"Even with the best cloud ships, a round trip from Donglin would take one and a half months. His Highness said that if he doesn't see Third Brother in a month, he would cut off Xu 'er's left arm … "
"That Monster King is vicious and merciless, he will probably do what he says!"
"Are we really going to let Third Brother go to Gantian? Once that Kong Yao is free, the outcome of our Kong Family will be tough to predict! "
"That Kong Yao is really the jinx of our Kong Family! Xu 'er being captured is definitely because of her! "
"Tsk, doesn't that Monster King have high hopes for Kong Yao? Since he wants Third Brother to go over, then why not make an issue out of it? If it is up to me, if that Monster King cuts off Big Brother's hand, we can also send an arm over. Let's see if he will release him or not? "
"Nonsense! Kong Xu was captured because he schemed against Gantian Mountain. Our Kong Family was originally worried about not being able to get away from this matter. If that Monster King sends an envoy to question our dynasty, then what should we do? Don't think too highly of our Kong Family. In the eyes of that Emperor, we are just tools and chess pieces. Why would he offend a large country whose strength can compare to that of a shrine for us? "
"Damn it! When that jinx was born, we shouldn't have let her live … "
The few people in the reading room were all discussing. However, their gazes were filled with questions as they looked towards the seat above.
It was an old man around 60, his face was filled with knife like deep wrinkles. His face was tightly frowning, looking really worried and bitter.
At this moment, his muddy eyes were filled with worry.
This was the Kong Family Head Kong Li. Everyone knew about this matter. As for how they should decide and whether or not they should release Xu 'er, it was up to this old man to decide.
If other people fell into the hands of the Monster King, then it was okay. However, that Kong Xu was after all the beloved Eldest Son, the future head of the Kong Family …
He took in a deep breath and didn't say anything. He quietly listened to the discussions of the people until the voices in the reading room slowly stopped. The old man suddenly sighed and looked out of the window.
"Since Third Brother is already here, why not enter?"
"En!"
Outside the reading room, the voice of a middle-aged man rang out. Then, the door was pushed open, and a scholarly man with a temperament as gentle as jade slowly walked into the room.
His expression was indifferent as he glanced at the people in the room.
"Just now, I heard that someone wanted to cut off my arm and send it to Gantian Mountain. He also said that my Yao 'er is a jinx and shouldn't be left alive when she was born?"
The few people sitting upright did not say anything when they heard this, but they were all secretly shocked. They already knew that this person's strength was unfathomable. That Kong Yao was personally trained by this person. However, the fact that it was strong enough to ignore the Spiritual Array here was still shocking.
"Looks like Third Brother's cultivation has improved again!"
Kongli smiled without caring at all, "Your brothers and nephews are anxious about Xu 'er which is why they speak without thinking. Third Brother, please don't take offense! As for Yao 'er's matter, does Third Brother still insist? "
The middle-aged man in scholarly robes did not reply, but Kong Li continued, "Back then, when you divined Yao 'er's fate, you said that the abnormality of her birth was not a calamity, but the arrival of a conqueror. The time and date of her birth were all used to kill. If she was used on the battlefield, she would definitely be able to shake the Ruler and achieve great things. Since you've said so, I'll agree to it. This was why when His Majesty promoted her to a Town Governor, I didn't say anything to stop him. However, what was the outcome? You and I both saw it … "
When he heard that, the middle-aged man's face was filled with cold disdain.
Didn't say anything to stop him? If His Majesty wanted to do that, then would you and the Kong Family be able to stop him?
"Oh right! I remember that Third Brother said that Yao 'er did have the fate of dying early. Her life was filled with evil and might drag down her family. However, if a wise Ruler appreciates her, she would be able to soar into the heavens and even benefit our Kong Family … "
As Kongli said that, a bright glow appeared in his eyes as he stared at the middle-aged man like a knife, "I want to ask Third Brother, is His Majesty not a wise Ruler? However, the current Kong Yao has fallen into the depths of someone else's palace and became a Barbarian King's concubine. The calamity of our Kong Family is already in front of our eyes. What else does Third Brother have to say? "
When he said that, the few people in the reading room all looked towards the door with mocking expressions.
The middle-aged man only felt a chill in his heart, a chill striking down his spine. His eyes swept around and then he mocked himself.
In their eyes, there was only grumbling. They already saw him as an enemy and didn't have any kinship at all. What was the point of him staying here?
He was too lazy to argue with his Senior Brother, waving his sleeves and turning around to leave, "I will move out tomorrow morning and head to Gantian Mountain. Don't worry, Yao 'er and I will make an oath. The two of us will not reveal a single word about what you have done to anyone else! "
After this person left, the small reading room regained its silence.
The few people in the room all relaxed. They knew that this person's words were like a mountain. Since he said those words, then they could more or less be at ease.
