The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 129

In the battle of the Bayun Valley, two-thirds of the Dark Moon Kingdom troops were wounded or dead, and supreme commander Ren Feilong was shot and killed in front of the formation by Jiang Chen.    

The vitality of the Darkmoon Kingdom was severely injured and the strength of the kingdom decreased drastically after this battle.    

Bayun Valley became an unlucky place for the Dark Moon Kingdom, and its citizens were forever barred from entering.    

As for the Eastern Kingdom, it had conducted a clean sweep, and all the practitioners participating in this battle received the title of Brave Dragon Slayer.    

The battle was destined to be recorded in the historical record, but it will be retold with two very different moods in each other's history.    

When they learned of Darkmoon's defeat in battle, the Eastern Kingdom instead felt a little confused. We should know that on the side of the Eastern Kingdom, various dukes had gathered and a large army had gathered, but no fighting had taken place. They had never even seen the enemy before the war was over, even enemy commander Ren Feilong was shot and killed.    

This battle caused Jiang Chen's reputation to spread throughout the surrounding kingdom. His name had finally entered the senior-level horizon in the sixteen kingdom alliance.    

Even the first general of the Dark Moon Kingdom, Ren Feilong, had been killed at the hands of this person. This caused the senior level of the sixteen kingdoms to attach great importance to Jiang Chen.    

The Dark Moon Kingdom was not at the top of the sixteen kingdoms, but Ren Feilong, the genius in troop deployment, was universally renowned throughout the country.    

Who would have thought that this publicly acknowledged god of the army would die in such a despicable manner.    

The astonishing life story and lifelong reputation are erased in one day, in this battle, on his deathbed.    

…    

River Wave City gradually recovered its calm half a month after the battle in the Bayun Valley. The group of true qi master practitioners sent by the Dark Moon Kingdom had planned to ambush River Wave City, but received the sad news of the end of the war, saying, and the death of Ren Feilong as soon as they sneaked into the city.    

When this trump card received the news that even the supreme commander died, they naturally lost all will to fight and retreated back to the Dark Moon Kingdom with dust on their faces.    

They also knew that if they moved now, they would be headed for death.    

On this day, Jiang Chen gathered all the members of the Jiang clan and made an honest statement without any objections.    

“Everything, my Jiang family has been rooted in the Jiang Han territory for hundreds of years. Today, I, Jiang Chen, have made the decision to leave. I will support you who are willing to stay, and will not mind if any of you want to follow me.”    

“Duke young, you're leaving? Whither? Will you be back in the future?”    

"In the future?" Jiang Chen chuckled. “The world is vast, and the Eastern Kingdom is just a small corner of this world. It would be very difficult to say whether I will be back or not.”    

“Chen'er, third uncle and Xiaoyu will definitely go with you.” Jiang Tong declared his stance.    

However, the other elders were a bit hesitant. Although they knew that Jiang Feng and his son were extremely strong, and they would have a better future if they followed the two, but they still had other thoughts.    

Moreover, they also felt that compared to leaving, why not remain in the Jiang Han territory, and continue to enjoy wealth and prosperity?    

The most important thing was, if father and son Jiang left, then the royal grant would fall into their hands. Who knows, maybe they could take a short walk and enjoy the appearance of a first-rate duke.    

All clan members may be from the same lineage, but when the next generation weakens their heritage, differences in intimacy between relationships will naturally emerge.    

Jiang Tong was the younger brother of Jiang Feng, the brother of the same mother, and would naturally leave with Jiang Feng.    

Jiang Yu was Jiang Chen's younger cousin and was considered his younger brother as well. He had always depended on Jiang Chen, so it was not unusual for him to leave either.    

As for the others, their blood relationship with Jiang's father and son was not that strong. They were only members of the same clan. They were not necessarily willing to follow Jiang Chen faithfully.    

Different people have different aspirations.    

Jiang Chen knew what these people were thinking when he saw them. To be honest, he also did not plan on bringing all of them.    

Although these people were members of his clan, to be honest, Jiang Chen did not feel much connection to them. Since they all had their own selfish motives, Jiang Chen was not free to say anything. He can't force her now, can he?    

“Older Xi, your status will be the highest in the Jiang family after my father and I leave. Our Jiang family is kind to the kingdom and the royal family. We have reached our achievement. If there is an inheritance, you can share it. But remember this, family members should not put swords at each other and brothers should not hurt each other. Otherwise, I will tell the royal family to withdraw all honor and prosperity and make the family into a free and relaxed noble family.”    

Elder Xi chuckled, “With this old man here, how dare they make trouble and point swords at each other?”    

Elder Xi beamed with joy after hearing Jiang Chen's promise. Who would have thought that he had the opportunity to enjoy the sensation of being a duke in his old age?    

“Because this is the case, we will leave in a few days. The Jiang family will take care of you in the future.”    

Elder Xi sighed, “Should you really go?”    

It's just a mere pleasantry. To be honest, he couldn't wait for Jiang's father and son to leave. Only with the departure of Jiang Feng and his son, as well as Jiang Tong and his son, would he be entitled to inherit the rank of a duke!    

Even though they were one clan, everyone at least had selfish motives.    

