Feeling a twinge of empathy for Fanta Lord and his fellow commoners, he dropped to his knees and declared, "No need to put yourself in harm's way, your Majesty. Why not send one or two of your trusted dukes to lead the charge? It's better to stay out of harm's reach." "General Addison's words hit the nail on the head, your majesty," Peter Hazlitt added. "But who can do the job well?" inquired Emperor William. "With Fanta City being down south, and under the rule of the South Duke Fanta Lord, why not choose the East Duke George Churchill to take on the South Duke, your majesty?" Peter Hazlitt suggested. The proposal received a nod of approval from the emperor in a flash. "George Churchill is as vicious as a rattlesnake and as greedy as a pig. His troops leave behind a trail of devastation and misery wherever they go," General Addison warned. "But North Duke Bill Washington is a man of principle, admired by all and trusted by the people. I suggest we entrust him with this task to p
Tim's lips were sealed tight as he spurred his horse forward, his heart racing with a mix of fear and determination. With a sudden lunge, he brought his staff down upon Thomas Brown's chest, hoping to end the fight quickly. But Thomas was no pushover, and he met Tim's attack with a fierce swing of his battle-axe. The two men clashed in a furious battle, their weapons ringing out as they exchanged blows. Despite his mounting exhaustion, Tim refused to back down, fighting with every ounce of strength he had left. The fight raged on, round after round, until finally, after what felt like an eternity, Thomas stumbled, his eyes glazed with pain. With a final burst of energy, Tim delivered a fatal blow, and Thomas fell to the ground, lifeless. The air was thick with the scent of sweat and blood as Tim surveyed the battlefield, his heart heavy with the weight of his victory. Though not the best cultivator, Tim was actually not a bad fighter. Now that his son had triumphed in the first sk
With a mighty roar that echoed through the battlefield, Tim charged towards Peter White like a bat out of hell. His weapon whistled through the air with a deadly swiftness, piercing Peter's helmet and sending him crashing to the ground like a sack of potatoes.Duke George Churchill and his son, Frank, joined the fray, but Tim fought on single-handedly with the ferocity of a lion defending its pride. His Howling Staff slashed through the air, striking Duke George Churchill's armor with a thunderous clang and knocking off a piece that covered his thigh.Despite the odds stacked against him, Tim displayed the courage of a tiger in the mountains or a dragon in the sea, refusing to back down or give up. His opponents were no match for his skill and determination.As Duke George Churchill spurred his horse and fled the scene of combat with a rapid leap, Tim stood tall and proud, his victory all but assured. Even Frank Churchill became discouraged and distracted, realizing that he was no mat
Suddenly, a thick cloud of black smoke filled the sky, and a chorus of piercing eagle cries echoed through the air. To Tim's horror, a flock of majestic eagles descended upon him, their razor-sharp beaks and talons at the ready.Despite his valiant efforts, Tim was unable to fend off the feathered attackers. The eagles swooped down, their iron beaks clashing against his Howling Staff as they mercilessly pecked at him and his steed. In the chaos and confusion, Tim's horse stumbled, and he was thrown to the ground, helpless against Black Lion's onslaught.With a triumphant roar, Black Lion emerged victorious, taking Tim captive. It was a stunning reversal of fortune, proving once again that in battle, even the mightiest warriors could fall to cunning and guile.When Tim was brought to Duke George Churchill, he showed no sign of weakness or surrender. Instead, despite his dire circumstances, he refused to plead for mercy and instead hurled curses and oaths at his captors.“Get him out an
“I believe Tolly has what it takes to fight against Duke’s younger brother, Black Lion. I’ll be keeping a keen eye on the fight, and once I uncover the kind of sorcery he wields, I’ll know precisely how to counter it,” said Mr. Johnson, “Mount my six-headed hound and face Back Lion in combat.” “Yes, Shifu, I won’t disappoint you,” Tolly replied resolutely, ready to take on the challenge. “Great,” said Fanta Lord, feeling much better than before, “Tolly, Good luck to you. Remember, break a leg!” “Thank you, my esteemed father-in-law,” Tolly responded with haste, eager to embark on his mission. With a determined air, Tolly mounted the magnificent six-headed hound and rode out of the city gates, ready to face his opponent head-on. “Come out, Black Lion!” shouted Tolly at the top of his lungs, “I challenge you to battle in exchange for the safe return of Fanta Lord’s son, Tim.” His voice was so loud that it echoed in the air. In no time, Black Lion came out immediately, flanked by
The battle between the soaring eagles and the puppet warriors was the one everyone present would never forget. The air was thick with tension as the two sides clashed in a fierce struggle for dominance.Some eagles met their untimely demise as the puppet archers let loose a volley of arrows, causing a deafening explosion upon impact. Others were no match for the ferocious puppet warriors, who pounced and shot with deadly precision.But victory did not come without a price, for the puppet warriors also suffered losses. Many fell to the ground, pierced by the sharp talons and beaks of the vengeful eagles.As the battle raged on, the puppet warriors gained a slight advantage. They fought on with unrelenting determination, refusing to yield to their feathered foes.With a final, resounding blow, they vanquished the last of their feathered adversaries.In the end, it was the puppet warriors who emerged triumphant.Tolly was ecstatic, his heart pounding with excitement at the sight before h
