Chapter 871: Chapter 662 You Two Cowards_2
However, one can’t really blame them, as the impression Long Yi had left on others was quite deceitful before.
Long Yi was proficient in almost all combat styles, and whenever he encountered a mage, he always ended the fight with magic. This led the twin Crown Princes to subconsciously categorize Long Yi within the scope of mages when devising their tactical plans.
But, here’s the problem.
Long Yi wasn’t a mage at all, nor did he necessarily have to fight like one!
Just like now, arcs of Fighting Aura imbued with the force of destruction were continuously unleashed and constantly pursued Saint Karen. This prevented the brothers, who prided themselves on their exquisite coordination, from executing their strategies. Facing such a rapidly assaulting warrior in close quarters, they didn’t have time to cast any extremely powerful spells, and ordinary magic was completely ineffective against Long Yi. Long Yi had clearly realized this too, so he consistently denied them any opportunity, intent on forcing them to make mistakes.
However, it must be said that the twin brothers, Saint Karen and Saint Ailun, were truly formidable. Despite Long Yi’s relentless onslaught, they were still able to select the most suitable spells in the shortest time possible. Even though those spells might not cause much damage to Long Yi, they were the best means to avert the crisis.
The approval in Long Yi’s mind was not conveyed to the brothers, who were clearly on the verge of panic by now.
As the famous Mage Twins of the Sanctuary Empire, they had undergone extremely rigorous training and believed themselves to be at the pinnacle of both body and will. As long as they joined forces, no opponent could stand before them.
Yet now, they finally realized what it meant that there’s always someone better out there.
Long Yi’s attacks were very simple and brutal, but it was this very simplicity and brutality that threw the brothers into disarray, to the point where they were gasping for breath.
Clearly, they needed to reassess Long Yi’s strength and formulate new countermeasures.
Almost simultaneously, the telepathic brothers shouted out and their Mana exploded outwards, blasting Long Yi away before the light from their bracelets shimmered as if they were preparing a huge spell. Long Yi immediately ceased his assault and watched them cautiously. Almost at the same time, the two brothers soared up and flew far away.
Seeing their Crown Princes retreat, the soldiers who were still attacking with full might quickly pulled back, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
Little Zi retracted her Avatar, returning into Long Yi. Watching the two disappear into the distance, Long Yi’s lips quivered a few times, and through clenched teeth, he squeezed out two words: "Cowards."
The battle ended, and the little fire beast cub in Ai Lin’s arms also awoke. It was not afraid of Ai Lin, rather it was quite affectionate towards her. However, it was extremely wary of Long Yi and would immediately hide behind Ai Lin whenever Long Yi approached.
This battle had Long Yi with a slight advantage, but in the end, the outcome remained undecided.
After everyone returned, the three princes reported the matter to the Emperor. The Emperor didn’t make too many comments, as this was all within his expectations. He just hadn’t expected Long Yi to be so ferocious, taking on two opponents alone and still maintaining such dominance.
However, the biggest surprise this time was most likely the fire beast cub.
From the moment Ai Lin appeared, nearly everyone who followed the Crown Princes on the hunt—including the Emperor—had their gaze fixed on the fire beast cub beside Ai Lin.
The small fire beast had no fear of the crowd and appeared very lively beside Ai Lin. Its four ruby-like hooves sparkled with flames and each step it took left behind a small flaming hoofprint. Of course, these flames were harmless and would not ignite anything unless the fire beast was provoked. An adult fire beast, when enraged, can instantly melt everything in its path with searing magma, enough to block any pursuers.
Ai Lin also adored the little cub, but what she imagined was having the grown-up cub carry Long Yi on its back, wouldn’t that make him a prince on a white horse?
So dashing!
The mere thought made Ai Lin’s face flush with excitement.
"Cough cough, Miss Ailin, can we negotiate a little? Would you consider giving me that little pony?" the Emperor asked brazenly, showing how much the allure of the Thunderflame Beast had affected him, to the point of making such a demand to Ailin, who was essentially not yet one of his subjects.
"No," Ailin immediately shook her head.
"Name your conditions; just speak!" the Emperor said with a grand gesture, ready to pay a hefty price.
"Anything can be arranged?"
"Er, I’ll do my best!"
"Good, then open the Teleportation Gate; I’d like to have a look around the middle plane," Ailin said directly.
"Er... that..." The Emperor’s face was immediately filled with difficulty.
"Cut it out, you’re not serious," Ailin said with a pout.
"It’s not that I’m not serious. You see, it’s extremely difficult for us from the Lower Plane to open a Teleportation Gate to the middle; the energy and resources consumed are vast. Moreover, the energy backflow from the middle plane could lead to unknown dangers. To mobilize everyone and open a Teleportation Gate just for a Thunderflame Beast cub, my subjects would call me a foolish ruler," the Emperor explained with a good temper.
"Then you better go find a cub yourself." Ailin didn’t waste any words and turned to leave. The little pony followed her happily, blissfully unaware that it was almost sold by Ailin to become a ticket for the Teleportation Gate.
Watching Long Yi and his group leaving, the Emperor fell into deep thought. He turned to glance at August, and it was evident that the great Mage also shared the same thought as him.
Long Yi’s strength was indeed astonishing. Originally, they had planned to use the situation to put Long Yi at a disadvantage, but clearly, the twin princes had not managed to fully utilize their strength in the urgency of the moment. From beginning to end, Long Yi dominated the fight, leaving the twins with hardly any power to fight back. While on one hand, this might suggest that they had initially overestimated the twins’ strength, on the other hand, Long Yi’s instantaneous strategic judgment was truly amazing.
The twins had decisively attacked the moment they saw Ailin, which must have been planned in advance, but the appearance of the Red Demon Scorpion foiled their plan. Then, Long Yi immediately summoned a Female Demon to block the armies of the Sanctuary Empire, while his rapid and forceful attacks continuously forced the enemy to play defense. During this string of defenses, the enemy could only passively respond to Long Yi’s offenses, rendering their originally precise coordination useless. In the end, Saint Karen and Saint Ailun made a disgraceful retreat. Although one could not say it was a complete defeat, in the end, it was they who were overwhelmed in the fight.
"This Long Yi, he is not just a reckless warrior, but also a true genius of military strategy," August said.
"Indeed, able to make the most rational decisions in moments of crisis and with a broad vision and strategic perspective, if given a bit of training, he could definitely become an exceptionally outstanding commander," the Emperor nodded in agreement.
"Only..."
"Only how are we to make such a person submit?"
Long Yi was too strong; every enemy he faced seemed only to highlight Long Yi’s power. There was little that could tempt someone so formidable.
Tempt him?
Wait a second!
Without a word, the Emperor and August exchanged a glance, both having the same name come to mind simultaneously.
Ailin! (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
