# Chapter 237: Tenderness in the Forbidden Land
In the forbidden land, Lin Feng pulled Meng Qing along. An intense chill instantly spread up his arm. In just a moment, Lin Feng's arm was covered with a layer of ice, and even his entire body was coated with frost.
"So cold!"
Lin Feng shivered. The chill emanating from Meng Qing's body was too intense right now. Even with his current cultivation level, merely touching this cold energy made him feel as if he would be frozen solid.
Turning his gaze, Lin Feng looked at Meng Qing and said angrily, "What's going on?"
"It's nothing." Meng Qing glanced at Lin Feng, then gently shook her head, a strange look flashing in her eyes.
"Didn't I tell you to come find me if you couldn't suppress the cold? Why did you turn around and leave just now?"
Lin Feng was very displeased. He knew how dangerous this cold energy was. He had personally witnessed the pain Meng Qing endured last time. This time, the cold energy being released was no weaker than before. Meng Qing knew he had a way to help, yet she still turned and left. How could Lin Feng not be angry?
Meng Qing looked up at Lin Feng, a pitiful expression flashing across her face. But then she lowered her head again, like a girl who had done something wrong, not daring to meet Lin Feng's eyes.
Lin Feng was also helpless against Meng Qing's silence. Feeling her body trembling slightly, he couldn't bear to say anything more.
"I'll help you devour this cold energy right now."
With that, Lin Feng focused his mind. Several roars of azure dragons rang out, shaking heaven and earth. The Heaven Devouring Martial Soul appeared, six enormous heads looking fierce and majestic, their eyes fixed on Meng Qing.
Seeing this scene, Meng Qing was stunned. It had changed. The last time she saw Lin Feng's martial soul, it didn't have six heads, nor was it as massive and imposing as now. Lin Feng's martial soul had undergone a mutation.
"It really is him."
Meng Qing thought to herself, becoming even more certain of her guess. There was absolutely no mistake. Lin Feng's martial soul was that terrifying beast.
With a long roar, the six heads opened their massive mouths and then suddenly sucked in. Instantly, the cold energy on Meng Qing's body turned into streams of white mist, continuously drifting toward those open mouths.
At this moment, Lin Feng stood there, the massive beast's phantom behind him. The six heads above him were like six demon serpents, constantly undulating—an extremely shocking sight.
"Don't let this happen again, understand?"
Lin Feng glared at Meng Qing, still appearing somewhat displeased.
Meng Qing nodded slightly again, her head lowered a little as the cold energy on her body was gradually devoured and weakened.
Seeing Meng Qing like this, Lin Feng felt a pang of heartache. This woman—he didn't know what to say to her.
Ever since leaving Black Wind Ridge, Meng Qing had been following him. She only had him as family. After he had pursued the enemy far away and left her behind, disappearing for so long, she must have suffered. She had even managed to find her way here, and in her fury, slaughtered the people of the Purple Mansion. During this time, she must have endured no small amount of hardship.
But when she finally saw him, she found him together with Duan Xinye. Moreover, Duan Xinye was wearing his clothes. How could she be happy? Although she didn't show any abnormality, Lin Feng, who had achieved Unity of Heaven and Man, clearly captured every detail. The moment she turned to leave, Meng Qing's body had clearly trembled slightly, and her eyes had wavered for an instant.
This foolish woman—caring so much, yet still so cold!
A trace of pity arose in Lin Feng's heart. He took a step forward, his body almost touching Meng Qing's, causing her lowered head to tremble slightly.
The intense cold hadn't made her tremble, but this small step from Lin Feng caused her body to shake slightly. Her usually calm heart actually felt a hint of nervousness.
Then, Meng Qing felt her body lean forward slightly. A pair of strong hands embraced her icy body, holding her tightly, making her, who had been invaded by the cold, feel not so cold anymore. She felt a warmth rising in her heart.
Her gaze fixed ahead, somewhat dazed. Then Meng Qing's rarely wavering eyes flickered, a strange light shining within them.
"Silly woman, don't you know that when you suffer like this, I feel the same pain?"
Lin Feng's voice slowly came out, very soft, very gentle, sincere—coming from the depths of his heart.
Seeing Meng Qing invaded by the cold energy, tormented by it, his heart also ached. Having lived two lives, this was the first time he had expressed his love to a woman—so real, so pure!
Hearing these gentle words, Meng Qing's body trembled slightly. Then a smile appeared in her eyes, one that had never been seen before—tender as water, captivating enough to topple cities and kingdoms.
Her body shifted slightly, and Meng Qing lowered her head, quietly resting it on Lin Feng's shoulder.
Meng Qing's hand was behind Lin Feng's back, extended, hanging in the air, somewhat at a loss. Finally, those small hands slowly approached Lin Feng's back and gently rested upon it.
Feeling that light touch, Lin Feng smiled—a simple, honest smile. His hands tightened slightly, pressing Meng Qing's head down onto his shoulder.
So this is what love feels like... so sweet. A sweetness that comes from the heart, along with warmth.
Meng Qing quietly leaned against Lin Feng, her head pillowed on his shoulder, her gaze looking ahead, a smile in her eyes. As she smiled, a tear actually fell from her beautiful eyes, slowly rolling down her cheek, making a faint dripping sound. Her eyes were also slightly moist.
Who could know how anxious her heart had been during the days Lin Feng was missing? She had been constantly riding, searching for news of Lin Feng.
Finally, she found him. She rushed to Purple Gold Mountain as fast as she could, without rest. But the news she received was that Lin Feng was dead!
Dead. At that moment, who could know how desperate that tear of hers was? How much her heart ached? Her heart was like dead ashes. There was only one thought: kill—kill the Purple Mansion Ancestor, kill everyone in the Purple Mansion.
Who says only men can draw their swords and stain them with blood for a beautiful woman? A woman, for the one she loves, can freeze the long sky in her fury, sealing thousands of miles in ice.
Fortunately, Lin Feng was still alive. But he was with another woman. It seemed he didn't need her.
She was very lost. She could only silently walk back, trying to drive away that fear in her heart—that nameless fear.
It hadn't been long since she followed Lin Feng out of Black Wind Ridge—less than a year. But who knew that this period of time was everything to Meng Qing? Her previous memories were blank, only a forest of demon beasts. Lin Feng had already become a part of her life, an indispensable part.
Fortunately, this fear didn't last long. Lin Feng called out to her, pulled her here, and embraced her. At this moment, she understood how strong her feelings were. The emotions that had been building up inside her burst forth, turning into a single crystal tear, so brilliant.
The two embraced like this, quietly enjoying this moment of warmth. After a long time, it was Meng Qing who moved first, and then Lin Feng released his hands. Looking at Meng Qing's stunning face, he revealed a simple, honest smile.
But Meng Qing didn't seem to give him much face. She gave him a cold glance, then turned and walked out of the forbidden land.
Lin Feng was stunned for a moment. He scratched his head foolishly, somewhat confused, then lifted his steps and chased after her.
# Chapter 238: No Mercy
The gate of the forbidden land slowly opened, and Lin Feng and Meng Qing stepped out. At this moment, everyone's eyes froze.
Lin Feng was holding Meng Qing's hand as they walked out. Meng Qing's face still wore an indifferent expression, but she allowed Lin Feng to hold her hand, as if it were very natural, very quiet. And the extreme cold energy on her body had disappeared.
"They look so good together."
The crowd silently praised. Now they naturally understood what the relationship between Meng Qing and Lin Feng was. They also understood why Meng Qing had been so furious when the Purple Mansion Ancestor said Lin Feng was dead, killing him in her rage.
Because Meng Qing, like Duan Xinye, loved Lin Feng—this unrestrained, handsome young man.
When Meng Qing and Lin Feng walked together, just like when Duan Xinye and Lin Feng walked together, they again felt they looked very compatible. They were both too outstanding.
Faced with Lin Feng's talent, the crowd felt inferior. And faced with Meng Qing's peerless beauty and unparalleled strength, they felt even more ashamed. Only when Lin Feng and Meng Qing walked together did they feel it was natural, just right, as if they were meant to be a perfect match. Only a genius like Lin Feng could be worthy of such an extraordinary woman.
Zi Yi and Zi Ling also stared blankly at Lin Feng and Meng Qing. Zi Yi lowered her head, feeling deep inferiority. She was already defiled, while Meng Qing's beauty could topple cities. She could even kill Mysterious Martial Realm cultivators. Such a woman loved Lin Feng. When Lin Feng scolded her, she obediently walked toward him. Zi Yi had once thought Lin Feng had designs on her—even she found it laughable.
