The scene appeared.
Dai Mubai's analysis made sense, but the military demanded solid intelligence.
The commander hesitated, but still didn't dare change the battle plan lightly.
"Without definite evidence, we can't move the army."
"The operation at Wild Wolf Slope will proceed as planned."
Dai Mubai didn't argue.
He simply nodded and turned to leave the tent.
But just as he stepped outside, he glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, who was following behind him.
"Zhuqing, stay here."
"If I don't come back, return to Star Luo City."
Zhu Zhuqing's expression changed, and she immediately grabbed his sleeve.
"What are you going to do?"
Dai Mubai looked into the night in the distance, a bold smile curling his lips.
"If they don't believe me, I'll prove it to them."
"If the army can't move, then I'll go alone."
"I'm going to burn Black Wind Valley!"
"Alone?"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened. "Are you insane? That's deep behind enemy lines!"
Dai Mubai reached out and pinched her cheek.
"Don't worry."
"Traveling in a group would only make us easier to spot."
"On my own, I can come and go freely."
"Wait here for good news."
With that, he flashed away, vanishing into the night.
Alone, he braved the danger!
He went to face the enemy single-handedly!
At that moment, the spectators in both the White World and the Black World held their breath.
This was too audacious!
He was going alone to burn the enemy army's main supply depot?
This wasn't just confidence—it was dancing on the edge of a blade!
The scene appeared.
Dai Mubai moved through the Black Forest like a ghost.
He was exceptionally skilled at using the terrain and darkness for cover.
Even when he encountered enemy sentries, he struck in an instant: clamped a hand over their mouths, slit their throats, and dragged them away, all in one smooth motion.
Not a sound escaped.
His practiced killing technique made countless Soul Masters' scalps prickle.
Was this really the prince who was only twelve years old?
He was clearly a top-tier assassin who had spent years living by the blade!
At last.
He reached Black Wind Valley.
Just as he'd expected, the supplies were piled high, but the defenses were lax.
The Heaven Dou army's attention was focused on the trap at Wild Wolf Slope.
Dai Mubai didn't rush to act.
Like a patient hunter, he lay in the grass and stayed hidden for two full hours.
Then, when the night was deepest and the wind was strongest—
He moved.
White Tiger Meteor Shower!
Countless golden orbs didn't strike the guards directly. Instead, they landed precisely on the supply piles soaked in lamp oil.
Boom!
Flames shot into the sky!
Fueled by the wind, the blaze engulfed all of Black Wind Valley in an instant.
"Enemy attack! Fire!"
"Quick, put it out!"
The Heaven Dou army was thrown into chaos.
And amid the flames that filled the sky, a golden figure darted through the sea of fire, taking the lives of the commanders scrambling to direct their men.
He finished the deed, brushed off his sleeves, and left no trace of his name.
By the time the fire had grown completely out of control, Dai Mubai had already used the chaos to fight his way out and vanished into the vast night.
"Long live His Majesty!"
"That was so cool!"
The White World erupted.
Countless young women gazed at the figure walking away with his back to the flames, their eyes full of stars.
That was what you called a lone hero!
That was what you called having every move planned!
That was what a real man looked like!
In the Imperial Garden of the palace.
As Qian Renxue watched the flames leap into the sky, her eyes grew exceptionally tender.
She spoke softly:
"That was when it happened."
"I was in the Heaven Dou camp at the time."
"I watched that fire redden half the sky with my own eyes."
"Back then, I wondered what kind of man could have such courage and skill."
"Later, I found out it was you."
"That was when I knew I'd lost."
"I, Qian Renxue, always thought I was the cleverest person alive. But compared to you that night, I was completely outshone."
As she spoke, Qian Renxue turned to Dai Mubai beside her, her gaze carrying a hint of infatuation.
"That was when you stole my heart."
Her heartfelt confession immediately put Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu on alert.
Zhu Zhuqing narrowed her eyes at Qian Renxue.
"Well, well."
"So you'd already set your sights on Mubai back then?"
"I knew it! When we ran into Xue Qinghe in Heaven Dou City later, I always thought the way he looked at Mubai was strange!"
Xiao Wu angrily set her teacup down on the table.
"Foxy!"
"Now that's a real fox!"
"To think you hid it so well!"
"Boss Dai, tell me—did you already know she was sneaking looks at you?"
Surrounded by the three women and feeling their intense jealousy, Dai Mubai didn't panic. Instead, he laughed out loud.
He put an arm around Qian Renxue's shoulders and took Zhu Zhuqing's hand.
"That's just my charm."
"What can I say? Your husband is simply too outstanding."
"Having people fall for me is only natural."
"But..."
Dai Mubai leaned close to Qian Renxue's ear and whispered:
"Since you fell in love with me back then, shouldn't you make up for all those years I didn't know about it tonight?"
Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed, but she cast him a sidelong glance, her eyes full of allure.
"That depends on whether Your Majesty is up to the task."
Over in the White World, they flirted and teased one another, the atmosphere warm and lively.
Meanwhile, in the Black World...
Everyone watched the figure calmly walking away from the flames, then looked at their own Dai Mubai, who could do nothing but squabble over women and had accomplished nothing.
The contrast left every citizen of the Star Luo Empire feeling hopeless.
"Why..."
"Why did we end up with this useless one?"
"God, this isn't fair!"
Countless people cried out inside.
In the Black World, Qian Renxue sat in her study, watching herself on the screen make that heartfelt confession. She was completely stunned.
Her cheeks instantly turned burning hot.
"I..."
"I would fall in love with him?"
"If it were that Dai Mubai... I guess... it wouldn't be impossible."
Black World, Star Luo Square.
The sky-filling flames were only on the Sky Screen, only in another parallel world, yet the impact struck everyone right in the heart.
Someone began the chant.
"White Emperor of Heaven!"
Then the title spread like a plague.
"Long live the White Emperor of Heaven!"
"That's a true son of Star Luo!"
"One man, one sword, breaking into the enemy camp, setting their whole line ablaze, and escaping unharmed! Could anything be more thrilling?"
The commoners, who had already lost all hope in the Star Luo Imperial Family, now saw a spark of light rekindle in their eyes.
They gazed at the golden figure on the Sky Screen, as if they could see the empire's hope.
Even if that hope belonged to another world.
The cheers rose higher and higher.
Several young Soul Masters in the crowd were so excited their faces flushed red. They could hardly wait to leap into the screen and follow the "White Emperor."
At one corner of the square.
Dai Mubai of this world stood there all alone.
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