My Brother's the Protagonist? Good Thing I Awakened My System!



Chapter 172 Finding Out The Truth

Feng Chen listened without much care.

Even if the Fifth Princess might have found out about the relationship between him and the Lan Clan, it wouldn't matter, not with his current strength.

Now that he had reached the Spirit Severing Realm, he no longer worried much about the consequences of his actions, at least not within the Azure Sky Empire.

Although he was aware of the existence of another Spirit Severing Realm cultivator, Feng Chen didn't think he would lose.

Not with Top Saint Grade Techniques and Artifacts.

Even someone in the Spirit Severing Realm, Feng Chen didn't think that he/she would possess such treasures.

"Indeed, I am the one. So, what brings you here, Your Highness?"

Feng Chen asked.

Wang Zhiqing hesitated for

moment, gathering her thoughts.

Despite her usual grace and composure, the weight of her intentions made her slightly uneasy.

She knew that she already owed Feng Chen for saving her life and now she was going to ask another huge favor.

This was a very big favor because, in the battle for the throne, she wasn't even considered, and if Feng Chen really supported her, he would lose the chance of getting favored by another prince who had a high chance of winning.

It was like asking someone to gamble on someone with little to no chance of winning. "I came for two reasons."

She began her voice steady but with a hint of nervousness.

"First, I wanted to confirm your identity, and it can be said that I fulfilled one of the reasons for my visit. And the second reason is..."

"I hope that you can support me in the battle for the throne."

The room grew quiet as the elders exchanged curious glances, but Feng Chen remained impassive.

"Support?"

He echoed, his tone flat.

"You want to become the Empress?"

Feng Chen asked, a bit curious.

After all, for past years, the Azure Sky Empire has always been ruled by an Emperor and there is no record of an Empress at all.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Moreover, Feng Chen thought that it was already hard for Wang Zhiqing to preserve her own life, how could she even think about becoming the Empress?

Wang Zhiqing took a deep breath, her eyes steady as she spoke.

"Yes, I intend to compete for the throne. The Azure Sky Empire has always been ruled by an Emperor, but there is no law stating that a woman cannot ascend. If anything, I believe the time has come for a change. And I have the support to make it happen." "Support?"

Feng Chen began, "You think you can take the throne just because a few people support you?"

Wang Zhiqing didn't flinch.

She had prepared for this.

"It's not just a few. I have the backing of powerful allies-more than you might realize. The Yunhai Clan, one of the strongest in the Western Region, has pledged their support. And I also have the support of Commander Yang."

The room was silent as the elders exchanged glances, the names she mentioned causing a stir.

The Yunhai Clan was a formidable force, and Commander Yang's military prowess could shift the balance of power.

Feng Chen was surprised to see that Yunhai Clan had decided to support Wang Zhiqing, someone who had a very low chance of winning.

(Perhaps because the Yunhai Clan Leader is a woman?)

Feng Chen thought. There could also be a hidden deal that he wasn't aware of but he could only think of this reason.

Similar to the woman on Earth who would unconditionally support a presidential candidate just because she is a woman.

Of course, it might also be that. Wang Zhiqing is capable enough and he just wasn't aware of it.

However, even with them, Wang Zhiqing's supporters could be considered weak against the three princes who had Nascent Soul Realm cultivators backing them. Feng Chen's expression remained impassive, but the elders were now listening intently, their curiosity piqued.

"If the Feng Clan supports me," Wang Zhiqing said, her tone turning more persuasive.

"I can promise you much more than just political influence. I can offer you land, territory, and a significant increase in status. I can assure you that your status would be similar to mine."

The elders exchanged excited glances, murmuring among themselves.

The prospect of expanding the Feng Clan's territory and influence was a tempting

offer, especially if it came with the promise of royal favor,

However, Feng Chen remained unfazed. He leaned back in his chair, his gaze cold and indifferent.

"Territory and status," he said, his tone dismissive.

"Is that all you have to offer? Do you really think I need such things?"

