Gate of God

by Stayrr

This is a strange and inexplicable world…Mountains, water, stones, flowers, grass, trees, wood, the Sun, moonlight, stars… All creation under the Heavens and Earths are sources of energy. In this world, there are all the classics from his previous world, but there is a new addition: The Law of Dao. Fang Zhengzhi was conflicted. I can obtain power from reading books? Should I read T

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Chapter 586: Fang Zhengzhi, Well Done!

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Xing Yuanguo made a surprising decision.

It was surprising because it was something no one had expected or would have thought of. It wasn't complicated at all and could be expressed in two words.

And that was…

"Move away!"

"Move away!"

"Move…"

The Mountain Breaking Army, who was charging toward the capital gates moved aside, taking a few steps towards the sides of the gates. A "wide path" leading toward the Northern Barbarians Army was opened.

Of course, the one who was most surprised was Fang Zhengzhi.

"What? It's really opening?!" Fang Zhengzhi had never once felt his words were so powerful. With one sentence, he had moved a few thousand soldiers of the Mountain Breaking Army.

Were they that obedient?

A moment ago, he screamed what he truly felt because he couldn't see the situation at the capital gates. He didn't know that there was an ongoing battle right there.

But now…

He could see it very clearly!

The Northern Barbarians Army were blocking the capital gates, while Su Qing stood above them on top of the capital walls. Why, then, did Xing Yuanguo ordered them to move away?

Shouldn't Xing Yuanguo order the Mountain Breaking Army to save him? Or would he be saving him by himself? He should have taken down Su Qing while he wasn't paying attention!

Move away?

No way!

Obviously, Xing Yuanguo wanted Fang Zhengzhi to step within the formation of Northern Barbarians Army by himself.

If there was a choice, Fang Zhengzhi would never allow himself to be such a situation. But he had no other option. He could already feel the aura behind him.

King Xieluo was very close to him…

Turn in a different direction?

Impossible.

Because a straight line would always be shorter than a crooked one.

Without any other options, and without hesitation, raising his Near-Life Gate high above, he entered the tight formation of the Northern Barbarians Army.

"My Lord, please convey my greetings to your sister!" Fang Zhengzhi shouted angrily, then he slammed the Near-Life Gate toward the Northern Barbarians Army.

"Sure!" Xing Yuanguo looked at the Near-Life Gate, then curled his lips in a smile: "Using the Near-Life Gate to open a path? Not bad!"

"Boom!"

As Xing Yuanguo finished his sentence, a deafening sound rang in the night sky. One that was powerful enough to shake the earth.

At the same time, a giant crack appeared on the ground.

"Ah!"

"Ah…"

Countless painful groans filled the air.

As the most valuable treasure of the Holy Barbarians Empire…

The Near-Life Gate had been in existence for many, many years. And all these while, the Near-Life Gate was unmoved, like a gate which linked the heaven and earth.

The reason was simple: no one could move it.

Hence, we could imagine the sheer weight of the Near-Life Gate.

This remained for a very long time until someone appeared and moved the Near-Life Gate. Not only moved but kept it for his own use.

Until now…

With the unification of the Holy Barbarians, a great Holy Barbarians Empire was built.

It could be said that the Near-Life Gate played a key role for the Holy Barbarians Empire of today, or that the Holy Barbarians Empire spread the name of the Near-Life Gate far and wide.

So, how could the Northern Barbarians Army block it with their pikes? Well, they knew that the Near-Life Gate could never be damaged.

But it was also because they couldn't bring themselves to use their pikes against their most divine treasure. Hence, they could only dodge it.

And of course, there were some who didn't succeed.

So as the Near-Life Gate slammed on the ground, the soldiers with their thick armors were smashed too. They fell in the huge crack upon the Gate's impact and were moaning in excruciating pain.

The Holy Barbarians had a "wolf" as a totem, and they addressed their most elite team of soldiers as lycanthropes.

Fang Zhengzhi had run into a "pack of wolves" with the Near-Life Gate by himself.

He should only have been a sheep.

But he held the "alpha wolf's tooth", the most valuable treasure of the Holy Barbarian Empire – the Near-Life Gate. And this was quite surprising.

And of course…

Fang Zhengzhi didn't know anything about these.

All he felt was it was very easy to enter, and the tight circular formation had magically broken after he had slammed the Near-Life Gate.

He made a gap in the formation.

And he was very excited.

At this moment, he was beginning to feel hopeful. He could see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Then he raised the Near-Life Gate again, nonchalantly carrying it on his shoulder. It was as though he was carrying a "giant weapon".

Awe and shock filled the air.

The Northern Barbarians Army stared at Fang Zhengzhi. They feared not Fang Zhengzhi's power, but the Near-Life Gate on in hands.

And at this time, a purple ray of light appeared from behind Fang Zhengzhi.

A human figured wrapped in purple light.

It was crazy fast!

Stepping on the heads of the Northern Barbarians soldiers, he charged up the capital walls like a meteor, while grabbing their pikes and shooting it out.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

The sounds of the pikes piercing the air.

"Your Excellency Fang has done a great job. I'll convey your greetings to my sister!" said the purple ray, which had fused with the pikes in his collection.

What's despicableness?

What Xing Yuanguo had done was a great example!

He made Fang Zhengzhi open the path, then seized this chance for his own credit.

If he had known that Xing Yuanguo was such an opportunistic person, he wouldn't have given him any chance, and instead, smashed the Near-Life Gate on his purple head.

To let him know what flowers could be green too.

Specifically, the verdigris of patina.

Of course, Fang Zhengzhi didn't bother much about whatever credit. His most urgent concern was to escape, though Xing Yuanguo wanted to do the great task of capturing the leader of the opponent.

Then, he could do the easy task of escaping the capital without much pressure.

But he thought of Xing Yuanguo's age and felt a chill in his heart. "I've changed my mind. My Lord, it's better to convey my greetings to your daughter!"

Xing Yuanguo didn't bother replying to him.

Because he had reached in front of Su Qing. A long sword appeared on his hand, and with that, he pointed it at Su Qing's chest.

It was mentioned in ancient texts that a valiant leader could capture the chief of his opponent among ten thousand troops. And Xing Yuanguo was indubitably one example.

Su Qing was stunned pale.

He knew he had made a small mistake, but he hadn't expected it would result in such serious consequences. And never would he think that Xing Yuanguo would immediately seize the window of opportunity to order for the Mountain Breaking Army to open a path for Fang Zhengzhi.

But he had miscalculated everything.

Whether in the Imperial Halls or in political arguments, he was always confident that he could manage the situation. But in a war, Xing Yuanguo was so much more decisive.

When something had changed in battle, his first thought was to stop it, his second was to defend.

But Xing Yuanguo?

He could see through the nature of the battle and the hearts of the soldiers. He had used the Northern Barbarians Army's innate fear of the Near-Life Gate to open a path for Fang Zhengzhi, then used Fang Zhengzhi to break a gap in their formation.

That was not all.

In the instant the gap was opened, he could seize the opponent commander.

His superb control and strategy on the battlefield and his decisive bravery opened Su Qing's eyes to his might as the leader of Thirteen Constabularies, the pillar of the Great Xia Dynasty.

"Protect His Excellency!"

"Back off!"

A few masked warriors beside Su Qing moved. In the instant they saw Xing Yuanguo charged towards Su Qing, they had moved forward to shield Su Qing from the attack.

Their swords were unsheathed and flew towards the pikes that Xing Yuanguo had shot out.

"Cling, clang!"

It was a battle between the swords and the pikes. It was only through such a fight where the winner could emerge.

But…

It was when their swords touched the pikes that they were shocked. It was sheer unrelenting, merciless force that inspired fear and panic in their souls.

They stepped back involuntarily.

"No!"

These masked warriors had the same thought in their minds: they never expected the pikes that Xing Yuanguo simply threw out could possess such a terrifying force.

They were shielding in front of Su Qing, but in the end, they were split up by the force of the pikes?

They wanted to rush forward, but it was too late.

Because Xing Yuanguo had reached.

And Su Qing was standing before Xing Yuanguo in all his vulnerability.

Under the moonlight, the sword gleamed with coldness.

Su Qing did not dodge. He simply couldn't. His eyes were wide with disbelief.

But the sword arrived anyway.

And unmistakably pierced his chest.

Xing Yuanguo's eyes lit up. He knew the importance of such an opportunity, and that if he had missed it, it was near impossible that he would encounter it again.

So…

His sword showed no mercy.

Without hesitation or reservation.

But when a "clink" sound rang in his ear, his expressions changed for the worst. The biggest reason why he did not deliver the sword into Su Qing's throat was that he guessed Su Qing had already reached the Supernatural State.

If he had pierced Su Qing's throat…

Su Qing had a fifty percent chance of surviving.

But piercing his heart was different. His chance of survival would be less than ten percent, and Xing Yuanguo didn't intend to let him live.

So, his heart was the best choice.

But anything still had a chance of an accident. And now it has happened.

It was rare for Xing Yuanguo to regret his actions, but now he did. He should have guessed that…

Su Qing wasn't someone of a powerful state.

It was exactly opposite…

In terms of his power, Su Qing wasn't someone distinguished. So, as an important figure in the outer regions, how would he not have something to protect himself?

"Pshh!" Su Qing spurted a mouthful of blood.

His body flew backward like a comet and hit against a side of the thick capital walls with a loud boom. A crater was formed on the said wall.

"Xing Yuanguo, you're finished!"

"Don't let him escape!"

"Charge!"

The few masked warriors heard the noise and snapped back to reality. They didn't allow Xing Yuanguo a second chance.

In a moment, they had surrounded Xing Yuanguo.

And behind them, Su Qing was in a half-kneel, his face sickly pale.

Although he was wearing a protective treasure, he could not withstand this blow from Xing Yuanguo, for it was way too forceful.

"Cough, cough… Marquis Xing of the Stabilization Constabulary, you live up to your powerful reputation as I have experienced it!" Su Qing said as he coughed up mouthfuls of blood. His forehead was sweating profusely. "But you are now surrounded, how will you escape this?"

"Lord!"

The Mountain Breaking Army, too, saw Xing Yuanguo surrounded by masked warriors, who seemed very nervous.

They had witnessed clearly what happened a moment ago.

Although Xing Yuanguo's forceful pikes made them step back, these masked warriors were not injured. And they could adapt to the situation so quickly.

From this point alone, one could tell the state of their abilities.

Rebirth State!

They had, minimally, reached the intermediate stage of the Rebirth State!

"Ah!"

"No!"

When everyone had their eyes on Xing Yuanguo, a few cries could be heard from the castle gates. This added tension to the scene.

"Shit. Quick, stop Fang Zhengzhi now! Cough… Don't let him near the Four Appearances … Ancient… Formation…" When Su Qing heard the screams from below, his body froze.

He should have ordered as such long ago.

But it was delayed by Xing Yuanguo's sudden strike.

And now…

It was obviously too late.

Su Qing wanted so badly to stand up, but he was so seriously injured he didn't have the strength to do so. He could only half-kneel, raise his head and look at the figure who had suddenly appeared on top of the castle gates.

Did he rush here with Xing Yuanguo?

Or did he rush here while the Northern Barbarians Army was distracted by Xing Yuanguo?

Su Qing couldn't be certain.

But all of these were not important anymore.

Because Fang Zhengzhi had reached the top of the Four Appearances Ancient Formation, with his black imperial attire waving in the night breeze.

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Chapter 587: An Odd Pretense

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"If you answer correctly, I won't smash it!" Su Qing, who was shivering, said as he stared at Fang Zhengzhi atop the capital gates.

Of course, he knew what Fang Zhengzhi was up to.

But he was also aware of his situation. It felt as though he was a drunk lady pressed under a huge, burly man.

With every inch of her body groped by him.

Although resistance was futile, she would still struggle and scream "No! Stop! Save me! Please let me go…"

It was useless.

But if she didn't scream, what else could she do? Well, she couldn't just shut her mouth or shout "yes, yes, hug me tight, fuck me harder", right?

Obviously, it was impossible.

So, Su Qing could only shout. And he must shout something that he felt would allow his opponent to free him, though his chances are extremely minute.

"One!"

When Fang Zhengzhi's said that, many thoughts flashed by Su Qing's mind. Then he clenched his teeth and shouted: "You did it on purpose?"

"Your answer is correct!" Fang Zhengzhi was pleased with Su Qing's response, then he smiled and said: "But the time's up!"

What?

Time's up?

What an insult!

It was truly an insult, an insult so plain that one could not resist. Though Su Qing knew what would happen, it was difficult to contain the anger in his heart.

"Blurgh…" A mouthful of blood spurted out of Su Qing's mouth. Then he watched Fang Zhengzhi drop the Near-Life Gate onto the Four Appearances Ancient Formation. "No!"

At this moment, Su Qing was heartbroken.

But no matter how heartbroken he was, he had to accept this fatal blow. As the Near-Life Gate dropped, it smashed onto the Four Appearances Ancient Formation.

The bronze ornament that was once attached to the capital gates began to shake as green lines flowed around it. Then they flowed faster and faster…

Until a deafening blast was heard.

"Boom!"

A flash of light erupted, then countless pieces bronze ornaments burst out as they transformed into streaks of light, resonating with the cries of the injured, moving through the bodies of the Northern Barbarians Army and then in various directions.

It was a shocking, yet depressing scene.

"Fang Zhengzhi, I'll kill you!" Su Qing said with bloodshot eyes as he clenched his fists so hard his knuckles turned white. His burst out in a deafening growl that reverberated through the night.

In the palace.

The battle was absolutely heated, with the Palace Guards, Southern Region Army and Royal Guards all mashed into one.

Qian Wu's eyes were bloodshot. He knew that he had lost control of this war, but he still had a glimmer of hope.

Until…

He heard a deafening blast.

The loud blast that originated from the capital gates. It was so intense that he could hear it so clearly from within the palace. And it was as though the entire Yan Capital was shaking.

"How is this possible?" Qian Wu stared the bright glare that shot up toward the heavens. Of course, he would be able to guess its location, but he never expected matters to reach this stage.

He had planned so meticulously for ages.

Everything had been flawless, from the arrangements within the palace to the four walls of the capital. Everything was carefully deliberated and thought through.

And victory was in sight.

Then, how could this happen?

Qian Wu's gleamed of intense coldness, staring straight at Emperor Lin Mubai who was not too far away. Of course, he could choose to fight this war till the very end.

But if he fought on, what would the result be?

No one knows!

In some obscure residence within Yan Capital.

Moonlight cascaded from the heavens and shone upon a lady who was standing by an arbor, her snowy white dress radiated a silvery glow.

"Young Lord, Domain Chief Ying has sent me to deliver this!" A black figure walked into the courtyard, kneeled in front of the lady and presented it to her.

He was holding on to something that resembled a mirror. A complicated symbol was carved on its side. It seemed very immaculate.

But compared to a normal mirror, this mirror wasn't reflective at all. Or rather, it was darkness. Pitch darkness.

"Hmm." The lady nodded as she reached out to receive the mirror, her slender fingers lightly caressed the mirror of darkness.

"Fnggg!"

It made a tiny sound.

The black mirror suddenly lit up, like moonlight shining upon a dark lake. A piece of scenic painting slowly took shape.

Mountains, sea, lotus.

Then the painting slowly turned to sand, drifting about in the air, forming an image of an ancient city at dusk.

Then the sand transformed into a dense forest…

And after some time, the pictures disappeared. The mirror returned to its initial darkness without a sliver of reflection.

"There are only thirteen Heaven Dao Sage Tablets?" As the lady watched all these changes, she furrowed her brows and thought deeply.

"Domain Chief Ying had searched the whole of Prince Li's residence. There are only thirteen of them." The black figure replied respectfully.

"Hmm, it seems that Xing Yuanguo hasn't found the one lost in Cang Ling Mountain!" She nodded.

"Could it really be with Fang Zhengzhi?"

"The capital gates have been penetrated?" The lady didn't reply to his question, instead, she looked upward in the direction of the capital gates with her crystal clear eyes.

"Yes, Domain Chief Ying said that Great Xia Dynasty's response was quicker than we had imagined. Now that the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet had been seized, he asks for Young Lord to leave quickly and that he will handle the rest!"

"Let's go."

"Sure!"

At the eastern gates of Yan Capital.

Fang Zhengzhi curled his lips, smiling nonchalantly at Su Qing. He was well aware of how Su Qing was feeling now. But for him to rashly declare that he will kill Fang Zhengzhi…

Wasn't he a little too naïve?

Of course, these weren't important now. The most crucial thing was that a man dressed in a scholarly attire was standing before him.

King Xieluo.

"Not running anymore?" King Xieluo asked.

"Of course I'm running." Fang Zhengzhi said truthfully.

"Where to?" King Xieluo nodded, then looked at the shattered capital gates beneath, and the broken pieces of bronze.

"Outside of the capital." Fang Zhengzhi replied.

"It seems you're ready to jump down. But are you sure you can?" King Xieluo smiled slightly, making his devilish face even creepier.

"Well, let's try." Fang Zhengzhi smiled back.

"Alright, we'll see." King Xieluo nodded again.

"So, I'm going to jump."

"Okay."

"I'm really going to jump!"

"Go ahead!"

"I'm jumping now!" As Fang Zhengzhi finished his sentence, he turned around and ran toward the edge of the wall.

And King Xieluo moved too.

Like a ghost, he instantly reached behind Fang Zhengzhi, then with his hand, he pushed toward the back of Fang Zhengzhi's head.

And like King Xieluo had said…

Fang Zhengzhi couldn't jump down, because King Xieluo was too fast.

At this moment, Fang Zhengzhi dropped the Near-Life Gate from his hands. Or rather, it slipped out of his hands.

And the giant Near-Life Gate blocked King Xieluo's push.

"Hehe…" King Xieluo curled his lips. He wasn't surprised at Fang Zhengzhi's moves. To use his strength for his own benefit? How would he not expect this?

Thus, he didn't run around either side, or leap above, or push at the Near-Life Gate with his palm. He just lowered his body and slid under the Near-Life Gate.

Then his devilish body appeared right in front of Fang Zhengzhi, staring at Fang Zhengzhi with his strange eyes, while the curved horns on his head gleamed a golden glow.

"So, what are you going to do now?" King Xieluo smiled. He raised his palm again, charging at Fang Zhengzhi, ready to push him.

Closing on…

When that he was about to strike him, King Xieluo squinted his eyes, because he realized that Fang Zhengzhi was not at all panicking or fearful.

On the contrary, he was very calm.

It was as though he hadn't noticed King Xieluo's palm.

"Oh, so that's why!" King Xieluo's flashed a glimmer, then retracted the palm that was about to strike Fang Zhengzhi.

"Boom!"

A deafening crash.

The entire capital wall was shaking, then a streak of red light shone behind King Xieluo. As red as blood, yet as hellishly threatening.

A huge blast wave spread outwards.

The Northern Barbarian Army who was stationed on the capital walls were blown onto the walls.

And Su Qing rolled from the sheer impact of the blast.

It was truly shocking.

At this moment, everyone turned their attention to the figure standing behind King Xieluo. A very plain figure.

And at the capital beneath him were many such figures.

The Four Appearances Ancient Formation had been destroyed.

The blockade on the top of the capital walls was destroyed, too. With the capital gates open, they could see what was happening outside of the capital.

Countless black figures, on their horses, gathered outside the capital walls. All of them carried a bow on their backs and a dagger by their waists.

The Yan Cloud Cavalry.

This name unanimously appeared among the minds of the Northern Barbarians Army. It was easy to guess the identity of this person standing on the wall.

He was dressed identically to the Yan Cloud Cavalry beneath.

And as the Northern Barbarians Army lived in the northern region, they certainly knew who he was. Prince Yan Qianli, the Chief of Western Liang.

"He dares to go against the Demon King?"

"What is going on?"

"Even if he was Yan Qianli, this is impossible!"

The Northern Barbarians Army was astounded. The Mountain Breaking Army, too. They knew Yan Qianli was powerful, but it would be exaggerating if he was powerful enough to fight the Demon King.

But the matter of fact was…

Yan Qianli stood his ground, in front of King Xieluo, without even taking a step back.

"Interesting. This has become more and more interesting. Alright, since you're here, let me enjoy this further." King Xieluo turned slowly toward Yan Qianli who was standing at the end of the wall.

"Yes, it wasn't easy for me to come here. It would only be polite for me to have some fun here!" Yan Qianli said with his hoarse but mighty voice.

"Old Mister Yan, you're late to the party!" At this moment, someone had arrived beside Fang Zhengzhi, his large gown flapping in the wind.

Then three more promptly reached the scene, too.

Prince Li of the First Rank, Yan Xiu, Shan Yu, and Ping Yang.

"Grandfather!" Yan Xiu noticed Fang Zhengzhi behind King Xieluo and heaved a sigh of relief, then greeted Yan Qianli.

"Um." Yan Qianli nodded. Then he looked around, and said: "Sigh, it's just merely a junior Demon King, does the Yan Capital need to be in such a mess?"

"A junior Demon King?!"

"Yan Qianli said, 'merely a junior demon king'?"

Even the Mountain Breaking Army, not to mention the Northern Barbarians Army, watched with surprise. Was there a difference in rank for a Demon King?

And…

It was indeed the Demon King!

Even a sage might not defeat the Demon King, because demons were naturally stronger than humans.

But Yan Qianli had said it.

And even said it so casually in the presence of the Yan Cloud Cavalry, King Xieluo, the Northern Barbarians Army and the Mountain Breaking Army.

Even Fang Zhengzhi froze momentarily. But he thought differently from the others. He felt that Yan Xiu's grandfather was…

Faking it!

But wasn't it a little odd?

Shouldn't things like putting up a pretense be done by the younger generation like himself? Why would an old man fake something out of nowhere?

"Old Mister Yan, we know you are the mighty Prince Li, but couldn't you be a little humbler? Can you wipe that arrogance of your face?" Prince Li of the First Rank was initially stunned, but he didn't give it much thought and shook his head in disappointment.

"Being humble? That's what you enjoy, but I'm not interested. If you want to be humble, you can watch from aside. Let me handle this little Demon King!" As Yan Qianli replied, he took a step toward King Xieluo while taking off his cloak.

His long, silvery hair fell out from the cloaked and draped on his shoulders.

Everyone had their full attention on Yan Qianli, because he hadn't stepped out of Western Liang for a long time, and never revealed his face.

He was wearing a mask.

It was a mask made of gold, with green fangs and a fierce face. It even featured six blood-red clouds.

"A mask?!"

"Yan Qianli has been wearing a mask?"

"What is going on?"

When everyone had their eyes on Yan Qianli's mask, they were totally baffled. Because they knew the purpose of his trip to the capital was to attend the grand feast at the Ten Mile Lake.

This meant that he had seen the emperor.

Had he been wearing the mask in the feast at the Ten Mile Lake?

Why was he wearing a mask?

Many questions rose in their minds.

But when Prince Li of the First Rank saw this, he was stunned, while his eyes glimmered with rainbow colors.

"Old Mister Yan, you…"

"Ha ha ha…" Yan Qianli laughed. He didn't immediately reply to Prince Li of the First Rank. Slowly, he pressed against his mask and took it off.

And a young face was revealed. Sharp eyebrows, big eyes, and glistening, flawless skin.

A face no older than the age of thirty!

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Chapter 588: Turning Big and Small, How Interesting!

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Likewise, this was an extremely handsome face that bore a 70% resemblance to Yan Xiu. However, this face showed no coldness, just arrogance, and insanity.

If not for his silvery-white hair, very few people would believe that this was the ferocious antihero who once dominated Western Liang, Prince Yan Qianli.

"This is Prince Yan, Yan Qianli?"

"How can this be? Why is he so young?"

"Shouldn't he be at West Sunset Mountain?"

At this moment, everyone's head appeared to have been cleaved open by a bolt of lightning. All of them opened their eyes in shock with their mouths agape.

Human-skin mask?

This thought flashed past everyone's mind, but it was quickly disproved. This was because no one could wear a human-skin mask and a golden mask on top of it.

Hence, the only possible explanation was that this was Yan Qianli's true face.

However, if this was true, it was the equivalent of confirming a reality that would shock both the Great Xia Dynasty and the Holy Barbarian Empire.

Sage.

This was the state that everyone hoped to reach one day.

However, this was too difficult.

One may not even in ten thousand, one hundred thousand, or one million people.

For example, the Great Xia Dynasty could count only four sages. One pavilion, four sages, thirteen residences. Of course, the numbers had to be updated.

This was because Yan Qianli had become a sage. He was the fifth sage of the Great Xia Dynasty

"Your grandfather is a sage?" Fang Zhengzhi asked, mildly surprised.

"Yes," Yan Xiu said as he nodded his head.

"You have always known?" Fang Zhengzhi asked again.

"I only found out recently," Yan Xiu replied.

Fang Zhengzhi nodded his head non-stop and he did not ask any more question. Now, he took time to appreciate the exaggerated look of surprise and shock on the faces of Ping Yang and Shan Yu.

"Old man Yan, you… you really are a sage?!" Prince Li of the First Rank was tongue-tied. Even the calm and normally collected Prince Li.

"There's no need for pleasantries. It's more important to settle the issue at hand. Yan Xiu, bring Princess Ping Yang and the Prince of the Southern Region to one side. I'll take care of this!" Yan Qianli smiled as he waved his hands at Prince Li of the First Rank.

"Yes, grandfather!" Yan Xiu nodded his head. At the same time, he looked at Fang Zhengzhi. His expression was clear. We are together.

After he heard Yan Qianli's words, Prince Li of the First Rank nodded his head as well. Of course he knew what Yan Qianli meant. Talk was talk. If they wanted to fight, two of them had to pair up.

Fang Zhengzhi would naturally not reject Yan Xiu's proposal.

It was a sacred and important task to protect the princess and the Prince of the Southern Region. Of course, he could do now too, and that was the liberation of Xing Yuanguo.

However, he felt that he had more than enough reason to trust this lord.

Just like how Xing Yuanguo trusted him.

Mutual trust. This was the basis of any interaction between two people.

For someone like King Xieluo, if he was not dealt with by Yan Qianli, then Yan Qianli would have wasted his trip from Western Liang.

Of course, Yan Qianli must be willing to do this.

Hence, as someone from the later generation, he had to give in when he possible.

"It seems that you have the capital to be arrogant. This is a pleasant surprise. This trip is indeed worth the effort!" King Xieuluo laughed. His laughter was wild and unrestrained. He looked at Yan Qianli with his demonic gaze and his fists tightened. His entire body crackled.

"Of course the trip is worth it. I haven't exercised in a long while. Hurry up, little Demon King!" Yan Qianli waggled his finger impatiently at King Xieluo.

Little Demon King.

The same words came from Yan Qianli's mouth again. However, at this moment, no one felt that it was inappropriate.

He now had the ability to talk like this.

"Alright!" King Xieluo was not angered by Yan Qianli's words. He still appeared calm. Furthermore, just as he spoke, he moved.

However…

He defied everyone's expectations by not charging at Yan Qianli.

Instead, he turned and charged toward Fang Zhengzhi. In his demonic eyes, a bright light flashed. In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Fang Zhengzhi.

"I still want you to die first!" King Xieluo smiled coldly. At the same time, his palm was covered entirely by an emerald light.

This change happened so quickly that no one could react.

No one expected that a Demon King, in the face of a sage, would turn around and attack Fang Zhengzhi. Furthermore, this was a sneak attack.

Demon King, sneak attack?

If it was used to describe a fight between a Demon King and a sage, then it was fine. However, King Xieluo decided to ambush Fang Zhengzhi.

This was inconceivable to many.

Fang Zhengzhi had planned to retreat to a corner with Yan Xiu, Shan Yu, and Ping Yang to watch the fight. Before he could move, King Xieluo was in front of him.

"You want to ambush me? Here's a counterattack!" Fang Zhengzhi activated his secret weapon, which he had been preparing. However, instantly, an unpleasant thought flashed past in his head.

This was because he felt another form preparing to launch himself at him.

Again?

How could Fang Zhengzhi fall for the same trick twice? This was the importance of experience. Furthermore, it seemed like a waste for him to use his secret weapon with Yan Qianli present.

Hence, he suppressed the impulsive desire in his heart. Then, he lifted his leg and kicked in the direction of the fire-red form next to him…

Ping Yang naturally saw King Xieluo turning toward Fang Zhengzhi. However, she had no intention of rushing toward Fang Zhengzhi now. This was because King Xieluo was too fast.

Even if she knew what to do, she would not have the time to do it.

Of course, there was another reason. She knew that Fang Zhengzhi's cultivation was still there. Hence, with his cultivation, there was no difference whether King Xieluo hit her or hit him.

An ancient saying summed it up well.

If your skin is thick, you have no fear of being hit. How thick was Fang Zhengzhi's skin? Ping Yang was not sure. However, she knew that it was thicker than hers.

Even so…

Why must she help him block this punch?

This was her true thoughts. Hence, she consciously moved to the side to avoid King Xieluo. At the very least, she would not become collateral damage.

However, before she could move, she felt a huge force on her buttocks. A hot, burning pain started to spread from it.

"Boom!"

Ping Yang took this blow. Even though she was wearing her Red Flame Flower Armor, this force still sent her flying.

Then…

In mid-air, she subconsciously looked around her.

Then, she saw a leg.

However, she could not understand why was there a leg next to her. Furthermore, why did the person next to her want to kick her?

"Fang Zhengzhi?!" Ping Yang looked in shock at Fang Zhengzhi, who was next to her, as he kicked her. Countless thoughts flashed through her mind.

Was he trying to save her?

Impossible, King Xieluo's target was him.

So why did he kick me?

Ping Yang could not understand what was going on initially. However, she quickly understood. After she felt the leg kicking her, it swiftly flew off. It was as if he bounced off using the force from this kick.

Bouncing off!

This shameless person used her buttocks as a springboard!

"Fang Zhengzhi, I'll kill you!"

"Kill me?" Fang Zhengzhi did not really care. So many people said the same thing to him today. However, he was still alive.

Too innocent.

Wait!

Why is this b*tch Ping Yang so angry? Why does she want to kill me?

Did I kick the wrong place?

A bead of cold sweat dropped from Fang Zhengzhi's forehead. He looked at Ping Yang, who was totally incensed, as well as Prince Li of the First Rank, who stood next to her wearing an expression of shock.

He felt like he needed a logical explanation.

After all, Prince Li seemed to adore Ping Yang.

"King Xieluo tried to ambush her, we must protect the princess!" Fang Zhengzhi shouted defiantly. On his face, he wore an expression of absolute loyalty.

"Protect the princess?" Prince Li was stunned. He too saw King Xieluo rushing toward Fang Zhengzhi. So how could he say that he was protecting the princess?

Could it be because Ping Yang and Fang Zhengzhi were standing to close to each other and that Fang Zhengzhi was afraid that King Xieluo would attack her? Hence, he had no choice but to kick her.

If that was the case…

It seemed pretty reasonable.

Prince Li did not think too much too. He had the same mentality. Regardless of who King Xieluo wanted to attack, he could not let him get too close to Ping Yang.

He hesitated no more.

Radiant, seven-colored light started to shine from his body. As he moved, he charged like a comet toward King Xieluo.

Yan Xiu moved too. In reality, when he saw King Xieluo turning toward Fang Zhengzhi, he had already begun to move.

After Yan Xiu, Shan Yu moved too.

Two daggers appeared in his hand. Right now, they were undeniably trying to make time for Fang Zhengzhi to come up with an escape plan.

As long as Fang Zhengzhi could dodge King Xieluo's attack, Yan Qianli would reach instantly and then, King Xieluo would have no more chance.

However, would King Xieluo let Fang Zhengzhi escape?

Of course not.

He already saw that Yan Qianli had become a sage. It was because of this that made him realize that this was his last chance to take Fang Zhengzhi's life.

"He dodged?" King Xieluo did not expect Fang Zhengzhi to be so fast. It seemed like he knew he was going to ambush him.

A Supernatural State human.

He was able to dodge the Demon King's attacks repeatedly. Had it been earlier, King Xieluo would never have believed it. However, Fang Zhengzhi had proven himself to be slippery indeed.

This was not because Fang Zhengzhi was faster than him. However, he felt that Fang Zhengzhi was extremely sensitive to ambushes.

What was going on?

How could Fang Zhengzhi know that he was about to ambush him?

Could it be…

An odd notion flashed past King Xieluo's mind. Then, he looked at Fang Zhengzhi with an odd expression on his face.

This was because the only explanation was that Fang Zhengzhi had planned to ambush him.

In other words, only when both sides wanted to ambush each other could either party react to an ambush instantly.

However, could this be possible?

A Supernatural State human actually wanted to ambush him?

King Xieluo felt that this was almost impossible. At that moment, he did not give too much thought to it. While Fang Zhengzhi dodged his first attack, there were still many opportunities.

Give up?

Impossible.

How could a Demon King give up on what he had promised earlier on?

More importantly, he had to fulfill this condition before he could move on to the next step.

Just as he was about to approach Fang Zhengzhi's retreating figure, two glowing daggers appeared before him. He naturally did not care for these things.

However, he was fighting for an opening.

If he used his body to block these daggers, his body would slow down momentarily. If he tried to dodge them, he would also be slowed.

"Shrink!" King Xieluo cried out. At the same time, his body started to shrink. The daggers past him.

"You can shrink?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the shrinking King Xieluo with wide eyes. This Demon King's body was useful indeed!

Not only could it expand, it could shrink too?

Just as this thought flashed past his mind, Fang Zhengzhi's jaw dropped. Speak of the devil, King Xieluo's body started to expand right after it had shrunk.

"Aooww!" He roared like a beast.

King Xieluo, who just became as small as a human, was now humongous. He was a humongous object and his entire body was covered with thick black scales. Two large and curved horns appeared on his head.

Emerald light flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, the moon and stars in the sky were blocked. Fang Zhengzhi could not see any form of light. He was underneath this huge object.

Four furry hooves flashed with a cold light under the moonlight.

Of course…

None of these was important. What was important was the fact that he was underneath a huge hoof. Furthermore, this hoof came stomping down on his brain.

"What is going on? It's no fun to die getting stomped on!" Fang Zhengzhi was caught in a rut. His body was suspended in mid-air. There was nowhere for him to run.

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Chapter 589: A Battle Between the Pros

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What if running was not an option? The only thing to do then was to fight.

However, it was almost preposterous to resist a stomp from a Demon King. After all, Fang Zhengzhi knew that he was not a 'nail' who could pierce into the sole of the Demon King.

A Demon King was more powerful than a Sage.

It was impossible to run.

Resistance was not an option too.

What could he do?

Fang Zhengzhi suddenly felt that he was on the verge of death. At this moment, a human figure appeared before him. Blood-red light surrounded his body and his elegant robes danced in the night sky.

"Yan Xiu?" Fang Zhengzhi's heart missed a beat. He looked at Yan Xiu, who was heading over rapidly and countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

The hoof above his head was approaching. However, Yan Xiu chose to rush out at this point. He definitely saw it. Hence, the only reason for his action was that he wanted to push Fang Zhengzhi out of the way.

Fang Zhengzhi wanted to stop him.

However, it was too late because Yan Xiu was already in front of him. His cold face had a look of resilience. There was a small smile by the corner of his mouth.

He showed no hesitation as he swatted out at Fang Zhengzhi with his palm.

"Boom!" A large sound resounded.

At the same time, King Xieluo's hoof finally came down. The resilient city walls could not withstand the pressure from his hoof as they started to crack apart.

"Kaboom!"

The city walls, which had seen millenniums of history, collapsed. A huge hole emerged and countless specks of dust and pieces of rocks flew out in every direction.

The Northern Barbarian soldiers who stood on the city walls escaped immediately. However, some unlucky ones could not escape in time as they were pelted by rocks. Some sank straight in.

It was a horrific sight.

From this horrific scene, a sound could be heard.

"You impudent Demon King, you dare to hurt my grandson!"

With that voice, everyone's gaze turned to a black figure in the sky. A figure stood in front of King Xieluo.

Yan Qianli.

The black cape that covered Yan Qianli's body had completely disappeared. A brightly-colored armor with six red clouds could be seen. The armor gave a blood-red light.

The most important thing was…

Yan Qianli's eyes turned completely red. On top of his head, a word blazed. An impossibly-complicated word.

At this moment, a cold aura enveloped the sky.

Even though Yan Qianli was in the sky, everyone underneath him could feel an immense killing intent. This killing intent turned their hearts cold, and a crackling sound could be heard around Yan Qianli. The air appeared to have been frozen by this killing intent.

"Sage, this is really a Sage?"

"What kind of power is this?"

"Is Yan Xiu dead? What happened to Fang Zhengzhi?"

When they sensed Yan Qianli's anger, their hearts were all overwhelmed. At the same time, they could not help but think of the scene just now.

Yan Xiu charged in at the last moment.

What happened next?

No one saw clearly, because the city walls collapsed the thick layer of dust and rocks blocked their vision. They could not see what was going on.

"Fang Zhengzhi, Yan Xiu, you shameless b*stards, are you dead?" Ping Yang did not care about Yan Qianli's transformation in the sky. Her gaze was focused on the collapsed city walls.

Shan Yu's attention, likewise, was focused on the rubbles. However, she did not cry out like Ping Yang. Instead, she rushed straight in.

At the same time, Yan Qianli, who was in the sky, moved.

He tightened his fists and charged toward King Xieluo. He was as fast as a bolt of lightning, akin to a red comet that dashed through the sky.

"Boom!" A deep sound could be heard.

Yan Qianli's fist landed in between the two curved horns of King Xieluo. It was a simple punch, brimming with rage and red light.

"Ow!" King Xieluo roared in fury. His body tilted to the side. His leg, which he had just lifted up, appeared slightly unstable.

This made him open his emerald eyes wider in disbelief.

A human Sage.

With one punch, he can destabilize King Xieluo. This was unbelievable.

"Such power!"

"He dared to fight a Demon King head-on?!"

"The Demon King almost fell?"

No one believed it. No one believed that Yan Qianli would fight King Xieluo with his bare fist. This was undoubtedly using a weak hand to fight the Demon King's strong hand.

However, Yan Qianli did it.

Furthermore…

After that punch, Yan Qianli had no intention of stopping. His fists landed on King Xieluo like raindrops.

"Boom!"

"Boom boom boom…"

Shocking explosions could be heard. Yan Qianli did not waste time on words. He attacked like an enraged lion.

Punches after punches!

King Xieluo opened his eyes wide as he roared with anger. His two curved, golden horns started to shake.

Rays of golden light swirled on top of his horn. He appeared to be exceedingly enraged.

However, Yan Qianli had no intention of retreating. Nor did he relent on his attacks. He appeared to have gone crazy as he completely ignored the golden horns that were coming toward him.

As the golden horns came closer, everyone's eyes opened in shock.

However, at this moment, the golden horns stopped suddenly and without any reason. It was as if something was blocking them.

At the same time, Yan Qianli's leg landed on King Xieluo's head.

This time, King Xieluo's body appeared incapable of withstanding such a huge force. He exhaled thickly from his nose as he fell down on to the ground.

"Kaboom!" The already-collapsed walls came under the pressure of his huge form. Now, there was an indent wracked with scars.

It was enveloped in dust and mud.

The person in the sky was still standing, covered with red light. His bright-red eyes were fixated on King Xieluo, who lay on the ground unmoving.

"He's down!"

"He knocked down a Demon King?!"

"He's too powerful, is this a Sage? However, even if he's a Sage, he shouldn't be able to fight a Demon King in terms of physical strength? Yan Qianli, how… how did he do it?"

Everyone, regardless whether they were soldiers from the Northern Barbarian Army or the Mountain Breaking Army, stared at the scene in shock.

A battle of the pros.

This was a true battle of the pros.

A battle between a Sage and a Demon King. However, they fought in terms of physical. This method was inconceivable to many people, but still extremely shocking.

Behind King Xieluo stood someone else.

Golden light surrounded his body and his wide robes billowed in the night wind. His body, however, was extremely skinny and weak.

However, everyone knew this skinny person stopped the golden horns.

Prince Li of the First Rank.

This lord from the West Sunset Mountain, while not a Sage like Yan Qianli, still possessed shocking strength.

A Sage and someone who was only a step away from being a Half-Sage. This was a truly shocking battle, something that those on-scene may not witness ever again in their lives.

"Old man Yan, don't be rash. This is a Demon King. You can't take him down alone!" Prince Li stared at Yan Qianli, who stood in the sky, with a nonchalant expression on his face.

He too saw the scene like everyone else. Yan Xiu rushed underneath King Xieluo's feet at the last moment. He knew Yan Qianli's personality more than anyone else.

Not only would he not reveal his weakness, he was also extremely aggressive.

However, what stood before him was an actual Demon King. In the face of a nation-level catastrophe, losing one cool would bring about devastating consequences.

"Rubbish, my grandson is dead. You brazen Demon King, return my grandson to me!" Yan Qianli ignored Prince Li of the First Rank. He rushed down once again, with his entire body glowing with red light.

"Old man Yan, don't!" Prince Li of the First Rank looked at Yan Qianli as an expression of panic crept across his face.

However, it was too late.

The moment Yan Qianli rushed down, King Xieluo, who was lying on the ground, lifted his head. Two rays of light shone from his emerald eyes as they blasted Yan Qianli.

"Boom!"

Red light and green light clashed.

The entire ground started to shake. Cracks started to appear and huge boulders flew from the ground. Then, they were shattered to fine dust by the energy around them.

When the Northern Barbarian Army soldiers saw this scene, they scampered in retreat. Some, however, were caught by the energy and they were instantly vaporized.

A battle between a Sage and a Demon King.

Even those who stood on the ground could feel the tremors.

"Take Mr. Su and leave!" A man in black, who was next to Xing Yuanguo saw the incoming energy wave and shouted.

"Yes!" Some of the Northern Barbarian Army soldiers replied.

"Since we're here, why not stay?" Xing Yuanguo looked at the few soldiers who were assisting Su Qing. Purple light flashed in his eyes.

"My lord, you should worry about yourself." The men in black hesitated no more. Light shone from their bodies as they flew toward Xing Yuanguo.

As the fight was becoming more intense, bringing about the destruction of the city walls, it was impossible for the Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry to arrive in a short time.

Hence, it was the best time to kill Xing Yuanguo.

"I want to see what can you do to me!" Xing Yuanguo's body shone with purple light. He did not retreat but instead, he charged toward the nearest man in black.

"Kill!"

"Go to h*ll!"

A few human forms intersected and a new battle commenced on the city walls.

Prince Li of the First Rank could not care less about what was happening on the city walls. His attention was completely on Yan Qianli.

"Old man Yan, are you dead?"

"Dead? What a joke! What can a little Demon King do to me?" Yan Qianli's voice rang out. Then, a figure started to appear.

Unlike before, his bright armor was now utterly ruined. However, the six red clouds on his breastplate were still as scarlet as blood.

"Kudos to you, old man Yan. Not only do you have a fierce temper, you're pretty strong as well!" Prince Li looked at Yan Qianli, who was unscathed and sighed.

