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Chapter 324: Barrier
On that day, many people present had witnessed him charging into the heart of the calamity with his sword. Such a world-shaking tribulation was something those who saw it would never forget. Although they already knew he was not dead, hearing his voice so clearly at this moment still made everyone pale.
Such a heavenly tribulation—how much power and ability would it take to escape from it? Everyone felt a chill run down their spines and involuntarily took a step back, gripping their sword hilts tightly.
"Is that so?" Zhenhe's voice slowly drifted from the depths of the passageway. As she spoke, Zhenhe, wearing a headscarf, a blue cloak, a purple robe, and treading on ten-sided shoes, emerged from the shadows with a cold expression. "It seems Your Excellency has forgotten that four other guests entered the Valley of Mysterious Mystery the day before yesterday, and the day before that, Your Excellency personally brought in an important guest. Come to think of it, this is our third group, not our first. What do you say, Your Excellency?"
He repeatedly referred to "Minister Mo Yu" as a subtle reminder: "The person who has come is your Crown Prince. Do you dare to rebel in front of all the generals? If you dare to rebel in front of all the generals, then the whole world can condemn you. In that case, the annihilation of Mo Ming Valley would be perfectly justified. Have you thought this through?"
If you dare not bear this title, then as a subject, do not forget that you must obey the Crown Prince's orders, and can only obey the Crown Prince's orders!
Lin Ye was startled and suddenly looked up, staring directly at Zhen He.
The generals naturally understood his implied meaning, and their expressions turned tense and expectant. Mo Yu's name was renowned throughout the land; if possible, no one wanted to be his enemy. Zhen He walked straight out of the passageway and headed towards the Valley of No Name. No one stopped him; he walked easily, but gradually his pace slowed, and then each step became increasingly difficult… Finally, his face flushed, he stopped.
He stood no more than ten meters from the entrance of the passageway! A transparent, powerful barrier stood coldly in the air, blocking his steps and preventing him from advancing any further.
A soft laugh rang out, "No, you're wrong. Mo Yu has abandoned the court and is no longer Minister Tianxing. The Crown Prince's decree is useless to me..."
Chapter 325: Pride
Even with such a large army pressing in, he still dared to speak so frankly; Mo Yu was indeed extremely proud.
Zhenhe sneered, "Your barrier may be powerful, but I'm afraid it can't withstand the impact of a thousand troops, can it? Mysterious Valley has been peaceful for hundreds of years, such a paradise, are you really willing to destroy it all? Moreover, I'm afraid that even after it's destroyed, you won't be able to stop the Crown Prince from doing what he wants, will you? At that time, I'm afraid you will become a sinner for your sect for all eternity."
"Oh." Mo Yu chuckled. "What's your opinion, Mr. Yi Zhen?"
“Moming Valley is renowned throughout the land, and we dare not be too disrespectful. Since Brother Mo has said that Moming Valley does not welcome guests, then please ask the guests who entered the valley last time to leave as well, so as to treat everyone equally. We will then leave.” Zhenhe said in a deep voice.
Although Mo Yu has abandoned the court, his power is still not to be underestimated. The Mysterious Valley has existed for hundreds of years and is not easily conquered. In this time of turmoil, preserving Tianxing's strength is the best course of action. If Mo Yu is willing to concede and send Qingyan away, he can surely persuade Yuwen Ke to withdraw his troops, thus avoiding creating a powerful enemy out of thin air.
A brief silence fell over the peach grove. Footsteps sounded, and Mo Yu, dressed in a dark blue robe with ink-wash landscape paintings swaying gently at the hem, emerged from the grove with a leisurely stroll among the flowers, his long, slender fingers lightly holding a blue bamboo flute. He smiled slightly, his long eyes sweeping over the crowd at the entrance of the passageway. His gaze lingered on a corner of the path, paused for a moment, and he sighed softly, "Mr. Zhen seems to have forgotten that these 100,000 soldiers do not listen to you."
Zhenhe turned to look at Yuwen Ke in the shadows. After a while, he saw Yuwen Ke finally nod almost imperceptibly. Zhenhe felt relieved and turned back to say in a deep voice, "Brother Mo, please rest assured."
"Heh." He casually brushed aside the peach branch that was hanging down in front of him and smiled lightly. "Mr. Zhen doesn't know that the people who entered the valley a few days ago were Mo Yu's junior brothers and friends. They can't be considered guests. Without Master's orders, Mo Yu wouldn't dare to expel them from the valley in private."
Zhenhe was stunned for a moment, a bad feeling rising in her heart, "Then, what about Prime Minister Lin?"
"Her? Even less likely..." Mo Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled in a very good-natured manner.
"Why?!" Zhenhe's face darkened.
Chapter 326: She is my woman
"Because she is my woman, and also the mistress of this Mysterious Valley." Mo Yu's voice was soft, with a gentle and cheerful laugh, which made his voice warmer and softer than usual, and it also had a faint, pleasant magnetic quality that was very pleasing to the ear.
A mist instantly welled up in Lin Ye's eyes. He stood ramrod straight among the generals, his gaze fixed intently on the man opposite him, whose head was slightly lowered and who wore a faint smile. Lin Ye's lips involuntarily curled upwards.
Young master, if you can be happy, the old man will be at ease.
He gently gripped the hilt of his sword, and silently said to Mo Yu, who wasn't looking at him, "Young Master, take care." Today, he would protect the young master with his life; after today, he and the young master would go their separate ways.
