Today I Will Cut My Robe and Sever Ties with My Father, Drawing a Clear Line Between Us
"Raise your head."
It was still that emotionless, cold voice, yet it carried an absolute, unyielding authority.
The Duke of Qian dared not look up at the immortal's face, but he dared not disobey the Immortal's will.
So he slowly raised his head.
He felt his head grow heavier with each step he lifted it; he never knew that lifting his head could be so difficult.
The first thing he saw was a pair of light-colored fairy boots.
Untouched by dust, unstained by earthly soil
Golden lotus shadows bloomed out of thin air beneath my feet, scattering light in all directions, appearing and disappearing in an instant.
The gaze slowly rises to a pure white celestial robe woven from moonlight, its wide sleeves flowing and surrounded by celestial light, gently swaying as the figure slowly descends.
As his gaze rose higher and higher, the overwhelming aura of the immortals, like mountains and seas, pressed down heavily, causing the Duke of Qian's heart to tighten.
He dared not look up any further.
A divine countenance cannot be seen, divine might cannot be measured.
He felt as if he were peering into an abyss, and if he looked any longer, he would be swallowed by it.
But the Immortal did not speak.
He dared not stop.
Then,
He continued to struggle to lift his head.
It was as if a powerful force was pressing down on his shoulders, making his breathing heavy. The arrogance and pride he had cultivated through his high position and military and political power were being worn away little by little by this vast divine might.
Finally,
He saw it.
But it wasn't the true appearance of Immortal.
Instead, it was the faint outline of a fairy face that appeared amidst the dazzling celestial light.
"Ah... my eyes..."
The Duke of Qian let out a scream, his eyes turned bloodshot, and tears streamed down his face.
Just a moment ago,
He felt as if he were staring directly at the sun, which almost burned his eyes out.
The vast battlefield was utterly silent.
One hundred thousand people prostrated themselves on their knees.
Only the screams of the Duke of Qian echoed, but the soldiers who had once been loyal to him and respected him did not dare to raise their heads even slightly.
"I heard you want revenge for your emperor. I killed your emperor."
The Immortal spoke calmly, and the Duke of Qian was so frightened that his soul almost flew out of his body.
Before he could even look at his own eyes, he immediately said with trepidation.
"No, no, His Majesty is incompetent and tyrannical, which is why he has been punished by the Immortals. He deserves it. Please, immortals, spare Immortal life."
"Don't worry, I won't kill innocent people indiscriminately."
The Immortal's voice remained unchanged, devoid of any discernible emotion.
Upon hearing this, the Duke of Qian felt as if he had been granted a pardon and kowtowed repeatedly.
"Thank you Immortal, for sparing my life! Thank you Immortal, for sparing my life!"
"So what should you do now?"
The Immortal spoke, asking a question.
"Withdraw the troops! I will withdraw them immediately and return to guard Yunnan for the Daliang Kingdom, never to set foot in the Capital again."
The Duke of Qian swore an oath of gratitude.
Bite--
As soon as the Duke of Qian finished speaking, Gao Yunyi also received a system notification that the mission was completed.
After clicking "Submit Task"
Not only did I gain 3500 experience points, but I also obtained a blue-quality ring.
[Heaven and Earth Ring]
[Quality: Excellent]
[Backpack space +20]
[Immobilize +10]
[Level: 25]
Finally, it's not that damn charm value anymore.
I can finally replace that lousy white ring.
Gao Yunyi immediately changed the ring and then destroyed the [Concentric Heart Ring].
Logically speaking,
After completing the mission, Gao Yunyi should have left.
But he still showed no sign of leaving.
After thinking about it, he still felt that his thoughts were not clear, so he lightly tapped his finger, and a dazzling bolt of lightning descended from the sky.
In an instant, the Duke of Qian, who was feeling fortunate to have escaped from a desperate situation, was reduced to ashes.
Gao Yunyi never said he would let him go.
He only said that he would not kill innocent people indiscriminately.