"What nonsense, not only are my bones hard, my boner is hard too!" Yan Qianli spat out. Then, he adjusted his long, flowing hair.

"You self-depreciating old thing!" Prince Li of the First Rank was momentarily stunned. Then, he spat that line out. Following that, he turned his attention from Yan Qianli to King Xieluo.

Underneath him, when the countless Mountain Breaking Army soldiers and the Northern Barbarian Army soldiers heard that one, they all looked at each other in shock.

As for the Yan Cloud Calvary outside of the city, they remained emotionless.

To them, Yan Qianli was their true source of 'light'. He led them forward. They knew his temper and how he was self-depreciating.

This was too normal.

How could a powerful army not have a powerful commander?

Yan Qianli had to be fierce enough for him to lead them. Only then could they retain their unbroken track record of victories in Western Liang.

Arrogant without restraints. Intimidatingly fierce.

This was Yan Qianli and the Yan Cloud Calvary.

"Roar!" King Xieluo was finally incensed.

This could be because of what Yan Qianli said, but it was also because of the fact that he had been beaten down, even though Prince Li had a part to play in that.

However, this still humiliated him. Emerald light flowed out of his body, turning his ink-black armor ghastly green.

At this moment, King Xieluo's body looked like a piece of emerald. Shiny, reflective, and swirling with green light.

Then, he moved.

His huge form flew into the sky. He was no sluggard but instead, his speed appeared to have increased. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Yan Qianli.

At the same time, a huge hoof came down on Yan Qianli's head.

"Hmph!" Yan Qianli snorted. He dashed to the side and dodged his hoof. Then, he soon appeared above his head.

In the meantime, blood-red light shone from his hands.

The light was extremely clear and resembled the blade of a sharp knife. In the next instant, the clear red light started to expand to form a huge, blood-red web.

A web that could envelop the sky.

"Kacha! Kacha!"

The moment the web landed on King Xieluo, it started to make weird noises. It was trying to cut his body apart.

As the blood-red web shrank, sparks started to fly from King Xieluo's armor, which was basked in an emerald light.

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Chapter 590: Stop Acting, Something's Amiss!

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"Roar!" King Xieluo roared in rage. He thrashed wildly with his four black furry hooves as he kicked the blood-red net apart.

"Crackle, crackle." Noises emitted continually from it.

Yan Qianli frowned and beads of sweat appeared. His arms moved in symphony with King Xieluo's actions.

At this moment, a seven-colored ray of light shot into the sky. Instantly, it entered into a black cloud.

Then, the dark clouds started to shine.

Night seemed to have turned into day.

At this moment, seven light pillars of different colors descended from the sky. Red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, purple…

At this moment, every single star and moon had disappeared, because the seven pillars of light were too bright. They were so bright to the point whereby one could not look straight at them.

"Boom!"

A red pillar of light smashed down on King Xieluo's huge hoof. Blood spurted everywhere as it brought King Xieluo down onto the ground. When the red pillar of light pierced until the ground, the ground was blasted apart and sand and gravel flew everywhere.

King Xieluo was visibly enraged. He raised his other huge hoof as he prepared to sweep it in the direction of the red light pillar. Then, another light pillar came down.

Orange!

When the orange light pillar came down, King Xieluo's recently-raised hoof became streaked with blood once more. Then, it was 'nailed' to the ground.

This was not yet complete. After the red and orange light pillars came down, the yellow, green, turquoise, blue, and purple light pillars came crashing down too.

"Oww!" King Xieluo roared in agony. His body then came crashing down onto the ground. His entire body was bleeding.

This was an awe-inspiring scene.

The Mountain Breaking Army, the Northern Barbarian Army, and the Yun Cloud Calvary all looked at this scene in awe, because what just happened was near miraculous.

Seven different colored light pillars stood in front of them. Every single one of them shone brightly. Every single one of them pierced through King Xieluo's body. Some went through his hooves and others through different parts of his body.

Looking at the scene, it was as if King Xieluo had been nailed by seven heavenly nails, connecting the dark clouds and the ground.

"Such power!"

"What power is this?"

"Using the power of the clouds between the heaven and earth! This is unbelievable…"

Countless eyes stared at the scene in front of them. They were all immensely shocked. They never expected Prince Li of the First Rank's power to be as such.

In other words…

This was no longer Prince Li's own powers.

To be precise, Prince Li borrowed the power of heaven and earth. He harnessed the power of countless clouds and directed them their energy into this one attack, creating such a destructive force.

When they saw this scene, everyone felt as if a door had opened in their hearts.

This door led to another world. They felt as if their hearts had been liberated.

Borrowing the strength of all creations?

One could actually borrow the strength of all creations!

In the minds of everyone, they all had the same thought. This was something that they had never considered earlier. After they realized this, it was as if they had experienced an entirely new world.

Prince Li, who stood in the sky, reddened. Then, he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Pfft!" Blood flew in the sky.

However, his gaze remained resolute.

"Old man Yan, I've tried my best. King Xieluo is now immobilized. Take this chance to destroy his Demon Pearl!" After Prince Li spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turned pale. His body, which had been upright, bent forward. He looked as if he was shaking.

"Alright, I'll take care of the rest!" Yan Qianli did not say anything more to Prince Li. He retracted the giant blood-red web in his hands and countless specks of red light flew into his hands like fireflies.

Then, they turned into a red, crystalline spear.

A killing intent that seemed to come from hell spurted out from the tip of the spear. It was as if the air had been frozen by the killing intent.

With that, Yan Qianli rushed down. The crystalline, red spear brimmed with a cold, dark aura. It was pointed straight at the center of the King Xieluo's head, between his two golden horns.

"You want to kill me? Do you think it's so easy?" King Xieluo lay on the ground. While he appeared bloody, he still stared arrogantly at Yan Qianli who was rushing straight toward him.

Then, the horns on King Xieluo's head started to dazzle with a golden light. It was completely unlike the emerald light of before.

As the golden light shone, the earth started to tremble.

"Kaboom, kaboom!"

Countless rays of golden light flew rapidly out from the ground. They surrounded King Xieluo and the seven light pillars.

"Crackle!" The red light pillar was the first to crack. Afterward, countless cracks could be heard from the other light pillars.

However, just as the cracks were heard, Yan Qianli was already above King Xieluo's head. An icy killing intent pulsed and blocked the golden light that tried to stop him.

"Die!" Yan Qianli roared in rage while he stabbed down on the top of King Xieluo's head with his red, crystalline spear.

"Pssht!" As if there was no resistance, the red, crystalline spear pierced through King Xieluo's head the moment it touched it.

At that moment, time appeared to have stopped.

When the red, crystalline spear entered King Xieluo's body, the blood-red light, which had been centered on the red spear, started to spread in all four directions.

Quickly, the top of King Xieluo's head turned blood-red.

"Did we win?"

"Is King Xieluo dead?"

"A spear through his head, he has to be dead, right?"

The soldiers of the Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Calvary looked at King Xieluo, who stood immobile. They also noticed blood-red light flowing down King Xieluo's body.

This battle was too shocking.

Regardless whether it was Prince Li's attack or Yan Qianli's devastating spear, they all felt as if they had understood something new.

Furthermore, it was too exhilarating.

One could only imagine what would have happened if King Xieluo was given a bit more time to undo Prince Li's seal. His demonic power was naturally enough to send chills down everyone's heart.

"King Xieluo?!" Su Qing had already been sent elsewhere by a few soldiers. However, he too saw the scene and he could not believe what he had just seen.

He never expected Yan Qianli to become a Sage.

Furthermore, it was not only Yan Qianli, even Prince Li's powers shocked him. He could actually borrow the power of all creations as a Half-Sage.

"Mr. Su, King Xieluo is dead. Should we…"

"Yes, Mr. Su. The Yan Cloud Calvary surrounds the city. The Mountain Breaking Army is in the city. We are trapped. If we don't go, we'll…"

A few soldiers of the Northern Barbarian Army looked at King Xieluo, who was covered with blood-red light. They wanted to say something but they stopped.

"No, if we leave, what about young master?" Another Northern Barbarian soldier shook his head upon hearing his comrades' words.

"Young master?! No, we can't abandon young master!"

"Mr. Su, please give the order now and we'll do our best to save young master, even if we die!"

When the few Northern Barbarian soldiers heard that, they thought about Qian Wu, who still had not appeared in the royal palace. Their expressions changed and they appeared much more resolute.

"Charge into the palace?" Su Qing looked at the palace. Light shone in his eyes and he appeared worried.

Ordering them to charge into the palace was something feasible.

The issue was not whether they should charge inside or not. Even if they made it inside, what could they do? How could so many Northern Barbarian soldiers escape?

Su Qing clenched his fists.

He turned his gaze to his back and then, his eyes opened wide. This was because he saw King Xieluo, who had been still, suddenly moved.

"Roar!" A deafening, bestial roar sounded. Following that, the blood-red light that had been slowly trickling downward stopped.

"Crackle, crackle…"

From the top of King Xieluo's head, a black scale suddenly dropped, revealing a bloody mess of flesh and bone.

"What's going on?"

"Is he molting?"

"Oh no! King Xieluo is not dead!"

When the Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Calvary saw this scene, they were both momentarily shocked. However, they quickly reacted to it.

This was because the moment the flesh and bone were revealed, emerald light soon covered them up again. As the emerald light appeared, black scales started to grow once more.

"What a powerful life force!"

"Isn't this too insane?"

"A Demon King, can this really be a Demon King?"

When they saw the black scales appearing non-stop, the Mountain Breaking Arm and the Yan Cloud Calvary were stunned.

They were not alone. Even Yan Qianli, who stood in the sky, looked shocked. He naturally knew how strong a Demon King's life force was.

To kill a Demon King, one must take his Demon Pearl.

However…

He did not know where his Demon Pearl was.

Demon, a rarity in the world.

Even for him, he had hardly come across one in his many years of life, much less a Demon King. This was his first time seeing one, and the first one that he fought.

He didn't know.

What now?

For others, this was something puzzling. However, to Yan Qianli, this was not something difficult.

It was like him in battle.

If he did not know his enemy's motivation, the only thing he could do was to search, sense, and detect. He had to patiently discover it himself. Here, he 'discovered' that it was his head.

It was in his head, and he had to figure out where. The center between his two horns appeared to be somewhere fatal.

Hence, he had aimed for King Xieluo's head from the very beginning. He never considered other places. Now, it appeared that King Xieluo's head…

Was not his fatal spot.

"Where is his Demon Pearl? Can it be in his stomach? Can the essence of heaven and earth be in his stomach? Ehh… it's possible!" Yan Qianli mumbled to himself. Then, his gaze turned hard once more.

This time, he aimed for King Xieluo's stomach.

However, King Xieluo would not give him a second chance.

"Rahh!" With a second roar, King Xieluo's body shot up from the ground. Golden light enveloped his body and the wounds on his body healed themselves at a pace visible to the naked eye.

It was too fast.

Not only did his wounds recover quickly, King Xieluo's speed increased exponentially too. He showed no sign of slowing as his huge form crashed straight into Yan Qianli's body.

"Boom!" A huge sound could be heard.

Yan Qianli had no time to dodge as he was smashed in the chest by King Xieluo. He fell from the sky. Then, he hit the city wall on the ground, punching a hole through it.

There was more…

King Xieluo roared once again and one could hear a symphony of other beasts crying out. They appeared to be getting closer and closer.

"Oh no, he's assembling the beasts!"

"A Demon King is indeed a Demon King. Fortunately, this is the Flame Capital City. Had it been anywhere else, countless beasts would already have swamped this place!"

The Mountain Breaking Army was fortunate. However, they knew that the longer they dragged, the more unfavorable the condition was for the humans. While this may be the Flame Capital City, there were still lakes, mountains, and rivers around.

With mountains, lakes, and rivers, there would surely be beasts!

Furthermore, some may be hidden in the mountains and others may be hidden underground. There could also be beasts in the river and lakes.

Once the beasts came, the result would be unthinkable.

"Grandfather!" At this moment, a voice came from the broken city walls. Then, a human figure crawled up with much difficulty.

The Northern Barbarian Army turned to the source of the voice. Quickly, they identified the figure.

His inky colored robes were tattered and blood flowed from his chest.

They could clearly see that it was Yan Xiu. Furthermore, his injuries were not light. The sides of his mouth were blood-streaked and his face was pale-white.

"Yan Xiu?!"

"He's not dead?"

"How can this be possible?"

Not a single soldier from the Northern Barbarian Army believed this because they all clearly saw Yan Xiu rushing underneath King Xieluo's hoof.

Why was he not dead?

Just as the Northern Barbarian Army was flummoxed, someone else stood up from the rubbles of the city wall.

Her wheat-colored skin shone with light in the night. Her purple robes accentuated the curves in her body and her long legs were pencil-straight and supple.

Prince of the Southern Region, Shan Yu.

In Shan Yu's hand, there was a youth. His face was buried in her chest and one could not see his face. However, one could tell who he was from his tattered court robes.

"Yan Xiu isn't dead, and neither should you be. Stop pretending!" Shan Yu looked at Yan Xiu who had stood up, and then looked at Fang Zhengzhi who was unconscious in her arms. Her face blushed but she had no intention of throwing him down.

"Eh? Not dead?" King Xieluo, who stood in the sky, heard their voices. His gaze turned toward Shan Yu and Fang Zhengzhi, who was in her arms.

Fang Zhengzhi did not move. His face was buried in Shan Yu's chest.

However…

King Xieluo moved.

When he saw Shan Yu and Fang Zhengzhi, his gargantuan gold-covered body came plummeting straight down from the sky.

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Chapter 591: Open The Heavens, Split The Earth

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Fang Zhengzhi was struck with grief. Although he didn't die, that didn't mean that he wanted others to know that he was alive, especially when King Xieluo was still alive.

In fact, when he noticed Yan Xiu rushing over, he had already figured out Yan Xiu's intentions, but he couldn't possibly let Yan Xiu sacrifice himself just to save him. And in that moment, stopping Yan Xiu was virtually impossible.

Hence, the only solution was to strike at the same time as Yan Xiu. This way, they would still sustain grievous injuries after being thrown into the air, but it would still be better than dying.

The result was clear – they survived. Then, the next step would be to play dead, right?

That was what Fang Zhengzhi thought, but he never imagined that Yan Xiu would suddenly stand up after seeing Yan Qianli crash to the ground, yet that wasn't even the worst part …

Why is Shan Yu standing up?

Fang Zhengzhi was still utterly speechless. He couldn't possibly continue his perfect plan to fake his death, he couldn't even stay in Shan Yu's arms any longer because he could already sense King Xieluo's overpowering might.

Without any hesitation, Fang Zhengzhi opened his eyes, glancing at the rising and falling chest in front of him. It was so gentle, so soft, and so warm.

Alright, that's not the point.

The point was that Fang Zhengzhi no longer had any time to relax. With a single somersault, he grabbed Shan Yu forcefully and pinned her down onto the ground.

"Bang!"

The thunderous collision sounded from behind. The sturdy palace walls could not withstand the force of King Xieluo's gargantuan body, and instantly crumbled to the ground. And Fang Zhengzhi was hugging onto Shan Yu in desperation, rolling forward continuously.

However, the enormous rocks rained down on his back mercilessly, and in the blink of an eye, both he and Shan Yu were completely buried under a pile of gravel and dust.

"Cough cough, you're killing me!" Fang Zhengzhi spat out a few mouthfuls of mud without any time to care about the debris pinning him down or the pain in his back. He knew that King Xieluo's second attack could come very soon.

One of his hands reached out around Shan Yu's thin waist while his other hand slammed forcefully onto the ground, charging out of the rubble with Shan Yu.

"So you didn't die!" Shan Yu didn't seem to have heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, staring at him as he broke free from the piles of debris with her, her face beaming with joy.

"Boom!"

A hoof covered in black hair stomped onto where Fang Zhengzhi and Shan Yu were originally at, crushing all the broken rocks in powder, kicking up dust all around it.

Fang Zhengzhi landed not far away from where the giant hoof stomped down. Being already injured, Shan Yu's face turned paler than before.

"Wait, I still have one last thing to say!" Fang Zhengzhi ignored Shan Yu and placed her down as he yelled at King Xieluo who was preparing to stomp his hoof down a second time.

"Hm? What other last words do you have?" King Xieluo stopped his hoof in midair as he glared at Fang Zhengzhi and Shan Yu.

"I want to say that, you are a dumb- …. ass!" After noticing that King Xieluo stopped his advance, Fang Zhengzhi immediately raised his hand and flicked out his middle finger towards King Xieluo, then fired a kick at Shan Yu's butt.

Without any time to react, Shan Yu was sent flying, slamming face-down onto the ground in the next instant.

The Mountain Breaking Army, the Northern Barbarians and Yan Yunqi were completely astonished by this sight.

"This scoundrel actually called the Demon King a dumb- …. ass?"

"Seemed to be the case!"

"But why did he kick the King of the Southern Region?"

Everyone stared at the stationary Fang Zhengzhi in bewilderment. And Fang Zhengzhi simply scanned the surrounding troops without any remorse.

Audacious? Why would he reserve his comments since King Xieluo was about to kill him?

If there was enough time, he would have gladly sent his pleasantries to every generation of King Xieluo's ancestors. But at this range, another escape wouldn't be too possible. He could only distance himself from Shan Yu as much as possible.

King Xieluo gazed at Fang Zhengzhi and then glanced over at Shan Yu sprawled on the ground. After a short moment of daze, he finally reacted, his dark green eyes flickering with a sinister glow.

"Roar!" A furious roar thundered through the Flame Capital.

Having just prepared to squash Fang Zhengzhi to death in one stomp, a figure cloaked in crimson light blocked him from behind, taking aim at King Xieluo with his hellishly sinister bloodlust.

"Little Demon King, I shall be your opponent!" Yan Qianli's mouth was stained with a little touch of blood, but he glared menacingly at King Xieluo.

"Grandfather, are you hurt?" Yan Xiu was evidently worried after noticing the bloodstains on Yan Qianli's lips. His body was now illuminated by rays of swirling blood-red light.

"Relax, his injuries are worse than mine." Yan Qianli pointed at King Xieluo in front of him then looked back at Fang Zhengzhi. "Little brat, why couldn't you just play dead? Did you really have to stand up?"

"Did you think I wanted to stand up?!" Fang Zhengzhi yelled indignantly.

"Yan Xiu, protect Princess Ping Yang and the King of the Southern Region!" ordered Yan Qianli after cutting his conversation with Fang Zhengzhi short.

"Yes!" Yan Xiu nodded with haste.

Although he was still worried for Yan Qianli, he knew all too well that after all these years, Yan Qianli's decisions never needed anyone else's inputs.

King Xieluo's eyes averted Yan Qianli, instead glaring at Fang Zhengzhi standing behind Yan Qianli. Concentrated gases pumped out continuously from his nostrils.

"Yan Qianli, it must have been hard for you to attain the Sagely State. If you move aside now, I'll spare your life. After I kill this brat, I'll leave at once and I'll never go back on my word. But if you choose to remain like this, I'll demolish the entire Flame Capital City!"

"Haha, how dare an insignificant Demon King like you bargain with me? Do you have the right to do so?" Yan Qianli was completely unmoved, brimming with arrogance.

"Yan Qianli, you're courting death!" King Xieluo did not say anything else after noticing Yan Qianli's expression, stomping his hoof down mercilessly.

"Boom!"

Another palace wall came crumbling down.

Fang Zhengzhi naturally avoided imminent destruction swiftly while Yan Qianli took a few casual steps backwards. But after taking a few steps back, he charged forward again, conjuring a blood-red spear in his hand.

A sinister bloodlust surged around the spear. However, King Xieluo had no intentions of allowing Yan Qianli near him. His body burst with a golden radiance like a flash of lightning.

"Boom!"

"Boom boom boom!"

A series of deafening collisions rumbled through the air, creating countless terrifying blasts of air which churned up the rubble on the ground, sending dust flying through the air. No one could see what was going on.

And soon after, a figure shot out from the dust storm, plummeting to the ground with a thud.

"Yan Qianli lost?!"

"Indeed, even though he is a sage, he cannot possibly defeat a Demon King by himself!"

"A demon's physical body was naturally far stronger than a human's, especially that of a Demon King. As long as he still possesses the Demon Pearl, he would be virtually immortal!"

"What do you do? If King Xieluo really levels the entire Flame Capital City, everyone will be massacred!"

The Mountain Breaking Army looked up at the gargantuan body, almost picturing the annihilation of the Flame Capital City if King Xieluo defeats Yan Qianli.

And as the Northern Barbarian Army looked at Yan Qianli sprawled on the ground, their faces glistened with a tinge of hope. The retreating army began forming up once again.

Yan Xiu was incredibly worried, but he still clenched his teeth and charged in front of Shan Yu with Ping Yang in tow, not moving an inch even with Yan Qianli lying on the ground.

Fang Zhengzhi was now closer than before, hence enduring a greater bulk of the damage. But surprisingly, he didn't take the chance to flee and instead, he stood where he was and observed King Xieluo silently.

"Old Yan, are you alright?" Prince Li of the First Rank arrived in front of Yan Qianli, supporting Yan Qianli up with one hand.

"Just wait at one side, I can handle this alone!" Yan Qianli shoved Prince Li of the First Rank's hand away and jerked his body, chucking his battered coat of armor aside.

"Old Yan, can you promise me one thing?" Prince Li of the First Rank's eyes shifted towards King Xieluo as the former gently bit his lips.

"What is it?"

"Help me guard my palace!"

"No way! Why would I have the time to linger around a crumbling palace. Give it up!" Yan Qianli rejected him without any hesitation.

"Remember what you promised me!" Prince Li of the First Rank nodded, seemingly deaf to Yan Qianli's words. He stood up abruptly and glared at King Xieluo. "Old Yan, you have as long as ten breaths!"

"Ten breaths? Hey, don't do anything rash!" Upon hearing this, Yan Qianli's expression froze but it was too late. Prince Li of the First Rank had already charged out.

In this moment, Prince Li of the First Rank's gaze became incredibly resolute as he charged towards King Xieluo with his hands radiating with a rainbow-colored light.

"Old Lin, you really are a difficult one. I never promised you anything!" Yan Qianli gazed at Prince Li of the First Rank, a tinge of anxiety finally sparking in his eyes. And Prince Li of the First Rank ignored Yan Qianli's words, rushing out at breakneck speed as the rainbow glow on his hands grew even brighter.

"Eh?" King Xieluo's gaze shot towards Prince Li of the First Rank. As he watched Prince Li of the First Rank approach him, he actually felt an unfathomable sense of danger.

Someone who hasn't attained the Sagely State actually made a Demon King feel fear?

This was as unbelievable as it got.

King Xieluo wanted to take a step back, but his pride as a Demon King still stopped him in his tracks. At the same time, the golden glow radiating from his body instantly boosted to twice the luminosity.

"Open the heavens!" Then, Prince Li of the First Rank bellowed as he propelled the seven-colored light in his right hand up towards the skies.

"Vroom!" The light surged towards the overcast sky.

Another riveting scene unfolded before their eyes. The clouds were illuminated and then, seven light pillars of different colors cascaded down from the heavens.

"Do you think you can bind me with the same technique?" King Xieluo sneered arrogantly, looking up at the seven pillars of light. The golden antlers on his head was as blinding as the sun.

"Split the earth!" As King Xieluo focused all his attention towards the seven pillars of light crashing down from the skies, Prince Li of the First Rank yelled another incantation. At the same time, he pummeled his head straight into the ground with brute force.

"Boom!"

The ground shook. Lines of cracks snaked in all directions like ripples on the water surface.

King Xieluo's eyes froze.

He subconsciously looked down and in the next instant, his eyes were bulging wide open. His enormous body backed up without second thoughts.

This time, he had no concern about his dignity as a Demon King, because the sense of danger overwhelmed him like a freezing wave.

But … it was already too late. The seven giant characters already lit up in seven different colors, presenting the formation of the Big Dipper Constellation. And with that, the seven pillars of light shooting down from the heavens seemed to have located their respective landing pads, and charged down at several times their original speed.

"Crash!"

A pillar of light punctured through King Xieluo's body, "nailing" him to the ground. And after that, the second pillar, then the third pillar …

After the seventh pillar crashed down, King Xieluo's body was lying on the ground. The seven pillars of light and the seven characters had melded together.

"Old Yan, you persistent duff. What the f*ck are you waiting for?!" A figure emerged from the ground, his loose robes stained with blood, and his face was completely pale.

Prince Li of the First Rank.

The usually courteous and mild-mannered Old Lord looked as menacing as ever, and more importantly, he unleashed his rage at Yan Qianli in such an uncivilized manner.

No one knew why, but none of them could find fault with what he said, despite the vulgarities.

"Old Lin, you lunatic!" Yan Qianli moved.

His body morphed into a blood-red ray of flowing light and charged straight for King Xieluo. The crimson spear in his hand instantly transformed into two spears, and both were twice the length of the previous one.

Lunatic?

This was the nickname that outsiders had coined for Yan Qianli. But now, the supposed lunatic Yan Qianli was imposing this title on Prince Li of the First Rank.

No one knew why either, but again, it was so strange that no one could rebutt him.

Perhaps, at this moment, Prince Li of the First Rank was indeed a lunatic, one far crazier than Yan Qianli.

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Chapter 592: Let That Girl Go

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King Xieluo's eyes were bulging ferociously as he watched Yan Qianli approach him at top speed. He struggled violently, attempting to free himself from the seven pillars of light.

The ground quaked and rumbled. And the pillars of light swayed about continuously, as though they would dissipate at any moment.

But then, Yan Qianli arrived and raised his two crimson spears high in the air, his sinister bloodlust inundating his surroundings.

"Stab!" A blood-red spear punctured King Xieluo's lower abdomen without any resistance, penetrating through King Xieluo's body in an instant.

And that wasn't all. After the first spear stabbed right in, the second spear followed suit – the target being King Xieluo's heart.

"Stab!" Another spear skewered his body.

"Ouch!" King Xieluo finally let out a excruciating howl. His dark green irises were bulging in unbearable pain.

"Rumble rumble …"

The quaking of the ground intensified as cracks of varying degrees appeared on the seven pillars of light, which quickly proliferated.

Everyone focused their vision on the struggling King Xieluo.

At his lower abdomen and heart where the two crimson spears punctured straight through his body, circles of blood-red light rippled outwards from his wounds.

And in the blink of an eye, it enveloped two enormous areas. It was a truly awe-inspiring sight.

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Yunqi watched the flailing King Xieluo and the rippling crimson light, their expressions as tense as ever.

As long as King Xieluo dies, they would win this battle.

With the Northern Barbarian Army completely surrounded, and more importantly, with the Four Appearances Ancient Formation destroyed by Fang Zhengzhi, what else could they leverage on?

As everyone pondered over this prospect, the seven pillars of light shattered abruptly, reducing into specks of light which dissipated into the air. And King Xieluo was bleeding a river, with crimson blood pouring from his numerous rounds. He looked as though he could not hang on to life for much longer.

"Is he dying?"

"It was his lower abdomen and his heart. He can't possibly survive that, right?"

"That's right, he should be dead!" The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Yunqi speculated.

"Old Lin, are you alright?" Yan Qianli now focused his attention on King Liqin standing not far away. He seemed extremely concerned.

"I … I still have my final breaths …" King Liqin stammered breathlessly. His body was sprawled on the ground, and he looked as though he had a lot more wrinkles on his face than before.

"You just can't seem to die, can you?" Upon hearing this, Yan Qianli heaved a sigh of relief, but the light cloaking his body did not retract back into his body just yet.

The Demon King was still right in front of him.

Although the Demon King's body looked lifeless, countless years of combat experience taught him not to lower his guard.

"Remember what you promised me." King Liqin was evidently not in the same position as Yan Qianli. His body was so weak that he did not have a single ounce of strength left. The seven-colored light on his body was long gone.

"What promises?" Yan Qianli was puzzled.

"Cough cough … Old Yan, are you still ignoring your debts?"

"What debts have I ever owed you?"

"You …"

"Watch out!" Just as Yan Qianli and King Liqin were bickering, a voice interjected them from above the palace walls.

"What?!" Yan Qianli instinctively turned back to glance at the palace walls, and quickly realized that the source of that voice was Fang Zhengzhi.

Fang Zhengzhi?

Watch out? That brat …

That's not right!

All of a sudden, Yan Qianli sensed that someone was not right. He prepared to step back, but felt a presence behind him already.

"Old Lin!" Yan Qianli's body jerked. He had heard Fang Zhengzhi's warning call, and even if he could not dodge the sneak attack, he was still not in imminent danger of death.

But if King Liqin …

It was all over. He wanted to stop the attack, but it was too late. An immense force collided against his back.

It was King Liqin who slammed against him, and caused his body to trigger a resistance reaction, gushing with crimson light – but only for an instant.

Yan Qianli quickly reacted to the situation but it was already too late.

The immense collision sent him and King Liqin flying in the air like two sandbags joined together, slamming straight into the palace walls.

"Boom!" With a deafening collision, Yan Qianli and King Liqin's bodies blasted a gigantic hole in the palace wall.

"Grandfather!" Ping Yang's voice reverberated through the night sky. She certainly watched everything unfold extremely clearly from her vantage point above the walls.

The supposedly dead King Xieluo moved again.

But this time, it wasn't his hoofs or his antlers. It was the giant swinging tail on his rear.

His long tail swept towards Yan Qianli. It was too quick.

Being on the palace walls, she had no way of stopping King Xieluo, but she saw the expression on King Liqin's face after he took the blow for Yan Qianli, as well as the crimson blood gushing out from his mouth afterwards. It was a river of blood.

Without any second thoughts, Ping Yang rushed down and charged towards King Xieluo. She brandished her Blazing Qilin Spear which radiated with a blinding red glow. A speck of golden light faded in and out of view on the tip of the spear, carrying an unrivalled, overwhelming power.

"Ping Yang, don't go there!" Yan Xiu wanted to stop Ping Yang, but it was already too late. He could only yell at her from afar.

"Your Highness!" Shan Yu wanted to restrain her too, but Ping Yang did not hear anything that they said. In her heart, she had only one goal – to kill King Xieluo and avenge her grandfather.

Crimson flames surged around her, cloaking her body.

"Boom boom!"

The ground shuddered violently and King Xieluo's eyes opened wide again. But now, his originally dark green eyes have turned completely golden – like the resplendent golden light of the sun.

His black scales dropped down like raindrops after being enveloped by the crimson light. As the scales fell to the ground, they produced waves of rumbles.

Fang Zhengzhi's fist was clenched extremely tightly.

He never once thought that this battle against the Demon King had any connections with him, and in fact, he was never willing to be swept into this mess. Yet now, he was right in the centre of the action.

However, despite that, he felt that he did all that he could. First, he led the Southern Region Army into the Imperial Palace, then seized the Near-Life Gate and resolved the conflict within the Imperial Palace, and finally used the Near-Life Gate to dispel the Four Appearances Ancient Formation and opened the palace gates.

Is that not enough?

For someone merely in the Supernatural State, is this still not enough?

Furthermore, he even alerted the others about imminent danger. Even when King Xieluo was gunning for his head, he didn't flee and instead remained to warn the rest.

How dare anyone say that he did not do enough?

Demon King!

Fang Zhengzhi can't even deal with that old duff, so how could he possibly defeat the Demon King?

And most importantly, there was still Yan Qianli and King Liqin in front of him, and either of them were indisputably stronger than Fang Zhengzhi himself. Why would he need to fight?

Fang Zhengzhi did not believe that he was fated to defy the heavens; he wanted to avoid death and destruction. But ironically, he almost lost his life during the battle against Canyang.

Even now … this battle contained an overwhelming sinister threat lurking in the shadows.

To help or not to help?

It was supposed to be an easy decision to make, but now after Ping Yang charged out and he noticed King Xieluo's tail sweeping towards her, he was left with a single choice once again.

"Dumbass, let that girl go!" Fang Zhengzhi rushed out just as King Xieluo's immense tail wrapped around Ping Yang. And he even deliberately strengthened his tone and volume.

He was certainly no match for King Xieluo, but confronting his opponent was definitely a better option than watching Ping Yang get slaughtered from the sidelines.

"Hm?" King Xieluo shot a menacing glare straight at Fang Zhengzhi. His golden eyes flickered coldly as he cracked a sneer at the edges of his lips. "You're too late. I initially planned to kill you alone, but now I'll massacre everyone. Not only will this little princess die, everyone in the Flame Capital City will be wiped out!"

"What?!"

"No, quickly save Her Highness!"

"How dare you, Demon King! Don't even think about harming Her Highness!"

Upon hearing King Xieluo's provocations, the entire Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Yunqi were enraged, but what could they possibly do to stop this formidable opponent?

"No!" Fang Zhengzhi was shocked to hear what King Xieluo announced, but Ping Yang was already right in front of King Xieluo.

He could see a steely determination in her eyes – a very stupid sense of determination. Even so, he could empathize with her intentions. He's just like her – rushing out to battle while knowing very clearly that he was no match for King Xieluo.

But such stupidity … definitely comes with a price.

"Boom!"

King Xieluo's tail still managed to wrap itself around Ping Yang's body, causing the inferno cloaking Ping Yang to dissolve like snow. A mouthful of blood spewed out from Ping Yang's mouth as her Red Flame Flower Armor disintegrated.

Following that … Ping Yang's body collapsed to the floor abruptly.

Very evidently, King Xieluo had no intentions of displacing Ping Yang. He intentionally left Ping Yang at his feet because he knew that Fang Zhengzhi would definitely be lured over to him.

"Thud!"

Ping Yang's body hit the ground with a painful thud. Her face was as pale as ever, and blood continued spewing from her mouth, staining her soft pink lips in a gory red.

However, her eyes were not shut, and neither were they in a daze.

Her eyes were wide open, as clear as water. She grasped her Blazing Qilin Spear in her hand extremely tightly. This was a genuine undying persistence stemming from her heart.

No one knew what was going through Ping Yang's head.

King Xieluo clearly had no intentions of killing Ping Yang immediately as he wanted to use her as a hostage for bargaining. In such a situation, Ping Yang should be shutting her eyes.

Or at least, not draw any attention from her captor.

But she did not do so. Not only did she keep her eyes wide open, she quickly struggled to get up. The feat looked painfully effortful for her frail little body, as her slender legs and wrists shivered incessantly.

"Ping Yang, run!" Fang Zhengzhi didn't know why Ping Yang stood up. He assumed that Ping Yang would have grown a little smarter in the past year.

Could it be that she didn't know how to play dead?

Alright, if that feat was way beyond her ability then forget it.

But she should at least know how to run, right?

Fang Zhengzhi stopped pondering about the reason Ping Yang stood up. He felt that he had to delay King Xieluo somehow in order for Ping Yang to escape.

"Cough cough …" Ping Yang let out a few sickly coughs, yet her pale face still wore an unbelievably determined expression. "No, I'm not running. I'm strong!"

Fang Zhengzhi was astounded. This was not the first time he heard Ping Yang say something like this, but what weight does her audacious claim have, especially for someone who has yet to achieve the Heavenly Reflection State?

Strong … strong my ass!

"Run!" Fang Zhengzhi didn't have time to continue this meaningless dispute with Ping Yang because he had already arrived in front of King Xieluo, and King Xieluo's tail was already above his head.

"Die!" King Xieluo was very confident about this strike.

Closer, closer.

Watching as his tail was inches away from striking Fang Zhengzhi's head, King Xieluo sneered. Was he finally going to kill this scoundrel?

A strike!

Perhaps it wouldn't be able to kill a sage, but it was more than sufficient to dispatch a human in the Supernatural State.

King Xieluo waited for Fang Zhengzhi's skull to split open and blood to spew out profusely, but that sight never unfolded. He felt a little strange. His whip had already struck Fang Zhengzhi's body.

Eh?

That's not right! This doesn't feel right!

"An illusion!" King Xieluo's eyes were bulging viciously. He too could easily create an illusion in the air, but he didn't think Fang Zhengzhi could do it too. Furthermore, creating an illusion capable of deceiving his eyes not only required speed, but also confidence in avoiding his attack.

Is that brat really only in the Supernatural State?

A doubt flashed through King Xieluo's mind, but he didn't mull over it any further. He could already sense Fang Zhengzhi's presence.

As a grand Demon King, he didn't simply rely on his vision to detect his opponents. Sensing the surrounding aura was his true method of combat. Hence, even after Fang Zhengzhi avoided his attack, he could still locate Fang Zhengzhi very quickly.

"Up there!" King Xieluo looked up and launched his tail in that direction again, locking onto the concentration of aura above him.

But just as he shot his gaze up, his eyes bulged wide open.

Above him, six different colored characters were shining radiantly, each carrying a resplendent glow. Threads of light penetrated the centre of the characters, weaving the six characters together into a pattern resembling a six-pointed constellation.

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Chapter 593: Mother

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The moonlight was bright and the night breeze was cool. The seven-colored light had faded completely, but the six-colored glow lit up once again. Although it wasn't as radiant as the seven-colored light, it still embodied a certain spellbinding strangeness.

"The Near-Life Dao!"

"Fang Zhengzhi actually knows the Near-Life Dao?!"

"That's impossible!"

Countless Northern Barbarian soldiers gazed up at this all too familiar sight. They all watched in awe as Fang Zhangzhi appeared with the Near-Life Gate, but they refused to believe that Fang Zhengzhi was actually capable of controlling the Near-Life Dao.

The Near-Life Dao! The symbol of the Holy Barbarian Empire!

Why can Fang Zhengzhi comprehend the Near-Life Path's profundities?

The Northern Barbarian Army were in complete denial.

"Is that really the Near-Life Dao of the Six Rebirth Dao Techniques?!"

"Has Fang Zhengzhi reached the Rebirth State?"

"No, didn't I hear that he's only in the Supernatural State?"

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Yunqi were both astounded. They witnessed the scene where Fang Zhengzhi emerged with the Near-Life Gate very clearly, but when they saw him demonstrating the Near-Life Dao …

It just felt different somehow!

"That brat, what kind of a monster is he? He even learnt the Near-Life Dao of the Holy Barbarian Empire?" Xing Yuanguo was already mentally prepared for this situation, but he still jumped when he witnessed the six-colored characters with his own eyes.

He knew all along that Fang Zhengzhi's learning abilities were superb. Fang Zhengzhi mastered everything from the battle style of the Stabilization Constabulary to the secret Million Sword Illustration of the Divine Constabulary. Hence, Fang Zhengzhi's ability to pick up new techniques or mimic those of others should not be too shocking.

Even so … the Near-Life Dao technique was different.

It's one of the Six Rebirth Dao Techniques. Mastering the Six Rebirth Dao Techniques is not easy, it requires the perfect combination of time, space, people, and various other elements, just like the Dao of Asura of the Yan Family.

Ever since the ancestors of the Yan Family harnessed the Dao of Asura by chance, they immediately designated the area where this technique was mastered as a forbidden region, and planted heavy military defenses around it as a nursery to pass down the technique to younger generations. After countless years, the Yan people passed down the knowledge to subsequent generations, and each generation penned down their emotions and experiences from comprehending the technique, leaving them as records for their descendants to learn from.

But even then, not every member of the Yan Family was given the chance to master the Dao of Asura.

Of course, this didn't mean that only the Yan people were allowed to learn the Dao of Asura. However, without any experience bestowed by predecessors, or a specially curated environment to nurture one's skills in, or any guidance from others, attempting to master the Dao of Asura relying on one's own strength was undoubtedly a frighteningly daunting task.

To be blunt … mastering the Dao of Asura would be a hundred times harder for someone without any external help compared to the first Yan ancestor who picked it up by chance.

By the same line of reasoning, the Near-Life Dao technique was also passed down by generations of the Holy Barbarian Empire. So how could Fang Zhengzhi have possibly mastered the Near-Life Dao?

It's unbelievable.

Could it be that Fang Zhengzhi was the illegitimate child of the Northern Barbarian Emperor? Or perhaps, Fang Zhengzhi stole the secret technique of the Northern Barbarians and sneaked into their forbidden zone?

Xing Yuanguo didn't understand.

Even though he saw Fang Zhengzhi lift up the Near-Life Gate with his own eyes, he never imagined that Fang Zhengzhi would have mastered the Near-Life Dao of the Six Rebirth Dao Techniques.

But that was the fact …

The six-colored characters in Fang Zhengzhi's hand were blindingly radiant and most importantly, the pattern containing the characters has already been pressed onto King Xieluo's head.

"Boom!" Following a thunderous collision, a violent wave of energy blasted in all directions with King Xieluo's head as its epicenter.

And within the blast, the six-colored characters swirled speedily, expanding in the air until finally, they completely engulfed King Xieluo's body.

"The hit actually landed?!"

"King Xieluo didn't dodge it?"

Everyone including Xing Yuanguo stared at the sky. They wouldn't bear much hope for any other sort of attack, but … the Near-Life Dao was different.

It was the sealing technique of the Six Rebirth Dao Techniques!

"He actually mastered the Near-Life Dao? Looks like it wasn't just a coincidence that you could lift the Near-Life Gate up!" King Xieluo finally spoke.

Following that, the swirling six-colored characters quickly vanished like the melting of the first snowflakes.

His gargantuan figure slowly faded into view amidst the stormy blast. His golden pupils, his black scales and the bloodstains on his body had been washed away by the golden light.

"He's alright?!"

"How is that possible?"

"Isn't the Near-Life Dao technique a sealing technique?"

Both the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Yunqi were astonished after seeing his giant body appear.

"Hahaha … did you think this amateur's Near-Life Dao was enough to seal me?" King Xieluo's maniacal laughter answered everyone's doubts, and his eyes were unbelievably cold.

He was definitely shocked when he first saw the Near-Life Gate in Fang Zhengzhi's hands. He was certainly a little curious about the relationship between Fang Zhengzhi and the Near-Life Dao, but he wasn't too curious. Hence, this wasn't a very important problem.

Of course …. most importantly, Fang Zhengzhi was only in the Supernatural State.

Even if someone in the Supernatural State could really manipulate the Near-Life Dao, what could he do with it?

There wasn't any doubt left, and neither was there another chance for Fang Zhengzhi.

King Xieluo had already locked down Fang Zhengzhi's aura. He strongly believed that Fang Zhengzhi lost every single chance of escaping his grasp.

"Die!" With a mighty bellow, King Xieluo unleashed his full strength once again after reserving his punches previously due to the sudden entrance of the Near-Life Dao, and charged towards Fang Zhengzhi.

Fang Zhengzhi wasn't in the best state at the moment. He was injured after his confrontation with Yan Xiu, and although he increased his speed with agonizing effort and created another chance to attack, he was still burdened by his wounds.

Seeing King Xieluo's tail swing over, what else could he do?

Could he sit down and rest? Of course not!

He could only flee, but how could he avoid King Xieluo's lightning-like tail with the injuries he sustained?

"Slap!"

Fang Zhengzhi felt like a housefly, a housefly swatted by a whipping tail. Although he tried his best to flee … he couldn't avoid the strike completely.

