Chapter 1652
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Chapter 1652 He Is Fake
“It seems that I, the Marquis, have also been targeted…”
On top of the city wall, Huo Qubing, wearing a robe, stared at another version of himself not far away, his expression somewhat gloomy.
At the same time, Huo Qubing in armor narrowed his eyes, glanced at the approaching phantasmagoric mist, and said in a deep voice:
“To choose such a moment… It seems you had this planned all along?”
“Lin Qiye, go stop that mist. Don’t worry about me, I can handle my own counterfeit,” the robed Huo Qubing spoke again.
“Lin Qiye, save Chang’an City first! Besides me, you’re the only one who can stop this mist.”
“This mist is probably just that monster’s illusion. Its true form must be hidden within the mist!”
“What are you waiting for? I said I’ll handle this myself! Go quickly and kill its true form! If it enters Chang’an City, countless lives will be lost!”
Both Huo Qubings spoke in succession. Whether in speech, expression, or movement, neither showed any flaws. Both prioritized the world’s safety, hoping Lin Qiye would directly intercept the phantasmagoric mist.
Lin Qiye had considered some clever tactics, such as having both Huo Qubings join him to kill the monster’s true form in the mist—whoever refused would be the fake… But even brief consideration revealed this approach would be suicidal. If they could barely distinguish between the two outside the mist, inside would be the monster’s domain. If the counterfeit suddenly turned on them while they fought the monster, neither Lin Qiye nor the real Huo Qubing would survive the mist.
Lin Qiye scanned both Champion Marquises repeatedly without answering, then turned to Gongyang Wan behind him:
“Well? Can you tell?”
Gongyang Wan raised her willow branch arm, with an eyeball at its end observing the two identical Huo Qubings. After a long while, she nodded slightly:
“I can.”
“Which one is fake?”
Gongyang Wan raised an eyebrow but didn’t answer, her eyes flashing with light, her thoughts unclear.
“Gongyang Wan,” Lin Qiye said sternly, “answer my question.”
“Actually, even without my discernment, there’s a way to identify the real Huo Qubing, isn’t there?” Gongyang Wan’s lips curved slightly upward. “Whoever can remove the [Heart-Returning Worm] from my body… is naturally the real Champion Marquis.”
Lin Qiye frowned. He was about to speak but seemed to notice something and turned to observe both Huo Qubings’ expressions.
“Impossible.”
“Impossible.”
Both Huo Qubings spoke simultaneously, “Gongyang Wan, abandon that thought. I, the Marquis, will not let you return. I said… I can handle my own counterfeit.”
As the words fell, both Huo Qubings attacked at once!
The next moment, tens of thousands of weapons scattered throughout Chang’an City began to vibrate simultaneously, as if guided by some force, whistling as they rose into the sky!
The dense array of weapons surged skyward like a tsunami, then suddenly halted. The weapons trembled, as if two invisible hands were fighting for control over them!
Both Huo Qubings narrowed their eyes simultaneously. The weapons in the sky instantly split into two halves, flying furiously toward each other. Weapons clashed against weapons above the two Champion Marquises, dazzling sparks covering half the night sky!
Indeed, the phantasmagoric mist had perfectly replicated [Emperor’s Dominion], making their abilities indistinguishable.
The armored Huo Qubing snorted coldly, gripping his spear as he flew forward, instantly reaching the robed Huo Qubing!
The robed Huo Qubing frowned, thrusting his spear like a swimming dragon, colliding with the armored Huo Qubing’s spear. With a deep rumble, the robed Huo Qubing was forced half a step back.
The armored Huo Qubing keenly noticed his weakness, swinging his spear in blurring arcs. The robed Huo Qubing’s movements seemed somewhat sluggish, barely blocking the attacks while continuously retreating.
“Gongyang Wan!” Lin Qiye shouted, “What are you waiting for? Do you really want to see Chang’an City’s people slaughtered?”
Gongyang Wan’s body trembled slightly. She looked back at the devastated Chang’an City filled with wailing, as if remembering something, her fists tightly clenched…
Finally, she took a deep breath, “Remember what you promised me…”
She raised her hand, pointing at the Huo Qubing wearing the blood-stained robe, and slowly said:
“He is the fake.”
Seeing the robed Huo Qubing at a disadvantage, Lin Qiye sighed slightly in relief. He glanced at the approaching phantasmagoric mist, hesitated briefly, then spoke again:
“There’s no time… I’ll stop that mist, you go help the Marquis.”
“Alright.” Gongyang Wan nodded, her expression unusually serious.
Gongyang Wan’s head shook slightly, her face instantly transforming into that of a rugged, muscular man. A clear bird cry sounded from her body as she shot like a sword toward the two fighting figures!
As Lin Qiye was about to move, Wuquan’s voice sounded from behind:
“Brother Seven, I’ll go with you!”
Lin Qiye looked back to see determination filling Wuquan’s eyes.
“No, we still don’t know how strong the cryptid’s true form in that mist is… it’s too dangerous for you to come with me.”
“So what if it’s dangerous?” Wuquan shook his head stubbornly. “Brother Seven, you and Brother Qingzhu have always protected me. It’s safe… but this way I’ll never grow, will I? The Marquis is [Emperor’s Dominion], and so am I. I want to become as strong as him!
Only then can I fulfill my dream.”
Lin Qiye was stunned. His mind once again recalled the black umbrella protecting Shen Qingzhu’s head on the wall of Hanshan Orphanage… that dream belonging to Wuquan.
Lin Qiye gazed at Wuquan with complex emotions for a moment, but finally nodded.
“Alright… stay close to me. Once we enter the mist, you absolutely cannot leave my sight, understand?”
“Yes!”
Wuquan’s eyes shone brightly.
Lin Qiye moved quickly, taking Wuquan with him as they rushed out from Chang’an’s city wall. The surrounding darkness was dispelled by flickering light as the iridescent mist gradually swallowed the barren land outside the city, like a beast painted with poisonous colors, silently devouring everything.
The two figures plunged into the mist without hesitation and disappeared.
Meanwhile, at the edge of Chang’an City, the robed Huo Qubing blocked the armored Huo Qubing’s attack with his spear, using the momentum to twist his body and leap high, landing far away.
His gaze swept the surroundings as Gongyang Wan and Yan Zhong charged toward him from different directions!
