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The pillar of light that connected the heavens and the earth slowly disappeared. Two figures disappeared along with it, one in front and one behind. It was as if they had never been there, yet it was as if they would remain there forever.
The sky was already brightening, but the rain was still pouring.
The Mountain Breaking Army and the Yan Cloud Calvary began to clean up the battlefield. No one spoke. Everyone was silent as they lifted up the corpses on the ground.
This was a victorious battle. The Northern Barbarians had retreated, and King Xieluo had fallen.
However, this was a war that no one could be happy about. That was because countless soldiers had fallen in the rain. Even the legendary Prince Li of the First Rank, who had made great contributions to the Great Xia Dynasty, had closed his eyes.
Yan Qianli slowly walked towards King Liqin. Very quickly, he also arrived in front of King Liqin. He took off his clothes and covered King Liqin's body.
Emperor Lin Mubai's body trembled as his expression changed. He knelt down once again in front of King Liqin. He clenched his fists as he looked at King Liqin, whose eyes were closed.
A sense of desolation welled up in his heart. The battle in the Flame Capital City had destroyed the city walls and gates. These could all be mended.
However …
King Liqin's death, the rebellion of the Crown Prince, and the rebellion of King Duan. How could these wounds be mended?
Most importantly, even Ping Yang had been taken away by Cang Yue. Emperor Lin Mubai felt an inexplicable sense of loneliness, a loneliness that came from within.
Even though the position of an Emperor had always been one of loneliness, this did not mean that he did not need consolation.
"From today onwards, who else can I trust?" Emperor Lin Mubai looked up, allowing the rain to fall on his face. The people he trusted had left him one by one, and he could not protect those he doted on.
The only person who remained by his side was Xing Yuanguo.
However, Xing Yuanguo's talent lay in military affairs. As the leader of the Thirteen Constabularies, Xing Yuanguo was undoubtedly talented in commanding the army. However, a soldier could not participate in politics.
Emperor Lin Mubai could not possibly hand over all the military and political power to Xing Yuanguo. No matter how much he trusted Xing Yuanguo, he could not do that.
How could they be saved when there were so many wounds everywhere?
Emperor Lin Mubai's body swayed. This Emperor was filled with helplessness. However, he still managed to stand up with the help of Chen Feihua.
"First Dragon Envoy, where is Yan Qing?"
"Your subject is here!" After hearing Emperor Lin Mubai's words, a figure quickly walked out from the crowd. It was the first Dragon Envoy of the Dragon Protection Squad, Yan Qing.
"Now, besides the Crown Prince and King Duan, where are the other princes?"
"Your Majesty, according to this official's information, after the incident, the Seventh Prince led the guards in his residence to attack the western gate of the palace. However, the number of guards was too small, and the city guards were too many, so they were unable to take down the gate. The Eleventh Prince did not attack the palace, but stayed in the city to appease the people. As for the Ninth Prince, he …"
"How is the Ninth Prince?" Emperor Lin Mubai frowned after hearing Yan Qing's report.
"The Ninth Prince, he, he … left the city. When the Northern Barbarians attacked the four gates of Flame Capital City, the Ninth Prince took the opportunity to leave the city!"
"What?! This trash actually dares to run away! " When Emperor Lin Mubai heard this, his entire body trembled in anger. How could he tolerate the act of fleeing when the Flame Capital City was in danger?
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Yan Qing looked at Emperor Lin Mubai and immediately knelt on the ground. As the Dragon Protection Squad, their main responsibility was to protect the Emperor. Other than that, they were also responsible for secretly monitoring the movements of the princes. It could be said that they had great authority.
However, because of this, they could not interfere in politics. In fact, they could not even discuss politics. They could not even speak ill of any prince. The only thing they could do was to tell the truth.
"Forget it, let him go!" Emperor Lin Mubai looked at the kneeling Yan Qing and gently shook his head. He was already too tired, so tired that he could no longer be angry.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this battle is not over yet!" At this moment, Xing Yuanguo also arrived in front of Emperor Lin Mubai. He looked into the distance and frowned.
