Lian Cheng's expression stiffened. He stared at Xiao Ying with a cold sneer and remained silent, but he neither seized the chance to break out nor looked for an opening to attack. He knew full well that Xiao Ying had spoken the truth!
"Go! For the Army God's sake, I grant you leave to depart. From now on, live in seclusion and conceal your name."
After removing Lian Cheng's restraints, Xiao Ying waved a hand and spoke calmly, startling everyone present. Then he continued, "Of course, I merely cannot bear to see the Army God's legacy end here. If you rashly emerge to join the struggle for the world, I... and the Great Huan Dynasty will kill you at the first opportunity!"
"Uh..."
Everyone froze, then carefully considered his words. Judging by Lian Cheng's attitude, he truly would never submit. Killing him here would end the Army God's legacy, and that would indeed be a pity!
Lian Cheng sneered and rebuked him, "Hmph! Spare me your false benevolence. When I submitted to the Chu Emperor, I swore never to change masters for the rest of my life!"
"Don't think too highly of yourself! The immortals and gods have been destroyed, and Great Chu has fallen. Now our Great Huan Dynasty reigns supreme over the world, and none dare challenge us. One more of you adds nothing; one fewer takes nothing away. Why would I bother with such an unnecessary gesture?"
Xiao Ying shook his head with a wry smile and scoffed, then waved a hand and continued, "Go! Make sure the Army God's legacy lives on. As long as you remain in seclusion, the Great Huan Dynasty will never trouble you! As for later generations, that lies beyond my concerns. You are welcome to painstakingly train a disciple to avenge