Chapter 1, Baojin

Let them see the prowess of the sons of the Celestial Empire

The dragon is a fierce beast of the sea, usually lurking in the depths of the abyss; how could it appear out of nowhere?

They are still pursuing me, are they so ruthless in their actions...!

Strange matter ... ... it turns out to be a person from the Celestial Empire ... ...

What eternal farewell? Do you not know that our lord is no longer among the living?

The old woman cackled strangely, swiftly retreating, her movements surprisingly elusive.

This time, it truly fulfills her wishes

He turned back in horror, only to see countless shimmering blue waves intertwining and surging on the surface of the sea. In an instant, a massive wave surged violently, as if a black wall had risen from the ground. A gigantic shadow engulfed the princess, and the dense scales glistened coldly under the moonlight

Your Majesty

The bright moonlight shone upon her, radiating with brilliance, as if the light between heaven and earth were all gathered upon her.

He swiftly dodged and retreated from the battle group, intending to move forward to rescue, but unfortunately, that wicked creature was exceptionally cunning, evading and shifting, while the princess's visage was gradually submerged by the sea water

The maritime borders of Goryeo

The imperial princess reached out and firmly grasped it in her hand

Secondly, I am not seeking death for love, but rather I simply do not possess the strength to slay it... This moment was merely a fit of madness...

Nonsense! My sister is gentle and humble, personally chosen by the Grand Princess Wang, yet the Emperor Jingyuan of the Heavenly Dynasty insists on forcing the imperial princess upon my Wang family

Imperial Princess!

The old shipowner's eyes widened; being well-informed and experienced, his complexion turned pale in an instant. He trembled slightly, stumbling on his feet.

He softly and painfully uttered the honorifics, his eyes filled with a hatred so intense that it seemed as if he could bleed from them.

"Lord Jin, if it were not for the personal plea of the Grand Princess Wang, I would not take action with you reckless individuals..."

Shen Hao stared blankly, unable to restrain himself as he murmured: "The Emperor Slays the White Serpent..."

The sea has returned to tranquility, beneath the clear breeze and bright moon, only a group of astonished people remains, along with the shattered ship

Before long, the employer appeared

Long live, I never wished to marry off the princess far away; had it not been for seeing the two of them so well-matched and the King of Goryeo personally kneeling to plead, there would have been no reason to agree!

Goryeo is merely a small nation, yet it dares to act so arrogantly during the internal turmoil of our Heavenly Dynasty—if our navy were present, it would surely send them to their watery graves

Before the sound faded, she suddenly fell, landing heavily on the boat

The men in black robes boarded the ship one after another, and with the support of their towering figures, a petite silhouette also floated up gracefully.

Under the gaze of all, she approached the ship's railing, and as she reached out and pulled, her long, dark hair cascaded down like a living entity, reflecting the ethereal beauty of the bright moon.

Shen Hao harbored a secret sorrow and indignation within him, unable to express it. When he witnessed the humiliation of the goddess, his resentment deepened. Gritting his teeth and sneering coldly, he vented all his grievances upon the Korean people.

The forgotten old shipowner trembled as he spoke, his entire body was as frail as a sieve, and he was on the verge of losing all hope

With a clatter, the porcelain bowl in Shen Hao's hand fell to the ground, and in the silent dark night, it seemed as if the very sound had sent a shiver through the air, causing his blood to nearly surge forth.

He shouted angrily: "Long live the emperor! It was only after the King of Goryeo earnestly requested multiple times that the imperial princess was given in marriage. Now you betray your promise and break the engagement, and you even pursue her across a thousand miles, wanting to put the imperial princess to death—how are you any different from beasts, despite your familiarity with the customs of the Central Plains?"

Shen Hao gazed at the large flag on the giant ship, his heart filled with great anger

He glanced at the golden-armored man and suddenly laughed, "So it is Lord Jin. No wonder you are so relentless in your pursuit; you intend to eliminate all obstacles so that your sister can become a princess!"

