Chapter 321

The departure of the Han Kingdom Wu Yuan made the atmosphere at the scene somewhat subtle.

"My Zheng Kingdom is also withdrawing from this ranking tournament."

After a long while, the expert from the Zheng Kingdom also spoke. The Zheng Kingdom followed the lead of the Han Kingdom; since the Han Kingdom chose to withdraw in this way, the Zheng Kingdom naturally followed suit.

The main thing was that their Zheng Kingdom only had one martial academy, and there was no chance for the top three this time. Rather than losing to the Liang Kingdom, it was better to follow the Han Kingdom and withdraw, which could also make the Han Kingdom feel the loyalty of their Zheng Kingdom.

With the withdrawal of the Han Kingdom and Zheng Kingdom, Hou Zhan Tian's expression turned ugly.

"This time my Daliang finally suppressed their Han Kingdom, and they chose to withdraw. The Han Kingdom really can't afford to lose at all."

The Liang Kingdom martial academy disciples, looking at the departing Han Kingdom and Zheng Kingdom martial artists, were also filled with anger.

So this Wu Yuan Ranking Tournament can only be your Han Kingdom in first place!

"Senior Brother Lin, even if the Han Kingdom and Zheng Kingdom withdraw, it is still your Canglan Wu Yuan in first place; no one can erase that."

Kong Qing spoke to comfort Lin Chen, but Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly. The Han Kingdom's withdrawal was not just as simple as being angry from embarrassment.

The reason why the martial academies of various countries cared so much about the ranking tournament was that it involved the allocation of resources for each martial academy. The higher the ranking, the more resources the martial academy could obtain.

But these resources didn't come out of thin air; they were gathered by each of the nine countries and given to the Elder Seat of the Nine Countries United Wu Yuan, and then the Elder Seat would allocate them according to the ranking.

In the past, if any country didn't provide resources, it would be kicked out of the Elder Seat of the Nine Countries United Wu Yuan. This was the reason why those countries ranked last, like the Zhao Kingdom and Ze Kingdom, had always been ranked last but had never withdrawn.

Some martial arts resources were unique to each country. After withdrawing, their own martial arts geniuses would have no chance to obtain these resources.

But now the confrontation between the Han Kingdom and Liang Kingdom was on the verge of breaking out. This time the Han Kingdom's failure in the ranking tournament was highly likely to lead them to choose to completely break away from the United Wu Yuan.

This was no longer about not being able to afford to lose, but about completely overturning the table.

"The ranking tournament is suspended for today. Everyone can return to the courtyard to rest."

The simultaneous withdrawal of the Han Kingdom and Zheng Kingdom forced Murong Song to suspend the battles, because at this moment, the experts from various countries all had the same worries as Lin Chen. If the Han Kingdom withdrew from the United Wu Yuan, the Zheng Kingdom would inevitably follow, and these two countries would no longer provide martial arts resources to the United Wu Yuan, then there would be no need for this ranking tournament to continue.

It wasn't that only the martial arts resources of the Han Kingdom and Zheng Kingdom were scarce, but that the other countries would definitely not suffer this loss. The final result would be that the United Wu Yuan would exist in name only, or simply cease to exist.

A ranking tournament that was originally highly anticipated was suddenly interrupted like this.

Lin Chen also followed the other Liang Kingdom martial academy disciples and left the square, returning to the courtyard where they were staying.

Half an hour later, Hou Zhan Tian and Chen Shan came to the courtyard together.

Seeing the ugly expressions of the two adults, Lin Chen's heart also sank. Had the worst situation appeared?

"The Han Kingdom has officially withdrawn from the United Wu Yuan, and the Zheng Kingdom has followed suit and chosen to withdraw from the United Wu Yuan."

Sure enough, listening to the news Vice Dean Chen brought as soon as he entered the door, Lin Chen wasn't too surprised; he was already mentally prepared.

"Lin Chen, there is no point in continuing the Wu Yuan Ranking Tournament. We will leave the Yan Kingdom and return to the Liang Kingdom in a while."

Hou Zhan Tian's words made Lin Chen somewhat surprised. Why were they in such a hurry to leave the Yan Kingdom?

Had something happened?

"The Han Kingdom has withdrawn from the United Wu Yuan and is bound to completely tear its face off with the Liang Kingdom. The potential you displayed is likely already a thorn in the side of Lu Qiguang and even the Han Kingdom. It will be safe only after returning to Daliang early."

Hou Zhan Tian didn't avoid the issue, speaking very bluntly. Lin Chen understood; Dean Hou was worried that the Han Kingdom would make a move against him.

But just relying on those who came to the Yan Kingdom from the Han Kingdom, they shouldn't have this strength, right?

