When Jiang Yi took out that mold of medals, the Young Clan Head from Dao Clan turned pale. He initially believed that he had already secured the first rank; he never expected this stumbling block that came out at the last moment, extinguishing his hope.
Most importantly, Jiang Yi was someone that the majority of the people were unfamiliar with. Azure Dragon College and Centaurea College had been oppressing Mt. Spirit Beast College for over a century, and the no.1 prodigy of Mt. Spirit Beast College was just a nobody in the eyes of the no.1 ranking Dao Zhan of the Azure Dragon College. Most of the people might have heard of Jiang Yi’s name, but most of them didn’t even know who exactly he was.
Principal Qi and the other vice principals were over the top while Qian Wanguan was smiling so much that his eyes went missing, leaving only a seam. They predicted that Jiang Yi might have an outstanding performance in the Kingdom War. However, if it was by himself, it would be against logic for him to obtain one of the top ten ranks. Hence, they didn’t even expect him to obtain the top rank.
“Yun He… Yun He’s men were all killed by Jiang Yi? How is that possible…?”
Zhangsun Wuji and Xia Tian looked at each other and had eyes of shock. Yun He and his few thousand men disappeared without a trace, and Jiang Yi had more than 10,000 medals. When these two matters were brought together, everything became clear. After all, one medal meant one life.
“Mt. Spirit Beast College’s Jiang Yi. 13723 medals, points…”
As the imperial official read out the number of medals, it was a number that put Dao Zhan in complete despair—which also made the imperial princess’ smile even more intensive, making Jiang Yi feel the chill down his spines.
After another 15 minutes, everyone’s submitted medals had been sorted out as the imperial official announced: “The points for this Kingdom War had been tallied. First rank goes to Mt. Spirit Beast College’s Jiang Yi. Second rank, Azure Dragon College’s Dao Zhan. Third rank, Divine Martial Kingdom’s Ying Dao. Fourth Rank, Saint Spirit Kingdom’s Lan Hong. Fifth rank…”
Once the rankings had been affirmed, Jiang Yi’s tensed-up body finally relaxed, revealing a smile on his face. He might be participating on behalf of the Mt. Spirit Beast College, but he was still a citizen of the Divine Martial Kingdom. The kingdom would bestow him with the rewards for his first rank—which meant that the Soul Subduing Herb was finally in his hands. With the three spirit herbs gathered, he could ask Master Liao to treat Xiaonu once he got back to the college.
“Alright. The top ten martial artists will immediately enter the palace to receive their rewards and attend the imperial court banquet as well.”
The imperial princess left a statement before she turned and went on to board a luxurious carriage that headed straight for the imperial palace located in the north. Jiang Yi gave a hand signal to Zhan Wushuang and was led away by the imperial guards to enter a carriage which rode behind the rest of the carriages that headed towards the imperial palace. The rest of the top ten rankers board their carriages and left along with all the imperial members. The people in the city plaza were still here, creating a huge commotion.
“Hmph!”
Xia Tian and Zhangsun Wuji gave a vicious glare to Zhan Wushuang before turning into the teleportation array and making it back to the Divine Martial Kingdom’s royal capital.
“Let’s go!”
The maidens from the Water Moon Observatory carried Shui Qianrou and swiftly departed. With the Kingdom War drawing to a close, it ended the mission that was given to them. Shui Youlan ordered for them to immediately return to the Starfall Island after the Kingdom War ended. They took the opportunity to hurry back to Starfall Island while Shui Qianrou was still in a deep sleep. Otherwise, once this little lady woke up, she would become trouble by making a huge fuss.
“Hehe! Brother Wushuang, how did Boss obtain the first rank? Tell me quickly.”
Qian Wanguan and Zhan Lin’er had already run over while Qian Wanguan was the most excited—as though he was the one with the first rank with his prideful expression. Zhan Lin’er’s huge eyes had smiled into a crescent moon, and she was treating Zhan Wushuang politely for the first time.
It was clamorous everywhere, with all the ceaseless discussion which were filled with Jiang Yi and Dao Zhan’s name. Especially for Jiang Yi who always maintained a low profile before turning famous after the battle with Shui Qianrou. Back then, there wasn’t a lot of commotion; and not many people knew about it either. This time, he was truly famed throughout the continent.
Scouts from various clans didn’t spare any huge sum of purple gold to open the teleportation array in order to report back to their respective clans on the results of the Kingdom War. Soon enough, the entire continent was in an uproar—especially the Heaven Mystics Kingdom and the Divine Martial Kingdom which were experiencing something similar to an earthquake.
