Just when everyone in the hall thought that Windshadow Kuang, who was known as the " God of War " in the Arthurs army, would stand up in anger after the previous provocation and the current challenge, they heard an unexpected answer from the challenged. The other nobles in the hall began to discuss animatedly. For the first time, Ter's emissary, Reese, faced the person who had caused her empire to suffer a crushing defeat. Even Luo Lina, who knew Feng Yingkuang's personality very well, looked at him suspiciously.
On the Rostocker Continent, it was very common to perform martial arts at such a high-class banquet. And at the royal feast of the Wang Clan, martial arts performances were even more indispensable. The Emperor hoped to use this opportunity to encourage his people to strengthen the country with martial arts. Those minor nobles and officials who were not highly regarded by the higher-ups also hoped to use this opportunity to perform, hoping to gain recognition. Therefore, there was an unwritten rule that one could not refuse an invitation to fight at the imperial feast. Otherwise, it would be seen as cowardly and cowardly behavior. Moreover, on the Rostocker Continent, if one did not accept a challenge from their opponent, they would be despised by everyone.
The reason why King Arthur arranged this martial arts performance was naturally to test everyone's martial arts skills, but more importantly, he wanted to show off Arthurs 'strength in front of Envoy Ter. The reason why he placed the two swords as prizes was that he hoped that those who were truly capable would stand up under the double glory of the sword and reputation, and give Envoy Ter a show of strength. However, he did not expect that the person he had already scolded would go against his will and challenge him again. What was even more unexpected was that Windshadow Kuang would actually refuse to accept the challenge.
"Humph! Earl, are you looking down on me? You've tarnished the dignity of a martial artist. You don't deserve the title of Earl of the Empire!”The veins of the young noble who stood up and roared at Feng Yingkuang were bulging. It seemed that Feng Yingkuang's words had completely angered him.
Luo Lina gently tugged on Windshadow Craze's sleeve and whispered into his ear,""Feng, what's wrong? If you don't accept the challenge, you will be looked down upon by everyone. This is the most serious insult to the challenger. You will be seen as a coward.”
Hearing Luo Lina's words, Windshadow Craze frowned and looked down at her." Do I have to accept such a boring challenge?”
"Yes, of course!"
The high and mighty King Arthur did not have much of a reaction to the chaotic situation in the hall. He seemed to have made up his mind to sit on the sidelines and watch the farce between the two young men in silence. His calm expression made it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
Ter's emissary Reese, who was sitting at the side, smiled as he shifted his gaze between the two young nobles. From the corner of his eye, he glanced at the highest authority in the Arthurs Empire. In this situation, there seemed to be something that made her very curious…
While Feng Yingkuang was still hesitating whether he should accept the challenge, Xi Ou had already walked around the table of the ministers and stood in front of him. He stared at Feng Yingkuang and said,"Your Excellency! I challenge you as a martial artist, regardless of life and death!”As he spoke, he took off the gloves on his hands and threw them in front of Windshadow Craze. Then, he pulled out the short sword he carried with him and threw it, accurately stabbing the short sword into the gloves on the ground.
Looking at the sword that was still trembling, Luo Lina sat up straight in panic. Her heart sank. This was a very popular agreement in Arthurs. It was a signal between warriors to challenge each other.
Arthurs, which was founded on fighting, was extremely popular. Hero-style duels were the most popular. After many years of development, a set of rules for duels had slowly formed. The Empire forbade private duels without any reason, and also opposed duels between different classes. As long as there was a good reason, one could also refuse to accept duels from others. However, for a martial artist, escaping meant cowardice. He was not worthy of the title of martial artist anymore, and it might even affect his future martial arts growth.
Although Luo Lina understood that Xi Ou was angry because of Feng Yingkuang's refusal, she never expected him to care so much.
Short swords and gloves. This was a duel between martial artists that the challenger had issued to show his determination, regardless of life and death.
Feng Yingkuang looked at Xio, whose face had turned red from anger, in confusion. He turned his head and looked at Luo Lina with a questioning gaze, waiting for her explanation.
