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Seeing this situation, Lu Chen only smiled coldly and immediately dispatched the Dragon Slayer Legion to pursue. How could someone like him be allowed to escape easily?
Kalan Prince was also cunning; he knew that if he stayed here, he would only be slaughtered by Lu Chen and the others. However, if he left, he could save his life. As long as there were still green mountains, he wouldn't have to worry about firewood. He might even have a chance to rise again in the future.
Upon hearing that Kalan Prince was fleeing, the civil and military officials gathered at the entrance of Xuanwu Hall began to pound their chests and curse Kalan Prince for abandoning the greater good.
However, in reality, most of them did not know what was truly happening and felt somewhat confused.
They initially thought that with Kalan Prince present, they could muster some courage to speak out. Now that he had fled, they were at a loss for what to do, falling silent in place, unsure of how to proceed.
Seizing this opportunity, Princess Zhulan immediately stepped forward in the large square and began to expose Kalan Prince's dark deeds in front of the officials.
She detailed how he colluded with the Four Ministers to release death row inmates from prison, conspired both inside and outside against the Old King, and so on, presenting her arguments clearly to criticize Kalan Prince and gain the support of the ministers.
Meanwhile, Lu Chen and the others were not idle; they first sent Melan Prince outside the city to stop the fierce battle between the Garrison of the Capital City and the War Minister in order to reduce casualties.
The commander of the Imperial Guard, who had been controlled by the Five Tigers of the Tu Family, was also released. Additionally, they mobilized the Imperial Guard to provide protection, specifically for Princess Zhulan.
As for Lu Chen himself, he took the Treasure Guardian Beast, Yuanmo Laozu, Lian Dashuang, and others to pursue Kalan Prince.
Lu Chen left the Dragon Slayer Legion behind. Although the situation was largely under control now, it was necessary to guard against potential threats. Who knew if there were any hidden dangers remaining?
Thus, Princess Zhulan's safety was extremely important; leaving the Dragon Slayer Legion behind ensured her close protection.
Afterward, Lu Chen headed straight for the palace's back courtyard to chase after Kalan Prince. Kalan Prince's escape route led from the palace's back courtyard through a secret passage at the East Gate of the palace and into the streets of Underground City.
According to reliable information, Kalan Prince still had a group of experts by his side—his Death Warriors—about ten in number, all Qi Gong Masters with exceptional skills.
Once Lu Chen and his group exited the palace, they quickly pursued based on feedback from spies along the way. Lu Chen's current determination was to eradicate this threat completely.
Whether for himself or for Princess Zhulan, he needed to eliminate this menace to prevent future troubles.
At this moment, Lu Chen was riding on the back of the Treasure Guardian Beast, galloping through the streets of the Imperial Capital City, covering several yards with each stride, moving at an incredible speed.
This display frightened the citizens along the way; some children were so scared that they cried out in terror.
After chasing for a while, Lu Chen realized it was still not fast enough. The Kalan Prince seemed to have been prepared for this, having raised fine horses in the palace, and at a critical moment, he had ridden away.
As Lu Chen continued running down the street, the Treasure Guardian Beast soared into the air, darting forward like a flash. From above, Lu Chen could see farther and wider, making it easier to search for traces of the Kalan Prince.
Sure enough, as Lu Chen looked down from the sky, he quickly spotted clues. Behind the Imperial Capital City, seven or eight swift horses were galloping away, already preparing to exit the city.
Lu Chen smirked coldly and directed the Treasure Guardian Beast to fly northward toward the Imperial Capital City. The distance seemed far, about ten miles away, but with the speed of the Treasure Guardian Beast and Lu Chen, they covered it in just a few breaths.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Chen and the Treasure Guardian Beast landed on the ground. As soon as they touched down, Lu Chen sensed two unusual auras approaching—intense Yang Qi Flames indicating that formidable Qi Masters were coming.
Turning around, Lu Chen was surprised to see two figures dressed in black with disheveled hair swiftly approaching him using stealthy movements; they were attempting an ambush.
Lu Chen smiled coldly without fear. With a flick of his hand, he unleashed a powerful capture technique and seized both would-be attackers before they could react. Their souls were instantly extracted, leaving them in a state of panic.
These two Qi Masters were at the Peak of Unity level and had not yet entered the Divine Power Body stage, so they posed no threat to Lu Chen.
Moreover, judging by their attire—lavish on the outside but with clear signs of death penalty tattoos on their faces—it was evident they had been released from prison. Their dark and waxy skin indicated they were not good people but rather dogs of the Kalan Prince.
Without hesitation, Lu Chen unleashed two strikes of Four Symbols Thunder Scripture, instantly obliterating the souls of those two Qi Masters into ashes.
