201: Royal talks

“Brother Ye, please!”

“Brother Wang, there’s no need to be polite, please!”

After Ye Kong returned to the Dragon Kingdom Royal Family's territory, he was soon hosted by the Royal Family.

Upon entering the reception hall, Wang Xiong, who introduced Ye Kong from the Royal Family, Crown Prince Wang Jian of the Dragon Kingdom, Royal Family Official Cao Zhan, and Shao Jue, a Supreme Realm expert and the Royal Family’s Commander, all took their seats with Ye Kong.

After tea was served and a few pleasantries exchanged, everyone got down to business.

Royal Family Official Cao Zhan, an elder, spoke first: “This time, Ye Kong, under the title of Asura Supreme, will represent our Dragon Kingdom Royal Family in the Ten Kingdoms Tournament.”

“Regarding combat power, I believe no one here has any doubts,” Cao Zhan glanced at the others around him.

“However, in the imperial court, there are still many who have raised questions about Ye Kong from other aspects.”

“For example, why did Ye Kong attack the Ye Family, and will your Asura Power truly backfire? These are all concerns within our Royal Family.”

Everyone looked at Ye Kong.

Ye Kong immediately replied: “I went to Ye Manor to find a woman with whom I had an agreement. She was seriously ill, and I was anxious to see her.”

“However, the Ye Family relentlessly pressured me, refusing to let me in, so I had no choice but to force my way in.”

“It is absolutely not as the Ye Family claimed, that I intended to attack them.”

“I originally had no enmity with the Ye Family, but after this incident, they insisted on putting me to death, and I had no choice but to retaliate.”

“As for the Asura title, it was bestowed by Senior Yang Wuji, the God of Wuji City, and it will certainly not lead to Qi Deviation.”

“I once entered the S Shaqi Tower, where the Killing Intent was incredibly dense, as I believe you all may have heard. I absorbed all the Killing Intent within it, and I still maintained my rationality.”

“So, regarding the Asura Power, you can all rest assured.”

“My resolve to defend the Human Race and eliminate hostile foreign races will not change.”

Everyone nodded.

Cao Zhan stroked his beard and looked at the Royal Family’s Commander, Shao Jue.

Shao Jue was a formidable woman, over forty years old, with a Face not as delicate as ordinary women, but rather strong and powerful.

She was fully armored, with her helmet held in her hand, resting on her lap.

Shao Jue nodded to Ye Kong and said: “Before meeting Ye Kong, I had already learned about him through various media.”

“Especially during the Ten Thousand Clans Tournament and when he fought against the Gods, it truly opened my eyes. I originally wanted to test your skills to see if they were real or not.”

“Upon meeting you today, I sense a faint flow of Dao around you, and I know that I am probably not your opponent, so there is no need for a match between us.”

Shao Jue glanced at the others and continued: “I agree to Ye Kong representing our Dragon Kingdom Royal Family in the battle.”

Crown Prince Wang Jian looked to be in his early twenties, very young, and had already taken over various affairs of the Royal Family early on.

If it weren't for the mysterious disappearance of the powerful King of Qin, Wang Jian could have enjoyed a few more years of leisurely life.

Wang Jian was very pleased and said to Cao Zhan: “Since both the civil and military officials approve of Ye Kong, why don't we settle this matter?”

Cao Zhan slowly nodded, but then spoke again.

“However, there is still the matter of the Ye Family. The Ye Family is one of the Kyoto God Clans. If they insist on killing Ye Kong, how will the Crown Prince handle it?”

“This...”

Wang Jian was suddenly at a loss.

Wang Xiong, who introduced Ye Kong, said: “The Crown Prince need not worry. I am willing to go to the Ye Family as an envoy and negotiate with them to resolve this matter.”

“After Xiao Lu of Kyoto TV said those words during her last live broadcast, people’s perception of the Ye Family pursuing Ye Kong is not good. I am confident I can persuade them to give up the pursuit of Ye Kong.”