"Feng, this is the signal for a duel. He's challenging you to a duel as a martial artist. If you pull out the short sword from the ground and return it to him, it means that you have accepted his challenge. If you are unwilling to accept this challenge, then return the glove to him. However, this will make everyone think that you are afraid and that you are a coward who does not deserve the title of a martial artist.”
In Luo Lina's heart, she hoped that Feng Yingkuang would accept this challenge. She wanted everyone to know how powerful her man was. After all, everyone wanted to show off. Although it was a deathmatch, Luo Lina wasn't worried. Having received Wind Shadow Kuang's personal training, she naturally knew how powerful he was. His dream-like martial arts weren't something that anyone could withstand. At least, she hadn't found anyone who could withstand it.
"Do you not care about life and death?" After hearing Luo Lina's explanation, Windshadow Craze muttered to himself. He looked up at the furious Xio and pulled out the short sword from his glove. He stood up and handed the short sword to Xio," As a fighter, I accept your challenge."”
The noisy hall quieted down the moment Wind Shadow Kuang pulled out his short sword. Everyone began to look forward to a brilliant duel between the strong. Some people also hoped to take this opportunity to recognize this man known as the God of War.
With his back to the door, Xi Ou looked solemn. He couldn't sense how powerful this man was. From the way he walked, Xi Ou couldn't even tell that he was a warrior, but this was what made him suspicious. After all, this man was known as the God of War and was seen as a " god "." Take out your weapon, and I, Western Europe, will make you admit defeat!”
"Before you die, there are a few things I want to tell you.”Feng Yingkuang's lips twitched as he said to Xio in a cold voice," I don't know why you want to challenge me. In my opinion, it's meaningless. I am a soldier, and then I am a martial artist. My martial arts are used to kill the enemy. A soldier will never give his opponent a second chance. When you stood in front of me and raised your weapon, you paid the price with your life. That's why I wasn't willing to accept your challenge at the start. I didn't want to kill you. I know that you're only following orders.”
"Humph! Cut the crap! Pick up your weapon and fight me like a martial artist!”Hearing Feng Yingkuang's words, Western Europe's expression changed. It seemed that just as Feng Yingkuang had said, he was just a hired thug.
Feng Yingkuang did not say anything else. He slowly raised his hands." To a soldier, his fists are his most trusted companions. Therefore, I don't have any weapons."
"Hehe, when you die in my hands, don't blame me for having one more weapon than you!”As Xi Ou shouted, a circle of dark red light flashed around his tall body. It was the sign that he had reached the peak of the Red Warrior Energy.
Feng Yingkuang was unmoved. To him, it didn't matter whether his opponent had warrior energy or what level of warrior energy he had. His strength couldn't be measured by the standards of Rostocker Continent.
"King, are you not worried about this duel at all? Earl Wind's opponent had the terrifying power of a top-notch Red Warrior Power!”When Ter's emissary Reese saw the powerful strength displayed by Western Europe, he turned his head and asked the calm King Arthurs a meaningful question.
" Hehe, you are so forgetful. Count Feng is known as the 'God of War'. He defeated hundreds of thousands of cavalrymen with thousands of infantrymen.”Naturally, Sivut was not stupid. Instead, he mocked Reese." Also, please look over there, Your Excellency. Count Wind's fiancée doesn't look worried at all."”
Reese's expression changed slightly, and he smiled unnaturally. He turned his head and cast his gaze back on the two dueling men.
Just like what King Arthur had said, Luo Lina didn't show any signs of worry. There was only endless worship and trust on her face. However, from her tightly clenched hands, it was obvious that she was not calm either.
Xi Ou stared at Feng Yingkuang. He couldn't feel any fighting spirit from Feng Yingkuang. Feng Yingkuang just stood there casually, as if he was waiting for Xi Ou's attack. Xi Ou was furious. He felt that his opponent didn't have the slightest awareness of a life-and-death duel. Was it really as Feng Yingkuang had said earlier, that he was already a dead man in his eyes? Xi Ou didn't believe it. The top-notch red battle energy that he had worked so hard to obtain gave him the confidence to defeat everything. Thus, he moved.
With a loud shout, Xi Ou raised his saber and charged at Feng Yingkuang.