The tip of King Xieluo's tail still brushed against his back, causing him to reminisce a sad song from his past life: You said you want to flee but your feet are still planted here … (Translator's Note: A song by Phil Chang)

Fang Zhengzhi did lift his feet up, but his body fell to the ground. His frail body was whipped up by King Xieluo's tail and the wind it caught, causing him to lose his balance and plummet face-first towards the ground.

Of course, there was still someone standing below him – an equally slender and frail person whose crystal-clear eyes radiated with a peculiar grit.

Ping Yang? Why hasn't she fled?

Fang Zhengzhi looked at Ping Yang, and she returned her gaze at him.

The two of them approached each other at top speed, or in other words, Fang Zhengzhi was falling towards Ping Yang's feet at a speed similar to that of flowing water.

And then … Fang Zhengzhi saw Ping Yang clench her teeth and open her arms, preparing to catch Fang Zhengzhi without any concern about the speed at which he was falling at.

Fang Zhengzhi was certainly touched by Ping Yang's intentions, but could she have just a little bit of common sense? Shouldn't she jump up and gently cushion his fall by slowing him down?

He didn't continue falling and instead, he stopped abruptly in midair, as though his body was being restrained by an unknown force.

"Blurt!" A mouthful of blood spurted out of his mouth.

He couldn't possibly crash himself onto Ping Yang's body. Even though he had to sustain even more injuries, he still forced himself to stop at the last moment as Ping Yang was already severely wounded as well.

As he broke his fall in midair, he shifted his gaze slowly away from Ping Yang and turned towards King Xieluo, his lips still stained with blood.

He ignored Ping Yang's expression – he was purely concerned about King Xieluo.

"He didn't let me be his human cushion?" Ping Yang's arms were still raised high up in the air as she stared blankly at Fang Zhengzhi above her. Her face dimmed.

Watching as Fang Zhengzhi's body abruptly halted and he expectorated a mouthful of blood, numerous emotions flashed through her heart – despondence, guilt, self-condemnation, and a helplessness masked under her fortitude. She was worlds apart from her previous haughty self.

Ping Yang was overwhelmed with grief.

Naturally, she knew that whatever was unfolding before her eyes was all caused by her. If she hadn't rushed out so recklessly, Fang Zhengzhi wouldn't have stood up given his shamelessness.

"It was me … it was me who caused that shameless bastard Fang Zhengzhi to get hurt! He came to save me …. But I couldn't do anything, I can't even be a human cushion …. Grandfather is dead! I can't avenge him …."

"Father was always busy when I was growing up, and so was Aunt Hua. Grandfather doted on me the most. Every time I was alone, Grandfather would fetch me to the Liqin Residence. But now, Grandfather is dead and I could only watch him die with my bare eyes. I couldn't stop it, nor could I avenge him."

"Mother! Mother … where are you?"

"Father said that you're really strong, why didn't you come and help me? Why didn't you come?"

"Father once said, you weren't dead. Father also said, you were always watching over me from afar. When I'm injured, you'll definitely notice me. But aren't you coming out to help me even now when I'm almost dying?"

"Mother … Mother, do you know that Father is injured? Do you know that your daughter is dying? Where are you? Where exactly are you?"

"Do you not care about your daughter anymore?"

"Mother … Don't you care that your daughter is dying?"

"Mother!"

"I'm useless, I can't help Father or Aunt Hua, or even avenge Grandfather!"

"Mother, I won't wait for you anymore …. I've never seen you ever since I was small, and in the future … I'm afraid I'll never get to see you. But that's okay, Mother, even if you don't find me, I still love you very much!"

"Mother, I love you!"

"Boom!"

Just as Fang Zhengzhi was racking his brains to process the situation and find a chance to save Ping Yang, a deafening sound erupted from beneath him. Shortly after, a fiery red figure rushed up from behind him.

"Ping Yang?! What is this girl thinking?" Fang Zhengzhi was shocked. It was too late for him to stop her, Ping Yang had already charged up with the Blazing Qilin Spear in her hand spitting out bursting flames.

In the distance, Yan Xiu, Shan Yu, Xing Yuanguo, the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Yunqi stared at King Xieluo with bulging eyes.

"Your Highness!"

"Ping Yang, no!"

"Your Highness, get out of there!"

Yan Xiu, Shan Yu and Xing Yuanguo all yelled at Ping Yang simultaneously, but Ping Yang did not slow down one bit.

No one knew what Ping Yang was doing, but everyone saw the expression plastered on her face. It was one of grief, a grief that stemmed from within.

Does the princess intend to give up her own life?!

In an instant, this thought surfaced in the minds of everyone. It was something that they have never, and would have never thought about.

Ping Yang, their most beloved princess, the haughtiest and most mischievous princess of the Great Xia Empire loved by all – why does she want to die?

"Eh? You want to die? Let me grant your wish!" King Xieluo watched the approaching Ping Yang and his eyes flashed with shock. Such a frail little human would dare to attack him three times?

While Ping Yang had just an ounce of practical value previously, she was now an insignificant ant that could be squashed at anytime, especially since Fang Zhengzhi was injured and had no chance of escaping.

King Xieluo's body jerked. His tail, clad in thick black scales, whipped towards Ping Yang at astonishing speed, like the sickle of the grim reaper hunting for lives in the dark night.

"Mother …" Ping Yang let out a brief murmur. She did not stop, or avoid King Xieluo's tail. She merely looked back at the frantic Fang Zhengzhi slowly.

A string of tears dripped from the corner of her eyes, falling from the skies and radiating with a faint silver glow under the moonlight. In the next moment, she turned her head back quickly with tears still hanging from her eyes, but her expression hardened into an unparalleled determination.

And just like that, she charged towards King Xieluo's tail, grasping her Blazing Qilin Spear tightly. She brandished her flames, which could not even harm a single hair on King Xieluo, like a moth plunging into a sea of raging fire …

She charged straight up!

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Chapter 594: Blaze On, Raging Fire!

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"Boom!" A deafening blast.

There was no miraculous escape, nor was there anyone who could stop it in time. It happened too quickly, with King Xieluo's tail striking Ping Yang's frail body with such incredible force without the protection of her Red Flame Flower Armor.

In that moment, it seemed as though time came to a standstill.

Everyone's eyes were glued to Ping Yang's face. Her face showed grief, glistening tears, and a sense of liberation – a powerless liberation.

"Your Highness!"

"Princess Ping Yang!"

Both the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Yunqi yelled out in unison upon witnessing this scene. They could clearly see how terrifying this strike was.

Even if Ping Yang donned the Red Flame Flower Armor … she wouldn't have possibly endured such an attack.

"Princess!" Xing Yuanguo's eyes turned red as he clenched his fists tightly. His body shuddered incessantly as he knew too well how important Ping Yang was to Lin Mubai.

Ping Yang, dead?!

This happened right before his eyes. How could he convey this to Lin Mubai?

"Mother …" Ping Yang's body fell from the heavens as fresh blood spurted from her mouth, cascading down from the skies like raindrops. Her face was pale but her eyes were wide open.

Her crystal clear eyes stared silently at the night sky, gazing up at the stars above until her body fell into the arms of another person.

"Shameless bastard, I … I think …. I saw Mo … Mother …. Really …. I …. I really saw Mother …. Mother has come to fetch me …"

"But I feel a little cold. Are you cold?"

"Drip!" A glistening tear slid down her cheek and dropped to the ground.

Ping Yang's body was no longer falling as the person holding her has already reached the ground. She subconsciously grabbed onto him tighter.

"Hahaha … Fang Zhengzhi, seems like everyone is dying one by one in front of your eyes. How does it feel to be unable to save them?" King Xieluo chortled maniacally, "Mother? Haha, you weak humans are certainly amusing!"

"Amusing?" Fang Zhengzhi replied.

"Isn't it amusing?" King Xieluo mocked.

"I don't find it amusing!" Fang Zhengzhi's tone exuded fortitude and grit.

"You foolish … Eh?!" Just as King Xieluo wanted to rebut, he stopped midway through his sentence because he realized that Fang Zhengzhi seemed to be munching on something. This took him by surprise.

One could do many things before one's death – screaming for one's mother, leaving a few last words … but, eating? Isn't that a little too mundane?

Fang Zhengzhi didn't reply King Xieluo's question. He continued to chew his 'food' slowly as he gazed up at the night sky.

"Do you wish to live?" A figure appeared in his mind.

"Of course!"

"That' easy, just eat this and you'll survive, but you won't be able to keep your strength."

"Is there something which allows me to keep my strength and survive at the same time?"

"No!"

"How could you call yourself one of the Four Sages when you don't even have anything useful? Helping oneself is always better than relying on others. I'll find another way out myself, bye!"

"Wait!"

"What else do you want, you lying old duff?"

"Lying? You little brat, do you know how many people cry and beg just to meet me, and I still refuse them?"

"So? Are you crying and begging to save me?"

"… You insolent brat, do you really wish to keep the state of your mastery intact?"

"You don't say."

"Alright, I'll let you keep your strength, but I can't save your life."

"Are you mocking me?"

"Do I look like I'm mocking you? I have an elixir that can protect your strength and save your life, but exactly how long can it keep you alive, that I do not know."

"What's the minimum amount of time I can stay alive for?"

"Two years!"

"What's the maximum?"

"Three years!"

"Are you kidding me?"

"It's up to you whether you want to eat this. If you don't, you won't have both your strength and life after one month!"

"How can I ensure that I live for three years?"

"Take this at regular intervals."

"Take this at regular intervals?"

"Yes, consume one elixir every month. I'll give the elixirs to Wu Yuer, and she'll give them to you at fixed intervals. You must never consume more than what you need. If you eat more than one in a month, your lifespan will shorten by one month!"

"I'm not stupid, why would I eat more than one?"

"Who knows?"

"What's that supposed to mean? Can I still reinvigorate my strength after eating this?"

"Reinvigorate your strength? You certainly have wild thoughts. Does it matter? If you want to grow your strength, I have plenty of … Cough cough, what I meant to say was, consuming this elixir will allow to double your strength in an hour!"

"Double? It's this formidable? If my strength doubles when I consume one pill, will it jump four times if I consume two pills?"

"Eh, it merely doubles your foundational strength. In other words, if you take ten at one go, your foundational strength will increase tenfold!"

"Wow … is this some divine elixir?"

"Of course! This is the greatest masterpiece I've ever crafted. Unlike all those immortality elixirs, no one can craft this except me!"

"What is this elixir called?"

"The Heaven Oasis Pill!"

"Why does it have the same name as you?"

"Of course, this elixir is named after me!"

"I think it'll be better to name it the Zhengzhi Pill. After all, you're not consuming it and you're giving it all to me. Isn't that right?"

"Yuer said that you're a shameless brat, but I think that using this adjective to describe you is an insult to the word itself!"

"Eh? Well, which description do you think suits me better?"

"You really have no moral standards at all!"

"Thanks for the compliment, now let's save the bullsh*t for later. Bring the Zhengzhi Pill over!"

"…. I already said before, I'll let Yuer give this to you at fixed intervals!"

"Yuer is so busy, what if she forgets about this? Or what if her relatives visit her and she delivers the pills late and I die? How about this – let me keep three to five hundred pills with me just in case."

"Three to five hundred? Are you treating these pills as rice?! I only have five pills with me now, and even if it's me, I can only craft a maximum of two or three new pills in a month. I'll let you keep one pill!"

"Just one? Am I a beggar? I can't have less than five pills!"

"At most, I'll give you two!"

"Four!"

"Three!"

"Deal!"

"Wait, why am I bargaining with you?"

"As the great Heavenly Oasis Saint of the Four Sages and as Wu Yuer's master, I'm sure you won't go back on your word, would you?"

"You brat, I'll give you three but you must not eat these Heavenly Oasis Pills unless it's absolutely necessary!"

"I'm not stupid, do you really think I'll just happily gobble down these deadly Zhengzhi Pills without restraint?"

"Gulp, gulp …." After chewing the pills in his mouth, Fang Zhengzhi swallowed them down slowly. At the same time, he turned his gaze away from the night sky and looked at Ping Yang once again.

King Xieluo then jerked violently without knowing why. He suddenly felt as though Fang Zhengzhi seemed a little different from before.

He was still wearing the black court uniform from before, his face was still as pale as before, but he just felt different.

What was wrong?

King Xieluo looked down at Fang Zhengzhi who was carrying Ping Yang in his arms and gazing back at him. He puffed from his nose as his suspicions rose.

Then, he saw Fang Zhengzhi gently lay Ping Yang on the ground, very delicately and slowly.

Before this, King Xieluo would have lifted his hoof up without hesitation and stomp down on Fang Zhengzhi to turn him into minced meat, but he did not do so now.

There wasn't a particular reason for his change of heart; he just had a feeling, a unique sense that belonged to a Demon King. And this sense told him that he had to wait, or at least, wait until he identified what exactly was different about Fang Zhengzhi.

Then, Fang Zhengzhi finally laid Ping Yang down on the ground, and following that … he lifted his head up again.

"Eh?" King Xieluo's body shivered. In the moment he exchanged glances with Fang Zhengzhi, he finally realized what was off about his opponent.

His eyes!

That's right, it was his eyes!

He wore a pair of colorless eyes. There wasn't any black or white, neither was there any red, yellow, blue, green, indigo or violet. They were transparent, as clear as water droplets. It was a strange sight indeed.

Once someone's eyes become transparent, they would easily reveal whatever was hidden inside, but Fang Zhengzhi's eyes were different.

Inside his eyes, King Xieluo could see many things, like his own reflection, the shattered palace walls, and the stars in the sky. It was like a mirror, except it wasn't one. Mirrors can only reflect a limited number of things, but Fang Zhengzhi's eyes not only reflected whatever was in front of them, but also showed much more – mountains, rivers, oceans, forests, flowers …

"This brat … just what is he?" King Xieluo looked into Fang Zhengzhi's eyes and felt a highly strange sensation. It seemed to be engulfing him, but at the same time it felt otherwise.

Then at this moment … his eyes opened wide.

A sword appeared in Fang Zhengzhi's hand. It seemed like an ordinary sword but it was definitely no ordinary sword. The sole reason for this was … a purple mark on the tip of the blade.

It looked like a bloodstain, but it seemed to have melded perfectly with the sword.

And now, as the sword appeared in Fang Zhengzhi's hand, the purple mark expanded swiftly and in an instant, it dyed the entire sword purple. It was a strange, cryptic shade of purple.

At the same time, an overwhelming killing intent surged forth from Fang Zhengzhi's body, radiating to his surroundings like a physical existence, creating swirls of energy akin to tornadoes.

"It's the Traceless Sword!"

"Isn't the Traceless Sword supposed to be in the Souther Region? Why does Fang Zhengzhi have it?"

"Could he have visited the Southern Region?"

When the Mountain Breaking Army saw the sword in Fang Zhengzhi's possession, they were taken aback. The sword's reputation was simply too great – it was once the sword of the Sagely Battle God Meng Tian, a sword that left no traces of its kills.

"This is bad! Is this brat … possessed by the sword?!" Xing Yuanguo was also astounded when he noticed the Traceless Sword in Fang Zhengzhi's grasp.

The Battle of the Southern Region.

At the Icy Monkey Settlement, Fang Zhengzhi wielded the Traceless Sword and massacred all the Demon powerhouses in the Rebirth State. That sight was still fresh in Xing Yuanguo's mind.

That wasn't an issue of strength … On the contrary, Fang Zhengzhi then was not Fang Zhengzhi at all. Hence, Xing Yuanguo could only describe him as 'possessed'.

"No, his eyes did not turn purple, they're still clear … Wait a second, they aren't just clear, they're … transparent?!"

Transparent! And strangely so.

Xing Yuanguo has never seen someone's eyes turn into such an extraordinary color, but Fang Zhengzhi's eyes were definitely transparent. They were as transparent as glistening water droplets.

"Boom!"

Fang Zhengzhi finally moved. He carried that vortex of materialized killing intent on his body and charged towards King Xieluo.

"Eh? You wish to seek death? Haha …" King Xieluo was indeed thrown off by Fang Zhengzhi's strange eyes, but he wasn't afraid.

He had already shed off all the blood-stained black scales on his body. His new coat of black scales glistened with a sinister glow under the cloak of golden light. His massive body propelled into the air and descended down at top speed, charging to intercept Fang Zhengzhi.

But then …

Fang Zhengzhi vanished.

Or to be more precise, he blended into the surrounding vortex of killing intent.

"Die!" A chilling voice erupted from the vortex. Following that, the cyclone of killing intent morphed into a seemingly real dragon.

As the dragon soared into the heavens, raindrops fell from the sky. One drop, two drops, growing heavier and heavier …

A torrential downpour.

It washed away the fresh bloodstains on the ground as well as those on Ping Yang's chest. With the rumbling of thunder, the flashes of lightning illuminated Ping Yang's pale face.

Then, a tinge of light lit up on Ping Yang's chest.

It was a pendant, a pendant shaped like a tear. It flowed with a faint glow, shining like a star in the stormy night. However, no one noticed the light as everyone's attention was drawn towards the dragon bounding in the sky.

It pranced in the air, flying up and down, swirling through the skies. It exuded an almighty sense of loneliness and rage.

Finally, the dragon dissolved into a winding ray of light, descending down from the heavens and charging towards King Xieluo who was now beneath him.

The dragon, the arrogant yet lonely dragon …

Even though it rose from the ground, it would never allow anyone to stand above him.

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Chapter 595: Slice With A Single Sword!

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The storm has struck, flooding the Flame Capital City with a blanket of rain and mist. Yet, no one on the streets propped up their umbrellas, all allowing the violent downpour to pelt on their heads, creating splashes and ripples.

Inside the Flame Capital City, at a hidden and virtually forgotten old constabulary gate, over ten people in black wearing hats were standing under the rain. They each carried a long sword on their backs.

The rain poured down from the skies, washing off every trace of dust from the intricately carved sword guards.

Of course, not everyone was wearing a hat. There was a lady standing in front of them who donned a gorgeous and delicate long dress. Her waterfall-like hair rested on her shoulders. The lightning streaking across the night sky illuminated the lady's snow-white skin, her otherworldly eyebrows and the cinnabar crystal in the centre of her forehead.

The relentless raindrops buffeted her, drenching her dress, but she appeared even daintier and more beautiful than before.

"Wu Yuer, the Shadow Sect Leader has arrived!" A voice called out from opposite her. At the same time, a frail-looking man ambled out slowly from the constabulary gate. He had very ordinary features, but his forehead contained an 'eye' as shiny as a ruby gem.

An eerie glow flickered within the eye, making it extremely mysterious and bizarre.

And behind him, over a hundred masked figures appeared wearing black cloaks over their heads. Tinges of eerie light radiated from beneath their cloaks, seeming extremely unusual.

With only over ten people in hats against over a hundred masked men, the odds seemed greatly skewed. However, with over ten hatted men guarding the gate, only a single man wearing black emerged from the constabulary.

"Ying Feng, Domain Chief of the Dark Region, that's right … Your brother Ying Shan was also from the Dark Region, am I right? But what a pity, he was only the Vice Domain Chief and he died at such a young age." Wu Yuer finally spoke as she watched the man step out of the constabulary.

"Yes!" Ying Feng nodded without any intentions of rebutting or explaining himself. He seemed unfazed, as though answering a question that had no relation to him whatsoever.

"Brothers should still be united along the road to death, that way you'll have a companion." Wu Yuer chided again.

"I heard that the Shadow Sect is engaging in business, that makes you a businesswoman. Can I buy a life for 10,000 taels of gold?"

"Most certainly, but we'll have to double the price, and you'll have to leave behind everything you took!" Wu Yuer nodded.

"What about 50,000 taels of gold, but we keep the things?"

"When the Shadow Sect does business, we only offer prices, we don't bargain."

"Understood, let me think about this!" Ying Feng nodded and took a few steps backwards slowly.

"I'll give you the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn." Wu Yuer didn't stop him.

Just then, another streak of lightning danced across the sky, but this streak was evidently different from the rest.

It was a ray of light, a distorted ray of light.

And soon after … a thunderous roar of a dragon reverberated through the air and rumbled through the clouds.

"Eh?" Wu Yuer's body jerked violently. She looked up instinctively and her calm expression suddenly changed drastically. "Is that … Fang Zhengzhi?!"

Without any hesitation, Wu Yuer's body vanished immediately and in the next moment, her figure appeared on the roof of a faraway building, appearing like a flash of lightning.

"Domain Chief, it seems that Wu Yuer has … left?!" A masked man standing inside the constabulary yard was evidently shocked upon witnessing Wu Yuer's sudden disappearance.

"Is this a trick to lure us out?" Another masked man whispered.

"No, something has happened to Fang Zhengzhi!" Ying Feng gazed at Wu Yuer navigating through the storm, then looked at the light glowing in the horizon. A cold glint flashed in his eyes. "This chance is hard to come by, let's go!"

"Yes!" The hundreds of masked men replied in unison.

And outside the constabulary gates, over ten hatted people in black stood there silently, without anyone following Wu Yuer.

"Qing Yi, they're fleeing. What should we do?"

"If you're the leader, what would you do?" A woman's voice rang down towards them.

"Charge in!"

"And if you were the Offering Lord?"

"I … I can't guess what the Offering Lord would do." The hatted man hesitated and finally shook his head.

"Let's do what our leader would do. Charge in!"

"Yes!"

A downpour raged on at the city gates of the Flame Capital City.

Countless soldiers stood at their positions, their eyes all focused on the distorted path of light. It illuminated the air with such dominance and solitude.

"Boom!" A deafening blast rang.

The distorted ray of light finally struck King Xieluo. The massive collision of both forces tore at each other, releasing waves of shrill and formidable dragon roars.

A breathtaking symphony, followed immediately by silence.

At this moment, the barrage of the storm seemed to have faded, and so has the commotion of the spectating crowd. All that remained was the roar of a dragon – a shrill yet formidable roar.

"Roar!"

Then, an agonizing howl of a beast sounded as well.

A crimson rain of blood poured down from the heavens, melding into the storm and dyeing the dark sky into a ghastly shade of red.

The dragon's roar faded soon after, and a spiraling black figure descended from the skies and landed on the ground with a thud.

"What's going on?!"

"Did Fang Zhengzhi lose?"

"What was that black shadow just now?"

Countless pairs of eyes were focused on the black shadow that just landed on the ground. Then, they opened as wide as they could when they finally ascertained the identity of the black shadow.

Everyone gasped in shock. It was just a front hoof, an unbelievably gigantic front hoof. However, only the front roof reached the ground. Crimson blood spewed out of the severed top of the limb, splattering all over the ground.

"Roar!" Another howl of a beast reverberated through the skies.

Everyone turned their attention towards the enormous figure suspended in mid-air. And that figure was missing a large front hoof.

"How is this possible?!"

"Is that scoundrel really in the Supernatural State?!"

"He's so powerful, he … actually wounded the Demon King?"

The Mountain Breaking Army, Yan Yunqi, and even the Northern Barbarian soldiers were flabbergasted by this jaw-dropping sight as they noticed King Xieluo's wounded state.

A single sword!

The Returning Dragon!

He severed the Demon King's front hoof!

Fang Zhengzhi, in the Supernatural State ….

He actually wounded the Demon King, and not just that … he managed to sever one of his front hoofs. This isn't just worthy of a simple compliment! This is completely unfathomable!

The Demon King! The Demon King with a physical body even sturdier than that of a Sage!

No one could believe their eyes, neither was anyone willing to believe their eyes.

"Fang Zhengzhi!!!" King Xieluo's voice thundered through the air. It was a howl of rage, agony and mostly, humiliation.

As a grand Demon King, he was hoping mad from utter humiliation. Never once was there a time when he was this furious.

And above him, a silhouette stood in the air, wielding a sword in one hand which radiated with a strange purple glow. His black robes became peculiarly conspicuous after being washed down by the rain.

He didn't say a word, much less utter a single sound. He merely gazed quietly at the frantic and exasperated King Xieluo. His pair of eyes, as clear as water droplets, flickered with various images – mountains, rivers, forests, flowers …

However, the corners of his lips were still stained with fresh blood which glistened with a peculiarly radiant glow under the flashes of lightning.

"He was injured after all?"

"But he did manage to slice off one of the Demon King's front hoofs, that's already an incredible feat!"

"Indeed so. But is that the only form of damage he can inflict?"

Just as everyone's gaze was affixed on the bloodstains on Fang Zhengzhi's lips, they all let out soft sighs one by one.

The awe-inspiring sight of the single strike from his sword which severed the front hoof of the Demon King was still replaying vividly in everyone's minds, but that did not mean that Fang Zhengzhi had secured a victory.

After all, he was up against the Demon King – a Demon King who was far stronger than any sage.

"Fang Zhengzhi, you've exhausted all your strength for this single strike, but I have not. Now die!" King Xieluo clearly noticed the bloodstains on Fang Zhengzhi's lips.

Even though his front hoof was sliced right off, he still charged towards Fang Zhengzhi at breakneck speed.

And at the same time, a ray of red light rose up from beneath the city walls and propelled into the sky, releasing terrifying waves of air currents which radiated to the surroundings, sweeping up every ounce of debris.

The crimson luminance inundated the sky, dyeing the dark night sky into a uniform blood red, a sinister and hellish blood red.

A black figure stood at the centre of the red light. His eyes had turned blood red as well, with drops of fresh blood sliding down his lips and falling onto the pale face of someone sprawled on the ground.

"Re… remember what … you …. you promised me …" There was a weak voice trailing off. Then, the pale face slowly turned to one side and his eyes slowly closed shut.

"Ah!!!" A piercing shriek erupted from the black figure. It was a howl that came from deep within his heart, filled with rage, vengeance and grief …

"It's Yan Qianli!"

"Could it be that Prince Li of the First Rank has …"

"My Lord!"

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Yunqi immediately turned their attention to Yan Qianli at the bottom of the palace walls upon hearing that excruciating howl. They clearly noticed Prince Li of the First Rank lying there with his eyes shut.

"Boom!" The rumble of distant thunder.

Both the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Yunqi bowed in respect. They didn't kneel as they were still in the heat of battle, but they still had to bow.

Because … the person who perished was Prince Li of the First Rank, a living legend of the Great Xia Empire. And in the final moments of his life, this legend used both his hands and released the most resplendent radiance in front of everyone's eyes – opening the heavens and burying the earth.

He was a legend that would live in their hearts forever.

"Don't worry, old man Lin. I, Yan Qianli, swear that I will avenge you!" Basking in the charging red light, Yan Qianli slowly looked up to the sky, reeling in the downpour cascading from the heavens and the two battling silhouettes crossing swords in the storm.

Just like everyone had noticed … Fang Zhengzhi was wounded.

"Isn't this enough? I've boosted by strength threefold, and it's still not enough?" Fang Zhengzhi's sword was obviously not aiming for King Xieluo's front hoof, but his head.

But … his sword still missed its mark.

"Boom!" The two shadows distanced themselves from each other. Fang Zhengzhi opened his mouth subconsciously as another mouthful of fresh blood spewed forth, but his hand still grasped the handle of his sword as tightly as he could.

One would be faced with numerous challenges in one's life. Some challenges may even seem insurmountable, impossible to overcome no matter how hard one tries, but still, Fang Zhengzhi wanted to try nonetheless.

The reason was simple – he had no other options.

He was not hoping to flee, but it was his heart that was preventing him from retreating away. He would never choose to retreat, regardless of how many chances of escape he may get.

"Yan Xiu's only friend … doesn't seem too bad after all!" Yan Qianli gazed up at the panting Fang Zhengzhi. His heart palpitated quickly for a moment but he calmed down soon after. At the same time, the pillar of blood red light propelling into the heavens began to disperse again and in the next moment, Fang Zhengzhi had already arrived in front of King Xieluo.

"Die!"

"Roar!"

Both sounded their battlecries.

The blood red light intertwined with the golden radiance, repelling explosively upon impact.

Following that, Yan Qianli arrived in front of Fang Zhengzhi. As a leader with bountiful experience in battle, he was enraged, but he remained calmer than anyone else.

"Fang Zhengzhi, can you still fight?" Yan Qianli ignored Ping Yang, not even sparing her a single glance. Things had already progressed to such a point that there was no purpose in pursuing the matter further.

"Yes!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded weakly.

"Alright then, we … your eyes?!" Yan Qianli was about to propose for both of them to combine forces, but after he noticed Fang Zhengzhi's crystal-clear dewdrop-like eyes, his expression changed drastically.

Fang Zhengzhi's eyes were simply too strange, so strange that it was spellbinding.

"It's an after-effect of the Battle of the Southern Region." Fang Zhengzhi explained briefly but did not elaborate further. He simply raised his hand and wiped off the bloodstain on his lips.

"This after-effect of yours doesn't look too bad!" Yan Qianli's lips twitched. He just gave a casual remark without probing the matter further.

"I'll settle Ping Yang's feud for her!" Fang Zhengzhi exclaimed.

"Certainly, and I'll avenge old Lin!" Yan Qianli replied in a heartbeat.

"Would you like to kill him?"

"Of course!"

"But he can only die once."

"As my junior, you should have some humility!" Yan Qianli chastised as he looked at Fang Zhengzhi.

"As my senior, you should provide more opportunities for the younger generation!"

"What if I refuse?"

"We'll just have to rely on our individual strength."

"Very well, let's see whether Yan Xiu's only friend can still conjure any more miracles!" Yan Qianli nodded.

"Guard the rear, I'll charge in!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded back.

"You'll charge in first? Are you sure?" Yan Qianli instinctively stepped out after seeing Fang Zhengzhi nod back, already preparing to launch himself forward, only reacting when he took his first step out.

He was clearly astonished. Regardless of his understanding of Fang Zhengzhi's personality, Yan Qianli should theoretically be the first one to strike when assessing the disparity between both their levels of strength.

"I'm sure!" Fang Zhengzhi's decision remained resolute.

"Alright then, go. I'll cover you from behind!" Yan Qianli may not have understood Fang Zhengzhi's intentions completely, but he still nodded in agreement in the end.

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Chapter 596: Evil Demon, He Is An Evil Demon

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Known for his stubborn character, Western Liang King would not treat his senior Supernatural State seriously. Even Chi Hou, who was from the Divine Constabulary, had barely spoken anything to him.

However, this time, he showed no intention of speaking rudely to Fang Zhengzhi. It was of equal status and authority.

"ROAR!" King Xieluo bellowed in agony, cutting the conversation between the two of them. As a dignified Demon King, listening to them discussing how to kill him, was a disgrace, an act of ignorance.

With a loud roar, thick rays of golden light surged wildy towards the broken forepaw. The blood immediately stopped gushing out of the wound, and a new forepaw started emerging out with great speed.

"Let's see how are you going to kill me!" King Xieluo's eyes were filled with this gold and ferocious light, just like the water flowing down.

"His limbs grew back?!"

"That's a crazy speed of recovery!"

The Mountain Breaking Army's and the Yan Cloud Cavalry's jaws dropped in surprise as they looked at how the fore paws grow back together.

Of course, they did prepare themselves for what was going to happen.

Especially since the opponent is Demon King.

But they still could not believe their eyes when they looked at how the paws grew back almost instantly.

On the other hand, Yan Qianli did not even bat his eyes for a second, and he still felt the anger rushing into him, but he had to calm down, because that is the only way to seek revenge for Prince Li of the First Rank.

He stared closely at King Xieluo with his bloodshot eyes, slowly moving his eyes up and down, mainly on the three positions, the head, heart and the abdomen area, but they do not seem to have the Demon Pearl.

Where was it hidden at?

Yan Qianli had his doubts, he was well aware that if he cannot locate the Demon Pearl, all his efforts would have gone to waste.

Besides, Fang Zhengzhi looked like he had no idea where the Demon Pearl was.

"I'm on it!" Fang Zhengzhi let out a soft cry, he began to spring into action, one step forward. A pair of crystal eyes could not even catch what he just did, but his body had already disappeared from the ground.

As magnificent as it seemed, a dragon ascended to the sky at the same time.

Only this time, the dragon did not swirl around in the air.

It rushed directly up on the cloud, over the horizon.

Disappearing into the thin air, it went totally silent.

"BOOOMM!" The thunder rumbled across the sky as the lightning bolted.

"Fang Zhengzhi, come down and let me see your real power!" King Xieluo looked across the sky, eyes darting from side to side with caution, as the blow that Fang Zhengzhi slashed using his sword did traumatise him.

He did not dare to belittle what Fang Zhengzhi meant earlier.

Glaring at Fang Zhengzhi soaring up the sky, he chose to let him go and wait, waiting for him to come again.

Yan Qianli also stayed in his spot, as Fang Zhengzhi has instructed that he will charge forward first, and Yan Qianli was perfectly clear on his role, that he would defend the rear.

An opportunity.

He would remain calm till they had started fighting and he would seize his opportunity.

Time was ticking away…

Both of them were still waiting, but Fang Zhengzhi, who flew up to the sky, was still nowhere to be seen, leaving them in a state of suspense.

"Huh? Are you not coming?" King Xieluo had been waiting for ages and he began thinking if Fang Zhengzhi would come down again. Where was he? The sword? Really? No response?

"Why is he not coming down? Is he going to take so long to come down with the sword?" Yan Qianli peered at the heavy rainstorm, feeling bewildered.

How could he rush up first and not have any response?

What is going on?

"Disappeared?!"

"Hiding in the clouds? What is this move again?"

"Did he run away?"

Standing from afar, the Mountain Breaking Army, the Yan Cloud Cavalry and the Northern Barbarians Army were gazing at the dragon that disappeared into the clouds, puzzled about the situation.

Rain continued to pour, the cold air brewed in.

Finally, King Xieluo started feeling strange, a golden light flickered in his eyes, and an idea suddenly flashed through his mind.

Could it be possible that the punk really ran away? Escaping in the battlefield was something King Xieluo would never fathom about, if it was for the other warriors.

But if it was Fang Zhengzhi….

God knows if he would take this chance to run away for good.

"He really escaped? This is too absurd, how can he just run away like this?" While the Mountain Breaking Army were reluctant to believe the situation, the cold hard truth remained in front of their eyes, that Fang Zhengzhi was gone.

"Fang Zhengzhi!" King Xieluo howled loudly, shaking the whole horizon, but the sky remained calm and still like a dead sea, with no response at all, "Damn it!"

After yelling at the sky, he could not wait any longer, in a swift, he charged up into the sky.

"Hmmm? Are you planning to go up there, it's not so easy!" Yan Qianli glanced at King Xielo who rushed up to the horizon, the crimson red light in his heart began forming into a giant net.

He had no idea why Fang Zhengzhi would plan on charging up and not return.

I'm going up first?

Did the fellow mean that he will go up first?..

If it is really that case, he had to admit that the Fang Zhengzhi's words were indeed unbelievable to the average person.

No matter what, he could never let King Xieluo go up, thus he gathered his red light and transformed them into a gigantic net, casting it over King Xieluo.

"Kacha!"

King Xieluo's body hit hard on the net, but he did not have any intention of getting trapped in the net, he let out a wild grunt, widened his mouth and bit on the huge net surrounding his body.

Momentarily, there was a loud and sharp frictional sound, and a streak of weak red light began lighting up in the middle of the dark stormy night. The net also started to tighten up wildly, and looked like it might crack under the pressure of the bite anytime.

The sky broke into a roll of thunder, accompanied by a flash of lightning crashing down from the horizon.

Meanwhile, King Xieluo was using his full force to rip the giant net open.

Paying no attention to the pouring rain and the loud crashing sound of the lightning that seemed almost abnormal, a thunder bolt struck on the roof of his head.

"Boom!"

The bright lightning came down almost immediately on King Xieluo's brain.

Subsequently, a piercing high pitch screech resounded across the sky, leaving an echo in the air. Vibrant red blood began bursting out from King Xieluo's head, blending in with the rain pouring down.

"Rawr….." King Xieluo was not slightly prepared at all, and all of a sudden his head was sliced open, with a cut so deep that the bone was almost visible . It was obvious from the wound… It was…

Caused by a sword!

Neither King Xieluo, nor Qian Yanli, the Mountain Breaking Army, the Yan Cloud Cavalry or the Northern Barbarians Army, could react in time for this.

Until….

The second bolt of lightning came crashing down from the horizon.

"Rumble!"

The bright lightning struck on King Xieluo's brain once again, and what was even stranger was that it had struck on exactly the same position as the first bolt.

Not only did it worsen the initial wound, but it ruptured into small clots of flesh, combining with the rupturing blood, it decorated the bright red fog.

"Ao Wu!" King Xielo's eyes obviously started to change, while he had a fast healing ability, but that did not mean he did not feel pain at all.

His brain was struck twice.

And even worse so, at the same place.

It would be impossible to say that he had no slight trace of pain at all.

Just as he was about to let out another cry, the third bolt came again, the position of the attack exactly identical as the previous two.

"No, it can't be a lightning, it must be a sword lightning, a distorted sword lightning!"

"A distorted sword lightning? It couldn't be….."

"The Returning Dragon, Fang Zhengzhi's Returning Dragon, but how does it look like a bolt lightning!"

Standing from afar, the Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry had seen how the third lightning bolt had struck down, they both reverted back into their senses, as they realised that it was not just a normal lightning, but a highly precise aim on the crown of King Xieluo's head.

More importantly…

Even if it's really just an accurate strike, it should do no harm on King Xieluo.

There was only one explanation, that would be the sword lightning, but why does the shape look similar to the lightning bolt?

Wait!

Could it be…..

At that moment, an idea flashed across their mind, because recently, an incident happened right in front of their faces.

The Seven colour light alongside with the clouds formed into Seven light columns, sealing up the body of King Xieluo – this a tactic that made use of nature.

This method brought a whole new experience to most of the onlookers.

"Fang Zhengzhi borrowed the power of nature!"

"Similar to King Liqin, he capitalised on using the clouds, no… wrong, not only the clouds, even the lightning!"

"Using The Returning Dragon's sword, and combining them with the lightning produced within the clouds!"

"Oh my God, this can't be real? We had seen the same ritual done by King Liqin, but we had only just touched the threshold and he could already used the power?!"

"Evil Demon, He is the real Evil Demon!"

Be it the Mountain Breaking Army or the Yan Cloud Cavalry, or even the Northern Barbarians Army, all three of them were startled after harbouring that thought, because who had the courage to attempt that in reality…..

That was like seeing a tall mountain, a mountain that nobody can ever cross over.

This strength was not just any practical strength, but one with heart, with awakening – a type of internal strength.

"Bwong!"

The third bolt that merged together with the sword lightning finally struck, and without a doubt, landed on the top of King Xieluo's head, splitting it open.

But this time round….

The open wound was not just pure blood and flesh, but there were visible bones, white and pale in colour.

"Ow wu!" King Xieluo's golden light on his body rushed up to the top of his head once again, his massive body oscillating vigorously, as if he was trying to hide from the fourth bolt of "lightning" from above.

However, the giant net had restricted his movements, making it impossible for him to dodge any lightning, he could only struggle in vain.

"Boom!"

The fourth lightning struck.

Followed by, the fifth, sixth, seventh and the eighth…

"Boom!"

"Boom Boom……"

One after another, the sounds echoed throughout the night sky. It had astounded everyone, and by this time, King Xielo's body no longer looked the same as before.

From the top of his head, his body looked as if it was about to be separated into two halves from the slice of the sword.

Even so, he continued resisting…..

Countless rays of golden light gushed to the open wound, resulting in an overwhelmingly fast recovery press. What a bewildered sight indeed.

Yan Qianli did not let go the net, he held onto the red-coloured net tightly with his fingers.

A trail of blood dripped from King Xieluo's mouth. He was still struggling within the giant net, especially even after the sword lightnings were wedged onto the net. He was definitely injured.

But….

He pressed on.

Because it was at that moment, that he finally understood what Fang Zhengzhi meant from his instructions "I charge up first, you defend the rear".

Charging up first, obviously, was self-explanatory.

As for defending the rear, it meant continuing suppressing King Xieluo.

Yan Qianli will be responsible to restrain King Xieluo, while Fang Zhengzhi will attack from above. This was what Fang Zhengzhi meant by "I charge up first, you defend the rear".

"Good lad, even if it means ending my old life, I will help you to hold him back!" Yan Qianli's face showed a rare glimpse of praise, as Fang Zhengzhi's performance lately had went beyond his expectation.

And now…

This only further bolstered his impression of Fang Zhengzhi.

"That will be the eleventh consecutive strike!"

"If this goes on, no matter who it is, even if it is the Demon King, shouldn't he perish into thin air?"

"There's a chance, really a chance!"

The Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry could not help but let out their immense excitement. Despite the fact that they were one of the top from the Great Xia Dynasty's elite soldiers, it was still the first time they had seen such an astounding spectacle.

"Did King Xieluo really lose?" Even though the Northern Barbarians Army were in disbelief, they could not help but felt a tinge of worry and concern for what had happened earlier.

Across the horizon, the lightning bolts relentlessly struck from above, landing hard on King Xieluo's body.

Alas, King Xieluo let out a miserable cry, and the gold from his body disappeared. His enormous body split into half, his blood cascaded profusely across the horizon, and two halves continuously vibrated in the air.

"Is it a win?!"

"The body split into half, even if it is the Demon King I don't think it will grow back again?"

"At least it won't grow back out immediately, this is a great opportunity!"

The Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry saw this scene and shouted out in victory, for this was the first time they had seen such a glorious and spectacular win in battle.

"You did great, Fang Zhengzhi!". At this moment Yan Qianli was able to move again, since King Xieluo's split body was unable to put up a strong resistance to his giant net.

He withdrew his hand from the net.

A pair of bright red spears suddenly each appeared on his two hands.

In a blink of an eye, he rushed into the giant net.

"Die, King Xieluo!", Yan Qianli roared, and simultaneously, a chilling breath of terror emerged wildly from his body.

The two spears from his hands did not stop, even for a moment.

Piercing through the air, he swiftly charged towards the splitted halves. (To be Continued)

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Chapter 597: Demon Pearl, 3 Glistening Eyes

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Closer, closer…..

As the blood red spears were about to reach King Xieluo's body, all of the Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry could not help but revealed nervous expressions.

"Slash!"

The two spears penetrated into each half, and rays of crystal light shimmered around the spears, diffusing swiftly.

King Xieluo suddenly stopped struggling, he laid completely still and silent, as the stormy rain continued to pour on his body, scattering among the light.

"Dead?"

"Is he really dead?"

"I think he's dead."

Everyone focused on the blood stained body halves, unsure of what is going to happen next.

"POOM!" At this moment, a trail of blood showered from the sky.

Then, a silhouette whizzed down from above, his black outfit totally drenched from the rain shower, and his face looking all pale and pallid but his hand still holding onto the sword very tightly.

"Fang Zhengzhi!" Yan Qianli recognised the shadow almost immediately, and he dashed forward to catch the body that landed on his arms.

Even so, he did not take his eyes away from King Xieluo, with his bloodshed eyes continuously fixating on King Xieluo, not letting him out of his sight.

Till…

The two halves of King Xieluo's body were completely surrounded by the bright red crimosn light.

