Chapter 304 Explosives
As the dance reaches its peak, the arms suddenly spread out to the sides, the head tilts back slightly, like a phoenix stretching its neck and letting out a long cry. The darkness that devours everything seems to be shaken by this invisible, sacred power, trembling slightly.
At the same time, on the edge of the dark sun in the sky above, a dazzling and brilliant ray of light suddenly burst forth. With the force of tearing the sky apart, the light forcefully broke through the confinement of darkness—the first, purest, and most intense ray of newborn sunlight, precisely and precisely, enveloped the altar, freezing its dance, reflecting into her clear, bright eyes, her entire body radiant, impossible to look at directly.
Mu Xi was disoriented and was suddenly pulled into the dark void again. At this moment, the rotation of the three-year-old Xuan Nu and the white-robed immortal persona also slowly stopped.
Then, the three-year-old Xuan Nu, with her unique personality, spoke first: "Stop the fighting, and you will find a way to live. Stubbornness will lead you to the abyss. I can finally go back."
After saying that, it transformed into a ray of white light, piercing through the dark void and merging into the sky.
The white-robed immortal persona that remained then smiled happily: "I was originally you, and you were originally me. Now that I have achieved the perfection of the three 'divine descents,' I have no regrets."
After saying that, he transformed into a ray of white light, heading straight for Mu Xi and instantly penetrating her heart.
Mu Xi felt a warmth in her heart, which instantly flowed throughout her body, and at the same time, she regained control of her body.
At this point, all known personalities, except for one strategic personality, seem to have vanished.
Just as Mu Xi was about to summon her strategic personality, the sky outside brightened, the total solar eclipse subsided, and the world became clear again.
On the altar, Xian Jin walked over and stood beside Mu Xi, his staff pointing directly at the sky. His voice carried an unprecedented solemnity and power: "You have all witnessed today's celestial phenomena. The daytime stars have appeared, and the sun has darkened. This is no ordinary eclipse; it is clear evidence of the reversal of heaven and earth and the shift of destiny. The will of Heaven is not swayed by human words, nor altered by war. The prophecy of 'the rising of the female ruler' in the past coincided with the movement of the stars, and today the phenomenon of 'heaven and earth inverted' is as clear as day."
Her gaze, sharp as lightning, swept over the hundreds of thousands of soldiers below, finally settling on Mu Xi. Her voice suddenly rose, as if proclaiming a divine decree: "The divine dance connects the netherworld, and Heaven's revelation descends upon the world. This is beyond human power, but truly the mandate of Heaven. Mu Xi, the daughter of the Mu family, has received Heaven's mandate and follows the will of the people. Not because she is a woman, but because she is ordained by Heaven, she has taken her place at the pivotal position. This is the only way to resolve the war, quell resentment, and usher in peace. We, the seven gods, serve you, and the great shaman Xian, now offer this sacrifice to the seven gods and all the heavenly deities: Heaven's mandate is set, and the hearts of all people are with you."
Silence reigned below.
Immediately afterwards, Princess Yan Ya stepped forward and stood on the other side of Mu Xi. With a noble and majestic voice, she said solemnly: "I, the Goddess of the Heavenly Realm, bear witness that this is the response to the 'divine revelation.' The 'Dance of the Gods' can communicate between heaven and man, cleanse evil spirits, and restore order. The one who can bring peace to the world is the wise ruler."
After they finished speaking, the two turned to Mu Xi and bowed deeply, saying, "We respectfully request the Emperor of Heaven to ascend the throne and protect the Yan Sheng land, ensuring its safety and the well-being of its people."
The three "divine interventions" were true, but this particular incident was definitely not arranged by Mu Xi, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Bai Su, dressed in military uniform, suddenly raised his long sword: his voice was stirring and resounding: "Bai Su, the commander-in-chief of the Zhennan Army, humbly requests that the Empress ascend the throne. It is the mandate of Heaven, and the entire southern territory swears to be loyal to her to the death."
The sound was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.
Behind Bai Su, the Southern Border soldiers, already overwhelmed by today's miracle and their commander's attitude, knelt down in unison like a tidal wave. The sound of swords and spears striking the ground was like thunder, mixed with incredibly excited shouts: "The entire Southern Border swears to be loyal to the death..."
After the initial shouts subsided, someone else cried out, "Brothers of the Western Frontier, our Lord is our rightful ruler. Now that Heaven's mandate is clear, he should be hailed as Queen. Queen, you are rightfully on the throne! Long live the Queen! Long live the Queen! Long live the Queen!"
Amidst the resounding cheers of a tsunami and a landslide, the expressions of most of the Western Border soldiers behind Mu Heng also began to waver.
Upon seeing this, Mu Heng's face twisted in pain, and he suddenly burst into wild laughter: "Heaven's will? The people's hearts? If I can't have it, no one else can either! Look at this!"
Mu Xi stood still, looking in the direction Mu Heng was pointing.
Mu Xun was bound to the chariot and pushed out. As the chariot was pushed out, everyone could see that the chariot was surrounded by explosives, and long fuses under the explosives extended into the ground, buried somewhere unknown.
"You..." Mu Xi disregarded everything else and leaped off the altar.
Bai Su and the others quickly escorted them up.
Mu Heng's face twisted into a sinister smile, his voice carrying far and wide through his inner force: "You all saw it clearly. Not only did I strap explosives to the former Prince Yan, but I also planted explosives around Qifeng Terrace beforehand. I don't care about any 'divine revelation' or 'mandate of heaven.' It comes down to the same question: Do you want the prince, or do you want the throne? If you still refuse to relinquish the throne and military power, then don't blame me for being untrustworthy and turning the prince into dust immediately!"
Mu Xi suppressed her surging emotions: "Mu Heng, you've used people as hostages to coerce and threaten others. Even if you gain the world, how many people will truly trust you? I've already agreed to give up Moyang City and the throne. As long as you release him, there's still room for negotiation between us."
At the front of the Han Hai army, the veteran general Tu Feng, his beard and hair bristling, also roared angrily: "Traitor, what kind of hero are you, with your treacherous methods? If you have the guts, fight me three hundred more times with real swords and spears."
Both men were hesitant to act rashly, and their armies dared not make any moves.
Mu Heng's eyes darted around, and suddenly he had another idea: "My good 'young master' and good cousin, you have been with this former prince of Yan for many years. To outsiders, you are brothers, but to inside... you are a lone man and a lone woman, so you must be reluctant to part with him, right? Since that's the case, but the Hanhai Army won't give an inch, as long as you are willing to use your troops to stop the Hanhai Army and lend me a hand, I guarantee that your lover will be unharmed."
These words caused an uproar among the troops.
Countless gazes instantly focused on Mu Xi and Mu Xun.
Surprise, inquiry, mockery, disbelief...
Even Tu Feng frowned.
Mu Xi paused, knowing that the nature of her feelings for Mu Xun was something she didn't need to explain to others.
At this moment, she is willing to risk her life to save Mu Xun, but she absolutely cannot turn against the Han Hai Army for Mu Xun's sake, disregarding the lives of more innocent soldiers.
Just then, a mutiny broke out on one side of Mu Heng's army, with billowing dust and the sounds of swords clashing rising in the distance.
Upon seeing this, Mu Heng's expression changed drastically.
"Let's fight!" Mu Xi didn't hesitate and drew the longsword hanging beside her. "Attack!"
Before Mu Heng could react, Bai Su and the other guards had already closed in. He hurriedly shouted, "Light the fire! Light the fire... blow them up..."
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