Chapter 69: The War Resumes
At this point, the Holy Maiden of Bright Moon never thought that she could reconcile with her long-time rival Princess Qili, but she was relieved that she could let go of her past grudges. Princess Qili had a big fight with the poisonous scorpion, and while she was angry, she also discovered her own problems, and once Shengyin said that she cared too much about her own feelings, didn't know how to respect others, and didn't know how to love, but now she can finally understand it.
The Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon did not shy away from taking Princess Qili to the forbidden place to see the holy sound, which was Qili's dream for many years, and even did not hesitate to start this war. Now, the realization of her wish is not as difficult as she imagined. Along the way, there wasn't much conversation between them, maybe they were thinking of the same person in each other's hearts, and their steps were the same.
Everyone followed behind them, and no one was in the mood to say anything at such a time, these two wonderful women, who had been fighting for a man all their lives, hated each other and deepened, and now they broke out and ended miserably. Maybe they have both tasted the bitter fruit of their own brewing, so it is easier to understand each other.
Sheng Yin lay peacefully in the ice coffin, her face was as fresh as before, the time Princess Qili saw him, regardless of the presence of others, she screamed, rushed forward in three steps and two steps, grabbed the coffin lid tightly with both hands, wanted to push the coffin lid away but couldn't exert her strength, and was so anxious that she kept stomping her feet.
The Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon glanced at the Holy Maiden of the South, and the Holy Maiden of the South immediately stepped forward to help Princess Qili push open the lid of the coffin, and Qili looked at the face of the Holy Sound in front of her little by little, and her face did not change at all, no matter how she looked at it, it seemed to be asleep. His hands were folded in front of his chest, and his chest seemed to be slightly heaving, and his whole body seemed to be breathing, not at all as if he had experienced such terrible torture.
"Holy sound, holy sound...... Qili trembled when she heard her voice, she didn't practice martial arts, and she didn't have a deep internal force to protect her body, so she couldn't bear the cold of thousands of years of ice. But now, no matter whether she can bear it or not, as long as she can be with Shengyin, even death is worth it.
"Holy sound, which ......" Qili called her sweetheart's name one by one, looking at his sleepy face, knowing that no matter how much she called, she would not get a response, but she still kept calling him. Gradually approaching him along the ice coffin, I wanted to reach out and touch his face, but I was afraid and panicked for no reason.
"I'm sorry, Shengyin, I'm sorry for you......" Shengyin couldn't sleep for a long time, Qili had to admit that it was all caused by her, if she hadn't been so stubborn at the beginning, if she hadn't been blinded by hatred, she wouldn't have made this kind of regrettable mistake. It was because she was ashamed of him that she didn't even have the courage to touch him.
"Holy Voice, I know it's wrong, I know...... I didn't love you well, I didn't keep my promises, I hurt you, and I hurt the Xiling Sect...... I said that if you die, I will come to accompany you, but I am late, twenty years late...... How have you lived in the past twenty years, do you hate me even more, none of the things I promised you have been fulfilled, and I have made a mess because of my stubbornness and stupidity......"
Qili looked at her beloved Shengyin, and tears of remorse welled up in her eyes, dripping down her smooth face and falling onto Shengyin in the ice coffin. The Southern Saintess frowned frequently, you must know that the thousand-year-old ice is not easy to obtain, and no one is usually allowed to touch it, let alone shed tears.
The Southern Saintess knew that the Holy Sound was the love of the Bright Moon Saintess, and this ice coffin was also the result of twenty years of careful care, she could understand Princess Qili's feelings, but she couldn't let her ruin the Bright Moon Saintess's hard work over the years.
"Princess, don't do this, this will ruin the ice coffin......" The Southern Saintess didn't care about asking the Bright Moon Saintess for instructions, and pulled Princess Qili to the side, raising her hand to close the coffin lid.
"Don't, I want to see Shengyin again, don't separate us, please......" Qili suddenly seemed to go crazy, hugged Nanshengnu's arm, and prevented her from covering the coffin, Qili's eyes were locked on Shengyin, for fear that she would never see him again.
"Nan Shengnu, don't worry about her, let her see!" The Bright Moon Holy Maiden opened her mouth lightly, and the others were surprised, how could her such a precious holy voice be so generously displayed to her rival in love.
