The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 76

“Heh heh, Your Majesty, the demonstrations between heirs do not affect the bigger picture. The princess had a higher status, and had great power. Many big and small things await your attention, why bother with these little things?” Long Yinye smiled faintly, and could actually speak boldly and confidently before Princess Gouyu.    

"Huh. Don't you think I have eyes or ears, and don't know what's going on here? Ever since Jiang Chen appeared, all of you scorned and ridiculed him, supporting him against the wall, undoubtedly making Jiang Chen humiliate himself. The so-called duke of the first tier of the kingdom had a broad thought? Afraid of the competition being conducted by the people below you, and hence having to use this method to oppress the competition?” Princess Gouyu had taken the opportunity to debate the matter of death.    

His series of words made Hong Tongtian force a wry smile.    

“So the princess has been listening from the shadows for quite a while. Then you should have heard clearly that it was Jiang Chen who issued the challenge, not the others.” Long Yinye shrugged her shoulders.    

“Yes, I also remember that it was Jiang Chen who first proposed the idea of the match. Said it was to provide entertainment for everyone.”    

Hong Tiantong spoke more authoritatively as there were others who supported him. “Your Majesty, this is not because I started something, but this Jiang Chen is really outrageous. We were only joking with him when the first words that came out of his mouth were to hold a competition, as if his Jiang family were really great.”    

These so-called nobles were each more shameless than the others. They were the first to incite trouble, but the provocation had turned into a joke in their mouths, and Jiang Chen's counterattack had turned into the start of a fight!    

Princess Gouyu was also at a loss for words and she looked at Jiang Chen.    

Jiang Chen rubbed his nose with a smile, “Don't look at me, Princess. I don't like to argue. Since Hong Tiantong said I was outrageous, then I would really go too far. Everyone is prone to outrageous behavior when they are young. His Majesty can take it as a good show.”    

“Good, simple and straightforward words, I love it!” Long Yinye was overjoyed to see Jiang Chen stubborn and reluctant to admit defeat. He was really worried that Jiang Chen would take advantage of this state of affairs to find a way out and avoid competition.    

Seeing Jiang Chen looking face to face, Long Yinye immediately added fuel into the fire, “Your Majesty, both sides are willing. Surely His Majesty won't put a damper on everything?”    

Princess Gouyu watched Jiang Chen closely and saw that she continued to show that small and lazy smile. He felt a little upset, thinking I brought up the attitude of a princess to save you from the siege, but you kept climbing the other person's pole. Don't you know that this is a trap?    

“Match, match!”    

The people around the crowd, here for a good show, started making a fuss.    

From ancient times to the present, those who watch good shows are not afraid of things getting out of hand. They did not care if anyone was injured on either side, they might not be able to pass the exam later.    

What is the importance of these things to the people who are here for a good show? The bigger it is, the more shows they can watch!    

“You there, are you ready? Someone underestimated the personal guards of the four great families. Don't lose my face while you're in the ring!”    

Hong Tiantong deliberately gave a lecture in a loud voice.    

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, “Did you hear that? That's how rhythm wants to make you suffer completely. I don't need to say more about what you should do?”    

After this period of time, these personal guards knew Jiang Chen's personality well. The more calm his smile was, most likely the flames of his anger would burn even more.    

Not to mention this Hong Tiantong had just insulted Guo Jin. This was the same as insulting their group of personal bodyguards, and humiliating their master.    

When his master was humiliated, his subject died. They were well aware of what this battle represented!    

“When we are in the ring later, do not lose position. Guo Jin, you should hold back no matter what they say.” Xue Tong, who was always quiet, spoke up.    

“Xue Tong, you are the calmest. You must be the leader in the battle this time.” Ke Mu suggested.    

I agree, Shen Yifan said.    

“I also agree.” Wen Ziqi said in a soft voice.    

The Qiao brothers were not at all concerned with matters like a leader. They just wanted to rush in and beat up someone to vent their frustration.    

In their eyes, the people in front of them were all bastards. The young duke had bestowed upon them the grace of rebirth, and these people dared to provoke the young duke. Who are they if not bastards?    

“My brother, let's go! We will eradicate these animals!” Qiao Shan roared, as his huge axe danced, taking huge strides into the battle ring.    

Qiao Chuan dragged his copper rod while following behind.    

Guo Jin and Wen Ziqi followed shortly afterwards.    

What looks like an irregular and messy entry order actually includes the mystery of “Matrix Assimilation Eight Trigram”. Except, in the eyes of those who did not understand this formation, these eight people appeared completely without cooperation, and did not look like a team at all. It basically looks like an undisciplined motley crew.    

Hong Tiantong laughed. How could Jiang Chen dare to make a fuss with a team like this. He would take advantage of today's opportunity to completely subdue Jiang Chen's spirit. The most perfect result would be to beat these people until they were seriously injured, leaving them unable to take the next exam.    

If Jiang Chen could not pass the examination, it meant that he failed in his attempt to obtain a first rank position.    

This was the best way to suppress the Jiang family.    

If he was able to suppress them in this way, then Soaring Dragon would definitely see Hong Tiantong with fresh eyes!    

Hong Tongtian became even more excited as he thought, and glanced at the eight personal guards. These eight guards stepped into the ring like wolves and tigers, spreading out and besieging guard Jiang Chen.    

At this moment, Long Juxue seemed to be thinking of something else. He averted his unexpected gaze from Jiang Chen and walked beside Hong Tiantong, speaking lowly, “Don't underestimate your enemy. This Jiang Chen knows all sorts of evil gimmicks, you must be vigilant!”    

