Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl-Chapter 868 Confrontation Between King of Yan and Master of Highest Heaven Tower【2 more】

Chapter 868: 868 Confrontation Between King of Yan and Master of Highest Heaven Tower【2 more】

When she was alive, his understanding of her completely came from other people’s mouths.

He had never seen her vibrant face, nor did he know how her exceptional beauty dominated the world.

He always thought they would have many chances to meet, so he never forced it; he just waited for things to happen naturally. But nature gave him an outcome he could not accept.

Some always said he was exceptionally talented, with martial arts unparalleled in the world, a dragon among men, a child of heaven blessed by the heavens and earth.

However, Yan Tingfeng did not believe so.

Not to mention blessings, when did heavenly Dao ever show mercy to him?

If it had, his parents would not have died tragically before his eyes.

If it had, things would not constantly contradict his wishes and go against his heart.

"Master!" The Left and Right Guardians were shocked, wanting to stop him, "Master, the relationship between Jianghu and the Imperial Court... is turbulent. There’s already King of Yan leading; our escort would be unjustified and easy for people to exploit!"

He dared not imagine if the news of the Master of Highest Heaven Tower escorting Princess Yongning’s coffin spread, what kind of upheaval would ensue in all directions.

The Master of Highest Heaven Tower’s martial arts are the best under heaven, not just boasting; as long as no one can defeat him, he remains the Supreme Martial Arts Master.

But human rumors are formidable; often, gossip can also "kill people."

"So, it’s not us, it’s just me." Yan Tingfeng gazed into the distance, "Recently, Jianghu has been unpeaceful. I will be away from the tower for at least a month; you need to guard the headquarters. Do not let news of my departure leak out."

The Left Guardian and Right Guardian exchanged glances, wanting to speak but swallowed their words upon meeting Yan Tingfeng’s gaze.

The Master’s decisions cannot be changed by anyone.

Recently, Jianghu has indeed been unpeaceful, with some forces reviving and stirring; if they knew the Master was not in the tower, they would surely come back in force.

Ye Wanlan’s heart was also greatly shaken.

As the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, the matters Yan Tingfeng had to handle were certainly not fewer than hers, and even more dangerous.

Because everywhere in Jianghu, there is fighting and brawling.

A month’s time is quite long, yet he chose to escort her coffin.

The Left and Right Guardians parted ways with Yan Tingfeng, Ye Wanlan watched him use exceptional Beiming Arts to conceal himself at the tail of the funeral procession, and also saw him handle many impending accidents.

This journey led to Northwest Yan City.

The coffin was placed in a well-prepared mortuary hall, and Yan City was covered in white.

The citizens of Yan City felt more deeply for Princess Yongning, and now they also came spontaneously to mourn and pay tribute.

Until late at night, everyone left, leaving only two perpetual lamps.

Yan Tingfeng, who had been hidden all the way, finally appeared before the massive coffin.

Though a month has passed since Princess Yongning’s death, the Xiang Imperial Family had ways to preserve her corpse.

Not only was there no decay, but there was even a faint blood color on her face, as if she were still alive.

Yan Tingfeng gazed quietly at the person in the coffin, his fists slowly clenched.

"Master has truly surprised this king." At this moment, a faint voice sounded behind Yan Tingfeng, "This king did not expect you to follow all the way but make no move."

The Master’s martial arts are indeed formidable; if he hides, no one can discover him.

Even He Jia, after leading the funeral procession through three cities, only realized someone was secretly following.

He Jia had his pride and arrogance, thinking no one could impact him.

But if this person is the Master of Highest Heaven Tower, then even the King of Yan, crowned War God at sixteen, must be vigilant.

Yet, what He Jia never foresaw was, through dozens of cities, this astonishingly talented Supreme Martial Arts Master silently guarded.

Even rebellious bandits wishing to desecrate the coffin were directly killed by him.

Thus, the deputy general curiously asked, since when was Shenzhou so peaceful that not even a bandit was seen?

Yan Tingfeng said nothing; he gently blew and lit three sticks of incense.

Holding the incense, he bowed before Princess Yongning’s altar, then placed them into the incense burner.

He Jia’s eyes deepened slightly, carrying a touch of mystery.

"King of Yan, I have long admired your name." Yan Tingfeng finally turned, lightly smiling, "I’m just here to pay respects to the princess with no other intentions."

"This king believes you came genuinely to mourn Xiaolan." He Jia spoke faintly, "But you surely seek something else." freeweɓnovel-cøm

The two most esteemed men under heaven stood quietly opposed.

The wind blew, stirring the wind chimes by the bedside.

He Jia’s thoughts flitted for a moment, suddenly speaking, "Xiaolan once loved sitting by the window, listening to the chimes; so, I had chimes hung throughout the bamboo forest beside."

Yan Tingfeng turned his head.

The wind suddenly grew stronger, hundreds and thousands of chimes rustling as if playing a lament.

"The Northwest cannot go a day without this king; Xiaolan isn’t here anymore, no one to watch over the border for this king. Her departure leaves me unaccustomed." He Jia turned away, his tall form exuding extreme loneliness. It seemed he spoke to himself and to Yan Tingfeng, "Master, this king lacks the time to entertain you, feel free to do as you wish."

Yan Tingfeng remained silent.

He took one last look at the girl in the coffin, then his figure gradually vanished.

But He Jia never imagined this was not an end but a beginning—

The Master of Highest Heaven Tower had begun his six-year governance of Shenzhou.

He took up Princess Yongning’s blade and continued to wield it for her.

What the Imperial Court could manage, he could as well.

What the Imperial Court could not manage, he also could.

Slaying eunuchs, eliminating traitors.

Banishing evil, subduing spirits.

Originally thought after Princess Yongning’s passing and Ning Zhaozong’s death, Ning Dynasty would fall into chaos, opportunists would stir, and external and internal barbarians would sweep in again.

Yet, unexpectedly, under the alliance of Four Directions Nobility and the Master of Highest Heaven Tower, Ning Dynasty in these four years ushered in an unprecedented prosperous era.

But heaven does not let beauty endure; it must break, proving itself the sole authority.

That day, fire descended from the heavens, cries, clashes, and noises filled all of Shenzhou.

"Master, all Four Directions Nobility have fallen, and many self-mobilized Jianghu people also perished." The Left Protector’s teeth trembled, not from fear but anger and sorrow, "Shenzhou... cannot be held."

Yan Tingfeng only spoke five words: "But we must guard."

Cannot hold, yet still must guard.

Even if it costs him his last drop of blood.

He thought he had finally found something that fulfilled his heart.

Protecting Shenzhou, protecting this land beneath his feet.

This is his great Dao.

And also Princess Yongning’s great Dao.

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