novelraw Chapter 711: Song Ba
Chapter 711: Song Ba
"Commander Song Ba, look quickly, it seems someone is besieging the King of Qi in the distance!" Zhou Lan immediately exclaimed upon seeing the two sides in combat in the distance.
Ji Shenhai is Ji Shenfa’s brother, and after Ji Shenfa became Empress Qin, he was granted the title of King of Qi.
Although Ji Shenhai doesn’t have any directly governed land under his name, he lacks nothing in terms of other treatments.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have cultivated to the Three Heavens.
The martial artist known as Song Ba belongs to the Nine Heavens Martial Artists of the Imperial Guard of the Royal Family.
Song Ba controls the Imperial Palace Forbidden Army, responsible for protecting Emperor Qin, and is one of Ji Shenfa’s most trusted martial artists.
A hundred years ago, he had already constructed the Nine Heavenly Sea of Clouds, becoming a Nine Heavens Martial Artist.
With the protection of Song Ba, assassins wouldn’t even get close to Ji Shenfa.
"Hmph, someone dares to challenge a martial artist of the Royal Family, what audacity!" Clad in silver battle armor, Song Ba commented.
"No matter who they are, I will slay them."
His middle-aged face was extremely domineering, with features as if chiselled with a knife, incredibly rugged.
Zhou Lan immediately responded, "The two women intending to harm the King of Qi were brought in by Chu Nan."
"Chu Nan is audacious; he once killed many people in the Imperial Capital, and it’s rumored that the Eldest Prince’s death is related to him."
The Eldest Prince Ji Wudao once went with Huo Mingxian to the Cyan Demon Mountain Range to kill Chu Nan, trying to seize the World Vein Dragon Tower.
In the end, not only did Ji Wudao fail, but his Dragon Qi Cloud Sea was also devoured by Chu Nan, costing him his life.
Although the strong races in the Imperial Capital have heard of this matter, there is no direct evidence.
After all, few knew when Ji Wudao took action, and they had no direct evidence to prove that Chu Nan killed him.
But even if they knew, they had no evidence.
Even with evidence, most couldn’t do anything about Chu Nan.
Song Ba snorted coldly and said, "This Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm is not a place that ordinary martial artists are qualified to enter."
"Let me capture these two women first, and then I’ll deal with Chu Nan when I see him."
Nine Heavens Chu Nan is not easy to deal with, but he has a weakness.
Chu Nianfang and Gu Nianxue are both Chu Nan’s weaknesses; if they want to deal with Chu Nan, capturing them is the best choice.
Song Ba suggested the idea, and the others immediately agreed.
Previously, when Chu Nan was present, they didn’t dare to speak much, but now with Song Ba there, the situation is different.
Although Chu Nan can slay Huo Jiantang, Song Ba had entered the Nine Heavens realm hundreds of years ago.
Even though he has not reached the peak of Nine Heavens, his cultivation is profound, unmatched in the entire Imperial Capital.
If a fight broke out, the outcome would be uncertain!
Only a martial artist from the Li family frowned slightly and said, "Commander Song Ba, capturing them directly might be a bit rash."
"Chu Nan bringing the two women here should be for training, without the intent to deal with our strong races or the Royal Family."
"But if we capture these two women, it would be a declaration of war against Chu Nan."
"I believe it’s not wise to startle the snake at this moment; we just need to guard and protect the martial artists exploring the Secret Realm."
"There’s no need to stir up conflict."
The Li family martial artist looked serious, although Song Ba entered the Nine Heavens realm hundreds of years ago.
He has no record of killing martial artists of the same realm.
The Li family martial artist instinctively felt that Song Ba might not be a match for Chu Nan.
Taking action rashly might provoke Chu Nan’s anger, and then everything could become irreparable trouble.
Song Ba fell into short contemplation, obviously considering the words of the Li family martial artist.
Reaching the Nine Heavens realm wasn’t easy, one should act cautiously. Losing one’s life over a moment’s impulse is not worthwhile.
Song Ba clinging to the Royal Family’s leg wasn’t easy, and having finally cultivated to the Nine Heavens realm, he wanted to enjoy it for hundreds of years.
While Chu Nan has the power to slay Nine Heavens martial artists, Song Ba was uncertain if they truly fought.
As Song Ba was thinking of agreeing to the Li family martial artist’s suggestion, Zhou Lan, who bore ill will towards Chu Nan, said, "Li Yan, are you scared to death by that guy Chu Nan!"
"Or do you think Commander Song Ba is no match for Chu Nan?"
Zhou Lan’s words made Song Ba raise an eyebrow.
Immediately, Zhou Lan angrily shouted again, "It’s true that Chu Nan killed Huo Jiantang, but who saw him reach Nine Heavens?"
"In my view, Chu Nan managed to slay Huo Jiantang because Huo Jiantang had just entered the Nine Heavens and wasn’t familiar with his newfound power."
"Secondly, Chu Nan has methods to temporarily boost his strength, which is why he could kill Huo Jiantang."
"I just can’t believe a brat under twenty can slay a Nine Heavens!"
Without seeing Chu Nan, Zhou Lan regained some guts.
In reality, he had no choice; Zhou Lan had to find a way to make Song Ba fight Chu Nan.
Chu Nan’s exceptional combat power, capable of slaying Nine Heavens, was a shock to the Zhou family.
The Zhou family had put Chu Nan in life-threatening situations multiple times during the exploration of the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm.
It could be said that besides the Huo family and the Royal Family, the Zhou family had the greatest enmity with Chu Nan.
Chu Nan might not care, but the Zhou family could not afford to, as being held accountable later could spell doom.
Thus, Zhou Lan hoped to incite Song Ba, making the Royal Family more deeply entangled with Chu Nan.
This way, Chu Nan would focus on the Royal Family and the Huo family, without posing a short-term threat to the Zhou family.
The Zhou family could also take advantage of the Royal Family, the Huo family, and Chu Nan’s conflicts to act secretly and profit.
Ensuring the Zhou family becomes like the Huo family, wouldn’t that be wonderful?
Zhou Lan had long planned everything, and seeing Song Ba still hesitating, he pressed further, "Commander Song Ba, you lead the Forbidden Army, protecting the Royal Family."
"Right now, the King of Qi is about to be killed by Chu Nan’s two women; as the commander of the Imperial Guard, are you going to remain indifferent?"
At these words, Song Ba’s determination to take action against the two women was reinforced.
It wasn’t out of anger, but purely for his own considerations.
Because Zhou Lan wasn’t wrong; as the commander of the Forbidden Army protecting the Royal Family, he only reached the Nine Heavens realm by holding onto the Royal Family’s leg tightly.
If today he let Ji Shenhai die without aiding, and this news reached Emperor Qin’s ears,
It would be considered betrayal to the Royal Family.
Thinking of this, Song Ba gave Zhou Lan a deep glance, a flash of killing intent in his eyes,
Both were keen veterans, Zhou Lan’s intentions were quickly seen through by Song Ba.
Provoking Chu Nan and becoming the villain was not something Song Ba wanted to do alone.
So Song Ba immediately ordered, "Zhou Lan, you are right."
"But the people engaged in battle are too weak, and I am a Nine Heavens martial artist. If I act, it might appear like bullying."
Therefore, capturing Chu Nianfang and Gu Nianxue will be your task, since it’s your suggestion after all.
Song Ba smiled without humor, gazing meaningfully at Zhou Lan beside him, "Zhou Lan, capturing two Second Heaven martial artists shouldn’t be a problem for you, right?"