"Official Xing, what do you mean?" Emperor Lin Mubai looked at Xing Yuanguo and finally relaxed a little.
"When I arrived at the city gates, I saw smoke everywhere. According to my guess, the armies from all four sides should be on their way to the Flame Capital City. I am not too worried about other places, but the Northern Lands … Divine Consort is now in the capital and Su Qing is the Northern Lands Five Constabularies' Chief. If my guess is correct, the Northern Barbarian army is now …"
"Hmm, what Official Xing is worried about is exactly what I am worried about. I'm afraid that the Northern Barbarian army has already entered the Northern Lands. This war is indeed not over yet!" Emperor Lin Mubai nodded his head as he subconsciously looked towards the north.
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The heavy rain washed away the stench of blood on the battlefield.
Fang Zhengzhi was not in a good mood. However, when Emperor Lin Mubai and Xing Yuanguo came to his side, he still bowed to Emperor Lin Mubai.
"Zhengzhi … this time, I want to thank you on behalf of all the citizens of the Great Xia!" Emperor Lin Mubai looked at Fang Zhengzhi with a complicated expression.
"Did Su Qing escape?" Fang Zhengzhi did not look at Emperor Lin Mubai. Instead, he looked towards the north.
"Yes."
"I want to make a trip back to the Northern Mountain Village."
"I understand. However, the Northern Lands is not safe now. If you are willing, you can go with Yuanguo to the Northern Lands. You can be the vanguard. Furthermore, I will order the Dragon Protection Squad to follow you. What do you think?"
"Thank you. I only need Yan Xiu to accompany me." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head.
"Mm, that works too. Zhengzhi, I know that you are now …" Emperor Lin Mubai wanted to say something else. However, at this moment, a voice rang out from behind him.
"I want to see the Emperor!"
"Let me see the Emperor!"
"What is it?" Emperor Lin Mubai frowned and turned to look behind him.
Behind him, a servant who looked like a servant was struggling against a few Royal Guards. He was holding a letter high in his hand.
"Your Majesty, he is a servant of the Ninth Prince's residence. He said that the Ninth Prince has a letter for Your Majesty!" The royal guard quickly reported.
"The Ninth Prince, this piece of trash actually left a letter? Drag him down, I don't have the mood to read it! "Emperor Lin Mubai immediately waved his hand.
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince did not escape. He really did not escape. Your Majesty only needs to read this letter to understand everything!" After hearing Emperor Lin Mubai's words, the servant became visibly agitated.
Emperor Lin Mubai did not speak immediately. He looked at the servant who was being dragged away with a solemn expression. However, he eventually waved his hand and said, "Present the letter!"
"Yes!" The few royal guards immediately obeyed. They took the letter from the servant's hands and quickly rushed to Emperor Lin Mubai, presenting it with both hands.
Faced with all of this, Fang Zhengzhi did not speak a word.
Yan Xiu and Shan Yu also did not speak. Both of them stood silently beside Fang Zhengzhi, their expressions different.
As for Wu Yuer, she was currently looking into the distance, looking as if she had something on her mind.
The letter was delivered to Emperor Lin Mubai.
Emperor Lin Mubai did not hesitate. He immediately opened the letter and scanned through the contents of the letter. His originally tightly furrowed brows gradually became a little strange.
"Your Majesty, did the Ninth Prince go to the Northern Lands?" After seeing Emperor Lin Mubai's expression, Xing Yuanguo carefully guessed.
"Yes, he went to the Golden Scale City!" Emperor Lin Mubai finally nodded after a long period of silence.
"I see. This is a great achievement. Although the Northern Lands Five Constabularies are led by Su Qing, the Ninth Prince is after all a prince. Once he goes to the Golden Scale City, the Northern Lands Army will definitely be of one mind!"
"Yes." Emperor Lin Mubai nodded again.
The Ninth Prince's letter was a letter of apology. The content of his apology was, of course, for the crime of passing a fake Imperial Decree. It was obvious that the Ninth Prince wanted to use a fake Imperial Decree to take over the military power of the Northern Lands Golden Scale City.
This was an act of treason.