Although the Southern Holy Maiden was also puzzled, she did not dare to disobey her orders, and obediently let go of Princess Qili and stood aside.
The Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon patted Tu Qitang's shoulder and said in an inquiring tone: "I plan to let your father settle in the ground, what do you think?" ”
"My father......" Tu Qitang looked at the man who seemed to be familiar and very strange in the ice coffin, and felt a little strange in his heart, it turned out that he was the man who gave himself blood and bones, and he was the "father". He has never received his father's love, nor has he experienced the relationship between father and son, but Tu Qitang understands that this person called "father" has long left him and his mother and gone to another world. The only thing that my mother can keep is this body, and it is better to let him get complete peace than to look sad in vain.
"Okay, let Daddy rest in peace!"
The Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon nodded, she thought the same way, the Holy Sound had been cared for by her for so many years, and it was estimated that she would not be able to get relief. She suffered so much in her life, and she had to drag her down after she died, she was too willful. She could no longer rely on the Sacred Voice, and should have sent him away a long time ago, rather than forcing him to suffer with her.
Now, Princess Qili was able to see him for the last time, and Shengyin should also feel relieved, Mingyue knew that Shengyin was moved by Qili, and she was not without nostalgia for her. It's just that Shengyin can't give up the Ling Sect, and he can't bear to give up the child who is about to be born, and he can't bear to live up to Mingyue again, so he stayed, even if it was at the cost of his life.
The Holy Voice may be cruel and ruthless, but he is also gentle and affectionate, otherwise they would not love him so much. Twenty years have passed, and the three of them should have a break.
Qili cried and fell down in front of the ice coffin, and at this moment she finally understood that her love for Shengyin was far beyond the hatred in her heart. Her royal brother said that it was not so much that he hated Shengyin and Mingyue as he hated herself. Yes, Brother Wang is not wrong, it is true, the only person she hates the most is herself. For Shengyin, there was no hatred for a long time, and from the moment she poisoned herself, that hatred was transferred to herself.
The more painful the Holy Sound was, the more she hated herself, and the more she missed the Holy Sound, the stronger the hatred became. How could she hate others? It's all the result of her own hands!
"Shengyin, is it okay for me to accompany you now, will I give you my life back......" Qili looked at Shengyin obsessively and muttered, "I can really give everything for you, I was not firm enough before, I broke your heart, I hope it's too late now......"
Without waiting for everyone to react, Qili hit her head on the hard ice coffin, and it was too late for the Southern Saintess to stop her, only to see the Bright Moon Saintess throw out a dark ribbon and push Qili away so that she would not hit her head and bleed.
Qili lay flat on the ground, covered her face with her hands and began to cry, she regretted it so much, she hated to follow the holy sound immediately, but in the end, she was not even qualified to pay for her life?
"Don't do anything stupid!" Mingyue walked up to her and patiently comforted, "If you die like this, Shengyin won't be at ease." Actually, he didn't blame you, when he came back that day, he didn't mention anything about the poisoning, but just told me to take care of Xilingjiao and the child. If it weren't for the fact that after the Holy Sound fell into a coma, I found a miracle doctor to treat him, and I didn't know that he had been poisoned by the scorching nightmare. ”
"It can be seen that Shengyin doesn't blame you, maybe he thinks that he owes you, he doesn't want you to be sad, and he doesn't want you to feel guilty about it. Qili, if you don't hate him anymore, let him go without worry! Tu Qitang and I have decided to let him rest in peace, no longer be burdened by the troubles of the world. ”
"Rest in peace?" Princess Qili looked at the Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon in a daze, let her pull herself up, looked at the Holy Yin who closed her eyes tightly, and nodded, "Yes, we should let him rest in peace, we can't just think about ourselves, we should also do something for him." ”
Qili knew that it would be useless to repent now, it was impossible for Shengyin to open his eyes and look at her, nor to hold her in his arms, and it was okay to say to her. The big mistake has been made, the Holy Sound doesn't need her repentance and her tears, she should think about what else she can do for the Holy Sound.
The Holy Maiden of Bright Moon and Princess Qili both regained their senses, and Liu Ye took the opportunity to say: "The most important thing at the moment is to get through this difficulty, and no one can sacrifice in vain." ”
"Yes, I can't make mistakes again and again, if I had listened to your advice earlier, I wouldn't have ended up where I am now." The Holy Maiden of Mingyue also regretted it, Liu Ye had suggested that she let go of her grudges and reconcile with Princess Qili when she went down the mountain and entered the palace. But then, she couldn't figure out why she did it anyway, and now it's too late to understand.