The distance between the two of them was shortened in an instant. The sharp blade brought up the sound of the wind. The sharp blade quickly cut down from top to bottom towards Feng Yingkuang's forehead, blowing the bangs in front of his forehead to both sides. However, just as everyone in the hall thought that Windshadow was going to spill his blood, he disappeared from Western Europe's sight and blade.
"You can't defeat me. You can't even keep up with my movements. I don't understand what makes you so full of fighting spirit. Compared to the dignity and glory of a martial artist, life seems to be more important.”Feng Yingkuang's voice came from behind Xio. His voice was filled with doubt and confusion. Indeed, the environment he had lived in and the education he had received in the past were completely incomprehensible to the so-called glory of martial artists.
"You don't deserve the title of a martial artist! The honor and dignity of a martial artist are much more important than one's life. You're not a martial artist at all!”Xi Ou stared at Feng Yingkuang with an ashen face. Just like he said, he couldn't keep up with Feng Yingkuang's movements. He had no idea how Feng Yingkuang disappeared from his sight.
The corners of Windshadow Kuang's mouth curled up, and his tone was filled with disdain." The honor and dignity of a martial artist? What a joke. Is the honor and dignity of a martial artist used to engage in a meaningless duel like you and then die inexplicably? Since you care so much about your so-called glory and dignity, why don't you fight for your country on the battlefield? Why are you fighting with the nobles of the Empire here? As a citizen of the Empire, the greatest honor was to contribute to the Empire's expansion! As a noble of the empire, fighting for the emperor on the battlefield and winning battle achievements was the true dignity! In my eyes, you are not even comparable to the most ordinary soldier. When they are fighting for the empire in a foreign land, you only know how to fight here for your so-called laughable glory and dignity as a martial artist.”
Feng Yingkuang's words were like a pot of boiling water, causing the quiet hall to instantly boil. This was the first time someone had questioned the heroic style of the duel. It was the first time someone had said such words to belittle the glory and dignity that a martial artist viewed as his life.
Everyone in the hall had different expressions. If it wasn't for King Arthur's presence, the curses would have been endless. Even now, the angry curses were coming one after another, but King Arthur revealed a satisfied and happy smile. Although he didn't know how much of Windshadow Craze's words were true and how much of them were false, King Arthur was already extremely happy that he could say these words.
Luo Lina and Kaelin, who were close to Feng Yingkuang, showed extreme admiration. Even Kaelin's father nodded slightly at Feng Yingkuang's words.
"Ridiculous! You don't deserve to be a martial artist at all! I want you to pay the price for your words. I want to use your blood to wash away your humiliation to martial artists!”Xi Ou had already lost his mind. The difference in strength between him and Feng Yingkuang, as well as Feng Yingkuang's words that belittled him, made him extremely furious. His anger had already taken control of his mind.
"Since you want to die so much, I'll send you on your way.”Feng Yingkuang's expression changed as soon as he finished speaking. He became emotionless, and his eyes, which were originally flashing with a cold light, were no longer alive. He slowly raised his right hand and stretched out his five fingers. With a creaking sound, the veins on his five fingers bulged. His fingers, which did not leave a single gap, closed and bent into a hook shape." As the first person to challenge me, I have a special gift for you.”
When Feng Yingkuang's last syllable disappeared, his body also disappeared. Sensing the transformation of Windshadow Craze, Western Europe raised his head in horror, only to see dozens of Windshadow Craze hovering above his head. Faced with a martial technique that he had never seen before, Xi Ou mustered all his courage and battle energy to leap up, raising his saber and slashing at Windshade.
There wasn't an intense battle or collision like everyone had imagined. Dozens of Windshadow Craze charged at the leaping Western Europe, and then merged into one as they brushed past him.
The two of them fell to the ground with their backs facing each other. Western Europe's raised blade drooped down, and even his body was slightly bent. As for Windshadow Craze, he was facing King Arthurs and Envoy Ter, Reese, with a shocked expression...
The sound of blood dripping on the floor was so clear and strange in the silent hall. Everyone present was shocked by Feng Yingkuang's performance, and they had never seen such a dream-like martial technique before. They instinctively ignored the challenger, Xi Ou.
After a strange silence, there were gradually whispers in the hall. Everyone subconsciously lowered their voices as if they did not want to attract everyone's attention at this time.