The crowd around looked at the short and stout Lord Jin, imagining the appearance of his sister, and couldn't help but burst into laughter

The imperial princess descended gracefully with the wind, lightly holding a long sword in her hand, dressed in white that surpassed snow, appearing as if a celestial being had arrived

Her fair wrist was as white as snow, and in her hand, she held a golden hairpin adorned with nine phoenixes, exquisite and elegant, casting mysterious patterns under the moonlight

Shen Hao let out a roar, his overwhelming grief and indignation could no longer be suppressed, resonating through the heavens and the earth like a thunderclap on a clear day

I, Wang Meng, the Empress Dowager Wang, have prepared to select a renowned young lady for marriage

The dragon seemed to sense the eerie atmosphere as well; it let out a low growl, ready to drag the person into the bottomless abyss

He looked down upon entangling with such petty individuals and shouted loudly: "Where is the King of Goryeo?! Have him come out and explain himself!"

Goryeo has long admired the culture of the Celestial Empire, and there have been numerous envoys sent back and forth, with a flourishing trade atmosphere. Under normal circumstances, it would not be surprising for someone to return home, but currently—

She wore a black veil hat, her features indistinct, yet she appeared to be only around seventeen or eighteen years old. From beneath her heavy fur coat, a richly dyed brocade silk was visible. After boarding the ship, she did not utter a word, but just as it was about to set sail, she softly called out: "Wait."

Look at the pattern of that hairpin; it must belong to a noble person from the palace

He trembled all over, breaking out in a cold sweat at the mere mention of the words "in the palace".

The old boat owner stroked his long beard, which was dyed silver frost, and instructed his nephews to row with effort for a couple of strokes, securing the boat to the dock, before finally letting out a sigh of relief

With a slight turn of his head, he suppressed the sorrow in his eyes and forced a smile, saying: "The Lord is concerned about His Highness, so He sent us to provide assistance."

She whispered, in that moment, heaven and earth seemed to come to a standstill, everything before her appeared to fade into darkness, shattering into fragments

With a thunderous roar, the blood-stained head of the dragon fell from the sky, and blood rained down, momentarily staining the surface of the sea a deep crimson

Your Highness, you have already left the territory of Goryeo

I have heard that the Celestial Empire is currently in great turmoil, yet there are still people who wish to return to the Central Plains

The woman referred to as "Your Highness" let out a soft sigh, tinged with a hint of melancholy and light mockery, and said with a low laugh: "She has always looked down upon the Goryeo Lee clan; now that such a great change has occurred, I wonder how she will mock me this time!"

Shen Haosen suddenly shouted, having come from a military background, he exuded a formidable aura of killing intent, which immediately disheartened Lord Jin

Thirdly, do not call me the princess anymore... My name is Baojin, and also, I am faint at the sight of blood

The north wind howls, on the winter night sea, a bright moon reflects in the shimmering waves, fragmented and heart-wrenching, yet still pure and bright.

Her veil was soaked with water, faintly revealing her snow-white face. She took up the long sword but did not stab; instead, she smiled sadly and said: "Lord Shen, please return and report to my sister that this place, with its clear breeze and bright moon, along with the vast blue waves, is truly a good place. I am naturally dull-witted, and I fear I must bid her farewell forever!"

If it were not for the difficulties faced by the Celestial Empire, how could a mere Goryeo nation dare to be so audacious as to insult the imperial princess

Shen Hao summoned his true energy, soaring through the air and landing on the giant ship. Just as he was about to capture a certain individual named Jin, he heard a sudden exclamation from behind him

The woman under the cloak stood silently in the wind, resembling a clay sculpture or a wooden carving

The bluestone slabs of the ferry dock have been worn smooth as a mirror, and a more resonant sound comes from afar. In the night, even the outlines of the houses are indistinct, with only a dim lamp hanging high on the mast, which only adds to the darkness.

