In the midst of wind and snow.
Xiao Yi's figure broke through the sky, dragging a trail of wind and snow behind him.
Xiao Yi's gaze sharpened as he saw a figure flying towards him from Northern Ice City. It was Little Lin, wrapped in healing herbs.
Little Lin dived into Xiao Yi's arms and then circled around his body, seemingly checking for any injuries. After confirming Xiao Yi was unharmed, Little Lin finally relaxed, perching on his shoulder: "Boss, I've missed you so much. You're finally back..."
Xiao Yi laughed heartily, ruffling Little Lin's head: "What's there to worry about? Don't you trust my strength?"
With a wide grin, Little Lin shifted his gaze to the Sword Martial Emperor standing behind Xiao Yi.
Little Lin's eyes widened, watching him with a face full of wariness: "Who are you?"
His face was etched with vigilance.
The presence the Sword Martial Emperor gave off was extremely terrifying, and on him, Little Lin sensed an aura similar to that of the Sword Emperor.
The Sword Martial Emperor looked embarrassed: "Don't misunderstand, I mean no harm!"
Xiao Yi laughed and rubbed Little Lin's head again: "Don't worry, this is the Sword Martial Emperor from the Sword Dynasty. He is accompanying me to the imperial capital to deliver a peace envoy letter!"
"A peace envoy letter?"
Before Little Lin could speak, Liu Fuhai's voice, full of shock, came from behind.
The war between the Sword Dynasty and the Great Qian Dynasty had not yet ended, with continuous battles raging over the ice plains.
Moreover, with internal chaos in the Great Qian Dynasty, the Sword Dynasty had once gained the upper hand.
Why would they seek peace at this time?
Xiao Yi smiled lightly, noticing the confusion in Liu Fuhai's heart and said: "It's nothing much, I just killed the Sword Emperor and the Heavenly Saint Empress..."
They stared at Xiao Yi with dumbfounded expressions.
Just killed the Sword Emperor and the Heavenly Saint Empress?
Who was the Sword Emperor?
Of course, they knew. He was the reigning emperor of the Sword Dynasty.
The Heavenly Saint Empress was a legendary woman, the Sword Dynasty's sole empress!
Xiao Yi had killed them both?
And he spoke of it so casually?
If it were anyone else, they would think the person was lying or boasting.
But these words came from the mouth of Xiao Yi.
They had to believe it.
Their gaze towards Xiao Yi became even more awe-filled. Alone, he shattered the Sword Dynasty's army of several hundreds of thousands and destroyed the dreadful God Devouring Ants army. He also led a mere thousand men to overwhelmingly capture the Southern Ice City of the Sword Dynasty, penetrating the residence, overturning dozens of cities, and slaying numerous city lords...
But that was not all!
Xiao Yi even killed the Sword Emperor and the Heavenly Saint Empress!
With the power of one man, he pressured the Sword Dynasty to bow down and personally brought a peace envoy letter.
One man overpowering an entire nation!
This youth was full of miracles!
Liu Fuhai swallowed hard, his face brimming with ecstasy: "Hahaha, worthy of being Xiao Yi, worthy of being the Chosen Son of the Great Qian Dynasty. Xiao Yi, you are incredible, absolutely incredible!"
Little Lin said proudly: "Just like my boss!"
Xiao Yi waved his hand to stop the others, and with narrowed eyes, he said coldly, "General Liu, now that the crisis of the Sword Dynasty is over, it is time for us to settle our own scores!"
Liu Fuhai was taken aback.
Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes and said, "Who betrayed Little Lin and Liu Yi?"
Liu Fuhai's expression changed slightly, and after hesitating for a moment, he chuckled bitterly, "Xiao Yi, they were also acting on orders. Why not just let it go?"
Xiao Yi said with a sneer, "If it weren't for my intervention, Little Lin and Liu Yi would have already been executed. They are heroes of the Great Qian Dynasty, shedding their blood and returning in triumph only to be betrayed by their own. Being tied up and delivered to the enemy, are you saying we should just let that slide?"
