fantasy novels Did I say in Chapter 5 that I was letting you leave?
Did I say in Chapter 5 that I was letting you leave?
The eerie tide that had raged for days finally dissipated completely, and the gloomy haze that had shrouded the city for days was dispelled by the bright moonlight. The long-lost peace spread through the streets and alleys, illuminating every piece of land that had survived the catastrophe.
Inside and outside the city, countless people embraced each other, their cheers rising and falling like waves, piercing the sky.
After countless fears and escapes, and witnessing firsthand the invasion of evil spirits by those around them, they finally ushered in true peace. People could no longer contain their excitement and burst into tears of joy, their clothes soaked with tears of relief and happiness at regaining peace.
Laughter and choked words of gratitude mingled together, creating a moving melody that echoed in every corner of the city.
Looking at the lively and peaceful scene before him, Lu Heng finally relaxed. He flew back home and reunited with his family who had been worried about him.
Pushing open the door, the house was warm and inviting, but Su Rourou had already left without lingering.
As soon as he sat down, his younger sister Lu Xue excitedly rushed to his side, her bright eyes full of anticipation. She tugged at his sleeve and kept begging him to teach her the art of cultivation.
Seeing the longing in his younger sister's eyes, Lu Heng, filled with doting affection, readily agreed.
He not only patiently taught his parents and sister the basic and easy-to-understand cultivation secrets word by word, carefully explaining the precautions in cultivation, but also took out three items from his storage artifact.
First, there were three protective amulets with a restrained spiritual light and a warm, smooth feel. The amulets were engraved with fine runes, and a gentle touch could feel a gentle protective power.
He personally handed the amulet to his family members, instructing them to carry it with them at all times to ward off evil spirits and protect against deadly attacks.
He then took out three longevity pills with a clear, refreshing fragrance and a smooth, round appearance, and had his family take them. He said they would not only prolong life but also strengthen the body's foundation, laying the groundwork for future spiritual practice. Finally, he briefly explained the breathing techniques and mental control required for spiritual practice.
After making the arrangements, the family members returned to their rooms to focus on their cultivation, feeling the spiritual energy gradually growing within their bodies.
Lu Heng stood in the center of the living room, his eyes calm. He gently flicked his fingertips, and a wisp of pure spiritual energy poured out from his fingertips, transforming into an invisible yet powerful barrier. It spread out rapidly at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, firmly enveloping the entire building.
The barrier is hidden in the air, which can not only isolate all external prying eyes, but also prevent outsiders from breaking in at will, creating an absolutely safe and undisturbed cultivation environment for family members.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, a large number of upright and disciplined soldiers had already gathered downstairs at Lu Heng's house.
They stood in neat rows, their postures ramrod straight, exuding a solemn aura. They remained silent and breathless throughout, without making a sound.
The leader of the group was none other than Su Jian, the deputy commander with a resolute face and a calm demeanor. He was dressed in a crisp military uniform and stared intently at the building, as if waiting for something.
Su Rourou stood beside her father, having changed out of her usual casual clothes and into a light pink ancient-style long dress with cloud patterns. The hem of the dress swayed gently in the wind, and her long hair was styled into an exquisite bun, adorned with a small jade hairpin. With her sweet eyes and gentle temperament, she looked even more charming. Standing among the solemn soldiers, she appeared even more elegant and refined.
Everyone present waited quietly, maintaining order, and no one dared to break the silence.
Just then, two incongruous figures slowly walked in, completely shattering the tranquility of the scene.
A young man with bright yellow hair, hunched over and with a fawning expression, followed a middle-aged man with a small mustache, quickly walking to the front of the crowd.
The blond-haired youth was none other than Wang Yang. He bowed slightly and reported in a low voice to the middle-aged man beside him, his tone full of flattery: "Lord Fujino, according to my extensive investigation and repeated confirmation, the person you are looking for is in this building, and his name is Lu Heng."
The middle-aged man with a small mustache, known as Fujino, swept his arrogant gaze over the buildings in front of him, a satisfied look on his face, and said in broken Chinese, "Yoshi, your efficiency is very satisfactory."
"It is my honor to serve Lord Fujino, and it is all I should do." Wang Yang bowed and scraped, his face plastered with a fawning smile, his servile manner nauseating.
Su Rourou took in their shameful behavior, her brows furrowing instantly, her eyes filled with undisguised disgust and contempt. She tugged at Su Jian's sleeve and said in a low voice, "Dad, look at this Wang Yang! He actually brought people from Japan to our city! He's utterly disgraced us Chinese! It's disgusting! Have them driven away!"
Upon hearing this, Su Jian clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white, and the veins on the back of his fingers bulging faintly.
His heart was burning with rage, and he longed to immediately order these two scoundrels to leave, or even execute them on the spot.
However, he knew that Fujino was acting under the name of the Allied Forces, and he could not act on his own without clear instructions from the higher-ups, lest he give the country something to criticize and cause unnecessary diplomatic disputes. He could only suppress his anger.
Wang Yang's gaze shifted, landing on Su Rourou standing beside Su Jian. His eyes lit up instantly, and he brazenly sized her up. He licked his lips, his tone flippant and arrogant: "Su Rourou, it's been a while. You look quite charming in this ancient dress, even more beautiful than before. Have you thought it through? As long as you marry me, you can walk around like a madman in the Dragon Kingdom, and no one will dare to mess with you!"
