noveltune Chapter 47 - Arc 4: The Affairs of Chenghuang Kingdom | Chapter 47: Devils Death
Chapter 47 - Arc 4: The Affairs of Chenghuang Kingdom | Chapter 47: Devils Death
Chapter 47 - Arc 4: The Affairs of Chenghuang Kingdom | Chapter 47: Devil's Death
Translator: Lynn
The blood demon had been defeated, bringing relief to the crowd.
Su Xin turned around and began to ask Xu Ziqing, “Fellow Daoist Xu, this individual appears ethereal and non-human. I wonder...”
Before he could finish his sentence, the white figure in front of him shifted, causing his mind to go blank momentarily.
Xu Ziqing was perplexed as he watched his friend’s body tremble in front of Su Xin, and Yun Lie extended a finger to tap between Su Xin’s eyebrows. Then Yun Lie shifted again and returned to his storage ring.
At that moment, Su Xin frowned slightly, his gaze becoming unfocused. He looked at Jiao Tu’s lifeless body and remarked, “The blood demon has been slain, so our journey here was not in vain.”
Xu Ziqing was taken aback. It was evident that Su Xin had forgotten about Yun Lie’s presence. Xu Ziqing smiled and replied, “It was thanks to both of us, Fellow Daoist Su, that we managed to succeed.”
Su Xin also felt a sense of pride. “Fellow Daoist Xu’s profound cultivation is truly admirable.”
After exchanging a few words, Xu Ziqing approached the Dong brothers. When he saw Dong Lixi’s dazed expression, his tone softened, “Your Highness, the evil demon has been vanquished, but you still need to make a decision regarding what comes next.”
Dong Lixi opened his eyes again, reverting to his dignified and composed self as the Crown Prince of the Chenghuang Kingdom. He expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am grateful for the assistance of the two immortal masters.”
Xu Ziqing inwardly shook his head, then turned to look at Su Xin and asked, “Fellow Daoist Su, what are your thoughts?”
Su Xin was about to frown but suddenly his eyes sparkled with a mischievous gleam. “Let’s save face for this prince. Fellow Daoist Xu, the situation is urgent, and we have united our efforts to eliminate the demon. However, at this moment, we can take the opportunity to talk and get to know each other better.”
Xu Ziqing sighed inwardly. Su Xin was straightforward, and although his temper could be fiery, he wasn’t deceitful. Overall, Xu Ziqing’s impression of him was not bad. However, now that Su Xin was restraining his temper, Xu Ziqing couldn’t discern his true thoughts... It was always a problem.
Nevertheless, he couldn’t decline the generous offer, so he nodded and said, “In that case, Fellow Daoist Su, please lead the way.”
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When Dong Lixi noticed they had finished their conversation, he instructed Dong Lizhao, “Zhao, take the two Immortal Masters to have a seat for a while, and then come and assist me once they have settled.”
Dong Lizhao, initially concerned about his brother’s severe injuries, understood the situation and replied, “Yes, Zhao will go.” He went to guide the two cultivators, hoping that by acting swiftly, he could return to assist his brother as soon as possible.
Xu Ziqing and Su Xin followed Dong Lizhao, while Dong Lixi slowly approached Jiao Tu’s lifeless body and gazed at it with steadiness.
After a long moment, he softly smiled, “I will forever remember the friendship my brother Jiao showed me. I was foolish not to realize your true feelings for me, but now that I do, I can’t help but...”
After standing in silence for a while, Dong Lixi retrieved a dagger from his waist and began to dig a hole in the ground beneath the upturned tree in the courtyard. He meticulously dug, one handful at a time, for an unknown length of time.
Finally, he stood up and returned to Jiao Tu’s corpse. Despite the gruesome nature of his demise, Dong Lixi didn’t seem to mind as he reached out and lifted him up. The pain pierced through his heart, but he placed Jiao Tu’s body into the pit as if unaware of the agony. Gradually, he filled the hole with dirt, handful by handful.
Once the pit was filled, Dong Lizhao returned. Concern filled his voice as he observed his brother’s desolate state. “Brother, are you...”
Dong Lixi responded with melancholy, “He has endured so much for my sake, and I am well aware of his character. I have no doubts.”
Dong Lizhao quickly interjected, “It’s all because of those wicked cultivators. Big brother, you were kept in the dark.”
Dong Lixi smiled faintly and shook his head. “Even if there were more reasons, I still let him down.”
Dong Lizhao smiled sadly and spoke up, “Brother, General Jiao willingly sacrificed himself. If his spirit were still alive, he wouldn’t want to see you like this...”
Dong Lixi smiled in understanding. “I comprehend what you’re saying, Zhao.”
However, even with that understanding, he couldn’t help but dwell on it.
In the past, he and Jiao Tu had been close friends. He had believed that if one of them ascended to the throne, the other would protect the country on his behalf. Together, they would make the Chenghuang Kingdom prosperous and ensure the happiness of its people.
But now, everything had changed after this calamity...
The first time he saw the man, he felt a twinge of sadness.
Though he himself had endured hardships in the heavenly prison, he knew that Jiao Tu’s struggle to protect his brother’s life from the wicked cultivators had been even more arduous. The country of Chenghuang had been saved, yet Jiao Tu was denied even a proper burial.
He couldn’t even be certain... if General Jiao’s soul had truly been preserved.
As members of the royal family, they couldn’t divulge the details of the immortal and demonic matters to the nation. They had to keep it concealed.
The tombstone was placed in the earthen grave, bearing the simple inscription “Dong Lixi weeps,” and nothing more.
At first sight, one might think it was an ordinary tombstone. To the outside world, they would proclaim...