However, Emperor Lin Mubai knew that he could not accuse the Ninth Prince. Not only could he not accuse the Ninth Prince, he also suddenly realized that he had a useful person by his side all along.
The outbreak of war in the Flame Capital City was very sudden.
It was also under such circumstances that one's ability to remain calm in the face of danger could be demonstrated.
Attacking the palace and rescuing the Emperor were acts of kindness. Comforting the citizens was also an act of kindness. However, all of these acts of kindness were only 'short-sighted'.
The Emperor was looking at the world.
In the chaos of the Flame Capital City, the Ninth Prince, who had no power or influence, could be said to be of little use.
However, as Xing Yuanguo had said, the Ninth Prince's identity as a prince was not very useful in the Flame Capital City. However, once he was in the Northern Lands, it was completely different.
"Your Majesty!" At this moment, Yan Qianli also arrived in front of Emperor Lin Mubai. He looked at Yan Xiu, then at Fang Zhengzhi, and finally bowed to Emperor Lin Mubai.
"Prince Yan, how are your injuries?" Emperor Lin Mubai looked at Yan Qianli and bowed to him, his expression full of concern.
"I'm fine." Yan Qianli shook his head, then looked towards the north, "Western Liang and the Northern Lands are at the border. Before I came to the Flame Capital City, I had stationed a heavy cavalry at the border of the Northern Lands and passed down an order. Once there is any movement in the Northern Lands, I will order the heavy cavalry to charge straight for the Holy Barbarian Empire's' Barbarian Spirit Pass' and cut off the Holy Barbarian Empire's retreat."
"This … Prince Yan's action has saved the Great Xia Dynasty!" Emperor Lin Mubai was slightly taken aback, then a look of joy appeared in his eyes.
"I only hope that Your Majesty does not blame me for sending troops privately!"
"Prince Yan, you are too kind. How can I not know your intentions!"
"Mm, Your Majesty, you may have to walk your own path in the future. After leaving Western Liang this time, I have no intention of going back." Yan Qianli nodded.
"Prince Yan, are you going …"
"Mm."
"I understand." Sadness flashed across Emperor Lin Mubai's eyes. However, he quickly bowed solemnly towards Yan Qianli.
Yan Qianli had no intention of stopping Emperor Lin Mubai. He allowed Emperor Lin Mubai to finish his bow, then stretched out his hand to help Emperor Lin Mubai up.
"Your Majesty, since Prince Yan has already made his plans, and the Ninth Prince has already rushed to the Golden Scale City, please hurry and pass down the decree!" Xing Yuanguo looked at the sky that was starting to brighten, clenched his fists, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.
"Alright, Xing Hou awaits the decree!"
"I await the decree!"
"Order Xing Yuanguo to be the Governor of the army, mobilize the Mountain Breaking Army and the four armies to the Golden Scale City, and assist the Ninth Prince in defending against the Northern Barbarians …"
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Amidst the torrential rain, a group of soldiers on warhorses were galloping at high speed. The red clouds on their chests were getting brighter and brighter under the rain.
Yan Cloud Cavalry.
In front of the Yan Cloud Cavalry, there were four riders.
Fang Zhengzhi, Yan Xiu, Shan Yu, and Wu Yuer.
The rain fell on their heads, and the muddy water splashed behind them. However, the four of them stared intently in front of them, at the faint footprints in the rain.
Behind the four of them, there were more than ten men dressed in black, wearing bamboo hats. Each of them carried a long sword on their back, glowing faintly.
"Young Master, the escaping Northern Barbarian Army is still two miles away from us!"
"Mm." Yan Xiu nodded, and subconsciously looked at Fang Zhengzhi beside him. For some reason, he felt that Fang Zhengzhi seemed to have changed.
If it was in the past, Fang Zhengzhi would definitely not accept Emperor Lin Mubai's suggestion immediately. Or rather, even if he accepted, he would definitely state some conditions.
However, this time …
Fang Zhengzhi did not state any conditions.
Half a year.
What would he do?
Yan Xiu subconsciously tightened his grip on the reins, and let out a soft roar. He looked forward once again, "Su Qing, you can't escape!"