Because of the angle, most of the people in the hall could not see Feng Yingkuang's face. However, when they wanted to ask those who were extremely lucky to be able to see the result of such a martial technique, they realized that they all showed the same state!! Their faces were pale and their bodies were trembling. Sweat dripped down their cheeks onto their expensive dresses, but they didn't notice it.
With a loud clang, the ear-piercing sound of the metal falling to the ground woke up the bewildered crowd, as well as the people who seemed to have fallen into a nightmare. It was only at this moment that people truly noticed Wind Shadow Kuang's opponent, the Western Europe that they had almost forgotten.
The knife he had raised had fallen to the ground. Xio was struggling to turn around, desperately trying to face his opponent. A small number of people who were close to him had already seen that he was holding his chest with his right hand. A small amount of blood was slowly dripping from the gaps between his fingers.
" Give... give... me..." An unusually hoarse voice came out of Xio's mouth. His swaying body finally faced Feng Yingkuang's back. He staggered, and every small step forward seemed to use up all his strength." Give... me... give... me..."
As Xi Ou moved, the speed of the blood dripping from his chest increased. The intermittent drops of blood formed a straight line. Staggering, he repeated the same words in a hoarse voice. Dragging his trembling body, Xi Ou seemed to be holding on to some kind of belief, showing an incomprehensible persistence.
Feng Yingkuang, who had been silent all this while, spoke up," The moment you raised your weapon at me, your death was destined. I've said it before, I'm a soldier first, then a martial artist. My martial arts are used to kill enemies.”Feng Yingkuang, who had his back facing the door, slowly turned around. His right hand that was raised in front of his chest was holding a ball of blood-red flesh that was slightly jumping." I also told you that a soldier would never give his enemy a second chance.”
Seeing the piece of meat in Feng Yingkuang's hand, Xi Ou took a few steps forward and stretched out his hands. He clenched them into fists and waved them at Feng Yingkuang. It was only at this moment that those who hadn't understood what was going on realized that Windshadow Kuang was holding Western Europe's beating heart.
The dying Xio finally fell to the ground. He used all his strength to raise his head and repeat the same sentence,""Give it back…to me…"
Tilting his palm slightly, the beating heart landed right in front of Xio. Just as he reached out to grab it, Feng Yingkuang stepped on it.
"Listen up, the first rule of a soldier's survival is to never give your enemy a second chance. The second rule of a soldier's survival was never to pity your enemy. The third rule of a soldier's survival is to use the cruelest means to kill your enemy…"
With a crisp sound, Western Europe's heart was crushed into pieces under Feng Yingkuang's feet.
"Let him die with unwillingness and pain, and bring the fear of death to all your other enemies.”
Just as Windshadow Craze had said, when he said the last word, Xio fell to the ground with his eyes wide open and bloodshot…
The hall was deathly silent. Everyone's pale faces and cold sweat became the only expression on their faces.
Feng Yingkuang walked back to his seat without a care and gently embraced the trembling Luo Lina. As if she had found the strongest and safest support, Luo Lina gently squeezed her stiff body into his arms.
While everyone was still shocked by the bloody and cold scene, a thin middle-aged man sitting behind General Joseph slightly stretched his head and whispered something in his ear, which made Joseph come back to his senses first.
"Haha! Good, this is the Empire's soldier! He would not give the enemy a second chance. If all the soldiers of the great Arthurs Empire could be like Earl Feng, why would they not be able to unify the entire continent?”
Shivat was the second person to recover. He had a forced smile on his face, but he still clapped his hands along with Joseph to express his appreciation for Windshadow.
As a result, the praises in the hall became one. They were sincere and fake, but they did not seem to be any different. The banquet was still going on. Western Europe's body had already been carried out, but the atmosphere in the hall was still extremely oppressive. Everyone seemed to have lost interest in talking.
As for the two longswords that were the prizes, naturally, no one would fight for them.
Shivat probably wanted to break the depressing atmosphere. He stood up and attracted everyone's attention." As you all know, I've already settled a matter for the late Duke Rolick a few months ago. I've found a good husband for the beautiful 'Battle Rose' of Arthurs, but the wedding has never been held. In that case, this Prince would like to use this opportunity to truly marry this pair of beauties. It was just that there was a small accident during this period. Hehe, everyone, don't be nervous. Because there was one more person participating in the wedding, and that was the granddaughter of Great Mage Tang Ke, the so-called " talented woman ", Count Kalin.”
