Li Zhu was able to guess some of what Changsun Lang was thinking...
Even if the other party was also trying to restore their kingdom and put him on the throne, there are still methods and approaches to doing things. They can't act recklessly or without any bottom line...
Xian'er is innocent, and what's more, the other party did such a beastly thing to her, which he can never forgive...
Moreover, Li Zhu felt that this wasn't for his sake, but for the sake of that impossible desire in their hearts, a desire for which they had lost the most basic principles of being human...
At this moment, Li Zhu suddenly remembered that after the fall of the Tang Dynasty in his previous life, the Central Plains experienced decades of cannibalism. Although this era was not as chaotic, war was never short of people who had lost their humanity...
The saying "Those who kill their mothers can be promoted and ennobled, and those who eat their fathers can be promoted and made rich" is a true reflection of a chaotic era.
"Hey, since that's the case, then I'll grant your wish..."
Changsun Lang sighed, and then his entire demeanor changed. Gone was his carefree attitude; the moment he picked up his sword, he had become a true swordsman…
Li Zhu couldn't help but frown, unable to understand how someone as lustful as Changsun Lang could have cultivated his swordsmanship to such a high level!
"I hope you won't let me down..."
Changsun Lang continued, and at this moment he was truly serious…
Li Zhu could see that the sword in Changsun Lang's hand was just an ordinary weapon, completely inferior to the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow in his own hand. However, at his level of strength, even a flower or a leaf could be used as a weapon; the quality of the weapon was merely icing on the cake, no longer a key factor in determining victory or defeat.
"I hope you won't let me down..."
Li Zhu brandished the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow in his hand, reviewing what he had learned in his mind. He didn't have much exposure to martial arts; the incantations that suddenly appeared in his mind, the secret manual given to him by the Marquis, and the insights that the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow had brought him today were all he had to offer…
Whoosh!
Changsun Lang's body transformed into a blur, suddenly appearing in front of Li Zhu, his long sword slashing in the simplest way!
Yes!
You read that right, it's cleaving down from above...
But even such a simple move made Li Zhu's expression change drastically. It wasn't just a simple slash; it also carried the momentum of Changsun Lang...
The force was like a mountain pressing down on Li Zhu, the air around him seemed to freeze, rendering him unable to move. He now had only one choice: to withstand it and take the blow head-on…
Is it that powerful?
Li Zhu wasn't too shocked. If someone wasn't so powerful, they wouldn't be treated as an honored guest by the Second Prince. However, the Second Prince never dreamed that the powerful figure he couldn't win over through any means was actually a remnant of the previous dynasty, and was even secretly working for the princess of the previous dynasty!
Bang!
boom!
Li Zhu raised the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow in his hand, blocking Changsun Lang's attack...
The two people's energy collided with a deafening explosion. The impact caused their clothes to fly backward, and a visible shockwave spread outward from the point of impact...
Click!
The floor tiles beneath Li Zhu's feet were shattered, and cracks spread outwards in a spiderweb pattern from his feet...
Before Li Zhu could react, Changsun Lang used the rebound force to spin half a circle in mid-air and slammed his foot hard into the blade of the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow…
Bang!
Even though the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow was a divine weapon, it deformed under this kick, and the powerful force slammed directly into Li Zhu's chest...
Li Zhu felt as if a bull had run into his chest. If his body hadn't been strong enough, this blow would have broken countless ribs. Even though it didn't cause serious injury, the penetrating force made Li Zhu's chest feel like it was on fire, and his blood and qi couldn't calm down at all...
This attack was only the beginning. After landing, Changsun Lang gently raised his longsword...
It was such a simple move, yet it caused Li Zhu's expression to change drastically. He could feel Changsun Lang's sword strike hurtling towards him like a train. If he were to be hit by this attack, Li Zhu would definitely be shattered to pieces...
"ah…"
Li Zhu roared, forcibly suppressing the discomfort in his body, and swallowed the blood in his throat...
Although it was extremely painful, Li Zhu managed to pull back the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow in his hand at the critical moment, blocking Changsun Lang's path as his attack was bound to land...
Bang!
Another collision rang out, and the force of the blow sent Li Zhu staggering backward, leaving two deep gashes on the ground beneath his feet. He finally stopped when he crushed a step with one of his feet.
A surge of pent-up anger pressed on his throat, and with a slight effort of his internal energy, Li Zhu coughed up a mouthful of blood…
"Your Highness..."
Wang Yanzhang and Zhao Feng exclaimed in surprise. Zhao Feng even shot an arrow, stopping Changsun Lang from launching another attack, thus preventing Li Zhu from being killed!
"That's all there is to it..."
Changsun Lang sheathed his sword and stood there, his face filled with deep mockery…
"Changsun Lang, you've gone too far! He's the Crown Prince of the new Tang Dynasty! How could you use such a cruel method..."
Wang Yanzhang glared angrily at Changsun Lang. He himself didn't know why he was so angry. The Crown Prince and the Wang family were clearly sworn enemies; he should have been happy to see the Crown Prince injured. Could it be that he was being tempted? This terrible thought surged into Wang Yanzhang's mind, prompting him to quickly banish it from his thoughts…
"What kind of skill is it to bully someone who has just started learning martial arts? Why don't we have a little duel?"
Zhao Feng nocked another arrow, preparing to fire at Changsun Lang once more…
"Enough, all of you step back. This is my fight, it has nothing to do with you..."
Li Zhu pushed the two men aside, telling them to step back. He then staggered to his feet, glaring fiercely at Changsun Lang, ready to fight to the death!
"Your Highness, you can't beat him..."
Wang Yanzhang couldn't help but speak up to stop him!
"Some people live, but they are dead; some people die, but they still live. If you can't live for the principles in your heart, what's the point of living? Death isn't scary; what's scary is living without knowing why you're living..."
After saying this, Li Zhu's eyes gleamed. He had already died once, so what did it matter if he died again?
His words resonated deeply with everyone, especially the Imperial Guards who had followed the Second Prince in attacking the Eastern Palace. They lowered their heads in shame, but a resolute look appeared in their eyes at that moment, and a flame of righteousness began to burn in their hearts…
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