Chapter 1, Entangled in Love and Hate

Looking back, the lights twinkle on the magnificent city wall, creating an unreal, dreamlike sensation

I sighed and said: "You have made several mistakes. Firstly, the injuries of the Grand Chancellor are not as severe as you imagine; my Witch's Blade only penetrated two inches into his body and did not reach his heart." This is indeed the truth

What kind of person am I really

The shining blade hovered above the witch's corpse, radiating a chilling azure light; it had once drunk deeply of the Führer's blood

Princess Liqing chuckled and said, "Such a wonderful proposal, how could I possibly refuse it?"

Princess Liqing obediently turned around slowly

Leading the way, I was the first to ride along the broad street that led directly to the city gate, flanked by crowds of people bidding farewell on both sides.

Outside the palace gate, broad stone steps slant upward, with a beautiful female attendant in white standing on each step, holding a lamp filled with sheep's tallow to illuminate my path back to the ground. Their faces bore an unmistakable sorrow, with two streams of clear tears flowing down. The sound of "grinding" arose as the palace door slowly closed under the movement of its axle, sealing off the most beautiful encounter of my life, a brief yet profoundly moving dream

There is also the "Witch's Blade" on my back, which is another strange object from the ruins. Clang!

I raised my head and met Huaxian's beautiful gaze

She called out in my ear: "Lant! Let us be together forever!"

I said: "But how do you explain to him that his father died at the hands of your mother"

I said in a deep voice: "Immediately expand the military and prepare for war upon returning to the country. If my estimation is correct, within three months after my departure, Princess Liqing will come to annihilate the Witch Kingdom."

In the past, every time I met her, I wore the mask of the Godly King, and it is only at this moment that I reveal my true self to her. The title of 'Great Swordmaster' is the highest honor bestowed upon the most skilled swordsman in the empire, which should have rightfully belonged to my father, Lant. However, ever since my father fell out with Qi Bei, he has been melancholic and has consistently refused the Grand Chancellor's offer of this title. Now, it has instead fallen upon me from the lips of Princess Liqing, which also suggests that Princess Liqing harbors ambitions to replace the Grand Chancellor.

As the hand relaxed, the curtain fell behind.

The time to set off has arrived, I sheathed the treasured blade and turned to leave the palace.

Ma Yuan shouted: "Where is Princess Liqing?"

A look of sorrow flashed in her eyes as she left my embrace and returned to her previous position, turning her back to me and asking, "Lant, are you a heartless person?"

Li Qing said in confusion: "Sometimes you are like the most cunning fox, and at other times you are like a foolish person driven by emotions. When I have fallen for you and cannot extricate myself, the only way for me to break free from this curse is to kill you"

I feel the fiery affection rolling within her

Gazes intertwined, in a fleeting glance exchanged an unending entanglement of affection

The deafening cheers rose and fell like waves. Long live the Rand! Long live the Witch Kingdom!

Under the distant standoff of the two armies, the atmosphere was heavy, making it difficult for one to even breathe. The corpulent strategist Ma Yuan and Hua Qian rode their horses to my left and right sides

I quickly replied: "First of all, he has noticed that both you and Black Widow have treacherous intentions, so he will wait for a more opportune moment before dealing with you. More importantly, he fears me; to be more precise, he fears what I represent, that 'anomaly' in the mysterious ruins."

She turned her head, her eyes sharp as swords

The witch's blade unsheathed and departed from her back

Princess Liqing frowned and said, "If his injuries are not serious, why has he not returned to reorganize the army"

Ahead, under the starry night, lies a vast expanse of darkness

A trace of sorrow flickered in Princess Liqing's eyes, making me feel that although she was ambitious, she was not entirely cold-blooded. I only heard her softly say: "I will build the most beautiful tomb for you, and every month I will take a day to sleep beside your coffin, so that you will not feel lonely."

She approached gracefully, gently removing the military uniform that symbolized war from me, like a caring wife

We simultaneously ascend to the pinnacle of desire

The knight did not respond, and Rama took a few steps back and drew the horn. Tooooot!

I firmly declare: "When death arrives, who can resist it? It is an irresistible fate. Yet even in death, I shall die like a warrior. However, you will not kill me, for you are not such a foolish woman."