A warm feeling enveloped Hong Tiantong's heart as he received a reminder of the beauty near his ear. How he wanted to fan and burn his spirit flames, and fight for Long Juxue to the end!    

In these short ten days, guard Jiang Chen had only comprehended twenty to thirty percent of the “Eight Trigram” Assimilation Formation.    

But, under these circumstances, twenty to thirty percent of the mysteries of the formation were enough.    

Grasping twenty to thirty percent and with eight acting as one, it would allow them to handle true qi masters. The combined fighting abilities of Hong Tiantong's personal bodyguards were nothing compared to a true qi master.    

The lowest training level for a true qi master was ten meridians true qi.    

Their highest level was only eight true qi levels.    

Of course, speaking in general was not the right thing for a group fight like this. The winner still depends on the improvised reaction.    

On Jiang Chen's side, the calm Xue Tong was coordinating the formation with the Qiao brothers who were conducting fierce attacks. Although the formation connection was a bit stiff, it was not messy.    

For someone who coordinated the formation for the first time, not falling into disorganized chaos was akin to success.    

Especially in a large-scale fight like this – if you maintain order and manage to make the tempo of the opponent become chaotic, then it will be a great success.    

Although Hong Tiantong's side did have the advantage of excelling among his people who possessed eight meridians true qi, but other than that, his team had no advantage at all.    

Three of the seven meridians qi right?    

It's useless!    

Jiang Chen's personal guards were all composed of seven meridians of true qi.    

In this way, the more they fought, Hong Tiantong's personal bodyguards became increasingly less confident. A true qi practitioner of eight meridians had let out a majestic-looking air at first, attacking with force, tempting in all directions.    

But tragically, he found that after a while, his two opponents were able to form a small team after communicating quickly and dispelling his attacks.    

And, their formation that seemed messy and disorganized, actually allowed two or three people to form a small team at any time. They can attack if they advance, and can defend if they retreat.    

“Eight Trigram” Assimilation Formation combines the power of eight into one, pulling the aspiration from the eight cardinal directions. These forces can be broken and united, through repeated change.    

Those gathered thought it would be the scene of Hong Tiantong's band crushing their opponents; who knew that the situation would change completely after a few rounds.    

Especially a true qi practitioner of eight meridians, he was complaining endlessly without stopping at this moment.    

The Qiao brothers and Guo Jin, three people with extremely high offensive power, had formed an attacking team and were madly focusing their attention on him.    

The other three true qi practitioners of seven meridians were entangled by the three sword users Wen Ziqi, Ke Mu, and Bi Yun.    

Shen Yifan's spear pierced and swept out with great movements, partnered with Xue Tong, and easily dealt with the other four that came from six meridians of true qi.    

And, the most ingenious part of this formation was that the small teams were not isolated from each other. Their every move and movement can take action together, or rush to save each other.    

In the beginning, those who did not know the mysteries of the formation were unable to comprehend it. They only thought the eight of them had good cooperation. As the battle progressed, those with extensive knowledge seemed to be able to read something from the situation.    

Except, the mysteries of these formations were extremely complex, how could they be comprehended with just a few looks?    

Suddenly, the eight meridians true qi practitioner cried out horribly as Qiao Chuan's bronze trunk landed firmly on his back. Fresh blood spurted from his mouth as his spine was instantly broken into pieces, and he flew back like a kite with the rope broken.    

The other fighting spirit immediately disappeared with the fall of a true qi practitioner of eight meridians. The flames of anger in Guo Jin's heart had clearly not been extinguished. Light danced from his sword as he unleashed the right arm of someone who had seven meridians of true qi.    

Qiao Shan did not want to miss as he waved his huge axe and cut to waist height. A slightly fat, relatively slower, seven meridian practitioner cut in half at the waist, blood and flesh flew everywhere.    

Hong Tiantong's band shattered in an instant as cries of agony filled the air.    

“Stop, I admit, I acknowledge the match!” When Hong Tiantong reacted, howls of pain had already been heard several times.    

He saw the sight again. Two people were killed in the fighting, two others were seriously injured, and one of them lost an arm. Three other people were injured and his pale face was drained of blood.    

If Hong Tiantong was a little slower to exclaim, then this match would definitely end in the complete destruction of his army.    

Qiao Shan grinned widely and shouldered his huge axe, while laughing, “Happiness, great happiness! Who else is not sure? Come on in and play.”    

Sword Guo Jin pointed as he said to Hong Tiantong, “You are surnamed Hong, you are insulting my father. Even if you are one of the four grand dukes, sooner or later I will take revenge on you for this.”    

Jiang Chen, your subordinates dare to be so ruthless in an exhibition match! Hong Tiantong was at a loss for words. He never thought this scene was developing.    

Jiang Chen spoke weakly, “If I remember it correctly, someone said that someone would be responsible for the consequences themselves if something unwanted happened?”    

Hong Tiantong's face had run out of blood, and his heart was so sore that it was like blood dripping when he thought of the fact that most of his personal bodyguards had been destroyed, indicating that he would not be able to pass through. this particular exam is from the first rank.    

As soon as he thought of the disastrous consequences of this, Hong Tiantong's eyes turned red as he became like a mad tiger. “Jiang Chen, you have ruined my business, you have to pay for it!”    

Long Yinye slapped her face just as she was about to make a move. “Idiot who can't afford the loss, step aside!”    

A huge slap was instantly blown into Hong Tiantong's face, throwing him a distance of several meters.