Chapter 24: Spare a Life or Not to Spare a Life?

When the Ninth Prince was about to set the rules, Chen Guan also approached Yao Ye.

He had rushed to the palace and coincidentally witnessed the infuriating scene. Any loyal member of the Jia Ma Empire would be furious after seeing it, let alone Chen Guan, who had a close relationship with Yao Ye.

Pushing his way to the front of the crowd, Yao Ye immediately noticed him when she looked over, and Chen Guan made a gesture in response.

Even though more than a year had passed, their tacit understanding remained intact. Yao Ye quickly understood Chen Guan's intentions, and that's how the current situation came to be.

It must be said that she had great trust in Chen Guan.

"Remember to spare a life," Yao Ye whispered.

This wasn't the place for catching up on old times. They needed to deal with the matter at hand first.

The Jia Ma Empire faced internal and external troubles, and the situation was serious. However, solving it was quite simple: they just needed someone who could bear the heavy burden.

By the time Chen Guan returned, these problems would no longer be significant. He should have grown enough before Jia Xingtian's time was up.

Yao Ye had confidence in this, and so did Chen Guan.

Because of this, they had fewer concerns.

Chen Guan nodded in agreement.

Soon, the square was cleared, leaving only Chen Guan and the Ninth Prince standing apart. At this moment, ninety percent of the crowd's attention was focused on Chen Guan. They wanted to see where Yao Ye's confidence came from, but there were only a few who could truly discern it.

"Kid, consider yourself unlucky. With these rules, I am invincible in your eyes. Remember to have a better life in your next reincarnation."

The Ninth Prince's Douqi-Infused Armor covered his entire body, and his aura as a six-star Dou Grandmaster was fully displayed. Those with strong abilities could sense that his aura was not inflated.

Putting aside everything else, he did possess some talent.

The lion fights the rabbit with all its might, and although the Ninth Prince looked down on the young man, he attacked without any reservations. He moved first, aiming to strike the boy's throat and kill him in one blow.

However, as fast as he attacked, the speed at which he was sent flying back was even faster.

The sudden change in the situation stunned everyone.

He rose and defeated him in one move. What more needed to be said?

Feeling the aura released by the young man, Mittel Tengshan couldn't help but stand up from the VIP seating area, his face filled with astonishment.

Beside him, the Mo Family, the Nalan Family, and even Yun Yun couldn't hide their amazed expressions. However, Yun Ling, sitting next to Yun Yun, flashed a trace of killing intent.

Twelve or thirteen at most, but already a Dou Grandmaster. Compared to that, those so-called geniuses they had seen before seemed like clowns in an instant.

This royal family hides so well!

Unconsciously, many people's gaze towards Emperor Jia Ma underwent a change. He may be a bit cowardly, but his thoughts ran deep, and he shouldn't be underestimated.

What they didn't know was that Emperor Jia Ma's surprise was no less than theirs.

Indeed, Yao Ye's decision was the right one.

On the field.

Chen Guan no longer concealed his aura and coldly approached the Ninth Prince.

"Who dares to claim invincibility? Are you worthy?"

"You're also a Dou Grandmaster?!"

Ignoring his mockery, the Ninth Prince, who managed to get up, exclaimed in disbelief.

In an instant, he understood. He was the one who had fallen into Yao Ye's trap!

He didn't have time to curse. Taking a deep breath, the Ninth Prince put on a solemn expression and without hesitation, took out two pills and swallowed them.

The Windflow Pill, a third-grade pill, temporarily enhances the user's sensitivity to wind attribute energy between heaven and earth, thereby increasing their speed.

The Beast Strength Pill, a fourth-grade pill, as the name suggests, greatly enhances strength.

With the two pills in his stomach, the Ninth Prince's aura instantly soared, nearly doubling his combat power. The powerful effects of the pills gave him the confidence to turn the tide of battle.

"You are strong, but the one who will have the last laugh will be me. Xuantian Ice Wheel, die!"

This guy actually had a rare ice attribute.

The intermediate-level Profound-ranked combat technique, Xuantian Ice Wheel, was activated. A disc of ice about two zhang in size roared toward the young man, causing even the scorching scene to feel a bit moist. Its power was indeed formidable.

However, for Chen Guan, it still posed no threat.

