Published: March 7, 2025
Chapter 430: Proposal?
“Everyone run! These bastards are too brutal...” A voice came from a distance; it was Chu King of Hell!
Jing Menghun was so furious she almost spat blood: “Chu King of Hell! You have no shame! Didn’t you say it would be a life-or-death battle?”
From afar, Chu King of Hell shouted back, “Jing Menghun, you brainless fool, what qualifications do you have to fight me to the death? Isn’t it a life-or-death battle if I exhaust you to death? Isn’t it a life-or-death battle if I play with you until you’re finished? Haha…”
Jing Menghun’s eyes turned blood red as she roared, “Chase!” She didn’t believe that the mob of misfits led by Chu King of Hell could outrun her golden horse and iron cavalry!
The resolute command from Diwu Qingrou echoed in her mind, solidifying her determination to kill Chu King of Hell. With such a significant advantage, how could she not pursue?
Instantly, the two teams began a chase, leaving swirling dust in their wake…
On another front, Wu Kuangyun led his army and quickly rejoined Tie Butian. They watched in shock at the chaotic slaughter within the seven killing formation.
“Your Majesty, why not give the order to attack?” Wu Kuangyun asked cautiously. Anyone could see that it was the best time to strike; the fighters inside were clearly exhausted. As long as fresh troops entered, victory would be theirs. Moreover, there were so many soldiers of Iron Cloud.
“No,” Tie Butian shook his head slightly, sorrow in his eyes, “It’s not that I don’t want to, but I can’t. Diwu Qingrou has turned the heavenly forces against the earthly ones, forming a killing formation with the terrain; using the lives of millions as sacrifices, the seven killing formation has already been activated! Moreover, this formation connects heaven and earth, impossible to break!”
He sighed deeply: “Even if a million more enter, they would only be affected by the killing formation, ending up as piles of corpses!”
Wu Kuangyun gasped in shock, his eyes wide as saucers.
“Diwu Qingrou's madness… is truly intolerable!” Tie Butian said angrily.
Everyone fell silent; Diwu Qingrou had set such a formation clearly intending to trap all the soldiers of Iron Cloud and Great Zhao! If he only aimed at Iron Cloud, it could be justified, after all, they were enemies. But to ensnare even his own men was simply inhumane.
“What a pity… What a pity for those loyal subordinates who have risked their lives for Diwu Qingrou for decades…” Wu Kuangyun sighed deeply. He thought of those who had served Diwu Qingrou loyally, guarding the borders for decades without complaint, yet were heartlessly abandoned by her, and couldn’t help feeling a sense of sorrow.
Tie Butian sighed as well, then shifted the conversation: “However, a person like Diwu Qingrou only appears once every few thousand years.”
Wu Kuangyun felt a chill in his heart and bowed, “Yes! Fortunately, we serve under Your Majesty; it is indeed a hundred times better than those colleagues in Great Zhao.”
He looked towards the formation and said, “Your Majesty, it seems this battle won’t end until the afternoon. You might as well rest for a bit; I’ll take care of things here.”
Tie Butian smiled faintly and glanced sideways to see Wu Qianqian standing aside, causing his eyes to brighten. “In that case, I will go find Miss Wu for a chat.”
His tone intentionally revealed a hint of tenderness.
Wu Kuangyun was taken aback, revealing a teasing smile. “Your Majesty, please go ahead.”
Tie Butian nodded and walked towards Wu Qianqian. Soon, they exchanged a few words and left under the protection of the guards.
In the large tent, Tie Butian dismissed everyone, leaving only himself and Wu Qianqian to sit opposite each other.
Wu Qianqian had been worrying about Chu Yang's safety, feeling somewhat distracted; meanwhile, Tie Butian was also feeling flustered and didn’t know how to start, falling silent for a while.
After a long time, Wu Qianqian finally regained her composure and asked blandly, “Your Majesty, is there something you wish to discuss?”