Chapter 126: The Burning of Rome (Part II)

Before Angel’s Fortress, the battle raged on.

The Normans continued to drive the Roman citizens forward, forcing them onward. Yet after two successive blows, the Romans had lost their courage.

They lingered indecisively on the bridge, preferring to crouch in place, holding their shields to endure the hail of arrows rather than recklessly sacrifice their lives. Meanwhile, many citizens seized the chaos to flee from the rear. The Normans, overwhelmed, had no energy to chase down so many deserters.

At the city walls—

The day before, Jian Pingyu had left the ancestral hall looking vigorous and rosy, appearing fit to live another decade or more. Yet before dawn, he passed away—an event that left the entire Jian family stunned and bewildered.

“Hopefully, cousin won’t mind my overstepping, but here is Jiang Huiyin’s complete list of assets,” Yin Sicheng said lazily, reclining back. Even in such a simple pose, his innate authority radiated, giving him the aura of one seated upon an emperor’s throne.

The Left Prime Minister’s body floated downward with a smooth motion, a look of ecstatic joy spreading across his face. Could it be that His Majesty had shown great mercy?

“Such baseless rumors were not even mentioned by that maid earlier. What does the Noble Consort mean by this?” The Princess of Jin interrupted displeased.

Su Ruoshui was calculating the days carefully. According to Ye Guyuanhong, it would be at least another half month before he could resume conjugal relations.

She needed to remain tense and rational. Now that she had secured part of the Mo family’s shares, all she had to do was seize the right opportunity to obtain the critical eleven percent more, giving her a chance to return to the Mo family’s fold.

Liang Nuannuan kept her eyes fixed on Su Nian’s retreating figure, hoping to find the chance to speak with her.

Arriving outside Guan Jing’s residence, Guan Chuqi practically sprinted the last hundred meters to the door.

The prince coughed up a mouthful of blood, his demeanor waning noticeably; he had suffered serious wounds. Seeing the angel preparing to coalesce once more, he grew desperate.

“Jiu’er… what’s wrong?” When Lan Qimian saw the distinct red handprint on Shangguan Lingyou’s pale cheek, accompanied by a murderous gleam in her eyes and a chilling aura, she turned sharply, intent on leaving.

Among the ten thousand cultivators who first entered the White Stone Realm, each had their own threshold of endurance. The time one could remain in this space, stretched to its limit by Lin Yu, varied from person to person.

“No, if you did not, then you should not be on my bed now, and the woman I marry will never be you…” A furious rage exploded from his chest as he grasped Shangguan Lingyou’s neck with merciless force.

“Lele is wonderful! Can Lele take me to tour your home now? I’ve been here a while but haven’t seen a thing!” Liang Liang said, clearly moved and softened by Lele’s presence, hoping to spend more time with her.

Feng Le never imagined such a thing could happen: the three thunder tribulations converged like a drill, instantly piercing through the mighty and domineering dragon-phoenix qi shield Feng Le had erected.

Due to serious overspeed, Ling Feng immediately called the Gao family forces to handle the matter; not a moment could be wasted.

The celestial’s wild laughter echoed again, this time sounding more like demonic wails rising from hell.

“But… but… I got excited and told Lan Aoyi,” Shangguan Lingyou lowered her head slightly and confessed.

The bamboo pole was indeed two meters tall, painfully thin, with a barely passable face full of smiles; when his mouth opened, his pale teeth emitted a chilling, ghastly glow.

Lu Lin managed to step back just in time before a black mist enveloped his vision.

This was true; since going public, Orange’s television division had consistently generated a steady profit of three to five hundred million annually.

Beyond this, a towering outer wall stood. Many horse-drawn carriages disembarked outside and had to enter through the city gates.