Wang Zhiqing's eyes flickered, but she didn't lose her composure.

"It's not just about land or status. It's about power. With my support, the Feng Clan will be positioned at the heart of the empire's political landscape. And if you choose to stand with me, I promise you'll have a place in my court-one that will grant you influence far beyond what you have now."

Feng Chen's lips curled into a faint smile, though there was no warmth in it.

"Anyone can speak words. But tell me, would you even win? Wouldn't it be wiser for me to ally with another prince who can offer a similar promise? What real benefit do

you bring to the table at the moment?"

Wang Zhiqing's heart sank slightly at his words, but she pressed on.

"Then what is it that you want? I'm willing to offer you anything!"

Wang Zhiqing replied, her voice filled with determination.

However, Feng Chen appeared unimpressed. He tapped his fingers lightly on the

armrest, his gaze never leaving her.

"Let's put this discussion on hold for now and see if you're even worth considering.

Have you found it?"

Wang Zhiqing blinked, caught off guard by his abrupt change of topic.

"Found... it?"

Feng Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, his voice turning sharper.

"The thing I asked for."

Realization dawned on Wang Zhiqing's face, and she quickly nodded.

"Oh, you mean the information about the disappearances in the Whispering Rift?"

"Yes!"

"And the people you're searching for must be your missing parents, right?" Hearing those words, Feng Zhenshan and others looked at Feng Chen with a bit of

guilt.

They had also searched for his parents, but they didn't even know where his parents had gone and had to give up on finding them.

Feng Chen leaned forward, his piercing gaze making her feel as though he could see

straight into her soul.

"Then let's not waste any more time. Tell me everything you've discovered."

Wang Zhiqing took a deep breath and began recounting what she had learned from

her investigation.

Thanks to that she also knew that the people that were reported to have disappeared

were Feng Chen's parents.

"There has been a record of two couples going missing, who should be your parents."

The room fell into an intense silence as every word she spoke carried the weight of hidden truths and impending revelations.

"During that time, Experts in the Nascent Soul Realm felt a powerful aura and suspected that the country was under attack, so they went to investigate. Luckily, it wasn't an attack and seemed to have gone as soon as it appeared."

"Such an incident wouldn't go uninvestigated even if the person didn't attack. So, the Emperor has done a thorough investigation, but in the middle, the investigation was

stopped."

Wang Zhiqing said.

"Stopped?"

Feng Chen muttered.

(There could only be two reasons why they had stopped the investigation. Either they

knew the reason or because they deemed it dangerous.)

"Why?"

Feng Chen asked. "Because the person who appeared is likely a Spirit Severing Realm cultivator."

Wang Zhiqing replied.

"Spirit Severing Realm!!!"

The Feng Clan's elders couldn't help but widen their eyes in shock.

Even Nascent Soul Realm existence was akin to a god for them, not to mention Spirit.

Severing Realm.

"Are you sure?"

Feng Chen asked.

Although he had come to similar conclusions previously, he knew that only a Spirit Severing Realm cultivator would have the capability to take two people without leaving any clue behind.

"Yes! The record said that the guards from the border hadn't seen anyone entering or

exiting the country, yet this person managed to take two people without even leaving

behind a trace."

Wang Zhiqing continued.

"Moreover, the Commander of the Royal Guard said he only sensed the person's

presence because they broke through space to enter the country. Otherwise, there would have been no way for him to detect the Spirit Severing Realm cultivator who wished to hide his presence."

Feng Chen listened intently and thought that it made sense.

If his aura had been concealed by the formation set up in the Feng Clan's courtyard, his practice would have definitely alerted many Nascent Soul Realm experts.

"So, was there any record of how long that person stayed in the Azure Sky Empire? Or

did he disappear right away?"

Feng Chen asked.

"It was written that the person must have been around for 5 minutes, after which our

Royal Guard Captain felt the person break through space again and left."

"An investigation was made, but soon it became likely the person who entered must have been from the central domain. Knowing their power, the investigation was stopped as they didn't want to offend anyone from the Central Domain."