Chapter 142

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

Inside the Heavenly General Hui Yi Shi, the atmosphere remained heavy, only this heaviness was gradually replaced by a stifling rage.

The aura around Jing Yuan grew increasingly cold and gloomy, faintly revealing a trace of the eerie fluctuation of the Mo Yin Body; the very air around him seemed to have frozen solid.

Fu Xuan stood at his side, trembling all over in fright, her small hand carefully tugging at Jing Yuan's sleeve, her voice as thin as a mosquito's, whispering in persuasion:

"Ge... General, please calm down."

She was truly afraid.

She knew all too well the terror of the Mo Yin Body; once Jing Yuan fell into the Mo Yin, he would recognize no kin, lose all reason, and at that time, the entire Luofu Xian Zhou would be utterly finished.

Moreover, she was standing right beside Jing Yuan; if he truly lost control, the first to die would likely be her.

She... she was still young, hadn't found someone she liked like her Senior Sister had, she... she hadn't lived enough yet~

Upon seeing the new documents arrive, Yue Yu quickly scanned them, then spoke up, attempting to soothe Jing Yuan:

"Jing Yuan, calm down."

"Latest intelligence from Shen Wu Xian Zhou has arrived: Shen Wu won a great victory, the invading Abundance allied forces have been completely annihilated."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Jing Yuan; seeing the aura around him ease slightly, she continued: "However..."

"However what?" Jing Yuan's tone carried urgency, the crimson in his eyes not yet fully faded.

"Intelligence from the Shen Wu Dragon Venerable: Xuan Ge was already injured because he previously dispersed his own power, distributing it to his subordinates.

On top of that, the Feather Emperor used a scheme, making the Activated Planet use billions upon billions of Causality Threads to interfere with Xuan Ge.

Xuan Ge is now heavily injured and unconscious, but needs a long period of recuperation; there is no danger to his life."

Yue Yu's voice was gentle and steady, each word clearly entering everyone's ears, attempting to completely dispel Jing Yuan's worries.

She knew the Marshal actually didn't want Jing Yuan to attend the Heavenly General meeting, but there was no help for it; after all, Jing Yuan's identity was what it was.

But Ling Sha was another matter; hearing this, she really wanted to explode.

The aura around Jing Yuan indeed eased a few degrees more, his tensed body also relaxing slightly.

But he did not completely set his mind at ease; his gaze immediately turned to Yao Guang at his side.

Seeing her still looking lost and dejected, her eyes full of guilt, her expression dazed, as if her soul had left her body.

"General Rong Tao, why not a word?"

Jing Yuan's tone still carried a few parts icy coldness, yet lacked a few parts of its earlier fire:

"Shen Wu's great victory, the Xianzhou Alliance's total triumph — you ought to be overjoyed, so why this appearance?"

Yao Guang's whole body shook, her lips moved, yet she still could not speak, the guilt in her eyes growing ever more intense.

"Jing Yuan, let me say it."

The Marshal, seated in the Zhu Wei, finally spoke, tone heavy, gaze looking at Jing Yuan on the verge of losing control, slowly explaining:

"Yao Guang's synchronous dislocation was indeed cured by Xuan Ge."

"But it is precisely because of this that Xuan Ge became contaminated with countless extremely ominous omens."

The Marshal paused, then continued: "Back then, Yao Guang, for her own selfish desire, wanted to give the General Position to Xuan Ge, let him take charge of Yu Que, but Xuan Ge never agreed."

"Those extremely ominous omens would cause the Xianzhou to lose its 'eyes', unable to see the path ahead, falling into confusion.

The rumored quarrel between General Rong Tao and General Shen Wei that couldn't be resolved was because of this matter."

Finishing, the Marshal paused slightly, expression growing even more guilt-ridden: "But I am also at fault; this matter, I failed to promptly inform the various Heavenly Generals, letting everyone remain in the dark."

