Chapter 542 Strike the East, Sound in the West
In an instant, everyone's gaze heatedly turned towards the Green Lotus Throne.
The King!
Who could resist such a great temptation?
"The reward, there are only six qualifications for ascending to kinghood. As for who these qualifications belong to, that depends on your strength."
As the voice faded, Emperor Yan's figure vanished again.
Now, he already had a successor in mind.
Thus, he naturally didn't care about the life and death of the others.
Anyway, as long as his chosen one did not die, that would suffice.
It was also another test for that person.
With Emperor Yan's departure, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.
Everyone was warily watching each other.
This opportunity of the King's inheritance, even if it was one's own father, one must fight for it!
Ling Chen, Liu Qingcang, and Ling Wu huddled together, also watching the others.
The others each stood alone at a distance, wary of others attacking them.
There were thirteen people who passed the third trial.
Only the Dark Night had three.
Other forces had only one person.
Therefore, most of the attention was focused on Liu Qingcang's group of three.
"I, Dark Night, want three of these Green Lotus Thrones!"
Ling Chen spoke.
Their Dark Night had three people, all higher realm cultivators of the Primordial Pill Realm, fully meeting the criteria to ascend as king, so he made this demand unyieldingly.
Hearing Ling Chen make such a bold demand, Xia Biluo immediately retorted, "Dream on! I must have one seat!"
If Ling Chen took three seats, that would leave only three seats for their five Crown Princes to compete for, how could that be possible?
Although he did not wish for other Crown Princes to obtain the king's opportunity, he was even less inclined for Dark Night to obtain it.
If other dynasties' princes got it, the great dynasties could check each other, and Great Xia would not be too endangered.
If Dark Night suddenly had three people advance as kings, then their Great Xia's realm would be in peril!
Together with Ji Wuya, Dark Night would have four kings, and even his father together with him would not dare claim an easy victory!
"I must have one seat too!"
Qin Wudi said coldly.
"Same here."
Chu Xinghe, Zhou Heng, and Qi Luan all spoke up.
The Emperor's Inheritance was too ethereal; securing one of the King's Inheritances felt much more substantial for now.
"Since we can't agree, then it will be decided by strength!"
Ling Chen coldly smirked.
Spiritual Power glowed around Liu Qingcang and Ling Wu immediately.
Just Liu Qingcang alone was not inferior in strength to Xia Biluo and the others, not to mention if he also fought with Ling Wu.
As for the remaining six cultivators in the late stages of the eighth layer, Ling Chen didn't consider them a threat at all.
In his eyes, the only threats to them were Xia Biluo and the other four princes.
If those six were smart, that was good; otherwise, he wouldn't mind sending them on their way.
Seeing the signs of Ling Chen's trio readying for a joint attack, Xia Biluo and the others slightly changed color.
"Gentlemen, it seems, we must join forces in order to match Dark Night's trio!"
Xia Biluo quickly communicated telepathically.
"Exactly!"
Qin Wudi nodded too.
If the five of them joined forces, no one here could stand against them.
Not even the three from Dark Night.
"Agreed."
Zhou Heng also nodded: "We five will advance or retreat together; of the six seats, we must secure five."
"Agreed."
Qi Luan also nodded his head.
"Good!"
Chu Xinghe immediately agreed as well.
In front of the King's Inheritance, even if Great Chu and Great Xia were sworn enemies, they must still collaborate.
Immediately, the five drew closer together.
"Ling Chen, these five Green Lotus Thrones, we have reserved them. If you disagree, you are welcome to try your hand."
Xia Biluo stared at Ling Chen and said coldly.
At this moment.
"Swoosh!"
A figure dashed towards the lake like lightning.
"Courting death!"
Two cold shouts rang out at the same time.
Ling Chen and Xia Biluo struck together.
Ling Chen unleashed a Divine Soul Attack, directly using the Great Sun Seal.
Meanwhile, Xia Biluo struck with a Sword Qi from his King Weapon.
Daring to snatch a seat in front of them was simply courting death.
That cultivator was merely at the late stage of Primordial Pill Realm Level Eight, possessing only a top-tier Super Spiritual Body, unable to withstand Ling Chen's Divine Soul Attack.
As his Spiritual Power dissipated, Xia Biluo's Sword Qi arrived, cleaving the man in two.
"These are not for you to touch! Now, disappear from my sight immediately!"
Xia Biluo said coldly.
His killing intent was astonishing!
His gaze shifted to the remaining five cultivators in late-stage Level Eight.
"Yes..."
Although these five cultivators were reluctant, having witnessed the methods of Ling Chen and Xia Biluo, they could only retreat with faces full of reluctance.
With the departure of the five, only eight cultivators remained.
Xia Biluo's group of five and Ling Chen's group of three.
Moreover, the two groups were in a standoff.
Xia Biluo stared at Ling Chen, waiting for the latter's response.
The power Ling Chen had just displayed was something that Level Eight cultivators could not resist, instilling fear in him.
It was a Divine Soul Attack aimed at the Divine Soul.
Although he possessed a Sacred Body and his cultivation had advanced to the late stage of Level Nine, he dared not underestimate it.
"Is that so? Then it seems we must take action!"
Ling Chen replied with a cold smile.
He had to secure those three seats.
"You dare?"
Xia Biluo sneered.
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Among Ling Chen's group, only Liu Qingcang posed a threat to them.
He didn't believe Ling Chen would really dare to fight them.
"What is there to fear?"
Ling Chen grinned.
"Boom!"
A surge of Black Spiritual Power erupted from within him.
Ling Chen was also at late stage Level Eight, his Spiritual Power already comparable to the second level of the Palace Mansion Realm.
Only one level lower than Xia Biluo and the others.
With such a disparity, Ling Chen was no longer afraid.
Liu Qingcang also fully activated his Spiritual Power.
Although he only had a Super Spiritual Body, his Spiritual Power was similarly comparable to the second level of the Palace Mansion Realm.
"If you seek death, then I'll oblige you!"
Xia Biluo sneered.
The five of them also burst forth with dazzling Spiritual Power.
Being owners of Sacred Bodies, the terrifying aura emanated instantly as their Spiritual Power appeared.
Now, what's most important is to secure the Emperor's Inheritance.
He had long had no chance to strike at Ling Chen.
Unexpectedly, Ling Chen had delivered himself to their doorstep.
It was perfect to use the power of others to eliminate this boy.
As long as they killed Ling Chen, the others were of no concern!
"Uncle Cang, act now!"
Ling Chen immediately transmitted his voice.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
Three sharp sounds rang out as three black arrows were shot towards Qin Wudi, Zhou Heng, and Qi Luan.
It was indeed the technique employed by Liu Qingcang.
Although he could shoot nine arrows, that would reduce the power of each individual arrow.
But with three arrows, he could unleash their full power.
"Xiao Wu, act!"
As the three arrows were shot, Ling Chen immediately communicated with Ling Wu.
"Okay!"
Ling Wu responded immediately.
She promptly executed the Within Inches technique, rushing towards the direction of the lake.
"Hmm?"
Xia Biluo's face changed color.
This move by Ling Wu was clearly aimed at ascending the Green Lotus Throne.
Once this girl ascended the Green Lotus Throne, they could no longer attack her.
After all, the Green Lotus Throne could help cultivators ascend to kingship.
If it had no protective power, how could it possibly ensure the cultivators' safe advancement?