Chapter 1143: Ill Bear It!

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Zhuo Fan nodded, This is morality, and the apparent righteousness all people have. Its universal law for one to repay with life or money for a crime. It stands at the core of every human, the basis of any human society. Without it, humans would be scattered, let alone having the common interest the four lands once had. Thats why no one can oppose such a principle, for its like denying yourself. As the Luo clan had no hard proof for their innocence, none would be taking their side.

Palace Lords talk of principle is the deepening discrepancy between the three lands. That is, whether or not its worth helping the Luo clan. By siding with them in the open, its like throwing away the sense of justice all people have. By turning a deaf ear, they fear the central area would use this chance to remove one of their allies. Adding to that, the central areas envoys are in their homes, so they can hardly show any support, while also talking it out with the envoys in hope of diffusing this problem.

Thats precisely why war must have a good pretext. One must have the moral high ground, or else the one at threat would be himself.

Zhuo Fan smiled, Though every land fears the empires war, when theres no need to. Baili Jingwei is so cautious and subtle, meaning the Sword Star Empires frail stability would crack the minute any large deployment is made. For that reason he only sent five million soldiers at the border, to intimidate and bl.u.s.ter.

Wu Randong nodded, Palace Lord is correct. Baili Jingwei is now aware of Devil Palace and can no longer wage war on a grand scale like before. Though his scare tactic is no less believable to the lands, ha-ha-ha

The four lands are a shadow of themselves a century ago, suffering heavy losses.

Zhuo Fans face hardened, That can only mean, to broker peace with Baili Jingwei, they need a scapegoat. Miss Murong, well be going to the Luo clan again. If Yunhai recalls my actions, Baili Jingweis scheme will fall apart. But he isnt me

Zhuo Fan stood and walked, with Murong Xue on his heels. Wu Randong bowed, Safe travels, Palace Lord

In the heart of Luo Alliance, everyone was looking pensive, waiting for Double Dragon Manors message and trying to come up with a solution on their own.

They kept coming back to the killing of Prince of Harvest. It was the only reason why the central area could show their might and send troops to intimidate despite the lands being against it.

With the kids killing Prince of Harvest out in the open, the empire coming for justice was only proper. They could say it was a trap all along, but the schemer was also sure to tie up any loose ends.

That guy in black who took Luo Sifan was gone. With so many guards among the delegation, anyone could have put on a disguise and led the kids away.

Its impossible!

Zhuge Changfeng shook his head, worried as much as the other two, Baili Jingwei mustve set it up, but why? Is it just to target us? Even if we admit it, what then? Itll only take out some scapegoats. One prince for the life of three kids? Why would he do that?

Leng Wuchang was solemn, Its obvious hes not after the brats with such a twisted trick. He knows Clan Head would never give them up.

Leng Wuchang glanced at the pensive Luo Yunhai.

Luo Sifan was in her mothers embrace, looking at her father with tears in her eyes.

Whoos.h.!.+

Wen Tao and Wu Qingqiu rushed in.

How is it? Luo Yunhai jumped to his feet and welcomed them, What did the Exalted say?

The two found it hard to speak, with Wu Qingqiu starting, Brother Yunhai, were the ones at fault while Baili Jingwei had kept talking with the three lands to stay out of it. They take it as being against the four lands common interest and nothing more than a personal grudge while hoping of diffusing this problem to avoid war. The Exalted each man for themselves, to sacrifice them for the western lands peace. If the matter isnt settled, they would keep pus.h.i.+ng us and the other three lands leaving us aside.

I knew it Zhuge Changfeng leaned back in his chair with a sigh.

Luo Sifan cried in her mothers embrace, Mom

Sifan, its alright. I wont let anything happen to you. Rubbing her back, Yueers heart was torn as well.

Luo Yunhai gnashed his teeth, In other words, the Exalted want my daughter to take the blame to make the central area retreat?

The two hung their heads.

Dont they know shes been set up? Luo Yunhai howled.

Wu Qingqiu sighed, Anyone can see what is going on, but without proof, the central area had the pretext to wage war while the other lands have no reason to intervene. How could they help? Helping Luo Alliance harbor criminals? No leader of the three lands would ever accept this. The war must be right, even if on the surface.

Its not about the lands standing united, its about reason.

Wen Tao patted Luo Yunhais shoulder, Brother Yunhai, sorry, were unable to give much help

Luo Yunhais brow shook, looking at his crying daughter. His eyes shone and stormed out.

No one chased him.

[Maybe Alliance Leader needs time to calm down.]

Five million soldiers wasnt many, but they had a Sword King leading them. When the war started, the death toll would be huge, something none from western lands wanted to happen

Three days later, Yuwen Yong walked in the dead of night through a gloomy forest when someone popped in front of him.

Yuwen Yong smiled and cupped his hands, Alliance Leader Luo, was it you that asked me to see me here? What would Alliance Leader ask of me on this perfect night for murder?

Let the children go! Luo Yunhai glared at him.

Yuwen Yong cackled, Whats this, Alliance Leader? Its a heavy crime for her to kill the empires precious prince. With the entire affair so huge, you just want me to let your daughter go? Youre barking at the wrong tree. Im just an envoy, a messenger. I dont have the authority to pardon a national criminal.

Spare me the theatrics. Were the only ones here. Why are you doing this? Luo Yunhai shouted.

Yuwen Yong looked around, showing his sneaky grin, Nothing, really. Our intent was plain from the start, to exact justice for Prince of Harvest. Take the culprits and punish them.

Yuwen Yong emphasized his words, reading Luo Yunhais face.

The kids didnt do c.r.a.p. Theres no point in taking them. Luo Yunhai caught his drift, squinting, Ill go with you. Baili Jingwei is after me, isnt he? Then Ill go with you to the central area.

Yuwen Yong chuckled, To the central area? The great Alliance Leader Luo, with half of western lands behind you, theres absolutely no reason to kidnap the mighty Marshal. This would make your friends attack and well start another world war all over again. Although I havent been in western lands for many years, I also know very well that the Luo Alliance puts benevolence first and has many allies. Touching you is like poking the hornets nest!

Shove it! Dont you need a pretext?

Luo Yunhai sneered, I made the brats kill Prince of Harvest, theyre just like a.s.sa.s.sins that listened to my orders. Ill bear this blame. Take me, the main culprit while leaving those n.o.bodies aside.

Yuwen Yong stared in those firm eyes and chuckled, Is this true?

My word is my bond!

Great, since the Alliance Leader said it, Ill oblige, but no take backsies, he-he-he Yuwen Yong snickered, his eyes s.h.i.+ning, Alliance Leader, after you. Though you should know, the five million strong army at the border wont leave until you enter our empires lands.

You dont have to tell me.

Luo Yunhai was calm, walking forward. Yuwen Yong followed with a winning smile.

In the morning of the next day, the delegation sent word to all western lands a most shocking news. The Alliance Leader Luo, Marshal Luo Yunhai, instigated the death of Prince of Harvest and Deputy Yuwen Yong was taking him back to execute him