Coincidentally, the two General's Guards standing in front of Wei Tian's tent were the same as before.
When Wei Ren appeared before them so suddenly, their hearts started pounding with dread. Only Wei Tian was able to instill this kind of fear into them. But now a young boy was able to do the same. After all, he was the Devil General.
"General Ren!" They both saluted him with fear and respect.
"Be at ease." Wei Ren said with a smile.
His smile only added to their fear.
"I need to talk with the General." He said with a smile and walked into the large black tent without their confirmation.
This time, they didn't dare to bar his path.
Wei Tian was sitting cross-legged on his bed. His eyes were closed. His peaceful breathing was the only thing audible in the tent.
"Cause of your visit?" Wei Tian didn't open his eyes.
"Li Chong came to visit me." Wei Ren also didn't waste time with pleasantries. He took a seat on a nearby chair. He observed the Battle Formation Map. It looked like Wei Tian was trying to come up with a new plan for the west flank of the Great Border Wall.
Wei Tian opened his eyes as soon as he heard the name 'Li Chong'.
"What did that scheming bastard have to say?" Wei Tian flared up. He detested individuals like Li Chong who always acted like cowards and never showed their true face.
"He asked about my recovery and father. But most of the questions spiralled around father." He said while moving a few pieces on the Battle Formation Map.
Wei Tian climbed out of his bed and started observing the changes that Wei Ren was making to his formations.
Wei Ren shared his whole conversation with Wei Tian.
"Is this all you wanted to talk about? What is the real reason that you came?" Wei Tian knew his grand nephew very well.
Wei Ren looked at his grandpa with a deep frown. His green eyes looked helpless and tired.
Wei Tian was surprised to see him like this. Wei Ren rarely got sad. Even as a child he never fixated on his setbacks. He always worked a way out of his troubles.
"I will never win the Mission Assignment Competition. Therefore, I am going to take my name out of the Line of Succession." He said with a determined voice.
"HOW CAN YOU GIVE UP?" Wei Tian yelled with anger as soon as he heard Wei Ren's words.
"I am not. I don't intend to run away from my responsibilities. I will serve the kingdom, even if I am not the Emperor. But the way you are keeping me leashed, there is no way for me to grow." Wei Ren said calmly. He didn't get scared by Wei Tian's loud yelling.
Wei Tian didn't know what to say. He didn't want Wei Ren to experience dangerous battles so soon. He thought he would be protecting his beloved nephew by keeping him away from the fights. But he ended up harming him.
"I have learned everything I need from Master and the other disciples. Alchemy can't help me right now. It will take me a few years to reach their level and be useful enough to join their ranks. By then the competition will end and I will have earned very little battle credit. I need to train to become stronger. In three months I have barely made any progress. By taking my name out of the Competition, I will be able to train quietly. Once I am strong enough to join the war, I will come back." Wei Ren was not going to back down from this decision.
"I know you are smart. You must know the repercussions that you will face if you give up the throne. The Royal Elders of our own family will stand against us." Wei Tian reminded him about the disadvantages of giving up the throne.
Actually he was worried about himself too. He was Wei Ren's supervisor from the Yan Family. If Wei Ren were to throw away the throne, a lot of heat would be focused on Wei Tian too.
"You gave up the throne. Why can't I do the same? Wei Ren wasn't bothered by the repercussions at all.
"I am different. I am Soul Spirit Formation Expert. There is no one in the whole Kingdom who can cause trouble before me. Your life is not going to be the same." Wei Tian moved closer to him and looked straight into his eyes.
"I don't know what kind of person grandfather was. I have only admired you. I don't like those pretentious bastards in the Royal Family. Father also hates them. I have heard the stories about you and grandfather. You waged a war because of the cruelty of cultivators and you achieved your goal and founded a peaceful kingdom. Chasing after the throne is a small dream. I can now cultivate. I would rather do my job as a soldier than become a two faced ruler." There was nothing that was going to change Wei Ren's mind.
Just making Pill Potions everyday was not enough.
Wei Tian looked at Wei Ren's face.
"He is impulsive like you, Elder Brother." Wei Tian thought in his heart. He knew that Wei Ren was becoming impulsive. But it was expected. He was a fifteen year old boy who just got the ability to cultivate. He wasn't experienced enough to gauge the severity of the cultivation world.
"You can't quit the competition. As your General, I forbid you. Any resistance will land you in the military's prison. But...in return of staying in the competition, I will let you join missions."
Wei Tian decided to take a step back. This way he would be able to make him stay. He also would be able to give him missions according to his capabilities.
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