"It's completely covered!"

"He's really dead this time round!"

The atmosphere was instantly filled with joyous celebration.

"We won!"

"Demon King is finally dead!"

"King Yan, King Yan…."

"Fang Zhengzhi, Fang Zhengzhi……"

Everyone from the Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry also joined in the celebration, despite knowing that the Northern Barbarians Army were still within the premises, but once King Xieluo was dead, it meant the battle had its winner.

Of course, this win was not easy, but was still a triumphal success.

Celebratory joys echoed throughout the night sky.

It was at this moment that Yan Qianli slowly relaxed his gaze, with the blood red colours in his eyes gradually fading away. Indeed, he was brimming with confidence.

Once King Xieluo's body was completely immersed in the blood light.

Despite being a Demon King.

It was impossible that he could still survive this.

At this point, he decided not to continue focusing on King Xieluo, and turned his attention to Fang Zhengzhi. He could feel Fang Zhengzhi's numb limbs, void of energy, and he swifty whipped out a small bottle.

"Swallow this!" Yan Qianli mumbled as he gingerly opened the small bottle. He poured out two red elixirs and popped them into Fang Zhengzhi's mouth.

However…..

Just as he popped the elixir into Fang Zhengzhi's mouth, a gush of force assaulted him from behind, causing him to fly forward helplessly.

"CRASSSSH!" A loud sound rumbled.

Yan Qianli knocked against Fang Zhenzhi. Countless raging power started influxing profusely into his body.

"How is that possible?!" Yan Qianli spun around frantically, and there stood a figure, to which he stared at in disbelief.

Because, the person standing behind him was King Xieluo.

Only this time round, it was no longer the gigantic version of King Xieluo, but a human-sized one, covered in white under the relentless rain.

The golden horns on his head were even more eye-catching than ever, as they twinkled brightly.

"HE'S NOT DEAD?!"

"King Xieluo is still alive?"

"How is this even possible, his body was splitted into half….. Hold on, his body is still floating in the sky?!"

The entire Mountain Break Army and Yan Cloud Cavalry saw the scene unfolding in front of their eyes. However, what led to their astonishment was that King Xieluo's body was still floating above in midair.

Surrounded in bright red light.

Why would this happen?

How could there be two King Xieluos?

Everyone was bewildered.

So was Yan Qianli.

Indeed, the Demon King was tough, but that merely referred to his swift healing ability. How is it possible that he had two clones?

Fang Zhengzhi was unable to comprehend the situation, and even more so now, especially after receiving a strong blow from Yan Qianli.

How strong could a sage's body be?

Nobody could explain this.

Just like what Yan Qianli had mentioned earlier, King Xieluo was well built and had strong muscular bones, obviously resulting in Fang Zhengzhi being on the losing end. When he was being knocked down by Yan Qianli, he felt as if his bones were falling apart.

"Poooo!" He coughed out the two elixirs that he was unable to swallow in time, creating a little blood mist in the air.

The next moment…..

Fang Zhengzhi witnessed King Xieluo moving behind Yan Qianli, only this time, he did not charge towards them, but dashed up, into the horizon.

In just a moment, he vanished.

"Oh no, King Xieluo is escaping!"

"Escape?! No, he's not going to runaway……he……he looks like…"

"This….. How is this possible?!"

"Could it be, that he is also going to borrow power from the nature?!"

The Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry watched anxiously as King Xieluo flew up among the clouds, because from previous attacks, he usually capitalised on his advantage and struck while the iron was hot.

However, he didn't do it now. Rather, he looked as if he was escaping and rushed up to the sky.

What a strange behaviour from King Xie Luo. HIs actions left a dread in everyone's minds.

"Peng!" The bodies of Yan Qianli and Fang Zhengzhi came landing on the ground.

And at this crucial timing, Yan Qianli tried thrusting Fang Zhengzhi into an upright position, using his body as a padding for Fang Zhengzhi, even after suffering an attack from King Xieluo.

"WAAAAAA…" Yan Qianli threw up a puddle of blood. He glared intently at the sky, clenching his teeth. "I'm going up first this time round, you'll defend after!"

As soon as he finished talking, he charged up immediately.

He shot up like a glazing light, with the chilling atmosphere surrounding him. His face was as calm and firm as ever, and seemed as though he had suffered no injuries.

"The elixir!" Fang Zhengzhi uttered as a wry smile appeared at the corner of his face.

A small pill bottle dropped promptly from above and landed beside him.

Fang Zhengzhi swiftly picked up the small bottle, and quickly gulped down the 10 balls of elixir.

It had a bitter sweet taste, as he slowly munched on them, realising that it tasted satisfactory. While certainly not the usual watermelon flavour, or lemon or banana, it definitely felt refreshing for the after taste.

If he were to describe it, it would taste just like any other mint sweet, allowing one to feel fresh and comfortable after eating it.

Of course…..

It is just a description.

As he's not feeling that comfortable after all.

The Demon King.

He was definitely more powerful than what he had initially thought. Despite going against all odds to request for a power that was three times more than his usual, and even borrowing force from the nature, he still failed to end this tragedy.

That was too mighty.

However, Fang Zhengzhi did not regret upon his decisions. Regarding this battle, he did not expect to win, he was just trying his best to fight, giving his all…

That was enough.

After swallowing ten elixirs down his stomach, Fang Zhengzhi could feel a stream of newfound strength gushing into his body, and he lifted his eyes and gazed at the horizon once again.

His crystal clear eyes stared right through the stormy rain, and the lightnings.

"Chi Guyan, your man… is going to miss this chance!" Fang Zhengzhi tightened his grip on the sword and hurried up, leaving a purple trial light behind him.

Standing on the wall, Yan Xiu clenched his fist very tightly.

As the wind blew strongly against his traditional chinese clothing, Shan Yu stood beside him biting on her lips nervously, leaving a small trail of blood at the edge of it.

"I'm going now, are you to stop me?" asked Shan Yu.

"Let the old lord protect you!" Yan Xiu chose not to reply her.

"I understand." Shan Yu nodded her head. She made a quick leap, just like a black leopard jumping over the tall walls.

Yan Xiu gazed at Shan Yu as she leaped over the walls.

He didn't stop her.

He made the same jump, following closely behind her.

"Young Master!"

"Prince of the Southern Region!"

After seeing Yan Xiu and Shan Yu leaping over the walls, the Yan Cloud Cavalry and the Mountain Break Army started yelling at them, but they continued moving without paying much attention.

The two shadows dashed into the storm, moving as fast as a lightning into the battle.

As everything was happening, no one realised that there was another silhouette running in, making a mark amongst everything, the black dress dancing in the rain.

"Rumble!"

A bright lightning flashed across the whole horizon at almost the same moment. It was not of the regular lightning colour, but a brilliant golden shimmering colour.

Yan Qianli's eyes widened even bigger this time round.

He was intending to dodge, but the golden lightning came too sudden and it was too close that he had no space to escape at all.

"BOOM!" The lightning bolt struck directly on Yan Qianli's palm and the strangest sight happened, his hand looked like it had been engulfed.

It had completely disappeared.

"AH, crap…" Yan Qianli's expression changed, mouthing out a miserable cry. He managed to thrust his body forward to escape.

However, at this moment, a shadow came towering down from the above, body wrapped in golden light. Within a second, it appeared at Yan Qianli's side.

"King Yan, beware!"

"King Xieluo!"

"What's that on his forehead….?!"

Everyone was fixating on the person standing beside Yan Qianli, with their eyes wide open with bewilderment. King Xieluo's forehead seemed to have been splitted open into a shape of an eye.

Just that…

It was not a normal eye.

It was a pearl, a golden pearl, crystal and transparent in nature. In there, there was also a lightning bolt moving inside, looking really dubious and scary.

"Demon Pearl!"

"Is it possible that it is King Xieluo's Demon Pearl?

"That's absurd, if the pearl is really on King Xieluo's forehead, then isn't King Yan first attack supposed to be on the forehead instead?"

Everyone was staring at the golden crystal ball, feeling rather puzzled.

"Hahaha……If I were to reveal it to all of you, that the body that you spent so much effort and energy in killing was just a powerful and fierce beast that was owned by me, will you all believe me a little?" King Xieluo's voice bellowed in the starry night.

"A beast?!" Yan Qianli's hand was still pressing onto his other broken palm, with his expressions hurt and painful. That body, a beast?!

In that moment, everything seemed to piece together in his head, and his expression immediately changed as those ideas flashed past.

Not only Yan Qianli's expression changed.

All the men in the Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry stared wide with intent.

"This is not possible!"

"If it was just a beast, how could it have such great power?"

"No way, this type of rapid recovery skill is totally something that a beast can never handle, unless it's the demon king…"

"Unless, King Xieluo has been helping the beast to recover when he's being attacked. There was always a golden light shining at its wound – the light must be from King Xieluo's power!"

By now, the Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry had already figured out the situation, but none of them chose to accept the truth.

After all these struggles, it was just a beast getting killed?!

Who could believe this, and who was willing to believe it?

"Looks like nobody wants to believe me!" King Xieluo grinned sheepishly, and he slowly drifted his gaze down to Fang Zhengzhi, who had stopped in mid air. "You little brat, I must say that move was really astounding, hmmm… You have earned your way to see my true self!"

"True self?"

"That was not true?"

"Impossible!"

An incredibly loud sound began ringing as a ray of golden light shone brightly in the sky, illuminating the dark horizon.

And at the same time…

A figure began emerging out from the golden light.

No massive structure, no sharp teeth and no bloody jaws, it was just an average looking body.

However, this figure created more pressure for everyone, as it looked more menacing in nature than the gigantic body.

With a slender looking body and perfect masculine figure, its scales were completely immersed in golden light, from head to tail.

There were four claws in total, with five toes each.

At the tip of its fingers, the fingernails were of crystal blue colour, resembling the pureness of the pastel blue sky.

At the top of its head, its pair of golden horns shone brightly in the light. Its long white hair remained rested on its back, and with its tail end coloured in red, it resembled raging bright red fire.

The golden shimmering eyes, looked as majestic and arrogant as ever.

What was even more stunning was the gold crystal pearl in the middle of its two horns. It was transparent and crystal clear, just like the eyes.

Strikes of lightning flashed within the golden pearl.

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Chapter 598: The Explosion of a Secret Weapon

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Robust, demon-like – these two completely opposite traits concentrated on the body of King Xieluo.

Demon…

This was the real demon!

"Now, I will let you have a taste of my real power!" King Xieluo's mouth twitched a little as he showed his peculiar looking expression.

Then he made his move.

He dashed so quickly towards Yan Qianli.

"BOOM!" A golden light emerged through.

Sending Yan Qianli back rapidly, he went down to the ground uncontrollably. At last, there was a loud "peng" sound on the ground.

Too fast.

It was too fast. Nobody could see what had happened clearly.

"What's going on?"

"How formidable can King Xieluo get? Yan Qianli is a sage, but yet he does not even have a fighting chance in front of the demon king?"

Nobody wanted to believe.

Nonetheless, that was a fact, an indisputable fact.

Without any hesitation, King Xieluo decided to sneak on his next move, flying at an uncontrollably high speed towards Fang Zhengzhi, and landed in front him in just a blink of an eye.

"…" Fang Zhengzhi looked up at King Xieluo, eyes wide in shock.

King Xieluo stared back at Fang Zhengzhi.

At that instant, Fang Zhengzhi looked into his eyes and felt the aura, the confidence, the complete boldness in King Xieluo.

"Die!" King Xieluo said out ruthlessly, his pointy blueclaws slashing through the black dress that Fang Zhengzhi was wearing, into his chest, forcing his way inside.

Just imagine…

The blueclaws could almost effortlessly pierce through Fang Zhengzhi's chest.

But the reality was, it did not.

A high pitched frictional sound echoed throughout the night. The Heart Protection Mirror slowly showed itself, and on the mirror, there was a squarish looking black stone attached on it.

This unpredictable misfortune caused King Xieluo to have a slight change in expression. It could actually survive my mighty claw? What was that?

There was a slight doubt on King Xieluo's face, but the helpless Fang Zhengzhi had already used the opportunity to spring away from the attacks. While the claw had missed his heart, the blow was too intense for him to handle.

"Hong!" a sharp pain pierced right through his chest area. Thereafter, Fang Zhengzhi felt a strange and immense strength injecting into his body. It rushed in as strong and fast like a wild horse racing.

It made his body travel down uncontrollably in the speed of a lightning.

However, just as his body was going to crash on the ground, Fang Zhengzhi managed to slow down to a halt, forcefully stopping his body in mid air.

"Looks like this battle had depleted most of your power!" Fang Zhengzhi mouthed out as blood trickled down beside his lips. But, he tried to fight through it, pushing his lips to flash his best smile.

"Oh, is that so?" King Xieluo's body suddenly blinked and appeared beside Fang Zhengzhi once again, extending his rear claw towards the direction of Fang Zhengzhi.

"Boom!"

This time round, it had completely caught him off guard. Fang Zhengzhi went crashing down to the ground level, sending cracks and flying stones everywhere, burying his whole body.

That happened too quickly.

From the reappearance of King Xieluo, to Yan Qianli and Fang Zhengzhi crashing down on the ground, seemed as though everything happened in a flash.

Especially the double blow from King Xieluo to Fang Zhengzhi.

From the outside, it almost seemed like these two attacks happened continuously, without a single pause in the middle.

"How is it this time round?" King Xieluo grinned, waiting for an answer from Fang Zhengzhi, which obviously came to no avail as there was no reply from him.

"Are you faking your death again?" King Xieluo budged, his back claw began slashing vigorously on the ground towards the direction where Fang Zhengzhi is lying on.

"CRASSH!" A loud sound vibrated in the air.

Next, Fang Zhengzhi's body was carried away by King Xieluo, but Fang Zhengzhi's eyes remained shut, with blood oozing out profusely from the edge of his mouth.

"Fang Zhengzhi!" Just at that moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of King Xieluo.

A cool air began swelling up in the atmosphere concurrently.

"Hmmph, your old Lord could not even defeat me, what can a little one do to me?" King Xieluo peered at Yan Xiu who tried to rush in front of him, giving him a look of disdain.

That demonic look indeed brought a sense of insecurity.

"HONG!" Yan Xiu's body has been kicked out.

As his body was kicked away, momentarily, another black figure landed in front of King Xieluo. A pair of cold daggers flew towards King Xieluo's throat.

"Scram!" King Xieluo hissed, whipping his claw towards the black figure. A sound of bones splitting could be heard, followed by the figure crashing onto the ground.

"Southern Region King!"

"Young Master Yan Xiu!"

The Mountain Broken Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry witnessed the whole situation, and they looked devastated. All these were just too strong, if the level of power that King Xieluo had previously was like that of a mountain.

Then the power of King Xieluo now, would be that of an ocean, a depthless ocean.

A human, could attempt to overcome the tall mountain, but he could never reached the deepest areas of the deep sea, because that was where hell was, a death hell.

"HAHAHA…"King Xieluo's burst out with laughter, of arrogance and hysteria, "Bring it on, come and receive your death, Fang Zhengzhi, I would like to see how many people are willing to die because of you?"

"There's still me!" Yan Qianli replied immediately, and a ray of right light began shining in front of King Xieluo.

Multiple bloody red sharp daggers began piercing towards King Xieluo's head.

But…

King Xieluo had predicted that move.

"Ha Ha!" He leaped away just as Yan Qianli arrived, and he carried Fang Zhengzhi to mid air, giving him an eye, "I dont have the habit of taking people's stuff, I will treasure the opportunity to kill you!"

No more hesitation.

He sunk his blue nails into Fang Zhengzhi's chest, and a loud crashing sound echoed through the air again, creating a sharp frictional noise.

"Huh? It's not broken yet?" King Xieluo was stunned for a moment. If the object didn't break at the first blow, it should be called an artifact, but if it still remained intact the second time, it should be considered as a treasure.

He had no intention in dragging Fang Zhengzhi's death any longer, much less letting go of him.

Yet, he was still glancing at the Heart Protection Mirror from time to time, frowning as he continued to observe the squarish stone on it.

There were many other ways to kill Fang Zhengzhi.

Although the most fatal move would be through the heart, bringing immediate death.

As a Demon King, King Xieluo was aware of this important point, he did not think of letting Fang Zhengzhi survive this, therefore the only solution would still be using the most fatal move.

Just as he was observing the Heart Protection Mirror, a strange feeling began rushing inside his heart, it felt as if countless thin wires were trying to bind him up, or maybe…

It had already trapped his body, and he was being trapped in a space that he could not even move at all.

"Huh?!" King Xieluo's expression had a drastic change. He tried to step back, but his body failed to act on his command. Then, he saw a pair of eyes.

A pair of crystal clear eyes.

That pair of eyes slowly opened, quietly looking at himself.

Then…

A stinging white ray of light shone through it.

Then, King Xieluo felt something in his eyes. It was like a tiny granular particle, but it made him suffer from excruciating pain.

"AHHH!!!" King Xieluo roared, the bright golden light emerged from his body, diffusing at all directions.

That was all too shocking.

A scene nobody would have thought of.

Everyone turned and looked at King Xieluo's body. It seemed like he got attacked, but how did he get attacked, and what did he suffer from…..

No one seemed to understand the situation.

Even so, there was something everyone was certain of, King Xieluo appeared to be in excruciating pain.

Fang Zhengzhi had already slipped out of King Xieluo's grip and flew away, like a leaf blown by the strong wind, swaying in the air.

Certainly…

Everyone could tell that Fang Zhengzhi did not want to be blown away.

That was because while he was flying around, he had already pulled out his Traceless Sword, travelling at lightning speed towards the golden pearl on King Xieluo's forehead.

Unfortunately, before he could reach the pearl, Fang Zhengzhi and his sword had already been suppressed by the golden light, dangling and swaying around in the sky.

"A sneak attack?!"

"What's going on with the white light?"

"I have heard about the white light, but the white light that Fang Zhengzhi had been using can pierce through the eye. Even the demon king cannot defend against it?"

Due to the separated distance, the Mountain Broken Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry did not suffer from the strong white light, although they were still unsure about what happened just now.

But there was something they were aware of.

And that would be the sneak attack from Fang Zhengzhi.

Fang Zhengzhi hated being humiliated by King Xieluo's punches, and those punches almost caused him to go into a coma.

It was almost successful…

But being pushed off just by a golden light?

He was definitely not willing to accept that!

Such a secret weapon, while not one with huge area destruction, was capable of massacring all living things, with just a blink of an eye.

However, the thing that Fang Zhengzhi sprinkled on King Xieluo was not any usual stone powder, nor any loess that could be found anywhere.

It was a true authentic treasure!

Fang Zhengzhi did not know the name for it, although he knew that it might look like a normal powder, colourless and odourless in nature. But even if a sage tried to mix it up with tea and drink, he would never recover until 35 years later.

Such a valuable asset, Fang Zhengzhi could never have conjured it, obviously.

Hmmm…..

To be exact, he stole that powder.

Honestly, Tianxu Saint had boasted about that powder in front of him, claiming that even a grain of that powder was worth thousands of gold. It was fatal too, thus it was a precious treasure, second to none.

Fang Zhengzhi then tried to hide in Tianxu Saint's room for 3 months until his hard work finally paid off, when he managed to steal the powder.

He hasn't been willing to use it.

Until today, he generously distributed all the powder that he had, and did not even keep a single grain of powder.

After that hit, he did not charge up the sky. Instead, with just a slight movement, he rushed towards King Xieluo, hand grabbing the Traceless Sword, and let out a strange and bright purplish light along the way, leaving a long trail in the air.

"Standstill!" Fang Zhengzhi's attack seemed pretty slow in motion. But in fact, it was not slow at all, it was all in a swift motion.

Indeed, it was like the Nangong Nobles' Dragon Combat Plan.

Fang Zhengzhi was certainly using the Dragon Combat Plan, not because of how majestic and powerful it was, but plainly because of how silent it was.

Closer, closer….

As he was about to approach King Xieluo, he couldn't help but feel excited. This excitement was overwhelming in his chest.

He grabbed tightly on his sword, as he was certain that it would be the last chance. At least, he knew that he had given his best.

"DING!" A loud crunch filled the air.

At this moment, the whole earth paused and became silent, and there was only one scene happening in front of them. Fang Zhengzhi had stabbed into King Xieluo's forehead.

Time, seemed to stop at that moment. Relentless storm, came crashing down from above.

"Has he stabbed it?!"

"Really stabbed it?!"

Countless voices seemed to be lingering in their hearts, but no one spoke up. They merely gazed quietly in the horizon, staring at the shiny bright purple tip of the sword.

"Bong!" Strong and vigorous waves began coming out from the tip of the sword.

Golden shimmers came shooting out, like multiple swords aiming at all directions.

"Slash!"

"Slash!"

The golden swords seemed to blend in with the storm, piercing through Fang Zhengzhi's arm, thighs as blood began to spurt out, showcasing his brillance in the sky.

At this moment, he saw a figure, a figure fully covered with golden scales, its two golden horns shining as brightly as ever.

More importantly…

His eyes.

The eyes were filled with rays of golden light, blood trickling down from the corners of his eyes, dripping out and down the golden scales.

Ruthless aura were disseminating from the silhouette.

"AHHHHH!!" An angry voice bellowed out, and two golden horns started charging towards Fang Zhengzhi's throat and heart, " Die… DIE!"

"Am I going to die?" Fang Zhengzhi's eyes stared at the golden horns coming towards him. He could feel the strong aura coming out from the golden horns, "Looks like I really have to miss this meeting!"

He did not shut his eyes, because before he died, he wanted to catch a glimpse of the woman who was shouting his mother's name.

"Mother…"

It had always been something he wanted to say in his heart, be it alive or dead.

"Ping Yang, I'm sorry I couldn't avenge you….Huh? Where is that girl? Did someone take her body away?" Fang Zhengzhi looked down with sorrow but was shocked to find out that Ping Yang 's body had gone missing.

Where did it go?

His eyes began opening wide as he thought about it, as the two golden horns that was chasing him earlier came to a halt.

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Chapter 599: The Return of the King

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What was happening?

Fang Zhengzhi fixated his eyes onto King Xieluo's body, unable to contain his surprise.

He knew that King Xieluo would never let him go mercifully. And given the fact that Yan Qianli and Yan Xiu were both being attacked, they would never be able to rush over immediately.

Or…

Even if they were to rush over, it was impossible for them to suppress King Xieluo in his tracks. King Xieluo looked like he had been pulled back, and restrained from moving any further.

As he was thinking about all these, there seemed to saw a shadow standing behind King Xieluo. Raindrops pelted on her body, and the helm of her black dress danced in the sky.

There was a ring of glow on her neck, the ray of light not bigger than a fist, but it was bright and shiny.

That was a pendant.

A tear shaped pendant.

However, the pendant was cracked, little spots of light came shining out from it, circling around the pendant, forming a ring of light.

"Ping……Ping Yang?!" Fang Zhengzhi could not believe that it was actually Ping Yang who restrained King Xieluo. Of course, he could not believe that Ping Yang was still alive.

"It's the Princess, your highness!"

"Princess is not dead yet?!"

"She's still alive!"

The Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry stood afar, staring with their eyes wide open. It was dark in the night, but the ring of light made them recognise the figure standing up there.

The red dress was drenched completely in blood.

Other than the long dress, blood was also flowing out from Ping Yang's mouth, dripping down slowly, trickling down from the end of her mouth, on the neck where the light was, and then, it disappeared.

"Mother……Mother has always been by my side, she never left me!" Ping Yang glanced at him, her crystal clear eyes had lost their brightness as they started to brim with the breath of death.

She did not close her eyes, but watched King Xieluo and Fang Zhengzhi quietly, mumbling something under her breath.

"Not dead?!" King Xieluo turned his head around, his eyes still bleeding profusely, expression filled with frustration, anger and pain.

He turned and saw Ping Yang standing behind him.

Then…..

He opened his eyes forcefully.

While this caused more blood to drip out from his eyes, he paid no attention to it, he focused intently on the light around Ping Yang's neck.

"Mother, she's really here with me, she is looking at me. You shameless brat, mother did not leave me alone, she did not…" Ping Yang could not care less about the death stare from King Xieluo as she continued rambling, her pair of clear eyes still looking as soulless as ever.

"Ping Yang, please leave!" Fang Zhengzhi had no idea what was happening to Ping Yang, but he knew that Ping Yang had to escape since she was still alive.

"You're shameless, I can see mother, I can really see her…" Ping Yang did not heed Fang Zhengzhi's advice and continued rambling on.

Fang Zhengzhi wanted to say something, but he swallowed his words back before anything came out from his mouth.

Because at this moment, King Xieluo already made his move, his blue nail claws started lunging towards Ping Yang.

There was no warning at all.

"NO!" Fang Zhengzhi wanted to stop it.

But King Xieluo was too swift, and given that Ping Yang had been standing behind him all along, he had no way to prevent King Xieluo from sneaking that attack.

"Boom!" King Xieluo's pointy claws did not land on Ping Yang's body. Instead, the claws clashed with the light shimmering around her neck.

Momentarily…..

The strangest phenomena happened.

Ping Yang was not blown off her feet by King Xieluo's claw. In fact, her body did not budge at all, but King Xieluo seemed to have triggered something really horrific.

He was quivering all over, and suddenly he was pushed back immediately. Multiple golden rays of light began shining, as he let out a painful cry.

"This…"

"How is that possible? What is that thing?!"

"King Xieluo, being attacked?"

Countless soldiers form the Northern Barbarians Army witnessed the scene in front of them. Their eyes were wide open, staring in disbelief.

The Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry had the same thought, nobody was able to comprehend the situation.

Even Yan Qianli, who was rushing up, stopped immediately.

"Princess, your highness?" Yan Qianli looked closely at Ping Yang over the horizon, as well as the light ray hanging on her neck.

Just at this moment…

The ring light exploded, and the small spots that surrounded the ring dispersed around itself, creating small stars.

"Mother!" Ping Yang shouted out urgently, her eyes looked panicky, while her hands attempted to catch on the light spots, desperately piecing the spots back.

"Ping Yang!" Fang Zhengzhi charged forward, but before he could do that, he felt a terribly strong force hurling towards him.

Then…

His chest felt very heavy.

He coughed out a whole mouth of blood, sending them splashing onto the light ray.

Just then, the flying bright spots stopped suddenly. It seemed like time had stopped ticking in the air.

Heavy rain poured down from above, passing through the lights, and landing on the ground. It started forming puddles of water on the ground, while the drops of blood on the floor began flowing like a small river.

"Weng!" A loud sound shook the whole earth.

The lights started moving again, only this time round, it did not continue to spread out. Instead, it gathered back again, surging back towards Ping Yang's body.

The little spots of light shone on her body, her white crystal jade skin glowing, just like the stars shining brightly and elegantly.

It had lit up the whole night sky.

The lights gathered around Ping Yang, and she resembled a fairy from the sky, holy and noble.

"What is that?"

"What is happening to Princess's body?"

"Why does the light seem so strange?"

The Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry were discussing how the light covering on Ping Yang's body looked really spectacular, it almost seemed like there was a life attached to it.

Not only that…

The lights wrapping around Ping Yang's body were shining in a sequential order, and they orbited around her body in an extraordinary fashion.

"Is it really true that Ping Yang has congenital blood?!" Shan Yu mumbled with blood around her mouth. She continued looking at the light around Ping Yang, mouth wide open.

Congenital blood.

That was how the Southern Region called it.

Regarding congenital blood, Shan Yu could say that she knew about this more than anyone in the Southern region, for she herself had that in her blood system.

There was certainly this saying in Great Xia Dynasty.

And that would be…

Xuan Heavenly Dao Body!

Anyway, whether it was the congenital blood or the Xuan Heavenly Dao Body, they were merely just terms, with many differences from one another.

For example, the blood in Shan Yu was powerful, as it allowed her to double up her inner power, becoming a leader among all the others.

But if were to compare with Chi Guyan who contained the famous Xuan Heavenly Dao Body, Shan Yu's blood would have a few levels of difference in between.

There was a reason as to why Chi Guyan was being labelled the Pride of the Heavens by the Great Xia Dynasty, the Southern Region and the Demon Race. While she indeed had a close relationship with the Thirteen Constabularies, the most important factor was the Xuan Heavenly Dao Body in the body.

Pride of the Heavens, doted on by the Heaven, a treasure in the Heaven.

That was the difference between humans.

But Shan Yu began shaking her head after speaking.

"No… That's not possible, this congenital blood should exist once one was born. It was unheard of that someone was able to acquire that after birth!"

Shan Yu pushed away all her thoughts at once.

Just as its name had suggested, Congenital blood, it should be in the system immediately once one was born. How could one acquire it after birth?

If this were to happen to a normal being, it was still comprehensible, as its ability might not be discovered till a later date. However, Ping Yang was born in a royal family, therefore this should never happen.

Shan Yu locked her eyes on Ping Yang, she felt puzzled by Ping Yang's power. If it was not the congenital blood, what else did Ping Yang use to restrain King Xieluo?

Fang Zhengzhi was also staring at Ping Yang.

The difference was that he felt special, as the light formed around him, and it did not cover him up.

But he felt as though he understood the lights.

Besides, King Xieluo's injury, which was caused by the lights from Ping Yang, had already started recovering swiftly.

Self recovery, Fang Zhengzhi could do that now…..

Although at this stage, it was almost impossible, as at this level he could feel almost the same as King Xieluo's recovery from his broken limbs.

"Weng!"

The second sound shook the whole earth again, and this time round, all the lights went missing. They were all wrapped around Ping Yang's body.

"Bolong!" Lightning flashed across the night sky.

Rain continued pelting on Ping Yang's body, and she was still looking as brilliant as ever in her bright red dress, even without the protection of Red Flame Flower Armor.

"Who is your mother?!" King Xieluo glared at Ping Yang and the lights around her body, ignoring the blood oozing out from his eyes.

"Yu Er." Ping Yang looked back at King Xieluo with her lacklustres eyes.

"Yu Er?" King Xieluo's expression altered slightly, as he did not expect such an answer from Ping Yang.

"Yes, that is what my father calls my mother."

"Your mother? Are you saying that your mother is the queen of the Great Xia Dynasty?" King Xieluo sounded even more shocked and confused.

"You're right."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes." Ping Yang nodded her head with confidence.

"Alright, if that's the case, then you shall die!" King Xieluo didn't question any further after listening to that, and he charged towards Ping Yang immediately.

Its four claws enhanced with blue light, golden scales shining brightly as the golden ball on his head continued spinning around.

Just as King Xieluo was about to make his move….

Ping Yang also sprung into action.

No retreat, no escape, she went directly for King Xieluo, with her black aura leaving a long water line under the stormy rain.

The rays of light around Ping Yang spreaded out concurrently, shining vigorously towards King Xieluo.

"YOU…" King Xieluo did not prepare for any of this, and he had no time to escape.

The light was already in front of him.

Multiple rays of light moved around, turning into strong waves like flame, but the waves were not bright red in colour. They were silver white, like stars in the sky.

The white light travelled like flame towards King Xieluo, landing onto King Xieluo like a heavy bag, spreading fast and finally knocking on King Xieluo.

"Boom!" a loud sound rumbled.

A golden light spot spilled from the sky. Those were scales, golden scales, and along with the scales, came pouring down fresh red blood.

"OW!" King Xieluo cried out, as its blue fingernails started shattering. His body flew away, landing on the broken walls.

Rumble rumble…

The already broken walls could not withstand the heavy weight of King Xieluo and crumbled down, creating a mountain of crushed stones and sand.

"AH AH!" Several Northern Barbarians had little time to escape, and their bodies were punctured by the flying stones.

Fresh blood, flowing on the floor.

The Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry who were standing behind the wall stared with their eyes wide open. Each of them looked at the enormous hole on the wall, as well as King Xieluo who was lying flat in the hole.

That was impressive!

This did not only shocked the Mountain Break Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry, but the Northern Barbarians Army as well as the Xing Yuanguo. Even the rescued soldiers from the faraway Su Qing were horrified.

No one dared to believe the truth in front of him.

King Xieluo in this battle….

Defeated?!

And the one who struck him down, was Ping Yang?!

Ping Yang from the Star Conglomerate State!

Was there anything more incomprehensible than this?

"This cannot be the congenital blood, this can never be that!" Shan Yu's eyes stared deeply at King Xieluo who was covered with blood, feeling very confident about her statement.

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Chapter 600: Are You All Satisfied?

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"Hmmm, this is definitely not the Congenital Blood, cough…" Yan Xiu began talking, his body still trembling while he coughed out blood.

He certainly did not have the same kind of understanding as what Shan Yu had for the Congenital Blood, but he was aware of the basic knowledge of how the blood could increase the bond between humans and earth.

In other words, the important part would still be on the body of the human carrying it.

Although just by looking at the way Ping Yang had attacked, it almost seemed like the light was coming out from her body. While it was still under her control, the sheer amount of power did not seem like it was owned by her,

However, everything did not seem as important anyway…

More importantly, King Xieluo had been attacked and undoubtedly, now would be the best opportunity to strike.

Yan Xiu had already rushed down from the wall, and his purpose was to rescue Fang Zhengzhi, but he knew that he could not afford to miss this chance again.

Despite suffering from serious injuries.

Shan Yu had the same thought as Yan Xiu. They made eye contacts with one other and went rushing towards King Xieluo and Fang Zhengzhi at almost the same instant.

However, another figure was already a step ahead of them.

Yan Qianli.

He was also very intrigued by what had happened with Ping Yang, but given the current situation, there was no other reason to think about that.

Everything was linked to one mission, ending King Xieluo's life.

The three figures began rushing towards King Xieluo in a triangular formation, racing through the relentless storm, the heavy rain, leaving three crystal-like trails in their tracks.

"Rawr!" King Xieluo bellowed, body still quivering as he realised that Yan Qianli, Yan Xiu and Shan Yu were all approaching him.

However, he did not care about the three of them, as he continued staring above, at the silhouette who was wearing a red dress.

Her black silky hair swayed under the heavy rain, while her red long dress wrapped tightly around her body, exhibiting the outline of her mature exquisite curves.

The little spots of lights continued to surround her.

The difference now would be that the light had slowly separated from her body, forming into a river of stars flowing around her.

That was a strange phenomenon.

"Ping Yang!" King Xieluo let out a few cries of unhappiness, revealing the anger and frustration that had accumulated in his heart.

Following that, countless beasts' howling sounds filled the atmosphere, and a loud rumbling sound could be heard from afar.

"It's the group of beasts!"

"They're finally here!"

"Stand straight!"

The Yan Cloud Cavalry turned their backs around in unison when they heard the beasts approaching. Nobody one were afraid or tried to escape.

Fang Zhengzhi felt confused, not because of how strong Ping Yang was, but because he felt that the light rays around Ping Yang had started decreasing tremendously.

He had learnt and grew a lot more over the past year. While he might not understand some of the information, he knew enough to be labelled as "knowledgeable".

Nonetheless, this situation still got him puzzled.

"What is happening to Ping Yang's body?" Unlike what others were thinking, he was more concerned about Ping Yang's situation.

For example, where did the light rays come from?

From the pendant?

If it was really because of the pendant, how could he have felt the light rays?

Fang Zhengzhi was determined that the pendant on Ping Yang's neck had nothing connected to him, let alone having come into contact with it.

And, why was happening to her eyes? Why did they look so dull and soulless? Also, why did she come back alive suddenly?

These questions continued popping up in his mind.

Afterall, he was able to see the attack from King Xieluo clearly. It was very obvious that in a normal situation, given Ping Yang's strength, she could not have survived that.

Why would it be like this?

Could it be that the pendant was a type of treasure?

No, it all seemed wrong.

If that was the case, given Ping Yang's character, she would have used the power from the pendant before that, and not wait till after the vigorous attack.

More importantly…..

Ping Yang's words just now.

"Mother!"

She was talking about how her mother had always been by her side. That feeling, it was almost as if she had actually seen her mother.

Was it just a hallucination?

That would be what everyone had thought of.

But Fang Zhengzhi did not think so.

Because……

Ping Yang said, it was real!

Fang Zhengzhi knew that Ping Yang would never lie, and he was aware about how she would not speak lightly about her mother.

"Boonng!"

Yan Qianli, Yan Xiu and Shan Yu had all arrived in front of King Xieluo. They assembled in a triangular formation and cornered King Xieluo, attacking him simultaneously.

They could care less about the beasts arriving, since they were well aware that all problems would be solved, once they put an end to King Xieluo's life.

"Roar Roar!"

Countless beasts' bellows came from afar, and they all sounded indignant with frustration.

King Xieluo's body was surrounded by golden light once again, and pieces of golden scales continued growing out rapidly, one at a time.

As for Fang Zhengzhi…

He was still paying attention to Ping Yang.

"You shameless brat, I told you that I'm a strong princess! Do you believe me now?" Ping Yang questioned, giving a satisfied smile.

"Strong? Just because you can beat…" Fang Zhengzhi stopped halfway, voice dying down, as his body shivered vigorously, "Fine, you are strong!"

Fang Zhengzhi sounded very confident when he said that, as he could see Ping Yang's soulless eyes glaring at him when he was talking.

While he was looking at that pair of eyes, he suddenly had a strange thought.

Ping Yang…

Did not come back alive!

Or so to say, if all these were to continue, Ping Yang would not live.

It was indeed a weird feeling, because Ping Yang had already stood up once again, and was even strong enough to cause King Xieluo to suffer substantial injuries.

But Fang Zhengzhi still harboured that feeling. It was the feeling he had when he saw the light emitting out from Ping Yang's body. It felt tragic and sorrowful.

"HA HA HA… You brat, you finally admitted that I'm strong!" Ping Yang laughed out, as she turned her attention to Yan Qianli, Yan Xiu and Shan Yu, who were battling King Xieluo. "Just a moment, it is now princess' time to show off. You brat, please observe carefully!"

She rushed over immediately after, with the surrounding light rays following closely behind her, liting up the whole night sky.

"Observe carefully….." Fang Zhengzhi mumbled, feeling slightly startled. "No, this moment, this moment……Is she trying to kill herself?!"

All of a sudden, he came to realise that once the light rays were used up, Ping Yang would be unable to sustain her life.

That felt odd.

While without any evidence, Fang Zhengzhi was very confident that Ping Yang planned to use up all the "spotlights" that had sustained her life.

"Bong!" A loud sound came crashing in.

Shattered stones were flying around, and the wall began cracking into lines that resembled spider webs. The already cracked ground was overturned too.

Following that, a body, which was wrapped in golden light, came crashing down hard on the ground.

Shocking.

Completely traumatising.

The Mountain Breaking Army, the Yan Cloud Cavalry and the Northern Barbarians Army were all focused on the red dressed figure, eyes wide opened.

If that blow earlier was just a coincidence…….

Who could explain the situation now?

Although Yan Qianli, Yan Xiu and Shan Yu had teamed up to attack King Xieluo, he still remained strong. It was only the blow from Ping Yang that sent him lying flat on the ground.

The bright light around Ping Yang continued to shine brightly, and the white outline of the light looked as bright as the sun, brightening up the night sky.

Nobody seemed to understand how Ping Yang could defeat King Xieluo.

However…

After seeing King Xieluo coughing out a pool of blood, the Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry starting cheering intensely and joyously.

"Princess Ping Yang!"

"Princess Ping Yang!"

"Princess Ping Yang!"

That sounded like a victory cry at dawn, a cry of excitement. They were all from the bottom of their hearts.

A particular satisfied laughter was also blending into the crowd cheers.

"HAHAHA……Is the princess powerful or not? King Yan, are you happy? Same to you, Yan Xiu, Southern Region King, Uncle Xing, please answer me loudly, am I powerful? HAHAHA…." Ping Yang laughed out, as her black hair continued dancing along under the relentless storm.

But as she was laughing, two drops of tears began trickling down her eyes. But nobody seemed to realise it due to the heavy rain.

"AW" King Xieluo let out a low pitched growl. He attempted to stand up, but just as he was about to stand up, he fell back hard on the ground. "Who actually is your mother?"

"Yu Er!" Ping Yang answered immediately.

"No, I'm not asking about her name, I'm asking about her status. She can't be the queen of the Great Xia Dynasty, that is not possible!" King Xieluo's golden eyes continued bleeding profusely, his face looking pale and weak.

"She is definitely the Great Dynasty's Queen, now she is, and forever she will be!" Ping Yang's expression looked confident and calm, as the light twinkled brightly around her.

"Queen, Queen!"

"Princess Ping Yang!"

The Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Cavalry's cheers rang continuously into the night.

However, Fang Zhengzhi continued to tighten his grip on the sword. He knew the light rays surrounding Ping Yang had decreased by two fold after her strike on King Xieluo.

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Chapter 601: Instant Explosion, Deceitful People will Not Receive a Good Ending!

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This could not go on!

Fang Zhengzhi had no idea what was happening to Ping Yang's body. However, he was certain that those spots of light on her body were what allowed her to get back on her feet.

He had to stop Ping Yang…

But how would he do so?

Ping Yang was currently surrounded by many of these light spots. Furthermore, she was insanely strong. Fang Zhengzhi had no way of getting close to her. How then, could he stop this fight?

Shooting his mouth?

If words truly mattered that much, there would be world peace a long time ago.

Fang Zhengzhi was not so naïve to think that Ping Yang would listen to him, especially at such crucial times when she had already made up her mind.

What should he do?

What exactly should he do?

Fang Zhengzhi once again set his gaze on Ping Yang, who was charging straight at King Xieluo while clenching his sword tightly. Suddenly, a black figure appeared in his field of vision. This was a figure running in the rain.

The black veiled long dress she was wearing fluttered in the rain as her luscious long hair trailed behind like a waterfall. A red cinnabar spot could be seen between her eyebrows.

"Wu Yuer?" Fang Zhengzhi muttered. He did not think that Wu Yuer would appear here. This was because she should be at another place.

However, since Wu Yuer was here, he could guess what happened.

Yun Qingwu.

It seemed like she had won this time.

Fang Zhengzhi had no idea where Yun Qingwu was, nor did he know her motives. However, he was certain that she would not give up on such a good opportunity.

Originally, his plan was to wait for the truth to surface.

However, reality was often a smack in the face. In fact, the moment King Xieluo appeared, everything had already fallen apart.

Wu Yuer lightly threaded the broken castle wall like a dancing butterfly. She then leaped into the sky with breakneck speed.

Fang Zhengzhi was not too surprised at her speed. After all, he knew the true power of this lady.

"Fang Zhengzhi, you are a liar!" Wu Yuer's voice echoed through the night sky.

This was naturally heard by the countless soldiers of the Mountain Breaking Army, Northern Barbarian Army, and Yan Cloud Cavalry. All of them turned their gaze towards her.

It was a woman.

Telling a guy that he was a liar!

Usually, such a line would be followed by a depressing sob story, such as one that involved the man abandoning the family for his own personal interests.

This was especially so when the woman was this beautiful. The moment one laid eyes on her, one could not help but feel a sense of responsibility and righteousness. It was normal to have these thoughts.