But if the other party dares to insult even Immortals, how could they possibly be innocent?
He should be killed.
"Father..."
Behind the Duke of Qian, a young general in white robes collapsed onto the scorched earth, sobbing uncontrollably, overcome with grief.
Gao Yunyi merely glanced at the other person indifferently before asking a question.
"Do you want to avenge your father?"
Upon hearing this, the young general in white robes, who was lying on the scorched earth weeping bitterly, trembled and immediately stopped crying.
Then he rose and knelt heavily before the Immortal, his tone firm and resolute as he said:
"My father dared to insult the Immortals; he deserved his punishment. Today, I sever all ties with this unforgivable sinner."
"We sever all ties, drawing a clear line between ourselves and the immortals. From this day forward, all affection and kinship are severed. We beseech the Immortals to bear witness."
As he spoke,
The young general in white robes then used his knife to cut his white robes in two.
Gao Yunyi simply watched Jingjing.
Suddenly I felt that this kid was destined for greatness.
You're smart, but I don't like you.
Gao Yunyi's lips curled slightly, but he ignored the young white-robed general who was trembling like a leaf in fear. Instead, he transformed into a dazzling stream of light and disappeared from the spot in an instant.
The Immortal has left.
But none of the 100,000 border troops outside the city dared to get up.
They had never seen such a fierce general take the head of a general amidst a vast army.
But with a wave of the Immortal's hand, their commander vanished into thin air, something they witnessed with their own eyes today.
As soldiers under their commander-in-chief, they had a duty to avenge their commander's tragic death.
But now they can't even think about rushing up to take revenge.
They dared not harbor even the slightest disrespect in their hearts.
Didn't you see that even the head coach's own son has severed ties with him and drawn a line between them?
They were just lowly pawns.
Why risk your life when you only earn a few dollars a month?
Respect and affection can't put food on the table, isn't it better to just live a good life?
Head coach
Rest in peace.
We will burn paper money for you during festivals and holidays in the future.
Oh,
I doubt you'll receive it.
After all, they had offended the Immortals.
They will surely be annihilated, never to be reincarnated, and won't even qualify to become ghosts in the underworld.
So, how should one conduct oneself?
One should still be mindful of what one says.
Trouble comes from the mouth; words bring trouble.
There are gods watching over us.
The battlefield was deathly silent, utterly still.
Although the Immortal has departed,
However, the shock and fear it brought to everyone has not yet dissipated.
On the Capital,
Eldest Princess Xiao Zhaohuang was the first to stand up, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
The Duke of Qian died.
Right in front of her,
With a mere flick of a finger from Immortal, he was struck by lightning and reduced to ashes.
Aside from once again marveling at the unpredictable and erratic nature of the Immortals, the Eldest Princess felt immense relief.
Fortunately, the Immortal was merciful.
They did not slaughter all 100,000 border troops outside the city.
Fortunately, the Immortal was kind and benevolent.
The Immortal's anger was appeased with just the Duke of Qian.
The solution that had been troubling her for so long was easily solved by the Immortal with a mere gesture.
The 100,000 border troops returned intact and could continue to defend Yunnan.
The crisis in the Capital was resolved instantly, public morale was stabilized, and the unrest was brought to an end.
Isn't this the Perfect result?
"Mu Chengying, son of the Duke of Qian, hear the imperial decree: The Mu family has guarded Yunnan for generations, and their contributions to the country are immense. Although Mu Jingyuan's actions in leading his troops into the capital were inappropriate, considering his initial intention to serve the country, and the fact that his border troops have also endured hardship, he will not be punished."
"I hereby Mu Chengying to inherit the Duke of Qian, to command the military and political affairs of Dian Region, and to immediately lead his troops back to Yunnan to pacify the Southwest, appease the Tusi chieftains and people, guard the borders, and diligently fulfill his duty to defend the territory. He shall not leave his fiefdom again without authorization."
"Your subject, Mu Chengying, receives the imperial decree and expresses his gratitude."