Chapter 178: Imperial Decree Forbids MarriageChapter 249: Clear the Way for My Lord

The Jinyiwei immediately parted a path, just wide enough for one person to pass through.

Wei took the lead, strode forward without hesitation.

When Wei was about to reach Li Chen, Chen Tong stepped in front of him, blocking his way. He said coldly, "Stop! When you meet His Highness, you must surrender your weapons! You brought a knife to the audience. Do you want to die"

Wei, leading the charge, sneered coldly: "I came here today to assist the rightful ruler and fear death not! "

Chen Tong was furious and about to make a move when Li Chen coldly said, "Let him come over. He even dares to bring soldiers here to usurp the throne. Will he surrender his weapons"

Chen Tong glared angrily at Wei Dangxian, his heart filled with resentment, and reluctantly stepped aside.

Wei, with a sneer first, then bypassed Chen Tong and strode up to Li Chen.

"The archer just now came from behind your army formation. Do you recognize him" Li Chen asked.

"I don't know him," Wei said, looking hesitant.

"Now do you know that you've been used like a fool" Li Chen asked again.

Wei’s face immediately darkened with anger as he said, “It's true that the people are living in misery!”

"It's not the fault of this palace that the people are living in misery!"

Li Chen replied with a louder voice.

"Natural disasters, man-made disasters!"

"Since I was named Crown Prince, I have never interfered in state affairs. It was only over a month ago that I became Regent. The court officials are corrupt, and natural disasters plague us year after year. Do you think it's all my fault You think by clearing out this prince, the world will be peaceful!"

Li Chen was furious and shouted, “You came here to die with the emperor, thinking you are so great that you can go down in history”

"But you are nothing but a pawn used by others to achieve their goal of world domination. You, my friend, are a fool who knows nothing!"

Wei widened his eyes, his burly frame trembling slightly. He was clearly very excited.

His palm clutched the weapon tightly in his hand, as if he could not resist the urge to draw it.

"If you have the guts, then stab me!"

Li Chen stood up, his palm still stained with blood, and grabbed Wei Dangxian's collar. He said coldly: "Behind you are a thousand soldiers loyal to you. As long as you draw your sword, they will swarm in instantly. And these few hundred Jinyi Guards under my command, while capable in single combat, are definitely no match for your army in a large-scale battle. You could kill me with a thousand cuts right here at the General's Mansion!"

"If you have the guts, come at me!"

Li Chen's eyes burst with an unparalleled brilliance, he said: "Time waits for no man. When the soldiers from my Northern Camp arrive, you'll truly have no chance."

Li Chen let out a cold smile, loosened his grip on Wei Dangxian's collar, and said, "Coward."

These two words greatly stimulated Wei Dangxian.

He suddenly drew his sword.

With a ringing clang, a sharp, clear blade sliced through the air.

Then, a cacophony of clanging metal erupted.

The first to react were Chen Tong, Su Pingbei, and the Jinyiwei. Immediately after them, the thousand soldiers of the Nandajing camp also drew their swords.

Both sides held their breath, staring intently at each other.

The situation is on the brink of eruption again.

At this point, it's like having a pile of fire underneath a gunpowder keg. All it takes is a small spark, and the entire situation will collapse completely.

Li Chen, seeing this, raised his hand and extended it toward Su Zhetong.

Su ZhenTing immediately understood Li Chen's meaning and handed the Great Cool Dragon Sparrow Heavenly Sword to him with both hands.

Li Chen, holding the Great Liang Dragon Sparrow, walked straight out of the Jinyiwei's encirclement, stepping on the crimson snow. He walked to the middle where the Jinyiwei and the soldiers of Nandaying stood face to face.

He raised his hand, pressing the Great Cool Dragon Sparrow to the ground. Holding the sword hilt, he faced the thousand soldiers and declared, "Today, I stand here. Anyone who wishes to usurp the throne, come!"nced at it, then put down the battle report and said: "This palace doesn't understand military affairs very well, but I can see that our army was already far outnumbered by the Tohoku forces. Dividing...