Chapter 140: The Summit Battle, My Pushed Majesty! Devouring the Princess, Princess Qi Offends Again (1)
Although the Empress's fair, long legs were indeed wonderful to hold, a different kind of desire stirred in his heart.
A desire for... power!
"You seem very confident in her," the Princess Consort said softly.
Her gaze was filled with uncertainty, countless thoughts swirling in her mind.
He had indeed planned many things, but could he have anticipated even this move?
Impossible. Absolutely impossible!
He might have guessed someone would try to deal with the Empress alone, but there was no way he could know who that person was.
The power of the Sea-Stabilizing Needle was overwhelming. Even if the Empress was prepared, how could she be assured of victory?
At that thought, the little confidence remaining in her heart calmed her down again.
"Of course. She's my Empress, after all!" Su Qing said proudly.
Just by looking at his expression, someone who didn't know might think he was talking about himself.
"Heh... Such loyalty and patriotism. Fine, then I'll bet on this too."
"Who ends up giving the collar to whom will be decided by the outcome."
As she spoke, the Princess Consort also took out the collar she had prepared.
Looking at it, a trace of frustration flickered in her eyes.
Compared to the one the young man had brought, it was equally exquisite, but lacked a bell.
From this angle, it made her seem a little unprofessional. It was truly annoying.
"Oh? And if I win, you won't regret it?" Su Qing asked with a smile.
"What kind of person do you take me for? I never regret what I've promised!" the Princess Consort replied firmly, though a flicker of hesitation crossed her eyes.
She had full confidence in the Sea-Stabilizing Needle she had gone through so much trouble to invite.
Besides, she had no way out now. What else could she do but believe?
This was her last hope, her final gamble!
The capital was silent. No one spoke, no one moved.
Whether they could see or not, all eyes were fixed on the sky.
Even though their necks ached from looking up so long, no one looked away.
Above the capital, the battle kept intensifying.
After the initial probing, they were gradually unleashing their full strength.
The sky was the perfect battlefield.
Shockwaves erupted mid-air, rumbling like thunder on a clear day.
Everyone stared intently upward, dropping whatever they were doing.
Those with some strength could barely see two faint silhouettes clashing repeatedly.
But as for the details, even so-called experts couldn't make anything out.
Too fast. They were just too fast!
This wasn't a fight between mortals, but a battle between Celestials—a clash that didn't belong in this world!
If this had broken out inside the capital itself, what kind of disaster would it have brought?
No one dared imagine.
Even the heavens and earth were affected by this battle.
At first, it was just a breeze. But as the fight escalated, fierce gales rose.
The howling wind sounded like a storm, terrifying to the bone.
The once clear sky now flickered with lightning as the battle raged on.
Thunder roared like the fury of a god. The capital looked like the end of days.
If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, who could believe all this came from just two people fighting?
The Princess Consort stared at the sky, her eyes frosty.
She hadn't reached that realm, but she had enough discernment to know—
These two had both stepped into the realm of Celestials!
What is a Celestial?
A seeker on the path of Ascending to Immortality, knocking on the Gate of Heaven!
One who transcends the limits of the mortal body and lifespan. Vitality unwithering for two hundred years, youth undiminished for three hundred, capable of shaking the heavens and the earth.
This realization made her heart fill with dread and awe toward the Empress.
After all, the Empress was likely younger than her own lord!
Not yet thirty, yet already wielding Celestial power. Give her another ten years... who could possibly stop her?
Precisely because of that, she could not be allowed to remain. She had to clear the path for her own ruler...
Just as that thought crossed her mind, her body trembled slightly.
A hand naturally landed on her slender waist, bold and unrestrained.
Not only that, the hand tightened and pulled her directly into his arms.
"What are you doing? Planning to go back on your word?" the Princess Consort asked coldly.
Now that everything had been laid bare, there was no need for her to hide her emotions.
"What nonsense. Can't you see the fight isn't over yet?"
"Watching a show without a pillow is so uncomfortable. You can be a temporary pillow."
Su Qing replied lazily.
He leaned back in his chair, with a mature, soft beauty nestled in his lap.
The feeling was sheer perfection.
No exaggeration—in the entire capital, probably only he could be in such a mood.
"Su Qing, we've already fallen out with each other, and you still dare act this shamelessly toward me?!"
The Princess Consort raised her hand, exuding the full majesty of a queen.
Yes, she had no reason left to show him any courtesy!
When the Empress was defeated, he would become her obedient dog!
And she would return every humiliation he gave her, make him regret everything he had done.
Before anything else, wasn't it fair to collect some interest first?
That intimidating aura, that raised hand, clearly meant she was about to give him a hard slap.
At that moment, Princess Qi, who was peeking carefully through the window outside, nearly burst out laughing.
Naturally, he was observing his Princess's safety, making sure nothing went wrong.
But when he saw her raise her hand, his heart filled with schadenfreude.
Finally, this brat was going to get what he deserved. He had waited so long for this!
He'd always hated that handsome young man, but there had been nothing he could do.
Today, he could finally vent his anger!
Smack!
A crisp sound echoed, and Princess Qi's old face froze completely.
The punishment he had envisioned never happened!
Instead, it was Su Qing who acted faster and slapped the Princess first!
With that loud smack, the entire atmosphere went dead silent.