Chapter 23

Chen Chang'an, feeling a shock in his heart, suddenly said, "Eh, Fourth Master, if you can forge a king-level weapon, why don't you forge more to sell for money?"

Chen Si gave him a cold look, "King-level weapons or spirit treasures are not something that can be forged at will; they require high-grade materials."

"That's true."

Chen Chang'an smiled.

Then, Chen Si urged Chen Chang'an, "Hurry up and name this sword."

"Oh...?"

Chen Chang'an's eyes lit up. He gently stroked the massive sword in front of him, which gleamed with a cold light, exuding a regal aura.

It also had a sense of weight.

Although it was cumbersome, the Chen family, whether in bloodline or cultivation techniques, was primarily focused on overwhelming power. Therefore, a heavy sword gave a sense of security.

One force suppresses all others!

"Let's call it... the Guardian Sword."

Chen Chang'an said softly, "To protect myself, to protect the Chen family, to protect... everyone I want to protect!"

"The Guardian Sword?"

Chen Si pondered these four words, then couldn't help but become delighted, "Haha, good, let's call it the Guardian Sword. Chang'an, I hope you... never forget your初心!"

"Never forget your初心?"

Chen Chang'an was puzzled.

He always felt that when Fourth Master said these four words, he had a deeper meaning.

Next, he put on the king-level spirit armor and the king-level Guardian Sword and began to practice.

...

On a mountain peak, Ji Canghai sat cross-legged.

At this moment, a pale-faced, beardless old man suddenly appeared and bowed deeply to Ji Canghai, "Second Prince!"

"How is it?"

Ji Canghai slowly opened his eyes and asked.

"Over a hundred Heavenly King Realm experts and more than ten Half-Emperor Realm experts, none survived!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Canghai was greatly shaken, his expression becoming extremely serious, "Good, the Chen family is indeed deeply hidden!"

"Second Prince, this is what His Majesty asked me to give you." The old man said, taking out a spatial ring.

"Oh? That old man is still alive?"

Ji Canghai said disdainfully, taking it casually.

The old man pretended not to hear his disrespectful words and said respectfully, "His Majesty has been ill for a long time and does not manage state affairs. The Crown Prince is weak and useless, so it naturally falls to the Second Prince to support the Great Zhou."

"Hmph, then why not give me the throne?"

Ji Canghai said disdainfully, his gaze falling on the spatial ring in front of him, "Oh? He's really generous, a king-level armor! Is he afraid I'll be killed?"

The old man flattered, "His Majesty is naturally concerned for Your Highness, so he asked me to bring you this armor!

This armor is king-level, with defensive arrays, making it incredibly sturdy. Even a tenth-level Heavenly King Realm expert can't break it!"

As he spoke, he took out a pill emitting a white glow.

"Heavenly Rank Blood Recovery Pill!"

Ji Canghai couldn't help but exclaim, his breathing quickening.

"That's right, in the entire Great Zhou, there are only three of these Blood Recovery Pills!

As long as you're not instantly killed, even the most severe injuries can be instantly healed!"

The old man smiled, "Second Prince, with this armor and this pill, Chen Chang'an has no chance of defeating you, it's a pipe dream!"

"This old man finally did something good, hahaha!" Ji Canghai laughed coldly, "Chen Chang'an, I will definitely kill you!

You repeatedly trample on the dignity of the royal family. Even if your family's elders are powerful, I am not afraid of you!"

Ji Canghai's expression became even more ferocious, "I will show the world that anyone who offends the Great Zhou royal family will surely die!"

"Go back and tell the old man that I have a hundred percent chance of killing Chen Chang'an!"

Ji Canghai's gaze was haughty.

He was already at the third level of the Heavenly King Realm, with a king-level combat technique, king-level weapon, king-level armor, and a Heavenly Rank Blood Recovery Pill!

With so many advantages, what does Chen Chang'an have to fight with?

Thinking of this, a confident smile appeared on Ji Canghai's lips.

"Second Prince, don't be too complacent." The old man reminded.

"I know!"

Ji Canghai slowly closed his eyes, already impatient.

As long as he killed Chen Chang'an, the next target would be that useless Crown Prince!

The throne would also be his!

——

The seven-day period had arrived.

The Great Zhou Academy was already packed with people.

Everyone was eagerly awaiting the battle between Chen Chang'an and the Second Prince!

After all, it was a life-or-death battle!

One had the support of a nation, the other had a terrifying family background!

The elders of the family were unfathomable, and the confrontation between the two naturally attracted the attention of countless people!

Soon, a huge life-or-death arena was set up in the academy's martial arts square!

Under the enthusiastic gazes of the crowd, the Second Prince slowly landed on the arena.

He was dressed in brocade, exuding an aura of nobility.

Seeing the Second Prince Ji Canghai appear, everyone cheered, after all, he was a prince with such extraordinary talent!

Ji Canghai ignored the cheers around him and slowly closed his eyes.

In the VIP seats, the Crown Prince narrowed his eyes, showing a mocking smile.

No matter who won or lost today, it would be good for him!

Ji Mingyue, however, was pacing anxiously at the entrance.

During these seven days, she had tried to stop the battle.

But unfortunately, she couldn't see either Ji Canghai or Chen Chang'an!

She also pleaded with her father, but he said that the situation couldn't be stopped!

Soon, a group of people crowded into the academy gates.

Ji Mingyue's eyes lit up, and she immediately walked towards the young man in white.

"Brother Chang'an, can't we not fight? I beg you."

"Ji Mingyue, this matter can't be stopped, even your father didn't speak up."

Chen Chang'an said calmly, then directly flew onto the arena.

"Oh!"

Ji Mingyue could only stomp her foot in frustration.

"Princess, your second brother is not a good person. Our master will avenge any grudge. If you still want to be with our master, I advise you not to waste your efforts trying to stop him."

At this moment, Chen Xuan said seriously to Ji Mingyue.

Ji Mingyue fell silent, her heart filled with complex emotions.

...

On the arena.

Ji Canghai looked at Chen Chang'an, "Brother, do you really want to fight me?"

"Don't be hypocritical."

Chen Chang'an glanced at him, then looked at the academy master Duanmu, "Master, let's begin."

Duanmu Zang nodded with a bitter smile, "Alright, since you two want a life-or-death battle,

then, no matter who dies, the families behind you cannot seek revenge!"

After saying this, he fell silent.

In the arena, the two men stared at each other.

"Clang!"

A sword cry rang out!

Since it couldn't be stopped, Ji Canghai attacked with full force!

The sword in his hand, like a venomous snake, directly pierced towards Chen Chang'an's neck!

A simple straight thrust, but it burst with overwhelming sword power. The sword hadn't even reached him, but a sharp sword qi already made Chen Chang'an's skin hurt!

Facing Ji Canghai, who attacked without a word, Chen Chang'an was not surprised. The Overlord Sword appeared in his hand, like a heavy steel plate, blocking in front of him!

"Clang clang clang clang clang—"

The long sword fiercely stabbed into the Overlord Sword, producing a clear and pleasant sword cry, and sparks flew!