Chapter 176: Chapter 177 King An’s Ambition

Translator: 549690339

Two Monarch Level Dragons.

Without Sword Awakening, they still fear not the vast majority of powerhouses!

Why was Zhu Minglang so arrogant in the Mechanical City, frantically plundering the spiritual resources that various forces used for betting?

Don’t you know that many Dragon Shepherds, if not occupying cities and collecting huge taxes, are running around tirelessly mining for gold, all just to ensure their dragons don’t fall behind at the starting line?

If one can use the best, they absolutely won’t settle for anything a notch lower!

Especially upon hearing that Little White could break through to Middle-level Monarch Level!

“Why didn’t you tell me earlier, did you forget again?” Zhu Minglang asked Mr. Jinli.

“Not at all, I just felt like you couldn’t afford it at that time, and I didn’t have the thick skin to ask your father for money…” Mr. Jinli replied.

Zhu Minglang’s face darkened.

Do I really look that destitute?

A dragon must be raised in wealth.

Dragons raised in wealth and those raised in poverty have different ceilings.

Although Little White doesn’t rely on any spiritual resources to enhance its strength, it can also exhibit extremely strong talents and strength.

But if one has a dragon that’s already gifted with talent, nobility of blood, and exceptional strength, and is willing to spend heavily, it can definitely be elevated by several realms!

Of course, it’s not that Zhu Minglang wasn’t willing to spend money on Little White previously.

It’s just that the spiritual resources capable of enhancing a dragon of Little White’s caliber all start at a hundred thousand gold.

Back then, even dealing with the food issue was somewhat problematic, so it was naturally impossible to consider investing in strengthening spiritual objects.

Anyway, when funds are insufficient, one must climb up step by step, and eventually, they will soar to great heights.

When funds are sufficient, one can take big strides forward, and even if there’s some waste of money, in order to have great strength earlier, one shouldn’t mind!

Sigh, it would be good if such competitions of power could be held more often.

After all, the Imperial City is indeed rich!

It’s a beautiful sunny day with scattered white clouds, the kind of weather Zhu Minglang enjoys.

Zhu Minglang stood in front of the Imperial Palace with Zhu Heavenly Officer, and behind them was the Ancient Bronze Battlefield.

“King Zhao wants you to enter the court, mainly because of your killing Zhao Chen, but rest assured, your father has already taken care of this matter. All you need to do is stand in the court, remain silent, make an appearance, and listen to the Imperial Dynasty’s judgment on you,” said Zhu Heavenly Officer.

“What do they plan to judge me with this time?” Zhu Minglang asked.

“What else can it be? Continue your exile, as for how many years, that depends on the Emperor’s mood. Mainly it’s King An stirring things up, otherwise, there wouldn’t even be talk of a judgment,” Zhu Heavenly Officer said with a cold snort.

“King An is our Zhu Clan’s enemy indeed, I didn’t expect it to be such a high-level figure,” Zhu Minglang said.

The Supreme Court Empire has three kings.

They are the highest rulers of the empire, among them King An and the Emperor are brothers of different surnames. This man has always had deep ties with various powers and, like the Imperial Concubine, is an important leader in maintaining relationships with the powerful factions of the Supreme Court Empire.

“Even when our Zhu Sect wasn’t as prosperous as it is now, King An tried several times to incorporate our Family Door into his court, making Zhu Sect a vassal of King An’s court,” Zhu Heavenly Officer said.

“He’s quite ambitious, but he underestimated the Zhu Sect and also underestimated my father’s ambition. Why would we become someone’s hard laborers?” Zhu Minglang said.

When Zhu Sect was still the least of the Six Great Clans, things were indeed not easy.

Mainly because Zhu Sect controlled the most outstanding casting art in the entire Supreme Court Empire.

Whether it’s the God and Mortals, Dragon Shepherds, or the combatants of the Asura Field, they all need weapons and armor.

If one took down Zhu Sect, it would mean controlling an important lifeline that runs through the entire Supreme Court Courtyard Continent

After all, the Imperial Dynasty does not control all the kingdoms and powers of the Supreme Court Courtyard Continent. They are just the leaders, but they can likewise be replaced due to the changes of time and the rise and fall of power.

