231: Chapter 231: Testing the Gods (Part 7)

After a brief rest, Nangong Yan and his group continued their journey.

However, before they had gone far, they were attacked by another group of Black-Robed Figures.

These Black-Robed Figures struck ruthlessly, every move intended to kill.

Qianye thought to herself that these must be assassins sent by the Divine Capital again; after a bitter struggle, although the group repelled the enemy, they were exhausted.

As if sensing Qianye's doubt, Nangong Yan stepped forward to examine the corpses, then shook his head, "No, they weren't sent by the Divine Capital this time, but by the Holy City."

Although they were disguised as the Black-Robed Figures familiar to the Divine Capital, they still retained the habits of the Holy City.

"Your Highness, we've never had any grievances with the Holy City. Why would they send people to intercept and kill us this time?"

"Besides, how could they have known..." the lieutenant beside him said, glancing at the surrounding soldiers.

But these soldiers had followed them through life and death for years; how could they possibly betray His Highness?

"Why don't they want us to return to the Ye Kingdom?"

Hearing the lieutenant's words, Nangong Yan's expression turned grim.

Something must have happened in the Ye Kingdom, and now they are desperately trying to stop us from returning.

Why did the Holy City send people to kill them?

Was it for fear that they would reach the Holy City and expose some secrets?

Or was there another conspiracy?

The lieutenant beside him also showed a look of doubt and worry.

"This is bad; we need to pick up the pace." Nangong Yan's face was ashen.

They had been facing various ambushes all along the way.

"How far are we from the Holy City?" Qianye suddenly spoke.

Although Nangong Yan didn't know why she was asking about the Holy City, he still answered, "It's not far. The Holy City only has one city left, the capital city, Shengdu."

"The Ye Kingdom was originally the cities surrounding Shengdu, which eventually split off."

After hearing Nangong Yan's words, Qianye thought for a moment, "Hmm, then let's part ways here."

"I'm more interested in the Holy City now."

"Hehe, I'm very curious about what exactly happened there!" Qianye straightened her skirt.

Looking at her clothes, ah, she was unhappy; they weren't the Lolita outfits she liked.

Nangong Yan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but then gave up.

He couldn't afford to offend this powerhouse.

Whatever she said, goes.

But...

Nangong Yan remembered her powerful strength; she could only be an ally, never an enemy.

"We'll split into two groups. Military Counselor, you all return to the Ye Kingdom first. The lieutenant and I will follow the Venerable One to the Holy City."

"Your Highness, you mustn't!"

But how could he stop Nangong Yan?

...

Qianye strolled along leisurely, a smile playing on her lips as she watched the lieutenant, whose nerves were on edge.

"Hmm, this lieutenant of yours is quite loyal."

Loyal...

"What do you mean by that?"

Nangong Yan pressed for an answer, only to receive a half-smiling look from Qianye.

They were getting closer and closer to the Holy City.

Qianye looked up at the sky; it was dark and gloomy, covered in dark clouds.

Looking closely, there was also a hint of black mist within them.

"*Sigh*."

Just as she thought.

She had sensed the familiar aura of the black mist from that group of Black-Robed Figures; now, she was certain that the Holy City had also been corrupted.

When Qianye's trio reached the Holy City, they saw the gates tightly shut, with a strange aura permeating the surroundings.

Suddenly, an old man appeared on the city wall and shouted loudly, "You carry evil power within you; you are not allowed to enter the city!"

Before Nangong Yan could react, the lieutenant shouted angrily first, "We've been hunted all the way here, so how are we carrying evil power? It's clearly you people who sent assassins after us."

The old man snorted coldly, "Don't quibble, leave at once."

Just then, Nangong Yan noticed some strange runes flickering at the base of the wall, seemingly hiding a greater conspiracy.

Qianye, of course, had also noticed such obvious runes.

"Master, Master, why do I feel several familiar auras inside?"

Little Flower in her arms swayed excitedly.

"Wow, there are actually familiar auras!"

"It really makes this flower curious."

Hearing this, Qianye was somewhat surprised.

"In that case, they must enter this city."