The army of the empire has arrived ahead of schedule

But she indeed died

When the sword is drawn, I am a cold-blooded and fearsome swordsman; yet when the sword returns to its sheath, I become sentimental and sensitive. Otherwise, I would not find it so difficult to part with every relationship. This is exemplified by my feelings for the renowned beauty before me, known for her lewdness and cruelty. I only see her best side, and despite her many flaws, she still treats me with genuine affection.

She hesitantly said: "You want me to sacrifice everything for you, but Lante, are you willing to give up anything for Liqing?"

This is a difficult knot to untie

I gasped, saying: "Go ahead!"

Princess Liqing's expression turned cold as she said: "I can guarantee that as long as you are alive for one more day, I will not launch an attack on the Witch Kingdom for that same day. However, the condition is that the Witch Kingdom must not expand its territory, nor can it increase its military forces without my consent"

I was taken aback

The witch's perfect body, lying supine on the cold white jade bed, clad in a gentle white robe, with skin as white as snow, a robe as white as snow, and a bed as white as snow, which were also her favorite colors in life

I gazed far into the enemy formation, and in such light, I was unable to recognize Princess Liqing among them

I do not know what it feels like either

On both sides of the bridge stood warriors holding torches, resembling fiery dragons eager to extend towards the ends of the universe. More than ten riders swiftly crossed the bridge. The Witch's Lake reflected the lights of the human world and the stars in the sky

I involuntarily extended my hands, cradling her delicate face. Her smooth cheeks were so enchanting, captivating my senses. This beauty, with whom I share a fateful connection, had eyes that sparkled with intense emotions and alluring brilliance

The horn echoes across the plain, desolate and solemn

I slowly left her body

Her soft jade-like hand coiled around my neck like a water snake, and in a voice that was almost a whisper, she said: "Kiss me!"

I ceased my vigorous movements and raised my head from her bare shoulder, asking: "Can you give up everything you possess?"

I laughed and said, "Since you have everything planned out, why not take the poison you have on your little finger, cut my skin, and send it into my bloodstream?"

Hearing her sweetly call out "Divine Power King," my heart softened involuntarily

I slowly withdrew from her warmth

I gently said: "Turn around and let me see you"

But he is also a hundred times stronger than ordinary people

The flickering lights within the tent, amidst the howling cold winds of the grassland, evoke an extraordinary sense of warmth. If I persist in not entering, such an act of weakness would suffice to render us defeated psychologically and in terms of morale.

I laughed heartily and said: "It seems that we cannot reach an agreement. You had better hurry back to Moonwatch City, reinforce your city walls, and prepare for the arrival of the Witch Kingdom's army! In no more than three years, I will be able to utilize the resources of the Witch Kingdom and the nearby nomadic tribes to establish a massive army capable of destroying Moonwatch City. Meanwhile, you will likely have to deal with challenges from other forces of the Empire, and facing enemies on both sides is not a pleasant experience!"

A look of fear flashed in Princess Liqing's eyes as she was more aware than anyone of the brutal methods the Grand Leader employed to deal with traitors

She turned around, her beautiful and alluring body offered to my eyes without reservation

Naked, she was replaced by the delicate and pitiful Chu Chu, which profoundly struck the door I had erected in my heart to protect myself

The sound of crackling.

Ma Yuan and Hua Qian were both taken aback at the same time

Princess Liqing wore a long pink robe, her graceful silhouette facing me, with pink sheepskin spread across the ground. Under the illumination of the tallow lamps at the four corners of the tent, the atmosphere was vibrant with the essence of spring, and an incense burner was also lit inside the tent

In the enemy formation, a brilliant red light surged as 20,000 black-helmeted warriors simultaneously ignited the torches in their hands. The flames soared into the sky, staining the dark plain a blood-red.

Fei Xue affectionately leaned its head against my face, as if it knew I had become its new master

Rest in peace, witch

I lightly kissed her and said: "I have come this time to negotiate the fate of the Empire and the Witch Kingdom."

The sound of the wind outside howled, occasionally mixed with the neighing of warhorses

Lip division

A pure white horse, devoid of any other pigments, stands proudly with its head held high, led by a warrior, standing out before the crowd

Princess Liqing remains in the tent, a woman who both loves and hates me

Amidst the exhilarating cheers, more than ten riders galloped through the city gate, charging across the lowered drawbridge, crossing the moat where blood had flowed like a stream over twenty days ago, and racing towards the boundless plain

For the peace of the earth, I will slay the evil great leader across thousands of rivers and mountains, and find the legendary mysterious "ruins"

When I arrived at the exit, Huaxi and the numerous generals of the Witch Kingdom were seated high on their horses, waiting in the square in front of the Witch Palace, the night sky filled with stars, desolate and devoid of people

Her robe slid down like a cloud, falling to the ground and revealing a completely naked female body, the beautiful lines reappearing before my eyes after more than thirty days of separation

Hua Qian and a group of generals hurriedly rode their horses to follow.

