Her situation seemed to have changed little in comparison.
She felt a flicker of panic, realizing that if she continued to wander the great hall, she would eventually be beaten to death.
Escaping was the best course of action!
Just then, she passed by the entrance of the great hall, and with a sharp turn, she dashed towards the doorway.
Little did she know, this move played right into Tian Heng's hands.
He had anticipated that when she was overwhelmed, she would choose to flee through the main entrance, as it required the least amount of time to exit.
Exiting from other points would involve breaking through the architecture, which would delay her and potentially expose her to the pursuing attacks.
Furthermore, she would worry about formations or barriers being set up on the roof or surrounding walls, fearing she might be walking into a trap or a certain death, and thus would not choose those escape routes.
In reality, there were indeed barriers in those places.
Therefore, Tian Heng had no concern that she would escape through them.
Only the entrance was a weak point, so he paid special attention to it. It could be said that he was constantly monitoring Yao Shuang's movements, waiting for her to run towards the entrance.
At this moment, she suddenly pointed her hand, and several light blades abruptly changed course, taking a shortcut to block Yao Shuang's path.
Judging by the momentum, Yao Shuang was accelerating towards those light blades.
What was even more deadly was that light blades were still in close pursuit from behind, leaving her caught between enemies with nowhere to escape!
Yao Shuang felt a surge of despair: Could she really die here?
That would be too cruel!
She was so close to seeing her husband, only to die at this critical juncture!
Moreover, her elder brother, her child, and all the Asura clan were trapped in the Star World. If she died, who would save them?
Yet, despite her immense unwillingness, she could not escape death!
Her heart filled with boundless sorrow.
Just then, a flash of light streaked across, the space twisted momentarily, and Yao Shuang clearly felt herself being held by a strong arm. Then, a rift appeared in the air, and she was pulled into it. After a brief passage, she emerged from the rift again, landing in another space.
She thought it was another space, but in reality, she was still within the same great hall.
Her position had shifted to behind Tian Heng!
And the one who saved her was none other than Mo Qi!
At that critical moment, he had used his spatial abilities to transfer her behind Tian Heng.
Why was she moved behind Tian Heng?
Naturally, it was to facilitate a surprise attack and deliver a fatal blow.
Therefore, as soon as Mo Qi released Yao Shuang, he immediately launched the Sky Burning Stone towards Tian Heng.
The Sky Burning Stone grew rapidly and shot towards Tian Heng.
Tian Heng was still feeling a sense of regret, thinking it was a pity for such a beauty to die.
Lost in his thoughts, he suddenly sensed an intrusion, and then Yao Shuang vanished from her spot.
Tian Heng, being well-traveled, naturally understood that someone had used spatial arts to rescue her.
He was both enraged and fearful. Enraged that Yao Shuang had been saved, and fearful of the opponent's uncanny techniques, which seemed difficult to deal with!
He felt a bit nervous, his eyes darting around, searching for the enemy's presence, not daring to move rashly.
Suddenly, he felt a disturbance in the air behind him, and turning sharply, he immediately formed a hand seal. Dozens of light projections erupted from various parts of his body, like a multitude of dazzling flying knives, spinning and shining as they shot towards Mo Qi.
These light-air flying knives weaved through the air with no discernible pattern, some spinning counter-clockwise, others clockwise, and some flying straight ahead, densely packed, chaotic yet impenetrable.
The entire space was enveloped in an aura of killing intent, with flashing lights, vibrant colors, and continuous crackling explosions.
"Boom!"
The flying knife light-air collided with the Sky Burning Stone, causing the light-air to erupt violently, scattering like fireworks.
The flying knife light-air gradually dissipated, and the Sky Burning Stone paused for a moment before continuing its slow descent towards Tian Heng.
Tian Heng tapped his brow, and a crimson light, spreading outwards, surged forth and abruptly halted the Sky Burning Stone.
The Sky Burning Stone gradually stopped.
"Are you the leader of the Flowing Cloud Tribe?" Tian Heng asked Mo Qi after gaining a moment of respite.
"Sort of!" Mo Qi replied simply.
"Husband!" Yao Shuang, upon realizing that Mo Qi was the one who had saved her, was overwhelmed with emotion and couldn't help but cry out.
Mo Qi dared not look back, his gaze fixed ahead. He said to Yao Shuang, "My dear wife, I've finally found you. Rest for a while, and we'll have a good reunion later. We always part ways right after meeting. This time, I will never let you leave me again."
Yao Shuang: "..."
Tian Heng, overhearing this, became greatly enraged: "On what grounds? You, a mere tribal leader, dare to snatch my woman?"
Before Mo Qi could speak, Yao Shuang retorted angrily, "Have you no shame? He and I are husband and wife. Who is snatching a woman from you?"
Mo Qi then said, "That's right. Not only that, but I must also tell you that I am not just a tribal leader, but also the former third prince of the Red Leaf Kingdom, Ye Yun. Therefore, you are the one who has stolen my possessions. I have come this time to exact revenge and to reclaim what is rightfully mine."
You are clearly my husband, when did you become some third prince? Yao Shuang thought he was boasting, "Husband..."
Tian Heng, however, believed him, but at the same time, he felt that the current third prince was too weak to kill him.
"You are still too green. You cannot kill me. Hahaha, no matter how arrogant you are, what can you do to me? Even if your army defeats my army, no one in your tribe can kill me. My kingdom will still be under my rule," Tian Heng said arrogantly.
