When they saw the scenery of apocalypse in their vision, all of their complexion became paler as no words could come out of their mouths. Amidst the uproar and hellish scene appearing outside the palace, Hong Ming found the atmosphere around them is eerily quiet, yet very heavy. But those kinds of things wouldn't be what he had in mind for the gears in his head were running quickly.
'That Meng Liyuan…!'
Rage started to fill his entire being when he recalled the image of the beauty who should be with the emperor and the officials right now. The capital was a kind of home to him. Over decades, he has a lot of acquaintances and friends in the city. But all of those friends and acquaintances seemed to be swallowed by the very earth they stood
"For such things to exist…"As his eyes widened in surprise, Ang Luo who faced the Judge of Scales with an unbelieving expression couldn't help but think of the plausible explanation that was presented to him. At the same time, Judge of Scales, Meng Liyuan, smiled faintly as she pushed further about the agreement they had."We have an agreement that if I control the empire, I will help you and your lineage to achieve the higher realm. Even though this is a sudden phenomenon, the end is near. It's time to establish our contract more than ever."When Ang Luo heard those words out of Meng Liyuan's mouth, he sighed softly as he asked the que
"The emperor is calling for us?"Looking at the royal guards in front of her who was bowing his body respectfully, Liu Meng then glanced at her daughter, the princess for an instant, before she shifted her gaze back to the royal guard. The first thing in her mind is that Ang Luo to summon them urgently must have to be about finding a safer place for his family. But again, the circumstances would go poorly if the royal family hid away while their subjects were in panic."Mother, the guests and officials had been evacuated to the ballroom near the armory. It's one of the toughest places in the palace so they should be fine there."<
Walking on the spacious passage in a hurry, Hong Ming glanced at his back once in a while. The view of royal guards running around from before were nowhere to be seen. Not to mention, multiple strong Lingqi signatures could be felt around the palace.'These overwhelming auras… They are the ancestors…'The ancestor who protected the Yuan Empire and the royal palace was no different than an old legend. Though their appearances were proven by those who work in the palace long enough, however, none of those who work under the rule of Ang Luo's father and Ang Luo saw the appearance of the ancestor.'They are already coming out but his m
"Hong Ming, come here."With an overbearing tone, Meng Liyuan waved her hand for Hong Ming to come to her. Then, she turned her attention to the empress who seems to be hesitant with something and spoke impatiently, "Your highness, empress Liu Meng, we didn't have much time. Do you agree with the conditions I speak to you?"Before she could answer the question, an irritated bellow sounded from the crown prince. His face was full of scorn, while he flicked his sleeve in annoyance."Conditions? This is no different than suicide! You said you would turn us into immortals, yet you couldn't guarantee our safety in the progress? Don't joke wit
Walking into the passage without cave walls on both sides, Hong Ming recalled the time when he had to go to this place for the first time. If he had to guess what they would be doing here, there's only one thing could think of at the moment.'The emperor will make a contract with Meng Liyuan? But why the master, the prince, and the prince are here?'Unless Meng Liyuan wishes to confer them to her subordinates or bring them along to avoid the danger in the palace, there are no other reasons. As he was feeling a little restless, Hong Ming glanced at the person who walked next to him, the young princess, Ang Yunan.'If I try to use my
"Let's not waste anymore time. Follow my instructions."As Meng Liyuan was pointing her finger to Ang Luo to make him start the contract, general Tai Guan who was right beside Ang Luo stopped forward and voluntarily let himself be the first."Fine by me."Nonchalantly brushed over the matter about who would become the first to try, Meng Liyuan told Tai Guan all the necessary steps that would be conducted, which was much more shorter than what Tai Guan had expected. Hong Ming who listened in the conversation was convinced that it was similar to what he was doing back then.
"Hong Ming!"Yelling the name of the beast men in her vision, Liu Meng was about to rush to Hong Ming's side but was stopped by a sudden grip from someone.With a mortified look, she turned her head to see who was cruel enough to say to not help the man who was their dear friend for a couple of decades. In her sight, she spotted the familiar arms that hugged her waist. The owner of that arms was someone Liu Meng loved, not even a second passed that she didn't love that figure."Mother.. Don't… It's dangerous…"Though her voice quivering
[HONG MING, PRESENT PERSPECTIVE]"Still not done?!"An angry voice was echoing all around him but it only stirred his consciousness lightly. He has forgotten how many times those people at the outside of this crystal had done many things that made him experience coldness that chills him to his very soul, scorching heat which burns his very existence, and unending fatigue that was sucking his energy every day.Although he felt the burning passion of his rage every single day, yet, lately, the actions brought by Lun Hua's men had driven him past his imaginable limits. Stretching him into the infinite loop of sensation, which none