The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 299 - 298: Separation in the Imperial Capital

Chapter 299: Chapter 298: Separation in the Imperial Capital

"Are you sure you don’t need me to go with you?"

Lin Bai asked seriously.

Though Bai Xiaoxiao really desired Lin Bai to join her, because when Lin Bai was around, she felt extremely secure and safe.

But Bai Xiaoxiao also understood that Lin Bai couldn’t always be by her side, so she stubbornly shook her head and said, "No need, I can take care of myself."

Once again hearing Bai Xiaoxiao’s refusal, Lin Bai slowly nodded.

If at this moment, Bai Xiaoxiao claimed she needed Lin Bai.

Then Lin Bai would instantly abandon his plans to go overseas and follow Bai Xiaoxiao to fight on the frontier.

Since Bai Xiaoxiao has said she doesn’t need Lin Bai to go with her, Lin Bai’s plan wouldn’t change.

"What are your plans from here, are you returning to the Spirit Sword Sect, or do you plan to stay in the Imperial Capital for a while?" Bai Xiaoxiao asked with a smile.

"I don’t plan on staying in the Imperial Capital for long, I plan to set off for overseas tomorrow." Lin Bai said indifferently.

"You’re going to sail the sea? Why?" Bai Xiaoxiao asked with confusion.

Lin Bai replied, "I heard that a spiritual spring has appeared overseas with abundant water spirit energy; I want to go there and try my luck, see if I can find such a spiritual object."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao silently nodded her head. She noticed that Lin Bai seemed to be frantically searching for spiritual objects of the Five Elements, but she didn’t know why.

Since Lin Bai didn’t willingly tell her, Bai Xiaoxiao didn’t actively ask him.

After all, every warrior has their own secrets.

"Since you are going to sail the sea, you can go to the July Wharf outside the Imperial Capital and take a boat there. You can follow the current and in no more than five days, you will leave Shenwu Kingdom and enter overseas."

"Every year when the Canghai Yuntai Palace comes to the Imperial Capital, the ships land at the July Wharf."

Bai Xiaoxiao explained.

"Alright," Lin Bai nodded.

Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Lin Bai, her words hanging in the air.

Lin Bai also remained silent.

"Lin Bai, the betrothal mentioned by my father in the Chaoyang Palace Hall was merely a pretense to save you. I will go to my father and break off the engagement," Bai Xiaoxiao said hesitantly, her eyes reflecting a hint of cold and harsh determination.

"No need to rush. The warfare on the frontier is more important. Romantic matters can be put aside for now," Lin Bai responded mildly.

"Your Highness, the First Princess, if you need Lin Mou’s help at the frontier, kindly send someone to notify me. I will definitely go to the frontier and assist you in quelling the rebellion."

Lin Bai affirmed adamantly.

"Alright, if I really do need the assistance of the disciples of the four major sects, I will be sure to notify you first. When that time comes, make sure you come," Bai Xiaoxiao responded lightly.

"Hmm," Lin Bai nodded firmly.

Bai Xiaoxiao and Chu Jiangliu stayed with Lin Bai until noon, then they left.

In the afternoon, after the Imperial Capital’s muster, seven million strong armies grandly left the Imperial Capital heading straight for Nanning Pass.

Lin Bai, Chen Gong, and others stood outside the exercise field, watching the majestic army leave the Imperial Capital.

The general leading the army, Bai Xiaoxiao, was wrapped in shiny silver armor, accentuating her stunning curves. The tenacity on her beautiful face and the valor she exuded clearly demonstrated that she was as capable as any man.

Watching the army depart the capital, Chen Gong sighed softly, "Indeed, with the Prince personally leading the Dayue Kingdom’s invasion, the Princess herself needed to confront them."

"The old Prime Minister of the Dayue Kingdom is advanced in age and doesn’t have much lifespan left. At present, his princes are desperately trying to shape their political achievements. The prince who led this invasion is the last prince of the Dayue Kingdom who has hopes of becoming the next emperor."

"That’s why they are so aggressive."

Chen Gong said indifferently.

Hearing Chen Gong’s words, Lin Bai suddenly understood and nodded, so this was a struggle for the throne of the Dayue Kingdom.

No wonder the Dayue Kingdom’s army was so aggressive.

But after considering for a while, Lin Bai frowned and said, "But I feel like there’s more to this. Shortly after the Shenwu Kingdom’s imperial feast ended, the Dayue Kingdom launched a five million-strong army invasion."