I recall the first time I met Princess Liqing in the Hall of Wisdom at the Princess's Palace; she was dressed in the same attire.

Princess Liqing coldly said: "Even though I will suffer greatly from the torment brought on by memories of you in the future, I will still destroy you"

Yet I do not feel the excitement that I should have in my heart

Princess Liqing devoted all her passion and strength to serve, flattering and shouting beneath my body

I bowed down, kissing heavily on the moist cherry lips, as the universe revolved around us, the fiery female body rubbing and twisting in my embrace

A single clamp on the horse's belly, like flying snow, the arrows mark the way ahead, twenty thousand witches pass by the warriors, splitting open a path, allowing me to pass through. In this era where the strong reign supreme, only strength can guarantee peace

An overwhelming sense of sorrow surged within my heart

I exerted considerable force a few times, and Liqing convulsed with joy, her charming eyes filled with heightened desire, yet her left pinky nail remained firmly against the carotid artery at the side of my neck

I pressed on without giving her time to think: "If I were to die, the Supreme Leader would be rid of his greatest psychological barrier, and you, along with the generals who have long lived under his tyranny, would collapse before him without a fight. You can imagine the consequences years later; could I stand up then?"

The twenty thousand warriors who had been waiting outside the city joined our ranks, galloping through the night, with the destination being the vast grassland between the Witch Kingdom and Moonlit City

I said expressionlessly: "How will you dispose of my body?"

I said in a deep voice: "Since I became aware of my surroundings at the age of three, my father has taught me to identify various types of poisons. However, my nose alone can detect them, especially since you deliberately lit a furnace of incense to mask the scent of the poison, which only deepens my suspicion"

I leaped down from the horse and entered by lifting the tent flap

When Huaxian was about to speak, I reached out to stop her

The tent continues to expand before my eyes, while the imperial army is slowly retreating, demonstrating their sincerity

Princess Liqing's eyes brightened, and she calmly said: "In any case, I must thank you. The sword you plunged into the body of the Grand Leader pierced the myth that he could never be harmed."

I said: "Suppose I do not stand on your side, how would you deal with me?"

Princess Liqing exclaimed: "Lante! Let me bear a child for you; he will possess the finest lineage on this earth, and you can rest in peace."

She said coldly: "Lant, you have overestimated yourself excessively"

I tilt my head back and close my eyes, suppressing the boiling sorrow within me. My first encounter with the witch feels as if it happened yesterday. The two women I loved the most, Xiqi and the witch, have both passed away. The clouds change and the world is unpredictable, leaving only the suffering of those who must continue to live.

With a long sigh, I forcibly suppressed the desire to look back and strode upward. After I had ascended more than a hundred stone steps, the maid behind me had already dissolved into tears, sobbing uncontrollably

A trace of fear flashed in Li Qing's eyes as she sighed and said, "I do not know, but no one is willing to live under his tyranny any longer. This time, the psychological blow he has suffered is no less severe than the physical injuries he has endured. Therefore, as long as he appears, I will stop at nothing to bring him to his end. You have already proven with facts that he can be defeated, haven't you, Great Sword Master?" This time, the psychological blow he has suffered is no less severe than the physical injuries he has endured. Therefore, as long as he appears, I will stop at nothing to bring him to his end. You have already proven with facts that he can be defeated, haven't you, Great Sword Master?

The first six volumes of the manuscript of Wisdom and the true copies of the last six volumes are placed side by side on the white jade table beside the bed. These twelve volumes, like her, originated from the mysterious and unfathomable ruins, and have become the witch's burial goods. They, along with the witch, have altered the course of civilization on the earth.

I said in a deep voice: "I have dispatched personnel to track the whereabouts of the Grand Chancellor. As soon as there is any news, I will set out to hunt down the Grand Chancellor. Therefore, I need you to guarantee that you will never invade the Witch Kingdom."

Her body miraculously showed no signs of decay, twenty-eight days after being secretly plotted against by the Führer, resulting in her tragic demise.

