The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 94

They knew that Long Yinye's death was only the beginning of this conflict. The real fight is not even in sight.    

Moments later, Duke Jinshan and Duke Hubing also heard the news and arrived.    

The two of them were Jiang Feng's best friends, and even if they did not set foot on the Jiang family's ship, the Duke of Soaring Dragon would also not let them off the hook.    

Jiang Chen was overjoyed to see Hubing Yue safe and sound. It makes him feel a little guilty.    

However, right now, Jiang Chen had no time to chase after Hubing Yue. He had already secretly summoned Qiao Baishi.    

Qiao Baishi rushed to meet Jiang Chen as soon as he received the call.    

“Baishi, I'm sure you are also aware of the sudden changes in the capital and the parties to the conflict.”    

Qiao Baishi's emotions were similarly agitated. “Dear Lord, there was previously a rumor in the capital that you had fallen in the Boundless Catacombs, but I refuse to believe it. I know that an honorable teacher is one who has great wealth and will never die before his time. However, I did not expect that honorable master would return in such a legendary manner.”    

“Heh heh, legendary way? It was just a rumor maker peppering the facts. Baishi, you are a quiet person and should therefore know that the capital will soon be engulfed in chaos.”    

“Mm.” Qiao Baishi let out a light sigh, but his eyes shone. “What amazing tactics does the venerable sir have?”    

“The bigger picture has been formed over the chaos that is taking place in the capital. I can't stop it either. With the strength of my Jiang family, we will not be able to save the situation. It would be a joke to go head-to-head with the Duke of Soaring Dragon.”    

Although Qiao Baishi was unwilling to admit it, he also knew that Jiang Chen was telling the truth. As the first duke under the heavens, the foundation of the Duke of Soaring Dragon was too deep.    

He was definitely not someone that the Jiang family could contend with, which was only a second rank duke who rose to power in such a short period of time.    

“Baishi, I decided to retreat.”    

"Retreat?" Qiao Baishi was surprised.    

"of course. However, do not retreat back to the Jiang Han territory. With the current situation, I will not go far from the capital. I plan to break things up into pieces, disperse my Jiang family's personal bodyguards, and hide them in every corner of the capital. I'm planning on having you set up some core people.”    

Qiao Baishi's blood was boiling seeing Jiang Chen so trusting of him. “Please be calm, dear master, the foundation of the Healing Hall in the capital will only be deeper than that of the Duke of Soaring Dragon, and not more superficial. There will be no danger of error in hiding some people.”    

“Mm. If I do not have family considerations, I will be able to play fully with the Long family.” Traces of cold smiles shot out from the edges of Jiang Chen's lips.    

“Dear Lord, you will fight against the Long family alone?” Qiao Baishi asked in shock. Is it too legendary?!    

“Only? I'm not so bored. I've got my own method, you don't have to ask. You will know it when the time comes.”    

Jiang Chen smiled mysteriously.    

For some reason, Qiao Baishi had gotten used to Jiang Chen's somewhat mysterious yet extremely comforting smile.    

At any moment, at a critical moment, the venerable master was able to claim victory with unusual tactics.    

The truth has proven this many times.    

So when he saw Jiang Chen smiling like this, Qiao Baishi's heart calmed down.    

“Dear Lord, I will come back and make some preparations. I'll be able to receive your people anytime.” Qiao Baishi got up and left.    

“Baishi, you got a big problem. I'll remember your services when this problem is solved satisfactorily.”    

Qiao Baishi is in good condition. The benefits he enjoyed under Jiang Chen were already quite high. That incredible pill recipe had caused Qiao Baishi's position within the Hall of Healing to now be almost on par with that of Lord Hallmaster.    

Except, Qiao Baishi's worldview was now also wider. With such a master, why should his vision be limited to a mere kingdom?    

Looking at the posture and disposition of his esteemed master, it was clear that a mere kingdom would not bind him.    

After finishing his discussion with Qiao Baishi, Jiang Chen walked towards the main hall. At this moment, Jiang Feng, the Duke of Jinshan, the Duke of Hubing, and the others were discussing nervously.    

They have discussed several strategies to respond, but they have always felt that such strategies are useless in the face of absolute power.    

“Brother Jiang, it seems like the strategy to take at the moment is to still seek help from the royal family.” The Duke of Jinshan sighed softly.    

Jiang Feng shook his head lightly. “Two wise younger brothers, I am not against you seeking help from the royal family. But according to my knowledge of Eastern Lu, the two of you should not put high hopes on him.”    

One could hear that Jiang Feng was extremely disappointed and disappointed towards Eastern Lu.    

Even with the achievements of the Jiang family, the Tiandu army had retreated just like that. How does this behave like a king? Practically this is a traitorous and cruel ruler.    

Hearing his father's opinion of Eastern Lu, Jiang Chen clapped his hands and laughed loudly. “Dad, you finally saw it clearly. The Eastern Clan is indeed unworthy of our loyalty. I have a plan for this situation, will you all listen to it?”    

"Oh? Chen'er, what amazing plan do you have?”    

Whether it was Jiang Feng, the Duke of Jinshan, or the Duke of Hubing, none of them dared to look at him as a dandy anymore.    

Jiang Chen smiled and explained his plan.    

“Dividing the whole into parts, avoiding the advantage?” Jiang Feng muttered.    

Duke Jinshan nodded slightly, “The plan of Sage's nephew makes sense. Except, one needs a very deep connection to avoid chasing the Duke of Soaring Dragon in the capital.”    

“I of course have my own way with respect to it. Uncle, are you willing to trust your nephew?”    

Duke Jinshan sighed. He had also heard “great actions” his son who had offended the Soaring Dragon family.    

