Chapter 673 - Helian Wei Wei And His Highness Displaying Their Affections
"Your Highness!" Xuan Bing let out a final cry his lips right before the Alsatian bit him in his throat.
At this moment, not a single part of Xuan Bing's body was unhurt. Before his death, he recalled how he used to treat the Alsatian brutally. At that time, he did not stop after he broke the Alsatian's left leg with a wooden stick and proceeded to injure its tendon with a sword. If it was not for that, the Alsatian's leg would have already regrown. Now, he had to pay for it. Half of his left leg had been bitten off by the Alsatian. Even if the Alsatian did not attack him again, he would bleed to death within half an hour.
Xuan Bing lay in a pool of his own blood. His pale lips were constantly shivering as he let out a heart-rending wail.
He knew he could no longer be saved as both the elder and the Crown Prince had given up on him.
The only being who did not give up on him was the Alsatian.
Yet, he tortured it to death.
Humans were only remorseful when they were on the brink of death.
However, it was all too late for Xuan Bing to make any changes at this moment. He could only watch as the four reapers extracted his soul with an iron chain, locked it firmly and left without looking back!
The ministers were unsure if it was their imagination but they had a feeling that the reapers were trying to run away.
It can't be.
We must have made a mistake.
Haha. How can the reapers be afraid of humans?
Unbeknownst to them, the reapers were engaged in a discussion under their breaths.
"Youngest brother, can you take a look behind our back and check if the Great Demon King has caught up with us?"
"Eldest brother, please do not scare me! I'm timid!"
Helian Wei Wei, who understood the entire situation, remained silent.
Although the bloodstains on the walls of the Great Hall appeared distressing, after listening to the reapers' words, the audience were certain that Xuan Bing's end was the ramification of his own evil deeds.
Helian Wei Wei had achieved absolute victory!
10 reapers!
Not only had she summoned them, she even made them speak!
The ministers of the War Dragon Dynasty were apparently amused as they stared at Helian Wei Wei as though she was their heroine.
Even the old minister, who previously knelt before Baili Jia Jue and suggested the marriage of convenience, lowered his head and apologized to Helian Wei Wei, "Lord Yu and I beg for Third Princess Consort's pardon as we made things difficult for you earlier. We were just… we were really just trying to do our best to protect our nation and the people."
"Both of you have been serving the empire for three generations. Not only that, you work for the Retired Emperor. You did not put me, but the Third Prince, in a difficult situation. Indeed, we should always be humble and polite toward the messengers who hailed from the neighboring countries. However, being modest doesn't suggest that we have to give in. As the strong and independent War Dragon Dynasty, do we really have to resort to the marriage of convenience to sustain our nation's pride? Ministers, you should understand that a great man fights when it is time to fight. That is how you should serve the emperor! It is not hard to understand His Highness. He genuinely appreciates your contribution to the nation. So, please do not disappoint him. Remember this. The man who provokes the War Dragon Dynasty, though far away, we shall vanquish!" Helian Wei Wei's words were bold yet graceful. The audience were uplifted and especially moved by her last statement. "The man who provokes the War Dragon Dynasty, though far away, we shall vanquish!"
All the present generals throw their arms into the air before they made a loud cheer!
This was the prestige and power the War Dragon Dynasty was supposed to carry!
A long time ago, there was a saying that went like this.
Our upbringing tells us not to steal, not to mug, and not to invade.
However, it does not signify weakness and incompetence.
Once you dare to point your sword at us.
Rest assured that we will fight you until you rue your decision!
Baili Jia Jue sat in the main seat with dozens of shadow guards standing behind him. He rested his face on his left hand lazily while he stretched his right arm toward Helian Wei Wei, like a domineering king.
The two visitors from the neighboring country were intimidated and scared. This was only the second round of the competition, and they were already regretting their decision to conspire against Baili Jia Jue. The messenger's original plan was great, as there was no exorcist in the War Dragon Dynasty and none of its people had learnt about the Art of Yin and Yang. Furthermore, Baili Jia Jue was perpetually unfavored by the emperor. A prince who could not socialize and build rapport would definitely be unfamiliar with political affairs. This was undoubtedly the best timing for them to take action.
