Chapter 729 - Chapter 729: Chapter 729: Ye Lei Comes to the Rescue (1/2)
Chapter 729: Chapter 729: Ye Lei Comes to the Rescue
The drum of war, sounding like rolling thunder, suddenly rang out, its booming echoes spurring urgency. The shouts and cries of battle shook the heavens and made ears throb with pain.
“Kill… Kill! Kill! Kill! Charge…”
The overwhelming sounds of the charge shocked Zhao Yuanlang. At that moment, he was like a dog that had lost its home, able only to flee reactively!
Mountains lit up with fire, turning half the sky crimson.
Especially noticeable at night, even from afar, the anomaly on the mountain was discernible.
“Prince Consort! Something has happened to the Prince Consort, something major has happened on the mountain!” Di Yelei had just appeared when a soldier rushed forward to report.
“What’s happening?”
“I don’t know what has happened on the north mountain, but there are sudden huge flames on the mountain, and shadows can be seen everywhere. There must be trouble.”
Liu Sisi was also startled, suddenly thinking of a problem.
“Before His Majesty asked if there was a tunnel, I told him about the one that leads directly to the bottom of the north mountain. Ye Lei, do you think it could be…”
Could it be that His Majesty and his party are in danger?
Neither of them gave voice to this thought.
“It’s hard to say without having witnessed it ourselves.”
Di Yelei’s face was serious: “You take care of packing and especially the care of the children at home, be prepared to evacuate at any time. I’ll go see what’s happening on the north mountain, understand?”
“Understood, I understand!”
Liu Sisi nodded seriously: “Remember to take care of your own safety, alright?”
Without saying more, Di Yelei nodded, picked up his long bow and sword and prepared to leave.
“Wait, Yelei! Take these with you. Do you remember how to use them? Be careful on the way.”
Liu Sisi hastily handed him a large package, then retreated to one side without saying more.
“I got it! Don’t worry!”
Di Yelei did not take anyone with him but instead headed straight for the tunnel towards the north mountain.
In another part of Macheng County.
Nan Tianzong was originally rushing to his home when a column of fire suddenly appeared on the other side of the mountain.
His heart instantly skipped a beat!
“Why would there be a fire on the north mountain? Could it be…”
A terrible thought rapidly rose in his mind, taking no heed of his surroundings, he turned back and gave hurried instructions to those nearby before he galloped towards the fire.
Similarly, others near and far also noticed the anomaly to the north and hurried over.
For a moment, almost all nearby horsemen were in motion.
Atop the north mountain, Zhao Jiong was vibrant, looking confidently at his well-commanded army.
“Zhao Yuanlang, you can’t escape! Surrender willingly!”
Over half of the Imperial Guards by Zhao Yuanlang’s side were dead or wounded. He was pursued step by step by Zhao Jiong, with the distance between them growing larger and larger until only a few people were left closely following him.
“Zhao Jiong! You’re dreaming. Don’t think I will let you get your way. Wait and see, I’ll make you regret your actions!”
Zhao Yuanlang did not stop despite the losses on his side, but instead led his few remaining subordinates towards the north at top speed.