As they conversed in earnest over the feast, Duke George Churchill was caught off guard upon hearing the news of his younger brother's capture."Who would have thought that such a marvel could occur?" Duke George Churchill mused, astonished by the bad news.He quickly dispatched his men to gather more information, only to receive words that a messenger from Duke Bill Washington had arrived. Despite his annoyance, Duke George Churchill instructed his men to grant the messenger entry.To his surprise, the messenger turned out to be none other than Sam Bonde, the supreme minister and esteemed scholar working for Duke Bill Washington."Ah, it's a pleasure to see you, Duke George Churchill," Sam Bonde greeted, paying his respects. However, Duke George Churchill wasted no time in berating him."Minister!" Duke George Churchill roared, his anger palpable. "Why does your master sit idly in his palace, indulging in pleasure while ignoring the orders of His Majesty? Your master is guilty of dis
Oddly enough, the toilet's lid flapped up and down like a trapdoor, as if in approval of its new form. Mr. Johnson, Jenny, and Fanta Lord stood agape, stunned by Tolly's ingenuity. "What in the world were you thinking, my boy? Your imagination knows no bounds!" exclaimed Jenny, her voice as melodious as a songbird's, "I've never seen such a sight in all my years on Goldearth. You've mastered the art of transfiguration!" The modern toilet continued to flap its lid, as if in agreement with Jenny's assessment. But Tolly was not content with just any transformation. With a quick flick of his mind, he conjured an image of his beloved wife, her beauty as radiant as the sun. In an instant, the toilet's modern form melted away like snow on a hot summer's day, replaced by the very likeness of Jenny herself. Jenny's eyes widened in disbelief as she gazed upon her doppelganger. "Oh, no!" she exclaimed, her tone awestruck. "How on earth did you manage this, Tolly? You've captured my essence
As the ministers bickered like hens in a coop over the emperor's decree, the executioners were already tiptoeing out of the palace gates, blades glinting in the light. It was a race against time, for the prince's head was on the chopping block. Little did the executioners know, the prince was no ordinary mortal. Tolly had him under his protection. He suddenly asked General Addison, “Can you do me a favor?” “Of course, Your Highness”, said General Addison, ”I won’t allow these bastards to kill you no matter the cost.” “I’ve got a white feather in my pocket. Please take it out and burn it,” said Prince Hobart. “Okay, I’ll do it,” said General Addison. Without any delay, General Addison immediately got a white feather out of the pocket. Though not knowing what was the use of it, he realized it must be an important thing. Then he asked his men to bring him a torch. In a few seconds, the white feather was burnt into ashes. As Tolly rode on the horse with Princess Yana behind him, he
“Fate has brough us here to meet you, Princess Yana,” said General Logan Kline, determined to take Princess Yana back to the court,“Your Highness, by His Majesty’s order, I have come here to bring you back to the palace. Hundreds of officials have spoken on your behalf, and you need not worry.”“Don’t believe him,” said Tolly with a sneer, “Your father would not listen to those officials. Once you’re in the palace, you’ll be dangerous.”The princess’s eyes flickered with a mixture of fear and resignation.“I know very well that I cannot escape this great calamity,” she admitted, her voice filled with weariness, “I’m not afraid of death, but I am so tired from my journey that I can no longer walk. Would you be so kind as to let me ride on your horse?”General Logan Kline nodded without hesitation.“You may ride on my horse, Your Highness, and I will follow on foot,” he declared, his unwavering loyalty to the princess shining through his every word.Yet, once Princess Yana mounted the
“Okay, let’s go!” said Tolly.Before they started their journey, Tolly suddenly heard the clicking sounds in his bones. All the vital energy inside his body started to circulate. Tolly thought he probably broke through to a new level. With a flutter in his eyes, he quickly checked his status on the screen before his eyes.[Name: Hidden Dragon][Owner: Tolly Harmsworth][Level: 2 as a master-level cultivator][Talent for Cultivation: D level (Hidden Invincible Level)][Wrath Points: 3999][Exp Points: 2790][ Main Art: Lotus Technique, which can be hedged by the Six Sun Technique; Puppet Control Technique;][Current Guardians: Blue lightning bird, activated; Fire Phoenix, activated; Water Dragon, activated; Rock Roc, activated. ]He was glad to see that he was at level 2 as a master cultivator.“What are you looking at?” asked Princess Yana when she saw Tolly stare at something.“Nothing,” said Tolly with a smile, “let’s roll!”They quickly got out of the temple and decided to continue
