PNB Chapter 119 Messy
Chapter 119 Messy
The Spirit King, the ruler disguised as the Empress, led the Five Spirit Stars—the Qin, the Qi, the Shu, the Hua, and the Bai—and after half a month of traveling day and night, finally returned to his residence in the Illusionary Spirit City, weary from his journey.
As soon as the gates of the mansion opened, a suffocating atmosphere rushed out. There stood the Fourth Prince, Liu Lingyu, surrounded by a group of loyal subordinates, proudly standing in the courtyard with a defiant smile on his face, as if he had already anticipated their return.
"Fourth brother, do you know what you're doing?" Empress Lingwang's voice was filled with unquestionable authority as she roared.
Her gaze was sharp as a sword, piercing straight into Liu Lingyu's heart.
Liu Lingyu sneered, his laughter filled with a thirst for power and contempt for failure.
"Hmph, my dear brother, why did you come back? If you had died out there, the throne would be mine now."
Upon hearing this, King Ling's anger intensified: "Yours? Do you know that the Qin army is already pressing on our borders? Not only do you not send troops to support us, but you have also caused the people of Ling to be displaced. Are you trying to push Ling into the abyss of destruction?"
Before he could finish speaking, Liu Lingyu impatiently waved his hand at Luo Junwu, one of his capable subordinates.
He was the first to rush out, shouting, "Spirit King, don't be so arrogant, get past me first."
Empress Ling Wang remained unfazed, and with a flash, she engaged in a fierce battle with Luo Junwu.
The two exchanged blows, their moves fierce and powerful, each strike containing the force to shake mountains and rivers. The surrounding tables and chairs were instantly reduced to dust under the impact of this force.
As time went on, the battle between the two gradually intensified.
Luo Junwu suddenly shouted and thrust out both palms, sending a powerful burst of internal force towards the Spirit King.
King Ling dared not be careless. He clasped his hands together, channeling all his inner strength to clash with Luo Junwu's hidden force.
With a loud "bang," the two men's palm strikes collided in mid-air.
Empress Ling Wang let out a delicate shout, her figure suddenly accelerating, appearing beside Luo Junwu in an instant like a ghost.
The palm strike was fierce and thunderous. Luo Jun was unable to defend himself and was struck hard by the Empress Spirit King. He was sent flying like a severely wounded bird and crashed heavily to the ground, spitting blood and unable to move.
Upon seeing this, Empress Lingwang's subordinates quickly stepped forward and captured Luo Junwu firmly.
Upon seeing this, Liu Lingyu's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and waved his hand, "Go! All of you, go!"
Seeing this, the five spirit stars also moved out, their figures like ghosts, instantly knocking Liu Lingyu's men to the ground.
For a moment, only Liu Lingyu remained in the courtyard, isolated and helpless, his face pale.
Empress Lingwang approached Liu Lingyu step by step, her voice tinged with regret: "Fourth brother, your henchmen have been subdued by me, what else do you have to say?"
Liu Lingyu gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with resentment.
“You are not my elder brother at all. You are just a woman. Why should you be in charge of the Ling Kingdom? This throne should belong to the men of my Liu family.”
Empress Lingwang's eyes widened in anger, her voice filled with unwavering determination.
"Fourth brother, 15 years ago, my eldest brother passed the throne to me and asked me to protect the Spirit Kingdom. You were young then and did not know the truth."
Now you've rebelled for the throne! How can you face the people of Ling Kingdom? How can you face the ancestors of the Liu family?
Liu Lingyu snorted coldly, his face full of resentment and stubbornness: "I don't care, I only know that this throne should have been mine, Liu Lingyu's."
Upon hearing this, Empress Lingwang remained silent for a moment, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
She took a deep breath and said, "Fourth brother, out of brotherly affection, as long as you sincerely repent and give up your rebellion, I can spare your life."
Upon hearing this, Liu Lingyu turned his head away and remained silent.
His eyes were filled with a thirst for power and anger at his defeat, as if at that moment he had lost all reason and humanity.
Seeing this, Empress Lingwang shook her head helplessly and waved her hand, saying, "Take him away and lock him in the dungeon. I'll decide what to do with him later."
As Liu Lingyu was being led away, she continued to shout, "You woman, don't even think about sitting on this throne. This throne belongs to me, Liu Lingyu, it belongs to me, Liu Lingyu..."
His voice was filled with resentment and anger, as if it could shake the entire mansion to its knees.
