Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 227: The Grand General - Luo Kefei

Meanwhile, inside the banquet hall...

"Give you money?! It’s obvious that you cheated to win! Why should I give it to you?!"

"Who the hell cheated?! It’s clearly your own lousy gambling skills! And not just lousy, but pathetic! Are you willing to accept the consequences of your gambling? I Dare you to not return the money?!"

"The hell with you! Don’t you dare say my gambling skills are lousy! You guys must have been manipulating things behind the scenes. Otherwise, how could I have lost so miserably? And you have the audacity! I roll the dice, and yet you managed to make me roll four ones ten times in a row?! You want to cheat me out of my money, but at least be a bit less obvious about it!"

"It’s clearly your own damn bad luck! You @$!@#@$!"

"How dare you insult me?! Go to hell, you @%!@#!@"

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Amidst the eerie gazes of numerous onlookers, a muscular man with blue hair and a slender white-haired female knight suddenly engaged in a heated argument in front of everyone. The argument escalated into madness, nearly turning the elegant banquet venue into a noisy marketplace, causing people to display expressions of disdain.

However,

faced with the quarreling pair under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the nearby guests and royal knights did not dare intervene. The reason was simple - the aura emanating from these two individuals was too terrifying, preventing others from approaching.

After all, the muscular man was none other than Bernhard, the lord of the Golden City, while the white-haired girl was Miss Bai Yanluo, the Apostle of Asumos Church.

Both of them were unquestionably genuine Eighth-rank powerhouses, and the immense aura surrounding them was not something ordinary people could come close to.

In an instant,

the uneasy atmosphere spread rapidly throughout the banquet hall, and the guests, guided by fear in their hearts, began to flee in all directions. It should be noted that if these two archenemies were to engage in a fight, the consequences would be unimaginable. Even the nearby Xue Tianao couldn’t help but show a solemn expression.

However,

Just as Bernhard tightened his fists, channeling an intense surge of fighting energy, and Bai Yanluo firmly grasped the hilt of her sword, ready to unsheathe it, a brilliant flash of ice-blue light, accompanied by a bone-chilling aura, abruptly pierced through the charged atmosphere between them.

Amidst a potent blend of ferocious fighting aura and arcane fluctuations, and an ominous surge of power, a middle-aged man with gray hair, adorned in a majestic cloak and donning a uniform of blue and white, materialized before Bernhard and Bai Yanluo. Raising his hand with unwavering composure, he forcefully quelled the turbulent energy emanating from the two. Then, with an impassive countenance, his eyes brimming with a palpable killing intent, he cast a cold gaze upon the two Eighth rank cultivator standing nearby.

"Mr. Bernhard and Miss Bai Yanluo, kindly be mindful where you are. This is neither Golden City nor the domain of the Asumos Church. Refrain from excessive recklessness."

The appearance of this military-clad figure sparked an instant eruption of relieved cheers among the previously unsettled royal knights.

"It’s the General!"

His arrival instantaneously dispelled the lingering unease in their hearts. This middle-aged man was none other than Luo Kefei Barre, the esteemed General of the Nation, whose reputation rivaled that of Xue Tianao within the Snow Night Empire. In fact, Luo Kefei was widely regarded as the empire’s unparalleled powerhouse, having achieved the incredible feat of vanquishing the Abyssal Demon king known as the "Sword Demonr" three decades ago.

Glimpsing at the imminent clash between Bai Yanluo and Bernhard, Luo Kefei’s tone resonated with a subtle yet potent threat.

"If you insist on engaging in combat, then I shall be compelled to intervene."

Confronted by the imposing presence of the Grand general, the two youthful Eighth-rank remained reticent, gradually dispersing the dense aura of power that had enveloped them.

"Apologies, General. I was merely jesting with Miss Bai."

Bernhard stepped back; his gaze devoid of any inclination to prolong the conflict. Meanwhile, Bai Yanluo, tinged with a hint of reluctance, cast a wary glance in Luo Kefei’s direction before reluctantly sheathing her sword.