He closed his eyes and spoke, “Jiao Tu was treacherous, forcefully holding the Crown Prince captive in an attempt to seize the throne. However, divine justice has... brought about his demise.”
Dong Lizhao accepted the token and bowed, saying, “...my brother’s orders will be followed.”
Dong Lixi arranged a banquet to entertain the two cultivators. He couldn’t join them as he was occupied with state affairs and needed to gather his men. The two were quite different in their preferences. Su Xin didn’t particularly enjoy interacting with people from the southern regions, so he was content with the arrangement.
At the banquet, it was only Su Xin and Xu Ziqing present.
Su Xin poured himself a glass of wine, brought it to his lips, and raised an eyebrow as he remarked, “Mortal wine is just mortal wine. Though it may be fiery, it lacks spiritual energy and taste.”
Knowing that Su Xin had initiated the conversation, Xu Ziqing smiled and replied, “Indeed, the wine from the Upper Nine Continents is superior.”
Not desiring to engage in conversation with the southern officials, Dong Lixie took the lead and waited for Xu Ziqing to bid them farewell.
Xu Ziqing first looked at Dong Lizhao and spoke, “Zhao’er, in this lifetime, we may never meet again. You must support each other with your brother to strengthen the kingdom.”
Tears welled up in Dong Lizhao’s eyes as he respectfully replied, “Yes, sir. Zhao understands.”
Xu Ziqing felt sorrow witnessing Dong Lizhao endure such hardship at such a tender age, which stirred his empathy. He said, “As a younger brother, you must share your brother’s burdens and take good care of yourself. Brother Yun once said that by wielding your sword 3,000 times a day without prejudice, you will cultivate a righteous sword heart that no evil can assail.”
Dong Lizhao vigorously nodded and exclaimed, “Yes, Zhao understands! I will follow your guidance!”
Xu Ziqing smiled and gently caressed his hair. Then he turned to Dong Lixi and spoke, “Your Highness, your wisdom and resourcefulness have been of great benefit. However, because of this, there is also a downside. I fear...” He intended to say “It may harm your longevity,” but instead chose a more polite expression, “I fear that there might be some consequences.”
Dong Lixi already exuded an emperor’s majesty, yet he replied with respect, “I understand your concerns, sir. As you embark on your journey towards immortality, I will pray day and night for your well-being and a successful journey.”
Xu Ziqing faintly smiled and said, “I am grateful for Your Highness’s kindness.”
At that point, further words were unnecessary.
The Dong brothers exchanged glances and simultaneously bowed deeply, offering a profound salute. “Sir, take care!”
Xu Ziqing cast one last glance at them and sighed, “Take care of yourselves as well. We shall not meet again.”
With those words, he turned and walked away, gracefully moving toward Su Xin’s side.
Su Xin raised his hand and tossed out a magical artifact, which transformed into a small boat hovering in the air.
With a slight shift, Xu Ziqing stood beside him.
The bird screeched and perched on Xu Ziqing’s shoulder with its sharp, hooked claws.
Then, the boat shimmered with colorful light, ascending into the air and vanishing without a trace in an instant.
-The boat soared through the air and vanished.
General Jiao Tu’s rebellion against the Chenghuang Kingdom was ultimately quelled by Prince Dong Lixi, resulting in his execution.
In that same year, the crown prince ascended to the throne, having been injured by Jiao Tu and facing the risk of losing his heir. Therefore, he refrained from establishing a harem and instead appointed his younger brother, Dong Lizhao, as the imperial younger brother.
During his ten-year reign, Dong Lixi dedicated himself to the prosperity and welfare of the country, making Chenghuang a thriving and illustrious kingdom among all others.
At the end of his ten-year reign, Dong Lixi passed the throne to Dong Lizhao.
Within the emperor’s chambers...
Dong Lixi lay on his bed, his hair as white and frail as wood.
After years of arduous efforts for the nation, his mind burdened and exhausted, he had finally depleted his life force.
Dong Lizhao sat on the edge of the bed, clutching his brother’s right hand, his eyes filled with redness. He addressed him as “Imperial brother.”
Dong Lixi responded with a calm smile, saying, “Zhao’er, everyone meets their end eventually. There’s no need to be so sorrowful.”
Dong Lizhao wiped away his tears and replied in a quivering voice, “Yes, I understand.”
Dong Lixi continued, “I have imparted all my knowledge to you throughout the years, and you have never disappointed me. The first thing I wish for is your happiness. Even so, I hope you find someone who will be faithful and can alleviate your loneliness.”
“Don’t end up like your brother, who lost his love without even realizing it, but his love was too profound... leaving behind no regrets...”
Dong Lizhao choked back his emotions and replied, “Yes.”
Suddenly, he felt his hand slipping away, as Dong Lixi’s palm fell helplessly.
“Brother!” he exclaimed in disbelief.
The ceremonial rituals and mournful melodies commenced as Dong Lixi, the current ruler of the Chenghuang Kingdom, passed away.
From that moment onward, Dong Lizhao ascended to the throne, and the Chenghuang Kingdom was reborn.
On the spirit boat, Xu Ziqing’s consciousness delved into the ring, muttering, “Brother Yun, last night I finally stained my hands with human blood. Despite being a blood demon, I am still tormented.”
Yun Lie responded, “If Jiao Tu had not been eliminated, the blood demon would have never ceased to exist.”
Xu Ziqing sighed, “That’s true, but it’s still difficult to find peace in my heart.”
Yun Lie remained silent.
After a long pause, Yun Lie spoke, “Jiao Tu’s soul still lingers.”
Xu Ziqing smiled with a sense of relief, saying, “So... there is some solace.”
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