Legend of Dragon Son-in-law

Chapter 2683: Chapter 2683: Intimidation

"Your move is really swift!"

Julius Reed, facing a wan and emaciated man, calmly said, "No wonder you’re a man who once was the King of Nine Provinces."

"You’re too kind. But I didn’t expect the crown, dormant for so long, to end up on your head."

Pointing at Julius Reed’s head, the man smiled grimly, "As expected, my prophecy wasn’t wrong. The one who obtains the crown will indeed come here."

He stretched out his hand, revealing a black pentagram in his palm.

"I am the seventy-third King of Nine Provinces, Brevin Green."

Brevin Green wasn’t in a hurry to act but instead looked outside.

Outside was empty, nothing there.

"You dare not bring anyone?"

Brevin Green exclaimed in surprise, "Alone, you dare to storm the Nine Provinces Palace?"

He originally thought the person coming would be prepared.

Yet the opponent was all alone.

Brevin Green seemed a bit incredulous, carefully sensing the outside.

He found that there truly wasn’t anyone around.

Only the young man in front of him.

"Something’s wrong!"

Brevin Green realized the crux of the issue.

Why would the Nine Provinces Palace be so empty?

Or has the palace already changed location?

But that’s impossible!

The palace is a blessed land, and nowhere else in the world is better than here.

It hasn’t changed addresses for hundreds of thousands of years.

Moreover, these secrets remain, so it would be unthinkable for the palace to relocate.

"You dare come alone?" Brevin Green tilted his head back, humming lightly, "Truly reckless!"

"Oh? You’re so certain?" Julius Reed scrutinized Brevin Green, discovering that the person in front of him wore a garment with seven gold dragons.

According to the rules, only the King of Nine Provinces can wear eight dragons.

Initially, it was nine dragons.

But ever since Seven Gem Slope, it’s been eight dragons.

Even though the Kings of Nine Provinces know they wear eight dragons out of fear of a mysterious figure in this world,

but they can’t express it that way.

After all, the King of Nine Provinces is the strongest person in the world.

So the King of Nine Provinces’ official explanation is that he is also a dragon.

Plus the eight dragons on his body, making nine dragons in total!

The person before him wore seven dragons.

By rule, he’s a bit higher than a True Lord, yet not the King of Nine Provinces.

Such a precedent exists.

For example, Emperor Azure River or Emperor Blood Soul, if they want to have a normal status in this world.

Then seven dragons are just right.

In every era, the King of Nine Provinces might not always overpower his opponents.

The coexistence of three emperors is not exclusive to the era of Emperor Blood Soul.

Hence, a king not becoming the King of Nine Provinces would wear seven dragons.

Showing he isn’t the King of Nine Provinces, but his abilities don’t vastly differ.

Brevin Green is unconventional.

He was once the King of Nine Provinces, but chose to abdicate in pursuit of the true crown.

Thus he gave up his title of King.

The next King of Nine Provinces ascended early, naturally losing his title.

So he wore seven dragons.

However, this robe is battered, clearly quite old.

It’s not weathered, indicating the craftsmanship of that era was still decent.

At least somewhat conscientious.

"Kid, aren’t you courting death?" Knowing his opponent was alone, Brevin Green wasn’t in a hurry to strike.

"Now you answer my questions, satisfy me, and I’ll give you a quick death." He circled Julius Reed several times, wondering how this kid got so lucky.

He actually obtained the crown!

With no one around, he needed to find out the truth of this matter.

Where did all the people in the Nine Provinces Palace go?

"Let me ask you, why couldn’t I be the King of Nine Provinces?" Julius Reed smilingly replied, "I have the crown, so I am the King of Nine Provinces by law. And you, you’re attempting regicide. You understand the consequences, don’t you?"

Julius Reed’s words left Brevin Green dumbfounded.

He hadn’t considered this possibility.

Indeed!

What if the opponent really is the King of Nine Provinces?

But a sly old fox like Brevin Green, he quickly replied, "Ha! Who told you that having the crown makes one the King of Nine Provinces? The King must acquire it legally! And you haven’t."

He wanted to bluff because if the opponent was indeed the King of Nine Provinces, the matter could become tricky.

"Trying to probe me?" Julius Reed’s voice suddenly rose, "Fine! Brevin Green, you dare show disrespect to the King of Nine Provinces! You know the consequences! Do you believe I could kill you right now!"

With that, he directly drew the Sword of Authority!

Whoosh!

The sword emitted a powerful golden glow!

"This..." Brevin Green’s throat moved. He didn’t expect the figure before him to wield the Sword of Authority!

It’s the emperor’s sword!

Though the crown was lost back then, the sword remained.

Possessing either confirms legal legitimacy.

The young man before him had both the crown and the sword!

Unbelievable!

"Kneel or not? In this world, those who don’t kneel before the King of Nine Provinces are all punishable by death!"

Julius Reed’s voice carried undeniable authority!

This roar stunned Brevin Green.

To possess both items almost definitely meant he was the King of Nine Provinces.

He looked at the sword, and could only kneel.

Grinding his teeth, "Greetings, King of Nine Provinces!"

Years ago, he endured humiliation, giving up the title, hoping to seize the crown!

But he miscalculated.

He never expected the crown’s bearer to actually be the King of Nine Provinces!

All his efforts, what were they for?

"I want to know what happened to the Nine Provinces Palace. Why... is it empty?" Even though Brevin Green knelt, he was still reluctant.

Only a boy! If he killed him and seized the crown and sword, could he become the King of Nine Provinces?

What happened outside all these years?

"People outside have temporarily withdrawn." Julius Reed said indifferently, "I don’t want anyone disturbing me. Oh, by the way, I’m the newly crowned King of Nine Provinces, the process isn’t complete yet. But since the previous King died, I’m essentially the King."

"Well... congratulations!" Brevin Green said, standing up slowly, continuing to question, "But why is it..."

"Did I allow you to stand?"

Julius Reed’s voice chilled, and Brevin Green froze mid-rise.

Hesitating briefly, he still knelt with resentment.

"It’s my mistake." The former King of Nine Provinces now kneeling, gripped his clothes tightly, his teeth gnashing.

"In truth, it’s nothing. Since you’ve awoken, you can certainly be of use to me."

Julius Reed waved his hand, "Outside, in places you can’t see, lie tens of thousands of my elite soldiers!"

He whistled.

An incredibly powerful aura immediately spread!

Brevin Green frowned slightly.

This telekinetic field, too strong!

He put away his thoughts, obediently standing behind Julius Reed.

"When I’ve seen what I wish to see, I’ll appoint you to a position." Julius Reed said leisurely, back to him, "A very high, very high position!"

"Thank you." Brevin Green deeply inhaled, yet he couldn’t fathom who possessed such strong telekinetic power.