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Chapter 454: The Rise of Princess Tana (2 in 1 order)

Just when the wedding celebrations were in full swing, a sudden storm of commotion came from outside the palace! The palace door was wildly kicked open by several fully armed guards, and rushing in was the Liuli team led by Zhong Wuye.

Zhong Wuye was clad in a dark crimson mecha, her hair disheveled by the wind. Her fiery eyes glared furiously at everything before her. She held the heavy Dragon Soul sword in one hand, her other forming several captivating hand seals. Her posture was graceful and agile, as if she could unleash devastating power at any moment.

"Tana, I'm here to save you!" Zhong Wuye shouted, his eyes scanning the surroundings frantically.

The guests panicked at the sight, scattering like sheep. Several guards, harboring a grudge against Zhong Wuye, threw their darts without regard for etiquette. A terrifying, cold light pierced Zhong Wuye's chest from mid-air.
Zhong Wuye's eyes focused, and the Dragon Soul Greatsword suddenly flashed with light. The dragon-shaped sword hilt automatically circled, blocking all the darts. Her figure was as fast as a startled wild goose, stepping on the half-moon banana step, and she rushed forward with unstoppable momentum.

"Kill all these birdmen!" Several guards in heavy armor rushed up with roars, the long spears in their hands flashing with cold light.

"Just a bunch of idiots!" The two mecha girls in the Liuli team sneered, put their hands together, and silently chanted a spell. A terrifying magic power suddenly burst out, melting the opponent's heavy halberd into boiling liquid, splashing all over the ground.

The guards were horrified. How could they be a match for Zhong Wuye without their main weapons? Zhong Wuye raised his sword and slashed it down. Their bodies were already shattered and lay on the ground.

"Tana!" Zhong Wuye blurted out as he saw the familiar figure.

Tana was surrounded, crouching on the ground in terror. A chieftain, reeking of rancid alcohol, was pulling her hair and approaching her aggressively.

"You barbarians are worthy of coveting the slender bodies of our high-ranking Tibetan nobles?!" Zhong Wuye roared, and a burst of wind burst out, instantly breaking through those guys who were eyeing him covetously.

She pulled Tana into her arms, gently carrying her like a princess. Tana's delicate body trembled slightly, and she shyly buried her face in Zhong Wuye's shoulder, revealing only her watery eyes, which were full of shyness.

"Sister, you finally rescued me." Tana whispered softly, which made Zhong Wuye's heart warm.

At this moment, a strange laugh came from the wedding car: "Haha, you finally came to my feast"

Zhong Wuye's heart sank as he suddenly lifted the crimson wedding car canopy, revealing the scene inside:
A young girl in a black veil was leaning against an embroidered cushion, her expression seductive and wild. When the veil was lifted, her strange face was completely exposed.

Her face was as white as glass, her temperament imbued with oriental mystery, and her deep eyes shone with a crescent-shaped, alluring, cold light. Yet, on her jade-like forehead, a blood-red, enchanting rose strangely blossomed!
A familiar image flashed through Zhong Wuye's mind. He saw the girl slightly open her cherry lips, and her bright red tongue slowly stretched out, licking her lips like a snake obsessed with the world.

“Wu Ya?!” Zhong Wuye opened his eyes wide in shock, feeling mixed emotions: “Why are you here?!”

"Haha. I've always envied you, sister, Wu Ye." Wu Ya's smile became more and more charming, her black pupils filled with morbid infatuation: "I long to be close to you, but you always keep your distance from me, which makes my heart ache."

She smiled charmingly, her finger tapping her lips lightly. "That's why I'm using this method to snatch your beloved Tana away. Only by starting with the person most important to you will you value me."

Zhong Wuye felt a chill running down his spine to the top of his head. The behavior of this sickly girl was really creepy! Tana trembled slightly in her arms, obviously frightened by Wu Ya's crazy behavior.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Zhong Wuye comforted him gently, then he clenched the Dragon Soul Sword tightly and stared at the sickly girl opposite him, his eyes flashing with coldness.
……

At this moment, waves of ferocious aura surged from all directions, as if countless invisible beasts were watching them hungrily! The atmosphere at the wedding scene suddenly became extremely solemn, and the air became noisy.

