Fear gripped King Zhongshun's throat.
This was the most ridiculous threat he had ever heard.
Since ancient times, who had dared to beat a prince to death in front of the Gate of Heaven Influence?
No, there had never been anyone.
Even if there had been a change in the previous dynasty, such a disgraceful thing would never have happened.
But King Zhongshun did not dare to doubt the veracity of this threat.
Who would dare to kill a prince with illustrious military achievements without a second word?
Someone dared.
Who would dare to deploy troops in the capital and attack the Copper Sparrow Pavilion that was entangled with countless people?
Someone dared.
This person was a lunatic, a lunatic through and through.
He did not play by the rules, did not consider the consequences, and dared to do anything.
He was already crazy.
What else did a madman not dare to do?
King Zhongshun could not imagine.
After two painful failures, Sun Lang's violent and unbridled way of doing things, the young prince's will to resist had been completely destroyed, and fear had been branded into his heart.
Even if Sun Lang said he would kill his way into the capital, King Zhongshun would not doubt it.
He ran even faster, and his mind became clearer. He shouted, "You can't do this!
What you're doing is disgraceful!
Imperial Father will not sit by and do nothing!
You're cutting yourself off from the world! "
"I've said it before, your imperial father only needs to open the gate and let you in, and I won't kill you."
Sun Lang smiled faintly. "Want to make a bet with me?"
The young prince's heart clenched.
As long as I can enter the Gate of Heaven Influence, he won't kill me?
As long as Imperial Father lets me in, he won't kill me?
Why would he say that?
Does he think Imperial Father won't let me in?
What … what kind of joke is this …
King Zhongshun's heart was gradually infected by coldness.
He'll definitely let me in … that's normal …
I'm a prince, Imperial Father's son, a member of the imperial family. Moreover, this is the Gate of Heaven Influence. If I'm beaten to death by Sun Lang here, what will happen to the imperial family's reputation?
The court will be abuzz, and Imperial Father's reputation will be ruined … because this is the capital …
Even if Sun Lang dared to behave atrociously here, would Imperial Father allow it?
He felt great fear in his heart. As if to hide this fear, he shouted, "Let's bet!
Let's bet then!
I'm just afraid that you'll turn your back on me. You don't have any morals! "
"That's right. I often go back on my words, but at least there's a chance of survival."
Sun Lang said casually, "Run a little faster, a little more hurried, a little more expectant. Yes, with your trust in your family, with your belief in your relationship with your father, that your father must love you and will not watch you die. With such feelings, hurry up and run to the Gate of Heaven Influence. Knock on the gate and ask someone to let you in."
"Faster."
As expected, King Zhongshun was running at top speed.
As if to cover up the panic and uneasiness in his heart, he shouted, "Sun Lang, don't be arrogant!"
"If I die today, I won't let you go even if I become a ghost."
"Imperial Father will not allow you to do as you please!"
Sun Lang said casually, "You're so noisy. But seeing how panicked you are, I'll make you even more panicked. Let me tell you something … Do you know why things have developed to this point?
Because I can fight, I'm very strong, I can defeat those idiots in Jinling all by myself. That's why you'll lose … "
King Zhongshun roared, "Go ahead and show off your martial prowess!
Sooner or later, you'll die from your arrogance! "
Sun Lang sighed and said, "… I'm not being modest. Of course, I'm not bragging. I just want to tell you that I'm very good at fighting. Your father knows this, and so does your sister."
"But, why is it that you, who was sent to Jinling to carry out an important mission, didn't know anything about it?"
King Zhongshun's roar came to an abrupt end.
Sun Lang continued as if nothing had happened, "You must be suspecting, suspecting that your beloved Odou Sang and Odou Sang sent you to your death, setting a trap for you, abandoning you as a chess piece …"
King Zhongshun buried his head in his charge, not saying a word.
"You definitely don't know about this matter, but your Think Tank does."
"That person's name is Su Qin, right? Jia Xu told me. I don't think the chances of them having the same name are high. A monster that can easily reassemble, and has the name Su Qin, I know who he is."
When King Zhongshun heard this name, his body trembled imperceptibly.
"Let me tell you again. That day, when I released the Blazing Angel for the first time to test him, he was the one who intercepted me. Then, I slashed him in the air and destroyed him. After he escaped, didn't he tell you about this?"
"You want to know why, right?"
"Because you're an idiot."
"Yes, an idiot. Everyone thinks you're an idiot. You think you're smart, but the chess players are watching your performance. They're well aware of your stupidity, and they also know your fate."
"Your mission is to come to Jinling and be destroyed by me."
"Of course, the ending might not be as good as they think. You're destroyed, but I'm fine."
"You messed up so badly, but your father didn't kill you. Instead, you came to the Copper Sparrow Pavilion to cause trouble. Your father must have given you a second chance, right? And then?
Aren't you happy? "
"Don't you think it's a bit strange?"
"Then, let's have a prize-winning quiz — guess again, will your father open the door?"