However, this was clearly not a time to be debating what heinous crime had Fang Zhengzhi committed. Although what happened next left everyone speechless and dumbfounded.

This was because when Fang Zhengzhi saw Wu Yuer, he was clearly agitated. He then charged towards Wu Yuer to everyone's surprise.

"Give me!" Fang Zhengzhi shouted as he charged Wu Yuer.

"No, you liar!" Wu Yuer rejected him immediately.

"Give it to me now!"

"I will not! Over my dead body!"

"I don't have any more time!"

"I don't care if you have time!"

"Alright, you forced me to do this!"

"What are you trying to do? Are you going to use force on me? Ah, let me go, so many people are watching. Don't touch… let go… I will not give it to you!"

As they watched Fang Zhengzhi and Wu Yuer getting entangled together, the Mountain Breaking Army, Yan Cloud Calvary, and Northern Barbarian Army were bewildered.

At that instant, they were thinking about the same thing.

"Let go of that beautiful woman!"

This scene happened quickly. Naturally, Yan Xiu, Shan Yu, and Yan Qianli also witnessed it. The expression on their faces also became somewhat strange.

Yan Qianli then gave a helpless expression, as though he was displaying understanding towards a fellow man.

Shan Yu, on the other hand, stared at Fang Zhengzhi's unruly hands intently as she took deep breaths.

Yan Xiu was relatively calmer. After a glance, he turned his glance back towards King Xieluo as the red aura on his body became more intense.

Boom! The thunder rumbled in the night sky and lightning flashed.

At the instant when the lightning flashed across the sky, Ping Yang once again arrived in front of King Xieluo. She stared at him with her pair of eyes devoid of any spirit.

She naturally noticed Wu Yuer as well.

However, she neither reacted to it nor stopped whatever she was doing. She seemed as though she was cherishing her last moment to bloom and showcase her powers.

Boom! King Xieluo crashed onto the ground once again from Ping Yang's punch. Countless light spots collided with his body, causing blood mist to erupt into the atmosphere.

This also made King Xieluo increasingly enraged.

As a Demon King, it had been a long time since he suffered such humiliation. How could he tolerate being trampled under someone else's feet when he was the revered Demon King?

He was infuriated.

However, he still possessed the last bit of reason.

He had insane rejuvenation abilities, though this did not mean that his strength was infinite. He had used up too much strength in this fight alone.

Should I Leave? This was the first time King Xieluo harbored such a thought. However, when he cast his glance upon the incoming beast horde, he gave up on that thought.

Die! Everyone must die!

He had to use gallons of blood to restore his dignity as the Demon King.

Roar! King Xieluo bellowed as his entire body cracked. Following which, his slender body became even smaller in size.

As his stature grew smaller, the injuries that he suffered on his previous body was completely healed. Even his bleeding eyes had returned to normal.

At the same time, an explosive momentum was released from his body.

King Xieluo moved instantly. Ping Yang felt a light flash through her eyes as King Xieluo dodged her attack. Following which, his body twisted in an exaggerated angle in the air.

He then appeared behind Ping Yang instantly.

"Be careful Princess!" Yan Qianli wanted to stop this from happening but it was too late. This was because King Xieluo had already placed his hands on Ping Yang's back.

Boom! Ping Yang's body crashed into the ground as fresh blood poured from her mouth. It seemed extremely elegant in the pouring rain.

"Your Highness!"

"Princess Ping Yang!"

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary shouted desperately.

Fang Zhengzhi also halted his movements. At that moment, one of his hands was grabbing Wu Yuer's waist while his other hand was pressed tightly by Wu Yuer at the spot under her chest.

As for Wu Yuer, her face was slightly red but determined. She ignored the fact that Fang Zhengzhi was grabbing her waist and looked bent on stopping Fang Zhengzhi.

"Let me go!" Wu Yuer shouted consecutively.

Following which…

Fang Zhengzhi retracted both of his hands.

This made Wu Yuer slightly surprised. She stared at Fang Zhengzhi eyes intently. Fang Zhengzhi's eyes were sparkling and crystal clear, glimmering with hope for the future.

"Fang Zhengzhi, you…"

"If you were me, would you be able to watch Ping Yang die like that?" Fang Zhengzhi stopped looking at Wu Yuer. Instead, he stared at Ping Yang, who was half kneeling on the ground. Ping Yang's blood still fluttered like a beautiful red dress in the rain.

"Just one pill! That is the most I will give you!" Wu Yuer said as she gritted her teeth. She then stretched her hands into her side pocket, though she did this discreetly.

"Five!" Fang Zhengzhi immediately said.

"That is not possible. You know that I cannot bring too many Heaven Oasis pills with me whenever I go out. I have at most two pills with me each time. Master is not in Flame Capital City as well. Therefore, even if you desire…" Wu Yuer's expression changed slightly as her eyes darted around.

"Alright, two will be enough!" Fang Zhengzhi ignored Wu Yuer's suspicious expression as he was fixated on Ping Yang and King Xieluo. He was extremely anxious at the moment. He then stuck in hands into Wu Yuer's pocket and said, "Stop wasting time. Two pills will not kill me!"

He then felt something soft and supple.

Apart from that, he also felt a small warm jade bottle Wu Yuer was grabbing. He then ignored the stiffness in Wu Yuer's body and immediately snatched the bottle over.

Without hesitation, Fang Zhengzhi opened the bottle and poured all the Heaven Oasis pills into his mouth.

Crunch!

He munched on them quickly and a rich, minty taste filled his mouth. The cooling sensation then quickly spread to the rest of his body.

At the same time, an unimaginable strength surged from his body.

Boom! A strong shockwave appeared from Fang Zhengzhi's feet, turning into a soaring dragon which circled around his body.

At that moment, Fang Zhengzhi's eyes emitted a blinding radiance, as though a huge vortex had appeared in the middle of a lake, swiftly changing the circumstances.

Fang Zhengzhi clenched his fist, causing an explosion to occur. His tattered black court attire fluttered amidst the shockwaves.

This was not considered a huge movement.

However, it made King Xieluo stopped in his tracks. This was because he felt an incredibly unprecedented strong presence from Fang Zhengzhi.

"What is going on?" King Xieluo said with a confused expression on his face.

Fang Zhengzhi was startled as well. This was because he felt strong, extremely strong. He was overflowing with so much power that it was difficult for him to accept.

As for Wu Yuer, her face had already turned completely pale. She stood motionless in her position as her usually seductive eyes widened in shock.

"You… did you just… finish an entire bottle of Heaven Oasis pills?"

"What do you mean?" Fang Zhengzhi subconsciously asked. Following which, he felt a shiver down his spine as he gasped, "Holy… Did you lie? There were more than two pills in that bottle!"

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Chapter 602: Dragon Slayer Slash

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"I… I don't know that you will…" Wu Yuer wanted to say more, though she knew that it was too late.

There were obviously more than two pills inside the bottle. In fact, it was precisely because she brought more than two pills with her that she had to fool Fang Zhengzhi.

Originally, she wanted to pour out two pills for Fang Zhengzhi. However, she did not expect him to simply grab the entire bottle.

When Fang Zhengzhi made contact with her body, she lost her focus for a moment. In that instant, Fang Zhengzhi had already grabbed the bottle and opened it.

It was too late to stop anything.

"Just how many pills were there?" Fang Zhengzhi had no time to blame Wu Yuer. He merely wished to know how long he had left to live.

"Twelve!" Wu Yuer said in a trembling voice.

"Holy cow! Why do you have so many of them!" Fang Zhengzhi stared at Wu Yuer with his mouth agape. Twelve pills now was an astronomical figure to him.

One year ago, The Heaven Oasis Saint told him that the Heaven Oasis pills could extend his life for a maximum of two to three years.

Around one year had passed since then. That was to say he only had less than two years to live. Furthermore, he had just taken three pills.

And now, another twelve of them?

After some rough calculation, Fang Zhengzhi merely have less than half a year left. This was also the most optimistic conclusion.

What if the Heaven Oasis pills were not able to extend his lifespan by three years?

He could very well die in the next month, or even the next day.

Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Although two pills would not be significant, twelve pills were akin to suicide!

But what could he say?

He had already taken the pills. Furthermore, he was the one who snatched it from Wu Yuer in the first place when she was trying to protect him. There was no point in blaming Wu Yuer for deceiving him.

Wu Yuer fell speechless as her eyes sparkled with tears. This leader of the Shadow Sect seemed to be sobbing a little.

Fang Zhengzhi then sighed and turned his gaze away from Wu Yuer and towards King Xieluo. A murderous intent then arose from his body as he hollered, "You are the one who caused me to take the wrong medicine!"

"Wrong medicine?"

"What did he mean?"

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary were confounded by Fang Zhengzhi's words.

King Xieluo was also startled.

Why was he even getting the blame for the wrong medication?

He did not even accomplish much since his debut. Furthermore, none of the damage was done to Fang Zhengzhi himself.

He was just about to speak when a bad premonition arose in his heart. This was because he could feel imminent danger from Fang Zhengzhi's body.

If it were just half an hour ago, King Xieluo would be fearless. However, times had changed.

After his energy was depleted by Ping Yang, this presence was powerful enough to be considered a threat. He subconsciously took a step back.

Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed across the sky.

Following which, the sky seemed to rupture as countless lightning bolts rained down from the heavens, tearing the night sky apart.

"Fang Zhengzhi, what are you doing?" King Xieluo gasped as he shuddered. His eyes widened as he saw the lightning bolts congregating on Fang Zhengzhi's body.

More specifically, the lightning bolts were converging onto the sword in his hand.

Boom!

A purple brilliance increased drastically in power as the Traceless Sword in Fang Zhengzhi's hand expanded its power. It was threatening to swallow the entire sky.

At that moment, everyone's attention was on Fang Zhengzhi.

"So powerful!"

"How is he so strong?"

"He is merely a Supernatural State. How can he attain such power?"

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary shivered uncontrollably. This was because they had felt a presence from the heaven and earth.

It was as though the heavens had integrated with the mortal world.

To their horror, this presence came from none other than Fang Zhengzhi's body. It came from the body of a Supernatural State Individual.

How could they stay calm?

Wu Yuer was startled as well as much as she knew the full effects of the Heaven Oasis pills. Seeing it in real-life was still completely different.

Boom!

After the last lightning bolt landed on Fang Zhengzhi's body, the purple radiance rose from Fang Zhengzhi's Traceless Sword and extended high up into the skies.

It was a gigantic and tangible sword. Lightning bolts danced around the sword, displaying its fearsomeness. The sinister purple hue from the sword had dyed the sky into the same color.

"King Xieluo, die!" Fang Zhengzhi moved his body and rushed down from the skies. He was traveling at a terrifying speed previously thought unimaginable.

The dragon borne from the shock waves continued to circle him and the lightning crackled menacingly on his sword.

Time seemed to have stopped at that moment.

The only thing in motion was the torrential rain.

"No!" King Xieluo shouted. The expression on his face had finally changed. As powerful as he was, he had finally used up all his power. He had to flee.

He then tried to escape quickly from the battlefield.

Life and Death were only separated by a thought that flashed through one's mind.

Despite being the Demon King, he was still unable to maintain his dignity under such immense danger. Escaping became an instinct that he had to obey.

However, the purple light had already arrived.

The giant sword was perched right above his head.

"Dragon!" Fang Zhengzhi muttered as he kept his gaze on King Xieluo. At that moment, he felt an inexplicable loneliness in his heart.

He felt as though he had completely integrated with the Traceless Sword.

He did not know if he was controlling the Traceless Sword, or had the power dynamics changed. He could only see a figure in his head.

A figure that was raising up a gigantic sword.

The loneliness and absolute power slowly overwhelmed Fang Zhengzhi. He was like a soaring dragon and a revered King, looking down upon the sentient beings.

"Slayer!" The second words came out of his mouth.

At the same time, the purple light on the horizon slowly descended. It looked as if the sky was about to be ruptured by the threatening brilliance.

"Slash!"

The purple light fell with astounding speed and eventually disappeared. When Fang Zhengzhi shouted the last syllabus, the light was nowhere in sight.

This plunged the entire world into darkness once again.

Rain poured from the heavens as the cooling night breeze caressed the tattered court attire on Fang Zhengzhi's body.

No one spoke. Not even the sound of breathing could be heard.

Everyone could only hear the sound of their own thumping heartbeat as they stared at the sword in Fang Zhengzhi's hand.

He had felled his sword.

It had fallen beneath the feet of King Xieluo. The sinister purple light was disappearing.

King Xieluo stood motionless in his original position as he stared at Fang Zhengzhi with a stone cold expression.

After some time…

A light purple light emerged from King Xieluo's head. Following which, this purple light extended downwards. It seemed as though a fine thread had severed King Xieluo's body from the top to bottom.

The ground then started shaking.

A purple radiance emerged from the ground. Similarly, it began as a faint light, extending far into the horizon.

Boom! The sound of an explosion could be heard.

This sound arose from the ground. As the sound grew more intense, countless gravels flew up into the sky and turned into fine dust.

The ground then started trembling as the gravels on the ground continued disintegrating.

Crack! A fissure opened up on the ground, starting from the point where the tip of the Traceless Sword made contact with the ground. It extended far into the horizon.

Countless purple light pillars then shot out from those cracks, charging into the sky. It seemed as though they were countless dragons returning back to the heavens.

It was a night dyed in purple.

Every sentient beings present stood dead in their tracks as they witnessed history.

The Mountain Breaking Army, Yan Cloud Calvary, Northern Barbarian Army and the civilians all stood dumbfounded. No one seemed to have pulled themselves out of this trance.

The ground continued to rumble and the fissure extended further and further away as if there was no end…

Finally, everything came to a stop.

Even the rumbling of the ground halted.

However, everyone was still staring at the sword in Fang Zhengzhi's hand in silence. Some were staring at the fissure which extended to the horizon afar.

There was a legend in the Great Xia Dynasty, one that everyone knew by heart. It was a story from a long time ago.

The Sagely Battle God Meng Tian charged Blood Shadow City of the Demon race alone.

He then used one blow to destroy the entire city, even defeating the Demon King, Si Kong.

Not many people of the great Xia saw that blow. However, it was recorded in the history of the great Xia Dynasty as one of the most miraculous things that ever happened.

And now…

There was also a sword in front of them.

This sword was transformed from the traceless Sword. The sinister purple light it emitted extended into the horizons. When this sword fell, there was also a fissure on the ground, one that had no boundaries.

Dragon Slayer Slash!

A skill name that was not recorded in any historical books. No one knew how this name came about as well. However, at that moment, everyone seemed to have seen the replicated scene of Meng Tian standing in front of Blood Shadow City.

That skill that destroyed the entire city in one blow.

Now everyone knew.

Its name was Dragon Slayer Slash!

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Chapter 603: Bridge of the Heaven and Earth

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It was truly spectacular.

Relief and joy then overcame everyone on the battlefield. There was no doubting it. The moment the sword landed on the ground, the results were set in stone.

The torrential rain continued to fall.

However, the beast horde that was charging straight towards Flame Capital City stopped in their tracks. They stared at the fissure on the ground, more specifically, the figure standing right beside the crack.

King Xieluo stood there motionlessly with an expressionless face. The purple light that extended through his entire body started blossoming with increasing intensity.

It became brighter as time passed.

"You… are strong!" King Xieluo finally whispered. He sounded slightly unsatisfied with the results of the battle, though he was no longer infuriated.

"Actually, you are stronger than me!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded and he commended.

"But you won."

"That's true."

There were no more words. King Xieluo merely lifted his head slowly and he stared at the torrential rain that graced the earth. Following which, a faint golden brilliance emerged from his body.

Just like the gravel o the ground a few moments ago, it slowly rose up before disintegrating into nothingness, as if it had never existed.

At the same time, a golden sphere emerged from his mouth.

This was a golden sphere completely different from the one on his head. It lacked the brilliance and elegance when compared to the one on the forehead. However, it was blessed with a desolate and ancient presence.

"Demon Pearl!"

"This is the real Demon Pearl!"

"To think that the Demon Pearl ha been in his mouth all this time, and not on his forehead!"

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary finally recollected themselves from the shock upon seeing the Demon Pearl.

At that moment, they finally understood. The Demon Pearl was the source of the Demon King's power. How could such an important thing be exposed on his forehead?

Though he still lost.

The beast horde retreated slowly but surely, like the heaps of snow melting gently under the sunlight.

We won!

We finally won!

Many years ago, the Sagely Battle God killed the Demon King So Kong in one blow. Countless days later, Fang Zhengzhi also defeated King Xieluo in one blow right at the city gate of Flame Capital City

The same blade and the same aftermath.

"We won. I, the princess… can finally help you for once… you shameless fellow…" Ping Yang broke out into a slight smile as she said.

Her dull and unmoving eyes stared at Fang Zhengzhi as she kept silent. Fresh blood poured from her mouth.

It landed briefly on the ground before it was washed out by the rain.

The number of sparkling light spots around her had dwindled drastically. The remaining light spots circled her sparsely, emitting an urgent but malevolent grief.

Without any support, she then fell onto the ground.

However, right before her body touched the ground, an arm blocked her fall. This arm then brought her close to a human body, giving her much needed warmth.

She did not struggle.

She allowed this warmth to envelop her completely.

"Ping Yang…" Fang Zhengzhi embraced her petite and soft body. He knew exactly how Ping Yang was feeling right now. He could feel her emotions through the sparse light spots surrounding her.

"Shameless fellow, I am strong… right?" Ping Yang stared at Fang Zhengzhi as her mouth smirked with her usual stubbornness, though her dull eyes were getting increasingly devoid of spirit.

"Yes, you are strong!"

"Hahaha…" Ping Yang smiled as blood poured from her mouth, staining her blouse. However, she continued to smile as she said, "I am finally not just a burdensome character. I can help as well…"

"You have always been a great help!"

"No, in the past… in the past, it wasn't possible. I do not want to hide behind your back forever, sister Yan's back as well. I keep saying that I am strong but… I cannot do anything. I know that I was just someone who cannot accomplish anything…"

"Ping Yang!"

"Shameless fellow, it's fine. I have already seen my mother. She says that she will come and fetch me. I should… be able to see her soon…" Ping Yang stared into the horizon and watched the rain fall onto the ground as she smiled in satisfaction.

"Your Highness!"

"Princess Ping Yang!"

"Princess!"

Upon seeing this scene, the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary knelt down to pay respect to Ping Yang, though they had no idea what happened to her.

They could tell that Ping Yang was in a bad shape. One that threatened to steal her life at any moment.

They had won. King Xieluo was dead.

However, no one was celebrating. This was because Prince Li of the First Rank was dead as well. Now, even Ping Yang, who had shined so brilliantly in this battle was also on her last breath.

Ping Yang!

The most doted Princess in the dynasty. She was only 16 years old this year.

Flame Capital City, Palace.

The fierce battle had finally come to an end. This was because everyone's attention was drawn to the pillar of purple light that fell from the horizon.

"My prince, King Xieluo's presence seemed to have disappeared!" A black figure's voice rang in Qian Wu's ears. It was a voice of shock and horror.

"No, how could this be!" Qian Wu said as he trembled. His body was stained with blood as well. Although he was in disbelief, what his underling said was true.

King Xieluo's presence had disappeared.

"My prince, let's retreat!"

"Yes, my prince. If we don't do it now… it will be too late!"

"My Prince!"

No one wished to believe it nor did anyone in the palace knew what happened outside. However, everyone could feel that the terrifying presence that once haunted them was gone.

"Who, who is it!" Qian Wu's enraged bellow echoed across the palace. He stared at Lin Mubai with his pair of eagle-sharp eyes bitterly.

The torrential rain fell.

On the city gate, Su Qing was running at full speed. He had no more intention of staying in Flame Capital City. This war was over.

Fang Zhengzhi was still holding Ping Yang in his arms tightly.

On the other hand, Ping Yang merely tilted her head slightly and allowed Fang Zhengzhi to embrace her. She also hugged him tightly around the waist with her weak arms.

The rain had soaked her beautiful long hair and washed the bloodstained off her mouth. Her pink and supple lips were emitting a gush a warm air.

Perhaps, that was the last bit of warmth left in her body.

A small sparkle appeared on the horizon. It seemed extremely sinister amidst the sky filled with dark clouds and lightning. It did not seem to belong in this rough weather.

Though it still appeared.

It grew brighter until it illuminated the entire night sky, just like a ball of white light.

Boom! A pillar of light fell from the sky, connecting the heavens and earth.

"What is that!"

"What strong power!"

"Are you telling me, there is another Demon King?"

Shock and horror arose in the hearts of the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary. Their attention was drawn to the brilliance connecting the heavens and earth. That pillar of light landed at a spot not far away from Fang Zhengzhi and Ping Yang.

"This, is this…" Yan Qianli trembled at the sight of this light. As he stared at the blinding brilliance, an unprecedented expression of horror appeared on his face,

"Grandfather!" Yan Xiu moved his body in preparation for battle as he said.

"Don't go forward!" Yan Qianli knew exactly what Yan Xiu was thinking and said without hesitation. After that, he said, "Relax, this is not a Demon King!"

"Yes," Yan Xiu stopped in his tracks, though he fixed his eyes on the pillar of light as he clenched his fist subconsciously.

Shan Yu also fell silent. She stayed alert and glanced at the pillar of light defensively with her pair of beautiful black eyes.

At that moment, a figure appeared from the pillar of light. It was an average-sized human.

One could make out her features as she slowly revealed herself.

She was clad in a purple long dress and had waist-length black hair. She wore an unassuming bronze hairpin on her head. Although it was not elegant, it displayed a sense of unordinary simpleness.

It was a woman.

She did not seem old, probably around 30 years of age. Her eyebrows were thin and complemented well with her pair of large eyes. She was not exceptionally beautiful, though she definitely possessed a refreshing look.

A woman had just walked out of a pillar of light that descended from the heavens. This was both sinister and spectacular at the same time.

The pillar of light did not dissipate and the torrential rain continued to fall.

However, the torrential rain did not seem to be affecting the woman's clothes, nor did the cooling night breeze seem to ruffle her hair. She merely stood there motionlessly like a piece of exquisite painting.

This woman in the painting started surveying her surroundings with a sense of arrogance. She swept her glance over the Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Calvary. She even ignored Yan Xiu and Shan Yu.

She showcased a stature of absolute authority.

Her gaze did not hover around anyone in the scene, nor did the expression on her face ever change. This continued until she laid her eyes on the Demon Pearl floating in the air.

"Is he already dead?" The woman muttered. Following which, she turned towards Yan Qianli as she frowned and said, "Yan Qianli, where is Lin Mubai? Is he dead as well?"

Lin Mubai, the Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty and the revered Majesty.

Yan Qianli, the Lord of the Western Liang and someone who had reached the level of a saint. He was the fifth person in the history of the Great Xia Dynasty to have reached that level.

Who dared to refer to this two people by their full names?

This woman just did, and she did so in a casual and even arrogant manner. She seemed to have purposely added the line "Is he dead as well?" just to be spiteful.

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Chapter 604: An Unexpected Result

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If this happened in court, a courtier would have stood up on the spot to reprimand this woman for her brazenness. However, when the woman's voice rang, no one from the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary stepped forward.

This was not an issue of military responsibility and discipline.

This was because of a tattoo on her chest. An unassuming tattoo of a tower with two characters on top.

Ling Yun!

These were two simple characters. However, when everyone saw such a tattoo, no one dared to question her authority or arrogance.

Yan Qianli frowned tightly as he finally took a step forward. He said, "The Emperor is in the palace right now!"

"Oh, so he isn't dead?" The woman nodded. Following which, she then looked in the direction of the palace and said, "I'll wait here for him. I'll give him thirty minutes."

Thirty minutes.

This was what the woman said. However, she had no intention of letting someone inform Lin Mubai about her arrival, as though what she was expecting would happen naturally.

"Are… are you mother?" Ping Yang's voice rose at that moment. Her breathing had become faint over the past few minutes as her face paled. However, she kept her gaze firmly on that woman.

The woman then turned her gaze towards Ping Yang before she looked away. She did not utter a single word nor give any form of confirmation to Ping Yang's question.

"I… I am Ping Yang. Mom said that she would fetch me. Are you… are you my mother? Or someone that she sent?" Ping Yang stared at the woman and asked once again.

This woman did not turn her head. She merely stood at her original position as Ping Yang's words fell into nothingness.

As the rain fell, the long red dress on Ping Yang's body looked extremely conspicuous.

It was sinisterly quiet.

Yan Qianli clenched his fist rightly though he remained silent.

Fang Zhengzhi grabbed Ping Yang with both his hands. He knew exactly how Ping Yang felt. That was also the reason why he allowed Ping Yang to ask the same question a second time.

However, this woman's attitude and reply were unexpected.

Fang Zhengzhi did not think that Ping Yang was lying. Ping Yang mentioned that she had seen her mother and she would come and fetch her. Why then was this woman displaying such an uncaring attitude?

Did Ping Yang get the wrong person?

That could not be.

This was because this woman knew Yan Qianli and Lin Mubai by name. What in the world was happening?

"I… I am Ping Yang…"

"Ping Yang, stop asking. She is not your mother!" Fang Zhengzhi pressed his hands lightly on Ping Yang's shoulders and stopped her from asking.

"But she…" Ping Yang bit her lips expectantly.

"He is not wrong. I am not your mother. Also, one more thing. If you still want to see your father one last time. I suggest that you shut your mouth," The woman finally spoke, interrupting Ping Yang in the middle of her speech.

"Seeing my father one last time… can I see my mother as well?"

"You are almost dead. Why do you want to see your mother?" The woman said in a calm tone. Following which, she seemed to be reminded of something as she said, "If you are hoping for your mother to save you. I suggest that you give up on the thought. She would not."

"No… I just want to see her. I do not need her to save my life…" Ping Yang's chest rose slightly as a mouthful of blood spurted from her mouth.

"If you truly wish to see your mother, why did you give up on your life? You had the chance to see her, though it is all for naught now," The woman replied.

"I… I…" Ping Yang felt like explaining herself but her serious injuries caused her body to tremble involuntarily. Her pink and supple lips were starting to turn purple.

"You have enjoyed wealth and comfort your whole life. As a princess, you never had to worry about food or clothing. What more do you want? If you have already decided to stay ordinary your entire life, you should do so. Why do you have to follow in other's footsteps? It is preposterous how you use your own life to exchange for your mother's protection. It is not a crime to be weak. However, why will a weakling like you push yourself beyond your own limits?"

After the woman was done, she cast her gaze back onto the palace.

Fang Zhengzhi trembled as he stared at the woman accusingly. What did she mean when she said that Ping Yang was a weakling? How could she say that when Ping Yang was putting her life on the line?

"You arrived a long time ago?" Fang Zhengzhi said as he was suddenly reminded of something.

"Yes," The woman merely nodded and stayed expressionless.

"When did you arrive?" Fang Zhengzhi asked.

"When the stars lit up," The woman replied after thinking for a moment.

"Stars? Do you mean the pendant on Ping Yang's neck?" Fang Zhengzhi stared at Ping Yang's neck as he said. The beautiful pendant she wore had shattered into smithereens.

"Yes," The woman curtly nodded.

"I understand. If I am not wrong, you are here to fetch Ping Yang?"

"That's right."

"If Ping Yang did not use those stars to attack King Xieluo, she would not have to die. Am I right?" Fang Zhengzhi fell silent for a moment before asking.

"Yes."

"Why would you not stop her despite knowing all his? Unless your main motive is for her to die?" Fang Zhengzhi frowned as he said those words.

"You are indeed a smart person," The woman finally turned around and stared at Fang Zhengzhi's crystal clear eyes. She smirked as she said, "It is such shame that both of you suffer the same fate. If I am not wrong, you have less than half a year left to live?"

"Less than half a year?"

"What is she talking about? Fang Zhengzhi has less than half a year to live?"

"What is going on? "

After the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary heard those words, they were completely startled. They stared at Fang Zhengzhi and the woman with a confused expression.

This applied to even Yan Xiu, Shan Yu, Yan Qianli and Xing Yuanguo.

Less than half a year?

How could Fang Zhengzhi only have less than half a year left?

"Who said that Fang Zhengzhi only has half a year left?" At that moment, a crisp voice echoed across the area. Following which, a black figure landed beside Fang Zhengzhi.

It was Wu Yuer. There was a golden pearl in her hands, a pearl that was originally floating in the air.

It was a Demon Pearl.

The Demon Pearl that belonged to King Xieluo.

"Oh, a Demon Pearl, let me think about it…" The woman stared at Wu Yuer before she muttered, "Your Tree of Dao will no longer bear fruit. Your world is damaged and your bloodline tattered. It may be possible to simply lengthen your life using the power of the vast world. However, the source of your power will no longer recover. Your powers should have been gone."

The woman then stopped at cast her glance at Fang Zhengzhi. She then continued, "Hm, you have used artificial pills to forcibly concentrate your power source. It is a decent attempt. However, the powers of the vast world do not belong to you. Furthermore, your vast world powers come from a Demon Pearl, which is the remnants of a Demon King. Three years, that is the time this pearl will buy you."

"Although you still have a slight chance. If you can attain the level of a saint in three years and receive the baptism of the heaven and earth, your world might recover in the process."

"Furthermore, you are quite the talented individual. It might be possible for you to go from the Supernatural State to the Saint state in three years. However, it will be impossible in half a year? Haha, it has been over a few thousand years since anyone attained the saint state from a Supernatural State in such a short time. Don't even think about it."

The woman chuckled as she finished her speech. Her laughter was painful to listen and sarcastic. It felt as though she was looking down on the low-life from above.

As the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary heard those words, they fell silent. They did not like the woman's attitude, though they could not go against what she said as well.

Attaining the level of a saint in less than half a year.

This was an impossible task even with the Demon Pearl. Furthermore, Fang Zhengzhi's Tree of Dao was barren.

He was talented.

However, if reaching the level of a saint merely took talent to achieve, there would be countless saints walking amongst them. After all, one's lifespan would be extended indefinitely the moment they reached that stage.

In other words, the lifespan of a saint was at least hundred times that of an ordinary human.

However, there had only been five saints in the entire history of the Great Xia Dynasty. Apart from talent, luck and fate played a huge role as well.

For example, Yan Qianli had already reached the pinnacle of the Rebirth State many years ago and had only attained the level of a saint recently.

Another example would be Prince Li of the First Rank. He was already the legend of the battlefield when the previous Emperor was present, a powerful individual reaching the pinnacle of the Rebirth State. However, what happened?

Even with the best resources in the entire Great Xia Dynasty and countless hours of meditation, he was still only a half-saint.

It was too difficult!

Fang Zhengzhi was merely a Supernatural State. Even if he was in the Rebirth State, it would be impossible to reach the Saint State in half a year.

"This is not funny at all!" Wu Yuer's voice rose as her black dress fluttered in the cool night breeze. She still had that seductive look on her face, though her expression was extremely serious. She shouted, 'Fang Zhengzhi, even if no one had accomplished this in over a thousand years, I still believe in you! I believe that you can do it!"

"I believe in you as well. Fang Zhengzhi, you can do anything if you set your mind on it!" Shan Yu echoed Wu Yuer with conviction.

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Chapter 605: It Doesn't Matter If You Are From Ling Yun

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Yan Xiu did not speak. Some words didn't need to be said. He believed that Fang Zhengzhi could do it as well, despite the fact that it was something almost impossible to achieve.

"Unfounded trust. You are all just unsatisfied with this result," The woman spoke once again. Following which, she cast her gaze in the direction of the palace and said, "It has been half an hour, I should be going."

"Wait a minute!" Fang Zhengzhi's voice rose again, "You have not answered me. Why would you not stop Ping Yang despite knowing that she would die!"

"Why should I?" The woman then retracted her steps and cast a menacingly glance at Ping Yang, "She should not be alive. She shouldn't even be born in the first place."

"Shouldn't be born?" Fang Zhengzhi frowned as he said.

"That's right, her birth was a mistake. What I am doing is to merely correct the mistake made decades ago. It might not be a bad thing for her," The woman said.

"Correcting a mistake? If I am not wrong, you are merely a messenger. You do not have the authority to make this decision!" Fang Zhengzhi hollered as he cast his gaze on the woman.

"You are truly intelligent. However, even if I am just a messenger, I have my own way of doing things. For example, I could have arrived late and Ping Yang is already dead," The woman smiled as she said.

"Is that so? What if Ping Yang is not dead?" Fang Zhengzhi smirked as he said. A faint smile appeared on his face.

"Not dead?" The woman shuddered for a moment as she looked at Fang Zhengzhi. In an instant, a thought flashed through her mind. She shouted, "Fang Zhengzhi, don't you dare!"

It was too late to stop his actions.

This was because Fang Zhengzhi had grabbed the Demon Pearl that Wu Yuer brought over and stuffed it into Ping Yang's mouth without any hesitation as he was speaking.

Boom! The thunder rumbled.

Lightning flashed across the sky and illuminated Ping Yang's startled expression, as well as the horrified expression on the woman's face. The Yan Cloud Calvary, Mountain Breaking Army, and Northern Barbarian Army also watched in shock.

All of their gazes were drawn to Fang Zhengzhi at that moment.

"Fang Zhengzhi gave the Demon Pearl to Princess Ping Yang?"

"A person like him would give the Demon Pearl to the Princess?"

"Does he not want to live? He only has half a year left. Without the Demon Pearl, how could he become a saint?"

They had heard the woman's words and thus had a good understanding of Fang Zhengzhi's predicament. He only had half a year left and the Demon Pearl was his last ray of hope.

As she had mentioned, it was almost impossible to become a saint in three years.

However, Fang Zhengzhi was a guy who exceeded expectations at every corner. He had proved all these years that he could achieve the impossible.

Hence, when Wu Yuer and Shan Yu claimed that hey believed Fang Zhengzhi, everyone else kept silent.

However, to think that Fang Zhengzhi would give his only hope to Ping Yang!

They could not believe it.

"Fang Zhengzhi, what are you doing? This is your last ray of hope, take the Demon Pearl out!" Wu Yuer reacted after a moment and reached out for Ping Yang's neck.

She naturally knew what Fang Zhengzhi was doing.

A Demon Pearl was the source of the Demon King's power. Even if one were to only carry it around with him, he would achieve a greater integration with the heavens and earth.

The effect of consuming it could not even be imagined.

The extreme use of a Demon Pearl was to consume it. It contained the powers of a Demon King, allowing one to obtain the rejuvenation abilities and vitality of a Demon King for a short period of time.

However, no one would do that under normal circumstances.

It was too wasteful! It was akin to using a thousand-year-old ginseng root to treat the small flu. Why would anyone do that?

Though Fang Zhengzhi just did.

Without any hesitation.

Wu Yuer was fast. However, another person was even faster. It was the woman standing in front of the light pillar. The moment she saw Fang Zhengzhi put the Demon Pearl into Ping Yang's mouth, she dashed forward and covered the distance between Fang Zhengzhi and her in a split second.

She then drove her palm down towards Fang Zhengzhi.

Ping Yang was shocked. However, she had also realized what was going on. A faint smile then appeared on her face as her lifeless eyes glimmered with a ray of joy.

She had never imagined Fang Zhengzhi would do such a thing.

But he did. He did so without hesitation or regret. That would be enough for her.

Thank you, you shameless guy!

Ping Yang felt a tear roll down her cheeks. She wanted to see her mother one time before she died. However, if this would come at the expense of Fang Zhengzhi becoming a saint, she could not bring herself to do it.

She opened her mouth slightly and released the Demon Pearl from the warm embrace of her lips.

The moment the Demon Pearl left her lips, Ping Yang felt a soft sensation on her mouth. The Demon Pearl then went back into the mouth.

Ping Yang's eyes widened as she stared at the face in front of her. She could feel a strong pressure covering her lips, preventing the Demon Pearl from escaping. It was Fang Zhengzhi's lips!

Her body tensed up for a moment before she quickly reacted. Following which, she started struggling.

At the same time, she felt a weird sensation in her chest. It was as though she had been ambushed, sending a numbing sensation through her entire body.

It was painful as well.

Following which, she felt Fang Zhengzhi's lips separate from hers. The face that was in such close proximity to her began to distance itself.

"Fang Zhengzhi, you shameless guy. How dare you…" Ping Yang's chest heaved up and down in rage and embarrassment as she shouted.

Most importantly, Fang Zhengzhi's actions were too abrupt and sudden. If he were to east Ping Yang into the act, she might not have resisted it so violently.

When a person is depressed and infuriated, he would experience a sudden surge of energy despite being heavily injured.

That was exactly how Ping Yang felt.

She lashed out at Fang Zhengzhi without hesitation and with vigor.

However, at the instant when she opened her mouth, she felt the Demon Pearl in her mouth slide down her throat without any obstructions.

Boom! At the same time, a sound rang in her ears. It was the sound of Fang Zhengzhi landing on the ground.

Two other figures then appeared in her field of vision.

Wu Yuer had a concerned expression on her face. However, she stopped her hand around an inch right in front of Ping Yang's body.

Naturally, that might be due to another hand blocking her way.

It was the other woman.

Her pristine white hands grabbed Ping Yang's neck violently. Ping Yang did not have any energy to retaliate, though she did not feel a shred of fear.

She was Ping Yang.

The Princess of the Great Xia Dynasty. She would die with honor. She would never beg for other's forgiveness and abandon her dignity.

"Spit it out! Spit it out now!" The woman's voice echoed in Ping Yang's ears.

It was the first time Ping Yang sensed urgency in the woman's voice. To think that this woman would also reach this state.

She should be sent by her mother. However, why does this woman want her dead? Was she really not meant to exist, like this woman had mentioned?

That's right…

If she had died earlier, the Demon Pearl would not have been wasted on her. Fang Zhengzhi would then have a chance at becoming a saint.

With his talent and the help of the Demon Pearl, he stood a chance at becoming a saint in half a year.

Ping Yang stared silently at the rain and felt the warm and soothing sensation from the center of her body.

She knew it was too late.

From the moment she swallowed the Demon Pearl, it was over.

If she was not wrong, she forced a kiss on this shameless guy in the Crown Prince Residence. He was probably just taking revenge.

Although he was simply way too abrupt and violent!

Even if he wanted her to swallow the Demon Pearl, he probably could employ methods that require less skinship.

For example, he could simply pinch her elbow.

As long as he did so with enough force, Ping Yang would scream and swallow the Demon Pearl.

In the end, Fang Zhengzhi was still so shameless. He was trying to take advantage of her all along, in the name of saving her.

Boom!

At that moment, a lightning fell from the sky. More specifically, it was not a pure bolt of lightning, it was the swing of a sword imbued with the power of lightning.

The roar of a dragon could be heard. It boomed with authority and greatness.

The torrential rain continued to fall from the skies.

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary widened their eyes upon this sight. This was because both of them saw the swing of the blade.

They were horrified.

They were not horrified at how strong this strike was. They were bewildered at the target of this attack. It was aimed towards the woman in a dark purple dress right in front of Ping Yang, the woman with the two characters, Ling Yun, in front of her chest.

Fang Zhengzhi…

Fang Zhengzhi was attacking the woman!

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Chapter 606: You Do Not Kill That Whom I Saved

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The ignorant could be fearless. However, there should be a limit to that. For example, the woman was clearly someone that even Yan Qianli and the Emperor feared.

Even a fool would know the consequences of attacking this woman.

Was Fang Zhengzhi a fool?

No one would think so. However, he had taken action against the woman. Furthermore, he did so without any hesitation the moment he landed.

In everyone's eyes, Fang Zhengzhi had always been a person who was terrified of death. However, his actions were baffling at times.

It would be erroneous to say that he was not afraid. He was always hiding at the back of the army during a war and would never volunteer for a dangerous mission.

Though it would be wrong to say that he was a complete coward as well.

In the battle of the Southern Region, Fang Zhengzhi had once fought half-saint Can Yang alone. Just a few moments ago, he even defeated Demon King Xieluo.

Ping Yang once again smiled. She had no idea what Fang Zhengzhi was thinking about, though she knew that this attack had saved her life.

The woman had released her hands from Ping Yang's neck.

That was because this attack was extremely fast.

It reached the woman in an instant.

As she stared at the incoming lightning, she did not dodge. Instead, she stuck out two fingers of her left hand and flicked at the attack casually.

Clink! A crisp sound echoed through the area.

It sounded metallic, as though two metal objects had crashed into each other. This was unbelievable as the lightning bolt attack could not have been metallic in nature.

However, the metallic clang was heard by everyone in the area.

She dared to take Fang Zhengzhi's attack with just two of her fingers?

This was a shocking scene.

Everyone stared dumbfounded at the woman. They knew for sure that the woman was powerful. However, it still sent shivers down their spine when they saw her might with their own eyes.

However, after this crisp sound. The woman frowned slightly. She seemed surprised and her right hand lifted ever so lightly.

Her right hand merely made a small action before returning to its original position. Her left hand then continuously flicked at the attack as though she was playing a game.

She flicked at the attack at an insane speed. As that happened, the woman took a step backward.

Finally, the sound stopped and the attack lost its brilliance.

"She really blocked it?"

"She blocked Fang Zhengzhi's attack with merely two fingers?"

"How is this possible?"

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary stared at the disappearing brilliance and glanced back at the woman. Their eyes were filled with horror and awe.

It was shocking that someone could defend against Fang Zhengzhi's attack in this manner.

However…

Something unexpected happened. Just when this attack was dispelled by the woman, the second attack by Fang Zhengzhi arrived.

"Fang Zhengzhi, you cannot!" Yan Qianli's voice rang. When Fang Zhengzhi released his first attack, he did not stop him from doing so.

This was because he would have taken the initiative if Fang Zhengzhi had not.

However, another attack?

Yan Qianli had to stop Fang Zhengzhi. This was because this attack was completely uncalled for and would result in unthinkable repercussions.

The woman similarly did not expect a second attack to come from Fang Zhengzhi. Furthermore, it was clearly done without any hesitation and with more fervor.

"How brazen of you!" The woman's arrogant voice echoed through the night sky. She had the presence of a God overlooking upon the mortals.

However, she was still unable to stop the incoming attack.

The lightning imbued attack quickly charged towards the woman. It was stronger and faster than the first one, shining more radiantly and dangerously.

The woman frowned and fixed her gaze upon the attack. She then lifted up her right hand in preparation.

This time around, she opened both palms to welcome the incoming attack.

Boom!

A crack appeared on the ground beneath the woman's feet. With her as the center, fissures opened around the ground and spread across the area.

Following which, she retreated for a few steps. Her purple long dress had already been torn from this attack, revealing a pair of slender legs.

She seemed completely different from the time when she was blocking the first attack. Although she had used both her hands this time around, she took a total of ten steps backward before she stabilized herself.

Alas, the second attack was also dispelled.

The woman had successfully used her hands to defend against Fang Zhengzhi's second attack, though she had suffered multiple cuts on her hands. Blood trickled down from her palms.

It dripped onto the ground.

This happened extremely fast.

It merely took the blink of an eye from the time Fang Zhengzhi placed the Demon Pearl into Ping Yang's mouth to the time he unleashed two attacks.

