Free Web NovelChapter 775: Chapter 210: This Princess Will Lead the Army! (First Update)
In the Mountain and Sea Palace, Ji Fu arrived and saw Mu Qingge studying the map of the Taixuan Demon Realm.
Gu Ye and Gu Ya did not stop her from pursuing such a reckless idea but instead explained some key locations and terrains.
This made Ji Fu, who had just entered, furrow his brows and quicken his steps.
"Princess," Ji Fu called out as he approached.
Mu Qingge raised her eyes and glanced at him, nodding lightly, "Here you are."
Ji Fu nodded and then asked with a frown, "Princess, are you really going to the banks of the Menglan River?"
Mu Qingge nodded very seriously and raised an eyebrow at him, "Do you think I’m joking?"
Ji Fu said with a tight frown, "Princess, on the battlefield, swords and knives have no eyes. Besides, the opposing alien race is extremely troublesome. If something unexpected happens to you, how will we explain it to Your Majesty?"
"Do not worry about me; I am not so fragile," Mu Qingge said calmly. Although her cultivation was not impressive in the Demon Realm, she was not weak and vulnerable either.
Because she could rely not only on her cultivation but also on numerous means.
At the worst, she could hide in the Forget Space, and who could do anything to her?
These things, she certainly could not openly tell Ji Fu.
"Vassal Lord Ji Fu, we will stay with Princess at all times and won’t let anything happen to her," Gu Ya said.
This made Ji Fu even more dissatisfied; he looked sharply at Gu Ya and Gu Ye, lowly rebuking, "You two are aware that Princess currently is essential to the continuation of the Taixuan Demon Realm’s royal bloodline, yet you neither counsel her nor avoid indulging in such nonsense!"
Yes, nonsense! Indeed, Mu Qingge’s willfully heading to the front lines seemed nonsensical to these Great Feudal Lords.
Gu Ya and Gu Ye exchanged a glance, a bitter smile rising in their eyes.
Who can persuade the young lord?
Even if His Majesty came in person, he would only compromise or indulge.
Moreover, Mu Qingge was pretending to be pregnant, so why worry about issues of royal offspring?
"Great Feudal Lord Ji Fu..." Gu Ye began, trying to persuade.
However, just as he started speaking, Mu Qingge interrupted by raising her hand. Mu Qingge looked at Ji Fu with an indifferent face and said, "I didn’t call you here to hear opposition. Listen well, do you know why you’re left here?"
Ji Fu’s eyes narrowed suddenly, his features tightened as he looked at Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge walked past the table, approaching him directly, stating with a firm stance, "Have you ever thought why I took only eighty thousand of you but took one hundred twenty thousand of Su Sheng’s people?"
Ji Fu’s eyes squinted tightly; he stared at Mu Qingge’s stunningly beautiful face, his mind gradually drawn by the two questions she posed.
Why?
Why leave him?
Why take more of Su Sheng’s people?
Suddenly, a clear light flashed in his eye slit; he seemed to understand her intention within Mu Qingge’s clear eyes.
"Princess intends to keep me here to restrain Su Yan and Shu Quan!" Ji Fu exclaimed, surprisingly looking at Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge nodded, calmly saying, "Correct. Su Sheng and She Yin are the leaders among these four. By taking them away, Su Yan and Shu Quan will settle down. Their remaining troops without a commander are not to be feared. As for you, you think calmly, and are even-tempered; by leaving you here with Qing Yan to guard the Taixuan Ancient Palace, I can be assured."
Ji Fu was shocked!
How many days has this princess been here? Not even three days, yet she understood all these Great Feudal Lords thoroughly. With a few strokes, she completed the deployment of troops.
However, Ji Fu was still worried, saying, "But in this way, Princess’s danger increases. The battlefield itself is chaotic. If Su Sheng and others intend to take the opportunity to plot against Princess to achieve their unspeakable aim, then..."
He did not doubt Gu Ya and Gu Ye’s strength; it’s just that on the battlefield open attacks are easy to avoid but hidden arrows are difficult to guard against, and he feared Su Sheng and others might seize the chance and take the risk.
"Rest assured, I won’t give them the opportunity," Mu Qingge smiled with confidence, her mouth slightly raised.
Ji Fu paused seeing the smile on her face, his concerns seemingly influenced by this smile and gradually set aside.
...
Twenty thousand Demon Army, ready to set out.
Before the three armies moved, supplies went first. Qing Ze and Ling Jiu, responsible for transporting the supplies, have already set off first after bidding farewell to Mu Qingge.
When Mu Qingge appeared in battle armor at the Demon Palace’s training ground, Su Sheng and She Yin’s army of one hundred twenty thousand were waiting for her.
The dense Demon Army formed into a troop, and ordinary people standing before them would be terrified until their legs grew weak.
Yet, when Mu Qingge appeared, her eyes brightened, looking at the Demon Army with some excitement.
’I must admit, the Demon Realm’s prowess in training soldiers is excellent. These Demon Generals and Demon Soldiers merely standing here can exude an aura of menace—definitely not just pretty faces,’ Mu Qingge thought appreciatively.
Behind her, Gu Ya and Gu Ye continued to follow.
