Chapter 97

Oriental Deer turned white overnight, and under the rule that all land belongs to the king, he, as the ruler of a nation, could only cower within the palace walls, fighting a desperate last stand.

As the saying goes, defeat comes as swiftly as a collapsing mountain.

If the Heavenly Capital Army and the City Guard had not been divided, and had remained united, Oriental Deer could have matched Long Zhaofeng in the capital.

Unfortunately, Long Zhaofeng had been plotting for years, successfully infiltrating even the Heavenly Capital Army and the City Guard.

As a result, the originally stalemate battle turned into a one-sided offensive and defensive war.

Oriental Deer felt bitter. He knew better than anyone that being besieged within the palace could only last so long.

Unless the Ancestor emerged early to turn the tide.

"Jade Hook," Oriental Deer's eyes were bloodshot, "I was wrong, terribly wrong. I regret not listening to you. I know that I didn't lose to Long Zhaofeng, but I lost the hearts of the people."

A dying man's words are sincere.

At this moment, Oriental Deer, having reached a dead end, suddenly realized that what Jade Hook had said was always right.

However, in this world, there is no medicine for regret.

Jade Hook, who had been fighting for three or four days, was also exhausted. Even a True Qi Master of the Eleventh Pulse would be greatly drained after continuous battle for three or four days.

Hearing Oriental Deer's heartfelt words, Princess Jade Hook's reaction was indifferent.

It was too late to say these things now.

"Jade Hook, I know you look down on me. It's my own fault. It's useless to say this now. No matter what, you are my sister. We share the blood of the Oriental family," Oriental Deer rarely showed such emotional vulnerability.

"You're right. I am still fighting here today, only for the Oriental clan," Princess Jade Hook's tone was indifferent.

"Jade Hook, you can hate me, it's my own fault. But now, I only have one request. Take Ruo'er and Lin'er away, as far as you can. As long as the bloodline of the Oriental clan continues, the Ancestor will eventually emerge, and with time, we can reclaim our territory. This is my last request. Sister, you cannot refuse your brother's request."

Oriental Zhiruo and Oriental Lin were the daughter and son Oriental Deer loved the most.

"Escape? With the net so tight, how can we escape?" Princess Jade Hook's mouth was bitter. When Jiang Chen had offered an olive branch, Oriental Deer had foolishly refused it.

Now, with the army pressing in and the palace besieged, how could they contact Jiang Chen?

Besides, where was Jiang Chen now? Princess Jade Hook had no idea.

"Jade Hook, be strong. Although I was deceived by Long Zhaofeng, the Oriental clan still has some trump cards. I have one last card. Although it's not enough to turn the tide, it has a forty to fifty percent chance of creating a bloody path to cover your escape."

Oriental Deer's words already indicated his resolve to die.

After saying this, Oriental Deer's gaze became clear, with a sense of enlightenment after seeing through everything.

"Jade Hook, you don't need to persuade me. This is the sin I have created, and I will bear it with my life. In the future, tell Lin'er and Ruo'er that although their father was a foolish and incompetent ruler, at least he was a man of responsibility."

By this point, Oriental Deer was slightly choked up.

"Brother," Princess Jade Hook, though annoyed by Oriental Deer's stubbornness and his refusal to listen to her, which led to this situation, was still a blood relative. Seeing Oriental Deer like this, she felt a twinge of pain.

"Remember, when the chaos starts, break out. I will have Wei Tiandu clear the way for you. Remember, don't hesitate, seize the moment, and you must go."

Oriental Deer clapped his hands slightly, and eight black-robed figures emerged from the darkness.

"Your Majesty."

"Gentlemen, at this point, I can only ask you to act together."

"We are willing to die for Your Majesty."

These eight people were all True Qi Masters, and they were True Qi Masters that even Princess Jade Hook had never seen.

"Jade Hook, these eight Death Guards have been assisting me since they were eight years old. No one knows of their existence except me."

Oriental Deer took out a jade bottle from his chest and poured out ten pills: "These are the 'Great Dao Madman Pills.' After taking them, a True Qi Master's strength can increase by one or even more times in a short period."

Without a word, the eight Death Guards each came forward, took a pill, and swallowed it.

Oriental Deer's gaze was deep, he looked at the pills, and then swallowed one himself.

"The last one, leave for Wei Tiandu." Oriental Deer sighed lightly, "Are you all ready?"

"We are willing to die for Your Majesty."

The eight people spoke in unison, with a determined tone.

"Good, I will personally take the field to draw the enemy's attention. You will assist me, trying to delay time and attract more experts."

"Tiandu, come in."

Wei Tiandu walked in from outside the door, without hesitation, and swallowed the remaining pill.

"Tiandu, I will personally take the field, which will surely attract a large number of the enemy's experts. You are responsible for the charge. Use any means necessary to create a bloody path and cover Princess Jade Hook's retreat."

Wei Tiandu bowed and accepted the order: "As long as I have a breath left, I will ensure the safety of Your Majesty's bloodline."

Oriental Deer nodded: "Prepare yourselves, go and bring Lin'er and Ruo'er here."

