Male Inferiority and Female Supremacy in the World of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 324. Related to floating on water

Chapter 324: 324. Related to floating on water

Upon hearing that Zhao Luofei was arriving with the Long Xiao Guards, Di Qingying nearly fell off her horse. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

“How can they have arrived so quickly?”

She trembled with panic; according to their estimates, the Long Xiao Guards wouldn’t arrive until morning, so how could they possibly be here in the middle of the night?

They arrived a full four hours earlier than expected.

Unbeknownst to her, Zhao Luofei had flown over with the Tiger Talisman given by Qiao Sen, allowing her to swiftly take command of the entire Long Xiao Guards and quickly head out.

What terrified Di Qingying more was Zhao Luofei herself. Despite her young age, she was a major pillar among military generals, courageous in battle and unmatched in her strategic prowess.

Zhao Luofei had been missing for days, so how had she suddenly reappeared?

Instinctively, Di Qingying wanted to flee, but she forced herself to resist the impulse. She had to confront Zhao Luofei head-on in the Capital. If she fled, it would be the end.

Di Qingying could only order her subordinates to lead troops to intercept and ensure Zhao Luofei’s forces were blocked outside the Capital, at least holding out until they breached the Imperial Palace.

She looked up at the palace walls, where several Substitute Messengers and three Heavenly Sword Sect disciples were already engaged in battle, but the situation seemed dire with no signs of victory.

The substitutes of the Substitute Messengers were imperfect, lacking innate abilities, only able to assist in melee combat.

Unfortunately, Yu Qing and the others refused to engage them in close combat, instead using the Spirit Sword to attack from a distance, entangling them without being able to harm the Imperial Army on the walls.

However, the Imperial Army was ultimately too few in number and lacked command, as more and more Dragon Guards climbed the walls using ladders.

Di Qingying felt immense heartache, as those attacking soldiers were her loyal troops. She couldn’t use any non-loyal Dragon Guards to attack the palace, for fear of mutiny.

Victory was near; once they breached the palace, she could coerce the emperor and command the ministers, regardless of Zhao Luofei’s arrival.

At this moment, an unexpected turn occurred—a massive figure suddenly appeared on the walls, almost two heads taller than the wall itself.

Da Wa, instructed by Fang Zhou to help defend the city, finally took action. Once she enlarged herself, her size was too great for Liu Wa to keep her invisible.

Transforming into a giant, Da Wa leaped down the wall, sweeping off all the ladders and trampling and kicking away the amassed soldiers preparing to siege the city below.

Facing such a giant, the Dragon Guards had neither maneuvering gear nor a one-meter six captain to save the world. They had no choice but to flee, crying for their lives.

Di Qingying stared at the giant in shock. She hadn’t anticipated there was such power hidden in the palace. Had she known, she wouldn’t have dared rebel tonight.

And what about General Yaksha? He promised to help me ascend the throne, so where is he?

A sudden shouting battle cry snapped Di Qingying awake. She turned to see Zhao Luofei charging at the forefront, leading a group of cavalry, rolling forward like a torrent, swallowing every enemy in their path.

Di Qingying felt a shiver run down her spine, her entire body turning cold in trepidation.

Her trusted aides quickly called for soldiers to form a defense, but before the formation could be completed, it was dispersed by the charge of the cavalry.

Zhao Luofei advanced directly towards Di Qingying, with every enemy that tried to block her being no match for her within a single exchange.

Di Qingying hastily pulled out her longsword to defend herself.

“Clang!”

Zhao Luofei struck Di Qingying’s arms numb with a single sword blow.

“Di Qingying, His Majesty has not treated you poorly, yet you dare to rebel? Surrender now!”

Zhao Luofei’s relentless strikes left Di Qingying drenched in sweat, her horse beneath her wailing miserably as it retreated step after step.

Hearing Zhao Luofei’s reprimands, Di Qingying’s anger flared as she shouted, “What do you know? That old hag Qiao Zhi treats the Di clan like pigs to be slaughtered upon her daughter’s ascension. Severing ties wasn’t enough for me. I’m not rebelling; I’m fighting for a chance to survive!”

“Still daring to argue at death’s door!”

Zhao Luofei sneered, “You think no one knows about your collusion with the True Mother God Sect?”

Suddenly exposed, Di Qingying was taken aback, faltering in her defense, allowing Zhao Luofei to exploit an opening and pierce her with a sword.

Di Qingying screamed and fell from her horse, immediately bound by soldiers who rushed up.

“General!”

Zhao Luofei had just taken a breath when she heard a familiar shout.

Turning her head, she saw her deputy general, Cao Zixuan.

Cao Zixuan rode up to Zhao Luofei, excitement in her voice, “General, I was so worried when you went missing. I’m glad you are alright.”

Zhao Luofei smiled slightly, about to speak when suddenly a glint of cold light came stabbing towards her.

She had no guard against Cao Zixuan, not expecting her to attack, leaving her no time to evade.

A black shadow swiftly darted in, kicking Cao Zixuan off her horse.

Cao Zixuan fell to the ground, trying to get up, only to have the other figure leap down and pin her down heavily with a foot on her chest, her vision darkening as she fainted.

Zhao Luofei gasped in recognition as she saw her savior, “Karma?!”

Before her stood Karma, nicknamed Steel Bones Fan Mother. They had once met on a river island where Karma saved Zhao Luofei.

Of course, the truth of that incident was dubious, yet it was certainly related to Mr. Ling, or she wouldn’t have helped him with the ruse.

San Wa’s expression was peculiar upon hearing Zhao Luofei call out the alias Fang Zhou had given her. She still couldn’t understand what the name and nickname meant.

She nudged Cao Zixuan with her foot and said to Zhao Luofei, “This is Di Ao’s spy placed beside Qiao Sen. No need for me to prove it, right?”

She went to the Crown Prince Mansion looking for Yu Qing and the others but did not find them. She happened to catch this internal traitor Cao Zixuan heading out and quietly followed.

San Wa’s words left Zhao Luofei silent. Had Cao Zixuan not attacked her, Zhao Luofei wouldn’t have believed that this close subordinate was indeed a spy planted by Di Ao.

Cao Zixuan’s attempt to sneak attack was evidence enough of her betrayal.

San Wa prepared to help her senior sister and kicked Cao Zixuan under Zhao Luofei’s horse, “There you go. No need to thank me.”

As San Wa was about to leave, Zhao Luofei suddenly called out, “Wait, can you tell me Mr. Ling’s real name?”

Fang Zhou had instructed the Calabash Brothers not to reveal his name when outside.

San Wa was about to say she didn’t know, but suddenly mischief welled up, and she replied, “I can only tell you his last name is Fang, his given name is a single character, and it’s related to floating on water. The rest you’ll have to ask him yourself.”

With that, she swiftly vanished in a few leaps.

Zhao Luofei watched her disappear, frowning slightly, “Related to floating on water?”