The Eagle Empire - Chapter 116: Reward

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The Azure Dragon Prince had no choice but to call a halt. Tonight, the Asura Empire had suffered a complete and utter defeat, a truly devastating loss. The three Asura heroes were dead, and the Crimson Dragon Beast was gone. If Princess Vermilion Bird were to continue fighting, victory was not guaranteed. Even if Princess Vermilion Bird were to kill Wu Tianjiao, they would likely perish together.
He had thought that with Princess Zhuque's participation, he could easily kill Wu Tianjiao. However, Wu Tianjiao's martial arts skills far exceeded the Azure Dragon Prince's imagination and expectations. If anything were to happen to Princess Zhuque, he would be guilty beyond redemption. The deaths of the Three Heroes of Shura had already filled the Azure Dragon Prince with remorse, and he didn't know how to explain it to his country upon returning. If Princess Zhuque were to suffer any further misfortune, not only would the Shura Emperor not forgive him, but even the deceased "King Dingtian" would likely rise from his grave to demand an explanation: "How did you take care of my daughter?"
At this moment, Wu Tianjiao and Princess Zhuque were clashing swords. Hearing the Azure Dragon Prince's call to stop, they used the momentum of their clash to retreat, taking several steps back before finally stopping. Both were panting heavily, their clothes soaked with sweat. Looking at their swords, the blades were riddled with nicks and serrations, turning them into jagged blades. It should be noted that both swords were forged from refined steel, top-quality weapons. The fact that so many nicks and serrations appeared after their clash showed that both were giving it their all, demonstrating the intensity of the battle.
Seeing Wu Tianjiao and Princess Zhuque separate, everyone in the audience came to their senses. Whether it was the imperial officials in the Golden Eagle Tower or the tens of thousands of people downstairs, they all burst into enthusiastic applause. The cheers were thunderous, and there was much discussion. They were amazed by this extremely fierce competition.
The Second Prince, Prince Jing, his eyes darting around, stood up at the opportune moment, raised his hands to signal for silence, and then said to the Empress Dowager and Emperor Xuanhe, "Grandmother, Father, I have a suggestion. This competition should end here. The Golden Knife Prince Consort and Princess Shura are evenly matched and cannot be decided. What do you think, Grandmother and Father?"
"Um!"
The Empress Dowager nodded slightly, glanced at the Crown Prince Qinglong, then looked at Emperor Xuanhe and asked, "My son! What do you think?"
Emperor Xuanhe, radiant and in excellent spirits, stroked his beard and laughed heartily, saying, "My son's words are exactly what I meant! That's exactly what I thought!"
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the Azure Dragon Prince and chuckled, "I suppose Your Highness also meant the same thing, which is why you stopped the two of them?"
The Azure Dragon Crown Prince's face was grim; anyone present could see his displeasure and dejection. He nodded, glancing sideways at Wu Tianjiao in the hall, and said, "This round is a draw, but tonight's martial arts competition is a loss for my Asura Empire. Your esteemed Golden Saber Prince Consort's martial arts are superb; a young hero, he has won my admiration. Congratulations to your esteemed country for having such a remarkable prince consort! Congratulations to Prince Wu for having such a formidable third son; indeed, like father, like son!"
Wu Wudi smiled and looked quite pleased. He stood up and said, "Tonight's competition is over. Your Highness Qinglong, please don't underestimate yourselves. Both sides have lost two matches and won two matches. This match is a draw. We are evenly matched. It can only be considered a draw. Your country has not lost in the competition. The only one that lost was the Crimson Dragon Beast."
Throughout the entire process, he never forgot about the Crimson Dragon Beast. This shows that Wu Wudi cared deeply about the Crimson Dragon Beast and was determined to obtain it.
The Azure Dragon Prince sighed inwardly. Although he felt a pang of regret at losing the Crimson Dragon Beast, it was difficult to tame. If Wu Wudi couldn't tame it, the Crimson Dragon Beast would starve to death eventually, leaving Wu Wudi with nothing but empty joy. He then declared, "My word is my bond. Since Young Master Wu has won, the Crimson Dragon Beast belongs to your kingdom. Prince Wu may take it!"
