In the end, the punch was never thrown.
The Prince affectionately took his hand, prying his fingers apart little by little, and then slipping his own soft fingers between his fingers one by one, dissolving his fist.
Their fingers were intertwined, their fingertips lightly brushing against the back of their hands, as if to soothe and test his patience.
Jiang Si felt a slight chill, wondering what the Prince was up to.
That hand was so soft it seemed boneless; with just a little force, it would turn into a puddle of flesh.
Jiang Si could guarantee that she could squeeze it into a finer consistency in an instant than the mud in a blender.
Such a bold act, however, made Jiang Si fall into deep thought.
Does the other side have some backup plan? A test? A trap?
Just as Jiang Si was having a frantic brainstorming session, the Prince grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the spatial rift.
I tried pulling it twice but couldn't budge it.
A hint of helplessness flickered in his ruby-like eyes. The Prince turned his head to look at him, his little finger slipping from between the other's fingers, and gently scratched his palm with the tip. "I'm leaving."
Where to?
"I'll take you to the Land of Mirrors."
Jiang Si's heart skipped a beat.
So that's how it is. They wanted to use this appeasement tactic to lure me into the Land of Mirrors first?
Yes, how could we do without an audience at a time like this? He Guan Prince wasn't just any ordinary Nalan Yanran; he was a dazzling and considerate Yanran.
They've probably been prepared for a long time; there's likely a group of people waiting for them in the Land of Mirrors.
Then, publicly announcing the engagement would humiliate her.
The long-awaited plot finally arrived, but Jiang Si felt no excitement, only the calm she had already anticipated.
All the hard work and preparation has been for this moment.
Finally, I can reap the rewards of the annulment.
Thinking of this, Jiang Si smiled gently and even took the Prince's hands in her own.
He said calmly, "Come on, I'm ready, we can start anytime."
The Prince paused slightly, looking at Jiang Si who was gripping his hand tightly, and smiled inwardly.
It was suppressed.
There was no other way; if I took the initiative even a little, how could a greenhorn like Jiang Si possibly withstand it?
Moreover, for her own sake, Jiang Si risked her life to break up with Shion and stood up against the Azure Cloud Sect, which shows that she already loved her extremely.
The pretense of indifference she put on before has finally crumbled.
Ah, men.
In the end, they will all fall at my Yitaen!
Both of them wore triumphant smiles, holding hands and walking towards the crevice with expectant expressions.
After stepping into the rift, passing through a passage formed by spatial turbulence, and reaching the end of the passage, they opened a glass door.
A prosperous and vibrant Land of Mirrors appeared below the two.
Everywhere you look, there are all sorts of Land of Mirrors machines flying around. Although these machines are somewhat dense in the air, they are orderly and quietly crisscrossing their own flight paths, a pleasing sight to behold.
The towering glass buildings stand side by side, and the city planning and design are quite good. It doesn't give people the suffocating feeling of a steel forest, but still has the vitality and charm of a magnificent and prosperous metropolis.
There are many Alice working on the construction, and many others who are not machines like Alice, but living, breathing people.
Jiang Si glanced at them and saw that they were all members from other Old World. These members from the Old World brought more vitality to the Land of Mirrors, making it seem less like a lifeless mechanical glass empire.
"How is it? Do you like it?"
The Prince shook his hand, tilted his head slightly, and his voice, less aloof than before, sounded like a young girl asking her boyfriend, "My Land of Mirrors, from now on, this place will all belong to you."
Jiang Si then realized that she was actually a bit short, shorter than herself.
However, he always held his head high and sat in a very high place, so Jiang Si didn't realize that the Prince was actually quite tall.
Now, looking up with her head tilted to the side, her moist, ruby-red pupils held a hint of smugness and anticipation.
Whose middle school student is this?
I subconsciously thought of Keke.
I think all girls in the world are no different from Keke.
So he gave a perfunctory reply, as if he were just giving Coco a piece of his Keke.
"Good."
Hearing Jiang Si's response, Prince smiled brightly, "I'm glad you like it."
That's not what we should be talking about, is it?
Looking at the Prince's smile, Jiang Si frowned slightly.
I want to call off the engagement! I want to call off the engagement!
Still hiding? Still hiding?
Are they planning to hide in the Land of Mirrors and destroy it?
Holding Jiang Si's hand, the Prince continued walking forward. They surveyed the entire Land of Mirrors from above, and naturally, some members of the Old World and Alice noticed them below, but no one dared to disturb them.
However, many young people from the Old World looked at Jiang Si with envy and jealousy, wishing they could rush up and replace him.
