Chapter 290 - Ye Chens Decision (2/2)

“Thank you, Your Highness! Thank you, Your Highness!” Xie Dao and Xie Jian kowtowed again, congratulating themselves for having escaped disaster. They did not have any loyalty towards Ye Chen or Little Wingsy, but they could not afford to betray them. Ye Chen’s words were like a nail hammered into their hearts. If they betrayed Ye Chen and Little Wingsy, with the Daemon King’s Psyche, they would be easily tracked down.

“That’s great. I finally have someone to fight with!” Little Wingsy said excitedly.

Hearing Little Wingsy’s words, Xie Dao and Xie Jian, who had just relaxed, immediately looked as if they had just devoured a raw stalk of bitter gourd.

To the side, Great Emperor Mingwu glanced at the palace in the distance, deep in thought. He made a decision in his heart.

The palace.

The fire that had broken out in several places had been put out. A group of gold-armored imperial guards carried the bodies and cleaned up the traces nearby. All the people lying on the ground were their comrades in arms. They were alive and well, but now they suddenly died in battle. They could not help but feel sad.

When Ye Chen and the others passed through the imperial garden, all the gold-armored imperial guards looked at Ye Chen and the others with reverence. They knew that if it were not for Ye Chen, more would have died. Ye Chen had saved the entire Xiwu Empire.

Their gazes rested behind Ye Chen, sweeping from Nie Qingyun to the others before finally landing on Xie Dao and Xie Jian. Their eyes instantly turned hostile. They recognized Xie Dao and Xie Jian as the two masters that led the Nanman Kingdom!

However, what puzzled them was that those two beginner Mystique Venerable Rank combatants were following behind Little Wingsy with respectful and cautious expressions. This scene made them scratch their heads in confusion, but it was not something that they could ask about.

Under the gaze of the gold-armored imperial guards, Ye Chen and his party entered the study.

In the study, Ye Chen sat on the seat at the top. He understood that the moment he showed his Astral Body, he would have to act with the aura of a Daemon King, otherwise he would only arouse suspicion. He could no longer be courteous to Great Emperor Mingwu.

“After this battle, I believe the Nanman Kingdom will definitely withdraw their troops. However, the feud between the Xiwu Empire and the Nanman Kingdom runs deep and will not be so easily resolved. There will definitely be another war in the future.” Ye Chen said while looking at Great Emperor Mingwu.

Great Emperor Mingwu nodded and said, “It’s thanks to Your Highness today that my Xiwu Empire was saved. I have a request I wonder if Your Highness would be willing to listen to.”

“What is it? Speak.” Ye Chen nodded slightly. Now that his identity as a Daemon King had been exposed, he could no longer speak on equal terms with Great Emperor Mingwu. Ye Chen held some appreciation for Great Emperor Mingwu, but there was still a generation gap in their way of thinking, so it was impossible for them to be close friends.

“My Yin Clan would like to hand over the Xiwu Empire to Your Highness. The Yin Clan is willing to follow and pledge loyalty to Your Highness!” Great Emperor Mingwu said firmly.

Nie Qingyun, the Eclipsing Firebird, Xie Dao, and Xie Jian were all shocked at Great Emperor Mingwu’s words. Mingwu was really daring. He was willing to hand over the land that his clan had ruled over for tens of thousands of years. However, on second thought, they could also understand Great Emperor Mingwu’s actions. Although Great Emperor Mingwu was the leader of a nation, he was being attacked from both sides and held back by the major sects of the Central Empire. If he did not manage it properly, he would end up in ruin, and he would not even be able to save the Yin Clan. However, if he took refuge under the authority of a Daemon King, then the situation would be completely different.

Daemon Kings were a tyrannical existence. None of the sects in the Central Empire would have the courage to provoke a Daemon King!

Although the Yin Royal Clan was giving up their country, their clan would flourish even more. To Great Emperor Mingwu, this was definitely a beneficial deal.

“What would I do with all this land? It’s better if you continue to be the emperor of the Xiwu Empire.” Ye Chen smiled. It would be too tiring to be the leader of a country. The Xiwu Empire was very large. How was he supposed to manage it?

“Is Your Highness not willing to take in my Yin Clan?” Great Emperor Mingwu said soberly. Did Ye Chen disdain the Yin Royal Clan?

Ye Chen hesitated for a long while. The Yin Royal Clan had been in the Xiwu Empire for very long and were extremely powerful. Furthermore, Great Emperor Mingwu himself had already broken through to beginner Mystique Venerable Rank.

As Ye Chen learned more about this world, he gradually understood that it was very difficult to fight against these superpowers alone. It was necessary to cultivate his own forces. The Yun Clan would definitely be of great help to him.

“If the Yin Clan is willing to keep me as their priority, then I can take them in. However, I would still like the Yin Clan to manage the Xiwu Empire. If I need you, I will come to you.” Ye Chen considered for a moment before saying.

Great Emperor Mingwu’s eyes brightened at Ye Chen’s words. Now, he was under Ye Chen’s authority and had the backing of a Daemon King, so his Yin Clan would be stable for at least a thousand years. They could usher in even greater glory.

“Thank you, Your Highness.” Great Emperor Mingwu said happily.

“I’m an independent cultivator Daemon King who didn’t want to get involved in too many disputes. The tree wants to remain quiet, but the winds won’t stop. From today onwards, I’ve decided to establish my own forces. You all will have to cultivate more diligently. In addition, we will also need to select talented youths from various counties and nurture them. Are you willing to help me?” Ye Chen’s dignified gaze swept over the crowd.

Hearing Ye Chen’s words, Nie Qingyun, the Eclipsing Firebird, Great Emperor Mingwu, Xie Dao, and Xie Jian were all stunned before a spark of excitement appeared in their eyes. They all understood what Ye Chen was planning to do.