"The Qi Prince had just been stripped of power, and now the First Princess has to go to war herself."

"This matter, it seems not so simple."

Lin Bai said lightly.

Hearing Lin Bai say this, Chen Gong suddenly thought of Qi Prince, and cryptically responded, "If Qi Prince is really causing trouble behind the scenes, I’m afraid this matter will become complicated."

"Anyway, it’s not time for the disciples of the Four Major Sects to take action, so we don’t need to be so hasty."

"Besides, the disciples of the Martial Art Sect in Dayue Kingdom have not taken action either."

"Let’s just wait patiently."

"If it’s necessary for the Martial Art Sect to intervene, not to mention you, I’ll go to the front lines, kill a few invading foes, display our national prestige!"

Chen Gong took a deep breath, watching the dust kicked up by the departing army, a trace of worry appearing in his eyes.

When a war between nations broke out, if the number of casualties did not exceed a million, the Four Major Sects would not intervene.

After all, the purpose of the Martial Art Sect was not to dominate Under Heaven, but to go against the current in Martial Art, seeking a higher peak, breaking through oneself, seeking immortality.

So, the disciples trained by the Martial Art Sect were always exceptional talents.

If the casualties of the imperial struggle exceeded a million, leading to suffering among the people, even the Martial Art Sects would intervene. At that time, a contest of letters would begin.

The so-called contest of letters.

It was when both empires chose some talents from the Martial Art Sect and commenced a series of one-on-one duels. Winning a duel could secure an expanse of territories and cities.

In this way, the number of casualties could be significantly reduced.

However, for example, if Dayue Kingdom didn’t want to initiate a contest of letters, and its objective was just to annex Shenwu Kingdom, then a real war between nations would break out. Shenwu Kingdom would mobilize all resources and manpower, madly counterattacking, in a fight to the death, the victor became the king and the loser would perish.

By that time, there would truly be a million corpses laying on the floor and corpses as far as the eye could see.

On the second day in the early morning.

Chen Gong took the disciples of Spirit Sword Sect to the Imperial Palace to bid farewell to Bai Huatian.

After leaving the Imperial Palace, Lin Bai said, "Elder, I don’t plan to return to the Sect right now."

Chen Gong was taken aback, curiously asked, "The affairs of the Imperial Capital have been settled, you should follow me back to the Sect to receive the reward. Besides, the Core Martial Artist Selection is about to begin, aren’t you going to participate?"

"How long until the Core Martial Artist Selection?" Lin Bai asked with curiosity.

"Calculating the time, it should be about a month left." Chen Gong said.

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai was stunned. It took five days to travel from July Wharf to overseas according to Bai Xiaoxiao. Going there and back would take at least ten days.

With the Core Martial Artist Selection happening in a month, Lin Bai didn’t have much time left.

Lin Bai had to return to participate in the Core Martial Artist Selection. Only after becoming a Core Martial Artist, could he officially become a disciple of Ling Tianzi and learn Ling Tianzi’s true techniques.

"In this case, I definitely cannot return to the Spirit Sword Sect."

"Elder, I’m about to depart for overseas immediately. I promise I’ll return to the Sect within a month, before the Core Martial Artist Selection begins." Lin Bai stated firmly.

With time pressing, Lin Bai had to go overseas to find the Spiritual Spring Sea.

After contemplating for a while, Chen Gong said, "In that case, you should be extra careful. Make sure to return to the Sect before the Core Martial Artist Selection begins."

"Alright." Lin Bai agreed, bidding farewell to Chen Gong, Lu Yuan, Zhang Lingdao, and others at the Imperial Capital.

Lin Bai headed straight for July Wharf.

Meanwhile, Chen Gong, Lu Yuan, Zhang Lingdao, and others left for the Spirit Sword Sect.

At the place where Lin Bai and Chen Gong separated, in the crowd, a man wearing a bamboo hat noticed Lin Bai parting ways with Chen Gong. He smiled, removed his hat, revealing the face of a young man.

"I thought I would have no chance to make a move. Lin Bai, since you’re not going back to the Spirit Sword Sect with Chen Gong, then you shall never return in this lifetime."

The young man said, smirking coldly.

If Lin Bai had been present, he surely would have been shocked. This young man was none other than one of the nine Core Martial Artists of the Spirit Sword Sect!

Qi Yang!