Chapter 81

Chapter 81: Seeing the world with indifference in the mortal realm (Part 1)

"Someone, capture Cheng TianBi alive. The rest, tear them to pieces!"

Cheng TianYi's gaze, cold and ruthless, was fixed on Si Cang Qing, filled with a deeper, bone-chilling hatred 

compared to past calculations.

With a single command, a large number of soldiers armed with long halberds surged into the main hall, and 

before long, they surrounded Si Cang Qing and Cheng TianBi completely.

"Your Highness!" Liu Nian, who had been too scared to speak, rushed over upon seeing the scene, but was kicked 

away by the Imperial Guard, falling heavily to the ground and letting out a painful groan.

Looking at Liu Nian, who was curled up on the ground, shivering, Cheng TianBi's pupils contracted and 

expanded. He slowly turned her head, tightly gripping the tips of Si Cang Qing's fingers, digging them deeply 

into the palm of the other person.

"Stop everything!" A hoarse and broken voice suddenly rang out, driving back the advancing Imperial Guards.

With a slight loosening of the grip, he gently patted Si Cang Qing's arm that was across his waist. Cheng TianBi 

stepped out from the other's embrace, took a step forward, and faced Cheng TianYi head-on.

Seeing the other person's movements, Cheng TianYi did not give any further orders, but instead fixed his gaze 

on the person in front of him with a strange expression.

Even though this man has gone through countless hardships and is no longer high-spirited, just standing there, 

his calm demeanor, natural nobility, and unparalleled elegance are enough to impress people unconsciously. 

The original dejection and weariness of life disappeared in an instant. Now, for the sake of the people he wanted 

to protect, he was stern and determined, and his demeanor was so dazzling that people could not take their eyes 

off him.

Cheng TianBi spoke steadily, his tone cold, "Cheng TianYi, I will stay, please don't embarrass innocent people!"

Inside the hall, there was only the sound of breathing.

Cheng TianBi looked calm, neither impatient nor withdrawn. She just stared at Cheng TianYi, patiently waiting 

for his reply.

The besieging imperial guards did not dare to act rashly without Cheng TianYi's order, but they were all tense 

and on high alert.

His lips curved, and countless emotions instantly intertwined in Cheng TianYi's eyes, resentment or appreciation, 

infatuation or confusion, persistence or madness, all flashed by. In the end, the curve of his lips became bigger 

and bigger, and Cheng TianYi laughed arrogantly, "Royal brother, so this person is that important to you?"

Cheng TianYi smiled more and more brightly, but the look he shot towards Si Cang Qing was so vicious and 

resentful that it made people shudder.

Never understanding the complicated and unpredictable mind of the Third Prince, Cheng TianBi just looked at 

Cheng TianYi indifferently, whose behavior became more and more weird and erratic, and said in a light and 

calm voice, "Qing, of course, is very important."

“Really?” He stopped laughing suddenly, and Cheng TianYi’s expression softened instantly. He leaned forward 

slightly, his lips almost touching Cheng TianBi’s ears. He whispered softly, “Brother, I am willing to accept 

your almost flawless perfection, and I am also willing to accept your gentleness that treats everyone equally…”

His tone suddenly turned cold, "But I will never accept you making any changes because of others!"

Such viciousness made Cheng TianBi feel uneasy. He looked back at the other person calmly, his eyes were 

clear, and his words were firm, "Third brother, you just promised me that as long as I am willing to stay, you 

will let them go."

Cheng TianYi smiled strangely, then suddenly stretched out his hand and pulled the other person into his arms. 

However, Si Cang Qing was already prepared. He immediately swung his palm energy over, and with his other 

arm, he quickly brought Cheng TianBi into his arms.

Cheng TianYi narrowly dodged Si Cang Qing's attack, but because of this series of actions, the Imperial Guards 

who had been sitting still suddenly rushed forward.

Si Cang Qing tightly held Cheng TianBi with one hand, exerted force with his foot, and leaped over the dense 

wall of people, striking the originally sealed window with his palm. The window was immediately blasted open, 

and the two jumped out through it.

Countless arrows whizzed through the air, but Si Cang Qing, carrying Cheng TianBi, spun in the air a few times, 

dodging all the arrows, and then landed on an open space not far away.

As soon as they landed, a giant net quickly descended from mid-air. Si Cang Qing raised his hand and unleashed 

a sword aura, causing the giant net to instantly shatter into countless fragments, scattering everywhere.

