Chapter 6 — Tu Lien Ky

He stepped out of the darkness, his eyes deep and his voice hoarse: "I came... to apologize." I paused for a moment, then suddenly burst out laughing softly, a cold smile like the morning wind: "Excuse me?" “Instead of your sister?” He bowed his head slightly, as if he had been stabbed in a weak spot, and sighed softly: "It's... yes, but it's not." I tilted my head, my eyes flashing coldly: "Oh?" “Then… explain.” I raised my hand, poured a cup of tea, placed it in front of him, then leisurely sat down next to the table, waiting for him to speak. Can Chieu Nien slowly sat opposite, holding a cup of tea in both hands, the heat blowing across his deep eyes. After a moment, he looked up at me, his voice as heavy as a falling stone: "Actually... the one who caused all of this... is me." … I slightly raised my eyes to look at him, but he bowed his head deeper, as if not daring to face me. After a moment of silence, he began to tell the truth - every word, every word, as heavy as a meteorite. Confession of the God of War Seventy thousand years ago. He said, from the first time he saw me, he was moved. But at that time, I always followed Hao Thien Trach, never looking at anyone else. He was alone, silently standing far away, quietly looking at me smiling, looking at me happy, but inside he felt both pain and heat. Not long after, Heaven began to spread shady rumors between me and the Emperor. He was not willing, but did not dare to come close, only choosing to quietly observe from afar. Until one day, his sister - Can Tuyet Du - came to him and begged him: She said... she secretly loved Hao Thien Trach and wanted to marry the Emperor. He clearly knew my feelings for the Emperor, but suddenly a crazy idea arose in his heart - I wanted to test... see who the Emperor would choose. So, he took the initiative to introduce his sister to the Emperor. Just a test. But he didn't expect... the result, he also didn't expect - Hao Thien Trach was indeed unreliable. He had no intention of marrying me, and even wanted to hold the two of us together. That night, the Emperor asked him: "Where is a beautiful place suitable for practicing in private?" He said the name Tham Tien Thac. It's also where... we later fall. But he not only told the Emperor... He also "accidentally" revealed it to his younger sister. All... Just to force the Emperor to choose one person, so that he has no way to retreat. ... He didn't expect... Can Tuyet Du to be cruel, even poisoned me. Everything was unexpected. When everything happened, he regretted and blamed himself to the point of madness. He used his magic power for two consecutive days and two nights to help me control my anger, just hoping to atone for my mistake. He told himself, until the day the Emperor officially marries his sister, he will frankly confess to me, swearing that from now on he will not let me suffer any more injuries. ...But he didn't expect that everything... wouldn't stop. Can Tuyet Du went crazy because of jealousy. Because of one sentence from her, Hao Thien Trach cruelly severed my heart. When he woke up from his injury, he came to find me... He only heard one sentence: "Thanh Dao... has come down to earth for marriage." He searched all over the Three Realms, ransacked the Heavenly Palace, only to get an empty space in exchange. It wasn't until Nguyet Lao, out of respect for his help in the past, that he secretly revealed this secret - That I... am in the human world. ... After listening, I sat motionless, with big waves rolling in my heart. It turns out, all that pain... Originated from one experiment... One time forcing people to choose choose... One bet, take my heart as capital. After listening to him, I sat still, speechless for a long time. Can Chieu Nien looked at me, his eyes seemed to contain a rolling river, his voice was low: "Thanh Dao... Come with me back to Heaven. As long as you accept me... I'm willing to spend the rest of my life loving you." He said, his eyes as bright as falling starlight: "I am different from the Emperor. I will not criticize your low magic power, will not be double-minded, will not let anyone hurt you." I quietly stood up, my eyes became colder, my voice was as light as the wind blowing across the lake: "Are you done?" He thought I was touched, so he nodded slightly, the corners of his lips curling into a slight smile. Just a moment later — Swoosh! I grabbed the tea cup from his hand and threw it straight at his face. The hot tea slid down his hard cheeks, making him pause, the corners of his eyes trembling. “You…!” I looked at him, my eyes as cold as a thousand years of ice: "You and your sister both disgust me. Get out!" Can Chieu Nien stiffened, his eyes were dark and had a hint of displeasure. But in the end, he just quietly wiped the water from his face, hoarsely saying: "Okay... I'll go. But Thanh Dao, I won't give up. One day, you will understand my true heart." I watched his shadow disappear through the door, the corner of my lips curling up into a sarcastic smile. Sincerely? Do they call it love? Using plots and calculations, using shyness to retreat, using forceful possession... So... can it be called love? From that day on, Ly Van Nguyen did not come to see me anymore. Mrs. A said, the big wedding is coming, and people have a custom of not meeting the groom and bride before the ceremony. I don't think much, just focus on cultivating, waiting for the day I become a child. Until the day of great joy. The bustling sound of drums and golden gongs rose throughout the streets. The palanquin parked in front of the palace gate. I was carried by my brother, preparing to enter the palanquin. From underneath the red veil covering his face, I vaguely see the silhouette of the groom riding a horse - Ly Van Nguyen is wearing a crimson happy outfit, the smile on his lips is somewhat forced, and there seems to be a bit of sadness between his eyebrows that is hard to hide. As soon as I set foot on the palanquin steps — Whoosh — A whirlwind suddenly descended, all the sounds of drums, people, and music suddenly faded away. Everything is quiet. In the air, two other palanquins suddenly descended from heaven, one left, one right, pressed close to the wedding palanquin that originally belonged to me. Two figures landed - majestic crowns, sparkling divine light. Hao Thien Trach. Can Chieu Nien. The two of them raised their hands towards me at the same time, their voices echoing like a dragon's voice, moaning and shaking people's hearts: "Thanh Dao! You want to marry me, I'm here. Follow me back to Heaven!" "Thanh Dao! Follow me! Don't marry this mortal!" I was dumbfounded looking at the scene before my eyes. In an instant, my heart was as tangled as a thread. The day I put on the crimson robe, the day I should have entered the wedding ceremony peacefully - but was blatantly harassed by two people who had abandoned me. The corners of his lips trembled, murderous intent rising from his heart. I waved my sleeve — Boom! The two palanquins immediately broke into pieces, the wood shattered and flew into the air. “Thanh Dao…?” The two of them landed on the ground at the same time, their eyes still filled with shock and confusion. I raised my hand, lifted up the red veil that covered my face, revealing a face as cold as mountain dew, sharp as ice and snow: "You guys have been involved in love again and again." In my life, what is the purpose? "As the Heavenly Emperor, as the God of War, don't you know that doing this is against the heavens?" Can Chieu Nien stepped forward, his eyes glowing red, his voice decisive: "I know! But for her sake, I am not afraid of divine punishment!” Hao Thien Trach snorted coldly, walked closer, glanced at him, his voice was deep and heavy: "Thanh Dao, don't trust him. That despicable villain... If it weren't for him, there wouldn't be today's tragedy." Then he turned around, looked straight at me, his eyes like knives, his hoarse voice trembling slightly: "Follow me home. I have abolished the Empress, the throne of the Empress... I leave it empty, just waiting for her to return." … My heart contracted slightly. But the next second, I took a step back, my eyes suddenly looking towards Ly Van Nguyen. “I'm not going with any of you.” My voice was quiet, each word falling like ice. “I've made it very clear — I don't like any of you. I must complete the engagement contract so that my mind can be fulfilled." Can Chieu Nien was silent for a moment, then his eyes suddenly turned dark. He raised his hand, and a cold murderous aura immediately overflowed. “Swish!” From his hand, Xich Anh Thuong flashed, the fire was as red as the sky, the mechanism was so sharp that it tore apart space. His voice was deep, cold, with determination: "If you must comply with this engagement contract... Then I will help you complete it. As long as he dies… …the engagement will automatically end.” As soon as the word "death" finished, the tip of the spear was like lightning tearing through the wind, rushing straight towards Ly Van Nguyen!

