Free Web NovelChapter 1291: Chapter 1279: Flying Deer Empire
The situation on the scene immediately became chaotic.
The Emperor of Great Dragon had just died, and a split immediately emerged internally. The Second Prince, Long Tan, launched a power struggle using Long Jing’s refusal to kill Yang Xiao as a reason, and he received support from many royal family war generals on the scene.
Long Jing was taken aback; she really did not expect the situation to develop in this direction.
Although the Fourth Prince was also dissatisfied with Long Jing’s actions, he was after all her biological brother from the same mother. Moreover, the Fourth Prince himself had no ability to compete for the throne again, so by helping his sister Long Jing ascend to the throne, he could naturally share some of the power.
Dozens of high-ranking officials and war generals of the Great Dragon Empire had come to the scene today in Mingluo City. At this moment, part of them stood with Second Prince Long Tan, openly stating their positions, shouting, and pressuring Long Jing to kill the injured Yang Xiao.
A small number of people expressed support for Long Jing, but internally they also held reservations about her decision not to kill Yang Xiao.
The rest of the empire’s people started adopting ambiguous stances, having second thoughts.
The Emperor of Great Dragon had just died, and there were no Emperor Level Transcendent Experts within the country. If internal turmoil occurs due to the power struggle now, the Great Dragon Empire will crumble in an instant.
If the Great Dragon Empire falls into internal unrest, then the vast empire will collapse.
Now, the Great Dragon Empire is the largest empire on Witch Star, with a large population and resources.
The emperors of Youming Empire and the dozen small empires surrounding the Great Dragon Empire are currently contemplating how to get a share, seizing some territories and resources from the Great Dragon Empire.
Though Long Jing is honored as the Holy Daughter of the Great Dragon Empire, she usually seldom participates in Imperial affairs, and she’s not very familiar with the management of internal affairs and relationships with the empire’s allies.
She sensed a hint of danger.
Long Jing raised the Heavenly Dragon Divine Sword, shouting loudly at Second Prince Long Tan:
"Second Brother, Father has just died, and the empire is now in peril. Everything should prioritize the overall situation. Yet, at this time, you bring your personal desires and want to compete for the throne. Aren’t you afraid Father will die without peace?"
Second Prince Long Tan sneered and said:
"Die without peace? That’s right, with a daughter like you who recognizes the enemy as a lover and is unwilling to avenge Father, he indeed should die without peace.
Long Jing, I’ll be honest with you, if today you don’t personally kill Yang Xiao, don’t blame me, your Second Brother, for turning against you. You better not hope to inherit the throne."
"You?"
Long Jing was furious.
By nature, she is not a person who is good at arguing with others, being generally generous and kind to her maids and subordinates.
Today, even she feels that not killing Yang Xiao to avenge Father is indeed somewhat irrational from the empire’s interest perspective.
However, letting her personally kill Yang Xiao or watching him die before her eyes, she indeed cannot do it.
Long Jing gritted her teeth and sternly reprimanded:
"Long Tan, you and I both know you’ve longed for the succession to the throne for a long time. But if you think you can achieve your goal in this way, you might as well try!"
Then, Long Jing turned her head to loudly address the dozen royal family war generals clamoring for rebellion:
"Before Father died, he passed the throne to me; everyone on the scene heard it. You, as the trusted subordinates of the Great Dragon Empire, do not follow the Emperor’s dying wishes. What right do you have to be citizens of the Great Dragon Empire?
Humph, if you continue to incite chaos with Second His Highness, don’t blame me for prosecuting you with treason."
Long Jing was not weak.
At critical moments, she exhibited the courage and spirit she should have, holding the Heavenly Dragon Divine Sword, suppressing the atmosphere on the scene.
Those dozen people clamoring for rebellion, upon hearing this, felt their hearts sink for a moment, becoming somewhat subdued.
What crime is rebellion?
Extermination of the entire clan!
The Fourth Prince immediately stood out and said loudly:
"Everyone, today’s situation is chaotic. Tragically, the Emperor has died, the empire is facing significant crises, and we all must unite to support Princess Long Jing and maintain the empire’s stability.
Only with the empire’s stability can everyone’s interests be protected.
Everyone at the scene has emotions, which is understandable, showing that everyone greatly cherishes Father.
However, Princess Long Jing has her difficulties too. I hope everyone temporarily stops pressuring her.
I believe Princess Long Jing will give everyone a satisfactory explanation in the future. Everyone should trust Princess Long Jing and, more importantly, trust Father’s choice before his death!"
The Fourth Prince’s words were reasonable and empathetic, and everyone, upon hearing them, felt relatively convinced inside.
Long Jing also realized that maintaining unity was most important at this moment, so she followed and said:
"Fourth His Highness is correct; I understand everyone’s feelings. I won’t pursue the past impulsive words made in the heat of the moment."
Second Prince Long Tan saw this and thought, isn’t this obviously splitting my camp?
He immediately said:
"Long Jing, do you think this can persuade everyone? Don’t forget, you haven’t formally succeeded to the throne yet. Today’s actions are unworthy of becoming the Emperor of the Great Dragon Empire, and you certainly don’t have the qualification to lecture everyone.
I’m still saying that if you don’t kill Yang Xiao, I’ll be the first to oppose your succession to the throne.
Everyone, don’t be afraid, with me, Long Tan, here, I will absolutely not allow unworthy and undutiful Long Jing to become the heartless Emperor of the Great Dragon Empire."
The dozen royal family war generals, who initially intended to temporarily keep things quiet, started quietly agreeing again after hearing Long Tan’s words.
At this moment, a tall figure came out from the crowd, walking towards Long Jing.
This person was Tai Xia’an, the Emperor of Flying Deer Empire.
Flying Deer Empire is an affiliated country to the Great Dragon Empire. Over thirty years ago, the Emperor of Great Dragon killed the then Emperor of Flying Deer Empire, conquered the country, and made it the eighteenth affiliated country of the Great Dragon Empire.
Now Tai Xia’an is the son of the former emperor.
At that time, Tai Xia’an, compelled by circumstances, defected to the Great Dragon Empire and acknowledged the sovereign throne.
However, regarding his father’s killing, Tai Xia’an’s heart has always harbored hatred, which he has cultivated through dedicated cultivation of Genetic Evolution Method over these thirty years.
He naturally had great talent, and when sorting through the genetic evolution method inherited from Flying Deer Empire, he found a precious evolution method.
After thirty years of dedicated cultivation, Tai Xia’an finally broke through to the Emperor Level Transcendent Realm two years ago.
Although Tai Xia’an always remembered his father’s murder, he knew that he wasn’t currently a match for the Emperor of Great Dragon, nor was the national strength remotely comparable, so he continued enduring silently.
Now, the Emperor of Great Dragon was killed by Yang Xiao, and he felt that his opportunity for revenge and for reviving the Flying Deer Empire had come.
Tai Xia’an looked at Long Jing, coldly saying:
"Long Jing, no matter whether you are the future Emperor of the Great Dragon Empire, I must solemnly announce one thing to you now."
Long Jing was astonished, as normally, Tai Xia’an, as an emperor of an affiliated country, would bow and salute to her. However, Tai Xia’an’s current attitude was rather arrogant and proud, with an extremely haughty tone.
"Tai Xia’an, what do you want to say to this princess?"
"I want to tell you that from now, Flying Deer Empire severs the affiliation with the Great Dragon Empire."
"You?"
"Also, the border between the two countries, all the territories of the Pangze Mountain Range and Pangze City owned by the Great Dragon Empire belong to my Flying Deer Empire."