Wu Wudi laughed heartily and said, "In that case, I, the King, will not stand on ceremony!"
With that, he left his seat, bowed to the Empress Dowager and Emperor Xuanhe, and said, "Your Majesty, it is late and the night is deep. Please forgive me for being unable to hold my liquor. I shall take my leave!"
Upon hearing this, everyone understood that Wu Wudi was not a lightweight drinker. He had arrived halfway through the journey and, although seated at the table, had not touched a drop of wine. This meant that he was in a hurry to take the Crimson Dragon Beast home and did not want to linger any longer.
The Empress Dowager's alluring red lips parted slightly, but before she could utter a sound, Prime Minister Xiao Hongyuan stood up first, laughing heartily as he approached Wu Wudi and said, "General, there's no need to rush off. If you want to leave, you can wait a while!"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Grand Tutor Cao was adept at cooperating with Prime Minister Xiao; the two were like grasshoppers on the same string, working together seamlessly. He said to Wu Wudi, "General, your son has won the Crimson Dragon Beast for you, bringing you great honor. You can't just leave like that. If you must leave, you must wait until the Empress Dowager and His Majesty have finished rewarding your son!"
Upon hearing that the Empress Dowager intended to reward Wu Tianjiao, the Azure Dragon Prince and his group of Asuras decided not to linger any longer and immediately took their leave, slinking away in disgrace. Princess Vermilion Bird, however, seemed resentful. As she left, she glared hatefully at Wu Tianjiao, her eyes filled with resentment, hatred, murderous intent, and ruthlessness.
If looks could kill, Wu Tianjiao would probably have been torn to pieces by Zhuque's gaze. Meeting Princess Zhuque's vicious and murderous gaze, Wu Tianjiao was slightly startled, a chill running down his spine. He thought to himself, "Even if I killed your people, you shouldn't look at me like that? Could one of the Three Heroes of Asura be your lover?"
Just then, Princess Suzaku coldly said, "We will meet again, and when we do, I will definitely kill you!"
With that, he flicked his sleeve and strode out of the Golden Eagle Building.
Princess Zhuque's voice wasn't loud, but everyone in the Golden Eagle Tower heard it clearly, as if it still echoed in their ears. Everyone watched Princess Zhuque leave until she disappeared from sight, then turned to look at Wu Tianjiao in the hall, many with envious expressions. Wu Tianjiao had certainly made a splash tonight, gaining considerable attention. Even Grand Tutor Cao had come out to request rewards from the Empress Dowager and Emperor Xuanhe. They wondered what rewards the Empress Dowager and Emperor Xuanhe would bestow upon him.
Wu Tianjiao was filled with joy. Although Princess Zhuque had just looked at him with resentment and murderous intent and uttered such blatant threats, Wu Tianjiao was not afraid. On the contrary, he felt a little grateful to Princess Zhuque. If it weren't for the fight with her, under her strong pressure, how could he have broken through the sixteenth barrier of the Dragon Elephant Divine Art and entered the seventeenth level in one fell swoop?
Wu Tianjiao was now brimming with confidence and power. He felt his skills had increased significantly, and he had already implicitly reached the third level of the Imperial Martial Realm. He believed that among the younger generation in the capital, no one could rival him; he far surpassed his peers, standing out from the crowd. Thinking of this, an air of arrogance naturally appeared between Wu Tianjiao's brows, captivating many of the noblewomen present. Several nearby aristocratic ladies even flirted with him and blew him kisses, arousing both jealousy and envy among some of the纨绔子弟 (sons of wealthy families who had indulged in extravagant lifestyles).
With Prime Minister Xiao and Grand Tutor Cao interfering, Wu Wudi had no choice but to return to his seat and sit for a while longer. The Empress Dowager, Emperor Xuanhe, Consort Cao, and the rest of the royal family appeared extremely pleased. The Empress Dowager beckoned to Wu Tianjiao, saying, "Come! Come up here, child! Come before me, let me take a good look at you!"
