Chapter 693: Dread

“Whether you’re a prince or a dog, you’re all the same in my eyes.”

Jiang Chen’s words were like a clap of thunder, exploding in Tang Yuan’s mind.

It made Tang Yuan tremble with rage, his eyes spitting fire.

“You’re courting death! How dare you compare me to a dog.”

In a fit of rage, Tang Yuan attacked directly.

Using a move called Black Tiger Heart Stealing, he shaped his hand into a claw and lunged viciously for Jiang Chen’s heart.

His claw strike was powerful enough to rip Jiang Chen’s heart right out—an utterly vicious attack.

But Jiang Chen had already reacted. As Tang Yuan struck, Black Fire ignited in Jiang Chen’s palm, and he met Tang Yuan’s attack with a strike of his own.

“BANG!”

The instant their attacks met, both Tang Yuan’s and Jiang Chen’s bodies shuddered.

Jiang Chen retreated two steps and stopped.

Tang Yuan, however, stumbled back three and a half steps.

At that moment, Tang Yuan stared at Jiang Chen in astonishment. He never imagined that Jiang Chen, a mere Martial Arts Sect Second Heaven cultivator, would actually gain the upper hand in their first exchange.

But before he could think any further…

“PFFT!”

He felt a sudden, sharp pain in his hand.

He quickly looked down to see a wisp of Black Fire had appeared on his hand at some point. It was burning silently, eating its way into his body.

Tang Yuan’s expression changed drastically.

The National Preceptor, the Six-Fingered Demon, also noticed the abnormality on Tang Yuan’s hand.

He hurriedly grabbed Tang Yuan and quickly left Chenxi Pavilion.

“Prince, we’re leaving.”

Even as a Martial Emperor Expert, he didn’t dare cause trouble in Chenxi Pavilion.

He could sense that the experts in Chenxi Pavilion were no simple characters.

So he made a swift decision and took Tang Yuan away.

The guards from the Tang Kingdom quickly withdrew.

Finally, Feng Hu cupped his fist to Jiang Chen and the others before also leaving in a hurry.

Until he knew the truth, he couldn’t accuse Tang Yuan of being the mastermind behind his father’s death.

After Tang Yuan and his group left, Mr. Qiu Shui frowned. “Young Master, it seems the five kingdoms have all made their move for the Angel.”

“We need to take some precautions as well.”

Of course, Jiang Chen didn’t give Tang Yuan a second thought.

He nodded. “Indeed.”

“The experts from the five kingdoms are a minor issue. The real trouble will be when experts from the Divine Wind Empire show up.”

“Everyone, be on alert. We’ll try to keep a low profile for now.”

He didn’t want to be at the center of the storm; that would easily attract unwanted attention and put Little Xixi in danger.

As for Tang Yuan, after being led away from Chenxi Pavilion by the Six-Fingered Demon, he returned to the City Lord’s Mansion.

Tang Yuan was still grimacing in pain, trying to force the Black Fire out of his body. However, his Cultivation seemed unable to do anything against it.

The Six-Fingered Demon said urgently, “Prince, allow me.”

The Six-Fingered Demon immediately used his profound Cultivation. It took him a full half-hour to finally force the Black Fire out of Tang Yuan’s body.

Once touched by this Black Fire, even powerful Martial Cultivators couldn’t seem to block it as it burned directly into their bodies.

Once expelled, the ball of Black Fire dissipated instantly.

Watching the Black Fire vanish, Tang Yuan was shaken.

He said angrily, “That bastard! He actually launched a sneak attack on me.”

“Damn him! I’ll flay him alive.”

The Six-Fingered Demon said in a low voice, “Prince, this Black Fire seems to be the one that emerged in the Fire Sparrow Kingdom. It cannot be underestimated.”

The Six-Fingered Demon was worldly and knowledgeable, and he had likely recognized the origin of the Black Fire.

When the Black Fire emerged in the Fire Sparrow Kingdom, the Tang Kingdom had naturally sent people as well, but they arrived too late. Someone had already obtained it before they got there.

