What would the Great Victory Human King do?
Zhang Chen's gaze shifted at those words. His eyes swept into the distance, and a meaningful smile appeared in them. "I believe the Great Victory Human King is a clever man, a man skilled at judging the times and weighing the situation. A clever man will naturally make the cleverest choice."
Du Guqiu looked at Zhang Chen, a trace of solemnity appearing in his eyes. "You really caught the Great Victory Royal Family off guard, kid."
Zhang Chen smiled. "I was merely being myself, always following the rules and handling matters according to proper procedure. I have never done anything out of line."
Du Guqiu said nothing more. Zhang Chen claimed he followed the rules? He was simply trying to fool ghosts!
If Zhang Chen had not been secretly pushing things along behind the chaos in the capital, Du Guqiu would never believe it!
The capital remained a mess. Corpse insects and demon beasts continued to rampage about and injure people. Fortunately, Dragon Qi suppressed them, turning all the demon beasts into ordinary wild animals. With a Twelfth Order God taking action alongside the capital's guards, the demon beasts were steadily slain, and the situation slowly improved.
The group arrived at the royal palace. After being announced, Zhang Chen was escorted by guards into a pavilion.
"Beloved Minister Zhang, how did you end up like this? Which damned bastard dared to forge an Imperial Decree? I shall exterminate his nine generations!" The instant the Great Victory Human King saw Zhang Chen, he spoke with rage, his voice brimming with fury.
Zhang Chen was taken aback upon hearing this. He had not expected the Great Victory Human King to start shifting the blame the moment they met.
"Greetings, Great King." Zhang Chen bent