"Jian Yunxiao is really thoughtful," Zhuo Xinyan couldn't help but praise Jian Yunxiao.
“I also think Jian Yunxiao is quite good, not like what I initially thought,” Ye Qianzhi agreed.
Indeed, Jian Yunxiao is impeccable in his conduct and actions.
"Hehe, Jian Yunxiao is indeed a person who is hard to fault."
Zhang Yun chuckled, looked at the two women, and then said in a serious tone, "However, this kind of person is often the most terrifying."
"Why?" Ye Qianzhi asked, seemingly understanding but not quite.
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Chapter 216 Extra: The Supreme Heavenly Emperor
The Immortal Realm of Tai Cang, the Ancient Kingdom of Qian Lan.
The atmosphere in the palace was oppressive and heavy.
The reason is that the Emperor of the Thousand Mist Ancient Kingdom has been in a coma for a whole month and is on the verge of death. Many famous doctors are helpless.
The Emperor's serious illness came without warning and was too sudden. Once he dies, the entire imperial city, and even the ancient kingdom of Qianlan, will surely be thrown into chaos and will be on the verge of collapse.
The most important reason is that the heir apparent has not yet been decided!
The powerful princes in the capital, as well as various feudal lords, have been restless for the past month.
All the civil and military officials in the court were already making plans for their own future, weighing the pros and cons, and choosing sides.
For officials without royal blood, this was a huge gamble; if they chose the wrong side, the outcome would be utter ruin!
"Lin Yu, take Yi'er away from the palace and never come back. It would be best if you could protect her for the rest of her life and let her live an ordinary life."
A beautiful woman with her hair piled high with a hairpin, dressed in a magnificent golden robe, exuding elegance and nobility, had a sorrowful expression on her face as she handed a seven or eight-year-old girl to a middle-aged man in full armor, radiating a masculine and iron-blooded aura.
"Your Majesty, my duty is to protect the palace, the royal bloodline, and Your Majesty..."
Even though Lin Yu had spent his life on the battlefield and experienced countless life-and-death situations, he was now at a loss as he faced the impending storm in the imperial city.
"The fall of the palace is inevitable. When that happens, no matter who seizes the throne, the direct line of the Emperor will not escape death. I only pray that Yi'er can live well." The Empress looked sorrowful, her eyes filled with deep despair and a glimmer of hope.
"Your Majesty, why don't I take the little princess with me and go with you?"
Lin Yu has been loyal to the Human Emperor all his life. Now that the Human Emperor is about to pass away, Lin Yu hopes that he can at least protect his wife and children. This is his responsibility, and also a little bit of selfishness.
"The Emperor and I are husband and wife, how could I abandon him in this time of crisis?" The Empress's sorrow vanished, and her demeanor instantly became dignified: "General Lin, this is my order!"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Military orders are absolute, and although Lin Yu was extremely reluctant, he could not disobey them.
"Mother, I won't leave. I can't bear to leave you and Father."
The little princess gripped the queen's hand tightly, and no matter how hard the queen tried, she couldn't shake her off.
The little princess is only seven or eight years old, but she is exceptionally intelligent and seems to have already realized something.
At the very least, both the Emperor and the Empress Dowager were facing a life-or-death crisis.
Gazing at her stubborn daughter, the Empress couldn't help but shed a tear.
"Yi'er, how could your mother bear to let you leave me and your father?"
"No, we are family. If we're going to die, we'll die together!"
The little princess's small eyes were full of stubbornness, as if she wanted to prove her determination with her actions.
"Silly child." The Empress's eyes were filled with tears as she reached out her delicate hand to stroke her daughter's cheek, her heart filled with reluctance and unwillingness.
Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on us...
Just as the Empress was about to knock him unconscious and have General Lin Yu forcibly take him away, suddenly, the sky above changed, and a dazzling, magnificent purple flame shone brightly across the heavens and earth.
Purple flames instantly engulfed the sky, turning the area into a purple world.
The next moment, powerful figures flew into the air from within the palace, and everyone, including Lin Yu, was filled with horror.
The scene was terrifying, like the wrath of heaven.
"Who goes there and why do you trespass into the royal palace of my ancient Qianlan Kingdom!"
Lin Yu's expression was solemn, his heart filled with vigilance. The strength of the newcomer far surpassed his own, and even exceeded that of all the powerful figures in the Thousand Mist Ancient Kingdom!
But why would such an unparalleled expert appear in the royal palace of the Thousand Mist Ancient Kingdom?
Could he be an accomplice hired by some faction?
Thinking of this, the emperor's confidants turned ashen-faced and filled with despair.
The sheer aura alone plunged countless powerful figures in the palace into deep despair; it was an irresistible, top-tier power that inspired only fear and awe.
Immediately afterwards, a white-clad figure, ethereal as a fairy, appeared in the void.
The young man in white had eyes like dazzling stars, and an extraordinary temperament like a high and mighty god. Every move he made exuded an aura that seemed to surpass all things, making people feel awe and reverence.
The young man in white stood there with a smile, yet he already commanded respect throughout the world.
In that instant, the entire palace and even the imperial city fell into a deathly silence, and countless people trembled uncontrollably.