Hearing the Six-Fingered Demon’s words, Tang Yuan was stunned.

“Could it really be that Black Fire?”

The Six-Fingered Demon nodded. “I believe there’s no mistake.”

“The Black Fire was taken by some unknown kid. I think it must be that person from Chenxi Pavilion.”

“Also, Prince, that kid has experts by his side. We must be on guard. We can’t rule out the possibility that he was sent by the Fire Sparrow Kingdom.”

The Six-Fingered Demon quickly formulated a theory.

Unexpectedly, Tang Yuan just snorted coldly.

“The Fire Sparrow Kingdom? In its current state, what right does the Fire Sparrow Kingdom have to compete with the rest of us for the Angel? In their dreams.”

“I bet the Fire Sparrow Kingdom won’t even dare to send anyone this time.”

But the Six-Fingered Demon shook his head. “It’s always best to be cautious.”

“Although the Fire Sparrow Kingdom has suffered great losses due to internal strife, the Tang Kingdom alone does not have the power to completely destroy it.”

“I imagine the people from the other kingdoms have already arrived in Xingyuan City. Our main objective is still the Angel. Everything else is secondary.”

Suppressing his inner rage, Tang Yuan nodded.

“I know.”

Suddenly, he thought of something.

He glanced around and saw Feng Hu.

Anger flared up immediately.

“Feng Hu, get over here.”

Feng Hu hurried forward and asked, “Cousin, what is it?”

SLAP!

Tang Yuan slapped Feng Hu right across the face.

“You bastard! Why were you speaking up for an outsider just now?”

“Do you still see me as your cousin?”

“Believe it or not, I could crush you right now!”

Feng Hu’s expression changed dramatically.

He could feel Tang Yuan’s tangible killing intent.

He said hurriedly, “Cousin, it’s best not to provoke the people from Chenxi Pavilion. I’m telling the truth.”

Tang Yuan was absolutely furious.

“You’re just boosting their morale and diminishing our own.”

“Forget it. I won’t bicker with someone whose father just died.”

Speaking of which, Tang Yuan thought of something else.

“Now that your father is dead, Xingyuan City cannot be without a master for even a day. I’ll just go ahead and pick a new City Lord.”

Feng Hu felt a surge of resentment toward Tang Yuan.

But he didn’t dare show it.

Then, Tang Yuan shouted, “Have Li Long come in.”

Soon, a large man walked in. It was Li Long.

He said to Tang Yuan, “Greetings, Prince.”

Tang Yuan nodded.

“I, the Prince, temporarily bestow upon you the title of City Lord of Xingyuan City.”

“When I return to Lion Heart City, I will definitely get the official decree for you, making you the official City Lord of Xingyuan City.”

At that moment, Li Long was overjoyed.

“Thank you, Prince!”

“This subordinate will do everything in his power to follow you, Prince.”

Feng Hu could only watch as Tang Yuan decided the fate of the Xingyuan City Lord position in such a short time.

It made him lose all faith in Tang Yuan.

‘This cousin of mine really came prepared.’

Sure enough, after making the announcement, Tang Yuan deliberately glanced at Feng Hu.

Then, with a snort, he left.

Feng Hu instantly felt that although the City Lord’s Mansion was large, there was no longer a place for him here.

Meanwhile, Li Long, having become the interim City Lord of Xingyuan City, was extremely pleased.

However, when he saw Feng Hu, he frowned.

He suddenly said to Feng Hu, “Feng Hu, you’re the son of the old City Lord, Feng Qi. Right now, the City Lord’s Mansion doesn’t have any good positions for you.”

“How about this? You can be in charge of cleaning the City Lord’s Mansion. What do you think?”

“If you’re satisfied with that, then it’s settled.”

He had always disliked Feng Qi’s son, Feng Hu.

After all, if it weren’t for Feng Qi, he would have been the City Lord of Xingyuan City long ago.

For all these years, Tang Yuan had been grooming him to take over the position of City Lord of Xingyuan City. Now, his wish had finally come true.