Chapter 2002: An Yaluoshans Dance! (1/2)
Edited by: Michyrr
The moment the 'Sage Emperor' touched the dragon pearl, he had sensed a stream of energy entering his body and rapidly suppressing 'that scoundrel'.
The 'dragon pearl' did not harm his own body. On the contrary, he felt refreshed and with an even greater degree of control over his body.
Meanwhile, 'that scoundrel' had greatly weakened and was continuing to weaken.
Though he didn't know where An Yaluoshan had obtained this dragon pearl, was it not exactly what he had wanted?
A wonderful man!
Truly wonderful!
This An Yaluoshan was like his star of fortune!
'Third Son Xuan' wanted nothing more than to loudly laugh.
On the right side of the 'U', Wang Chong looked at the faces of the 'Sage Emperor' and An Yaluoshan, his heart sinking.
Fast!
Too fast!
Before he had time to intervene, the dragon pearl had ended up in the hands of the 'Sage Emperor'.
”An Yaluoshan!”
Wang Chong's gaze shot to An Yaluoshan, his eyes immediately chilling.
He had been watching An Yaluoshan this whole time, but to his surprise, he had still managed to succeed. He had inspected numerous books to find a solution for the Sage Emperor's problem, even sending Young Master Qingyang and Sword Dragon to the Kunlun Mountains to seek the Rainbow Glass Divine Grass. But while all this was going on, An Yaluoshan had used his 'dragon pearl' to suppress the Sage Emperor right when he was at his weakest, and right in front of Wang Chong's eyes.
An Yaluoshan wasn't so capable as to hide all this from him. There had to be someone giving him instructions!
”You're seeking death!”
Wang Chong clenched his fists, his body erupting with intense killing intent.
Did An Yaluoshan really think he wouldn't dare to kill him in the Imperial City? Since he dared to pull his tricks in front of him, he would do everything in his power to turn him into a corpse.
”Stop!”
As Wang Chong's killing intent pulsed, a soft voice pleaded into his ears. Xu Qiqin hooked her slender arms around Wang Chong's right hand and shook her head, an imploring and nervous look in her eyes.
Though others did not notice, Xu Qiqin was so close that she could not possibly fail to see what he was thinking.
In truth, Xu Qiqin had been able to sense Wang Chong's killing intent the moment An Yaluoshan had appeared in the Pavilion of Petal and Sepal. However, no matter what An Yaluoshan did or what he was planning, she could not permit Wang Chong to strike at this time.
This was the feast of all countries, and all the countries had gathered with the 'Sage Emperor' presiding over all.
The 'Sage Emperor' already regarded Wang Chong as a thorn in his side in the court, but he lacked the excuse to get rid of him. If Wang Chong struck at this time, this would be a gift to the 'Sage Emperor', one that he would use to seize Wang Chong and even the Wang Clan.
Xu Qiqin raised her head and calmly whispered, ”There will be another chance to deal with An Yaluoshan. There's no need to rush it.”
These words were like spring waters gushing into his heart. The sound of her voice and the sight of the anxiety and concern in her beautiful eyes made Wang Chong take a deep breath and clear his mind.
Xu Qiqin was right. There would be more chances to deal with An Yaluoshan.
However, for everything An Yaluoshan had done… Wang Chong would kill him!
With this thought in mind, Wang Chong's temper cooled.
Coming to the capital was easy, but leaving would not be!
While Wang Chong had calmed down, Cui Qianyou and Gao Shang were incredibly nervous.
They had been feeling Wang Chong's razor-sharp gaze for more than half the feast, and even the delicacies arrayed before them seemed tasteless. And all of them could sense Wang Chong erupting with killing intent when he glared at An Yaluoshan.
How powerful was Wang Chong!
Even though they had made ample preparations, they were still incredibly nervous. If he really struck, they really didn't know if they would be able to deal with him. Fortunately, Wang Chong had given up.
”This person will always be the greatest threat to our plans!” Tian Chengsi said, turning to Gao Shang.
”Sir Strategist, it all depends on you.”
Gao Shang nodded and said, ”Get ready. We're going to start.”
The capital was Wang Chong's territory, and Gao Shang was well aware of the immense pressure on his shoulders. If not for the fact that this was the feast of all countries, the Sage Emperor was present, and they had an imperial decree protecting them, he would never have even dared to attempt this plan.
Tian Chengsi nodded and left his seat.
Wang Chong's expression darkened. He glanced at Beacon General Jiang Yunrang, who was seated at the very end of the 'U'. The man nodded and also departed.
Wang Chong quickly put aside Tian Chengsi and turned back to the 'Sage Emperor'. The old eunuch at his side now waved his horsetail whisk, unrolled a decree, and began to loudly speak.
”Acceding to the will of the heavens, the Emperor declares!
”Newly appointed Andong Protector-General An Yaluoshan is a loyal servant of the country whose devotion is to be lauded. In the war of the northeast, he displayed exceptional valor and defeated the Goguryeo Empire, rendering great service for the Great Tang and serving as one of the critical subjects of the Great Tang. We are pleased to see this, and grant him a golden plume dragon robe, a dragon sword, a jade token to enter the palace, and a jade belt. Thus is the Emperor's will!
”Andong Protector-General, hurry and thank the Sage Emperor!”
”May the Emperor live ten thousand years!”