Unfortunately, it did not turn out as what they expected. Not only did the War Dragon Empire successfully avoid any internal strife, the people of the nation seemed to be more united than the time when the Emperor was in power, owing to Baili Jia Jue's brutal and ruthless leadership style. Anyone who expressed his or her dissatisfaction would, in no time, be arrested and beheaded.
On top of that, the woman he had married was simply too incredible!
In this contest, Xuanyuan Dynasty only suffered such a humiliating defeat because of Helian Wei Wei's contribution!
With her influential words, it was impossible for the War Dragon Dynasty to not unify!
Liu Yu's and Wu Jing's eyes sparkled as they exchanged looks before their gazes landed on the charming couple who perched on the Dragon Throne.
The seat was only meant for the Third Prince.
Meanwhile, Miss Helian was the only one who was worthy of sitting beside the Third Prince!
Other than Helian Wei Wei, all the other women seemed to be not good enough for His Highness.
Only the easy-going Helian Wei Wei could make a perfect fit for the graceful yet cold prince!
"Are you stealing the people's hearts again?" Baili Jia Jue gave Helian Wei Wei's hand a playful little pinch.
Helian Wei Wei reciprocated by extending her other hand and replied mischievously, "Pinch my right hand too. I'm not stealing anyone's heart. I am clearly helping you fend off unwanted sources of affection. In the future, please wear a mask to conceal your irresistible face when you go out. Fending off others' affections is hard work, and you ought to be paying me."
"Pay you?" Baili Jia Jue pulled her closer. His voice was fruity and low as he spoke, "Haven't I been paying you every night? Does my lady feel that I haven't been paying enough?"
Helian Wei Wei felt a tingling sensation under his warm breath and her legs instantly turned to jelly. This man knew far too well about her weaknesses, which was absolutely detestable!
Baili Jia Jue forcefully hauled her into his embrace as if they were not under the eyes of the others.
"You…" Knowing that it was pointless to question His Highness, Helian Wei Wei simply tilted her face and buried herself into Baili Jia Jue's arms.
Go ahead and hug me as much as you want, she thought. After all, she would not be the one who got nagged by the ministers.
In reality, as ruthless as he was, the Third Prince had never once cared about these ministers, including the two senior ministers from earlier. If it was not for the little thing in his arms who wanted to spare their lives, with his temper, he would have ordered for them to be executed.
He was aware that this little thing simply did not want him to kill too many.
Baili Jia Jue let out a chuckle and ran his fingers along Helian Wei Wei's silky, long hair in a gentle and graceful manner as if he was c.a.r.e.s.sing his pet's fur.
At birth, he was already bestowed with such exquisite beauty. However, as the corner of his lips hooked up into an alluring smirk, it felt as if the first snow had melted. All the
ministers in the hall were astounded by the scene.
They had never seen such a gentle smile on the Third Prince's face!
Why? Why is the Third Prince biased toward this woman?
Chapter 674 - Was There No One Else Other Than Wei Wei?
Zongzheng Yu Er pushed the maid, who was helping her to wipe her mouth, away. Her eyes no longer sparkled like before but the soft and gentle smile remained on her face. After she vomited, her eyes were slightly red, appearing rather pitiful. She spoke in a tone softer than usual, "Elder, if I'm not mistaken, this is only the second match, and we are tied at one-all against the War Dragon Dynasty, right?"
Elder Xu Wu was deliberating on how to remind the messengers. He understood that, after the incident, the people of the Huangzi Nation had become skeptical. As he was wracking his brain to figure out how to deliver his message adroitly, he heard Zongzheng Yu Er's words. Immediately, he smiled and pressed on, "Princess is right. We are tied. The third round will be a team battle, where each country will have to send at least two exorcists for the match. The exorcists are expected to apply their spells to summon the judge and drive away the hostile ghosts that are possessing the humans."