By the end of the intense moment, the woman had been separated from Ping Yang. Her luscious black hair fluttered in the night breeze. It seemed to have gotten damp in the rain when she was blocking the second attack.

It was quiet, sinisterly quiet.

Everyone turned to look at the woman. She no longer had a calm expression on her face. Her chest heaved slightly.

Everyone was waiting for her to speak.

At that moment, Fang Zhengzhi moved. He took his time and walked slowly towards Ping Yang.

"Fang Zhengzhi, you shameless fellow…" Ping Yang stared at Fang Zhengzhi as he moved. She adored his determined expression.

She suddenly felt a peculiar feeling. It was a feeling that could not be put into words. However, it felt extremely warm, so much so that she could forgive his previous brazen actions almost immediately.

Fang Zhengzhi then slowly hugged Ping Yang. This time around, he was extremely careful, lifting her up gently from the ground.

He then turned to look at the woman.

"How dare you, kill that whom I saved?"

Fang Zhengzhi spoke in a calm manner, but it was loud enough for everyone to hear it.

"How dare you, kill that whom I saved?"

What an arrogant statement. It was a form of arrogance and brazenness that came from the heart.

Everyone was startled upon hearing those words as they repeated them in their heads. They turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi in shock. Fang Zhengzhi, the man whom they thought was a coward.

"You are courting death!" The woman's gaze became stone cold at that moment. Her hair fluttered ferociously in the wind as her delicate features were covered in a thin layer of ice.

Following which, the woman moved.

The entire space seemed to distort when she made her move. The falling rain was vaporized instantly, turning into trails of white mist.

Time seemed to have stopped.

The woman stepped onto those trails of white mist lightly as she moved towards Fang Zhengzhi. A spot of light appeared on her hands.

It was an unassuming spot of light. However, when everyone saw that spot of light, they felt as though their bodies were submerged into the depths of the chilling abyss.

"No!"

"Fang Zhengzhi be careful!"

At that moment, two voices rose simultaneously. Following which, a crimson red figure appeared in front of Fang Zhengzhi and Ping Yang.

It was Yan Qianli.

When Fang Zhengzhi unleashed the second attack, he had already taken action.

Wu Yuer was the second person. She had been close to the both of them all this time, which allowed her to react quickly to the situation.

"Courting death as well?" A cold glimmer flashed across the woman's eyes as she stared at Wu Yuer and Yan Qianli. She did not intend to stop as she shouted, "I will fulfill your wishes!"

"Cang Yue, stop!" At that moment, a voice could be heard from the castle wall. It was clearly a frail voice, though it was authoritative and penetrative.

She then lifted her head to look at the castle wall.

Lin Mubai, clad in his golden dragon robe, was staring at the woman while supported by Chen Feihua. There were countless Dragon Protection Squad and Royal Guards behind him.

"You have finally arrived. Alas, it is all too late!" She once again turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi and the people blocking her way. The light spots in her hand split into two, before splitting into four, duplicating at an insane rate.

In an instant, that unassuming light spot had become countless light spots circling around her hand.

They looked like the stars!

The same stars that emerged from Ping Yang's pendant.

However, these stars were clearly different from those that Ping Yang had. This was because this woman could control these stars as she wished.

Yan Qianli's expression paled, though he stood rooted to the ground. He then released a crimson aura that rose to the horizon.

At the same time, his palms motioned quickly and generated a crimson cloud in front of him.

Wu Yuer's expression changed as well. Her seductive eyes became extremely serious as her hair fluttered. Her black dress danced maliciously in the wind.

She was also staring at the woman like Yan Qianli. However, instead of casting a skill, her hands were pressed tightly against her waist.

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Chapter 607: A New Gate

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It happened in an instant.

Lin Mubai paled when he witnessed the scene. He had no idea what happened, though he knew exactly how powerful Cang Yue was.

Ping Yang?

Lin Mubai quickly noticed Ping Yang, who was standing beside Fang Zhengzhi. There were not many injuries on her body, though she looked extremely pale.

What exactly happened?

Why would Cang Yue appear?

Questions flashed through Lin Mubai's mind though he had no time to consider them. This was because Cang Yue had already reached Yan Qianli.

Boom! A rumbling sound could be heard.

The next moment, the crimson brilliance exploded, engulfing everyone in the bloody red mist. However, there was a spot of light shimmering within.

Following which, more of them appeared…

In the end, they became the star of the show, forming a small milky way in the middle of the crimson mist. Countless stars flowed along the milky way, heading towards Fang Zhengzhi.

Yan Qianli then vomited a mouthful of blood.

He was already weak from the fight against King Xieluo. The blow he suffered from Cang Yue was simply too much for him to bear.

His body flew backward involuntarily.

Wu Yuer took action as well. She was just about to take her hands off her waist when the heavens were suddenly illuminated.

Dawn seemed to have descended.

It was the brilliance of a lightning bolt.

Countless lightning then rained down from the skies, landing behind Wu Yuer. The sinister purple light rushed into the horizon as the thunder rumbled and danced to its own symphony.

"Dragon!" A voice rose.

It was a cold and harsh voice. As this voice rang, a murderous intent rose from the spot behind Wu Yuer.

"Slayer!" The voice rang again soon after.

Wu Yuer's body tensed up. She knew exactly who was speaking. In fact, everyone else knew as well.

It was Fang Zhengzhi.

The Dragon Slayer Slash!

Just half an hour ago, the same voice and the same lightning had defeated the Demon King Xieluo, leaving only a Demon Pearl in his wake.

The legendary voice had rung once again. This time around, the opponent was a woman, a woman who had the two characters Ling Yun on her chest.

"Slash!"

The third voice quickly emerged as the purple light that rushed into the horizon fell steadily onto the ground, just like how the woman had maneuvered herself to daintily on the trail of mist. It looked extremely slow, though it was actually traveling at an insane speed. It collided with the milky way with a murderous intent.

There was no deafening blast this time around.

This was because sound seemed to have disappeared from the earth. The sound of the torrential rain and rumbling thunder vanished in an instant.

The only thing left was the two intertwining brilliance.

A concentrated purple light and a milky way formed from countless glimmering stars.

Crack! The ground cracked open as many gravels were pulverized into smithereens. The rain seemed to have stopped falling, hanging so precariously in the air.

Wu Yuer then slowly turned her body around as she stared at the figure behind her, as well as his crystal-clear eyes.

Ping Yang was also looking at the same pair of eyes.

There were no emotions in his gaze. However, they could feel a peculiar presence from it, a presence that showcased the thoughts of a man.

It could be termed as responsibility.

Fang Zhengzhi then vomited a mouthful of blood into the center of the intertwining brilliance. His blood was immediately vaporized into a white mist.

However, Fang Zhengzhi had no intention of retreating. He cast his gaze on the milky way as he gritted his teeth. His hands did not show signs of trembling as he gripped his sword with confidence and vigor.

Cang Yue's body gave a slight jerk before a trail of blood emerged from the side of her lips. She stared at Fang Zhengzhi in shock.

This was her first time meeting Fang Zhengzhi.

However, this was not the first time she heard of him. He had already made his name in the entire world, though it did not leave much of an impression on her.

The prodigy from the Great Xia Dynasty.

The Double Dragon Roll Champion from the Imperial Examinations, Law od Dao Examinations and Prefectural Examinations as well as the architect behind the Battle of the Southern Region. Alas, all these achievements were not significant enough to leave an impression on her.

But now…

She would remember him.

Fang Zhengzhi, a young teenager not older than 18 years old, had managed to injure her in a fight. Furthermore, these were internal injuries.

Despite the fact that these injuries meant nothing to her, she would still remember him.

It was a shame though. Fang Zhengzhi was doomed to disappear from the face of this earth. Even if he had not displayed his prowess, he would have to.

Why then, should she conserve her powers?

"Die!" Cang Yue hollered as countless stars surrounded her body once again. The stars the converged and merged with the milky way.

The space in the area seemed to rumble.

In that instant, the stars within the milky way flowed at a faster rate. If the milky way previously was merely a wide river, it had now turned into a boundless ocean.

Countless stars charged towards Fang Zhengzhi.

"No!" Ping Yang shuddered. A brilliance flashed across her eyes, illuminating her lifeless pupils.

It was merely a small brilliance, though it shone exceptionally bright in the night.

At the same time, she pouched towards Fang Zhengzhi.

"Again?" Fang Zhengzhi's lips twitched uncomfortably. He was starting to get used to Ping Yang's irrational actions.

If not for the dangerous circumstances, he would have kicked her away without any hesitation. However, he had no time to do any superfluous actions.

Of course…

Ping Yang did not burden him this time around.

This was because Fang Zhengzhi could clearly feel the stars getting closer to him. He had no way of defending against them this time around.

Cang Yue, Ling Yun!

He had heard about the two words, Ling Yun, in the distant past. That' right, it was probably the new gate the old guy was talking about.

"Fang Zhengzhi, do you know how the world outside of the Great Xia Dynasty looks like?"

The Heavenly Oasis Saint had a thick beard. If not for his wise and godly appearance, Fang Zhengzhi might not have had the patience to sit down and listen to him.

"Another Dynasty or Empire?" Fang Zhengzhi probed.

"You are right!" The Heavenly Oasis Saint nodded in satisfaction.

"Old guy, are you ill?"

"What are you talking about. Why not you go around and ask about my reputation? Although I am not the strongest in terms of power, I am definitely the strongest in terms of alchemy amongst the four sages!"

"Oh, is that what you want to tell me?"

"This is only a part of it. Do you know what other empires lie outside of the Great Xia Dynasty?"

"The Holy Barbarian Empire, Radiant Moon Empire, and the War Pinnacle Empire. That's all."

"Hm, that is both correct and wrong. Let's skip this for now. Do you know which Empire the Shadow Sect belongs to?"

"Neither."

"Correct!"

"Old guy, you called me here just to boast that you are the best in Alchemy among the four sages and that the power of the Shadow Sect has successfully infiltrated all four empires. Am I right?"

"That's right!"

"Can I swear?"

"Of course, but you'd better do it behind my back. Make sure that I cannot hear you."

"Damn you old guy, how are you so free!"

"You brat, I am still considered to be half your savior. Not only would you not become my disciple and enter the Shadow Sect, you even dare to curse at me! You will lose all your comrades if you continue on like this."

"Bye, I will be leaving."

"Wait a minute, you brat. Although the Shadow Sect has powers over the four Empires, we are not the strongest power in the world. You still have to be careful when you go out."

"Careful of what?"

"You must have heard of Heavenly Dao Pavilion. You should know what it means if a person has the two characters, Tian Dao, in front of their chest. Apart from that, there are a few others you should remember."

"What are they?"

"Ling Yun, Yin Yang, Fu Yi, Jiu Ding!"

"Okay!"

"Hey, brat! Don't be in such a hurry to leave. You must remember them. The one you have to be most wary of is… Hey, I am not finished! This concerns the path you have in front of you, your new gate!"

"New gate?" Fang Zhengzhi pouted as he said. He had already sat through too many of these brainwashing sessions.

In fact, ever since he was brought to the Shadow Sect by Wu Yuer, the Heavenly Oasis Saint would find any reason to showcase his prowess.

He would boast about the wealth and connections of the Shadow Sect and even bring a treasure trove of expensive artifacts to showcase to Fang Zhengzhi.

His motive was clear.

He wanted Fang Zhengzhi to join the Shadow Sect for real.

Fang Zhengzhi could not understand this part. Ever since he entered the Shadow Sect, he had been helping them achieve their dreams of becoming a business empire.

But the old guy still seemed unsatisfied.

More importantly, the old guy would never reveal what lay behind the new gate. It was as though he would be infringing on something beyond that.

Although he would still nag incessantly every single day.

"Join the Shadow Sect, my child. As long as you join us, the new gate will open for you. You will be exposed to a colorful and exhilarating new world. You will be able to see fishes that fly and dogs that crawl on the seabed…"

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Chapter 608: You Are Not Worthy of Dignity

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Fang Zhengzhi naturally knew what the Heavenly Oasis Saint was thinking about. He was using wealth and the dangers of the outside world to make Fang Zhengzhi succumb to him.

This was a commonly used psychological tactic.

When a person was exposed to the dangers of the outside world, he would feel unsettled. If someone were to offer him a hand into the Shadow Sect who possessed great wealth and power at that exact moment…

Would anyone reject the offer?

That seemed impossible.

However, Fang Zhengzhi rejected it. He had to do so every single day for an entire year and did so without any hesitation every time.

The reason was simple. The conditions were not satisfactory.

In exchange for the wealth and power, Fang Zhengzhi had to stay loyal to the Shadow Sect and deem its goals as his responsibilities, even to the point of dying for the organization.

Naturally, the Shadow Sect could fulfill many of his wishes, such as anything related to wealth and power. More importantly, Wu Yuer might agree to Fang Zhengzhi's proposal.

He would live a comfortable life.

However, this was unacceptable to Fang Zhengzhi.

Wu Yuer might not even accept him. She would merely consider.

Fang Zhengzhi was a man with pride. How could he allow himself to suffer the disgrace of marrying into a more wealthy family? He rejected it without a second thought.

The result was clear.

Fang Zhengzhi would help the Shadow Sect from the shadows and help them achieve the dream of a business empire. He would devise plans that would maximize the benefits on the end of the Shadow Sect.

The Shadow Sect would then become Fang Zhengzhi's greatest aide, providing him with information.

This was also a type of equivalent exchange.

However, what lay beyond the new gate? The Heavenly Oasis Saint would not reveal them no matter what. Furthermore, there was a limit to the amount of information the Shadow Sect could provide.

Putting it simply, if Fang Zhengzhi wanted more money, he could get them. However, he must first show that he was capable of earning them. It was a new form of cooperation.

In Fang Zhengzhi's words, its called a mutually beneficial situation.

He was satisfied with this result.

However, the Heavenly Oasis Saint was not happy with this arrangement. This was especially so after Fang Zhengzhi had continuously shown his capabilities in raking in resources and benefits for the Shadow Sect, allowing him to gain more benefits along the way.

But Fang Zhengzhi was not an easy target as well.

Fang Zhengzhi had had many encounters with such "low-level" tactics in the past. How could he fall into such a trap?

As what the Heavenly Oasis Saint had said, the Shadow Sect was not the strongest force.

Since there was more to be desired, why would he want to join them?

Furthermore, Fang Zhengzhi loved his current free and unbounded lifestyle. Why would he want to be tied down by the Shadow Sect and even swear his life to an organization?

That was what Fang Zhengzhi thought in the past.

However, those thoughts were slowly changing.

A Dragon Slayer Slash that had been powered up over ten times only managed to deal some minor internal injuries to this woman named Cang Yue. What is the deal with this Ling Yun?

Boom! A rumble could be heard.

The flowing milky way came to a stop and stopped right in front of Ping Yang. The stars glimmered while they stood still in their positions.

Cang Yue's hand stopped.

She was looking at Ping Yang. More specifically, it was the speckle of light in Ping Yang's eyes, the brilliance that shone through the darkness.

As Cang Yue stared at the speck of light, it expanded in size, illuminating the darkness.

"What is going on?"

"It stopped?"

"It finally stopped!"

Cold sweat formed on the foreheads of the soldiers from the Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary. The moment they saw Cang Yue attacking Fang Zhengzhi, they thought they were going to witness another tragedy in one night.

However, Cang Yue stopped attacking. The expression on her face seemed extremely serious.

Ping Yang's chest heaved as fear overwhelmed her. She bit her lips in apprehension, causing a drop of blood to fall from her lips.

"Scram!" Cang Yue's voice was cold. However, she did not intend to launch another attack.

No one knew why Cang Yue would suddenly stop her assault.

Wasn't she here to kill Ping Yang?

Then why would she stop right when Ping Yang was standing in front of Fang Zhengzhi? Wasn't that the perfect chance to kill her?

"No!" Ping Yang muttered. She did not plan to beg Cang Yue for forgiveness. She had a determined expression on her face.

"Aren't you afraid that I will kill you?" Cang Yue frowned as she said.

"You can kill me, but I still will not budge!" Ping Yang spread her arms out and did not have any intention of moving.

However, at that moment, Fang Zhengzhi placed his hands on Ping Yang's shoulders. He was afraid of death, he was very afraid. Alas, he still could not allow himself to stand behind Ping Yang.

He took a step forward and pulled Ping Yang behind him.

He had placed his sword down and the sinister purple light on the horizon had disappeared. He stared emotionlessly at Cang Yue, his crystal-clear eyes fixed on the milky way in front of him.

Ping Yang wanted to resist. However, her body was held in place by Fang Zhengzhi and she could not even budge.

Wu Yuer was just about to say something when she swallowed her words. She merely stood quietly at her spot and stared at Fang Zhengzhi. Her hands were still clasped tightly at her waist.

Countless light spots in the milky way moved once again, charging straight towards Fang Zhengzhi's chest like a ferocious tsunami wave.

"Cang Yue, even if you do not acknowledge me, I am still half your owner. If you dare to harm them, I will use all my powers to defeat you, even if it means destroying the country!" Lin Mubai's voice rang. It was a frail but determined voice.

"Just for him? A person that has less than six months left to live?" Cang Yue's hand once again stopped as she cast her glance upon the man in golden robes on the castle wall.

"Yes!" Lin Mubai shouted.

"Why?" Cang Yue asked.

"Dignity!" Lin Mubai did not answer Cang Yue's question directly. He merely uttered a word that seemed unrelated to the situation.

"Dignity? Haha… how presumptuous! Alright then, I will not kill him. However, Lin Mubai please remember, I do not care about your pitiful dignity. The only reason I am not killing him is because he is still a dead man," Cang Yue sniggered before she continued, "Also, Lin Mubai, please do not mention that you are half my owner. You are not worthy of it!"

"Not worthy!"

Cang Yue's voice echoed through the night sky and reverberated through the city. Lin Mubai stayed silent and merely bit his lip.

"Ping Yang, how are you feeling?" Chen Feihua broke the silence as a worried and anxious expression overwhelmed her face.

"Aunt Hua, I am fine," Ping Yang said as she nodded at Chen Feihua.

She was not covering up her injuries. She could feel the warmth in her body repairing the damaged parts of her body. Her blood was flowing with vigor once again and her bones were healing. Her organs seemed to be extremely active, as though she had just gotten a new body.

However, Ping Yang knew that the price of her recovery was Fang Zhengzhi's life.

Less than half a year.

Without the help of the Demon Pearl, would it be possible to go from the Supernatural State all the way to the Saint State in such a short period of time?

Fang Zhengzhi you shameless guy, why did you do that? I thought you were selfish! Didn't you want everything good to yourself?

Why then, would you give me the Demon Pearl?

Fang Zhengzhi did not speak. He did not even look into Ping Yang's eyes. He merely put away his sword before he stared at the torrential rain.

Was he not dead?

More precisely, he was on a temporary lifespan.

He was still more suited to stay by the sidelines and watch as people fight over benefits. He would then come in at the end to reap the benefits.

However, he still got himself directly involved in the end.

If Wu Yuer had appeared, it meant that Yun Qingwu's plan should be completed. He had really gotten the short-end of the stick this time around.

Fang Zhengzhi sighed helplessly. This fight was at its end.

"Come with me," Just as Fang Zhengzhi was keeping his sword, Cang Yue's voice rang once again. Of course, her words were meant for Ping Yang and not Fang Zhengzhi.

"What? Where to?" Ping Yang froze in her tracks as she asked. She did not understand Cang Yue's words. However, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind.

"Cang Yue, Yu er… Is Yu er willing to…" Lin Mubai's voice sounded once again.

"This does not concern you!" Cang Yue's gaze turned cold. She did not intend to give any more explanation. She turned and walked towards the pillar of light that was connected to the horizon and said, "Come with me if you wish to see your mother."

"I…" Ping Yang's lips moved slightly as her chest heaved with greater intensity. She seemed agitated, though she did not follow Cang Yue immediately. She turned her gaze towards Fang Zhengzhi.

"Are you not coming?" Cang Yue stopped in front of the light pillar. She neither turned to look behind her nor did she enter the light pillar.

"I… I am not leaving!" Ping Yang gritted her teeth and shouted after hesitating for a moment. She shook her head forcefully with a determined expression.

"You are not coming? Haha… do you really think you a princess and everyone has to curry favor from you? Let me tell you, although your mother is my master, you are nothing to me!" Cang Yue's body shuddered as she spoke. A peculiar expression seemed to cloud over her face. However, a moment later, she restored her usual stone-cold demeanor.

She did not inquire about Ping Yang's reasons. She merely made her stand clear in one simple sentence.

As Lin Mubai heard Cang Yue's words, he clenched his fist tightly. He applied so much force that his fingers had turned slightly white.

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Chapter 609: It Is Too Beautiful to Look At

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Lin Mubai did not speak. His lips trembled slightly though no words came out of his mouth. He also had no intention to stop Cang Yue.

On the other hand, Fang Zhengzhi frowned.

He had no idea what happened between Ping Yang's mother and Lin Mubai. However, he had gotten one important information. Ping Yang's mother seemed to be Cang Yue's master.

Since she was Cang Yue's master, Cang Yue's attitude to Ping Yang was slightly over the top and unreasonable.

Why would Cang Yue, the disciple, want to kill Ping Yang?

Was it because Ping Yang's birth was a mistake? Or was it the legendary sob story of the unwanted bastard child? Both seemed to make sense, though they were far-fetched as well.

Most importantly, Cang Yue clearly came to fetch Ping Yang back to the place called Ling Yun. She was even here on Yu er's orders.

There were too many loopholes in the current story.

Cang Yue was here to fetch Ping Yang. Ping Yang's mother would definitely know about this. Cang Yue might very likely be acting on her orders. If so, no matter how much Cang Yue hated Ping Yang, she could not kill her. How then, was she doing this so brazenly.

This did not make sense.

However, from Cang Yue's expression and speech, she seemed to be unfazed by the fact that people know she wants to kill Ping Yang. She even agreed that she wanted Ping Yang dead in front of Fang Zhengzhi and everyone else.

However, after agreeing to those statements, she claimed to be the messenger to bring Ping Yang back to meet her mother!

This was clearly incoherent.

If Cang Yue had killed Ping Yang without hesitation previously and silenced her, this would have made sense. However, if she were to bring Ping Yang back alive, wouldn't Ping Yang report to her mother about Cang Yue's brazen acts?

After all, if Ping Yang were to meet her mother, there was no way her actions would go unnoticed.

Was she trying to kill Ping Yang along the way?

That was impossible as well.

There was a perfect chance to kill Ping Yang just now. Ping Yang had jumped right in front of Fang Zhengzhi. If Cang Yue had killed Ping Yang then, she could have declared it as an accident.

What exactly was going on?

This was exactly what Fang Zhengzhi thought. Ping Yang seemed to be thinking of the same thing as well.

"Even if I mean nothing to you, I still have the right to not go with you!" Ping Yang shouted with determination. Her eyes glimmered once again with fervor and seemed even more alluring than before, untainted and clear.

"You can reject me. However, I can also bring your corpse with me," Cang Yue snickered as she stared condescendingly at Ping Yang, as though she was an ant that could be destroyed anytime.

It was truly shocking.

Everyone present, including Yan Qianli, was horrified at Cang Yue's words.

This was because Cang Yue had already revealed her identity.

She was a disciple or a servant of Ping Yang's mother. If that was so, then Ping Yang would still be her young master. How could a servant ever view her young master as an insignificant ant?

Wu Yuer was confused as well. She frowned as she stared at Cang Yue. There had been some instances when the servant was exceptionally rude to the young master.

But there were some conditions attached to it.

One example would be when the master did not actually have a high status in the family. Although this servant may seem to be working for the master on the surface, she was actually serving a higher authority.

However, Cang Yue did not seem like she was from such a family.

She represented Ling Yun.

Others might not know much about Ling Yun, but Wu Yuer was educated. She knew that Ling Yun was a completely different concept from a normal family. Hence, there was no way Cang Yue could have been serving another master.

This was because the servants in Ling Yun were not like the common servants you see in the palace. If Cang Yue had respect for Ping Yang's mother, it could only mean that Cang Yue was a disciple of Ping Yang's mother.

Only a disciple, and more specifically, a blood disciple who had gone through the blood ritual, was allowed to call their teachers as masters, serving alongside them.

In other words, this relationship was self-initiated and completely equal. It was accomplished at the consent of both the disciple and the master. Therefore, there were no grounds and reasons for betrayal.

A disciple that had the utmost respect and unwavering loyalty for her master was now treating the young master with a cold attitude. She had even threatened to kill her off.

This was something incredible no matter how one looked at it.

Fang Zhengzhi clenched his fists. Cang Yue was extremely strong, a lot stronger than what he imagined. She was even stronger than King Xieluo. This opponent was no longer someone he could take on.

However, how could he allow Ping Yang to suffer such humiliation?

"It seems like you want to go for another round?" Cang Yue seemed to have detected Fang Zhengzhi's emotions. She stared at him and said, "If you truly wish to be dead, I do not mind helping you out. Even if Lin Mubai were to mobilize the entire country, I am not afraid!"

"The things I do have no connection to the Great Xia Dynasty!" Fang Zhengzhi shouted as he stared coldly at Cang Yue. The Traceless Sword appeared in his hands once again as the sinister purple light lit up.

"Fang Zhengzhi, no!" Lin Mubai's voice sounded once again. Following which, he pleaded, "Cang Yue, even if you go now acknowledge me, Ping Yang is still your young master, you…"

"Shut Up!" Cang Yue interrupted Lin Mubai as she hissed, "What young master? I have never once believed that I had a young master. If not for your insatiable appetite for power and wealth then, would this have happened?"

"I…" Lin Mubai paled as though he was reminded of a terrifying past. His chest heaved slightly and a mouthful of blood spilled from his lips.

"Your Majesty!" Chen Feihua stared at Lin Mubai with a worried expression as she went forward to support him. Following which, she stared at Cang Yue accusingly while remaining silent.

"Hahaha… Lin Mubai, you have to die. You can only redeem your mistakes with your life. Chen Feihua, why didn't you mention how you brought Ping Yang back from the Lin Yun Tower? The First Concubine of the Great Xia Dynasty, what a joke!" Cang Yue stared coldly at the blood on the ground. IN fact, she seemed elated.

"It is truly my mistake…"

"Hua er, you do not have to explain yourself. I understand that I was selfish. If not for the fact that I had neglected the empire and led it to ruins, you would not have gone to Ling Yun Tower in the first place!" Lin Mubai interrupted Chen Feihua as he waved his hands.

"That's right, you were selfish. Do you really think Chen Feihua would be enough to fetch Ping Yang from Ling Yun Tower? Master was wrong to have believed in such a selfish guy like you. You have completely betrayed our trust! If not for master, would the Great Xia Dynasty achieve such success? If master was not present, the Great Xia Dynasty might already have ceased to exist. Look at you now. You look as if you have eternal youth and possessed unlimited power. Lin Mubai, everything you possess now is the work of my master! But how did you treat her?"

Cang Yue's voice was not loud. However, it echoed across the Flame Capital City. It was exceptionally chilling and piercing in the torrential rain.

Selfish and entitled.

These words would warrant a death sentence for anyone if they had said it in front of Lin Mubai.

However, no one came forward after hearing those words. Even Xing Yuanguo chose to remain silent.

This was not because Cang Yue was from Ling Yun Tower, but because it was the undeniable truth.

"Yu er, I was selfish! I have disappointed you!" Lin Mubai knelt down on the floor as he hollered, casting his gaze into the horizon. The Emperor finally broke down, shedding tears in front of his army as he shuddered.

"Your Majesty!"

"Please take care of your health!"

"Please think about the Great Xia Dynasty!"

The Mountain Breaking Army shouted in unison upon seeing Lin Mubai's actions. Each of them had an anxious look on their faces.

"Oh? Are you apologizing now? Do you think it will work? I am not here today because of this issue. You do not have to blame yourself. Please do your job as an Emperor from now on and manage your empire well!" Cang Yue stared at the kneeling Lin Mubai with a nonchalant expression.

"Cang Yue, where is Yu er now…"

"It does not concern you!" Cang Yue interrupted Lin Mubai's words. Following which, she turned to Ping Yang and said, "You can either choose to come with me willingly, or be dragged to the Ling Yun Tower as a lifeless corpse!"

"I will not let you take Ping Yang!" Fang Zhengzhi quickly rebutted. He was as determined as Ping Yang in his tone.

"Just you alone?" Cang Yue snickered

"I will not allow it as well!" A figure stood forward and came beside Fang Zhengzhi. Her black eyes glimmered with resolve.

"You?" Cang Yue fixed her gaze on the figure before she sneered, "Prince of the Southern Region, Shan Yu, that is a valuable comrade, but it is still not enough, is it?"

"There's me as well!" Another figure came forward as his attire fluttered elegantly in the wind. The expression on his face was as cold as the winter solstice.

It was Yan Xiu.

"I will not let you take Ping Yang away!" Yan Qianli had also come forward as the crimson aura danced around menacingly around his body.

"Hm, this is getting interesting. Yan Qianli, if I am not wrong, you have just attained the Saint State and do not have an identity. Are you sure you want to make Ling Yun Tower your enemy?" Cang Yue cast her glance at Yan Qianli and Yan Xiu, though her face remained expressionless.

"I do not have an identity. However, you cannot represent the entire Ling Yun Tower as well!" Yan Qianli clenched his fist and displayed his authority as a leader.

Identity.

This was something that both Cang Yue and Yan Qianli mentioned.

Though it was something everyone could not understand. What did they mean when they said Yan Qianli did not have an identity. Was K Yan of Western Liang not a powerful identity in itself?

However, Yan Qianli admitted to the accusation. Much to everyone's surprise and confusion, he admitted that he did not have an identity. No one dared to question his statement.

"This is interesting; however, do you think I will stand back simply from a Southern region leader and a Western Liang King? Do you take me as a joke?" Cang Yue said in arrogance. She did not seem to consider Shan Yu and Yan Qianli as worthy opponents.

"What if I take part in it as well?" At that moment, Wu Yuer, who had kept her hand on her waist all this time spoke.

"You?" Cang Yue frowned as she cast her gaze on Wu Yuer. After a moment of observation, she asked, "Who are you?"

Wu Yuer did not answer Cang Yue. Instead, she released her hand from her waist, pulling out a belt made from silk.

The belt did not have any fancy or eye-catching things. There was an embroidery on the back of the belt. It was a picture of a busy street, depicting many life-like humans going on with their bustling life. All of them held some form of currency in their hands, some holding bronze coins and silvers while others were holding golden ingots.

However, all of these currencies were black in color. There were not sewn with a different material which allowed them to blend in with the rest of the painting, as though they were hidden in the shadows.

Fang Zhengzhi knew exactly what this belt was. It was something that Wu Yuer kept on her body all the time. In fact, he had come into contact with this belt before.

Alas, he had never been able to take that belt off with his own hands. He was confused as to why Wu Yuer would remove that belt for no reason.

Was Wu Yuer planning to attack with this belt?

This was something Fang Zhengzhi thought of the instant he saw Wu Yuer's actions. However, he quickly suppressed his thoughts as the scene was too beautiful to imagine.

On the other hand, Cang Yue's facial expression changed the moment Wu Yuer revealed the belt. She stared at the belt with a serious expression as her eyes glimmered with shock.

"Your last name is Wu?" Cang Yue spoke after thinking for a moment.

"That's right," Wu Yuer nodded.

"Under normal circumstances, I should be leaving right this moment. However, I cannot do that. I am under my master's orders to bring Ping Yang back regardless if she was dead or alive!" Cang Yue spoke after another moment of silence. As she mentioned the last few words, she sounded extremely determined.

"Regardless if she was dead or alive? How could this be? Yu er, why would Yu er…" Lin Mubai muttered with a horrified expression on his face as he stared at Cang Yue in disbelief.

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Chapter 610: Going Against Fate

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Dead or alive.

A mother requested that her disciple bring her daughter back. However, she mentioned the words dead or alive in her orders. How could this be true?

There was a saying that goes, a tiger would never devour his own child. This was especially true for Ping Yang's mother, the respected and revered Queen of the Great Xia Dynasty.

"Did mother… did she really say those words?" Ping Yang said in a trembling voice as her body shudder. She then bit her lips in apprehension.

"How could I, Cang Yue, put words into my master's mouth! Have you made your decision?" Cang Yue stared at Ping Yang with a cold stare that could freeze a churning waterfall.

"I have already told you. You are not taking Ping Yang!" Fang Zhengzhi placed his hands on Ping Yang's shoulders once again. The moment he made contact with her, he was reminded of the first time they met.

That day, Ping Yang was wearing a purple cape. She was lifting her head arrogantly like an adolescent peacock as she handed the Snow Jade to him.

"Take my horse to the stable and give it the best feed. Do you understand?"

From then on, their fate seemed to intertwine in a most peculiar manner.

Ping Yang's arrogance, stubbornness, and domineering demeanor had left an exceptionally deep impression.

One could say that Ping Yang had many flaws.

However, this was also the person who accompanied him every step of the way and even took on an attack from Ying Shan for him in the World of the Sage.

Time and again, Ping Yang had caused troubles. Even the situation today had a lot to do with her.

And so what?

Fang Zhengzhi had no idea why he would stand in front of Ping Yang to defend her, but he did. If he had to give a reason, it might be that Ping Yang was not suitable for life in Ling Yun Tower.

How could a princess of the Great Xia Dynasty who had enjoyed wealth and comfort all her life survive in the harsh Ling Yun Tower? Cang Yue's attitude and the uncertainties led Fang Zhengzhi to this conclusion.

"I will not let you take Ping Yang away!"

"Me too!"

"Cang Yue, even if you are powerful. You are alone for today!"

Shan Yu, Yan Xiu, and Yan Qianli echoed Fang Zhengzhi in his words. Following which, Wu Yuer stood right in front of Ping Yang.

"Cang Yue, I am indeed a disappointment to Yu er. However, I will not agree for you to forcefully bring Ping Yang back!" Lin Mubai hollered.

As Lin Mubai's voice rose, the soldiers of the Mountain Braking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary became serious as well. They held their spears tightly in their hands.

"We will not agree!"

They shouted in unison.

The royal guards and the Dragon Protection Squad had also arrived at the castle walls amidst the shouting. Each of them stared at Cang Yue and the pillar that rose to the heavens.

They had no idea what just happened.

However, they knew that they were soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty. That was enough.

"Oh? It is getting more interesting by the second!" Cang Yue stared at Fang Zhengzhi's group before staring at the Yan Cloud Calvary and Mountain Breaking Army with a serious expression,

Just as Yan Qianli had mentioned, she could not fight against the entire empire even if she was that powerful.

"Cang Yue, leave and tell Yu er that I will never be able to redeem myself for what I did. However, I cannot allow you to bring Ping Yang back against her will!" Lin Mubai slowly rose from the ground as his eyes glimmered with a strong resolve.

"What if I insist?" Cang Yue clenched her fist. At the same time, countless light spots surrounded her body like the stars in the milky way.

She could not win against an entire empire. However, she was Cang Yue from the revered Ling Yun Tower. She would not admit defeat, especially in front of Lin Mubai.

"You will not be able to!" Lin Mubai clenched his fist. At the same time, a golden dragon rose from his back, its eyes glimmering with a deadly crimson aura.

"The Green Dragon Eye? Do you know what will happen if you do that?" Cang Yue squinted her eyes. She knew that Lin Mubai had the Green Dragon Eye with him. She even knew what it signified and hinted at.

The Green Dragon Eye was known for its defensive capabilities. However, it's powers were not limited to merely defending. That was because the Green Dragon Eye was actually deemed as an offensive artifact.

"I will die!" Lin Mubai replied without hesitation. At the same time, he stared at Ping Yang and her crystal-clear eyes before saying, "I will not have any regrets."

"To think that a person as selfish as you would give up your life for a princess. That is something new. Alright then, I will fulfill your wish today! Let us die together!" Just as Cang Yue said those words, she took a step forward.

Boom!

Countless light spots flew into the sky and fell from the horizon, turning into a milky way that falls from the heavens. It illuminated the torrential rain in the night sky.

"How powerful!"

Everyone shuddered upon seeing the scene. Cang Yue's strength was way beyond their expectations.

However, they did not retreat.

"Kill her!"

"For the sake of Princess Ping Yang!"

"We will not give in!"

War cries sounded across the area.

Fang Zhengzhi held the Traceless sword tightly in his hands. He had no idea what Cang Yue meant when she told Lin Mubai to die together. However, he had to prevent Cang Yue from snatching Ping Yang away.

Wu Yuer, Yan Qianli and the rest also had a serious expression on their faces. Their gaze was fixated on Cang Yue.

"I will come with you!" At that moment, a voice rang amongst the heavy rain. A figure then managed to loosen herself from Fang Zhengzhi's grip and walked forward.

The rain fell.

Countless raindrops fell onto this figure, making her crimson gown exceptionally elegant. It stained the night sky radiantly red.

"Princess Ping Yang…" Shan Yu stared at Ping Yang and wanted to go forward to block her way. However, after seeing the determination in her eyes, she swallowed her words.

"Ping Yang, you cannot go with her! If Yu er did not say those words, I will definitely allow you to see her. However, now…" Lin Mubai stared at Ping Yang with a concerned expression.

"Father, she is still my mother!" Ping Yang looked up into the horizon and the falling rain, allowing the rain to beat mercilessly on her face.

"That was the past, but now…" Lin Mubai tried to convince her.

"She still is and will be!" Ping Yang seemed slightly unfocused, though she sounded determined.

"Ping Yang…" Lin Mubai was about to convince her further when he swallowed his words and sighed.

"Ping Yang, have you decided?" Fang Zhengzhi stared at Ping Yang as he gripped his Traceless Sword tightly. He had no clue why Ping Yang came to this decision.

However, he could kind of understand Ping Yang's decision.

It was a peculiar feeling.

"Yes," Ping Yang nodded as she said.

"Lin Mubai, I am envious. It seems like your daughter's decision had saved your life!" Cang Yue finally stopped in her tracks after hearing those words. Following which, she turned towards Ping Yang and said, "Since you have decided, stop spouting nonsense and come with me!"

"If I come with you, will I be able to see mother?" Ping Yang drew her glance away from the horizon and clenched her fist as she said.

"Yes," Cang Yue nodded.

"Alright then, I will follow you," Ping Yang gritted her teeth as she said.

"Haha, there is one thing I forgot to tell you. You might never be able to return after going on this trip," Cang Yue said.

"Never be able to return?" Ping Yang shuddered at the thought as she muttered. She then cast her glance on Lin Mubai before resting her eyes on Fang Zhengzhi. She was hesitant.

"What kind of place do you think the Ling Yun Tower is? Do you think you can come and go as you please? Let me tell you, upon stepping foot in Ling Yun Tower, you will no longer be a princess of the Great Xia Dynasty. You will merely be an ordinary person. No one will give in to you, nor will anyone be concerned about your life and death. Are you still willing to come along?" Cang Yue snickered.

"I… I will go!" Ping Yang bit her lips in apprehension. In comparison to her usual arrogant and haughty attitudes, she seemed extremely dejected. She still nodded in the end as she turned towards Fang Zhengzhi and said, "Shameless fellow, I won't be around anymore. You have to live on, and… Sister Yan, actually she has feelings…"

"I will find you!" Fang Zhengzhi interrupted Ping Yang as he shouted. This was the first time he felt powerless. This was not because he had to give in, nor was he afraid.

It was because he knew that Ping Yang would still leave with Cang Yue even if he gave up his life. This was Ping Yang's decision.

"Find me?" Ping Yang said in a surprised tone.

"Yes, I will go to Ling Yun Tower and find you," Fang Zhengzhi said.

"You will really find me? Didn't you say that I am arrogant and stubborn and unlikable?" Ping Yang's lips trembled as she muttered in disbelief.

"You are unlikable, but I will still find you. You must wait for me," Fang Zhengzhi smiled.

"I have to wait… alright, I will give you half a year. You must find me!" Ping Yang's face seemed to lit up at this thought, a glimmer of hope flashed through her eyes.

"Hm, take care of yourself. I might be there in a few days. When that time comes, we can have a steamboat together," Fang Zhengzhi nodded as he said. A smile broke out on his face.

"Alright!" Ping Yang laughed. Following which, she quickly walked towards Cang Yue.

"How naïve!" Cang Yue stared at Ping Yang before casting her glance at Fang Zhengzhi, "A Supernatural State individual who only has half a year left to live is thinking of coming to Ling Yun Tower! Fang Zhengzhi, have you never heard about how a person should know his worth?"

"I have, though I do not think you understood it well? Have you forgotten about your status as a disciple?" Fang Zhengzhi cast his glance towards Cang Yue as he hissed.

"You have a sharp mouth, though you are still going to die soon. Half a year you say? That's right, there is no point in going beyond that time anyway," Cang Yue squinted her eyes. She did not seem enraged by Fang Zhengzhi's words.

"If Ping Yang is hurt or did not manage to see her mother, I will definitely kill you! Even if you are hiding in the Ling Yun Tower, I will kill you!" Fang Zhengzhi said as he gave Cang Yue a cold stare.

"Kill me? Haha, Fang Zhengzhi, I suggest that you take good care of yourself and enjoy the rest of your life. Do I have to remind you about your lifespan? Half a year is the maximum you can go. You understand that right?" Cang Yue chuckled as she said.

Fang Zhengzhi fell silent.

There was no point in saying anything further. Just like what Cang Yue mentioned, he had only half a year left. Was it possible to attain the Saint State in such a short amount of time?

Fang Zhengzhi subconsciously stared at Yan Qianli.

Saint State!

It was a level where everyone dreamt they could achieve. However, even such an individual seemed to be insignificant in front of Cang Yue.

Most importantly, there was also the mysterious Ling Yun Tower, Cang Yue's greatest pillar of support.

This was the gap between their powers.

Many a time, Fang Zhengzhi felt that raw power was not the only way to resolve issues. For example, intelligence and luck could play a bigger role.

However, this time around…

He definitely felt the great power difference.

Ling Yun Tower!

Half a year?

Would he be able to see Ping Yang again?

"Shameless fellow, even if everyone does not believe that you will come, I do. I will wait for you! If you do not come in half a year, I will extend it to a year, then two, three and so on…" Ping Yang's voice rose as her eyes became sparkling clear and a light spot glimmered within. It was small but conspicuous.

"Ping Yang…" Fang Zhengzhi stared at Ping Yang seriously for the first time in his life. He stared at the elegant crimson dress and the beautiful eyes.

Boom! Lightning flashed across the sky.

Memories then flashed through Fang Zhengzhi's mind. The promise he made with Ping Yang, the battle he had with Chi Guyan in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion, his debt towards Fang Houde, Qin Xuelian, his brotherly love with Yan Xiu, the trust of Shan Yu, Wu Yuer's conditional support, and the thing he lost to Yun Qingwu.

He had too many things to do.

If he could not achieve a breakthrough in half a year, he would be dead.

