Capítulo 1361: Chapter 1360: The Divine Emperor’s Mission
Princess Mingyu was startled, involuntarily stepping back and sitting on the ground, her face a bit pale.
A flash of surprise crossed Ling Feng’s eyes. Was Chen Xun mad, actually making a move on Princess Mingyu? But when Ling Feng saw the murderous intent in Chen Xun’s eyes, he understood. Chen Xun had lost all sense of reason.
However, before Ling Feng could make a move, a lithe figure had already leapt forward.
The one who pounced was none other than Er Ha!
After all, Princess Mingyu was Er Ha’s master. The fright Princess Mingyu just experienced greatly angered Er Ha as well.
Though acknowledging Princess Mingyu as his master was forced, Princess Mingyu truly treated him well. Er Ha gradually accepted his identity and even had a sense of being contented.
Hence, Chen Xun bullying Princess Mingyu was something Er Ha could not tolerate.
“Stupid dog, get lost!” Chen Xun’s eyes were filled with murderous intent as he flicked his longsword, sending a flash of sword light onto Er Ha.
But the sword light merely bounced off Er Ha’s body, not even grazing a single hair. Even with Chen Xun’s Divine Realm cultivation, or even Granny Hua with her Azure Sky Realm cultivation, they could do nothing to Er Ha.
Chen Xun hadn’t expected his attack to have no effect on Er Ha at all. In that instant, Er Ha had already pounced, biting Chen Xun’s wrist.
“Ah!” Chen Xun screamed, his right hand fiercely bitten by Er Ha, unable to shake it off no matter what.
“Dead dog, stupid dog, let go of me!” Chen Xun shouted, frantically attacking Er Ha.
But Er Ha remained unmoved, even squinting his eyes. Chen Xun’s attacks were like mere scratches, posing no threat.
After several breaths, a hint of pallor appeared on Chen Xu’s face, mixed with a tinge of green.
Princess Mingyu saw Er Ha biting Chen Xu, a flash of delight in her eyes. Earlier, Chen Xun’s words had pierced her heart like a dagger.
She couldn’t imagine, if her father had truly married her off to Chen Xun, what she would have become? That would have been too terrifying.
Ling Feng approached Princess Mingyu and whispered, “Princess, I think that’s enough. Look, Chen Xun’s aura is off. If Er Ha continues, Chen Xun might truly die!”
“A scourge will last a thousand years. How could that wicked Chen Xun die so easily!” Princess Mingyu said angrily, “He just tried to kill you, and you’re pleading for him?”
Ling Feng sighed bitterly, “In my opinion, killing him would be best, but don’t forget, he’s still General Ling Wei’s second son. No matter what he did, if he dies at your hands, it won’t be good for your reputation or His Majesty the Divine Emperor’s. If it causes tension between the Divine Emperor and General Ling Wei, it would be even more troublesome!”
“Moreover, I heard there are some disturbances in the north lately; General Ling Wei is greatly needed at this time. If Chen Xun dies within the Divine Court now, do you think General Ling Wei will let it go?” Ling Feng said.
Princess Mingyu bit her lip and finally sighed, “Alright, he got lucky today. Er Ha, let go!”
Upon hearing Princess Mingyu’s words, Er Ha finally released him and lazily squatted beside Princess Mingyu.
Meanwhile, Chen Xun lay on the ground, glaring hatefully at Ling Feng. He wanted to get up but had no strength left.
Ling Feng was a bit surprised, patting Er Ha’s head, “I didn’t expect that Er Ha’s teeth were poisonous.”
Er Ha lifted his head, looking at Ling Feng with a proud gaze.
Princess Mingyu explained, “Er Ha’s teeth have a strange poison that can paralyze nerves and weaken one’s battle capabilities. An overdose can even lead to death!”
Then Princess Mingyu looked at Chen Xun, “Hmph, I’m letting you off for now; disappear from my sight. If you continue to pester us, I won’t be so lenient next time!”
After catching his breath for a moment, Chen Xun staggered up from the ground and retreated shakily, disappearing from their sight.
“Ugh, what a nuisance. I wanted to eat grilled fish, and now everything’s ruined!” Princess Mingyu complained unhappily.
At this moment, a gentle voice came from behind them, “Grilled fish? How do the koi in my Koi Pond taste?”
Both of their bodies stiffened, and Princess Mingyu turned around with a mournful face, “Father, I… I was wrong!”
Standing behind them was the Divine Emperor, looking at Ling Feng and Princess Mingyu with amusement. Of course, his gaze towards Princess Mingyu was gentle, while toward Ling Feng, it carried scrutiny.
“Wrong? You did nothing wrong, you handled it well!” The Divine Emperor reached out to pat Princess Mingyu’s hair, “I was about to step in myself and teach that Chen Family boy a lesson. But I’m pleased to see you let him go for the greater good.”
Princess Mingyu grinned, hugging the Divine Emperor’s arm, “Actually, it’s all thanks to Ling Feng; I just followed his lead! Oh, Father, did you see how Chen Xun acted just now? What a jerk! I don’t want to marry him! Father, would you really let me marry that guy?”
The Divine Emperor nodded slightly, quite dissatisfied with Chen Xun himself. He once thought Chen Xun was a bit dim and would have a purer heart, but he turned out to be more stubborn and even twisted!
Mingyu was his precious jewel; how could he bear to marry her to such a person?
The Divine Emperor turned his gaze to Ling Feng.
Ling Feng bent down, “Ling Feng greets Your Majesty the Divine Emperor!”
The Divine Emperor waved his hand, a gentle force lifting Ling Feng, “No need for formalities. Your performance today was excellent. I didn’t expect such insight and broad-mindedness at your age. Very good, very good!”
“Your Majesty overpraises me!” Ling Feng said courteously.
The Divine Emperor thought for a moment and said, “Ling Feng, I have a mission for you. Do you dare to accept it?”
Ling Feng’s mouth twitched, thinking to himself, you’re the Divine Emperor, at the pinnacle of the Azure Sky Realm, and I’m just an early-stage Divine Realm novice. Do I even have the right to refuse a mission?
Slightly sighing inwardly, Ling Feng still asked, “May I inquire what task Your Majesty intends to assign?”
The Divine Emperor said lightly, “I once promised General Ling Wei that if Chen Xun could win the ultimate victory on the Heavenly Battlefield, I would marry Princess Mingyu to Chen Xun. However, it seems Chen Xun is not a suitable match for Mingyu. I want you to intercept Chen Xun on the Heavenly Battlefield and become the victor on the Divine Realm Battlefield!”