A procession of black-robed people slowly approached from outside the palace. Their robes were covered in blood-red patterns, like cruel roses blooming on their garments. The leader was none other than Wu Ya, who had just appeared in the wedding car!
Wu Ya's veil had been removed, revealing a delicate yet sickly face. She wore a tight black dress, her shoulders half-revealed beneath her willow-like hair. Yet, the bright red rose on her forehead fluttered in the windless air, faint drops of blood dripping from its petals.

"Hehe, it seems that our guests have arrived." Wu Ya smiled coldly, with the corners of her mouth rising slightly strangely.

She raised her delicate hand and waved it gently. Instantly, a suffocating black mist emerged from the black-robed team, condensing into countless chain-like shadows that completely surrounded Zhong Wuye and the others!
"What is this thing!" Zhong Wuye narrowed his eyes, and the giant dragon soul sword suddenly burst into flames.

The other mecha girls in the Liuli Group also instantly assumed combat stances, staring warily at the eerie black shadows. Then, wisps of pale blue flames gradually ignited above each shadow, like countless scarlet eyes blazing down at them in the darkness!
"This breath!" Tana suddenly screamed, her eyes wide open, pointing at the burning shadows in panic.

"Yes, this is the messenger of nightmare!" Wu Ya smiled slyly, her robe suddenly blown up by a gust of cold wind, revealing two beautiful thighs. Her delicate body also floated up in an instant, hovering in mid-air, like a true demon!
A black vortex slowly formed beneath her feet, emitting a captivating, eerie aura. Wu Ya closed her eyes slightly, parted her red lips, and muttered something. As she murmured, countless strangely shaped souls gradually rose from the vortex, howling like hungry wolves at her feet.
Zhong Wuye felt a shudder throughout her body, as if something were pounding furiously in her mind. Yes, how could she not know that she was facing the Blood Rose? This was a sinister organization affiliated with the Nightmare Clan, controlling the power of Nightmare Disasters and capable of triggering a world-destroying catastrophe at any moment!
What shocked her even more was that Wu Ya actually claimed to be the young master of the Nightmare Tribe's Jiuli tribe! In other words, this exquisite beauty, as if sculpted from pure fat, was the true backbone of the Blood Rose!
"Young Master Jiuli?!" Zhong Wuye could hardly believe it: "You... you are the one who controls the Blood Rose?!"

"That's right." Wu Ya smiled coldly, her expression somewhat ferocious. "Zhong Wuye, do you know the significance of the Blood Rose's existence? We are the messengers of the Nightmare Clan in the human world. We obey the oracle to cause disasters and bring new life to this decadent world!"

Zhong Wuye's heart sank, and a flash of thunder seemed to pass through her mind! She finally understood the reason for everything!
The Blood Roses—they had been lurking in the Northern Zhou government for a long time, deceiving the king to pledge allegiance to the Nightmare Clan and instigating the Blood Rose Rebellion! And Zhong Wuye's best friend, Tana, was even sacrificed by the Northern Zhou Emperor himself to the Blood Roses.
“Shut up!” Zhong Wuye shouted angrily, his voice like thunder: “How can you be so despicable and shameless, you scum!”

She turned her head to look at Tana, who was still nestled in her arms, and said softly, "Don't be afraid. I'm here and will never let these people hurt you."

Tana nodded shyly, tears welling up in her eyes. Zhong Wuye felt extremely distressed, but soon realized something and a surge of anger surged in his heart!
The Northern Zhou emperor, the nominal father, actually sacrificed his own daughter, Tana, to the Nightmare Clan in order to save his own life. This despicable act is truly unforgivable! No wonder Tana was so terrified of this marriage; it turned out she had long sensed an invisible, dark hand manipulating her.
"Poor Princess Tana! Even your own father so cruelly abandoned you." Wu Ya suddenly spoke, a hint of pity in her tone: "Actually, there's no need to be too sad. Even if you were betrayed by your father, I'm willing to take you in."

