This mission isn’t too difficult. Last time, I helped a city resist a beast tide and even encountered a humanoid beast. That humanoid beast was pretty strong. But just as I was about to kill it, it actually injured itself and fled decisively.
In Lin Fan’s eyes, this was truly a regret in life.
The veiled woman before him offered rather good terms—princeship, which was extremely important to wandering martial cultivators, aside from enhancing their cultivation strength.
What surprised Lin Fan, however, was that no one among the crowd accepted this mission, which puzzled him a bit.
If even such a simple mission wasn’t taken, could it be that people nowadays have become so greedy?
The veiled girl was now anxiously looking down at the crowd. But when she saw that no one had accepted the mission, her fair face flushed with urgency.
“Princess Longyuan, I think you’d better not post this mission anymore. The beast tide this time won’t be easy for the Longyuan Empire.”
“That’s right. Whoever accepts this mission is just asking for trouble.”
“I remember this is already the sixth beast tide for the Longyuan Empire.”
“Last time, the strongest beasts were even at the early stage of the Grand Heaven Realm. Those who accepted the mission barely survived, and even those who did were left as cripples.”
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Hearing the murmurs from the crowd, Princess Longyuan was at a loss. “Everyone, please help us resist this beast tide. The Longyuan Empire will certainly meet all your demands.”
“Princess Longyuan, may I offer a suggestion? Perhaps you should seek help from those sects again,” an elderly man who had been sitting quietly finally spoke.
After hearing this, Princess Longyuan’s expression turned deeply disappointed. “We’ve already approached the sects, but no one is willing to help anymore.”
“Then I’m afraid I can’t help,” the old man shook his head.
At this moment, the surrounding crowd began chattering again.
“Of course those sects won’t help.”
“That’s right. Last time we managed to resist successfully mainly because of the sects’ help. However, those Grand Heaven Realm beasts caused heavy losses to them. I think this time, they definitely won’t help again.”
“Each beast tide is more ferocious than the last. Although the title of prince is tempting, one must live long enough to enjoy it.”
“Exactly. But if Princess Longyuan herself were part of the offer, I’m sure many would be willing.”
“Haha, that’s right. Princess Longyuan is known as the most beautiful woman in the world. Adding her into the bargain, many people might agree.”
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At this, the guards standing behind Princess Longyuan stepped forward angrily and rebuked, “How dare you!”
“What? Want to fight?” Upon hearing the guards’ words, the joking wandering martial artists stood up and glared at the guards.
Princess Longyuan stopped the guards and silenced them. Then, looking at the crowd with a determined expression, she said, “Fine, I’ll add myself into the deal.”
“Princess, this…”
Without saying another word, Princess Longyuan stared straight at the people below and declared, “The title of prince, plus me.”
At that moment, the wandering martial artists looked at each other in surprise. They had only been joking before, but they never really expected Princess Longyuan to actually agree.
But they weren’t fools. This beast tide would certainly be even stronger than the last one. Even if they accepted the mission, they had to survive long enough to enjoy the rewards.
At this moment, Princess Longyuan had already resolved herself to this decision. This beast tide was different from the last. According to the pattern of beast tides, if the empire survived, each tide would be stronger than the last.
Last time, there were beasts at the early stage of the Grand Heaven Realm. That alone had caused heavy losses to the sects that came to help.
Even a mid-stage Grand Heaven Realm elder had died, and countless disciples had been killed or injured.
Now, in this tide, those sects that had suffered heavy losses would naturally refuse to help again.
In their view, this tide might even include high-stage or even full-stage Grand Heaven Realm beasts.
Those beasts would be nearly invincible, far beyond what ordinary sects could resist.
Watching this scene unfold before him, Lin Fan smiled slightly but wasn’t particularly interested in the mission. When the beast tide came, there would be some time for evacuation.
By then, the Longyuan Empire would probably have already evacuated the civilians.
As Lin Fan was about to stand up and leave, he suddenly froze. Hanging at Princess Longyuan’s waist was a fragment.
The pattern and design were unmistakable—it was the fragment of the Supreme Sovereign!
Lin Fan looked carefully and confirmed it. It was indeed the fragment of the Supreme Sovereign. He never expected Princess Longyuan to possess it.
“Princess Longyuan actually made such a request. I’m actually willing to give it a try. Becoming the prince consort of the Longyuan Empire sounds rather appealing,” suddenly spoke the only Grand Heaven Realm elder present.
At this moment, Princess Longyuan’s expression changed. She hadn’t expected the elder to accept the mission. But thinking about the current crisis facing the Longyuan Empire, she gritted her teeth and resolved herself.
The surrounding wandering martial artists began laughing, thinking the old man was trying to court a young beauty.
They all knew the elder was at the early stage of the Grand Heaven Realm, but they had been around him for some time, so playful banter was common.
“Princess Longyuan is making quite a sacrifice.”
“Congratulations, old brother! Becoming the prince of the Longyuan Empire and the prince consort—what a lucky fellow!”
“Ah, such a beauty as Princess Longyuan ending up with you, old brother, makes us envious indeed.”
“Old brother, can you survive this beast tide? Don’t lose your life just for the sake of beauty.”
The others, who had a good relationship with the elder, teased him playfully.
The elder, with his aged face, smiled and said, “Ah, I’m already old, and still have no son. Princess Longyuan, why don’t we consummate our marriage first and leave behind some offspring? Even if I die in the beast tide, I can die content.”
“Haha, old brother sure thinks things through.”
“I think old brother’s idea is great. Better to do it now than wait. Why not get it done here and let us hear Princess Longyuan’s voice?”
“Old brother is truly ready to die under the peony flower, becoming a romantic ghost.”
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Princess Longyuan was clearly angry, though she tried to hide it. A trace of fury flickered in her beautiful eyes. “But first, you must resist the beast tide.”
“No, no, no! What if I die in the tide? Then it would all be for nothing!” The elder shook his hand in refusal.
“Princess Longyuan, why don’t you just accept my old brother’s proposal? Your Longyuan Empire doesn’t have any Grand Heaven Realm experts. If you accept him, perhaps my old brother will fight even harder.”
“Hehe, that’s right. With my old brother’s help, perhaps we can have a chance against this beast tide.”
Just as Princess Longyuan was about to lose her temper, a voice suddenly came from a nearby table.
“I’ll take this mission…”
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