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A huge battle unfolded in the forest eighty miles away from Flame Capital City. Three thousand Northern Barbarian Cavalry charged into the defensive circle of the Northern Barbarian Army and completely destroyed it.
Thousands of Northern Barbarian Army soldiers fell to the ground, their bodies covered in blood. Their eyes were filled with disbelief as they looked at the Yan Cloud Cavalry in front of them.
The trap seemed to have no effect at all.
How did they do it?
They did not know, but they knew that at this moment, they had no way out. Because, this battle was over.
"Fang Zhengzhi, even if you kill me, the Holy Barbarian Empire's army has already entered the Northern Lands. We have not lost this battle!" Su Qing's voice was slightly menacing as he panted.
"Unfortunately, once you enter the Northern Lands, you can't go back." Fang Zhengzhi looked at Su Qing, still remembering the first time he saw him.
Of course, there was also the last time he saw Su Qing.
That time …
Su Qing's lips curled into a cold smile, a smile that belonged to someone who was in control. Now, that cold smile had disappeared, replaced by a kind of fear and unease.
Was this true power?
Fang Zhengzhi looked at the sky, at the bright light. All along, Su Qing had been good at scheming. It could be said that in terms of scheming, Su Qing had spent more effort than Fang Zhengzhi.
But in the end, Su Qing was lying in front of him.
Absolute power.
Now, Fang Zhengzhi had Wu Yuer, Shan Yu, Yan Xiu, Qing Yi from the Shadow Sect, more than ten experts and the Yan Cloud Cavalry by his side. Therefore, there was no doubt about the outcome of this battle.
Ling Yun Tower?
Perhaps, he was in the same situation in front of Ling Yun Tower?
"Looks like I have really lost this time."
"Tell me, where is Qian Wu?"
"Qian Wu?! Hahaha … you will see him soon, you will definitely see him again! "Su Qing was stunned, then he suddenly became a little crazy.
"Fang Zhengzhi, do you want me to help you?" Wu Yuer's voice rang out at this moment, her charming eyes revealing a hint of coldness.
"No need, I want to do it myself." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head. Then, the demonic purple light also lit up, and the Traceless Sword let out a cheerful cry.
Then, the purple light slowly pierced into Su Qing's heart.
Blood flowed from the corner of Su Qing's mouth, his hands tightly gripping the blade of the Traceless Sword. His eyes were filled with anger and indignation, but he still closed his eyes in the end.
Silence!
The rain stopped at this moment, and the sun shone down from the sky.
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Half a month later, night fell, and the stars shone brightly.
On the peak of a towering mountain, a gold-dyed palace quietly lurked in the night sky, as if it was a deity looking down on the universe, exuding an unparalleled majesty.
Above the palace, the two words "Heaven Dao" shone brightly even in the night sky.
At this moment, a dot of starlight fell from the sky. It looked like a shooting star, but it was not a shooting star. This was because the light was very bright, and it lit up the entire sky.
Most importantly, there seemed to be a voice singing within the light. It was very low, but it had an ancient and desolate aura.
"Buzz!" The heaven and earth shook.
At the same time, a figure dashed out from the backyard of the Heaven Dao Pavilion. Her pink dress danced in the night sky, and a white fur belt was tied around her waist. Her beautiful long hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall.
The figure was very fast.
It reached the sky in an instant.
Then, a strange scene happened. The figure collided with the falling starlight. It didn't feel like a "welcome", but a "long time no see".
It was as if the figure and the starlight belonged together.
"Look, the sky!"
"Could that be …"
"Yes, it's junior sister!"
"This sound sounds like … the Heavenly Sacred Voice, could it be that junior sister …"
Countless gazes were raised at this moment, looking at the slowly dissipating light in the sky. Every single gaze was filled with shock.
At this moment, the light in the sky finally disappeared completely. All the light turned into a dot of starlight, and it imprinted itself on the figure's forehead.
Under the illumination of the starlight, an extremely exquisite face was slowly revealed. Her eyes were bright, and her skin was as clear as jade.
It was a beauty that looked down on the world.
Devastatingly beautiful, devastatingly beautiful!
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