At the same time, hundreds of ambushed soldiers surged from all directions, surrounding them tightly. Moreover, 

the closest layers of soldiers were all holding shields in one hand and long halberds in the other—apparently, 

Cheng TianYi had long anticipated that Si Cang Qing's martial arts were extremely formidable and had made 

thorough preparations.

Holding the person tightly, Si Cang Qing stood still, tense and on guard. The soldiers, perhaps following orders, 

surrounded them without leaving any gaps, but did not advance further.

"Your Highness, tonight I have prepared a grand welcome ceremony to greet your return!"

"Royal Brother, in order to welcome you back tonight, I have already prepared a grand cleansing ceremony!"

Cheng TianYi's evil voice came slowly and calmly. He walked out of the hall with a leisurely pace. Behind him, 

several soldiers dragged the old eunuch Liu Nian.

Cheng TianBi stared at Liu Nian, who had the knife on his neck, with sadness in his eyes, "Liu Nian..."

"Your Highness, you, you must run away..." Liu Nian urged in a trembling, hoarse voice. Before he could 

finish his words, Cheng TianYi suddenly grabbed his neck. He opened his mouth, but could not make a sound.

"Cheng TianYi, let Liu Nian go!" Cheng TianBi clenched his fists tightly, his spirit tense, but there was nothing 

he could do now, not only his martial arts skills were completely destroyed, but his body was also broken, there 

was nothing he could do at all.

◇Cang◇Huan◇Seven◇Palace◇

He was unaware of the tense atmosphere. He just looked coldly at the old eunuch who had a deep relationship 

with Cheng TianBi. His face was almost blue and purple after being pinched by Cheng TianYi, but 

Si Cang Qing felt nothing in his heart and remained indifferent.

…Even though he didn’t want to see Cheng TianBi sad, the most important thing at this moment is to get out 

of this situation safely!

He would not have the slightest mercy on people he did not care about.

"Haha, Royal brother, Royal brother," Cheng TianYi laughed with great satisfaction, "I know you have a kind 

heart and cannot bear to see others suffer. Moreover, Liu Nian once secretly helped you escape, so you surely 

wouldn't want to see him die an unjust death, right?"

"What do you want?" Cheng TianBi's words at this moment were as cold as ice.

"What do I want?" Cheng TianYi murmured, repeating himself with a strange smile, "As a younger brother, 

of course, I should be filial to my royal brother!" His gaze fell on Si Cang Qing, eerie and otherworldly, 

"Liu Nian or Si Cang Qing, you choose one!"

With a pale face, Cheng TianBi calmed himself, "You just want me to stay, I will listen to you!" 

"Haha, Your Highness, you are really too naive! Whether you listen or not, it makes no difference to me now." 

Cheng TianYi's grip gradually tightened, his tone cheerful, "Royal brother, don't hesitate any longer. I'll count 

to three, and you make your choice, one..."

Cheng TianBi's whole body was stiff, his fingertips digging into his own palm, as if they were about to bleed. 

Yet he felt not a trace of pain—now he could only make a choice. At this distance, even Si Cang Qing couldn't 

save Liu Nian...

"Two!"

"Don't!" Cheng TianBi suddenly shouted.

"Oh?" Looking at the peerless man whose face was devoid of any color, Cheng TianYi was in high spirits, 

but the hand gripping Liu Nian's neck suddenly tightened.

Liu Nian's mouth was wide open, and his eyes were almost rolling back.

"Has the Royal brother made a decision?"

Cheng TianBi took a deep breath, lowered his gaze, not looking at anyone, and softly said, "Let... Qing go."

As soon as the word "Qing" fell, Cheng TianYi unexpectedly shook off Liu Nian, his whole body erupting 

with an oppressive chill.

Liu Nian's convulsing, curled-up body was caught in the corner of his eye, while Cheng TianBi swayed 

unsteadily, stubbornly refusing to let Si Cang Qing come near to support him.

"Cheng, Tian, Bi!" Cheng TianYi gritted his teeth and called out word by word, "Everyone says you are 

generous and kind-hearted, but it turns out you are just as selfish!"

Cheng TianBi would never allow someone he revered like an elder to die a tragic death because of him, 

especially since that person had saved his life multiple times.

Hearing this, Cheng TianBi looked at his own toes, gave a faint smile, and said in an ethereal tone, "I have 

always been a selfish person!"

