Chapter 337: Fate

After arranging everything, Xu Yang swiftly left Prince Yu's mansion with Wushuang, heading straight for Prince Ying's mansion while the night had not yet completely darkened.

"It seems you have something to say to me."

As the two moved through the streets and alleys, Xu Yang suddenly spoke calmly. In fact, he had almost guessed what Wushuang wanted to tell him.

"Do you really think Prince Yu is serious?"

"If you insist I choose someone to trust, between the two of them, I would definitely choose Ying."

Wushuang chuckled, "Then what was your reason for agreeing to him?"

"It's simple. This hypothetical situation doesn't exist right now. All I want is Bai Lianxue's whereabouts. Who among them inherits the throne, or what their ultimate fate is, isn't my concern. Prince Ying is indeed a good person, but he failed to fulfill his promise to me, so he must pay any subsequent price, including his life."

This time, Wushuang truly saw Xu Yang's domineering side, contrasting with his usual gentleness. This man had never defined himself as a living Bodhisattva, saving people from suffering; that wasn't what he was supposed to do. As a member of this vast continent and a devoted cultivator, the only thing he needed to do was protect those he cared about.

As for the process, Xu Yang didn't care at all. Even if this journey for Bai Lianxue meant bearing the infamy of the entire Ice and Snow Divine Dynasty, what did it matter?

The two of them unleashed their ultimate movement techniques, moving at a speed that was no joke. Not long after, they were already back in front of the extremely familiar Prince Ying's mansion.

"Where is your prince?"

Not far away, they saw Commander Bai standing alone at the entrance. However, for some unknown reason, Bai's expression was unusually calm, and his gaze towards Xu Yang and Wushuang also seemed different from before. He said nothing and did not stop Xu Yang and Wushuang. He simply watched calmly as they passed by him, his eyes seemingly holding an unspeakable emotion.

Empty!

Inside the vast palace, not only was Prince Ying nowhere to be seen, but even his usual soldiers and attendants had vanished.

"Ha, do you see? Why is he avoiding me? Perhaps he has prepared to face death."

Xu Yang was clearly angered. He hated the feeling of being deceived. Prior to this, almost everyone who had tried to deceive Xu Yang had perished.

"Don't you think Bai at the entrance was a bit strange?"

Wushuang and Xu Yang exchanged a glance, which immediately made Xu Yang realize. Connecting it to Prince Yu's previous description of Prince Ying's unique abilities, without a word, the two immediately rushed out of the mansion gate, but Bai was nowhere to be found.

"If I'm not mistaken, Bai must be Prince Ying. There wasn't a trace of murderous aura on him, which means our previous judgment about him was correct. This person must have some unspeakable secret."

Wushuang was still trying to defend the prince. Although that person had no relation to her, she didn't want the usually calm Xu Yang to lose his composure over Bai Lianxue and do something irreparable in a moment of excessive impulsiveness.

"I have a way to track their whereabouts!"

Wushuang's spiritual sense stirred. Seeing the pristine white snow beneath her feet, she suddenly got an idea and inspiration. Tapping her brow, Wushuang's vast spiritual world emitted golden ripples, quickly enveloping the entire area in front of Prince Ying's palace gate.

Countless specks of light wildly moved through every tiny corner of the surroundings. These lights quietly scattered like twinkling dust, then sharply outlined every trace within the palace from the past hour. Where the aura was strong, the color became deep, while in areas where no one had set foot, there was only a faint light and shadow. Wushuang determined Bai's escape path by analyzing the distribution of spiritual energy in every area around them within the past hour.

It had to be admitted that such an accomplishment in soul power was something even Xu Yang in this illusionary world couldn't achieve. If he were to return to the real world and inherit the complete Heart of Angel, Xu Yang might be able to contend with it. At least within the system of the illusionary world, this was almost a feat only a god could accomplish.

"As expected of the spiritual leader of the Land of Gods, the bearer of the power of faith—such soul strength is truly rare!"

Xu Yang simply marveled inwardly for a moment, then followed Wushuang out of the palace, tracking along the path outlined by the faint light.

To their surprise, as they continued, they actually tracked them to an incredibly familiar place: the stone bridge where the moon reflected in the water, illuminating hearts. They could vaguely see a woman with Bai, intensely arguing about something.

Swish, swish! Xu Yang and Wushuang landed steadily, their auras firmly locked onto the two figures before them.

"Do you still intend to flee, Commander Bai... no, I should call you His Highness Prince Ying."

The graceful woman in white before them suddenly turned around, a flicker of shock and fear in her eyes. In terms of appearance, this woman couldn't compare to Princess Wushuang, but on her own, her beauty was exceptional. In the entire Ice and Snow Divine Dynasty, it would be hard to find anyone more beautiful than her. More importantly, in this kingdom, only members of the royal family were qualified to wear such attire.

"Are you... those powerful outsiders?"

"That's right. Originally, we were Prince Ying's friends, but now, we should be considered enemies. Prince Yu is the one collaborating with us."

The woman seemed very anxious, her expression growing colder. "Why! Why would you rather associate with that malevolent schemer?"

"As you said, we don't belong to the Ice and Snow Divine Dynasty. We are only here to find the person I need to see. Whoever can help me achieve my wish, I will be friends with them. Prince Ying broke his promise to me and didn't even provide an explanation. How can I possibly trust him again?"

As soon as Xu Yang finished speaking, Bai behind him transformed back into his original appearance, indeed revealing himself to be Prince Ying.

"Xiao Nan, don't try so hard for me anymore. I told you, the astrologer's divination is irreversible. I am destined to die at the hands of these outsiders eventually. Even if I wanted to help them, it would be futile."

"No!! You didn't do anything wrong. Why should you believe in the dictates of fate? Don't you know that the astrologer is also Prince Yu's person?"

Ying shook his head helplessly. "I've already tried my best, but this is the only outcome. Yu's spiritual power surpasses mine; I'm no match for him. You know, I never intended to be king. Being with you is my only wish. Perhaps this is my best ending."