Chapter 1446 - 1379: Arrogant to the End!

At this moment.

The State Preceptor was more nervous than ever before.

Because he felt guilty.

Martial Marquis Zhuge and others were equally tense.

At this moment.

The only people who could remain calm on the scene were probably Elder Qin, the Commander of the Kylin Army, and Qin Jun.

Both Elder Qin and the Commander of the Kylin Army knew that this Imperial Jade Seal was genuine.

Qin Jun, on the other hand, believed it was fake.

Because none of them were the least bit worried.

"Two Imperial Jade Seals?"

"What's going on?"

"Lord, tell us, which one is real? Which one is fake?"

Inside the spatial artifact.

Mu Qing's face was full of suspicion.

Lu Xingchen scrutinized Qin Feiyang and the State Preceptor, then suddenly laughed, "Don't you know Qin Feiyang's character? He never does anything he's not confident about."

Mu Qing raised an eyebrow and said, "Do you mean that Qin Feiyang's Imperial Jade Seal is genuine?"

"Yes."

Lu Xingchen nodded.

Mu Qing said, perplexed, "So this means he has met the Emperor?"

"Isn't it obvious?"

"Without meeting the Emperor, how could he have a genuine Imperial Jade Seal?"

"That rascal is truly a cunning fox. Everyone thought he was in the ancient castle cultivating in seclusion these past few days, but in reality, he was secretly plotting all along."

Lu Xingchen rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

Upon hearing this, Mu Qing felt unconvinced.

Lu Xingchen furrowed his brow and said, "But I'm puzzled, where exactly is the Emperor hiding? And why does Qin Feiyang know so much about the State Preceptor's every move?"

If Qin Feiyang didn't have insight into the State Preceptor's every move, he couldn't have executed things so flawlessly.

Could there be a spy near the State Preceptor working for Qin Feiyang?

In the square.

Emperor Hong gradually furrowed his brow.

"What is happening?"

"They haven't verified it yet. Could it be that Qin Feiyang's Imperial Jade Seal is the real one?"

People murmured secretly.

Qin Jun couldn't help but feel uneasy and cautiously asked, "Sir, is there a problem?"

Emperor Hong responded, "Bring the Imperial Jade Seal from the little Prince's hands to me."

Qin Jun's eyelid twitched, quickly turning to the little Prince and, without regard for his current status, directly snatched the Jade Seal from his hands and handed it to Emperor Hong.

Emperor Hong grasped one Imperial Jade Seal in each hand, flipping them around for comparison.

In the end, he was astonished to find that these two Imperial Jade Seals bore no differences!

What's going on?

With two Imperial Jade Seals, one must be fake.

But which one is it?

Qin Jun asked, "Sir, you can't tell them apart?"

Emperor Hong furrowed his brow, looked at everyone, and said, "Both of these are real."

"Impossible!"

"Even if they were perfectly replicated, there must be some clues."

"For example, the age."

"The genuine Imperial Jade Seal has a history of ten thousand years, with many parts exhibiting signs of weathering."

"The counterfeit Imperial Jade Seal definitely wouldn't have that."

Qin Jun said.

"If you don't believe me, look for yourself."

Emperor Hong raised an eyebrow and tossed the two Imperial Jade Seals to Qin Jun.

Qin Jun immediately caught them and compared them closely.

As a result.

He was shocked to discover that the weathering marks on the two Imperial Jade Seals were nearly identical!

This was, of course, the careful handiwork of the State Preceptor.

But Qin Jun didn't know.

His face was filled with disbelief—how could this happen?

Upon seeing this.

The State Preceptor, Martial Marquis Zhuge, and others secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

They also saw a breakthrough.

Because.

As long as Emperor Hong couldn't verify the authenticity, they would have a way to convince everyone that their Imperial Jade Seal was real.

The State Preceptor's eyes flashed, and he looked at Qin Feiyang, saying, "I have to admire your means; your counterfeit Imperial Jade Seal even befuddled Emperor Hong."

Qin Feiyang looked at the State Preceptor with increasing amusement in his eyes.

Emperor Hong also looked at Qin Feiyang and asked, "How did you forge it?"

Qin Feiyang replied, "Why are you so sure that my Imperial Jade Seal is the fake one?"

Emperor Hong said blandly, "Over the years, you've caused turmoil in the Imperial Capital, committing countless misdeeds. Everyone can see the State Preceptor's loyalty to Great Qin. Between you and the State Preceptor, of course I would choose to believe the State Preceptor."

"I've caused turmoil?"

"The State Preceptor is loyal?"

Qin Feiyang chuckled, a bittersweet sorrow welling up inside.

Is this what his great-grandpa thinks?

How laughable!

Secretly smiling, the State Preceptor respectfully looked at Emperor Hong and said, "Emperor Hong, there's no need to waste words with such a person. Please order his immediate capture to serve as a warning to others!"

"Exactly!"

"If we let him continue like this, who knows what chaos he'll bring to the Great Qin Empire?"

Qin Jun followed up.

"Ha ha..."

Qin Feiyang threw his head back and laughed, his laughter filled with unending sarcasm.

"How did it turn out like this?"

"Victory was within grasp, but why is the State Preceptor's counterfeit Imperial Jade Seal so convincing?"

Elder Qin muttered to himself, looking at Qin Feiyang and the State Preceptor, his heart filled with anxiety.

At this rate.

Not only would they fail to bring down the State Preceptor, even Qin Feiyang might fall in this scheme.

This outcome was far from what he had imagined!

Emperor Hong looked at Qin Feiyang and calmly said, "You're getting too audacious; I may need to give you a lesson unless you willingly come with me to the Divine Prison."

