Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

The Saint Bone Zheng Family, once a force to be reckoned with in the Dragon Flame Kingdom, now faced a situation where they had no choice.

Three days ago, when Shen Ji and Vice Commander Liu demanded they become their dogs, they had no choice.

A moment ago, when Vice Commander Liu wanted to blast Zheng Zhuhe to death, they could only watch helplessly. Again, they had no choice.

Now, Zheng Zhuhe wanted to help Lu Chao. They didn’t know how Lu Chao would deal with them afterward, or even if Lu Chao could win this battle, but they still had no choice...

Or rather, whatever Zheng Zhuhe said, they had to follow.

With their Patriarch, Zheng Liling, dead, Zheng Zhuhe was their Saint Bone Zheng Family’s only remaining Star Saint Bone.

And so...

The members of the Saint Bone Zheng Family charged into the battle raging around Elder Lady Su and the others.

Zheng Zhuhe fought with manic fury. His attacks were ruthless, but they immediately relieved the pressure on Cheng Yunsu and the members of Dragon Flame Academy.

This left Sun Shijin, Marquis Longyin, and the others utterly baffled and confused.

Of course, it also made Shen Ji roar repeatedly, ”Zheng Zhuhe, you deserve to die!”

He had expected the Saint Bone Zheng Family to help Red Sword City, but they had turned against them instead.

One side gaining an ally while the other lost one—the difference was immense.

Luo Wendeng and the other Dragon Flame Students could resume the rescue. They constantly looked for opportunities to drag Su Shangmo and the others out of the Su Mansion.

As for the baffled Sun Shijin, while surrounding four Red Sword Guards, he said, ”Is Zheng Zhuhe really helping us? Why? Is this a trap?”

In response, Cheng Yunsu remained calm, saying as she fought, ”Elder Sun, don’t worry. Zheng Zhuhe is genuinely helping us. Right now, he’s just an ordinary man who has suffered a devastating emotional blow.”

Although Cheng Yunsu had been stabbed with a dagger earlier and hadn’t been paying attention to the conversation between Zheng Zhuhe and Wu Yiyi, she was aware of everything that had happened behind her. Wu Yiyi had wounded Zheng Zhuhe a thousand times over.

For now, at least, Zheng Zhuhe wasn’t a problem.

Hearing Cheng Yunsu’s words, the group no longer harbored suspicions about the Saint Bone Zheng Family and continued to fight furiously.

Behind the Su Mansion’s gate... CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

Lu Chao was still facing Vice Commander Liu’s storm of killing blows. He had, of course, heard about Zheng Zhuhe’s sudden defection.

But he had no time to react. He could only continue to hold on, to endure, and endure some more...

Meanwhile, in another corner not far from them, Wu Yiyi was trembling all over. Hiding behind a large tree, she thought, ’Lu Chao, why isn’t he dead yet? Why is this Vice Commander Liu so useless?’

Ever since Lu Chao appeared, Wu Yiyi and Zheng Zhuhe had each been hiding in separate corners.

Zheng Zhuhe was processing the blow he’d been dealt, while Wu Yiyi was hiding because she feared Lu Chao and Cheng Yunsu would try to kill her on sight. Now, of course, she was hoping Lu Chao would die quickly, hoping Cheng Yunsu and all the others would be finished off...

But things didn’t go as she wished. Zheng Zhuhe had actually helped Lu Chao.

’That stray dog Zheng Zhuhe actually interfered at a critical moment. I should have taken the chance to get him killed just now.’

Wu Yiyi cursed hatefully. She thought for a moment, then concluded, ’No, I can’t stay here. If Lu Chao wins, no one will spare me. I have to run.’

Thinking this, Wu Yiyi prepared to climb over the wall and escape.

But... SHING!

A sword suddenly flew from out of nowhere and embedded itself heavily in the wall right beside her. It startled Wu Yiyi so badly she collapsed to the ground. She turned her head in disbelief.

A cold, ruthless male voice arose, ”Wu Yiyi, you’re not going anywhere.”