What did she have to compare with Meng Qing? What did she have to compare with Duan Xinye? Compared to these two women, she was far, far behind.
"I didn't expect Lin Feng to be so formidable. Not only is his strength and talent so strong, but he also has two such women who like him." Zi Ling murmured softly, somewhat envious of Lin Feng and the others.
But at this moment, Duan Xinye saw the two holding hands. Her gaze flickered, then her eyes lowered, a hint of resentment in them.
For the first time, she found herself being outshone by another woman. This was something she had never imagined, but she had to face reality. Meng Qing, whether in her holy aura or her peerless beauty, was even more outstanding than her—rare in this world.
Meng Qing also liked Lin Feng. And Lin Feng had feelings for her too.
Lin Feng also saw Duan Xinye. A bitter smile appeared on his face. His heart was complicated. In his previous life, he was alone. Why were there so many outstanding women who had feelings for him in this life?
"Prepare two horses for me."
Lin Feng said indifferently. Immediately, someone responded and went to bring two Crimson Blood horses.
"Xinye, take one. We should go back."
Lin Feng said to Duan Xinye. Duan Xinye nodded slightly. She had been missing for so long; her imperial brother must be worried.
Walking to the Crimson Blood horse, Duan Xinye swung her body and mounted directly. Although she was of noble birth, as a martial artist, how could she not be able to ride a horse?
"Meng Qing, let's mount up too."
Lin Feng's gaze fell on Meng Qing again. Meng Qing nodded slightly, swung her body, rose into the air, and directly mounted another Crimson Blood warhorse.
Just as she mounted, Lin Feng's body also moved slightly. He sat directly behind Meng Qing, his hands reaching around her slender waist to grip the reins, causing Meng Qing's body to tremble slightly. This guy...
"Go!"
Lin Feng pulled hard on the reins. The Crimson Blood warhorse neighed and galloped forward. The sudden acceleration caused Meng Qing's body to lean backward, resting against Lin Feng's chest. The two of them, one horse, galloped along the mountain path.
"Protect the princess."
Lin Feng's voice came. The members of the Crimson Blood Heavenly Sword immediately straightened their expressions, mounted their horses, and followed behind Duan Xinye, all charging down the mountain.
"Princess!"
The crowd watched the gradually disappearing hoofbeats, their hearts unable to calm for a long time. That Duan Xinye was really a princess—the princess of the Snow Moon Kingdom.
Who was Lin Feng? To have such an iron-blooded team following him, as well as a princess and a woman as beautiful as Meng Qing deeply in love with him.
On the ancient road, Crimson Blood warhorses galloped endlessly, dust rolling.
Two figures sat on the warhorse. One was as beautiful as a fairy maiden, the other handsome and refined, with a hint of unrestrained arrogance on his face.
The wind blowing from ahead lifted their long hair, fluttering in the air.
Steeds, beauties, the vast ancient road, a sword-bearing youth—like a painting, a landscape of rivers and mountains.
Meng Qing quietly leaned in Lin Feng's embrace. Neither of them spoke, just quietly enjoying this dreamlike poetry.
Even if this ancient road stretched forever, it would still be beautiful.
At Broken Blade Cliff, as Lin Feng approached, his Unity of Heaven and Man state allowed him to keenly sense someone watching him, hidden in the mountains.
The Crimson Blood warhorse slowly stopped. Lin Feng shouted toward Broken Blade Cliff, "Under the Crimson Blood Commander, Crimson Blood Heavenly Sword Camp, Lin Feng."
Broken Blade Cliff was silent. No sound came from the entire mountain range. But Lin Feng could clearly feel the lurking danger all around.
"Crimson Blood Legion, Crimson Blood Heavenly Sword Camp Lin Feng, requesting passage through Broken Blade Cliff."
Not knowing whose people were stationed at Broken Blade Cliff, Lin Feng shouted again, then urged his horse forward, galloping ahead.
In just a moment, the Crimson Blood warhorses ridden by Lin Feng and Meng Qing entered the narrow path in the middle of Broken Blade Cliff, galloping along the narrow road.
"Hmm?"
But at that moment, Lin Feng's brows furrowed. Sounds of breaking air came from above. Many arrows were shooting toward the narrow path, aimed directly at him.
He waved his hand. A wild sword light flashed out. The arrows shooting toward him were instantly cut and broken apart. The Crimson Blood warhorse continued galloping.
But the whistling sounds didn't stop. Wave after wave of arrows rained down, shooting toward the path ahead, as if trying to block the road and prevent him from advancing.
"Meng Qing, kill."
Lin Feng uttered an indifferent word from his mouth, his expressionless. When he had entered Broken Blade Cliff, he had already shouted twice, declaring that he was a member of the Crimson Blood Legion. But the other side still recklessly kept shooting arrows, wanting his life. Since that was the case, there was nothing more to say.
As his words fell, Lin Feng's body rose into the air. His toes lightly touched the cliff face, and he climbed up along the precipice.
Meng Qing's figure directly rose into the air, floating like a fairy, moving and flickering along the cliff face like an immortal strolling.
In just an instant, Lin Feng arrived at a large boulder. Here, some soldiers were preparing to continue shooting arrows at Lin Feng. But when they saw Lin Feng easily appear before them, their eyes trembled, and the hands holding their bows stiffened.
"Sure enough, Snow Moon soldiers."
Lin Feng looked at the armor on the other party, his face cold. He had already learned from Meng Qing that in the last battle, the two armies had fought, with countless casualties. Ultimately, because it was near Snow Moon, the Moyue Kingdom had decided to retreat. Broken Blade Cliff was controlled by Snow Moon.
But it was precisely these Snow Moon soldiers who, after he entered Broken Blade Cliff, kept shooting arrows, wanting his life.
"Whose man are you? Who gave the order?"
Lin Feng coldly glanced at the other party, a chill emanating from him. But the other party didn't say a word. He discarded his bow and directly stabbed at Lin Feng with an arrow.
"Courting death."
Lin Feng said coldly. His hand waved, and a cold light bloomed. The other party's body stiffened instantly, then slowly fell.
After killing this man, Lin Feng's body continued to flicker, entering the Unity of Heaven and Man state. All the people hiding in Broken Blade Cliff couldn't escape his keen senses.
In just a moment, Lin Feng appeared before another Snow Moon soldier, going straight to the point: "Who gave the order?"
The other party hesitated for a moment and didn't speak.
"Die!" Lin Feng had no patience at all. His hand moved again, and in an instant, another person was killed by Lin Feng.
Lin Feng didn't need to waste time with them. On the vast Broken Blade Cliff, he didn't believe no one would speak.
His figure flickered continuously. One life after another died on Broken Blade Cliff. Lin Feng wasn't the only one slaughtering; Meng Qing was also killing. When Lin Feng spoke, she killed.
Lin Feng had even forgotten that this was Snow Moon's natural barrier, the last line of defense for Broken Blade City. He just kept killing.
Having experienced that battlefield, his rules had become simpler. Whoever wanted him dead, he would make them die.
He had fought for the Snow Moon Kingdom on the battlefield. How had Snow Moon treated him? How had they treated Liu Canglan?
The princess was captured, the army rebelled, Moyue attacked. The blood of hundreds of thousands of soldiers was all part of a conspiracy. Snow Moon didn't care. Why should Lin Feng care?
He was a person from another world. He had no sense of belonging to Snow Moon. If one day Snow Moon wanted him dead, he would draw his sword and cut down Snow Moon!
# Chapter 239: Purple Serpent Martial Soul
No one knew how much time had passed. On Broken Blade Cliff, occasional drops of blood flowed down the cliff face toward the gap in the middle, like a mountain spring of blood.
Lin Feng and Meng Qing returned to the path in the gap, their bodies carrying a hint of coldness.
Killed. On Broken Blade Cliff, there were no more living people. All had been slaughtered. Thinking back to when he stood on Broken Blade City with Liu Canglan, looking at this Snow Moon natural barrier, Lin Feng had never imagined that one day he would personally draw his sword and kill on Broken Blade Cliff, erasing Snow Moon's last line of defense.
The members of the Crimson Blood Heavenly Sword had also arrived at the canyon below Broken Blade Cliff, sitting on their Crimson Blood warhorses. Before them were also many corpses, all wearing Snow Moon armor.
"Along this road, anyone who blocks us, kill without mercy."
Lin Feng looked at the Crimson Blood Heavenly Sword members and said indifferently. From these people's mouths, he had also learned some things.
"Now, everyone follow me. Full speed ahead."
With that, Lin Feng mounted his warhorse and galloped off with Meng Qing.