Who wouldn't want a beautiful, white-haired, red-eyed girl who is completely obedient and holds immense power over the Land of Mirrors, holding their hand and showing them her country?
For the members of the Old World, if they could live happily ever after with the Prince, they would be willing to acquire the technology of the Land of Mirrors and become the king of the Old World!
Jiang Si's Shi Xin skipped a beat when she saw the gazes below.
There are enough spectators here.
"My romantic relationship with Shion ----"
Before he could finish speaking, the Prince placed a fair, jade-like finger on his lips.
A hint of reproach flickered in those usually cold and aloof red eyes. "You're not allowed to say that now."
Easy to decide, easy to decide.
However, this also revealed the other party's intentions, which calmed Jiang Si down.
The fact that we can't say it now means we'll talk about it later on, for a bigger event.
More importantly, you could tell from her tone that she was very bothered by her relationship with Shion.
It's safe now.
No rush, let's play around with her.
Although it was a bit of a pity, I still followed the Prince from the central metropolitan area all the way to the center.
They then discovered that the Land of Mirrors was still too large compared to a miniature world like the Calamity Human Realm.
Looking north, you can see a series of islands, and the trees on these islands are exceptionally lush.
"That area is a diplomatic territory I gave to the Great Forest Realm. I moved all the factories there to make room for them to plant their own trees. They like that environment."
Walking down a street, the dense crowd was something Jiang Si had never seen before in the Old World.
They were all ordinary people, without any magical aura, but they all looked quite strange.
It seems that there are more living people hidden in every Old World than we imagined.
These are all potential risks.
The Prince continued leading him forward, pointing to a mountainous area in the south.
"That area is what I left for the Black Mountain Realm," the Prince said, shaking his head. "However, given the current situation in the Black Mountain Realm, whether they can even come over is another matter entirely. The people of the Black Mountain Realm are unwilling to leave. If it weren't for Jiang Si taking the White Fox as your disciple, I wouldn't be willing to waste this territory."
After saying that, the Prince observed Jiang Si's expression for a moment.
Unfortunately, I didn't see any signs of being moved.
Instead, he was deep in thought about something.
Her words were meant to express how important Jiang Si was to her, and that she was willing to change her decisions for him.
Even if there's no outward sign of being moved, there should still be some gratitude.
However, Jiang Si's expression remained unchanged. She was probably still worried about her identity being exposed and was afraid of being dumped, so she had no interest in listening to any of this.
Just as the Prince was about to feel some regret, Jiang Si said menacingly, "If you're not going to be polite, then don't hold back."
You should kill more among yourselves, so that the Azure Cloud Sect won't have to expend so much effort.
The Prince was slightly taken aback, then he tightened his grip on Jiang Si's hand, a sweet feeling welling up in his heart.
Sure enough, he has feelings for me.
Rather than simple gratitude and appreciation, my first thought was about my own gains and losses.
This is my beloved Mirror King Yitaen!
Even in a state of extreme fear, they will still consider me.
If this isn't love, what is?
"The lakeside area to the west is what I prepared for Shui Shengquan. When it Full Bloom, it will be able to recreate its Old World there."
The Prince talked as he walked, explaining almost the entire Land of Mirrors to him.
Until the two arrived at the palace.
Instead of taking Jiang Si into the palace, she led him to the highest point of the palace to admire the magnificent scenery of the Land of Mirrors.
The two sat on the edge, the sky like glass, reflecting another Land of Mirrors.
She nestled against Jiang Si, holding his hand as if she had grasped the whole world.
Then Jiang Si spoke, her voice echoing throughout the entire Land of Mirrors.
"Everyone!"
Jiang Si waited for a long time, only to find that the Prince really hadn't prepared a grand scene for her to annul the engagement.
Because there's practically no one at the palace.
Even if he was slow to realize, he understood that the other party probably had no intention of breaking off the engagement at all.
He quickly simulated many possibilities in his mind, but the opportunity at hand was fleeting.
The super brain told him that he had to act!
Jiang Si then declared loudly, "I, Jiang Si, was once the boyfriend of Shion, the sect leader of the Azure Cloud Sect. I deceived His Highness the Prince, plotted against the Old World, and committed countless crimes. Do you think I am worthy of the Prince?!"
After a brief silence, someone immediately roared, "You're not worthy of a hammer!"
"You actually have the nerve to ask? You're unbelievable."
"Purge the court of corrupt officials!"
The sounds that resonated throughout the entire royal city echoed endlessly!
Jiang Si smiled slightly and glanced at the Prince.
What can be done? With so much public opinion, there's no other way but to annul the engagement!
However, the Prince remained expressionless, his blood-red eyes sweeping over the noisy surroundings.