Princess Liqing said sadly: "Regardless of whether we become a couple growing old together in the future, or sworn enemies who can never coexist, let us love each other well before tomorrow arrives, shall we? Divine Power King"

Princess Liqing's eyes sparkled with a clear and sharp light as she said: "But he will lose a significant amount of blood due to swimming and fleeing."

My breathing has become rapid

The sound of hooves echoed as a knight charged out from the enemy ranks

Princess Liqing gritted her teeth and said: "Lante, I will love you, but I will also hate you"

With her hair gently swaying, I finally beheld her radiant and captivating face, which seemed to charm all living beings. Her eyes contained an unutterable grievance, not at all resembling a ruthless princess wielding the power of life and death.

I hung the Witch's Blade on my back and said: "You should give him a good name!"

Li Qing let out a soft sigh and said, "Lante Lante, you have deceived me greatly."

The flying snowman rises, howling towards the sky

In the mysterious grand hall located beneath Witch Lake, the fragrance of lily oil wafts from the remains of the witch. When I first encountered the witch, she instructed me to call her Lily.

She stood up, removed the fake poisonous nail from her little finger and discarded it, gently picked up my clothes, helped me put them on, and softly said: "Lant, if I were to become pregnant with your child, how would you treat me?"

Suddenly, I find myself at a loss for words

She gazed at my face and sighed, "This handsome visage is truly worthy of you, great swordsman"

If it were not for the fact that the witch's chest had completely ceased to rise and fall, she would merely appear to be a beautiful goddess who has entered a deep slumber for countless millennia

She stared at me intently, suddenly breaking into a sweet smile that blossomed like a flower. Her hands wrapped around my neck, and her delicate body pressed closer to me as she said, "Young Master Lante! Do you have any better suggestions?"

Hua Xi said: "Isn't this quite ideal?"

Li Qing smiled faintly and said: "The empire can no longer be an empire, the great leader's injury has caused it to retreat far away, leading to the empire's fragmentation into more than a dozen local powers claiming kingship. However, no one possesses a military force as complete and powerful as mine, so with your assistance, we can hope to reunify the empire in a short period of time"

However, I have no other choice left

As I left the tent, dawn had just arrived on the earth, the vast grassland was filled with vibrant life, and the snow-white horses quietly grazed on the nearby grass. Upon seeing me emerge, they excitedly reared up on their hind legs and neighed towards the sky

She moved in front of me, almost pressing against my body, and softly said: "Lante, let me marry you! The world will be ours to possess."

Princess Liqing trembled all over and said, "Do you know?"

Within a moment, the room was filled with a surging desire, an all-consuming passion that was beyond control

I said in a deep voice: "Suppose he returns to the empire, what will you do?"

Although outside two armies are facing each other, swords drawn and bows taut, inside this tent is a gentle and sweet memory

The moment for negotiation has finally arrived

I will not relent in stating: "In such circumstances, you can forget about me going to the Supreme Leader to settle accounts."

I shook my head and said, "Li Qing! Do you know that I feel an immense weariness towards fame and power? Life is not merely for these illusory things, is it?"

In that moment, the world was filled with a sense of solemnity and foreboding

I walked up and gently patted the horse's head

Her skin shimmered with a captivating vitality under the light

That is the mount of the witch, known as "Feixue", which has been by her side since the time of the witch.

I leaped onto the flying snow, urging my steed towards the army of the witch kingdom of Huaxian and Mayuan. Huaxian and Mayuan came to meet me, and after I passed them, I slowed my horse's pace, allowing them to turn around and advance side by side.

The pursuit of the Great Leader is imperative. After I leave, will Huaxian be able to handle her former master, the cunning and capricious Princess Liqing?

I silently leaped onto the horse's back

Two lines of clear tears hung on her delicate face, making one feel heartbroken and unable to control oneself; yet there was a sense of determination in her expression

The knight put away the horn and called out: "Young Master Lante, the princess is waiting for your esteemed presence in the tent." He pulled the reins and hurried towards the retreating line on the left.

Princess Liqing stared at me silently

Princess Liqing's gaze shifted from confusion to clarity as she met my eyes and said: "Power and status have become as natural to me as breathing; how could I find happiness if I were to give them up"

The sound of hooves thundered like war drums

Riding straight for over a hundred yards, he finally reined in and called out: "Young Master Lante, the princess has been waiting for quite some time!"

