Chapter 596: Chapter 592: Hunting World Chapter 596: Chapter 592: Hunting World “The ten emperors of that time decided unanimously, after consultation, that the power of the empire should not be used for internal friction but must be used for external expansion. So, from that point on, no matter the conflicts between the royalties within a country or between royalties of two or more empires, they could only be resolved in the void and not within their world.

The conflicts among the royal families must also be used for external expansion. If there is a conflict between two emperors, they would choose an undiscovered world. After receiving the same information, the two royalties would lead their respective legions and attack at the same time. They are free to use any means to achieve victory as long as it does not undermine the other party.

The manner of victory depends on the particular situation of the world. The victor would gain the right to rule the world, while the loser would be left with nothing, and would have to bear the loss resulting from the attack on the world.

That is the “Royal Duel”!

“Gladys briefly introduced these unfamiliar concepts to Mureya. To the royalties of the ten great empires, this was common knowledge.

“Do you dare to accept the duel?” asked the Dragon Princess Felicia, who was sat on Mureya’s hand looking up at him. “I have just discovered a new world coordinate.”

“I am not an imperial royalty. Don’t try to restrain me with your rules,” Mureya raised an eyebrow. “However, since the victor of the duel can gain the world, I accept.”

“Very well, let Lin go. When I return, I will send you the void coordinates and all information about that world. ” Upon hearing Mureya’s acceptance of the challenge, the Dragon Princess Filisia exuded a confident smile from her face. She felt like a sure winner, and it would only be a matter of time before she signed a treaty with Mureya.

Meanwhile, watching the Dragon Princess and the Sapphire Dragon leave together, Mureya stroked his chin. He found the situation quite interesting.

“Your Majesty, do you already have a legion that can fight in the void?” In her eyes, after watching the Dragon Princess leave, there was a strange look when Gladys turned to ask Mureya. She remembered that normal Titans only started to cultivate their legion after they were promoted to the legendary seventh rank and after they attended the Empire War Academy.

“Yes, I do have a legion,” Mureya nodded mater-of-factly, and pointed out what he currently lacked in order to fight in the void, “But I do not have a fleet that can navigate in the void. Even if I knew the world coordinates, I would not be able to send my troops there….”

Only Imperial-level powers would possess the technology for void colonization. Kingdom-level technology is only confined within the world. Unfortunately, the Xena Pus that Mureya established only possesses a limited reserve of Kingdom-level knowledge technology. He neither has the means nor the ability to transport his legion into a different world.

“In this duel, I am not going to lose, but first, I need to figure out a way to get a Void Fleet.” Mureya was pondering whether to return to the Titan Clan Land and seek assistance from the Mechanism Emperor, to borrow a fleet. After a moment of consideration, Mureya dismissed the thought. It would seem rather incapable if he needed to bother the Mechanism Emperor for such a thing.

“Do you have any good suggestions?” Mureya looked at Gladys and mentioned the issue he just thought of, “I need a void fleet that can transport my legion to the target world.”

“If you want a fleet, I have one,” Gladys gave an answer that made Mureya very pleased, “But according to the duel rules, Prince Mureya, you can only use the forces under your own command.”

“Can’t you lend me your fleet?” asked Mureya somewhat disconcerted.

“No,” Gladys shook her head and rejected, “The rules of the Royal Duel have been established and have never been broken. You can only use your own fleet, you cannot borrow any other forces or fleets.”

“The rule is quite rigid,” Mureya looked at Gladys indifferently. “What’s your suggestion?”

The allure of waging war in the void was too great for Mureya. Since his birth, his kin had continually instilled in him that the ultimate goal of the Titans was to move towards the vast void and realize the highest aspiration of the Titan’s life. Mureya wanted to visit the void now. If all else failed, he would make a trip to heavenly realm and build a Cloud City.

“There are shipyards in the empire,” Gladys reminded him in a soft voice, “As long as you have money, you can purchase a fleet.”

“…” Mureya silently looked at the seventh princess. “The key point is, I don’t have money!”

This was a distressing fact that Mureya had to accept: he was poor. Ever since he listened to the Golden Dragon Mother and started the Cloud Island renovation project, his personal assets have been continuously shrinking. He has squandered all the wealth he accumulated since his childhood.

If it weren’t for the Deep Blue Commerce Association devising ways to give him money, his assets would have started to decline long ago. Therefore, Mureya is now penniless. He could only produce a few elemental crystals, but no more.

It is worth noting that the research institutes of Xena Pus are powered by the energy plundering array, and only some important research will use elemental crystals as an energy source, because Xena Pus is truly poor.

“Without money, you could borrow.”

“Didn’t you say that I could only use my own resources?”

“That refers to the legion, warships, and various resources. The ownership must be yours, but money is not included.”

“Isn’t that a loophole in the duel rules!” Mureya was somewhat speechless. Isn’t this an unnecessary complication?

“It’s not a loophole. This is another competition, a comparison of contacts, personal charm, reputation, etc., between the two duel participants. After all, no one would lend money to a scoundrel or someone without hope of victory.”

“That makes sense,” Mureya nodded, “So, Gladys, are you willing to lend me money?”

“Prince Mureya, you are indeed strong, but you are not strong enough to single-handedly drive the course of the world war and conquer different worlds. Strength is not the only standard.

Moreover, it seems that you’re participating in this kind of war for the first time. You have no experience, while the Dragon Princess has had experience. Compared to her, you are disadvantaged in all aspects other than personal strength, you do not even have a qualified commander.”

“So, you intend to refuse me?” Mureya asked with a nod. Indeed, according to the rules of the duel, the loser is left with nothing and has to bear the loss incurred in the course of the war. In a short period of time, it would be hard to repay the loan.

“No, I just want you to understand the gap between you and the Dragon Princess,” The Seventh Princess Gladys responded with a smile. “These gaps can be filled in a short time. Therefore, I can lend you some money to tide you over.”

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