Divine War Pill Emperor

SWOOSH!

Just as Cao Yang reeled in shock, Jiang Chen’s sword appeared inches from his eyes.

It stopped there, profoundly still.

Silence. A deathly silence fell over the hall.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, unable to process what had just happened.

The fight had ended too quickly.

After a flurry of clanging sounds, everyone could see clearly that Jiang Chen’s sword was already at Cao Yang’s face.

If Jiang Chen had been an enemy, one could easily imagine Cao Yang’s fate—he would have been run through the forehead and killed.

A cold sweat broke out on many of their foreheads.

They had been so confident in Cao Yang just moments ago. The outcome was completely beyond their imagination.

Da Pao was the first to his feet, rubbing his eyes.

He then sucked in a sharp breath.

’Brother Cao… actually lost.’

Like him, many others were stunned.

Even the Third Prince, Wen Shiren, was dumbfounded.

He hadn’t been able to follow their movements at all.

However, an uproar soon erupted in the hall.

”Such fast Swordsmanship!”

”That has to be the pinnacle of speed in Swordsmanship. I couldn’t see a thing, just heard a series of clashes.”

”Strong. He’s too strong. The key is, since when does a difference in Cultivation not determine the final outcome?”

”Grand General Cao lost.”

Under Cao Yang’s stunned gaze, Jiang Chen slowly withdrew his Cloud Mist Sword.

At the same time, he bent down, picked up the Mad Moon Saber from the floor, and offered it to Cao Yang.

”Grand General Cao, your saber.”

Only then did Cao Yang snap out of it.

His face was pale, and cold sweat streamed down his forehead.

But he was a man of his word and a good sport.

He immediately cupped his fists at Jiang Chen. ”I was presumptuous before. Jiang Chen, you have my respect.”

”From now on, we’re brothers. If you need anything, just ask.”

He knew he was no match for Jiang Chen and straightforwardly apologized.

It was a completely frank and sincere gesture.

Not only had Jiang Chen held back, but he had also given him a great deal of face by picking up his saber for him. This spoke volumes of Jiang Chen’s character.

He was thoroughly impressed.

If Jiang Chen had defeated him and walked away arrogantly, Cao Yang certainly would not have been convinced.

But now, he completely acknowledged Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen cupped his fists in return. ”Then I thank you.”

Then, after cupping his fists to the crowd, Jiang Chen returned to his seat.

Seeing this, Third Prince Wen Shiren exclaimed in admiration, ”Excellent! I knew I wasn’t mistaken about you.”

”Jiang Chen, let me toast you again.”

Because of the strength Jiang Chen had displayed, he was immediately accepted by everyone.

The banquet became extremely lively, with many people taking the initiative to show goodwill toward Jiang Chen.

After a few rounds of drinks,

Third Prince Wen Shiren said, ”Everyone, you are all my confidants, and I trust you completely.”

”I have something to tell you all today.”

”Not long ago, our Fire Sparrow Kingdom’s Guardian Fire Sparrow suddenly became unusually alert and cried out.”

”Therefore, things might be a little unsettled in the Fire Sparrow Kingdom for a while. You must all be on high alert, especially for my eldest and second brothers’ people.”

Listening from below, Jiang Chen’s heart stirred.

He was, of course, familiar with the Fire Sparrow—the Guardian Fire Sparrow of the Fire Sparrow Kingdom.

It was a terrifying existence with a Martial Emperor’s Cultivation, watching over the entire kingdom.

Back in Hanwu City, during his fight with Wen Quan and the others, he had seen them use the Fire Sparrow Seal and even release the will of the Fire Sparrow.

The appearance of the Fire Sparrow Seal further confirmed his suspicion: there was an inextricable link between the Fire Sparrow Kingdom’s Fire Sparrow Seal and his own Vermilion Bird Seal.

’Someone must have passed my Vermilion Bird Seal down to this place.’

’Who could it be?’