As her words fell, the Marshal slowly stood, facing all the Heavenly Generals present, bowing slightly, expression sincere, without a shred of the Marshal's airs.

The reason she concealed it was because causality is uncontrollable; speaking would be adding cause upon cause, only letting those who knew sink deeper into it.

This completely brought Jing Yuan back to his senses.

He hurriedly stepped forward, together with Bai Qi, Li Chunxiao, Fei Xiao and the others present, cupping fists toward the Marshal, respectfully saying:

"Marshal, you overestimate your fault."

The others also chimed in agreement, expressions respectful; the heavy atmosphere in the conference room finally dissipated somewhat.

The Marshal straightened, gaze turning to Yao Guang, whose eye rims were red and who was still choking back sobs, tone softening considerably, asking gently:

"Yao Guang, tell everyone your divination result."

"Yes."

Yao Guang sniffed, steadied herself, slowly opened her mouth, voice weak yet clear:

"Xuan Ge, he bore all my karma; those extremely ominous omens all came from this."

She took a deep breath, as if using all the strength in her body, continued:

"I divined that Xuan Ge's omen of falling has only two words — Abundance."

As her words fell, the conference room fell into a brief silence once more.

Yao Guang had explained clearly: Xuan Ge's death calamity comes from Abundance, and this war unfolded around Abundance.

Even if Yao Guang's illness had not been cured by Xuan Ge, the Feather Emperor would still have made the Activated Planet harm Xuan Ge.

Huai Yan, hands clasped behind his back, having heard Yao Guang's explanation, revealed a faint smile, looked at Jing Yuan, and persuaded in a gentle tone:

"Jing Yuan, your heart can now be put back where it belongs."

"This calamity, Xuan Ge has already passed; as long as he recuperates well, he can recover, and in the future, will no longer be plagued by those extremely ominous omens."

Jing Yuan nodded, his anger completely dispersed, only his expression still full of worry for Xuan Ge.

Jing Liu, standing to the side, however slightly furrowed her brows, eyes full of puzzlement, subconsciously looking toward Yao Guang.

This isn't right.

She had always believed that the cause of Xuan Ge's Falling Omen was her God-Slaying Plan, her desire to kill the Aeon, which would implicate Xuan Ge.

But Yao Guang's words completely overturned what she had previously told herself.

Yao Guang saw Jing Liu's confusion; she did not conceal it, and she clearly knew Jing Liu needed an explanation, so she continued:

"Jing Liu, your plan is merely one branch of it."

"As long as you speak the thoughts in your heart, it will still bring about Xuan Ge's Falling Omen; it is only a matter of time, sooner or later."

Upon hearing this, Jing Liu slowly relaxed, the confusion in her eyes gradually dissipating.

Replacing it was a trace of relief and guilt; fortunately Yao Guang had intercepted her, otherwise if something happened to Xuan Ge, she truly would have no face to live on in this world.

Jing Yuan fell completely silent upon hearing these words.

Master Jing Liu's God-Slaying Plan — he and the Sky-Faring Generals present, and the Marshal — had all long since known of it.

As long as this plan was spoken, it would cause Xuan Ge's death.

Therefore, everyone present chose silence; no one dared mention this matter.

Even the ever-steady Li Chunxiao and Bai Qi merely stood silently to the side, expressions heavy, not uttering a word.

This matter — no one would let Xuan Ge know.

The Marshal looked at everyone's silent appearance, her heart understanding clearly; she knew that speaking to this point, this matter was also thoroughly settled.

This Third Abundance War has finally come to a complete end; the Xianzhou Alliance, with a posture of total victory, won the war's victory.

Although the process was tragic, countless soldiers sacrificed, Shen Wu was damaged, but this is war.

War has always been accompanied by sacrifice; there is not a single victory that comes without a price.