Empress Lingwang watched his retreating figure and sighed deeply. Her eyes were filled with weariness and helplessness, as if at this moment she had already borne the weight of the entire world.
"Brother, brothers killing each other, is this the end for everyone..."
She murmured to herself, her voice filled with endless sorrow and emotion.
The Empress took a deep breath, as if trying to swallow the anxiety and exhaustion in her chest, and forced herself to cheer up.
He turned to face the five spirit stars with an unquestionable air of authority, his voice steady and powerful.
"Qin Lingxing, Qi Lingxing, Shu Lingxing, Hua Lingxing, Bai Lingxing, heed my command!"
Upon hearing this, the five spirit stars trembled, as if drawn by an invisible force.
They all knelt on one knee in unison, their voices firm and resounding: "Your subordinates are here."
"Immediately send people to find those generals and veterans who have been imprisoned by the fourth brother. We must find them as soon as possible."
The Empress's words revealed an unquestionable resolve.
The five spirit stars accepted the order and responded in unison, "Yes, Spirit King."
Afterwards, they each accepted their orders and left, their figures quickly disappearing from the Empress's sight.
The Empress narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze piercing through the clamor of the hall, staring straight into the distance, her eyes flashing with unwavering determination.
She knew that the Qin army was already pressing in, and every moment of delay could mean disaster for the country.
Under the swift and decisive action of the five spiritual stars, the military and civil officials who had been imprisoned by the Fourth Prince Liu Lingyu were finally able to see the light of day again.
Filled with gratitude and loyalty to their country, they eagerly headed to the Illusionary Spirit Palace to pay their respects to the Spirit King.
The atmosphere inside the main hall of the Illusionary Spirit Mansion was solemn and dignified.
King Ling sat high on his throne, his magnificent attire highlighting his extraordinary bearing, his expression solemn and dignified.
The military and civil officials filed in, all kneeling down in unison, their voices carrying a hint of guilt and determination.
"Greetings, King Ling. We are guilty of causing the Ling Kingdom to fall into such a crisis."
Upon seeing this, King Ling quickly got up, walked down the steps himself, and helped everyone up one by one.
"Please rise, everyone. This matter is entirely due to the fourth brother's fault and has nothing to do with you."
Now that the nation is facing a crisis, it is precisely the time when we need everyone to work together and discuss solutions.
The old general at the head of the group had slightly red eyes and a deep sense of guilt in his voice.
"King Ling, we are willing to give our lives for the Ling Kingdom to atone for our past sins."
Empress Lingwang looked at everyone with a firm gaze, her voice gentle yet powerful.
"With your help, the Spirit Kingdom will surely overcome this calamity."
A civil official stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, we have also reflected on the current situation while in prison, and wish to offer our humble suggestions to help the country overcome this difficult time."
King Ling nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.
As a result, everyone offered their opinions, creating a lively yet tense atmosphere in the hall.
King Ling sometimes pondered, sometimes nodded, as he and the others devised strategies to resist the invasion of the Qin state.
Several hours later, Qin Lingxing was the first to report: "King Ling, we have discovered the movements of the Qin army."
They have dispatched 30,000 troops and are advancing towards our border.
Upon hearing this, Empress Lingwang's expression grew even more solemn. She narrowed her eyes slightly, as if trying to take in the entire situation.
"Thirty thousand troops, coming with overwhelming force. General, you are experienced; in your opinion, how should we deploy our defenses?"
General Yue Zhenfeng cupped his hands and said, "King Ling, in my opinion, we can send 10,000 elite troops to guard the strategic passes on the border and use the terrain to our advantage to resist the enemy's vanguard."
Another 5,000 cavalry were dispatched to outflank the enemy and harass their supply lines, preventing them from coordinating their efforts.
Upon hearing this, Empress Lingwang pondered for a moment and then nodded in approval: "This plan is excellent. We will follow the old general's suggestion."
"Chess Spirit Star, quickly deploy your forces and ensure everything goes smoothly."
Chess Spirit Star acknowledged the order and departed. Empress Spirit King then turned to Book Spirit Star: "Book Spirit Star, how are the preparations for provisions and military supplies progressing?"
Shu Lingxing replied, "Rest assured, King Ling, the provisions and military supplies are being prepared urgently and will be delivered to the front lines soon."
Empress Lingwang nodded slightly, feeling somewhat relieved.
However, just then, a hurried voice interrupted her thoughts: "Report—"
A subordinate rushed into the hall, looking nervous. The Spirit King's heart tightened; she knew that yet another new challenge awaited her…