Immortal God of War-Chapter 759 - 724: Get the Hell Out of Here_1
「At the same moment.」
「The Temple!」
"Has he gone mad?"
"He actually went to the Imperial Palace to harm the Eldest Prince?"
Ren Wushuang and Shen Mei looked at each other, their hearts churning in shock.
In front of them, Ling Yu and three others stood shoulder to shoulder, all wearing worried expressions.
Clearly, this news was relayed to Ren Wushuang and Shen Mei by them.
"According to the news, Qin Feiyang is an old acquaintance of the Fourteenth Prince. This time he went to the Imperial Palace to avenge the Fourteenth Prince," Feng Ranran said.
"The Fourteenth Prince?"
Ren Wushuang and Shen Mei looked at each other, their eyes full of doubt. Who on earth is this?
"At first, we didn’t know who this Fourteenth Prince was," Zhao Yu explained. "But after some inquiries, we learned that this Fourteenth Prince was once the foremost prodigy of the Imperial Capital.
"However, more than a decade ago, the Emperor suddenly issued a decree, crippling his cultivation and banishing him from the Imperial Palace.
"And according to rumors circulating outside, Qin Feiyang personally admitted that the Fourteenth Prince once saved him in Spirit State. That’s why he stormed the Imperial Palace—to repay the Fourteenth Prince for saving his life."
"How come I never knew any of this?" Ren Wushuang murmured. As his older sister, haven’t I been far too derelict in my duties?
Ling Yu sighed. "He must have deliberately hidden it from you, not wanting you to get involved."
"So what should I do now?" Ren Wushuang anxiously looked at the group.
"Calm down," Ling Yu said. "You understand Brother Qin’s temperament better than any of us. He wouldn’t do anything he wasn’t sure about. So, what you need to do now is not meddle in anything."
"Yes," Lo Dan chimed in. "If you interfere, not only would you not be able to help Brother Qin, but you would also hold him back."
"I’m so helpless at the critical moment..." Ren Wushuang murmured, her face full of anguish.
"Wushuang, don’t be like this," Shen Mei comforted her. "Because with things like this, not just you, none of us can help."
"Yeah!" Ling Yu and the others sighed deeply, the worried expressions on their faces hard to dispel. "No one can help him. The only person who can help him is himself."
「Bright Sky Palace!」
Faced with the heavy encirclement of the Black Iron Army and the Kylin Army, Qin Feiyang remained composed and calm. Because at this time, being afraid was useless; one could only face it bravely.
A moment passed.
WHOOSH!!
Four figures darted out from the palace and rushed this way.
One of them was the Great Commander of the Black Iron Army. The other three were two burly men and a beautiful woman with a pale complexion.
The two men were middle-aged and powerfully built, dressed in long black robes. The aura they emanated was as deep and unfathomable as a vast ocean.
However, their faces were haggard, and their eyes lacked spirit; they looked like soulless bodies, bereft of hope.
Looking at these two, Qin Feiyang’s heart couldn’t help but ache. Because these two were his mother’s guards, Qin Yi and Qin Zhong!
In Qin Feiyang’s memory, Qin Yi and Qin Zhong had always been sharp, decisive, and full of fighting spirit. But now, those traits were nowhere to be seen on their faces. Their temples had even sprouted a lot of white hair. One could only imagine how exhausting their lives had been over the past dozen or so years.
Turning his gaze, Qin Feiyang looked at the beautiful woman.
Immediately, his eyes misted over. This face, this figure—Qin Feiyang was all too familiar with them; they were unforgettable, etched into his memory for a lifetime.
It was his long-missed mother!
But unlike before, his mother had removed her phoenix crown and taken off her Phoenix Robe; her former magnificence and nobility were gone. Now, she wore a very old white long dress, yet it was impeccably clean and tidy. There were no traces of makeup on her face, giving her a refined and unadorned elegance. The passage of time had left no mark on her youthful countenance.
But Qin Feiyang noticed that his mother’s usually clear and bright eyes were now clouded and dim.
Qin Feiyang’s heart ached as if a knife were cutting through it. Because he could imagine what kind of life his mother had endured in the more than ten years since he left the Imperial Capital. She must have been in great pain, feeling deeply guilty for not having been able to protect her son back then.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
As the beautiful woman arrived, everyone from the Black Iron Army and the Kylin Army bowed their heads in salute, even the distant princes and princesses. Although she was no longer the Empress, her dignity remained, and no one dared to disrespect her.
The beautiful woman swept her gaze over everyone, her eyes finally landing on Qin Feiyang.
Her heart inexplicably skipped a beat. She looked Qin Feiyang up and down, a strange palpitation gradually suffusing her entire being. A moment later, a long-absent smile appeared on her face.
