Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 289 The Dawn of Daybreak

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui hugged each other tightly, and the haze of despair enveloped them. The greed and madness of the black-robed man hung like a sharp blade in their hearts. The magic weapon of time travel was originally a bridge connecting the two worlds, but now it has become a bargaining chip to threaten their loved ones.

"No, Bugui, we can't give the magic weapon to him! Once it falls into his hands, the consequences will be disastrous!" Wu Tao's voice trembled. She couldn't imagine what would happen if Xingchen and Yueying fell into the hands of the Night Demon clan.

Hu Bugui gently stroked Wu Tao's long hair, his eyes gentle but firm, "Tao'er, I know what you are worried about. Believe me, I will find a way to rescue Xingchen and Yueying, and I will protect you and our child."

He turned around and faced the man in black robes, his deep eyes flashing with a determined light, "You want a magic weapon for traveling through time? Okay, I'll give it to you!"

The man in black robe was stunned for a moment, then laughed arrogantly, "He who knows the current situation is a hero! It seems that you have made a wise choice!"

However, before his smile could fully bloom, Hu Bugui's next words completely froze his face, "But we have to make a deal."

"Deal?" The man in black robe narrowed his eyes and stared at Hu Bugui vigilantly.

"That's right," Hu Bugui said calmly, but with a sharp edge hidden in his voice, "Give me some time, and I will use the power of the time-travel magic weapon to help you find a way to completely control this world."

The black-robed man was obviously attracted by this proposal. He licked his lips greedily and said, "Completely control this world? Why do you want me to believe that you have this ability?"

"The power of the time-travel magic weapon is far beyond your imagination." Hu Bugui smiled mysteriously and took out the jade pendant that emitted a faint fluorescence from his arms. "I can use it to travel through time and space and find everything you want."

The man in black robe stared at the jade pendant with even more greed in his eyes, "Okay, I'll give you time! But you'd better not play any tricks, otherwise..." He made a gesture of wiping his neck, and swept a cold gaze over Wu Tao and Hu Bugui.

"Deal." Hu Bugui clenched his fist and put the jade pendant back into his arms.

The man in black robe laughed arrogantly a few times, then turned into a ball of black mist and disappeared into the night.

Wu Tao looked at Hu Bugui worriedly, "Bugui, do you really want to..."

"Tao'er, believe me," Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand with a firm look, "I won't let him succeed. The power of the time-traveling magic weapon can not only travel through time and space, but also..." He leaned close to Wu Tao's ear and whispered his plan.

After hearing this, Wu Tao covered his mouth in surprise, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

It was late at night and the house was quiet. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stood side by side in front of the window. The moonlight shone on them, as if they were covered with a layer of silver gauze.

"Taoer, are you ready?" Hu Bugui took a deep breath, his eyes full of determination.

Wu Tao nodded and gently placed her hand on the back of Hu Bugui's hand, "Let's get started."

Hu Bugui closed his eyes and mobilized the internal energy in his body. The jade pendant in his hand emitted a dazzling light.

The next second, the world in front of them began to twist and spin...

After the dazzling white light, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui disappeared from the room, leaving only silence. They did not travel to another time and space, but entered an independent space created by the jade pendant. Here, time seemed to stand still, and everything was as it was at the beginning.

"Tao'er, we need to hurry." Hu Bugui looked solemn. He knew very well the danger of seeking the skin of a tiger, but for the sake of Xingchen and Yueying, he had to give it a try.

"Yes." Wu Tao nodded, with a determined light in her eyes. She took out an old book from her bosom, which she found in the family history, and recorded the secret of breaking the magic of the Night Demon Clan.

They began to study the method of cracking the system day and night, and at the same time secretly trained an elite force. This force was personally selected by Hu Bugui, and each of them was highly skilled in martial arts and loyal. They would be the backbone of the fight against the Night Demons.

In the Night Demons' camp, Xingchen and Yueying did not give up hope. They were imprisoned in a dark and damp dungeon, surrounded by powerful barriers, unable to use any spells.

"Yueying, we must find a way to escape." Xingchen sat cross-legged, trying to calm his inner fear and anxiety.

"I know, Xingchen, but what should we do now?" Yueying paced back and forth anxiously. She tried to attack the barrier in various ways, but to no avail.

Xingchen closed his eyes and carefully felt the surrounding atmosphere. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, "Yueying, look!"

He pointed to a shadow in the corner, where there seemed to be a faint fluctuation of spiritual power hidden.

"This is..." Yueying walked closer and immediately understood what Xingchen meant.

