It should be known that the barriers used in this kind of warfare could not be established by ordinary divine abilities. They even required specific array devices that could withstand multiple rounds of attacks from many cultivators’ divine abilities and even artillery fire. Miao Feng Xian, single-handedly, was able to break open a gap, which showed how profound his cultivation was.
However, he was still just a man. When the old king of Yao suddenly passed away, all cultivators of the Yao Kingdom temporarily lost the ability to use their elemental power, and this included Miao Feng Xian. Therefore, he could not enjoy the enhancement of elemental power. After venting his anger like this, he was also slightly out of breath, but his eyes grew increasingly red.
Zuo Qiu Yuan had escaped after all.
This sudden change caught everyone by surprise.
The Yao Kingdom lost its king, and all ministers grieved. Several old ministers who had traveled long distances with Miao Feng Xian to reach this place immediately fainted without saying a word after witnessing the scene on the tower.
Zhao Ru Shan, with tears flowing from his tiger-like eyes, approached Miao Feng Xian and said, “We request your command to avenge our king!”
The old Yao King had died for his country and even left behind a decree transferring the throne. The biggest card in the Wei people’s hands was now gone. The constraints on the Crown Prince were removed, and he no longer needed to bear moral responsibility.
Now, as the highest authority of the Yao Kingdom, Miao Feng Xian could begin to avenge his father!
Miao Feng Xian’s chest heaved several times, his eyes blood-red, and he roared fiercely, “Attack!”
With one command, artillery fire filled the sky.
Although the main palace in the Imperial Garden was built grandly and was used for royal leisure, it was not a specialized defensive fortification. The Yao people’s divine abilities and artillery fire struck again and again, and if not for the arrays that had been carefully reinforced by the Wei people, it would have turned into a pile of rubble long ago.
However, the power of group battle was immense, and even this barrier created by a master’s hand couldn’t last much longer before it began to crumble.
Anyone could see that close combat was imminent.
The Yao people unconsciously tightened their grip on their weapons.
Miao Feng Xian stood at the front, holding a long saber, with the reflection of raging flames in his eyes.
This time, they were filled with hatred.
This time, they wanted the Wei people, led by Yun Ya, to pay blood for blood, and wanted the traitor Zuo Qiu Yuan to die a miserable death!
The moment of close combat was about to come again. Nearly half of the Wei Kingdom’s elite cultivators were here, even including the State Preceptor of Wei. If they could eliminate them all here, Wei Kingdom’s high-level combat strength would be greatly reduced, and they would no longer have the strength to invade eastward, and might not even be able to resist a Yao attack.
The success or failure of the future depended on this battle!
Just as emotions were running high, a clear announcement suddenly sounded from the rear: “Report—the State Preceptor of Jin has arrived!”
Mo Tizhun has come? Miao Feng Xian’s killing intent involuntarily diminished.
Looking back, indeed, several riders galloped up, with Yao soldiers escorting someone forward.
This person wore a gray robe, had a handsome face, an imposing presence, and eyes like lightning when he glanced around—who else could it be but Mo Tizhun?
Miao Feng Xian had originally been consumed by rage, but upon seeing him, his mind suddenly cleared, and his heart sank.
Not good, in his grief and anger over his father’s death, he had forgotten another major matter!
Sure enough, Mo Tizhun dismounted and before even reaching him, loudly asked, “Crown Prince of Yao, where is Princess Han Yue?”
The changes in Inzi City had already spread in all directions, and the upper echelons of various countries in the Northern Continent had received the news. It was not surprising that Mo Tizhun had come on royal orders.
What he saw before him, however, made him both shocked and angry. Were these Yao people attacking madly without considering that the other side still held hostages?
Princess Han Yue was the most beloved daughter of the Jin King, and also a witness to the good relations between Yao and Jin. If Yao Kingdom disregarded her safety now, it would mean they weren’t taking Jin Kingdom seriously.
Miao Feng Xian remained silent, only casting his gaze toward the main palace group that the Yao people were fiercely attacking.
