Chapter 158 Temporary Ceasefire
Zhu Zhuqing, filled with sorrow, closed her eyes in despair, an endless sorrow and resentment welling up within her.
"I'm sorry, Master, I'm sorry, Oscar, I've let you down."
She sighed silently in her heart, her thoughts drifting uncontrollably.
Memories of her time with Lan Minghua and Oscar flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern.
Under Lan Minghua's careful guidance, she had escaped her family's fate and truly understood the meaning of life.
Oscar's warm, yet slightly irritating smile always appeared when she was most exhausted and confused, offering encouragement and support.
In just two or three years, she had experienced a level of respect and care she had never known before.
Those were the most beautiful times of her life; she no longer had to be treated like a casual gift by the Zhu family, devoid of any dignity.
Unfortunately, now she was about to die.
"Buzz!"
The steel needles of the Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Deadly Darts shot out erratically, like a swarm of deadly bees, frantically attacking Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.
Dai Mubai possessed the life-saving techniques from the God of War's Divine Trial, and at this moment, his body surged with white light.
The needles that landed on the white light melted away like snow, causing no harm whatsoever.
Dai Mubai looked at Zhu Zhuqing, secretly rejoicing at his life-saving technique.
Then he burst into maniacal laughter, his laughter filled with madness, repeatedly shouting, "Die! Die! Die!"
He had originally intended to capture Zhu Zhuqing alive and then humiliate her.
But fate had other plans; his own life was now hanging by a thread, and preserving his own life was of paramount importance.
However, Zhu Zhuqing ignored Dai Mubai's almost frantic shouts.
At this moment, she had already disregarded life and death, feeling only guilt towards Lan Minghua and Oscar.
But just as the steel needles were about to pierce her at the critical moment, the three precious beads around her neck suddenly burst forth with dazzling golden light.
In an instant, a layer of faint golden light enveloped her entire body.
The golden light appeared thin, yet it gave off an aura of indestructibility.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
A series of clanging sounds rang out as steel needles struck the golden light and were easily deflected.
The sudden turn of events left Dai Mubai completely stunned, his eyes wide with disbelief.
"How is this possible? How does that slut Zhu Zhuqing possess such a defensive weapon?!"
Zhu Zhuqing snapped out of her daze, finding herself unharmed.
Seeing the three treasure beads floating before her, emitting a faint glow, she instantly understood.
Her heart filled with gratitude towards Lan Minghua, her eyes slightly reddening: "Master, thank you. I never expected these three treasure beads to save my life at such a crucial moment."
She then resolved not to be swayed by other emotions.
Calming herself, she launched an attack on Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai's pupils constricted, his heart pounding with fear, and he fled in panic.
But how could he, already at his wit's end, escape from Zhu Zhuqing, a speed-type Soul Master?
However, at this critical moment, a dark figure appeared like a ghost, grabbed Dai Mubai, and quickly retreated.
Even Zhu Zhuqing was no match for that figure's speed.
Dai Mubai regained his senses and looked closely; it was Zhu Yali, his mother.
"Mother?!"
Zhu Yali nodded to him, saying thankfully, "Thank goodness you were saved. If something had happened to you, the Star Luo Empire would have been in real chaos."
Dai Mubai was no longer someone who knew nothing; he had put in a lot of effort over the past two years to prepare for this.
He thought to himself: This time, the position of Crown Prince is secure!
Zhu Zhuqing watched Dai Mubai disappear into the distance, filled with self-reproach: "It's all my fault. Because of that moment of hesitation, Dai Mubai escaped."
The Title Douluos on the battlefield, seeing everything clearly, quickly separated their forces after discovering that Dai Mubai had been rescued. For a moment, the sky was once again a scene of confrontation between the two sides.
Dai Yutian looked at Dai Mubai, who had been rescued, and breathed a sigh of relief. He
also understood that now was not a good time to fight, and decisively ordered: "Retreat! Return to the Star Luo Empire's capital city immediately!"
He thought to himself, "I didn't expect such an unexpected gain. Mubai's survival is a good thing for the Dai family. Moreover, an alliance with the Spirit Hall and Seagod Island will allow us to rival the powerful enemy, the Heavenly Dragon Empire!"
The Title Douluos from the Spirit Hall and Seagod Island had long wanted to leave, and upon hearing Dai Yutian's words, they quickly left the battlefield.
The Title Douluos from the Heavenly Dragon Empire wanted to pursue, but were stopped by their leader.
"Boss, why is this?"
The one addressed as "Boss," named Qianlong, ranked ninth on the assassin list,
said softly, "Zhu Zhuqing isn't in good condition. We're exhausted from the recent battles. If we rush over now, we might fall into a trap. So, we'll spare their lives for now."
At this moment, someone else raised a question: "What if we give them time to rest and send a plea for help to the Spirit Hall and Seagod Island?"
Hearing this, Qianlong sneered, "Hmph, I'm afraid they won't ask for help! Do you really think we're the only ones who have come to the Star Luo Empire?"
Hearing this, everyone understood.
So they found a relatively safe place to rest and recover their soul power.
Zhu Zhuqing sat alone to the side, her eyes filled with confusion, no one comforting her.
Because all the Title Douluos beside her were assassins.
If she couldn't even recover from this setback, she wouldn't be a qualified assassin.
She had studied under the chief assassin for two years; she should understand the importance of mindset for an assassin.
The moment her emotions affected her, it was already a huge mistake.
All of this required her to adjust herself.
Meanwhile, within the Star Luo Empire's ranks,
Dai Yutian looked at the rescued Dai Mubai, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He had once been indifferent to his third son, showing no reaction even if he died before him.
But now, he was crucial to the Star Luo royal family, the very foundation of the Dai family's survival.
Therefore, Dai Yutian asked with concern, "Mubai, how are you feeling? Are you badly injured?"
A flash of hatred appeared deep in Dai Mubai's eyes; he had no goodwill towards his father.
"Hmph, are you blind? Didn't you see my arm was severed?"
However, he said one thing in his heart and another in his face.
Gritting his teeth, he said with resentment, "Father, I'm fine. I just didn't expect that bitch Zhu Zhuqing would have such a powerful defensive soul tool; she escaped this time."
Dai Yutian frowned upon hearing this. Logically, Zhu Zhuqing should be with Dai Mubai.
After all, if Dai Mubai became the Crown Prince, then she would be the Crown Princess, and the future Empress.
Little did they know, the two years Dai Mubai spent in the Heaven Dou Empire had already thoroughly disappointed Zhu Zhuqing.
Although Dai Yutian was puzzled, as Dai Mubai was his only son, he could only go along with his words.
"Don't worry, Mubai, this is only a temporary retreat. But next time we meet her, I believe you can defeat her. However, you must seize the time to cultivate and improve your strength as soon as possible. Because the future of the Star Luo Empire rests on your shoulders."
Dai Mubai's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he nodded vigorously: "Father, don't worry, next time I meet that harlot Zhu Zhuqing, I will definitely make her shatter to pieces!"
"Hmm, it's good that you have this intention." Dai Yutian nodded in satisfaction.
However, he didn't notice the ruthlessness deep in Dai Mubai's eyes—a ruthlessness towards him, Dai Yutian.
The events in the Star Luo Empire quickly reached the ears of the Spirit Hall and Seagod Island.
On Seagod Island, several figures unleashed their full power.
"That damned Heavenly Dragon Empire, they actually dared to kill Brother Sea Spear!"
(End of Chapter)
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