The people behind remained silent, all urging their horses forward, closely following Lin Feng.
Crossing Broken Blade Cliff meant Broken Blade City. The current Broken Blade City was already in ruins, everywhere black scorched remains. The entire city had been burned beyond recognition.
But on the gate of this ruined city, there were still some figures—Snow Moon soldiers. And the city gate of Broken Blade City was wide open.
This time, Lin Feng didn't say a word. He directly charged through the wide-open gate. No one stopped him.
The Crimson Blood warhorses galloped through the ruins. But shortly after Lin Feng entered the city, the wide-open gate slowly closed. With a rumble, Broken Blade City was sealed.
And before Lin Feng, a row of armored figures slowly appeared, carrying a fierce and dignified aura. They were all on warhorses, their gazes fixed on Lin Feng and the others, as if they had been deliberately waiting for them.
The arrows on the warhorses were drawn, and instantly, Lin Feng and the others felt a killing aura spreading, locking onto their bodies.
"Stop, or we'll shoot."
A loud shout came, the voice cold.
But Lin Feng acted as if he hadn't heard. His warhorse continued galloping.
The speaker's eyes narrowed. His hand raised toward the sky, a cold glint flashing in his narrowed eyes.
"Kill!"
His hand fell, and a low voice came from his mouth. Instantly, bowstrings were drawn, and sounds of breaking air whistled out, shooting toward Lin Feng and the others.
"Boom!"
The arrows struck the warhorses, carrying a wild and violent force, very fierce. These archers were no ordinary soldiers—all were elite soldiers with Spirit Martial Realm cultivation.
The first volley was only aimed at the warhorses, not the people.
And after their first volley, arrows were once again nocked on the bowstrings. This time, they were aimed at the people, killing intent overflowing.
Two figures rose into the air, as if strolling through the sky, directly charging toward this group of people, ignoring the arrows that once again broke through the air.
"Freeze."
Meng Qing, in her white clothes like snow, shouted softly. Instantly, endless ice and snow spread through the void. All the arrows before her were frozen by the cold, making crisp cracking sounds, unable to advance.
And Lin Feng, beside Meng Qing, had purple light blooming behind him. This purple light turned into a phantom—a wild phantom a hundred meters tall—a purple serpent.
This phantom was actually an incomparably massive purple demon serpent. Its body continuously rose, coiling upward, reaching high into the sky, looking down at the crowd ahead.
This shocking scene made the faces of those shooting arrows change. Their eyes fixed on the soaring purple serpent phantom, their hearts pounding violently, a sense of fear spreading in their hearts.
This was the martial soul born after Lin Feng devoured the Purple Blood Lake. Although the Heaven Devouring Martial Soul had later devoured the cold energy from Meng Qing's body, the new martial soul hadn't changed. It was still this powerful purple martial soul, condensed from the entire Purple Blood Lake.
As for that shocking demon serpent phantom, it was eighty percent similar to the Purple Serpent Demon Venerable that had been prostrate in the Purple Mansion forbidden land. The lake formed from the Purple Serpent Demon Venerable's blood naturally resembled it.
"Roar!"
A shocking roar came out. The incomparably massive purple serpent phantom pounced fiercely. Endless purple light appeared, turning into a purple lake. The arrows that had been shot were instantly enveloped by the purple lake, then directly melted into nothingness—even the arrows melted.
The overwhelming purple lake directly pounced on those Snow Moon soldiers blocking the way ahead, causing their hearts to tremble violently. Boundless fear spread across their faces. The killing coldness had long since vanished without a trace.
How could this be? How could Lin Feng be so powerful?
The information they had received was that Lin Feng was only at the Sixth Layer of Spirit Martial Realm. These people could even kill those at the Seventh Layer of Spirit Martial Realm. If Lin Feng returned alive to Snow Moon, they would make sure he was buried forever in Broken Blade City. But Lin Feng's power had clearly shocked everyone.
Regret. Regret appeared on everyone's faces. Ambushing Lin Feng was their doom.
The purple lake covered the sky and earth, directly drowning them. Then, their bodies melted into nothingness. In just an instant, over a hundred soldiers were all dead.
Melting—this must be the special ability of that Purple Serpent Demon Venerable. When the Purple Serpent Demon Venerable roamed, even its saliva could melt people to death. But when its blood turned into a lake, it only melted people's clothes, then the purple color seeped into their bodies, replacing their original martial souls. Such was the shocking power of bloodline force.
But when the purple lake was devoured by the Heaven Devouring Martial Soul and became Lin Feng's martial soul, it gained the ability to melt.
The Crimson Blood Heavenly Sword members looked at Lin Feng, who was like a heavenly god, their eyes frozen, their hearts trembling violently.
Strong. Lin Feng was too powerful. After experiencing this war, those who hadn't died had all broken through in their cultivation. And Lin Feng had become far stronger.
As for the Snow Moon soldiers who had been chasing from behind, preparing to flank Lin Feng and the others, they all stopped, sitting on their warhorses, looking up at the figure standing in the air. Beneath Lin Feng's feet was a vertical lake, supporting his body as he stood in the void.
Stepping on the lake that supported his body, Lin Feng slowly turned around, his gaze falling on the Snow Moon soldiers pursuing from behind. Without needing to be told, Lin Feng understood that these people had come to flank him.
Meeting Lin Feng's gaze, these people's hearts trembled violently. A chill rose in their hearts, making them feel very cold.
"We were also following orders. We'll leave now."
The leading general looked at Lin Feng and said in a low voice. Then he turned his horse around, wanting to leave.
"Want to kill, and when you can't, want to leave. Ridiculous."
Lin Feng uttered a cold word from his mouth. These people had all come to take their lives. When they found they couldn't, they said they were following orders and would leave. Did they think it was that cheap?
"Meng Qing, I'll trouble you. Leave the warhorses for us."
Lin Feng turned to Meng Qing and said. Their warhorses had been shot by arrows, making travel inconvenient. If he acted, he would kill both people and horses together.
"Alright."
Meng Qing nodded. She stepped through the void, and a freezing cold energy was released again, causing those Snow Moon soldiers' hearts to tremble violently. So cold.
Besides Lin Feng, there was another strong person here—a powerful existence at the Mysterious Martial Realm. That meant even if Lin Feng's strength weren't that great, they would still die for sure. Ambushing Lin Feng here was nothing but a joke.
A trace of sorrow arose in their hearts. The orders came from above, but the consequences were borne by them.
"Freeze."
Meng Qing's hand trembled. The cold energy burst forth. The crowd's bodies stiffened. Then, from front to back, wherever the cold energy passed, everyone was frozen into statues, then fell beneath their warhorses—dead!
"Mount up. Let's go."
Lin Feng said calmly. He withdrew his martial soul, stepped forward, and directly mounted a warhorse. The others also mounted up.
"Lin Feng, what exactly is going on?"
Duan Xinye rode up beside Lin Feng and asked doubtfully.
"Someone wants to ambush us, doesn't want us to return to the imperial city." Lin Feng looked at Duan Xinye and said.
"And me? They want to kill me too?"
"Yes."
Lin Feng nodded, causing Duan Xinye's heart to tremble violently. Even she, the princess, was to be killed.
"Hundreds of thousands of soldiers shed blood. The princess went missing. Although this war was considered a victory, in the end, they sentenced General Liu to death. Because although it was a victory, it was a bitter victory. And he failed to protect the princess, who was captured by the Moyue Kingdom, her fate unknown. Therefore, it was a capital offense. So you and I cannot return to the imperial city. If you appear in the imperial city, this death sentence cannot be carried out."
Lin Feng's words caused a chill to arise in Duan Xinye's heart. Very cold.
To sentence Liu Canglan to death, they would even kill the princess. Was it really that simple?
Perhaps, besides not wanting Liu Canglan to live, they also didn't want her, the princess, to live. Needless to say, Duan Xinye understood who was behind this.
But Duan Xinye didn't understand why she had been captured, and that Snow Moon and Moyue had colluded. If it was also his order, why let her live? Why not just kill her directly?
That "he" was her imperial brother, the Great Prince, Duan Wudao—cruel and merciless. Those who obeyed prospered; those who opposed perished.
She was close to the Second Prince, Duan Wuya. But the Great Prince and the Second Prince were not close. Therefore, she had offended Duan Wudao and deserved to die!
# Chapter 240: Surrounding the Imperial City
Outside the imperial city, voices buzzed with excitement. The outer city was still very lively. At this moment, many people were heading in one direction—the open space between the outer city and the imperial city, outside the majestic city gate.