Half an hour later, the sky gradually darkened, and another night was about to fall.

Oriental Deer's gaze slowly swept over everyone present.

"Are you all willing to fight to the death for me?"

"We are willing to fight to the death for Your Majesty," the eight Death Guards, Wei Tiandu, and the palace experts all spoke in unison.

"Good, let me personally face Long Zhaofeng."

With that, Oriental Deer's figure flickered, and he flew out first.

"Long Zhaofeng, you are a traitor, plotting rebellion and usurpation. Do you dare to face me in battle?" Oriental Deer, as the ruler of a nation, had been living in luxury, and few knew that he was actually a True Qi Master of the Eleventh Pulse.

Long Zhaofeng's army had surrounded the palace so tightly that it was airtight, and victory seemed certain.

Long Zhaofeng's subordinates were already planning how to crown him and celebrate his ascension.

"Hmm? Oriental Deer?" A sinister look of killing intent flashed in Long Zhaofeng's eyes.

"Lord Long, Oriental Deer is at the end of his rope. He challenges you to a duel, surely to make a last stand. With the situation in our favor, why should we engage in a one-on-one battle?"

Long Zhaofeng nodded slightly. Although he was not afraid to fight Oriental Deer to the death, he did not think it necessary given the current situation.

What if something went wrong? Wouldn't that be a huge loss?

"Oriental Deer, don't be naive. If you surrender gracefully, I can give you a dignified death. If you resist, the army will trample you to death."

Long Zhaofeng, full of confidence, tried to break Oriental Deer's will.

"Ha ha ha, Long Zhaofeng, are you such a coward who avoids battle? If you lack the courage to fight, how can you make the feudal lords and the people submit?"

Oriental Deer used provocation.

"Oriental Deer, you are now a dog at the end of its rope. Do you think you have the capital to fight Lord Long one-on-one with his noble status?"

Yan Jiuzhuang, the Marquis of Yanmen, a loyal supporter of Long Zhaofeng, was the first to jump up and shout.

"Traitor!" Without a word, Oriental Deer grabbed a bow and arrow and shot an arrow at Yan Jiuzhuang.

"Who will fight with me?"

The aura of a True Qi Master of the Eleventh Pulse burst forth from Oriental Deer. After shooting the arrow, he continuously shot arrows at Long Zhaofeng's side.

Then, he waved his hand, grabbed a large sword, leaped into the air, and the sword's glow was dazzling, like a dragon leaping from the depths, shining with brilliant light, and slashed toward Long Zhaofeng's side.

"Follow the Emperor to kill the enemy!"

The eight Death Guards, four on each side, followed Oriental Deer, like wolves and tigers, charging forward.

Then, a large number of palace experts also charged forward fearlessly.

Although these people were like stones thrown into the sea when they charged at Long Zhaofeng's army, the explosive impact and killing power of these True Qi Masters were still astonishing.

Swords and spears clashed, blood and flesh flew.

In a single breath, dozens of Long Zhaofeng's personal guards were cut down.

"Kill them!" Long Zhaofeng's eyes widened, and he loudly ordered, "Whoever kills Oriental Deer will be ennobled as a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households."

At this moment, a tragic scene unfolded.

On the royal side, palace experts and royal guards charged into Long Zhaofeng's camp like a tide, ready to face any danger.

For a moment, the cries of battle shook the heavens.

Wei Tiandu led three hundred elite soldiers and roared, "Kill the enemy, kill!"

His spear moved, and he charged outward.

Wei Tiandu was already a True Qi Master of the Eleventh Pulse, and after taking the Great Dao Madman Pill, his combat power rapidly increased.

His spear was like a dragon emerging from the sea, a tiger descending from the mountain.

Spear light flashed, and he cut down a large number of enemies in one breath.

Princess Jade Hook, wielding a short sword, led Oriental Lin and Oriental Zhiruo, closely following these three hundred elite soldiers of the Heavenly Capital Army.

At this moment, she had only one thought: to get her brother's children to safety.

The brave fear the reckless, and the reckless fear those who are willing to die.

These three hundred elite soldiers of the Heavenly Capital Army, once they were willing to die, the combat power they burst out in a short time was simply overwhelming.

Especially with Wei Tiandu, a berserk True Qi Master of the Eleventh Pulse, the destructive power was even more astonishing.

Before long, they had created a gap.

"Princess, quickly take the two young princes and go," Wei Tiandu shouted, his spear moving like a madman, sweeping away and killing the enemies who surged like a tide.

"Bad, someone is trying to escape."

On Long Zhaofeng's side, someone immediately noticed Princess Jade Hook's attempt to break out.

Long Zhaofeng ordered, "Long Er, Xue'er, take a group of experts and intercept them. Make sure no one escapes."

"Yes," Long Er and Long Juxue accepted the order.

Wei Tiandu was indeed fighting to the death. His moves were completely offensive, each one powerful and destructive.

Moreover, his attacks were aimed at widening the gap.

As long as there was a small opening, it would be enough for Princess Jade Hook and the others to slip away in the chaos.

It was only a few dozen meters to the outer street.