Chapter 115 A Battle
"Alright!"
The Southern Border King responded immediately, not giving the Tianyuan elders a chance to back out.
He ordered the warriors, "Immediately notify all the troops in the city to gather at the arena to witness the unique elegance of the elders!"
"Yes, my lord!"
Wang Tiezhu and the others responded at once, and then left the council hall to notify the troops of the Southern Border.
In fact, there was no need for them to go out of their way to inform anyone; they just had to shout outside the council hall and everyone would know, since all the Southern Border troops were gathered around the council hall at that moment.
"Let's go to the arena!"
Miyamoto Musashi said with a smile on his face.
Without waiting for any response, he led his nine subordinates out of the council hall.
After they had gone, the other two Tianyuan elders looked worriedly at the one who had accepted the challenge.
"Second brother, are you out of your mind?"
"That Miyamoto Musashi is a war-capable master, you rashly accepted the challenge, and your life might be in danger!"
One of the elders spoke in a grave voice.
The other also spoke with an ugly expression, "Second brother, you shouldn't have agreed!"
The second elder among them shook his head with a smile and said, "As respected veterans of the Southern Border Army and individuals raised by the Old Southern Border King himself, we have today."
"Now, with Miyamoto Musashi challenging us without showing any respect, both morally and logically, someone needs to stand up."
"Think about this life, following the Old Southern Border King through countless battles, slaying countless enemies; it has been worth it..."
As he spoke, the second elder walked briskly towards the council hall exit.
After the second elder had left, the eldest and the third elder stared coldly at the Southern Border King and said in a cold voice, "If anything happens to my second brother, I will take your life!"
Although the third elder did not say anything, his eyes, full of murderous intent, undoubtedly revealed his thoughts.
Having said that, the two followed after the second elder and left the council hall.
"My lord, these three old folks don't seem as easy to handle as we thought," Chen Dao said softly, watching the backs of the elders as they left.
Ye Ling laughed and said lightly, "Power can blind people's eyes and even their hearts, but some things can't be blinded."
"Let's go to the arena."
With that, Ye Ling led Chen Dao out of the council hall.
The Southern Border King, watching the backs of the elders disappear, was unable to regain his senses for a long time.
It wasn't until Ye Ling and Chen Dao had left that he stood up as if waking from a dream and followed them.
On the way to the arena, the Southern Border King moved closer to Ye Ling and whispered, "Northern Liao King, after this battle, no matter who wins or loses, I'm afraid I will have to abdicate and let a worthy person take over..."
"That's not necessarily the case. Don't you have confidence in yourself, Southern Border King?"
Ye Ling glanced at him and said with a smile.
Hearing this, the Southern Border King showed a self-mocking smile and said helplessly, "If the second elder is defeated, as the Southern Border King, I cannot escape unscathed. I will surely be ousted by that person in the imperial city."
"Even if the second elder wins, his prestige within the Southern Border Army will surely rise to another level. Then, the Tianyuan elders and those pseudo-kings—who would let me stay in my position as the Southern Border King..."
Ye Ling, however, shook his head with a smile.
Seeing this, the Southern Border King asked in confusion, "Do you not agree with me, Northern Liao King?"
"The end is not here yet; there's still a chance for a turnaround."
Ye Ling continued with a calm demeanor, "If the Northern Liao King gives up now, what will become of my million-strong army, and how will the citizens behind me fare?"
Listening to Ye Ling's words, the Southern Border King's expression became more serious.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly bowed to Ye Ling and said respectfully, "In terms of martial prowess, I am no match for you, Northern Liao King."
"As for the qualifications to be a king, I am even less worthy than you!"
"I have learned a lot today!"
Ye Ling did not dodge, but openly accepted the Southern Border King's bow.
...
In the center of the Southern Border Army's main camp, on that huge platform.
Miyamoto Musashi stood proudly on the platform, constantly emanating a faint aura that commanded respect! Read new chapters at empire
The Second Elder also strode onto the platform. The reverence he once had for Miyamoto Musashi had disappeared, replaced by indifference.
It seemed that at this moment, the Second Elder had put life and death aside!
"The Second Elder faces Miyamoto Musashi; can the Second Elder win this battle?"
"I doubt it. I heard that four years ago, Miyamoto Musashi declared that he would not leave seclusion until he had broken through to the War King level! Now that he has arrived in our Southern Border, he must have reached the War King realm!"
"Hiss! The War King realm? Isn't the Second Elder in danger then?"
...
The multitude of Southern Border Army soldiers below the platform conversed with worried expressions.
On the platform, the Second Elder and Miyamoto Musashi stood face to face.
Neither of them spoke, yet the aura around them kept escalating!
Ripples arose without a breeze!
At some point, a gentle breeze blew across the platform, sweeping over the bodies of the people below.
The next second, the two on the platform moved simultaneously!
"Boom!"
Their wrinkled fists collided instantly, producing a deafening sound.
"Crack! Crack!"
The platform could not withstand the power of the two men and was immediately filled with cracks.
Miyamoto Musashi's mouth curved into a smile, his face showing a trace of disdain.
The Second Elder's expression changed, his complexion turned pale instantly, and he was thrown backward like a broken kite.
As he was thrown backward, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Drops of bright red blood splattered on the platform, starkly conspicuous!
Seeing this, the Great Elder and the Third Elder below the platform immediately stood up, looking worriedly at the Second Elder who was thrown back!
The rest of the Southern Border Army soldiers also stood up, their faces filled with concern.
Even the Southern Border King's expression showed a trace of abnormality at this moment.
The Second Elder was no longer the dominant elder in the council hall who fought fiercely for power, but a strong fighter for the Dragon Nation, for the Southern Border!
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Under the worried eyes of everyone, the Second Elder fell to the ground.
However, he got up immediately, but his complexion was incredibly pale, with traces of bright red blood at the corners of his mouth. His arm, which had just collided with a punch from Miyamoto Musashi, was also completely twisted!
"Is this the strength of the strongest warrior of the Southern Border Army?"
"Too weak! So weak that I don't even feel like drawing my sword!"
Miyamoto Musashi, with his hands clasped behind his back, looked at the Second Elder with a haughty expression, his words dripping with disdain.
Hearing his words, the Southern Border Army soldiers below the platform immediately started to stir.
"All of you, quiet down!"
The Southern Border King shouted, stopping the commotion among the Southern Border Army soldiers.
If the Southern Border Army made a move against Miyamoto Musashi now, it would only bring more disgrace!