"What are you barking about here like a dog wagging its tail? My best friend, Su Rourou, is someone a traitor like you can lay a finger on? Don't you even know if you're worthy!"
A crisp, sharp, and angry voice suddenly came from the building entrance, instantly attracting the attention of everyone present.
Lu Xue walked alone to the edge of the barrier, her expression aloof, her eyes sweeping disdainfully over Wang Yang and Teng Ye outside. Then she gently raised her hand to Su Jian and Su Rourou, indicating that they could enter.
Su Jian and Su Rourou exchanged a glance, slightly puzzled. They tentatively reached out and touched the seemingly empty air in front of them, and their hands passed through without any resistance. They immediately realized that this was an entrance that Lu Heng had specially opened for them, and then strode into the barrier.
Seeing this, Wang Yang quickly pulled Fujino along, wanting to step into the barrier as well. However, as soon as the two got close, they were violently pushed back by an invisible yet powerful force, firmly blocking them from entering and unable to get even half a step closer.
Wang Yang immediately became frantic, his face flushed red, and he frantically pounded on the invisible barrier in front of him, roaring angrily, "Let us in! Lord Fujino is a distinguished guest who came to offer his condolences on behalf of the Allied Forces. Is this how you treat distinguished guests? You have no manners at all! Open the barrier now!"
Lu Xue glanced at him coldly, her eyes looking at him like he was a clown jumping around, and she didn't bother to pay any attention to his clamor. She led Su Jian and his daughter straight upstairs.
Ignored, Wang Yang was both angry and anxious. He immediately stopped holding back and activated his fire-attribute ability. His palm instantly ignited with raging flames. He used all his strength to smash the flames hard against the barrier.
But the seemingly invisible barrier was as solid as a mountain. When the flames struck it, they were completely dissipated without even causing a ripple, and could not be shaken in the slightest.
"Baka! You piece of trash, get out of the way, let me handle this!"
Being left out in public and repeatedly met with setbacks, Fujino felt utterly humiliated and couldn't save face. He immediately let out a cold snort and revealed a fierce look.
He quickly gathered power in his palms, and blinding blue lightning instantly wrapped around them, crackling and emitting powerful energy fluctuations.
He poured all his cultivation into bombarding the barrier with all his might. Lightning raged and the sound was deafening, but even so, the barrier remained completely unmoved and undamaged.
Enraged by the two failed attacks, Fujino, his face ashen, pointed towards the building and hysterically shouted, "Your Dragon Kingdom has treated me with such disrespect and humiliation! If you still want the Allied Forces to help resolve the North Sea Monster crisis, you'd better come to my door in person, kneel down and apologize! Otherwise, you can just wait to be destroyed by the North Sea Monster!"
After uttering those harsh words, he turned around angrily, intending to leave with Wang Yang.
Did I say I was letting you leave?
Just then, a calm yet imposing voice suddenly echoed from the sky. The voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.
An immense and terrifying pressure descended from the sky, instantly locking onto Wang Yang and Fujino.
The two felt a sudden heaviness, as if a mountain had crushed them. Their legs went weak and they couldn't stand up. They collapsed heavily to the ground, looking utterly pathetic, like stray dogs, trembling and unable to move.
"Who the hell are you? How dare you lay a hand on me? Are you looking for death?!" Fujino was both shocked and furious. He roared with all his might, trying to maintain his last bit of arrogance.
"You two generals, show yourselves!" Lu Heng's voice echoed again, devoid of any emotion. His cold command resounded throughout the heavens and earth, "Execute this little Japanese idiot by slow slicing as a warning to others. If you fail to do this, you will also be dead."
"As you command!"
Two deep, solemn voices suddenly rang out, and two tall, sinister-looking generals flew out from the top-floor wall of the building. Surrounded by dense black aura, their eyes were icy, and their presence was chilling. After receiving their orders, they pounced directly on Fujino on the ground.
Only now did Fujino realize that the other party was not joking and really wanted to take his life. His heart was instantly filled with endless fear, and his whole body trembled uncontrollably.
But his ingrained arrogance and so-called faith in the "Sakura Kingdom" still drove him to shout, though his words betrayed his inner fear: "We, the people of the Sakura Kingdom, will absolutely not let you get away with this! If you dare to kill me, you will pay a terrible price!"
Lu Heng's voice carried an undeniable authority, resounding powerfully, each word like thunder, echoing throughout the heavens and earth: "Rest assured, those who offend China, no matter how far away, will be punished!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the two cunning generals on either side no longer hesitated and decisively took action.
"ah--!"
A heart-wrenching, agonizing scream ripped through the air. Fujino struggled frantically in extreme pain, but he was unable to break free from the control of the demon general. His screams were horrifying.
Wang Yang, who had only ever seen scenes of torture in TV dramas, was terrified when he witnessed such a brutal punishment firsthand.
His legs went weak, and a foul, fishy smell filled the air. He was so frightened that he wet his pants. He trembled all over, like a leaf, his stomach churning. He couldn't help but bend over and vomit violently. His face was as pale as paper. He was completely terrified and in a state of utter disarray.
The soldiers present were overjoyed at the sight, and their gazes toward the building held a newfound respect and admiration. This troublesome Japanese villain had finally received his due punishment.