Volume 4: The Game of the Gods Chapter 89 The world is like a tide and people are like water
Yonghui City, a city that has experienced many disasters but has never been defeated, is now probably a wonder in the Xuming world.
Looking at the Yonghui City decorated with lights and full of joy, Ping Lili had the illusion that she was in another world.
In order to celebrate the great victory in the Battle of Yonghui and to congratulate the new emperor of the Ruoye tribe on his ascension to the throne, Yonghui City is now filled with a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
Children ran past with laughter, an old man came towards them with a smile on his face but staggering steps, vendors shouted loudly and sold assorted fruits and various snacks, and those young women dressed up in groups of three or five who wanted to join in the fun near the Ruoye tribe's palace. This prosperous scene made it seem hard to believe that this city had experienced such a life-and-death catastrophe a few days ago, and how many passionate Ruoye men had even sacrificed their lives to save this city.
The Battle of Yonghui ended with a great victory for the Ruoye tribe. In fact, the battle was over before Long Yu went underground.
Under the cover of the time and space formation of the wizard Sha Mo, the Kongming tribe gathered the remaining troops and barely escaped, but they also paid an extremely heavy price. Those top Kongming tribe wizards were almost wiped out, and of the more than 300,000 dark knights brought by Yan Zhu, there were probably only more than 100,000 left when they finally escaped.
Moreover, for the Kongming Clan, even worse news was yet to come. Half a day later, news came from their old nest, Mingsha City, that General Zhuguo, one of the two pillars of the Ruoye Empire, personally led an expeditionary army and attacked for three consecutive days, capturing Mingsha City. The Kongming Clan's old nest fell!
Yan Zhu could only gather up the remaining troops and flee Licheng, barely managing to maintain his foothold in Licheng. However, his situation was even worse at this time, because Mingsha City had fallen and Yonghui City was still in the hands of the Ruoye tribe. Licheng was located right between the two and could face attacks from both sides of the Ruoye tribe at any time!
However, the news that came a few days later was another unexpected turn of events, which made Yan Zhu feel a little relieved. It seemed that there was always a way out, because the old emperor of the Ruoye Empire had passed away!
Yan Zhu knew that the Ruoye tribe had an unwritten rule that their kings had to personally guard the South China Sea Imperial City for generations. They were naturally on guard against the demons suppressed under the imperial city. After the old emperor passed away, the new emperor would naturally ascend the throne.
When Yan Zhu thought that the damned evil star Long Yu of the Ruoye tribe would be trapped in the South China Sea from now on and unable to move, he felt like he had received joy from heaven, as if he had found the last spark of hope in the ashes.
Although their current situation was precarious, as long as the Ruoye tribe stopped pressing them, the Kongming tribe would have a chance to make a comeback in time. And if the evil star Long Yu returned to the South China Sea, it would be difficult for the Ruoye tribe to mobilize a large army again. Even if someone else led the troops, Yan Zhu was not afraid.
As long as Long Yu was not leading the troops himself, Yan Zhu felt fearless. In this battle of Yonghui, he was indeed defeated with conviction. He thought he had planned everything perfectly, but in the end he still fell into someone else's trap and became a turtle in a jar. However, he only admitted that he lost to Long Yu, not to the entire Ruoye tribe.
Of course, the people of Yonghui City paid no heed to Yan Zhu's feelings. At that moment, they were joyfully celebrating the ascension of the new Ruoye Emperor. Five hundred years after Yonghui City fell into Ruoye hands, its citizens had finally come to terms with the reality of its becoming a vital part of the Ruoye Empire. They accepted the Ruoye Army as the city's natural protectors. After all, they had defended the city with their blood and flesh.
Ordinary people are so realistic. Whoever can bring them peace, whoever can let them live and work in peace and contentment, whoever can protect them in troubled times and give them a place to settle down is their king, the real king.
In the hearts of ordinary people in Yonghui City, the current Ruoye Army is comparable to a divine army. With a pitifully small number of troops, they not only defended Yonghui City tightly without harming any ordinary people, but also defeated the invading Kongming Clan and even drove away the malicious Shamo wizard. This is simply a miracle!
Especially the new emperor of the Ruoye Empire, Long Yu, who had just inherited the Ruoye clan's throne, has now become a new legend in Yonghui City through word of mouth.
On the streets and alleys, everyone was talking about the new emperor of the Ruoye tribe, handsome as a god, yet also brave and invincible, who looked down upon the world! The scene of him standing at the east gate of Yonghui City and brazenly facing the countless troops of the Kongming tribe outside the city was often mentioned, and people often compared him to Zhuo Ao of that time. Some even said that today's Long Yu was even better than Zhuo Ao of the past, because their Ruoye tribe had a thousand-year immortal life, while this Long Yu was still very young!
At least in the eyes of the ordinary citizens of Yonghui City, this invincible new emperor of the Ruoye tribe could protect them for countless generations. As long as he was around, no one, no race, would dare to set foot here again. In such a war-torn world of the underworld, where the strong prey on the weak, how could this not be a cause for joy?
However, few people know what the new emperor of the Ruoye tribe lost and paid in the Yonghui War, including his reliable subordinates, the Crown Princess who treated him with deep affection, and the countless outstanding men of the Ruoye tribe.
No one knows how many corpses and blood and tears are buried under his throne, and no one knows what kind of sorrow is buried in his heart.
In fact, no one is the winner in this war.
Moreover, it was impossible for ordinary people to know that the new emperor was about to set off to return to the South Sea Imperial City. From then on, he might never set foot in the Xu Ming Realm again. He might spend his entire life staying there, guarding and suppressing the demons under the South Sea Imperial City, and fulfilling his destiny as the king of the Ruoye tribe.
They didn't know, but Yinglili knew.