So, the Han Kingdom had secretly sent experts over, or did they have other helpers?

"I'm making this arrangement just in case. No need to think too much, pack your luggage. If there's anything you haven't done, hurry up and do it. We'll set off in half an hour."

"This disciple has nothing to do."

A smile appeared on Hou Zhan Tian's face: "Don't you need to say goodbye to the Sixth Princess of Yan Kingdom? Don't worry, there's still time for that."

Lin Chen hesitated for a moment: "I'll write a letter." "Good."

Hou Zhan Tian nodded, gave a few instructions, and then hurried away from the courtyard with Chen Shan.

Lin Chen returned to the study, wrote a letter, and entrusted a servant of the martial academy to send it to the Sixth Princess's mansion. The servant of the courtyard wasn't surprised at all; the matter between this Young Master Lin and the Sixth Princess had already spread throughout the capital.

At first, many people felt that Young Master Lin wasn't worthy of the Sixth Princess, but with Young Master Lin's brilliant performance in the ranking tournament, no one said this anymore, and in the eyes of many, Young Master Lin was already their Yan Kingdom's Imperial Son-in-Law.

Such a perfect match, the Emperor would definitely not object.

Half an hour later.

Lin Chen and a group of martial academy disciples, led by Hou Zhan Tian and three Vice Deans of the martial academy, quietly left the capital and boarded a ship at the pier.

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Northern border of Yan Kingdom.

Two old men passed through the border silently and stepped into the territory of Yan Kingdom.

However, just as the two old men stepped over the mountain range bordering the Han Kingdom and Yan Kingdom and appeared on the plain, before their speed could be deployed, an old voice came from the front.

"Brother Yinian, Brother Bo'an, haven't seen you for several years, how have you both been?"

A hearty laugh came from far to near, and Murong Zheng's figure slowly appeared. Seeing Murong Zheng's figure, the two old men looked at each other, both seeing the trouble in each other's eyes.

This old guy Murong Zheng wasn't in the Imperial Palace but appeared here. He must have calculated that someone from the Han Kingdom would come and was waiting here specifically.

"I have prepared some light wine in the government office not far away, and I hope you two will do me the honor."

"Brother Murong, why beat around the bush? We two came to the Yan Kingdom for a purpose, and I think Brother Murong should know. Could it be that Brother Murong has chosen to stand on the side of the Liang Kingdom?"

The purpose of their coming was to kill that group of martial academy disciples of the Liang Kingdom, especially that Lin Chen, who was on the must-kill list.

The Han Kingdom had its own unique way of passing messages. Three hours ago, they knew that Huo Ruohong had been defeated by Lin Chen, and the National Teacher sent them both to the Yan Kingdom, absolutely not allowing Lin Chen to return to the Liang Kingdom.

"My Yan Kingdom is a small country and will not interfere in the dispute between the Liang Kingdom and the Han Kingdom, but if the martial academy disciples of the Liang Kingdom have an accident in my Yan Kingdom, the Liang Kingdom will inevitably want my Yan Kingdom to give an account."

"That's very simple. When the time comes, our Han Kingdom will send a martial arts army to help your Yan Kingdom guard the border. The Liang Kingdom will definitely not dare to move your Yan Kingdom at all."

Murong Zheng shook his head: "You two still don't understand what I meant. The Yan Kingdom doesn't want to interfere in the dispute between your country and the Liang Kingdom."

"What do you mean you don't want to interfere? It seems that your Yan Kingdom royal family really intends to let Lin Chen be your royal son-in-law."

Zheng Bo'an sneered repeatedly. They both knew everything that happened in the Yan Kingdom, including the Sixth Princess of Yan Kingdom refusing the National Teacher's grandson, Su Zhe, and expressing her heart to that Lin Chen.

"I advise your Yan Kingdom to consider it well. Even if that Lin Chen is a genius, he is only a lower-ranked martial artist right now. It will take at least twenty years to grow up. Do you think our Han Kingdom will give him this time? Don't drag your Yan Kingdom down for a person who is bound to die."

Murong Zheng's expression remained unchanged. From the moment he appeared here, he already represented the attitude of the Yan Kingdom royal family.

If it were just the identity of a royal son-in-law, the Yan Kingdom naturally wouldn't care, but the Murong family owed Lin Chen a great favor, and this favor must be repaid.

He came here to stop the experts from the Han Kingdom heading south.

"Make a move!"

"I want to see how strong Murong Zheng, known as one of the top ten First-Rank experts, really is!"

Zheng Bo'an and his companion looked at each other, not wanting to delay any longer. The Liang Kingdom would leave the Yan Kingdom in at most one day, and there wasn't much time left for them to catch up.

(End of chapter)