Phoenix Cry Firmament

Chapter 56: Feelings evoked in the dark (7)

After that match, Li Lu went home and was severely beaten by his old man, but Li Lu insisted that a man’s word was worth nine sacred tripods, so he had to stand by his word. His father was so angry he almost swung his sword and cut off his leg.

The General’s wife, who had heard of the news, was the one who finally put a stop to the General, saying that he’d have to kill her first if he dared to beat her son. How could the henpecked General have the nerve to really chop Li Lu’s leg off? He had to let Li Lu go.

But after the tournament, Mu Ruyue suddenly disappeared. For this reason, Li Lu commanded his chicken and dog friends to help him find her. If Mu Ruyue hadn’t left the Mu Mansion, it would’ve been impossible for Li Lu’s minions to find her.

“I almost forgot about this.” Mu Ruyue stood up from her chaise longue, stretched her arms, and said, “Li Lu, help me gather up some strong experts.”

“Huh?” Li Lu blinked. “What do you want the experts to do?”

Mu Ruyue swept him a glance and replied, “Of course it’s to expand my power. After all, my power alone is limited. If I want to survive, I need more powerful forces on my side.”

Speaking of which, Mu Ruyue patted him on the shoulder. “So I’ll leave this matter in your hands. I believe you can do it well.”

Li Lu scratched the back of his head in embarrassment at Mu Ruyue’s confidence in him. “Master, you believe in me so much; I definitely won’t let you down. It’s not just summoning experts; I have my own ways. I, Li Lu, promise to help you gather many experts within three months. Of course, hehe, Master has to have enough gold coins for the experts to work for you.”

“Don’t worry about that.” Mu Ruyue smiled faintly. “Also put the word out that those willing to serve me will each receive a Marrow Cleansing Pill. Needless to say, this must be done in secrecy. Don’t let those at the palace catch wind of it.”

Li Lu’s eyes lit up. Marrow Cleansing Pills were good stuff. At least they could strengthen a warrior’s talent.

“Master, then what are you going to call our new force?”

“Huh?” Mu Ruyue stroked her chin and fell into a moment of contemplation before replying, “It’s called the Heavenly Regicide Sect.”

Heavenly Regicide Sect. Even if the Heavens were to oppose them, they would kill them without fail.

“Heavenly Regicide Sect? This name sounds good. Hahaha, Master, from now on, we’ll follow you in fighting against your enemies on this land. If the Heavens are unjust, what’s the harm in killing them?”

Li Lu laughed out loud. Unbeknownst to him, he made the most correct decision of his life that day. Even years later, he would still be grateful for the decision made back then…

Heavenly Regicide Sect?

Ye Wuchen laughed secretly when no one was paying attention. This overbearing name indeed suited her…

Mu Ruyue didn’t think there was anything to the name; it just reflected her innermost desire.

In her previous life, her grandfather violated the Heavenly Dao in order to save her father’s life. This led to the Heavenly Tribulations and his annihilation under the bolts of lightning that day.

Since the Heavenly Dao was so ruthless, what was the harm in getting rid of it?

“Li Lu, since you have now become my subordinate, then I will introduce you to someone.” Mu Ruyue turned to look at the handsome teenager beside her and smiled. “This is the Ghost King, Ye Wuchen.”

Li Lu nearly jumped up in shock, his eyes wide with disbelief. After getting an eyeful of Ye Wuchen’s face, he then shifted his gaze at Mu Ruyue and gulped.

“Master, are you mistaken? Isn’t the Ghost King ugly as a ghost? How could he be so handsome? Prince Ye Yihua isn’t even a percent as handsome as him.”