I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 188: Strength is proven again, a turning point comes

The red-robed messenger's forehead was covered in sweat as the Golden Lion King's intimidating gaze slashed across his face like a knife. He tried his best to remain calm, repeating the lie he had fabricated earlier. However, the increasingly clear and frantic footsteps outside the palace hammered at his heart like a heavy hammer.

"Your Majesty! This is bad! Dungeon...dungeon..." An official rushed into the hall, tumbling and crawling. Before he could finish his terrified words, he was interrupted by the roar of the Golden Lion King, "What are you panicking about! Speak!"

"My... My Lord... Dungeon... Dungeon..." The official was shaking with fear, pointing in the direction of the dungeon and speaking incoherently, "Those two people... They... They..."

"What's wrong with them?!" General Black Tiger stepped forward, grabbed the official by the collar, his eyes wide with anger.

"They... they seem... to be trying to escape from prison..." The official uttered a few words tremblingly, his face pale.

"What?!" The Golden Lion King stood up suddenly, a trace of shock and confusion flashed in his eyes. He turned to look at the red-robed messenger, his eyes as sharp as a knife, "Didn't you say that they were hit by your poisonous arrows and would not survive tonight?!"

The red-robed messenger was suddenly speechless, his face turned pale, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.

The Golden Lion King ignored him and strode out of the hall. General Black Tiger, the princess and a group of guards followed closely behind him and headed straight for the dungeon.

Deep in the dungeon, Ren Xiaoyao slowly stood up. He looked around, a sneer curling his lips. While the dungeon's restrictions were strong, they were useless to him. He simply released a tiny bit of his internal energy, breaking the shackles and shaking the cell's foundation. He knew those outside would soon be alerted.

Sure enough, not long after, a chaotic sound of footsteps could be heard outside the dungeon. Ren Xiaoyao stood with his hands behind his back, waiting quietly.

With a "creak", the heavy stone door was pushed open, and the Golden Lion King walked in with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, followed by General Black Tiger, the princess, a group of guards, and the red-robed messenger who was scared out of his wits.

"Who are you? Why do you trespass into my Lion King's territory?!" The Golden Lion King stared at Ren Xiaoyao with a sharp gaze and asked in a deep voice.

Ren Xiaoyao smiled faintly and replied calmly, "My name is Ren Xiaoyao. I didn't mean to offend you. I was simply framed and imprisoned. I had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure. I hope the Lion King will forgive me."

"Framed? Humph!" The Golden Lion King snorted coldly, "Do you think we will believe your lies?"

"Your Majesty, wait!" The princess, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly spoke up. Her beautiful eyes darted as she looked Ren Xiaoyao up and down, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes. "How on earth did you manage to break the restrictions in my dungeon? As far as I know, the restrictions in this dungeon were set by a master formation master passed down from generation to generation in my clan. Even masters of the Xiantian realm cannot easily break them. How did you do it?"

Ren Xiaoyao smiled faintly, without explaining, and simply extended two fingers and flicked them lightly. An invisible force shot out from his fingertips, instantly hitting a huge rock in the corner of the cell.

With a loud "bang", the huge rock weighing a thousand pounds instantly shattered into countless pieces, but Ren Xiaoyao remained calm, as if he had just done something insignificant.

Upon seeing this, the Golden Lion King and the Black Tiger General's expressions suddenly changed, their eyes filled with disbelief. They were both martial arts masters, so they could naturally see that Ren Xiaoyao's previous attack contained extremely terrifying internal strength, which was definitely not something that ordinary warriors could possess!

"You... who are you?" For the first time, there was a tremor in the Golden Lion King's voice. He realized that the young man in front of him was far from being as simple as he seemed.

Ren Xiaoyao smiled calmly and was about to speak when Xia Lin, who had been standing beside him, took the lead. She stepped forward, bowed to the Golden Lion King, and said sincerely, "Your Majesty, please allow me to slowly explain..."

Xia Lin stepped forward, her graceful posture and clear, yet brimming with a strange, magical power, drawing everyone's attention. She recounted how Ren Xiaoyao had turned the tide in battle after battle, how he had resolved crises with his extraordinary wisdom and strength, and how he had always cared deeply about the world and always taken it upon himself to maintain peace. Her words, unhurried and gentle, like gentle rain, gradually melted the Golden Lion King's suspicion and hostility.

When Xia Lin explained that the purpose of their trip was to unite the Lion King territories against foreign invasion, the Golden Lion King's brows twitched subtly. Having dominated the region for many years, he naturally understood the principle of "the lips and the teeth are cold when they are gone." He had previously believed the Red Robe Envoy's one-sided story and concluded that Ren Xiaoyao was a spy sent to sow discord. Now, it seemed there might be something more to the story.

The princess stood behind the Golden Lion King, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ren Xiaoyao, her mind swirling with thoughts. Though a princess, she understood the principle of strength over all else. Ren Xiaoyao's demonstrated strength, coupled with Xia Lin's clear and logical narrative, made her begin to doubt her previous judgment.