An irregular round of applause rang out, accompanied by the happy and shy smiles of Rolina and Kathleen, as well as the hateful gazes of the young nobles.
" According to Earl Feng's request, the wedding ceremony will be held in the style of his hometown, a kind of etiquette that has never been seen before. I've decided to hold their wedding in the newly built Palace of the Earl the day after tomorrow, which is the last day of the New Year's Festival!”Sivut turned his head and looked at Ter's envoy, Rice.""This King also invites Marquis Reese on behalf of Master. Marquis Reese, please go and bless them the day after tomorrow.”
Everyone present understood that even though King Arthur had only invited Reese, he was actually ordering all of them to be present.
And so, a bloody accident ended the important New Year's Feast with cheers. Windshade Mad's wish to see the so-called famous generals of Arthurs was completely dashed.
"Na, are you happy?"
"Yes." Luo Lina answered Feng Yingkuang's question in a low voice with a blush on her face.
"It's very strange. I have an indescribable feeling in my heart. But it was very comfortable. Na, what's going on?"
"Yes."
"Na? What's wrong with you?"
"Yes."
The second day of the New Year Festival was very peaceful. According to tradition, this day was completely used for family and friends to gather together. Feng Yingkuang and Luo Lina, on the other hand, spent their time in meaningless questions and answers.
The newly built Count's Palace was the second wedding gift from King Arthur to Windshadow Craze. It was not correct to say that it was newly built. This large house had already existed for a long time. King Arthur had only asked the craftsmen to renovate it in a few days and re-add all the supplies according to the requirements of the Marquis. The title of marquis was also the third gift King Arthur was going to give to Windshadow Kuang. It could be said that the highest authority in Yarsus had put in a lot of effort for Windshadow Craze.
The new Earl's Palace, or rather, the new Marquis 'Palace, was originally the temporary residence of King Arthurs' half-brother outside the palace. He was killed because he failed to fight for the throne. Naturally, it was extremely luxurious, but the meaning of this mansion, which had been idle for nearly 20 years, was even more extraordinary. The meaning behind King Arthurs bestowing it to Windshadow Craze was naturally intriguing.
However, regardless of the significance of this residence that used to be the prince's palace, Windshadow Kuang's wedding was about to begin in its large square today.
According to Feng Yingkuang's idea of etiquette, he was referring to the rituals that were popular in some western countries on Earth before the Federal Calendar that he had read from books. Due to the long history, the records were incomplete, and it was impossible to carry out such a ceremony on the Rostocker Continent. However, in any case, this wedding was definitely unprecedented.
Red and white were the main colors of the day. The entire square was decorated with white roses and pink ribbons. On the central axis of the square, a red carpet extended from the entrance to the high platform in the center of the square. The 999 magic lamps that were shining with fire magic formed a huge heart-shaped square formation on the high platform. This used all the reserves in the entire palace.
On both sides of the red carpet were Arthur's floral decorations that had been carefully cultivated and preserved by the Wang family until now, separating nearly a thousand viewing seats.
When the moonlight shone on the square, two groups of court musicians beside the high platform played a gentle and soothing melody, indicating that the wedding had officially begun.
Nearly a thousand seats had already been filled, and in the end, they had to add hundreds of seats. When they heard that an unprecedented wedding was about to be held in the mansion of the new Marquis of the Empire, even those nobles who usually did not like to go out came. They were determined to watch the farce of the nouveau riche, and those young nobles were ready to see Windshadow Mad make a fool of himself at any time. However, when the nobles who had come with various purposes saw the layout of the venue and heard the music of the court musicians, they believed that this was not a farce.
The six most handsome members of the Mad Battle Team and Luo Lina's six beautiful guards entered the arena first. Their uniform, luxurious clothes, and neat and elegant movements immediately attracted everyone's attention. Behind them, Windshadow Craze held Luo Lina and Kathleen's hands as they slowly walked forward.
Two white gowns that had never been seen on the Rostocker Continent were worn by the two brides. The elegant and luxurious design fully displayed their unparalleled beauty.
