After hastily helping Luo Lin down the mountain, the NPCs left, taking a large number of elite warriors with them. They left the battle situation to Frost and Su Ke.
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âThatâs not rightâ¦â I furrowed my brows, puzzled.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Qing Qian was stunned, âWhatâs not right?â
I replied, âSomething just doesnât feel right. Why would Luo Lin choose to go to Hunters Valley at this time. Itâs clear that heâs going after Despair⦠After suffering that kind of shame over and over again heâs about to snap. Luo Linâs dream ever since he was a child has been shaken and swayed time and time again. I suspect that for the sake of obtaining a greater power, Luo Lin will do something unreasonable. Wan Er, what do you think?â
The beautiful little miss bit her lip and then tugged on my hand, âDonât say any more. Pig, you, Qing Qian and I should go down to Hunters Valley to check it out!â
âOk!â
I handed the command of battle to Li Mu and Matcha and the three of us hurried down the blood spattered path to the city.
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The Hunters Valley was on the border of Firestone Canyon and was less than a kilometer away from Dragon City. On the way, we saw injured soldiers from Ba Huang City struggling down the path. In addition, there were a number of soldiers pushing crossbow carts and blades up to the city. Below the city, there was a group of Purple Star elites congregating. Luo Lin didnât even have the chance to heal his injuries. He just changed his armor and rode on a battle horse. Under his command, the army charged towards the Hunterâs Valley.
âSha shaâ¦â
I took the two beautiful Vice Guild Masterâs into the forest. The two girls used [Stealth] while I hid in the grass with [Camouflage]. We followed them all along the path to Hunters Valley. On the valleyâs floor, everywhere we looked there were injured soldiers crying out in pain. This battle had affected Ba Huang City too harshly.
At the center of the main area, a broken flag rested on the shoulder of a general covered in blood. Right nearby there was a simple and crude tent. Luo Lei leaned against Despair and sat on the ground, tired and weary. There wasnât a sliver of the kingly presence he displayed before. The Desolate Dragon Commander Forgotten Sea was nursing his shoulder where his arm got cut off. He leaned against a tree and received a healing spell from one of the Saint Healers.
âYour highnessâ¦â
Forgotten Sea muttered in grief, âWill Ba Huang City be unable to escape this catastrophe? How about, we go to the Tian Ling empire and ask for help? Once the Tian Ling Empire sends out their masters, then weâll be able to guard Dragon City. As long as Dragon City exists, then our Northern Gates will never have to open, and these Hybrid Demons wonât be able to cross over the Ice Ridge Mountains.â
Luo Lei shook his head, âNo, my whole life I have never bowed my head to that old geezer Rob. Besides, heâs probably holding a grudge against me over that past battle. Against me and against Ba Huang City. I will never bow my head to the Tian Lin Empire, or else Ba Huang City will only become a servant to the Tian Lin Empire. I wonât do anything that brings shame to our ancestors.â
Forgotten Sea tightened his grip, âBut your highness. Weâve already obtained Despair. Lin Han wonât forgive us! Plus⦠this Despair⦠Itâs a double edged sword. You can probably tell too, the Prince finds the sword extremely important and desires it.â
âIs that so?â
Luo Lei wryly smiled, âThis is a sword representing the royal power. When I denied him, was he going to snatch it away from me? Besides, an evil demon hides within Despair. Lin Er is too young. He will definitely become possessed by the spirit and become a puppet. I will not let him go down that path of no return.â
Forgotten Sea muttered, âAlright, I hope that your choice was the right one!â
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Right at that moment, a messenger quickly dashed forward, âYour highness, the prince Luo Lin has brought 20,000 soldiers to come and greet you!â
âHuh?â
Luo Lei was stunned, âHe dares trespass on military grounds without my permission?â
âI do not knowâ¦â
âLet him in!â
âYes!â
Not long after Luo Lin brought a group of his personal advisors and walked into the valley. His body was covered in injuries and he tightened his fists as he walked up to his father and said, âFatherâ¦â
âLin Er, what is the meaning of this?â Luo Lei was stunned.
âLin Han came by.â Luo Lin softly said.
âHeâ¦â
Before Luo Lei could even finish his question, Luo Lin suddenly knelt to his knees, his face filled with grievance as he said, âFather, I, Luo Lin, implore you, to give me Despair. As long as I have despair then Iâll be able to block Lin Hanâs attack. As long as I have Despair, Iâll be able to let Ba Huang City avoid this disaster and Iâll be able to protect the tens of thousands of citizens behind us. Father⦠Iâll only use Despair this time. Once the Hybrid Demons have been forced back, then I will return it without any complaintsâ¦â
As he was talking, Luo Lin trembled. A pair of clear tears rolled from his eyes as he begged in a trembling voice, âFather, I cannot take this kind of shame again. I do not want to be like a fish waiting for its death when I face that b*st*rd Lin Han. I am not willing to see the young men of Ba Huang City get killed or the women being r*ped. I donât want to see all life on this earth be burned to the ground. I want to kill all of the Hybrid Demons and send them all back to Hell. Father, I beg of youâ¦â
Luo Lei shakily stood up and rested his hand on his sonâs shoulder, âLin Er⦠this Despair, just how well do you understand it? When I first touched it, I could hear the cry of despair. When I felt its sharpness, I could feel just how wild it was. Lin Er, this Despair isnât as simple as you think it is. I do not want you to turn into a fighting demon. I donât want that kind of an outcome, do you understand?â
Luo Lin looked up and softly said, âFather, I donât care about anything else. I just care about protecting my people and my home. That is enough!â
Luo Lei took a deep breath, âNo matter what, I cannot give you Despair. I really canâtâ¦â
âFather!â
Luo Lin strode forward and said, âMy attitude will remain the same. No matter what, I have to bring back Despair. I will use that sword to cut off Lin Hanâs head, whether you will let me or not!â
âLin Er, what are you planning?â Luo Lei roared.
