The saddest thing in this world was not that the people were deceived. It was that even though they already knew the ugly truth, they still chose to be ugly.
Actually, there was no need for Shen Lang to say it. The people of China knew Ying Guang's crimes very well. Many people had witnessed Ying Guang killing the entire Jiang family.
They knew what was right and what was evil. They knew what was beautiful and ugly. However, they still stood on the side of evil and ugly.
Could they blame them? They didn't know!
However, they were indeed afraid. The disaster 29 years ago was still engraved in their hearts and souls. They still woke up from the nightmare.
After Jiang Li's sudden death, the entire Great Qian Empire suffered an unprecedented disaster. The Great Yan Empire's million-strong coalition army swarmed into China. These soldiers became beasts, burning, robbing, humiliating, and wreaking havoc.
Since then, the courage of countless people in Great Qian was castrated. They knew that Ying Guang was a traitor, but they thought that he could protect them.
What about Shen Lang? He had clearly created miracles again and again. Not long ago, he killed Ying Wuming and continued to create incredible miracles.
However, in the eyes of the people of China, Shen Lang … was too evil and too unstable.
That's right. Shen Lang hadn't lost a single battle after returning to the East. All his bragging had come true. He protected the people of Wu, Chu, and Yue Nation. It seemed like he could also protect the people of China?
However, it was too risky and scary.
Countless people of China were like frightened birds. They couldn't bear such a shock. Just like the people of Wu Nation. Many of them had fled more than a year ago and hadn't returned until now.
The people of China didn't see Shen Lang as an enemy, but they didn't trust Shen Lang either. They trusted Ying Guang.
In their hearts, Shen Lang was an unstable factor. To put it bluntly, he was like a jinx. Therefore, they should go as far as they could.
Your Majesty Shen Lang, we sympathize with you and are even willing to pray for your safety. However, please don't disturb our lives. The further you stay, the better.
If you insist on staying in Qianjing, then … then we hope that you will lose to His Majesty Ying Guang. In any case, please don't bring disaster and chaos to us.
"Your Majesty Shenlang, please go, please go …"
"Your Majesty Shen Lang, we are willing for you to live a long life, but we do not welcome you in Qianjing." The voices below were actually very noisy, but more and more people were speaking up.
Suddenly, an old scholar rushed out, arrived in front of the palace walls, knelt down, kowtowed, and said, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, I was once infinitely loyal to His Majesty Jiang Li. I also wish you well from the bottom of my heart, and I hope that the Jiang royal family will grow stronger in your hands. But … not in Qianjing, not on our land. We don't want to suffer any more wars. Please leave, leave, leave far away from us … "
The old scholar wailed and kowtowed unceasingly to Shen Lang.
But it was strange, wasn't it? If you guys support Ying Guang, won't he bring chaos to you guys?
However, after Ying Guang succeeded the throne, there were indeed no more wars in the New Qian Kingdom, ending the turmoil that lasted for more than a year.
Ying Guang looked at all this mockingly, not saying a word.
Meanwhile, Shen Lang also didn't say a word. He just cried silently, and after a long while, he said to Ying Guang, "They keep saying that my father, His Majesty Jiang Li, brought disaster to them, but previously, my father brought them glory and wealth. Why don't they say it again?"
Ying Guang said indifferently, "Then don't say it to me, say it to them. Are you trying to reason with hundreds of thousands or millions of people?"
Shen Lang laughed sorrowfully once again. He faced the sky and stopped the desolate tears from flowing down his face.
… …
What was the most impressive substitute? That was when he appeared in front of you for the second or third time, and you still couldn't see through him.
Then, who was this person who was shouting at the people of Qianjing and crying desolately?
Of course, it was the mirror and not Shen Lang.
All of his emotions were real. Even his tears were real. The sorrow that was released from the depths of his soul was also real.
In this world, everyone was only willing to be themselves and not others. But in the mirror, he wasn't just being himself, he was also being someone else.
He used his soul and life to act out Shen Lang, completely immersing himself in his emotions. Therefore, when the citizens of Qianjing acted so cowardly and even ugly, he also felt his heart bleeding, and he felt endless sorrow.