At this moment, outside the imperial city, beyond the river, it was deathly silent, filled with a dense killing aura. This killing aura was extremely strong, enveloping the entire space in a suppressed atmosphere.
Outside the river were all figures and horses. The figures were all clad in armor; the horses were all warhorses.
Siege!
At this moment, a legion had actually surrounded the city. This army numbered tens of thousands. Looking out, it was boundless, neatly and silently arrayed outside the imperial city.
In the distance, people coming and going from the outer city looked at these soldiers, discussing among themselves.
"It's the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry. I didn't expect the powerful Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry to surround the imperial city. But before the imperial city, these tens of thousands of troops are nothing but a joke. They can't make much of a wave."
Someone saw the central legion, clad in crimson armor, their warhorses also crimson. This legion was the symbol of Snow Moon's border—the Crimson Blood Legion, Liu Canglan's subordinates.
"How unpredictable things are. Who would have known that the mighty Divine Arrow General would be publicly executed today, announced to the world?"
Someone shook their head and sighed. It was no secret that Snow Moon wanted to kill Liu Canglan.
It was said that in this Moyue large-scale attack, the Divine Arrow General not only didn't fully resist Moyue but also fought for power, inciting rebellion, trying to control the Heavenly Wolf King's legion that had come to help him. This gave Moyue an opportunity, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers were buried in foreign lands. Moreover, the princess was captured by Moyue, her fate unknown.
If not for a genius named Lin Feng under the Heavenly Wolf King, who devised a brilliant plan to burn Broken Blade City, trapping Moyue's 500,000-strong army in flames, burning and killing hundreds of thousands, and setting up a chain of schemes to reverse the situation, this time, the Snow Moon army would have been completely buried in foreign lands.
Pity this genius Lin Feng. To save the princess, he alone with his sword charged into the Moyue camp, single-handedly pursuing those who had captured the princess. Now he had also gone missing with the princess, their fate unknown. It was estimated that they had both met with misfortune.
Therefore, the Snow Moon Kingdom announced to the world that they would publicly behead Divine Arrow Liu Canglan to sacrifice to the fallen soldiers of the three armies.
After this battle, the name of the Divine Arrow withered, while Lin Feng became known. Unfortunately, the young hero might have been buried in a foreign land.
The crowd looked at the sky. The sunlight was dazzling. There was about two hours left before Liu Canglan would be executed.
At this moment, the imperial city gate was tightly shut. The city was sealed. No one was allowed to enter. The crowd couldn't even go to witness Liu Canglan's beheading.
Just then, there was a slight movement from the legion outside the city gate. Then, the crowd saw their warhorses move. From their backs, they took down bows.
"Rebellion. For Liu Canglan, this legion is actually going to rebel, to attack the imperial city."
Everyone's eyes froze. Tens of thousands of troops attacking the imperial city was undoubtedly suicide. It could be certain that once they launched their rebellion, the soldiers on the imperial city wall would not show mercy. These tens of thousands of soldiers would be sending themselves to their deaths, with no effect at all.
Sure enough, seeing the legion's movements below, a general on the city wall revealed a cold smile. This general was named Meng Gufeng, holding the position of commander, of prominent status. Standing on the city tower, he naturally understood what he should do. He wished these people would rebel, so he could easily suppress the rebellion, earn a military merit, and also eliminate a hidden danger for the Crown Prince.
Beside Meng Gufeng stood a young man. He was wearing armor, looking majestic and handsome. If Lin Feng were here, he would recognize him—Meng Chong. That day in Longing Forest, Lin Feng had crippled Meng Chong's cultivation. He was also Meng Gufeng's son.
"Meng Chong, I'll let you take this military merit. How about it?"
Meng Gufeng said with a smile, causing Meng Chong's face to light up with joy. This military merit could be obtained without any effort. His father was giving it to him, undoubtedly wanting him to rise quickly. He was naturally willing.
"Good."
Meng Chong smiled, stepped forward, and stood on the imperial city gate. He waved his hand, and instantly, countless Snow Moon soldiers raised their bows, aiming at the crowd below.
Standing high, looking down at the crowd beneath his feet, Meng Chong felt a surge of pride. At this moment, his every move could decide the lives of tens of thousands of people.
"Lin Feng, pity you're already dead. Otherwise, I would personally take your life."
Meng Chong felt hot blood burning in his heart, his pride soaring. It seemed that now he could easily kill Lin Feng, that despicable wretch who had humiliated him and crippled his cultivation.
What did it matter if he had no cultivation? He could still command a thousand troops.
A killing aura spread at the imperial city gate. The legion below the gate showed expressions of willingness to die. Knowing it was death, this battle was still necessary.
"This battle is for nothing else. We tens of thousands of soldiers only seek justice."
The central army commander, Ren Qingkuang, stood before the soldiers, looking up at the imperial city wall. They had shed blood for Snow Moon in battle. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were buried. But how did Snow Moon treat them?
Where was justice?
"Where is justice?"
Tens of thousands of soldiers roared. Heaven and earth shook. People's hearts trembled violently.
These people were using their lives to ask for justice.
On the imperial city wall, Meng Chong and his father sneered.
"Justice? Strength and power are justice. Where in this world is there true justice?"
A sinister smile appeared on Meng Chong's face. After having his cultivation crippled by Lin Feng, his heart had become even more twisted.
"Brothers, the final battle. You and I are together. The general and the Crimson Blood Commander are also with us. No regrets in this life."
Ren Qingkuang's foot rested on his warhorse. At this moment, he was truly carefree. Even death was not enough.
The sound of bowstrings being drawn came out. Killing intent filled heaven and earth.
"Prepare."
On the city tower, Meng Chong raised his hand to signal. The cold smile on his face grew even wider. His body slowly retreated, hiding behind the crowd.
Ren Qingkuang's hand also rose high. A gentle breeze blew, stirring his long hair. At this moment, he wasn't even wearing his helmet.
His lips trembled slightly. Ren Qingkuang's hand moved downward slowly, gradually. As long as his hand fell, the death knell would sound.
"Rumble!"
The sound of distant horse hooves rolled. But no one paid attention. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the soldiers inside and outside the imperial city gate.
Ren Qingkuang's hand continued to move downward. The soldiers' bows were drawn to full string.
"Stop."
The rumbling horse hooves continued, constantly shaking the ground. A voice turned into rolling waves, wildly spreading forward. This voice made Ren Qingkuang's slowly descending hand pause.
"Stop. Commander Ren, it's me."
Lin Feng shouted again. His warhorse galloped wildly. The crowd ahead quickly retreated to both sides, watching this group of galloping warhorses.
Hearing this voice, Ren Qingkuang's hand froze there. A sharp light flashed in his eyes. Lin Feng. This was Lin Feng's voice.
"Everyone, don't move."
Ren Qingkuang shouted, causing the soldiers' eyes to freeze. Why didn't they move now? Who was that voice coming from?
Of course, Ren Qingkuang wanted them to stop. If they shot this arrow, it would be rebellion. The people on the imperial city gate would have reason to suppress the rebellion and kill them.
But as long as they hadn't acted yet, they were still Snow Moon's legion. The other side didn't have sufficient reason to move against them.
Originally, he had been prepared to die. But with Lin Feng's arrival, there was a turning point. Lin Feng had been portrayed as a hero by Snow Moon, while Liu Canglan had become a complete criminal. Only Lin Feng could now influence this changing situation.
Turning around, his gaze looking into the distance, a smile appeared in Ren Qingkuang's eyes. His heart was excited.
"Lin Feng, good, well done!"
Besides Lin Feng, among the galloping crowd was also Princess Duan Xinye. Liu Canglan could be saved.
"Lin Feng!"
Hearing Ren Qingkuang's voice, the eyes of the tens of thousands of soldiers all froze. This hero portrayed by Snow Moon was truly their hero. Lin Feng had led the Crimson Blood Heavenly Sword to kill Moyue's Black Fiend Guards. Later, with his own strength, he had reversed that doomed battle.
Now, that unrestrained figure had appeared again!
"Lin Feng!"
On the city tower, Meng Chong also saw the figure in the distance. His face showed only malice and venom.
# Chapter 241: All Troops, Hear My Command
The sound of hooves rolled, coming from far to near. Below the city gate, the soldiers' arrows were ultimately not shot. They slowly lowered them, all looking at the galloping figure.
"Commander Ren."
Lin Feng called out. His body trembled, and he directly leaped onto his warhorse, his gaze sweeping over the soldiers.
"Everyone, please stop."
Lin Feng spoke. He naturally understood that if these people shot this arrow, there would be no turning back. Attacking the imperial city would make them rebel troops, destined to be annihilated.
