Lin Chen left.

He had been gone from the Empire Battlefield for three days.

By the time he returned to the Imperial City, it was already the fourth day.

When Lin Chen arrived at the Imperial City, some people were already waiting for him at the city gate.

Duke Zhong, Xiong Naiteer.

The Eldest Princess, Long Qingyue.

In addition, there was the Imperial Guard.

But there was also a familiar face...

Little Hader!

"Greetings, Commander!"

Little Hader stepped forward with his soldiers and bowed to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen was a little surprised and asked, "Why are you back?"

"Little Hader was ordered by the Duke Protector to return and report the achievements of this Imperial Battlefield to the council."

Xiong Naiteer said, "Lin Chen, I didn't expect you to make such great contributions to the empire on your first descent to the battlefield! Hehe, now you are about to become an imperial hero."

"If we can really advance to the third-level Empire Battlefield because of you and obtain generous resource rewards, then City Lord Lin, you will indeed have performed a great service… After all, our Dragon Spirit Kingdom has never reached the height of a third-level battlefield!"

Long Qingyue also spoke.

This fairy-like woman didn't look like she was already forty years old.

Her skin was still like that of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, and her figure was exquisite and charming, with infinite charm.

As soon as she spoke, she deliberately moved closer to Lin Chen and asked with a smile, "City Lord Lin, after you meet His Majesty, would you be willing to grace my mansion with your presence?"

"I'm sorry, Your Highness!"

Little Hader said at this time, "The Duke Protector specifically instructed that after this Commander meets His Majesty, he must go to the Empire Battlefield to prepare to participate in the Divine City Ruins! You also know that performance in the Divine City Ruins can also earn points. If our Commander is delayed, then the Dragon Spirit Kingdom's ranking this time may change."

"Hmph, just having a cup of tea at my place, how much time can it take?"

Long Qingyue said unhappily, "That Duke Protector of his just likes to interfere!"

No one dared to respond to Long Qingyue's complaint.

After all, that was the Duke Protector!

The stable cornerstone of the Dragon Spirit Kingdom!

Even more so, a veritable pillar of the nation!

Only Long Qingyue dared to complain about Long Yandao like this. Seeing that no one responded, Long Qingyue said with some dissatisfaction, "He only knows to ask me for money. The funds for the Empire Battlefield are provided by me, but the resources brought back are divided equally between the national treasury and everyone… No, if City Lord Lin really enters the third-level battlefield, I must also ask His Majesty and the council for some resources!"

With that, Long Qingyue left on her own.

Who would dare to have any objections when the Eldest Princess was angry?

Just as she said, she was the empire's purse!

Duke Zhong Xiong Naiteer coughed awkwardly and then said, "Lin Chen, let's go, His Majesty is waiting for you! In addition, there are no problems with the council's reward for you."

At this time, even if the council was not satisfied with Lin Chen's reward, they would not dare to say anything.

After all, Lin Chen single-handedly raised the Dragon Spirit Kingdom to the third-level battlefield, doubling the resource rewards the Dragon Spirit Kingdom received!

A large number of cultivation resources, and most of those who benefited were those nobles.

Some nobles who had no grievances with Lin Chen would definitely oppose suppressing a hero who allowed them to obtain more benefits at this time.

So, how could the council dare to risk the world's disapproval at this time?

What surprised Lin Chen was that Long Yandao had even sent Little Hader over…

Moreover, he specifically instructed Little Hader not to let Lin Chen stay in the Imperial City for too long.

It was as if he was preventing Lin Chen from going to Long Qingyue!

Could it be said that Long Yandao and Long Qingyue really had an unclear relationship?

While thinking, the elevator had already arrived at the palace.

Then Lin Chen discovered that Duke Shun, Long Yanhui, was also there.

In addition, almost all of the five marquises of the Imperial City were present.

When they saw Lin Chen, even the Emperor's personal guards took off their hats and saluted Lin Chen.

This treatment could be said to be very high.

After seeing the King, the King's laughter was like thunder, resounding throughout the palace. He even held a little girl wearing a crown and smiled at Lin Chen, "Lin Chen, this is my beloved daughter, Celin. She is eleven years old this year. She has heard of your deeds and has been clamoring to see you! Hehe, you have finally come."

"Lin Chen pays his respects to Your Majesty and the Princess."

Lin Chen calmly saluted.

"You may dispense with the formalities, my knight."

Princess Celin actually stepped forward and took Lin Chen's hand.

This surprised everyone.

Lin Chen was also dumbfounded…

What did she mean by 'my knight'!

What did this little girl mean?

At this time, the King took the lead and laughed to ease the awkward atmosphere. He said with a smile, "Lin Chen, don't mind it, Celin, she hopes to be taken care of by you!"