Every time the mirror acted out Shen Lang, he never thought about one thing. What if he was seen through?
When he pretended to be Shen Lang, he felt that he was Shen Lang. How could he be seen through if he was himself?
Then, where was the real Shen Lang?
He left a few hours ago. The person who attended the engagement ceremony was the real Shen Lang. Because he needed to use the Dragon Sword to perform an energy whirlpool, he had to prove his identity in front of everyone.
This was Qianjing, the territory of Ying Guang and Stupa Mountain. How could Shen Lang leave?
Chou Yao'er, Su Nan, and everyone else were still here. How could Shen Lang leave? Was there anyone in this world who could take him away from Qianjing?
Of course there was. It was Pavilion Master Zuo Ci!
Why did Zuo Ci pay a visit to Shen Lang? Was it just to persuade him not to go the wrong way?
Perhaps that was the case, but the real reason he came to Shen Lang was to make a deal.
It was another extremely difficult math problem. This math problem might be related to the development of the ancient ruins in the Great Desert.
It was a math problem that hundreds of scholars couldn't solve in a few years, but Pavilion Master Zuo Ci clearly didn't have many years left. The only person in the world who could quickly solve such a difficult math problem was probably Shen Lang.
When Pavilion Master Zuo Ci was talking to Shen Lang, his finger lightly drew on the table and said something that he didn't mean.
Those who heard Zuo Ci's words at that time would find it strange. What was the relationship between Zuo Ci and Shen Lang? What right did he have to advise Shen Lang? What right did he have to control his crazy actions?
By the time Zuo Ci left, a math problem had already appeared on the table.
During the whole transaction, neither of them said a word.
After attending the engagement ceremony of Shen Lang and Princess Futu as a matchmaker, Zuo Ci left immediately. He had no intention of attending Shen Lang's abdication ceremony. When Zuo Ci wanted to take away a few people, no one in Qianjing could stop him, and no one dared to stop him. Shen Lang blended in with them and left easily.
So was the Sword of the Dragon that Shen Lang gave to Stupa Mountain Sect Leader Ren real? After all, he gave Ying Guang a fake dragon egg.
It was real, 100% real. This was Shen Lang. He handed over the precious Sword of the Dragon just like that.
Was it for Princess Ren Yingying? Yes, and no!
He had to save Princess Ren Yingying, but her mind had already been damaged by Sect Leader Ren. It didn't matter if he saved her sooner or later.
Ultimately, Shen Lang did it to deliver the Sword of the Dragon to Sect Leader Ren. This was a very important point.
Many people had a narrow-minded mindset. It was as though the sword belonged to him once it was in his hands. However … it wasn't.
Previously, Shen Lang had told Ning Yuanxian that he would need at least half a year's time.
This was because his Nightmare Stone Rifle, small-scale Dragon Power, Hell Fire Cannon, and other weapons had already appeared in the laboratory. It would take time to mass produce them and even more time to equip the Great Qian Empire's new army.
Another point was that Ying Guang had indeed been ravaged by the radiation from the dragon egg. The terrifying illness had already been buried in his body. Shen Lang had already seen it with his X-ray eyes. However, it had just sprouted and would need time to develop.
Therefore, Shen Lang chose to reveal Ying Guang's dragon egg to Sect Leader Ren at this time because he hoped that Sect Leader Ren would take this so-called dragon egg away.
Ying Guang might as well enjoy the radiation damage with Sect Leader Ren instead of Ying Guang.
Of course, if the radiation did not last long enough, the damage would not be thorough enough. Therefore, Shen Lang also wanted to hand the Sword of the Dragon to Sect Leader Ren. This Sword of the Dragon would play a miraculous role in the future.
In the upcoming battle, Shen Lang needed to destroy the New Qian Kingdom and Stupa Mountain in one fell swoop. He needed to kill Ying Guang and Sect Leader Ren directly. How could he not plan ahead?
Originally, Shen Lang was full of expectations for the people of the New Qian Kingdom. He felt that as long as he killed Ying Wuming, the people of China should be able to change and trust him.
In the end, he was disappointed. When he killed Ying Wuming, there was no cheering. He was treated coldly from the beginning to the end.
