The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 242 - 241: The Movement from All Directions (The Fourth Update)

Chapter 242: Chapter 241: The Movement from All Directions (The Fourth Update)

Qi Rui returned to the Prince’s Mansion, with a face full of malignance.

"Bai Xiaoxiao, you wait for me, I don’t believe I won’t be able to get into your bed in this lifetime!"

"And that dog named Lin Bai, who the hell do you think you are, daring to talk to me like that?"

Qi Rui was ranting in anger, "Come here, go investigate for me, find out when the First Princess got acquainted with Lin Bai, and for how long they’ve known each other."

"Find that out, and there will be generous rewards."

Qi Rui roared in fury.

Those who were summoned took his orders and left the Prince’s Mansion.

Just as the servant left, a middle-aged man, with a splendid appearance and an infinite domineering aura, entered Qi Rui’s room, with a face that wasn’t angry but felt imposing.

"Rui, what happened, that you’ve caused such a commotion?" the middle-aged man asked, puzzled.

Qi Rui turned his head, saw the newcomer, and immediately spoke respectfully, "Father, it’s nothing, just some minor issues."

"By the way, why did you come, father?" Qi Rui asked, laughing.

This middle-aged man was none other than the master of the Prince’s Mansion.

The prince laughed gently and said, "Three days from now will be the Year-end Tail Sacrifice. As your father, I came to see if you’re prepared. After all, the Imperial Hunting Garden is exceptionally dangerous."

Qi Rui laughed, "Don’t worry, father. With my cultivation of the Heaven Martial Realm Third Layer, there’s hardly anyone in the Imperial Hunting Garden who can challenge me, not even Yi Han or Wan Xia from the Four Major Sects."

"That’s good then." The prince chuckled.

After speaking, the Prince took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Qi Rui, "In the Imperial Hunting Garden, capture all the warriors on this list and imprison them in the dungeon under the Qitian Mountain Range."

Qi Rui opened the letter and said, "These names are all offspring of the other princes and kings."

The prince replied, "Those princes and kings who don’t want to surrender to us naturally need to be taught a lesson. Once we capture their beloved sons, let’s see if they’ll yield."

Qi Rui, with a delighted expression, said, "If we manage to make more than six hundred families of princes and kings surrender to you, father, we can completely control the military power of the Shenwu Kingdom!"

The prince laughed, "Yes, Rui, as long as you can handle this matter well, it won’t be long before you become the crown prince."

"Hahaha, I will be the crown prince!" Qi Rui burst into joyful laughter.

...

In the eastern part of the Imperial Capital, the Xu Family Mansion’s courtyard was a sight to behold.

A noble middle-aged man walked into a pavilion in the courtyard across the lake, observed no one around, and activated a mechanism. An underground passage revealed itself under the pavilion, and he went down into it.

"Son, according to reliable information, Lin Bai has already arrived in the Imperial Capital with the Spirit Sword Sect and is currently staying in Qianlong Villa."

This dignified middle-aged man was none other than the patriarch of the Xu Family and the current Prime Minister.

After the Xu Family Leader finished speaking, a sharp-looking young man emerged from the secret chamber under the pavilion, his eyes emitting a hint of cold light, "Lin Bai, you never thought I would still be alive."

This young man was none other than Xu Jiangsheng, who was previously killed by Lin Bai.

For some reason, Xu Jiangsheng was alive again.

The Xu Family Leader asked, "Son, are you really planning to kill Lin Bai in the Imperial Hunting Garden?"

Xu Jiangsheng said coldly, "Father, this man has killed me. If I don’t avenge this, how can I swallow this down."

The Xu Family Leader reminded him worriedly, "Son, you must be extremely careful, and remember, never reveal your demonic martial soul in front of others."

"Don’t worry, father, I have fully prepared. This time, Lin Bai is destined to die!"

Xu Jiangsheng reached into his robe and took out a golden mask, putting it over his face.

A Demonic Martial Soul!

Xu Jiangsheng also had a Demonic Martial Soul!

But, it was unknown what kind of Demonic Martial Soul Xu Jiangsheng had that could enable him to come back to life.

...

Inside Qianlong Villa.

The warriors from the Fire Palace and the Canghai Yuntai Palace were sitting in a courtyard, drinking merrily.

"It is said that a highly cultivated warrior named Lin Bai arrives from the Spirit Sword Sect this time around. He even killed Zhang Mo, Li Xiaoyun, and others," said Wan Xia, the leading disciple of the Fire Palace, with a smile.

On the other side, Yi Han from Canghai Yuntai Palace tried hard not to laugh, "Haha, Lin Bai, he simply adds a bit of fun to this game."

"Wan Xia, shall we place a bet? The Spirit Sword Sect has three people total. Lu Yuan is at the third layer of Heaven Martial Realm while Lin Bai and Zhang Lingdao are at the ninth level of Earth Martial Realm."

"Let’s see who can kill these three first."

"If a disciple from Canghai Yuntai Palace kills Lin Bai, Lu Yuan, and Zhang Lingdao first, then you will give us 300,000 Spirit Stones, 100,000 Spirit Stones per head, agreed?"

Yi Han said, laughing lightly.

In Yi Han’s eyes, even Lu Yuan was not worthy of his attention, let alone Lin Bai, who was merely at the ninth level of Earth Martial Realm.

Wan Xia laughed, "Alright, if a disciple from my Fire Palace kills these three first, then your Canghai Yuntai Palace will have to give us 300,000 Spirit Stones."

"Deal," Yi Han said, laughing.

"Fellow junior brothers, you must try hard. If anyone of you brings me any of their heads, you can get 100,000 Spirit Stones," Yi Han told the warriors from Canghai Yuntai Palace with laughter.

"Brothers from Fire Palace, the same goes for you," Wan Xia also said to the warriors from the Fire Palace.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother, I can kill that Lin Bai with one hand."

"Why bother using one hand? I could kill him with one finger."

"I can drown them with just a mouthful of spit."

"A single breath from me can shatter their souls."

"Haha..."

"Hahaha..."

Over two hundred warriors sat together, laughing heartily at the joke.

If Lin Bai knew his head was worth 100,000 Spirit Stones, he would not know whether to be happy or angry.

...

Meanwhile, many princes and kings throughout the Imperial Capital were preparing for the martial arts competition in three days.

Especially the treasures in the prize pool, which they covetously desired.

But in Lin Bai’s eyes, there was only Beacon Fire and City Flowers.

Lin Bai didn’t want to be greedy; he just wanted to obtain Beacon Fire and City Flowers.

Three days passed in a blink of an eye.

At dawn on the third day, as daybreak approached.

Dong--, Dong--.

The resonant and loud tolling of a bell echoed through the Imperial Capital.

"The Heavenly Bell has rung, the Year-end Tail Sacrifice has begun."

Many warriors in the Imperial Capital had risen early to head to the Heavenly Altar to witness the annual Heaven Worship Ceremony of the Shenwu Kingdom.

"Honorable seniors of the Spirit Sword Sect, I am sent to invite you to the Year-end Tail Sacrifice of Shenwu Kingdom. Please follow me."

Outside the villa of the Spirit Sword Sect, a eunuch spoke in a shrill, quacking voice.

"Thank you, sir, please lead the way."

Chen Gong, Lin Bai, Lu Yuan, and Zhang Lingdao were all prepared.

As this eunuch came to invite them, Chen Gong immediately followed him to the Heavenly Altar.