Phoniex Requiem
Chapter 75: Relying on Yourself

Chapter 75: Relying on Yourself

Yun Ruoyao was the first to run to Rong Yuehong's side. When Yun Ruoyan threw Rong Yuehong aside, Yun Ruoyao inevitably recalled Wang Kuang's death within the imperial territory.

"Miss Rong, Miss Rong ..." Yun Ruoyao shook Rong Yuehong, who had fallen in the middle of a patch of flowers, but her eyes were tightly closed and she did not react in real terms.

“Yuehong, Yuehong, how are you? Wake up!" Yun Ruoyao was a little nervous, if Yun Ruoyan really killed Rong Yuehong, then the entire Yun family would suffer with her!

The empress hurriedly walked to Rong Yuehong's side and began to carry him.

Yun Ruoyao darted to one side and turned to look at Yun Ruoyan, who was standing with her hands behind her back. "You're really doing it now!"

"Guard!" The empress called out, and four great warriors quickly appeared at her command. "Catch this girl!" He pointed at Yun Ruoyan and ordered.

The four warriors headed straight for Yun Ruoyan.

“Uncle...” Li Qianhan immediately stood up, intending to help the girl, as Li Mo caught his hand. "That ugly girl really caused a huge mess for herself this time," he continued anxiously.

Suddenly, Rong Yuehong coughed several times from within the empress' lap.

"Hong'er ..." call the empress anxiously. Rong Yuehong struggled to open her eyes, but she was clearly not dead yet!

Yun Ruoyan really wanted to kill him, but she had noticed the emperor and empress as soon as they entered the inner garden.

And when Rong Yuehong said that her aunt was empress, Yun Ruoyan gave up on killing Rong Yuehong on the spot. But how could he just let go of it without at least garnering interest?

After a long time of cultivating and fighting, along with Qiuqiu's guidance, Yun Ruoyan was extremely skilled at manipulating spiritual energy. He had used two-thirds of his maximum output to throw Rong Yuehong off the stage, but pulled her back before it could cause significant injury to her.

At that moment, Rong Yuehong thought he was going to die. This was the first time he had received such a powerful spiritual attack from an opponent, and facing death was a very unpleasant affair.

“Auntie,” Rong Yuehong started crying as she looked at her aunt's face, complaining, “Please, you have to defend me! That ugly girl from the Yun family actually tried to kill me!”

The empress calmed down after checking that her injuries were not critical.

"Don't worry," she comforted him. "I will definitely deal with that girl for you." The empress stood up and turned to Yun Ruoyan. Seeing that he had not been detained, he shouted at the four warriors once again, “Why have you done nothing?!”

The four soldiers surrounded Yun Ruoyan and prepared to capture her as the emperor walked over. "Hold."

The crowd finally realized that the emperor and empress were present, and immediately bowed to the two officials.

Li Xiu waved his hands to let the crowd rise. To the four soldiers, he ordered, "Retreat!"

Instead of following his orders, they instead turned to the empress.

“Emperor,” the empress looked at her emperor and said, dissatisfied, “This ugly girl from the Yun family actually dared to try to kill someone inside the palace. He should be punished harshly!”

But Li Xiu just laughed. “Empress, this is just a small fight. Don't put in the heart.”

"Your Majesty, he tried to kill me!" Rong Yuehong pointed towards Yun Ruoyan and exclaimed from afar, so loud that it was as if she was not injured at all. The empress had given him a bone essence pill, and most of the small wounds he had sustained had recovered.

“If I really wanted to kill you, you wouldn't be standing here right now. Don't forget, you're the one who started the duel, and you're the one who said you wanted to kill me!” Yun Ruoyan retorted as she began to defend herself. “Three years ago, when you lost to me, your father punished me on your behalf. This time, after losing to me once again, you relied on the empress to help? Who knows how petty you are, and thinks you're the heir to the Rong family!”

"You…!" Not knowing how to refute these accusations, Rong Yuehong could only shout, "Basic virgin ugly!"

"So what if I'm ugly ?!" Yun Ruoyan stood up straight, raising her head high. Coincidentally, a gust of wind blew towards him, fanning the hair at his temple and revealing his birthmark for everyone to see. "I, Yun Ruoyan, live and die by my own power!"