Hearing this, the other noble children felt envious. To be able to get close to the dignified and majestic Empress Dowager was something that ordinary noble children could only dream of. But Wu Tianjiao felt a chill run down his spine and felt extremely uncomfortable.
If Wu Tianjiao hadn't entered the Empress Dowager's secret chamber, he might have gone there without hesitation now. However, after seeing the Empress Dowager doing that thing with the wooden statue in the secret chamber that night, her image in his mind was greatly diminished. Despite the Empress Dowager's high position, her magnificent attire, her awe-inspiring presence, and her unparalleled nobility, making her the most noble woman in the world, in Wu Tianjiao's eyes, the Empress Dowager was no different from other women, even more seductive, more wanton, more alluring, and more fierce.
Wu Tianjiao was certain that a woman as ruthless as the Empress Dowager would completely exploit any man she was alone with, leaving him nothing but bones and shreds. Therefore, Wu Tianjiao hesitated upon being summoned by the Empress Dowager. Should he go?
Everyone was taken aback by Wu Tianjiao's hesitation. The Empress Dowager hadn't expected Wu Tianjiao to be so tactless and was somewhat embarrassed. Consort Cao quickly said, "Golden Knife Prince Consort, the Empress Dowager requests your presence, do you hear me?"
Wu Tianjiao was utterly helpless. He could only sigh inwardly, walk to the top of the building, and reluctantly kneel before the Empress Dowager, calling out, "Your humble servant Wu Tianjiao pays respects to Your Majesty the Empress Dowager! Long live the Empress Dowager! Long live the Empress Dowager! Long live the Empress Dowager!"
"Arise! Arise!"
The Empress Dowager's expression softened, her smile blooming like a flower, and she said with a gentle chuckle, "Come a little closer, let me take a good look at you! Let me see our little prince consort!"
Wu Tianjiao had no choice but to stand up, take two more steps closer, and stand ramrod straight, like an exhibit for the Empress Dowager and the royal family to admire.
The Empress Dowager scrutinized Wu Tianjiao from head to toe, looking him up and down with undisguised delight. She then ordered him to turn around so she could see his back. It was as if she were auctioning off slaves, the buyer scrutinizing them closely. This greatly embarrassed Wu Tianjiao, who inwardly cursed the Empress Dowager a thousand times over, thinking, "Sooner or later I'll use my Heavenly Cauldron Divine Skill to rape you to death, rape you again and again, rape you until you can't get out of bed for a month!"
Meanwhile, Emperor Xuanhe, Consort Cao, Consort Lu, and others kept glancing at Wu Tianjiao. Consort Cao, in particular, looked at him with the air of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, growing more and more fond of him with each look. Her charming smile became increasingly alluring, and her beautiful eyes, watery and sparkling, shone with a strange light.
After a long while, the Empress Dowager finally stopped scrutinizing Wu Tianjiao and said to Emperor Xuanhe beside her, "My son, the Golden Knife Prince Consort has rendered such a great service to our Divine Eagle Empire tonight. What do you think I should do to reward him?"
At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Wu Tianjiao. Everyone was thinking, "Tonight, Wu Tianjiao defeated three young masters of the Shura Empire and fought Princess Zhuque to a standstill, greatly restoring the empire's prestige. This is no less than a great victory. He has made such a great contribution, and the reward will surely be substantial. I wonder what the Empress Dowager and His Majesty will reward him with?"
The entire Golden Eagle Tower was silent, utterly still. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the Empress Dowager, Emperor Xuanhe, and Wu Tianjiao on their high thrones, awaiting what would happen next. At this moment, no one dared to underestimate Wu Tianjiao, this illegitimate son of the Wu family.
Especially Prince Fu and Prince Jing, their gazes towards Wu Tianjiao had changed. Both princes were harboring their own thoughts and calculating schemes, each wondering whether to bring Wu Tianjiao to their side.

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