Overgrown branches
Jiang Han naturally refrained from speaking nonsense.
Raelph had done a lot for Dongfang Wuyue, so it seemed almost certain that Dongfang Wuyue would seek Raelph's assistance.
"Raelph?" Dongfang Wuyue frowned, hesitating.
"We don't have much time to waste," Jiang Han immediately reminded, "For the sake of your daughter, let Raelph help a little without burdening him psychologically."
"Alright!"
Dongfang Wuyue nodded in agreement, "I'll go find him immediately!"
"No need to have him find me." Jiang Han took out a storage ring from his bosom and handed it to Dongfang Wuyue. "Give him this ring. I've placed a note inside with the details. He can read it while taking action to save time."
The Mirror of Temporal Distortion still provided him with an operable space, and though it didn't allow him to take any items from the past, it didn't restrict leaving items in the past.
As for the storage ring, it wasn't particularly valuable at a low grade, and he had additional backups.
"This..."
Dongfang Wuyue became more perplexed.
What was going on? What did this mysterious young man intend to do?
"Do it as instructed, quickly!" Jiang Han ordered, "I don't have time to engage in idle talk with you; it concerns the life and death of your daughter!"
"Alright!"
Better to believe it!
Dongfang Wuyue gritted her teeth and agreed, taking the storage ring and rushing out.
"Phew..."
With the plan implemented, Jiang Han breathed a sigh of relief.
Do what you can, and leave the rest to fate!
In reality, he didn't have a foolproof plan, but after careful consideration, he felt that this was the only way to change the past.
Suddenly, he thought of something and turned to Dongfang Yixin, grinning, "Little sister, when it's time to swear, recite what big brother taught you, and big brother will give you a gift!"
"Hmph!"
Hearing this, Dongfang Yixin coldly snorted, turning her head away, "Are you trying to deceive a child?"
...
Three hours swiftly passed.
When the formal plot unfolded as expected, Jiang Han felt at ease, watching from a distance as various figures representing imperial authority entered the Sword Pavilion and, under the protection of powerful figures from the Sword Pavilion, arrived at the Hidden Sword Pavilion.
Fortunately, up to this point, the plot matched his expectations.
At this moment, a middle-aged man in a blue robe carefully examined the surroundings, unable to see through the mist shrouding the man beside Jiang Han.
"Raelph, don't bother looking." Jiang Han said calmly.
He wasn't surprised that Raelph, belonging to the dark faction, dared to appear here.
The reason was simple.
Tens of thousands of years later, in a forest, he had fortunately found a mask.
Raelph was puzzled, "Who exactly are you?"
"I am the all-knowing and all-powerful master, the origin of all things, the ruler of the abyss, the root of chaos!" Jiang Han proclaimed shamelessly, "I've come this time to spread love and happiness!"
Raelph: "..."
...
At the same time, within the Hidden Sword Pavilion.
A heavy and oppressive atmosphere enveloped the area, with many god-level powerhouses observing the somewhat bewildered girl.
"Dongfang Wuyue, how could you give birth to the offspring of a Dark Swordsman!" Lin Shang, dressed in golden robes, displayed an annoyed expression, reprimanding, "Dark Swordsmen are the source of chaos. In history, every upheaval is related to Dark Swordsmen."
"..."
Dongfang Wuyue remained silent.
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
On the side of the Sword Pavilion, an old man with white hair had a helpless expression, "It was I who mismanaged, leading her to make such a big mistake. But now that things have come to this, the fault is mine, the fault is Wuyue's, but the child is innocent. Your Majesty, show mercy and spare Aixin..."
"Ah!"
Lin Shang sighed and waved his hand, "Forget it, forget it. I don't want to make things difficult for a little girl. Let her take an oath, pledging allegiance to the Bright Camp and the imperial authority for a lifetime. This matter will be forgiven..."
"Fine."
The old man could only reluctantly agree.
Lin Shang made it sound easy, but swearing allegiance to the god of the oath was equivalent to shackling the child with unremovable chains forever. The consequences were severe!
However, with the Hidden Sword Pavilion declining, Dongfang Wuyue, despite being the Sword God, lacked the strength to resist the mighty empire. To protect her child, she had no choice but to agree.
"Wait!"
After some thought, Lin Shang added, "Let's make it clear in advance. A four or five-year-old child's speech may not be very articulate. She may miss something when swearing the oath. We might need to supplement it later!"
"This..."
The old man felt troubled.
"How about it, unwilling?" Lin Shang narrowed his eyes, the tone becoming more intense.
"Boom!"
Behind him, numerous god-level powerhouses were ready to unleash their pressure, as if waiting for Lin Shang's command to attack.
Young Dongfang Yixin, under the pressure, turned pale.
"Just do as you said!" The old man's face turned iron blue, reluctantly agreeing.
This time, Lin Shang came with a large number of god-level powerhouses, clearly relying on intimidation and coercion. He had considered the potential complications, and he didn't give the old man the right to refuse.
Looking at Dongfang Yixin, who seemed submissive under the pressure, he was slightly surprised. Given Dongfang Wuyue's temperament, she should have confronted him by now. But unexpectedly, she seemed steadier than him?
"About the content of the oath, I have informed Aixin in advance. Let her speak for herself." Dongfang Wuyue interjected.
"Oh?"
Lin Shang was surprised, "Well, let her say it then."
"Aixin, come, recite the words Brother taught you." Dongfang Wuyue spoke gently.
"Yes!"
Dongfang Yixin nodded and said crisply, "I, Dongfang Yixin, solemnly swear to the God of Oaths, a lifetime of loyalty to the Bright Camp, obedience to Lin Shang's command, and obedience to the one holding the Heavenly Authority Token. Unless commanded by the one holding the Heavenly Authority Token, I shall not engage in any relationship with any man, and I shall not betray the Bright Camp. If I violate the oath, I will be annihilated, and my soul will never be reborn!"
"Very good, very good..."
Having heard the oath, Lin Shang nodded slightly, then smiled, "But there seems to be an issue. What if the person holding the Heavenly Authority Token orders you to betray the Bright Camp?"
As the ruler of a nation, he was always cautious, and he wouldn't overlook such an obvious loophole.
After all, while the Heavenly Authority Token was currently in his hands, he wouldn't easily entrust it to others. Still, he had to prevent any unforeseen circumstances
.
This little trick from the Hidden Sword Pavilion wouldn't deceive him.
...
"That being said, you've got quite the guts!" Raelph exclaimed, "To actually think of asking me to invite that person. But are you so sure that he'll agree?"
"I can't be 100% sure, but I'm 99% sure." Jiang Han gazed at the silver dragon descending outside the Hidden Sword Pavilion, feeling a pang of regret, "This time, I've used my cash ability!"
...
"Swoosh!"
The gates of the Hidden Sword Pavilion were pushed open, and everyone turned to look.
They saw a handsome silver-haired man appearing outside the door. He was dressed in white, with a slender and upright figure, and a mini silver dragon perched on his shoulder.
"Why is he here?"
"Can the Hidden Sword Pavilion invite him?"
...
People looked at each other in disbelief, finding it hard to believe his sudden arrival.
"Dragon Domain Guardian, Changfeng!"
Lin Shang's pupils constricted as he vaguely sensed the other's intention, "Why are you here?"
Before coming, he had considered that unexpected things might happen.
The rebellion of the Sword God Dongfang Wuyue, the fervor within the Hidden Sword Pavilion, and so on—he had taken them all into account. But the appearance of the Dragon Domain Guardian completely exceeded his understanding.
"I am here for justice!"