I Only Marry Widows-Chapter 301 - 35: You Finally Came

"In that case, it would be inappropriate to use the Profound Sun Divine Sword to cut you down, lest I accidentally damage the Immortal Bone, which would be quite unfortunate."

As he spoke, a wisp of black wind condensed into a blade, slicing swiftly towards Du Mengyan’s neck like a sharp knife.

However, just at that moment, a dragon’s roar resounded unexpectedly.

A fiery spear descended from the sky, instantly shattering the wisp of black wind that resembled a steel saber, and then slammed into the ground, causing the surrounding bluestone tiles to fissure, dust to rise, stones to scatter, and flames to swirl, rendering the scene within unclear.

When the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, everyone finally saw a middle-aged man in a gray cloth robe, with slightly graying temples, standing in front of Du Mengyan.

Beside him, a pitch-black long spear was embedded in the ground, exuding a chilling black light.

"Zhao Tianyou, Commander of the Imperial Carriage under the Prince of Danyang, greets the Ancestor."

The one who appeared just in time in front of Du Mengyan to deflect the fatal blow was Zhao Tianyou, the sole survivor of the Celestial Patrol Department’s Zhao Family.

He had once been crippled by the Li Family, barely surviving, and it was with the help of Lu Chengfeng that he was able to avenge the deep blood feud of his family.

At that time, to evade the Li Family’s subsequent retaliation, Lu Chengfeng imprinted his features with a human skin mask, personally escorting him and Su Wanqing to the Han River ferry and contacting Li Mo, who had already settled in the Han Kingdom, to care for them.

No one expected him to appear so timely on Jade Dragon Mountain, rescuing Du Mengyan.

Of course, all this was unknown to outsiders, as in the Martial World, the lineage of Jade Dragon Mountain was established by Zhao Tianyou.

However, it was later usurped and stripped of authority by the Yuncang Sword Sect.

His appearance at such a critical moment, though unexpected, was reasonable.

However, what shocked everyone present even more was the strength Zhao Tianyou displayed. Except for the Black Wind Ancestor, no one knew when he arrived or how he appeared.

Moreover, he broke through the Black Wind Ancestor’s magic immediately upon appearing, demonstrating terrifying prowess.

Everyone, whether friend or foe, focused their attention on this middle-aged man with early gray hair.

He was burly, with handsome features, exuding an aura as deep as the sea, commanding respect.

"I originally thought Jade Dragon Mountain had long become a subordinate branch of the Yuncang Sword Sect. I never expected the Jade Dragon Mountain Lord, whom people in the Jianghu regarded as a puppet, to remain here and silently break through to the Celestial Human level."

The gentle smile that had been on the Black Wind Ancestor’s face gradually vanished.

He said with a slightly indifferent tone, "The Prince of Danyang is now hailed as the number one person in the world, but I did not know when the Jade Dragon Mountain Lord broke through to the Celestial Human Realm and became the Commander of the Imperial Carriage under the Prince of Danyang."

The so-called Prince of Danyang was Liu Wu, the former Great Han Crown Prince.

Since the war that overthrew Chu, where he shot and killed King Chu Mi Ying, causing a massive flood that submerged the entire Danyang, resulting in millions of casualties, the whole world was in turmoil.

To quell the chaos inside and outside the court, King Han had to issue a decree removing Liu Wu’s title as Crown Prince and appointing him as the Prince of Danyang to manage the Dongting Lake and Dan River flooding and rescue the disaster victims.

Faced with the Black Wind Ancestor’s indifferent remarks, Zhao Tianyou remained unafraid and unabashedly declared, "The Prince’s talent is unmatched in the world, deserving the title of the number one person."

"I may have been fortunate enough to break through to the Celestial Human level, but compared to the Prince, I am like a candlelight, not daring to compete with the sun."

"It is my fortune to serve under the Prince."

The Black Wind Ancestor couldn’t help but sneer, "Indeed, a loyal dog. No wonder you were made the Commander of the Imperial Carriage. I imagine that as a Celestial Human, you spend your days doing the work of a stable hand?"

Zhao Tianyou remained calm, stating, "I am glad to serve under the Prince for riding duties."

