In the first year of the Golden Age, on September 7th, there were two days left before the start of the Imperial Capital Arena Tournament. The second prince Situ Wenyao and the third prince Situ Yuanliang had already rushed back to Liyang Imperial Capital.
The atmosphere in the entire Imperial Capital has gradually changed. The descendants of the major forces in the Imperial Capital have also finished their training and returned to their respective sects. Everyone is fully preparing for the arena competition.
Everyone knows that this arena competition will be a rare opportunity to stand out in a lifetime, and no one can refuse the temptation of hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers.
"Have you heard? This time the second prince not only wants to fight on his own, but also sends Qian Rui, the commander of his Anliang Army. It seems that this time he wants to hold all three positions."
"Don't Qian Rui have a military position? Can he still participate in the Royal Capital Arena?"
"The Royal Capital Arena does not stipulate that people in the military cannot participate, but no one was willing to participate in the past. This time it is different. The top three can become generals with a hundred thousand soldiers and horses. This has a different meaning."
"Eh? Who is this Qin Ze? Since the second prince will send him to participate in the arena competition, is he a strong man that the second prince is trying to win over from outside?"
"No matter who it is, they are only competing for the ranking after the second place. I just saw that Duanlang has signed up, and it is said that he just got an opportunity not long ago and has already half-stepped into the realm of Kaitian Palace."
"Are you talking about the Duanlang in Wuling Palace?"
"Of course, otherwise there would be no Duanlang?"
"Does anyone care about the situation in the Western Region? I heard that the Zoroastrian Cult has already established a country. These guys are really brave. Since they dare to directly establish a country, they simply don't take His Majesty the Human Emperor seriously."
In the streets and alleys, whether it is a restaurant or a teahouse, the most discussed topic is the Royal Capital Arena Tournament.
Although there are some people who are concerned about the situation on the surrounding borders, there are not many such people.
Because the border was too far away from the imperial capital, they knew what was happening on the border, but they could not truly feel the sense of urgency.
On top of a restaurant, Qin Changan held the tea cup in his hand and gently squeezed it. He listened to the constant discussion around him and glanced at the bustling streets below.
The streets of the imperial capital are extremely wide, as wide as six carriages, and are filled with various stalls on both sides.
There was a huge crowd and an endless stream of people.
Seeing this scene, his eyes swayed slightly. You must know that the Western Region of Liyang Dynasty is currently in extreme chaos, and the people there are fleeing in all directions.
On the long border of Northern Xinjiang, the dozen or so cities on the edge should also be worried at this moment, right?
"The imperial capital is located in the hinterland of the Central Plains. As long as the Liyang royal family is still there, the imperial capital will not be breached. They understand this very well, so they are not panicked. Most of them even want to take this opportunity to find the secrets in it.
Benefit."
Qian Rui was wearing a gray robe, standing in front of the window, holding a broad and long sword in his arms, and spoke as if he had read Qin Changan's mind.
This was the first time Qin Changan came to the imperial capital. Situ Wenyao asked him to take Qin Changan around the imperial capital and take a look at the imperial city.
"War brings only endless pain, where does the benefit come from?"
"No benefit? Your idea is a bit naive. For example, if we are participating in the Royal Capital Arena Tournament now, the top three will become commanders with a hundred thousand troops. Isn't this a benefit?"
"Also, what is the most lacking thing on the battlefield? Food and countless pills. A battlefield with more than 100,000 people is like a huge millstone. All the soldiers squeezed into this millstone one after another, and they died in the end.
It means breaking arms and legs."
"If there are enough elixirs, some people can be saved. If there is not enough elixirs for healing, a large number of soldiers will die on the battlefield."
"Young man, this world is not just what you see with your eyes, it has many facets. Just because you don't know it, and just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist."
Qian Rui looked back at Qin Changan. As soon as he entered the imperial capital, he knew Qin Changan's identity. He was the young palace master of the North Dao Shrine and a wanted criminal of the Liyang Dynasty.
The second prince is also brave enough. Since he dares to take a wanted criminal with him, you have to know what will happen if the news is known to the third prince.
Tell the Human Emperor about this, and then they will all be done with it.
"General Qian is wrong. Although I come from a small place, it does not mean that I am a fool. Children from poor families have long been in charge. I understood what you said when I was ten years old."
Qin Changan met Qian Rui's gaze without fear, with a smile on his face.
"It's good to know. I don't know why His Highness values you so much, but I have an obligation to remind you that what we are doing now is done with our heads on our waists. We must not make mistakes. Once we make a mistake, everyone will die."
"I have received news that the third prince has asked Chen Xiannian, the captain of the Imperial City Guards, to take action. This guy is at the ninth level of the Spiritual Hero Realm. He has a superb butterfly knife, and his concealment skills are well-known in the imperial capital. He is extremely dangerous.
"
When it came to business, Qian Rui's face gradually became serious. He did not expect that this time the third prince would directly invite people from the City Guards Department.
The City Guard is responsible for guarding the internal safety of the imperial city. There is no doubt about their strength, especially this Chen Xiannian, who is a strong man who has emerged in the City Guard in the past ten years.
"Any other news?"
Qin Changan nodded, but he didn't pay too much attention to it. So what if he was strong? If one blow doesn't work, just try again.
"The other one is Duan Lang from Wuling Palace. I heard from Elder Black and White that you have fought against each other before, and you almost killed him?"
Although Qian Rui is a general at Lanshui Pass, he often pays attention to some situations in the imperial capital. Naturally, he is no stranger to this genius from Wuling Palace.
It's just that he didn't expect Qin Changan to almost kill this precious genius of Wuling Palace.
"Lucky, lucky."
A wry smile appeared on Qin Changan's face. "You guys look very relaxed. My blood was almost drained."
"Don't be too quick to be happy. I heard that this guy got an opportunity somewhere. Now he has already half-stepped into the realm of Kaitian Palace, and his strength is much stronger than before."
Looking at Qin Changan's appearance, Qian Rui's mouth twitched slightly. If Elder Black and White hadn't told him this in person, he wouldn't have been able to defeat Duanlang.
The sixth level of the Spiritual Heroic Realm reached the peak of the ninth level of the Spiritual Heroic Realm, and almost killed the latter with three swords.
Even a three-year-old child would not believe this, but it is impossible for Elder Black and White to deceive himself about this kind of thing.