I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 642 Farewell to His Majesty the Emperor of Dayong!
This day.

Over the divine capital of Haojing, bloody rain was pouring down, and the howling wind sounded like the weeping of the sky.

The terrifying magical powers that could destroy the heavens and the earth almost shattered the space above that was supposed to be empty.

All the people of the capital city who were experiencing this doomsday scene were filled with fear and torment.

After all, no one knows whether a terrifying magical power that can burn the sky and boil the sea will suddenly fall from the sky and destroy everything in an instant.

This is the greatest sorrow of being an ordinary mortal in this world.

Living like ants, even if those powerful creatures above them do not want to harm them, the aftermath of their fight is enough to destroy everything.

"The sky is falling, the sky is falling——"

When a terrifying sword that seemed to pierce through heaven and earth tore through the sky, some people looked at the despairing and horrifying scene in the sky and felt terrified.

But the next moment, a red dragon claw suddenly emerged from the rolling dark clouds.

boom--

The heaven and earth shook violently, and the void roared.

The powerful light that burst out at that moment blinded countless people. Even those monks who were proud of their powerful cultivation had their minds blanked out at this moment, and all their senses were wiped out.

But with the brief moment of catching a glimpse, the great monks were able to react.

"Yes... yes, Your Majesty——"

……

The battle between the two most powerful beings who surpassed the peak of the human world even confused time and reversed day and night.

I don’t know how much time passed like this.

Suddenly, a loud laugh came from the void.

"Haha! It feels so good! It feels so good!"

"I have been walking on thin ice all my life. Today I can finally be free and unrestrained. This life is worth it!"

Emperor Taikang, whose red dragon form had been removed and who had returned to human form at some point, had disheveled gray hair and looked rather dishevelled.

But his spirit is more vigorous and excited than ever before.

Zhang Xian, whose linen cloak was also a little torn, shook the dark yellow blood beads on the blade of the Dragon Slaying Sword and smiled faintly.

"What? Stop fighting?"

Emperor Taikang laughed continuously and shook his head.

"No more beating, what's the point of beating."

"If we continue to fight, we won't be able to stop. In the end, I'm afraid the entire Gaojing will be lost."

"I don't think you, an old Taoist, would want to bear such a huge sin, right?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xian raised his eyes and stared at Emperor Taikang for a while.

In the end, she nodded slightly, indicating her approval of what he said.

Whether it is him or Emperor Taikang, although their current state has indeed surpassed the Taiyi Realm, they are all good at their own business. This borrowed power is just borrowed after all and cannot be considered true transcendence.

If he really had to bear the huge consequences of the millions of lives in this divine capital, it would not only be impossible for him to escape, but he would also be a burden to the entire Huang Tian Dao.

At this moment, Emperor Taikang suddenly stopped laughing and asked with a sigh.

"Old Taoist, you say..."

"What posthumous title will they give me after I die?"

Posthumous title?

When Zhang Xian heard this, he didn't know how to respond for a moment.

When Emperor Taikang saw this, a look of sadness and bitterness gradually appeared on his face.

"That's it, that's all."

"I actually... know what's going on..."

How could the Yong Dynasty, which had been on the decline under his rule and was in its current state, possibly receive a good posthumous title?
It's nothing more than an evil posthumous title such as "愍", "浧", "幽" and so on.

"Goodbye..."

After saying this, Emperor Taikang instantly disappeared into the void.

Facing Emperor Taikang's farewell that sounded like that of an old friend, and looking at the desolate and lonely back as he left, Zhang Xian was stunned.

"Goodbye..."

As he spoke, Zhang Xian shook his head, raised the dim dragon-slaying sword, took a step forward, and disappeared directly into the void above the divine capital.

……

If nothing unexpected happens, after today's battle, many people and many things in this world will come to their final end.

But from another perspective, it is also the starting point of a new and glorious era that is about to come.

Nangong, Ganquan Palace.

Emperor Taikang, who was trying hard to maintain his dignity as an emperor in front of the evil Zhang Xian, suddenly spat out a mouthful of hot blood.

As he staggered, suddenly a warm hand came to support him.

"Your Majesty, be careful."

The voice was gentle and clear, obviously very different from that of Li Jin's dog slave.

Emperor Taikang was stunned for a moment, then instantly summoned up his vast dragon power to suppress him.

It has to be said that a dying old dragon is still a dragon. The remaining pressure alone is not something that an ordinary Taiyi realm cultivator can resist.

What horrified Emperor Taikang was that his own power, which seemed like the might of heaven, was like a drop in the ocean. Not only did it not cause any waves, it was even easily dissipated into thin air.

"Your Majesty, please don't panic. It's me..."

Emperor Taikang finally heard something familiar in the calm voice and turned around to look.

Then his pupils contracted violently, and he said in shock.

"why you?"

In the sight, a young figure in a mountain and river robe smiled in response.