Yun He was already a Crown Prince that had been decided internally, and his participation for the Kingdom War was for him to gain the military merits—to quell the unsatisfied voices before his ascension. After all, back in the days, he had framed Yun Fei’s elder brother from the dark, which many clans were unable to accept. No one would have expected for him to fall in the Kingdom War, shifting the entire situation in the Heaven Mystics Kingdom again.
There were some that were worried while some were delighted. The entire Divine Martial Kingdom was flaring up with excitement. Citizens of the Divine Martial Kingdom actually took the first and third rank, which was an unprecedented glory.
“Jiang Yi? Jiang Bieli’s illegitimate son!”
The great clans from the Divine Martial Kingdom were familiar with Jiang Yi and were all lamenting when they got the news. Jiang Yi was just 16 years of age, and in another decade’s time, he would probably become another Jiang Bieli.
Jiang Yi City…
“My Lord! My Lord!”
Jiang Rentu immediately went over to the Soaring Dragon Pavilion as soon as he received the news. He startled Jiang Bieli to the point of making him lift his brows, who was currently reading through some documents. His expression turned grave as he yelled out coldly, “What is the commotion? Is the sky collapsing? Why are you behaving so inappropriately?”
Jiang Rentu’s fierce-looking face shivered before he quickly grinned. “My Lord, Young Highness has obtained the first rank in the Kingdom War!”
“En?”
Jiang Bieli’s tiger eyes glowed with brilliance while he was obviously astonished. He didn’t say anything and continued to settle his military affairs. One hour later… he waved his hand and said, “Make some arrangements. We will depart for the royal capital tomorrow.”
“Understood!”
Jiang Rentu was exulted. If Jiang Bieli was willing to visit the royal capital, it meant he was willing to lower his head to Jiang Yi and personally meet him, fetch him back to the Jiang Yi City, and return Jiang Yi to where he belonged.
“Yi Piaopiao’s son is indeed extraordinary. He didn’t dishonor my Black Scale Sword!”
In the inner courtyard of the Mt. Spirit Beast College, Zhuge Qingyun—who was seated on a wheelchair—had this blossoming smile on his aged face. The Mt. Spirit Beast College had been oppressed by the Water Moon Observatory, the Great Zen Monastery, the Azure Dragon College, and the Centaurea College for more than a century. They had finally blown away this curse.
Jiang Yi didn’t know how the outside world was surging, but he felt like he was seated on a pinned cushion, and time was moving so ever slowly.
Even though he was currently seated in the most luxurious place of the continent, within the glorious imperial palace. This place might be filled with beautiful palace maids that were a feast for the eyes, and he might be drinking the world’s most expensive tea, but Jiang Yi felt that time was moving dreadfully slow.
Once he entered the palace, he had been escorted by the palace eunuch into this side chamber and served by the palace maids for a bath before changing into a set of embroidered robes which made him filled with vigor. There was still four hours before nightfall—meaning he had to sit here for another four hours and attend the imperial court banquet before he could obtain that Fire Dragon Sword and the other rewards.
His heart was set on speeding back home and to the Divine Martial Kingdom’s royal capital to obtain the Soul-Subduing Herb. This was why he naturally didn’t have the mood to be sitting here and doing nothing.
“Shh-shh-shh!”
Just as Jiang Yi finished another cup of tea, there were footsteps coming from outside of this chamber, which broke his thoughts. A large group of people had entered… could they be here to distribute the Kingdom War’s reward?
“Princess Ling Xue has arrived!”
A sharp voice echoed while all the palace maids knelt on both knees to welcome the princess. Jiang Yi, who didn’t know such etiquette, stood there dimwittedly and bowed with both his hands forward when a beautiful figure walked in. “Jiang Yi pays his respects to the Princess.”
The imperial princess was followed by two aged eunuchs from behind and six palace maids. When these two eunuchs saw how the lack of etiquette from Jiang Yi, one of them immediately spoke with fury, “Such audacity. Don’t you know how to kneel to welcome the arrival of the Princess? Are you trying to rebel?”
Jiang Yi’s waist was actually bent over, but it immediately straightened when he heard this statement. His eyes had this flash of chilling light as they locked onto the old eunuch. He wanted to say something, but he was suddenly interrupted by that imperial princess’ reprimanding: “Shut your mouth. Young Master Jiang is this Princess’ esteemed guest. Who allowed you to scorn him like this? Give yourself a hundred slaps.”