People loved to show off and slap people in the face, and Ying Guang was no exception. Shen Lang claimed that he wanted everyone to vote and let the people of Great Qian Kingdom decide whether to be loyal to Shen Lang or him, Ying Guang. This should be his proudest moment. All this while, he had always been the one getting slapped in the face by Shen Lang. This time, however, he could make use of the tens of thousands of Chinese citizens to fiercely slap Shen Lang in the face and shatter Shen Lang's heart.
These are the people of your Da Qian Dynasty. Your Jiang Clan has ruled this land for generations, but in the end, the people here would rather be loyal to me, a traitor, than to you, the King of the Jiang Clan. Isn't this ironic enough? Isn't it enough to slap people in the face?
Since Ying Guang liked to slap people in the face, then Shen Lang would let the mirror put its face on it and let him slap it to his heart's content.
The whole of China voted, and it could not be completed in half a year.
So, did Shen Lang feel sad about the attitude of the people of China? Of course, a little, but only a little.
Shen Lang was a very harsh person and had a clear understanding of human nature. If the heavens had feelings, they would also grow old. If he was hurt so badly, then he didn't want to live anymore.
At the end of the day, there was only one reason. He had no interest in restoring the Great Qian Empire's imperial hegemony. He only had one goal, and that was to have no enmity with the world.
Kill Ying Guang, kill Sect Leader Ren, and then kill the Emperor of Great Yan in the future. This goal had never changed.
As for the people of China? If you trust me like the people of Wu, Chu, and Yue Countries, and even entrust your lives to me, then I, Shen Lang, have the responsibility to protect you. I will protect you at all costs.
However, if you don't trust me? Then I don't care if you die. Do you think I really care about the people's hearts?
Pfft!
I, Shen Lang, don't plan to rule the world and become some bullsh * t emperor. Why do I need the people's hearts?
If there is no enmity in the world, don't forget your original intentions!
… …
On the city gate tower of the Great Qian Palace, Ying Guang said to the mirror, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, do you want to continue?"
The mirror took a deep breath as if to calm the sadness in its heart. Then, it walked into the Great Qian Palace without saying a word. It had no intention of escaping at all.
After returning to the main hall of the palace, the mirror went straight to the Great Yan Empire's Prince Lian.
"Prince Lian, there's a saying that goes, 'I won't turn back until I hit the wall'. I won't give up." The mirror said, "The people of China are willing to be loyal to Ying Guang, but I believe in this saying, 'Those who are loyal always follow the dog butcher, and those who are unloyal are mostly scholars.'"
When these words were spoken, the eyes of many people present lit up. Only Shen Lang would be able to repeatedly utter such beautiful words. These words could not be any more true.
"The people of China are too well-off. They think too much, so they have lost their courage." The mirror said, "However, I don't believe that the other places in China are like this. The Jiang Family has ruled this land for hundreds of years. I don't believe that everyone has forgotten the Jiang Family's kindness."
Prince Lian said, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, is there a need to do this?"
The mirror said, "Prince Lian, I want you to form a team and follow me to every county and city in the Great Qian Kingdom. We will carry out this vote to the end. The words that I, Shen Lang, have said, I will definitely keep to my word. The words that I have boasted about must all be realized. "
At this point, everyone couldn't help but recall all the miracles Shen Lang had created.
The substitute mirror continued, "After the final vote is out, if the people of China are willing to be loyal to Ying Guang, then the 1.5 million square kilometers of land will no longer have anything to do with the Jiang Family."
At this point, someone asked, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, if you want to go to every county and city in the New Qian Kingdom and ask the people to be loyal to you, why did you drag Prince Lian along?"
The mirror said calmly, "I'm afraid of death, and I need Prince Lian's protection. "Moreover, this vote also needs an absolutely fair judge. During the duel between me and Ying Wuming this time, Prince Lian and his arbitration committee performed very righteously. I am willing to trust him. "
Prince Lian said, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, you're too kind."
The mirror said, "Therefore, I am sure that the arbitration committee will not be disbanded and will continue to supervise the vote in China."
Prince Lian said, "This is a serious matter, and it is beyond my authority. I cannot act on my own."
The mirror said, "In that case, you can send someone to the Flame Capital to request for a decree and also send Princess Ji Xuan to protect me."