She glanced at Zhong Wuye, her eyes charming and strange: "Then the three of us can form a warm family and be together forever."

Zhong Wuye was immediately horrified by this morbid statement! Not only was Wu Ya the culprit of the Nightmare Clan, but her mind was also twisted and corrupted to such an extent!
However, what she could not tolerate even more was that at this moment, Wu Ya actually started to act recklessly at the wedding!
She chuckled softly and bit her finger. Immediately, a strange energy suddenly gushed out of her mouth, transforming into a hurricane-like black wind that swept around madly!
A huge air current suddenly blew away the colored glass, and they finally managed to gain a firm foothold in the chaos. Zhong Wuye desperately protected Tana, only to see the wedding bed woven from flower vines explode, and countless petals swirled in the wind!
"Hehehe, now that I've revealed my true form, let the Nightmare be unleashed without reservation!"

Wu Ya laughed wildly, performing a series of breathtakingly strange hand gestures in mid-air, muttering incoherently. The terrifying vortex surged ever more violently, and countless souls seemed to surge out of it like a boiling pot!
Zhong Wuye couldn't help but tremble with fear. At that moment, several royal guards were caught off guard by the ghosts who rushed over and grabbed their throats. They fell dead on the spot with their bodies torn apart! Those ghosts actually drained the vitality of people bit by bit. The miserable screams filled the entire palace!
"Let's go!" Zhong Wuye gritted his teeth and held Tana tightly in his arms: "Let's go, it's too dangerous here!"

...As Wu Ya's nightmare swept across the entire wedding scene, the Northern Zhou emperor suddenly appeared outside the palace, his face terrified. He was wearing a dragon robe, a yellow crown on his head, and a sword at his waist.

His eyes wandered, surveying the mess, as if searching for something. Suddenly, his gaze fell on the fallen corpse of the Imperial Guard, and his expression suddenly changed.
"Quickly seal all the city gates!" The Northern Zhou Emperor shouted, raising his hand to summon all the guards: "We must not allow the nightmare to spread beyond the imperial city at any cost! Do you understand?"

His order spread throughout Chang'an in an instant. In the blink of an eye, all the city gates were closed, and every resident of Chang'an was trapped inside the city!
"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?" Seeing the entire army being slaughtered, Tana finally lost her patience and asked angrily. She broke free from Zhong Wuye's arms, walked swiftly to her father, and glared at him with her beautiful eyes like lightning.

The Northern Zhou emperor was actually moved by what he heard. He took a deep breath and looked at the princess in front of him with a complicated expression, as if he was making a difficult decision.

"Tana, it's your father who has let you down." After a long moment, he finally spoke, his tone heavy with sorrow: "In fact, your wedding was the product of a conspiracy between Blood Rose and me from the very beginning."

"What?!" Tana was speechless. She felt as if she had been hit hard and could hardly stand.

The Northern Zhou emperor nodded, as if he had made up his mind: "It seems that I can't hide it from you. In order to preserve the country and the lives of my subjects, I have to make some concessions."

"That means you betrayed me and sold me to the Nightmare Clan?" Tana's eyes dimmed, like a lamp about to go out.

"Indeed." The Northern Zhou Emperor sighed, his face filled with self-blame and regret. "I thought that by sacrificing you, I could temporarily avoid the disaster. Who knew that Blood Rose's ambitions were so much more than that?"

He looked into the hall, his expression growing darker. "It seems their real goal is to bring disaster upon Chang'an City! However, I never imagined it would lead to such a tragic situation."

Having said that, the Northern Zhou emperor suddenly knelt down on one knee and solemnly bowed to his daughter.

"Tana, please forgive my father's selfishness and incompetence. Now that the Nightmare has completely erupted, I can no longer face the people of this world."