Jiang Chen shook his head inwardly as he looked at how Elder Xi was and how no one else dared to think about this in particular. Selfishness, okay! They immediately wanted us to leave when they heard we were leaving, so that we could hand over all honor and well-being to them.    

Since these clan members could not let go of the prosperity in front of them, then Jiang Chen would naturally not worry about what calamity might befall them in the future.    

…    

Princess Gouyu arrived with Eastern Zhiruo two days later.    

He came up with the rank medal of a duke of the royal family to once again, bestow the title of first-rate duke to the Jiang family, and use the rank of a duke to protect the southern border of the kingdom.    

As the elder with the longest record of devotion, it is right and proper that Elder Xi be the new Duke of Jiang Han. He was really filled with happiness.    

The bestowal was just a ceremony, Princess Gouyu did not care at all about who would become the next Duke of Jiang Han. His heart had been completely muddled for the past few days.    

When he found out that Jiang Chen was about to leave the Eastern Kingdom, he was completely dumbfounded.    

Although he also knew that Jiang Chen was not born to live in a small pond, that sooner or later he would go riding on winds and clouds and turn into a dragon that flew through the nine heavens, he said, but he still found it hard to bear it when this day finally arrived.    

He knew very well that this might be the last farewell. From then on, Jiang Chen would set foot on a large street filled with sunlight, while he, Gouyu, would be like a flower in full bloom, she said, with only a wither and wither slowly left on her after blooming with perfection of beauty.    

Jiang Chen, should you really leave? Princess Gouyu maintained her last hope. He really wanted to pray for Jiang Chen not to leave, but reason told him that the Eastern Kingdom really could not accommodate Jiang Chen.    

“If I don't leave, sooner or later I will bring disaster to the Eastern Kingdom. The feud between Long Juxue and I will remain unresolved every day she is still alive.”    

Jiang Chen knew this was a rather cheap excuse.    

“I really hope time can linger and stop when we first meet. Even if you scold me again, even if you scold me every day, that's good too.”    

Gouyu's tone of voice was somewhat sentimental. Tears began to flow desperately as this stubborn girl spoke.    

He did not remove it, and only smiled, smiling through his tears. “Alright, Jiang Chen, I know you always thought that I had a strange temper, that I was cruel, unreasonable, and a tomboy. Well, I won't hide it any further today and let you see my weak side, and tell you that all the girls shed tears. I am also somewhat envious of Ruo'er, envious of his lighthearted demeanor and innocence.Jiang Chen, I no longer have such an unsophisticated nature, and will never be able to obtain it again… Don't you think it's good for a girl to have it? being very stubborn?”    

Jiang Chen let out a light sigh, “Personality everyone is different. There is no harm in staying true to yourself and maintaining determination as you do.”    

"really?" Prince Gouyu's beautiful eyes trembled, a hint of joy covered in his crystal tears. This was the first time he had heard Jiang Chen praise him.    

“Of course it's true. Although I often yell at you, but I shout at your arrogant side. In fact, I rather admire your strong adherence to the martial dao and the sacrifices you made for your family.    

Jiang Chen did not need to deliberately comfort him with lies.    

“Jiang Chen, did you know that I have waited half a year to get compliments from you? Are you deliberately comforting me now that you're gone?”    

“Do you think I'm that bad?” Jiang Chen smiled sadly. “Alright, remove your tears. I'm not used to seeing you cry. If I have to choose, I prefer to see Princess Gouyu in high spirits and full of spirit, with a feeling of unwillingness to admit defeat that constantly pervades her.”    

Gouyu rubbed the corner of her eyes, her beautiful eyes twinkling, “You mean that?”    

“Of course, I guarantee it.”    

Princess Gouyu smiled. “Alright, I've decided.”    

“Decide what?” Jiang Chen was surprised.    

“I have decided not to be Princess Gouyu anymore. I have been a princess for three generations of the Eastern clan. It's time to dispose of this identity and really live for myself.”    

"Very good! Go back to your roots. This is what you should be doing!” Jiang Chen laughed out loud.    

“Princess Gouyu winks,” I have also made another decision.    

“And what have you decided?”    

“Jiang Chen, listen. From now on, I am not a princess, but a martial practitioner of eleven meridians true qi. I want to be your follower.”    

"What?" Jiang Chen was flabbergasted. He really did not anticipate Gouyu's move.    

“You didn't hear wrong. I'd like to be your follower on your Martial Path, just like your personal bodyguard.” Gouyu raised her round chest, staring intently at Jiang Chen with her beautiful eyes, as if not allowing Jiang Chen to voice a single word in protest.    

“Is.... is your brain okay?”    

“Stop talking, I'm awake. Jiang Chen, you just told me to be true to myself and maintain my determination, and return to being my true self. Being your follower is my own intention. Don't let your mind wander, even though I treat you as the only man, but the reason I want to follow you is not to bother you, but to pursue the most important of the dao.”    

“The most important of the dao? Do you think it's something I sell at my family's store? Do you think it's something you can pursue just because you want it?” Jiang Chen rubbed his nose.    

“Keep pretending. Don't think I don't know anything. Jiang Chen, there are so many secrets within you. When you gave me some pointers and helped me break into the ranks of the eleven true qi masters of the meridians, I had a vague tendency to praise you as my teacher. Now, that impulse has finally come true. I feel quite comfortable and very happy.”