Princess Qili took the initiative to hold the hand of the Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon: "Don't blame yourself, now it's all my fault, I'm the one who should be most responsible." I have ruined a piece of your and the Holy Voice's efforts, and no matter what I do, it will not be enough to make amends, and I can only promise you that I will not hurt anyone again, so that you can leave this place safely. ”
Hearing this, the Southern Saintess shouted excitedly: "Leave? Why are we leaving? This is the general altar of the Xiling Sect, keep the altar, and the Xiling Sect will be able to make a comeback! You have caused the death of our 800 sect members, and you still want to destroy the Xiling Sect? ”
Princess Qili said helplessly: "It is impossible to keep the Xiling Sect, and I won't tell you that someone in the court has already proposed to exterminate the Xiling Sect." After all, this is a killer organization, and it is already a well-known fact. If possible, I hope that you can give up everything you have and start a new life, and I am willing to do everything I can to help you, as long as you are on the right path......"
"When you say that, or do you insist that the Xiling Sect is a cult, is it true that what we do is a crooked and heretical way, and there is nothing to be desired? Just ask which gang on the rivers and lakes has not killed anyone, who dares to say that they are innocent! Aren't you people planning to get rid of the Xiling Sect because you're afraid that one day we will be invincible in the Western Regions! ”
"Nan Shengnu, it's useless to explain to the people of the imperial court, it's the so-called tree to attract the wind, who called the Xiling Sect to develop so rapidly, and those disciples are so loyal! If the imperial court does not come to encircle and suppress it, when the Xiling Sect develops to the point where it is enough to fight against the imperial court, those royal magnates will not have to cry to death! ”
The poisonous scorpion came forward to relieve them, and said: "Now is not the time to quarrel, but to decide as soon as possible what to do next." Mingyue, are you really willing to give up the Xiling Sect? Do you think you can live that ordinary life? If you are reluctant, you don't care what other people think, we will sacrifice our lives to fight that old thief to the end, anyway, the members of the Xiling Sect are all over the Western Regions, even if the main altar is moved elsewhere, it can be reinvigorated. ”
"Yes, what the poisonous scorpion said is, Holy Maiden, you can't give up easily! It is not easy for the Xiling Sect to develop to the current scale, and besides, this is also the wish of the Holy Yin Sect Master! Holy Maiden, think again! "The Southern Holy Maiden originally hated to get rid of the shackles of the Bright Moon Holy Maiden, but at this moment, she was reluctant to leave the Xiling Sect.
"Oh, you people can't make sense, is it so important whether the Xiling Sect goes or stays?" The medicine gourd couldn't stand it, and came up to say a few words, "In my opinion, it's a scourge to stay, but it's worry-free to go, Mingyue Holy Maiden, Southern Holy Maiden, you have been running for this sect for many years, have you never wanted to give up?" It's just that I'm used to it, so it's not so hard to let go! ”
Nan Shengnu was speechless to refute for a while, she was indeed nostalgic for the Xiling Sect, nostalgic for this kind of life that she had become accustomed to. He didn't know what else he could do, she was at a loss for the future, her lost brother had long since disappeared, and if she left the Xiling Sect, what was the point of her life.
The Holy Maiden of Mingyue doesn't have much nostalgia for the Xiling Sect, but she is also used to it, and she adheres to the Xiling Sect, not only for the entrustment of the Holy Voice, but also to pave the way for Tu Qitang's future. But Tu Qitang didn't want to be the sect leader at all, and he didn't have the ambition to lead the Xiling Sect to dominate the Western Regions, so if he continued like this, he would find trouble.
