Perfect Husband, The Destined One novel Chapter 2394

Darryl chuckled inwardly.

His mind went blank for a moment when he saw the figures who were approaching him. Then he smiled enthusiastically when he realized that they were Chang Er and Chun Yangzi, or Lu Dongbin. When Yang Jian tracked Chang Er, she was forced to hide in the mountain where Chun Yangzi was cultivating. Darryl had not seen her ever since they bid each other farewell. He did not imagine that the two would appear at such perfect timing when he was in danger.

Chester and the others were stunned, and they were confused. Why did that old man possess such tremendous power? The woman's beauty was also beyond one's description. There were no words to convey her graceful being.

Chester and the others had never seen Chang Er in person; her fairy-like appearance and elegant demeanor enticed them. The hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the North Moana Army were breathless when they saw her beautiful appearance.

Everyone in the North Moana Army knew that Chang Er was the woman behind Emperor Hou Yi, who ruled over the world. Zhang Jue was stunned for a moment when he saw her. He scanned her appearance with thoughtful eyes, and his expression looked conflicted. He thought he had complete control over the situation, but Chang Er's sudden appearance interrupted his plan.

It took almost half a minute before Zhang Jue could gather himself; he bowed respectfully toward Chang Er. "My, if it's not Lady Chang Er, it is my pleasure to be in your presence," he said pretentiously.

What? As the words dropped, Chester, Quincy, and the others jumped in shock at the name. Chang Er? That was Lady Chang Er?

Unlike the others, Darryl took a deep breath and greeted her at ease with a playful grin. "It's been a while, Lady Chang Er." His attitude was different from Zhang Jue's pretentious act. Their friendship could be traced back to his encounter with Chang Er about half a year ago when they bonded over a series of curious and bizarre events. The time they shared had always been something to remember.

Chang Er nodded at Darryl's grin as a trace of uneasiness appeared on her stunning features. 'It has been a while, but that Darryl Darby is still as indecent as ever,' she thought.

Then she turned her attention to Zhang Jue, and with a cold tone, she said, "Zhang Jue, you can drop your act. I've heard that ever since you became Yang Jian's commander, you have been launching attacks against the other continents and preying on the weak. The Raksasa Tribe is about to invade the Nine Mainland, and you are trying to cause a civil war instead of defending your home with your allies. To have a man like you as the highest commander of the North Moana Army is a disgrace to the North Moana continent." Her words pierced through the air loud and clear.

Three days ago, Chang Er had caught the news that the Raksasa Tribe had climbed over the Chaotic Mountain Range and were at war with the Nine Mainland. Yang Jian and the Raksasa King fought against one another, and then both were missing.

Chang Er was shocked; she did not waste another second to seek help from Lu Dongbin. When they reached the Chaotic Mountain Range, they saw Zhang Jue lead the North Moana Army to war with Darryl. A woman as intelligent and virtuous as Chang Er immediately comprehended Zhang Jue's conspiracy and spoke out to condemn his action.

"Lady Chang Er, you are in no position to judge me. Rumor has it that you plotted the murder of Emperor Hou Yi with Zhu Bajie, and His Majesty is still hunting for you. To commit such a crime is an insult to all the respect and worship you have received over the years," Zhang Jue said as his expression sank into a sneer.

"Why, you!" Chang Er scowled; his rudeness visibly provoked her. "That was nothing but a misunderstanding. Besides, whatever happens within the palace, it is not your place to judge."

She paused to look around them and spoke directly to the hundreds of thousands of North Moana soldiers. "Warriors, you are men with unwavering loyalty to your king and country. The Raksasa Army is here to destroy our home, and here you are, following the orders of a dishonest man, turning your weapons against your comrades from the same roots. Have you no shame?"

Instantly, all the North Moana soldiers bowed their heads guiltily, and not a single man dared to respond to her.

Zhang Jue chuckled in contempt and said, "Lady Chang Er, cease your attempt at manipulating the soldiers. As long as the matter of your scheme against Emperor Hou Yi remains unresolved, no one here will listen to you."

Chang Er had enough of Zhang Jue's rudeness; she turned toward Lu Dongbin and said, "Master Chun Yang, I ask that you bring that despicable man to me."