Chapter 36

As Jinlun perished and Guo Xiang was saved, Huang Rong, seeing her beloved daughter finally escape from the jaws of death, could not help but shed tears of joy. Her gratitude towards Jiang Chen was indescribable; she would even be willing to die for him. She hurried to her daughter's side and embraced her tightly. Guo Jing, Huang Yaoshi, Yideng Dashi, Zhou Botong, Yang Guo, Xiaolongnü, Yelü Qi, and others were all greatly invigorated.

Below the high platform, the Yuan-Mongol army, seeing their commander fall, immediately fell into disarray. With the five routes of Song troops charging back and forth, they were soon routed.

Guo Jing immediately raised his arm and shouted, "All troops, follow me to rescue Xiangyang and kill the Tartar Khan!" The five routes of Song troops immediately responded with shouts, turning to charge at the Yuan-Mongol army that was attacking the city.

Although Jiang Chen was injured by Jinlun Fawang's dying counterattack, receiving two palm strikes, his injuries were not severe. Using his Samsara talent, he took over Jinlun Fawang's abilities, not only healing his wounds but also advancing his cultivation to the fourth stage of perfection. He let out a long whistle and joined the others in counterattacking the Mongol army.

At this moment, Guo Xiang finally saw Xiaolongnü and could not help but exclaim, "Sister Yang, you are truly beautiful."

Xiaolongnü smiled and said, "Little sister, thank you for praying for our reunion. Your big brother has always spoken highly of you and insisted on bringing me to Xiangyang to meet you."

Guo Xiang sighed and said, "Indeed, only you deserve him." Xiaolongnü held her hand and was very affectionate. Xiaolongnü was usually cold and indifferent to everyone, but after hearing Yang Guo praise Guo Xiang for praying for their reunion and risking her life to persuade Yang Guo not to do foolish things in the Valley of Absolute Affection, she treated her differently.

Soon, Yang Guo saved Yelü Qi, who was surrounded by the Mongol army, and resolved the long-standing enmity with his fated rival, Guo Fu. Jiang Chen then ran over and said to Yang Guo, "The elite of the Mongol army is not easily defeated. If we want to succeed today, we must kill the Tartar Khan first. Brother Yang, are you willing to take a risk with me?"

Yang Guo thought, "To be able to meet Long'er in this life, the heavens have truly been kind to me. Even if I die today, I will have no regrets. A man should die on the battlefield for his country, which is the best end." With this thought, his spirit was greatly invigorated, and he immediately responded, "Brother Jiang's words are exactly what I was thinking."

Thereupon, Yang Guo and Jiang Chen each wielded their weapons and charged forward on horseback. The divine condor followed them, using its wings to deflect the arrows. Xiaolongnü, Yelü Qi, Guo Fu, and Guo Xiang followed closely behind. Soon, the Shi brothers and the Xishan Yiku Gui, among other heroes from the Three Mountains and Five Peaks, joined them.

This group moved swiftly, covering several miles in a short time, reaching the walls of Xiangyang. The Mongol Khan's personal guard, seeing the fierce momentum of the group, sent several hundred-man squads to block them. However, Jiang Chen threw a long spear, piercing through the iron armor of a hundred-man commander and impaling him through the chest. Yang Guo, seeing this, immediately copied the move. Both being supreme experts, Yang Guo's martial arts were honed in the midst of mountain floods and sea tides, while Jiang Chen had the assistance of the Buddha's Elephant Throwing Skill. The force of the thrown spear could penetrate even rock, let alone the flesh and blood of ordinary people.

In a moment, the two had thrown two or three dozen spears, killing two or three dozen Mongol commanders. The surrounding Mongol soldiers, without leadership, fell into chaos. The Shi brothers immediately summoned beasts—elephants, lions, tigers, leopards, and bears—totaling nearly a thousand, which charged out from the forest on one side of the battlefield, fiercely attacking the Mongol soldiers.

Although these beasts were trained, they were still very fierce. The battlefield was covered in blood, which further aroused their ferocity, making them uncontrollable and unable to distinguish friend from foe. Initially, they were not used in the battle, but now that the group had penetrated deep into the Mongol army, where there were only Mongol soldiers, there was no need to worry about friendly fire.

Although the Mongol soldiers were elite, they were still made of flesh and blood. Seeing so many beasts charging at them, they were momentarily thrown into confusion. Without their commanders to organize them, they could not form battle formations and were immediately thrown into chaos by the nearly thousand beasts.

Jiang Chen, Yang Guo, and the others took advantage of this opportunity and charged forward on horseback. This sudden attack was like a bolt from the blue. Despite the Mongol army having over a hundred thousand troops, Jiang Chen and Yang Guo's charge was like cutting through withered grass and breaking through solid defenses, reaching the Khan's horse in one breath.