Those behind the scenes didn't care about the lives of these soldiers. They only cared about their own interests.
"Lin Feng, hurry. The general's time is running out."
Ren Qingkuang's eyes showed anxiety. Lin Feng nodded slightly. These days, he had dared not slack off in the slightest, riding through the night, to arrive at the imperial city at this moment.
His gaze fell on the city tower. Lin Feng said loudly, "Lin Feng is here. Open the city gate quickly."
Lin Feng knew that Snow Moon was both shaping him as a hero and ambushing him, wanting his life. But their ambushes only dared to happen at the borders of Snow Moon. Now, outside the imperial city, under the watchful eyes of everyone, if Snow Moon's legion killed him, it would undoubtedly slap the faces of those above.
Sure enough, hearing Lin Feng's name, the soldiers on the city gate showed hesitation in their eyes. The bows in their hands slowly lowered. This scene made Meng Chong's face cold. He stared fixedly at the figure below.
"Lin Feng!"
A low sound came from his mouth. Meng Chong said coldly, "Lin Feng was captured by Moyue. Appearing here now, he must have become a traitor to Moyue. He cannot be allowed into the city. And these rebel troops dare to surround the imperial city, aiming arrows at us. They must be killed. Prepare to shoot."
"Hmm?"
Lin Feng frowned. Shoot? Traitor?
What a shameless excuse. Not to mention Lin Feng, even the soldiers on the imperial city wall were stunned, including Meng Gufeng. But military orders were like mountains. Those soldiers still raised their arrows, aiming at the crowd below.
"Do you dare?"
At this moment, Duan Xinye also mounted her warhorse, causing everyone's eyes to freeze.
The princess. It was Her Highness the Princess.
Meng Chong's eyes also froze. His lips trembled slightly.
Before, he had been full of hope for Duan Xinye. But now, with his cultivation crippled by Lin Feng, he was a cripple. There was no longer any possibility between him and Duan Xinye.
Moreover, he vaguely understood the struggles above. Thinking of various things, a ferocious look flashed in Meng Chong's eyes.
"Shoot... arrows!"
His hand waved downward, his gaze dark and gloomy.
As Meng Chong's words fell, the face of Meng Gufeng behind him turned slightly pale. It was over...
"Don't shoot!"
Meng Gufeng roared angrily. Although someone above wanted Princess Duan Xinye and Lin Feng not to return to the imperial city, now that Lin Feng had arrived outside the imperial city and Duan Xinye had also returned, even if you wanted to kill them, you had to endure. You couldn't act openly, or you would commit a major taboo.
But Meng Chong, disregarding everything, waved his hand down. If he killed Lin Feng and Duan Xinye, those behind the scenes might be satisfied, but there were still those who would be dissatisfied.
Lin Feng was one thing, but Duan Xinye was of noble birth, a princess. If you killed the king's daughter, who would bear the crime?
Anyone with a bit of brains could see this problem. But Meng Chong, blinded by hatred and jealousy, waved his hand down.
"Swish, swish..."
Several arrows broke through the air, whistling out. Lin Feng's gaze was cold. His body leaped into the air, his hand turning into a sword, continuously slashing. Instantly, those arrows shattered.
"What audacity. Even the princess you want to kill. Deserving of death."
Lin Feng sneered. His body trembled in the void, directly charging toward the city tower. At the same time, Ren Qingkuang, Meng Qing, and other strong individuals all leaped into the air, heading straight for the city tower.
"Slash!"
Lin Feng's hand traced through the void. Instantly, those who had shot arrows were killed, not even having time to react.
The others, stopped by Meng Gufeng's shout, didn't act. Lin Feng and the others easily climbed onto the city gate.
"It was you who ordered the shooting, wanting to kill the princess?"
Lin Feng's gaze fixed on Meng Chong, his eyes cold. This guy again.
Seeing Lin Feng's gaze, Meng Chong's body trembled slightly. He had thought that when facing Lin Feng again, he could be as spirited as before, personally ordering Lin Feng's death. But now, when Lin Feng truly appeared before him, just one look extinguished all the pride and ambition he had mustered. Only fear remained.
He feared Lin Feng. Truly feared. Last time in Longing Forest, Lin Feng had spared nothing, disregarding consequences, to cripple his cultivation, not even letting him escape.
His footsteps retreated slightly. He was even afraid of Lin Feng's gaze.
Meng Gufeng stepped forward, his eyes fixed on the young man before him. This was his first time seeing Lin Feng. But many things about Lin Feng had reached his ears. Of course, what made him remember Lin Feng most was that Lin Feng had crippled his son Meng Chong, making him a cripple.
"Meng Chong didn't do it intentionally. He didn't know it was Her Highness the Princess. I will have him kowtow and apologize to the princess."
To save his son Meng Chong, Meng Gufeng now set aside his hatred for Lin Feng and spoke. What he needed to do was to minimize the matter, then let it fade away.
"Not intentional? Didn't know?" Lin Feng sneered. "Just now, the princess stood on her warhorse and shouted loudly. Everyone in this city saw it with their own eyes. But Meng Chong still ordered the shooting, attempting to murder the princess. Meng Chong deserves death."
"Meng Chong didn't see the princess." Meng Gufeng argued.
Lin Feng had no time to waste with him. He stepped forward. A chill bloomed. Killing intent was revealed. If he didn't kill Meng Chong, how could he establish his authority?
Figures flickered on the city gate, all arriving before Meng Chong. But Lin Feng's lips curled into a cold smile. He said coldly, "Meng Chong wanted to kill the princess. Capital offense. Those who protect him are accomplices and should be killed. I, Lin Feng, have been appointed as the princess's guard. To protect the princess, anyone who threatens her safety, I will kill. Whoever blocks me, I will kill."
At this moment, Lin Feng's voice was incomparably domineering. Whoever blocked him, he would kill.
The distant crowd clearly heard Lin Feng's voice. What an arrogant fellow. Anyone who threatened the princess, he would kill.
"You dare."
Meng Gufeng's face turned iron-blue. No matter what, Meng Chong was his son. This city gate was his territory. Lin Feng was using his identity as the princess's guard to show off his power, so domineering. How could he not be angry?
"I said I will kill, and I will kill. Whoever blocks me, I will kill."
Lin Feng's voice was domineering. His body stepped forward. Purple air currents fiercely pounced out. A figure flickered, attacking Lin Feng. But Lin Feng's hand slashed downward, like a sword cutting. That person was instantly killed. Kill as said.
This scene made the other soldiers' hearts tremble slightly. The purple lake fiercely pounced out. No one dared to go to their deaths anymore. In an instant, the purple tentacles carried destructive power forward. The crowd all retreated, even Meng Gufeng stepped back. This purple lake contained the power of corrosion and destruction. As soon as he touched it, he felt his hand would be melted.
Figures flickered. Then the crowd found that Meng Chong was already in Lin Feng's hands. Fast as lightning. The crowd couldn't react at all.
His hand gripping Meng Chong's throat, Lin Feng's body trembled slightly, arriving at the edge of the city tower. He held Meng Chong in the air with one hand. If he let go, Meng Chong would fall from the city tower.
At this moment, Meng Chong's face was deathly pale, without a trace of blood. Only fear remained.
"Lin Feng, you dare!"
Meng Gufeng's face was pale. He roared angrily. But he only saw Lin Feng's mocking smile.
"Crimson Blood, hear my command."
Lin Feng shouted loudly. Instantly, the soldiers outside the city gate roared in unison, "Here!"
The sound shook the space. At this moment, Lin Feng was like the commander of the three armies, majestic. Every word and action made people's blood boil. The legion outside the imperial city once again felt their burning blood.
"Archers, prepare."
Lin Feng shouted again. Instantly, the army outside the city nocked arrows and drew bowstrings, their movements uniform.
"Meng Chong ordered the killing of the princess. Unforgivable crime. Kill without mercy!"
Lin Feng roared. Then his hand slowly lowered. Meng Chong's body slowly slid down along the city tower.
"Swish, swish..."
Arrows broke through the air one after another. Meng Chong screamed, closing his eyes in despair. Liquid actually continuously flowed from his lower body.
Then, the endless arrows accurately pierced him, instantly piercing his body, nailing Meng Chong to the city wall.
At this moment, everyone was shocked into silence. Domineering. Peerlessly unrestrained.
Lin Feng. This was the now-famous, red-hot Lin Feng!
# Chapter 242: Killing the Commander
On the city wall, Meng Chong's body was nailed there by countless arrows, shocking to the eye, making people's hearts tremble.