In the Valley of Mystery, outside the passageway, the atmosphere suddenly froze. Everyone turned pale with fright, staring in disbelief at their Crown Prince, who, his face ashen, stepped out of the shadows. His gaze was fixed on the man opposite him, carrying an imposing and chilling aura. He didn't speak, but his anger ignited like a wildfire, instantly filling the stagnant air with a suffocating atmosphere that made everyone unconsciously slow their breathing.
No one could withstand the power of that gaze.
Except for him.
Mo Yu stood there easily, his expression calm and even gentle, looking at Yuwen Ke. His eyes were dark, and he stood alone in the peaceful, fairyland-like fields. Behind him, apart from the occasional flying birds and strange beasts, there was only the secluded peach grove and the endless falling petals.
He stood there easily, alone, holding a bamboo flute, facing the domineering and imposing monarch, and the 100,000 elite soldiers behind him, undaunted, with a faint smile—his eyes were dark.
Yuwen Ke suddenly moved, his figure rising like a ghost. His Xiuying Blade unleashed a flurry of blade shadows, a sudden gust of wind rose, and fallen leaves flew everywhere. The ordinary soldiers behind him staggered, and even the generals were unsteady on their feet. All they could see were black robes fluttering wildly in the air. Then, a crisp, shattering sound came from the air, fine and dense, before finally bursting forth with a loud crash, like flowing water, cascading to the ground.
The barrier shattered.
Chapter 327: The Green Stone Flute
Long eyelashes drooped, fingers flew, and the blue flute suddenly rose horizontally, concealing the faint, mocking smile on her face. Her lips were thin, and the flute's sound was soft, echoing in the air.
This piece was completely different from the previous one. Gone was the peaceful atmosphere, gone was the melodious mood. The sound of the flute was mournful and cold, carrying an imposing force. In an instant, the green leaves scattered, the fallen flowers rained down, and all the beasts took flight in fright.
Amidst the countless shadows of swords and spears filling the sky, the sound of the flute, like arrows carrying tangible weight, collided with each other, then transformed into surging energy that dispersed in all directions.
Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and Yuwen Ke's eyes grew even more sinister as his resolve hardened. The shadows of blades filled the air, amplified a hundredfold. Simultaneously, the sound of the flute intensified, the ground trembled violently, dust filled the sky, and rocks rained down from the tunnel entrance. Screams of agony echoed through the air as the crowd, terrified, scattered and fled.
After a long while, the smoke and dust dissipated, and all the generals were found with pale faces. The sound of the flute had caused them all great internal injuries. They collapsed to the ground, staring helplessly at the passageway blocked by falling rocks. They looked at each other speechlessly. Ten thousand elite soldiers, at this moment, were mostly blocked outside the valley.
Suddenly, the sound of the flute rose again, peaceful yet sharp, converging into a single line. Falling stones flew wildly, and the passageway became straight and clear in an instant.
"Then let you have a chance." That clear voice, tinged with coldness, spoke proudly to the stunned crowd and the elite soldiers outside the valley. The Crown Prince hadn't recovered from the previous battle, and now, in this fight, he suffered internal injuries, yet his tone was so relaxed and confident. "Mysterious Valley never welcomes outsiders, but it also never fears enemies."
"A stone flute?!" Zhenhe suddenly exclaimed. Looking at the flute in Moyu's hand, her eyes were deep and complex, a mixture of greed, fear, anger, and submission.
The Green Stone Flute belonged to the legendary ancestor of their sect, who was said to have ascended to immortality. It was said that this ancestor possessed extraordinary talent from a young age, progressing a hundred times faster than mortals in any cultivation or Taoist practice. He achieved great things at a young age and lived to be over two hundred, still appearing middle-aged. Later, this ancestor traveled the world and never returned. Rumors circulated throughout the sect that he had ascended to immortality, and his personal treasure, the Green Stone Flute, was considered a sacred object. However, that sacred object was now in Mo Yu's hands.
"Now that you know this is a Qing Shi Xiao (a type of stone flute), Zhen He, do you still dare to be my enemy?" Mo Yu said coldly.
Chapter 328: The Bystander
Deep within the peach grove, a group of people were hiding, their eyes fixed intently on the scene.
"That brat, he's really showing off." Mo Gu Zi ruffled his messy hair, glared at the crowd, and said sourly to the people around him, "That blue stone flute in his hand used to be my personal item. I gave it to this kid."
When he was in his forties, he had already mastered the Taoist arts of his sect, but his path to immortality had begun to stagnate. To aid him, he began searching the world for ancient artifacts recorded in ancient texts. Over several hundred years, he found the Green Stone Flute, the Flowing Jade Ring, the Heavenly Furnace…
However, those that can be called ancient spiritual artifacts are all objects with their own consciousness, and only those with a destined connection can truly activate them. Just as Cheng Jue is to the portal to Qing Yan's time and space, just as Qing Yan is to Liu Yuhuan, and just as Mo Yu is to the Green Stone Flute...
When the jade bracelet came into his hands, it was just a bracelet that clearly possessed spiritual power, but which he couldn't quite conceal. Since he didn't need it, he naturally disdained wearing such a woman's item. Besides, the bracelet's spiritual power couldn't attack people anyway; it could only be used for self-defense and breaking through barriers. It wasn't of much use to him.