Chapter 1762 - Meeting with Hou Junji!
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
“Cheng Sanyuan, Xu Keyi, all of you must now listen to the Lone Silence Ancestor’s orders. His orders are my orders, understood?” Wang Chong said.
“Yes!” everyone respectfully called out. Although this was surprising, none of them had ever doubted Wang Chong’s orders.
“Miyasame Ayaka, follow me!”
After settling everything, Wang Chong left with Miyasame Ayaka and several other forces, mounting his horse and riding in the Fifth Prince’s direction.
Hou Junji’s energy was rapidly approaching the Fifth Prince, and Wang Chong did not dare to delay.
…………
At the same time, in a place distant from the three gates…
“Kill!”
Fire burned in the darkness, which echoed with the clamor of fighting.
The light of the burning flames was enough to see two forces clashing against each other. Both sides had eyes burning with killing intent, and their weapons savagely met again and again.
“Protect His Highness!”
“The First Prince has decreed that the one who captures Li Heng will be richly rewarded!”
Countless Imperial Army soldiers charged at a golden-armored figure. The guards around this man charged at the Imperial Army soldiers, doing all they could to protect the Fifth Prince.
Everyone had always taken the Fifth Prince to be a quiet, scholarly, and reserved figure, but Li Heng now gave off an entirely different impression. His face was flushed and his entire body seethed with Stellar Energy. He seemed more like a war god that would never stop fighting.
“Everyone, hear my order! Follow me and kill these rebels! Protect Imperial Father! The Great Tang’s security depends on what happens tonight!” Li Heng bellowed, his eyes crimson.
Rumble!
As he spoke, Li Heng charged forward on his horse, transforming into a golden light that slammed into the dense formation of the Imperial Army.
There was a thunderous boom like a clap of thunder, and the Imperial Army cavalry screamed as they were blown away.
But Li Heng was just getting started. A dark red light erupted from his body, and with a roar like a dragon’s, Li Heng once charged into the army.
“Ah!”
Miserable screams filled the night as the Fifth Prince’s spear seemed to come alive, thrusting out again and again at the Imperial Army cavalry. No matter where he went, no one seemed to be able to stand against him.
Wang Chong had once assisted Li Heng by reforming his blood, altering his root bone, and helping him cultivate. Now, all of this was beginning to show its effects.
As Li Heng slaughtered his way through the army, there was only one thought in his mind: No matter what, I have to save Imperial Father!
“Run!”
The Fifth Prince’s heedless charges finally dispersed the Imperial Army soldiers, and all of them fled into the distance.
“Where are you going!?
“Rebels, all of you must be executed!”
Li Heng was anxious to save his father, and upon seeing these rebels flee, he fiercely pursued.
There was a bloody smear of light, and then a series of explosions scattered the Imperial Army again before it could reassemble.
“Protect His Highness!”
Li Heng’s several thousand guards kept close behind him, and the fighting persisted…
“Your Highness!”
Suddenly, Li Jingzhong shouted from atop a high wall, the eyes beneath his helmet alarmed.
“Your Highness, be careful! Something’s not right! They seem to be baiting us!”
While Li Jingzhong didn’t understand the art of war, he had spent many years in the treacherous environment of the palace, so he had an extremely sharp sense for danger.
Given Li Heng’s fierce and courageous attitude, the enemies in the area should have been more and more scattered, but on the contrary, more and more soldiers were gathering.
Each time Li Heng scattered a group of soldiers and pursued, another group of soldiers would emerge from the shadows to stop him. Not only that, Li Jingzhong could see that they were only getting farther from Taiji Palace, not closer. This discovery immediately made Li Jingzhong’s courage fail.
“What?”
Li Heng also trembled in alarm, and he turned his head around.
“Not good! Retreat!”
Li Heng had reacted quickly, but he was still too slow…
“Hahaha, Fifth Highness, where are you going?”
Someone brazenly laughed, and before anyone could react, the thunderous rumbling of hooves filled the air, and a vast energy began to charge at Li Heng’s group.