The Marshal slowly stood up, hands behind back, gaze turning to Jing Liu, tone stern yet carrying a trace of leniency:

"Jing Liu, you assisted Fang Hu Xian Zhou in battle, establishing great merit."

"Your past sins, merits and faults offset each other; let bygones be bygones.

But you must remember, from now on, you are no longer Luofu's Sword Champion Jing Liu, merely Shen Wu Xian Zhou's Sword Champion."

Jing Liu heard this, cupped fists and bowed slightly: "Thank you, Marshal."

Henceforth, she would no longer be bound by the shackles of the past, only serving as Shen Wu Xian Zhou's Sword Champion, protecting Shen Wu, protecting Xuan Ge, making amends for her past mistakes.

The Marshal nodded, then began to confer merits and rewards upon the soldiers who had distinguished themselves in this great war.

But when it came to Fei Xiao's turn, the Marshal paused, unable for a moment to make an arrangement.

She looked at Fei Xiao, only to see Fei Xiao slightly lowering her head, her expression carrying a trace of obvious resistance, lips pressed tight.

Obviously, regarding the arrangement for her to become Yue Yu's Xiao Wei, she was unwilling.

The Marshal was momentarily at a loss for words, not knowing how to arrange this disciple of the Divine Might General.

"Fei Xiao, Yao Qing Xian Zhou isn't bad at all."

Seeing this, Yue Yu hurriedly walked forward, gently patted Fei Xiao's back, tone gentle, yet painting her a fully sufficient big pie:

"I should retire too, and you, as the Divine Might General's disciple, possess outstanding aptitude and firm will; you are destined to reach an even higher position."

"The Sky-Faring General position of Yao Qing Xian Zhou — none but you is fit for it."

Yue Yu didn't feel the slightest blush, continued to entice:

"Presumably after getting along this long, you also know what kind of person Xuan Ge is; he has always been at the edge of the rules, crazily probing."

"If you wait until you become Yao Qing's Sky-Faring General, you will have full power, have status, and then have full reason..."

"At that time, whatever you want Xuan Ge to do, he will have to do."

Forgot the front, forgot the middle; in short, when Fei Xiao heard that she could make her master do whatever she wanted, she instantly turned shy-red.

Fei Xiao's mind immediately replayed the poses from the storybook Qi Ningli had shown her one hundred and eighty times, each time different.

And this sentence also made the others present have subtle looks in their eyes.

One by one they all held back laughter, eyes full of melon-eating expressions.

Everyone could hear that Yue Yu's words were not teasing.

If Fei Xiao truly could sit in Yao Qing Sky-Faring General's position, then she would have sufficient reason to make Xuan Ge go east or west.

The big one, plus disciple, plus Sky-Faring General status, plus complaining to the Marshal or having sufficient reason — added together they are simply Xuan Ge's natural nemesis.

"Reverse Disciple! Reverse Disciple!"

Jing Liu pointed at Fei Xiao, instantly breaking down; her face full of disbelief, and a trace of frantic exasperation.

She knew, if Xuan Ge wanted to rush at her, she didn't care.

But from the usually obedient Fei Xiao, she actually turned out to be a Reverse Disciple who rushes at her master too!

The more Jing Liu thought, the angrier she got; she glared fiercely at Jing Yuan, eyes full of fury.

Jing Yuan was stared at by Jing Liu until his face was a picture of bewilderment; subconsciously he scratched his head, heart full of confusion:???

Master, why are you glaring at me?

Jing Yuan's head-scratching, revealing an innocent expression, made the others present even more unable to hold back; they all lowered their heads, forcibly suppressing laughter.

And among those present, only four people had not the slightest intention to laugh.

Fei Xiao, Jing Liu, Yao Guang, Bai Qi — these four did not laugh.

Li Chunxiao looked at Bai Qi and asked, he seemed as if he knew nothing: "Lao Bai, why aren't you laughing?"

Bai Qi closed his eyes, silent, not speaking.....

Qi Ningli: I don't know~