"Jesting? I dare say it didn’t seem like a jest at all..."

Bai Yanluo’s face curled with disdain as she spoke, her gaze involuntarily shifting towards Luo Kefei.

’This old fellow... ’

He seldom meddles in such affairs, so what could have prompted his sudden arrival from afar?

’Could it be related to Xue Tianao?’

Glancing at the blond man on the high platform with a smug expression, Bai Yanluo couldn’t help but think to herself. However, at this moment, she understood why Xue Tianao had smoothly ascended to become the new emperor of the empire. It seemed that he had found a way to deal with this imperial general...

"So, Miss Bai Yanluo, do you still intend to make a move?" Luo Kefei asked again as he noticed Bai Yanluo’s hesitation. However, compared to before, a powerful pressure was emanating from Luo Kefei, rushing towards Bai Yanluo with an overwhelming force, causing the white-haired girl to furrow her brows.

The guests behind her, affected by the pressure, involuntarily fell to their knees.

In Bai Yanluo’s azure eyes, a sense of gravity emerged. This guy’s strength was somewhat terrifying...

Thirty years ago, when he defeated the "Sword Demon" Luo Kefei was already a mid-level Eighth-rank. Now, after thirty years of cultivation, this old man must have reached the high-level of the Eighth rank, No, judging from the oppressive aura, he might even be near peak 8th rank.

’This guy is stronger than Snow Devourer I dealt with back then...’

Although her competitive spirit urged Bai Yanluo to have a "friendly sparring match" with Luo Kefei, considering Archbishop Nick’s words, she had to do her best to avoid conflicts with the people of the Snow Night Empire.

Helplessly, Bai Yanluo forced a bitter smile and said, "There’s no need to be so tense. I have no intention to continue fighting. I apologize for causing such chaos at the banquet."

After making a graceful curtsy,

Bai Yanluo paid no further attention to Bernhard and Luo Kefei.

Without saying much, Bai Yanluo turned her head and walked towards Archbishop Nick’s direction. Luo Kefei didn’t say anything either, as his instructions were only to prevent a conflict. Since the conflict wouldn’t erupt, he had no reason to continue accompanying them. He had to go back and take care of his daughter in the palace.

Under the applause of the crowd, Luo Kefei suddenly turned into a gray-white light and left the banquet hall through the window.

And so, a trivial farce at the banquet ended peacefully.

However, after the conclusion, Miss Bai Yanluo became increasingly uneasy.

Of course, her unease wasn’t because she feared Archbishop Nick’s murderous gaze or because she detested the whispers of the people around her. It was because she suddenly realized that the girl she was responsible for protecting had disappeared without a trace.

’Huh? Wait a minute. Where is Meng... Mengxi?’

of Corse, at this moment, right after the argument with Lord Bernhard had ended, Miss Bai Yanluo suddenly noticed that Mengxi was nowhere to be found in the banquet hall. In an instant, a strong sense of panic surged through Bai Yanluo’s heart, causing the young Apostle of Heavens to reveal an anxious expression.

They were just playing around in the food area with the young lady from the Black Rose family a moment ago! How could she disappear in the blink of an eye?

Hmm? Wait a second. The young lady from the Black Rose family, why is she also missing?

What... What’s going on here?!

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So, where is Mengxi now?

The answer is inside the White Star Mansion, which is the residence arranged by the Celestial Vault for members of the Black Rose family to rest...

At this moment, in Miss Yumo’s temporary chamber, a stunning black-haired girl sat on the windowsill with a complex expression. From time to time, she glanced at the messy-haired silver-haired girl lying on the bed with a somewhat helpless look in her eyes.

Gazing at Mengxi’s face, flushed with a hint of red, and her tightly closed eyes, The black-haired girl, Yumo, raised her hand and sighed.

’Ah, if only I hadn’t let her drink so much...’