"Bright Moon Holy Maiden, Southern Holy Maiden, your feelings of nostalgia for the Xiling Sect can be understood by everyone. It's just that the Anxi Imperial Court regards the Xiling Sect as a thorn in its side, and it must take this opportunity to uproot the troubles, and also take advantage of the situation to stand up and stop other gangs that are ready to move. ”
Liu Ye and Yao Hulu have the same position: "At a time like this, launching a counterattack is tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg, and it will not do any good except to kill more people." What Princess Qili said is not entirely unreasonable, the Xiling Sect has indeed done many things that are not recognized, and in the minds of the common people, it is also considered a cult. This is the consequence of quick success in the past, and it is difficult to re-establish the prestige now. Except for the people on the rivers and lakes who are afraid of the masters of the Xiling Sect, the others are only afraid that they will retreat and have no sense of awe. ”
"Wouldn't it be better to take a step back and let go of disputes in exchange for peace and tranquility? Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon, you have already decided to let the Holy Sound rest in peace, so why bother with all this. Although there is still room for care about the current situation, what about years from now? People may not have an afterlife, and if they fail to grasp their own life when they are alive, let alone the afterlife! ”
The Southern Saintess was silent, and the Bright Moon Saintess thought for a while and asked, "Princess Jiewu, then what do you think we should do now?" ”
Liu Ye breathed a sigh of relief, since the Holy Maiden of Mingyue had the heart to accept her suggestion, the next thing would be easy to do.
King Anxi sent General Xinbuzu to lead a cavalry team to surround Stara Mountain, and it was necessary to capture all the remnants of the cult and Princess Qili, who had used military power. Xin Buzu happily accepted the order, he had waited for this day for a long time, he thought that his unhappiness was caused by Princess Qili, and if he could punish her with his own hands today, he would also solve the hatred in his heart.
Xin Buzu led his troops to wait at the foot of the mountain for the night, searched the infantry battalion, and found no trace of Princess Qili, so it was inferred that she and the remnants of the Xiling Sect were hiding on the mountain. In this way, he can break through it in one fell swoop, and make sure that Stara Mountain is all in the encirclement, and no one can escape, and Xinbuzu ordered to attack the mountain at dawn.
The cavalry of the Anxib Dynasty is extremely powerful and unparalleled in the world, but it is not without flaws, at least for a master like the poisonous scorpion medicine gourd. The two old partners slipped down the mountain effortlessly, successfully broke through without alarming the officers and soldiers, and completed the task of helping Princess Qili deliver the letter.
It turned out that Princess Qili did not just ask Xin Buzu for help, but informed her huge family under Liu Ye's reminder. Qili's matrilineal family was quite powerful in the Anxinian Dynasty, and they never refused her requests, although they did not have much military power in their hands, they were able to gather enough power to fight against the king.
While Xinbuzu surrounded Stara Mountain, the elders and magnates of the Qili family had also gathered to discuss countermeasures, waiting for Qili to give her final instructions. The poisonous scorpion sent her instructions, and the elders and magnates did not dare to delay, and entered the palace overnight to face the saint and put pressure on the king of rest.
King Anxi never dreamed that the Holy Maiden of the Bright Moon would surrender to Princess Qili, he thought that the two of them would not give up until the last moment, but he didn't expect it to be this kind of ending. In this case, the situation is very favorable to Qili, and the 10,000 infantry she mobilized is responsible for her, which shows that Princess Qili is only providing favorable insider assistance.
General Qi Yi did not inform the court in advance, but only because of the suddenness of the incident, which was guaranteed by the Qili matrilineal family, and even the recital they presented was changed to a new date, and the various departments of the court were in unison, clearly leaving the king speechless.
In this way, even if King Anxi punishes the crime, he can only take General Qi Yi to open the knife, but since Qi Yi is willing to take the blame for Qili, he has long put life and death aside. Moreover, there are so many elders and ministers with real power to help him intercede, and the extermination of the Xiling Sect is enough to atone for his sins, and if the king insists on asking for his guilt, I am afraid that he will have to summon the notoriety of the tyrant.
After a stalemate all night, the king was so depressed that he almost suffocated his internal injuries, and accidents came one after another, all of which he did not expect. had to compromise and retract his fate, thinking that the future would be even more difficult.
General Qi Yi's capital crime can be avoided and the crime of living cannot escape the dismissal and investigation, but as long as Princess Qili can be rescued, these sacrifices are nothing, and they will be repaid to him one day in the future.
Before dawn came, General Xinbuzu received a holy order for him to withdraw his troops, but Xinbuzu was angry and refused to give in, insisting on not changing the military order and sending troops to attack the mountain as usual.
Seeing the renewed flames of war, Princess Qili just smiled indifferently, it was time to do something for the Holy Sound.