Ma Yuan frowned and said, "What on earth is Li Qing doing?"

Following the movement of the black-helmeted warriors in the first two rows to the sides, the other warriors also retreated, revealing a large open space, in the center of which appeared a giant pink tent

More than 20,000 cavalry galloped forward, sweeping across the desolate land like a cloud, as time and books slipped away in the rhythm of hooves. Three hours later, I issued the command for the 20,000 warriors of the Witch Kingdom to rein in their horses and form into squads, arranging themselves into a formation capable of responding to any danger. Aside from the neighing of the horses in the center, no other sounds could be heard, indicating the soldiers' rigorous training.

Princess Liqing closed her eyes and said in a voice that was almost a moan: "Lante! Are you not afraid of death?"

Parting in death and life

A flurry of snow swiftly passes by

I vow to the heavens: "Lily, I shall personally slay the Führer, as a sacrifice to the spirits in heaven"

This is hardly an easy question to answer

Ma Yuan said in a deep voice: "Young Master Lante, that witch Liqing has indeed kept her promise and brought only 20,000 Black Helmet Knights to the meeting."

She chuckled lightly and said, "If you die, I will obtain your indestructible blade. Although my subordinates may not match your swordsmanship, there are many skilled fighters among them, and there are always ways to deal with a solitary leader, especially since he is currently gravely injured and has nowhere to escape to." As she spoke, the coldness in her eyes intensified. I realized that if I said even one wrong word, I would be facing a deadly poison. In fact, it was not until she pressed her little finger against the side of my neck that I became aware of her sinister plot. Her earlier words were merely a psychological tactic to prevent her from overwhelming me with her presence. The coldness in her eyes intensified, and I knew that if I said even one wrong word, I would be facing a deadly poison. In fact, it was not until she pressed her little finger against the side of my neck that I became aware of her sinister plot. Her earlier words were merely a psychological tactic to prevent her from overwhelming me with her presence.

We are still in the closest state that a man and a woman can achieve, yet we speak of death and murder

The fragrance continuously wafted into my nostrils. Her long, flowing hair cascaded down, shimmering under the light, exuding the youthful aura that can only be possessed in the prime of life

Princess Liqing opened her beautiful eyes, emitting a sharp and fierce light.

Princess Liqing embraced me again, her sharp left-hand fingernail still pressing against the blood vessel on the right side of my neck, and she said softly: "The nail polish I use is a blood-sealing poison called 'Blood Thief' made by a sorcerer. Do you really think you can endure it?"

Ma Yuan exclaimed, "Have you dealt with that witch?"

I said: "You have not yet answered my question"

I laughed and said: "Let the Witch Kingdom and Moonlight City be eternally united in alliance. As long as there are no wars of mutual invasion, the two shall fight side by side against external enemies. What does the princess think?"

This is the most critical moment

The bronze bell at the palace gate tolls

I said softly: "I once deliberately deceived you in body and mind, and this time I am giving you the chance to kill me. Isn't that a fair balance?"

I lay on her, feeling her little finger lightly brush against my neck, death is so close, I think of Xiqi and the witch, after death can I reunite with them, but what about Huaxi

The delicate face of Princess Liqing slightly changed

The action is taking place intensely

She gasped and asked, "Do you love me?"

I said softly: "If I die, who can deal with the Führer?"

Princess Liqing's expression changed suddenly; her greatest source of concern was not the Witch Kingdom, but rather the Supreme Leader, who was also her Achilles' heel

With a swift motion, like an arrow flying through the snow, it dashed forward and stepped onto the bridge spanning the Witch's Lake

I smile bitterly in my heart; indeed, I have done it, but it is not the kind that Ma Yuan speaks of. I respond, "I have formed an alliance with her."

I said in a deep voice: "You all wait for my return with peace of mind!" Even though the Grand Leader is within the tent, I am confident that I can return unscathed

Princess Liqing sighed, released the hand that could lead to my demise, and tears streamed from the corners of her eyes

The sound echoed thunderously in the vast, empty hall

In a cautious and meticulous manner

Hua Xi softly exclaimed, "Someone is coming!"

As I gazed at her beautiful figure wrapped in a pink robe, the world around me seemed to lose some of its color

Her gaze shifted repeatedly, at one moment infinitely gentle, and at another moment cold and unfeeling, while her little finger pressed against my neck showed no sign of relaxation