Sun Lang's laughter was still as joyful as ever.
It was as if he was talking about something very delightful.
But King Zhongshun's heart sank. Sun Lang had pointed out something he didn't dare to think about. Suspicion and hatred slowly took root in his heart. What happened in the Imperial Palace had already made him extremely dissatisfied. His father's favoritism, that woman's reprimand, how did it turn out like this?
But now, he seemed to have an answer …
"Impossible!" he roared. "Father will definitely open the door!
He's my father!
He's my father after all!
I'm his son! "
Sun Lang smiled. "Then let's see."
The young prince quickened his pace, running for his life. A fire seemed to be burning in his chest. After another setback tonight, King Zhongshun's mental defenses had crumbled. He was on the verge of collapse, but at this moment, an invisible force supported him. He wanted to see the answer to his question.
He rushed forward, rolling and crawling.
Yu Shui River, Heaven Origin Bridge, the towering city gate and gate in front of him. This was the main gate of the Imperial City.
The Gate of Heaven Influence was here.
This was the entrance to the Imperial City.
As King Zhongshun ran, his eyes widened. He saw a blurry figure in front of him, standing there as if waiting. As he ran closer and saw the face clearly, he was overjoyed.
"Eunuch Feng!
Eunuch Feng! "
He rushed to Shang Qiao, rolling and crawling all the way over, with tears streaming down his face, he shouted, "Help!
Let me in!
I want to see my father!
The person behind me wants to kill me! "
The white-haired, dignified eunuch stealthily supported King Zhongshun.
The little prince acted as if he had seen his mother goose and hid behind the eunuch with an outstanding reputation.
Sun Lang walked up the bridge at a leisurely pace.
Eunuch Feng smiled bitterly and bowed deeply. "Commander Of War, you …"
Sun Lang said indifferently, "It's none of your business. Get in there and squat."
Eunuch Feng was stunned for a moment, then shook his head bitterly and sighed. "What a sin …"
Then he turned and walked toward the gate.
King Zhongshun's mouth fell open.
He saw someone waiting outside the Imperial City gate, and it was his father's favorite and expert. He thought it was his father who had sent someone to receive him, but … but how …
His face was pale.
"Im … impossible … how could this be …"
He wanted to grab Eunuch Feng's robes, but his hand was blocked by an invisible force. The eunuch's footsteps seemed slow, but in the blink of an eye, he was at the foot of the gate. The huge vermilion door opened a crack.
Eunuch Feng had already darted inside, and King Zhongshun's lunging figure was a step too slow. The closing of the massive palace doors signified the end of life, and the person behind him approached step by step. However, King Zhongshun no longer cared about death. He cared about something else.
Something was crumbling, and something else was rapidly growing.
He pounded on the door, tears, saliva, and snot running down his face. "Open the door!
I am King Zhong Shun, bestowed by the current Emperor!
Open the door! "
"Father!
I'm fourteen!
I'm Shun 'er!
Open the door! "
"He's going to kill me!
He's going to kill your son! "
He shouted for a long time, but there was no response.
It was as if there was no one.
But there was still someone.
Inside the gate, Eunuch Feng looked up to the sky and sighed. In front of him, the palace guards had already formed a battle formation. The commanders of the inner court, the guards of the forbidden palace, the imperial dragon guards, the imperial court officials, the Dragon Spear Army, and many other elites had already lined up along the gates of the inner court. But their purpose was to protect the imperial city.
As long as the gate was not broken, the soldiers would not attack.
Even if it was a prince outside who was asking for help.
His voice slowly became weak. His entire body leaned against the door and fell limply. His heart was dead silent.
Then he turned around, his tone like a dead man. "Why?"
Sun Lang said indifferently, "I asked this question before, in the Great Barren Mountain."
He grabbed King Zhongshun and pressed him against the gate of Sky Bearing Palace, looking him in the eyes. "Are you ready? I won the bet, and your life is mine. Do you have any last words?
Or do you have any words for your sister and father? "
Hearing this, madness and hatred slowly ignited in his empty eyes.
He had been abandoned, betrayed, used, and played.
Family was like a joke. The so-called father and son had become enemies.
He stared at Sun Lang and hissed, "You will send them down to see me, won't you?"
"Great question."
Sun Lang smiled and punched out.
A dull sound rang out, hitting the vermillion gate of Sky Bearing, shaking it slightly.
The palace guards inside the gate were shocked and gripped their swords tightly.
But King Zhongshun slowly opened his eyes.
The fierce punch brushed past his head and hit the door next to him.
In front of him, Sun Lang's expression became gentle.
He pulled out his fist and patted King Zhongshun's head. "I said, I always go back on my words. I was just teasing you. If I kill you in front of the imperial city, does the emperor still want face?"
King Zhongshun looked at the person in front of him blankly.
The other party responded with an extremely gentle smile.
"Hello, let's get to know each other. I am Sun Lang," he said. "We need to get to know each other, because from today onwards, I am your boss."
"I will protect you in the future."