There was an ancient saying: You should never mess around with a partner, because it is very easy to get into trouble!
When Fang Zhengzhi arrived, the Throne Room was already in ruins. Hence, he naturally did not see the demonic man King Xieluo's attack.
And Qian Wu immediately stood out to 'get close' to Fang Zhengzhi.
This made him instinctively feel that as long as he could kill Qian Wu, then all the problems would be solved. But after seeing King Xieluo's attack.
He understood …
He got the wrong target!
Furthermore, the consequences were quite serious.
This feeling was similar to when one did not push the bride first, but pushed his sister-in-law first. In the end, when he looked up, he found the bride standing at the door with a knife.
Shock!
And after the shock, it was naturally time to run.
Because there was no way to explain, and no time to explain.
Fang Zhengzhi also made the wisest choice. He grabbed Ping Yang with one hand and Yan Xiu with the other, and ran without hesitation.
The reason why he ran was not because he could not explain why he pushed his sister-in-law, but because he realized that he had misjudged the strength of both sides.
According to his judgment, the Dragon Protection Squad, the Royal Guards, the Palace Guards, and Emperor Lin Mubai and Hua Fei would not be able to defeat a few 'assassins'.
Who would believe that!
Fang Zhengzhi did not believe it at first. However, he did now. Then, he understood why the Dragon Protection Squad and the Royal Guards did not move. He also understood why the Emperor Lin Mubai and Chen Feihua had turned the throne room into a pile of rubble despite the presence of the Dragon Protection Squad and the Royal Guards.
Because there was a 'demon' called King Xieluo on Qian Wu's side.
Too strong!
Fang Zhengzhi did not feel any pressure running away. Because he had seen such methods before, and he clearly knew what kind of strength this method represented.
Anyone below the Rebirth State would be killed instantly.
If anyone said that King Xieluo was only in the Rebirth State, Fang Zhengzhi would definitely beat him to death.
"Ah!"
"Ah ah …"
"…"
Screams reverberated throughout the palace. The faces of the city guards and royal guards turned pale as they stared at the emerald light that was rapidly spreading towards them.
They wanted to run.
However, they could not, because they were soldiers.
As soldiers, there was only one way for them to die, and that was to die in battle. Once they ran away, they would definitely be labeled as deserters and would never be able to make a comeback.
Then …
They discovered that a figure was dragging two other figures as he ran past them. Moreover, he was fleeing into the distance at a speed that was too fast for them to cover their ears.
"…"
The Palace Guards and Royal Guards saw that the person dragging the two figures was Fang Zhengzhi. Behind him, Ping Yang and Yan Xiu were also being dragged.
Naturally, no one would object to Ping Yang's escape.
But …
Where was Fang Zhengzhi?
He ran away!
This guy actually ran away!
In their minds, they could still remember Fang Zhengzhi's righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor, as well as his words, "What are you all standing there for, go and fight!"
"Do it!"
"Go! What are you waiting for? "
What an imposing manner! What a touching sight!
But in the blink of an eye …
Fang Zhengzhi ran.
Furthermore, he ran at such a fast speed.
"You all continue, I will be in charge of protecting the princess!" A voice rang out from the direction where Fang Zhengzhi was running and floated into the ears of the city guards.
"…" The city guards and royal guards were speechless once again.
One could be shameless, but one could not be this shameless, right?
The Palace Guards and Royal Guards were enraged. However, they also felt helpless. What was even more helpless was that Emperor Lin Mu and Chen Feihua, who were being escorted by the Dragon Protection Squad, did not seem surprised or object to Fang Zhengzhi's words.
"Fang Zhengzhi, you must protect Ping Yang!" Chen Feihua's voice once again floated into the ears of the city guards and royal guards. Furthermore, she seemed to be filled with gratitude.
"…"
The treatment between people was really different.
The city guards and royal guards understood this. Then, all they could do was to defend with their lives. However, in the face of that dark green light, they had no way of resisting.
"Get down!"
"Get down!"
Someone shouted, and the city guards and royal guards finally reacted. One by one, they quickly got down on the ground.
However, there were still some city guards and royal guards who could not dodge in time and fell to the ground. Their screams reverberated in their ears and shook their souls.