"I heard you were looking for me?" the beautiful woman spoke, her gentle voice reaching Qin Feiyang’s ears, nearly causing the tears welling in his eyes to overflow.
He suppressed the urge to cry and nodded at the beautiful woman.
"What do you seek me for?" the beautiful woman asked.
A faint smile stretched across Qin Feiyang’s face as he replied, "I came to see you on behalf of your son."
"Hao Tian..." The woman looked down, and two tears slipped down her cheeks. These were tears of sorrow, and even more so, tears of self-reproach.
At the same time, Qin Zhong and Qin Yi clenched their fists, their eyes filled with an irresolvable grief and indignation. Mist blurred their vision.
The beautiful woman asked, "Is he... doing well?"
"He... he died." In front of others, he could say these words without hesitation, but facing his mother, he faltered. His heart ached unbearably! Because he knew that his mother would be even more heartbroken, even more grief-stricken, upon hearing this.
Sure enough, when the beautiful woman heard this, her tears gushed out like a spring.
"My Lady, please don’t be so sad," Qin Yi and Qin Zhong consoled her. "If His Highness knew in heaven how much you’re grieving for him, he wouldn’t be able to rest in peace!"
Although they said this, they felt even worse than the beautiful woman.
Watching this scene, Qin Feiyang felt an uncontrollable urge surge within him. He desperately wanted to rush forward and reveal his identity to his mother. Yet reason told him he couldn’t. Doing so would endanger not only himself but also his mother. He began to regret it. He shouldn’t have been so impulsive as to come and meet his mother. Because he currently didn’t have the power to contend with the Emperor.
Meanwhile, the beautiful woman turned her head, silently wiped away her tears, and, forcing a smile, looked at Qin Zhong and Qin Yi. "I’m fine."
The two couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. How could she possibly be fine after hearing about the death of her son?
The beautiful woman then turned to the Great Commander of the Black Iron Army and said, "I want to talk to him alone."
"This..." The Great Commander frowned and said, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince is in his hands. I’m afraid this isn’t possible."
The beautiful woman lowered her head. "Please, I beg you."
Beg him? Hearing this, Qin Feiyang trembled, a volcano of anger erupting within his heart, uncontrollable. He’s just a commander! What right does he have to make you beg him?
With his eyes burning crimson, Qin Feiyang glared at the Great Commander and roared, "Get the hell out of here now, or I’ll kill the Eldest Prince on the spot!"
"You..." The Great Commander was furious, but seeing the nearly lifeless Eldest Prince, he had no choice but to compromise.
"Retreat!"
With a wave of his hand, the Black Iron Army and the Kylin Army surrounding Qin Feiyang immediately pulled back. But they didn’t retreat far, instead encircling Bright Sky Palace, every one of their auras firmly locked onto Qin Feiyang.
There was no doubt that if Qin Feiyang showed the slightest vulnerability, these men would instantly launch a thunderous attack.
SWOOSH!
With a single step, the beautiful woman appeared before Qin Feiyang. Qin Yi and Qin Zhong promptly took their places on her left and right.
And at this moment, seeing his mother so close, Qin Feiyang desperately wanted to throw himself into his mother’s embrace and weep. But he suppressed the urge.
The beautiful woman asked, "What did Tian Er tell you?"
"Everything," Qin Feiyang said, his voice somewhat hoarse. "He also said he misses you very much and asked me that, after I arrived in the Imperial Capital, I must come and see you on his behalf.
"His greatest wish was to take you away from the Imperial Capital, away from this place he detested, so you could live a quiet and simple life for the rest of your days."
The beautiful woman smiled with relief, saying, "It must have been hard for you."
"Not at all," Qin Feiyang said, shaking his head. As long as he could see his mother, any hardship was worthwhile. But he kept those words to himself, silently repeating them in his heart.
"Tian Er was fortunate to have met a friend like you in his lifetime. Come, let me have a good look at you."
The beautiful woman gently led Qin Feiyang toward the pavilion. Feeling the warmth from his mother’s hand and smelling the familiar scent emanating from her, Qin Feiyang’s heart nearly melted.
Inside the pavilion, Qin Feiyang and the beautiful woman sat facing each other. Qin Feiyang kept a tight grip on the Eldest Prince. Qin Zhong and Qin Yi, ever-dutiful, stood guard by the beautiful woman’s side.
The beautiful woman studied Qin Feiyang for a moment, a hint of subtle fondness in her gaze, and asked, "How old are you now?"
"I’ve been so busy these years, I’ve even forgotten my own birthday," Qin Feiyang chuckled. "However, I remember the Fourteenth Prince once said that he and I were born on the same day. Quite a coincidence, isn’t it?"
