Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 127

Chapter 127: "You are an imposter”

What they didn’t realise was that their heads would roll alongside the imposters the second they let her know what they did. Peng Xiu was the hands-on type who preferred to slaughter her enemies with her own hand, just like the late demon king of the northern realm.

Unfortunately for the assassin, he had grossly underestimated his opponent. Xiang Yu caught sight of the man’s movements at the corner of his eye. The figure cloaked in black darted between the trees and attacked him, but Xiang Yu sneered, swinging his dagger.

The man’s eyes widened as a chill crept down his spine sensing incoming danger. He swiftly dodged the attack and managed to save his neck but he didn’t escape unscathed. His cheek was slit leaving a deep gash. _{ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm}

Without hesitation, Xiang Yu lunged forward just as needles shot out from the man’s direction. The sharp projectiles whistled through the air like angry hornets. Xiang Yu dodged with superhuman speed and swung his blade with precision and fury.

It clashed against the man’s sword with a metallic ring that echoed into the night. The man fought back fiercely but faltered under Xiang Yu’s relentless assault. He might have been twice his size but he couldn’t win against this venerable one. "Who are you?" he spat between gritted teeth, struggling to regain control.

Xiang Yu pressed on with an intensity born from years of slaughtering demons. The man’s eyes widened as realisation dawned upon him. This was no weak young woman hiding behind her royal highness’ face. This was someone who had been forged by fire and blood just like him.

In desperation, he turned to flee, but Xiang Yu anticipated his move and tackled him to the ground. The weight of their bodies crashing into earth seemed to momentarily silence the world around them. With a twisted expression fuelled by his nature, he plunged his blade deep into his shoulder.

A cry tore itself from the man’s lips, a sound so raw it resonated throughout the forest sending critters running in fear. "You you...you are not Her Royal Highness, Princess Xiu! You are an imposter" he gasped between breaths filled with pain and confusion.

Xiang Yu withdrew his weapon slowly until its tip hovered dangerously close to his neck. Their faces inches apart he whispered, "Of course, I am not that bitch. I am her retribution. I will make her pay for what she did." The man felt her scorching breath burning his flesh. It was like staring into the eyes of a devil that crawled its way out of hell to torment him.

"How many more of her spies are in Han Xin’s camp?" he demanded, his thumb pressing hard into the wound on his shoulder, twisting it cruelly. The man screamed in agony the edge of the dagger on his neck brushing his neck.

A look of horror flickered across his features as he was tormented to no end. He regretted not inserting the capsule with poison in his mouth sooner; otherwise, he wouldn’t have to suffer.