“Stop! You dare to hurt him?!” My heart clenched, my blood seemed to flow against the flow. In that moment, my body preceded my consciousness, I rushed out to block Ly Van Nguyen's face. Oh! A thick layer of protective magic power exploded, blocking Xich Anh Thuong's tip, just an inch away from his skin! Can Chieu Nien frowned, his eyes darkened, his voice was hoarse like the howling wind in a winter night: "Thanh Dao... Could it be that... are you really moved by this mortal?" Before I could answer, Hao Thien Trach moved first, his momentum was like a dragon shaking the sky. He snorted coldly, his voice like thunder: "If that's the case... Kill him!" “Someone who belongs to this army… How can he let others dream?!” I alone have to fight against two great men, each blow is sharp, each move is enough to destroy heaven and earth. Cold sweat poured down my back, my lips were pursed tightly, my breathing was disordered. Ly Van Nguyen is just a mortal, with just a trace of excess magic power touching him, he can shatter his bones and flesh on the spot! Reluctantly, I crushed the barrier sealed on his body and roared: “Run! Back to the palace! There is Dragon Qi protecting your body in the palace, they don't dare touch you! “But I—” Before he could finish, I used a powerful blast of magic power, pushing him more than ten feet away.

Can Chieu Nien roared, his red spear spinning like a fire dragon, Hao Thien Trach stood beside him, his murderous aura billowing. The two of them continuously changed angles and tactics, plotting to overcome me and pursue Ly Van Nguyen. “Thanh Dao! Why stop?!” Can Chieu Nien shouted loudly, "Are the two of us... not as good as a mere mortal?"