As soon as he finished speaking, waves of passionate shouts suddenly rang out in the silent Chang'an City!
"Long live the princess! Princess Tana, the unrivaled martial artist!"

The remaining imperial guards and soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, as well as the civilians in the city, swarmed in and surrounded Tana. With tears in their eyes, they waved their swords and shovels, expressing their endless respect and support for Tana.

Tana was deeply moved by the scene, her heart pounding for a long time. She slowly walked to the edge of the city wall, her beautiful eyes like stars, staring resolutely into the distance.

"What advice do you have?" Her clear voice echoed across the city walls, like a thunderclap piercing the ears.
"Princess, please give the order!" An old guard climbed up the city wall, knelt on his knees, and shouted in a decisive voice: "As long as you are with us, we will do it even if it means risking our lives!"

"That's right!" the people joined in the chant. "Princess, your bravery and fearlessness inspire us all! Even if disaster strikes, we are willing to follow you, share the hardship, and fight the enemy to the end!"

This deafening shout made Tana's blood boil, as if a flame of courage suddenly ignited in her heart! She straightened her slender yet powerful body and looked around at the admiring faces around her.

"Okay!" she echoed loudly, her voice as resonant as a bell. "I, Tana, sincerely serve the people and treat them as my own family! Since everyone agrees, let us face this challenge together, drive out the invading Nightmare Tribe, and defend the peace we have worked so hard to build!"

"Yao!" The deafening cry rose again, echoing throughout the entire Chang'an City.

Tana turned around and looked at Zhong Wuye with a determined look. The two of them understood each other, tears welling up in their eyes, and they hugged each other tightly. Zhong Wuye was deeply moved, and tears rolled down his cheeks.

At this moment, she finally understood: the once willful and timid little princess, after going through numerous trials, had completely transformed into a wise ruler who could truly love and care for the people!
"Tana." Zhong Wuye choked up and said, "Meeting you is the greatest blessing in my life."

"Don't ever leave me." Tana's eyes were full of affection as she hugged Zhong Wuye's waist tightly and said solemnly: "In the midst of war, we must fight side by side and defend peace together!"

Zhong Wuye nodded, tears already welling up in her eyes. She drew her sword, pointed at the Blood Rose Fortress, and shouted:
"Listen up, everyone!" The Dragon Soul Sword suddenly transformed into a dazzling blaze, captivating everyone. "Although we have been temporarily suppressed today, this city and this land are the foundation of our survival! We must not allow the Blood Rose to wreak havoc here! I hope you are all prepared—to fight this evil Nightmare Clan to the death!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!" Thousands of voices roared, their blood boiling! Tens of thousands of weapons danced in the air, emitting a dazzling light!
At this moment of excitement, Tana suddenly remembered something. She glanced at Zhong Wuye and whispered, "Wuye, I remembered some memories of my childhood."

"What? Tell me about it."

"One time, I accidentally entered the secret room in the backyard of the palace." Tana frowned, trying to recall: "There seems to be a secret passage there that leads directly to a corner of the palace. However, I can't remember exactly where it leads to."

Zhong Wuye's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Secretly thinking? Great! As long as we can use this road to get closer to the heart of the palace, then we will have an opportunity!"

She reached out and tightly grasped her lover's body, her tone eager:
"Tana, the only way to stop them from causing another catastrophe is to break through the siege and charge into the Nightmare's lair! Are you willing to fight alongside me and burn away this sinful darkness together?"

Tana nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will always be with you until the war is over and peace returns!"

The two exchanged a tender, affectionate glance, and then, suddenly, their heroic spirit soared to the skies. They drew their swords, drank wine, and talked about their daily lives, defending their homeland side by side with countless soldiers! At this moment, the entire city of Chang'an seemed to have become a cone of justice, proudly piercing through the heavy clouds and illuminating the light in the darkness!
But the secret that had been buried for many years was accidentally revealed.

(End of this chapter)