Chapter 5

In the capital of the Great Wei Kingdom, Lin Chen grew up here and knew it like the back of his hand.

Shenwu Avenue is one of the largest streets in the capital, with alleys on both sides that are intricate and complex.

A map of the capital appeared in Lin Chen's mind; he had a plan.

In the middle of Shenwu Avenue, there is a River Lane, a bustling place with many brothels and a mix of people from all walks of life.

There are countless hidden passages and secret channels inside, which Lin Chen can use to his advantage.

After leaving River Lane, pass through the Three Xuan Gate and head straight for Liuli Alley.

This is where the Yan Kang Prince's residence is located.

Even if there are pursuers, no one would dare to enter the Yan Kang Prince's residence, let alone search it.

Today, the Imperial Sacrifice will be held, and as a member of the royal family, Prince Yan Kang will certainly not be in the residence.

The reason for choosing this place is that Prince Yan Kang is independent and does not involve himself in politics or keep retainers; only his family members live in the residence.

Another point is that Prince Yan Kang has a past with Lin Chen's mother; they once trained together and traveled through the mountains and rivers when they were young.

After the prince's residence, it is close to the North Gate.

The North Gate commander, Wang Yousi, has been on leave for many days due to a cultivation mishap and is not at the North Gate.

Therefore, the North Gate is the weakest of the four gates.

And today is the Imperial Sacrifice; according to the law, the four city gates must remain open all day!

This is Lin Chen's perfect opportunity; as long as he leaves the capital, he might have a chance to escape!

Lin Chen took a deep breath and reviewed the entire route again.

At this moment.

At the Imperial Sacrifice, almost all the important figures in the capital have arrived, and the agenda is proceeding in an orderly manner.

However, what everyone is waiting for is not the sacrifice or the prayer, but Lin Chen, who is being escorted.

Many people have gathered on both sides of Shenwu Avenue; some are cursing the Lin family for their betrayal, while others are shouting for justice, not believing the accusations.

But everyone knows that the once radiant young man will surely die today!

The convoy continued forward and finally arrived at the middle of Shenwu Avenue!

Indeed, more people have gathered here. River Lane is on one side of the street, and even from the flower houses, many girls can be seen stretching their necks to look.

Today, they probably won't be receiving any customers.

"Then, let's begin!" In Lin Chen's dantian, the sword shadow quietly trembled.

An incomparably powerful mystic energy infused his entire body,

transforming into a domineering aura, hidden and not released.

A black gas flowed into Lin Chen's shackles, and the chains with powerful runes engraved on them were all unlocked.

"Lin Chen, I remember the last time you walked down Shenwu Avenue, you were welcomed with cheers. This time, you are being despised. How does it feel?" Zhao Xing turned around and looked at Lin Chen mockingly.

Lin Chen glanced at him.

Zhao Xing suddenly felt a shock.

Lin Chen's gaze made him feel an overwhelming panic, just like the last time he provoked Lin Chen and was defeated in one move!

Zhao Xing shook his head; he was overthinking it.

Lin Chen doesn't have that kind of power now!

A cripple, shackled with powerful runes, what can he do?

Shackles.

Hmm?

Shackles?

Why are they open!

Zhao Xing suddenly felt a chill run up his spine. He was about to shout, but Lin Chen was faster. He burst out of the prison cart like a sword being unsheathed, directly targeting Zhao Xing!

What!

The sudden scene caused countless exclamations.

Lin Chen is trying to escape!

"Do you think you can escape?" Zhao Xing roared, his mystic energy surging, forming a powerful aura. He is a Third Realm Thousand Jun expert.

He doesn't care how Lin Chen escaped.

This is just a desperate resistance, giving him a chance to crush Lin Chen head-on!

This is his moment to shine!

Lin Chen, I have to thank you!

After today, he will be a hero in the capital!

Zhao Xing laughed maniacally.

Starlight Spear!

A spear thrust directly at Lin Chen, a Zhao family's ultimate technique, which once shone brightly in the military.

"An army's divine skill, yet with so many flaws. The Zhao family has truly declined," Lin Chen murmured, holding Tianwu, and with one strike, shattered the spear's light.

At the same time, he split Zhao Xing into two!

"No, no!" Zhao Xing despaired, but he couldn't survive.

