I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples

Chapter 1307: Chapter 1307: Approachable Ninth Crown Prince (2/4) Chapter 1307: Chapter 1307: Approachable Ninth Crown Prince (2/4) “Have you heard? Brother Cheng, a personal disciple of the Second Elder, has actually accepted the same mission as those special enrollment students.”

“Do you think it’s deliberate or a coincidence?”

“Are you brain-damaged? It’s definitely deliberate! After those special enrollment students publicly said those words, how could the personal disciples under the Second Elder not fight them to the death?”

“In that case, those special students will definitely fail their first mission, won’t they?”

“No doubt about it.”

…

The Nine Dragon Divine Dynasty had nine critically important and extraordinary cities, which nearly entirely supplied the Primordial Stones, cultivation resources, and population for the realm.

Azure Dragon City, with its three Mixed Element Stone Mountains, could be said to produce nearly thirty percent of the Divine Dynasty’s economy.

The Primordial Stone is the universal currency of the Chaos Realm.

For a dynasty, economy is also one of the foundations.

And the Crown Prince, who governed Azure Dragon City, was thus coveted by his fellow princes.

At this moment, Blackie and the others arrived within Azure Dragon City.

The prosperity of Azure Dragon City was unmatched by any city in The Mortal Realm or even the most powerful star region in the high-latitude regions.

Cultivators were everywhere, and their strength was generally formidable.

However, due to the chaos of the Chaos Realm, even under the control of the Nine Dragon Divine Dynasty, everyone remained cautious, typically moving in groups of two or three.

There was a private estate within Azure Dragon City, with no other buildings nearby, and few people coming and going.

And beside this estate were countless soldiers clad in silver armor, all of them with not-so-common cultivation, guarding the place.

When Blackie and the others arrived, they were stopped by these soldiers.

“Who goes there?! This is a restricted area, no one may enter without an invitation!”

Fengye stepped forward and handed the scroll to the soldiers.

Upon opening it, the soldier saw the unique seal of Mixed Spirit Academy on it.

One of the soldiers, after seeing this, put away the scroll and nodded, “So you are students from Mixed Spirit Academy, please wait, I will notify them immediately.”

With that, the soldier quickly jogged into the estate.

Ye Qiubai looked around and couldn’t help laughing, “It seems that this Crown Prince is really cautious. I can detect no fewer than twenty Divine God Realm experts around us.”

Just as he finished speaking, a young man’s voice came from inside the estate.

“If you were targeted for assassination more than three times a day, you would be cautious too. After all, I don’t wish to die yet.”

As soon as the voice fell, everyone saw a man in a plain white robe step out, looking somewhat frail, with black hair tied back. If one had to point out something noticeable about him, it would be his eyes, which seemed to peer into everything.

Then, Cheng Dahai stepped forward with a smile, “Crown Prince, are you personally coming out to meet us?”

The Crown Prince laughed lightly, “You esteemed guests are from Mixed Spirit Academy, and you are also here to ensure my safety; naturally, I should come out to greet you.”

In every move and word, the Crown Prince did not act spoiled or delicate but seemed like a very approachable ordinary person.

Such a personality in someone of high status and power made it easier to attract talented individuals.

“Please, come inside and rest first,” said the Crown Prince.

Having said that, the Crown Prince then turned and headed into the estate.

In Tianji Continent, there were not many who dared to impersonate someone from Mixed Spirit Academy, and with the academy’s seal, there was no need for further checks.

Within the small estate, there were no other soldiers, only an old man whose eyes were covered with a ragged gray cloth, trailing behind the Crown Prince.

Even when Fengye and Cheng Dahai saw this old man, their expressions became solemn.

The Crown Prince laughed and invited Blackie and the others to sit, saying, “This task must have been issued to Mixed Spirit Academy for some time now. I thought no one would take it, but it turns out so many have come.”

“Your Highness, these people might still not be enough, how come there are even three who haven’t yet broken through the Divine Emperor Realm?” At this time, the elder behind the Crown Prince spoke displeasedly, “What use are these flawed fruits?”

The people referred to by the elder were naturally Ye Qiubai, Shi Sheng, and Mu Fusheng…

The Crown Prince glanced at the elder and smiled, “Elder Lin, after all, they are guests.”

Hearing this, Elder Lin stepped back half a step and bowed slightly, “It was overstepping of me.”

The Crown Prince nodded, then turned to Ye Qiubai and the others with an apologetic look, “I apologize, as this matter concerns my safety, I hope you can understand.”

Ye Qiubai and the others smiled and shook their heads.

“However, I do not plan to ask others for help. I hope you can safely escort me to Jiulong City.”

Jiulong City is the main city of the Nine Dragon Divine Dynasty.

Hearing this, Elder Lin quickly said, “Your Highness, you must not. This journey is dangerous; with them…”

The Crown Prince put away his smile and looked at Elder Lin.

Elder Lin’s voice halted, and then he fell silent.

“You all should understand the situation, right?” The Crown Prince looked at Blackie and the others, “This trip is to attend the Divine Dynasty’s preparations for the imperial proclamation, to officially establish the Crown Prince.”

Although the emperor of the Divine Dynasty had decreed the Crown Prince, according to the laws, there still needed to be a prepared proclamation before he could be officially established in the presence of civil and military officials.

And these words revealed the dangers involved.

In the Nine Dragon Divine Dynasty, being named the future sovereign was a clear signal to the other princes, who would naturally be anxious, and the best opportunity would be to assassinate him on the road from Azure Dragon City to Jiulong City!

“The time is set for departure in three days. I will have someone send the map to where you are staying.” With that, the Crown Prince picked up his teacup.

Seeing this, Mu Fusheng slightly bowed and then led everyone away.

Picking up the teacup and saying nothing more was also a signal to see the guests out.

Mu Fusheng knew this convention all too well.

…

In a guesthouse in Azure Dragon City, just after Fengye and the others had settled down, someone delivered a map.

In a room, everyone gathered to discuss strategies.

Of course, excluding Cheng Dahai and Yu Cheng.

“This Crown Prince is not simple,” Ye Qiubai blurted out.

Mu Fusheng also nodded, “He’s quite scheming and shrewd.”

Fengye was surprised at this and said, “Huh? Is he? He seemed pretty easy to talk to!”

Well, this fit the profile of a battle maniac perfectly.

Mu Fusheng shook his head and explained, “As a prince, who doesn’t carry a bit of arrogance? To be able to come across as approachable, and to do so to this extent, one could say it is a façade that has been cultivated since childhood. This in itself speaks to the depth of his shrewdness.”

“Also, when Elder Lin made those comments, a normal person would definitely change or add more people, but why did the Crown Prince stick to his decision? What was the reason for that?”

“Trust?”

“Where does trust come from at the first meeting? Even the name of Mixed Spirit Academy isn’t enough for full trust.” Mu Fusheng said with a light laugh, “The royal family is heartless; they don’t trust even their kin, let alone outsiders.”

“His actions are because he wants to give enough face to Mixed Spirit Academy, which will be useful after he becomes the Crown Prince.”

“Secondly, having too many people makes it easier for assassins to blend in, making it all the more dangerous!”

“That’s where the scheming lies.”

Fengye said blankly, “How do you understand all this so well?”

“Oh, I am also a prince, although merely of a Mortal Realm royal family.”