How should he do it?

At this moment, Jin Qiang was in a difficult situation.

In truth, he knew very well in his heart.

When Lin Chen killed Huo Zhijin, and with his own strength changed the situation in Zhenhai Province, even overturning the structure of Zhenhai Province, Jin Qiang, who had been sent to Zhenhai Province by the King with high hopes, had already failed.

This was a failure on the political level.

Jin Qiang understood this very well.

After today, he, the governor of Zhenhai Province, would most likely be unable to keep his position.

He had thought a lot before.

For example, if the council launched an attack, he would lead the Jin family army, relying on the King's support, and refuse to relinquish power.

Even... establish a separate regime!

But now, Jin Qiang knew very well.

Even the King would not stand on his side.

Who would side with a loser?

After pondering for a moment, Jin Qiang could only descend from the airship.

"Lin Chen."

Jin Qiang said loudly, "Today's events, the events in Tianyue City, the events of the Huo family, and even everything that has happened in Zhenhai Province, are actually inseparable from me, the governor! Some things, I admit, perhaps should not have happened... But regardless, they did happen. Moreover, your strength has also made me look at you in a new light. Today, this governor only asks for a fair fight with you. I will not use the Po Tian Yi Qiang, and you will not use the Wan Jian Gui Xu. How about you and I have a great battle? Afterwards, all the things that happened between you and the De, Wu, and Huo families will be truthfully reported to His Majesty and the Council. At that time, how to deal with this matter will... be left to fate!"

Jin Qiang's words surprised many people.

First of all, the remaining five marquises were completely unprepared...

They did not expect that Jin Qiang would actually... back down.

Perhaps it could not be said to be backing down.

After all, Jin Qiang had said that he wanted to have a fair fight with Lin Chen.

But Jin Qiang also said that he would not let Lin Chen use Wan Jian Gui Xu.

And he himself would not use Po Tian Yi Qiang...

Without a doubt, Po Tian Yi Qiang was Jin Qiang's greatest killing move.

If neither of them used their strongest moves, it meant... the battle would be a friendly spar.

So why fight?

This was where Jin Qiang, as a politician, was clever.

This battle must be fought!

Win or lose, it must be fought.

If Jin Qiang won, then he would be proving his ability to His Majesty.

Then, Jin Qiang, including the entire Jin family and the Jin family army behind him, could avoid being abandoned.

This was the most important thing!

The other thing was to silence the criticisms of these nobles.

If Lin Chen won, that would be even better...

If Jin Qiang could not even defeat Lin Chen, a mid-stage Rank 1, then it would mean that he had tried his best.

If he was not as skilled as others, what else could be said?

At that time, even if His Majesty was unhappy, he could not be blamed.

The same went for the Council...

After all, Jin Qiang had tried his best!

"Without Wan Jian Gui Xu, without relying on the Zhan Shen Formation, I'm not necessarily afraid of you!"

Lin Chen didn't care so much.

He wasn't Jin Qiang.

Why should he consider so many things?

Lin Chen only wanted to use all his strength to defeat Jin Qiang!

A single punch to break the mold could prevent a hundred more!

Lin Chen not only wanted to kill people.

He also wanted to shock everyone!

From now on, he wanted the nobles of Longling Kingdom to not dare to set foot in Tianyue City's territory!

"If you want to fight, then fight!"

Lin Chen shouted loudly.

His whole body was like a sword rushing straight into the sky.

Tai Gu Tian Ji also turned into a flowing shadow, drawing a colorful light in the void.

Then, Lin Chen and Jin Qiang actually engaged in close combat in the air...

Both of them used one move at a time, exchanging blows.

But the air was vibrating!

Waves of heat rolled out, one after another.

This kind of battle made the nobles tremble with fear...

"What speed are these two at?"

"I heard a long time ago that Jin Qiang was famous on the imperial battlefield for his swift and fierce spear techniques. He even fought against the general of the Feitian Tiger clan and tied with a Rank 3 expert, hence his fame..."

"Governor Jin has actually cultivated the Lightning Art into his spear techniques. Every strike can trigger a lightning strike... Incredible!"

"The Lightning Art can enhance speed. With Governor Jin's realm, his speed should be extremely fast, probably able to travel a thousand meters in an instant! But... why does Lin Chen look even faster than Governor Jin?"

"Indeed. The spear technique is majestic and has the advantage of the weapon's length; the sword technique takes advantage of its agility and swiftness. However, Lin Chen's sword technique is not about overcoming strength with softness, but about controlling violence with violence... As a result, Lin Chen uses his sword to confront Jin Qiang's golden spear head-on, and he's not even at a disadvantage?"

"Lin Chen... I have to admit, this child's talent is extraordinary!"

For the first time, these nobles, proud to the core, finally lowered their arrogant heads in front of Lin Chen!

Lin Chen was too strong!

This was not just empty talk!

Just look at Lin Chen's record to know.

Before Rank 1, he defied Demiler.

At Rank 1, he had already killed Wu Xingtian with his sword, followed by Huo Zhili... and even killed Huo Zhijin, the Flame Marquis who once looked down on Zhenhai Province, in the Zhan Shen Formation!