There was nothing to hide, nor could it be hidden.
Mo Tizhun’s gaze immediately turned severe, and he questioned harshly, “Princess Han Yue is virtuous and kind, and has given birth to your son. Could it be that you now disregard the lives of her and your child?”
Beside him, Zhao Ru Shan interjected, “State Preceptor Mo, our king has just passed away, killed by that traitor Zuo Qiu Yuan!” After speaking, he pointed to the Red Horn Tower.
The loss of the Yao King was the top priority at the moment. Even with Mo Tizhun’s composure, his anger was slightly suppressed, and he exclaimed in shock, “What?!” His gaze swept across the entire scene, certainly not missing the unusual situation on the Red Horn Tower.
Miao Feng Xian had attacked the Red Horn Tower, and Zuo Qiu Yuan had left in haste, unable to take away the old Yao King’s remains. Miao Feng Xian’s divine sense had swept over this place, and seeing the brutality of the scene, he could deduce what had happened there.
The Yao Kingdom had lost its king, and the Crown Prince had lost his father.
Mo Tizhun had his own family and could understand Miao Feng Xian’s state of mind. His tone softened now: “The enemy is still in the palace. I ask the Crown Prince to control his grief and wait for the time to kill the enemy and avenge his father.” At this point, he changed his approach, “However, Princess Han Yue and your child are trapped within. The Crown Prince has already lost a close relative and deeply understands that pain. Tonight, you absolutely cannot lose your wife and child as well!”
The father-son relationship in the Miao family was deeper than in ordinary royal families. With the sudden death of the old Yao King, Miao Feng Xian was both sorrowful and pained, and it was the rage clouding his mind that led him to issue the attack order. He was originally of a calm and steady disposition, and with Mo Tizhun’s unexpected interruption, his rationality quickly returned, and he realized his actions were inappropriate.
Han Yue and he shared a deep marital bond, and she had given birth to his son. How could he abandon his wife and young child?
However, Zhao Ru Shan stepped forward and said, “Your Highness, the Wei traitors are surrounded by us and cannot escape even if they have wings. In this situation, they surely wouldn’t dare harm the Crown Prince Consort and your child, as they would lose their last leverage. In my opinion, we should continue the attack to force them to hand over the hostages!”
Mo Tizhun cast a cold glance and spoke with harsh meaning: “Put away those petty schemes of yours! If anything happens to the Crown Prince Consort and her child, can you bear the responsibility?” This Yao Kingdom general was quite bold, actually daring to urge Miao Feng Xian to continue the attack in front of him. Did he think that the State Preceptor of Jin was dead? He laughed coldly, “I’m making myself clear today. If you dare to attack without regard for Princess Han Yue and her child’s safety, Yao and Jin will immediately sever all ties!”
The ministers present looked at each other, all feeling that the situation was extremely thorny.
From the Yao people’s standpoint, although Princess Han Yue and her child were noble, how could they compare to the eternal welfare of Great Yao? Miao Feng Xian was a person who valued emotions and righteousness, but if he truly sacrificed the kingdom for his wife and child, then the Yao Kingdom would be destroyed in an instant, and where would these court ministers go?
Among the ministers, many had served the country loyally for generations. How could they bear to become citizens of a fallen country?
Zhao Ru Shan was a prominent example of this, which is why he would rather take responsibility himself than let the Crown Prince be crowned king and inherit the sovereignty of the Yao Kingdom in this time of peril. For them, family and country were one.
Of course, Mo Tizhun also saw clearly through these relationships, which is why he cursed his “petty schemes.” Princess Han Yue had shed her girlhood willfulness after marrying into the Yao Kingdom, becoming gentle and proper, without making any mistakes. Moreover, she was a heavenly lady of the Jin family, so why should she be sacrificed in the conflict between Yao and Wei?
Miao Feng Xian closed his eyes and slowly calmed the blood in his chest. After a while, he finally said, “Pass down the order to stop.”