boyutpedia Chapter 238 Endless
Chapter 238 Endless
Xu Ruyu gripped the box containing the treasure tightly, her expression cold and unwavering as she met the gaze of the mysterious tribal chief without fear: "If you want the treasure, then take it with your own ability!"
After saying that, he quickly handed the box to Chen Xiao behind him and whispered, "Your Majesty, you must protect the treasure. We'll hold him off!"
Chen Xiao took the box with a solemn expression. As the Empress of the Night Dynasty, she knew that this treasure was related to the rise and fall of the Night Dynasty and bore the heavy responsibility of protecting her people.
She quickly retreated to the rear with Xu Ruyan and Princess Yuanyin, using the stone pillars in the palace as cover, her gaze fixed firmly on the battlefield ahead.
Feng Yichen quickly came to Su Yao's side, shielding her behind him, his long sword gleaming coldly as he warily stared at the mysterious tribal chief.
Despite her injuries, Su Yao forced herself to stand up, drew a soft whip from her waist, and her eyes were filled with determination.
The mysterious tribal chief sneered, waved his hands, and a group of well-trained tribal warriors surged out from behind him, rushing towards the six like a tide.
These soldiers were agile and their weapons gleamed coldly, clearly indicating that they had come prepared.
Xu Ruyu shouted and charged into the enemy ranks, wielding his long sword with fierce force, and enemies fell wherever he went.
His swordsmanship was fierce, each move aimed directly at the enemy's vital points, and for a time no one could get close to him.
Feng Yichen was not to be outdone, and he unleashed wind magic, moving through the enemy ranks like a ghost.
His longsword gleamed coldly in the wind, each swing bringing with it a storm of blood and gore.
The enemy's attacks were no match for his wind magic and were easily neutralized.
Su Yao wielded her soft whip, cooperating seamlessly with Feng Yichen. The two of them, one attacking and the other defending, blocked the enemy's offensive.
Chen Xiao, holding an elemental amplification gun, continuously fired powerful elemental attacks at the enemy from the rear.
As an empress, she has diligently practiced martial arts and magic since childhood. Now she is showing extraordinary strength, with precise and powerful attacks. Each elemental beam can instantly penetrate the enemy's body, causing great damage.
Xu Ruyan and Princess Yuanyin were also using their magic to their fullest extent. Their spells worked together to form a powerful defensive barrier, protecting Chen Xiao and the treasure.
The mysterious tribe leader grew increasingly furious as his warriors failed to break through his defenses. He suddenly roared, and a powerful aura of darkness emanated from his body.
This aura, like a black torrent, swept towards the six people.
Everyone felt an immense pressure bearing down on them, making it difficult to breathe.
Xu Ruyu gritted her teeth and said, "Everyone be careful, this is his ultimate move!"
As he spoke, he concentrated all his strength and raised the longsword high. A golden light emanated from the blade, creating a stark contrast with the dark aura.
Feng Yichen also unleashed his full power, with wind magic and golden light resonating together in an attempt to resist the erosion of the dark aura.
Just as everyone was struggling to hold on, Su Yao suddenly discovered that the mysterious tribe leader's attack seemed to have a weakness.
Despite her pain, she shouted, "His dark aura is weakest at his heart; let's concentrate our attack there!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed and adjusted their attack direction, concentrating all their power on the mysterious tribe leader's heart.
Under the combined attack of everyone, a crack finally appeared in the dark aura of the mysterious tribal chief.
Seeing this, Xu Ruyu seized the opportunity, leaped forward, and thrust her long sword, which gleamed with golden light, straight into the heart of the mysterious tribe leader.
The mysterious tribal chief stared wide-eyed in terror, trying to dodge but it was too late.
With a scream, his body slowly collapsed, and the dark aura dissipated.
Having dealt with the mysterious tribal chief, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Xu Ruyu knelt on one knee and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, we have succeeded!"
Chen Xiao stepped forward and helped Xu Ruyu up, a relieved smile on his face: "We were able to protect the treasure this time entirely thanks to everyone's desperate efforts. You are all great heroes of the Night Dynasty."
However, before they could celebrate, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the palace.
Everyone was startled and quickly put away their treasures, preparing to face the challenge again.
A group of Night Dynasty soldiers rushed into the palace, led by the commander of the Night Dynasty's Imperial Guard.
Upon seeing Chen Xiao, the commander of the Imperial Guards immediately knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty, we are late in coming to your rescue!"
It turned out that during the time when everyone was deep in the ancient city, news of Chen Xiao's disappearance reached the capital, causing shock throughout the court and the country.
Upon learning of this, the commander of the Imperial Guard immediately led his elite troops to provide support, following the clues left behind by the group.
