610 Going Against Fate (1/2)
Dead or alive.
A mother requested that her disciple bring her daughter back. However, she mentioned the words dead or alive in her orders. How could this be true?
There was a saying that goes, a tiger would never devour his own child. This was especially true for Ping Yang's mother, the respected and revered Queen of the Great Xia Dynasty.
”Did mother… did she really say those words?” Ping Yang said in a trembling voice as her body shudder. She then bit her lips in apprehension.
”How could I, Cang Yue, put words into my master's mouth! Have you made your decision?” Cang Yue stared at Ping Yang with a cold stare that could freeze a churning waterfall.
”I have already told you. You are not taking Ping Yang!” Fang Zhengzhi placed his hands on Ping Yang's shoulders once again. The moment he made contact with her, he was reminded of the first time they met.
That day, Ping Yang was wearing a purple cape. She was lifting her head arrogantly like an adolescent peacock as she handed the Snow Jade to him.
”Take my horse to the stable and give it the best feed. Do you understand?”
From then on, their fate seemed to intertwine in a most peculiar manner.
Ping Yang's arrogance, stubbornness, and domineering demeanor had left an exceptionally deep impression.
One could say that Ping Yang had many flaws.
However, this was also the person who accompanied him every step of the way and even took on an attack from Ying Shan for him in the World of the Sage.
Time and again, Ping Yang had caused troubles. Even the situation today had a lot to do with her.
And so what?
Fang Zhengzhi had no idea why he would stand in front of Ping Yang to defend her, but he did. If he had to give a reason, it might be that Ping Yang was not suitable for life in Ling Yun Tower.
How could a princess of the Great Xia Dynasty who had enjoyed wealth and comfort all her life survive in the harsh Ling Yun Tower? Cang Yue's attitude and the uncertainties led Fang Zhengzhi to this conclusion.
”I will not let you take Ping Yang away!”
”Me too!”
”Cang Yue, even if you are powerful. You are alone for today!”
Shan Yu, Yan Xiu, and Yan Qianli echoed Fang Zhengzhi in his words. Following which, Wu Yuer stood right in front of Ping Yang.
”Cang Yue, I am indeed a disappointment to Yu er. However, I will not agree for you to forcefully bring Ping Yang back!” Lin Mubai hollered.
As Lin Mubai's voice rose, the soldiers of the Mountain Braking Army and Yan Cloud Calvary became serious as well. They held their spears tightly in their hands.
”We will not agree!”
They shouted in unison.
The royal guards and the Dragon Protection Squad had also arrived at the castle walls amidst the shouting. Each of them stared at Cang Yue and the pillar that rose to the heavens.
They had no idea what just happened.
However, they knew that they were soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty. That was enough.
”Oh? It is getting more interesting by the second!” Cang Yue stared at Fang Zhengzhi's group before staring at the Yan Cloud Calvary and Mountain Breaking Army with a serious expression,
Just as Yan Qianli had mentioned, she could not fight against the entire empire even if she was that powerful.
”Cang Yue, leave and tell Yu er that I will never be able to redeem myself for what I did. However, I cannot allow you to bring Ping Yang back against her will!” Lin Mubai slowly rose from the ground as his eyes glimmered with a strong resolve.
”What if I insist?” Cang Yue clenched her fist. At the same time, countless light spots surrounded her body like the stars in the milky way.
She could not win against an entire empire. However, she was Cang Yue from the revered Ling Yun Tower. She would not admit defeat, especially in front of Lin Mubai.
”You will not be able to!” Lin Mubai clenched his fist. At the same time, a golden dragon rose from his back, its eyes glimmering with a deadly crimson aura.
”The Green Dragon Eye? Do you know what will happen if you do that?” Cang Yue squinted her eyes. She knew that Lin Mubai had the Green Dragon Eye with him. She even knew what it signified and hinted at.
The Green Dragon Eye was known for its defensive capabilities. However, it's powers were not limited to merely defending. That was because the Green Dragon Eye was actually deemed as an offensive artifact.
”I will die!” Lin Mubai replied without hesitation. At the same time, he stared at Ping Yang and her crystal-clear eyes before saying, ”I will not have any regrets.”
”To think that a person as selfish as you would give up your life for a princess. That is something new. Alright then, I will fulfill your wish today! Let us die together!” Just as Cang Yue said those words, she took a step forward.
Boom!
Countless light spots flew into the sky and fell from the horizon, turning into a milky way that falls from the heavens. It illuminated the torrential rain in the night sky.
”How powerful!”
Everyone shuddered upon seeing the scene. Cang Yue's strength was way beyond their expectations.
However, they did not retreat.
”Kill her!”
”For the sake of Princess Ping Yang!”
”We will not give in!”
War cries sounded across the area.
Fang Zhengzhi held the Traceless sword tightly in his hands. He had no idea what Cang Yue meant when she told Lin Mubai to die together. However, he had to prevent Cang Yue from snatching Ping Yang away.
Wu Yuer, Yan Qianli and the rest also had a serious expression on their faces. Their gaze was fixated on Cang Yue.
”I will come with you!” At that moment, a voice rang amongst the heavy rain. A figure then managed to loosen herself from Fang Zhengzhi's grip and walked forward.
The rain fell.
Countless raindrops fell onto this figure, making her crimson gown exceptionally elegant. It stained the night sky radiantly red.
”Princess Ping Yang…” Shan Yu stared at Ping Yang and wanted to go forward to block her way. However, after seeing the determination in her eyes, she swallowed her words.