Chapter 77: The Prince Wants to Take the Princess Along? Are You Crazy?!
Heaven-rank techniques and Sacred Rank weapons!
This grand event, held once every four years, can only be afforded by the Tianlang Immortal Dynasty.
The participating cultivators were thoroughly excited.
As for the Golden-Winged Xuan Sky Cicada, it didn’t garner much attention. It’s an ancient spiritual beast known for one thing: speed! It instinctively avoids those with spiritual energy.
The elder holding it now is a Saint…
For ordinary people, catching it is nearly impossible! So catching it grants a whole hundred points instantly!
“If I remember correctly, hardly anyone has caught that golden cicada in the past century, right?”
“Yeah, past winners always relied on capturing tokens and slaying fierce beasts for points.”
“Anyone who tries to catch that thing is just wasting their time… No one has caught it in a hundred years; this year will probably be no different!”
Among everyone present, only one person was different.
Zhao Qingmeng.
She couldn’t help but show a bitter smile, ‘Golden-Winged Xuan Sky Cicada, finally seeing you again. Wonder if you’ve delivered the message to Lin Qi’an. If you did, why didn’t he come to save me?’
Indeed, in the future she experienced, this cicada became a love token and communication tool for the two. Once released, it could deliver messages anywhere.
But in the final battle of carnage, Zhao Qingmeng waited for Lin Qi’an in vain.
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The rules were explained.
Each team must have one person with a token hanging from their waist. If the token is taken, the team is disqualified!
“Ready?”
“Begin!”
As the elder’s voice fell, his hand released the cicada.
The Golden-Winged Cicada flew off at an incredible speed, disappearing in a blink. At the same time, two thousand people, forming a thousand teams, charged past the starting line!
“Go!”
Some rode horses, others set off on foot.
Dust rolled and yellow sand filled the sky.
A mighty wave surged.
Official competition for tokens would begin in an hour, but now, they could start chasing the cicada! Everyone pursued the Golden-Winged Cicada, eager for the high reward of 100 points, equivalent to defeating at least 33 teams!
Meanwhile, in the sky, sword-wielding guards followed, capturing the event on camera. Thanks to them, the audience could watch. Spectators noticed the prince hadn’t set off.
“Is the prince really not participating? What a pity, I came just to see him.”
“It’s a bit disappointing…”
“You don’t get it! He probably wants to train more before participating. Losing would be embarrassing.”
“True, better to watch as the host.”
At this moment, Lin Qi’an approached the two princesses.
Zhao Qingmeng’s heart skipped, ‘As expected, he’s inviting my sister since she’s his fiancée. After this, their relationship will grow rapidly.’
‘I wish I could join. This Great Hunt looks so fun, but without any spiritual energy, the imperial techniques I remember are useless. An ordinary person can’t participate in such an event, sigh’ Zhao Qingmeng’s eyes showed a hint of sadness.
“Qingmeng, would you like to join me in the hunt?”
Startled by the voice, Zhao Qingmeng looked up.
Lin Qi’an smiled at her, dressed in white, exuding elegance.
‘Wait, why is he inviting me? The future has changed!’ Her beautiful eyes were filled with surprise and joy.
Beside her, Zhao Yunjing’s expression was complex, her mouth twitching. ‘This man, as my fiancé, invites my sister in front of me? Isn’t that too much?’
Others around were shocked.
“What? The Prince wants to team up with Princess Qingle?”
(TL: If anyone forgot Qingmengs her title is Qingle so she’s called that.)
“Impossible, she doesn’t have any spiritual energy! How can an ordinary person join? Without a strong protector, even a stray battle wave could tear her apart!”
People were baffled by the Prince’s intention.
“I agree!” Zhao Qingmeng answered loudly.
Although she still held some animosity towards Lin Qi’an, this was the life she wanted to experience after rebirth. And since Lin Qi’an invited her, how could she refuse?
“Princess, you can’t!”
“No way!”
“It’s absolutely impossible!”
The strongest reactions came from the guards and protectors nearby. This hunt was unpredictable, with many people and fierce beasts. How could a mortal princess take such a risk?
If she were injured, the Tai’an Emperor would be furious!
“What’s impossible! This is Beiyang’s territory. With the Prince’s protection, would I be in danger?” Zhao Qingmeng said with hands on her hips, snorting coldly.
“But…”
“Don’t worry, if anything happens to her, I’ll take responsibility,” Lin Qi’an insisted.
He knew this was the best chance to reduce Zhao Qingmeng’s animosity and uncover what the future held. What connection does the golden cicada have with us?
With the prince and princess’s insistence, everyone fell silent. After all, it was just a competition. With the prince’s protection, the princess should be safe.
The horse was ready.
“Can you get on?” Lin Qi’an asked.
‘As a former empress, you ask if I can ride a horse? Are you insulting me?’
“No, I can’t!” Zhao Qingmeng said confidently.
She was indeed a delicate girl now, with no solution.
Unexpectedly, Lin Qi’an wrapped his arm around her waist and jumped onto the horse. He placed her in front and wrapped his arms around her to hold the reins.
“Hold on tight! Let’s go!” Before Zhao Qingmeng realized it, Lin Qi’an had already set off at a gallop.
“Prince, the token!”
Lin Qi’an took the number 1001 team token.
No one expected the Prince to team up with Princess Qingle, effectively bringing along a burden.
“Go, Prince!”
“Bring glory to Beiyang!”
“Protect the princess well!”
Shouts echoed from behind.
Spectators from various sects and factions went wild when they saw this scene on the recording stones!