His broadsword flashed, and with the force to split Mount Hua, it brought forth a deep red sword qi, slashing directly at the ice wheel. This simple and unadorned move had long been ingrained in his bones.

On the VIP seating area, Yun Yun and the others were still feeling the lingering shock. Only they could see that in that instant, the young man had actually executed seven consecutive strikes!

It was just that the speed was too fast for the naked eye to catch.

Even Yao Ye, who was in the best mood, was surprised. She didn't have the same level of power as Yun Yun, so naturally, she couldn't see the intricacies of it. Instead, she focused more on the color of the young man's Douqi.

Deep red Douqi. It seemed that he had cultivated a higher-ranked technique. Perhaps it was related to his disappearance for the past year?

Sizzle~

The clash between ice and fire generated a strong physical reaction as soon as their attacks made contact. The large ice wheel only lasted for an instant before completely shattering. It was clear who was stronger and who was weaker.

The momentum of the boundless vast sea continued unabated, carrying astonishing killing intent towards the Ninth Prince.

Under normal circumstances, the Ninth Prince would definitely have a hard time avoiding this strike. However, at this moment, with the boost from the Windflow Pill, his speed greatly increased. His body technique activated, narrowly dodging the attack.

Just as the Ninth Prince was shocked and prepared to engage in a hit-and-run battle relying on his speed, a hand suddenly fell on his lower dantian. The next moment, a vast and condensed Douqi surged into his body, completely destroying his foundation.

Under the powerful perception of his soul, the so-called speed was nothing but self-deception.

Like a deflated balloon, the Ninth Prince was sent flying and crashed heavily onto the ground, coughing up large mouthfuls of blood.

The intense pain spread throughout his body, but compared to the physical agony, the Ninth Prince found it even more difficult to accept the fact that he had been crippled.

"I told you, you're unworthy."

These five words were like pouring oil on the fire, completely shattering the Ninth Prince's defense. He lost his rationality.

"You crippled me! How dare you cripple me!"

As if he couldn't feel the pain, the Ninth Prince managed to stand up despite his severe injuries and approached with heavy steps, continuously shouting and questioning in anger.

"Take another step, and I'll end your miserable life." Chen Guan gave a warning.

But the Ninth Prince, who had already lost his sanity, couldn't listen anymore. He continued to approach without caring, as if he was determined to demand an explanation.

A gentleman's promise weighs as heavily as a thousand catties.

Chen Guan kept his word and without hesitation, he swung his long sword.

The speed was actually quite slow, but for the Ninth Prince, who had lost his reliance on Douqi, it was like the Reaper of Death, inescapable.

At the critical moment of life and death, the Ninth Prince finally regained some clarity. With a pale face, he shouted, "Save me!"

The guards who followed him were about to take action, but they were somehow firmly suppressed in their seats by someone in the VIP seating area. It wasn't until this moment that the suppression was completely released.

The Dou Spirit had reached the stage where Douqi could condense into substance, greatly enhancing all aspects of strength. With his speed, it was possible to save the Ninth Prince.

However, his hope was shattered.

A figure suddenly appeared in his path, launching a fierce punch that not only forced him back but also left him with serious internal injuries. It was an underhanded sneak attack!

When he stopped and looked back at the scene, his lord had already been nailed to the ground by a long sword, blood splattered within five steps.

Chen Guan retrieved the Rank 4 puppet and glanced at the guard. Seeing that he showed no signs of immediately seeking revenge for his lord, still in a daze, he couldn't be bothered with him. The royal family would take care of him.

In any case, Chen Guan was satisfied.

He had vented his anger, and he returned to Yao Ye's side, receiving a slightly charming glare as a reward.

Yao Ye was speechless. She had said to spare a life, but he ended up reaping the life. These were completely different concepts.

She seriously doubted that Chen Guan had done it intentionally.

But since things had come to this point, she couldn't be bothered to say more. After all, in her original plan, the Ninth Prince would only have a few more days to live.

"Sis, you look really beautiful today."

"Hmm?"

"With eyebrows as picturesque as mountains, eyes filled with the passage of time, sitting close to the world's dust, untainted by mundane garments, having experienced all the worldly affairs, a celestial visitor in human form."

"No matter how flattering your words are, you won't be able to evade what happened over the past year." Yao Ye knew his intentions and hummed in response.

Chen Guan's smile froze.

Alright, it was a waste of words.

(End of this chapter)