Chapter 234: The Final Battle

Chapter 234: Chapter 234: The Final Battle

Su An’an’s mind was suddenly pulled back to a morning from many years ago.

The rising sun had just appeared, dyeing the golden roofs of the Imperial Palace a brilliant orange-red.

As a young child, she had been led by the hand by Anna Feng, standing on the highest terrace of the Imperial Palace, overlooking the entire awakening Imperial City.

"Anan, look."

Anna Feng pointed to the red sun on the horizon, her black-veined, gold-threaded butterfly wings trembling slightly in the morning light:

"The future of the Empire is ours to protect."

She knelt down, meeting her younger sister’s eyes:

"But not by one person alone, but by all the people of the Empire."

Back then, Anna Feng, despite her glorious military achievements, was as gentle as water—the brightest star in the Empire.

Later, she met Hong Chengtian, eloped for love, and fell into the abyss.

Now, Anna Feng’s eyes once again held that same light from all those years ago.

"Anan, do you really trust her?"

Ying Jiuyao’s tiger tail irritably whipped the floor, cracking it and sending shards of stone flying:

"Don’t forget, she betrayed the Empire for Hong Chengtian!"

"I trust her."

Su An’an’s voice was soft, but iron-clad:

"Because she is Anna Feng, my Eldest Imperial Sister, the Eldest Princess of the Empire!"

Ying Jiuyao’s tiger ears twitched. "But—"

"That’s enough."

Seville’s Golden Wings flared slightly as he pressed a heavy hand on Ying Jiuyao’s shoulder. "Trust Anan’s judgment."

Ying Jiuyao’s tail froze mid-air, then slowly lowered. "Fine."

...

Hong Chengtian sat on his Crimson Throne, a Light Screen playing footage of Su An’an and Anna Feng’s secret plotting.

"Anna Feng, you think you can beat me?"

He suddenly burst into maniacal laughter and crushed the wine glass in his hand:

"What a pity! You’ve forgotten."

"I drained your Divine Female Power long ago!"

A guard reported, trembling:

"Master, Anna Feng has colluded with Su An’an to modify the mothership’s self-destruct sequence."

Hong Chengtian raised a hand, and crimson threads coiled around the guard’s throat. "Then make them change it back."

"In three days, the Blood Moon will be in the sky."

He rose to his feet with a cold smirk. "I will personally go to retrieve my bride, and those two little bastards."

"Master, please reconsider."

Cold sweat beaded on the guard’s forehead, his voice trembling. "Your power will weaken during the Blood Moon. It would be better to avoid a direct confrontation for now."

"Avoid it?" Hong Chengtian shot to his feet. The pool of blood beneath his throne instantly began to boil, the scarlet liquid churning as if it were alive:

"Do I, Hong Chengtian, need to hide?"

He seized the guard by the throat, his fingertips digging into flesh, his voice so soft it was terrifying:

"Activate the Blood Nest. Surround the Imperial Palace."

The guard’s face went deathly pale. "Bu-but..."

"There are no ’buts’."

Hong Chengtian released his grip, letting the guard crumple to the floor.

His purple eyes glowed scarlet. "I will make everyone understand."

He gazed out the window at the deep night sky, the corner of his mouth twisting into a cruel smile:

"The Empire is mine, and Su An’an is mine too."

「Three days later!」

Above the Imperial City, the Blood Moon hung like a scarlet eye, coldly staring down at the earth.

"BOOM!"

The clouds were torn apart, and countless crimson vortexes appeared in the night sky, as if the gates of Hell had been thrown open.

Immediately after, terrifying and ferocious Blood Erosion Beasts and King Blood Beasts fell from the vortexes, crashing heavily onto the defensive shield surrounding the Imperial Palace.

The shield trembled violently, and cracks spread across it like a spiderweb.

Alarms blared throughout the city, their piercing shrieks tearing through the night sky.

Su An’an stood on a high platform of the Imperial Palace, her expression grave as she gazed at the oppressive swarm of beasts:

"He really did move ahead of schedule."

Anna Feng tightened her grip on the Energy Blade in her hand, her knuckles turning white:

"The Blood Moon hasn’t reached its apex yet. His power hasn’t fully weakened."

"We can’t wait any longer."

Su An’an turned and gave her order, her voice calm and resolute:

"Activate the defensive walls! All personnel, fall back to the inner city!"

Just then, five figures sped in from the distance, broke through the encirclement of beasts, and landed steadily beside Su An’an.