And the crowd on the city wall also had their eyes frozen. Although they couldn't see, they could imagine what had happened. The endless arrows just now had struck the wall, even shaking the city wall. Moreover, the soldiers outside the city were executing the criminal Meng Chong, because Meng Chong had wanted to kill the princess.
The reason was open and aboveboard, with no handle to be found. After all, everyone had seen Meng Chong order the shooting at the princess.
Meng Gufeng's body trembled slightly. His eyes were wide open, somewhat dazed.
"Meng Chong!"
He roared, charging to the edge of the city wall, looking down. Instantly, his eyes turned bloodshot. That was his son, nailed to the city wall by countless arrows—his young son.
"Roar, Lin Feng."
Meng Gufeng roared. His gaze turned, his eyes cold and piercing, carrying an extremely intense chill.
"You killed my son."
Meng Gufeng seemed unable to believe it, staring fixedly at Lin Feng.
"Please open the city gate, Commander. The princess and I have urgent business to attend to."
Lin Feng said calmly, his voice very calm, without any waves.
"Open the city gate?" A ferocious smile appeared in Meng Gufeng's eyes, hideous and terrifying. "Lin Feng, you break into my Snow Moon imperial city, kill my commander's son. Do you still have Snow Moon in your eyes?"
"Hmm?" Lin Feng was stunned, then sneered. This Meng Gufeng actually wanted to convict him. This old fox, even in such anger, remained clear-headed. First, establish the crime, so that when acting, there would be justification.
"Commander Meng, Meng Chong wanted to kill the princess. Everyone saw it with their own eyes. The crime deserves death. Everyone can bear witness for me. Also, I reiterate: Commander, Lin Feng and the princess have important matters to attend to. I hope Commander Meng will open the city gate and let us pass. The princess wants to enter the city."
Lin Feng's voice gradually turned cold, carrying a piercing chill.
"Important matters? Want to save Liu Canglan, don't you?" Meng Gufeng stared at Lin Feng, sneering coldly. He uttered two words from his mouth: "Dream on."
"Boom."
As Meng Gufeng's words fell, a freezing killing intent burst from Lin Feng's body, causing Meng Gufeng's eyes to freeze. "What are you going to do?"
Without any words, Lin Feng's body trembled. His hand turned into a sharp blade, slashing directly down.
"Chi, chi..."
A light sound came out. Meng Gufeng screamed. The arm he had raised to block collided with Lin Feng's hand. The arm was directly severed, without any pause.
This scene once again made the crowd on the city tower freeze. Meng Gufeng's subordinates wanted to step forward, but saw Ren Qingkuang and Meng Qing take a step forward. No one could approach Lin Feng within half a step. They could only watch what was happening before them.
"Meng Chong wanted to kill the princess. I, Lin Feng, to protect the princess, killed Meng Chong. But Meng Gufeng, because his son was killed, harbored resentment and refused to let the princess enter the city. He did not have the princess in his eyes, which means he did not have the Snow Moon royal family in his eyes. I, Lin Feng, on behalf of the princess, enforce the law and kill this criminal."
Lin Feng stood there, his long hair fluttering. His clear voice spread far and wide, shaking people's hearts.
Lin Feng had not only killed Meng Chong; he was going to kill Meng Gufeng too.
Whoever blocked him, he would kill.
With that, Lin Feng's body trembled. His hand directly descended upon Meng Gufeng. Instantly, Meng Gufeng's face turned deathly pale. Blood continuously flowed from the corner of his mouth. But his eyes stared fixedly at Lin Feng, venomous.
Meng Gufeng was also at the Eighth Layer of Spirit Martial Realm, the same as Lin Feng. But Lin Feng had achieved Unity of Heaven and Man. His speed was incomparably fast. With one palm strike, Meng Gufeng, caught off guard, had his arm severed. He was powerless to resist.
"You chose this path yourself."
In Lin Feng's palm, a wild sword intent raged, destroying the meridians within Meng Gufeng's body.
His hand trembled. Meng Gufeng's body was thrown outside the city wall. The crowd below immediately understood. Arrows broke through the air. Whistling sounds came out. Commander Meng Gufeng, like his son, was nailed to death on the city gate.
The crime was determined by Lin Feng.
In the world of martial artists, only strength was justice.
Lin Feng's gaze turned, looking at the other people on the city gate. Finally, his eyes fell on another general wearing commander's armor.
"You are the deputy commander?"
Lin Feng asked coldly, causing that person's heart to tremble slightly. He had witnessed the deaths of Meng Chong and Meng Gufeng with his own eyes. Lin Feng was too terrifying, just like the rumored Crown Prince. Offend him, and you die.
"I am." That person nodded slightly, his heart somewhat unsettled.
"The princess and I have matters to attend to in the city. Open the city gate quickly." Lin Feng said calmly. That person's eyes trembled, and he remained silent.
"I'll give you five breaths to consider. If you don't open the city gate, you are defying the princess and disregarding the Snow Moon royal family."
Lin Feng spoke again, his voice tough and domineering. Then he began to count: "One breath!"
"Two breaths..."
"Open the city gate."
The deputy commander's gaze stiffened. How could he dare let Lin Feng continue counting? This guy had killed Meng Chong and his father without hesitation. He, Lin Feng, naturally dared to kill him too.
Regardless of what happened later, he would first get through this immediate disaster. Survival was paramount.
"Open the city gate. Open the city gate..."
Voices were passed down one after another. Rumbling sounds came out. The massive bronze city gate slowly opened.
"Commander Ren, you and the soldiers of the three armies personally escort the princess into the city to ensure her safety."
Lin Feng said calmly. Ren Qingkuang immediately understood and nodded, "Good."
With that, Ren Qingkuang directly stepped through the void and returned to his warhorse. He shouted loudly, "Escort the princess into the city."
The great army marched forward with great momentum, heading into the imperial city. This scene left the crowd speechless. "Escort the princess into the city"—what a convenient excuse for this legion to enter the imperial city.
But since the princess hadn't spoken, and Lin Feng had controlled the city gate, who dared to say anything?
Rumbling sounds continuously came out. The army entered the city. Lin Feng waited until everyone had entered before signaling to Meng Qing. Then the two simultaneously stepped through the void, mounted their warhorses, and also headed into the imperial city.
At the imperial city gate, the two corpses nailed to the city wall by countless arrows were still shocking to the eye, shocking the crowd.
That handsome figure was Lin Feng, who had burned the city with fire and turned the tide. Sure enough, he had enough boldness. Killing Meng Chong and Commander Meng Gufeng without even blinking, killing as soon as he said so.
Of course, the prerequisite for having such boldness was having powerful strength.
Lin Feng could easily cripple Commander Meng Gufeng, who was at the Eighth Layer of Spirit Martial Realm. His powerful strength was beyond doubt. The crowd seemed to see the birth of another monstrous genius.
If this young man didn't die, he would become a figure like the Eight Young Masters, and even stronger than the later ones among the Eight Young Masters, more monstrous!
# Chapter 243: Iron-Blooded Brotherhood
In the imperial city, there was an extremely wide area paved with bluestone slabs.
This wide area was located in the bustling part of the imperial city, with a very large flow of people.
In the center of this extremely wide space was a blood-colored stepped platform. No one knew what the blood-colored steps were made of, but they were shocking to the eye. The platform above was white, pale as snow.
On the platform, there was also an iron chain wrapped around a heaven-reaching stone pillar. At the top of this stone pillar was a cross. At both ends of the cross were flames burning, and there were also two curved blades hooked there, shocking to the eye, as if used to hook people's arms.
This platform was called the General-Beheading Platform. Anyone of prominent status in Snow Moon who offended the emperor's dignity would be executed here, shown to the world.
After execution, the body would be bound with chains, then hung on the cross of the stone pillar, hands hooked, the body exposed to the sun as a warning, making the world fear and not dare to commit the same crime.
At this moment, the area around the General-Beheading Platform was crowded with people, a sea of people, vast and mighty.
Around the General-Beheading Platform were Snow Moon's legions, with no one allowed to approach.
"Truly unexpected. The mighty Divine Arrow General, renowned and prestigious, shaking Snow Moon, has now fallen to such a state."
Someone in the crowd sighed, looking at the figure on the white platform. It was indeed the Divine Arrow General, Liu Canglan. At this moment, Liu Canglan was bound all over, a criminal about to be executed. But his head was held high, his eyes neither humble nor arrogant.
He, Liu Canglan, was innocent. No regrets.
Before the crowd, a pair of beautiful eyes looked at Liu Canglan on the platform. Her gaze was red, tears shimmering.
