The news that the Zhennan King's Consort was heading towards their Chen family spread instantly throughout Longjing.
To save Zhou Wushuang's life, the Zhennan King's Consort had to stoop to this level.
What a humiliation this was for the Zhennan King.
"...meddling in other people's affairs."
Chen Jiuyang had never asked the Zhennan King's Consort to come. It was Gong Luoque who spoke out of turn, wanting Chen Jiuyang to vent some of his inner dissatisfaction by taking it out on the Zhennan King's Consort.
However, from this perspective, Gong Luoque's methods were not low. He had both trapped the Zhennan King's Consort and made Chen Jiuyang indebted to him.
Gong Luoque was not as inferior to his sister Gong Liexian as the outside world rumored. Judging from the siblings' actions at the Chen family just now, Gong Luoque's status was higher than Gong Liexian's, otherwise, the main conversation would not have been with him.
King Gong had been in a coma for many years, and the siblings had outstanding talents. It was inevitable that one of them would have to hide their strength to protect themselves, not become a target for everyone, and send Gong Liexian into the Sword Bearer. One hidden, one visible, both protecting the siblings' safety and preserving King Gong's reputation. Such a strategy was not something an ordinary person could come up with.
The Chen family patriarch and Elder Han looked at Chen Jiuyang and asked, "Jiuyang, do you wish to see the Zhennan King's Consort?"
"Since Jiuyang intends to kill Zhou Wushuang, he has already prepared to completely fall out with Zhou Fangzun. Therefore, it is best not to see the Zhennan King's Consort."
"Indeed, Jiuyang is bound to win a royal position in this Martial Ranking, and has a ninety percent chance of entering the Dragon Country Martial Ranking representative team. In the future, he will be on equal footing with Zhou Fangzun in terms of status. Moreover, after Jiuyang treats King Gong, King Gong will owe us a favor. Even if Zhou Wushuang is killed, we will be in an invincible position."
"Exactly. This matter was instigated by Zhou Fangzun from beginning to end. Even though he is the third king, he must still be reasonable."
"It is indeed better not to see this Zhennan King's Consort."
Chen Jiuyang waved his large hand, pressing down gently in the air, his eyes flashing, and said indifferently, "Since she dares to come, what harm is there in meeting her?"
"However, to enter my Chen family's gate, I wonder if she is qualified enough."
Chen Jiuyang's voice fell.
"Hum!"
The Yansheng Saber rang out without a command, its hum clear and resonant, also causing Qiu Yihan's Hanling Sword to emit a sword cry.
Chen Jiuyang drew his saber and then threw it outside.
"Hum!"
The Yansheng Saber instantly flew out of the Chen family's courtyard. The saber was plunged into the ground, its phantom image expanding, emitting a fierce and overbearing saber aura.
The complexions of the dozens of people standing in the courtyard changed in unison: "Nascent Divine Ability!"
"This Chen Jiuyang intends to put the Zhennan King's Consort in her place!"
"Truly, a tiger fallen to the plains is bullied by dogs. This Chen Jiuyang is too arrogant and presumptuous!"
"...When we agreed to the third king's request to deal with Chen Jiuyang, we should have foreseen this day."
"Well said, the vengeful Chen Jiuyang!"
"When have we ever suffered such humiliation!"
"You are right, but now we are the ones asking for favors."
"Indeed, if Zhou Wushuang can survive, our cultivated offspring will have a chance to encounter Chen Jiuyang in the Martial Ranking and survive. Otherwise..."
At this point, they fell silent.
Chen Jiuyang's ruthlessness made them tremble. He possessed peerless talent and his combat power surpassed that of his peers. Previously, they were the last ones to obstruct Chen Jiuyang's rise, but in the end, they failed.
Since they failed, they had to face the consequences.
These people's expressions became bitter. They had sacrificed countless lives and promised innumerable benefits, asking people to cooperate with them in ambushing Chen Jiuyang.
Alas...
Not long after.
