chsdbacks Chapter 891 Whose subordinate was that?
Chapter 891 Whose subordinate was that?
Chapter 891 Whose subordinate was that?
"Why isn't it me who has to pay the price...?"
Kong Deming stood there, stunned; those words had a profound impact on him.
It has always been human nature to avoid misfortune and bad luck; no one likes bad luck and trouble.
But throughout history, there have always been some people who, upon discovering or seeing difficulties, troubles, and harm, not only do not retreat, but instead, for the sake of righteousness, rush forward without hiding or avoiding.
"Yes, for those who act for the greater good!"
In a moment of daze, Kong Deming seemed to see his comrades-in-arms who had fought alongside him.
And then there was the previous Sun Moon Emperor, who single-handedly ushered in the golden age of the Sun Moon Empire.
"Teacher Kong, I want to make the empire even stronger! I want to make soul tool technology shine brightly! I want to show those bastards that soul tools are the future!"
The Emperor's resolute words seemed to echo in his ears.
Ju Zi never expected that borrowing a sentence from Ye Nanxiao would plunge Kong Deming into a state of endless nostalgia for the past.
However, she dared not disturb Kong Deming, for fear of affecting his mental state.
Ye Guyi clenched her fist slightly. Such powerful words were a reflection of her actions!
After a long while, Kong Deming slowly came to his senses.
The once eloquent and majestic Emperor Sun and Moon before me vanished as a phantom.
"Who said that?"
Kong Deming asked hurriedly, unaware that his voice was trembling.
Ju Zi noticed that Kong Deming's eyes were red, and although she was puzzled, she still respectfully said, "That was said by one of Ju Zi's former classmates, who studied together at the Royal Soul Master Academy."
Upon hearing Ju Zi's answer, Kong Deming's face showed a hint of interest. "A student? So you're from our Sun Moon Empire?"
He longed to meet someone who could utter such noble words; such a person must be a man of great integrity and loyalty, like the Emperor, who dared to be a pioneer for the world!
Orange's mind raced; Confucius was clearly drawn in by that scoundrel fox's words.
But that bastard fox isn't a member of the Sun Moon Empire.
After much deliberation, Ju Zi spoke up, "Master Kong, my student is from Shrek Academy."
"Shrek Academy, huh? No wonder they can utter such lofty words." Kong Deming was somewhat disappointed after receiving the answer.
He was both a mentor and a friend to the former Sun and Moon Emperor, and together they created the golden age of the Sun and Moon Empire. They were inseparable comrades-in-arms.
"My dear brother, if only you were still there!" Kong Deming smiled, a single, turbid tear evaporating silently before it fell.
"Grandpa Kong?" Orange asked with some concern.
Since the passing of the Sun and Moon Emperor, Kong Deming's mental state has been off. He often falls into deep thought or suddenly goes blank, no matter what he is doing.
When Ju Zi came last time, Kong Deming was refining a piece of rare metal while he was lost in thought, unaware that the rare metal in his hand had evaporated and disappeared.
Kong Deming snapped out of his daze and gave Ju Zi an apologetic smile. "Whenever this person comes, they always like to reminisce about the past."
"Come on, Little Orange, let me show you Grandpa Kong's latest research! An upgraded version of your Fire Phoenix Soul Mentorship's exclusive weapon! Hahaha!"
Kong Deming walked toward the laboratory with a loud laugh.
Orange waved, signaling Ye Guyi to follow.
The Gongfeng Hall and Xinmingde Hall are similar in style, both being laboratories designed by Kong Deming. They are not exactly the same, but rather like mirror images of each other.
"This is an advanced version of the Fire Phoenix Flying Soul Tool. It has an additional pair of ailerons, and the nozzle power has been greatly increased. I've also added an extra set of core magic array sequences, making its short-term speed burst even faster!"
"Little Orange, what do you think of this Fire Phoenix Spear?"
Kong Deming took out a whole bunch of things and presented them to Ju Zi like treasures.
Looking at the large number of soul tools in front of her, Ju Zi's lips twitched slightly. Was Elder Kong planning to build the Fire Phoenix Soul Guild into the number one guild that surpassed the Guardian Hand?
Originally, the Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Group was ranked second to last among the Guardians of the Nation. However, since Ju Zi became the Grand Commander, the strength and status of the Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Group have risen steadily, and it soon became equal to the Evil Monarch Soul Mentor Group, second only to the Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Group.
If Xu Tianyuan hadn't intentionally suppressed Ju Zi, the Fire Phoenix Soul Master Group would have surpassed the Evil Monarch Soul Master Group long ago.
Xu Tianyuan was already dead, and the Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Group was no longer restrained or suppressed, so they quickly took the position of the first group of the Guardian Hands.
With the addition of the soul tool specially crafted by Kong Deming, the Fire Phoenix Soul Master Corps may be able to break away from the Protectorate and become an independent division, rivaling the Protectorate as a whole.
Seeing that Kong Deming still had the urge to take out more soul tools, Ju Zi quickly reached out to stop him, "That's enough, Grandpa Kong, please stop taking them! The Fire Phoenix Soul Tool Corps is practically armed into a second Guardian of the Nation by you!"
