Chapter 1089: Chapter 76: The Melody of Growth_4
"What, what’s going on?" Quan Yi asked in astonishment. Just then, a thick vine shot towards him rapidly, twining around him. The whooshing sound of the vine made Quan Yi jump, causing him to step back instinctively and trip over the threshold behind him, nearly falling. His four guards sprang into action, shielding him. Blue, red, green, and yellow lights of aura erupted, and the assaulting vine was instantly shredded. But the plants didn’t stop their attacks; sensing the presence of humans, they kept hammering at the palace doors. The four guards displayed their formidable strength. They each drew their weapons and, under the force of their powerful auras, no plant could breach Thunder Pond, all disappearing under their assault.
Quan Yi regained his composure slightly, and anger flooded his heart. Since he had ascended the throne, he had never been in such a disgraceful situation. He, the ruler of a nation, was actually attacked right at his own doorstep. The massive plants blocked his view, preventing him from seeing the outside scene. Although their continuous bombardment was blocked, the four guards couldn’t break out just yet.
At this moment, a clear voice called out, "Go forth, ’Scattered Wind Blade.’" A vast sweep of green light fell from the sky, chopping almost all the attacking plants at the waist, greatly relieving the pressure on the four guards. Byinlog descended from the sky, landing at the palace entrance, and slightly bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, are you alright?"
Quan Yi snorted angrily, "I’m fine for now, master, but what is going on? Have these plants gone mad? They are actually attacking people."
Byinlog replied with a bitter smile, "This is entirely man-made. If I am not mistaken, it should be Elf Clan magic. However, the scope of this magic is so vast it is clearly of a very high level from the Elf Clan. I am unable to stop the completion of this magic. For now, we can only wait for its effects to fade. It would be safer for you to return inside the palace."
Quan Yi frowned, saying, "The Elf Clan? Why would the Elf Clan use high-level magic against The Imperial Palace of the Sunset Empire? We don’t seem to have any grievances with them. These detestable elves actually dare to challenge my authority. They deserve to die."
Byinlog sighed and said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten the Elf Clan Princess we captured over two years ago? Not only do we have grievances, but they are quite deep." Initially, when the Duke presented the Elf Princess to Quan Yi, Byinlog had opposed it. If Quan Yi had just toyed with an ordinary elf, it might have been fine, but the Elf Princess held a significant status among the Elf Clan. Byinlog had foreseen that the Elf Clan would definitely come to rescue her, even going so far as to become enemies with the Sunset Empire. Despite his repeated attempts to stop it, Quan Yi, smitten by the beauty of the Elf Princess, had flatly rejected his advice. The two years passed without incident, and Byinlog had let his guard down. But today, the Elf Clan had finally made their move under the least expected circumstances. The strange Elf Magic had already caused significant damage to the palace. Although there were no casualties, the rampant growth of the plants had destroyed the palace’s set-up, nearly all traps laid for assassins were ruined, and even some buildings were damaged. What infuriated him the most was that he had been tricked by Elf Magic. When he realized this issue earlier, he didn’t dare go directly to the Elf Princess; he had to come and check on Quan Yi first. To him, Quan Yi’s safety was of the utmost importance.
Moved by Byinlog’s words, Quan Yi recalled the beautiful Little Elf presented by the Duke two years ago, who had profoundly touched him. Although she looked only fifteen or sixteen, her ethereal demeanor, her delicately sculpted features, and her enticing graceful body drove him wild with obsession. However, he was incredibly frustrated by his inability to get close to this cherished Elf Princess. Every time he approached her, an annoying green light would block him from coming within a yard of her body. Byinlog had told him that the Elf Princess possessed the Bloodline of the Elf King and that only after three years, when the power of the Bloodline of the Elf King faded, he could do whatever he wished with her. Two years had passed, and he had almost forgotten that beautiful girl. Byinlog’s reminder rekindled Quan Yi’s spirits, and a certain part of his body grew restless. But the attack by the Elf Clan also fueled his rage, and he said sternly, "Master, are you saying that this attack on the palace was orchestrated by the Elf Clan? A mere Elf Clan dares to be so bold. Ah! Master, they must have come to rescue the Elf Princess. She is still being held not far from here in the palace. You must go and check immediately; we absolutely cannot let them take the Elf Princess away." A strong desire for the Elf Princess pervaded Quan Yi’s mind, a scorching light continuously flickering in his eyes, his longing surging within him. He keenly felt that he had never craved a woman as much as he did at this moment. The plants outside had been nearly annihilated by Byinlog’s powerful attack and were no longer a threat to the palace. The four guards stood watch at the palace entrance, vigilantly scanning the surroundings, fearing someone might threaten Quan Yi’s safety.
