CHAPTER 491
Fragments of Memories from Another World—The Angel of Atonement (Part One)
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This was the second gemstone, translucent and crystalline like crimson amber.
As his hand reached out, the moment it touched the gem, it dissolved into a blaze of flame and vanished. Simultaneously, an image surfaced in his mind.
Like unfolding a scroll, it unfolded before my eyes, seemingly within reach…
This was the Burning Heart Hall, but Su Cheng was absent. Only Xiao Ai remained, diligently at work.
It seemed like many years had passed since the timeline of the previous gemstone, for Xiao Ai had already taken residence in the Martial Saint Hall and become Su Cheng's stepmother.
Like a television screen flickering, the amber gently landed on the floor as she spoke.
"My lord…"
Xiao Ai furrowed her brows slightly: "Is it Linglang River?"
"No, it's His Excellency. General Bingling is plotting a rebellion…"
But Xiao Ai remained completely unfazed, even amused by the suggestion: "I'd believe you if you said the Master was plotting a rebellion, but you say Lord Bingling is plotting a rebellion? Don't make me laugh."
Amber knew that too, but this time was different.
"Um… Lady Gu Ai, perhaps you should go see for yourself. Lord Bingling entered the palace hall wielding a sword…"
Xiao Ai sighed helplessly, then headed over with a decidedly spectator's mindset.
She had no intention of meeting Bingling. If she did, she might just want to rebel herself.
The Hall of Burning Heart was not far from the Hall of State Affairs. Xiao Ai walked there; after sitting for so long, she truly needed to stretch her legs.
This was the only instance in history where someone other than a personal attendant or imperial guard entered the hall armed with a sword.
Though none of the Kings of Divine Execution had the custom of disarming upon entering the hall, Bingling was different today.
She entered clutching her blade—the Angel of Atonement gripped tightly in her hand.
Xiao Ai crouched behind the pillar to the right rear of the throne. From this vantage point, she could survey the entire hall.
As a substitute, she couldn't be discovered by Bingling—unless Su Cheng wished to lose this most powerful Godslayer King.
Xiao Ai wasn't the only one with pink hair; Bing Ling also sported long, pink locks.
Viewed from behind, Xiao Ai was a smaller version of Bing Ling, showing no telltale signs.
Xiao Ai knew this, but neither she nor Su Cheng ever voiced it.
Bingling and Yehu were both Su Cheng's treasures, indispensable forces he wouldn't trade for two machine guns!
Xiao Ai never doubted this. She was the Master's Xiao Ai, but the Master belonged to more than just her.
The previous personal attendant had been killed by Bingling in the courtyard of the Burning Heart Palace—stabbed to death for showing off in front of her.
Xiao Ai wasn't afraid of death, but she wouldn't do something foolish. There was no point in that.
Xiao Ai also didn't fear Bingling. She was now the Godslayer King. Yet if they met, the one humiliated would be her.
Because she was a substitute—a substitute for General Bingling. She understood clearly that her master loved that woman.
Bingling's condition appeared somewhat poor—to be precise, extremely poor.
Sword wounds, bullet holes—she was covered in injuries. The heavily bandaged wound on her lower abdomen still seeped blood steadily. Even with the power of her authority, stopping the bleeding proved difficult.
These were wounds inflicted by Yao Guangwu.
Beyond the abdominal wound, countless others marred her form. Her crimson divine armor lay mangled beyond recognition, her long hair a tangled mess. It was hard to fathom what she had endured.
The Angel of Atonement pointed her sword at the throne. Even as she dragged her broken body forward, like a candle flickering in the wind, no one dared to approach.
She was the reigning commander of the royal army. While she lived, none could challenge her supremacy.
Even now, though it seemed she might not last much longer, she was the mightiest Godslayer King. Her name was Bingling. As long as she drew breath, no one would doubt her power.
"Su Cheng, do you remember what you promised me?"
The grand throne had been replaced by an enormous black leather sofa, its plushness inviting.
Yet softer still, more yielding, was the woman beside Su Cheng—his golden canary, the captive Bing Ling had seized, the only deity in history ever taken alive.
The goddess who wielded the authority of fate and could see the future—yet Su Cheng seemed utterly indifferent to her.
Su Cheng was clearly more captivated by her breathtaking beauty. Truth be told, among mortals, aside from the Great Fox, it seemed no one could rival her in looks.
This goddess was originally slated for execution—she should have died two months ago. Yet plans had apparently changed, and Su Cheng seemed bewitched.
Even Xiao Ai knew Su Cheng was putting on an act, though she didn't understand why.
"Promised you what?"
Bingling smiled, dragging her blade as she slowly approached the lofty throne. She couldn't believe this was the king she had personally elevated to power.
When Su Cheng first ascended to this position, her 150,000-strong army had been stationed outside the city walls. Together with Ye He's heavily armed troops, they had sealed off every entrance and exit to the inner city…
As if chains had burst forth from another dimension, binding the flaming blade and her arm together.
As her foot touched the first step, Bingling instantly activated Liberation. Visible energy surged outward—red!
The gale felt like razor blades slicing through skin. The air grew scorching hot, each breath threatening to burn her throat.
The specially crafted tiger token was tossed carelessly to the ground by Bingling, just as Su Cheng had done before.
Though called a tiger token, it was actually a plaque—the insignia of the commander-in-chief of the royal army.
"Accumulating power for personal gain, your achievements have overshadowed your sovereign. Is that correct?"
"Didn't expect me to still be standing before you, did you? Pretty amazing, huh?"
"I guarded against everyone, guarded against everything. Yet I never imagined it would be you who came for my life~"
Su Cheng hadn't moved an inch the entire time. He knew Bing Ling was still alive, but he never imagined she would come looking for him.
"Heh, Su Cheng. Don't tell me you didn't see this coming. Even I didn't expect it."
"You even used the Godslayer Arrow. You're usually not this generous!"
It took a full fortnight of emergency treatment to finally save her life.
Bingling was the only person in this world who had survived a single shot from the Godslayer Arrow.
"Guess what? That thing didn't kill me. How about that? Pretty tough, huh?"
From start to finish, Su Cheng had only uttered one sentence—though Bingling hadn't given her a chance to speak anyway.
"Su Cheng, I'll ask you one thing—you think I'm hoarding power too, right?"
"You fucking think I've become too powerful for my own good, don't you?"
"Do you think I care? Do you think I risked my life fighting those bastards for you?"
"We haven't seen each other in three years, and you sure gave me a surprise!"
As Bingling's anger flared, the wounds on her body burst open, tearing at Su Cheng's heart.
But…
He couldn't move. This doll-like goddess of fate was still watching him.
"Care to sit down for a drink?"
Su Cheng had no choice. He could only pretend to be drunk, feigning the appearance of a昏君. If possible, it would be best if Bingling could give up hope completely.
It was the only way to save her.
"Fuck you!"
Bingling was always so clueless about romance, but Su Cheng didn't care.
"Su Cheng, do you know what my survival means?"
"Look at this room full of useless fools, fat and bloated from feasting. I plan to wipe you all out in one fell swoop. What do you think?"
"Bing'er, don't get so worked up~"
Bingling laughed, then swept up the Redemption Angel in her hand and slung it over Su Cheng's shoulder…
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