The speaker was none other than Zheng Zhuhe. He had actually managed to spot Wu Yiyi trying to escape amidst the chaotic battle and had thrown a sword at her.

This made Wu Yiyi’s face flush red, and she was about to erupt in a furious tirade...

But she didn’t dare. She had no time. She tried to go around the sword and continue climbing the wall.

But Zheng Zhuhe’s voice rang out again, ”Everyone from Dragon Flame Academy! Just now, it was Wu Yiyi who nearly killed Lu Chao’s wife, Cheng Yunsu, with a dagger. Now, send someone to capture her.”

As soon as he said this, the hair on Wu Yiyi’s body stood on end, and she was about to dart away...

But... SMACK!

A figure suddenly appeared on top of the wall where Wu Yiyi was. A heavy slap sent Wu Yiyi tumbling back down, followed by a cold female voice, ”Sister Yiyi, you’ve caused enough trouble.”

Clutching her face, Wu Yiyi looked up, her eyes wide as she shrieked madly, ”Wu Caicai...”

In response, Wu Caicai stomped down, pinning Wu Yiyi under her foot.

Then, ignoring Wu Yiyi’s struggles, she looked toward the front courtyard of the Su Mansion and called out, ”Lu Chao, everyone has been rescued!”

As her voice fell, Lu Chao’s entire body shook...

Without any hesitation, he stomped his foot heavily. Using the force of Vice Commander Liu’s terrifying attack, he launched himself onto the tiled roof of the Su Mansion’s main gate. He immediately roared, ”Flying Feather Black Eagle...”

SWOOSH...

The Flying Feather Black Eagle appeared in a flash. Lu Chao then leaped high from the Su Mansion’s gate, landing on the eagle’s back and shooting away.

The next moment... BOOM!

The Su Mansion’s gate was smashed to pieces by Vice Commander Liu.

That’s right. The moment Lu Chao flashed away, Vice Commander Liu had continued his pursuit. If Lu Chao hadn’t been caught by the Flying Feather Black Eagle, he would have been dead or severely injured. The gap in their realms was simply too great.

By now, Lu Chao had nearly exhausted all his True Qi.

BLEGH...

Even though he hadn’t been hit, Lu Chao still coughed up a mouthful of blood on the Flying Feather Black Eagle’s back.

Lu Chao was now covered in blood, like a man made of it, but his expression remained cold and resolute as he commanded, ”Flying Feather Black Eagle, rise...”

At his word, the Flying Feather Black Eagle flapped its wings, carrying Lu Chao up into the air.

In that same instant... WHOOSH!

Another beam of sword light flashed out from the dust and smoke of the shattered Su Mansion gate. It nearly struck both the Flying Feather Black Eagle and Lu Chao, cleanly slicing off a dozen of the eagle’s feathers...

At the same time, Vice Commander Liu burst out from the dust and smoke.

He leaped high into the air, glaring in the direction of the Flying Feather Black Eagle. ”Lu Chao, if you run, I’ll slaughter all of your people.”

After saying this, seeing that Lu Chao continued to fly higher, Vice Commander Liu didn’t hesitate to charge toward Cheng Yunsu and the others in the courtyard.

Once again, killing intent radiated from him, accompanied by his powerful Creation Realm True Qi.

If Lu Chao didn’t run, Vice Commander Liu would cut him down...

If Lu Chao dared to run, he would attack Cheng Yunsu and the others, forcing Lu Chao back down.

But at this moment, Lu Chao stared at Vice Commander Liu’s back and ordered, ”All Flying Bird Knights, fire!”

FWOOSH FWOOSH FWOOSH...

Streaks of light rained down from the sky again, flying continuously toward Vice Commander Liu. Lu Chao then shouted, ”Everyone, scatter!”

In the instant that Vice Commander Liu’s speed was slightly impeded by the volley of arrows...

Lu Chao had Cheng Yunsu and everyone else scatter immediately. They no longer needed to surround the four Red Sword Guards. Now that Su Shangmo and the others had all been rescued, they could let the arrows fly indiscriminately.

Above the Su Mansion, reinforcements from Marquis Longyin’s Flying Bird Knights were continually arriving.