Peace Order
Chapter 170 - 93: Breaking Army Meets White Tiger_2

Chapter 170: Chapter 93: Breaking Army Meets White Tiger_2

Li Guanyi wondered what had befallen the Qilin that made it act so wildly.

Why would it go berserk like this?

The alchemists had strengthened the formation, increasing the chains from eight to eighteen, and also increased the suppression force. Now, these chains fully restrained the Qilin, and the Ritual Eunuch realized the severity of the matter. He felt that it was proper to strike a conversation with this young military officer, who was highly regarded by the noble concubine.

Moreover, there were other important matters today, and he needed to wait here.

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Guanyi said, "Prior to this, I was unaware that Chen Country also had the protection of a divine beast like the Qilin."

The Ritual Eunuch faced toward the Imperial Palace and bowed with a smile, "Indeed, Great Chen has a Saint Emperor and is blessed with famous scholars like clouds and literati like rain. The orthodox lineage of literature is here, the heart of the Nine Provinces is here, the heart of the world’s citizens is here; such a place is the Land of Invincibility. Therefore, divine auspiciousness would naturally occur wishing to stay by His Highness’ side."

"Since ancient times, the Qilin has followed only the gentleman and the Saint, and it chooses to stay within the palace."

"Doesn’t this prove that the Chen Emperor is a Saint?"

"The Emperor, grateful and fearful, constructed Qilin Palace for the auspicious creature to reside in, and called upon renowned experts to forge this Great Formation of the Four Symbols to protect the Qilin in Qilin Palace from external disturbances, including the Formation brought here by Captain Li."

The Ritual Eunuch spoke with restrained pride and respect, his words seemingly from the heart.

Li Guanyi looked at him, and even though he had murderous intentions to draw his sword, his face showed no sign of it.

After fleeing for ten years, he had trained himself to simply respond with a smile, "It is so."

"To celebrate the Saint Emperor."

The Ritual Eunuch said, "To celebrate the Saint Emperor!"

Li Guanyi said, "The Qilin is the epitome of auspicious creatures in the world, but I wonder how one might have the fortune to witness its grace?"

The Ritual Eunuch laughed heartily, "Everyone wants to see the Qilin, Captain Li. You are not the first to say this to me. All the noble and military families’ offspring wish to catch a glimpse of the Qilin’s elegance. But such a national fortune can’t easily be revealed."

"Even the Princes are not entitled to see it."

Li Guanyi’s expression subtly showed the perfect amount of regret, and then the Ritual Eunuch laughed, "However, Captain Li, you are in luck today. If you’re not in a hurry to leave, why not stand here for a while? You may just meet some distinguished personalities?"

Li Guanyi was surprised.

The Ritual Eunuch, intending to cultivate a relationship, spoke softly with a laugh, "Ying Country is currently on good terms with Great Chen, and the ruler of Ying has sent his Crown Prince and the Second Prince as envoys to Great Chen, and today the Emperor is hosting a banquet in the palace to entertain the envoys from Ying Dynasty and the Turkic Seventh Prince. They should be arriving shortly."

The Crown Prince of Ying?!

If the Crown Prince of Ying was coming, did that not imply—

A name flashed through Li Guanyi’s mind.

Boom!!!

Almost at the moment he thought of the name, the sound of hooves on cobblestones arose in the distance, like the beating of war drums. Li Guanyi turned to see down the narrow Imperial Path, riders approaching, the chariots of Ying Country left unchecked.

The Emperor’s decree specifically allowed them to proceed all the way to the Vermilion Bird Gate.

The chariot was luxurious and solemn, carrying the air of the Ying royal family, yet did not outshine the host. Guarded by the Imperial guards of Chen, the Armor and banners surrounding it drew awe, yet all of this faded into insignificance in Li Guanyi’s eyes.

The young man tensed up.

The bronze tripod vibrated intensely, with the Dharma Form of the White Tiger rising beside him.

However, unlike its usual majestic roar, the White Tiger Dharma Form now had a tense body, crouched down, breathing heavily, its eyes fixated straight ahead.

Li Guanyi’s gaze fell on a man at the forefront, riding a dark battle horse almost ten feet off the ground. As he moved forward, his muscles flexed like a dragon, his mane fluttered, and his fierce eyes could rival a wild beast. The man was dressed in a battle robe and not Armor, yet his presence was as formidable as that of a Great General clad in Armor.

Behind the man in Li Guanyi’s eyes, a giant White Tiger sauntered slowly.

The White Tiger was almost mountainous in size!

It formed a stark contrast with the man.

A tremendous and terrifying aura surged, potent enough to chill an army to the bone.

Fifth on the Divine General List.

Yuwen Lie!

As if guided by fate, the moment Li Guanyi’s gaze fell on Yuwen Lie, the most prominent Divine General of the time momentarily paused his indifferent gaze and suddenly cast it down, landing on the young man across from him.

In that instant, ripples formed in the heart of the elite Divine General.

Almost instinctively, an intense killing intent and hostility surged within him, targeting the young man—this intuitive perception had saved Yuwen Lie’s life more than once, and the suddenness of its emergence now was stronger than ever before!

When a Divine General moves his thoughts, it is no trivial matter. In that instant, a formidable killing intent crashed down, rendering the surroundings deathly still. The Ritual Eunuch, despite his own power, was utterly defenseless at that moment, his vision blurred as if he had been transported to a battlefield of extreme solemnity.

It seemed as if countless blades and spears were pointed at him, the smell of blood in his nostrils.

The guards in front of the Vermilion Bird Gate stiffened, their pupils contracted, their breathing turned rigid. Even the stars in the sky dimmed under this menacing air, and Li Guanyi, at the forefront, felt his body stiffen, his blood turn cold, his scalp tingling.