Chapter 1211: The Treacherous Crown Prince

After all, His Excellency Xu Yang has already announced to the heroes of the world that Seven-Star Mountain will be their training ground. If anything were to happen on my father's side, it would undoubtedly cause His Excellency Xu Yang to lose face before all the heroes, which is certainly not what we wish to see."

One had to admit, the First Prince was truly ruthless. Making such a statement in front of all his brothers was undoubtedly a hint to the other princes and lords. In other words, if anyone wanted to target the Fifth Prince and Xu Yang, they could easily ruin Xu Yang by starting with Seven-Star Mountain.

It had to be admitted that the First Prince harbored malicious intentions. In fact, from the moment he uttered those words, Xu Yang considered him his greatest enemy, a rivalry that would be resolved only through death. Even when facing the Fourth Prince, Xu Yang had not harbored such murderous intent.

However, the First Prince's recent words were enough to prove how cunning he truly was. He was a smiling tiger through and through, and Xu Yang would not let such a person off easily. However, given the current situation, Xu Yang would not rashly act against the First Prince, as the power and influence he had accumulated were not to be underestimated.

Moreover, this audience with the Emperor was undoubtedly equivalent to entering the First Prince's territory. What further experiences awaited them was still uncertain, and they could only proceed with extreme caution.

"Since that's the case, let us all meet at the foot of Xuanyuan Imperial City for now, and then enter the palace together for the audience with His Majesty." The Fifth Prince personally declared, making a unified decision for the departure of the various princes and lords.

Soon, the various princes departed, heading towards their respective strongholds and then proceeding in different directions towards the Imperial City of the Central Domain. Only the Sixth Prince showed no intention of leaving the Fifth Prince's side, instead trailing behind Xu Yang's group like a puppy, his gaze almost glued to Xiao Hua, making her feel a bit uncomfortable.

"Sixth Prince, I believe there are some matters we need to discuss." This time, it was Xiao Hua who initiated the conversation. She had not consulted with Xu Yang or the others beforehand, making this decision entirely on her own regarding the Sixth Prince.

The prince, in his complete devotion, saw this sudden invitation from his dream goddess for a private conversation as a form of happiness. Naturally, he showed no hesitation or refusal.

"Qingcheng, it's been countless years since we last spoke like this. I truly never imagined I would have such an opportunity in this lifetime. Even if I were to die right now, I would do so willingly and without regret."

Xiao Hua revealed a calm smile, looking at the Sixth Prince with a serene expression. It had to be said that his deep devotion to Lady Qingcheng moved even Xiao Hua. However, she and Lady Qingcheng were, after all, no longer the same person, and she didn't want to see the Sixth Prince continue to be infatuated with her current appearance.

"I called you out because I wanted to tell you something, and I hope you're mentally prepared." Upon hearing this, the Sixth Prince's heart sank, but he still tried his best to maintain his composure and nodded.

"Tell me, I can handle it." Xiao Hua nodded gently, then, without hesitation, released her soul's true essence, allowing it to stand side by side with the body of Lady Qingcheng before the Sixth Prince. This sight indeed shocked the Sixth Prince, but he quickly calmed down.

This was because it resonated to some extent with his previous judgment regarding Lady Qingcheng's revival. "It seems my conjecture was not wrong. You are not the true Qingcheng, but have entered her body through special means. I imagine Xu Yang must have helped you achieve this state."

Xiao Hua did not conceal the truth, nodding calmly. "That's right. In fact, it was you who arranged for Lady Qingcheng's body to be escorted to Brocade Mountain Villa. At that time, Xu Yang was a member of that escort team. His purpose was to enter Brocade Mountain Villa and get close to the Third Prince, but unexpectedly, he inadvertently procured this physical body for me.

For a while longer, I will continue to use Lady Qingcheng's physical body. The reason I am revealing this to you is so that you can recover from your past memories as soon as possible. After all, Lady Qingcheng and I have nothing in common beyond the mutual use of body and soul.

And Lady Qingcheng's soul has long since extinguished in the river of time, becoming forever a thing of the past. I do not wish for this current body I use to bring you any more distress. With your power and status as a prince, what woman in this world could you not obtain?"

The faint sorrow, even despair, in the Sixth Prince's eyes was beyond words. Xiao Hua saw it and couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for him, but there was simply no way to make such a decision for another person.

The Sixth Prince's devotion runs deep; he will likely never experience such feelings again in his lifetime. "Indeed, I understand that Qingcheng will never return. It's just that I haven't been able to find peace within myself, unsure how to properly commemorate all the emotions and history we once shared."

Hearing this, Xiao Hua suddenly smiled. "I do have a way to help you fulfill that obsession. If you are willing to release a portion of your vital essence and entrust it to me for safekeeping, wouldn't that obsession be satisfied? Using your bloodline to commemorate Qingcheng's soul – I believe there is no more perfect love story in this world than that.

Although you two did not achieve the ending you imagined, don't you think this method would bring solace to both you and her? By offering a part of your blood and tears, you can bid farewell to the Qingcheng of the past and to your past self. Only by doing so can your future self truly live for yourself.

Otherwise, you will remain mired in the past, never truly finding yourself, and the rest of your life will be meaningless, lost in endless suffering."

As expected, perhaps due to Xiao Hua's captivating appearance, everything she said seemed to the Sixth Prince like an imperial decree. Without hesitation, he cut a line in his palm, releasing the purest imperial bloodline, which he then melted into the shape of a tear and sealed within a personal jade artifact.

The pure and flawless jade artifact turned blood-red in a very short time. The Sixth Prince personally handed the personal jade to Qingcheng, who was now Xiao Hua, and finally let out a long sigh of relief, truly feeling a sense of calm comfort in his heart.

"Perhaps you are right. It is time for me to bid farewell to the memories of the past and begin the next chapter of my life. After all, there are still so many things I wish to do, and indeed, should do."