Chapter 1159: 抢夺冰棺

A person like him would certainly stop at nothing to achieve his goals. More importantly, all secrets concerning Princess Qingcheng were now clearly known to Lao Wu and Xu Yang, the individuals involved. The Third Prince's actions were thus aimed at eliminating witnesses.

By killing Xu Yang and Lao Wu, and then dispatching people to deliberately spread false information across the entire Yingzhou Continent, he would be able to achieve his goal of deception.

"Remember not to use your flying ability. Slowly close the gate of Brocade Mountain Villa, and then enter my bedroom," he instructed. "Although this coffin appears exquisitely crafted, its defensive capabilities are limited."

The previously restless fluctuations within the ice coffin had also been stabilized by the Third Prince, who personally injected his primal power into it. This ensured that Princess Qingcheng, slumbering inside, would not have her beautiful face affected in the slightest by the journey's bumps.

This detail clearly showed the depth of the Third Prince's devotion to his beloved princess. But what good was it now? He had sacrificed his most important bargaining chip, yet still had not acquired the empire he coveted. He would undoubtedly become even more ruthless in the future.

After entering the exquisitely and lavishly decorated inner hall, Xu Yang and Lao Wu hadn't even had time to turn around when they heard the door behind them creak shut tightly. The air instantly became bone-chillingly cold.

From an unknown source, a shadow suddenly emerged, splitting into two afterimages that lunged towards Xu Yang and Lao Wu respectively. This time, Xu Yang did not hesitate; he immediately summoned his Jade Bone Divine Sword, using his protective artifact to shield Lao Wu, while personally moving to suppress the hovering black light-figure before them.

"It's useless, Third Prince," Lao Wu said. "With your strength, you cannot defeat Lord A-Yang. Even though I am insignificant in your eyes, if you wish to defeat my boss, I'm afraid you are far from capable of doing so alone."

Lao Wu seemed unfazed, for he had already sensed the immense power emanating from the Jade Bone Divine Sword before him. The protective barrier created by the sword hovering around his body alone was enough to withstand the Third Prince's power for a long time.

Meanwhile, Xu Yang had forcefully taken action, locking onto the Third Prince's aura and launching a powerful attack directly at his true form. At the same time, the incredibly dense aura of slaughter radiating from him exerted immense pressure on the Third Prince.

"What is your purpose for coming to our Brocade Mountain Villa?" the Third Prince demanded under such immense pressure. "With your strength, I doubt even our various princes can contend with you. Only the top experts from the direct lineage of the Central Domain Royal Family might be able to challenge you."

The Third Prince asked this question under such immense pressure. Xu Yang was in no hurry to deliver a fatal blow; instead, he slowed his offensive and suppressive rhythm, looking at the Third Prince with a smile.

"Actually, I have two purposes for coming here," Xu Yang replied. "First, I wish to borrow the 'King's Call Token' from you. But don't misunderstand, it's not for my own use; the Fifth Prince wishes to borrow it."

Upon hearing the Fifth Prince's name, the Third Prince's expression immediately darkened considerably.

"It's that damned Fifth Brother again!" the Third Prince cursed. "For years, he has always hidden in the shadows, sowing discord in the most insidious ways. If it weren't for his schemes that forced Sixth Brother and I to be at loggerheads, Qingcheng would not have perished. I can't believe he still hasn't given up on causing trouble. Sixth Brother's judgment was indeed correct. What a 'benevolent' Fifth Prince!"

Following this, Xu Yang spoke again, revealing his second purpose.

"As for the second reason," Xu Yang continued, "I wish to borrow Princess Qingcheng's body." This statement, as expected, completely struck the Third Prince's sore spot, prompting him to vehemently shout his refusal.

"I will never allow anyone to defile Qingcheng's body!" the Third Prince roared. "Otherwise, you'll have to step over my dead body!" Hearing this, Xu Yang couldn't help but burst into laughter. "If you truly loved her so deeply," he countered, "why did you sacrifice her life for the sake of power back then? Don't pretend to be genuinely affectionate and sincere in front of me. I've seen too many people like you. To be frank, not only do I intend to borrow Princess Qingcheng's body, but I also plan to use it to resurrect a woman who is incredibly important to me. This is my purpose for coming to Brocade Mountain Villa. Your attitude means nothing to me, nor do I care about it. I simply need to proceed at my own pace and do what I must do. Telling you all this is merely to prepare you mentally. As for your ultimate fate, it will entirely depend on your next course of action."

The Third Prince gritted his teeth, the tension in the air reaching its peak. However, the more he resisted, the more the terrifying killing intent radiating from Xu Yang's body locked onto his true form, pressing down on him.

"I have no more patience to waste on you. Let's end this confrontation now," Xu Yang declared. He instantly amplified the power in his palm. With a thunderous boom, the Third Prince was sent flying backward, spitting out mouthfuls of blood.

Yet, Xu Yang showed no concern for his fate, not even glancing at him. With a calm expression, he walked up to the ancient coffin. With one hand, he lifted the ice coffin into mid-air, and then he instantly vanished.

"Wait for me in this room and keep an eye on the Third Prince," Xu Yang instructed. "Don't let anything happen to him before I return; I don't intend to kill him yet."

Lao Wu nodded gently. However, as soon as Xu Yang's presence completely vanished from the room, he suddenly changed his demeanor, revealing an incredibly bright smile. He then walked step by step towards the heavily injured Third Prince in the corner.

"What? It's you!" the Third Prince exclaimed.

After obtaining the coffin and Princess Qingcheng's body within it, Xu Yang, without hesitation, delved deep into Brocade Mountain Villa, to a secluded spot in the heart of a mountain forest. The area was rich in yin energy and dense mist, appearing to be the ley line of Brocade Mountain Villa's majestic immortal aura—a truly rare and auspicious place.

"This will do," Xu Yang said, nodding in satisfaction. Then, with a gentle wave of his palm, he summoned the soul essence of Xiaohua, which had been slumbering within his mind. Her familiar face appeared, standing graceful and slender before Xu Yang. As their eyes met, a unique sense of longing welled up in both their hearts simultaneously.

"She is probably the most beautiful woman among the original beings on the entire Yingzhou Continent," Xu Yang explained to Xiaohua. "Perhaps only she can match your captivating beauty. Let her physical body be your new vessel. However, I'm not yet sure if her body can fully contain the powerful life force within you. But I believe my Angelic Domain, coupled with the immaculate Angelic bloodline within me, should enable you to perfectly merge with this physical body."

Xiaohua seemed utterly unconcerned by this. Her whole being was focused on Xu Yang, a happy smile gracing her lips. "Just do what you need to do," she said. "I trust you, and no matter the outcome, I will never be separated from you again. I will always stay by your side."

Xu Yang also nodded with a light smile. Seeing Xiaohua's attitude, the immense pressure in his heart suddenly eased.

Meanwhile, he began to concentrate the powerful angelic energy within him, preparing to perform the heaven-defying rebirth method he had once used on his disciple!

The last time Xu Yang helped his disciple achieve resurrection, he accomplished that heaven-defying feat with the aid of a special Ice Lotus Heart. This time, Xu Yang possessed a better physical medium, and no other unusual circumstances arose during the entire process.

Perhaps because Xiaohua's own soul essence already possessed a sufficiently strong soul resonance, and the spiritual compatibility between the two reached an unprecedented level, the execution of this heaven-defying technique proceeded exceptionally smoothly. Finally, after a full cycle of the technique was completed, Xiaohua's soul began to perfectly merge with Princess Qingcheng's physical body!

"It's a success!"