Chapter 170 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Chapter 170 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
At this moment, the woods were completely silent, with only the occasional rustling of leaves in the breeze. That gentle rustle, like a mysterious whisper, echoed lingeringly through the empty woods. Sunlight filtered through the dense branches, casting tiny shadows like golden scales.
The grass swayed gently in the breeze, as if performing a dance unobserved. The wildflowers in the bushes nodded slightly, emitting a delicate fragrance. However, this seemingly peaceful and beautiful scene was shattered by the turbulent waves in Luo Lingshan's heart.
She hid behind a large tree, the rustling sound like a horn urging her to act. Every slight movement made her heart skip a beat. She gripped the sword tightly, her knuckles turning pale from the strain.
This silent forest seems to be silently witnessing the coming storm. I wonder whether it will be stained with blood or continue to maintain its original tranquility and peace.
As Xing Xuanli passed by, she had already vaguely sensed someone was watching her. She shouted, "Come out! Stop hiding!"
Her voice was clear and loud, echoing through the silent woods. Xing Xuanli's eyes were sharp as she looked around vigilantly, her sword already unsheathed, flashing with a cold light.
When Luo Lingshan heard the scolding, her heart trembled, but she then gritted her teeth and slowly walked out from her hiding place.
"Hmph, Xing Xuanli, you are indeed sharp." Luo Lingshan sneered.
Xing Xuanli frowned slightly when she saw Luo Lingshan. "So it's Miss Luo, huh? Oh! No, I should call you Empress Rong now. I wonder why Empress Rong is lying in ambush here?"
Luo Lingshan's eyes were filled with resentment: "What do you say? Xing Xuanli, today is the day you die!"
As she spoke, she raised the sword in her hand and rushed towards Xing Xuanli.
Instantly, her eyebrows arched, her eyes widened, and her aura suddenly gathered. She gritted her teeth, her delicate body suddenly leaning forward, her sword raised high, a cold gleam flashing. Then, like an arrow from a bow, she rushed towards Xing Xuanli, bringing with her a whirring sound and sending dust flying beneath her feet, as if she was determined to crush Xing Xuanli in one fell swoop.
Xing Xuanli sneered, "Let's see if you have the ability!"
"Xing Xuanli, I'm no longer the same person I was before. I'm no longer the Luo Lingshan who was defeated by you." Luo Lingshan gritted her teeth, her eyes wide open, filled with anger and unwillingness.
Xing Xuanli raised her eyebrows slightly, her expression calm and composed: "Oh? Empress Rong is so confident, then we have to see how much progress the princess has made."
Luo Lingshan clenched her fists, her body trembling slightly. "My last failure made me train hard day and night, just to avenge my previous defeat today. Xing Xuanli, don't underestimate me!"
Xing Xuanli smiled lightly, her tone tinged with disdain: "It's true that the princess has such determination, but unfortunately, in my opinion, it's just a futile struggle."
Luo Lingshan was completely enraged by these words. She shouted and pounced on Xing Xuanli again, her moves even more fierce and brutal than before.
She moved like the wind, brandishing her sword with ferocious force, emitting bursts of cold light, as if she were determined to put Xing Xuanli to death. The surrounding leaves were shaken by her momentum and fluttered down.
Xing Xuanli remained calm, dodging Luo Lingshan's attacks with a light and graceful manner. Her eyes were calm and focused, carefully observing the flaws in Luo Lingshan's moves.
Luo Lingshan's attacks became more and more intense, beads of sweat on her forehead, and her breathing became rapid. But the rage in her heart made her ignore these things, and she only wanted to give Xing Xuanli a fatal blow.
The two men fought in the forest, and the fierce confrontation awakened the birds and beasts in the forest.
The birds flew up from the branches in terror, chirping as if in protest at the sudden commotion. The hares that had been foraging in the grass were also frightened and pricked up their ears and spread their legs to escape.
A mighty white tiger emerged from the cave, its eyes piercing as it watched the two men fighting, a deep growl emanating from its throat. The monkeys on the branches stopped playing and clung to the branches, watching with wide eyes.
