Chapter 1434: Inner Torment

"Let's leave it at that for now. Let me think it over and give you an answer later. Is that alright?" Li Yue looked at Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, and said.

Hearing Li Yue's words, Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, nodded and spoke: "Since you say so, I won't force you. I believe you are a sensible person and naturally understand the pros and cons involved, right?"

Li Yue said nothing, responding only with silence.

Because he truly could not make such a decision.

Seeing Li Yue's silence, a sharp light flickered in the eyes of Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, who spoke: "Then I will go out first; you take your time to think. However, Lord Chenxi, I still want to tell you that with matters like this, it is better to make plans sooner rather than later. After all, time waits for no one. If the Demon Clan has already charged toward us by then, it will be too late to regret."

"Mm, I understand. Go ahead." Li Yue waved his hand, signaling that he could leave.

Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, also stood up and clasped his hands toward Li Yue, saying: "Then I shall take my leave first."

Having spoken, he turned and walked toward the outside of the great hall; immediately, Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, disappeared within the room.

After Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, had left, Li Yue's brows furrowed slightly, and he began to ponder in his heart.

"Could it be that there truly is no other way?"

Could it be that this plan truly must involve using this thing?

In Li Yue's mind, the content he had just heard from the mouth of Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, kept replaying.

After hearing the words of Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson, a hint of hesitation arose in Li Yue's heart; for a moment, he did not know what to do.

However, he did not hesitate for long; a look of determination appeared on his face.

He knew he had no choice.

Because the current situation had left them with no retreat.

To escape from the Demon God's grasp, they must use the lives of these wounded to hold back the Demon Clan.

However, how to deal with these injured next was a very difficult problem.

Li Yue's heart was in turmoil.

"Enough. Since that is the case, I will follow Princess Feifeng, Lord Todd Nelson's suggestion; let me be the villain."

Thinking this, a bitter smile curled the corners of Li Yue's mouth.

"Enough, enough." Li Yue muttered to himself, shaking his head repeatedly.

Clearly, the struggle within his heart was how painful.

Thus, he slowly rose from his seat, but due to his injuries, he nearly fell to the ground without noticing.

Seeing this, Li Yue quickly extended his right arm to grasp the armrest of the chair, stabilizing his body, then walked toward his room's door.

His steps were fast and light.

However, just as he was about to step out of the room's main door, a soldier outside noticed Li Yue's actions and quickly spoke to block Li Yue's advance.

"Lord Chenxi, my lord, what are you doing!?" That guard, seeing Li Yue approaching the door, asked.

Hearing that soldier's words, Li Yue turned his head and looked at him.

"Nothing. I just want to go out for some fresh air." Li Yue said calmly.

"But what about your injuries? You cannot walk around freely yet." That soldier spoke.

"It is nothing. It is just an injury; I will recover soon." Li Yue said.

Saying this, he prepared to go out again.

However, just as Li Yue was about to move his feet to leave, he suddenly felt a pain in his chest; immediately, a surge of heat erupted within his chest cavity, instantly filling his entire body.

His body fell straight down toward the ground.

Seeing Li Yue fall, that soldier was instantly shocked and immediately rushed forward to support him.

"Are you alright? Lord Chenxi!?" That soldier asked while supporting Li Yue.

Hearing that soldier's words, Li Yue shook his head.

"Rest assured, I am fine!"

"But..."

That soldier still did not feel entirely at ease regarding Li Yue.

Seeing that soldier's expression, Li Yue understood in his heart that he was worried about him, so he spoke: "How about this? You support me to the place where the wounded are; is there no problem?" Hearing Li Yue's words, that soldier nodded and supported Li Yue as they walked toward the other side.

Not long after, with Li Yue's slow walking, they finally arrived at the corresponding location.

When Li Yue arrived here and looked at these wounded before him, a wave of sorrow struck his heart.

At this very moment, Li Yue's mood was extremely complex.

The other wounded also saw Li Yue's arrival; countless wounded immediately rose from their seats and bowed to Li Yue one after another.

"Lord Chenxi, my lord, why have you come?"

"I... I came to see how you are." Seeing everyone's expressions, Li Yue hesitated for a long time before finally smiling. "How is it? How are your injuries!?"

Hearing Li Yue's words, one wounded man smiled and said: "Thanks to Lord Chenxi, my lord, otherwise, we would have been completely wiped out by now, or even left with not a single bone!"

"This is all Lord Chenxi, my lord's, merit; you saved all our lives." The wounded man speaking was an elderly old man; his clouded eyes stared fixedly at Li Yue, filled with gratitude and admiration.

Hearing this, Li Yue waved his hand and said: "No need to be so polite. All of this is because of myself; I was also forced into it."

Hearing Li Yue's words, that wounded man shook his head and spoke: "Regardless, we must thank you."

Hearing that wounded man's words, Li Yue did not say much more; he opened his mouth as if wanting to say something, but the words reached his lips and were swallowed again; ultimately, he said nothing, only smiling and shaking his head, not continuing to speak.

Seeing Li Yue's action, that wounded man had countless doubts and confusion in his heart.