The eldest son beside him whispered in his ear, his voice filled with disbelief

In a moment of desperation, Shen Hao threw his sword towards the imperial princess

Her veil has fallen without a trace, revealing a delicate and fair face. Although it does not possess the stunning beauty of her elder sister, it carries a unique charm that captivates the heart.

Under the clear and windless night sky, enormous waves suddenly surged, and as far as the eye could see, the entire ocean within a radius of several miles was boiling. Amidst the vast expanse of azure waves, a giant ship was swiftly cutting through the waves!

The ship slowly unfurls its sails, gliding gently forward under the rhythmic lapping of the waves. A bright moon hangs high in the sky, casting a serene azure hue upon the water, stretching endlessly across the vast expanse.

The old shipowner secretly scrutinized the guest's attire, murmuring softly, yet his heart was filled with uncertainty and suspicion

He was clearly very wary of Shen Hao and his group. After speaking, he retreated into the boat. As the two boats gradually drew closer, countless arrows and stones flew through the air

The sword light surged forth

She slowly opened her eyes, revealing an extraordinarily unique pair of deep black pupils

The imperial princess tightly gripped the long sword, her dark eyes narrowing to a point, and gritted her teeth as she spoke

A sharp, thin sound echoed in my ears

Shen Haoyi was about to retort when he heard a loud commotion coming from afar. He looked up and his expression changed drastically.

The laughter carries a hint of sarcasm, yet it also contains a sense of melancholy and desolation

Father, what is wrong with you

The crowd sang loudly in agreement; although they were few in number, they were the elite of the army, and once they took action, they could almost take on many opponents.

As the two engaged in a few exchanges, Shen Hao, disinterested in continuing the fight, cast a fleeting glance at the princess, only to see her tightly ensnared by the dragon, on the verge of being dragged into the sea

She is dead

Today has already been severed from its ties, so why must one smile at the sight of things

Is it your sister who sent you here

The massive ship approached rapidly, and on the topmost deck stood a short, stout man in golden armor, looking with pride at the other party being violently shaken by the impact, unable to help but laugh heartily.

First, this is a dragon-like creature, not a true dragon, therefore it does not belong to the imperial omens

Stab its jaw

Lord Jin's eyebrows revealed a clear expression of joy, and he laughed heartily, saying: "The former princess has eloped with someone, her chastity has been tarnished. If she is unwilling to return to the palace and apologize, then we will have no choice but to eliminate all of you here!"

Amidst the vast expanse of misty waves, a beam of white light surged into the sky. Wherever the supreme sword intent reached, the water vapor rose and billowed, as if beneath the canopy of heaven, a meteor was about to explode.

After a long while, just as Shen Hao was about to turn and take his leave, a soft female voice came from behind

It is a dragon!

Shen Hao whispered respectfully

Shen Hao leaped forward, drawing his sword, the sword's aura like a long rainbow piercing the sun, sharp and unparalleled.

The old shipowner, seeing the guests approaching, waved his hand to signal his son not to speak too much, yet his heart was filled with even more suspicion

Everyone was stunned at that moment

It is that flute that has summoned the dragon

Be quiet

What?

The sound is faint, as delicate hands gently lift, and a golden hairpin transforms into a streak of flowing light, falling into the vast expanse of azure waves

Release the Imperial Princess

The old man murmured almost in a groan.

Shen Hao, filled with rage yet smiling through gritted teeth, said: "What is meant by turning black into white, what is meant by calling a deer a horse? Today, I have truly witnessed it!"

You bandits of Middle-earth dare to elope with the princess, yet you do not surrender!

This is an item from the palace

The individuals before me, though dressed in ordinary attire, each possess an inner radiance and an extraordinary demeanor, surpassing even the esteemed officials of the capital.

Continue!

Shen Hao was both shocked and angry. He turned around and saw an old woman in black emerging from the cabin, playing a small flute.