Long Zhaofeng had successfully seized the throne and been crowned. He was at the peak of his power and prestige.
It could be said that throughout the entire kingdom, whether they had pledged allegiance to him long ago or not, everyone had only one choice: submission.
Within the kingdom, let alone opposing the Dragon Family, there was almost no one who could even pose a threat to them.
After all, the Dragon Family had just seized the realm. The imposing aura of a new sovereign was enough to crush all feudal lords.
Of course, these people also knew that Jiang Chen was an exception.
The reason Long Zhaofeng had gathered such a great army was precisely to eliminate this thorn in his side, Jiang Chen.
However, no one believed the Jiang family had any capital to oppose the might of the entire kingdom.
Even someone as powerful as Dongfang Lu hadn't held out for long.
As for why Long Zhaofeng placed such importance on Jiang Chen, it wasn't because he was so powerful, but because the hatred between the Long family and the Jiang family could not be washed away even by emptying the sea.
Hearing Jiang Chen's outrageous boasts, the soldiers of the three armies naturally thought he was talking in his sleep.
"Who will seize this scoundrel for me? A million gold, and the title of Marquis Jianghan!"
Long Zhaofeng swung his long whip, pointing it at Jiang Chen from afar.
Even though he was now the sovereign of a nation, Long Zhaofeng was angered by Jiang Chen's arrogant attitude.
A million gold, and the title of Marquis Jianghan!
This reward made all the experts under his command's hearts pound with excitement.
What was the purpose of cultivation? Wasn't it just for wealth and glory?
For martial arts masters, if they couldn't enter the Spirit Dao realm, it was ultimately a fleeting illusion. All they sought was worldly wealth and honor.
And becoming a marquis or a general was the greatest worldly honor, second only to being a king or emperor.
For a moment, the experts raised by the Dragon family, now promoted to Imperial Experts, these True Qi Master powerhouses, stepped forward one by one.
"Your Majesty, your servants are willing to capture and kill this wretch!"
Long Zhaofeng was greatly pleased. "Excellent! Work together, kill this boy, and everyone shall be rewarded!"
"We thank Your Majesty for your boundless grace." The six True Qi Masters looked up at the pass with fervent gazes. Kill Jiang Chen, seize the feudal lord's token, and obtain a million gold.
It was a temptation that no one could resist.
It was Long Juxue beside Long Zhaofeng who gave a stern warning. "Do not underestimate the enemy. This Jiang Chen excels at high-altitude shooting and rides the Golden-Winged Sword Bird. He is extremely cunning."
"Thank you for the warning, Princess."
Long Zhaofeng raised his hand, and Long Er stepped forward. "Your Majesty."
"Long Er, order all True Qi Master-level archers to prepare. Once Jiang Chen tries to flee on his Golden-Winged Sword Bird, make sure you shoot this boy down!"
"Your servant accepts the order!" Long Er bowed and accepted the command.
This military campaign wasn't without preparation. Targeting Jiang Chen's Golden-Winged Sword Bird, the Dragon Family had made specific arrangements.
They knew that the Golden-Winged Sword Bird itself was a fierce bird equivalent to a True Qi Master. Ordinary archers couldn't harm it at all.
Only True Qi Master-level experts, attacking non-stop with strong bows and powerful crossbows, could keep the Golden-Winged Sword Bird grounded.
"Long Er, this Jiang Chen thinks he holds the high ground. He isn't mounted on the Golden-Winged Sword Bird. This is the best chance to kill him. If he gets on the Golden-Winged Sword Bird and flies high into the sky, even the arrows of True Qi Masters won't be able to reach him!" Long Juxue reminded him again.
Long Er nodded thoughtfully and said to the six True Qi Masters preparing to charge, "You six must keep him occupied. Don't let him mount the Golden-Winged Sword Bird."
"Yes."
The six True Qi Master experts responsible for the assault, along with the eight True Qi Master-level archers, were all in position!
This was practically the mobilization of all of Long Zhaofeng's core forces.
"Kill!"
The six True Qi Masters tasked with breaking through the pass, clad in soft armor and wearing helmets with visors to defend against arrows, rushed towards the pass from below.
True Qi Masters were indeed extraordinarily imposing.
On the dusty ground, six tornado-like trails of dust rose up, flying towards the pass like six flood dragons emerging from the sea.
As they glided upward, each raised their weapons and struck out with all their might towards the pass.
This attack wasn't meant to injure the enemy, but to use offense as defense, guarding against any surprise attacks from above the pass.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chen, standing above the pass, had a clear look in his eyes, gleaming with enlightened wisdom. Suddenly, his eyes widened, and a cold light flashed.
"Bring it on!"
With a swift movement of his long arms, six Heavy Feather Flying Knives shot out like shooting stars, tearing through the air and tracing beautiful yet tricky arcs towards the six True Qi Masters rushing up from below.
At the same time, Jiang Chen let out a long howl, raised his Nameless Blade high, and with a swing of both arms from his elevated position, he conjured a massive wave of True Qi surging like a tidal bore.
Only when the sea flows backwards does a hero's true colors shine!
This strike was truly the ocean's reversal, truly a lone hero!
"Ocean Reversal Flow, Wave Severing Form, Chop!"
After his breakthrough to True Qi Master, Jiang Chen's understanding of the *Ocean Reversal Blade* naturally rose alongside his cultivation. This enlightened strike had already surpassed any of his previous stages—by a huge margin!
A peak strike, a blow capable of reversing the flow of rivers and seas!