31 Aftermath (2/2)

”Come on then, help me clean this area up.”

Ming Yue took his hand and stood up before helping with the rescue efforts.

Days later in the emperor's palace, Sky had reached the emperor and reported the events that occurred from the unusual horde to the mysterious man on his last breath, screaming out loud in confidence of the fate of their nation before convulsing into a bloody mess. After hearing such news, the emperor rubbed his forehead and sighed.

”After going into hiding for so long, he finally makes his move. Tell the 48 Demon Brigades to stand by their stations and be ready to be called at any moment. I want you and the 7th Brigade to stay at Luan City until further notice. This incidentis only the first of many to come. I expect that it will only get worse. That is all, you may leave.”

”Yes, my lord.”

Sky left the throne room, leaving the emperor by himself.

”To think that you would attack now. This time I will personally execute you myself”, Sky muttered. He walked and left for Luan City with an abnormal degree of killing intent in his eyes.

Somewhere in a grand valley, was a house, and within it was a man drinking a cup of tea while gazing at his courtyard. It was adorned with a pond of fish and its own waterfall, surrounded by an array flowers. It was a beautiful sight. He was quite handsome and his face had a kind expression. He wore blue robes resembling a calm sea and sipped his tea without a care in the world. Without a doubt, this must be the mysterious Lord of Azure Souls.

As he continued to drink, a voice suddenly spoke yet he was the only one in this residence.

”He failed to capture the city and even died.”

”That was to be expected. he is but one man”, the man replied.

”Well, that was a waste of a tool. What did you expect to accomplish there?” the voice spoke in a angered tone.

”Do please relax,” the man said, ”I've already accomplished my objective”.

”Hmph, would you like to elaborate?”

”Ah ah ah, not yet. It is a bit early for me to tell you all of my cards.”

A moment of silence passed, the Lord of Azure Souls looked at the courtyard with his cup of tea sitting beside him.

”Fine, you can hide your little tricks and secrets but I expect you to honor your side of the deal. I better see Red Lotus Country in flames with the head of its emperor on a stick. You have two years. If it is not done, you can consider forfeiting your own life”, after speaking, the voice spoke no more as if it was never there, leaving the Lord by himself.

He smiled and continued to drink his tea, ”By then, I will have your head as well.”