Too powerful!
With a wave of his hand, a Supernatural State cultivator was decapitated. The demonic man in front of them, King Xieluo, was not someone that ordinary soldiers could deal with.
Even though they were known as elites.
King Duan Lin Xinjue was also lying on the ground, looking a little pathetic. He also wanted to run, but could he? Of course not.
Because, he was King Duan.
More importantly, he did not want to give up this opportunity.
"Damn Fang Zhengzhi, if not for this guy jumping out to fan the flames, I would not be in such a pathetic state!" King Duan Lin Xinjue looked at the corpses of the city guards and Fang Zhengzhi's escape. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.
Just as he was thinking about this …
He realized that Fang Zhengzhi, who had already escaped, had suddenly turned back.
Hmm?
He was back!
He actually came back!
Just as he was puzzled, King Duan realized that not only Fang Zhengzhi had returned, but Yan Xiu and Ping Yang had also returned. Furthermore, behind them, there were thousands of men in black.
"F * ck me!" As a prince who grew up in the royal family, King Duan rarely cursed. However, at this moment, he could not help but curse.
He was very clear about the identity of those men in black.
They were the ones he met at the entrance of the palace.
And at that time, because he listened to Fang Zhengzhi's suggestion, he divided the city guards into two groups. This caused these men in black to become a hidden threat.
Now …
The hidden threat had erupted!
Furthermore, it had erupted at such a crucial moment.
Originally, his biggest advantage was his numbers. However, after the men in black joined the battle, his only advantage in numbers no longer existed.
But this was obviously not the most important thing.
The most important thing was, Fang Zhengzhi knew the current situation, yet he still brought these men in black back? What was the difference between this and pouring a pot of boiling oil into a fire?
King Duan Lin Xinjue was filled with hatred.
Seeing the thousands of men in black approaching, he finally had a thought.
"Switch sides!"
King Duan Lin Xinjue clenched his fists. If he switched sides now, with the power of the Palace Guards and the thousands of Northern Barbarian troops, it would not be a problem to deal with the few hundred Dragon Protection Squad and thousands of Royal Guards.
Furthermore, his own Palace Guards also controlled the four gates of the palace. Under such circumstances, it was impossible for any information to be leaked.
King Duan Lin Xinjue's eyes glimmered. This was a difficult decision. Because once he chose to switch sides, it would mean that even if he became the Emperor, he would temporarily become a puppet for the Northern Barbarians to control the Great Xia.
Fight?
No, he could not fight any longer!
There was no way they could win the current situation. The Northern Barbarian Army consisted of thousands of black-robed men. They were all elites, and not even tens of thousands of Palace Guards could defeat them. How could they win against such an army, together with Qian Wu and the devilish man, King Xieluo?
What should he do?
What should he do?
Was he really going to become a puppet?
King Duan Lin Xinjue was indignant. He had endured for too long. He had waited for such a great opportunity, but he could only become a puppet Emperor. How could he accept that?
"No, as long as I can become the Emperor, there must be a way!" King Duan Lin Xinjue bit his lips. His mind flashed with the legends of the Emperors.
How many Emperors were manipulated by their courtiers when they first ascended the throne?
But what happened after that?
There were many Emperors who executed their treacherous courtiers and severed their shackles. In the end, they became the revered Emperors.
The throne.
Only by becoming the Emperor would he have a chance.
Without the throne, everything would be empty talk. When Qian Wu controls the situation and finds a replacement prince, everything would be too late.
"Hahaha … Fang Zhengzhi, do you really think you can escape? Kill! Kill them all! Dragon Protection Squad, Royal Guards, Palace Guards, leave none alive! " Qian Wu's laughter rang out at this moment. He looked at Fang Zhengzhi, Ping Yang and the rest who had turned back, as well as the few thousand men in black behind Fang Zhengzhi. He laughed maniacally.
"Wait, Qian Wu. Do you still mean what you said just now?" King Duan Lin Xinjue could not help but ask after hearing Qian Wu's words.
"Oh? King Duan, are you thinking that a wise man submits to circumstances? " Qian Wu was slightly taken aback. He looked at King Duan Lin Xinjue who was standing up from the ground with an arrogant smile.
