Chapter 1763: A Game of Chess! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Wang Chong fell silent. From anyone else's mouth, the words would be laughable, but Hou Junji had lived for more than one hundred years, was a famed individual of Taizong's era, and these words from his mouth seemed as authentic as could be.

For this level of expert, dignity was even more important than their own lives.

”Then what does Senior want to do?”

”Heheh, didn't I already say? The board has been set. This old man is merely inviting you to a game.”

As Hou Junji spoke, he lightly gestured. The soldiers around him parted, allowing two black-armored Imperial Army soldiers to come forward with a golden chess board, which they placed on the round table in front of Hou Junji.

”At this point in the battle, I presume that you've finished with your arrangements. Since that is the case, let us see how they play out on the board!”

Hou Junji pointed at the chess board and smiled.

”Your Highness, no!”

Miyasame Ayaka grew nervous, her pupils constricting as she sensed danger. Hou Junji currently had control over the overarching situation, and they were surrounded by soldiers. If Wang Chong went over, he would be throwing himself into the enemy's net!

”Heh, still worried that this old man is playing a trick?”

Hou Junji made another gesture, and the Imperial Army soldiers retreated like the receding tide, leaving a large vacant region around Hou Junji.

”Your Highness, you can't be careless. This person can't be trusted!”

Miyasame Ayaka stood in front of Wang Chong, the wariness in her eyes unabated. Wang Chong was the most important figure on their side, and if something happened to him here, their forces would collapse! The risk was too great!

”It's fine! I know how to proceed!”

Surprisingly, Wang Chong shook his head. Patting Miyasame Ayaka on the shoulder, he quickly walked around her.

Wang Chong had not left the battlefield and appeared here due to some emotional impulse. Just like how Wang Chong was the key figure of his side, Hou Junji was also the core figure of the Eastern Palace's side. The Army-Shattering War God had decided all of the First Prince's plans and operations.

By suppressing Hou Junji, he was suppressing the Eastern Palace's greatest strength. This was why Wang Chong had accepted Hou Junji's 'invitation' and come without hesitation.

Moreover, the Fifth Prince's safety was at stake.

Seeing that Wang Chong was walking over, Hou Junji profoundly smiled, and then he made a gesture. ”Bring a chair!”

An Imperial Army soldier quickly walked over and placed a round stool across from Hou Junji.

As those two got closer and closer, Li Jingzhong grew increasingly uneasy. ”Your Highness?”

”It's fine! I trust in the King of Foreign Lands!” the Fifth Prince declared without even turning his head. His voice was very calm, and even though he was surrounded by Fei Yuhan's soldiers, he did not try to escape, nor did he show any panic.

This abnormal calmness left Li Jingzhong rather taken aback, and he quickly calmed down himself.

Li Heng seemed to trust in Wang Chong far more than anyone else.

Whoosh!

Far away from the fierce clashes at the Qian Gate, Center Gate, and Kun Gate, Wang Chong and Hou Junji, the two most important architects of tonight's events, slowly came face to face with each other.

Wang Chong carefully inspected Hou Junji. This was not his first time meeting Hou Junji, but it was the first time he had ever inspected him so carefully.

Hou Junji had a tough and fierce demeanor, and there were very few wrinkles on his face. In no way did he seem like an elder who had lived for more than a hundred years. In addition, his skin was slightly pale, like someone who didn't get much sunlight.

But what left the deepest impression on Wang Chong was his eyes. They were deep and dark, like a bottomless ocean.

Wang Chong felt like he was being drawn into those eyes. It was impossible to tell what that face was thinking, much less divine what schemes and plots were hidden in his mind.

”Not sitting?” Hou Junji asked, glancing at the stool in front of Wang Chong.

”A gift from an elder cannot be refused. This junior respectfully obeys!”

Wang Chong swept his sleeve and calmly sat down across from Hou Junji.

The area fell eerily silent, the mood even more nervous and grim than when the fighting had been going on.

Soldier contended against soldier and general against general. Now that the two commanders were finally seated across from each other, no one knew what might happen next. But there was no question that this would not be a simple clash.

”Senior has gone through great lengths to draw me out. Now, can you let the Fifth Prince go?” Wang Chong indifferently asked Hou Junji.

”Heheh, if you defeat me, you can naturally take him away. Moreover, even if I agreed to let him go, just how far do you think he could get?” Hou Junji indifferently said, looking around him with a hint of pride in his expression.

It wasn't just the Imperial Palace, but practically the entire capital that was now under his control. The Fifth Prince and his meager force wouldn't be able to get very far.