Peerless War God

He had been guarding outside the city for the past few days, observing the situation. He had been using both the public and secret forces to help the Seventh Prince win the support of the major factions, which had been relatively successful.    

Now, the Third Prince had also made his move, so he had no choice but to be on guard.    

“Winning the support of the major factions? Hmph, with just him, how could he have the confidence? But I can’t show myself, Brother Yi, so I have to rely on you.”    

Li Zhan said in a deep voice.    

Yi Tianren raised his head and drank the wine in his cup, then he laughed and said, “It’s a small matter. I will personally show myself to support the Seventh Prince. A mere Third Prince is nothing.”    

Yi Tianren was not only representing the Yi Clan, but he also had the Immortal Weapon Sect behind him. The existence of such a colossal existence was no trifling matter.    

Although the world knew that the Yi Clan had some conflicts with the Immortal Weapon Sect, no one dared to easily bet on the truth.    

If they made a wrong bet, the consequences would be death and the destruction of their clan.    

“Good, I wish Brother Yi success.” Li Zhan laughed.    

“Yes, I’m leaving.”    

Yi Tianren turned around and left in a flash, heading towards the Divine Capital.    

Li Zhan looked at the departing figure, and his eyes became gloomy. He turned his head and coldly shouted, “I ordered you to recruit people, did you have any results?”    

His subordinate’s heart shivered, and he quickly said, “Your Highness, we have already recruited two people, and they are willing to fight. They will be here soon.”    

Hearing that, Li Zhan was furious, "Only two? What are you doing?"    

His subordinate was so scared that he knelt down and said, "Please calm your anger, Your Highness. The two people who agreed to help you have a friendship with Your Highness, so they agreed to be so straightforward. Other people offered a very high price, and I didn't dare to make a decision on my own, so I specially came back to report."    

As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper and handed it to Li Zhan.    

"A very high price?"    

Li Zhan's face was cold as he took the paper. After taking a glance at it, he wished he could tear the paper to shreds. His eyes were filled with flames of fury.    

"Bastard, they are asking for too much. Where did they get the courage to be so arrogant to me?"    

Li Zhan was extremely angry. He was so angry that his heart was burning.    

His subordinate knelt on the ground and trembled. He did not dare to say a word and did not even dare to raise his head.    

After a moment, Li Zhan forcefully suppressed the anger in his heart and said coldly, "Agree to their conditions. Come over first."    

His subordinate was stunned and quickly replied, "Yes."    

"Go."    

His subordinate quickly got up and left.    

In the pavilion, Li Zhan sneered. He clenched his fists and said, "For the sake of killing Chen Xiao and for the sake of the final victory, this price is worth it. Xuan'er, watch from the sky. I will avenge you. I will kill Chen Xiao's entire clan and not leave a single person alive. First, I will kill Chen Xiao, and then I will flatten the entire Purple Cloud City. Hmph."    

...    

In the blink of an eye, another thirty years passed.    

On this day, Chen Xiao slowly opened his eyes in the secret chamber under the Third Prince's Mansion. He glanced at the Blood Devil doppelganger in the corner and stood up.    

Xiao Si jumped up and stood on his shoulder, saying, "It's the Third Prince's message talisman."    

Chen Xiao waved his right hand, and a message talisman flew back from outside the secret chamber and landed in his hand.    

After Chen Xiao finished reading it, he frowned and said, "It seems that the Third Prince is in trouble."    

"What trouble?" Xiao Si asked.    

"Yi Tianren."    

"Yi Tianren? Hmph, it seems that he is supporting the Seventh Prince. Why? The old God Emperor is still alive, so Yi Tianren is impatient?"    

Xiao Si sneered.    

Chen Xiao's face darkened, and he said, "Now that the old God Emperor is still breathing, the Divine Capital is still considered calm. It seems that some people can't hold it in and want to do something. Heh."    

"Yeah, the old God Emperor is about to lose his life. The more anxious he is, the more careful he should be."    

Xiao Si said.    

Chen Xiao nodded and said, "Li Zhan and the Seventh Prince have been plotting for many years, and they have secretly done many things to get the throne of the God Emperor. Now it's time to show them their cards."    

Hearing that, Xiao Si was shocked, "You mean? Li Zhan and the others are going to make a move?"    

"Yes, the old God Emperor is not as strong as before, and he might go to the west at any time. If he is provoked again, he will die even faster. At that time, the Peerless Divine Dynasty will be in chaos, and Li Zhan will have a chance to fish in troubled waters."    

Chen Xiao said coldly. He had even thought of the sinister face of Li Zhan at this moment.    

"Well, then what should we do?"    

"We will deal with it when the time comes. I have been in seclusion for so long, so it's time to go out and try to see the results of my cultivation."    

Chen Xiao said.    

"Alright, let's do it that way."    

Chen Xiao nodded and said, "Let's go."    

He strode out of the secret chamber and into the hall.    

"Woof."    

Hei Zi, who had been guarding the door of the hall for all these years, smelled a familiar scent. He raised his head and shouted happily, rushing towards Chen Xiao and wagging his tail vigorously.    

"Woof."    

"Woof."    

When the other two hellhounds saw him, they also followed.    

Chen Xiao smiled and patted Hei Zi's big head, saying, "Even such a mighty hellhound is still a dog. You have learned quite quickly, haha."    

"Of course. With your current strength, taming a few hellhounds is too easy."    

Xilo said.    

Just as Chen Xiao was teasing the three dogs, the Third Prince rushed over, panting, looking very anxious.    

His eyes lit up with surprise and joy. "Brother Chen Xiao, you have come out of seclusion?"    

Chen Xiao looked at the Third Prince, who had matured quite a bit. His eyes became more determined, and his face became more resolute.    

"Looks like you have experienced a lot in these thirty years."    

The Third Prince smiled bitterly and said, "They are all mundane matters that are tiring and exhausting. Other than exhaustion, there is also more helplessness. I think Brother Chen Xiao also likes to hear it."    

Chen Xiao chuckled and said, "Yes, I am not interested in the mundane affairs, but someone has to do these things. You have worked hard."    

The Third Prince was extremely touched. His eyes reddened. "It's my duty. Not only for the future of the Divine Dynasty, but also for the future of the imperial family. It's for me."    

Chen Xiao patted his shoulder and said, "What's the matter? You want to come and find me?"    

The Third Prince calmed down and said, "The Divine Capital has been very restless recently. Li Zhan has been secretly making more and more moves. There is a risk of losing control."    

"Oh?" Chen Xiao was interested.    

The Third Prince nodded and said, "A few days ago, a large cultivation family in the Divine Capital committed a murder. The direct descendant of the family was killed. Until now, the murderer has not been found."    

Chen Xiao raised his eyebrows and said, "So, you suspect that Li Zhan sent someone to do it?"    

"Yes. This cultivation family has a close relationship with me and we have a lot of interactions. Not long ago, I received an anonymous letter to threaten me. I didn't expect that something would happen so quickly. The Divine Capital is in chaos now. People are panicking. If this goes on, it will be chaotic sooner or later."    

The Third Prince said with a worried expression. He was very troubled.    

The method of threatening and assassinating was too despicable and lowly, but it was extremely effective. It was really impossible to guard against.    

Chapter 12 – The Secrets of the Divine Capital