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Chapter 3047: Interception

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When Jiang Dongjian arrived, the Infinity Empires Fifth Prince Shang Cheng and Ninth Princess Shang Anan arrived as well.

General Fei Yan had never imagined that both a prince and a princess would come to look at this invasion.

General Fei Yan, at your service, he introduced with a hasty bow to the prince and princess.

Prince Shang Cheng smiled. Rise, General Fei Yan. Theres no need for such formalities.

Fei Yan rose back up. Your Highness, what brings you here?

We are simply accompanying Brother Jiang on his training journey. We hope to witness his heroic deeds, Shang Cheng replied.

Fei Yan nodded. While not much was said, this only made the general even warier of Jiang Dongjian. Not only was the young man an incredible mecha pilot, but he also had the support of the imperial family members. He was guaranteed to one day hold a high position in the Infinity Empire.

Prince Shang Cheng was known for his kindness and humility, but those who actually knew him understood that his goal was the throne, and he openly displayed his ambitions.

His mecha was called Imperial Capital, which perfectly demonstrated his aspirations.

If the person piloting the Imperial Capital was not an emperor, then who was?

The prince was polite and friendly towards Fei Yan and most others, but he was frigid towards his older brother, Shang Tianzong. Shang Cheng made no attempt to hide his desire for the throne.

Princess Shang Anan was regarded as the most beautiful woman in the Infinity Empire. There was no denying that she was breathtaking, and she was also the emperors favorite daughter. She was incredibly talented, and could pilot a nine-ring mecha, just like Shang Cheng. She truly was the pride of the empire.

Fei Yans gaze swept over the three youths, and he immediately noticed the flicker of passion that appeared in Jiang Dongjians eyes when he looked at Shang Anan. Could he be harboring ambitions of marrying the Ninth Princess?

It was not impossible, given Jiang Dongjians qualifications and the fact that he would likely pilot an eleven or twelve-ring mecha in the future.

He would become one of the guardian pillars of the Infinity Empire.

General Fei Yan, could you provide us with a briefing on this particular universe? Shang Anan asked. Her voice was as clear as flowing water.

Once Fei Yan shared a bit of information, Jiang Dongjian commented in a cool tone, Its merely a beast with eleven-ring defenses. I can handle it. Lets go.

Fei Yan warned the youth, The beasts defenses are outstanding. You need to be careful.

The generals primary concern was not the jiaos strength, but the possibility that there were even more powerful opponents still hidden in this universe. Fei Yan kept his suspicions to himself, as he wanted to avoid any severe consequences. He was willing to face this level of risk for the chance to save his son, but the consequences of Jiang Dongjian dying because Fei Yan failed to disclose his suspicions would be catastrophic.

Jiang Dongjian reassured the general. You worry too much, General. Its just a beast. No matter how impressive its defenses are, it cant possibly withstand my Sublime Sword.

With no way to properly express his concerns, Fei Yan simply stated, I will cover you from the side.

Jiang Dongjian waved a hand dismissively. Lead the way.

Shang Cheng laughed happily. Ive admired the power of your Sublime Sword for a long time, Brother Jiang, and now Ill finally get to see it. Sister, you should also be quite excited.

Her lips curved upwards beautifully as Shang Anan replied, Of course.

Eagerness lit up Jiang Dongjians eyes, and he quickened his pace. He was eager to impress Shang Anan.

After nearly a month of peace, there was an abrupt change in the Astral Beast Domain.

The jiao looked up as several mechas emerged from the spatial rift. In addition to Fei Yans Blue Mountain mecha, there was another machine that instantly drew the jiaos attention. The mecha looked like a collection of swords. This was Jiang Dongjians mecha, which was known as the Sublime Sword.

It was this mecha which ensured Jiang Dongjians place as one of the best ten-ring mecha pilots, and it also marked him as a future guardian of the Infinity Empire.

The mecha was clearly designed for battle.

Additionally, there were two other impressive mechas present. One was Shang Chengs Imperial Capital, which was a majestic golden color, and the other was Shang Anans Angel.

The Angel mecha was white, and its appearance was more beautiful and elegant than any other mechas so far.

Lu Yin immediately noticed the arrival of the four mechas, and he used Heavens Sight to observe the four pilots.

He was briefly taken off guard by Shang Anans beauty, but that was only a minor surprise. He had seen many beautiful women before.

His focus shifted over to the unusual design of the Sublime Sword.

After capturing a few mechas, they had been disassembled by the Technocracy and carefully studied. It had been discovered that the mechas were capable of both offense and defense, but the exact balance of the two was adjusted according to the pilots strength.

Fei Sus Blue Wind was known for its speed, while Bu Qings Ripple was capable of extreme precision. No matter how personalized the mechas might be, each one was equipped with adequate defensive and offensive measures.

However, there was one mecha that stood out as an exception. It appeared to be completely defenseless, and it was basically a giant blade.

The jiao rose up in outer space, letting out a furious roar as it brandished its fangs and claws in a threatening manner.

Prince Shang Cheng was impressed. Its a truly majestic beast. If we could capture it to serve as a mount, my chances of securing the throne would increase substantially.

Princess Shang Anan cringed slightly. Brother, at least show a little restraint. You shouldnt be so blunt.

Shang Cheng was unfazed. Everyone in the Infinity Empire knows that I am striving for the throne. Theres no reason to hold back.

As they spoke, Jiang Dongjian charged forward with his Sublime Sword.

The Sublime Sword, true to its name, acted as a sharp blade under Jiangs control, and it immediately slashed at the jiao.