’Could it be… that little beggar from a thousand years ago?’

Jiang Chen thought of the most likely person who could have passed down the Fire Sparrow Seal.

It was a young beggar he had saved a thousand years ago while traveling through the Lower Realm.

Out of pity for the boy, Jiang Chen had taught him a move or two from the Vermilion Bird Seal.

Therefore, upon discovering the Fire Sparrow Seal now, he felt it was highly probable that it was connected to that beggar boy.

’I never asked for the little beggar’s name.’

He shook his head. But that was a matter for another time.

Before he had even entered the Royal Palace, the Shadow of the Vermilion Bird within him had opened its eyes.

Thinking about what the Third Prince had just said about the Fire Sparrow’s strange behavior…

’Could it be that the Fire Sparrow sensed the Vermilion Bird?’

He felt it was very likely.

However, he made no move and remained silent.

After finishing, the Third Prince added, ”Also, from now on, Jiang Chen will be my Military Advisor.”

Everyone chimed in, ”Congratulations, Military Advisor Jiang.”

Jiang Chen nodded to the crowd.

He said to the Third Prince, ”Thank you for placing your trust in me, Third Prince.”

Although he was only helping the Third Prince temporarily, Jiang Chen still had to fulfill his duties as Military Advisor.

”Da Pao, take Jiang Chen and help him get familiar with the surroundings.”

The Third Prince arranged living quarters for Jiang Chen and had Da Pao show him around the Third Prince’s Hall and the rest of the Royal Palace.

”Yes, Your Highness.”

Now that Jiang Chen was the Military Advisor, his status was clearly different.

Jiang Chen’s quarters were located to the right of the Third Prince’s.

Da Pao led Jiang Chen along, explaining the layout of the Royal Palace bit by bit.

”Military Advisor Jiang, General Huo Wu lives to the right of His Highness’s residence.”

”General Huo Wu is away on assignment today, but you’ll probably be able to meet her in a few days.”

”Ahem, when that time comes, you’d better be careful.”

”She is our prince’s most formidable general.”

When he spoke of General Huo Wu, Da Pao had a playful look on his face.

It seemed this General Huo Wu was quite unusual.

Jiang Chen paid it no mind at all.

He followed Da Pao, familiarizing himself with the Third Prince’s Hall and other areas as Da Pao gave him a general tour of the entire Royal Palace.

”In our Fire Sparrow Kingdom, the most powerful being is our Guardian Beast.”

”Also, the Sovereign is attended by an extremely powerful monk named Master Yuan Hui. He’s a supreme expert at the Ninth Heaven of the Martial Arts Sect and one of the pillars of our Fire Sparrow Kingdom.”

”Oh, right. Our Third Prince currently has two rivals. They are both his older brothers, Crown Prince Wen Shixuan and Second Prince Wen Shixi. Both of them are ruthless, so we have to be very careful of them.”

Jiang Chen nodded, but he was more interested in this Master Yuan Hui.

According to what Da Pao said, Jiang Chen had previously failed to kill Wen Shixi. The Protective Golden Light on Wen Shixi was most likely placed there by Master Yuan Hui.

If Wen Shixi had a Protective Golden Light, then Crown Prince Wen Shixuan and Third Prince Wen Shiren should have one as well.

In other words, no one other than a Martial Emperor Expert could kill the three princes.

This was also the Fire Sparrow Kingdom’s way of protecting the three princes.

After familiarizing himself with his new environment,

Jiang Chen finally returned with Da Pao.

Nothing else happened that day.

That night, Jiang Chen sat cross-legged on his bed.

He activated the Ten Directions Calculation.

’Let’s see if aiding the Third Prince will bring good fortune or disaster.’

Immediately, the Ten Directions Calculation slowly condensed into the phantom image of a Compass before his eyes.

’Spin!’

Jiang Chen chanted silently.

The next moment, the Compass began to spin rapidly.