Like a silencer, wherever it looks, that place quickly falls into dead silence.
Before long, the entire Land of Mirrors had fallen into peace.
I think as long as they're good enough.
With a simple sentence, he effortlessly defused Jiang Si's offensive.
"I don't care about your past, no matter whose boyfriend you were before. As long as you are mine now and from now on, that's enough. From this day forward, you are my lover, Yitaen, and will share the throne with me. I am willing to give you half of everything I have."
"Anyone who dares to utter a word will be killed; if no one is willing..."
The Prince's cold, aloof pupils shifted slightly downwards, surveying the people of the Land of Mirrors with disdain. "Then, in this Land of Mirrors, as long as you are here, that's enough for me."
The dissenting voices below gradually disappeared.
Jiang Si slowly revealed her most lethal trump card.
"I have lost the power of the Golden Calamity Dragon King and can no longer fight against Shion and the true disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect. I am no longer qualified to join the Land of Mirrors; I am a piece of trash."
As expected, these words caused an uproar throughout the Land of Mirrors.
Many people's gazes immediately turned disdainful and mocking.
"Can't transform anymore? The Prince wants to marry him? He's completely disgraced the Land of Mirrors."
"Alas, even the legendary Si Motu has come to this. How pitiful."
"Yeah, right."
The surrounding laughter and pity made Jiang Si clench her fists tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms.
Yes, that's the taste.
The feeling of fighting power at level three.
A fallen genius—no one can resist bullying and ridicule.
No need for rehearsing lines; the writing is naturally perfect, a stroke of genius.
A self-deprecating bitter smile, a forlorn expression—it was almost like an instinct etched into his very being!
The acting skills that she had practiced in front of the mirror several times in her previous life were now being performed flawlessly.
However, the Prince simply took his hand and said softly, "It's alright, it's just that I've lost my power, not that I've lost my virginity."
Jiang Si's lips twitched; she sensed something was amiss.
"Do you think I care about your power? The day I Prove the Fire in Heaven Plan successful, we will gain power far exceeding that of the Golden Calamity Dragon King!"
The fingers that had been tightly intertwined since they entered the Land of Mirrors finally loosened.
The wind brushed past my fingers, carrying a slightly damp coolness.
The people of the Land of Mirrors looked up in awe as the Prince's voice rang out openly, revealing his true feelings without any concealment. "Forget about Shion and the Azure Cloud Sect. Si Motu — Jiang Si, just look at me and think of me now. I will grant you power no less than Shion's. With the technology of my Land of Mirrors, we will surpass miracles and stand above all magical girls!"
All the members of the Old World of the Land of Mirrors raised their hands and cheered for the girl standing atop the palace!
Alice raised their hands in unison, their voices overlapping and echoing throughout the Land of Mirrors!
Long live the Mirror King!
He watched as the girl stepped into the void and opened her arms.
Amidst cheers and a gust of wind, her dress fluttered wildly, yet behind the Prince, all was serene.
It has nothing to do with romance.
His slender figure, though seemingly frail, exudes a sense of grandeur.
From the time when the Land of Mirrors was under blockade to where she is now, no one knows the pressure and loneliness she has endured.
The proud young woman stood like Solitary Bamboo that never bowed its head, noble and resilient, gazing into the distance.
It's as if you can see the grandeur and magnificence of a prosperous dynasty!
The much-anticipated young Mirror King slightly raised her hand, and a faint image appeared in the sky above the Land of Mirrors.
A colossal World Tree unfolds in the painting, lush and vibrant!
"Our goal has never been just the New World. Under heaven, all land belongs to the Land of Mirrors. Even beyond this world, it will be the land of our conquest! When the appointed day arrives, whether you choose to follow the Land of Mirrors is up to you. If you decide to go with us, then I will lead you to the highest peaks of the world!"
The Mirror King revealed an arrogant and overbearing smile, spread his arms, and commanded, "Use your lives to shout for me!"
Then, a cheer that shook the heavens and the earth exploded out like a tsunami!
Then, the king in the mirror turned around, looked at the boy who had been silent for a long time, and extended his hand.
The wind howled, and the king's robes fluttered like a sharp sword with no edge.
The girl's smile was like the glow of sunrise, dazzling and radiant, with unparalleled beauty!
"With me by your side, you don't need to worry about anything. The Azure Cloud Sect, Shion, even the Land of Mirrors —I will overcome them all. I will use my strength and my heart to completely steal you away from Shion. No need to hesitate or worry, put everything down and come with me, Jiang Si!"
Jiang Si gripped the crumpled marriage certificate tightly in her hand and took a deep breath.
We've been set up.
She had seen Nalan annul the engagement.