Fang Zhengzhi clenched his fist as he said, "If the heavens want me dead, I can only change my fate!"

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Chapter 611: Breakthrough, The Voice of Heaven and Earth

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The light pillar that descended from the sky disappeared gradually together with the two figures. It was as though they never existed, yet they linger on, for all eternity.

The sky was brightening up, though the rain continued to fall.

The Mountain Breaking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary started to clean up the battlefield in silence. No one spoke as they lifted the bodies off the grounds.

They were victorious. The Northern Barbarians had retreated and King Xieluo had fallen.

However, this was a victory that no one was happy about. That was because countless soldiers had fallen in the rain. Even Prince Li of the First Rank, a legendary figure to the Great Xia Dynasty had sacrificed himself in this war.

Yan Qianli slowly walked towards Prince Li of the First Rank. Quickly, he arrived right in front of him before covering him in his own coat.

Lin Mubai trembled slightly as he knelt down in front of Prince Li of the First Rank. He clenched his fist tightly upon seeing the closed eyes of his fellow comrade.

A desolate grief rose from his heart. This war in the Flame Capital City had destroyed the castle walls and the city gate, all of which could be repaired.

However…

The death of Prince Li of the First Rank, the usurpation of the throne by the Crown Prince, the revolution led by King Duan and lastly, the emotional grief in his heart were things that needed time to heal.

Most importantly, Ping Yang was taken by Cang Yue. Lin Mubai felt a sense of loneliness from the depths of his heart.

Although the throne was a seat ridden with loneliness to begin with, this did not mean that Emperors needed no emotional comforting.

"Who do I place my trust in from now on?" Lin Mubai looked up slightly and allowed the rain to wash over his face. He had lost all whom he trusted and those whom he loved.

If he had to narrow down his choices, the only one left was Xing Yuanguo.

However, Xing Yuanguo's talent lay in the military. As the head of the Thirteen Constabularies, Xing Yuanguo's undoubtedly had talent in the field. These talents usually would not participate in the political decision-making processes.

Lin Mubai could not possibly hand the entire reins of the military to Xing Yuanguo despite his trust.

How could he save this boat filled with holes?

Lin Mubai felt his body go weak. This Emperor was restless and dejected. He could only stand with Chen Feihua's support.

"Where is the First Dragon Envoy, Yan Qing?"

"Here!" A figure quickly walked forward after hearing Lin Mubai's words. It was Yan Qing.

"Apart from the Crown Prince and King Duan, where are the rest of my children?"

"Your Majesty, from what I know, the Seventh Prince had led his guards in a fight at the West Palace gate. However, as the number of his guards were insufficient, he did not succeed. The Eleventh Prince did not attack the palace, he stayed in the City to console the citizens. As for the Ninth Prince…"

"What about him?" Lin Mubai sensed something amiss as he frowned.

"Ninth Prince… has left the city. Just when the Northern Barbarian Army attacked, the Ninth Prince took the chance to leave!"

"What? This useless brat, to think he would escape his responsibilities!" Lin Mubai trembled with rage as he hollered. How could he contain himself when his son had escaped when Flame Capital City needed him the most?

"Your Majesty please take care of your health!" Yan Qing stared at Lin Mubai's face and immediately knelt onto the ground. As a member of the Dragon Protection Squad, his role was to protect the Emperor. Apart from that, they were tasked to keep an eye on all his children. One could say that they wield great power.

However, that was also why they could not enter the political scene, or even appear in the morning court sessions. They were also forbidden to gossip about happenings in the palace and could only report the truth.

"It's fine, let him go!" Lin Mubai stared at the kneeling Yan Qing and shook his head in disapproval. He was too tired to even feel anger.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this battle is not over!" At that moment, Xing Yuanguo appeared in front of Lin Mubai. He cast his gaze to a distant place and frowned.

"What do you mean?" Lin Mubai stared at Xing Yuanguo and felt slightly more reassured.

"When I reached the city gate, I already saw smoke arising from all the Pinnacle torch. I predict that all our troops are heading towards Flame Capital City right this moment. I am not worried about the other areas, but the Northern Lands… The Divine Lord is now in the capital and Su Qing is the Chief of the Northern Land Five Constabularies. If I am not wrong, the Northern Barbarian Army might be…"

"Yes, that is exactly the thing I was worried about. I am afraid the Northern Barbarian Army had already reached the Northern Lands by now. This war is truly not over!" Lin Mubai nodded as he sighed, looking into the Northern Lands in the distant.

The torrential rain fell and washed away the blood spilled on the battlefield.

Fang Zhengzhi was not in a good mood. However, when he saw Lin Mubai and Xing Yuanguo approached him, he still politely bowed.

"Zhengzhi… I, the Emperor, have to thank you on behalf of the citizens of the Great Xia Dynasty!" Lin Mubai stared at Fang Zhengzhi with an inexplicable expression as he said.

"Has Su Qing escaped?" Fang Zhengzhi cast his glance towards the Northern Lands instead of Lin Mubai as he said.

"Yes."

"I want to take a trip to the Northern Mountain Village."

"I understand. However, the Northern Lands is not safe at the moment. If you don't mind, you can go to the Northern Lands with Yuanguo as the advance party. I will appoint the Dragon Protection Squad to escort you. What do you say?"

"Thank you, but Yan Xiu alone is enough," Fang Zhengzhi shook his head politely and declined.

"Hm, that will do as well. Zhengzhi ah, I know you are…" Lin Mubai was just about to say something when a voice appeared behind him.

"I have to meet the Emperor!"

"Let me see the Emperor!"

"What is going on?" Lin Mubai frowned as he turned to look behind him.

A man with a small stature was struggling within the arms of several royal guards. He was holding a letter in his hand, waving it around fanatically.

"Your Majesty, he is a servant of the Ninth Prince Residence. He claims that the Ninth Prince has a letter for you!" The royal guards quickly replied.

"Ninth Prince, that useless brat left a letter? Drag him away, I do not want to read it!" Lin Mubai waved his hand and dismissed it immediately.

"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince did not run away. He really didn't! Your Majesty only have to read this letter to understand the situation!" The servant became agitated after hearing Lin Mubai's words and shouted in denial.

Lin Mubai did not speak immediately. He stared at the servant for several seconds before he said, "Give me the letter!"

"Yes!" A few royal guards took the letter from the servant's hand and quickly delivered it to Lin Mubai.

Fang Zhengzhi remained silent as he witnessed the scene.

Yan Xiu and Shan Yu remained silent as well. They stood beside Fang Zhengzhi with a peculiar expression on their faces.

As for Wu Yuer, she was looking at a distant spot in the opposite direction while deep in thought.

The letter had reached Lin Mubai's hands.

Lin Mubai did not hesitate to tear open the letter. He glanced briefly through the contents as the frown on his face slowly disappeared.

"Your Majesty, has the Ninth Prince went to the Northern Lands?" Xing Yuanguo stared at Lin Mubai and asked.

"Yes, he went to Golden Scale City!" Lin Mubai nodded and replied after a moment of silence.

"So that's how it is. He has made a great contribution then. Although Su Qing is the Chief of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies, the Ninth Prince is a member of the royal family. The moment he set foot in Golden Scale City, our troops would listen to his orders!"

"Yes," Lin Mubai nodded his head in satisfaction.

The letter was one of apology, seeking forgiveness for his sin of forging a fake royal decree. Clearly, the Ninth Prince wanted to seize the authority over the Northern Lands troops using this decree.

This was a great sin.

However, Lin Mubai knew that he could not blame him for his actions. Not only would he not do that, he even realized that there was a useful person beside him all along.

The battle of Flame Capital City happened extremely suddenly.

Only under such circumstances could one's crisis management abilities be put to the test.

Trying to barge into the palace to save the Emperor was a good move, consoling the citizens was a commendable act as well. However, these acts were only temporary measures.

A leader looks at the big picture.

Amidst the chaos of the Flame Capital City, one would not be able to accomplish much with a title as insignificant as the Ninth Prince.

However, just as what Xing Yuanguo had mentioned, he was still a member of the royal family. While his influence was limited in the capital city, it would be completely different in the Northern Lands.

"Your Majesty!" At that moment, Yan Qianli walked towards Lin Mubai and stared at Yan Xiu and Fang Zhengzhi before bowing respectfully.

"King Yan, how are your injuries?" Lin Mubai stared at Yan Qianli and returned the greetings. His eyes glimmered with concern.

"It's nothing serious," Yan Qianli shook his head. Following which, he cast his glance to the North and said, "I have already placed a troop of heavy armored knights along the borders between Western Liang and the Northern Lands. I have given orders for them to attack the Man Ling Guan of the Holy Barbarian Empire the moment they sensed something is amiss."

"This… Prince Yan had saved the Great Xia Dynasty!" Lin Mubai was startled at this sudden turn of events. He was obviously pleased.

"I seek forgiveness for deploying the troops on my own accord!"

"Prince Yan, you are being way too humble. How could I not understand your actions!"

"Hm, Your Majesty might have to walk the rest of the road on your own. I do not plan to return to Western Liang after this," Yan Qianli said as he nodded.

"Is Prince Yan going to…"

"Yes."

"I understand," A hint of sadness flashed through Lin Mubai's eyes as he replied. However, he recollected himself after a while and knelt down to send off Yan Qianli.

Yan Qianli did not stop Lin Mubai from doing so. He allowed him to finish his formalities before stretching out his hand to help him up.

"Your Majesty, since Prince Yan had already planned beforehand and the Ninth Prince had already set off, please give your orders now!" Xing Yuanguo stared at the brightening sky and clenched his fist as he said.

"Alright, Listen up!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"I appoint Xing Yuanguo as the commander in chief. The Mountain Breaking Army and all other troops are to rush to Golden Scale City immediately to assist the Ninth Prince in his fight against the Northern Barbarians.

As the torrential rain fell, a small group could be seen riding their war horses across the plains. The red cloud logo on their chest sparkled in the pouring rain.

They were the Yan Cloud Calvary.

Four horses led the way.

They were Fang Zhengzhi, Yan Xiu, Shan Yu and Wu Yuer.

The raindrops fell on their heads as mud splashed each time the horse's hooves fell. The four of them kept their gaze to the front, leaving a trail of their inconspicuous hoofprints.

There were over ten black figures behind them as well. Each of them was equipped with a long sword which glimmered with a slight radiance.

"Young Master, the escaped Northern Barbarian Army is still two miles away!"

"Alright," Yan Xiu nodded his head as he replied. He then glanced at Fang Zhengzhi from the corner of his eye. Somehow, he felt that Fang Zhengzhi had changed.

Usually, Fang Zhengzhi would not accept Lin Mubai's proposal immediately. More specifically, even if he would accept it, it would be tied with some conditions.

But this time around…

Fang Zhengzhi did not propose any conditions.

What would he do in half a year?

Yan Xiu subconsciously tightened his grip on the reins and hollered, "Su Qing, you will not escape!"

A huge battle had begun in a forest around 80 miles away from Flame Capital City. Over 3000 Yan Cloud Calvary rushed into the defensive fort of the Northern Barbarian Army and completely destroyed them.

The Northern Barbarian Army lay on the ground with their bloodstained armor as they stared at the Yan Cloud Calvary in front of them in disbelief.

The traps that placed had no effect at all.

How did they do it?

They had no idea, but they knew that there was no turning back. The battle was over.

"Fang Zhengzhi, even if you kill me, the Holy Barbarian Army had already stepped into the Northern Lands, we will not lose!" Su Qing shouted in a fanatical tone.

"That's a shame. There is no turning back once I stepped into the Northern Lands," Fang Zhengzhi stared at Su Qing and remembered the time when they first met.

At that time…

Su Qing had a smirk over his face, a smile that seemed to suggest he had everything under control. However, that arrogance was now replaced by a horrifying realization.

Was this how power worked?

Fang Zhengzhi stared into the horizon as he fell into a deep thought. Su Qing had been known for his intricate tactics and plans. In fact, he was a lot better at these schemes than Fang Zhengzhi was.

But he was now cowering in fear in front of Fang Zhengzhi.

Absolute power.

Fang Zhengzhi had Wu Yuer, Yan Xiu, Shan Yu, the black figures from the Shadow Sect and the Yan Cloud Calvary with him. This conclusion of this battle was clear.

Ling Yun Tower?

Perhaps he would be in the same state in front of Ling Yun Tower.

"It seems like I have truly lost this time." Su Qing sighed.

"Tell me, where is Qian Wu?"

"Qian Wu? Haha, you will see him soon, you definitely will!" Su Qing was startled at first before he burst out into a fanatical fit.

"Fang Zhengzhi, do you need me to help you?" Wu Yuer's voice rose at that moment. Her seductive eyes shone with a murderous intent.

"There is no need to, I will do this myself," Fang Zhengzhi shook his head as he said. Following which, a sinister purple light glowed from the Traceless Sword, emitting a humming sound.

The purple light then slowly made its way into Su Qing's heart.

A trail of fresh blood flowed from Su Qing's mouth as he grabbed the Traceless Sword tightly. His eyes shone with rage and bitterness as he did so, though he eventually succumbed to his fate.

Silence!

The rain stopped and golden sunrays shone through the horizon.

Half a month later, the stars shone brightly in the night sky.

A golden temple sat atop a towering mountain that seemed to rise into the heavens. It stood quietly in its place, emitting an inexplicable authority, as though it was looking down upon the lost souls of the earth.

On top of the temple, the two words, Heavenly Dao, could be seen shining in the night sky.

At that moment, a light rained down from the horizon. It was like a shooting star, though it seemed different. That was because it illuminated the sky completely.

Most importantly, a voice seemed to whisper amongst the light. It was something like a low rumble which appeared desolate and ancient.

Boom! The heavens and earth rumbled.

At the same time, a figure hastily appeared in the backyard of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion. Her pink dress fluttered in the night sky and a white silk belt could be seen around her waist. Her beautiful hair draped along her shoulders. She was truly a stunning beauty.

The figure was extremely fast.

She reached the horizon in an instant.

Following which, a peculiar thing happened. The figure collided with the star, though it did not seem like a terrible accident, but a heavenly and long-awaited reunion.

It was as though they belonged together in the first place.

"Look, the sky!"

"Could that be…"

"Yes, it is our junior!"

"This sounds like the voice of the heaven and earth, could junior have…"

Everyone gazed into the sky and stared into the dissipating brilliance. Each of them had an expression of shock on their faces.

At that moment, the brilliance in the horizon had disappeared and turned into specks of tiny light. They then congregated onto her forehead.

Under the illumination of the light, a beautiful and exquisite face appeared. She had porcelain-like skin and a pair of bright eyes.

It was an arrogant beauty that allowed her to look down on mortals on the earth.

How stunning!

"Miss!" A young woman clad in an emerald dress shouted from the backyard. She stared at the figure in the horizon in joy as she said, "The lady is out!"

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Chapter 612: Divine Rain Pond

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"Is it a breakthrough?" A figure said as he looked up from the plaza of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion. His white scholar robes fluttered elegantly in the wind.

It was Nangong Hao.

"Junior Nangong, to think that she has also achieved a breakthrough less than a month after you. We seniors are truly an embarrassment compared to the both of you, " A middle-aged man who had the two characters Heavenly Dao on his chest sighed.

"Senior is too humble, "Nangong Hao merely shook his head and muttered. He gripped the translucent long sword in his hand tightly.

"We are not being humble. Junior Nangong had received private lessons from the master since his first day in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion. It is not something we can ever hope to match up to," The middle-aged man smiled and said nothing more.

At that moment, the figure in the horizon fell gracefully into the backyard once again. Her pink long dress flowed gently as she descended.

A small spot of light could be seen on her forehead, illuminating her gorgeous features.

The figure slowly lifted her head and walked gracefully forward. She stood out even amongst the bed of flowers, making the other blossoming beauties pale in comparison. This was because she was the Pride of the Heavens, Chi Guyan.

"Miss, you have finally achieved a breakthrough. The Pavilion Leader had visited many times, he says if…" The woman in green dress, Yue er, walked forward in excitement upon seeing Chi Guyan.

"Did anything happen in the Great Xia Dynasty?" Chi Guyan waved her hands slightly and interrupted Yue er.

"Yes, something big happened!" Yue er nodded and immediately continued, "Lord Hou had sent several letters. From what I know, the Great Xia Dynasty just fought a war with the Holy Barbarian Empire!"

"The Northern Barbarian Empire had been planning this all these years. This is not surprising," Chi Guyan nodded and replied calmly.

"Miss is right," Yue er said before presenting the letters respectfully to Chi Guyan. She then said, "This war seems to be started by the Crown Prince when he tried to usurp the throne. In the beginning…"

As Yue er continued with her story, Chi Guyan frowned.

"The Northern Barbarian made use of this chance to launch a surprise attack. They even employed the help of a Demon King? Prince Liqin of the First Rank is dead as well…" Chi Guyan felt slightly depressed at this news and went into a daze.

"Yes, the old lord is killed by the Demon King. However, this is still the fault of the Northern Barbarians!" Yue er clenched her fist in anger as she stared at Chi Guyan.

"Continue on."

"Yes!"

"Qian Wu used the Near-Life Gate to summon the Demon King. At that moment, Fang Zhengzhi that shameless brat, oh… I mean, Young Master Fang appeared…"

"You say that Ping Yang was taken by people from Ling Yun Tower?" Chi Guyan's eyes were sparkling with brilliance by the end of the story.

"Yes, the person who took her away was Cang Yue from Ling Yun Tower. This has already been confirmed. Princess Ping Yang is in Ling Yun Tower right now. The credit for this information belongs to Young Master Nangong. He just achieved a breakthrough around a month ago. Upon hearing this news, he had helped me gather more information," Yue er said.

"Nangong Hao also achieved a breakthrough as well?" Chi Guyan expression changed slightly as she cast her glance in the direction of the Great Xia Dynasty before continuing, "What is the situation now?"

"It is already over. Prince Yan had placed heavy armored knights in ambush at Man Ling Guan. Upon receiving orders, they destroyed the capital city of the Northern Barbarian Empire, trapping the ten thousand strong army in the Northern Lands and depriving them of food and other resources. The King had no choice but to ask for a peace settlement from the Great Xia Dynasty and pay for all the damages caused by the war," Yue er spoke with a sense of pride, especially when she reached the end of the story.

"Hm," Chi Guyan nodded and said nothing more. She then lifted her head slightly and stared into the horizon, saying, "That shameless fellow has less than half a year to live?"

"Yes, I heard that Young Master Fang was seriously injured in the battle of the Southern Region. If he cannot attain the Saint state in half a year, he might not be able to live. Miss understands this as well, it is not easy to reach that state. Furthermore, he is still at the Supernatural State and had not progressed in a year or so, I'm afraid half a year…"

"Yue er, you said that the Pavilion Leader is looking for me?"

"Yes, the Pavilion Leader asked for you to meet him at the Divine Rain Pond the moment you are out. Yue er heard amazing stories about the Divine Rain Pond. After Nangong Hao entered the pond last month, he became stronger than all of the seven seniors. Nangong Hao even left many letters that described his experience in the Pond of the Sage. Miss, please pardon me for saying this, but I feel that Nangong Hao is your… Hey, where are you going? The Pond of the Sage is to the right!"

"I'll be going out for a while," Chi Guyan seemed as though she did not hear Yue er.

"Oh, are you going to the Star-Gazing Peak?"

"No, I am descending the mountain."

"Descending? Miss, it is less than a month and a half's time to the biannual election of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion. Are you going to pay respects to Prince Li of the First Rank of the Great Xia Dynasty?"

"Old Lord!" Chi Guyan shuddered and hesitated for a while before she shook her head and said, "No, I have to make a trip to Black Moon Island."

"Black Moon Island? Why is miss going to Black Moon Island? That is the world of the Nine Pinnacle Mountain. I heard that the Black Moon Island had extremely strong security as there is a Thousand Year Fire Herb on top of the mountain. It was rumored to have regenerative capabilities. Is Miss going to get that revered herb?"

"I will come back in a month and a half's time."

"Young miss, are you really going? The Pavilion Leader is still waiting for you at the Divine Rain Pond. Even if you have to go to Black Moon Island, it will not be too late after your trip to the pond."

"Time is running out!"

"Time? Hm, usually, it takes ten days upon entering the Divine Rain Pond. A trip to the Black Moon Island takes around two months. I think we have time! Young miss can first go to the Divine Rain Pond and make a trip to the Black Moon Island after the election!"

"He will arrive at the Heavenly Dao Pavilion in a month and a half's time!"

"Him? Who?" Yue er stared at Chi Guyan in confusion. She did not understand the meaning of her words.

Chi Guyan fell silent as she continued walking forward. A few moments later, her figure had completely disappeared into the night, leaving only traces of the night breeze.

Yue er stood dumbfounded in her original position.

Is time running out?

Will he be arriving in a month and a half's time?

Who could it be?

Wait a minute!

Could it be Fang Zhengzhi?

Yue er's eyes widened upon that thought. Her face paled as a dangerous idea flashed through her mind.

Black Moon Island, one and a half month, Fang Zhengzhi's arrival!

The Thousand Year Fire Herb!

When these terms were connected by an idea, Yue er felt a shiver down her spine. This was because the joke that she had made earlier seemed to be coming true.

Chi Guyan was really going to the Black Moon Island for the Thousand Year Fire Herb!

"Young miss… young miss is really going to get the Thousand Year Fire Herb for that shameless brat. This cannot be, how could she do such a thing? She is the Pride of the Heavens!" Yue er shuddered at the thought as perspiration dripped from her forehead. She muttered, "No, I have to inform the Pavilion Leader immediately. Young miss, I do not mean to betray you, but there are three sages on Black Moon Island!"

Great Xia Dynasty, Northern Lands, River of Trust Residence, Huai An County, Northern Mountain Village.

As a small village close to the Cang Ling Mountain, the Northern Mountain Village was not ravaged by air like the River of Trust Residence and Huai An County.

The mountains were still filled with lush greenery and the water was clear and pristine.

A winding stream could be seen from the village entrance. A small fish flailed about in the river, reflecting the glorious sun rays.

"The Northern Mountain Village sure is lucky!"

"yes, the road from Huai An County to Northern Mountain Village is simply too wide. I have heard that the Northern Barbarian Army had already reached the city gate of Huai An County when they were stopped forcefully.

"What do you mean? Didn't the Yan Cloud Calvary arrive then?"

A few farmers were discussing the events of the war while going about their daily chores.

"Shut up!" At that moment, a figure appeared behind these farmers. The figure had wrinkles all over his face and looked extremely weathered, though his back was still unusually straight.

"Chief!" The few farmers immediately shouted with respect. That was because this figure was the chief of the Northern Mountain Village, Zhang Yangping.

Ten years ago, Zhang Yangping brought Fang Zhengzhi and his family to the Northern Mountain Village, which enabled it to flourish and prosper. The villagers were extremely grateful to him.

"What do you mean by the Yan Cloud Calvary? There was none of those! The Yan Cloud Calvary did not come to the Northern Barbarian Village, do you understand!" Zhang Yangping shouted with his hands by his waist. He was clearly infuriated.

"This…" The few farmers exchanged glances quizzically and asked, "Chief, why is this so? It was clear that the Yan Cloud Calvary…"

"Are you guys trying to kill Fang Zhengzhi?" Zhang Yangping hollered.

"Of course not…"

"Then stop asking! Do you not know how important military matters are? Why would the Yan Cloud Calvary not rush to Golden Scales City immediately and made a detour to the Northern Mountain Village during a war? We know that Fang Zhengzhi is helping us. But does the Emperor know? Deploying the military troops on his own accord and delaying the pace of the battle is a serious crime!" Zhang Yangping became more agitated as he spoke, a the end, he even started choking on his words.

"Chief, we understand now! Please calm down!"

"Yes, we are clear after hearing your explanation. This is bad. The Emperor probably will not let him off easy."

"I heard that Fang Zhengzhi is already a Rank 3 courtier. That is a very high-ranking. The Emperor would probably look at his previous contributions and give him a lighter sentence.

The farmers had a look of worry on their faces after listening to Zhang Yangping.

At that moment, the sound of horse hooves kicking the ground could be heard. A few hundred soldiers clad in golden armor then appeared in their field of vision.

"Not good, they are here!"

"It looks like the royal guards. The Emperor is here to charge Fang Zhengzhi!"

"This is all because of us. We cannot let the Emperor blame Fang Zhengzhi for this. We must protect him with our lives!"

Zhang Yangping stared at the golden armor as the expression on his face changed. If they were ordinary soldiers, he would not have been this worried.

After all, ever since the Northern Barbarian Army infiltrated the area, they had seen too many of them.

However…

The soldiers standing in front of them were clearly of a special identity. The golden armor was the trademark of the royal guards from Flame Capital City. Their motive was obvious.

Hundred over royal guards quickly arrived in front of Zhang Yangping and the farmers. They then stopped in their tracks as their commander quickly scanned the area.

"May I ask if you are villagers from Northern Mountain Village?" The royal guard asked after a few moments.

"Yes, I am the chief of Northern Mountain Village. I didn't know that the royal guards were passing by. Please forgive me for my bad hospitality!" Zhang Pingyang replied and knelt down immediately.

"Chief? Oh, please rise. Our motive this time around is to meet with Master Fang. Can I trouble the chief to bring us there?" The commander immediately dismounted from his horse and helped Zhang Yangping up.

"Master Fang?" Zhang Yangping's eyes darted around. Following which, he smiled and said, "I think the royal guards are mistaken. There is no one called Master Fang in the Northern Mountain Village."

"The chief must be joking around. We are here to meet Fang Zhengzhi!"

"Oh, Zhengzhi? He… is not around!"

"The chief is really a humorous guy. We are here upon a royal decree. I hope that the chief can lead us to him!"

"Royal Decree? Then he is really not around!" Zhang Yangping immediately answered upon hearing those words.

"Really not around?" The commander squinted his eyes upon hearing those words. After which, he mounted his horse and said, "Since the chief is not willing to lead us there, we will have to find Master Fang ourselves!"

After a command, the hundred over royal guards continued on their journey and walked past Zhang Yangping, heading in the direction of the Northern Mountain Village.

On the other hand, Zhang Yangping stood dumbfounded in his original position. He did not expect the royal guards to barge into the village to look for Fang Zhengzhi.

He was merely an ordinary villager. How could he block the way of the royal guards?

"Chief, what do we do now?" The few farmers rushed into the Northern Mountain Village with a worried expression on their faces.

"Wait a minute, I think we dug some traps at the entrance to our village…" Zhang Yangping finally recollected himself after a while. He then remembered something.

"Yes, we dug some!" The farmers nodded in agreement.

At that moment, the sound of a horse whimpering in pain could be heard. The second cry then followed, then the third…

Zhang Yangping was horrified.

The farmers who were with him also turned pale immediately. Apart from them, Fang Zhengzhi, who was standing right at the entrance of the village and holding half a meat bun in his hands was also startled by what he saw.

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Chapter 613: Level Up Again and Again

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"Ah, ah…"

Screams of pain echoed across the Northern Mountain Village. Gravels and mud flew in all directions and covered the entire area in a cloud of dust.

It was an accident.

The royal guards never expected to encounter so many traps at the entrance to the Northern Mountain Village. Conversely, the villagers also had no idea that the royal guards would pay a visit to the village.

The charging horses fell right into those traps before the royal guards could put a stop to it. Some of them who were riding on the horses also became victims of this accident.

The whimpering of the horses and cries of pain could be heard clearly at the entrance of the Northern Mountain Village. It was a peculiar sight.

The commander naturally would not die from just a simple trap. He quickly got out from the amateurish trap and saw a figure clad in a humble cotton robe standing in front of him. It was Fang Zhengzhi who was holding half a bun in one hand and a dustpan in the other.

At that moment, he was dumbfounded.

"Master Fang?" The royal guard never expected to see Fang Zhengzhi in this state.

This was because Fang Zhengzhi's predicament had already spread throughout the entire Great Xia Dynasty.

Only half a year left…

Shouldn't he be using his time wisely? Why is he not putting in an effort to attain the Saint State?

Why would he be standing at the village entrance casually with a dustpan in his hand?

Fang Zhengzhi still managed to swallow the rest of his bun amidst the shock. Following which, he carefully placed his dustpan onto the ground before he patted the dust off his body.

He naturally recognized the attire of the royal guards, though he did not give it much attention. He merely lifted his head to look at the beautiful morning sun and muttered, "What beautiful weather."

The commotion at the entrance of the village naturally attracted the rest of the villagers.

The villagers crowded around the area and watched as over hundred royal guards climbed out of the trap with their disheveled faces,

"They are the royal guards right?"

"Yes, I heard that the royal guards are the private protection squad of the Emperor. They are tasked to protect the palace. Why would they be here?"

"The chief said that they might be here to charge Fang Zhengzhi!"

"Charge Fang Zhengzhi? But why? Zhengzhi is a Rank 3 Official now, why would they do that? Furthermore, Zhengzhi had made great contributions in the Southern Region!"

"I heard it is because he deployed the soldiers on his own accord…"

"How can this be? Zhengzhi finally returned to the Northern Mountain Village after so long. We cannot let them have their way. We have to protect Zhengzhi with our lives!"

Countless villagers stood in front of the royal guards as they became immersed in their discussions. Each of them had a wary expression on their faces.

Zhang Yangping and the farmers had also reached the entrance at that moment. As they stared at the disheveled royal guards, they felt even more uneasy.

They had the impression that the royal guards were here to capture Fang Zhengzhi. If they had treated them well in this period, they might also treat Fang Zhengzhi better. However…

Look at what they have done!

How do they salvage this situation?

What if the royal guards vent their frustration on Fang Zhengzhi on their way back to the capital city?

"Commander of the royal guards, we have no idea you guys were coming, the traps…" Zhang Yangping stared at the ground and fell silent.

"There is no need to apologize. It is due to our negligence that we fall into these traps. This has nothing to do with the Northern Mountain Village!" The commander immediately replied upon hearing Zhang Yangping's words. He then walked towards Fang Zhengzhi and said, "Master Fang, the Emperor has a royal decree for you!"

"Royal decree?"

"Oh royal guard, is the Emperor going to blame Fang Zhengzhi for deploying the troops on his own accord?"

"This is entirely the fault of the Northern Mountain Village and has nothing to do with Fang Zhengzhi. Please put the blame on us instead!"

Zhang Yangping and the farmers paled upon hearing the commander's words.

At that moment, Fang Zhengzhi walked forward. He then helped Zhang Yangping up from his kneeling position and cast his gaze on the royal guard before saying, "Speak!"

"Speak?"

The villagers stared at each other in shock. Shouldn't the usual protocol of receiving such decrees require Fang Zhengzhi to kneel down?

Speak…

What did he mean?

Just when the villagers were about to reprimand Fang Zhengzhi for his lack of manners, the commander of the royal guards took out a golden scroll. He seemed unfazed by Fang Zhengzhi's actions.

"Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Fang Zhengzhi, had made great contributions in the battle of Flame Capital City, protecting the dignity and safety of the nation. He will be conferred the title Commander of An Bei City, Protector of the Masses. He will also be conferred the Imperial History achievement and be elevated to a Rank 2 Official!"

"Commander of An Bei City?"

"Protector of the Masses?"

"The Imperial History Achievement!"

The villagers could not believe their ears when they first heard those words. They actually have no idea what all those titles meant.

However, they understood the most important part.

Rank 2 Official!

Fang Zhengzhi was now a Rank 2 Official!

That was equivalent to the rank of the Six Council Officials!

Not only did the royal guards ignore Fang Zhengzhi's mistake, they even gave him a higher rank in court! This was something that all the villagers did not expect.

However, after a moment of silence, a crisp voice could be heard.

"Chief of the Northern Mountain Village, Zhang Yangping, thank the Emperor for this heavenly grace on behalf of Fang Zhengzhi!"

"Thank you for the heavenly grace!"

Cries of respect for the Emperor's benevolence echoed through the area. Each of the villagers had tears in their eyes as they bowed towards the East.

"Rank 2 Official?" Fang Zhengzhi muttered as he stared at the kneeling villagers. He wanted to stop them from doing so, though he knew that his words would fall on deaf ears.

It would be preposterous if he wanted them to receive a royal decree while standing like him. If he chose his words wrongly, he would even be reprimanded by Zhang Yangping afterward.

There was no helping the situation.

Though it was completely understandable.

At that moment, the sound of horse hooves could be heard once again. Following which, another group of royal guards appeared in their field of vision.

"Why are there more royal guards?"

"Did the Emperor change his mind?"

"It cannot be? Didn't they say the Emperor should not go back on his words?"

"Could the Emperor be giving two separate royal decrees? I heard that the Emperor is a man of fairness. Fang Zhengzhi had contributed to the war, which entitled him to rewards. However, he would also be charged for his errs."

The villagers stared at the incoming royal guards as their expression of joy turned serious.

Quickly, the second group of royal guards arrived in front of Fang Zhengzhi and the villagers.

"Master Fang, you have a royal decree!" The second group of royal guards stared at their disheveled counterparts with a confused expression on their faces.

However, they did not probe further. They quickly stood in front of Fang Zhengzhi and took out a golden scroll.

"Speak," Fang Zhengzhi muttered once again.

This time around, the villagers had gotten used to Fang Zhengzhi's brazenness. However, they were extremely nervous when they saw the golden scroll.

"Commander of An Bei City, Holder of the Imperial History Achievement, Fang Zhengzhi has quelled the chaos in the Northern Lands and protected countless lives. He will be conferred the title of Chief of An Bei, Protector of the masses, Honorary Imperial Protector, Sub-Rank 1 Official!"

"Sub-Rank 1?"

"With the Honorary Imperial Protector title?"

"Chief of An Bei!"

If the previous royal decree was enough to make them surprised and shocked, the content of this royal decree was simply unbelievable.

Sub-Rank 1 Official!

What else could be more prestigious than a Sub-Rank 1 Official!

If there was a family that managed to produce a Sub-Rank 1 Official, it was an achievement that they could brag about for generations. How could anyone in such a small village in the Northern Lands have dreamt of such glory?

However…

Fang Zhengzhi had done it.

Fang Zhengzhi, a person who was born into a poor family in the Northern Mountain Village, had become a Sub-Rank 1 Official of the Great Xia Dynasty. Even if it was not a full Rank 1 Official yet, this still called for a huge celebration.

"Thank Your Majesty for the heavenly grace!"

"Zhengzhi ah, Zhengzhi… quick, thank the Emperor!"

"Yes, Zhengzhi, don't' just stand there. Quick, this a such a good title. The Emperor had conferred upon you the title of the Chief of An Bei!"

"The Northern Mountain Village is truly blessed. We did not even have an official previously, but now, we have a Sub-Rank 1 Official!"

The villagers were extremely excited, some of them even shedding tears of joy. Even though this glory belonged solely to Fang Zhengzhi, their bodies still trembled from the news.

Fang Zhengzhi then stared at the agitated villagers as he laid out his hands helplessly. Kneel? How long must he kneel for?

"There is more!" Fang Zhengzhi said as he pointed to a spot far away.

"More?" Zheng Yangping and the villagers immediately turned to look in the direction where Fang Zhengzhi was pointing. Following which, they saw another group of royal guards in golden armor.

"The Emperor has ordered that due to Fang Zhengzhi's glorious performance, he would be named as the General of An Bei, Protector of the Masses, National Councillor, Imperial Protector and a full Rank 1 Official!"

"National Councillor!"

"Did I hear National Councillor?"

"Full Rank 1 Official!"

"A general has appeared in the Northern Mountain Village! It is an important general at that!"

Zheng Yangping's face went red from the excitement. He had never been so agitated in his life. Rank 1 Official, National Councillor and the General of An Bei.

This was almost as high as rankings go in the Great Xia Dynasty!

There were probably no other titles that could be better than this.

How old was Fang Zhengzhi?

He was merely 18 years old and was already the National Councillor of the Great Xia Dynasty. How could anyone believe such a preposterous news?

He knelt and muttered his thanks.

Zhang Yangping and the villagers fell speechless. Only smiles remained on their faces, smiles as bright as the golden sunrays.

However, it didn't take long…

Before their smiles froze.

That was because they saw another group of royal guards coming. Their golden armor reflected the blinding sun rays.

"There's more?"

"He is already the National Councillor, what else is there?"

They merely felt nervous and afraid for the first three times. However, they did not know what to feel for this one.

Was there a higher ranking than a Rank 1 Official?

However…

What else could there be? That was not possible. Rank 1 Officials already held the most power in court. Furthermore, he was already the General of An Bei.

No one could fathom this sight.

The royal guards once again appeared in front of them. The over hundred royal guards had completely filled the small Northern Mountain Village. The commander of the most recent royal guards took some time to squeeze through the crowd before he arrived in front of Fang Zhengzhi.

"Master Fang, you have a royal decree!"

"Speak," Fang Zhengzhi fell speechless. He could tell that this was a deliberate act by Lin Mubai.

He could completely understand the reasons behind them.

Since the creation of the Great Xia Dynasty, ranking promotions were bound by a stringent set of rules. If Lin Mubai did not want too many objections to Fang Zhengzhi's elevation, he would have to promote him through the ranks.

He was merely a Rank 3 Official at the beginning.

Lin Mubai had to slowly promote him first to a Rank 2 Official, then to a Sub-Rank 1 Official before he reached a Rank 1 Official.

Step by step.

Fang Zhengzhi stared at the glaring sun in the skies. If he was merely a Rank 9 Official, how many promotions would it take before Lin Mubai would be satisfied?

"General of An Bei, National Councillor Fang Zhengzhi had made great contributions to the nation. The Emperor has conferred upon you the title Lord of An Bei. Your mother Qin Xuelian will be conferred the title of Rank 1 Imperial Decreed Lady, and your father Fang Houde as Master of Ceremonies cum Imperial Tutor."

"Lord? Fang Zhengzhi is now a Lord!"

"Even sister Xuelian is conferred a Rank 1 Gao Ming title! Houde is also now a Tai Chang Scholar. Oh, my lord, the Northern Mountain Village is blessed!"

Zhang Yangping and the villagers were already feeling thirsty from all the cheers and celebratory hollers. However, they still could not contain the excitement within themselves and continued to shout with their raspy voices.

At that moment…

Another group of royal guards appeared in their field of vision. Dust flew behind them as they charged forward, their golden armor shining brightly as usual.

Zhang Yangping and the villagers froze in their tracks.

At that moment, they naturally would not think that the Emperor was here to offer a punishment. That was because Fang Zhengzhi was already conferred the title of the Lord of An Bei.

However, what other titles were there?

"Lord of An Bei Fang Zhengzhi, please receive your royal decree!" The commander of the royal guards squeezed through the crowd and arrived in front of Fang Zhengzhi after many struggles. He then took out a golden scroll from his armor soaked in his perspiration.

"Are there any more of you?" Fang Zhengzhi stared at the commander and quickly glanced behind him. Unfortunately, his field of vision was completely blocked by the horde of royal guards.

"This… I do not know, my lord!" The commander seemed startled by the question and carefully shook his head as he replied.

"Forget it, speak," Fang Zhengzhi sighed and merely looked in the direction of Flame Capital City and said, "Damn it, I have been doing this for over half an hour. The meat buns have already gone cold!"

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Chapter 614: Fang Zhengzhi's Decision

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"Lord of An Bei, Fang Zhengzhi, had made great contributions to the country. He is a role model for all officials. While I, the Emperor sat in the throne room, I have heard exceptional praises about Lord Fang. I now bestow the River of Trust Province, Huai An County, and Cang Ling Mountain areas to the Lord of An Bei, conferring him the title of Prince Cang, giving him authority over all activities in the Northern Lands Five Constabularies. This will be a hereditary title!"

"Prince Cang?"

"Hereditary title!"

"Huai An County to the Cang Ling Mountains! And everything within the Northern Lands Five Constabularies?"

Zhang Yangping and the villagers stared at the royal guards in front of them in shock.

A Prince with a different last name!

This was the first Prince with a different last name that was younger than 18 years old. Furthermore, he was born in a poor and humble place like the Northern Mountain Village.

Fang Zhengzhi…

What exactly did he do in Flame Capital City?

They could understand if Fang Zhengzhi was conferred the title of a Rank 1 Official and even the Lord of An Bei. However, it was simply preposterous that he had gotten the title of a Prince with a different last name.

Fang Zhengzhi appeared in the Northern Mountain Village around a month ago as a refugee. However, after returning in just over a month…

Was he already conferred the title of a Prince?

How could anyone ever hope to fathom such an incredulous thing?

"Zheng er is now a prince, he really is… Houde, our Zheng er is now a Prince with a different last name. He is Prince Cang…" Amongst the people, Qin Xuelian's voice could be heard. She was tearing up from all the excitement she felt.

Fang Houde, who was standing beside Qin Xuelian, allowed his wife to shake his arms as tears welled up in his eyes.

Fang Zhengzhi could feel how agitated his parents truly were. He had the urge to tell them that it was merely a title and there was no need to make a ruckus out of it.

Though he swallowed his words.

He was afraid that he would be called an unfilial son.

"Congratulations, Prince Cang!" The royal guard commander kept the royal decree and handed it over to Fang Zhengzhi. He was being exceptionally respectful.

"I thank the Emperor for his heavenly grace!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded as he said, taking the royal decree into his hands. He then displayed it in front of the crowd.

He had once asked for a huge residence more than 100 miles in radius from Lin Mubai.

Naturally, this meant that he wanted land.

Now that Lin Mubai had given him the area stretching from Huai An County all the way to the Cang Ling Mountains, he had fulfilled his promise.

After displaying the royal decree, Fang Zhengzhi cast his gaze into the horizon once again. A group of people appeared in his field of vision once more.

Fang Zhengzhi froze in his tracks.

Zhang Yangping and the villagers were simply awe-stricken.

"There is more?"

"He is already Prince Cang, what else is there?"

"I don't think this has ever happened in the history of the Great Xia. Prince with a different last name is already the highest position before the Emperor himself. It cannot be that the Emperor is giving him the throne, or is it?"

No one could understand why there were more people arriving after Fang Zhengzhi was conferred the title of Prince Cang. Furthermore, this group was clearly larger and more majestic than the previous ones.

A crimson silk could be seen on the horses as over ten carriages trotted forward in two neat lines.

"It is the prince!"

"The person at the front is the prince!"

Swiftly, Zhang Yangping and the villagers had recognized them. The person leading the way was clearly clad in a court attire.

"It seems like this is really the last one," Fang Zhengzhi stared at Ninth Prince Lin Yun as he approached the entrance to Northern Mountain Village and heaved a sigh of relief.

Fang Zhengzhi was not surprised by the arrival of Ninth Prince Lin Yun to congratulate him on his title. However, the crimson silk placed on the horses was slightly surprising.

It did not take long for Lin Yun to arrive in front of Fang Zhengzhi.

"Respect to Prince Cang!" Ninth Prince Lin Yun greeted Fang Zhengzhi before he could even speak, jumping down from the back of his horse swiftly.

"Prince Xian is too humble. You are already Prince Xian of the First Rank now. There is no need for you to greet me when we meet," Fang Zhengzhi stared at Lin Yun and smiled.