Four boys and four girls held flowers in their hands and rolled up the hem of the bride's dress. They followed closely behind them and walked onto the red carpet.
The voices of discussion in the venue gradually grew louder. They were shocked that such an elegant and romantic wedding was actually done by a cold-blooded " butcher ". They could not believe that the wedding in front of them was not a farce.
No matter what the others thought, it was not enough to affect the unprecedented wedding ceremony. With the accompaniment of music, Wind Shadow Craze held Luo Lina and Kathleen's hands and stepped onto the stage.
Today, the one who held the ceremony for them was Kathleen's grandfather, the court archmage, Tang Ke Edward. The king of Arthurs, Shivat Arthurs, the supreme ruler of the Arthurs Empire, stood at the side, ready to give the newbies the blessings of the king.
Looking at the three newcomers in front of him, Tang Ke Edward's somewhat aged face revealed a sincere smile. He saw the happy smile from his granddaughter's heart as she lowered her head shyly. He also felt the thick happiness that Luo Lina emitted.
More importantly, he believed that this extraordinary man in front of him would let his granddaughter live the happiest days.
The music stopped at the right time, and the noisy venue gradually quieted down. People were waiting for this strange wedding to continue.
"Feng Yingkuang, are you willing to marry these two ladies beside you? For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, in happiness or in sorrow, are you willing to love them, care for them, and take care of them forever without reservation?”Tang Ke Edward looked at Feng Yingkuang with a serious expression and said the words that caused an uproar.
The moment they heard Tang Ke Edward's words, the entire venue fell silent. Even Luo Lina and Kathleen, who knew that Windshade Craze was willing to marry them, felt dizzy. Although they knew that there was such a way to ask questions, Windshadowcraze did not tell them that it would be this way.
They couldn't believe their ears. This was completely unimaginable for the women on the Rostocker Continent.
If the wedding venue's layout and ceremonial arrangements had shocked the people attending the wedding, then the current situation had simply left them dumbfounded. If all of this was really arranged by that man, it was really unbelievable.
Quietly, everyone was waiting for Feng Yingkuang's answer, and the two people involved were so nervous that they didn't know what to do.
"I'm willing." " Yes, yes, yes, yes." Feng Yingkuang said his answer to everyone." For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in health or in sickness, in happiness or in sorrow, I will always love them, care for them, and take care of them without reservation.”
At this moment, Luo Lina and Kathleen were so excited that they couldn't control themselves. They shed tears of happiness. At this moment, all the women present shed tears of jealousy and blessings.
"Luo Lina, Kai Lin, are you willing to be the wives of this man beside you? For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, in happiness or in sorrow, are you willing to love him, care for him, and take care of him forever without reservation?”
"I'm willing!"
With choked voices, trembling bodies, excited emotions, and indescribable happiness, Luo Lina and Kathleen almost used all their strength to shout out the words in their hearts.
" For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in health or in sickness, in happiness or in sorrow, I will love him, care for him, and take care of him without reservation! I will live for his life, die for his death, be happy for his happiness, and be sad for his sadness! From now on, I will exist solely for him!”
This was a declaration of extreme love, a declaration of life and death, a declaration of a woman's most complete submission to a man.
Tang Ke, like everyone else present, truly felt the unimaginable feelings between the three newcomers. He was very happy, never so happy. "Then, please exchange rings with the bride and groom.”
Feng Yingkuang smiled and put two rings made of magic crystals he brought back from the Dragon Field on the left ring fingers of the two brides. Luo Lina and Kathleen also took out the " Half Moon Ring " that they had designed beforehand and put it on Feng Yingkuang's hand. Then, Feng Yingkuang gently embraced them.
"Now, may the great King Arthurs bless the newlyweds.”As he spoke, Tang Ke retreated to the side and handed the last ritual to King Arthur.
" I, the King of the Arthurs Empire, announce that from now on, you are legally husband and wife. On behalf of the people of the entire Arthurs Empire, I wish you all the best. May God be with you!”
With the end of the last ceremony, this unprecedented, luxurious, grand, elegant, and romantic wedding finally came to an end. However, the feeling left in the hearts of these guests was different.
Where the light can't reach, it's always darkness…#
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