His son had even carried out the act of transporting the heads of Long Yinye and Long Yi to the Soaring Dragon palace as a show of strength. The Duke of Jinshan knew that there was no turning back for him. He had to take the same path as the Jiang family and finish it to the end.    

“A wise niece is like a very wise person but often looks stupid. All sorts of miracles were enough to show this. My line will follow your settings.”    

“Ah, whatever. Being an official all my life, it's rare to have two good brothers like you two. My Hubing line will live and die with you.” The Duke of Hubing also expressed his attitude.    

The three dukes actually did not have many troops in their temporary residence in the capital. The Jiang Han Palace only had over a thousand people, and the Duke of Jinshan and Duke of Hubing only had a few hundred people.    

They added up to three, four hundred people, a figure comparable to a rock that sank to the great seabed in the great capital.    

As Jiang Chen forcefully shot and killed Long Yinye, the capital became chaotic.    

A chaotic situation like this is the best protection.    

As for the Soaring Dragon palace, all of Duke Long's subordinates were also discussing their grand plans within the palace at the moment. All the intelligence networks are in a state of half collapse.    

This made Jiang Chen's withdrawal plan even more convenient.    

After six hours, Jiang Chen's retreat plan was completely completed.    

There was not a single soul left in the empty corridor of the three great palaces.    

“Chener, did you not go?” Night had arrived and Jiang Feng opened the door and stepped in. He asked Jiang Chen attentively, while sitting in the middle of the courtyard.    

“Dad, I'm his biggest target. If I don't leave, most of their attention will be on me. By not going, I can provide the best protection for you all.”    

Jiang Chen clearly realized that the others were all not so valuable and unattractive to the Soaring Dragon family. If they could slaughter the others cleanly in one fell swoop, that was good.    

But, if Jiang Chen disappeared, then the Soaring Dragon family would never be satisfied no matter how many people they killed.    

As long as he, Jiang Chen, was present, then the others would not be the focal point and thus would be a little safer.    

Jiang Feng was faintly moved. Hundreds of emotions flashed across his heart as he stared at the calm and relaxed face of his son. When did his son become so reliable?    

He was grateful but said nothing more. He greatly admired the valiant courage of his son.    

While patting Jiang Chen on the shoulder, he said, “Son, your father's most successful achievement in this life is not reaching the second rank duke rank, but you. Since you won't leave, of course you can't force your parents to leave! Even Fatty Xuan can fight by your side. In the end, your parents are still true qi masters. How small is my face hiding here and there?”    

Jiang Chen laughed involuntarily. He knows that this is fatherly love, true fatherly love.    

Father and son go to war together. What is more convincing evidence of fatherly love?    

A slight ripple of emotion spread throughout Jiang Chen's heart. He's touched.    

“Alright, then we father and son will let it all pass and do something great. We will even cause mountains and rivers to change color and the moon and sun to be without light.” Jiang Chen also voiced high sentiment.    

To be honest, with his current state, Jiang Chen had long known the Duke of Soaring Dragon and that royal family. Who cares if you, the Duke of Soaring Dragon, have an impressive backer? Who cares if you, the royal family, have an elderly grandfather?    

Jiang Chen ignored everything.    

The Duke of Soaring Dragon was not a good person, and how could that Eastern Lu be anything good?    

Jiang Chen had decided that he held his destiny in his own hands. It's more persuasive than anything. Depending on the heavens or the earth, one must ultimately depend on oneself.    

And he, Jiang Chen, had already gained enough strength.    

Your Honour. Jiang Ying's body suddenly ran out of the darkness.    

“Jiang Ying, what news?”    

“In response to His Majesty, the Duke of Soaring Dragon has summoned the dukes by his side and raised an appeal to purge the evil ministers of the king and exterminate the cunning sycophants. He has aimed his spear at our Jiang Han palace.”    

"Squeezed." Jiang Feng was trembling with his anger. In terms of cunning sycophants, is there anyone greater than the Soaring Dragon Duke himself, Long Zhaofeng?    

“Dad, don't get mad. Long Zhaofeng was just a rotten bone in the grave, a grasshopper after autumn. He won't be able to jump around for too long.”    

He was waiting, waiting for the last battle to arrive.    

Jiang Feng also did not know where Jiang Chen had earned his trust. But after seeing Jiang Chen so, the former more or less gained confidence as well.    

After all, with the Golden Winged Sword Bird, they would have no trouble escaping if they could not win in battle.    

The father and son duo sat in the courtyard all night. At daybreak, Jiang Chen patted his father on the back.    

“Dad, we have to go.”    

"Where to?" Jiang Feng felt a bit strange.    

Jiang Chen whistled softly and two Golden Winged Sword Birds shot out from the shadows.    

“Dad, go. Come with me." Jiang Chen whistled and the two Goldwing Swordbirds carried the father and son duo shooting into the clouds, disappearing in the dawn above the capital.    

“Chener, where are we going?”    

“Of course to look for reinforcements.” Jiang Chen smiled and pointed to the valley ahead. “The front guard is in front. The main team will also be here between a few hours or half a day.”    

Jiang Chen muttered something after he finished speaking. In an instant, countless Sword Birds flew out from the valley like locusts, covering the sky and covering the sun, filling half the sky in an instant.    

In one full division, there were over ten thousand Swordbirds. Each Greenwing Swordbird was equivalent to four meridians of true qi.    

Each Silverwing Swordbird, which numbered several hundred, was equivalent to a practitioner in the advanced realms of true qi.    

There were also ten Goldwing Swordbirds. Each of them was equivalent to a true human qi master.    

The most important thing was that the Swordbird Division controlled the sky, holding a favorable position. Once a battle occurs, the benefits of that superiority will be more apparent.    

The Feather of the Sword Bird was like a knife. An ordinary arrow would not even be able to make a dent at all.