace.

In just a moment, the impact created by this competition exceeded many people’s expectations.

Afterward, as the Heavenly Patrol Bureau was short of hands, the court also dispatched a military force to maintain order.

Time passed slowly, and from noon, the Capital’s citizens and officials began to converge towards Xiaoleiyin Temple in West City.

There were even traffic jams at times.

Of course, these were carriage jams…

And by the time they arrived, tens of thousands of people had already gathered there, filling the view with a sea of heads, an impressive sight indeed.

The area was divided into an inner field and an outer field,

to prevent the excessive crowd from causing mischief.

Those who could watch the competition from the inner field were mostly officials and their families. Commoners without status could only take a stool and watch from the outer field.

With an indifferent expression, Chen Yuan checked to ensure there were no gaps in his area’s security. Once he was certain there were no issues, his gaze shifted and landed on the Heavenly Patrol Bureau’s Divine Envoys gathering place.

After pondering for a moment, he turned and headed there.

For some reason, he had this feeling that today’s events might very well involve him.

This premonition was enigmatic, eluding clear comprehension.

As the time drew near, a palanquin gently descended from the sky. Draped in yellow silk, Jingtai sat on it, wearing a dragon robe.

The Imperial Chariot landed in the very center of the inner field, surrounded by royal family members and close to where several Divine Envoys from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau were stationed. Besides,

Chen Yuan looked over and also saw Noble Consort Yang whom he had previously defied…