Free Web Novel“Whoosh...”
Li Mo’s body was emitting wisps of smoke, and he exhaled a breath of white Qi, smelling the thick, unresolvable stench of blood.
Many blood holes had burst open on his body; his Meridians had exploded.
He had never before allowed the power of the world to remain on his body for such a long time.
Most of the enemy troops had already collapsed, not even daring to look back.
But some Disaster Beasts keenly sensed his weakness.
More than just weak, he felt as if his body was no longer his own.
The only feeling...
Winter in Nanguan (Southern Pass) was truly cold.
Li Mo could no longer stand steadily; he couldn’t help but lean backward, but the sensation at the back of his head was not the hard ground; instead, it was...
Soft and elastic.
Sensing the brainwaves, Xiao Li looked up.
It was that frost-covered face, her eyes clear, cold, and deep, meeting the sinister gazes amidst the chaos of war.
So expressionless, yet the oppressive aura was quite strong.
But lying in her arms, the back of his head truly felt warm and soft.
This damned sense of security.
Li Mo blinked, tired yet serious:
“Ice Cube, you might as well have let me fall to the ground.”
Ying Bing reached out to wipe the bloodstains from his face, frowning, and said:
“Uncomfortable?”
“Too comfortable. Suddenly being so comfortable, I’m afraid I’ll accidentally fall asleep.”
“Then sleep.”
Ying Bing took off her qingmai jade jian, letting her soft, waterfall-like blue hair fall freely. This jade hairpin was, after all, a mortal item, somewhat fragile.
Li Mo: “...?”
This isn’t right.
According to the stories, with the atmosphere built up like this, shouldn’t she be slapping his face, frantically telling him not to fall asleep, afraid that if he closed his eyes, he would never open them again?
Well, even if she slapped his handsome face swollen now, it probably wouldn’t stop him from falling asleep.
Chaotic thoughts dragged his eyelids down, making them heavier and heavier.
In a daze, he heard the sound of the city gate behind him, and the city guards charging out in formation.
The last thing he saw before he fell asleep was a feather.
The feather seemed to be the most exquisite creation in the world, unforgettable at first glance.
If it were a Phoenix’s feather, it would probably be nothing more than this, right?
........
Nanguan (Southern Pass), Prince Zhennan's Mansion.
A figure on horseback, dusty and anxious, stopped at the entrance. He impatiently pushed open the door.
If an ordinary person were to do this, they would have been apprehended long ago, but the guards did not stop him.
“Where’s my father?!”
Zhong Zhenyue saw the butler of the house and asked loudly.
“The Prince was summoned back to Dijin for a report by Your Majesty several days ago and is no longer in the mansion,” the butler said, wiping his sweat. freewёbnoνel.com
“How is that possible?!” Zhong Zhenyue’s eyes widened.
The butler sighed, “It’s true. How dare I deceive you?”
Zhong Zhenyue had the answer in his heart, but he still refused to believe it. He rushed into his father’s courtyard, only to see a single mulberry tree in the desolate courtyard, swaying in the cold wind.
He and Zhong Ling searched everywhere, but he did not see the towering figure he held in his heart.
“Father really left for Dijin?”
Zhong Zhenyue’s face gradually turned pale.
“Commander Qu... deceived us?” Zhong Ling bit her lip until it bled.
Under what circumstances would Qu Sheng deceive them?
Without father to reinforce, how could Qingmu City withstand the Disaster Beasts and the armies of various tribes?
It’s a question whether they can even last seven days!
Zhong Zhenyue didn’t dare to think further.
“Zhenyue, what are you doing?”
“I’m going back to Qingmu City, to be with Brother Li and the brothers!”
“What’s the use of you going back alone? To die? It’s most important that we catch up with father and inform him of Qingmu City’s military situation!”
......
Qingyuan Sect, Main Peak Hall.
The cracking sound of beast charcoal echoed in the hall, making it feel somewhat empty and dull.
The Elders sat around, and for a moment, no one spoke.
“If Nanguan (Southern Pass) falls, the flames of war will surely spread to the Eastern Wasteland Region. The reasons for this, all of you know.”
“Whether to stay or leave, we must make a decision together.”
Shangguan Wencang puffed on his dry pipe, breaking the silence.
“Our roots are here. Without Qingyuan, how can we still be called Qingyuan Sect in the future?”
Qian Bufan sighed, eating a roujiamo in confusion.
Ziyang Prefecture was a fief granted by the imperial court.