"Audacious?"

Qin Feiyang was slightly taken aback, continuing to laugh.

"Still laughing?"

"This is simply outrageous."

"Do you have no respect for Emperor Hong?"

Qin Jun was furious, stepping forward and swinging a slap towards Qin Feiyang's face.

"Hmph!"

Elder Qin snorted coldly, stepping in front of Qin Feiyang, a terrifying divine might surging like a torrent towards Qin Jun.

With matters having reached this point, he had no retreat and had to ensure Qin Feiyang's safety.

Seeing Elder Qin make a move, Qin Jun was not the least bit fearful; instead, he grew increasingly arrogant, glaring coldly at Elder Qin and shouting: "What are you up to? Are you rebelling?"

"As long as I'm here, no one shall harm Qin Feiyang."

Elder Qin spoke firmly, emphasizing each word.

But these words were not meant for Qin Jun.

Qin Jun was not qualified to hear them.

He was specifically addressing the State Preceptor and Emperor Hong.

The State Preceptor's eyes flashed coldly, stepping in front of Qin Jun, ready to confront Elder Qin.

Emperor Hong's expression remained calm, assessing Elder Qin, his thoughts unknown.

"Looks like it's about to start."

Inside the space artifact!

Watching the tense standoff outside, Lu Xingchen muttered, a trace of killing intent in his eyes.

The atmosphere in the square grew increasingly heavy!

Elder Qin and the State Preceptor both seemed on the verge of action.

Then suddenly!

Qin Feiyang's laughter ceased, looking at Emperor Hong and Qin Jun, he said: "With fools like you in the Great Qin Empire, I, Qin Feiyang, feel truly hopeless!"

"What?"

"He actually called Emperor Hong a fool?"

"My heavens, he really has gone mad!"

People were dumbstruck.

The State Preceptor, Elder Qin, and the Commander of the Kylin Army were also stunned.

What was with this guy?

Was he deliberately provoking Emperor Hong?

This attitude transcended arrogance and reached madness.

"Impressive!"

"Dominant!"

Inside the space artifact, Mu Qing and Lu Xingchen were also shocked, and once they recovered, they exclaimed in unison.

Though they had little fondness for Qin Feiyang, his current performance truly commanded admiration.

"Audacious, audacious, audacious!"

In the square.

Qin Jun shivered, suddenly roaring, his anger unabated.

"Who do you think you are? Dare to shout around me? Believe it or not, I'll cripple you right now!"

Qin Feiyang also shouted, his tone imbued with a chilling coldness.

Qin Jun's face froze.

Facing Qin Feiyang's icy stare, a feeling of fear involuntarily surged within him.

"How assertive!"

The crowd's spirits again trembled.

It seemed Qin Feiyang was ready to utterly break ties with Emperor Hong.

"If you have the guts, try crippling him!"

Suddenly.

Emperor Hong spoke, his previously calm gaze now carrying an intimidating sharpness.

Yet Qin Feiyang remained unfazed, meeting Emperor Hong's gaze, coldly smiling: "The ancestors' illustrious legacy, today it is all ruined at your hands. Are you worthy of the ancestors?"

Emperor Hong's face subtly darkened.

Qin Feiyang, heedless, looked at Qin Jun: "I've changed my mind; our wager, let's double it!"

"Afraid of you?"

Qin Jun sneered at Qin Feiyang.

"If the Imperial Jade Seal I bring is fake, I'll smash my head on the ancestors' statue immediately!"

"But if it's real, I'll take your life!"

"Do you dare?"

Qin Feiyang shouted, brimming with sharpness.

"So confident?"

People were surprised and doubtful.

Qin Jun hesitated, his expression uncertain.

"Feiyang, don't be so impulsive!"

Elder Qin whispered.

"Don't concern yourself, today I'm hell-bent on this."

Qin Feiyang gestured dismissively, mocking Qin Jun: "What now? You're suddenly scared? Is that all your courage amounts to?"

"Trying to intimidate me?"

"Fine, I'll indulge you and wager with you!"

Qin Jun, furious and humiliated, shouted.

"Very well."

Qin Feiyang nodded with a smile, then turned to Emperor Hong: "I was advised to spare you some dignity, but you're just too ignorant. So now, don't blame me for being rude. Emperor Hong, do you dare to bet with me?"

Emperor Hong raised his eyebrow.

Qin Feiyang said: "If the Imperial Jade Seal I bring is real, I don't want your life; just kneel before the ancestors' statue and repent for three days."

"This stakes are quite high!"

People murmured.

The State Preceptor's eyes flickered, whispering: "Emperor Hong, this is purely desperation. You need not respond, I urge you to order his immediate execution!"

He too began to feel uneasy.

Because Qin Feiyang was displaying too much confidence, too much composure.

So he suggested executing Qin Feiyang quickly.

Because once Qin Feiyang died, all truths would be buried.

Qin Feiyang smirked, calmly saying: "To kill me, Qin Feiyang, I'm afraid there is no one here capable."

Faced with Qin Feiyang's arrogance, people were already numb.

Now everyone merely wanted to know, would Emperor Hong dare to bet?

And what would be the final outcome?

After pondering briefly, Emperor Hong, expressionless, stated: "I am not a child; I will not agree to such a trivial wager. If the Imperial Jade Seal you bring is real, then swiftly prove it to me."

"That's not right!"

"The statue is of the first emperor of our Great Qin, your biological father. Repenting before him, you dare call it trivial?"

"Emperor Hong, your sonship is found wanting; I can't help but feel sorrow for our ancestors."

Qin Feiyang sighed, his words carrying a pressing air.