Chapter 416: A Piercing Cloud Arrow

Chapter 416: An Arrow Piercing the Clouds

As the music began, Su Mo's pure and soothing voice spread across all regions reached by the alliance's communications.

The unruly crowds and tense standoffs finally showed signs of easing.

The military and security teams regained the initiative, guiding and evacuating the crowds.

The families of the hostages, who had been blocking the bone monsters, were skeptical yet hopeful in the face of this miraculous turn of events. Eventually, under guidance from all sides, they began moving toward the central city.

Shen Qingci watched Su Mo intently, observing her transformation from timidity and unease to confidence and poise, fueled by the calming atmosphere emanating from the crowd.

Jian Suiyu said, "Wu Yue was concerned that everyone’s experience as pawns would leave an indelible shadow, so she assigned each person a suitable role to help them sweep away the gloom and leave the past behind.

Su Mo’s ability forced her to constantly deal with people. She should have grown up as a pampered, celebrated daughter, but her ability led her to doubt herself. So Wu Yue placed her here to face herself head-on."

Shen Qingci replied, "Thank you all so much for holding no grudges and forgiving what happened."

Jian Suiyu handed Shen Qingci an identity badge symbolizing the Royal Court Prince. Shen Qingci asked in surprise, "What is this?"

Jian Suiyu explained, "Shen Que said he has no interest in restoring the family’s honor. He wants you to work hard with a sense of guilt, working for the Squire Family for a lifetime, with a 10% cut of the earnings deposited into his personal account to support his wife.

The Royal Court has many descendants of heroes who deserve someone to fight for their interests. We can’t let a bad apple like Vlad spoil the entire barrel, tarnishing the sacrifices made by the heroes of the northern battlefield.

Shen Qingci, you are clever, and you surely want to be with Su Mo openly and honorably. Accept this identity and show what you’re capable of.

Right now, I am not speaking as the Chiyan Captain but on behalf of the alliance, expressing gratitude for your contributions."

Shen Qingci accepted the prince’s identity badge and asked, "What about Shen Que? What will happen to his status as a prince?"

Jian Suiyu smiled. "The Royal Court can have two princes, can’t it? Only now, the title of Prince Squire belongs to you. Shen Que can finally return to being his true self—Noah."

Shen Qingci took the badge, finally able to let go of all his worries. He smiled with relief and turned his gaze to Su Mo, who still seemed slightly uneasy on stage.

Seeing Shen Qingci’s smile, Su Mo responded with a radiant smile of her own.

Jian Suiyu glanced at Li Yiran, and both of their expressions turned subtly complicated. The lover, the mistress, and the cheated-on man.

Jian Suiyu said, "...Yu Hua, you handle this."

Why was he assigned the task of giving a reward to the cheated-on man? Was it deliberately meant to get him beaten up?

Jiang Yuhua reassured him, "Don’t worry, he won’t hit you. He’s eager to cancel the engagement now."

Li Yiran said, "Miss Jiang, all misunderstandings have been cleared up. This engagement is completely void. I apologize for my sudden appearance at the bridal shop and any offense I caused."

Jiang Yuhua replied, "Let’s skip the formalities. Li Yiran, the White Tiger Army of the military has been relocated from the west following the Alliance President White Tiger’s succession.

However, the west is perennially invaded by monsters, and we can’t leave the area undefended even for a day. The alliance formally extends an invitation to the Li Family and to you.

We hope you can lead the Li Family’s fighters to garrison the west. The west is harsh, but it’s an excellent place to hone your skills and strengthen your resolve. The Alliance President will leave elite troops to assist you in getting settled in fast."

Seeing Li Yiran’s obvious interest, Jiang Yuhua added,

"The Desert Rose’s headquarters is in the west, less than 100 kilometers from the former White Tiger military camp."

Wu Xiuli remarked, "Speaking of which, Desert Rose has long been under the protection of the White Tiger Army. Xiya has always admired the White Tiger, and her ideal type is a strong, noble, and impressive tough guy."

Li Yiran immediately responded, "I have no issues, and the Li Family has no issues either. We appreciate the alliance’s forgiveness and will give it our all."

Everyone exchanged glances, a knowing look passing between them.

Everything here is handled, leaving only the unresolved issues concerning Li Yiran's sister, Li Yihan, and the child.

Jian Suiyu's relaxed tone turned grave,

"The deity's exact words: 'This wish-granting turtle of the fountain has fulfilled the wishes; isn't it time to toss in a coin?'"

Shen Qingci, Li Yiran, and Wu Xiuli all tensed up simultaneously,

"What happened?"

Jian Suiyu gently drew Jiang Yuhua, who was standing nearby, aside. "Yuhua, take care of things here. I'll be back soon."

Jiang Yuhua and Jian Suiyu shared a solemn look. "Yes, you must come back!"

Jian Suiyu turned to the three of them. "Time is tight. Let's talk while we walk.

Wu Yue has activated the Godhood Formation that Chu Cixie prepared for her, but she has no way to stop it."

Shen Qingci was shocked, "Even she can't do it?!"

Jian Suiyu, "Wu Yue's current plan is to trigger a godhood bug—to eliminate the fox spirit virus in the hostages' bodies while she still has her powers but hasn't yet severed her emotions.

At the same time, she needs her father to open a passage to the Order Realm to send her ghost and the alliance's current high-tier artifacts back to the Order Realm, helping her mother turn the tables."

Wu Xiuli, "Getting rid of the virus is manageable, but opening a passage to the Order Realm won't happen quickly."

Jian Suiyu nodded, "Exactly. So, all of you are SSS-level operatives, and we need your help to buy her enough time.

Before Wu Yue completes everything she needs to do, we must not allow too much evil energy to enter her body."

Shen Qingci had a bad feeling, "If we all go to Wu Yue's side, won’t Central City fall into the same power vacuum as when Wu Yue was stolen by Chu Cixie?

Could someone take advantage of the chaos to cause trouble?"

Jian Suiyu smiled, "Don’t worry. Wu Yue anticipated this. Blaze's upper echelons will be stationed in Central City, leaving no opening for anyone to exploit."

As soon as he finished speaking, a brilliant blaze of light suddenly erupted from the direction of Central Avenue in Central City behind them.

Wu Xiuli exclaimed in surprise, "Is that... da tiehua?"

Jian Suiyu nodded,

"Yes, a long-lost intangible cultural heritage from Ancient China. (Da tiehua, or 'iron flower fireworks,' is a traditional Chinese performance art where molten iron is thrown against a cold surface to create sparks.)

Iron blocks are first melted into molten iron at 1700 degrees Celsius, then struck forcefully into the sky.

The molten iron disperses entirely, forming iron trees and silver flowers in the air.

These are all reclusive masters who once participated in the Peak War, summoned by the Jiang family in the name of Wu Yue’s mother, who came voluntarily."

The legacy of two generations and their relentless efforts,

The spark left by Lu Ling back then, tended carefully by the Jiang family.

The progeny they cultivated together now slam into the expanse of the sky.

The falling sparks of meteoric fire have finally sparked a wildfire.

...

A single signal arrow pierces the clouds,

And thousands of troops come answering.

This time, they are certain to witness humanity’s true victory!