"Stay away from her."
Sun Lang's tone was close to a reprimand.
The cold disgust and even hostility he showed could be seen at a glance.
It could be said that he had no feelings at all.
The people who witnessed this scene, whether it was the subordinates of Tensei Province, Shinto Province, or Sun Lang's old friends in the army, couldn't help but sigh in their hearts at this moment.
This pair of lovers who were once intimately blessed and recognized by the six armies had indeed parted ways now. It was a complete break, and there was no room for recovery.
It was only when they saw the scene before their eyes that they realized this point.
They couldn't go back.
Sun Lang and Empress were absolutely irreconcilable. The decisive battle would continue until one of them fell.
Even the civil and military officials of Tensei Province sighed bitterly in their hearts. Since it was already over, why did they still come to suffer from Sun Lang's attitude?
They didn't understand the motives and feelings of the commander, just as they didn't understand why Her Highness betrayed Sun Lang back then … They never understood.
It was just that no one dared to ask.
Wei Zheng said loudly, "Your Highness, it's getting late. Let's go back."
But now that Sun Lang had already come, and had displayed a cold hostility that kept people at a distance of a thousand miles, there was no longer any meaning in staying here. Seeing her former lover protecting another woman and glaring at her coldly and angrily, even the most unyielding woman in the world would not be able to bear it.
That was why Wei Zheng advised her. Even if she had to leave in such an awkward and embarrassing manner, it was better than continuing to suffer here. He had made up his mind to take Her Highness away even if he had to pull her.
But Empress seemed to be stronger than everyone thought.
General Tian Ce's waist was straight. Although her battle robe was stained with dirt from the fight just now, it did not affect her awe-inspiring temperament. Rather, the dirt on her body gave her the aura of a battle-hardened general who had been through hundreds of battles and pressed forward courageously.
She looked at the man in front of her and the woman behind him calmly.
"It seems," Empress said, "you really care about her."
"Yes."
Sun Lang said coldly, "I care about her very much. I care about her so much that if she was injured just now, all of you would die here. Do you understand?"
Empress said indifferently, "Then you have to protect her well."
"You don't have to worry about that."
Sun Lang's tone became colder and colder, "Protecting her is not a difficult thing, because I only need to guard against the malice and swords from the outside world, and I don't have to worry about her stabbing me in the back. She is a little stupid fool, has a sense of propriety and has her own opinions. She doesn't think too much about complicated things and has no ambition. She is a very simple girl, much better than you."
The Empress Concubine happily nodded her head: "So, you chose an ordinary woman who won't compete with you, won't surpass you, has no ambition, no desire for power, is weak, and likes to rely on you. This way, you can happily display your dignity as a man, strength, and desire to protect."
"If you're successful, she'll worship you. If you're idle, she'll protect you. I think you're more inclined to the latter, because you're a lazy and useless person deep down. Your responsibilities are imposed on you by the outside world. You're not willing to take responsibility, and you're lazy and undisciplined …"
"Well said."
Sun Lang smiled, "Looks like the noble Empress Concubine is forgetful. You've forgotten Sun Lang's background. You and I aren't from the same world. Since we can't get along, we naturally part ways."
"I am not as caring as you. I am not as broad-minded as you. I am just a useless, ordinary person. I don't need to be promising. As long as I have a sword, I can protect myself even if the sky collapses. As long as there are a few people, we will know each other regardless of whether it is cold or warm. You don't like such a life, but I do."
He smiled, but his eyes were as sharp as swords.
"Also, not only do I want to enjoy such a life, but I also want to screw up the choice you made. If you want to go back with the wind and not be afraid of the high altitude and the cold, I will collapse your building and bury you in it to make a grave for you."
His words were like knives, and his words were like swords.
Although the attitude of the two parties could be said to be peaceful, and they did not make a scene, they did not jump and curse, and they did not fight. However, the back and forth of the words seemed to be filled with extremely sharp boldness. Even the audience who had been through hundreds of battles felt that it was unbearable at this moment.