The Mongol Khan's personal guard rushed forward to block them, with armored soldiers charging to shield the Khan. Jiang Chen let out a long whistle and lunged forward, his Broken Gold Sword slicing through iron like butter, unstoppable. In a single exchange, dozens of armored soldiers were killed on the spot.

Seeing the situation turn against him, the Mongol Khan spurred his horse and galloped away. The horse he rode was a rare steed chosen from among thousands of Mongolian horses, with a dragon-like back and a bird-like neck, strong bones, and powerful muscles. It neighed like thunder and ran like the wind, named "Feiyun Zui," it was on par with Guo Jing's "Hanshui Baoma." With the Khan on its back, it galloped towards an open area.

Yang Guo, seeing this, immediately used his lightness skill to chase after him. The Mongol soldiers tried to intercept him, but Jiang Chen blocked them with his sword. In an instant, the scene became a contest between the Khan and Yang Guo. Both armies, seeing this, forgot to fight and watched with bated breath.

The Khan's horse was fast, making it difficult to catch up. Yang Guo immediately threw his long spear, which flew like a meteor. Both armies watched in amazement as the spear fell short of the Khan's back by about a foot and hit the ground. The Song army shouted, "Oh no!" while the Mongol army cheered, "Long live the Khan!"

Yang Guo, seeing his attempt fail, was disheartened. At that moment, Jiang Chen's foot shook the ground, sending a shower of stones flying. The Mongol soldiers trying to rescue the Khan were immediately struck down by the stones.

"Right, the spear is too heavy to throw far. Why not use stones?" Yang Guo quickly picked up a stone and threw it with all his might. With a "whoosh," the stone flew through the air and hit the horse's buttock. The horse, in pain, neighed and reared up.

Although the Khan was the ruler of the largest empire in history, he was skilled in archery and horsemanship from a young age, having followed his grandfather Genghis Khan and his father Tolui on several campaigns. During the Western campaign led by Batu, he had distinguished himself. Despite the sudden change, he did not panic, drew his bow, and shot an arrow at Yang Guo.

Yang Guo ducked to avoid the arrow and then rushed forward, picking up a fist-sized stone from the ground and throwing it with all his might. The stone, propelled by his powerful skills, struck the Khan's back with great force. The Khan's bones were shattered, and he fell off his horse, dying instantly.

Seeing the Khan fall, the Mongol army was thrown into panic, rushing from all sides. Guo Jing shouted orders, and the Song army charged out of the city. The Mongol army, already in disarray, trampled each other, with countless deaths. They discarded their flags and weapons, fleeing north in disarray.

As they pursued the enemy, they suddenly saw a well-organized enemy force approaching from the west, carrying the banner of Kublai Khan. Although Kublai Khan's army was disciplined, the flood of defeated soldiers soon threw them into chaos. Seeing the situation, Kublai Khan quickly led a detachment of his personal guard to retreat north slowly.

Jiang Chen and the others followed Guo Jing in pursuit, causing the Mongol army to fall and scatter. He spotted Kublai Khan's banner and charged through the chaos, seeing Kublai Khan in the distance. He rushed forward, and with a single strike of his Broken Gold Sword, he killed Kublai Khan on the spot, even cutting down his banner.

With the emperor and the commander dead, the remaining Mongol soldiers were leaderless. Huang Yaoshi ordered the 28 Constellations Formation to attack, causing heavy casualties among the Mongol army. The Song army pursued them for over a hundred miles, recapturing Nanyang and Wan Cheng, before returning in triumph.

It can be said that since the conflict between the Yuan-Mongol and Song armies, there had never been such a great defeat. The death of the Khan at the city walls greatly demoralized the Mongol army.

It is important to note that the position of the Yuan-Mongol Khan was not hereditary. After the death of the Khan, his younger brother, Prince Ariq Böke, was enthroned in the northern Mongolian homeland by the royal princes. However, other princes did not submit, and they each led elite troops to fight for the throne.

As a result, even if the Yuan-Mongol eventually unified, they would be greatly weakened and unable to attack the south for a long time. The corrupt Song dynasty would be able to cling to life for a while longer.

Jiang Chen, intent on invigorating the Han dynasty, received a message from his Samsara wristwatch after the battle of Xiangyang.

"Congratulations, Samsara traveler Jiang Chen, for completing the main mission: assist Guo Jing in defending Xiangyang, ensure that Xiangyang is not captured by the Yuan-Mongol army before the end of the plot, participate in the battle, and kill at least a hundred Yuan-Mongol soldiers. Reward: one wish-granting Dragon Ball, and the qualification to start the next Samsara cycle."

"Special reminder: The main mission is completed. The mission rewards will be distributed upon return to the Samsara world. Samsara traveler Jiang Chen can stay in this world for a maximum of thirty natural days. Before the deadline, he will be forcibly returned to the Samsara world."

With the mission completed and the deadline approaching, Jiang Chen felt a sense of helplessness, standing on the walls of Xiangyang and gazing at the beautiful landscape, he fell into a silent contemplation...

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