"Is that so?" Mo Qi's face showed a bloodthirsty smile, and he suddenly pointed his finger, "You might be disappointed."
At this point, the Sky Burning Stone was very close to Tian Heng, but it had essentially stopped.
Tian Heng believed it could no longer harm him.
However, unexpectedly, flames erupted from the holes of the Sky Burning Stone, and in an instant, a volcano erupted, engulfing Tian Heng's body with almost no warning.
Tian Heng struggled a few times, let out a few screams, and was then burned to ashes.
Mo Qi, pulling Yao Shuang along, quickly fled the great hall.
At this point, the originally chaotic situation gradually quieted down, as those who could escape had escaped, and those who were meant to die had died.
Yao Shuang looked at Mo Qi, and Mo Qi looked at Yao Shuang.
Just then, others arrived, including Sun Qian, Zi Luo, Xiao Yi, Ye Qingqing, Er Zhu Lin, Wan Yan Ting, Virtuous Consort, and a few personal guards and elders.
Yao Shuang was stunned: "It's only been a short while since I last saw you, and you've already... you've already become so promiscuous?"
Mo Qi was speechless for a moment, only managing to say awkwardly, "No, you've misunderstood me!"
Then he began to introduce them: "That is my sister, Xiao Yi. That one is also my sister, Ye Qingqing. Those three are the wives and daughters of the financier Wan Yan Hong Liang. This is my patient and enemy, Princess Zi Luo of the Liang Kingdom. This is Sun Qian..."
Yao Shuang frowned and said, "It's so complicated! It seems you've been through a lot during this time?"
Mo Qi nodded: "Indeed, I have experienced much, including regaining my past life memories, finding my past life family, and becoming the leader of the Flowing Cloud Tribe."
Er Zhu Lin had no time for pleasantries here. Upon entering the Wei Kingdom's royal palace (albeit a different one), she felt as if she were returning home, and her mood became exceptionally pleasant.
She wanted to live here forever!
So, she took Wan Yan Ting and Virtuous Consort to the rear palace. Most of Tian Heng's concubines had already fled, leaving many palaces empty. She then claimed the Fengyi Palace for herself, and had Virtuous Consort and her daughter occupy the Fengluan Palace.
She was well aware that Mo Qi had conquered the Wei Kingdom and would soon claim the throne.
Therefore, her occupying the rear palace held significant meaning.
After claiming Fengyi Palace, she immediately went to visit other concubines. For those concubines who had not yet left, she warned them, stating that the new king was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, urging them to leave quickly.
Some concubines who had harbored false hopes were frightened and immediately packed their belongings and fled for their lives.
There were still a few exceptionally confident concubines who refused to leave. They believed that no matter how ruthless the new king was, they could completely conquer him with their unparalleled beauty, making him lay down his butcher's knife.
For example, Consort Ling, she never left!
This made Er Zhu Lin extremely angry, and she cursed, "You are too shameless! I gave you a chance to escape, yet you still want to seduce my king."
Consort Ling, far from being angry, said ingratiatingly, "Are you the new king's concubine? Then let me tell you, my staying here will only benefit you, not harm you. Think about it, if I leave, others will still enter this rear palace, posing a threat to you. But if I remain here, the new king may not notice me, and even if he does, my beauty is not as great as yours, so I pose no threat to you."
That seemed quite reasonable! Er Zhu Lin was immediately persuaded and no longer urged her to leave.
Meanwhile, in the front hall, Mo Qi, along with Yao Shuang, Sun Qian, and others, was contemplating their next move.
With the royal palace captured, the news would surely reach the front lines. At that time, the Wei Kingdom's soldiers, already in retreat, would completely lose their will to fight and surrender upon hearing the news.
Sun Qian was contemplating whether it was time to settle down.
Yao Shuang, on the other hand, was thinking about whether it was time to consider rescuing the Star World.
Mo Qi, however, was wondering when Ye Xingchen would reach the palace.
At this moment, Elder Lang suggested that the news of Tian Heng's death should be spread to make the Wei people surrender.
However, Elder Ma said, "We should first deal with a Wei army stationed nearby, the Iron Guard. If we don't subdue them first, and rashly announce Tian Heng's death, it could lead to many possibilities. If they are exceptionally loyal, they might launch a frantic counterattack, attempting to avenge the King of Wei; if they have ulterior motives, they might see this as an opportunity and launch a massive attack on the royal palace, putting us in a difficult situation."
Mo Qi pondered for a moment and felt that Elder Ma's words were reasonable. He then said, "Later, Elder Lang and Elder Ma will accompany me to the Iron Guard."
The two immediately nodded in agreement.
"After taking down the Wei Kingdom, what are your plans next?" Yao Shuang asked Mo Qi.
"Continue attacking the Jin Kingdom and the Liang Kingdom."
Zi Luo snorted!
Mo Qi paid no attention, but Yao Shuang said, "Husband, have you forgotten the purpose of our arrival in this world? Many people in our Star World are waiting for us to rescue them."
Mo Qi touched his nose: "I naturally know. I have also learned of the place where Chi resides. However, I have assessed that the power capable of sealing an entire world is beyond my current cultivation to contend with. Going there would be in vain, and I would be unable to do anything. Therefore, I wish to exact revenge first, and simultaneously improve my cultivation. When my cultivation is sufficient to contend with Chi, I will go find them. They will not do anything to the Star World for the next hundred years."
Yao Shuang fell into deep thought.