As if his words were a stone dropped into a pond, it left ripples in the hearts of all present. Even years later, others would tell the story of how the ugly girl stood before the emperor and empress, how his dignified aura actually made the birthmark seem like a sign of courage rather than scorn.

"Good!" Li Qianhan could only slap the table while standing up. "Miss Yun, toast to you." He tipped her a cup of wine.

Li Mo did not look at Yun Ruoyan. Instead, he continued to sip his wine as if nothing had happened here that alarmed him. His head was lowered, but the corners of his lips were slightly curved.

Just then, Li Mo's entire body lay on the table, as if he was drunk.

Li Xiu raised his eyebrows as he turned to the empress once more. "Should we leave the matter there?"

"Miss Rong is the one who started the duel."

“True, and they were both accepted into Kongming Academy. No matter what crime they have committed, Kongming Academy is the only one who can punish them.”

“True, and isn't Miss Rong healthy and okay?”

The atmosphere seemed to be supporting Yun Ruoyan. The empress knew that punishing Yun Ruoyan right now would definitely cause displeasure, and it was in her best interest to appear generous instead.

Finally, the queen spoke up. “I just want to teach him a lesson. Since the emperor himself has spoken, let's stop this matter.”

"Auntie!" Rong Yuehong pulled on the empress' arm, and she stared back at him unhappily.

Just now, Rong Yuehong had pressed her palm against the ground as she fell, and all of that dirt was now clearly imprinted on the empress' royal clothes. Rong Yuehong herself seemed to be unaware of anything, and she was still staring at the empress with sad eyes.

Although her nephew was above average in terms of both appearance and beauty, she was too pampered. The queen clicked her tongue. "If anyone's to blame, it's because your skills aren't worth it." He shook his arm and released his grip.

Rong Yuehong looked at her blankly for a moment before she processed the empress' words and then all her grievances and anger turned into a hateful gaze that she directed at Yun Ruoyan.

But Yun Ruoyan ignored his gaze. Instead, he gave Rong Yuehong a brilliant smile, one that only a winner would have.

That ugly smile, like a poisonous needle, pierced Rong Yuehong's eyes. He was so angry that he started shaking. Since his birth, he has been loved and praised by everyone. Among people his age, he was always the best. Why did Yun Ruoyan always foil his plans?

Yun Ruoyan was his enemy and curse. He obviously intended to kill him during their duel, and Rong Yuehong did not want to feel the fear of death anymore! Thinking of this, Rong Yuehong could no longer hold back. He started chanting incantations in his heart before pointing towards Yun Ruoyan.

Yun Ruoyan had turned around and returned to her own seat when Qiuqiu suddenly warned her, "Madam, there is danger coming from behind!"

Yun Ruoyan turned around to see a silver ray flying straight towards her. With his quick reflexes, he dodged the incoming blow, but it just spun backwards and headed towards him once more. Around him, people started to move away.

Yun Ruoyan looked towards Rong Yuehong and looked at him in concentration. Somehow, he had a high-grade hidden weapon and used it on him!

"Hong'er, stop this immediately!" tegur empress.

But as if possessed, Rong Yuehong seemed to be unable to hear anything around him. He was fully focused on getting rid of Yun Ruoyan.

As he dodged the silver rays, Yun Ruoyan looked around to find a place to hide. His gaze suddenly fell on Li Mo, who was still lying on his desk. Instinctively, he felt that Li Mo was the only one capable of saving him from his current predicament.

He dashed quickly towards her, silver rays chasing after her from behind.

In desperation, he bowed to Li Mo's side.

Silver rays continued to chase after him, and Yun Ruoyan opened her eyes wide. Just as the rays were about to hit Yun Ruoyan's forehead, a huge palm suddenly appeared in front of her vision.

By the time Yun Ruoyan reacted, Li Mo had already caught the silver ray in his hand.

"Geez, the Slaughter King caught a high-grade hidden weapon with his bare hands!"

Everyone in the crowd started shouting. Catching a high-grade weapon is extremely dangerous.

Li Mo spread his palms wide, revealing a three-inch-long silver needle.

"Give me back!" Rong Yuehong's eyes turned red. He hurriedly ran towards Li Mo and extended his hand towards him violently.

"Here we go!" Li Mo laughed coldly. A silver needle flew out from his palm and pierced right into Rong Yuehong's dantian .