There was naturally a reason why Feng Feiyun refused to work with the princess. After all, he was the demonic successor right now. If he got too close to the princess, others would suspect him and mess up his plans. The gains wouldn't make up for the losses.
It was late at night by the time he returned to the Divine River Guard's shop. He had lost all the pursuers behind him.
The door of the old shop was still open. The guards with a profound cultivation had returned. They were dressed like workers and looked very ordinary.
"Congratulations, Your Excellency, for passing the first round." The commander of the Divine River Guard, Qu Changyin, smiled.
Feng Feiyun took off his black hat to reveal his handsome face: "This is only the beginning. The second round will be the most intense."
Feng Feiyun felt that his cultivation was still lacking. There was still a big gap between him and the top geniuses.
He needed to refine two more Heavenly Marrow Pills as soon as possible. Once he reached the fourth level, he would be able to compete against any prodigy.
Qu Changyin's expression was solemn. He formed a barrier with both hands and sealed off this space. After doing all of this, he slowly said: "The Divine King's orders have been sent to the three Heavenly Marquises. The Divine Martial Army is gathered at the three major towns. With just one command, they can kill their way into the capital within an hour."
Feng Feiyun's eyes narrowed as he nodded: "The key right now is to control the nine gates of the capital. As long as we control the entrances and exits, we'll be in control of the entire capital.
How confident are the Godfiend guards in controlling the nine city gates? "
The Divine Guard was one of the seven hidden forces of the Divine King's faction. It was created by the second generation Divine King and has been around for several thousand years. They have infiltrated the armies of the Jin Dynasty and held high positions.
They were still very few in number. They were passed down from father to son or from master to disciple. For several thousand years, the number of Divine Guards had been maintained at the same level.
Qu Changyin answered: "Ten percent."
"That's good," Feng Feiyun continued, "God Domain Forbidden Guards, Divine Weapon Forbidden Guards, Divine Servant Forbidden Guards, how are the arrangements going?"
"Everything is going according to His Excellency's plan. The main target of these three groups is the Beiming Clan, so they've mobilized all of their forces. Some of them have reached the upper echelon of the Beiming Clan, so we'll be the first to know if they do anything."
Feng Feiyun nodded. After the competition, the Jin Emperor would definitely announce his abdication. At that time, the capital would be in chaos, and the biggest enemy would be the Beiming Clan.
"Have the other two royal guards been transferred back to Fairy's Capital?" Feng Feiyun asked.
"They've received His Excellency's first-rank decree. I'm sure they'll be back within three days."
Feng Feiyun said: "The Beiming Clan isn't the only threat at the capital. The three great sects from Earthchild, the corpse controllers from Beiming, the Western Yue, and even the Nalan Clan that never shows up at the capital might suddenly take action."
"Is the situation that bad?" Changyin was surprised.
Feng Feiyun said: "It might be worse than you think. If we're not careful, the entire Jin Dynasty could fall. We need to prepare for the worst."
Changyin's expression was full of anger as he declared: "I swear to live and die with the dynasty."
Those who could become guards of the Divine King Mansion had to be extremely loyal to the dynasty. They would live and die to protect the dynasty's lifeline.
In fact, Feng Feiyun didn't mention that the Feng Clan of the Grand Southern Prefecture might also take action. After all, he was a member of the Feng right now.
"The three marquises told me to bring a message to Your Excellency. They want to know who you want to support as the next emperor of Jin."
Feng Feiyun had a wise glint in his eyes: "Tell them that I will pick a virtuous and talented emperor who can bring the dynasty to its peak. Princess Luofu is the most suitable candidate among the princes and princesses."
Changyin seemed to have expected this answer so he asked: "Then should we contact Princess Luofu's group first?"
"Not right now!
We're hiding in the shadows right now. If we contact Princess Luofu's group, we'll be exposed and alert the enemy. "Feng Feiyun said with a serious tone.
Qu Changyin nodded. He felt more and more that this young God King was very thoughtful. He had a sharp side to him, but he also had a watertight side. He didn't seem like an eighteen or nineteen-year-old youth at all.
This was only the second day of the first round of the competition.
The first round would last for ten days. Feng Feiyun had eight more days to cultivate. He had to reach the fourth level in one go.
Feng Feiyun went into seclusion in a spirit stone shop.
…
In a certain mansion in the Divine Capital, there were seven palaces and other buildings densely packed together.
A loud sound came from one of the halls, as if a pillar of the hall had collapsed.