Prince Lian said, "Me? Send someone to the Flame Capital? Why don't I go myself? "
The mirror said, "Because I will be by your side at all times from now on. This way, the safety of me and my followers will be guaranteed. "Ying Guang is worse than a beast. He is capable of anything. "Prince Lian, are you willing to protect us?"
"I am willing …" Before Prince Lian could speak, an extremely cold voice suddenly rang out from outside.
It turned out to be the White Jade Capital's emissary, the icy lady.
"Ying Guang, the White Jade Capital is not interested in the feud between you and Shen Lang, and I will not ask you to release him." The White Jade Capital's emissary said, "However, if you want to use despicable means to assassinate him or humiliate and destroy his body, the White Jade Capital is not willing."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Could it be that the rumor was true? Was Shen Lang really the grandson of the White Jade Capital's ruler?
Prince Lian nodded and said, "Alright, I will send someone to the Flame Capital to report this. However, during this period of time, His Majesty Shen Lang can stay with me. The Great Yan Empire has promised the world that this martial arts duel will be fair and just. Moreover, we will guarantee the safety of His Majesty Shen Lang and his followers. If you die at Ying Guang's hands, how will the Great Yan Empire maintain its dignity? How will we maintain our dignity? "
This was true. If Shen Lang died in the Qian Capital, the Great Yan Empire's prestige would be swept to the ground.
Following this, Prince Lian said coldly, "Ying Guang, you used the ancient energy core to flatten His Majesty Shen Lang's encampment. We cannot let this matter rest. The Great Yan Empire will definitely punish you. If you dare to commit any more heinous acts, it will be equivalent to declaring war on the Great Yan Empire. Do you understand? "
Ying Guang said, "Shen Lang can stay by Prince Lian's side. If you are willing, you can even tie him to your belt. However, he must hand over the ancient flying beast. "
Mirror said, "Unfortunately, the ultrasonic flying beast has already left. I gave it to Princess Ren Yingying to bring Princess Futu back to Raging Tide City. Sect Leader Ren should be very clear about this."
Ying Guang said, "Then, the entire Qian Capital and the entire Great Ying Empire will be under air control. Any flying beast that takes off must be reported, or it will be destroyed. Any flying beast that can fly faster and higher than the Snow Eagle must be handed over unconditionally. Shen Lang is a subordinate and must not leave the Great Ying Empire. "
Mirror sneered, "Ying Guang, do you want me to fire the Remorse of the Dragon?"
Hearing this, Prince Lian's face suddenly trembled. This was the last thing the Great Yan Empire wanted to see. If Shen Lang fell into Ying Guang's hands, it meant that many Remorse of the Dragon would be aimed at the Great Yan Empire. This meant that Ying Guang and Futu Mountain would be able to launch a strategic deterrent against the Great Yan Empire.
"Men," Prince Lian ordered.
Immediately, his hundreds of subordinates removed their masks. They were all top-notch experts from the Punishing Sky Pavilion and the Great Yan Empire. All of them wore ancient armor.
"All members of the Arbitration Committee, come in!"
Following Prince Lian's order, the representatives of the six transcendent forces and the envoys of the various countries entered the Great Qian Imperial Palace again.
Of course, the representatives of the six transcendent forces were not as grand as before. Zuo Ci had left, and the envoy from the White Jade Capital did not appear again after making his announcement.
Hundreds of people surrounded Prince Lian and Shen Lang.
"Ying Guang, if you don't intend to declare war on the Great Yan Empire, I will be leaving with His Majesty Shen Lang," Prince Lian said.
Ying Guang said, "Do as you wish, but please do not leave the Qian Capital."
Mirror said, "That won't do. I will be going to every county and city in the Great Qian Empire to gather the citizens and vote."
Ying Guang said, "You don't have the final say in this matter. The Yan Capital will have to make a statement."
Ying Guang's words revealed his true intentions. Although he had arrogantly announced the establishment of the Great Ying Empire, he still wanted the Great Ying Empire to be recognized by the Yan Capital and the various countries.