Leaving sounds easy, but if they left Ziyang Prefecture, Qingyuan Sect couldn’t establish itself elsewhere; those are other people’s territories.
Unless they went to North Seal, or overseas, those places are ungoverned.
It would mean the Sect would exist in name only.
“If you ask me, let’s fight those Disaster Beasts. We’ll die on our own turf!”
Elder Han He clenched his fists, very angry.
“Old Man Han He, I like what you said!”
Shang Wu slammed her wine gourd and gave a thumbs up:
“When I ascend the throne in the future, I’ll make you a Prince, and Elder Qian will be our Imperial Grandson.”
It was evident that the beautiful Master had entered battle mode, her first words being the Fighting King Profound Meaning, First Form.
She truly was the inventor of the Profound Truth.
One sentence could offend two people.
Qian Bufan: “?”
Han He: “?”
Even if Great Shang hadn’t fallen, it wouldn’t be your turn to be Emperor.
“I think we can first pack up important items and then observe the changes for a period of time.”
Xue Jing frowned, his face full of worry and anxiety.
But he still reassured everyone:
“Isn’t there still Zhennan King? He is a Divine General. As long as Qingmu City can hold on for a moment and last until his reinforcements arrive, it won’t be the worst outcome.”
At these words, everyone nodded, but their worry did not lessen.
Their Sect’s two precious treasures were still in Qingmu City.
However, these two young ones are already peerless among their generation, so they should be able to hold on until reinforcements arrive, right?
Hmm, it definitely won’t be the worst outcome...
Just then, someone rushed in ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) frantically; it was Xiao Qin.
The usually steady Xiao Qin was now panting heavily, his expression a stark contrast to his usual resilience and calmness.
“What happened? Weren’t you out on a training expedition?”
“Disciple saw a troop of soldiers in the Eastern Wasteland Region! They came from Nanguan (Southern Pass)!”
“And they were flying the banner of Zhennan King!”
??!
The Elders’ faces instantly changed.
Zhennan King was not in Nanguan (Southern Pass) at this moment but had appeared in the Eastern Wasteland Region.
Then... who could save Qingmu City?
Clang—
Shang Wu’s wine gourd fell to the ground. The usually carefree Qunyu Peak Master’s eyes now showed a hint of panic.
That foolish boy, he wouldn’t stay in Qingmu City and perish with the city, would he?
He wouldn’t be that foolish... he wouldn’t...
Shang Wu vigorously shook the concentric bell.
But she waited for a long time and heard no response.
“Shang Wu! Where are you going?”
“He’s under my protection! I’d like to see which bastard dares to touch my Disciple!”
“No, if you go now, it’ll be too late! Aren’t you just going to your death?”
“Junior Sister, don’t worry. Let’s figure something out. No matter what, let’s first confirm Xiao Mo and Xiao Bing’er’s safety, then find an opportunity to provide support...”
The Main Peak Hall was in utter chaos for a time.
At the same time.
Yantian Sect.
Tian Miao ascended the steps, just like yesterday, reaching the top of this high stargazing platform, where only a very few people, including her Master and a few Disciples, could ascend.
Before long, she saw her Master’s stunned and dazed figure.
“Master, what’s wrong?”
Tian Miao quickly went to get some Spirit Medicine for blood replenishment.
But the old woman shook her head, remaining silent. Tian Miao couldn’t help but approach in confusion, only to see her Master holding a qingmai jade jian.
On it was clearly written:
“Wang Qi Dou Hun Li Mo, entered the formation with the might of a thousand men, and in the midst of the vast army, slew Han Zhen.”
“Han Xianzi Ying Bing, assisted the battle with zither music, then transformed into a true Phoenix, intimidating several high-grade Disaster Beasts, slaying thousands of Disaster Beasts, and causing tens of thousands of enemy troops from various Nanguan (Southern Pass) tribes to retreat.”
Tian Miao opened her mouth but couldn’t make any sound.
She suspected she hadn’t woken up yet.
Could this be the record for the Qianlong Ranking?
Placed on the Human Ranking or even the Earth Ranking, it would probably seem too exaggerated!
But Li Mo and Ying Bing’s names were clearly there.
How did they do it?
“Master, should this be sent to the Dragon Gate... and published?”
“Unprecedented and peerless, it naturally should be widely known throughout the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.”
Tian Miao took the information and felt more and more shocked the more she read it.
This might be the most valuable battle record in the history of the Qianlong Ranking, considering all the Prodigies who have ever made it onto the list.