"You, with your Celestial Human status, choose to be a servant. It has nothing to do with me, the Ancestor. If you know what’s good for you, step aside quickly." While the Black Wind Ancestor didn’t openly threaten, a terrifying pressure instantly charged in all directions, making the sky grow dim and gloomy.

Zhao Tianyou unhurriedly spoke, "Ancestor jests. This Jade Dragon Mountain was created by me. You led people to slaughter my disciples, and now you want to kill in front of me, showing utter disregard for the Jade Dragon Mountain Lord."

"Moreover, I have received a secret decree from the Prince to bring the Princess Consort back to the manor, so I cannot let you act recklessly."

"The Princess Consort?!" The Black Wind Ancestor’s expression turned completely cold, "Do not tell me this so-called Princess Consort is the Fairy Qionghua?"

"Exactly, that’s correct." Despite the Black Wind Ancestor’s increasingly terrifying and ominous aura, Zhao Tianyou remained composed, "The Prince admires Fairy Qionghua’s beauty and talent and intends to make her a consort. Envoys will be sent soon to bring the Princess Consort back to the manor."

"Ha! Ha! Ha!" The Black Wind Ancestor, infuriated to the point of laughter, laughed heartily, then sighed, "It seems that my absence from the Jianghu has emboldened you juniors to flaunt in front of me."

"Fine, today I shall cut down this running dog."

"Liu Wu, just an upstart, dares to call himself the number one person in the world, how laughably arrogant."

"Wasn’t Liu Wu interested in this Fairy Qionghua? Then I’ll have a taste first, and after I’m satisfied, send her to him to be the Princess Consort."

"Old dog, such audacity, to insult my lord." Zhao Tianyou’s voice was cold as a blade, "You conspired with various sects to storm into my Jade Dragon Villa, slaughtering thousands of my disciples, turning the mountain into a river of blood."

"And now you dare speak disrespectfully, slandering my lord. You deserve to die."

"Others may fear you, old dog, but I do not."

"I want to see what skills you possess to claim the title of the first person of the Underworld."

"Behold my spear!"

His words, resonating with determination and confidence, naturally exuded an exuberant spirit, paying no heed to the infamous old demon, blackest figure of the Underworld from sixty years ago.

Before the words finished, Zhao Tianyou seized the pitch-black long spear beside him with a swift hand, exerting a sudden pull to lift it from the ground, causing the earth to shatter and dust to swirl.

The spear in his hand trembled vehemently, emitting a buzzing sound akin to a flood dragon.

Then crimson flames flowed over the spear, swiftly condensing into a fiery dragon, roaring and clawing around the spear, radiating an immensely frightful draconic majesty.

The technique Zhao Tianyou manifested was none other than the Eight Desolates Divine Fire Dragon, a divine skill acquired by the Zhao Family Ancestor long ago, possessing thirty-two layers, and enabling cultivation of the Eight Desolates Divine Fire Dragon Talisman to the fifth layer.

While not as superior as the Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light Sword, it was still a rare unparalleled divine skill in the world.

At that moment, as Zhao Tianyou raised his hand, the fiery dragon on the spear roared, and the terrifying draconic majesty permeated the surroundings. The intense flames seemed to incinerate the very organs, as if igniting a fire within.

All surrounding spectators were utterly terrified, feeling as though flames would erupt from their throats, their pupils burning, overwhelming them with fear, and instinctively retreating.

Yet, Du Mengyan, shielded by Zhao Tianyou, unbeknownst, had opened her eyes. Though her face was smeared with blood, her gaze fixated unyieldingly on the silhouette before her.

For the first time, her fierce and resolute eyes betrayed a softness and excitement.

"It’s him!"

Even though it was just a silhouette, even though his aura was entirely different from that man.

But she just knew, it was him.

Years ago by the Three Rivers, this man had also left her with merely a silhouette, before starting that battle that rocked the world.

She could never forget that silhouette for the rest of her life.

Without reason, her heart’s intuition gave Du Mengyan a sense of inexplicable grievance.

"You finally came..."

She felt as though she was sheltered by her man after being wronged, her heart sour, no longer strong, only left with tenderness and grievance.