The two smiled at each other, with hope ignited in their eyes...

At the same time, in a teahouse thousands of miles away, a young knight in a green shirt with a long sword hanging from his waist was leisurely sipping tea. This man was Li Xiaoyao, who traveled around the world, doing good deeds and was quite famous in the martial arts world.

Suddenly, a carrier pigeon landed on his shoulder. He took down the letter, opened it, and his face suddenly became solemn.

"Xingchen and Yueying were captured?!" Li Xiaoyao stood up suddenly, and the teacup in his hand shattered. With a sharp gaze, he whispered, "Night Demon Clan, you are so brave!"

Li Xiaoyao crumpled the letter into a ball, his eyes flashing coldly. Xingchen and Yueying were both his teachers and friends. Now that they were in prison, how could he just sit there and do nothing? He called the waiter, threw down a silver ingot, and then jumped on his horse and headed straight for Chang'an.

Outside Chang'an, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were training their troops in a hidden valley. Although this team was hand-picked by Hu Bugui, Wu Tao was well versed in military management, and under her strict but caring training, the morale of the soldiers was high and their combat effectiveness doubled.

"Report—" A scout came running over and knelt on one knee, "Your Highness, Princess, the great hero Li Xiaoyao wants to see you!"

"Xiaoyao is here!" Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, and both saw surprise in each other's eyes. Li Xiaoyao was a martial arts expert and a man of great righteousness. His arrival was undoubtedly a great help.

Li Xiaoyao walked into the tent exhausted and said straight to the point: "I already know about Xingchen and Yueying. This time I came here to fight alongside you and rescue them!"

"Great!" Hu Bugui slammed the table and stood up, "With Xiaoyao's help, we will be even more powerful!"

In the following days, they practiced day and night, studied tactics, and made final preparations for the upcoming decisive battle. However, the Night Demons seemed to have noticed their intentions and kept sending assassins to harass them.

"Be careful!" Wu Tao was quick-eyed and quick-handed, swinging his sword to block a poisonous arrow aimed at Hu Bugui.

"Tao'er, are you okay?" Hu Bugui was frightened and held her in his arms.

"I'm fine." Wu Tao shook his head, his eyes firm, "I won't let them succeed!"

In the dead of night, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stood side by side on the top of the mountain, looking at the bright moon in the sky.

"In a few days it will be the full moon night..." Hu Bugui said softly.

Wu Tao held his hand tightly, her eyes full of determination, "It's time..."

Wu Tao's eyes were like the sparkling lake under the moonlight, reflecting the light of determination. "Yes, the night of the full moon is the time for us to fight back!"

In the past few days, they learned from the clues provided by Li Xiaoyao and from the people who escaped from the Night Demon Clan that the Night Demon Clan would hold a mysterious ceremony on the night of the full moon to absorb the essence of heaven and earth to enhance their magic power. The stars and the moon shadows were used as sacrifices for the ceremony!

"Xiaoyao, do you know anything about this ceremony?" Hu Bugui asked.

Li Xiaoyao pondered for a moment, "I have seen similar records in an ancient book. This ritual is extremely dangerous. It requires the sacrifice of living people and the absorption of their spirits to open the door to the demon world and summon more powerful monsters to come."

"In that case, we must stop them before the ceremony is completed!" Wu Tao said in a firm tone, with an unquestionable power.

They made a careful plan for this operation. Li Xiaoyao found the key to cracking the ritual based on ancient records - a magical herb called "Moon Soul Grass" that grows on cliffs. It is said that this magical herb will emit a strange light on a full moon night, which can disrupt the magic of the Night Demon Clan and prevent them from completing the ritual smoothly.

On the night of the full moon, the sky was dark and the valley was filled with a murderous atmosphere. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were dressed in military uniforms and looked heroic. They led well-trained soldiers and quietly sneaked into the camp of the Night Demon Clan.

"Remember, our goal is to rescue Xingchen and Yueying and destroy their ritual at the same time," Wu Tao lowered his voice and said to the soldiers around him, "Remember not to fight too long, and make a quick decision!"

The soldiers looked solemn, with determination flashing in their eyes. They gripped their weapons tightly, held their breath, and waited for the order to attack.

In the distance, the lights in the Night Demon Clan camp were brightly lit, and the sound of eerie chanting could be heard faintly, foreshadowing that a great war was about to begin...

Wu Tao took a deep breath, gripped the sword at his waist, looked towards the Night Demon Clan camp with a sharp gaze, and whispered, "Action!"