Return to the City: The Strongest King-Chapter 1758 - 1696: Holding All the Advantages (Part 2)

Capítulo 1758: Chapter 1696: Holding All the Advantages (Part 2) 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Mis and Mark knew that trying to win by brute force this time was completely impossible, so they immediately thought of this strategy. With a loud shout, Mis and Mark charged at Feng Kexin and her group.

The people of the Dark Night Sect knew the importance of the Princess, and how could the people of Dragon Gate not know? As soon as these two made a move, Su Lie and Lin Feng desperately held them back.

Earlier, they might have been driven by the desire to win, but now they were fighting with their lives, unwilling to let these two achieve their goal.

The two elders of the Dark Night Sect wanted to kill Feng Kexin and her group, but they simply didn’t have the ability at this moment. They were already pretty lucky to barely manage to protect themselves from Song Xiaodong and the others.

“Princess Qingluan!” Mis shouted loudly at this moment: “You grew up in the Dark Night Sect, and the Sect Master has always treated you like his own daughter. The Dark Night Sect is your home. Do you really not care at all?”

Qingluan subconsciously shook her head.

Mis instantly rejoiced and quickly said: “Princess, if you kill one of them now, I will definitely petition the Sect Master on your behalf when we return, explaining that you were merely momentarily bewildered by Dragon Gate, but eventually found your way back. You will surely receive the Sect Master’s forgiveness, and you’ll continue to be our princess of Dragon Gate. If I fail to fulfill this promise, I am willing to accept the sect’s harshest punishment.”

Chapter 1697

Qingluan’s gaze subconsciously shifted to Feng Kexin, Qi Lanqin, and Qiao Yunxi.

Although she had known about these three people for a long time, it was the first time she had seen them, and they were nothing but strangers to her. Killing them didn’t seem to instill any sense of guilt in her.

Growing up in the Dark Night Sect, the sect’s atmosphere had long influenced Qingluan, and she could be considered cold-blooded, not viewing human life as significant.

Feng Kexin, Qi Lanqin, and Qiao Yunxi all sensed the murderous intent in Qingluan’s eyes. Qiao Yunxi immediately stepped in front of Feng Kexin and Qi Lanqin, staring coldly at Qingluan.

“Qingluan! Don’t believe what they say. You’ve lived in the Dark Night Sect, don’t you know what happens inside? If you return to the sect, you’re unlikely to come back. These are your sisters; you can’t harm them.”

If Qingluan acts now, even Song Xiaodong cannot save them in time, so he first shouted loudly.

Mis shouted again: “Qingluan, I know you’re being influenced by him. Young people always make mistakes, but the Sect Master has a forgiving nature. You’re also one of the sect’s key subjects for development. You’ll certainly receive the Sect Master’s pardon. Hurry and kill them to prove your loyalty to the Sect Master.”

Qingluan’s footsteps moved toward Feng Kexin and the other three.

Song Xiaodong became anxious; Chu Xianling immediately remarked: “I’ll entangle those two, hurry and go.”

Song Xiaodong agreed and abandoned the formation to go back.

Mis shouted fiercely, “Stop them!”

The two elders who were previously escaping suddenly shivered and crazily charged toward Song Xiaodong and the others.

The penalties for the Dark Night Sect are extremely harsh, especially for betraying the Sect Master, which is why, during the fight with Song Xiaodong, they aimed to survive the battle, not violating any sect rules.

But now, if they don’t desperately block Song Xiaodong and the others, it would be a significant transgression. Not only they but their families would be implicated, something more unbearable than death.

Thus, they’d rather die fighting now than let Song Xiaodong and the others pass.

Not just the two of them, but even the heavily injured White Elder suddenly leaped up without regard for his injuries, using the last bit of his strength to block Song Xiaodong and the others.

These three elders, in their desperate fight, unleashed one hundred and twenty percent of their power, and Song Xiaodong and the others temporarily found no way around them.

The entanglement between the two parties left no one able to stop Qingluan, meaning the outcome now rested solely on Qingluan’s decision.

Qingluan was already standing in front of Qiao Yunxi. Her feet were still shoeless, and her white long dress danced lightly with the sea breeze, her long hair cascading down her waist, with the ends gently swaying—a picture-perfect beauty.

However, her right hand slowly raised, her gaze fixed on Qiao Yunxi. That delicate, fair palm, untouched by dust, but capable of immense power, with a single strike threatening to end Qiao Yunxi’s life.

Qiao Yunxi fearlessly looked at Qingluan, slowly speaking: “Someone who loves you thinks only of protecting you, not how to use you.”

Qingluan’s expression froze for a moment, her raised hand paused.

Qiao Yunxi’s eyes showed compassion, saying: “You can kill me. The Dragon Gate Great Array is indeed unbreakable, but Dongzi won’t resent you. With or without the island, I believe Dongzi will continue to strengthen Dragon Gate, ultimately defeating the Dark Night Sect. I understand your feelings; if I were in your place, I too would struggle to decide what to do.”

Qi Lanqin also added: “On one side is the man you love, on the other is the sect that raised you. I understand, but remember, you have another identity, you’re the bloodline of Dragon Gate, and within this great array, you were born.”

Feng Kexin raised an eyebrow and said: “We’ve said our piece. Which side do you wish to choose? It’s your decision.”

The three of them were now prepared for death, their eyes fixed on Qingluan.

“Ah!” A cry of anguish erupted as Qingluan’s body trembled and turned around, seeing the White Elder collapsing to the ground.

Song Xiaodong’s hand was about to strike another elder’s head, yet this elder was entangled by Sun Yiyi and couldn’t resist Song Xiaodong’s palm.

“Stop!” Qingluan shouted loudly.

Song Xiaodong halted his hand, escaping the elder from death.

Then Song Xiaodong waved at Su Lie and Lin Feng, signaling them to retreat. Mis and the four elders capable of battle quickly gathered together.

“Qingluan, what do you want to say?” Song Xiaodong asked gently, having seized control of the situation, confident Qingluan wouldn’t harm Feng Kexin and the others.

Qingluan took a deep breath, saying: “Can you…spare them?”

Song Xiaodong replied without hesitation: “Yes.”

Qingluan nodded and looked at Mis and the others, slowly saying: “Elder Mis, I realize I have let the sect down this time. I’ll return to Dark Night Sect to accept punishment.”

Mis’s expression was full of anger, but he slowly calmed down, saying: “Princess, think carefully. If you help them open the array, it’s the greatest betrayal of the Dark Night Sect.”

Qingluan struggled inwardly but eventually said: “I understand, but it’s my responsibility. I have to do it.”

Mis gritted his teeth, angrily saying: “Fine, since this is your decision, we can’t stop you. However, no matter what, we are grateful for your mercy. Before we leave, may I say one last thing to you?”

“Alright!” Qingluan nodded, walking toward Mis.

Su Lie quickly intervened, shouting: “Be careful of any trickery.”

Qingluan said: “Elder Mis watched me grow up and always cared for me. He won’t harm me.”

Mis sneered, saying: “Su Lie, you’re judging him with a small-minded person’s perspective.”

Su Lie snorted, disdainfully saying: “Is there anyone in the Dark Night Sect who can be called honorable?”

Qingluan calmly said: “It’s my concern, I decide myself.”

Su Lie frowned, looking toward Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong hesitated briefly, then stood by Qingluan’s side, saying: “I’ll accompany you.”

Qingluan looked at Song Xiaodong and slowly nodded.