"Oh, he is the Ninth Prince who protected Golden Scale City."

"Be quiet, he is already Prince Xian of the First Rank!"

"Yes, that's right…"

Upon hearing Fang Zhengzhi's words, the villagers looked at the young lad in front of them in a new light. After all, the news of Prince Xian Lin Yun of the First Rank leading a troop to defend Golden Scale City against the Northern Barbarian Army was already known through the entire Northern Lands.

"Prince Cang has done much more than me. If not for Prince Cang, the Great Xia Dynasty would already cease to exist, nor would there be the presence of Prince Xian. Father had also mentioned to treat you with the same respect that I have for him. Naturally, I should be the one to greet Prince Cang!" Lin Yun did not straighten his body upon hearing Fang Zhengzhi's words and kept his head low.

"No matter the contributions, we are all simply officials of the court. This stays the same even after we are given the title of a prince!" Fang Zhengzhi smiled and said before picking up the dustpan on the ground. He then continued, "However, this is my territory, the Northern Mountain Village. If Prince Xian does not mind, we can do the court ritual right here!"

"Alright!" Prince Xian quickly nodded and replied. Following which, he cast his gaze at the dumbfounded villagers before saying, "But I have to first pass the royal decree to you!"

"There's more?"

Zhang Yangping and the villagers exchanged glances in confusion. They already knew Lin Yun's identity, but what other royal decrees could there be?

Fang Zhengzhi's lips twitched upon hearing this news.

After the battle of the Southern Region, he was conferred the title of a Rank 3 Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites. However, after the battle of Flame Capital City, he had been elevated to the status of a Prince with a different last name. This was already the greatest recognition. This much should already be enough.

Even further up?

Fang Zhengzhi stared at Lin Yun and the royal guards behind him once again. His gaze was drawn to the crimson silk on the horse's back.

In an instant, he seemed to have understood.

Damn it!

Fang Zhengzhi cursed in his heart. He had never predicted Lin Mubai to use this tactic. Was he trying to force him into an arranged marriage?

Which noble or official's daughter did Lin Mubai trick?

"Hm, can I not accept this royal decree?" Fang Zhengzhi stared at the royal decree in Lin Yun's hands helplessly.

"Not accepting it? Why?" Lin Yun blinked his eyes and gave a perplexed expression.

"For over ten years in the Flame Capital City, you have been putting up a façade for the rest. You can take it off now that you are in Northern Mountain Village," Fang Zhengzhi hissed at Lin Yun.

Lin Yun coughed and stared at the confused expressions on the villager's faces and laughed, "This is a secret royal decree from father. He says that he would not force you to accept this royal decree as well, though… would you really not consider this?"

"Why would I have to?" Fang Zhengzhi pouted as he said.

"The Thirteenth Princess!" Lin Yun whispered into Fang Zhengzhi's ears, "You should have heard of her name. She is the most doted daughter of Lin Mubai now, second only to Ping Yang! Furthermore, she is extremely beautiful and is only one year older than you!"

"That cannot be. The Emperor is betrothing the Thirteenth Princes to me?" Fang Zhengzhi had thought of the arranged marriage idea, though he never imagined that it would be the Thirteenth Princess.

After all, he had heard some things about the Thirteenth Princess while he was in the Flame Capital City.

The Thirteenth Princes was Lin Mubai's daughter that was born a year earlier than Ping Yang. She was the youngest Princess at that time, which explained the attention she got from Lin Mubai.

However, after Ping Yang was born, Lin Mubai shifted his attention from her.

Even so, the Thirteenth Princess still had a good reputation in the palace. Most importantly, she was completely different from Ping Yang.

Ping Yang was arrogant and spoiled.

While the Thirteenth Princess was elegant and graceful.

Not only was she adept at playing instruments, chess, reading, and drawing, she could also sing and dance. She was the dream girl of every noble in the Great Xia Dynasty.

After all, there was really not many who wanted to marry Ping Yang.

"Hm, the Thirteenth Princess is now living in Huai An County. The moment you accept this royal decree, you can choose any day to complete the marriage. That should not be a problem, am I right?" The Ninth Prince urged Fang Zhengzhi.

"Let me consider!" Fang Zhengzhi's body stiffened as he said.

He had a dream of marrying an elegant and gentle woman as his wife. This woman had to be talented and demure.

Clearly…

The Thirteenth Princess was a perfect candidate.

Furthermore, she was already in Huai An County right now. He merely had to accept the royal decree to enjoy a night of pleasure anytime he wanted. Should he accept this offer?

Fang Zhengzhi hesitated.

"You are still considering?" Lin Yun was in disbelief as he gasped. He then leaned forward to whisper into Fang Zhengzhi's ears, "You have to think about the Fang family even if not for yourself!"

"For the Fang family?"

"Yes! If you marry the Thirteenth Princess, who gets so much attention from father, your parents and children will enjoy riches and comfort for generations to come!"

"So that's how it is!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded as he replied.

He could understand Lin Mubai's intentions now. By giving him the Thirteenth Princess, Fang Zhengzhi could better anchor his status as a hereditary noble.

He had to applaud Lin Mubai for his vision.

However, something feels amiss.

It was clear that Lin Mubai was hinting at something, He had less than half a year left to live and hence, he should take this chance to give birth to a child to ensure the continuity of his family line.

That was what Lin Mubai was saying.

"Prince Cang, do you understand father's intentions now?" Lin Yun stared at Fang Zhengzhi's nodding head as his eyes brightened. He then took a step backward.

"I understand now," Fang Zhengzhi nodded.

"Alright then, Prince Cang, please receive your royal decree!" Lin Yun displayed the royal decree once again and immediately got to reading it.

However, before words could escape his mouth, a figure appeared right in front of him. Her black veiled dress fluttered amidst the cool breeze.

Lin Yun stared at the woman in front of him in shock. His attention was drawn to the speck of sand on her forehead. He then stared at the Fang Zhengzhi, who was clearly dejected.

At that instant, he finally realized what Fang Zhengzhi meant when he said he had to consider.

"Prince Xuan, what kind of royal decree is Fang Zhengzhi receiving?" The woman squinted her eyes and stared menacingly at the decree in Lin Yun's hands.

"That, actually… there is nothing of that sort!" Lin Yun's eyes darted around and quickly put away the royal decree into his armor.

"Could the Majesty be arranging Fang Zhengzhi's marriage?"

"No, definitely not!"

"Then… why are there crimson silk draped over all the horse's back?"

"It is a celebration!" Lin Yun said as cold sweat formed on his forehead. He scanned the surroundings before continuing, "This is to celebrate Fang Zhengzhi's new title as Prince Cang. We are afraid that the Northern Mountain Village do not have enough crimson silk drapes!"

"So that's why! It must be a tiring journey!" The woman nodded as she replied. Following which, she turned around and said, "Prince Xian, please stay in the Northern Mountain Village for lunch."

"Alright, I will be imposing on you today!" Lin Yun replied.

Fang Zhengzhi stared silently at Wu Yuer's figure and sighed. He clearly understood Lin Mubai's intentions, but would Wu Yuer be able to?

In fact, Fang Zhengzhi was never too concerned with other issues. His only concern was that Wu Yuer still seemed to be around.

This would be a chaotic night in Northern Mountain Village.

Over hundred royal guards sat in the plaza and chatted casually with the villagers of Northern Mountain Village. The fire crackled lively as the stars shone in the night sky. Laughter could be heard from miles away.

In the middle of the plaza…

Fang Zhengzhi and his parents as well as Wu Yuer, Prince Xian and the chief sat around a table. Compared to other tables, this table seemed a bit empty.

The six of them carried smiles on their faces.

No one discussed serious issues. As it was getting late, Fang Houde returned home with Qin Xuelian's support. The chief also went back home to rest with the help of several villagers.

After which…

The plaza was significantly less crowded.

There were still some royal guards and villagers drinking and playing games.

Prince Xian then frowned and pulled down his façade at that moment. He knew that Yan Xiu and Shan Yu were no longer in Northern Mountain Village. However, he did not expect Wu Yuer to be present.

He cast his gaze on Wu Yuer and swallowed his words.

"Does Prince Xian has something to discuss with Fang Zhengzhi? If there is, please go ahead! I am not an outsider!" Wu Yuer stared at Lin Yun's expression and said nonchalantly.

She said that she was not an outsider…

Who in the world says that about themselves?

Lin Yun stared at Wu Yuer's sincere expression before turning to look at the silent Fang Zhengzhi. In an instant, he seemed to understand something.

Shamelessness is contagious!

"Prince Cang… are you really going to stay in northern Mountain Village the entire time?" Lin Yun spoke after a long moment of silence and a shot of alcohol.

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Chapter 615: The True Meaning Behind the Heavenly Prophecy

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Fang Zhengzhi knew exactly what Lin Yun meant.

However, he did not answer Lin Yun immediately. Instead, he stared into the night sky and asked, "How is the Crown Prince and King Duan doing?"

"Third brother and Sixth brother are now imprisoned in the Heavenly Jail. There should be a verdict for their case soon. However, father has been in a bad mood recently…" Lin Yun stopped when he reached that part.

He also understood why Fang Zhengzhi did not answer his question directly. However, he still could not help but display a tinge of sadness when talking about the Crown Prince and King Duan.

The royal family had been plagued by the fight for the throne seat since ancient times. The relationship between siblings in the royal family was thus a lot more fragile than normal families.

However, they were still brothers.

For two of his brothers to enter the Heavenly Jail in one day was a depressing news. Furthermore, they were likely to receive the death sentence. Lin Yun was bound to feel some emotions from this.

Fang Zhengzhi lightly nodded his head upon hearing those words and did not probe further. As if the usurpation of the throne by the Crown Prince and the revolution led by King Duan was not bad enough, Ping Yang was also brought to Ling Yun Tower.

These three issues were way top heavy for the Great Xia Dynasty to handle at one go. Both Lin Mubai and Lin Yun must not be feeling good.

"Since Prince Xian is asking if I will continue to stay in northern Mountain Village, I believe that you have one more royal decree with you?" Fang Zhengzhi asked after a moment of silence. He then lifted his cup and sipped a mouthful of alcohol.

"Yes!" A sparkle of shock flashed through Lin Yun's eyes before he recollected himself. He said, "The Heavenly Dao Pavilion is holding an examination in a month and a half's time. Father had told me to give this token to you. You will have the right to enter in the examination with this."

"There should be another command from him apart from this token." Fang Zhengzhi said.

"Yes, father mentioned that if Prince Cang does not want this token and decides to give up on the Heavenly Dao Pavilion Examination, the court would not interfere in the way Prince Cang manages the Northern Land Five Constabularies within this half of the year. This includes the management of all officials and even finances!"

"Haha, is the Emperor allowing such blatant corruption to happen?" Fang Zhengzhi laughed upon hearing those words.

"I will be direct since there are no outsiders here. Prince Cang had saved countless lives and even the entire Great Xia. Father wants to repay Prince Cang with all his heart. After all, the heavenly grace and titles are merely temporary things. The only thing that really matters is the prosperity and development of the dynasty!" Lin Yun did not seem to refute Fang Zhengzhi's claim, replying nonchalantly.

Fang Zhengzhi fell silent.

He understood Lin Yun's words. Lin Mubai had left the management of the Northern Land Five Constabularies to him. This alone was enough to show his intentions.

Of course, his intentions were not that simple.

This time, the Northern Barbarian Empire sent a thirty thousand strong army to infiltrate the Great Xia Empire. These troops had made their way through the Northern Land Five Constabularies. Although this had a lot to do with Su Qing's betrayal and the Crown Prince's usurpation plans…

It was impossible to deny the lack of regulation within the Divine Constabulary.

Most importantly…

When the incident happened, Chi Hong was also in Flame Capital City.

Lin Mubai was not a gullible person. Chi Hong had made use of the excuse of escorting Fang Zhengzhi to sneak into Flame Capital City to help King Duan. This alone was clear enough.

Although Chi Hong did not seem to be directly involved in King Duan's betrayal, who could be sure that Chi Hong had no knowledge of this?

Handing the management of the officials in the Northern Lands Five Constabularies to Fang Zhengzhi was part of Lin Mubai's recognition and reward. However, it also meant that he wanted Fang Zhengzhi to weed out the corrupted officials and regulate the system.

The Great Xia Dynasty was affluent. The finances of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies was simply chump change.

There was an ancient saying that went, the entire world beneath the heavens belonged to the Emperor. Why then, would it matter where the finances go? He could shuffle it around as much as he'd like.

Betrothing the Thirteenth Princess.

As well as giving Fang Zhengzhi half a year to enjoy the riches of the Northern Lands while regulating and expanding its prowess.

If this went according to plan…

Fang Zhengzhi would die in half a year's time. Following which, the authority that Fang Zhengzhi wielded would fall into the hands of the Thirteenth Princess. His children would still be considered a descendant of the royal family, making them at the very least a Prince or Princess of the First Rank.

Furthermore, Yan Xiu was now Prince Yan, ruling over Western Liang.

Northern Lands and Western Liang would then be safe under the control of people he trusted.

A perfect trinity of grace, power-balance, and politics.

Lin Mubai had played a good hand this time around. No wonder he did not hesitate to betroth the Thirteenth Princess. If it was any other daughter of a noble family, Fang Zhengzhi might not even consider it.

If Fang Zhengzhi's predictions were right, Lin Mubai had already discussed the future plans of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies at length with the Thirteenth Princess, including the management of officials and deployment issues.

After all, everyone knew that Fang Zhengzhi would not put much effort into the management of the Northern Lands. It was only natural for the Thirteenth Princess to hold some of the power and initiative.

Naturally, these things had nothing much to do with Fang Zhengzhi to a great extent.

That was because Fang Zhengzhi merely had half a year left to live. From his perspective, he was merely marrying an elegant and beautiful lady, having countless exciting nights, and enjoying the power and wealth he wielded as Prince Cang. He would even have a great reputation and make his name known for generations to come after he died.

This was also what Fang Zhengzhi was aiming for all this time.

Why would he refuse such an offer?

"I will pass on the management of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies, I prefer my freedom," Fang Zhengzhi shook his head as he politely declined Lin Yun.

"You will still have freedom even when you are managing the Northern Lands Five Constabularies. The court will not interfere with how you manage it. In fact, if Prince Cang does not wish to be involved in the specific things, you can even…" Lin Yun stopped halfway before he sighed. Following which, he said, "I understand. Since Prince Cang has made up his mind, I will not say more. This is the token to enter the Heavenly Dao Pavilion Examination!"

Lin Yun took out an intricately crafted wooden token as he spoke. The two characters Heavenly Dao could be seen carved on one side of the token.

On the other side, there were countless intricate cloud patterns.

"I will pass on this token as well," Fang Zhengzhi took over the token and fondled it for a while before pushing it back to Lin Yun.

"You will pass?" Lin Yun exclaimed.

The reason why he did not continue persuading Fang Zhengzhi previously was due to the determination he saw in his eyes.

However…

Fang Zhengzhi was saying that he did not want the token!

This was something he could not understand. Why would he not want both the Northern Lands Five Constabularies management rights and the token?

"Yes, I do not want it," Fang Zhengzhi said as he nodded his head.

"Is Prince Cang not taking part in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion Examination? If so, why is Prince Cang not willing to accept the royal decree? In fact, this thing…" Lin Yun seemed to be reminded of something as he cast his glance onto Wu Yuer sitting at the side. He then fell silent.

"It has nothing to do with her," Fang Zhengzhi stared at Lin Yun's expression and knew exactly what he was thinking about.

Wu Yuer merely lifted her head slightly in arrogance and gave a slight sound of displeasure before falling silent again.

Lin Yun was even more confused at this scene.

He knew what Wu Yuer's identity was. That was exactly why he thought Fang Zhengzhi would have some reservations about Wu Yuer. He had even thought of making both Wu Yuer and the Thirteenth Princess Fang Zhengzhi's wife.

This was something preposterous for a royal family.

However, he had no choice but to make such a decision. Furthermore, he knew that Lin Mubai would not object to this suggestion.

However, Fang Zhengzhi mentioned that it had nothing to do with Wu Yuer.

Why was that so?

"If this has nothing to do with the Shadow Sect Leader, then I have no clue," Lin Yun said. He truly had no idea this time around.

"From Prince Xian perspective, what are the chances for me if I take part in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion Examination this time around?" Fang Zhengzhi asked casually.

"This… I do not know much regarding the Heavenly Dao Pavilion Examination. This is because I was never allowed to watch it. Only father, Third brother and Sixth brother had the authority to do such a thing in the past. Of course, from my perspective, although Prince Cang is merely a Supernatural State individual, you have at least a seventy percent chance of passing it!" Lin Yun said earnestly.

"I don't feel that way," Fang Zhengzhi replied.

"Is Prince Cang unconfident? Hasn't Prince Cang always…"

"The Heavenly Dao Pavilion Examination is different. They are extremely focused on the six virtues, six actions, and six arts. The question changes every single year as well. One could say that passing the Heavenly Dao Pavilion Examination requires insane luck and personal cultivation."

"I feel that with Prince Cang's personality, it would be…"

"That is also merely a part of the problem. I am not particularly worried about this. However, the Heavenly Dao Pavilion probably have gotten news about my lifespan. Does Prince Xian really believe that they would accept a person with less than half a year left to live?" Fang Zhengzhi interrupted Lin Yun as he said.

"This…"

"Furthermore, even if I am really taken in, do you think the heavenly Dao Pavilion will provide me with resources? In other words, would the Heavenly Dao Pavilion believe that in half a year, no, make that four months, I would only have four months left after passing the examination. Do you think that Heavenly Dao Pavilion would bet on my reaching the Saint State after four months?"

"This is…" Lin Yun fell silent.

He could understand what Fang Zhengzhi was saying. Although the Heavenly Dao Pavilion was known for its fairness and justice, treating all disciples equally regardless of their background…

How could complete fairness and justice exist in the world?

The Heavenly Dao Pavilion would not spend time and effort to accept a disciple that could die at any moment. Furthermore, as what Fang Zhengzhi said, even if he scored well int eh examination and forced his way into their ranks…

What should he do after that?

The best-case scenario was to be treated equally as other disciples, though most likely he would be treated as a trophy disciple until his death.

Fang Zhengzhi did not want either outcome.

"Then… how would Prince Cang do this? Are you planning to not take the examination?" Lin Yun finally asked after a few moments of silence.

"No, I will take part."

"Then why is Prince Cang so adamant on taking the examination?"

"This is a promise!"

"A promise? But, how are you going to take part without the token? Furthermore, Prince Cang had mentioned that the chances of you getting accepted are extremely slim."

"Under normal circumstances, that would be the case!"

"I do not understand… how is Prince Cang going to enter the examination?"

"This is still a question that I do not have an answer to," Fang Zhengzhi laid his hands out helplessly. Following which, he stared into the horizon and said, "Isn't there a saying that goes a person's fate is controlled by his own two feet? Only by taking one step at a time can I figure out the road underneath my feet!"

"A person's fate is controlled by his own two feet…" Lin Yun muttered this sentence repeatedly as his clouded and confused eyes slowly lit up. He then exclaimed, "I understand now! In that case, I think there is something Prince Cang should know."

"Please speak, Prince Xian."

"Is Prince Cang familiar with the Nangong family?"

"You mean Nangong Hao?"

"Yes, there is something Prince Cang might not know. Although the Nangong family resides within the Great Xia Dynasty boundaries, they are not bounded by the empire's rules and regulations!"

"Not bounded by rules and regulations?" Fang Zhengzhi squinted his eyes. He had no idea that this was possible, more specifically, this thought had never crossed his mind.

"Yes, the Nangong family had an extensive history that extends even further than the history of the Great Xia Dynasty. Furthermore, it is rumored that Nangong Hao had achieved a breakthrough a month ago. If Prince Cang is really going to Heavenly Dao Pavilion, it might be better for you to make friends with Nangong Hao rather than be his enemy."

"Friends? Nangong Hao and I don't seem to be on bad terms to begin with."

"That is merely on the surface. There has been a famous saying in the Great Xia that Prince Cang must have heard, The Double Dragon Roll Champion would shock the world, and bring peace to the world!

"Yes, of course."

"Does Prince Cang know the true meaning behind this heavenly prophecy?"

"The true meaning?"

"Yes!"

Fang Zhengzhi did not ask for an answer immediately. He merely tapped his hand lightly on the table. After some time, he said, "From what I know, this heavenly prophecy is only related to Chi Guyan, are you telling me it has something to do with Nangong Hao as well?"

"Yes!" Lin Yun nodded his head seriously as he replied.

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Chapter 616: Understanding the Heavenly Prophecy

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It was night time.

Peace gradually returned to the Northern Mountain Village.

Stars were shining brightly in the sky, and the beautiful silver moon brightened the night sky and the villages on the ground.

Fang Zhengzhi was lying on a chair on top of the roof. He gazed at the stars twinkling, lost in thought.

Lin Yun had already went to rest.

Wu Yuer wanted to continue pestering him, but she was rejected as Lin Yun's words were still echoing in his ears.

"The Double Dragon Roll Champion would shock the world, and bring peace to the world!"

"That's the real meaning behind it!"

"It must be related to Nangong Hao!"

The Double Dragon Roll Champion was not foreign to Fang Zhengzhi, as Chi Guyan's name had been the top one in the Hidden Dragon Roll as well as the Rising Dragon Roll in the previous years.

Rumours had always been spreading in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Lin Mubai had said that he would wait till the Heavenly Prophecy made its proper appearance to announce that the Double Dragon Roll Champion belonged to Heaven Army General.

No one could defy what he said!

Fang Zhengzhi had came to know about this matter since many years ago.

However, he did not understand much about the significance of this matter.

Why would Lin Mubai be so confident in awarding the precious Heaven Army General position to a man who had not even turned 18 years old? Just by listening to a mysterious Heavenly Prophecy?

Back then…..

Fang Zhengzhi's opinion on this matter had stopped at the level of "faith", just like the other Buddhism and Taoism.

He believed because of this faith.

Lin Mubai believed in the truth of the Heavenly Prophecy, hence the faith and him wanting to hand over this important role.

But what Lin Yun had said earlier made him realise a whole new level of understanding in this matter.

"King Cang, to be honest, it doesn't matter whether the Double Dragon Roll Champion would shock the world, and bring peace to the world, it is all about peace!"

"Peace?"

"Yes, it is about peace!"

Fang Zhengzhi's eyelids starting feeling heavy, and he moved his body slightly, resting his head on the back of the chair as the light shone on his face.

Peace!

There were certainly many kinds of interpretations to this.

Calm, stable, safe, lack of threats, all these could be considered as peace. It could also mean a harmonious country, and a stable job.

In addition, stability, comfort and tranquility were also peace.

Lin Yun had stated the gist of the Heavenly Prophecy.

But he missed out on the meaning of "Peace", since he did not know much about it. Or so to say, nobody understood the real meaning behind it.

Since that was a Heavenly Prophecy.

Hence…

There would only be wild guesses.

The Great Xia Dynasty guessed that it would mean stability, thus Lin Mubai had decided to hand the Heaven Army General position to the Double Dragon Roll Champion. That should be able to stabilise the country.

But that was just a guess.

No one would know about the truth behind this.

Although the Nangong Nobles and the Nangong Hao were clearer about what Lin Yun had said, they thought it was about "fate".

The fate in the Nangong Nobles had all tied in together with the Heavenly Prophecy.

To be more straightforward.

The Nangong Nobles were the ones who understood the whole Heavenly Prophecy.

These were all beyond his expectations, as he had always assumed that it should be explained by the Heaven Dao Pavilion.

Why would it be the Nangong Nobles?

It didn't make sense.

More importantly, why did the Nangong Nobles have such high authoritative credibility about their explanation of the Heavenly Prophecy?

There were other big Dynasties beside the Great Xia Dynasty, such as the Holy Barbarian Empire, the Mingyue Empire and the Wu Ji Empire. All these empires had such strong influences and territories, and the Great Xia Dynasty was of no contest to them.

However…

The Double Dragon Roll Champion would shock the world, and bring peace to the world!

This statement was indeed about the Double Dragon Roll Champion.

In other words, since the Heavenly Prophecy was about the Double Dragon Roll from the Great Xia Dynasty, the Double Dragon Roll Champion must come from there!

Fang Zhengzhi felt confused, but that didn't last long, as he had thought of a possibility.

That is, the Heavenly Prophecy was only spreading within the Great Xia Dynasty.

However, Lin Yun had told Fang Zhengzhi about how the date reserved for the Heavenly Prophecy was on the day of the Heaven Dao Pavilion selection test. The Pavilion Leader had verbally promised that once the "Chosen One" had been confirmed by the Heavenly Prophecy, he would take on the responsibility to teach what he had learnt before.

That sounded a little exaggerated.

Fang Zhengzhi did not know much about the Heaven Dao Pavilion, but he understood the moment he looked at the moon from the Ling Yun Lou.

The Ling Yun Lou and the Heavenly Dao Pavilion were both powerful influences in the Dynasty.

Then…

That led to the question.

Given their strong influences, why would they believe in what the Nangong Nobles had interpreted? Even the Heaven Dao Pavilion Leader himself had some doubts.

Fang Zhengzhi's fingers subconsciously tapped on the back of the chair, creating a soft rhythmic sound in the silent night.

At this moment, "ding!" An ethereal sound suddenly rang in the air.

It was the sound of fiddling strings of an instrument.

Momentarily, pleasant music of strings playing filled the air, blending in with the sky, with the whole earth.

When its speed was slow, it sounded like a small flowing river.

Just like the small river at the front of the Northern Mountain Village.

When its speed was fast, it sounded like a magnificent mountain.

Just like the Cang Ling Mountain behind the Northern Mountain Village.

The melodious sounds of the strings were very soothing.

Finally, Fang Zhengzhi stopped looking at the sky and slided down slowly on the chair, while he looked at the stars shining brightly from afar.

The Northern Mountain Village was unlike the Flame Capital City.

That was because nobody would know how to play the strings. Their expertise was with the cotton flowers.

Of course…..

The Northern Mountain Village not only had its local citizens, but also the Royal Guards who rushed back from the Flame Capital City, but would they know how to play the strings?

Possibly.

But it was highly improbable.

Besides them, there were also Wu Yuer and original Nineth Prince, Lin Yun.

Talking about Wu Yuer's strings skills.

There could only be a way in describing her skills, and that would be terrible.

As a leader in the Shadow Sect, her terrible skills were already indescribable. What was worse that instead of feeling ashamed, she felt proud of them.

She said, "My goal is to get silver, silver, silver! When I have all these silver, I wouldn't be afraid to get people to play the strings for me."

Fang Zhengzhi felt that it was a waste given that Wu Yuer had a slim and delicate hand, hence he suggested gathering all the musically talented people to come together.

Until……

The Seven Stars Lane was founded!

It had become the most beautiful scenery in the Flame Capital City in just a short time span of one year. Wu Yuer had contributed quite a considerable effort to this.

"Lin Yun, playing strings?"

Fang Zhengzhi shook his head when he thought about this. He had to admit that Lin Yun drank quite a bit today. He was also aware that while Lin Yun had great musical talent, his expertise was in horsemanship.

Most importantly…….

Lin Yun was staying at a place near to Fang Zhengzhi's village.

However, the sound of the strings came from afar. Judging from the distance, this sound should come from outside the village and not from Northern Mountain Village.

It was neither the Royal Guards, nor Wu Yuer or Lin Yun.

Who else could it be?

Fang Zhengzhi squinted, he had always placed his attention on things that were more beneficial to him.

But he had the same thinking as Wu Yuer on this matter.

The strings?

He had no understanding on all these!

He could only admire and appreciate the way they play the strings, although his standard could not be compared to the other talents were able to interpret the story behind a song.

Moreover, the sounds of the string seemed even further than expected.

Which was even more difficult for Fang Zhengzhi to figure out who was playing it.

Fang Zhengzhi's certainly had his way of appreciating music. He might not know who was the one playing it, but he could easily tell that the skills were amazing.

"Could it be a top talent in the world?" Fang Zhengzhi's eyes brightened up as he thought about the few talented musicians in the past years.

Often, when a highly skilled individual faced troubles, there would always be a extraterrestrial hero who appeared suddenly, pathing the way with its light.

Fang Zhengzhi felt that he was in such a situation now.

Firstly, he was a highly skilled individual.

Secondly, he was in danger and only had half a year to live.

Thirdly, he felt confused now.

Honestly, he couldn't help but felt confused. It would sound nice on the outside, but it wasn't easy to break through.

If it was possible to break through…

He wouldn't have stayed at the Supernatural State.

Too difficult.

To put it bluntly, the journey from the Northern Mountain Village to the Flame Capital Village, and from the latter to the Heavenly Dao Pavilion, would take up close to a month's time, even if he were to rush.

Half a year's time could easily pass by.

Time had flew past so quickly for the past half a month, ever since he left the Flame Capital Village. However till now, Fang Zhengzhi had not felt a single sign of breaking through.

Rebirth?

What should be done to be able to be reborn?

How to attain a Sagely State?

Fang Zhengzhi always had the intention of breaking through, and in fact because of that, he thought of many possibilities to help make it happen. For example, falling down from a cliff, for which he thought might kickstart his potential.

Or, finding treasures under the cliff.

In fact, he might even find some tomb room or cave that was left behind by an immortal. No matter where he went, he would receive a reply, "Its you, you, must be you! I had been waiting for you!"

What a joyous break through!

Fang Zhengzhi never thought that this method was old fashioned. Honestly, he did not care much about all these. He was willing to do anything just to let himself experience the feeling of breaking through.

However…

Where were the treasures and the cliffs? Where would the immortals and the caves be at? He had went around the Northern Mountain Village for many days, but failed to find any.

He was too familiar with the place.

He was raised up in the village since young, hence he was familiar with the whole of Cang Ling Mountain, and not just the bottom of it. He would have been able to locate it 5 years ago, if such a place were to really exist.

Runaway?

Should he head towards the north of the Northern Mountain Village or towards the south?

Or start from those deserted place?

Fang Zhengzhi thought about that before, just that he always believed that the possibility of seeing one would be very low. Although, this kind of situation had been verified by countless "predecessors" and "ancients".

However, they both let him felt differently.

He did not want to sit and wait around.

Let alone asking him to roam around to find it.

In addition, he would need to get moving soon, towards the Heavenly Dao Pavilion, to complete a promise he set to years ago.

"Ding!" The melodious music stopped.

Silence hung in the night air once again.

Fang Zhengzhi's eyes twitched, as he had not really expected any hero to appear suddenly to give him advice.

But he couldn't help but felt a tinge of disappointment when the strings stopped.

Was there really no bit of hope?

"Ding!" Just as Fang Zhengzhi was feeling disappointed, the strings started playing again. What was different now, was that they sounded like rain drops, dripping and touching his soul at the same time.

The rain was accompanied by the blowing wind, gently scratching his face and blowing clothes.

"Extraterrestrial hero?" Fang Zhengzhi's mouth moved, as his eyes shimmered. "I don't care who you are. Even if you're a devil, show yourself!"

"SHIEWW!"

A sound creeped past him.

Fang Zhengzhi, who was standing on the second floor of the small courtyard, immediately disappeared in place. Then, Fang Zhengzhi's figure appeared again on a roof not far away.

Landing on his toe on top of the roof.

"Shiew!"

It was the slight sound again.

The night breeze, blew against the sleeves of Fang Zhengzhi's long garments. The bright moon, shining on his face, showed the glow on his face.

Fang Zhengzhi was quick and swift.

From his house, to the outside of the Northern Mountain Village, he did not waste too much of his time, before he set his feet on the external area of the village.

He quickly scanned his surrounding, attempting to listen carefully.

Fang Zhengzhi started moving again.

He slowed down this time round, as he had found out the direction towards the sound of the strings. It was near.

"If it was really the extraterrestrial hero, what would my first words be? Should I act like a foolish individual, or an intellectual playboy?" Fang Zhengzhi began thinking about all those as he walked towards the direction of where the sound was coming out from. He felt nervous about what was going to happen.

That was really difficult!

He did not know about the taste, the gender, size and the age of this person. He knew nothing about this person.

It was really hard to be "prescribed for remedy" in this situation!

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Chapter 617: A Relief, No Troubles

Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations

It was near!

As the sound became even clearer, Fang Zhengzhi could tell that he was close to the "talented person". The sound of the strings sounded nice and pleasing to the ear.

That fitted the image of a "talented person".

But…

Why was there a sense of familiarity?

As Fang Zhengzhi took another step closer to the direction of the sound, the sense of familiarity increased and it was stronger than before.

Hold on!

Fang Zhengzhi's body jerked, and he stopped moving forward.

At his front, a looming figure slowly revealed itself as he approached it. He could now hear every detail of the sound of the strings, it was near.

Fang Zhengzhi was certain that if he continued to take a few more steps forward, he was able to see the whole figure.

However, he decided to not go any further.

He turned back vigorously, and began rushing back to the Northern Mountain Village without any hesitation.

"Why are you in such a hurry, since you're already here?" A voice spoke up behind his back. That was a pleasant voice, and it sounded as smooth as the water flowing down, into his soul.

Fang Zhengzhi stopped again.

He hesitated.

The truth was, he had already figured out who was the one playing the strings, and that was hence the reason of his hesitation.

Yun Qingwu.

This woman had many suitors in the Great Xia Dynasty. While she had no feuds with Fang Zhengzhi, she was not within his circle of friends too.

When he had seen Yun Qingwu for the first time, his heart was at ease.

After mastering all the skills he could and leaving the Northern Mountain Village, he bumped into a singer dancing elegantly at the Hundred Flower gathering.

He felt equally relieved when he saw Yun Qingwu for the second time.

While he was standing in Yun Qingwu's territory, but he had the confidence in him, and there was nothing impossible with this level of confidence.

He challenged Yun Qingwu in their second meeting, during which he attempted to reach out to reveal her face behind her veil. He had also tried to show his tough personality by telling Yun Qingwu that he was not feeling panicky at all.

As for the third time…

He no longer felt at ease.

Because there was a group of people standing behind her. They were the Supernatural State, the Rebirth State, and other multiple strong warriors, all of whom had the utmost respect for her.

More importantly, there were countless devils waving their spears too.

Fang Zhengzhi almost "exploded" during his fourth encounter with Yan Qingwu.

That was because of a blind man named Canyang standing beside her. He could barely remember how he had survived that battle.

In fact, during his past half month in the Flame Capital City, he encountered many opportunities to meet Yun Qingwu, but it all ended with a mere brush-by.

Then…

There was the fifth meeting.

Fang Zhengzhi did not have any intention to escape towards the Northern Mountain Village, but he also did not want to have this fifth meeting.

He had no idea who was standing beside Yun Qingwu this time round.

But he was certainly aware of one thing.

Yun Qingwu would never appear alone in the Northern Mountain Village, as the 10 Devilish Domain in the Demon Blood Shadow City would forbid such a happening.

"I don't know what's your intention of making your appearance in the Northern Mountain Village, or whatever new plan you have, but don't you think it's late in the night now? Fang Zhengzhi finally opened his mouth to speak.

Fang Zhengzhi did not want to be involved in any battles with the Demon Race, as he had few remaining time left.

"Why would you think that I came late?" Yun Qingwu spoke again, her voice calm and peaceful.

"Because I'm dying soon, so if you were planning to use the Northern Mountain Village to coerce me, you could have arrived a little earlier!" Fang Zhengzhi reasoned back.

"Do you really think I need the Northern Mountain Village just to attack you?" Yun Qingwu asked.

She was always this peaceful, always of such high status. She did not care about Fang Zhengzhi's misunderstanding at all.

Still so pretentious!

Fang Zhengzhi let out a sigh under his breath.

Of course, it might just be her personality.

Afterall, given her high status, she had no choice but to look calm and composed at times. Fang Zhengzhi did not detest this facade she had been putting on.

In fact, he admired this character that she had been carrying.

There were times when a woman had to fake her charm. If all the women in the world were less pretentious, and expressed their anxiety when encountered problems, where would all the romance and excitement come from?

To put it simply, if a woman was able to put on a act forever, that would no longer be labelled as pretentious.

That would mean that she had truly owned what was a part of her.

Clearly, Yun Qingwu was one of those women.

Fang Zhengzhi's mouth twitched a little, grinning subconsciously. He had always been giving that expression since the first meeting with Yun Qingwu.

Subjugation.

Furthermore, it was an intense form of overpowerment.

It had happened since the first encounter, when Fang Zhengzhi revealed her face under her veil, slowly destroying all her plans.

It was amazing.

Yun Qingwu was always ever so magnificent, radiating a strong unconventional vibe off from her body. That kind of elegance and angelic element were like the white snows that protruded from the summit of a snowy mountain.

This woman, with her outstanding talents and intellect, as well as her uncomparable skills, be it in the field of music, chess, books or artistry.

To be exact, this should be very well respected by people.

However…

Yun Qingwu was a waste!

It did not mean that she's a useless person, but rather, it was her power had gone to waste.

She had always been looking pure, dignified, and well-respected by the people around her. The kind of attraction could not be expressed in words.

Fang Zhengzhi was not aware about how he felt, but he knew that he had always hoped to stop Yun Qingwu from putting up her act.

There seemed to have a voice beside his ears all these time.

Quickly free her from her pretentious act.

Let her release her true self.

Allow the bright sun to shine on her body, as the blue sky and white clouds surround her, looking as amazing as she already was.

"So, the youngest king in the Great Xia Dynasty, Fang Zhengzhi, standing on his piece of territory, is afraid of a weak girl like me?" Yun Qingwu began speaking again after awhile.

The sound of the strings began filling the air again. It was not loud this time round. She continued plucking the strings softly using her slim fingers.

"Do you really think that I will fall for this obvious trick?" Fang Zhengzhi said disdainfully. He was not frightened, but he certainly knew that it would be a bad idea to walk to her now.

This was from his past experience.

The people around Yun Qingwu would just get stronger.

It started off with the green dress woman on the drawing, then Bai Xing from all sorts of Demon Race, and the latest was the half sage Canyang.

It would be impossible for Yun Qingwu to forget about the ferocious battle in the Flame Capital City.

Moreover, besides her magnificent charm, information was equally as important to Yun Qingwu.

Not only did she manage to hear about the happening in Flame Capital City.

Did she even manage to find out about the names of the kings?

Fang Zhengzhi had to admit that he felt a tad surprised when Yun Qingwu spoke about his different identity as a King.

He still could not figure out Yun Qingwu's motive for stepping into the Northern Mountain Village.

And she looked really prepared for this.

"You think I'm provoking you?" Yun Qingwu's voice sounded light and soft as it blended together with the sound of the strings, just like a small flowing river.

"Isn't it obvious?" Fang Zhengzhi asked back.

"Hmmm, but if I tell you that there aren't any demons around me, just me alone, will you believe me?" Yun Qingwu defended back.

"I will believe?" Fang Zhengzhi didn't think that Yun Qingqu would lie to him, but this "truth" was a little difficult for him to believe.

A Demon Young Lord.

Skills….

Gone to waste.

She made a solo appearance in the Great Xia Dynasty and played the strings late in the middle of the night, attempting to make herself look all mighty and powerful.

This felt almost the same as how his predecessors played games previously. Be lured and lose your head.

"You don't believe? Then I have no choice but to swear by the name of the Demon God. I swear that there is only me, Yun Qingwu in the Northern Mountain Village now. If there are other demons, they will all perish together with me." The strings stopped immediately once she finished speaking.

Fang Zhengzhi's expression changed.

He knew that the Demon Race had faith in the Demon God, and under oath, they would not and never will lie about anything.

Could it be for a fact that Yun Qingwu came alone?

Fang Zhengzhi's eyes brightened up instantly, as he never would have figured out about Yun Qingwu's motive, but he was aware of one thing.

If Yun Qingwu was really alone…

Then he had an opportunity now.

Kill Yun Qingwu? He would hand over her head to Lin Mubai, and thereafter become the hero in the Great Xie Dynasty, earning praises and respect from the villagers.

All these did not seem to mean much to him.

What more could he ask for after being the king?

It is also highly unlikely for Lin Mubai to vacate his place as king. And even if he were to really give up his place, Fang Zhengzhi was also unwilling to replace him.

Not kill Yun Qingwu?

What should he do to her?

Tie her up and sent her to the Flame Capital City?

That sounded a little meaningless….

Fang Zhengzhi began pondering for awhile. It was indeed a once in a blue moon opportunity for Yun Qingwu to come to the Northern Mountain Village alone.

But even with such an opportunity, he realised…..

It all seemed a little useless now.

That was awkward.

"Coming alone to the Northern Mountain Village, are you not afraid that I will end your life?" Fang Zhengzhi's body turned slightly and looked at the looming figure.

"Not afraid." Yun Qingwu replied calmly.

No other explanations, and not even with a bit of anxiousness. Yun Qingwu merely used the two words to express that she was not frightened.

That made Fang Zhengzhi felt a little frustrated.

It should be him on the winning side and controlling Yun Qingwu's life, but why was she still so calm as ever?

That unnerving character and strong charisma in her…

Must she be so pretentious?

"Hehe… Yun Qingwu is not afraid of dying. Do you still remember the time on the Southern Icy Monkey Settlement, the thing that I did to you?" Fang Zhengzhi let out a satisfied smile, that almost all men would understand the meaning. He started strolling in front of her.

"Shameless!" Yun Qingwu suddenly had a change in her calmness.

She only had a slight fluctuation in her mood once, and that once happened when she was at the Southern Icy Monkey Settlement.

That time…

Was too memorable to her.

She felt both angry and shameful at that time.

"The moon is so round today, if there really aren't anybody around here, nobody would find out about what I'm about to do next right?" Fang Zhengzhi finally walked out from behind the tree that was blocking him, but as that happened, a strange feeling came upon him.

No words could describe how that felt like.

That was indescribable, special and fast. It existed briefly but disappeared almost immediately, and it made Fang Zhengzhi felt as if he had experienced a lot…..

His vision was blurred, but came back clear in a swift.

Fang Zhengzhi did not look at the figure immediately. Instead, he looked around his surrounding. The Cang Ling Countain was still looking as thick and familiar as ever.

That was certainly outside the Northern Mountain Village.

Definitely!

Fang Zhengzhi scanned around his surroundings, and fixated his eyes on the figure standing in front of him.

It was nightfall, and the stars were shining brightly.

The bright moon hung in the sky. Yun Qingwu was wearing a white elegant dress in front of him, sitting down on the floor, and there was an antique looking string instrument sitting on her lap.

Her hair resembled a waterfall on the grass patch.

Her outfit looked different from her usual dressings.

This time round, Yun Qingwu did not hide her face behind her veil, and the moonlight revealed her beautiful face.

She looked up slightly, it was dark yet bright at the same time.

Fang Zhengzhi gazed at her.

Yun Qingwu stared back at the same time, and time seemed to stopped at the moment. There were no longer any sound strings, and no sound of waterfall. There was only moonlight shining at them, as their visions came into direct contact with one another.

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