On the side, Forgotten Sea raised his sword and said, âLuo Lin, donât forget, you are one of Ba Huang Cityâs princes. Are you not going to obey your orders?â
Luo Lin laughed coldly and looked at Forgotten Sea, âThereâs too many useless trash at Fatherâs side. It is only because of this that he has been too cowardly to advance. He doesnât even dare face Lin Han and the other demons. However, I can. When I have Despair, I will bring Lin Hanâs head to father. Afterwards, whether it is cutting my head off or burning me, that is something for you guys to discuss among yourselves.â
Forgotten Sea stabbed forward and said, âYou dare rebel?!â
Luo Lin roared, âLu Ge, what are you waiting for?â
On the side, Lu Ge suddenly pulled out his sword and hacked towards Forgotten Seaâs remaining arm. Luo Lin quickly kicked away Forgotten Seaâs sword. Then, with a sweep, his sword connected and hit Forgotten Seaâs neck. âKa Cha!â The sword sliced clean through.
In the next moment, Forgotten Seaâs eyes widened and his head rolled off. âPa Ta!â it hit the ground and blood splattered all over the ground.
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âAh!â
Luo Lei cried out and roared, âLuo Lin, you unfilial son. What are you doing!?â
As he said that, Luo Lei raised Despair in a fit and âPu Chi!â pierced it through Luo Linâs armor, right into chest. âSi siâ the sword began to drink up Luo Linâs blood. Luo Lin then grabbed the blade and slowly pulled it, thrusting it further into his body. Blood rushed to his eyes and he revealed a cruel smile. It was as though he was a completely different person as he glared at his father, âNow, Despair is mineâ¦â
Luo Lei was stunned, âYou?â
Luo Linâs eyes were cruel as he quietly said, âOld geezer, your dynasty has come to an end. From now on, Ba Huang City will be under my rule. Iâve already returned the favor of life to you. You are no longer my father and we have no relation left!â
As he said that, Luo Lin suddenly raised his arm. Flames began to rise and he threw a fireball at Luo Leiâs shoulder. âHong!â Heâd been ripped into two pieces and then burned until only dust was left.
âSha shaâ¦â
Luo Lin grabbed the hilt of Despair and slowly pulled it out. The blade was red hot. This sinister weapon had already become a part of Luo Lin. Furthermore, Luo Linâs Dou Qi was also starting to transform. He smiled and energy began to gather around him. He laughed, âAh, what a free feeling. Is this what Holy Domain energy is like?â
Finally, Luo Lin had reached the Holy Domain!
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âD*mn itâ¦â
All of the Fierce Tiger soldiers pulled out their swords and roared, âLuo Lin, you rebel. You actually dare kill our king? You killed your own father! You are a demon. Hurry and kill him!â
Luo Lin looked up at the group of people, his eyes didnât carry any emotion, âLu Ge, you know what to do. Kill them. Do not leave any survivors. Make it look as though the Barbarians had invaded the camp!â
Lu Ge nodded, âYes your highness!â
The Purple Star army massacred everyone in the valley and screams of death rose up into the sky.
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Looking at the situation in the distance, we were all helpless. All we could do was watch the cruel situation unfold from our hiding places.
Wan Erâs small shoulders shook and her voice trembled, âLuo Lin, that bastard, he actually fell to the dark side. And⦠and killed his own father! He even killed all 5000 soldiers from the Fierce Tiger army. It is just too cruelâ¦â
I gritted my teeth and said, âWan Er, Qing Qian, we cannot be too loud. Weâll quickly head back to Dragon City. We must tell this news to Angela and Frost. We cannot let them fall under Luo Linâs tricks. Otherwise, Ba Huang City really will fall and all of the players of Ba Huang City will have nowhere to go.â
âYes!â
The three of us carefully left the Hunters Valley and sprinted back to Dragon City. In the distance, I could see Frost killing a group of Beast Tamers in the distance.
I rushed over and shouted, âFrost!â
The beautiful master knocked away two of the heavy knights and smiled to me, âYouâre back. I was worried that you were killed by one of the Beast Tamers⦠that wouldâve been very sadâ¦â
I felt my heart warm up, but I couldnât bear to be the harbinger of bad news!
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I was afraid, that I would lose her.