Supreme Sword Exalt

In the Wild Forest.

Looking at Gu Han, who was extremely fast ahead, Fatty was so tired he couldn’t catch his breath. “Slow down! Isn’t Du Teng’s death a good thing?”

Gu Han’s face was dark. “Fatty, I just feel like something will happen.”

When he learned of Du Teng’s death from the burly man, he had a faint premonition, which only grew stronger the closer he got to the capital.

Please! Please, don’t let anything happen!

As he was thinking this, his speed increased. Fatty curled his lips but didn’t say anything, gritting his teeth and following. He actually understood Gu Han’s worry. The main issue wasn’t Du Teng’s death, but the fact that his identity was bound to trigger many uncontrollable consequences.

Ahead, a white-robed youth, Luo Wushuang, walked slowly toward them. He was full of leisure, as if strolling casually. In an instant, they passed each other.

Luo Wushuang stopped and glanced at the retreating figures of the two. “Hmm? That’s interesting. Next time I return, there might be one more friend? Mortal enemy?”

He smiled and continued forward, clearly headed for the extreme depths of the Wild Forest.

***

Outside the city.

Watching the city guard army gradually closing in, Chief Steward Li’s eyes were bloodshot, appearing like a madman. “Who dares! Who dares touch a single hair on them, I will slaughter him!”

The young man was full of mockery. “Tsk tsk! You’re just a lowly eunuch, yet you’re jumping around so frantically. Lord Jiang, as the ruler, it seems you have no power to speak of. Should I mention it to my master and have someone else take your place?”

Jiang Ping became livid. “Commander Zhou, seize them!”

Commander Zhou sternly acknowledged the order. With wild surging spirit power, he threw a palm strike at Chief Steward Li.

Shielding Jiang Feng and Ah Sha, Chief Steward Li gritted his teeth and forcefully withstood the blow. However, one was at the Soaring Realm and the other at the Divine Connection realm. There was a full realm apart, and he naturally didn’t stand a chance. He barely blocked it, repeatedly coughing blood while staggering back.

Yet, as if oblivious to his injury, Chief Steward Li barked, “Your Highness, I will hold them off! You take the little girl and leave first!”

A trace of sorrow flashed in Jiang Feng’s eyes. “No! Chief Steward Li, let it go. If something happens to you, I—”

Chief Steward Li was frantic with anxiety. “Your Highness, even if not for yourself, think of this little girl. We owe him too much. If something happens to her, how will we face him?!”

Jiang Feng was stunned, instantly remembering Gu Han’s entrustment. “I—alright!”

He looked at Chief Steward Li, his fists clenched so tight they almost drew blood. He understood in his heart that he owed Gu Han too much. He could be fearless, face death alone, but Ah Sha absolutely must not come to harm.

Ah Sha was crying uncontrollably, “Chief Steward Li, I-I won’t go! I want to stay and help you!”

The young man sneered repeatedly. “Help? With your cultivation level, barely at Acupoint Unsealing, even if I stand here—”

Before he finished, his expression changed dramatically. Ah Sha stared fixedly at him, her eyes filled with eerie light and hatred.

The young man’s face flushed crimson. He felt his spirit power rapidly going out of control, on the verge of exploding. “H-how could... I...”

The eerie light in Ah Sha’s eyes grew increasingly intense. “Young Master said people like you deserve to die.”

As her words fell, several bloody holes instantly burst open on the young man’s body.

Jiang Ping was greatly shocked. “C-Commander Zhou, quickly! Hurry up and stop her— no, kill her!”

Although Jiang Ping didn’t know how Ah Sha did it, he absolutely dared not let the young man die here. Otherwise, forget the position of ruler, even his life would be hard to preserve.

Commander Zhou launched another full-force strike. Meanwhile, Ah Sha’s gaze grew dim. She stood there in daze, without the slightest reaction.

Chief Steward Li desperately blocked the blow. “Your Highness, quick! Take her away! Go!”

As he spoke, he vomited large mouthfuls of blood. Jiang Feng couldn’t bear to look again. Taking the disoriented Ah Sha, he prepared to break through.

Jiang Ping’s gaze turned grim. “Stop them! If they resist, kill them without mercy!”

Chief Steward Li’s eyes nearly burst from their sockets. “How dare you! I will exterminate you!”

While speaking, a flash of unnatural red passed over his face, and his aura rapidly rose once more. Very soon, it surpassed the Divine Connection realm. He had burned essence blood, cultivation, lifespan—everything, in exchange for a temporary boost in cultivation.

Jiang Ping was both shocked and furious. “Dog slave! How dare you! Commander Zhou, kill him for me!”

Chief Steward Li’s cultivation level had become far higher than usual. With a sweep of his palm, a vast and powerful spirit force descended, throwing the city guard army into disarray. Many casualties fell.

“Your Highness, go!”

Not far away, Jiang Feng charged through with Ah Sha. His eyes were bloodshot, not daring to look back even once.

The severely injured young man instantly saw red. “Die! Everyone dies! You, eunuch, die! That little girl dies too!”

Chief Steward Li was nearly out of his mind. “To hell with your mother! I will kill you first!”

After burning himself, his combat power increased dramatically, to the point that even Commander Zhou couldn’t graze him for the moment.

Deafening crashes sounded continuously and for a time, the two were actually evenly matched. However, Chief Steward Li’s boost ultimately couldn’t last long. As time slowly passed, waves of weakness constantly surged up.

My time’s running out... He suddenly had a clear realization and another full-power palm strike forced Commander Zhou back.

At the final moment of his life, he suddenly wanted to do something he had long wished to, but never dared. “Jiang Ping, you dog bastard! Back then, you indulged that beast in harming the imperial consort. I will avenge her today!”

Jiang Ping trembled with rage. “You—treason! Treason! Dog slave, how dare you offend your superior! You must really be tired of living! I am the ruler of Great Qi!”

“To hell with your ruler! I’m here to slaughter a scoundrel like you!” His eyes suddenly became bright, and he let out a loud roar, “Dead Fatty, watch closely! I also have the balls!”

As his words fell, his aura locked firmly onto Jiang Ping, and he charged forward with unstoppable determination. In his final moments, scenes from the past flashed before his eyes, finally freezing on one moment.

***

Inside the imperial palace, a young boy hid in a corner while crying.

Opposite him, a dignified, gentle, and graceful woman walked over. “Why are you crying?”

“Greetings, Imperial Consort. They... they keep bullying me...”

“What is your name?”

“I-I am Li Fu.”

“Li Fu? Enough, from now on, stay by my side. They won’t dare bully you then.”

“Thank you, Imperial Consort! Thank you!”

***

After another loud crash, it was calm again.