Wang Jian was very happy and said: “Do you actually possess such ability? Could you tell me how you plan to persuade the Ye Family?”

Ye Kong’s heart stirred, and he also looked at Wang Xiong with great curiosity.

“May I first ask, what did Xiao Lu say?”

Subsequently, Wang Xiong explained to Ye Kong what Xiao Lu had said at the time, which turned out to be in his favor.

Ye Kong was touched and nodded.

Then Wang Xiong expressed his thoughts.

“The Ye Family wants to pursue Ye Kong simply because their manor was destroyed, and their God Ancestor failed to suppress Ye Kong, causing them to lose Face.”

“However, Ye Kong’s achievements will not change because of this. As long as we persuade them with the greater good of the Human Race and explain Ye Kong’s relationship with our Royal Family, I believe we can make the Ye Family understand.”

Cao Zhan said: “This might still not be enough. With the King of Qin absent, the Ye Family may not give us Face.”

Wang Xiong chuckled, glanced at Ye Kong, and said: “I believe that with Ye Kong’s strength, he will achieve great things in the Ten Kingdoms Tournament. I guarantee that Ye Kong can enter the top three!”

Ye Kong himself was stunned for a moment, not expecting Wang Xiong to think so highly of him.

Wang Xiong continued: “I will persuade the Ye Family Head and make an agreement with him!” “If Ye Kong enters the top three in the Ten Kingdoms Tournament, it will show that Ye Kong is the future hope of the Human Race. Our Royal Family will definitely protect him, and we ask the Ye Family to respect themselves.”

“If Ye Kong is eliminated before reaching the top three, then Ye Kong still lacks some refinement, and we will no longer interfere in the grievances between the Ye Family and Ye Kong.”

“The Ye Family, as a God Family, must also have a just cause. Currently, the Ye Family’s pursuit of Ye Kong has aroused public resentment, and with our Royal Family’s intervention, they wouldn’t disagree with this plan, would they?”

Wang Xiong quickly turned to Ye Kong again: “Of course, we will not betray you. If you genuinely don’t make it into the top three, we will immediately escort you away from the Ten Kingdoms Tournament venue.”

“With your strength, avoiding the pursuit of Gods should be something you have a lot of experience with.” Ye Kong burst out laughing.

“Everyone, rest assured, not just the top three, I, Ye Kong, will definitely take first place in the Ten Kingdoms Tournament!”

“Well said!”

Wang Jian couldn’t help but stand up, pulling Wang Xiong with one hand and Ye Kong with the other, saying: “With these two distinguished individuals assisting me, the Great Qin is saved in this Ten Kingdoms Tournament!”

As night fell, Ye Kong dared not slack, tempering his true Qi in the residence arranged by the Royal Family.

This was the Royal Family’s territory, who would dare to cause trouble here?

“Who goes there? Do you know I am Asura Supreme Ye Kong!”

The dark figure instantly leaped from the rooftop, landing on the main road outside the residence, and ran away.

“Still trying to run?”

Ye Kong’s feet were swift, employing Thousand Mile Swift Travel, and he quickly arrived behind the dark figure, reaching out to grab the person.

Ye Kong did not immediately release Divine Lightning and Killing Intent, as he wanted to capture the person alive.

When Ye Kong’s hand landed on the person’s shoulder, the person’s body recoiled, shrinking down and sliding to the side like a mud loach, then stood up and kicked at Ye Kong.

Ye Kong was enveloped by lightning, and the person’s leg kicked against the electric light, immediately being thrown back.

“Thief, with such skill, you dare to spy on me?” Ye Kong immediately spun around and grabbed again.

Unexpectedly, the dark figure, pushed back by the lightning, used the momentum to flip onto the eaves again.

Before leaving, he let out a sneer.

Ye Kong grabbed at empty air.

This immediately piqued Ye Kong’s interest.

“Since that’s the case, I’ll play along with you! It’s a good way to stretch my muscles!”