Free Web NovelChapter 1290: Chapter 1278: Planning a Rebellion?
Long Jing looked at Yang Xiao sitting on the ground calmly running the Bone Forging Technique, appearing serene.
Although Yang Xiao was running the Bone Forging Technique, he could hear everything everyone was saying; naturally, Long Jing was aware of this.
Everyone at the scene turned their gaze to Long Jing.
This incident, which involved the blood feud of the Great Dragon Empire, saw no one stepping forth to speak.
The Elders from the Genetic Store stood at a distance, calmly watching Long Jing.
This was a family matter, and they would not interfere.
Since the Elders from the Genetic Store did not step in, naturally, no one else would either.
Wanyan He took a step forward, just about to speak, when the White Elephant Emperor beside him pulled him back.
The White Elephant Emperor whispered:
"You’d better not speak. Although you and Yang Xiao are good brothers, this is not the time to speak out."
"Why? What if Long Jing is momentarily overcome by hatred and kills Yang Xiao?"
"If Long Jing wants to kill Yang Xiao, no one can stop her. Can you stop her?"
Wanyan He paused, shaking his head.
Wanyan He was only at the Empire Middle Level Realm and hadn’t even broken through to the Advanced Realm. Long Jing was not only at the Empire Level Advanced realm but also possessed the Heavenly Dragon Divine Sword, beyond his ability to stop.
"If Long Jing doesn’t kill Yang Xiao because of your persuasion, do you know the consequences?"
Wanyan He paused again,
"What consequences?"
The White Elephant Emperor chuckled softly,
"If Long Jing voluntarily decides not to kill Yang Xiao, it shows that in her heart she still cares about their relationship; even though Yang Xiao is running the Bone Forging Technique, he is fully aware of what is happening outside, so, in the future, there’s still a chance for reconciliation,
but if Long Jing doesn’t kill Yang Xiao because of your intervention, it will mean she had the thought of killing him, which would leave a deadly crack in their relationship.
Simply put, their relationship is too complicated, especially as they have a child between them. As this matter is a family affair, outsiders meddling could only make it worse."
Wanyan He listened and nodded quietly.
The logic is simple; when a couple argues, the neighbors are best not to intervene,
without intervention, the couple can quickly make peace,
but when an outsider intervenes, it is troublesome.
Both parties might feel the need to prove themselves right and innocent before outsiders, arguing relentlessly until it escalates into a greater conflict.
Although the White Elephant Emperor’s words made sense, his intention wasn’t for Long Jing and Yang Xiao to have a chance at reconciliation later.
He sincerely hoped Long Jing would kill Yang Xiao in anger, eliminating future troubles once and for all.
Individuals of Yang Xiao’s formidable nature were best kept to a minimum.
Long Jing looked at Yang Xiao, then at her son Long Xiao beside her, the Longsword in her hand glowing fiercely, emitting a terrifying killing aura.
"Boom!"
Long Jing slashed her sword fiercely at the void ahead, splitting it apart.
Everyone was shocked.
Long Jing glanced at the Fourth Prince and more than a dozen War Generals of the Great Dragon Empire, loudly proclaiming:
"No matter what reasons and deep hatred you have, at this moment, you cannot kill Yang Xiao.
After Yang Xiao has finished healing, if you want to kill him, I will not interfere."
Wanyan He let out a long sigh of relief, his heart settling down.
The White Elephant Emperor, on the other hand, seemed somewhat disappointed.
The Second Elder from the Genetic Store showed a pleased expression, appreciatively looking at Long Jing.
The Fourth Prince looked at Long Jing,
"Since you’ve made your decision, I have nothing to say. I hope you won’t regret it."
Suddenly, someone in the crowd stood up, shouting loudly at Long Jing:
"Long Jing, Yang Xiao has successively killed the War God, Dean Long Kui, the Third Prince, and now the Emperor and Eldest Prince too; he is the Great Dragon Empire’s greatest enemy!
Yet you, because of personal feelings, neglect public duty and shield the enemy of our Great Dragon Empire,
abusing the deep love and nurture the Emperor had for you,
further letting down the Emperor who passed the throne to you on his deathbed.
