Chapter 4476
The sight before the numerous princes and ministers left them all feeling somewhat incredulous!
In previous times, the Xiao Dynasty would appoint a Crown Prince, but this was merely a formality for the future king to prepare. Never before had a Crown Prince been granted such immense power!
Was the Xiao Emperor truly unconcerned that his son might rally his own forces and stage a rebellion to seize the throne?
At this moment, even Xiao Feng found himself puzzled, unsure of why his father had suddenly bestowed upon him such significant authority.
While it made sense to establish himself as the Crown Prince—after all, he was the sole son of Xiao Yuanshan, and the Xiao Dynasty would eventually belong to him—Xiao Feng was baffled by the urgency with which his father was entrusting him with power.
Kai, being an outsider, was unaffected by the unfolding drama. He was simply enjoying the hospitality of the Xiao Emperor. In a few days, he planned to depart for the Artifact Refining Sect, especially since he hadn’t received any news from the Sword Spirit, Zhong Li, and could no longer sense his presence.
His intention was to take the Dragon Chopper Sword to the Artifact Refining Sect, hoping they could give it the care it needed. Ideally, he wanted Zhong Li to recover fully!
Meanwhile, after Xiao Yuanshan proclaimed Xiao Feng as the Imperial Crown Prince, far away in the small border town of Canglong City, Xiao Jian stood at his window, gazing toward the Imperial City.
Dressed in a pale yellow robe, Xiao Jian exuded an air of nobility that was hard to conceal, even after so many years in this remote location.
Behind him stood an elderly monk clad in a green monk’s robe. The monk held a string of Buddha beads in his left hand, his eyes half-closed as he quietly chanted.
Suddenly, the old monk opened his eyes and spoke slowly, “It’s coming…”
Just then, a soldier rushed in, announcing, “Your Majesty, Elder Chu from the Demon Sealing Alliance has arrived!”
Xiao Jian nodded and led the old monk out of the room.
In the main hall, Elder Chu awaited them, accompanied by two cultivators from the Demon Sealing Alliance. Upon seeing Xiao Jian, Elder Chu smiled faintly and said, “Emperor Xiao, I have come specifically to extend my congratulations…”
“Congratulations?” Xiao Jian was taken aback, feeling uncertain.
“Emperor Xiao has decreed that your elder brother, Xiao Feng, is now the Crown Prince, and has also entrusted him with the Tiger Talisman, allowing him to command the entire army of the Xiao Imperial Dynasty, including Cangwolf City, where you currently reside.”
“Your father is clearly wary of you, and with this in mind, you need not hold back, Prince Xiao. You should collaborate with our Demon Sealing Alliance to overthrow your father in one fell swoop, allowing you to ascend the throne of the Xiao Imperial Dynasty,” Elder Chu stated boldly.
“Are you trying to provoke a rift between my father and me? Don’t you fear I’ll have you captured and handed over to my father for punishment?” Xiao Jian questioned, eyeing Elder Chu.
“Hahaha, I’m not worried at all! I know you wouldn’t do that. If you truly feared your father, then why have you secretly trained a legion of dead guards?”
“If I’m not mistaken, you likely command hundreds of dead guards, some of whom are Mahayana Realm experts, right?” Elder Chu laughed heartily.
Xiao Jian’s expression darkened as he frowned and asked, “How do you know this?”
“There’s no need for you to inquire further; I have my own sources of information,” Elder Chu replied nonchalantly. “You only need to decide whether you wish to cooperate with our Demon Sealing Alliance…”
“You want me to think it over?” Xiao Jian’s brows were knitted tightly, struggling to make a decision.
“Very well, I’ll give you a day to contemplate this; it’s your last opportunity, so I hope you recognize its value!” Elder Chu concluded before departing with his companions.
Xiao Jian then turned to the old monk beside him and asked, “Master, what do you think I should do?”
The old monk smiled gently, replying, “Your imperial son, didn’t you already have the answer within you? Why ask me again?”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jian smiled faintly and turned to leave the hall.