Chapter 24

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Chapter 24: The Final Journey

Boom…

The terrifying black dragon’s claws struck the stone wall ahead with great force, shaking the ground and sending rocks flying everywhere, the sound echoing through the land.

This attack, Dark Dragon Hand, was truly powerful. Yun Yi, with his ninth grade of the Open Spirit Realm, used Dark Dragon Hand, and even a master at the first grade of the Innate Realm would be killed instantly.

"What amazing Dark Battle Techniques! Their power is almost equal to Jiucha King Seal. With this Dark Dragon Hand, I now have another strong secret weapon. With my current strength, combined with Jiucha King Seal and Dark Dragon Hand, even Emperor Chu would not be able to defeat me. Even if the old emperor of the Chu Kingdom comes personally, it won’t matter. Hmph! This time is the moment for my Yun family to strike back. Emperor Chu, let’s see how you stop me."

Yun Yi was filled with confidence and dominance, radiating a natural king’s aura, and he had changed tremendously compared to before.

At this moment, Yun Yi was no longer the noble young master from the Imperial Capital; he was completely transformed, radiating sharpness and authority.

"Oh no, it’s the seventh day."

Yun Yi suddenly realized the time. According to his agreement with Qian Luofeng, today was when the Yun Family Army would head to the Imperial Capital. If he didn’t appear, Qian Luofeng would assume he had fallen at Grand Dragon Cliff and would lead the Yun Family Army to the Imperial Capital. Thousands of the Yun Family Army would sacrifice themselves for Yun Feilong and his son, living and dying together.

Yun Yi could not afford to delay any longer and immediately used his speed to start his journey back.

In the Yun Family Army camp, the number of soldiers had grown to five thousand. Five thousand fierce warriors stood upright with weapons in hand, and every person, including Qian Luofeng, had a white cloth wrapped around their heads.

Today, if they left, they would face certain death, but the eyes of each person were calm like a deep well, and every face showed a fearless spirit.

The Yun Family Army knew that this trip to the Imperial Capital was almost certain to fail. The old Marshal and General Cloud Feilong would undoubtedly die, and they had already wrapped white cloths to mourn for the two Marshals.

Qian Luofeng stood at the front of the army, his figure strong and straight, with a solemn expression on his face. He looked around, his gaze passing over each soldier’s face.

These were the brave men of the battlefield, each covered in heavy scars, and each had made an unforgettable contribution to the Chu Kingdom.

They were loyal to their king and loved their country; they feared nothing and were the guardians of the people of the Chu Kingdom.

They never imagined there would be such a day; they never thought the emperor they wholeheartedly protected would wield a merciless sword against them. They never dreamed they would one day meet their own country in battle or die at the hands of their own people.

But at this moment, all of that no longer mattered. Right and wrong had become the past; they only sought one last fight, to use their final breaths to do the most meaningful thing.

If they must die, they would die with purpose.

Fight for those who are worthy.

The spirit of the Yun Family Army would last forever, unbroken through the ages.

"Brave warriors, listen up! Today’s journey is like moths to a flame; it is a deadly choice. If anyone does not want to go, you may leave freely now. I, Qian Luofeng, will never look down on you. You are all iron-willed men of the Yun Family Army—yesterday, today, and tomorrow."

Qian Luofeng gathered his innate spiritual power, and his voice echoed loudly on the mountainside.

Kill! Kill! Kill!

The powerful shout that shook Grand Dragon Cliff was the simplest and most direct response from the five thousand warriors of the Yun Family Army to Qian Luofeng.

Not a single person flinched, not a single person was afraid.

Even if facing a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, even if death is certain, they would go forth.

"Alright, let’s set off."

Qian Luofeng shouted loudly, and in his hand, he was holding a big flag with the word "Cloud" on it.

"General, shall we not wait for the Young General?"

Yuan Lang asked. Yun Yi had been gone for seven days. They had previously asked Qian Luofeng about Yun Yi’s whereabouts, especially since Yun Yi was the leader of the Yun Family Army and truly their strongest support.

Qian Luofeng did not say where Yun Yi had gone, only that Yun Yi would return today to lead them to attack the Imperial Capital.

However, as they were about to set off, there was still no sign of Yun Yi.

"No need to wait; he may not show up."

Qian Luofeng said calmly, his gaze turned towards the depths of Grand Dragon Cliff, with a deep sense of guilt in his eyes.

"What is happening? The Young General should not be the kind of person who runs away in a crisis."

Yuan Lang frowned, many soldiers looked eagerly at Qian Luofeng. As members of the Yun Family Army, they had the right to know about their leader’s situation.

Qian Luofeng took a deep breath. At this moment, he decided he would no longer hide the truth. He wanted everyone to know what kind of passionate young man their Young General was. He could not let the Yun Family Army think that Yun Yi was a coward who ran away when it mattered most; that would be unfair to Yun Yi.

"Seven days ago, Yun Yi went alone into the depths of Grand Dragon Cliff to seek a final hope for the Yun Family Army. He and I made a promise for seven days. If he does not show up today, we will wait no longer. Everyone listen closely, our Young General is a strong and brave man. If he cannot be here today, we will carry his spirit, along with the spirit of the Yun Family Army, and complete this final journey together."

Qian Luofeng shouted loudly, his voice filled with emotion.

"What? The depths of Grand Dragon Cliff? That is a place no one dares to enter."

Everyone gasped. What does entering the depths of Grand Dragon Cliff mean? It means death. The seven-day promise has come, and Yun Yi did not appear, confirming this even more.

The eyes of the soldiers of the Yun Family Army began to turn red. Before this, many had indeed thought that Yun Yi was a coward who ran away, especially those who had joined the Yun Family Army later.

But now, each person was filled with great respect for Yun Yi. Yun Yi dared to enter the depths of Grand Dragon Cliff to seek that slim chance of survival, proving himself even if he failed.

But his spirit remained, lingering in the hearts of every soldier of the Yun Family Army.

"Heaven wants to destroy the Yun family."

Yuan Lang shouted to the sky, tears shining in his eyes.

"Let’s go."

Qian Luofeng almost screamed; they could not delay any longer; they had no time left. The remaining time was just enough for them to reach the Imperial Capital before Yun Feilong and his son were beheaded. If they were late, it would all be over.

Kill! Kill! Kill!

The Yun Family Army raised their swords and shouted, filled with passion and a fierce spirit. With Yun Yi gone, their last hope was completely shattered. They were free from all worries and only had the final journey ahead. They would shed battle blood to end it all.

As for Yun Yi, he could only become the spirit of the Yun Family Army, entering the depths of Grand Dragon Cliff. His fate was almost certain; especially after seven days, there was no more hope.