Today’s Great Sect Woods and the Six Great Clans have all once supported an empire. Zhu Minglang remembers his grandfather telling him that a thousand years ago on the Supreme Court Courtyard Continent, the imperial family’s surname was Zhu!

So even the royal family is constantly lobbying for hearts, constantly breaking apart powers, and constantly expanding their territories.

Similarly, major powers were doing the same thing.

That’s why Zhu Minglang was not surprised at all to see people from Chess Sect at Zhu Sect’s foreign court a few days ago

Small forces, if they do not keep to their place, can easily be swallowed up by larger ones.

Otherwise, they have to leave the Imperial City and seek a path to rise in other kingdoms, but that’s hardly different from being exiled. The resources and opportunities available in the Imperial City are far beyond what remote areas can offer.

“Once you leave the Imperial City, you don’t have to worry about Zhu Gate. Just live your life well; after all, you don’t like all these political intrigues. Ever since you were young, your aunt has instilled in you that cultivation is the true path. And indeed, our Zhu Gate is in need of someone who can fight,” Zhu Heavenly Officer said to Zhu Minglang.

Seeing Zhu Minglang’s performance that day brought more joy to Zhu Heavenly Officer’s heart than anyone else could understand.

He never insisted that Zhu Minglang must inherit the family business or learn casting art.

But Zhu Heavenly Officer hoped Zhu Minglang would have a solid foundation of his own, so that when he truly needed strength, he wouldn’t just sigh in angst, when humiliated, he wouldn’t just swallow his anger in silence, and when persecuted or harmed, he wouldn’t be powerless to fight back!

Zhu Minglang killed Zhao Chen.

Zhu Heavenly Officer never saw any issue with that.

On the contrary, that was the backbone that Zhu Gate should have.

Because of Zhu Gate’s defiance, King An continuously provoked and tested Zhu Gate’s bottom line. The death of Zhu Tong was just one of their shameless acts.

In the face of such things, one cannot endure endlessly!

It was fortunate that Zhu Minglang had returned.

It was fortunate that he had this temperament.

It was fortunate that he still possessed overwhelming power over others!

What was Zhao Chen anyway?

His status was not even as esteemed as Zhao Yin Ge.

Zhu Minglang had crippled Zhao Yin Ge, and yet he was merely exiled for a few years.

If it weren’t for King An persistently biting down on the issue, Zhu Minglang wouldn’t have even needed to attend today.

The sole young master of the Zhu Gate, what’s wrong with killing an Imperial Clan Young Master?

Besides, the other party had made the first move to kill.

“If you really feel wronged, staying in the Imperial City is also an option…” Zhu Heavenly Officer ultimately expressed some dissatisfaction.

Especially with this judgment.

On what grounds should there be a penalty?

Zhu Heavenly Officer was certainly not afraid of King An!

“Father, there’s no need for that; I have no love for staying in the Imperial City. Wandering around is quite nice, seeing different states and viewing different landscapes,” Zhu Minglang shook his head.

“Alright then; try to bring back a daughter-in-law the next time you return,” Zhu Heavenly Officer nodded, also knowing that being exiled from the Imperial City was not really a punishment for Zhu Minglang.

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Upon entering the court, Zhu Minglang sat next to Zhu Heavenly Officer.

The Emperor was not on the throne; it was a State Preceptor discussing matters of the kingdom.

Issues were supposed to be dealt with one by one, and Zhu Minglang didn’t know when his own judgment would come up.

Zhu Minglang had little interest in the other matters, yawning.

Suddenly, a National Aid from a small country walked into the court in a hurry. Seeing that the Emperor was not at the throne, he looked at a loss.

“He’s the National Aid from Rui Country. There must have been a change in the war situation in the Li Chuan Continent,” Zhu Heavenly Officer said to Zhu Minglang.

Zhu Minglang furrowed his brow.

The attacking army on Ancestral Dragon City-State was none other than the Swiss National Army.

The power seat they had already captured.

But the ruling power depended on the outcome of the war