Liu Fuhai's face turned somewhat unsightly.
Xiao Yi continued, "If I let them go, how could I face these brothers who fought alongside me in blood?"
Liu Yi's eyes were red with emotion.
He had just been about to persuade Xiao Yi not to make things too difficult for Liu Fuhai.
Upon hearing Xiao Yi's words, he immediately shut his mouth.
"Enough, enough, previously the Northern Ice City was taken over by General Qin Kang's son, Qin Feng, and it was Qin Feng who captured them and handed them over to the Huihai Sword Master..."
"Xiao Yi, Yang Kun is going to ascend the throne and become Emperor tomorrow, and I still think we should put personal grudges aside for the time being..."
Qin Kang was on par with Liu Fuhai, both known as one of the top ten generals.
It was because of their many years of friendship that he had hesitated at first.
"Qin Feng? Where is he now?" Xiao Yi asked.
Liu Fuhai sighed, "Ever since Liu Yi and the others were captured, I took over the Northern Ice City, while Qin Feng has been stationed in Xingmen City with General Qin Kang."
Xiao Yi looked at Little Lin and Liu Yi, "Gather the brothers, and follow me to Xingmen City!"
Liu Yi and Little Lin left with excitement written all over their faces.
Liu Fuhai was silent for a moment, then chuckled bitterly, "Xiao Yi, with Yang Kun ascending to the throne as Emperor tomorrow and Qin Kang being loyal to him, I think personal grudges should be put aside for now. It's more important to go to the capital and support the new emperor first..."
Xiao Yi said indifferently, "No matter, let the brothers follow me to support the new emperor in the capital. As we pass by Xingmen City, we can take care of Qin Feng along the way..."
Several hundred elite soldiers appeared before Xiao Yi, along with the tens of thousands of the defending army that had been stationed at the Northern Ice City. Every pair of eyes that looked towards Xiao Yi was filled with burning fervor.
At Xiao Yi's command, the army marched towards Xingmen City.
Qin Kang had already received the news that Xiao Yi was coming, leading an army towards Xingmen City.
His study room was a mess, just having been smashed by him in anger, as he glared at Qin Feng before him, "Rebellious son, you rebellious son! I repeatedly warned you not to get involved in Yang Kun's matters, yet you insisted on listening to him and captured Liu Yi and the others. Now, Xiao Yi has returned, coming for you..."
"Father, that Xiao Yi is just a green youth, and you are a mighty Great General, what is there to fear?"
Qin Feng said disdainfully, "Moreover, the Crown Prince is about to take the supreme position. Once he sits on that throne, he will be the most exalted being in the Great Qian Dynasty. Could Xiao Yi possibly become an enemy of a kingdom's monarch? In my opinion, this is the opportune moment for father to take down Xiao Yi and present him to the Crown Prince..."
Qin Kang frowned slightly, his face showing uncertainty.
"Father, with the Tianjian Sect and other sects supporting the Crown Prince, the whereabouts of Emperor Qian are unknown, and none of the other princes are able to compete with him. With Wang and others' rebellion having failed, there is no one who dares to defy the Crown Prince's will. What are you still hesitating for?"
Seeing this, Qin Feng added fuel to the fire, "If Xiao Yi dares to come, let's join forces and take him down. Presenting him to the Crown Prince would be a great deed. At that time, you, as the Great General, could step up even further. Maybe you could even become the Grand Marshal!"
A hint of temptation appeared on Qin Kang's face.
Considering the current situation of the Great Qian Dynasty, Yang Kun held an absolute advantage and there was no force that could stop him from ascending the throne.
A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Qin Kang's eyes, and he nodded, "Alright,"
Xiao Yi's voice suddenly came from outside the city, "Qin Feng, come out and meet your end!"