484: Chapter 151: The Battle of Bewitching City, Six Paths of Reincarnation (Part 1) _1 484: Chapter 151: The Battle of Bewitching City, Six Paths of Reincarnation (Part 1) _1 At this moment, the senior members of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans, originally at the Lord’s Mansion, stepped out one after another, hearing Xiang Luan’s words.
Their gazes unconsciously converged on Ye Yinzhu.
The heart of Supreme Elder Wei Ming had sunk to the pit of his stomach.
He was well aware that if Ye Yinzhu were to betray the Eastern Dragon Empire at this time, the Eastern Dragon would truly have to face annihilation.
The Empress of the Empire was deeply attached to him, and the strength of Qin City that he controlled could easily detain the warriors of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans here while waiting for the arrival of the Milan Empire’s army.
Wei Ming dared not think further.
Now, he deeply regretted his unpromising stance after arriving in Qin City—if Ye Yinzhu were to betray them now, he wouldn’t find it strange.
After all, since their arrival, the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans and Qin City had been at odds with each other.
“I’m sorry, Xiang Luan.
I appreciate your kind intentions.
However, from the day I was born, I have been part of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans.
No matter what decision the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans make, it cannot change the fact that I have Eastern Dragon blood coursing through my veins.
I will not abandon my people, nor will I turn my coat.
You should leave, get away from the battlefield.
This is not a place you should be.”
Xiang Luan stared blankly at Ye Yinzhu.
Her heart was cut like a knife as she listened to his refusal.
Her feelings for Ye Yinzhu were very special.
As a princess of the empire, Xiang Luan knew from an early age that her future marriage would inevitably be politically motivated, to serve the interests of the empire.
After she got to know Ye Yinzhu, she had also been attracted to him, but she always hoped that Haiyang could end up with Ye Yinzhu, and it was for this reason.
But as time went on, she realized that she was being jealous every time she saw Haiyang’s blissful expression when talking about Ye Yinzhu.
She was a princess, but also a woman, and she too longed for love and to be loved.
Among the men of her age she knew, Ye Yinzhu was undoubtedly the best.
Added to this were the physical intimacies they experienced in some special circumstances, which left Ye Yinzhu a place in her heart—an attachment she wasn’t fully aware of until Ye Yinzhu left quietly, and she received news of the impending destruction of Qin City.
At the same time, she also knew that it was perhaps a little too late.
Even as a princess, she could not change much.
According to Silvio’s orders, the army led by Marshal Martin must launch an attack the moment they reach Qin City, destroying Qin City and the Eastern Dragon Empire pletely.
However, Xiang Luan risked severe punishment, defying her father, and arrived here under Oliveira’s protection at the fastest speed, using her Milan Red Cross Shield Emblem to order Marshal Martin to temporarily halt the attack.
She hurried to Qin City with Oliveira, well aware that the odds were slim, but still intending to do her best to persuade Ye Yinzhu, hoping that he could return to Milan.
She didn’t believe, couldn’t believe, that Ye Yinzhu would be detrimental to the Milan Empire.
Of course, she also, more than ever, wished that Ye Yinzhu could return to her side.
She no longer cared about anything—political marriages or anything else; only by striving could she pursue her own happiness.
Besides, she also had her aunt’s support.
“Ye Yinzhu, are you really not willing to return to Milan with me?
I can guarantee you that if you return to Milan, within ten years, you will bee the most authoritative minister in Milan—second only to one person and in charge of thousands.
Both my father and I hope you will e back.
Be it Qin City or other territories, the empire will let you choose.”
Ye Yinzhu quietly looked at Xiang Luan, watching her eyes gradually fill with sorrow and fatigue; it was impossible not to be moved.
At the same time, he also conceived of a possibility.
“Xiang Luan, I could go back with you.
I could even pledge eternal loyalty to the Milan Empire, but, Milan must agree to a condition of mine.”
Xiang Luan’s beautiful eyes lit up.
“What condition?
Tell me.
Even if I can’t decide, as long as it’s not too excessive, I can promise you on behalf of my father.”
Ye Yinzhu said solemnly: “Spare the Eastern Dragon Empire and leave Qin City to them.
Milan must never attack the Eastern Dragon.”
The excitement in Xiang Luan’s eyes faded instantly.
“That’s impossible.
Anything else can be negotiated, but this is out of the question.”
“Why?
The Eastern Dragon Empire has only a few more than ten thousand people; is the Milan Empire really that afraid of such a small country?” Ye Yinzhu asked, frowning.
Xiang Luan gave a bitter smile.
“You don’t understand.
Milan needs to survive too.
You know very well the situation Milan is facing now.
Do you think we are idly willing to attack a newly established small country for no reason?
We have no choice.
