xymnovel Chapter 963 Heading East, Hengzhou!
Chapter 963 Heading East, Hengzhou!
"Hmph, trying to run? Not so easy!"
Li Cunxiao's voice rang out on the battlefield. His Mo Lin Qianli Hun, which had already arrived on the battlefield, let out a neigh and quickly leaped out. At the same time, he swung his bronze Yu Wang spear in his right hand, and the tip of the spear brought with it a powerful force of energy, which went straight for the Qiankun Imperial Guards who were breaking through the encirclement.
Upon seeing this, the general of that small group of Qiankun Imperial Guards frowned, but there was no fear in his eyes. He held the Qiankun Twin Swords, the tips of the swords lightly touching the ground, and sword energy surrounded him, connecting him with the power of heaven and earth.
"Twin Swords of Heaven and Earth, Slash!"
The general shouted and drew both swords at once, their light like dragons, heading straight for Li Cunxiao.
Faced with this swift attack, Li Cunxiao merely sneered, his figure flashing as he easily dodged the sword light. He then swung out his bronze Yuwang Spear, its tip carrying a devastating force, colliding with the sword light of the Qiankun Imperial Guard general, producing a deafening metallic clang.
At the same time, the left-hand Bi Yanzha was not to be outdone, spinning and flying towards the general's side. Its speed made the general's heart skip a beat, and he hurriedly dodged to the side. However, Li Cunxiao's attack was like a shadow, giving him no chance to catch his breath.
"Pfft!"
Although this Qiankun Imperial Guard general had tried his best to suppress the internal energy within him, unfortunately, the gap between him and Li Cunxiao, who was at the pinnacle of internal energy, was too great. He was easily slashed in the throat by Li Cunxiao's left-hand Bi Yan Claw.
Li Cunxiao wielded the Yuwang Spear and the Biyan Claw with unparalleled skill, unleashing a torrent of iron-gray energy that caused the surrounding Yellow Turban Army and Qiankun Imperial Guards to pale in fear.
With a swing of the Yu King's Spear, a whirlwind was created, engulfing several Qiankun Imperial Guards and instantly tearing them to shreds.
Bi Yanzha, on the other hand, was like a serpent emerging from its hole, each strike incredibly precise, aiming straight for the vital points of the Qiankun Guards.
The other members of this small group of Qiankun Imperial Guards were shocked at the sight, but they did not show any intention of retreating.
For them, this breakout was already a do-or-die battle; only by fighting to the death could they preserve the last glimmer of hope for the royal family.
Since they were the unluckiest group on their journey, directly encountering the great demon Li Cunxiao, it meant that the other groups of Qiankun Imperial Guards who broke through were much safer!
Thinking this, they all brandished their twin swords, the sword light weaving like silk, and charged straight at Li Cunxiao.
Now that they see no hope of breaking through, they will use their lives to delay Li Cunxiao, this great demon, for the other groups a little longer!
Unfortunately, Li Cunxiao's strength was simply too great. His iron-gray aura acted like a tangible barrier, blocking the sword energy of the Qiankun Guards one by one. Not only was he unaffected, but the attacking Qiankun Guards felt a tremendous force coming from their hands, as if it were about to shatter their bodies.
"Hmph, like an ant trying to shake a tree, utterly overestimating its own strength!"
Li Cunxiao sneered, his figure flashed again, appearing behind a Qiankun Imperial Guard. He raised the Yuwang Spear in his hand high, then slammed it down. The spear tip carried a world-destroying force, heading straight for the Qiankun Imperial Guard's crown.
The Qiankun Imperial Guard felt a tremendous force come from him, his body swayed, and he was sent flying backward, never to rise again.
Facing the elite Daoist soldiers like the Qiankun Imperial Guards, Li Cunxiao, with his extreme Qi, delivered a devastating blow, like a demon god descending to earth. Every swing of his weapon took the life of a Qiankun Imperial Guard.
This elite Daoist army of the Great Qian Dynasty might have a slight chance of escaping if they encountered Xiong Kuohai and his men, thanks to their array formations and equipment.
Unfortunately, they ran right into Li Cunxiao!
To Li Cunxiao, these so-called Taoist soldiers were no different from the Yellow Turban Army, who were simply trained by ordinary people around him—they were all easy targets!
Under Li Cunxiao's unrestrained slaughter, it wasn't long before most of the Qiankun Imperial Guards in this squad were wiped out by him.
The remaining soldiers, though filled with grief and indignation, showed no sign of retreat. They roared and brandished their twin swords, charging straight at Li Cunxiao.
"Commendable courage, but unfortunately... lacking in ability!"
Li Cunxiao suddenly swung the Yuwang Spear in his hand, and the tip of the spear brought with it a powerful aura that enveloped the remaining Qiankun Guards.
A dazzling iron-gray light flashed, and the Qiankun Imperial Guards fell to the ground like leaves swept up by a gale.
"Ha... the Qiankun Imperial Guards? Nothing special!"
Li Cunxiao looked at the Qiankun Imperial Guards on the ground, who had fought with all their might but none of them had retreated. He remained silent for a while before slowly speaking.
...
While the situation was equally critical for the other groups of Qiankun Imperial Guards, Li Cunxiao was given a precious chance to catch his breath because he was held back by that small group of brave and fearless guards. The group of Qiankun Imperial Guards that Li Cunxiao caught on the spot used their lives to create a beacon, illuminating the way for their comrades to escape.
Taking advantage of this rare gap, the main force of the Qiankun Imperial Guards, led by Si Yunzhang, moved swiftly through the gaps in the Yellow Turban Army like lightning in the dark night.
Leading the way, Si Yunzhang wielded the Qiankun Twin Swords and rode ahead on horseback. His steed, Moyunzhui, seemed to sense its master's determination, galloping forward with unstoppable force. Among them, the young crown prince was tightly protected in the center of the group.
"Faster! Faster!"
Si Yunzhang silently chanted in his heart, striving for precision and lethality with each swing of his sword, to open a path to survival for the team. The team, like dragons swimming into the sea, always managed to find a glimmer of hope despite being surrounded by enemy troops, and sped towards the direction of Grand Tutor Gu Changqing's army.
Meanwhile, the other Qiankun Imperial Guards also fought independently, relying on their elite Daoist-level skills and top-notch equipment to break through the encirclement before the Yellow Turban Army could completely blockade Qiandu.
After leaving Qiandu, the various groups of Qiankun Imperial Guards quickly dispersed, heading north or east, each with different destinations, leading the young direct descendants of the royal family in search of possible shelters.
One of the routes, led by Zhao Xiao, a general of the Qiankun Imperial Guard, was escorting Si Jinxuan, a direct descendant of the Si family, as they trudged towards Hengzhou.
Si Jinxuan, a direct descendant of the Great Qian royal family, is only a little over ten years old. He is the nephew of the late Emperor Si Yiqi. He has a gentle personality, but due to this sudden change, his eyes have gained a composure that does not belong to his age.
"General Zhao, where...where are we going?"
Si Jinxuan rode a docile foal, his hand gripping the reins tightly. His youthful voice trembled slightly, yet he tried to remain calm. His bewildered eyes gazed at the unknown road ahead, his heart filled with unease.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiao's heart trembled slightly. He turned to look at Si Jinxuan, whose usually cold eyes now held a hint of tenderness.