"They're supposed to summon the judge?" someone exclaimed with a tone full of disbelief!
Some, on the other hand, were worried. "Generally, it's difficult to chase out the hostile ghosts that have already possessed the humans. If you apply exorcism directly on the affected person, it is definitely possible to eliminate the hostile ghosts. However, by doing so, the victim will also turn into a retard. Summoning a judge, who is more powerful than the reapers, and use its ghoulish aura to lure the hostile ghosts. That's a rather good technique of exorcism. Alas, no one has successfully pulled this off before. Once the hostile ghosts escape and possess the others, their primitive aura of resentment will intensify. Then, if we fail to subdue the hostile ghosts, we might possibly be trapped within the Great Hall and never be able to get out alive."
Elder Xu Wu threw a glimpse at the two messengers from the neighboring country and added, "Fret not! I will be battling alongside the Crown Prince in this match, and there will be no error at all."
"Will Zongzheng Wen Ren participate in the match personally?" Astonishment flashed across the eyes of the exorcists from both countries!
It was worth noting that Zongzheng Wen Ren's exorcism skills had always been unfathomable.
When they first arrived at the Capital, they were not informed about Zongzheng Wen Ren's participation in the competition.
And, now he is taking part in the third match?
Aside from the guardians of the Exorcising Tribe, no more than a handful of people across the entirety of the Divine Mainland were truly on a par with Zongzheng Wen Ren!
If he were to take part in the match, he would definitely be the winner!
Both messengers exchanged looks before they calmed their anxious minds. Then, an idea popped into their heads. "In fact, there are two persons among us who have been possessed by hostile ghosts. However, we have not managed to resolve the situation. Since Elder Xu Wu is such a capable man, maybe we should bring them out."
As they spoke, the messengers turned their heads in unison.
Their servant promptly appeared before them, dragging an iron chain that was connected to two men.
Both of them had their heads hung low, while their eyes appeared icy cold. Even their nails were black in color. They appeared as if they were about to pounce onto anyone they saw and tear their targets' flesh off their bones.
Every person in the Great Hall held their breath as they welcomed the scene before they looked at the yellow runes that were stuck all over the two bodies. Every single one of them glowed in red everytime the captives moved.
"They used to be exorcists as well. After they came to the War Dragon Dynasty, they noticed something strange in the Capital and arrived at the Capital before us. When we finally reached the Capital and found them, they were already in this state." The messenger of the neighboring country heaved a sigh as he forced a half-hearted smile. Then, he continued, "I didn't want to mention it at first, as this is inevitably going to humiliate our country. However, if they do not recover, I am afraid that even the Spirit Binding Chain will no longer be sufficient to restrain them. These people are different. They are proficient with spells, which makes them five times more dangerous than any ordinary person when they are possessed by the hostile ghosts. Without His Highness' presence, I wouldn't have the nerve to let them out."
As the messenger spoke, one of the two captives let out a low growl. His cry sounded nothing like a human's groan. He stretched out his left hand, desperately trying to grab hold of the minister who was standing beside him. If the exorcist did not hold the Peach Wood Sword against his throat, the possessed man would probably have mercilessly torn the minister's face into shreds.
The ministers were all mortals and were not able to come to terms with the horror. They were so terrified that their faces turned as pale as a sheet.
This coldness was unfamiliar, different from the time when the reapers appeared. This time, it made everyone feel as if something was perched upon their shoulders, heaving chilly air at them and making every hair stood on end.
Elder Xu Wu furrowed his thick white brows. Before they arrived, they had already discussed with the people from the neighboring country, that they were going to provide two victims who were possessed by hostile ghosts. Except things seemed to have gotten slightly out of hand now, and were more difficult to handle than he had initially thought.
However, it did not matter. Having joined hands with the Crown Prince, it was merely a piece of cake to finish off an exorcist who was possessed by the hostile ghosts.