"Father, you wasted your best years for Snow Moon, dedicating your life to Snow Moon. But this is how they repay you."
This beautiful woman was none other than Liu Fei. Compared to when she was at Cloud Sea Sect, she had added more mature charm. But now, she was heartbroken and desperate, lonely and helpless.
"Feifei, remember your father's words. Live well. Only by living is there hope for revenge."
Beside Liu Fei, a middle-aged man had a calm gaze. But in his heart, he also hated. Especially seeing the law enforcer, Duan Tianlang, he wished he could eat his flesh and drink his blood.
All of this was orchestrated by Duan Tianlang, including the deaths of hundreds of thousands of soldiers. But he shifted all the responsibility onto Liu Canglan, including the princess being captured in his camp, which also became Liu Canglan's crime. How ironic was that? But reality was sometimes just this ridiculous, this dramatic.
"Yes."
Liu Fei nodded heavily. This revenge must be taken. If Duan Tianlang didn't die, she, Liu Fei, swore not to be human.
"Your father has always believed that Lin Feng would be fine. He entrusted you to him. After today, go find him, even if it's in Moyue."
The middle-aged man spoke again. Liu Fei was silent. Lin Feng, where was he now?
For some reason, at this moment, Liu Fei's heart actually missed him very much—a longing she had never felt before.
When women were lonely and helpless, they always thought of the person they cared about most. Liu Fei was truly helpless now. Her father was right before her, about to be executed, but she had no way to stop it. She could only watch, watch her father be killed.
Duan Tianlang looked at the sky, a bright smile on his face. For so many years, Liu Canglan had been his rival. Today, this major threat could finally be eliminated, justifiably executed. How could he not be happy?
"Time is almost up. Prepare."
Duan Tianlang said indifferently. Instantly, the iron chains on Liu Canglan moved. His body was directly bound tightly by the chains, then hung in the air. His limbs were all locked by iron chains, and the four chains were held by four strong individuals.
Liu Canglan didn't resist, letting his body hang in the air. His gaze looked toward the sky, his eyes very calm. He only regretted that in this life, he could never turn back.
"Archers!"
Duan Tianlang said indifferently again. Below the blood-colored steps, many soldiers drew their bows, all aimed at Liu Canglan. With these eighty-one bows firing simultaneously, Liu Canglan would have no chance of survival.
A killing aura spread in the air. The Divine Arrow of a generation, Liu Canglan, would die by the arrows he was best at? Perhaps this was itself a kind of irony.
But at this moment, the crowd felt the ground tremble slightly, and it grew stronger and stronger. This made their eyes freeze.
"Rumble, rumble..."
The sound of galloping warhorses came out. The ground trembled more and more violently. Duan Tianlang's eyes narrowed slightly, looking into the distance. He saw armored cavalry galloping from afar, like a gust of wind, extremely swift. And those at the very front were none other than the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry.
"What's going on?"
Duan Tianlang's eyes froze. How did the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry appear? They should have been blocked outside the imperial city. They couldn't have entered the city.
"It's the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry. They've entered."
"Yes, Uncle Jiu, it's the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry. Your legion."
A trace of excitement appeared on Liu Fei's face. Jiu Crimson Blood had left the Crimson Blood Legion under Ren Qingkuang's command and entered the imperial city alone. In his view, the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry shouldn't have appeared in the imperial city.
Just then, Jiu Crimson Blood's eyes fell on a figure—a young, handsome figure.
A smile spread in Jiu Crimson Blood's eyes.
"Feifei, it's Lin Feng. This kid really can do anything. He actually led the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry into the imperial city."
Jiu Crimson Blood said in a low voice. Lin Feng had laid out the plan to burn the city with fire, turning the tide. Later, he alone rode to pursue the enemy and rescue the princess, and he still returned alive. He always brought surprises.
Tears also appeared in Liu Fei's eyes. Lin Feng had come just in time. With the powerful force of the Crimson Blood Legion, he could definitely protect her father from death.
However, they seemed to have underestimated Duan Tianlang's determination to kill Liu Canglan.
"Lin Feng!"
A dark look flashed in Duan Tianlang's eyes. Then he shouted, "Prepare. Shoot the criminal Liu Canglan!"
"Yes!"
A loud shout came out. Bows were drawn. The trembling sound made Liu Fei and Jiu Crimson Blood's expressions change drastically.
"Duan Tianlang, you dare?" Jiu Crimson Blood roared. His body directly leaped out, charging toward the crowd.
"Boom!"
A fierce fist blasted out. Those who were about to shoot were instantly killed by Jiu Crimson Blood.
"Shoot."
Duan Tianlang sneered. Arrows whistled out, shooting toward Liu Canglan. At this moment, Jiu Crimson Blood's face turned deathly pale. His body directly leaped out, moving at extreme speed. He actually stepped before Liu Canglan in one stride, tightly embracing Liu Canglan's body. His surging true energy frantically burst forth, enveloping his entire body in a layer of true energy light.
"Get away."
Liu Canglan roared, his expression changing drastically. But at this moment, his whole body was bound, and his cultivation was sealed. He couldn't move at all. He could only let Jiu Crimson Blood hold him.
"Uncle Jiu."
Liu Fei exclaimed. Then, chi chi sounds came out. Arrows pierced through the white true energy, stabbing into Jiu Crimson Blood's body. But they were firmly stuck by Jiu Crimson Blood's body, unable to pierce through his body to hit Liu Canglan.
"Brother!"
Liu Canglan roared to the sky, an expression of extreme pain on his face. On his forehead, a door actually appeared—a black door, the Seal Gate—constantly flickering, preventing him from mobilizing his power.
"Die together."
Duan Tianlang shouted coldly. His body stepped forward. But at this moment, a freezing intent descended, making him feel ice-cold all over.
"Ice Heart."
A crisp sound came out. Duan Tianlang groaned, his face pale. He turned around, mobilizing his surging true essence force, directly blasting at the endless freezing energy attacking him. Instantly, he felt ice-cold all over. His body rapidly rebounded and flew back. He could no longer care about Liu Canglan.
"Kill!"
Another angry shout came out. Lin Feng held a long sword. A dazzling sword light was extremely dazzling. The heads of those holding bows continuously flew into the air. Lin Feng's body was filled with endless killing intent.
And Ren Qingkuang directly killed the four people holding the iron chains.
Blood continuously flowed from the corner of Jiu Crimson Blood's mouth. But a calm smile hung on his face.
"General, my life for yours. Worth it. Also, after I die, give the position of Crimson Blood Commander to Lin Feng."
"Roar..." Liu Canglan roared hoarsely, his eyes moist. Men don't easily shed tears, only when they haven't reached the depths of sorrow. He and Jiu Crimson Blood had been brothers for over ten years. Although neither was good with words, they regarded each other as brothers, as family. Countless times, they had fought together, sharing life and death.
But now, Jiu Crimson Blood was going to die for him.
"General, I still have something to say to you." Jiu Crimson Blood's body leaned forward slightly, with difficulty leaning against Liu Canglan. His mouth approached Liu Canglan's ear and whispered.
Jiu Crimson Blood's voice grew weaker and weaker. After speaking, he looked at Liu Canglan again. This stern commander, at this moment, always had a smile on his face.
"General, over ten years... I have always followed you, never addressing you with any other title. Today, please forgive Crimson Blood's offense. Let me call you once: Bro...ther!"
The word "brother" shook the nine heavens. Jiu Crimson Blood roared it out, using his last strength. As the roar fell, his gaze became scattered and lifeless. Then, his eyes slowly closed, quietly lying in Liu Canglan's arms.
Watching Jiu Crimson Blood's eyes close, Liu Canglan looked up at the sky. Two streams of hot tears continuously rolled down.
Brother. Such simple words, but could they truly summarize over ten years of sharing life and death?
This iron-blooded man lay tightly in his arms, never to wake again.
# Chapter 244: Who Are the Rebel Troops?
"Rumble!"
The earth trembled incessantly, echoing with that heaven-shaking roar. The iron cavalry galloped. All the people panicked and frantically retreated. In just a moment, there were no onlookers around the General-Beheading Platform. It was all iron cavalry. The foremost cavalry had crimson armor and warhorses.
At the same time, behind the General-Beheading Platform, many Snow Moon soldiers rushed out, vast and mighty.
But at this moment, the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry all stopped. Their eyes all fell on the figure lying in Liu Canglan's arms. The former Crimson Blood Commander, who had dominated the battlefield, had fallen like this.
"Roar!"
The Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry pointed their long spears at the sky and roared. The rolling sound waves enveloped heaven and earth, causing the earth to tremble. People's hearts also trembled violently. The Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry was a true iron-blooded legion. They could surround the imperial city for their general, point their long spears at Snow Moon for their commander, without regret.
But on the battlefield, what exactly was the reason for that bitter defeat that caused hundreds of thousands of troops to be annihilated?
Lin Feng stood there, silent. Crimson Blood Commander Jiu Crimson Blood was a true man.
His long sword danced. A few sparks flickered. The iron chains on Liu Canglan were instantly cut. But he still just held Jiu Crimson Blood's body, not saying a word.
"Lin Feng, you actually incited rebellion, leading rebel troops into the imperial city, and privately releasing the criminal Liu Canglan. You deserve death."
Duan Tianlang's gaze was cold, fixed on the young man who had appeared—Lin Feng.
"Incite rebellion?" Lin Feng also stared at Duan Tianlang, a chill in his eyes.
"Kill!"
A roar came out, from one of the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry.
"Kill!"
The uniform killing cry shook heaven and earth. The Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry pointed their long spears, killing intent enveloping the space.
"Stop."
Lin Feng turned around and roared. Instantly, everyone fell silent, their eyes on Lin Feng, showing confusion. But everyone quieted down.
"Without my order, whoever acts, I will personally kill."
Lin Feng said coldly, causing the iron cavalry's hearts to tremble slightly. But seeing Lin Feng's firm gaze, they all fell silent.
"Surround this area."
Lin Feng said coldly again. The iron cavalry obeyed, urging their horses forward. In just a moment, the space around the General-Beheading Platform was completely surrounded by iron cavalry, watertight.
At this moment, they had vaguely taken Lin Feng as their backbone. Although Lin Feng had no title, everyone obeyed his orders.
"You're dead."
Beside Duan Tianlang, Duan Han's eyes narrowed slightly, staring fixedly at Lin Feng. Inciting rebellion—Lin Feng's crime was unforgivable. Even if Snow Moon had portrayed him as a hero, this crime would still get him killed.
Lin Feng coldly swept his gaze over Duan Han, causing Duan Han's heart to tremble violently. He immediately shut his mouth. Lin Feng didn't even bother with him. He directly stepped onto the General-Beheading Platform.
"I invite Her Highness the Princess."
Lin Feng said loudly. Then, a group of iron cavalry wearing bronze masks slowly parted. From behind them, a figure rode forward.
This figure was beautiful and moving, carrying a noble aura. She was none other than the Snow Moon Princess, Duan Xinye.
"The princess. The princess has returned."
"Lin Feng, riding a thousand miles, alone, actually rescued the princess from Moyue's hands."
The crowd looked at this beautiful figure, secretly shocked.
And Duan Tianlang's eyes narrowed slightly. Not only had Lin Feng appeared before him alive, but Princess Duan Xinye had also appeared.
"Soldiers of the three armies, pay respects to the princess."
Lin Feng swept his gaze over the soldiers. Although the crowd didn't understand Lin Feng's intention, they still dismounted from their warhorses, knelt on one knee, and shouted loudly, "Your Highness the Princess."
Lin Feng's eyes were calm. He glanced at the soldiers trapped around the General-Beheading Platform and said coldly, "What, the Heavenly Wolf King's army doesn't even have the princess in their eyes?"
Duan Tianlang's eyes froze. Then he shouted coldly, "Kneel."
Only then did those Snow Moon soldiers obey, kneeling on one knee and shouting, "Your Highness the Princess."
"Duan Tianlang pays respects to Your Highness. The princess's return is a blessing for Snow Moon."
Duan Tianlang bowed slightly, but his lowered eyes flickered.
"It's all Lin Feng's merit."
Duan Xinye said calmly, a hint of coldness in her gaze as she looked at Duan Tianlang.
Hearing Duan Xinye's words, Duan Tianlang's face stiffened. He didn't know how to respond for a moment. He wanted Lin Feng dead, to label him as a rebel. But now, Lin Feng had brought the princess back safely. He had merit.
"Lin Feng is indeed a young hero." Duan Tianlang looked up and laughed lightly. "But although you saved the princess, inciting the three armies to rebel and invading the imperial city—that crime is not small."
"Heavenly Wolf King still remembers to convict me, Lin Feng." Lin Feng said neither hot nor cold, making Duan Tianlang's face stiffen. "Merit is merit, crime is crime. I, Duan Tianlang, am open and aboveboard. Why would I need to 'remember'?"
"What an 'open and aboveboard.' Heavenly Wolf King, not seen for a few days, you've become even more shameless, utterly shameless."
Lin Feng sneered, causing everyone's eyes to freeze. Lin Feng actually said Duan Tianlang was shameless, utterly shameless, and said it in front of everyone.
Rumble. The earth trembled again. Continuous rumbling sounds came from afar, making people's eyes freeze. Their bodies retreated again to make way. Sure enough, in just a moment, countless legions marched in, vast and mighty—the imperial city imperial guards.
Duan Tianlang's heart rejoiced. In a moment, this legion also marched to this side, once again layer upon layer surrounding the Crimson Blood Legion surrounding the General-Beheading Platform. The Crimson Blood Legion wanted to act, but saw Lin Feng wave his hand to stop them. The Crimson Blood Legion then quieted down.
Two figures slowly walked out from this imperial guard legion. One was clad in armor, majestic. The other was a handsome young man—the Second Prince, Duan Wuya.
"You killed Meng Gufeng and Meng Chong!" The general in armor was the imperial guard commander, Meng Han, the elder brother of the imperial city guard commander, Meng Gufeng.
"Yes." Lin Feng responded indifferently, his eyes calm.
"Hmm?"
Duan Tianlang's eyes froze. Lin Feng had killed Meng Gufeng and Meng Chong?
A cold smile in his heart, Duan Tianlang stared darkly at Lin Feng and said, "Lin Feng, although you have merit in saving the princess, being so arrogant, killing the imperial city guard commander, leading rebel troops into the city—these crimes are enough to erase your merit and sentence you to death."
With that, Duan Tianlang turned slightly, looking at Duan Wuya, and said, "I ask the Prince to convict Lin Feng."
Duan Wuya's face was calm, as light as clouds and wind. A slight smile even hung at the corner of his mouth. He said, "Lin Feng, the King wants to convict you. Do you have anything to say?"
"Yes." Lin Feng nodded slightly to Duan Wuya. Then his gaze turned, looking at Duan Tianlang, and said, "Heavenly Wolf King, in the army, to kill me, he incited the three armies to turmoil, letting Moyue take advantage, causing hundreds of thousands of soldiers to bleed. He is insane. Now, he wants to convict me, to put me to death. I am not at all surprised."
As Lin Feng's words fell, everyone's hearts trembled. In the army, it was the Heavenly Wolf King who incited the turmoil to kill Lin Feng? The news they had heard was that Liu Canglan had incited the turmoil.
"Nonsense. Your Highness, Lin Feng is nothing but a traitor, a mad dog biting people. His words are not to be trusted."
The Heavenly Wolf King scolded. Of course, he wouldn't admit it. Lin Feng also understood this.
"Heavenly Wolf King keeps saying I, Lin Feng, incited rebellion, that I am a traitor. Can you give an explanation? When did I, Lin Feng, become a traitor? And when did I incite rebellion?"
Lin Feng said loudly, questioning Duan Tianlang.
"You incited rebel troops into the city, killed the imperial city guard commander Meng Gufeng and his son Meng Chong, surrounded the General-Beheading Platform, and rescued the criminal Liu Canglan. Everyone saw it with their own eyes. Isn't that enough?"
"Shut up."
Lin Feng roared, killing intent in his eyes, as if extremely angry. He pointed at the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry.
"Duan Tianlang, I ask you, they fought bravely for Snow Moon, resisted the Moyue legion, burned the city with fire, killed hundreds of thousands of enemy troops, and ultimately repelled the enemy. Where were you then? You, the dignified Heavenly Wolf King, had already tucked your tail and run back to the imperial city, like a mad dog biting people."
"And now, you say they are rebel troops. I ask you, who determined they are rebel troops? Was it you, Heavenly Wolf King? Whoever you say is a rebel troop, they are rebel troops?"
Lin Feng's gaze was aggressive, his voice extremely cold. It actually made Duan Tianlang speechless for a moment. The crowd's hearts also trembled. That's right. The Broken Blade City legion had fought in blood, killed hundreds of thousands of Moyue troops, and ultimately repelled the enemy. At that time, the Heavenly Wolf King's legion hadn't even participated in the battle. What right did he have to say that legion was rebel troops?