Chapter 833: I’ll Just Wait For Him to Pull my Cart

Chapter 833: I’ll Just Wait For Him to Pull my Cart

A few days later....

It was a scorching day in the Firemoon Darkheavens’ fifth region. Blinding light shone down on an endless desert. These vast, desolate lands were filled with dunes, which were like waves of sand that went over the horizon. They sometimes resembled the spines of sleeping dragons. Shimmering heat waves rose up everywhere in this climate that was so hot it felt suffocating.

Off in the distance, a sandstorm brewed, complete with screaming winds. There were also mirages everywhere that seemed to contain hidden hope. But what primarily prevailed was... deathly silence.

It was just like the deathly silent people moving within the sandstorm. There was an enormous, blood-red chariot screaming through the tempest, some 3,000 meters from front to back. The chariot itself looked like the head of an enormous dragon, with the spine drifting behind it. As a matter of fact, this chariot actually was crafted from the bones of a dragon. And every single bone was covered in sealing marks that pulsed with a terrifying aura.

Astonishingly, more than 300 forbidden mountains orbited above the dragon chariot. The interior of the skull was decorated lavishly, and someone was lounging inside. It was a young Firemoon Darkheaven cultivator.

He wore a white robe embroidered with golden thread that emanated boundless nobility. And yet, all of that was like a foil to the young man wearing the clothing. He had a beautiful face, eyes that glittered like stars, and an aquiline nose. The aura that surrounded him made it obvious that this young man was very important.

Wherever he went, it wasn’t just the subsidiary species who would prostrate to him. Most Firemoon Darkheaven cultivators would also bow their heads. He had such a high status that one word from him could result in an entire species being wiped out. At the moment, he seemed to be in a very good mood. He rested his head in one hand while fiddling with a jade slip in the other, all while smiling broadly.

After a while, he looked out in front of the chariot and said, “We’re going too slow.”

At the front of the dragon chariot were hundreds of black chains that burned with fire that could immolate souls and flesh. Each of the chains was stretched tight, and at their ends... were hundreds of human cultivators! Their clothes were in shambles, and they were wan and emaciated. Their eyes revealed the humiliation in their hearts, yet they had no choice but to drag the chariot behind them. ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

In the very front of all the humans was someone taller and burlier than the others. He once wore a yellow robe, but it had been ripped nearly to shreds. His lips were smeared with blood, but his eyes gleamed with determination. Gritting his teeth, he pulled his chain along with everyone else.

Thanks to their efforts, the dragon chariot sped through the sandstorm.

If the human emperor or any of his officials were here, they would be able to instantly identify the humans pulling the chariot. They were the members of the diplomatic mission that had been sent to talk to the Firemoon Darkheaven people.

The young man in the front... was none other than Grand Prince.

“We’re still going a bit too slow, Guyue Zhonghui,” said the young man lounging inside the dragon skull. He spoke neither quickly nor slowly, and yet his words were as cold as ice. “At this rate, how long is it going to take you to pull this cart of mine to God Mountain? I already told you that if you got me to God Mountain fast enough, I would help you out by asking my father the king to cast a vote in your direction. To speak up for you. But this speed is really not making me happy.”[1]

The hundreds of humans pulling the chariot bowed their heads to suppress their humiliation and helplessness. Grand Prince didn’t say anything.

After a few breaths of time, though, Grand Prince suddenly lurched forward. The chain stretching over his shoulder bit into his flesh, but the chariot sped up.

The other humans gritted their teeth and also pulled harder, causing the chariot to speed up even more. Unfortunately, the harder they pulled the chariot, the more torment they endured, and the greater the weight that pulled against them. Sadly, as cart-pullers, they had no options or rights.

As the dragon chariot zipped through the desert, the intense heat beat down on Grand Prince and the others, further burning away their dignity.

“That’s better,” the young man said with a chuckle. “You should know that from the moment you refused to forsake your status as a human, your mother’s people gave up on you. Among all the Firemoon Darkheavens, only I took an interest in you, and that’s why you have this chance. Therefore, Guyue Zhonghui, you really need to do well.”

At first, Master Gravesparrow didn’t understand their attitude. But after thinking about it, he came to a realization.

This guy wants to become a darkheaven general! If it works, he could resolve the situation with humans! No wonder he’s killing so many Whitemarshes. I bet if some Saias show up, he’ll cut them down just as quickly.

Upon thinking about all of that, Master Gravesparrow decided that, in order to prevent any misunderstandings, he should relay some newly acquired information to Xu Qing.

“Fellow Daoists, um... I just got some news that I thought the two of you might want to hear. It’s about your Grand Prince.”

Master Gravesparrow looked at Xu Qing.

Xu Qing put away his black spear, glanced at the hundreds of forbidden mountains overhead, then started walking. “Go ahead.”

Lowering his voice, Master Gravesparrow said, “Grand Prince and his entire retinue were captured by the crown prince of King Brightsouth. Apparently they made some sort of deal that led to Grand Prince and his people pulling a dragon chariot by hand.... Firemoons everywhere are talking about it.”

Xu Qing didn’t react visibly, and the Captain didn’t seem very surprised. Master Gravesparrow had mentioned this situation before. What was more, if some deal had been struck, then it had nothing to do with the two of them, and there was no need for them to take action.

Master Gravesparrow hesitated, then explained everything he knew. “Fellow Daoist, some of the cultivators you killed were subordinates of King Brightsouth’s heir. So he made a public announcement that for every Firemoon cultivator you kill, he’ll whip Grand Prince and the other humans a thousand times. In addition to that, he’s publicly revealed his travel itinerary.”

Xu Qing stopped walking. The Captain’s eyebrows shot up. Now the matter did relate to them.

“He intentionally revealed his travel itinerary?” Xu Qing asked, looking at Master Gravesparrow over his shoulder.

Master Gravesparrow felt pressure just from Xu Qing’s gaze. Taking a deep breath, he nodded. “It’s definitely intentional. He’s in the fourth region right now. Fellow Daoist, he obviously wants you to come to him. Crown Prince Brightsouth has a very high standing among us Firemoon Darkheavens. His father is King Brightsouth, who is the king legate to Steward Heavencloud of the Sunfire Temple. The steward values him a lot, and whether it’s his cultivation base or his power and influence, they’re all sky-high....”

“How many mountains does he have?” Xu Qing asked.

“Supposedly more than 400,” Master Gravesparrow replied.

“Lead the way,” Xu Qing said, his eyes glittering coldly.

Off to the side, the Captain grinned.

Master Gravesparrow shivered and considered trying to persuade Xu Qing to change his mind. But when he saw the coldness in Xu Qing’s eyes, he just nodded.

Three beams of light shot off toward the fourth region.

1. Guyue Zhonghui: I’ve already explained Guyue several times. Zhonghui: Zhong means “loyal, devote, honest.” Hui means “brightness, splendor.” Madam Deathblade thinks the name sounds noble and honorable. ☜