The beast grew wary, and it brought up its claws to block the attack.

A deafening impact twisted the nearby area before the void shattered so completely that it could not even reform.

Jiang Dongjian grew solemn. While his first attack had only been a probing one, the creature remained completely unscathed. Fei Yan had been right; the beast possessed truly terrifying defenses worthy of an eleven-ring beast.

Excitement lit up Jiang Dongjians eyes. This was the perfect opportunity. If the beast were just a common ten-ring beast, defeating it would not be enough to catch the ninth princesss attention. Only by defeating an eleven-ring creature could Jiang Dongjian hope to stand out and gain the qualifications to propose a marriage to her father.

At this thought, the pilot transformed his mecha into a single massive sword that swung at the jiao.

The jiao glared menacingly while brandishing its fangs and claws. However, no one was intimidated by its display at this point in time, and all eyes were glued to Jiang Dongjian as he maneuvered his Sublime Sword as smoothly as agiant using a battle technique.

Fei Yan was quite impressed. Out of everyone in the entire Infinity Empire, not even the five guardians can control the Sublime Sword better than Jiang Dongjian. The mecha suits him perfectly.

Princess Shang Anan smiled. The Sublime Sword was specifically crafted for Jiang Dongjian. He will one day become the empires sixth guardian.

Prince Shang Cheng gave Shang Anan a pleading look devoid of all dignity. Sister, could you help convince Jiang Dongjian to join me? With his support, my chances of winning the throne would spike.

Shang Anan calmly replied, I refuse to participate in the struggle for the throne. If you want to persuade him, you need to do it yourself.

Shang Cheng sighed. While I hate to admit it, Shang Tianzong is more charismatic than me. If you wont help me, Jiang Dongjian will most likely be convinced to join Shang Tianzong. Sister, are you willing to see me defeated by him?

Shang Anan frowned and looked over at Shang Cheng. Big brother wont do anything to harm you. Youre overthinking things.

Shang Cheng shook his head. Youre being naive.

As they spoke, the battle in outer space intensified.

Fei Yan felt that something was amiss. This battle was supposed to be at least somewhat different from the one that he had fought, but despite the Sublime Swords unparalleled offensive might, the attacks were still unable to breach the jiaos defenses. There was practically no difference from when Fei Yan had faced the creature.

This would not do. Before the others realized anything, Fei Yan needed to leave to rescue Fei Su and the Blue Wind. It looked like Jiang Dongjian would not be able to handle the jiao on his own, and Fei Yan might need to help the youth soon. If that happened, he would have no chance to attempt a rescue.

Your Highnesses, we still have not been able to explore this universe at all, as we have not been able to send out any of our mechanical scouts. I intend to take a look myself, Fei Yan stated.

Shang Cheng responded nonchalantly, Are you heading out to rescue your son? Thats only natural, so go ahead.

Fei Yans expression changed. The prince was too blunt with his words.

Shang Anan was a bit milder. General Fei Yan, you may proceed with your rescue attempt, but please dont forget to scout around. Also, since Jiang Dongjian might not be able to defeat this creature, you need to hurry back.

Fei Yan stared at Shang Cheng and Shang Anan for a moment. I understand.

He had underestimated the prince and princess. They had already seen that Jiang Dongjian was unable to defeat the jiao, and yet they still allowed Fei Yan to leave. It was no wonder that, in the struggle for the throne, only the eldest prince, Shang Tianzong, and Prince Shang Cheng stood out from the rest.

As for the ninth princess, she was equally astute.

Fei Yan piloted his Blue Mountain into the distance, following the direction that Bu Qing and the others had been taken by the jiao after they were captured. He was headed straight for Lu Yin.

Lu Yin arched a brow. It was clear they were headed towards him, and that would not do at all.

He immediately ordered the jiao to intercept the blue mecha.

The jiao swept the Sublime Sword aside with a claw and then spread its massive wings. It took off after Blue Mountain. The jiao was not slow, and Blue Mountain was unable to break away.

Fei Yan was startled, and he tried to increase his speed, but the jiao raised its sharp claws and slashed down, slicing through the void in multiple places as the attack shot towards Blue Mountain.

There was no choice but to turn the mecha around and defend against the attack.

Behind the jiao, Jiang Dongjian had turned grim. Did the creature actually intend to face off against both mechas at once?

As it turned out, the jiao was capable of just that.

Neither Blue Mountain nor Sublime Sword were able to harm the jiao at all. While it was clear that the beast had no intelligence, its hide was so tough that even Forgotten Ruins God had been impressed. While the jiao frequently fled from battles and would run away from powerful opponents, the only ones who could frighten the jiao were sequence powerhouses.

Neither of the two mechas could compare to Xia Shenji, even if Sublime Sword was slightly stronger than Blue Mountain. Even together, the mechas could not defeat the jiao.

All alone, the jiao was holding back two mechas, which caused Shang Anan and the others watching to frown.

It appears that we still cant defeat the beast. We need to either call for reinforcements or abandon this particular invasion, Shang Anan said.

Shang Cheng felt frustrated. Calling for reinforcements isnt ideal. The empire is currently fighting on five different battlefields, and everyone except for the empires guardians has been deployed. The guardians defend the empire itself, so we cant send them out. Even if we request reinforcements, theres no one who can help here.

If Eldest Brother can finish his campaign, he might be able to provide support, Shang Anan murmured to herself.

Shang Cheng rolled his eyes. Id rather abandon this universe entirely.

Fei Yan and Jiang Dongjian were able to hear the entire conversation, as the pilots were communicating through a channel that was connected to the mechas.

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