Chapter 150 Threat
Mu Qinglian didn't back down when Qin Chen and his group arrived before her. Qin Chen's face was ugly when he saw the dead bodies of Cheng Guozhi and others.
' These damned bastards! I only asked them to trouble Mu Qinglian and others. With my Halberd General Scroll, he only needed to stall time before I arrived.'
' Yet, This fucker got killed even after all that!' Qin Chen snorted inwardly. ' Just…How powerful has Mu Qinglian become after the last time?'
" Fourth Prince Qin Chen, I don't think you need to give us such a surprised face." Long Ming sneered.
" What do you mean? Are you accusing me of attacking you?" Qin Chen snorted as he looked at Long Ming.
" Using your treasured painting scroll, your subordinates attacks us during our fight with a powerful demonic beast." Long Ming laughed coldly. " Yet, You are still saying you aren't behind this attack?"
" Cheng Guozhi…"
Before Qin Chen could finish his sentence, Long Ming interjected. " I guess the Fourth Prince wanted to say that his subordinate acted on his own? Hehe, If the Fourth Prince can't even handle his subordinate, how will he handle the nation in the future?"
" Yo-You!! How dare you!"
Long Ming smacked his lips when he saw Qin Chen finally get triggered. His calm and composed persona faded instantly as he glared at Long Ming with a murderous aura.
He was already jealous of Long Ming the moment he saw him. However, now, he didn't bother to hide his malicious intent at all.
" Good! Good!" Qin Chen snorted. " Even if my subordinate did something, you have no right to kill him. Hmph! By killing him, You challenged the authority of the Holy Qilin Imperial Family."
Qin Chen's subordinates wore purple furr armor as they stepped forward. All of them pulled out their sword in unison, pointing at the team of Long Ming.
" Hmph! Fourth Prince Qin Chen, Aren't you going too far?" Liu Jiang snorted as he stepped forward. His Purple Crystal Mountain Physique shone with a bright light, making the surrounding area oppressive.
" I was also fighting along with Brother Long when your subordinate attacked us and stole our hard earned treasure. You are saying you would have protected him?"
Qin Chen frowned when he saw Liu Jiang stepping forward for Four Seasons Valley. The Liu Family of Souther Green Mountain was still a powerful family with a rich heritage.
He felt something was amiss when Liu Jiang supported Mu Qinglian. Qin Chen felt his plan might not work. But, He can't back down now.
" Liu Family of Southern Green Mountain, You don't need to meddle in the affairs of the Holy Qilin Empire." Qin Chen snorted. " I don't know what happened here. But, My subordinate Cheng Guozhi got killed with his other brothers. You think I will stay still?"
" Hoho, I guess Fourth Prince finally showed his color, huh?" Long Ming gave a cold chortle. " Why don't you tell me what's your real motive?"
" Heh, Motive?" Qin Chen walked forward as he looked at Long Ming. " Hanf over the treasure you got from here. Also, as compensation, Hand over the Spring Returning Flowing Art and Sword Technique."
The crowd was shocked when they heard Qin Chen's demand. Even if Four Seasons Valley turned into a weak sect after standing tall for ten thousand years, its former power was still something widely spread across the entire Rain Dragon Continent.
Spring Returning Sword Art? Isn't that a powerful Royal grade technique? Pairing with the energy cultivation method, it can easily rival an Imperial grade technique!"
" Damn it! Fourth Prince is really biting a big piece of the pie in one go, huh?"
Qin Chen chuckled when he saw the cold expression of Mu Qinglian and Long Ming. " Well, Sister Mu, As far as I know, the Returning Spring Sword Art in your sect is flawed. So, Why not hand over to me?"
" Who knows? Maybe I could repair the technique and return it to you?"
" Hmph, Such bold words!" Mu Qinglian snorted as she pointed her sword at Qin Chen. " Fourth Prince Qin Chen, are you declaring war on Four Seasons Valley?"
" Oh my! War? Who said that?" Qin Chen ridiculed. " I am just extracting compensation from you for killing my subordinate. You shouldn't have killed him."
The soldiers around Qin Chen were already radiating cold aura as they pointed their weapons at Long Ming and Mu Qinglian. Liu Jiang was furious when Qin Chen didn't mind him at all.
" Hmph! Qin Chen, you think others will tolerate such behaviors of yours? You think Imperial Family will back you up?" Liu Jiang snorted.
" Imperial Family? Even if they don't help me, I have my own power." Qin Chen snorted. " So, Better not try to threaten me."
