World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 600 - 303: Shocking Demoness! Death News! Zhi Yan deeply regrets!_2

Chapter 600: 303: Shocking Demoness! Death News! Zhi Yan deeply regrets!_2

So many miracles, so many great feats—an ordinary person, if they accomplish just one in their lifetime, would have enough to enjoy forever, their name etched into the annals of history.

Yet Suo Lun accomplished four within a mere year and a half.

Now, he was finally dead, it was finally over.

If not for the death of Ashi Luo, Zhi Li would still not have been able to mobilize Yaozhou’s vast resources to kill Suo Lun.

If not for the use of Yaozhou’s bizarre and mysterious powers, trying to kill Suo Lun with the power of the secular world would have been incredibly difficult, almost impossible.

Now, Suo Lun was finally finished!

So, there were no more obstacles for him, Zhi Li, on his path to the throne.

Endless relief, endless joy!

Without Suo Lun, Princess Zhi Yan had completely lost her only great general, and posed no more threats.

Zhi Li slightly narrowed his eyes!

The desires that had been suppressed for so long in his heart were finally beginning to be released.

Now, with no one to stand in his way to ascend to the throne, many things no longer required him to humble himself.

Suddenly, the faces of two supremely beautiful women appeared in his mind.

The most beautiful one was Ashi Liren. This woman—now was not the time to make a move, after all, she was the world’s foremost noble, commanding tens of thousands of troops.

At least before he officially took the throne, Ashi Liren was off-limits.

But the other woman, perhaps, was truly a dish ready to be served.

Suddenly, the breathtaking and arrogantly beautiful face of Gui Qinshao emerged in Zhi Li’s mind.

So fiery, so enchanting, just like a rose on the verge of dripping dew.

Such a peerless beauty, someone like Ling Ao had no right to enjoy, no right to possess.

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The manor of Zhi Li’s young lord was plunged into secret ecstasy.

Whereas over at Princess Zhi Yan’s manor, it was plunged into despair!

She received the news one day later than Zhi Li. On the third day after the accident involving Suo Lun, she received the report from the Shadow Cabinet.

The Shadow Cabinet Warrior tasked with escorting Suo Lun had been completely annihilated at Black Furnace County Mount Calamity.

The entire valley had turned into a hellish marsh, leaving everyone without a trace. The only thing found on the scene was Suo Lun’s command ring.

The platinum ring buried in the disgusting swamp, not corroded or melted.

And then, Zhi Li’s side sent direct word as well, declaring Suo Lun dead, slain by the hands of Princess Yuanyuan of Yaozhou!

Upon hearing this news, Princess Zhi Yan’s mind went instantly blank, then endless darkness surged over her, along with boundless sorrow.

These unprecedented emotions exploded within her heart like bombs.

She used to be unfeeling and desireless because witnessing the illicit affair between Suo Lun and Ning Bing had triggered a crevice of desires in her heart, leading to her first menstruation.

But still, her heart lacked emotion, lacked the seven emotions and six desires.

Now, the news of Suo Lun’s death was like a thunderous bomb exploding in her heart, in her mind.

For a full half hour, she felt as though she couldn’t feel anything from the outside world, couldn’t hear the calls of people around her.

When she opened her eyes once again, two new figures had appeared before her.

King Quo Bian’s closest confidant, a top-tier mighty warrior of the Rage Wave Kingdom, the leader of the Gao Faction eunuch power—Gao Yin!

And present as well was Duke Zhi Ting.

This was the first time he had left the King’s side since the tragedy struck.

Duke Zhi Ting, after holding back for a while, stared at Zhi Yan and said, "This is all your fault, you should have accompanied him to Tianshui City. You knew full well that Zhi Li was scheming to kill him, you knew that some in the Demon Continent would blame Suo Lun for Ashi Luo’s death. The schemes of the Demon Continent are enigmatic and endless, not something ordinary Dragon samurais can fend off. Only a spiritual power wielder of the highest caliber like you, a top fighter from the Dragon Temple, could face the bizarre attacks from the Demon Continent."