However, moments later, someone spoke up once more, "Actually, Third Brother's Divination Dao should be the best in our Kong Family. Everything he says is accurate and might not be below that of Grand Tutor Zhongxuan. If his cultivation is enough, he might be able to reopen our Kong Family Ancestor's Heaven Eye ability. However, why is he so stubborn about Kong Yao's matter? Haven't you heard of the saying that a doctor can't cure himself, and a person can't predict themselves? "
"That's right! That is a huge taboo for us Masters. Back then, it was because of his comments that we spared Kong Yao's life. However, what happened now? None of his predictions came true! "
Kongli gave a flat "En" and didn't say anything more. Under the light of the candle flame, his face was dark and sunken.
After the middle-aged man walked out of the reading room, he was also silent. With his hands behind his back, he looked into the sky in a daze, looking at the stars in the sky.
Did he really calculate wrongly?
Yao 'er, Yao' er, what are you going to do in the future? Are you really going to be locked up in the palace and wait for the day of your death?
How are you doing in Gantian Mountain? What kind of person is that Monster King? Does he treat you well?
Donglin Cloud Continent, a barbaric country?
That person was able to unify Donglin in a few years. Logically speaking, he should be a wise ruler with great talent and strategy.
However, his reputation in the Imperial Capital wasn't that good!
It was said that he didn't bother about politics for 3-5 years. He was really extravagant and his actions were really preposterous.
Many Confucians said that he was a traitor and couldn't be considered a wise ruler.
What Advisor Ruling was preposterous, a barbarian outside of civilization. His strategy of focusing on commerce was the biggest joke in the world.
Donglin Cloud Continent didn't have any heroes, which was why they became famous. This person might have some strategy and was really strong, but he was just a Xiang King.
Maybe he could be invincible for a while and rule a region, but he couldn't be proud for the rest of his life.
Thinking about that, the middle-aged man's eyes were filled with a cold intent that couldn't be melted.
Then, he gave out a self-mocking laugh. These were all rumors he heard. As for the truth, he had to head over to Gantian Mountain to find out.
If that Monster King was as dumb and preposterous as the rumors said. Then even if he risked his life, he would snatch Kong Yao out of that demon's den!
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Under the blood-colored sky, hundreds of thousands of people in heavy armor were going all out to kill in front of the broken city walls.
Zong Shou rode on a grade 9 dragon horned winged horse, looking forwards expressionlessly.
Pretty much every moment, there were hundreds to thousands of deaths. Fresh blood splattered out and returned to the dust.
However, he knew that it was an illusion which was why Zong Shou's expression didn't change from start to finish.
In front of him, the 30 thousand black iron cavalry were like an unparalleled treasure sword slashing over.
At this moment, the Han King's side had hundreds of thousands of troops who were going all out to block.
Like a wave, they were being smashed apart by the iron cavalry! Break through! However, when the first wave was smashed by the treasure sword, another wave was formed.
If one were to look carefully, one would notice that the defeated army had retreated in an extremely orderly manner after their formation had collapsed. Often, in just a few minutes, they could form up once more.
It seemed like the formation was really tight, but it would collapse with one strike. Each time, they would be able to perfectly avoid where the iron cavalry was pointing at, avoiding the main force and attacking the weak points.
Each time they collapsed, they would be able to tear off a small piece of meat from the invincible iron cavalry. There would be one or two formations nearby to receive the scattered troops.
After the intense battle, out of the 470 thousand Han Army elites, 40 thousand had died. However, the original 30 thousand invincible iron cavalry had been reduced to 26 thousand. A full 4 thousand cavalry had fallen here!
At this moment, the sky was already dark, the horses were already tired, and the people had used up all their energy.
The outcome of this battle was more or less decided, it would end in a draw.
In this illusion, Zong Shou had already gone through 6 cycles. From the start, the outcome was similar.
He wasn't able to use these 470 thousand troops to drown out the Xiang Family iron cavalry. However, Xiang Chu Overlord wasn't able to do as he wished and kill him at the front of the formation!
"I, Zhang Liang, am really inferior to Your Highness in terms of using troops!"
Zhang Liang's voice rang out once more, filled with respect, "The Xiang King is a famous general, the iron cavalry under him is unparalleled in the world. For Ruler to be able to go head to head with him and not lose, it is really shocking! However, I have heard that there are very few wise rulers in the world who personally face the arrows and stones. To be able to judge people and use them is the true path of a ruler … "
Zong Shou looked at this person in shock, thinking to himself, wasn't this a spiritual sense illusion? How could Zhang Liang say such words, this situation wasn't normal.
Following this, he laughed bitterly. At this moment, Zong Yuan and Yin Yang weren't by his side. Ren Tianxing and Kong Yao couldn't enter his mind. If not, he could relax and let them do whatever they wanted.
However, with the current situation, if he didn't personally lead the troops, did he really have to entrust his life to these fools? In the hands of the Han King soldiers that were born from the Xiang Chu Overlord?
What a joke!
He was too lazy to bother with this person. He was only afraid that this ancient strategist would treat him as an NPC in the game.
Seeing that the black cavalry army crumble for a while more. Zong Shou was prepared to continue giving orders, but in the next moment, the sky suddenly turned dark. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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