How could such talent be described as merely extraordinary?

It was simply amazing!

Amazingly amazing.

In fact, if it weren't for the fact that the nobles were a collective of shared interests, these marquises would have already returned to their respective homes.

Staying any longer was too risky.

What if this Lin Chen went crazy and wiped them all out?

It wasn't impossible.

Now, seeing that Lin Chen had such strength even without using Wan Jian Gui Xu, and could fight Jin Qiang head-on without being at a disadvantage, and judging from the movements of the two men's fight, these two were stronger than everyone present!

Even if they didn't admit it, neither Jin Qiang nor Lin Chen were comparable to them.

Therefore, these people no longer had any thoughts of coveting Lin Chen's Tianyue City.

They couldn't afford to offend him!

This was also the effect Lin Chen wanted.

However, for Lin Chen, this alone was not enough.

Originally, Lin Chen was somewhat doubtful about Jin Qiang's proposal.

Could it be that Jin Qiang was afraid of the Zhan Shen Formation, so...

He wanted to trick him into fighting in the high sky and then attack?

For this reason, Lin Chen had been on guard for a long time.

Although he was fighting with Jin Qiang, his eyes had been paying attention to the Jin family army. After the two had exchanged hundreds of moves, and even once Lin Chen's super slide had hit Jin Qiang and successfully knocked him away, the Jin family army had not moved...

At this time, Lin Chen had already guessed Jin Qiang's thoughts.

This battle, Jin Qiang was not doing it for face.

Nor was he trying to kill Lin Chen.

He... was just fighting!

Fighting for an opportunity.

"I'm sorry, I want this opportunity too!"

Lin Chen's heart sank.

In fact, didn't he also need an opportunity?

Lin Chen could indeed fight against peak Rank 2 now.

However, Longling Kingdom didn't only have peak Rank 2 experts.

In the imperial capital, there were the Three Dukes, the Five Marquises, and even the King... who knew how many Rank 3 experts there were!

With so many experts, even if Lin Chen had the Zhan Shen Formation, he would definitely not be their opponent.

Therefore, Lin Chen also had to show his strength.

The stronger he was, the more the King or the Council would value him.

Just as Winter had said before, among all the forces, Lin Chen had to rely on one.

But it wasn't like you could rely on someone just because you wanted to.

You had to prove that you were worth the effort...

And defeating Jin Qiang was the time for Lin Chen to show his 'capital' to the various forces of Longling Kingdom!

I, Lin Chen!

Am not only invincible at the same rank.

But can even defy peak Rank 2!

If any of you can get my support, this deal will definitely not be a loss...

Lin Chen and Jin Qiang each had their own ideas.

They both wanted to win!

Although Lin Chen also accepted this tacit understanding, and neither he nor Jin Qiang used their ultimate moves, Lin Chen had many moves!

Forbidden Spell - Windstorm Field!

Enchanted Half-Moon Slash!

Super Slide!

Forbidden Spell - Seven Stars Gathering!

Super Club!

Super Backstab!

Sword Qi Soaring!

Forbidden Spell - Divine Statue Steps on the Nine Heavens!

……

With so many skills being released one after another, Jin Qiang went from suppressing Lin Chen at the beginning to gradually being evenly matched, and finally Lin Chen began to suppress him.

Don't forget.

Lin Chen still had skills he hadn't used.

Forbidden Spell - Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin! (Wan Jian Gui Zong)

When this move came out, the golden spear in Jin Qiang's hand could only struggle to cope.

He waved the golden spear in his hand to the left and right, constantly consuming the sword qi.

But the sword qi was endless, and there was too much of it.

When Jin Qiang finally consumed ten minutes' worth of sword qi with great difficulty, and his whole body was not feeling well, he saw Lin Chen smile slightly... Then, it was Wan Jian Gui Zong again!

The sword qi was once again endless...

Lin Chen's magic points could continuously use Wan Jian Gui Zong several times.

Jin Qiang was speechless.

He couldn't bear it, so he shouted, "Forbidden Spell - Spear Cuts Across the Mountain!"

Forbidden Spell!

Jin Qiang was about to counterattack.

The golden spear in his hand directly cut off the sword qi horizontally.

No matter how the sword qi attacked, it just lay horizontally in front of Jin Qiang himself.

Without moving.

On the other side, Jin Qiang held the air in his hand, and then made a spear-shaking motion...

He also condensed eighteen spears from qi in his hand.

Swish, swish, swish!

All eighteen spears roared towards Lin Chen.

At this time, Lin Chen put away Wan Jian Gui Zong.

Then, he curled his lips again.

Seven Stars Gathering, Instant Shadow!

Lin Chen seized the opportunity.

Then, he passed through the attack of the eighteen spears.

Bang!

Lin Chen struck Jin Qiang with an enchanted half-moon slash.

Clang!

The golden spear lying in the air made a violent sound when it was struck.

But, it wasn't enough.

