Chapter 775 (1/2)

In the beginning, everyone thought Soaring Sky was operating according to Zhao Yarou’s plan, she was the one who wanted to conquer the whole world. After that, they realised that the long-dead Soaring Sky Emperor was actually alive and was the one who provoked a major conflict against Vermilion Bird. He was the one who set his beady eyes on the entire mainland.

It was human nature to act as if they had no greed under regular circumstances, yet when presented with an opportunity, one’s personality could take a full turn and all desires would be shown to the world.

The Soaring Sky Emperor was wild and ambitious, he would never miss this opportunity. When he knew of Zhao Yarou’s plan and saw that Soaring Sky was attacking various nations, he did not stop it but instead continued it.

His worst mistake was putting the blame all on Zhao Yarou, so she would bear the blame for all the destruction. No one knew it was he who launched the attacks against Ye City and the rest of the powers.

It was a shameless act, very political of him. This was a problem to many officials who were still loyal to him, they had now shifted to Ye City because Zhao Yarou killed him.

Now, to the public, it looked like he was attacking his loyal subordinates and Ye Chengtian’s family (who used to be close to him) in the name of conquering the world. It was utter betrayal.

He should have publicly announced and explained himself, perhaps no one would be as disgusted. Unfortunately, he was forced out of the shadows by someone else and still refused to admit that this was all his doing. Till the end, he still put the blame on Zhao Yarou.

He might be able to lie to the civilians to gain their support but not Ye Chengtian and the rest. Ye Chengtian and the rest were very disappointed, treating him as if he had died and this was another person.

The emperor’s actions were perhaps quite normal, there were many people who would’ve done what he did. But from Ye Chengtian’s perspective, it was also quite difficult for him to forgive such crimes.

“I did this for the empire, who wouldn’t want their own empire to rule the entire mainland? Vermilion Bird, Ai La, anyone else would’ve done the same!” said the Soaring Sky Emperor.

“I do not feel like talking about this now. Just let us take Ye Lang home, will you?” The seventh princess did not want to talk now. Right now, she feared Soaring Sky might have certain traps and plans to capture Ye Lang or maybe even herself.

“You know that if you all bring that kid home, he will ruin Soaring Sky’s plans. Your younger sister has understood this a long time ago, that was why she locked him up for ten years! I just can’t believe she was crazy enough to enter with him,” said the Soaring Sky Emperor. Although he did not answer her question, his intentions were obvious.

“It’s true. Just as Ye Lang said, although she’s crazy, she was still a good empress…” said Ye Lanyu.

“...” The Soaring Sky Emperor was silent. He felt it too. The civilians loved and respected Zhao Yarou more than himself.

“Stop talking, it’s going to open soon!”

Sha Lan spoke up so everyone focused on the empty space before them. There was a special space mechanism hidden here, it was also the spot where Ye Lang and Zhao Yarou disappeared.

Everyone waited anxiously, also vigilant of anyone choosing to attack them at this moment.

Most people would choose to eliminate threats that made them uncomfortable. The Soaring Sky Emperor’s intentions were clear. He would never let a threat like Ye Lang live.

At this moment, Li Yue sent people to surround the area so no one could enter, including the people of Soaring Sky. Only Li Yue and Sha Lan were inside the circle.

After a long time…

“Why haven’t they appeared yet?” Li Yue turned to Sha Lan.

“Don’t look at me, I don’t know either. The Tiangongyue people made this, I haven’t fully understood it yet. Many the mechanism isn’t working properly, that’s why their arrival is delayed…” Sha Lan shook her head.

“Maybe it’s for the best. If they don’t come back, I will throw you into the next cell,” threatened Li Yue coldly. She was still holding on to this grudge.

Sha Lan smiled bitterly, “What has this got to do with me? It’s not my fault!”

“I don’t care, all I know is you’re the one who put them inside!” said Li Yue mildly.

“...” Sha Lan was frustrated.

No one there dared to anger Li Yue, including Sha Lan. Li Yue was secretly the top fighter in Soaring Sky. Three years ago, she had defeated the former First Swordsman effortlessly.

Perhaps it was because Li Yue had spent ten years here, immersing herself in cultivation as there was nothing else to do. She made significant progress so no one could catch up to her level now.

At the same time, Li Yue was in control of the military in this area. She was basically the owner of this piece of land, even the emperor would not be able to suppress her.

“Miss Li Yue, can you let us in too?” Tigress asked. She did not want to wait in the outer circle.

“Yes but you cannot attack the emperor.” Li Yue nodded, offering one condition.

“Alright!” answered Tigress, appearing next to Li Yue in a flash. No one could stop her with such speed and power. Her question was just out of respect for Li Yue.

After her, the rest of the girls entered too. Li Yue did not object!

As for the Soaring Sky Emperor and the rest of the Soaring Sky people, Li Yue stopped them from entry. This upset them, questioning why Tigress was allowed inside.

Li Yue said, “They will keep their word, I trust them!”

“...”

She implied that Soaring Sky wouldn’t keep their word!

“Haha, Your Majesty, you should just wait outside. We’ll be outside too,” said Ye Chengtian. At this moment, he and Long Anqi were waiting outside too, the ones who entered were just the girls.

“We’ll wait here, it’ll be the same!” said the emperor.

They waited and waited…

A long time passed. It had been three hours since the expected time of arrival!

Some people were starting to get anxious, while the rest were happy. The anxious ones were afraid the two might never come back, the rest were praying the two would never come back.

Just this moment, the space above ground contorted and two silhouettes appeared on the ground.

“Oof, thank goodness we made it in time. Zhao Yarou, how could you have forgotten about the time?”

“How could you blame me, you forgot too! And you were playing with the baby.”

“I’ve never looked at the time, you know that!”

“I know, but I’m blaming you anyway!”

There was silence as everyone watched them bicker, stunned. Joy, shock and solemn expressions appeared on different faces…

These two were obviously Ye Lang and Zhao Yarou. Although it had been ten years, it seemed as if nothing had changed for them!

Ye Lang was still clueless, Zhao Yarou was still petite and adorable…

But to everyone’s surprise, there was a baby in Zhao Yarou’s arms.

A baby?!

Did the two of them really do it in there? Was this their child?

Ye Lanyu smirked teasingly while the rest had very strange expressions…

“Eh? Why are there so many people here? Little Xin! My darling Little Xin is here too…”

No one expected Ye Lang to greet his Little Xin first before all the people here.

Little Xin immediately appeared next to him when he summoned her, as always, silently protecting him. She did not show any expression or made any unnecessary movements.

“You little troublemaker, don’t you see anyone else here?” scoffed Princess Longji.

“I see you, Tigress, Fatty, you’re all here…” greeted Ye Lang.

“...” Hey, I’m speaking to you, why did you greet the,?

“Alright, let’s not talk about that first. Why are there so many people here? Are you all waiting for us or are you going to do something to us?” said Zhao Yarou mildly. Her mind was as sharp as ten years ago.

The moment she exited, she sensed something wrong with the situation!

“We’re waiting for my brother, not you! As for your father, he’s probably waiting for you.” Ye Lanyu knocked Ye Lang’s head because he hadn’t greeted her despite her being so worried for him.

“Oh, you’re out? You seem to have gained full control of Soaring Sky. Then this means there’s nothing for me in Soaring Sky anymore.” Zhao Yarou looked at him as if this was all very normal.

“You don’t care?” Zhao Yarou’s calmness was shocking.

“Why would I? All this wasn’t even what I wanted, I just wanted to prove it to someone,” she shrugged.