They even wanted to cover their ears and hide in a corner.
In the almost frozen atmosphere of Senran, Zhang Yinluo was the only one who gently took off the cumbersome gauntlet of the power armor. She pulled Sun Lang's collar with her slender hand and said in a low voice, "Stop talking."
Empress looked at the place where their bodies touched, and her eyes focused.
Sun Lang looked back at her, the Senran killing intent in his eyes melting like snow. "Okay."
He took the opportunity to grab the girl's hand.
Yinluo blushed and glanced at Empress subconsciously. She mumbled, "I am still wearing the power armor."
The Sunfire Power Armor was the top individual combat equipment for the knights of the Fire Order. It was a hideous and cool iron lump. Standing next to Yinluo in the armor, Sun Lang looked like a younger brother.
The scene of them holding hands was a little comical.
However, Sun Lang didn't care about this and insisted on pulling Yin Luo's hand. He didn't bother about Her Highness the Empress Concubine and treated the Heavenly Policy Manor as if it was nothing. He turned around and shouted, "Alright, stop dawdling. The sun is about to set. Let's quickly set off for the capital.
Zhao Yunlong jumped over without a sound and flashed to Sun Lang's left side. She quietly activated her mystic arts and mobilized the strength of the Imperial Army to resist the invasion of the Great Protection Force. Then, she grabbed Sun Lang's arm and turned back to smile smugly at Empress. Just now, she left with Sun Lang arrogantly, her long ponytail swinging.
The henchmen of Shinto Province cheered loudly.
The long line started moving again. The people of Tensei Province pinched their noses and made way for them. No one said anything, but they were all angry.
— What was His Highness here for?
They did not win a fight or an argument. They made way for them with their tails between their legs. They were not in a good mood. What was he after?
The flag of Shinto Province fluttered in the wind. The horses galloped and the wheels turned. The people of Tensei Province looked at each other and saw great confusion in their eyes. Then, they turned their eyes. His Highness Empress was standing far away with his back to them. No one knew what he was thinking.
Wei Zheng and Qin Qiong exchanged a look and approached carefully to check on His Highness. But they were stopped ten steps away by General Tensei.
"Don't come any closer!"
Empress said with his back to them.
His tone was very calm.
Sun Lang, Master Lu, Miss Zhao, and the rest of the people were all happy to see each other.
Miss Zhao chattered like a lark and told Sun Lang about what had happened in Ming Province in the past few months. Lu Shu-jen sat next to them. Although there was no joy on her face, she glanced at Sun Lang from time to time. Courrier ended the sky cruise and asked Sun Lang excitedly when he was going to do something.
— The Kingdom of Lifire was located in the north of Houtu Earth. They regarded the Empire as their biggest imaginary enemy and competitor. As a top character of the Order of Flames, Miss Mao had always dreamed of stepping into the capital of Houtu Earth.
Sun Lang chatted with them and answered their questions. He told them about what had happened in the past few months. However, he was a little absent-minded and looked outside subconsciously.
Yinluo had been listening quietly the whole time. Suddenly, he said, "It's not good for you to stay here all the time. The lords are all outside. Go and greet them."
Sun Lang was stunned for a moment before he came back to himself. "Oh, it's fine. They all understand me and won't care about such trifles. Besides, I've seen them face to face every day for the past two months. I'm tired of it. There's no need to be polite."
Yinluo insisted. "It's polite. It's better to be careful. They came to welcome us and even fought with the people of Tensei Province. Let's go and take a look. As for us, it won't be too late to talk at night."
Sun Lang did not insist after hearing that. He said goodbye and jumped out of the car.
Yinluo waited for a while and stood up too. "I'll go and take a look."
Zhao Feihuang pouted. "Are you going to sneak away again?"
That being said, she did not move away.
"Of course not," Yinluo said softly. "I'm just concerned about something …"