The crown prince and prime minister were still very confident that they would be able to defeat Chen Long, even though Chen Long had recently caused quite a stir.
This was because they had a royal teacher who was currently sitting quietly behind them, not showing himself but ensuring his presence would continue to protect the royal officials.
Upon hearing this advice, Chen Long simply said, "What if I give you a way out? Since you have been feasting on the sweat of the people and oppressing them for generations, it is time for you to leave this kingdom. I will give you an exit if you leave immediately. But if you do not leave, I will annihilate your families!"
Hearing Chen Long's words, the crown prince became extremely angry. He immediately ordered his generals to begin attacking Chen Long.
Chen Long, confident in the abilities of his Dragon Cloak, which could deflect all attacks from experts of the Body Purification Realm, stepped forward and began delivering his strikes one by one towards his opponents.
One by one, the kingdom's warriors were sent flying by Chen Long's powerful strikes.
Despite their efforts to attack Chen Long, none of them could penetrate the Dragon Cloak's defences.
One by one, the kingdom's experts fell.
No fewer than seven of the kingdom's best generals, plus three sect leaders based in the kingdom's capital, and four of the kingdom's best disciples, all of whom were at the Body Purification Realm from level 7 to 10, now fell to Chen Long's strikes.
The face of the crown prince, who had previously been very optimistic, now changed. Although he had already heard that Chen Long had suddenly become extremely powerful, capable of destroying the Eastern Wing army, after witnessing Chen Long's prowess firsthand, he began to feel afraid.
Chen Long was striking his opponents with the 18 Dragon Subduing Techniques, a technique from his past memories, the only technique he could use at his current low cultivation level. To use higher-level techniques, one needed a higher cultivation level, something he had not yet achieved.
But even though he only relied on the 18 techniques of the Dragon Conqueror, it was more than enough to face his current opponents.
He had only used the initial techniques of the 18 techniques of the Dragon Conqueror to make his opponents fall one by one, some struggling for their lives, and others being knocked out instantly.
After that, Chen Long surveyed the royal officers and soldiers and said, "I am giving you officers and soldiers who have no past sins against the people an opportunity. You may join me. I will overthrow this dynasty and replace it with my family. My father will become the king of this kingdom, and you may become his subordinates if you take a stance now."
After that, Chen Long once again scanned the crowd of soldiers and officers currently gathered in the palace courtyard.
He knew there were many officers and soldiers who admired his father and wanted to fight alongside him, but because the royal family's power was too strong, they could only remain silent and not side with his father.
It could be said that only Officer Cian and the troops stationed at the Chen family's residence had already sided with his father.
But Chen Long knew that when his father eventually led the country, he would need a lot of manpower. He would need many soldiers and officers, as well as scholars, because his father couldn't lead alone. That's why he made this offer.
Chen Long's words seemed to be quite effective, causing Minister of Culture Wang Sulong, who had always sided with his father, to begin moving behind Chen Long to support him.
Several officers and hundreds of soldiers also began to move to take positions behind Chen Long in response to his offer.
The crown prince was furious at this situation. He glared at the Minister of Culture and the officers behind Chen Long. "I have memorised the faces of you traitors! Once the royal tutor has disposed of this child, you will all be executed!"
"You talk too much for someone who is about to die!" said Chen Long as he stepped forward towards the crown prince.
Panicked, the crown prince immediately ran backwards. He even fell down and almost wet his pants out of fear of Chen Long's might.
At that moment, a terrifying voice echoed. A bald middle-aged man flew towards Chen Long, shouting, "With me here, you'll meet your end soon!"
Upon seeing this man's arrival, Chen Long didn't fear him; he merely snorted. "I've been waiting for your intervention since earlier, royal teacher!"
At this moment, the royal teacher was facing Chen Long. He looked at the robe Chen Long was wearing. "I know this robe has been protecting you all this time, but I'm sure it only protects you from attacks by experts of the Body Purification Realm, not from my attacks. Right?"
Clap clap.
Chen Long clapped his hands softly after hearing the opponent's words. "You've figured out my secret. You're right; this Dragon Cloak, which I found in the Fifth Prince's treasure chest, can only protect me from attacks by experts of the Body Purification Realm and cannot protect me from experts of the Body Strengthening Realm."
Hearing Chen Long's words, the crown prince grew furious. "Return the treasure belonging to my family! It belongs to the Fifth Prince! It belongs to my family!"
"Why should I return this valuable item to a fool like you? For hundreds of years, this item has not been used. So when I found it, I activated it immediately. Something you couldn't do. Right?" Chen Long glanced at the royal teacher.
The bald royal teacher was quite startled because when he first entered the kingdom, he also knew about the blanket. And he knew that the blanket had power, but he was unable to activate the power within the blanket, so he eventually let the Fifth Prince have it.
"I know about the blanket, but it only protects its owner according to the owner's cultivation realm. Since you're only at the Body Purification Realm, the item only protects you from attacks by experts at the Body Purification Realm. Therefore, give me the blanket so it can protect me from attacks by the Body Strengthening Realm," said the royal teacher.
"And I will spare your life if you give me the blanket."
The crown prince strongly disagreed with the royal teacher's offer. "Royal teacher, you must not make such a deal with him."
"This is my choice. No one can stop me. What I say, I will do!" said the royal teacher indifferently.
Hearing that, Chen Long just snorted. "Unfortunately, I reject your offer."
The royal tutor was furious. "You have indeed activated that cloak. Therefore, hand it over to me now, or I will take it by killing you."
After saying that, the royal tutor immediately launched his best attack towards Chen Long.