allonlinenovel Chapter 272: Family and Country
Chapter 272: Family and Country
After rushing back to the palace with the Phoenix Nirvana Stone and the Rootless Water, Yun Mengting had barely paused when a servant arrived with a message: "Your Highness, Princess, the old master of the Yun family and his family request an audience." Yun Mengting's face was filled with surprise, and she hurried out to greet him. Seeing her grandfather walking slowly but steadily, leaning on a cane, followed by his parents and several siblings, her eyes instantly welled up.
"Grandfather, Father, Mother!" Yun Mengting rushed over and threw herself into her mother's arms. Her mother gently stroked her hair and tearfully said, "My dear child, I was terrified to hear about the hardships you've endured out there." Her father was also pleased: "Ting'er, you've brought honor to our family and worked hard for the world. You are the pride of the Yun family."
Ling Xuan stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Old Master Yun, father-in-law and mother-in-law, you've been traveling all the way. Come inside and rest." Everyone entered the hall and took their seats. As they discussed the current situation, the old master's expression was solemn. "The Shadow Cult has committed numerous evil deeds and attempted to disrupt the world. Although I am old, I cannot stand by and watch. The Yun family is willing to do everything in its power to help the prince and Ting'er."
Yun Mengting was deeply moved. "Grandfather, your words give me more confidence. But now that we've gathered all the materials for the formation and are about to activate the Qiankun Sealing Formation, the Shadow Cult will surely launch a frenzied counterattack." Her father slammed the table and stood up. "What are you afraid of? My Yun family members are no pushovers. We can hold our own at this critical moment."
When preparing the formation, each member of the Yun family performed their duties. Yun Mengting's brother and the servants helped carry heavy objects and set up the formation base; her sisters assisted Yun Mengting in checking materials and sorting out runes. Her mother, sympathetic to her fatigue, offered her nourishing soup from time to time, "Ting'er, don't overwork yourself. You are the pillar of our family."
However, the Shadow Cult's spies had already set their sights on the Yun family. A few days later, Yun family members who were out buying spices for the formation were attacked, resulting in heavy casualties. Upon hearing the news, the Yun family was filled with grief and indignation. Yun Mengting clenched her fists, "The Shadow Cult is ruthless. This account must be settled!" Ling Xuan soothed, "Don't worry, Mengting. I've dispatched additional personnel to protect the palace and the Yun family. They won't have another opportunity to exploit this opportunity."
Just as the full moon approached, and the Qiankun Sealing Formation was fully prepared, the Shadow Cult launched a general attack. A vast multitude of cultists surged towards the palace, their cries of slaughter shattering the night sky. Ling Xuan led the palace guards in the front line, their swordsmanship fierce and blood splattering everywhere. Yun Mengting and her family stood guard by the formation, her gaze firm: "Today, we must protect the formation and safeguard the world!"
Ignoring dissuasion, the old man of the Yun family stood at the front of the formation, using his profound inner strength to intimidate the approaching enemies. His father and brother attacked from both sides, working in perfect harmony to repel the Shadow Cultists who attempted to break through the defenses. However, the Shadow Cult leader took advantage of the chaos and advanced directly on Yun Mengting, his eyes reddened: "If I can't destroy the Spirit Source Holy Pearl, I'll kill you first, you girl who has repeatedly ruined my plans!"
Undeterred, Yun Mengting swung her whip, engaging the leader. Her mother and sisters, aided by prepared lime powder and poison needles, kept the leader at bay for a moment. During the fierce battle, Yun Mengting targeted the leader's unhealed wound and lashed out with her whip, sending the leader screaming and reeling back.
At the crucial moment, Ling Xuan broke free and rushed to support, joining forces with Yun Mengting to completely suppress the leader. By this time, midnight had arrived, and Yun Mengting, no longer interested in fighting, turned and stepped into the formation, activating her magic formula with all her might. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged frantically, radiating a brilliant light. The Holy Spirit Source Pearl trembled violently at the center of the formation, finally being successfully sealed.
The overwhelming force shattered the remaining Shadow Cultists, sending them fleeing in all directions. When the dust settled, the Yun family embraced and wept. Not only had the world been spared from catastrophe, but Yun Mengting also felt more deeply the strength and warmth of her family. This love for family and country permeated her relationship with Ling Xuan, illuminating the years to come, even in times of peace, and becoming their most precious belief in protecting the world.