Killing Zhao Xing took only an instant. In the next moment, Lin Chen had already rushed into River Lane, moving at his utmost speed.

The crowd's exclamations rose and fell, with some roaring and others cheering. Such excitement is rare!

"Capture him, he must not escape!" A golden-armored guard roared, and a large number of experts pursued Lin Chen.

At the same time, a token was crushed, and the message was quickly transmitted. Truly powerful beings would soon arrive.

Lin Chen's escape is impossible!

Rushing into River Lane, Lin Chen disappeared into the hidden passages and secret channels, rapidly changing his position.

This place is full of mixed people and many secrets.

The sudden appearance of a large number of golden-armored guards would inevitably lead to conflict.

The more chaotic it is, the greater Lin Chen's chance.

Behind him, the shouts and cries continued, and a battle had already erupted. A large number of golden-armored guards were held back and could not advance.

"Rebel, can you escape?" A golden-armored guard, particularly fast, had already caught up.

Is he practicing wind-based cultivation?

"Wind Piercing, die!" The guard roared, and several gusts of wind twisted into spears, rapidly thrusting towards Lin Chen.

Lin Chen had no time to tangle with him.

He quickly dodged and disappeared into a dark alley.

The missed attack, the guard rapidly pursued, and more golden-armored guards were converging from all directions.

Lin Chen is like a fish in a jar!

Rushing out of River Lane, Lin Chen continued towards the Three Xuan Gate without stopping.

Dozens of golden-armored guards were already converging from the other side, ready to block Lin Chen.

Tianwu!

A black dragon coiled around Lin Chen, and the domineering aura was not something a Second Level Domineering Aura could measure. A fierce force swept out.

Lin Chen, holding Tianwu, charged straight into the enemy formation!

Breaking through enemy formations, Lin Chen had done it many times, but then he faced the enemy country, and now, it is the capital's guards.

But, they are even weaker!

One sword to break through armor!

The Lin family's secret technique, the Sixteen Cuts of the Killing Formation!

Lin Chen slashed sixteen times, shattering armor, and no one could stop him!

Truly facing Lin Chen, these guards who once lorded over the capital finally understood the terror of the battlefield!

They couldn't stop him at all!

Rushing through the Three Xuan Gate, Lin Chen turned into Liuli Alley.

In the narrow alley, the sound of metal clashing and heavy armor stomping echoed!

It is the heavy armor troops!

They came so quickly!

But at this point, Lin Chen couldn't retreat; this was his only hope.

Holding a sword alone, he charged into the alley.

One step, one kill, one step, no pause!

Heavy armor cracked, blood splattered, and Lin Chen, bathed in blood, advanced with the refined martial arts he had honed through years of battlefield experience.

Roars, shouts, and screams.

Fighting all the way, shattered armor and broken spears mixed with blood.

The entire Liuli Alley was covered in blood.

And Lin Chen burst out.

He was injured, blood flowing continuously, but he gritted his teeth and darted into the Yan Kang Prince's residence.

This was the most risky attempt; if Prince Yan Kang wanted to capture him, even if he wasn't in the residence, Lin Chen couldn't pass through or leave.

Lin Chen flew through the prince's residence, heading towards the North Gate.

In the distance, he saw an old man on the steps of the main hall of the prince's residence.

He glanced at Lin Chen.

But he didn't look again.

Golden-armored guards converged from all directions, and several commanders gathered. With such strength, Lin Chen was no match.

They were confident they could kill Lin Chen within the prince's residence!

"The prince's residence is a sacred place; who dares to intrude? Death without pardon!" A loud voice echoed, coming from the old man standing before the main hall.

What!

The golden-armored guards immediately stopped, and the commander couldn't help but roar, "We are here to capture a criminal. Do you dare to stop us?!"

"Criminal?" The old man snorted, "I haven't seen any criminal enter my prince's residence; I only see you trying to force your way in."

"I will say it again, the prince's residence is a sacred place. If you dare to intrude, death without pardon!"

The commander's face turned ashen, and he roared, "Are you going to be accomplices to the rebel? Is your Yan Kang Prince's residence going to betray the emperor?!"

"Take that up with the prince. I am just the gatekeeper," the old man said calmly.