Li Jingzhong instantly recognized their leader. This was the guard captain of the Eastern Palace, Fei Yuhan!
This man was one of the First Prince’s trusted aides. His presence was proof enough that this was a trap.
“Kill!”
At the same time, countless soldiers that had been hiding in the shadows suddenly charged at Li Heng, swiftly converging and surrounding Li Heng’s men.
“Not good! Protect His Highness!”
The seemingly endless flood of Imperial Army soldiers made everyone turn ghastly pale, even Li Heng.
This had been a trap! The enemy had been running and stopping, running and stopping, precisely so they could bait him here and surround him.
Bang!
A moment later, the soldiers smashed into each other.
Horses shrieked as they toppled to the ground, while sabers and swords clanged and clattered. Li Heng was suffering losses at a horrifying rate, his men toppling in great swaths.
“Seize the Fifth Prince! The one who does will be rewarded ten thousand taels of gold and made a Marquis over ten thousand households!”
Fei Yuhan thrust out his sword and pointed at Li Heng. A moment later, he charged forward like a serpent dragon, soaring into the air as he hurtled toward Li Heng.
Fei Yuhan seemed like a god at this moment, and Li Jingzhong could only stare in shock.
It’s over!
This was the only thought in his mind.
“Stop!”
Just when Li Heng was about to be captured by Fei Yuhan, a thunderous bellow came from the distance.
Boom!
A bolt of energy shot between Fei Yuhan and the Fifth Prince and exploded. Winds howled and people screamed as hundreds of cavalry were blasted away by this bolt of energy.
Buzz!
Before anyone could react, Wang Chong descended from the sky and landed in front of Li Heng’s horse.
“Kill!”
Cavalry were continuing to surge in, unaware of who this person was. Wang Chong’s eyes flashed, and a moment later, he thrust out with his right palm. Boom! Hundreds of cavalry felt like they had been struck by a mountain as they were blown backwards.
“King of Foreign Lands, if I were you, I would not do this!”
A cold voice resounded in Wang Chong’s ears, neither too loud nor too soft. In this fierce battlefield, it should have been practically inaudible.
But in reality, when this voice spoke, the sounds of fighting—the neighing of the horses, the clanging of weapons, the clattering of armor—all disappeared.
It became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Fei Yuhan, who had been knocked aside by Wang Chong, got up off the ground and obediently retreated to the side, halting his assault.
Hou Junji!
Wang Chong’s heart shivered in understanding.
Whoosh!
As if in response to Wang Chong’s thoughts, the thousands of Imperial Army soldiers parted, and Wang Chong spotted that familiar figure.
Flanked by several burly guards, the Army-Shattering War God, wearing his characteristic black robe, was seated in the very rear of the army.
He was seated on a small chair, and in front of him was a round sandalwood table. On the table were a pot of tea and two golden teacups that were already filled, fragrant steam coming off them.
As Wang Chong looked over, Hou Junji was leisurely taking a sip from his teacup.
It seemed like he had been waiting a while.
“Your Highness!”
At this moment, Miyasame Ayaka appeared out of the air, arriving with reinforcements.
After appearing in front of Wang Chong, she almost instantly noticed the distant Hou Junji. Her pupils constricted and her expression turned cold.
Hou Junji was an expert and gave off an extremely frightening feeling. She was an assassin, so her judgment was extremely accurate in this domain.
Wang Chong said nothing, but he gave her a comforting glance.
Wang Chong looked around at the dense ranks of the Imperial Army and suddenly asked, “Hou Junji, did you arrange this display just to deal with me?”
Given the number of soldiers, Hou Junji could have captured the Fifth Prince whenever he wanted, but he had not. On the contrary, he had held back. This could only mean that the person he wanted to capture was even more important than Li Heng.
“Haha, you’re also a disciple of Su Zhengchen. Did your master never teach you that a commander has to have the demeanor of a commander? Since we plan and strategize from a distance, how could we be like common brutes and shout and fight in the thick of things?! This only brings disgrace upon our intelligence!”
As Hou Junji spoke, he slowly raised his head and smirked.