The commander of the Xuanwu Army is Long Xin, Wei Xingying's mother.
Speaking of the eldest princess of the Ruoye tribe, she is also a legend.
A skilled warrior, a woman as capable as any man, she was truly a valiant woman with an extremely forthright personality. She and Ying Lili hit it off instantly. Furthermore, having inherited Yao Ji's kindness in bringing her and Wei Shucheng together, Long Xin naturally treated Ying Lili like her own sister, showing great enthusiasm.
Even their words and deeds showed their intention to bring together Gong Lili and Long Yu. In this respect, Long Xin and Wei Xingying were truly mother and son. They both wanted to keep Gong Lili, this uncut gem, in their Ruoye tribe.
Fortunately, Long Yu herself was not very enthusiastic about this, and even made it clear that she would leave her position as queen vacant for the rest of her life. This barely dampened the enthusiasm of the mother and son. Otherwise, Gong Lili really didn't know how to deal with it.
However, Ying Lili was still quite sad about Long Yu's return to the imperial city in the South China Sea.
She knew that this separation would truly separate them, and they would never see each other again. Not to mention that Yan Lili had no idea where the South Sea Imperial City was, and even if she did, getting there wouldn't be easy. Furthermore, she had her own destiny, having already decided to visit Shamo City after the Yonghui War was over.
Most importantly, Ying Lili harbors a secret deep in her heart, a secret she's never shared with anyone, a secret known only to her and Mo Yi. She doesn't belong to this Netherworld; she comes from another world. She returned to the Netherworld solely to remove the Suzaku Seal from her body. If the curse is lifted, she'll have to return to the real world that belongs to her.
All the old friends and beautiful things here can only be hidden deep in the heart and turned into memories in the end.
How could this not make her sad?
However, no matter how sad she was, she could only hide it deep in her heart. No matter how reluctant she was, she still had to leave. Therefore, Ying Lili chose to leave before Long Yu returned to the South China Sea.
The Battle of Yonghui has ended. Under the leadership of Wusu, the Shamo wizard helped the Kongming tribe escape. Naturally, there was no reason for them to stay in Yonghui City. They retreated to the border between the Ruoye and Shamo tribes after the Battle of Yonghui, but did not retreat back to Shamo City. Their intention was obvious. They were waiting for Gonglili, or in other words, waiting for their new chief wizard of the Shamo tribe.
And Ying Lili was indeed planning to return to Shamo City.
After all, Shamo City is the real destination of Yinglili's return to the Xuming Realm. Although Jianyi has been sealed, Yao Ji's problem is still a mystery. The "Suzaku Curse" has not yet been solved. Jianyi refused to tell her for some reason. She had asked Zhuque before, thinking that the Suzaku Curse might have something to do with her. Unexpectedly, Zhuque just shook his head. It seems that the answers to those mysteries are still hidden in Shamo City. This trip to Shamo is a must.
However, she had no plans to join the Shamo army. After all, she had heard about the Shamo tribe's defection on the battlefield. As for Wu Su, Yinglili did not have much confidence. No matter how deeply he loved Yao Ji in his previous life, this person was still a stranger to Yinglili. Moreover, Yinglili subconsciously felt that Wu Su was very dangerous. Unlike Long Yu and Mo Yi, Yinglili could feel that the person Wu Su cared about was only Yao Ji, and from beginning to end, it had nothing to do with her.
Therefore, she did not plan to meet up with Wu Su, but planned to sneak back to Shamo City. Of course, she would not go alone. Although Mo Yi did not mention it, Yan Zheng and Ze Ze would also go with them.
Today, Ying Lili and others will set off for Shamo City.
However, he did not like the complicated pomp and sad farewell scenes, so the only one who came to see him off today was Long Yu. Moreover, at the request of Ying Lili, everyone abandoned all their means of transportation, disguised themselves slightly, and walked slowly from the Ruoye tribe's palace to the East Gate.
Ping Lili had a deep affection for Yonghui City. This city had witnessed so many of her beautiful memories, so today, she wanted to walk the city's bluestone pavement one last time, to see the prosperity of this thousand-year-old city again, so that these little details could be vividly treasured in her memory, so that she could remember this city and these people for the rest of her life...
Ping Lili and Long Yu were walking side by side in the front. Mo Yi was very considerate and left the two of them a little space to spend time together. He and Yan Zhengzeze both fell behind slightly, keeping a certain distance from the two of them.
But from beginning to end, the two of them remained silent, each walking in silence, each preoccupied with their own thoughts. They seemed to be taking in the scenery, but neither of them truly took it in. It wasn't that they had nothing to say, but rather that their friendship had reached such a point that no further words were necessary. Everything they needed to say had already been said. Furthermore, each was afraid that if they spoke, they would be exposed.
From today on, one will go north and the other will go south.
As Ping Lili thought so, she felt a sudden surge of grief in her heart. Her shoulders began to tremble slightly for an indescribable reason.
Perhaps noticing Ying Lili's sudden sadness, Long Yu, who was still dressed in a crescent-colored robe, as he had been when they first met, hesitated for a moment. Finally, he reached out his hand and gently rubbed her head. Then, ignoring Mo Yi's sharp gaze behind him, he pulled her into a hug. His deep, rich voice echoed above Ying Lili's head, "All good things must come to an end. Don't be sad. If you miss me in the future, you're welcome to come to the South China Sea anytime. The door of my Ruoye tribe is always open to you."
"Long Yu, I..." Ying Lili finally managed to get these words out of her throat, but she choked with sobs and couldn't continue.
This is a close friend who has shared life and death with you and never left you. This is an old friend who you entrusted your life to. This is a confidant who can see through everything without words. But now, we have to say goodbye.
After this separation, perhaps we will never meet again in this life!