A custom-made Hongqi sedan, bearing the Zhennan King's emblem on its body and a red-letter license plate, slowly drove to the entrance of the Chen family courtyard.
"Click—"
The car door opened, and the peerlessly beautiful Zhennan King's Consort, dressed in a qipao with black patterns and gold threads, slowly stepped out of the car. Her gaze was as cold and majestic as frost, and every movement exuded an aura of noble inviolability.
Could a woman who became the consort of a king be a simple person?
These aristocratic families immediately clasped their hands in unison and bowed slightly, saying loudly, "Greetings, Zhennan King's Consort!"
The Zhennan King's Consort's delicate face was calm and solemn, possessing a noble aura of holding great power. She paid no attention to the greetings of these aristocratic families, nor did she even look at them.
If it weren't for the incompetence of these useless aristocratic families, would she have needed to make this trip?
The Zhennan King's Consort arrived at the entrance of the Chen family courtyard and saw the Yansheng Saber plunged into the ground, emitting a fierce and overbearing saber aura. She frowned slightly, her expression unchanged: "A good nascent divine ability."
In the past few days, Chen Jiuyang had relied on this nascent divine ability to protect himself amidst the siege and attacks of hundreds of martial artists.
Once the path of invincible divine abilities is taken, is it truly stronger than the path of divine might like a prison?
The show of force from Chen Jiuyang was obvious. If she could break this move, then she could enter the Chen family's gates and discuss matters with Chen Jiuyang.
If she couldn't break it, she shouldn't humiliate herself further. No matter what she did, the Zhennan King's Consort's face had been brushed aside and would be mocked by many.
Some people present had already begun to sneer.
They had witnessed this move of Chen Jiuyang's. Even veteran experts at the peak of Divine Intent in the military path could not break this move, unless it was King Yan's Sky Dragon City-Breaking Spear. Otherwise, they truly couldn't think of anyone else who could break this nascent divine ability.
Let's see what the Zhennan King's Consort does.
Under the gaze of countless people, both in the open and in secret, the Zhennan King's Consort slowly raised her hand and unpinned her black hair from its bun. Then, from within the scattered black hair, a tiger tally was revealed!
!!!
Whoosh!
The expressions of countless people changed dramatically. Zhou Fangzun actually doted on his consort so much that he entrusted the King's Tally of the Zhenxi Army to the Zhennan King's Consort for safekeeping.
When the Dragon Country enfeebles kings, they are bestowed with python robes and the King's Tally.
How precious is the King's Tally? What it contains is even more significant.
Countless martial artists had died on the path to the Martial Ranking for this King's Tally, their efforts turning to dust after decades of hardship.
Holding the King's Tally, the Zhennan King's Consort's pleasant, icy voice, filled with profound authority, rang out: "Retreat!"
Instantly.
"Rumble!"
A startling rumble of thunder echoed in the sky, and a heart-pounding, sacred, and vast aura descended.
The Dragon Country's King's Tally could indeed allow one to travel freely within the Dragon Country, with nothing able to obstruct it.
An indescribable aura descended from the void. The overbearing saber aura of the Yansheng Saber was unwillingly suppressed. The saber had a spirit, and it was struggling to resist.
"Alas..."
A sigh came from within the courtyard. Chen Jiuyang's voice sounded: "A tally forged with the lives of countless soldiers of my Dragon Country. Zhennan King's Consort, please enter."
As his voice fell.
"Creak—"
The wooden gate of the courtyard opened by itself, without any external force. The Yansheng Saber rose from the ground and flew back into the courtyard.
The Zhennan King's Consort put away the King's Tally and re-pinned her hair.
Then, the Zhennan King's Consort stepped into the courtyard with elegant and noble strides.
Inside the courtyard, Chen Jiuyang sat alone on a stone chair. The Chen family patriarch and his several women were all seated inside the hall and did not come out.
Chen Jiuyang poured a cup of tea for the Zhennan King's Consort and said:
"A mother's love is the greatest. This cup is to your contributions as a mother."
"Please drink your tea."