Night Abyss’s dragon wings glinted coldly under the Blood Moon as he stepped forward to stand before Su An’an:

"We’re here."

Fei Zhao’s fox tails dripped with blood as he grinned:

"The trash in Zone B1 has been cleaned up. We slaughtered a few King Blood Beasts on the way."

Ice Crystals condensed in Lan Cangming’s palm as he said coldly:

"The defensive grid around the Imperial Palace has been reinforced."

Su An’an looked at them, her taut nerves relaxing slightly. "What are you all doing here?"

Fei Zhao grinned. "Can’t let Big Cat and the big goose steal all the glory!"

Ying Jiuyao kicked him.

"Since you’re here, protect Anan and the babies!"

The blood-red mist suddenly churned violently, and Hong Chengtian’s figure slowly coalesced before the main gate of the Imperial Palace.

He was clad in Dark Red Battle Armor, his long hair the color of blood, a confident smile playing on his lips:

"Su An’an, I’ve come to marry you."

Fei Zhao’s nine fox tails flared out, shielding Su An’an:

"In your dreams!"

Hong Chengtian chuckled and lifted a finger.

"Urk!" Fei Zhao suddenly let out a muffled grunt as a scarlet, serpent-like pattern appeared on his neck.

Su An’an’s eyes darkened, and she pressed her palm against his back.

Her pink Divine Power instantly broke the scarlet pattern’s hold.

"Su An’an, your Divine Power is quite impressive."

Hong Chengtian slowly advanced, his gaze falling on Su An’an and the two babies in her arms.

A greedy light flashed in his purple eyes:

"Be with me, and I will lead you to rule the world!"

Ying Jiuyao’s tiger claws shot out as he growled, "Get lost, you piece of trash!"

Night Abyss’s Dragon Scales bristled, and a poisonous mist swirled around him.

Fei Zhao’s fox tails flared, his Illusion Technique ready to be unleashed.

Lan Cangming’s Ice Crystal Barrier instantly deployed.

Seville spread his Golden Wings, shielding Su An’an behind him.

"You think you can stop me with just this?"

Hong Chengtian glanced over the Five Great Beast Husbands and suddenly burst out laughing:

"Good! Then I’ll take care of you all at once!"

The light of the Blood Moon grew even more scarlet.

Although Hong Chengtian’s power was somewhat diminished, it was still not to be underestimated.

Su An’an tightened her grip on the Antidote Gun, her gaze like a torch:

"All of you, attack!"

The Five Great Beast Husbands responded in unison: "Yes!"

Seville’s Golden Wings unfurled abruptly, like two giant golden blades tearing through the air, slashing straight for Hong Chengtian’s throat.

Ying Jiuyao’s tiger claws lashed out, his muscles bulging, as he viciously attacked Hong Chengtian’s midsection with a sound that broke the air.

Night Abyss’s Dragon Tail swept out, and a tide of poisonous black mist billowed forth, instantly cutting off all of Hong Chengtian’s escape routes.

Fei Zhao’s fox tails erupted with a sky full of Fox Fire, as dozens of illusions simultaneously pounced on Hong Chengtian.

Lan Cangming clapped his hands together, and an Ice Crystal Spear shot toward Hong Chengtian’s back, radiating a bone-chilling cold.

Five killing blows descended at once, causing the very air to twist and tremble.

But Hong Chengtian merely gave a disdainful smile and elegantly raised his slender fingers.

"CRACK!"

Five crimson chains burst from his body, accurately snaring the Five Great Beast Husbands!

The massive phantom of a red serpent appeared behind him, tightening the chains with a world-destroying aura.

"URGH!"

Seville’s Golden Wings were forcibly twisted, their sharp tips digging deep into his own shoulders, spraying blood!

Ying Jiuyao’s tiger claws froze an inch from Hong Chengtian’s nose. No matter how much he roared, he couldn’t advance another fraction.

Night Abyss’s poisonous mist was thrown back at him, corroding his own scales with a sizzling smoke.

All of Fei Zhao’s illusions shattered, and his real body was left dangling in mid-air, bound by the chains.

Lan Cangming’s Ice Crystal Spear reversed direction, its sharp point pressing against his own throat.

"You pitiful little insects."

Hong Chengtian slowly walked forward, his fingertips gently caressing Ying Jiuyao’s rigid cheek. "Is this the best you can do?"

But in the split second that Hong Chengtian’s focus wavered, a furious cry of "Hong Chengtian!" echoed to the heavens!