It looked like the black cat's sharp claws loomed closer to Tolly's body. His heart was racing, but he didn't lose his composure. In a flash, he executed the Shadowy Lotus Move, saving Princess Yana from the cat's attack just in the nick of time. The black cat was stunned, its voice shaking with disbelief. "How do you know the Shadowy Lotus Move? It's an ancient art that has been lost for over a thousand years. Who are you?" it demanded. Tolly's lips curled into a sneer. He "My name is not something I care to share with a beast like you," retorted Tolly, his lips curling into a sneer, still holding the Princess in his arms. But as he caught a whiff of her alluring scent, it quickly turned him on. He had to put her down to avoid any embarrassment. "Go hide behind the statue," Tolly whispered to Princess Yana, his eyes locked on the witch in front of him. "I'll deal with this monster." “Hey, I’m not a monster,” said the cat in a furious voice. Instantly, the black’s anger boil ov
"You taught the people the ways of decency and honor," Princess Yana whispered reverently. "I am a descendant of the rose Dynasty, but my father, Emperor William, has brought shame to our name with his heinous crimes. I have fled his tyranny and seek refuge in your sacred temple for the night. If you protect me until dawn, I vow to rebuild this temple and enshrine your statue in gold."Tolly also followed suit. He knelt down before the statue and kowtowed three times. Instantly, he had flutters in his eyes.With a ding, he got a new notification on the screen before his eyes.[Detected a new secret manual here inside the temple. Would you like to get it?]Tolly was very excited because he did not expect that this was another unknowable place where a great secret manual was hidden.Without any thinking, he had a ‘yes’ notion in his mind and posed a question in his mind,“Where is the secret manual? How do I find it?”[Just under the cushion you're kneeling on.]It looked like his syste
Once alone, General Addison summoned his trusted general to discuss the situation. “General Paul Bailey and Logan Kline have come with the emperor’s official tally, demanding 4,000 flying horsemen to pursue the princes,” revealed General Adddison, “But we can’t spare our strongest warriors for this task. Select only the weakest, the elderly, and the injured. Let Geneal Paul Bailey and Longan Kline take them tomorrow.” The next morning, Geneal Paul Bailey and Longan Kline arrived to find their men looking as feeble as a mouse caught in a trap. The sorry sight of the stumbling and floundering army was enough to make them shake their heads in disbelief. But the Carlson brothers were already on their way, having traveled for two days with the young princes. Benji Frost knew they had come too far to turn back now, and they needed to take action. "Brother, we're in a bit of a pickle," he said to his brother Blair Frost . "We've got to spend some money to get out of this mess. But sellin
“You’re spot on, Minister Ross Russel,” nodded General Addison in agreement.The rest of the officials remained tight-lipped as the prince and the princess wept profusely. Benji Frost and Blair Frost ushed through the throngs of people with great fervor.“Emperor William is a malicious despot. By ordering the execution of his own children, he’s attempting to sever his own ancestral lineage, and by murdering his wife, he’s defied all ethical codes. We’ll escort the prince and the princess to their maternal grandfather Bill Washington and raise an army to depose him. This is nothing short of a rebellion.”Benji Frost hoisted Prince Hobart onto his shoulders and Blair Frost took charge of Princess Yana. They made their escape from the capital through the southern gate. Tolly, in disguise of Cloud River, was happy that he had two more helpers, though they did not decide to go to Fanta city yet.‘Perhaps I can go to see Bill Washington together with them first and then see what I can do th
“That monster has already taken his own wife's life, and now he seeks to spill the blood of his own flesh and blood. You're not safe here, my dear prince and princess. Seek refuge in the Fragrant Palace with Concubine Yvonne until a powerful minister can plead your case before the emperor. Only then will you be out of harm's way," she advised them, hoping to offer them a glimmer of hope in these dark times.“Go with me,” said Cloud River, “I think the Fragrant Palace is not safe, either. You know, the emperor has gone crazy!”Yet, they did not take his advice. Instead, the prince and the princess knelt down before Concubine Harper."Oh, gracious Lady! Your kindness knows no bounds. My mother lies here, exposed to the elements, and we are forever in your debt if you could provide her with a coffin," Prince Hobart exclaimed, his voice quivering with emotion.The concubine nodded solemnly, her eyes gleaming with tears. "You had best make haste and leave this place as soon as possible,"
As Concubine Harper approached the imposing gate of the West Palace, she was accosted by a rugged-looking man who seemed to have sprung from nowhere."Who goes there?" she demanded, readying herself for any trouble. But the man, none other than Tolly in the disguise of Cloud River, seemed unperturbed by her hostility."Lead me to Empress Guma, I’m her friend. " he said urgently, "I gave her a gift a few days ago- White Feather. But it appears that it’s been burned away. Something horrible must have happened to her. I fear the worst."“You’re right,” said Concubine Harper in surprise, “Come with me. I hope you can help her out.”As they rushed to the scene, they found Empress Guma lying on the ground, her once-vibrant clothes now soaked in crimson blood. Cloud River let out a mournful cry."Forgive me, Your Majesty. I should have come sooner," he wailed.But Empress Guma, still clinging to life, managed a faint smile."Don't blame yourself, Mr. Cloud River. It's all my fault. I shoul