Chapter 1147: King's Command Arrives

This private army is not only formidable in individual strength but also proficient in military strategy and various group combat tactics. The Emperor Soul Battle Team, relying solely on its own power, would stand no chance against such a force.

Furthermore, the Seventh Prince's lineage boasts several outstanding heirs, all groomed as successors and each an exceptional talent. According to Shi Tiandao, the one personally delivering the King's Edict to the Emperor Soul Battle Team this time is none other than the currently most renowned Eighteenth Prince, Yun Haiyang.

It is worth mentioning that all information and leads concerning the Eighteenth Prince, Yun Haiyang, are untraceable, even by Gu Gelas's intelligence network, let alone by Shi Tiandao. His existence is truly a closely guarded secret. However, in recent years, rumors about the Eighteenth Prince have grown increasingly outlandish, with some even claiming he is a divine reincarnation.

Of course, Xu Yang and his companions paid no heed to these legends. Their concern was the Eighteenth Prince's stance regarding the Emperor Soul Battle Team. If his intention was indeed to forcibly seize the Emperor Soul Battle Team's foundation, they would certainly not allow him to succeed so easily.

However, how to handle this group was an urgent dilemma for Xu Yang. After all, resorting to direct force would mean openly defying the Central Domain Imperial Family, which, at the moment, was not a wise course of action.

"Oh, in my opinion, it's not that complicated at all. We just need to trap them. Once they arrive, we'll directly use force, eliminate them all, and then find a scapegoat to take the blame. Otherwise, these people are as ambitious as wolves; give them an inch, and they'll take a mile. Wouldn't we then be handing over the foundation of the Emperor Soul Battle Team, which we worked so hard to secure, to our opponents for free?"

Just as everyone was at a loss, Ling Yao suddenly had an idea. "Boss, I have a method, though I'm not sure if it's feasible. We could first find a way to thoroughly investigate the Eighteenth Prince's background, and then place him under house arrest. As long as he's under our control, we can use him to appease the Central Domain Imperial Family. Simultaneously, we can secretly proceed with our operations to quickly locate the remaining two ancient jade fragments. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?"

Li Si Te sighed helplessly. "Captain, that's easier said than done. Consider the Eighteenth Prince's status. He's currently the most favored son under the Seven Kings; what he aims for is undoubtedly a grand empire. He has come for power and desires to seize the throne. Besides the Emperor Soul Battle Team, which is a significant prize, what else do we possess that could make him abandon his ambitions? A successful man who doesn't love power often loves beauty, but surely we can't resort to a honey trap?" Li Si Te's remark touched a sensitive topic. While there were indeed two stunning beauties in the team, asking Lady Jessica to execute a honey trap would likely provoke Plancis to fight Li Si Te to the death. As for Ling Yao, she belonged to Boss Xu Yang, and Xu Yang would never bear to send her for such a task.

"If it's truly necessary, Xue'er is willing to try." Xue'er was about to volunteer for the team's cause when Xu Yang decisively stopped her. "How could that be? My brothers and sisters absolutely do not need to do such a thing. At worst, I'll unleash my fury and slaughter them all, leaving no one. I will never allow you to undertake such a task."

Shi Tiandao, however, burst out laughing. "It's truly difficult to imagine that such profound affection could develop among you. Before meeting you, I had almost completely lost faith in the concept of emotion. I always believed that on this continent, only eternal interest and power existed, with no room for genuine feelings. But now, your presence has completely changed my perspective. Being able to join this family of yours is the greatest fortune of my life."

Just then, Li Si Te glanced at Shi Tiandao, whose face was equally handsome, and couldn't help but chuckle. "In my opinion, if a honey trap won't work, we could use a male beauty trap!" Hearing Li Si Te's suggestion, everyone seemed to have the same idea, and all eyes simultaneously turned to Xu Yang. He had once used a disguise technique, which had left a deep impression on everyone. "Boss, I remember your disguise technique was absolutely masterly. Why not give our great brother Shi Tiandao a makeover? Turn him into an unparalleled woman. If he can win over the Eighteenth Prince, that would naturally be excellent. Even if he can't, it would leave an indelible stain on the Eighteenth Prince's illustrious life. Then we can use that to blackmail him. Compared to the rich spoils of the Emperor Soul Battle Team, I imagine the Eighteenth Prince cares far more about his reputation. For someone of his noble bloodline, their good name is paramount." Xu Yang burst out laughing upon hearing Li Si Te's words, repeatedly pointing at him. "It's incredible you could come up with such a vulgar plan! But then again, to counter someone like the Seventh Prince, who is utterly unscrupulous for profit, we really should fight fire with fire and use their own tactics against them!" "What the...?! Are you actually putting me on the spot?" Shi Tiandao couldn't help but gasp. Doing such a thing was more agonizing than death for him. The handsome young man's face flushed, and he had a hundred reasons to refuse. Yet, when he met Xu Yang's resolute gaze, he finally nodded helplessly. "Fine, then. For our shared goal, I shall sacrifice my appearance. But let me be clear: I'm not sure if it will succeed, because none of you could pull off something like this either. For a dignified seven-foot man like me to pretend to be a woman to seduce another man... it's unbelievable you came up with such an idea!" Shi Tiandao finally couldn't help but voice his exasperation, which caused the Dragon Cavalry Battle Team to erupt in laughter.

Three days later, the King's Edict escort team finally arrived. After the formal ceremonies concluded, everyone escorted the Eighteenth Prince into the main hall. It was at this very moment that Xu Yang's team, including Shi Tiandao, had their first face-to-face encounter with the Eighteenth Prince, a true holder of the Yingzhou Continent's imperial bloodline.

However, it was also at this exact moment that the greatest blunder in the history of the Yingzhou Continent's Western Region finally transpired. The instant Xu Yang laid eyes on the Eighteenth Prince, he almost burst out laughing.