Secular Immortal of the Nine Realms - Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Longdu Count Yu Hanguang

Fang Chen is trapped at the Great Xia River? Baron Xian is Marquess Xianyu in disguise?

Everyone in the Imperial Library was stumped to hear that. Great Xia’s only Ki Manifestation martial artist was surrounded by a special squad led by Longdu’s Ki Manifestation martial artist. This didn’t bode well!

“Longdu never intended to negotiate with us,” the emperor grimly said.

“Your Majesty, I’ll lead my men over to reinforce War supreme-ruler Fang!” Xiao Shence clasped his fist and said.

“Go on. If possible, work with Fang Chen to take down Longdu’s Ki Manifestation martial artist,” the emperor replied with a nod.

Xiao Shence quickly took his leave.

The Imperial Army’s commander Yan Beihan rushed into the Imperial Library and reported, “Your Majesty, we have finished reinforcing the imperial palace. Even the Longdu cavalrymen won’t be able to easily breach our defenses.”

His movements were awkward, a sign that he hadn’t recovered from his leg injuries. He was only keeping himself together with his inner ki, or else any other martial artist would have been bedridden for at least half a month after having their thighs pierced by an arrow.

“Who told you to reinforce the imperial palace? This place will collapse if Longdu cavalrymen breach our city gates!” the emperor roared. “Send the imperial guards to the city gates instead!”

“But Your Majesty, your safety will be…” Yan Beihan was taken aback.

Ye Dongming and the others tried to dissuade the emperor too. No matter what, they should at least keep sufficient guards here to protect the emperor.

“This is my order,” the emperor ordered.

“Yes, Your Majesty.” Yan Beihan nodded before taking his leave.

Li Guozhu sighed. “Your Majesty, this would make our imperial palace vulnerable. If someone tries to do something in the meantime…”

“Who would attempt something at a time like this?” the emperor sneered. “You’re thinking too much. If there’s nothing else, you may leave first.”

“Yes, Your Majesty…”

The officials bowed before backing out of the Imperial Library.

Ye Dongming anxiously took his leave. Li Guozhu and the others knew that he was in a rush to rescue his son, Ye Qinghe, who was currently with Marquess Xianyu.

“Prime Minister, what should we do now? We don’t stand a chance against Longdu’s 100,000 cavalrymen with our forces…”

“Should we advise His Majesty to first retreat from the capital? We can return once the fight settles down…”

“What are you thinking? It’ll be harder to guard our capital if His Majesty leaves now. We can only leave it up to fate now. Weak scholars like us can’t do much at a time like this.” Li Guozhu shook his head before leaving with his hands behind his back.

The crowd exchanged looks, as they belatedly realized that none of their skills were important at a time like this.

…

Everyone in the Fang Manor was currently gathered in the main hall. Fang Chen’s mother took charge as Fang Canghai was busy at the eastern city gates.

She calmly looked at the flustered children of the Fang Manor and said, “You need not worry. Longdu won’t be able to breach our capital.”

Upon hearing her words, the children slowly calmed down.

Just then, a soldier barged into the Fang Manor and asked, “War supreme-ruler Fang! Is War supreme-ruler Fang here?”

Someone quickly brought him into the main hall.

“First Madam, General Fang has sent me here to inform the young master that Longdu has attacked our capital!” the soldier half-kneeled before Fang Chen’s mother and reported.

“Chen’er is not in the manor,” Fang Chen’s mother replied.

“War supreme-ruler Fang is not around?” The soldier was taken aback.

Fang Zhixue anxiously asked, “Mother, where is big brother?”

Fang Chen glanced at Huang Sihai and asked, “Where did your young master go?”

Huang Sihai scratched his head. “Jade Fairy Boat.”

“What?! My big brother went to such a place?!” Fang Zhixue was infuriated.

Huang Sihai hurriedly explained, “Seven Profound Saber Huangfu Jie from the southern region is here, so our young master brought him to the Jade Fairy Boat.”

“Chen’er should have heard about the situation by now and is on his way back,” Fang Chen’s mother murmured under her breath.

“Madam, Fang Chen won’t be returning,” a voice echoed.

Unbeknownst to the crowd, a black-robed figure had appeared at the entrance of the main hall. He had a pale complexion that sharply contrasted against his bright red lips and thick eyebags, making him look rather sinister.

“Who are you?” Huang Sihai asked with a frown.

“Longdu Count Yu Hanguang,” the black-robed figure replied with a smile. He walked into the main hall as he swept his gaze across the crowd before his eyes finally fell on Huang Sihai. “You’re Huang Sihai, one of the Four Dragon Generals. The other three Dragon Generals were at pinnacle Ki Control, but they died in the Three Realms Mountain. Somehow, the one who is ignorant of martial cultivation survived the ordeal and returned to Great Xia alive. Fate can be surprising at times.”

Yu Hanguang sneered.

Fang Chen’s mother glared at Yu Hanguang. “You said Chen’er won’t be returning. What do you mean by that?”

“You haven’t heard yet, Madam? Our Marquess Xianyu is in the city. He’s a mid Ki Manifestation martial artist, which means that he’s even stronger than your son. He’s sharing a drink with your son at the Great Xia River’s Jade Fairy Boat, so… I doubt that you’ll see your son ever again.”

Yu Hanguang chuckled. “Fang Canghai is guarding the city gates, Fang Chen is tied down at the Great Xia River, and your old master is said to be in a life-and-death training seclusion and hasn’t appeared for many years. The only one here is Huang Sihai, so…

“Marquess Xianyu dispatched me here to send you on your way. I hope that you’ll make things easier for me, so I can rush back in time to report this matter. I bet War supreme-ruler Fang will have an interesting expression on his face.”

The Fang Clansmen were taken aback. The guards quickly stepped forward with their weapons with severe looks on their faces. Yu Hanguang had to be a Ki Control martial artist if he dared to come here despite knowing Huang Sihai was here.

“Don’t bother. Yu Hanguang is one of Longdu’s top experts, being at pinnacle Ki Control,” Huang Sihai suddenly spoke up.

“You heard about me?” Yu Hanguang’s eyes shone in glee. “I’ll give you a painless death then.”

“You’re going to die here,” Huang Sihai said as he raised his hand and invoked a low-grade Purple Lightning Talisman.

He did have mid-grade Purple Lightning Talismans, but it would be a waste to use something so precious on a mere pinnacle Ki Control martial artist. As Fang Chen’s subordinate, he had to be thrifty on the other party’s behalf.

A purple bolt of lightning struck Yu Hanguang, charring the man who was still confidently boasting a moment ago. White smoke drifted from his body, and his face was so badly burned that it was impossible to make out his features.

The crowd was stupefied.

It took Abbess Clearlotus a few moments before she snapped out of her daze and muttered ‘Amithabha’. She looked in a direction and murmured, “You messed with the wrong person this time around. Don’t be so foolish in your next life…”

“What are you standing in a daze for? Clean up the place and dispose of his body!” Huang Sihai yelled at the guards. He then turned to Fang Chen’s mother and clasped his fist, saying, “Don’t worry, Madam. The young master will be safe. Longdu has made a major miscalculation this time around.”

Fang Chen’s mother exchanged gazes with Fang Cangyou, and smiles slowly emerged on their faces. She turned to Huang Sihai and said, “Sihai, we have troubled you this time.”

“I’m only doing what I should. Hehe!” Huang Sihai chortled.