Peerless Dragon Sovereign-Chapter 548: A Discordant Parting

"These are my parents’ relics, I dare not trade them. I beg your pardon, Your Majesty," Chu Nan replied calmly, showing no concern that his refusal might anger Ji Shen Technique.

Upon hearing this, Ji Shen Technique’s expression darkened, and his tone took on a cold edge: "I offer you half of the Celestial Crossing Realm, yet you still refuse?"

"In the future, we could both be the rulers of the Celestial Crossing Realm, a position countless people dream of."

"If you miss this opportunity, there won’t be another."

As his words ended, Ji Shen Technique looked at Chu Nan with eyes filled with a strong murderous intent for the first time.

Yet Chu Nan remained fearless, saying, "The Dragon Slaughter Tower is mine, I will never hand it over!"

Ji Shen Technique spoke in a threatening tone, "The Dragon Slaughter Tower was made from the Earth Vein Dragon Qi lost by the royal family; it originally belonged to us. You must hand it over to me!"

Faced with a threat from the ruler of a kingdom, Chu Nan’s face remained expressionless, as if completely unbothered.

The notion of splitting the Celestial Crossing Realm, of agreeing to any of his demands, was merely a trick to deceive him.

Once the Dragon Slaughter Tower was handed over, these promises could easily be revoked by Ji Shen Technique’s solitary decree.

Moreover, outside the Imperial Capital, the cultivation conditions are scarce, so gaining half wouldn’t matter; ultimately, Ji Shen Technique would seize it back with his formidable power.

"I only know that the Dragon Slaughter Tower was left to me by my father, as for any Earth Vein Dragon Qi lost by the royal family, I know nothing of it."

"If Your Majesty claims it belongs to the royal family, thus it is, indeed! Is there anything so convenient in this world?"

Chu Nan unhesitatingly mocked Ji Shen Technique, showing no fear on his face.

With Lu Yao’s protection, even if Ji Shen Technique lashes out in anger, he cannot kill him.

At the very least, escaping from the Imperial Palace poses no problem.

"Chu Nan, what terms would you suggest to make you relinquish the Dragon Slaughter Tower?" Ji Shen Technique pressed on, his tone filled with urgency.

However, Chu Nan firmly shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, give up. Forcing me to hand over the Dragon Slaughter Tower is impossible!"

The atmosphere inside the Dragon Hall plummeted to freezing, and even the color above the hall changed.

When Emperor Qin is angered, the Celestial Phenomenon changes dramatically!

"Chu Nan, do you truly seek death?" Ji Shen Technique immediately stood up, and a terrifying cultivation of a Ninth Heaven Martial Artist surged from within him, as if an ancient dragon was roaring wildly.

The gap between Chu Nan and Ji Shen Technique was immense; just the release of his aura forced Chu Nan to retreat over ten steps.

The terrifying strength of a Ninth Heaven Martial Artist was apparent.

"Your Majesty, you cannot kill me," Chu Nan said calmly, though in secret he was already communicating with Lu Yao, ready to escape at any moment.

Once out of the Imperial Palace, Lu Daochang would surely appear to assist, eliminating any need to fear Ji Shen Technique.

Ji Shen Technique’s face turned livid; since ascending the throne, no one had dared to speak to him like this in years.

Before him, Chu Nan was but an ant, yet dared to publicly refuse him; he wished to crush Chu Nan with a single palm and seize the Dragon Slaughter Tower directly!

Yet in his mind, the image of Lu Daochang involuntarily appeared.

This man feared not the intimidation of Dragon Qi, his cultivation still dreadfully powerful, even Ji Shen Technique had to temporarily avoid confrontation.

For most within the Imperial Palace, it was as if Lu Daochang was illusory; if he made a move against Chu Nan, perhaps Lu Daochang would appear immediately to stop it all.

"Chu Nan, you are bold, very bold!" Ji Shen Technique, slightly losing composure, said with a sinister expression to him, "There hasn’t been anything I’ve wanted and not obtained."

"Eventually, the Dragon Slaughter Tower will be within my grasp!"

Chu Nan ignored his threats, instead chuckling lightly: "Then, Your Majesty, let us wait and see."

"Leave!" Ji Shen Technique was extremely angry at Chu Nan’s attitude, waving his sleeve to dismiss him.

With Lu Daochang present, he couldn’t personally act against Chu Nan in the Imperial Capital.

After all, even Ji Shen Technique had to avoid direct conflict with Lu Daochang’s might.

"To avoid danger, Chu Nan takes his leave." Chu Nan chuckled softly, and then left the Dragon Hall without looking back.

As he left, Ji Wudao stepped out and asked, "Father, why didn’t you just kill Chu Nan and seize the World Vein Dragon Tower directly?"

Ji Wudao had been hiding behind the main hall of the Dragon Hall, observing everything.

He intended to act if Chu Nan did not comply, but never expected Ji Shen Technique to let him walk away just like that.

The recently enraged Ji Shen Technique gradually regained composure, watching the direction where Chu Nan departed, he slowly said, "Chu Nan is of great importance to Lu Daochang; if I truly acted against him, Lu Daochang would definitely appear."

"By then, stealthily seizing the World Vein Dragon Tower will no longer be easy, so it’s better to let him go for now, waiting for the right moment to strike."

Ji Wudao showed an expression of discontent; Chu Nan, who had infiltrated the Imperial Palace, now became an easy catch, yet was allowed to leave swaggeringly in the end.

"Father, what should we do then? Are we not going to take the World Vein Dragon Tower?" Ji Wudao asked again.

Ji Shen Technique was momentarily thoughtful, slowly saying, "Chu Nan’s strength is extraordinary, the longer we delay, the higher the cost to deal with him."

"However, as long as Chu Nan stays in the Imperial Capital under Lu Daochang’s protection, there’s no opportunity to act against him..."

"Only when Chu Nan leaves the Imperial Capital, then can an Eighth or even Ninth Heaven Martial Artist make a swift move for great gain!"

Ji Wudao didn’t hold much hope for this; the Imperial Capital provides the best cultivation conditions, and offers Chu Nan the safest environment; how could he possibly leave?

"What if Chu Nan never leaves the Imperial Capital?"

Ji Wudao’s tone carried a hint of worry; having been overpowered by Chu Nan before, a trace of fear had already taken root in his heart.

Seeing his strength growing, Ji Wudao’s dread of Chu Nan deepened, thus more desiring to eliminate him to prevent future troubles!

Ji Shen Technique suddenly looked at Ji Wudao and asked, "What are you afraid of?"

"I am not afraid..." Ji Wudao, under Ji Shen Technique’s gaze, felt an alarming exposure of his inner thoughts, and hastily responded.

Ji Shen Technique spoke in an unquestionable tone, "Don’t forget you are the Eldest Prince of the Qin Kingdom, the future Crown Prince, and ruler of the Celestial Crossing Realm."

"Even if Chu Nan reaches the Ninth Heaven, becoming a second Lu Daochang, he cannot rival our strong race."

"This is the domain of the Ji family, there are countless ways to eliminate him. Rest assured, with me here, both his World Vein Dragon Tower and his life, will be ours!"

Hearing Ji Shen Technique’s words, Ji Wudao felt inexplicably invigorated, solemnly saying, "Rest assured, Father, I will definitely help you get rid of this Chu Nan soon!"

Ji Shen Technique nodded slightly, his gaze falling again on the direction Chu Nan had left, silently calculating, a cold smile appearing from time to time, as if everything was under his control.