Generosity and kindness are merely the facade seen by outsiders! Now, he realizes how selfish he truly is. 

Between life and death, he would rather let everyone down than give his only hope to... that cold young 

emperor, not only because he would be the best ruler of this world, but also because... of his own selfish 

desires.

However, if his choice led to Liu Nian's tragic death, he would not live in this world - in this life, he would 

be buried with the people he had let down; in the next life or the next, he would be content to be a slave.

"Hahaha!"

Cheng TianYi looked up to the sky and laughed heartily, "Ah, what a pair of lovebirds!"

With a flick of his eyes, he looked coldly at the old man cowering on the ground—Cheng TianBi. Since you 

have chosen this path, I will grant your wish. You shall suffer endlessly, for all eternity. Then...

For all eternity, you will remember the person who caused you unbearable pain!

Cheng TianYi raised his arm, ready to strike Liu Nian's head with his palm, but in an instant, his arm was 

entangled by an almost invisible silver thread. Startled, Cheng TianYi turned his head, only to see 

Si Cang Qing's left hand wrapped in strands of silver thread, emitting a cold, chilling light in the dim night.

With a forceful motion and a flick of the silver thread, Si Cang Qing sent Cheng TianYi flying.

Just this surprise attack will definitely break the stalemate.

Having no other choice, Si Cang Qing could only hold Cheng TianBi in his arms, with the silver threads that 

were sometimes long and sometimes short in his hands turned into sharp weapons. The Liuhua sword technique 

was brought to its extreme with the help of the silver threads - these silver threads were specially made of 

Tiancan silk, and Si Cang Qing never did anything without preparation. Especially with Cheng TianBi, who 

didn't know martial arts, by his side, he was naturally more careful.

only……

The original plan had to be changed. He had originally only wanted to take advantage of the confrontation 

between Cheng TianBi and Cheng TianYi to find a perfect way to escape. But the scene just now appeared 

again, and Cheng TianBi's pain was all seen in his eyes.

However, at that time, Cheng TianYi's hands were tightly strangling Liu Nian, and he could not rush to rescue 

him.

Now it seems that not only does he have to get away, but he also has to take the old eunuch with him. 

Otherwise... Cheng TianBi's heartache will never heal.

While carefully maneuvering among the Imperial Guards, Si Cang Qing was looking for an opportunity to rescue 

Liu Nian, who was being closely watched by several soldiers.

The thirteenth level of Liuhua Sword, wherever the sword energy reaches, everything is shattered.

Even so, it seemed that Cheng TianYi was determined to keep them, and wave after wave of imperial guards 

kept coming forward.

The night sky, dark and gloomy.

In front of the sacrificial palace, the dim lights were almost dyed blood red.

You can’t retreat; you can’t advance!

The two sides confronted each other for a long time. Cheng TianBi was in Si Cang Qing's arms, feeling dizzy 

and his broken body could hardly hold on.

Just when this blood sacrifice seemed to be going on for an eternity, a shrill cry suddenly broke out, 

"Your Highness, take care of yourself!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Nian suddenly raised his neck and died under the knife! This old eunuch 

who had been in the Hongcheng Palace for most of his life must have realized long ago that the mysterious 

man holding his highness wanted to save him, which was why they were all trapped here and couldn't get out...

Liu Nian, who took care of Cheng TianBi as he grew up, understands the other person's thoughts even better. 

If he really died because of his decision just now, even if he escaped, Cheng TianBi would not be able to live 

alone in this world!

I am already a crippled person, so I would rather die for the sake of His Highness!

"Liu Nian——"

Cheng TianBi cried out in pain and tears fell.

Ignoring the man's despair and sorrow, Si Cang Qing saw that Liu Nian was dead and immediately reacted 

decisively. He swung the silver thread in his hand onto a tree branch several meters away, pulled on the silver 

thread, stepped on the heads of the people below, and soared into the air.

As long as they break through the barrier of this sacrificial palace, they can escape unscathed.

Watching the two about to disappear between the high walls and tiles, Cheng TianYi coldly issued the order: 

"Archers, shoot to kill!"

Si Cang Qing's footsteps lightly touched the rubble, but suddenly he saw that outside the sacrificial palace, 

on all the tall buildings, there were dense soldiers, all drawing their bows...

The arrow flies down, like a swift rain!
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