World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 433 - 231: Brothers with the same father recognize each other! (Important, must subscribe)

Chapter 433: 231: Brothers with the same father recognize each other! (Important, must subscribe)

When the Hai Family of Yingzhou pressured the Rock Queen into marriage, she truly could not find any reason to refuse.

Little Princess Yan Xue could still choose a man at the selection ceremony, marry early, and dispel Hai Wuyan’s thoughts.

However, the Rock Queen couldn’t resort to such a method. Therefore, the marriage proposal from Hai Gang was something she couldn’t refuse, for to do so would be an act of contempt.

At the moment, the Yan Clan was completely reliant on the Hai Family; without the Hai Family bestowing Thunder Archipelago, nearly a hundred thousand Rock Islanders would have nowhere to reside.

Reluctant to refuse marriage to Hai Gang and having heard of Suo Long’s death, the Rock Queen had already resigned herself to death.

She planned to use her own body to sacrifice to the Sea God.

In doing so, she could also shock the hearts of all the island masters, make all the Rock Islanders obediently leave Rock Island, and submit to the rule of Yan Mo.

Her suicide was for three reasons: to reject the marriage offer, to die for love, and to pave the way for her son one final time.

Passing the throne to Yan Mo in advance was something she had planned long ago.

Years before, she had secretly inquired about Suo Long’s situation, learning that his wife was no longer alive. So, she always fantasized that, the day Rock Island no longer needed her, she would abandon everything, entrust the throne to her son in advance, and then retire to Tianshui City with Suo Long to happily live out her twilight years—and take her daughter with her.

This obsession was what sustained her through her tedious and monotonous life as queen.

Unexpectedly, Suo Lun brought the news of her lover’s death.

Therefore, she chose the most resolute path.

...

Meanwhile, Suo Lun and Yan Xue had already descended from Central Palace Island in an iron cage to the sea surface, planning to meet up with the Queen’s Island Fleet by boat and then return to the Tianshui City coast as quickly as possible.

Although the tally of ten thousand citizens and over one hundred and fifty warships was still not a large number, it already formed a very formidable force. And in this fleet was a magnificent ship of several thousand tons, serving as Princess Yan Xue’s flagship.

Therefore, after the wedding, what Suo Lun should have done was not to worry about anything, immediately meet up with the Queen’s Island Fleet, and return to the coastal waters of Tianshui City as fast as possible.

However, on the small boat, Princess Yan Xue’s beautiful eyes were filled with absolute panic and unease as she constantly looked in the direction of the palace.

Despite still being a child and not fully understanding what had happened, she had a vague sense of fear about the fate that awaited her mother. After all, mother and daughter shared a bond; she could feel it but couldn’t articulate it.

After Suo Lun returned to the ship, his mind was constantly haunted by the Rock Queen’s fervent and resolute gaze, those eyes that spoke of a final goodbye.

Right after the wedding ended, she immediately had Suo Lun and Princess Yan Xue sent away, firstly for Suo Lun’s safety, and secondly, to spare them the sight of what was to follow.

At that moment, according to logic and self-interest, Suo Lun should have thought nothing else and quickly put a great distance between himself and the event.

But what constantly surfaced in his mind was the Rock Queen’s gaze of eternal farewell.

Piecing together Hai Gang’s coercion and the news of Count Suo Long’s death, he quickly surmised a horrifying answer.

"No, the Rock Queen is going to commit suicide; she’s offering her life as a sacrifice to the Sea God."

Then, Suo Lun found himself in a brief and difficult moment of decision.

Should he pretend to know nothing and continue forward, meet up with the Queen’s Island Fleet, immediately leave the Archipelagos of Rock, and return to Tianshui City’s territorial waters?

Or should he return to the palace at top speed to prevent the Rock Queen’s suicide?

He knew that if he went back it might be fatally dangerous, the most foolish action, contrary to self-interest, and contrary to reason.

But often, he couldn’t act based on reason.

The Rock Queen had been so kind to him, as if she were his own mother. Could he watch the Queen walk towards death?

Moreover, with Princess Yan Xue looking at him in such panic, she was still just a child. Could he be so cruel as to lead her far away, letting her mother die?

He couldn’t do it; he had never been a person who acted on reason.

Initially, the only kin he had was Suo Ningbing, then Yan Nai’er was added, and now the Rock Queen, along with the Princess Yan Xue before him.

After just a few seconds of hesitation, Suo Lun decided to return, even though he might not be able to change anything.

Thus, Suo Lun, who had just left by boat, immediately returned.

Taking Princess Yan Xue’s small hand, they re-entered the iron cage, made their way onto Central Palace Island, and rushed into the royal palace hall at top speed.

However...

He was one step too late; the Rock Queen had already jumped.

All he saw was the shocking scene of the Rock Queen leaping into the abyss.

At this sight, Princess Yan Xue fainted.

...

Seeing Suo Lun return, Turing Duo couldn’t help but be overjoyed.

She immediately accused Suo Lun of not being Shen Lang at all, but the younger brother of Princess Yan Xue from a different mother named Suo Lun, who to gain control of the fleet married his half-sister Yan Xue, an act bereft of any humanity.

At this time, all the Rock Islanders and island masters were immersed in the sorrow of losing their queen.

And Yan Mo was heartbroken to the point of wanting to die with her.

Upon hearing Turing Duo’s words, his eyes instantly became like two piercing swords, thrusting at Suo Lun.

If this man before him was truly Suo Lun, it was absolutely unforgivable.

He was a Rock Pirate and knew the proprieties of society; despite liking Suo Ningbing a lot, once he knew she was his half-sister, he immediately abandoned that notion and even freed her and her people.