Above the Great Dao
Chapter 642 - 291 Uncompromising (Monthly ticket request at the end of the month)_2

Chapter 642: Chapter 291 Uncompromising (Monthly ticket request at the end of the month)_2

He said meaningfully, "Minister Chen, you should know that the West Bull New Continent needs a True King."

Chen Tang said, "I do not know. Please enlighten me, Lord Xia."

"You!"

Xia Canghai became agitated, lowering his voice, "Haven’t you heard about the young master’s origin? His surname is Zhu!"

Chen Tang said, "Isn’t his surname Ren?"

Xia Canghai flicked his sleeves, angrily said, "Are you pretending to be ignorant? Tell your family, Chen Shi, not to compete with the young master for the top scorer. This is a righteous cause!"

Chen Tang’s expression did not change, he said, "Lord Xia, have you perhaps forgotten? The court still owes my son a top scorer position."

Xia Canghai frowned, knowing he was referring to the Scholar incident.

Back then, during the carving out of Chen Shi’s Divine Embryo, all Thirteen Families were involved!

"Chen Tang, let’s not bring up old matters, you and your son, take care of yourselves." He flicked his sleeves and left.

Just as Chen Tang was about to return to the afternoon gate, another voice came, laughing, "Minister Chen, please stay."

Chen Tang looked towards the newcomer, it was Yan Shuhe, Cabinet Minister of the Yan Family, he said, "Minister Yan, what business do you have?"

Yan Shuhe came to his side, smiling, "Just now, Lord Xia spoke without malice, if there was any offense, please be forgiving. It’s just that this year’s position of top scorer, let’s not have your esteemed son contest for it."

He smiled slightly and said, "I also know the court owes your esteemed son a top scorer from the incident eleven years ago, which everyone wishes to forget. As compensation, have your son wait three more years, he will still be the top scorer. As for this year’s top scorer, let it be the young master’s."

Chen Tang’s expression was stern as he said, "Minister Yan, could it be that you wish to commit exam fraud? Do you know what crime exam fraud is?"

Yan Shuhe became angry, flicked his sleeves and left, "You are so unbending and stubborn!"

His front foot had just left when Minister Cui Zhegui came to Chen Tang’s side, smiling, "Minister Chen, please stay, today I am here to act as a persuader."

Chen Tang treated him with respect.

Cui Zhegui said the same things, merely persuading Chen Tang to have Chen Shi not compete for top scorer this year.

Chen Tang said, "My son has already decided to contend for the top scorer, if he does not compete now, others would just think he is inferior to the young master. With my son’s reputation, fulfilling the young master is something I, as a father, cannot tolerate. Minister Cui, please refrain from bringing it up again."

After that, other Cabinet Ministers including Jiang, Zhai, Fei, and Ma also came to persuade him, all urging Chen Tang to have Chen Shi give up the contest for top scorer.

Chen Tang refused them all.

Among the Thirteen Ministers of the Cabinet, only Grand Secretary Zhang Fuzheng did not come to persuade him.

Finally, the court assembly began, the civil and military ministers each moved their steps, heading towards the Taihe Palace.

"Minister Chen."

Minister of War Ren Xiao fell back a step, came to Chen Tang’s side, walking forward unhurriedly, looking ahead, he said faintly, "My son is participating in the Imperial Examination this year, he wants the first place, please have your son make a concession, do not compete for the top scorer."

His stature was tall, his shoulders broad and strong, his hair graying, he appeared imposing, his voice was thick and commanding, he managed the empire’s armed forces, exuding an air of authority without anger.

His words made it seem only natural, as if if Chen Tang did not relent, he would be opposing the world.

"Minister Ren, you gain honor through your son."

Chen Tang looked forward, without turning his eyes, he said, "For a surname outside of the Thirteen Families, reaching the position of Vice Minister is already the pinnacle. The Ren surname is not among the elite families, yet Minister Ren has reached the position of Minister of War, ranked Second Grade, truly rare. Your climb to a Second Grade official was mainly due to your son’s face."

Ren Xiao, looking at the portal of the Taihe Palace, climbed the steps with the others, said, "What are you trying to say?"

His voice carried anger, prompting the officials nearby to quicken their pace, avoiding the two.

Chen Tang said, "Your surname is Ren, yet your son has the surname Zhu. Minister Ren, have you ever considered that the young master is not your son? It seems very magnanimous of you to be raising someone else’s son."

Ren Xiao clenched his fist, suddenly laughed heartily, "Chen Tang, I oversee the empire’s military, holding immense power, my cultivation has already reached the peak of the God Refining Realm, half a step into the Returning Void Realm. I command millions of cultivators, where my sword points, all turns to ashes. Wherever my long blade aims, all demons bow their heads. Now my son desires this position of top scorer, as a gift for his twenty-fourth birthday, it’s only fitting. Will you let him or not?"