" Oh, Is that so?" Long Ming chuckled as he looked at Qin Chen. " I guess that's how the Imperial Family of Holy Qillin Empire treats other sects? Hmm, I should ask to Third Prince Qin Zhong."
" Hmph? You think you can scare me with Qin Zhong's name?" Qin Chen snorted.
" Scare?" Long Ming laughed lightly. " Who is talking about scaring you? However, It will be good to check the attitude of Prince Qin Zhong regarding you, his junior brother."
" He was at the old ruins of Inner Zone and might have already been in Core Zone. I will simply give this demonic beast corpse and a Ten petal Bloodcloud Hibiscus to him." Long Ming looked at Qin Chen. " I am sure he won't mind to give us justice."
He took out a talisman, about to crush it. " What do you say, Prince Qin Chen? Shall we escalate this matter?"
" Hmph! Don't you think you can escape like that?" Qin Chen's eyes turned cold as he looked at Long Ming.
A sharp aura burst from his body, turning into a mirage of a giant qilin. The qilin gazed at Long Ming, trying to make him fall on his knees.
However, Long Ming's Desolate Immortal Aura flickered as he felt he was connected with the heaven and earth of Azure Sun Sacred Realm. He didn't feel any pressure at all, as he stood proudly as before.
Mu Qinglian secretly used her physique to defend her body. However, she could feel the power of Qin Chen's Holy Qilin bloodline. But Long Ming stood calmly, with a light mocking smile.
" What do you say, Fourth Prince? Please do something other than empty threats."
" Hahaha!" Qin Chen suddenly burst out laughing. " Very well!"
" Listen, everyone! Since Mu Qinglian and Long Ming killed my subordinate and a member of the Holy Qilin Imperial Army, I challenge them to a duel tomorrow."
" If you lose, you need to hand over all the treasures along with the Returning Spring Sword Art and Flowing Energy Art."
Qin Chen's voice echoed like a deafening roar. Mu Qinglian's face was cold when she heard that.
' Haah, I guess this bastard was already eyeing the Returning Spring Sword Art and Flowing Energy Art.' Long Ming thought inwardly.
[ Ding! New Quest generated!]
[ Provoking a genius out of jealousy same as smashing stones on their own feet. Accept the challenge and make them suffer a crushing defeat]
[ Reward: Comprehension of Ancient Rune: Seal]
[ Failure: All reputation will plummet. The favorability of Four Seasons Valley shall vanish!]
Long Ming looked at the quest as a smile appeared on his face.
" Well, Fourth Prince, Aren't you acting pretty hypocritical?"? Long Ming fanned his Plum Blossoms Fan.
" Why should we duel with you? Fourth Prince, You are still just a prince. You are neither the Crown Prince nor the Emperor. You think we will bow our heads and accept whatever you say?"
Long Ming shrugged when he saw the face of Qin Chen turning red from anger and frustration. " You are casually asking for so many treasure from us. You should bet treasures of similar values, no?"
" Or, Perhaps the Fourth Prince is so poor that he can't afford such treasures?"
" Bastard!"
Qin Chen cursed as he looked at the surroundings. He could see the crowd already increased. Even disciples of various prominent powerhouses were watching the situation.
Qin Chen, who was also one of the candidates for the throne of the Holy Qilin Empire, didn't wish to ruin his reputation like that. After all, without the support of the masses, he could never achieve a stable throne.
" Very well, I will wager Holy Spring Pearl of Imperial Family." Qin Chen snorted. " This treasure was left behind by one of our Ancient Lord Realm ancestors. This pearl contains his life essence and comprehensions."
Long Ming looked at Qin Chen as he smiled. " I have already recorded the promise of Prince Qin Chen. So, let's have a fair duel tomorrow. I can't wait to take that Holy Spring Pearl."
" Heh, How bold."
Qin Chen snorted as he turned around. " Let's go. We will see them tomorrow."
" Ancient Arena of Core Zone. Don't forget."
The middle aged man standing behind Qin Chen gave a cold glare to Long Ming.
Long Ming felt like a pressure weighing down on him like a mountain. The cold gaze filled with murderous intent, targeting Long Ming.
However, out of instinct, Long Ming's Chaotic Murder Heart activated, releasing his own killing intent at the middle aged man.
The middle aged man trembled as he hurriedly turned around.
No one saw his face and trembling lips.
Long Ming, who was unknown to that, looked at Mu Qinglian. " Sister Mu, I guess we need to prepare."
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