Prince Chen gazed at the scenery along the shore, pondering it from every angle before deciding that Lin Bai's words made sense.
If he put himself in Lin Bai's shoes, Prince Chen would have had no choice either and would have been forced to accept Heaven and Earth Gate's challenge.
"Be careful in everything you do. When you go to Heaven and Earth Gate, have Tianshui Sect send a few more experts to accompany and protect you."
"The outcome of the Dao debate challenge isn't important. What matters is that you come back alive."
Prince Chen earnestly urged him, "I've only just returned to the imperial capital. Although I have quite a few martial artists under my command, there aren't many experts, so I truly can't spare anyone to come help you."
"But don't worry. If you die inside Heaven and Earth Gate, then once I ascend the throne, I'll surely cleanse Heaven and Earth Gate in blood and avenge you."
Lin Bai smiled. "Those words from Your Highness are enough. Your Highness should be especially careful in the imperial capital. After the Holy Son succession ceremony, the Third Prince must already have realized the relationship between Your Highness and Tianshui Sect."
"He already considers Your Highness a threat. So after Your Highness returns to the imperial capital, I'm afraid you'll have to beware of the Third Prince's methods."
Prince Chen gave a cold laugh. "Don't worry. I've already experienced his methods firsthand."
"I'm leaving. There's no need to see me off."
Prince Chen turned back, boarded the imperial clan spirit vessel, and sped away.
The Second Elder and Third Elder also returned to the imperial capital with Prince Chen. This time, they accompanied him openly and aboveboard.
Tianshui Sect announced to the outside world, "Prince Chen was attacked inside