The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 854 The God of War Descends
"This...this is the legendary..." Zhu Xiong Ying's voice trembled as she looked at the woman in white in disbelief.

"That's right, this is the 'True Dragon Jade' you've been dreaming of." The woman in white smiled slightly, a hint of mockery in her tone. "Now, do you still want to kill him?"

Zhu Xiong Ying's expression was uncertain, his heart filled with struggle. He longed to obtain the True Dragon Jade, a jade pendant containing immense power that could make him truly invincible! However, to obtain this jade pendant, he had to let Zhu Yuanzhang go.

"What do you want?" Zhu Xiong Ying took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He knew he had no choice.

"It's simple, release him, and the jade pendant is yours," the woman in white said calmly.

"Alright!" Zhu Xiong Ying gritted his teeth and finally agreed. He withdrew his hand, turned around, and left the main hall.

The woman in white watched Zhu Xiong Ying's retreating figure, a barely perceptible smile appearing on her lips. She slowly walked to Zhu Yuanzhang and helped him up.

"Thank you for saving my life, young lady," Zhu Yuanzhang said weakly, looking gratefully at the woman in white.

"No need to be so polite," the woman in white said calmly. "I just don't want to see pointless killing."

"May I ask your name, young lady?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

"My name is Chu Ling." The woman in white smiled slightly, then turned and left the main hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched Chu Ling's retreating figure, his heart filled with doubt. Who exactly was this mysterious woman? Why did she save him?
At the same time, Zhu Xiong Ying returned to his palace, clutching the True Dragon Jade tightly in his hand, his eyes filled with excitement and anticipation.

"With this jade pendant, I can..." Zhu Xiong Ying's face revealed a ferocious smile, as if he could already see himself ruling the world.

However, what he didn't know was that all of this was under Chu Ling's control. Chu Ling's goal wasn't really to save Zhu Yuanzhang, but to use Zhu Xiong Ying to achieve her own objectives.

Over the next few days, Zhu Xiong Ying began to cultivate in seclusion, integrating the power of the True Dragon Jade into himself, and his strength improved by leaps and bounds.

A month later, Zhu Xiong Ying emerged from seclusion, his aura even more powerful, as if a war god had descended upon the world.

"Hahahaha..." Zhu Xiong Ying laughed loudly, his eyes filled with arrogance and confidence, "I am now invincible!"

He immediately summoned all his ministers and announced his plan: "I will launch a northern expedition! To expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty to the entire north!"

The ministers expressed their support, having full confidence in Zhu Xiong Ying's abilities.

Therefore, Zhu Xiong Ying led his army in a grand march northward.

On the northern grasslands, a man dressed in black riding a steed gallops across the vast plains.

"Your Majesty, the border of the Ming Dynasty is just ahead," a soldier said respectfully.

"Good!" A glint of light flashed in the man's eyes. "Pass down the order: the entire army prepares. We will attack the Ming Dynasty in three days!"

This man, named Chu Ze, was the overlord of the northern grasslands. He was ambitious and always wanted to conquer the Ming Dynasty and become the overlord of the Central Plains.

Three days later, Chu Ze led his army to break through the border of the Ming Dynasty, advancing rapidly and heading straight for the capital.

When the news reached the capital, Zhu Xiong Ying was furious and immediately led his army to meet the enemy.

The two armies engaged in a fierce battle outside the capital, with both sides fighting bloodthirstyly and rivers of blood flowing.

With the power of the True Dragon Jade, Zhu Xiong Ying was invincible on the battlefield, and no one could defeat him.

However, Chu Ze was no ordinary man. He was highly skilled in martial arts and well-versed in military strategy, and quickly found Zhu Xiong Ying's weakness. "Kill!" Chu Ze roared, brandishing his long sword and slashing at Zhu Xiong Ying.

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered and brandished the True Dragon Jade to block Chu Ze's attack.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the two powerful forces collided, generating a huge shockwave that sent the surrounding soldiers flying.

Zhu Xiong Ying and Chu Ze were both knocked back several steps, their eyes filled with shock.

"You actually..." Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Chu Ze in disbelief, "You actually managed to block my attack?"

"Hmph!" Chu Ze sneered. "Do you think you're the only one with great power?"

He brandished his long sword again and attacked Zhu Xiong Ying.

Zhu Xiong Ying also brandished the True Dragon Jade to fight Chu Ze.

The two clashed again, their swords flashing and their killing intent palpable.

The battle lasted for three days and three nights, with both sides suffering heavy losses, but no victor could be determined.

Just then, Chu Ling appeared. She stood in the center of the battlefield, looking at the two fighting fiercely, her eyes filled with a complex expression.

"Stop!" Chu Ling suddenly shouted.

Zhu Xiong Ying and Chu Ze both stopped and looked at Chu Ling with a puzzled expression.

"Why did you fight?" Chu Ling asked. "You all sacrificed countless soldiers' lives for your own ambitions. Was it worth it?"

Zhu Xiong Ying and Chu Ze both fell silent, their hearts filled with confusion.

"Have you ever thought about what it would be like if you joined forces?" Chu Ling continued, "You could conquer the entire world together and become true overlords!"

Zhu Xiong Ying and Chu Ze were both stunned; they hadn't expected Chu Ling to make such a suggestion.

"So? Are you willing to join forces?" Chu Ling asked.

Zhu Xiong Ying and Chu Ze both fell into deep thought.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood with his hands behind his back, the True Dragon Jade gleaming with a deep golden light, his imposing aura pressing down on Chu Ze like a mountain. However, his eyes held disdain: "Join forces? Chu Ling, this is an insult to me. With my abilities, I am invincible. Does Chu Ze, insignificant as he is, even deserve to sit on equal footing with me?"

Chu Ze sneered, his gaze sharp as a knife: "Invincible under heaven? Zhu Xiong Ying, you must be dreaming. A mere piece of broken jade has made you so arrogant. Have you forgotten that you couldn't do anything to me for three days and three nights?"

These words struck Zhu Xiong Ying to the core, causing him to furrow his brow slightly. However, he immediately raised the corners of his mouth, a cold smile appearing on his face: "Chu Ze, what do you know? I just want to play with you for a bit, after all, killing you with one blow is too boring."

Chu Ze's eyes burned with fury. He plunged his long sword into the ground, the blade digging deep into the earth. The impact was like a thunderclap, sending shards of stone flying. "Enough nonsense! If you're afraid of death, kneel down and beg for mercy now!"

"Kneel down and beg for mercy?" Zhu Xiong Ying laughed loudly, his voice shaking the entire battlefield. He slowly raised the True Dragon Jade to his brow, and the jade shone brightly, as if the power of a true dragon descending from the heavens was concentrated within it. He uttered each word clearly: "Chu Ze, you, just stand there and watch as I turn you into dust."

"Zhu Xiong Ying! Don't be so arrogant!" Chu Ze roared, raising his sword and charging forward. His aura transformed into a black whirlwind, crashing towards Zhu Xiong Ying like a raging torrent. Seeing this, the soldiers of both armies held their breath, not daring to utter a sound.

(End of this chapter)