Lin Chen was speechless.

The old King's meaning was obviously to force Lin Chen to express his attitude!

"Of course, my Majesty, Princess."

Lin Chen had no choice but to speak.

"I have already sent the Third Prince to Tianyue City. He will grow up in Tianyue City in the future. Lin Chen, if you have time, you must also teach him more, after all, he is still young, only ten years old." The old King spoke again.

The Third Prince!

Lin Chen was shocked in his heart.

This was a hostage!

Previously, Long Qingyue had said that she might choose a county princess or young master from the royal family to go to Tianyue City as this hostage.

But now…

It was actually the King's direct son!

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, Lin Chen will definitely teach him carefully!"

Lin Chen naturally agreed readily.

However, he was not in Tianyue City.

But Lin Chen had already explained this matter to Zhang Chunlin, and he believed there would be no major problems.

After saying these things, the King said with a smile, "We can begin the conferral of nobility."

Long Yanhui stood up and said loudly, "His Majesty's grace is vast, and he specially bestows upon Lin Chen the title of Sixth-Rank Marquis, with one crowned pearl, one Soul Crystal of Dazzling Colors, and an additional thirty million gold coins! Furthermore, from this day forward, the identity of the Bluestar people will be changed to the Bluestar Clan of the Dragon Spirit Kingdom, and Lin Chen will be the lifelong patriarch of the Bluestar Clan! All Bluestar people will enjoy all legal rights and interests of the Empire!"

Lin Chen's eyes lit up when he heard this.

Bluestar people.

Bluestar Clan!

With this imperial decree from the King, it meant that from now on, the Bluestar people could be considered to have truly stood up in this brand new time and brand new country!

"Lin Chen, are you satisfied?" The King asked with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lin Chen immediately thanked him.

This was a major event.

Of course he was happy.

From now on, even if the Bluestar people left Tianyue City, they would not be afraid of being assassinated.

Because…

The Bluestar people were members of the Bluestar Clan of the Dragon Spirit Kingdom.

They enjoyed all legal rights.

If they were harmed, the Empire would investigate, and the Bluestar people could pursue prosecution and even revenge!

Anyone who wanted to harm the Bluestar people would have to think about the consequences.

At this time, Lin Chen thought of Jiang Haihe's matter and asked, "Your Majesty, now that the Bluestar people are members of the Dragon Spirit Kingdom, can Lin Chen, as the patriarch, ask Your Majesty some questions about the Bluestar people?"

"You want to ask about Jiang Haihe's gathering of people for rebellion, right?"

Long Yanhui answered Lin Chen's question. He said in a muffled voice, "This case has already been confirmed with conclusive evidence. The Bluestar people, led by Jiang Haihe, do not recognize the Empire and have rebellious actions… Although City Lord Lin is the patriarch of the Bluestar Clan, it is best not to interfere in this matter."

Lin Chen couldn't stand his tone.

What did he mean that even if Lin Chen was the patriarch of the Bluestar people, he couldn't interfere?

Then Lin Chen insisted on asking.

"What if I insist on asking? Duke Shun?" Lin Chen looked at Long Yanhui.

The two's gazes crossed in this magnificent hall.

The result was that neither was willing to give way.

In the end, it was the King who spoke, "Betraying the country is a serious crime. Since the council has already made a conclusion, it cannot be changed… However, this country has always had the saying of performing meritorious service to atone for crimes. Duke Shun, what do you think… Can we let Jiang Haihe and others go to the Empire Battlefield with Lin Chen to redeem their sins through meritorious service?"

"Your Majesty's order, your subject dares not disobey… But, we can only pardon one person."

Long Yanhui responded with a straight face.

Obviously, if the King hadn't spoken, he wouldn't have let go of even one person.

"I want Jiang Haihe!"

Lin Chen said coldly.

He had heard that Jiang Haihe and his men were almost completely wiped out, and only six people were escorted to the Imperial City for trial.

Now that Long Yanhui was holding back and refusing to release people, Lin Chen could only choose Jiang Haihe.

As for the others…

Lin Chen was now unable to help.

However, Lin Chen would record this debt on Long Yanhui's account.

The result was that Lin Chen was conferred the title of Sixth-Rank Marquis.

And he also had an additional identity… the patriarch of the Bluestar people!

Lin Chen left the Imperial City with everyone.

Jiang Haihe was still in the prison cart.

Moreover, he was being sent to the Empire Battlefield by people from the council.

Because Long Yanhui said that the council had to ensure that this person went to the battlefield.

Lin Chen didn't say anything about this.

On the road, Lin Chen asked Little Hader, "Did the commander have anything else to say when he sent you here?"

