Chapter 237 - Crime of Treason
Chapter 237: Crime of Treason
The incident at Soul Break Valley was significant; after all, it was the bridal escort army that Xia Wuhui was in to fetch Su Ruoxue. It was a representation of the Divine Martial Kingdom, but the most important factor was the identity of the interceptor!
He was the current rank no.1 prodigy of Mt. Spirit Beast College, rank no.1 in the Kingdom War, the Dragon Fang General of the Divine Martial Kingdom, and the illegitimate son of Jiang Bieli who was one of the top ten martial experts on the continent.
Anyone of these statuses was enough to create an uproar. In the eyes of the Divine Martial Kingdom’s residents, Jiang Yi was a rising star, the second coming of Jiang Bieli, and one of the hopes for Divine Martial Kingdom’s future.
Precisely because he was the illegitimate son of Jiang Bieli, this matter was immediately sent back by various clansmen of those who were in the bridal escort army using secret channels. It was then spread throughout the Divine Martial Kingdom with the fastest possible speed, soon continuing throughout the continent.
Of course… this incident was spread out so quickly and so widely was the result of Xia Wuhui’s hidden incitement. If he was to give the orders to seal off this incident, it would take several months before anyone knew of this.
The ambiguous relationship between Su Ruoxue and Jiang Yi caused Xia Wuhui’s resentment towards Jiang Yi. No man would wish for themselves to be cuckolded—let alone a Crown Prince. Moreover—during the previous banquet, Jiang Yi killed five Zhangsun clansmen in front of him, which was already a slap on his face. Right now, he even went berserk and slaughtered his army, completely infuriating this prince.
Thus, Xia Wuhui used all methods to penalize Jiang Yi, to set him up, and to cut off all his reinforcements. Otherwise, Jiang Bieli might interfere to protect Jiang Yi; and Xia Tingwei would have to see to it for Jiang Bieli’s sake.
Right now—with this incident spread across the continent, it wasn’t just humiliating him. It was a humiliation for the Divine Martial Kingdom! Jiang Yi had committed a crime of treason that was no longer pardonable, where Jiang Bieli couldn’t step in and even had to sever all ties with Jiang Yi. Without Jiang Bieli, Jiang Yi was just like a lone wolf to Xia Wuhui. Was it not enough to use the entire kingdom’s power to kill a single person?
Everything went according to Xia Wuhui’s plans!
When the news traveled back to the Divine Martial Kingdom, it shook the entire kingdom; and Xia Tingwei was infuriated. Hundreds of officials and generals were so furious that they were condemning him in both speech and writing. Qian Gui, Zhan Yiming, and the others didn’t dare to beg for mercy on behalf of Jiang Yi; after all, Jiang Yi went overboard this time, killing thousands of Divine Martial Camp.
Xia Tingwei wanted to send someone to ask for Jiang Bieli’s opinion, but Jiang Bieli suddenly appeared and immediately fixed their involvement to Jiang Yi’s crimes.
“Jiang Yi’s actions go against all the laws and are unforgivable. I have already sent the message to my clan to banish Jiang Yi from the Jiang Clan. This child has no more ties with the Jiang Clan anymore. Would Your Majesty please give the decree to determine his crimes?”
Jiang Bieli’s tone was very firm and didn’t leave any leeway. Xia Tingwei also quickly made his decision and announced the decree to the entire world that Jiang Yi had committed the crime of treason and would be wanted by the whole kingdom. If any residents of the Divine Martial Kingdom spotted him, they could kill him on sight.
Zhan Wushuang was in the royal capital and was shocked when he heard this news. He only came back to his senses half a day later as he silently gave a thumbs-up and sighed. “Live as an outstanding individual and die as a hero. This is the exact description for you, Jiang Yi! After committing such a crazy act, you would either leave your name in the history books or go down in history as infamy. I wonder if we would have another chance to drink and make merry. Sigh…”
Qian Wanguan was still in that small city, guarding the entire inn along with the Qian clansmen; but once the news got out, there wasn’t a need to guard here anymore. Qian Wanguan was currently seated on the top floor of the inn, gesturing for everyone to be dismissed as he enjoyed his wine in solitary. His face was filled with delight as he drank, grinned, and laughed loudly. “Boss! You have done a great job! I wonder if you got the Soul-Subduing Herb. If you did, then it would be perfect. Someone, arrange for this Young Master to set off to Mt. Spirit Beast College.”