The so-called Great Ying Empire was just asking for an exorbitant price. What he really wanted was for the Ying Family to become one of the rulers of the world. After all, he had lost the title of King of the Great Qian Empire. If the Great Ying Empire was recognized by the world, the Ying Family would be reborn.
Prince Lian laughed coldly. Then, he looked at Mirror and said, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, please!"
Next, Shen Lang and all his subordinates followed Prince Lian into the Great Yan Empire's encampment in the Qian Capital.
In the next fifteen minutes, Ying Guang and Stupa Mountain ordered thousands of special warriors and the Hell Legion to surround the Great Yan Empire's encampment in the name of protection.
Not only that, but over a thousand Snow Eagles and over a hundred Primordial Vultures circled the skies, monitoring every corner of the sky.
… …
When Pavilion Master Zuo Ci's diplomatic party left the Qian Capital, no one dared to stop them or inspect them. Shen Lang was among them.
"Master Zuo Ci, you can just drop me off at the Great Robbery Palace," said Shen Lang.
Zuo Ci was stunned. Why did he call him master? I'm not related to you at all.
Shen Lang couldn't help it. This time, he really felt like he was riding in a taxi when he flew out with Pavilion Master Zuo Ci.
Moreover, the fact that he mentioned the Great Robbery Palace meant that he didn't hold anything back from Zuo Ci. He was being very honest.
"This is the answer to the math question." Shen Lang took out a piece of paper and handed it to Pavilion Master Zuo Ci. "It's 100% correct. If you have other math questions, I can also help you solve them. I've said that my goal is to have no enmity with the world. Now that there is no conflict of interest between you and me, I hope that everything goes smoothly in your development of the Great Desert."
Pavilion Master Zuo Ci took the piece of paper from Shen Lang and memorized the answer on it. He rubbed it gently and the paper turned to dust before burning. It was really amazing.
"Your Majesty Shen Lang, are you really planning to go to the ghost city? Are you really planning to find the Great Tribulation God's soul? "Zuo Ci asked," Do you think the ghost city is in the Great Robbery Palace? "
Shen Lang said, "I'm not sure, but why did the Great Tribulation Temple build their headquarters on this snowy mountain? There must be a reason. Maybe there is an ancient ruin inside and the ghost city is most likely inside. "
Pavilion Master Zuo Ci said, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, this idea of yours has spread far and wide. Back then, His Majesty Jiang Li and the six transcendent powers also thought the same. You're not the only one who covets the legendary Ghost City. This is why the Great Robbery Palace has been explored for dozens of years without any results. There is no entrance to the ghost city and no ancient ruins. "
Shen Lang said, "I am a person who is born to create miracles."
Pavilion Master Zuo Ci said, "If the Great Tribulation God's soul is really in the ghost city, then his mental strength should be many times stronger than yours. You will be the one who will be possessed and lose control of your body."
Shen Lang said, "If I am really possessed, will Pavilion Master Zuo Ci represent justice to destroy me?"
Pavilion Master Zuo Ci smiled. Justice? There was only one person in the world who was so righteous, and that was His Majesty Jiang Li.
If Sky-sea Pavilion was really so righteous, they wouldn't have allowed Tongtian Temple to fall.
After Tongtian Temple obtained part of the Great Tribulation Temple's evil techniques, although they weren't as strong as the Great Tribulation Temple, they were as evil as them. Would anyone from the six transcending powers come out to uphold justice?
To Sky-sea Pavilion, the most important thing was to develop the Great Desert and complete their hundred-year plan.
Furthermore, he and Shen Lang were not only enemies, but also allies. He couldn't wait for Shen Lang to destroy Stupa Mountain.
An hour later, Pavilion Master Zuo Ci's group flew above the Great Snow Mountain. This was the border between the Qiang Kingdom and the State of Yue. The ruins of the Great Robbery Palace were at the peak of this mountain.
"Pavilion Master Zuo Ci, you can drop me off at the plaza in front," said Shen Lang.
Pavilion Master Zuo Ci nodded and controlled the flying beast to descend directly onto the plaza of the ruins of the Great Robbery Palace.
Immediately, more than ten figures flew over. These were the people that Shen Lang had stationed here in advance. Li Qianqiu, Ban Ruo, and the other martial grandmasters had been waiting here for more than half a month.