Thinking of this, Elder Xu Wu let out another chuckle as stroke his beard. "It's no big deal to us, and it will all depend on whether the Third Princess Consort can participate in the battle. After all, this is a team match, unlike the previous two matches."
Elder Xu Wu's statement had reminded the people from the two countries that the next round was a team battle. No matter how powerful Helian Wei Wei was, the War Dragon Dynasty only had one skilled exorcist. Second to her was the teenager who knew nothing but the basics. If the two of them were to fight against Wen Ren, the Crown Prince, and Elder Xu Wu, they would not even be able to subdue the hostile ghosts, not to mention to win the contest.
Even if Helian Wei Wei managed to summon the judge, it would still be a futile attempt if the young man could not do anything!
The regrets that had arisen within the messengers earlier had disappeared without a trace as they reckoned that the War Dragon Dynasty was definitely going to lose this time!
This way, the plan they had devised in the beginning would still work out!
Liu Yu had also picked up on the problem. He turned to observe the faces at the Elder Compound.
For many years, ever since the Emperor had his eyes set on nothing else but alchemy, the Elder Compound had given up on practicing the Art of Yin and Yang in order to suit the Emperor's wish. They had only been focusing on chasing after the Emperor's dreams to cultivate a celestial being, which was why they had yet to produce a single decent exorcist to date.
Besides, the lot of them were only fixated on the ultimate goal of saving their own necks and certainly did not behave like how they were expected to as the people of the War Dragon Dynasty.
"Lord Liu, if you cannot manage the situation, let me do it. If I must, I will protect the Princess Consort with my life!" The man might be young, but he proudly stood upright with his small and frail frame.
Things had already progressed to this extent, and everyone knew that no matter who was sent in, the outcome would not be beautiful.
Nevertheless, for the dignity of the country, they must battle!
However, was it really necessary to send someone to an early grave?
Large beads of sweat were collecting on Liu Yu's forehead before he decided to interrupt the teenager. "L
et me think about it again." There has to be some other ways. We're definitely not doomed yet, but do we have another option? Do we really have to sacrifice someone?
Chapter 675 - His Highness Is Participating Personally!
"Lord Liu, I'm the only volunteer! At the very least, I've learned some spells before!" the teenager said hurriedly. His face was pale and it was obvious that he was scared. However, despite the fear, he was determined to defend his own country!
Nevertheless, he would almost certainly lose his life!
As a scholar-official, Liu Yu could not bear to watch a young boy sending himself to an early grave.
Elder Xu Wu had definitely predicted Liu Yu's reaction, and therefore, he pressed on.
Zongzheng Yu Er raised her concern in a muffled tone as if she was worried for Helian Wei Wei, "If they fail to gather enough members to form a team, then will the Third Princess Consort automatically lose the game?"
"According to the competition rules, yes, she will lose the game." Elder Xu Wu spoke in a righteous tone as though the rules of the contest were fair. However, any sensible man could tell that the rules were only biased toward one of the two parties.
Zongzheng Yu Er wiped the corner of her mouth again with her handkerchief before she spoke in a worried tone, "In that case, I guess we have no other option. It seems that the War Dragon Dynasty is unable to send another representative."
Listening to the conversation, the teenager got really anxious and cried, "Lord Liu!"
After a brief hesitation, Liu Yu gritted his teeth and said, "If that's the case…"
Before he could continue, he was interrupted by a familiar graceful and fruity voice that came from the main seat. "I shall participate, then."
What?
Everyone turned their heads to find the source of the voice!
All eyes were fixed on Baili Jia Jue as he lowered his legs onto the ground and slowly rose to his feet. His black cloak cascaded down his back, all the way to his ankles. However, it was not dirtied by even a speck of dust. His perfect side profile resembled an intricate ice sculpture as it glowed brilliantly like a diamond, while his hair fluttered in the wind. He appeared like a deity who ruled the entire world!
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