Chapter 2882 - 2886: The Resurrected Wise and Virtuous King: Hongmen Banquet at the Royal Palace

"Haha, Duke, you’re being too harsh with your words, it was my overstepping."

Elder Fu laughed lightly as he spoke.

Ling Xiao wasn’t as courteous, he glanced coldly at Elder Fu and said, "I must reiterate, I have a deal with Chen Cangmang. Whoever dares to harm him, don’t blame me for being ruthless with my sword."

His words were pointed, causing a flash of ruthlessness in Elder Fu’s eyes.

Chen Cangmang, however, was utterly confused, not knowing what Ling Xiao was implying.

Fortunately, Elder Fu said nothing more at the moment, and everyone entered the royal mansion, reaching the large residence within.

Chen Cangmang eagerly looked towards Elder Fu and asked, "Elder Fu, you’ve been in Thunder City for a long time. What has been happening in the capital lately?"

In truth, this was exactly what Ling Xiao wanted to know.

Having left Thunder City for nearly two months, he indeed knew very little about what had transpired during this time.

The Demon Dragon Envoys who were undercover in Thunder City had basically all been betrayed by Yun Zhong Feng, that traitor.

Some were killed, some surrendered.

It could be said they were completely wiped out.

This is also why the Demon Dragon Sect did not receive any information before Demon Dragon City was conquered.

"There are four important matters.

The first, three top-tier experts have arrived at Tianchi Mountain, and the Fourteenth Prince, Chen Cangxiong, has gone to Tianchi Mountain for special training, intending to stay for about a month;

The second, Wise and Virtuous King Chen Canglan has returned; he amazingly did not die, and his strength has greatly increased, but the woman who was always by his side is missing;

The third, the Thunder Emperor has entered the Emperor’s Forbidden zone, a place only the great kings of each generation of the Chen Dynasty have the right to enter. Before going in, he passed the throne to the Fourteenth Prince;

The fourth, the experts from the untouchable areas of the Imperial Extreme Secret Realm have been massacred, including Elder Fire, who was rumored to be killed by Ling Xiao."

These four events, each one earth-shattering.

However, Ling Xiao was more concerned with the first three matters, while Chen Cangmang was focused on the last one.

Chen Cangxiong going to Tianchi Mountain for special training, with Tianchi Mountain’s capabilities, allowing him to break through from the pinnacle of the First Cycle of the Yin-Yang Realm Twelfth Layer of Hell seemed not impossible.

He might be facing an even more terrifying opponent.

The Thunder Emperor entering the Emperor’s Forbidden zone, although a situation with a slim chance of survival, if he comes out, his strength will surely greatly increase.

It was clear that Ling Xiao had pushed him to desperation.

Otherwise, with the Thunder Emperor’s disposition, he would never take such perilous risks.

What shocked Ling Xiao the most was the fact that Wise and Virtuous King Chen Canglan had returned alive.

Back then in Eight Immortals County City, after Ling Xiao killed Wise and Virtuous King Chen Canglan, his body was taken away by Hong Minger.

But now, with Hong Minger gone and Chen Canglan returning, what exactly happened between?

No matter the case, with Chen Canglan’s greatly increased strength, he would likely not let Ling Xiao off.

If that’s the case, then it’s best to strike first.

Let’s see what’s going on with this resurrected Chen Canglan.

Meanwhile, Chen Cangmang was quietly thinking about Ling Xiao’s situation.

For Ling Xiao to be able to kill Elder Fire, his strength must have indeed increased greatly. I wonder how he is now?

Both were contemplating their respective matters when suddenly, a voice came from outside.

"An imperial edict arrives!"

This sharp and high-pitched voice likely belonged to a eunuch from the palace delivering an edict.

But now with both Chen Cangxiong and the Thunder Emperor absent from the capital, who could be delivering the edict?

Although everyone in the large residence had questions, they all went out to greet it.

"Duke of War County, receive the edict, it is a decree passed down by the Three Elders of Chen Dynasty."

The eunuch said with a smile.

"I accept the decree!"

Chen Cangmang and others knelt on the ground, yet Ling Xiao continued to stand there.

He would never kneel to the Chen Royal Family.

However, the eunuch didn’t seem to care, and after reading the edict,

it simply ordered Chen Cangmang to quickly enter the palace to discuss important matters.

The specifics of the matter weren’t mentioned.

Then the eunuch placed the edict into Chen Cangmang’s hand and turned to leave.

"It probably isn’t something good."

Ling Xiao commented lightly as he watched the eunuch leave, "When he saw me standing, he didn’t rebuke me, clearly wanting to deliver the edict quickly and leave.

Or perhaps he assumes we’re doomed."

"Sir, what do you think should be done?"

Chen Cangmang asked.

"Naturally, we go. Everything now is just speculation. Even if the royal palace is a den of tigers and dragons, we must still go.

Going at least shows reason on our side.

If we don’t go, that’s defying the edict, giving others cause to execute you."

Ling Xiao said this in part because he genuinely wanted to help Chen Cangmang, but also because he wanted to take a look inside the Chen Kingdom’s Royal Palace.

If there was a chance, it would be best to acquire the You Spirit Remnant Soul.

Even if it couldn’t be acquired, identifying its location would be beneficial.

"Alright, Elder Fu, Arthur Talbot, you two come with me to the royal palace!"

Chen Cangmang trusted quite a few people now, but the ones he could truly rely on as experts were limited to Ling Xiao and Elder Fu.

The rest, if they went along, would likely be throwing their lives away without any other meaning if a crisis truly occurred.

Before heading to the royal palace, no one expected this gathering would become a turning point completely changing the situation in Chen Dynasty.

Even those behind-the-scenes manipulators, the Tianchi Mountain Martial Artists attempting to control the three elders of Chen Dynasty entirely, never anticipated that one Ling Xiao would completely change the outcome of a Hongmen Banquet.

When Ling Xiao, Chen Cangmang, and Elder Fu arrived at the royal palace, the evening had descended.

Inside the royal palace, on the throne, sat not Chen Cangxiong nor the Thunder Emperor, but Wise and Virtuous King Chen Canglan.

Chen Canglan looked peculiar; his eyes seemed to have lost all light, exuding an aura of cold indifference, as if annihilation itself, lacking any spark of life.

Yet no one dared to underestimate him because his body emanated a terrifying aura of despair.

Seated beside Chen Canglan were the three remaining elders of Chen Dynasty—Elder Cang, Elder Jian, and Elder Feng.

And three experts from Tianchi Mountain.

Ling Xiao didn’t recognize the other two, but he did recognize Li Xiaotian.

Li Xiaotian appeared to be the strongest among the three.

In this case, Ling Xiao felt relieved.

If the other two were stronger than Li Xiaotian, it would be troublesome.

Below, sat all the princes except those already deceased or Chen Cangxiong and Chen Canglan.

Their expressions towards Chen Canglan were full of fear and anxiety.

Near each of them stood their respective guards and experts, yet under Chen Canglan’s oppressive aura, none could lift their heads.

"Old Seven, you’re here, please have a seat."

Seeing Chen Cangmang, Chen Canglan smiled faintly and said.

"Second brother, you’re really alive?"

Chen Cangmang could feel that although the aura surrounding the Wise and Virtuous King was peculiar, he was undoubtedly his second brother.