"Your Majesty Shen Lang, take care," said Pavilion Master Zuo Ci.
Shen Lang said, "Pavilion Master Zuo Ci, have a safe trip."
Pavilion Master Zuo Ci was about to leave on the flying beast.
"Oh right, I have something to ask you," said Shen Lang.
Zuo Ci said, "You can ask, but I may not answer."
"There's a secret place at the bottom of the sea not far from the Raging Tide City. Someone seemed to have entered it not long ago and left behind some traces. Was that you?" asked Shen Lang.
Zuo Ci said, "Yes, it's me."
Shen Lang was stunned. It really was Zuo Ci! He had actually been to that ancient prison. Of course, Zuo Ci couldn't enter it and had only stayed in the temple outside.
Shen Lang said, "That might be an ancient ruin. Why don't you have any intention of developing it? Are you just going to leave like that? "
Pavilion Master Zuo Ci said, "The biggest taboo in life is to be indecisive. Since we've already set the goal of developing the Great Desert, we have to stake everything on this one throw. No matter how tempting the other ancient ruins are, we can't afford to be distracted, let alone divert our resources."
Shen Lang gave him a thumbs up. "You're awesome."
However, Shen Lang was also very awesome. He had never been attracted by the benefits in front of him or around him. From start to finish, he had never forgotten his original intentions.
Pavilion Master Zuo Ci couldn't stand Shen Lang's attitude and left right away.
Actually, Shen Lang still had a question he wanted to ask. However, Zuo Ci definitely wouldn't answer, so he just let it go.
… …
The ruins of the Great Calamity Palace on the peak of the snowy mountain. After a few years, Shen Lang returned to this place again. He could still feel the magnificence and magnificence of this place. The Great Calamity Temple was really awesome. They actually built such a huge and magnificent palace complex on this mountain peak.
A few years ago, Shen Lang had used the avalanche here to eliminate the Qiang Monarch, Alutai, and thus dealt a fatal blow to the Su Clan. Thinking about it now, it was as if it was only yesterday. He didn't expect that Su Nan would actually become a subject of the Da Qian Empire at this time. Furthermore, he was protecting the mirror and contending with Ying Guang in the Qian Capital.
"Your Majesty, how's the situation in Qian Capital?" Xue Yin asked.
"Everything is going smoothly." Shen Lang said, "If this trip to the Great Calamity Palace is successful, I might be able to completely erase Ying Guang and Sect Leader Ren from my list of enemies."
Xue Yin said, "Lang'Er, are you sure the Ghost City is within the ruins of the Great Calamity Palace? Many people thought so, but all of their explorations failed. If you don't believe me, you can ask Ban Ruo. "
"Yes!" Grandmaster Ban Ruo said, "I am the one who has explored the Great Calamity Palace ruins the most, but I didn't find any entrance to the ghost city, much less any ancient ruins. I even suspect that the ghost city doesn't exist. The soul inheritance of the Great Calamity God Master might just be a rumor and not be real."
Shen Lang said, "It's not a rumor, it's real."
Then, Shen Lang sat cross-legged within the ruins of the Great Calamity Palace and closed his eyes to rest.
This time, he couldn't fail. He had to get the Great Calamity Divine Master's soul because it represented powerful mental strength. It was the key to eliminating Ying Guang and Stupa Mountain's Sect Leader Ren.
Xue Yin asked, "Lang'Er, you said the entrance to the Ghost City is within the ruins of the Great Calamity Palace. Why don't you start exploring it now?"
Shen Lang said, "There's no point in exploring it. Grandmaster Ban Ruo has explored it countless times and still found nothing."
Xue Yin said, "Then what do we need to do now?"
Shen Lang said, "Wait."
Xue Yin said, "Wait for what?"
Shen Lang said, "Wait for the arrival of the Great Calamity, wait for the solar eclipse."
… …
On the peak of a certain island, Ancestor Luo sat cross-legged facing the sky.
"Teacher, what are we waiting for?"
If Shen Lang heard this voice, he would be extremely excited. Because this was the Mulan Baby that he had been dreaming about.
Ancestor Luo said, "We are waiting for the great moment, the solar eclipse!"
… …
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