He was less polite than when they met at the wedding banquet, and more relaxed and at ease in his bones.

However, his appearance is still so outstanding, no wonder his daughter Zhaoer is so obsessed with him that she even raises a son for him without any name or status.

"But...how come he is here?"

Emperor Taikang was filled with confusion.

In response, Han Shao smiled faintly.

"Your Majesty doesn't seem to welcome me."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Taikang, who was trying hard to conceal his confused emotions, pretended to be calm and broke free from his support, saying.

"Where is Li Jin? Why doesn't he come closer to serve me?"

Han Shao heard this and smiled.

"It is rare for me to see your majesty, so I don't need that old eunuch to come near me."

Having said this, Han Shao paused for a moment, then spoke.

"So as not to disturb our family gathering."

Emperor Taikang, who was walking slowly towards the supreme imperial throne, suddenly froze, then turned around abruptly, glaring with his dragon eyes.

"How dare you! Who are we from the same family as you bastard?"

deny?

Han Shao curled his lips and gestured to the void.

"Zhao'er, father is weak, please come forward and help him."

The words fell.

Emperor Taikang raised his eyes stiffly, only to see the figure in the iconic scarlet robe with golden phoenix looking at him with tears in his eyes.

"Father..."

Speaking of which, they haven't seen each other for a long time since Chang'an was born.

She didn't expect that when they met again, her father would look so old.

Ji Yan felt guilty and even didn't know how to face his father who had loved him since childhood.

"I haven't seen my father for a long time. I am unfilial..."

Emperor Taikang, who was somewhat angry when he first saw Ji Yan, suddenly lost all the emotions in his heart when he saw her crying.

"Zhao'er, don't say that. I don't blame you."

With a soft sigh filled with love and pity, Ji Yan could no longer control his emotions and guilt.

The emperor loved her so much and always indulged her in every way.

But she secretly suspected her father and was always on guard, fearing that he would harm her Chang'an...

When it comes to being disobedient and unfilial, Ji Yan is probably the worst person in the world.

Ji Yan stepped forward to support Emperor Taikang, tears welling up in her eyes.

This caused Emperor Taikang to hurriedly try to comfort him.

"Don't cry, don't cry."

After a bunch of clumsy gentle words, seeing that Ji Yan's tears were even more unstoppable, Emperor Taikang had no choice but to look at the small figure beside him for help.

"Chang'an, my dear grandson, come and comfort your mother on behalf of the Emperor."

Ji Yu, who had just followed Ji Yan to greet Emperor Taikang, came forward obediently as he was told.

Emperor Taikang, who was finally freed, looked at the mother and son with a look of relief and disappointment. When he looked at Han Shao again, his expression became more complicated.

"Are you here... to pick up the mother and child?"

Han Shao did not deny it and nodded directly.

"Chang'an is my own flesh and blood, I cannot bear to see father and son separated."

Upon hearing Han Shao's words, Emperor Taikang's face darkened, and he spoke in a deep and solemn voice with great imperial authority.

"What if I don't agree?" Han Shao looked up at him.

After a moment, he said with a smile.

"Now...Your Majesty has no say."

Lies don't hurt, truth is the knife.

Emperor Taikang's face turned pale, but he could not refute Han Shao's words.

the reason is simple.

This bastard was able to appear in his Ganquan Palace silently, and he didn't even notice when he was so close to him. His level of cultivation and strength must have been beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

"You...I really underestimated you, a traitor!"

Emperor Taikang's anger was evident in his words, and Han Shao shook his head.

"Your Majesty, I have never disobeyed you."

Emperor Taikang was stunned when he heard this, and then fell silent.

After a while, he snorted coldly.

"So, you are really my Great Yong Zhongliang?"

Han Shao shook his head again.

Seeing Han Shao deny it so bluntly, Emperor Taikang's face froze.

Humph! It was just as he thought!
This bastard looks loyal but is a traitor. I'm afraid that His Majesty has misjudged him from the beginning to the end!

Just when Emperor Taikang was about to show anger, Han Shao's voice came again.

"I have been selected by your majesty, and I shall be loyal to your majesty."

"As for this Dayong...what can it do to me?"

At this point, is there any need to lie and cover up?
Just be open and speak your mind directly.

Emperor Taikang could naturally feel this openness.

For a moment, he didn't know whether he should be moved by Han Shao's honesty, or angry and disappointed.

What moved me was that this boy was not a heartless person.

What disappointed him was, of course, that his original expectations had been completely dashed.

And there is another hidden meaning behind what this bastard said.

That is, once he dies, since this bastard refuses to be loyal to the new emperor, he will definitely...

Emperor Taikang took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

"Are you aiming for the world?"

Han Shao could sense the murderous intent in these five short words, but he still nodded slightly.

"A real man should do something in life and show his ambition. Your Majesty, do you agree?"