"Yes!" King Duan Lin Xinjue gritted his teeth.
"King Duan!"
"You can't, Your Highness!"
"The Northern Barbarians have wild ambitions. They will never fulfill their promises!"
"Your Highness, please reconsider!"
The generals of the Palace Guards were extremely shocked after hearing King Duan Lin Xinjue's words. They did not hesitate to dissuade him.
Not far away, the Dragon Protection Squad and the Royal Guards were also extremely shocked at this moment.
King Duan actually changed sides?!
Even though they could understand Lin Xinjue's intentions, it was a completely different matter from actually betraying Lin Xinjue.
"King Duan, are you sure you are willing to submit to the Northern Barbarian Empire?" Qian Wu ignored the discussions of the Palace Guards and the shocked gazes around him. He continued asking with a smile.
"Yes, I have made up my mind!" King Duan Lin Xinjue gritted his teeth again and affirmed.
"You can't, Your Highness. This is treason. We are …" One of the Palace Guards immediately stood up. However, he did not finish his sentence.
Because a sword had already pierced through his throat.
"Ugh, ugh …" The Palace Guard grabbed onto King Duan Lin Xinjue's silver armor tightly. His eyes were wide open. He wanted to say something, but he could not open his mouth.
"This is the military order of the Palace Guards. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!" King Duan Lin Xinjue raised the military order with one hand and pulled out the sword from the Palace Guard's throat with the other.
An arrow of blood spurted out from his body, making him look extremely ferocious.
When the city guards saw this scene, they all looked at each other with hesitation on their faces.
"Your Highness, King Duan has always treated us well. I am willing to follow Your Highness!"
"Me too!"
"Follow King Duan and obey the military order!"
"Anyone who disobeys the military order will be killed!"
Voices rang out from the Palace Guards. Following which, a few of the Palace Guards quickly knelt down in front of King Duan Lin Xinjue.
Seeing that the Palace Guards had knelt down, the Palace Guards finally moved. Rumble. In an instant, almost 90% of the Palace Guards had knelt down.
On the other hand, the rest of the city guards were enraged.
"I only obey the orders of the Emperor!"
"Protect the Great Xia Dynasty with your life!"
"Never betray the country!"
Voices rang out from their mouths. As these voices rang out, the Palace Guards who had already knelt down began to hesitate again.
In an instant, a few more Palace Guards stood up.
"Kill!"
"Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed!"
"Ah! I will fight it out with all of you … "
"Pfft …"
After a moment of clamor, the entire battlefield fell into silence once again. A deathly silence. All the Palace Guards knelt down in front of King Duan Lin Xinjue.
Emperor Lin Mubai, who was being protected by a group of Dragon Protection Squad, trembled as he witnessed this scene.
"Unfilial son, unfilial son!"
"Your Highness, please calm down. Perhaps King Duan was just muddle-headed for a moment …" Chen Feihua's mouth was stained with blood, but her hands were still holding onto Emperor Lin Mubai tightly.
Qian Wu's gaze landed on the approaching men in black as well as Fang Zhengzhi and the rest who were running at the front. Then, he finally turned to King Duan Lin Xinjue and the Palace Guards who were kneeling on the ground.
"Don't you think it's a little too late for King Duan to do this? My thousands of Northern Barbarian Army are already here. What's the use of your puny Palace Guards? "Qian Wu sneered.
"Of course, this puny Palace Guards are useless. However, the four gates of the Imperial Palace are already under my control. Furthermore, don't forget that other than being the Commander of the Palace Guards, I am also the Governor of the Great Xia Dynasty's Military Gate. Flame Capital City is under attack. Troops from all over the world will definitely gather in Flame Capital City. Without me, how can you control the situation?" King Duan Lin Xinjue gritted his teeth and said after hearing Qian Wu's words.
"That sounds reasonable!" Qian Wu nodded his head when he heard this. Then, he revealed a friendly smile. "If that's the case, why don't you help me kill your father?"
"Of course!" King Duan Lin Xinjue clenched his fists. He naturally understood the meaning behind Qian Wu's words. However, at this stage, he had no other choice.
Now that the situation was hopeless, if he wanted to revitalize the Great Xia Dynasty again, he could only endure!
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