Forbidden Spell - Ten Thousand Swords Become One! (Wan Jian Gui Yi)

Lin Chen used the Tai Gu Tian Ji as the center, and ten thousand sword qis began to condense...

However, Lin Chen was not going to attack Jin Qiang in the distance.

But...

His opponent's weapon, a golden spear.

"Break for me!"

Lin Chen shouted loudly.

Wan Jian Gui Yi slashed heavily on the horizontal golden spear.

Zheng!

Sparks flew everywhere!

However, the golden spear was still not broken.

It seemed that the quality of this golden spear was not low...

Then, again!

Lin Chen used the Time Controller, a gem skill on his equipment, to refresh all his skills.

Immediately afterwards, it was another enchanted half-moon slash, followed by a Forbidden Spell - Wan Jian Gui Yi, and both skills slashed heavily on the golden spear.

Clang...

The golden spear finally cracked into two pieces!

Even the weapon had been cut off.

At this time, Jin Qiang, the governor of Zhenhai Province, had blood overflowing from the corner of his mouth.

That was his natal weapon.

The so-called natal weapon was very particular.

First of all, the quality of the weapon was definitely not low.

Secondly, he had to use his sea of souls to establish a connection with the weapon.

Then, the sea of souls had to nourish the weapon continuously for at least three years!

When the connection between the weapon and the sea of souls was completely mature, the weapon could become its own natal weapon.

At that time, all the attributes of the weapon would be increased by 10%, and the modifier attributes would also be increased by the same amount.

But if the natal weapon was broken, the soul would be damaged...

Jin Qiang was in this state at this time.

His mouth overflowed with essence blood, and then he said in a deep voice, "I lost, I didn't expect you to have so many tricks... Why do you use forbidden spells without any time limit? It's as if... you can use these forbidden spells endlessly!"

Jin Qiang was now completely convinced.

He couldn't refuse, and he wouldn't!

Because...

Lin Chen had too many tricks.

And they were very rich.

The key was that he also had the strength!

"You should be glad that you didn't fight me to the death!"

Lin Chen said coldly.

At this time, where was he like the way he was the first time he saw Jin Qiang in the Magic Sea Capital?

At that time, Jin Qiang still remembered that when Lin Chen saw him, he was still a little afraid.

But it had only been a little over a month.

Now, Lin Chen was already looking down at him.

Jin Qiang was defeated, and his natal weapon was broken.

His soul was damaged.

He could no longer fight.

Even if he could still fight, how could he fight Lin Chen without his weapon?

"I failed, today's matter in Tianyue City..."

Jin Qiang looked at the crowd, intending to say something.

It was estimated that what he was going to say was related to how to deal with this matter today.

But now it was already...

Not his place to speak.

Because above the sky, there was the sound of golden drums and iron horses.

Everyone looked over there together.

Then, they all became solemn.

Jin Qiang did not care about his serious injuries, struggled to stand up, and then bowed to the ground towards the golden drums and iron horses above the void, and cupped his hands and said: "This humble general Jin Qiang, respectfully welcomes the Duke of Protectorate!" (Hu Guo Gong)

"We respectfully welcome the Duke of Protectorate!"

The nobles also bowed together.

With the exception of Lin Chen...

Everyone showed a look of respect on their faces.

Lin Chen frowned.

Duke of Protectorate!

Wasn't this one of the Three Dukes guarding the imperial battlefield?

Why... did he come?

At this time, a person came to Lin Chen's side.

"City Lord Lin, why don't you quickly pay your respects to the Duke of Protectorate? To be honest, this Duke of Protectorate was invited by the princess to help City Lord Lin resolve today's siege!" Winter said with a smile.

Then, he pulled Lin Chen to pay homage to the chariot above the void together.

At this time, a general in golden armor who was at the head walked out, and he said loudly: "I am Long Qianshan, the general of the Longyuan Army under the command of the Duke of Protectorate, who... is Lin Chen?"

"City Lord Lin, he's calling you... this is the eldest son of the Duke of Protectorate!" Winter hurriedly reminded Lin Chen.

"I am Lin Chen!"

Lin Chen took a step forward.

"You are Lin Chen... not bad." Long Qianshan nodded.

Then, a slightly old voice came: "Lin Chen, are you willing to follow me to the imperial battlefield and establish unparalleled achievements? You don't have to experience the disputes in this country at all... Only when you get to the imperial battlefield will you know the vastness of the universe."

This voice should be the Duke of Protectorate.

Long Yan Dao!

Third update.

A reader was right, Jin Qiang and the protagonist are more political struggles, there is no need to slap him to death, and I didn't plan to write Jin Qiang to death in the first place.

In this chapter, the protagonist only cut off Jin Qiang's weapon.

He is a weapon, and also called Jin Qiang, don't misunderstand.

Later, there will be a reversal.

Think about it...

If Jin Qiang becomes the protagonist's subordinate... wouldn't that be more interesting?

In the next chapter, the protagonist will prepare to go to the imperial battlefield.

Everyone can guess, the protagonist can't take the people of Tianyue City, after all, those people are too weak, then... which army does the protagonist bring?

(End of this chapter)