Behind the two of them, three hundred Demon Guards followed, who would accompany Mu Qingge to the battlefield by the Menglan River.
Ji Fu and Qing Yan exchanged a glance in secret and followed Mu Qingge. Meanwhile, Su Yan and Shu Quan, who were also left behind, walked together but kept some distance from Ji Fu and Qing Yan.
The different factions among the four were thus revealed.
Mu Qingge stood on the Commanding Platform, looking at the dense mass of the Demon Army. The unique black fog of the Demon Realm was swirling continuously in the training field, entwining among the Demon Soldiers.
Her vivid red battle armor, like flames, stood out conspicuously among them.
Su Sheng and She Yin exchanged a secret glance, and the former communicated spiritually: ’It seems she really intends to go.’
’Hmph! Does she think the battlefield is a playground? Truly ignorant and foolish!’ She Yin scoffed with disdain.
Su Sheng’s eyes shifted slightly, and a cold gleam flashed through the slit of his eyes as he squinted at She Yin. ’Her impulsiveness might be our opportunity.’
She Yin’s spirit lifted immediately, and with a dark gleam in his eyes, he asked, ’What do you mean?’
Su Sheng sneered coldly, his gaze filled with a chilling ferocity, ’If she wants to go for some excitement, who knows what might happen on the battlefield? If she is struck by a hidden arrow or dies, who could blame us?’
She Yin’s eyes brightened, and he cast a meaningful smile at Su Sheng, nodding almost imperceptibly.
He sneered inwardly, ’Indeed! If this woman stays in the Taixuan Ancient Palace, protected by the Demon Guards, we truly can’t do anything to her. But she insists on leaving the palace to watch the excitement at the Menglan River. If something unexpected happens, they only have themselves to blame.’
Su Sheng felt a trace of satisfaction rise in his eyes, coldly transmitting to She Yin, ’As long as we act cleanly, who can blame us? Once she’s dead, we’ll proceed as planned. I don’t believe Gu Ya and Gu Ye will find another woman like her!’
Mentioning Gu Ya and Gu Ye, She Yin frowned, saying: "These two are quite troublesome; they never leave her side. How do we act?"
Su Sheng, however, showed no concern, confidently transmitting, "Are those Alien Races easy to deal with? I fear that both of them will have their own troubles."
The two exchanged a glance, a mutual understanding forming silently. After a knowing smile, they each nonchalantly looked away.
"Gentlemen, today the Alien Race invades. Our Taixuan Demon Realm has existed since ancient times; how could we allow petty thieves to defile and humiliate us? Today, I, the Princess, will represent His Majesty, and go with you to Menglan River to battle the Alien Race, so they may know the prowess of the men of our Demon Realm! Do you have confidence?" Mu Qingge loudly declared.
She infused Spiritual Power into her voice, making it clearly audible across the training ground. Each word was resounding and powerful, penetrating the hearts of men.
However, the 120,000 Demon Soldiers remained silent, without the slightest reaction.
Mu Qingge slightly curved her lips, her crystal-clear gaze naturally drifting towards Su Sheng and She Yin.
The two, under her gaze, made a subtle movement of the hand grasping the swords at their waists, prompting the soldiers behind them to raise their weapons, stamp the ground forcefully, and respond in unison—
"Yes!"
"Yes! Yes!"
Mu Qingge’s smile grew wider, unconcerned whether these soldiers truly followed her. "Very good, I hope you bravely slay the enemy on the battlefield. On the day of great victory, there will be rewards for merit."
"Roar, roar, roar, roar—!"
The 120,000 Demon Soldiers shouted together, their momentum immense.
Once their emotions had been vented, Su Sheng raised his hand, and the sound ceased.
This scene made Mu Qingge’s eyes flicker slightly, though her thoughts were unreadable.
Su Sheng looked at Mu Qingge and asked, "Princess, you have not mentioned who will command the three armies in this battle."
His gaze was intense, his aura of determination very clear.
Mu Qingge, however, looked at him calmly, the curve of her lips growing more pronounced. In response to Su Sheng’s expectation, she slowly said, "This expedition will be led by me personally."
"What!"
"What—!"
"The Princess leading the army?"
Not only did Su Sheng’s eyes narrow, She Yin was shocked, and even the 120,000 Demon Soldiers were shocked, whispering amongst themselves.
She Yin’s face darkened, and he spoke, "Princess, this is no joking matter. Do you have any experience in leading troops? Have you ever commanded in a war? Do you have any victories?"
A series of questions didn’t fluster Mu Qingge.
She continued to smile, her eyes bright.
"I know a little," she enunciated clearly, composed and unembarrassed.
This caused Ji Fu and Qing Yan to exchange concerned glances in secret.
Su Sheng sneered, unceremoniously stating, "The Princess’s ’know a little’ won’t just be theory on paper, right? How could the lives of our Demon Clan soldiers be for your amusement?"
"Great Feudal Lord Su Sheng, there’s no need to hastily accuse me. You cherish the lives of the Demon Realm soldiers, and as the Princess, I will cherish them even more," Mu Qingge said calmly.
Su Sheng frowned, his face extremely displeased.
