Chapter 1406: Cornered

Ye Liuyun hadn't expected that Fan Gang showed no blame toward him at all, but rather saw everything clearly.

Or rather, Qu Wanying taught him well.

"Regardless, first find a way to rescue the person."

"Who else will act with you?"

Ye Liuyun asked.

"There are also the Prince's 200,000 troops.

They're all under the Leader's command! I'll take you there right now!"

Fan Gang said, rushing with Ye Liuyun toward the camp.

Ye Liuyun also felt it necessary to meet them, to join forces in the rescue.

The Leader under Lord Zhen Shan, Wen Chenggang, was initially very cautious upon seeing Ye Liuyun.

He couldn't discern Ye Liuyun's cultivation level, didn't know his strength, and feared Ye Liuyun would fail to rescue Lord Zhen Shan, thereby cementing the lord's guilt.

It wasn't until Fan Gang mentioned that Ye Liuyun had tamed a Celestial Sovereign Monster Beast that he changed his attitude.

"Young Master Ye, I'm truly sorry; this is a critical moment, and a slip could not only fail to rescue the person but also ruin his reputation, so I've been extra cautious.

Please forgive any offense just now!"

Wen Chenggang proactively apologized to Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun understood his feelings.

After all, Wen Chenggang now bears a heavy burden, not only the lives of Lord Zhen Shan's family but also the fate of those 200,000 troops.

"Leader Wen, no need to be formal.

After all, our goals are the same.

The things you worry about are also my worries.

So before I act, I want to consult the Prince's opinion!"

Ye Liuyun said gently.

"But we can't see the Prince right now!"

Wen Chenggang shook his head helplessly.

"Indeed! The place where the Prince is imprisoned has a Formation.

As soon as anyone enters, the Formation activates instantly, sealing the rescuer inside! Our Divine Soul Power is weak, so we can't probe the Prince's condition or contact him!"

Although Fan Gang knows the layout of Chengzhu Fu fairly well, he lacks the ability to contact Lord Zhen Shan.

"Never mind, perhaps we can contact the Prince without entering.

If Leader Wen doesn't mind, I'd have Fan Gang take me to investigate Lord Zhen Shan's mansion."

Ye Liuyun suggested.

"They're currently issuing a warrant for you; there must be many of their eyes there, and you might expose your identity!"

Wen Chenggang hesitated.

Ye Liuyun said little more, took out the Invisibility Cloak, draped it over the mountain, and vanished.

But he still stood where he was, speaking.

"Is this enough then?"

Wen Chenggang and Fan Gang both broke into smiles at once.

Having such a treasure makes the rescue even more hopeful!

"Good, good!"

Wen Chenggang repeatedly agreed, letting Fan Gang go with Ye Liuyun again.

"You go ahead; I'll follow right behind you!"

Ye Liuyun told Fan Gang, then followed behind him, left the camp again, changed clothes, and returned to the tea house outside the Royal Mansion.

Fan Gang also gave Ye Liuyun the map of Chengzhu Fu and the locations and mechanisms where Lord Zhen Shan's family were imprisoned.

Based on that information, Ye Liuyun quickly found Lord Zhen Shan.

He discovered that Lord Zhen Shan was under house arrest in an empty room, guarded only by two ordinary sentries, with no Divine Sense barrier at all.

However, they overlooked one thing: Ye Liuyun's Space Translocation can now rescue Lord Zhen Shan.

Only rescuing Lord Zhen Shan alone is useless; Qu Wanying is still locked in the dungeon, which is guarded by a master.

Xie Tianqi's design is truly brilliant.

He knows that even if someone arrives, they can't take Lord Zhen Shan out.

Even Lord Zhen Shan himself wouldn't leave.

If he leaves, his family is doomed!

Ye Liuyun's Divine Soul Power is strong enough to communicate with Lord Zhen Shan over distance via Transmission Voice.

Previously Fan Gang couldn't, because they lacked a master with strong Divine Soul Power.

"Prince!"

Ye Liuyun greeted Lord Zhen Shan, explained his purpose, gave a brief rundown of the outside situation, and then waited for the lord's decision.

Lord Zhen Shan listened quietly, and after understanding the situation said to Ye Liuyun: "Even if you can rescue me and my family, what about those 200,000 soldiers?

Under the Empire, where could they find a place to settle?

I don't want them to die because of me!"

"If you die, what will become of their fate?"

Ye Liuyun retorted.

"Alas! They will be sent to the southern battlefield, become stepping stones for Xie Tianqi's achievements, but at least some will survive!"

The Prince sighed.

"Then if I only save your family and you?"

"You guys are few in number; finding a place to hide and live in seclusion would be relatively easy!"

Ye Liuyun asked again.

"If possible, please save my family and leave! I want to stay behind to give an explanation to those soldiers!"

The Prince said to Ye Liuyun.

"But they won't just watch you be killed."

"They have already lost faith in the Empire."

"After you die, they will rebel, but in the end they will still die!"

Ye Liuyun analyzed.

The Prince now also had no idea.

"No matter how he chooses, the outcome seems the same."

Ye Liuyun also said: "Actually, no matter what you choose, the result makes no difference."

"That is, you and your 200,000-strong army will all die! You just have to choose a way of death for yourself and them!"

"I think your 200,000 soldiers wouldn't want to beg for survival on their knees! If you lead them in resistance, at least they can die without feeling stifled, and even before death they can hold onto hope!"

After Ye Liuyun finished speaking, he no longer tried to persuade him.

He only came to save people.

If the Prince is determined to die, there's nothing he can do.

His rescue plan must be based on the Prince's decision.

If the Prince does not make up his mind to cooperate with him, it's very likely the effort will fall short at the last moment.

After the Prince listened, he remained silent for a long time, then slowly sighed: "I have made countless contributions to the Empire, yet in the end the Empire has driven me to a dead end!"

He also finally understood.

What Ye Liuyun said is right; he has no choice.

"Either die together with the soldiers, only differing in timing; or rebel against the Empire, perhaps still having a sliver of hope."

"Even if they ultimately cannot escape death, at least everyone will die without feeling too stifled."

"So, what is your decision?"

Ye Liuyun finally confirmed with him.

The Prince also finally made a decision: "Rebel! You and Wen Chenggang have full authority to carry out the rescue!"

"Good! We'll handle the rescue operation.

"You can consider it first; afterward, where will your 200,000-strong army be stationed!"

After Ye Liuyun obtained the Prince's confirmation, he returned to the camp together with Fan Gang.

He also conveyed the content of his communication with the Prince to Wen Chenggang word for word.

After hearing it, Wen Chenggang instead bowed deeply to Ye Liuyun to express his gratitude.

"Thank you, Young Master Ye, for understanding the greater good, persuading the Prince, and pointing out a clear path for us! Indeed, we rough fellows would rather die standing than live on our knees!"