Led by the commander of the Imperial Guard, the group left the cursed ancient city and returned to the capital of the Night Dynasty.
Their return was warmly welcomed by the people, and they became heroes of the Night Dynasty.
The mysterious treasure was carefully kept by Chen Xiao and became an important force in protecting peace in the Night Dynasty. Under the Empress's rule, the Night Dynasty ushered in an era of greater prosperity.
Upon returning to the capital of the Night Dynasty, a grand victory celebration banquet was held in the palace.
Inside the brightly lit palace, amidst the sounds of string and wind instruments, the assembled officials gathered to celebrate this hard-won victory.
Xu Ruyu, Feng Yichen, Su Yao, Xu Ruyan, and Princess Yuanyin, adorned in brocade, received the admiration and praise of the crowd.
Chen Xiao sat upright on the dragon throne, looking at the meritorious officials below the stage with full approval.
She raised her wine cup, her voice clear and bright: "Today, our success in protecting the Night Dynasty is entirely due to your bravery, fearlessness, and concerted efforts. This cup of wine is a toast to you all!" With that, she drank it all in one gulp.
The banquet was filled with laughter and joy, creating a lively atmosphere.
However, Xu Ruyu sensed a hidden worry amidst the festivities.
He quietly walked up to Chen Xiao and whispered, "Your Majesty, although we have repelled the mysterious tribe this time, the ambitions of the powerful ministers of the neighboring country remain, and the border situation is still tense. We must not let our guard down."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, his expression grave: "What you say is absolutely right, my dear minister. I have already ordered people to strengthen the border defenses, and at the same time, I am secretly investigating the next move of the powerful minister. However, the national treasury has been greatly depleted by the war, and if we want to maintain the border defenses in the long term, we need to plan carefully."
After a moment of contemplation, Xu Ruyu suggested, "Your Majesty, I have heard that there is a mine in the south that is rich in resources. If it can be mined and utilized, it may alleviate the pressure on the national treasury."
Chen Xiao's eyes lit up: "This plan is excellent. However, mining is no easy task, and we need to select a capable person to supervise it. Do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"
Xu Ruyu recommended, "Su Yao is meticulous and has demonstrated extraordinary courage and wisdom in this adventure. I believe she is capable of undertaking this important task."
Chen Xiao looked at Su Yao and asked with a smile, "Su Yao, what do you think?"
Su Yao rose and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty's trust is indebted to me. I will do my utmost to live up to your expectations."
Therefore, Su Yao accepted the order and went to the southern mine.
With the assistance of local officials, she conducted in-depth research and formulated a reasonable mining plan. However, the mining process was not without its challenges.
Some local forces, in their struggle for interests, have secretly obstructed and even created trouble.
While dealing with these forces, Su Yao also strengthened the mine's defenses. She cleverly used tactics to divide and weaken the opposition, ensuring the smooth operation of the mine.
Thanks to her efforts, the mines continuously provided wealth to the national treasury, and the economy of Yechao gradually recovered.
At the same time, Feng Yichen used his connections in the martial arts world to gather intelligence on powerful officials in neighboring countries.
Disguised, he ventured deep into enemy territory, enduring numerous hardships, and finally uncovered the conspiracy of a powerful minister colluding with foreign forces to launch another invasion of the Night Dynasty.
Feng Yichen quickly relayed the intelligence back to the capital.
Upon learning of this, Chen Xiao immediately summoned generals such as Xu Ruyu and Xu Ruyan to discuss countermeasures.
After a heated discussion, the group devised a comprehensive defense and counterattack plan.
On the border, the Night Dynasty army stood ready for battle.
When the army of a powerful minister from a neighboring country invaded, Xu Ruyu led his elite troops to meet the enemy head-on, while Xu Ruyan led a surprise force to circle around to the enemy's rear and cut off their food and supplies.
Caught between two attacks, the enemy forces were thrown into chaos and suffered repeated defeats.
The court was victorious, and the powerful minister's conspiracy was completely foiled.
After this battle, the reputation of the Night Dynasty spread far and wide, and neighboring countries sent envoys to establish friendly relations.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chen Xiao actively engaged in diplomatic activities, signing friendly agreements with various countries and securing a long-term peaceful environment for the development of the Night Dynasty.
Under Chen Xiao's wise rule, the Night Dynasty enjoyed a clean and efficient government, a prosperous economy, and a peaceful and happy life for its people.
Xu Ruyu, Feng Yichen, Su Yao, and others became legendary figures in the history of the Night Dynasty. Their stories have been passed down through generations, inspiring countless sons and daughters of the Night Dynasty to fight bravely to protect their homeland.