378 Meeting Shangguan (1/2)
If the Three-headed Flood Dragon could be caught, consuming both the dragon and the core of a Yin Yang Ophidian that the late emperor already possessed would lead to the birth of an immortal emperor!
From the perspective of the late founding emperor, the squad he had deployed could subdue any powerful mystical beast in this world. Even if it were the mythical Three-headed Flood Dragon of Tianxuan, the situation would be well under control. It was only a matter of time before he could conquer and rule Tianxuan forever!
Sadly, it was not more than half a month later after the three ships set sail when two of the ships had been sunk while the third one had made an emergency U-turn in time. Otherwise, it would have been gone as well. It was attacked by powerful ocean beasts ceaselessly all the way along its return journey; even when the ship was moored, the attacks had not stopped and the docks had also been destroyed.
It was also that same voyage that had wiped out the Empire of Yutang’s elite marine entirely, taking with it the late emperor’s bold vision as well.
With the national strength, Yutang boasted of at that time,the Empire of Yutang would have long conquered the world if there were no voyage then. Perhaps it was destined that the world would not have an eternal emperor!
All in all, that voyage had become the turning point of the Empire of Yutang; from prosperity to ruin. As for the ship that had barely escaped, it was abandoned at the dock at the Lunar River and had not been in use for an unknown number of years.
As the think tank of Nine Supremes responsible to plot warfare, Yun Yang, who had kept track of all their combat capabilities knew of such a ship in Yutang’s possession, but he had never seen it nor had he thought that he would see this superior vessel that signaled the most prosperous time of Yutang on the Lunar River and in the Empire of Ziyou!
Yun Yang set his sight afar, focusing it on the ship. What greeted him were the black-helmeted and black-armored warriors who looked valiant and fierce, yet a white ribbon was tied across each of their arms. A few generals had white ribbons tied across their foreheads as well.
Yun Yang was puzzled.
What was this ship doing here? Who had brought it here?
He frowned; with a wave of his hand, the sound of wind picked up again.
The ship that was moving at high speed along the wind and water was struck by the gale in the opposite direction. The Lunar River surged violently, bringing up waves that were a dozen feet high which crashed against the superior ship.
Despite its large size, the vessel still shook against the violent waves and wind.
”What is going on?” A general asked sternly, as he stepped out from his cabin.
No one could answer the question. Everyone was equally stumped by this unexpected event and their eyes spoke of their disbelief.
It was at this moment that a curtain was flipped aggressively aside on the three-story ship, and out walked a tall silhouette with large strides.
Yun Yang who was looking on from the sky could not help staring wide-eyed when he saw the silhouette, almost falling from the sky.
What? Why was this person here?
The person who had walked out was tall and lean, with a bold stride. Although it was a skinny figure, the person’s natural aura was a majestic one, that of a great general!
The person wore the armour of dark purple, almost black, with a phoenix-feathered helmet. A treasured sword hung around the waist, while a hand seemed to be pressed on the grip casually. In actuality, the hand was preparing for the arrival of unexpected danger and was ready to react swiftly and surely.
The person gazed afar amidst the wind, standing on top of the three-story vessel; a handful of hair that escaped the helmet fluttered in the wind.
It was none other than Shangguan Lingxiu!
Yun Yang’s eyes almost fell from their sockets.
Why was she here?
He still remembered the day when the Four Seasons Tower had attacked Residence of Yun, he caught a glimpse of Shangguan Lingxiu coming to his aid with her troops. She was dressed then like she was now. She did not greet him, leaving right away after being sure that he was safe.
Now that she had suddenly appeared here, Yun Yang was puzzled.
For her to have arrived now, she would have had to rush to the dock after making sure he was fine and departed urgently. It was the only possible way for her to appear here at this time.
What was Shangguan Lingxiu doing here?
She had to know that this was the territory of the Empire of Ziyou, the Shangguan Family of Generals’ biggest enemy!
General Wudi’s tragedy and oaths still resonated in one’s ears, ringing sonorously in the soul. No matter what, the Shangguan Family should not be here, yet Shangguan Lingxiu was calmly standing upon the ship.
As Yun Yang stopped his ministrations, the river recovered its calm.
The ship continued to move forward.
”What just happened?” Shangguan Lingxiu asked calmly.
”We can't be sure.” The muscular general was still looking around, on full alert. ”A strange wind came and wreaked havoc on the river, but it’s gone now.”