The various Soul Master Corps of the Guardian Hand are mutually restraining, and sometimes they compete with each other to gain a slight advantage in status, which is perfectly normal.
However, one of the Soul Master Corps was too powerful, even overwhelming the combined strength of the other Soul Master Corps, which disrupted the balance of power.
A single entity dominating is not the situation Xu Tianran wants to see, even though Ju Zi, who leads the Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Group, is a useful dagger in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Kong Deming sighed slightly and said, "How could I not know this principle? However, the Orange Empire cannot rely on only one layer of insurance!"
"I did this just in case."
As they talked, Kong Deming walked to a table belonging to a Soul Master and sat down. "Do you know the background of that Imperial Advisor?"
Orange hesitated slightly before saying, "It's the evil spirit masters' side!"
Ye Guyi stood to the side, her eyes closed, afraid that the killing intent in her eyes would be noticed.
Kong Deming, with a knowing look on his face, clapped his hands and said, "As expected, Little Orange is exceptionally capable, but that's about all you know. Behind that Grand Preceptor is a terrifying organization! Even I must be careful!"
"I know Your Majesty intends to utilize the Grand Preceptor and the power behind him! But plans are plans! Even the most meticulous strategist can make a mistake! Your Majesty's actions are tantamount to seeking help from a tiger!"
"I wish to offer the empire another means of action."
Kong Deming's face seemed to have more wrinkles.
He knew very well what Xu Tianran's abilities were, but he knew it all too well. Back then, he didn't have time to save some people, which led to the decline of the royal family's main lineage.
It was precisely because of this that the previous Sun and Moon Emperor was exhausted and disheartened.
This is all due to his dereliction of duty as the emperor's elder brother!
He knew that Xu Tianran was strict in his rule and skilled in developing the empire's military strength, but he had a weakness: he liked to rely on external forces to reduce his own losses.
This has become part of his strategic mindset.
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"Ju Zi, remember this: no matter what, the capital of the empire must not fall!" Kong Deming said solemnly.
Orange's expression turned serious, and she respectfully gave a military salute. "Commander of the Guardian of the Nation, I understand!"
Kong Deming's expression softened slightly, and he looked as if he had aged a few years. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, the things are here. Little Orange, you're very smart. Go back and study them on your own. This old man needs to continue working."
Ju Zi bowed again, put away the soul tool prepared by Kong Deming, and was about to leave when she heard Kong Deming's words, which sounded like he was talking to himself.
"My brother's bloodline is dwindling; that crazy girl is one of them."
Upon hearing these subtle words, Orange's pupils constricted sharply.
Kong Deming was reminding her that the main line of the Sun and Moon royal family still had offspring.
The bloodline of the previous Sun and Moon Emperor was not limited to Xu Tianran alone.
"That fox predicted it!" Orange remained expressionless as she left the offering hall with Ye Guyi.
After Ju Zi left, Kong Deming sat like a statue for a long time.
"My dear brother, I will never let your kingdom fall!"
"The empire! It belongs to your lineage!"
"The current emperor is exceptionally capable, but lacks the necessary virtue! A single misstep could lead to the downfall of the empire! I cannot bear to see that day come! Your Majesty! How could you conspire with an evil spirit master! You are foolish! You are foolish!"
In the vast hall of worship, no one knew that an old man who had dedicated his life to the Sun and Moon Empire was weeping with his face covered.
With a heavy heart, Ju Zi carried Ye Guyi away from the palace road. She had a premonition that it would be difficult to see Kong Deming again after today.
Ye Guyi remained silent for a long time before suddenly saying, "Serving the country loyally was the wish of their generation, and we shouldn't be sad about it."
The orange trembled slightly, and its steps immediately slowed down.
"Hey, Little Orange, long time no see."
A figure walked quickly towards them.
When Ju Zi looked up, she saw Ye Yulin, one of the three great Soul Masters of the Empire.
"Ju Zi greets Elder Ye!" Ju Zi bowed respectfully.
Ye Yulin gently helped Ju Zi up and said with a smile, "No need for formalities. I already told you to just greet Grandpa when you see him. You silly child."
Orange smiled and nodded, but did not agree.
The person before us is a highly respected elder who has also dedicated his life to the country; we must show him the proper etiquette!
Seeing that Ju Zi insisted, Ye Yulin stopped talking. After all, he had said it every time, but the child just wouldn't change. She was too polite. She used to call him "Grandpa" all the time when she was with his group of old guys.
"Just came from Master Kong's place? Is Master Kong doing research?" Ye Yulin asked.
Ju Zi nodded slightly and said, "Old Kong, he might not be in a good mood right now."
"Hmm? Did something happen?" Ye Yulin asked with a slight frown, while clutching the storage ring in his pocket. He had just acquired a treasure and wanted to share it with Elder Kong.
"It's about the Empire, about that person," Orange said cryptically.
Ye Yulin nodded slightly. If it concerned that person, then Elder Kong would indeed be very sad, after all, he had watched those children grow up.
"Leave it to me, I won't stand by and watch my old friend so dejected!"
"I've brought a real treasure with me; he'll definitely be interested!"
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