A herd of elk panicked and ran deep into the forest, their hooves clattering like thunder. Even the timid squirrel dropped the pine cone in its hand, quickly climbed up the tree trunk, and hid in the tree hole.
The entire forest fell into chaos because of the battle between the two. The leaves were shaken down by the sword energy and palm wind, as if a green rain was falling.
Xing Xuanli saw the changes in Luo Lingshan's spiritual power and exclaimed in surprise: "Luo Lingshan, you are actually practicing forbidden techniques!"
Luo Lingshan showed a crazy smile on her face, with a strange light flashing in her eyes: "Humph, Xing Xuanli, I am willing to do anything to defeat you!"
Xing Xuanli frowned, her expression becoming serious. "Luo Lingshan, do you know the consequences of practicing forbidden techniques? This is an evil path that will lead you to eternal damnation!"
Luo Lingshan burst into laughter, her voice piercing and piercing: "Eternal damnation? As long as I can beat you, I don't care!"
As the power of Luo Lingshan's forbidden technique grew stronger, the air around them seemed to distort. Xing Xuanli felt a powerful pressure coming at her, but she remained upright, her eyes firm as she spoke, "Luo Lingshan, even if you practiced the forbidden technique, I will not let you succeed today!"
Luo Lingshan roared, "Then give it a try!" After that, she launched a more fierce attack on Xing Xuanli again.
After a few rounds, Xing Xuanli was unfortunately injured by Luo Lingshan, and the sword was coated with poison.
In the Prince Regent's Mansion, Yun Mohan was in the study, feeling an inexplicable pain in his chest. He murmured, "Could something have happened to Li'er?" He disappeared from the study in an instant and rushed towards Xing Xuanli.
At this moment, Xing Xuanli was leaning weakly against the tree.
Yun Mohan's heart suddenly sank, and he rushed forward, his eyes filled with anxiety and concern. "Li'er, what's wrong with you?" His voice trembled.
Xing Xuanli opened her eyes with great effort, and the moment she saw Yun Mohan, she forced a smile: "Han, I..." Before she could finish her words, she coughed again.
Yun Mohan quickly supported her and let her lean against his chest. He saw Xing Xuanli's pale face and the shocking wound on her arm, and anger and heartache intertwined. "Who hurt you like this?"
Xing Xuanli shook her head weakly: "It's Luo Lingshan, her sword... is poisoned."
Yun Mohan's eyes instantly turned icy cold, "This vicious woman!" He took out a bottle of pills from his arms, poured out a few pills and fed them to Xing Xuanli.
"Li'er, hold on for now. I will definitely find a way to save you." Yun Mohan held Xing Xuanli's hand tightly, as if he could pass on his strength to her.
At this moment, the wind howled in the Valley of Wind, as if lamenting their fate. Yun Mohan hugged Xing Xuanli and secretly vowed in his heart that he would make those who hurt her pay a heavy price.
Yun Mohan picked up Xing Xuanli, looked at Luo Lingshan with cold eyes, and said through gritted teeth: "Luo Lingshan, you deserve to die!"
His voice seemed to come from the depths of the abyss, carrying with it an endless chill and murderous intent. His eyes were like sharp blades, as if he wanted to cut Luo Lingshan into pieces.
Luo Lingshan trembled all over under his hateful gaze, and a trace of fear surged in her heart, but she still pretended to be calm and said, "Nangong Han, you dare to touch me? I am His Majesty's favorite concubine!"
Yun Mo snorted coldly: "A mere concubine in the harem dares to threaten this king." His eyes were filled with disdain and majesty, and his whole body exuded a chilling aura.
Luo Lingshan met his cold gaze and couldn't help but shiver.
Xing Xuanli leaned weakly in Yun Mohan's arms and said in a hollow voice, "Han, take... take me home.
Yun Mohan nodded and said, "Okay, I will take you home right now." As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared into the Valley of the Wind.
Luo Lingshan was left alone in the forest, roaring and shouting, "Nangong Han, Xing Xuanli, wait for me, I won't let you go."
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