His words were clear to all the civil and military officials of the court, yet they all pretended not to hear, continuing to engage in conversations and laughter as they proceeded towards the Taihe Palace.

"I will not let him."

Chen Tang said, "My son also wishes to compete, everyone should rely on their own abilities."

"You will not let him?"

Ren Xiao suddenly leaned sideways, heavily pressing against Chen Tang.

Xia Canghai, Yan Shuhe, and the others each frowned but did not turn back.

They knew that the Minister of War, Ren Xiao, had a bad temper, and since Chen Tang had provoked him this time, he was sure to suffer a great loss.

However, Chen Tang was as stubborn as an ox, so it might be good for him to suffer a little, saving them the trouble of wasting words to persuade him.

Ren Xiao was the adoptive father of the young lord, charged with guarding the royal bloodline, and was fiercely loyal to the dynasty.

The young lord was nominally his son, but in reality of royal blood, initially residing with the Ren Family before being sent to reside with Marquis Zheng in Yudou. After coming of age, the young lord allied with the Thirteen Families, elevated Ren Xiao, and gave him control over military affairs.

Ren Xiao cultivated in the technique taught by the young lord and once manifested miracles before the Five Camps. His cultivation was profound and unfathomable, with a domineering and forceful nature.

As the two collided, in front of Taihe Palace it seemed as though thunder rumbled through the void; the sound was muffled yet startling, resembling the collision of two ancient behemoths. It made everyone’s footing somewhat shaky, and their Qi-Blood surged in response.

"Boom!"

From afar, a loud noise emanated from Zhongji Palace. Civil and military officials hastily turned towards the sound, only to see the towering and burly figure of the Minister of War, Ren Xiao, plastered in a star shape against the wall of Zhongji Palace, causing the heavy artifact that suppressed the fortunes of the West Bull New Continent to shimmer and radiate light straight into the sky!

Ren Xiao fell from the wall with a thud, collapsing onto the ground, his body twitching twice before he passed out unconscious.

The civil and military officials were astonished, turning to look at Chen Tang in unison.

Chen Tang still stood on the stone steps leading to Taihe Palace, his body unmoving in the slightest.

Just then, when the Minister of War, Ren Xiao, had crashed into him, it was as though he had struck a copper wall, severely injuring himself and being bounced away!

The civil and military officials were uncertain and puzzled.

What exactly was Chen Tang’s cultivation?

The Minister of War, at the Great Perfection of the God Refining Realm and only half a step away from the Void Realm, seemed to have no power to resist in front of him!

Chen Tang lifted his step, continuing to walk towards Taihe Palace above, calmly saying, "Accommodating others is my kindness. Don’t force me to get rough."

Yan Shuhe and Xia Canghai exchanged glances, each frowning.

At this moment, Zhang Fuzheng turned back, smiling at Chen Tang, "Lord Chen, please."

Chen Tang bowed slightly, "Lord Zhang, please."

The civil and military officials were awe-stricken, quietly exchanging glances and silently entering the court.

Outside, soldiers from the Divine Mechanism Camp hurried over, placing the Minister of War, Ren Xiao, on a stretcher and quickly taking him away.

In the morning, Chen Shi arrived at the alley on Chang’an Street, under Tingyu Tower, just about to go upstairs, when he heard a child’s voice, "Hey—, are you here looking for Chen Wu?"

Chen Shi turned towards the voice, recognizing it was the child who often played cuju with the little artisan, seemingly named Yuan Xiaoye.

"Yes." Chen Shi nodded, "Where is he?"

"He left!"

Yuan Xiaoye ran over with the ball under his arm, saying, "He told me to tell you that he was really happy you defeated Chen Tang. The Western Capital is no longer fun, so he’s off to find some secrets. He told me to give this to you."

Yuan Xiaoye took out a copper mirror from his chest, palm-sized, precisely that Fox Grapes Mirror containing the Minor Universe.

Chen Shi was stunned, feeling an emptiness in his heart.

He looked up, noticing the sky no longer held a familiar cloud, its whereabouts unknown.

"Did he say where he was going?" Chen Shi inquired.

"I don’t know."

Yuan Xiaoye put down the ball, juggling it with his foot, saying, "He just said, go ahead and confidently take the exam, get the top scorer title, and reclaim what was lost. If you fail, then just commit suicide, so as not to disgrace the family name of Chen. Isn’t it strange how easy it is to become the top scorer? My dad worked himself to death and only became a Scholar."

Chen Shi laughed.

"Top scorer, it’s so easy to achieve, if you have hands you can get it. In a few days, I’ll be the top scorer!"

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