"Damn it, where the hell did this Feng Ergou come from? So what if he's the demonic successor? He actually destroyed the gambling hall that we've been operating for more than two thousand years. Even if he's the demonic successor, he still has to die."
The supreme elder of the Xiyue Clan in the capital, Xiyue Anluan, roared. Despite being at the level of Giant Arm and having a calm heart, he was still infuriated after hearing the news of the gambling den being emptied.
"Feng Ergou has the support of a peerless demonic being. The peerless demonic being's vicious might is something that even the clan lord has to be wary of." An elder said.
Xiyue Anluan said coldly: "The gambling hall had gathered nearly 500,000 spirit stones, but he took it all for himself. Even if I die, I will take it back.
Why are the prodigies I told you to send out so useless? Dozens of them can't even beat a single Feng Ergou. "
All the elders in the hall were speechless and kept silent.
A fragrant breeze blew in from outside as a graceful figure appeared. Her face was as beautiful as a painting, her long hair fluttering in the wind. Her brows were arched and her body was curvaceous. Of course, the only exception was her flat chest.
It was Long Qingyang.
The elders in the palace couldn't help but take a few more glances. Such a beauty was rarely seen.
Long Qingyang's feet looked like they were carved from white jade. His voice was as elegant as an oriole's: "Elder Xiyue, so you're saying that I'm also useless?"
His eyes rolled around, and there was an indescribable tenderness in them.
Anluan knew the background of this beauty and the power behind him, so he smiled: "Miss Long misunderstands. Miss Long's cultivation is peerless among the younger generation. If it wasn't for Feng Ergou's trickery, he would be a dead man by now."
Anluan of Xiyue had already received news from the patriarch and was extremely respectful towards this' beauty '. Moreover, this' beauty 'didn't want anyone to treat him as a man, which was why he called Long Qingyang' Lady Long '.
Long Qingyang's influence in Tianlong was monstrous, even greater than the Xiyue in Jin. The Xiyue only had a cooperative relationship with him.
"Of course. Sooner or later, I will personally defeat him on the battle stage."
Long Qingyang's skin was even more delicate than a woman's. His pure face had a hint of flirtatiousness. He put his hand on Anluan's shoulder, soft and seductive.
His every movement was extremely elegant. Even the most gentle and lovely woman couldn't compare to him.
If he could be with him, it would be even more fascinating than being with a beautiful woman. It would be even more irresistible.
Saiyue Anluan looked at the beautiful face in front of him as if he was looking at a fairy who had fallen to the mortal world. The evil fire in his body couldn't be suppressed anymore. He suppressed his body's reaction and said: "All of you, leave!
I have something to discuss with Miss Long. "
Those old men revealed a look of understanding and walked out in a line.
They had also heard of Long Qingyang's lecherous reputation. He had affairs with many big shots in the cultivation world of the Tian Long Dynasty, and it was obvious that Xiyue Anluan had caught his eye as well and would soon become his bedchamber guest.
This was a man more beautiful than the prettiest girl in Tianlong.
…
At the same time, all the cultivators at the capital were searching for the demonic successor. However, this young master named Feng Ergou seemed to have evaporated into thin air.
"Feng Ergou has looted the underground gambling hall. His wealth is like a moving immortal mine. If I can kill him and take his treasures, I'll immediately become the richest person in the Jin Dynasty."
"Where the hell is he hiding? I heard even a wisdom master can't find him."
"Don't tell me he was killed by the master behind the gambling hall?"
"How can that be?
Don't you know that on the night of the underground gambling palace's collapse, there were more than ten peerless experts protecting him from behind? They must be death warriors trained by the unparalleled demonic being to protect his successor.
Who can kill him with so many experts protecting him? "
"No matter what, he'll definitely show up in the second round."
Someone said: "I heard someone attacked Nangong Hongyan last night, wanting to take her Firebird Gown and Cloak of Invisibility."
"With these two divine robes, one will have extraordinary battle prowess. It's enough for one to win the Prince Consort Battle. Many people will take risks for it."
"Nangong Hongyan is ruthless and has offended many sects. In the past, she had the Divine King helping her in the dark, so no one dared to cause trouble in the Divine Capital. Now that the Divine King is dead, whether it's for revenge or for benefits, everyone is jumping out."
"In a rage, the Divine King destroyed the Smiling Daughter Pavilion, shocking many people."
"Unfortunately, he still fell."
"Nangong Hongyan is the prettiest girl in the world. Even the scum of the immortal path and the heretical path covet her. They won't let go of this chance."