Chapter 1148: This Plot Is Really Impressive

The situation was becoming intriguing because the opponent turned out to be a prince disguised as a woman. If this person truly was the Eighteenth Prince, it added a fascinating twist. At this moment, the formerly imposing Shi Tiandao had completely transformed into the appearance of a peerless beauty.

"Boss, it seems things are a bit beyond our expectations?" Ling Yao secretly sent Xu Yang a soul transmission. Xu Yang, however, only replied with a perfect smile.

"Let's wait and see. I think if things go smoothly tonight, Shi Tiandao will definitely have a special experience he'll remember for a lifetime."

Xu Yang's tone clearly carried a hint of playful amusement. The negotiations progressed unusually smoothly because, according to the original plan, Xu Yang had instructed Shi Tiandao to agree to all conditions proposed by the other party during the negotiation. Their real move was planned for the banquet.

It was a rule among the royal family of Yingzhou Continent that regardless of one's status, no magical artifacts were allowed during meals, and fighting was strictly forbidden during the banquet.

The Eighteenth Prince, being of royal blood, had abided by such rules since childhood. Furthermore, the overly smooth negotiations had led the other party to somewhat overlook the danger, assuming the Imperial Soul Battle Group would be docile and would not attempt anything outrageous. However, during the banquet that followed the conclusion of the negotiations, events finally unfolded.

The main gates suddenly closed without warning. All of the Eighteenth Prince's entourage, over a hundred people, and the top experts from the Seventh Prince's manor, were trapped outside the entrance.

Without Xu Yang's power to support their release from the Ghost Valley Esoteric Array he personally set up, they could struggle for three to five years and never escape its confines.

After the doors closed, as Xu Yang and the Dragon Rider Battle Team appeared in the banquet hall, the Eighteenth Prince finally realized the situation was more complicated than he had imagined.

"Heh heh, what is the meaning of this? Do you realize that your current actions alone are enough to violate the dignity of my royal family? If a conflict breaks out, all the powerful cultivators in the vicinity will immediately rush to the Imperial Soul Battle Group and tear all of you to shreds!"

In this desperate situation, the Eighteenth Prince's first instinct was to use his power and status to suppress the opponents. Little did he know that Shi Tiandao and his people were backed by Xu Yang's Dragon Rider Battle Team. Which one of them was easy to deal with? How could they possibly fear his so-called high status?

"I say, Your Highness, the Prince, let alone you being a mere prince, even if it were your father, the Seventh Prince, or even the Emperor of Yingzhou Continent, once they fall into our hands, they wouldn't find it so easy to dictate terms. What you should do now is act obediently and understand that those who control your destiny are no longer yourself, but us."

After Gugulas finished speaking, the Eighteenth Prince immediately became enraged, slamming the table so hard that the tabletop, laden with delicacies, instantly shattered.

Well, there was no need to eat this meal; both sides were now at daggers drawn. The previously established negotiation atmosphere had completely collapsed. "Speak! What exactly is your objective? If my father doesn't receive word from me within three days, you should know the consequences."

Xu Yang revealed a slight smile. "If I'm not mistaken, the attendant under your command, who holds the Royal Order of Diligence, has already returned to your manor to deliver the good news. And according to our negotiation agreement, for at least six months, you and your accompanying personal guard troops will be stationed at the Imperial Soul Battle Group's headquarters. During this period, if we send a couple of our spies back to your manor to spread false information, your princely father will likely still believe that the Imperial Soul Battle Group has fallen into your royal family's hands. For at least six months, you will serve as our puppet and prisoner. Therefore, I advise Your Highness, the Prince, to adopt a suitable attitude, otherwise, your fate will be quite tragic."

Upon hearing Xu Yang's words, the Eighteenth Prince gradually calmed down. After all, he was truly exceptional and quickly brought his agitated emotions under control.

"I know you don't intend to take my life. You merely wish to secure the foundation of the Imperial Soul Battle Group for yourselves. However, that is simply impossible. Unless you are prepared to contend with the entire lineage of the Seven Princes or the central imperial family of Yingzhou Continent, staging such a display is utterly meaningless."

As the Eighteenth Prince finished speaking, Gugulas burst into laughter. "I have a proposal, Your Highness, the Eighteenth Prince, would you be interested? Look at our battle group leader—a face like a flower, a complexion like jade. Paired with your peerless grace and divine composure, you two would be a match made in heaven. If the two of you were to unite as a divine couple, wouldn't everything be perfectly resolved?"

The Eighteenth Prince heard this, took a deep look at Shi Tiandao, who was disguised as a woman, and couldn't help but burst out laughing. "I can't believe you're holding onto such a scheme! Well, I'm afraid your plan is doomed to fail. It's not that I don't want to cooperate with you, but the conditions simply don't allow it."

The Eighteenth Prince laughed unrestrainedly, knowing that she had won this round. With a gentle wave of her hand, a powerful primal energy erupted, causing all her male attire to completely shatter. In its place, a stunningly beautiful young woman appeared before everyone's eyes. Upon seeing this, Shi Tiandao was utterly dumbfounded.

"You're not the Eighteenth Prince? You're just a stand-in????"

The Eighteenth Prince, Yun Haiyang, now in female attire, revealed a cool smile. "The noble bloodline of the Eighteenth Prince is genuine and cannot be faked. Who in this world could replace it? I am, and always have been, a woman. But I despise the rules of the mundane world. Who says women cannot manage worldly affairs, decide their own destiny, cultivate top-tier techniques, or roam the martial world? I intend to break this family rule and achieve things as a woman that men cannot. I will become the first Queen-Duke of the entire Yingzhou Continent!"

Just then, Xu Yang stepped forward and looked deeply at the Eighteenth Prince. "Little girl, my judgment was not wrong. You are indeed no ordinary woman. Unfortunately, achieving your ambitious goals with your strength alone is impossible."