If you do not kill Yang Xiao today, you are not qualified to become the new Emperor of our Great Dragon Empire.
Isn’t that right, everyone?"
The speaker was none other than the Second Prince, Long Tan.
The Second Prince Long Tan, along with the Third Prince and Fourth Prince, were once contenders for the throne, all having gone to Earth to execute the Genetic Hunting Ground plan together.
In the end, the Eldest Prince won.
But events changed rapidly; who could have imagined the Emperor’s tragic death and the death of the Eldest Prince Long Aotian?
Even more unexpected was the Emperor of Great Dragon passing the throne to Long Jing, this girl, on his deathbed.
Long Jing, possessing the Heavenly Dragon Beast Soul with a high Genetic Evolution Talent and the Heavenly Dragon Divine Sword, left the Second Prince feeling unwilling yet helpless.
However, now presented a tremendous opportunity.
The Second Prince Long Tan had just been discussing for a while with a strategist beside him and finally couldn’t resist stepping forward.
Now, he had sufficient reasons to openly oppose Long Jing becoming the new Emperor of Great Dragon Empire.
Long Tan raised his arm, and a dozen Royal Family War Generals immediately shouted aloud:
"Indeed, Long Jing, if you do not kill Yang Xiao to avenge the Emperor of Great Dragon, you are not qualified to become the new Emperor."
The situation took a drastic turn!
Long Jing’s heart skipped a beat, looking at the Second Prince Long Tan.
Long Tan knew well that Long Jing’s reluctance to kill Yang Xiao was due to their relationship and Long Xiao and Yang Xiao’s father-son bond.
If she killed Yang Xiao, even if Long Jing became the New Emperor, she would likely not be happy.
After all, it would be like she had killed her lover and the father of her son.
Her son Long Xiao would also have a rift with his mother.
Yang Xiao had sacrificed his arm to save his son,
while Long Jing killed Yang Xiao, who saved their son.
Long Xiao, after making a sound, had always grown up confined in the palace garden, only set free to walk around after Long Jing lifted the restriction.
Even so, the Emperor of Great Dragon seldom visited this disgraced grandson.
Long Aotian, even more so, never consoled this nephew.
Long Xiao had a poor impression of his grandfather and uncle.
However, seeing his father Yang Xiao today was different. Aside from the inner familial bond, seeing Yang Xiao sacrifice his left arm to save him deeply moved Long Xiao; it was his first genuine experience of paternal love.
Forcing Long Jing to kill Yang Xiao with her own hands in front of everyone and her son was extremely cruel.
Long Jing said coldly:
"Second Brother, it seems you’d like to be the Emperor, is that right?"
"Long Jing, although Father passed the throne to you, if your virtues do not match the position, what qualifies you to be the Emperor of Great Dragon Empire?
You once destroyed the alliance between the Great Dragon Empire and Youming Empire because of your affair with Yang Xiao,
and now, due to Yang Xiao, you have caused Great Dragon Empire to decline, leading to the demise of the Emperor,
yet you still consider personal feelings and refuse to kill Yang Xiao.
A person like you who is neither loyal nor filial, how could you face becoming the new Emperor of Great Dragon Empire?
I, Long Tan, as the Second Prince of Great Dragon Empire, am the first to refuse to acknowledge this, and I will definitely not accept your rule,
unless you kill Yang Xiao now!"
"Right, we also refuse to acknowledge,
Long Jing, unless you kill Yang Xiao now, we will definitely not accept you as the new Emperor of Great Dragon Empire."
Dozens of Royal Family War Generals of Great Dragon Empire shouted loudly.
Seeing this situation, the Fourth Prince became anxious, immediately shouting:
"Second Brother, what are you doing?
And all of you, what are you doing?
Do you wish to rebel?
Princess Long Jing is the Emperor’s personally designated successor; what right do you have to object? Is there still a deceased Emperor in your hearts?"
The Second Prince looked at the Fourth Prince, sneering:
"Fourth Brother, if Long Jing does not kill Yang Xiao today, then I truly will rebel."
"Right, rebel, I’ll rebel too. Second Prince, we support you to become the new Emperor."
