Kingdom Building Development of the immortal jiang dynasty

"Oh?"

"Grand Preceptor, are you implying that my position as Crown Prince is nothing but a meaningless title?"

"If I refuse to relinquish it, what will you and the others, do?"

Jiang HuanYu's expression carried a hint of amusement as he spoke.

"Crown Prince, things have reached this point. Do you truly insist on being stubborn?" the Grand Preceptor replied calmly.

At this moment, the Grand Preceptor, the Grand Tutor, and the Commander of the Imperial Guards stood firmly on the side of the Second Prince, Jiang Chen.

Many of the civil and military officials also preferred Jiang Chen's ascension. To them, Jiang HuanYu, who lacked talent and had achieved nothing, would only bring disaster to the Tianyan Dynasty as its ruler.

"Men! The Crown Prince is unwell. Escort him out to rest properly!"

"As for the position of Emperor, we request that the Second Prince take the throne. None of us object!"

Seeing that Jiang HuanYu refused to back down, the Grand Preceptor decisively gave the order.

Tie Han stepped forward, preparing to subdue Jiang HuanYu and escort him out.

Bang!

But as Tie Han approached, one of the God-Slaying Guards suddenly moved. With a single slash of his sword, Tie Han was cut cleanly in half, blood splattering the hall.

"What?!"

"An Earth Realm cultivator?!"

The entire assembly of officials was stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.

Even Jiang Chen and the Grand Preceptor were shocked, their expressions turning pale.

A Earth Realm powerhouse standing by the Crown Prince's side? How was this possible?

Before they could process the situation, the Left Minister added fuel to the fire:

"No… he's a Peak Earth Realm cultivator!"

The Left Minister could feel the aura emanating from the God-Slaying Guard. It was indeed at the peak of the Earth Realm, matching his own strength, or even slightly exceeding it.

"Peak Earth Realm?!"

The revelation caused further panic among the officials, their faces filled with horror and confusion.

Why would someone as powerful as a peak Earth Realm cultivator serve Jiang HuanYu?

Before anyone could make sense of it, Jiang HuanYu spoke with a calm smile:

"I forgot to introduce them. These four are my God-Slaying Guards."

"Their strength is comparable to the Left Minister, merely at the Peak Earth Realm."

"So tell me, with these four at my side, can I still not claim the throne today?"

Jiang HuanYu's smile was wicked, his demeanor imposing and terrifying.

"Four… four Peak Earth Realm cultivators!"

As the shock rippled through the hall, the other three God-Slaying Guards released their auras, filling the hall with immense pressure.

The overwhelming force made it impossible for anyone to stand tall. Even the Left Minister was drenched in sweat, and some weaker officials fell to their knees, unable to bear the weight.

Jiang Chen trembled uncontrollably. His back bent slightly under the pressure as he clenched his teeth, his face red with effort.

Jiang HuanYu slowly walked up to the Grand Preceptor, holding the jade seal, and asked,

"Tell me, am I fit to sit on the throne?"

The Grand Preceptor, struggling under the immense pressure, realized that he was cornered. The existence of four Peak Earth Realm cultivators in Jiang HuanYu's service was a devastating blow, leaving him with no way out.

Desperate, he decided to make one last gamble.

The Grand Preceptor suddenly exploded with energy, lunging at Jiang HuanYu with his hand outstretched.

"Crown Prince, beware!"

The Left Minister and King Tianyu shouted in alarm.

But the Grand Preceptor's face twisted into a cold smile. He hadn't expected Jiang HuanYu to recklessly approach him, making himself an easy target.

Just as his hand was about to seize Jiang HuanYu's throat, a calm smile appeared on Jiang HuanYu's face.

What happened next shocked everyone.

Jiang HuanYu caught the Grand Preceptor's hand mid-air with ease, stopping his attack cold. With a swift counter, Jiang HuanYu grabbed the Grand Preceptor by the neck and lifted him off the ground like a helpless chick.

The hall fell into stunned silence.

Jiang Chen, the Grand Tutor, and Commander Huang were all petrified, frozen in disbelief.

"W-what?! Did the Crown Prince just capture the Grand Preceptor in an instant?"

"This must be a dream!"

The sight was too much for the officials to process.

The Grand Preceptor, struggling in Jiang HuanYu's grip, was overwhelmed with fear. Only he could feel the absolute power radiating from Jiang HuanYu, a force so overwhelming that it crushed even the thought of resistance.

He was too frightened to even beg for mercy.

"Assaulting the sovereign of a nation, such a crime warrants death!"

Jiang HuanYu's smile disappeared, replaced by a stern and authoritative expression.

With a surge of Heavenly Realm energy, Jiang HuanYu sent an overwhelming force into the Grand Preceptor's body, shattering his soul and killing him instantly.

Bang!

He let go, and the Grand Preceptor's lifeless body crumpled to the ground.

The Left Minister and others felt their hearts tremble.

Jiang HuanYu's gaze turned to Jiang Chen, Zhang Lin, and Huang Liquan.

"Jiang Chen, Huang Liquan, and Zhang Lin, scheming against the Crown Prince with poison, plotting to usurp the throne. Your crimes are unforgivable!"

"I hereby decree that all three be executed immediately as an example to others!"

"Understood!"

The God-Slaying Guards moved without hesitation.

"Crown Prince, please spare us! We were wrong!"

"Crown Prince, we beg for mercy!"

The Grand Tutor and Commander Huang wept and begged for their lives, but their pleas were cut short as two of the God-Slaying Guards beheaded them on the spot.

The third guard approached Jiang Chen.

"No… Brother, you can't kill me! We're family!"

"We're not that close. Just half-brothers," Jiang HuanYu replied coldly.

"Blood is thicker than water! Please, don't, stay back!"

"My master is the Third Elder of the Tempest Sect. If you kill me, he'll…"

Slash!

Before Jiang Chen could finish, the guard's blade fell, separating his head from his body.

Not only that, but the Supreme Bone in Jiang Chen's body was forcibly extracted by the guard.

Blood pooled in the hall, its metallic scent thick in the air.

Jiang HuanYu calmly walked to the dragon throne, jade seal in hand, and took his seat.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live His Majesty!"

The Left Minister was the first to react, immediately kneeling in submission.

The rest of the officials, shaken but resigned, followed suit.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live His Majesty!"