Shi Feng followed the black figure as it broke through space, and also caught sight of the summit of the Imperial Palace, where that proud, golden figure stood aloft in the Void.
Clad in a Nine-clawed Golden Dragon Robe, with a commanding presence that naturally exuded the aura of a superior, exhibiting the imperious manner of an Emperor, this person must undoubtedly be the Emperor of the Tianlan Empire.
The shadow led Shi Feng closer to the summit of the Imperial Palace, gradually, like a mist, blending into the night sky.
Shi Feng’s figure halted, standing in front of Lann Yuan. Shi Feng had already sensed that the martial arts realm of the Emperor of the Tianlan Empire was the sa as Lann Guang’s, and that of Wang Zhuo whom he had killed, also reaching the Four-star Martial Saint Realm!
Gazing at Shi Feng before him, Lann Yuan gave a light smile and nodded slightly to Shi Feng.
Shi Feng, looking at Lann Yuan, asked, "Why have you sought ?"
After hearing Shi Feng’s words, Lann Yuan maintained his light-hearted smile, yet instead of answering Shi Feng’s question, he countered, "Young man, do you know who I am?"
"The sovereign of the Tianlan Empire!" Shi Feng responded, his expression remaining indifferent.
Lann Yuan hadn’t expected that Shi Feng already knew his identity, but that wasn’t surprising considering that he was dressed in a dragon robe and standing at the summit of the Imperial Palace, his imposing aura making his identity evident.
However, this was unlike the scenario he had imagined; after all, he was his future father-in-law, and Shi Feng, upon eting him, should have been sowhat ingratiating and sought closeness.
Yet there he was, knowing that it was him, eting him, yet behaving as if he were eting anyone else.
But Lann Guang didn’t place much importance on these matters. As a sovereign of a nation, he naturally possessed such magnanimity.
Moreover, this youth was the most suitable candidate for the martial arts marriage competition. When he had announced the competition, the youth had perford far beyond his expectations, proving crucial for the survival of the Tianlan Empire.
Lann Yuan nodded to Shi Feng, smiling as he said, "That is correct, I am the sovereign of the Tianlan Empire, Lann Yuan! Your future father-in-law! I have invited you to discuss the matter of your marriage to Linglong!"
No sooner had Lann Yuan finished speaking than a sweet, slightly shy voice suddenly sounded in the night, "Father Emperor!"
Upon hearing this voice, Lann Yuan turned around, and Shi Feng followed suit, looking ahead into the darkness at the figure slowly approaching.
The beauty, dressed in snow-white attire, moved gently, smiling sweetly at Shi Feng when she saw him looking her way, yet her smile was tinged with shyness. Having not seen the beauty for a long ti, Shi Feng felt that she was exceptionally beautiful tonight.
"Little Shi!" Jin Mo gently called out to Shi Feng.
At this mont, having seen the beauty, Shi Feng completely ignored Lann Yuan standing before him and returned a smile to Jin Mo, saying,
"I have fulfilled what I promised you. From now on, you are free! Your happiness will be in your own hands, and should anyone in the future compel you to do sothing you do not wish to, I will surely not agree."
"Who," naturally referred to Lann Yuan standing before Shi Feng!
"I am free now." After hearing Shi Feng’s words, Jin Mo whispered these four words softly. On the day they parted, that’s what he had said—returning my freedom. But...
Then, Jin Mo looked towards Shi Feng and spoke again, asking him, "Little Shi, you have done so much for , is it really just to return my freedom?"
Listening to their conversation, Lann Yuan also picked up on so clues. This man seed not to have co to participate in this martial competition to seek marriage with his daughter, but rather to defeat all the competitors who wished to marry Linglong!
Gradually, Lann Yuan’s brow furrowed, he turned back his head, gazing intently at the young man.
Having lived two lives, Shi Feng knew what Jin Mo was asking. He smiled faintly at her and said, "I still have a long journey ahead of ! The sky of the Eastern Domain is too small! Soon, I will head towards a vaster sky to pursue the ultimate in Martial Arts!"
"I!" After hearing Shi Feng’s words, a hesitant look appeared on Jin Mo’s pretty face, but soon, her hesitation vanished, replaced by full determination. She declared, "I can accompany you on that journey!"
"Linglong! You!" On hearing his daughter’s words, Lann Yuan spoke in a low voice! This was, in front of himself, her wanting to elope with him!
Hearing Lann Yuan’s remark, Jin Mo turned her head to look at him and said, "Father Emperor! I want to be with him! Please, let be with him."
Lann Yuan: "You! This..."
At that mont, Shi Feng spoke to Jin Mo, "Girl, the path ahead of is destined to be extrely perilous. Following , you are bound to suffer and face dangers! From the ti we’ve spent together, I’ve seen that you’ve been pampered since childhood. My path is not one you should walk with ."
"But, but I’m not afraid," Jin Mo said. "I’m really not afraid. The days spent with you felt fulfilling. Just being with you, looking at you, gives peace of mind. You would also protect wholeheartedly, wouldn’t you?"
"Ah!" upon hearing his daughter’s words, Lann Guang sighed deeply in his heart, truly, a girl is hard to keep at ho!
Lann Yuan had countless children, but his most beloved, his favorite, was this daughter.
Back when Lann Yuan was rely a king, he had a woman by his side whom he cherished deeply. Although she was a woman, she often sched on his behalf, struggling her entire life for his claim to the Imperial Throne.
Without her, Lann Yuan knew, he would never have beco Emperor of the Tianlan Empire.
Later, the day he just ascended the throne coincided with her giving birth. He was originally overjoyed, waiting for her and his child’s arrival, but... what ca instead was tragic news. She died in childbirth, having used up all her strength to give birth to their daughter, and she left him forever.
Ever since then, whenever Lann Yuan recalled hearing the palace maid’s report, and then rembered the body lying on the bed, eyes closed forever, immobile, it was as if his heart was being carved by a knife!
She was Princess Linglong’s mother. After she left him, every ti Lann Yuan saw her and his daughter, he felt as if he was seeing her again. As his daughter grew older, she ca to resemble her more and more.
Many tis in a trance, Lann Yuan would look at his daughter and it was as if he saw her silhouette. Sotis, seeing his daughter smile, Lann Yuan felt as if she had returned to his side, reminding him of the happy tis they once shared together.
Then, Lann Yuan looked towards Shi Feng. As a supre figure of one of the three great empires of the Eastern Domain, the Tianlan Empire, the high and mighty—he showed a plea which was unimaginable by common folk and had not appeared for many, many years. He said, "From now on, when she is not by my side, take care of her in my stead!"
User Comments
0 comments from readers