Emperor Taikang glared at him angrily.

"As a minister of Dayong, can't you realize your ambitions?"

Han Shao looked back calmly.

"In that case, I am just another Shangguan Ding. What difference will the final result make?"

Throughout history, the emperor and his subjects are like the two ends of a scale.

If the ruler is strong, the ministers will be weak.

If the ministers are strong, the ruler will be weak.

It is fine if one party is willing to surrender, but if they fight, it will be a life-and-death fight.

Thinking of Shangguan Ding, he had power over three dynasties.

Looking back on the past, who can say that when he first entered the court, his ambition was not to be a good minister of Dayong and leave his name in history?
Han Shao said this without looking away.

As Emperor Taikang looked back at him, the sharpness in his eyes gradually turned into dejection.

He admitted that Han Shao was right.

No emperor would tolerate such a powerful minister.

The reason why he could tolerate it was because Dayong's situation did not allow him to care about the future.

Even though he knew that Han Shao's rise was so fast and that he would become a serious threat in the future, he had no choice but to use him and even make him his confidant.

Without it.

It's like drinking poison to quench thirst!
"How sure are you?"

Han Shao was somewhat surprised that Emperor Taikang suddenly became single.

But now that the truth has been revealed, there is no need to beat around the bush to cover it up.

"Ten percent."

100%?!
When Emperor Taikang heard Han Shao utter these two words, he subconsciously called him arrogant.

Looking at Han Shao's calm expression, he still hesitated.

"The three holy places have recognized you?"

The Emperor of Mankind is known as the most supreme being on earth.

But the three holy places have the word "holy" in their names.

Without their help, it would have been impossible for him, Taizu Ji, to overthrow the Former Qin Dynasty and replace it.

Emperor Taikang felt that Han Shaoding had already obtained their promise, which was why he was so confident.

And there was a reason why he asked this.

For example, when Changan was born, the Taoist Jade Void Palace appeared...

However, facing Emperor Taikang's determined expression, Han Shao shook his head.

"No."

No? !
Emperor Taikang was really shocked this time!

Without the approval of the three holy places, do you dare to claim to have ambitions to conquer the world?

Just when he was about to scold Han Shao for his bragging, Han Shao said indifferently.

"Because this time...they don't have the final say."

Seeing that Han Shao was so arrogant and ignorant, Emperor Taikang felt quite disappointed.

After all, no matter what, this bastard traitor is Zhao'er's man and the father of Chang'an's beloved grandson. He doesn't want Han Shao to take a single step and end up in an irretrievable situation.

But Han Shao didn't give him a chance to speak.

"Your Majesty, times have changed."

"Under the whole world, is it not the king's land."

"All the people in the land are subjects of the king."

"Nothing like that."

Hearing Han Shao say such domineering words in the calmest tone, Emperor Taikang was shocked all over and was stunned for a moment.

In the whole world, could it be the royal land?
On the shore of the land, could it be the king's ministers!
It's ridiculous that he is the emperor of this life, but he can't say this...

Not only can I not put it into words, I have never even had such a thought.

His greatest wish in life was to patch up the dilapidated house in Dayong that was vulnerable to wind and rain.

Compared with this, the difference is obvious.

Emperor Taikang glanced guiltily at Ji Yan and his mother, who were also stunned by these words, and asked again with some dissatisfaction in his heart.

"Is this also true for the three holy places?"

Han Shao nodded.

"The same is true for the three holy places."

Seeing Han Shao repeating these words without any emotion, Emperor Taikang finally said dejectedly.

"That's all, it's up to you."

Why does he worry so much when he is about to die?

And to be more specific, the ill-fated relationship between this bastard and Zhao'er now seems to be a great thing.

Even if this bastard seized the Ji family's kingdom, what could he do?

In the future, won’t this country return to the hands of his Ji family’s bloodline?

Emperor Taikang was fully confident about this.

After all, Chang'an's talent and bloodline are too strong!
Even if this bastard Han Shao gave birth to more children in the future, is there anyone who could compare to his Chang'an?

"After all the fighting, the meat finally rots in my own pot..."

Thinking of this, Emperor Taikang felt somewhat relieved, and even looked a little proud.

But at this moment, Ji Yan on the side suddenly cried out in fear.

"Father, you...what's wrong with you?"

In the field of vision, one could see countless red-gold auras floating around Emperor Taikang, a sign of his decline.

Emperor Taikang looked dazed for a moment, but his expression was extremely calm.

After waving his hand to signal Ji Yan not to panic, he looked at Han Shaodao.

"If you can do it..."

"Can you please consider that I have treated you well over the years and not kill all of the Ji family?"

Upon hearing this, Han Shao nodded in agreement without even thinking.

"Your Majesty, be at ease."

"As long as you stay within your means, you can remain rich and prosperous."

……

(End of this chapter)