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“Someone! Immediately send a scout to the Great Xia Kingdom and look for Jiang Yi. Tell him the Azure Dragon Empire would welcome him to join at any time!”
In a beautiful palace hall situated in the imperial palace of the Stellarsky City, the pink-dressed Princess Ling Xue’s eyes were glowing as she immediately gave her order once she got to know of this news.
A renegade who committed treason required foreign aid the most, and it was the best time to recruit them.
“Something is wrong. Give me all the information on Jiang Yi.”
After giving some considerations, Princess Ling Xue felt something was wrong. Why did the illegitimate son of Jiang Bieli publicly committed treason? It was impossible to not have any ulterior motives.
A group of eunuchs brought over dozens of secret scrolls which Princess Ling Xue read in detail. One hour later, she cheerfully stood up and shouted delicately, “Someone, bring me the Phoenix Tablet and an imperial decree, then go to the Great Xia Kingdom to look for Jiang Yi. Bestow him a Patrol Envoy status! Then tell him that this status is granted by me, but he doesn’t have to do anything for the Azure Dragon Empire.”
The Patrol Envoy was a very fictitious position that didn’t have any authority, but it was a rather important role on the surface, meaning that he would patrol the lands representing the empire. If it was in the past when the Azure Dragon Empire governed the entire continent, this status belonged to an Imperial Envoy which could represent the Emperor to settle his affairs. Of course, this position didn’t have any authority now.
For Princess Ling Xue to grant Jiang Yi such a position was also just a front which didn’t offer him any support and just a title. He could create chaos—turning everything around—while the empire would just sit back and enjoy the benefits. If the six vassal states were to investigate, it wouldn’t be related to the imperial clan because… this was granted by Princess Ling Xue and not an imperial decree by the Emperor.
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Starfall Island, Starfall Hall!
This was a mystical palace hall that floated in the skies about Starfall Island, and this palace hall was a sacred place. It was also a sacred place to countless martial artists in the continent. There was a lady residing in this palace hall, a beautiful lady who had unparalleled prowess which would shame all the men in the world—Shui Youlan.
“Lady Piaopiao’s son is indeed exactly like her. Back in the days, Lady Piaopiao almost caused a complete chaos to the continent, and now looking at her son’s situation… he is also not going to give any peace to this continent!”
Shui Youlan was standing alone outside a window of the palace hall, looking at the sky blue skies which matched the same color with the ocean. There was a trace of a smile on the edge of her mouth when she turned around to look at the pouting Shui Qianrou on the praying mat. She then gave a doting smile. “Qianrou, you better don’t go having a grudge with Jiang Yi anymore. You will be on the losing end if you continue fighting like this. Lady Piaopiao has a more ferocious nature than me; her son is also more ferocious than you. You will never be able to win against Jiang Yi in this lifetime.”
“Hmph-Hmph!”
Shui Qianrou didn’t want to yield as she looked out the window with a fierce expression before she turned to speak with Shui Youlan, “Mom, Qianrou is going to go into seclusion. I don’t believe my Astral Body of Heaven couldn’t win against a normal body! After I seclude for five years, I will definitely be able to reach the peak stage of Soul Travel Realm. When that time comes, Qianrou will go find trouble with him again, hmph!”
Shui Youlan’s eyes had this obscure smile as she waved. “Go then. If you can break through to the peak stage of Soul Travel Realm, I will bestow the Flaming Phoenix to you!”
“Wa! Many thanks, Mom! Your daughter shall go now.”
Shui Qianrou’s eyes immediately lit up. This Flaming Phoenix wasn’t the same as a Fire Phoenix as it was a tier-four demonic beast, which was on the same strength level as a Vajra Realm martial expert. Once this Flaming Phoenix released its aura, even Jiang Yi would be immobilized, right? Wouldn’t Jiang Yi be helpless to her slaughter?
Shui Qianrou immediately walked into a side hall and instantly closed the doors after she entered it. That absolutely beautiful petite face had this determination as she gritted her teeth and declared something before she began her seclusion.
“Jiang Yi, wait five years for me. Within these five years, you better don’t die…”