If we don’t destroy the Eastern Dragon, Milan will be the one to be destroyed.
Take a look at this.” As she spoke, she flicked her hand, and a scroll flew towards Ye Yinzhu.
Ye Yinzhu unrolled the scroll, and there was a small paragraph on it:
“Faran Order: During Faran’s Closing Period, if a rebellion led by the remnants of the Eastern Dragon Empire arises on the Ryuzakinus Continent, the neighboring Mage’s Guilds must urge their respective kings to lead their armies and eliminate it, nipping the rebellion in the bud.
During this period, no other country may launch any military action against that country, or they will have to bear Faran’s wrath when the ten-year Faran’s Closing Period ends.
If the country where the rebellion occurs does not take any action, it will also be sanctioned by Faran in the future.
Any military action taken by other countries on the continent against that country will also be recognized by Faran.”
Ye Yinzhu saw these words, and so did Haiyang, Zi, and Anya next to him.
Involuntarily, their faces turned colder.
Looking at the high-level members of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans, their expressions turned even more unpleasant.
Ye Li stepped forward, took the scroll from his grandson’s hand, and glanced at it.
His face turned frosty, and without courtesy, he threw the scroll toward Supreme Elder Wei Ming, “Take a look at the mess you’ve made.
Now not only do we, the Eastern Dragons, have to bear the consequences of your rash decision, but Qin City is also implicated.”
Xiang Luan said: “As soon as my father received the news from the Eastern Dragon Empire, he also received this letter from the Mage’s Guild.
It’s not that our Empire wants to make things difficult for the Eastern Dragons, but rather their actions have violated Faran’s bottom line.
Not just our Milan Empire, no country on this continent would dare to defy this letter.
Yinzhu, you have seen the strength of Faran, tell me, how should we spare the Eastern Dragons now?”
Ye Yinzhu did not speak.
More accurately, at this moment, he truly had no idea what to say.
Mistakes had been made, and the repercussions were now before them, any plaints now seemed pointless.
With a smack, the scroll fell on the ground.
The plexion had gone out of Supreme Elder Wei Ming’s face, including those high-level members who supported the establishment of the Eastern Dragon Empire, they too, were looking exceptionally distressed.
Only Qin Shang, Ye Li, and Mei Clan Master, Mei Rujian remained silent, their expressions cold.
They were the only three supporters of slowly establishing the nation out of the Eight Sects.
The content on this scroll not only revealed to the high-ranking officials of the Eastern Dragon Empire the purpose of the Milan Empire’s army ing to Qin City, but it also effectively told them that the Eastern Dragon Empire will have no room to survive on this continent from now on.
Who would dare to shelter them at the risk of being annihilated by Faran?
Regardless of the country, the emergence of the Eastern Dragon Empire would be suppressed like Milan.
Years of hard work turned into bubbles.
From this moment on, the future of the Eastern Dragon Empire became extremely dark.
“Speak up!
Why aren’t you speaking now?
So now you’re all mute.” Ye Li angrily stared at the dazed Wei Ming and the other sect masters.
Silence was the most terrifying.
This unbearable silence suffocated them.
In just a few minutes, the three Supreme Elders seemed to have aged a lot.
Supreme Elder Wei Ming and Supreme Elder Mei Qing stood there, not knowing what to say.
At this moment, Lan Ruxue slowly walked out, in front of Ye Yinzhu and Haiyang.
She paid no attention to the anger of Ye Li beside her, but looked quietly at her grandson, and softly declared, “Child, it’s our fault, but as you know, it’s too late for us to realize our mistake now.
Go, take Miss Haiyang back to the Milan Empire, along with your panions.
Given the priority the Milan Empire places on you, your future will be bright.
Leave Qin City to us, now that we’ve made a mistake, we must bear the consequences.
Although the rise of the Eastern Dragon Empire was but a brief moment, our Eastern Dragon spirit will never fade.”
Listening to Lan Ruxue’s words, Ye Li revealed a hint of respect in his eyes.
He naturally knew that Lan Ruxue was trying to preserve the Eastern Dragon’s bloodline, which was evidenced by her change in addressing Haiyang.
The masters of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans glanced at each other.
Except for the Chrysanthemum Clan Master Wei Lingfeng who kept silent, the others echoed in heavy voices, “Swear to live and die with Eastern Dragon.” They all knew that what Lan Ruxue did was the best and unavoidable choice.
At least she preserved the last dignity of Eastern Dragon.
Wei Lingfeng looked at Supreme Elder Wei Ming, “Uncle, we still have a chance to leave here.
This woman should be the princess of the Milan Empire.
As long as we keep her, we will have negotiation capital.
We can also evacuate Qin City.
With how vast the world is, is there really no place for us, the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans?”
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