Princess Zhi Yan didn’t speak, just lowered her head.

Duke Zhi Ting continued furiously, "Had you accompanied Suo Lun back to Tianshui City, none of this would have happened, he would not have died!"

A tremor went through Princess Zhi Yan’s gaze, and two tears slid down her face.

In front of Zhi Yan, Duke Zhi Ting had always been respectful and polite, never once had he lost his temper.

Now, he asked coldly, "Tell me, why did you refuse when Suo Lun asked if you wanted to return to Tianshui City with him? And what is the deal with Huai Bingyi? Appearing neither early nor late, but now?"

Zhi Yan lifted her gaze and said, "Suo Lun didn’t need to rush back to Tianshui City. But he was worried about Yan Nai’er and wanted to handle her crisis, so he left early. As for Huai Bingyi, he had already agreed to supply weapons and armors for our troops of several hundred thousand. I stayed to finalize the details with him, to secure these weapons and armors as soon as possible."

"Ridiculous, laughable!" Duke Zhi Ting exclaimed. "He had already agreed, so couldn’t the handover be conducted by me? Did you really need to discuss it personally with him? Besides, what is more important, weapons and armors for hundreds of thousands of troops or Suo Lun?"

Without a doubt, Suo Lun was more important.

Without Suo Lun, those weapons and armors for hundreds of thousands meant nothing.

Zhi Yan said, "The night after Ashi Liren publicly declared loyalty to me, Zhi Li made many suspicious moves. I was afraid he would harm our father, so I stayed in the royal city to protect the King!"

Duke Zhi Ting retorted, "His Majesty has the Shadow Cabinet, Elder Gao, the Forbidden Army. Even if Zhi Li had ten times the capability, he couldn’t kill His Majesty. The King doesn’t need you, Suo Lun did."

Princess Zhi Yan lowered her beautiful eyes again as tears slid down once more.

Duke Zhi Ting said, "Huai Bingyi must have played an unspeakable role in Suo Lun’s death; how else could his appearance be such a coincidence? Why would he want to keep you in the royal city to discuss the weapons and armors for a hundred thousand troops? This man is cunning and inscrutable!"

Zhi Yan remained silent, tears falling like broken strings.

Duke Zhi Ting gave a deep sigh, his tone filled with boundless despair, "So close, yet so far, a fleeting dream! We have no hope left, let’s give up."

Gao Yin remained silent.

Duke Zhi Ting said, "Without Suo Lun, we have no chance at the throne; survival itself is too much to ask for now, let’s give up."

Silence still hung heavy among them.

With a sigh of despair, Duke Zhi Ting said, "I’m not young anymore, I’ve had my share of fame and wealth, death is not a loss I can’t accept. When Zhi Li takes the throne, I will end myself with a cup of poisoned wine."

Then, he turned his gaze to Princess Zhi Yan and said, "You are still young, in the prime of your life. Huai Bingyi is not only the young master of Ba Zhou but also the direct descendant of the Dragon Temple’s celestial officiator. He still holds deep affection for you and can keep you safe. Although he might be one of the masterminds behind Suo Lun’s murder, Suo Lun is dead, and the living are more important. Give up the throne and flee with him, after all, you two have over a decade of acquaintance and closeness as confidants."

Zhi Yan continued to weep in silence.

Duke Zhi Ting stepped forward, gently patting her shoulder, "Listen to my advice, only Huai Bingyi can keep you safe now. Once Zhi Li becomes King, she won’t spare you. Go, live your fairy-tale life with Huai Bingyi."

Just then, the voice of a female warrior came from outside, "Princess, Master Huai Bingyi requests an audience!"

Princess Zhi Yan’s eyes flickered, and she held back her tears, clenching her teeth.

Taking a deep breath, she then made her decision in her heart!

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