"Father, perhaps... we should listen to what they have to say..." The princess hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. Her words, though gentle, were like a pebble dropped into a calm lake, stirring ripples in the heart of the Golden Lion King.

The Golden Lion King pondered silently, pacing back and forth, as if weighing something. Sometimes he looked up at Ren Xiaoyao, sometimes he cast his gaze on the red-robed messenger, his eyes gleaming, and no one could see what he was thinking.

General Black Tiger, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly spoke up. "Your Majesty, I'd like to ask you a question. The restrictions in this dungeon are so difficult to break, even for me. How did this young master do it?"

His question immediately reminded the Golden Lion King. Yes, Ren Xiaoyao was so young, yet he possessed such terrifying strength. He was definitely no ordinary person. Where did he come from? Was his goal really to form an alliance? Or... was there something else in mind?

The Golden Lion King's gaze fell on Ren Xiaoyao again, his eyes becoming deep and unfathomable. He slowly spoke in a low and powerful voice, "Who...are you?"

Ren Xiaoyao's expression remained calm. He merely smiled at the Golden Lion King's question, offering no explanation. Seeing this, Xia Lin answered for him, "My husband hails from the distant Eastern Continent, a land teeming with powerful warriors, and he's a leader among them. We come here with no ill intentions, seeking cooperation to defend against foreign enemies."

Hearing this, General Black Tiger was secretly surprised. Though a military commander, he was no stranger to knowledge. Even he was helpless against the dungeon's restrictions, yet Ren Xiaoyao had easily broken them, demonstrating his terrifying strength. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but show a little more respect for Ren Xiaoyao, while also becoming skeptical of the Red Robe Envoy's previous words.

The Imperial Preceptor stood by, observing all this silently. Though he remained silent, the suspicion in his eyes had faded somewhat. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin's words and actions didn't seem fake, and their talk of an external enemy wasn't groundless.

The Golden Lion King was silent for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons. He looked at Ren Xiaoyao, then at the red-robed envoy, and finally turned his gaze to General Black Tiger and asked, "General, what do you think?"

General Black Tiger clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that since this young master possesses such strength, he will surely not deceive us. Furthermore, the Red Robe Envoy's claims may not be entirely true. We might as well listen to their plans first before making a final decision."

The Golden Lion King nodded, agreeing to General Black Tiger's proposal. He looked at Ren Xiaoyao again and said in a deep voice, "Okay, I'll give you a chance. Tell me why you're here."

The red-robed messenger watched the situation become increasingly unfavorable to him, and he became extremely anxious. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but was stopped by a sharp look from the Golden Lion King.

Ren Xiaoyao saw this, and a subtle smile appeared on his lips. He took a step forward, and was about to speak, when he suddenly felt a powerful aura approaching...

This aura, as heavy as a mountain, instantly enveloped the entire dungeon, carrying a suffocating sense of oppression. Ren Xiaoyao's gaze fixed, and he turned toward the dungeon entrance, only to see a burly man in golden armor striding in. With every step he took, the ground seemed to tremble slightly, his imposing presence overwhelming.

"Father!" The princess, who had been silent all this time, suddenly brightened up when she saw the person coming. She ran over quickly as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.

When the Golden Lion King saw the person coming, he frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice, "What are you doing here?"

The man who arrived was none other than the Golden Lion King's eldest son and the kingdom's foremost warrior—the Golden Armored God of War. He glanced at Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin, then at the grim-faced red-robed messenger, and finally turned his gaze to the Golden Lion King. He spoke respectfully yet firmly, "Father, the red-robed messenger's words are false. I have evidence to prove they are not spies, but are here to help us!"

Upon hearing this, the red-robed messenger's face turned pale. He pointed at the golden-armored war god and shouted sharply, "Nonsense! What evidence do you have? You must have been bewitched by them!"

The Golden Armored War God glanced at him coldly and ignored his shouting. Instead, he pulled out a letter from his pocket and presented it to the Golden Lion King with both hands. "Father, this is a secret letter that I intercepted. Please take a look."

The Golden Lion King took the letter and unfolded it to examine it carefully, his expression growing increasingly solemn as he delved deeper into its contents. The contents of the letter revealed irrefutable evidence that the Red Robe Emissary was colluding with other forces to overthrow the Golden Lion Kingdom!

When the red-robed messenger saw the expression on the Golden Lion King's face, he knew that something was wrong. He knew that he could no longer hide the truth, so he decided to take a gamble and pounced on the Golden Lion King, trying to snatch the letter from his hand.

"How dare you!" Seeing this, General Black Tiger roared, his figure flashing, blocking the way before the Golden Lion King, and knocking the red-robed messenger back with a palm strike. The red-robed messenger was struck by this powerful palm strike, spitting blood and flying backwards. However, a sinister glint flashed in his eyes, and while everyone was off guard, he pulled out a black ball from his bosom...