"The commander said that Commander has made a great contribution this time, and those dignitaries in the Imperial City will definitely want to curry favor with you, so he specifically asked me to tell you not to get close to any of them."

Little Hader told Lin Chen, "The commander also asked me to convey a message to the Commander: The future you should belong to the Empire Battlefield, should become the commander of the Empire Battlefield, should be the glory of the Empire, instead of falling into those power struggles… Especially the Eldest Princess, you must be careful, don't let her harm you!"

"All of this, the commander asked you to say?"

Lin Chen frowned slightly when he heard this.

It seemed that under the calm surface of this Imperial City, there were also turbulent waves!

Long Yandao had been staring at Lin Chen several times, not letting Lin Chen approach Long Qingyue. It turned out that it was out of such consideration… He didn't want Lin Chen, whom he was optimistic about, to fall into those power struggles.

So, Long Yandao was playing the bad guy everywhere, helping Lin Chen resist the overtures of those dignitaries.

Thinking of this, Lin Chen felt a little ashamed.

It seemed that he had misunderstood Long Yandao… There were probably no gossip-worthy things between him and Long Qingyue.

While speaking, the group arrived at the Summit of the Heavenly Palace.

This time, there were also some people in the channels of other countries.

Among them, Lin Chen saw the legendary Celestial Spirit Race with cicada wings on their backs.

A pink-haired woman leading the group also looked over at Lin Chen.

After the two's gazes met in the air, neither looked away.

Instead, they sized each other up.

"Very strong!"

Lin Chen was secretly shocked in his heart.

It seemed that this was also a First Transition Peak.

But Lin Chen could feel that her strength was very strong.

At this time, the woman of the Celestial Spirit Race seemed to have the same reaction as Lin Chen…

Soon, everyone entered the battlefield and arrived at the Earth City.

At this time, there was already a Second Transition army of the Human Race waiting to welcome them.

Lin Chen also released Jiang Haihe from the prison cart.

The moment he uncovered his blindfold, Jiang Haihe was stunned for a long time before asking, "Are you Brother Lin Chen?"

"It's me, Guild Leader Jiang."

Lin Chen smiled.

"It really is you!"

Jiang Haihe was excited, and stepped forward to hold Lin Chen's hands and said, "I knew it, you bought so many things before the game invaded reality, you definitely wouldn't delete your account. Later, through our contact with Elder Liu, we also knew of your existence. So, we have always hoped to join forces with you! But unfortunately, Wang Dama that dead transvestite, he... Alas!"

Jiang Haihe was deeply saddened.

Then, along the way, he told Lin Chen about his experiences.

After the game invaded reality, Jiang Haihe's ratings were very good because he listened to Lin Chen's words, and his strength was also very strong. He was more than capable of dealing with the first batch of invading monsters. Later, Jiang Haihe brought some of the people he rescued to Wang Dama's city.

In the process, because he learned of the existence of Tianyue City and knew that Lin Chen had not deleted his account, Jiang Haihe was very happy at the time, thinking of gathering a group of people to join Lin Chen to unite all the power of the Bluestar people!

However, in this process, Wang Dama felt threatened. In addition, those nobles joined forces to launch an attack, threatening the city, and Wang Dama actually led people to surrender.

This naturally made Jiang Haihe, who was determined to unite the power of all Bluestar people, disagree, so the conflict between the two sides broke out.

In the end, many people died in battle.

"Wang Dama... Wang Hui! I, I must make him pay the price!" Jiang Haihe said with hatred.

Seeing him like this, Lin Chen said to him, "There will be a chance, but now, the place where we are is the Empire Battlefield... Guild Leader Jiang, if you want to take revenge on Wang Hui, then you must first ensure that you can survive here!"

"Empire Battlefield…"

Jiang Haihe obviously hadn't come into contact with this yet.

"Explain it to him properly."

Lin Chen asked Jin Mu to tell him.

When they arrived at the main city of the Human Race, Jiang Haihe was already dumbfounded. He was told everything by Jin Mu about the battlefield, including what Lin Chen had done, and the rewards Lin Chen had just received.

This made Jiang Haihe feel that his three views had collapsed!

Empire Battlefield, a place of bloody killing, and also on an alien planet?

Lin Chen's first time on the Empire Battlefield was at the level of the Central Army Commander, and he was also on the three major lists, becoming the strongest First Transition realm that had never been seen before?

The key…

Along the way, all the sentries saluted Lin Chen at the first moment they saw him!

Comparing people… It's infuriating!

The difference in treatment was too great!

Thinking of himself…

The people of the Dragon Spirit Kingdom treated him as if they were treating slaves.

But Lin Chen?

He was a hero?

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Lin Chen returned to the battlefield.

Tomorrow, the ruins will open!

Today is still 15,000 words.

(End of this chapter)