Their flesh was crushed by Lu Chen's grip and dissipated into putrid blood; they left nothing behind and perished within moments.
Lu Chen paused for a moment; the Kalan Prince had left these two behind to hinder his pursuit while he had already fled with his remaining men.
How could Lu Chen let him escape so easily? He leaped high into the air onto the back of the Treasure Guardian Beast and took off again in pursuit of the direction where the Kalan Prince had fled.
The wind howled in his ears as dense clusters of trees rushed past beneath him. At this moment, Lu Chen could not afford to think of anything else and repeatedly urged the Treasure Guardian Beast to speed up; he absolutely could not let Kalan Prince escape today.
Once he caught him, Lu Chen planned to kill him directly, eliminating any future threats. After returning, Kalan Prince would likely commit suicide out of guilt. This way, no one would know that Kalan Prince was killed by Lu Chen.
As for how Princess Zhulan would blame Lu Chen, that was a matter for later. Lu Chen did not care about that; after all, it was all for Princess Zhulan's sake. Only by doing this could she safely become a Queen.
With a blink of an eye, half a stick of incense had passed, and counting the time spent dealing with those two Qi Masters, another half an hour had gone by.
Fortunately, not long after, Lu Chen once again spotted Kalan Prince. At this point, he had brought along five or six others and entered a forest, galloping wildly within.
Lu Chen snorted coldly, a glint of killing intent flashing across his face, and then commanded the Treasure Guardian Beast to fly directly into the forest.
A streak of light cut through the air as Lu Chen and the Treasure Guardian Beast landed right in front of Kalan Prince and his companions, blocking their escape route.
Lu Chen and the Treasure Guardian Beast descended as if they had fallen from the sky. Their sudden appearance startled Kalan Prince's horses, nearly throwing off their riders in fright.
Upon seeing Lu Chen arrive, the five or six Death Warriors beside Kalan Prince immediately tensed up, their eyes wide open as they heightened their vigilance to the maximum, firmly guarding against Lu Chen.
"Kalan Prince, you can't escape. If I don't take your life today, how could I ever let this go?" Lu Chen said coldly as he jumped down to the ground.
"Are you Lu Chen? Hmph, haha! A hero emerges from youth; you are quite impressive with your courage and insight. You have done what I have always dared not do. It's a pity—why can't I have someone like you? If you were to join me, I would have been king long ago, and you could enjoy endless glory and wealth."
In the end, Kalan Prince shook his head reluctantly, his tone tinged with regret.
Lu Chen looked down on him disdainfully and replied, "What do you take me for? To tell you the truth, five years ago someone promised me titles and wealth, but I did not accept it. Do you really think I serve for power and money?" Lu Chen retorted.
"Hmm? What do you mean?" Kalan Prince hesitated for a moment before reining in his horse. "Then why did you bow to my sister? Does she have some special charm?"
Lu Chen shook his head. "No, you've misunderstood. My relationship with Princess Zhulan is purely one of cooperation; perhaps there is some genuine feeling involved since we have fought side by side. That kind of bond is something you wouldn't understand. As for my background, there's no need for you to know; knowing won't be of any use to you."
"Ha ha ha, really? I was just one step away, why? Huh?" Kalan Prince sighed repeatedly, a look of unwillingness flashing across his face. It was clear that he was extremely regretful at this moment, but it was too late for anything now.
"Kalan Prince, you are already at the end of your rope. Why not surrender?" Lu Chen asked tentatively.
Kalan Prince sneered and said, "How is that possible? Would I just die for nothing? You all stop him; even if I have to die, he must not get through."
As soon as Kalan Prince finished speaking, five or six Death Warriors beside him immediately sprang into action, fiercely whipping their horses and charging towards Lu Chen.
It was evident that Kalan Prince was making a final desperate attempt. If these Death Warriors were to be wiped out, he would have nothing left to rely on.
Seeing the five or six Death Warriors rushing towards him, Lu Chen's eyes narrowed, and he shouted loudly, retreating instead of advancing, charging directly towards them alone.
Lu Chen leaped high into the air, raising the Five Elements, Five Symbols Great Disk with one hand and bringing it down on the foremost warrior. With a force that could shatter mountains, he crushed the warrior into a pulp, severing all his meridians.
With a roar, Lu Chen spun around and delivered another strike with the Five Elements, Five Symbols Great Disk towards another Qi Master, sending both the person and horse flying.
Lu Chen's strikes were swift and terrifying; in the blink of an eye, he had killed two Qi Masters. Growing more courageous with each battle, he resembled a reaper, instilling fear in those who watched.
With four Qi Masters remaining, they hesitated immediately, feeling that Lu Chen was truly monstrous and beyond human capability.
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