The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 404 - 403: The Troops Are at the City Gate

Chapter 404: Chapter 403: The Troops Are at the City Gate

Overnight, the majestic imperial palace of the Dayue Kingdom had become a scene of devastation.

Countless corpses of the Moon God Legion lay strewn about the streets within the city, forming a small mountain.

A heaven-reaching, earth-penetrating sword mark extended from the city wall to the entrance of the Forbidden City, leaving a sword mark that was about five meters wide.

The next day, a shocking piece of news was spreading throughout the Imperial Capital and even the entire Dayue Kingdom.

"Old Zhang, did you hear? Last night a strong one broke into the palace and snatched Consort Yun right off His Majesty’s dragon bed."

"I heard it, how could I not have? Even my dog knew about it last night, how could I not know."

"Amazing! I heard that when Consort Yun was abducted, she hadn’t even dressed... haha..."

"This strong one is very powerful too."

"Tch, tch, the number one beauty of the Dayue Kingdom, was taken away just like that, damn!"

"Daring to storm the Imperial Palace and forcibly take the favored consort! How mad, how arrogant, and how powerful this person must be! Damn thrilling!"

"I recognize this man, his name is Lin Bai, not so simple, he was originally an Inner Sect martial artist of Shenwu Kingdom’s Spirit Sword Sect. When he was in the Outer Sect... Tch, tch, he was enveloped in honor and glory, a young hero."

Throughout the territories of the Dayue Kingdom, news of the current favored consort being kidnapped by an exceptional sword cultivator spread like wildfire.

...

Beneath Jia Yueguan.

The area was wreath in cannonfire.

With their eyes full of anger and killing intent, Tuoba Feng and Tang Tianhao watched the mighty Jia Yueguan.

Atop the city wall.

Princess Chang Bai Xiaoxiao, along with disciples of the Four Major Sects, stood shoulder to shoulder.

Ji Bei said, "Princess Chang, this is the tenth wave of assaults by the Dayue Kingdom’s army now, it seems they really plan to attack by force."

At that moment, Wu Jian spoke sarcastically, "Princess Chang, according to what I said before, we still have a sliver of hope if we consider peace talks now. If Jia Yueguan is breached, then we won’t have any means to negotiate peace."

Fire spirit spoke, "I think Brother Wu Jian is right, we still have a sliver of chance if we negotiate peace now."

Murong Qi sighed softly, "Princess Chang, I implore you to consider peace talks."

The warriors of the Canghai Yuntai Palace strongly suggested peace talks.

Princess Chang silently watched the soldiers continually charging up from beneath the city wall, she did not say a word.

Could it be that Jia Yueguan could no longer be defended?

At this point, the Dayue Kingdom’s army was in high spirits, and when Princess Chang saw them rushing over, it was quite alarming.

"General, Prince Chu has returned."

Just then, a soldier hurried up and said.

Princess Chang’s face lit up and she quickly said, "Bring Chu Jiangliu to see me immediately."

"Yes."

The soldier answered.

Shortly after, Chu Jiangliu, along with Li Daohen, ascended the city wall, both had grim looks as they looked at the Dayue Kingdom’s army that was constantly launching a fierce attack on the city wall.

"Greeting the chief commander."

"Greeting Your Highness Princess Chang."

Chu Jiangliu and Li Daohen bowed respectively.

"No need for formalities." Princess Chang paused, then looked at Chu Jiangliu in confusion and asked, "Chu Jiangliu, how come only you returned, where is the Prince Consort?"

Chu Jiangliu quickly said, "Your Highness Princess Chang, this is what happened. After we destroyed the City-Destructive Cannon, we found out that there were only twenty-three City-Destructive Cannons, and the other two City-Destructive Cannons, we couldn’t find."

"Then Prince Consort said to let me return first, and he would find a way to make the Dayue Kingdom’s troops retreat."

Chu Jiangliu quickly explained.

Princess Chang nodded slightly, feeling somewhat worried for Lin Bai.

Wu Jian spoke sardonically at this moment, "Hmph, what method to call back the soldiers? I think Lin Bai is deserting in face of the enemy, what a coward."

Fire Spirit said with a smile, "I think Brother Wu Jian has a point. To escape under such ridiculous pretenses, this man is simply a disgrace to warriors, an absolute coward among men."

Chu Jiangliu roared in anger, "Wu Jian, Fire Spirit, you two have deeply insulted the Prince Consort here. The Prince Consort is not the kind to desert in face of the enemy."

Wu Jian sneered, "Is that not the case? Lin Bai knew that there are still two city-destroying cannons, and he thought Jia Yueguan couldn’t hold on, that’s why he never came back and just ran away. Only someone as foolish as you, Chu Jiangliu, would believe Lin Bai’s lies."

Fire Spirit too chuckled coldly, "I think what Brother Wu Jian said makes sense. Lin Bai clearly just ran away. Only a three-year-old would believe that he’s trying to find a way."

Chu Jiangliu roared, "You!!"

Princess Chang impatiently said, "Enough. If you have the energy to argue, then think about how to resist the coming attack."

Scolded by Princess Chang, Chu Jiangliu fell silent.

Whereas Wu Jian and Fire Spirit looked at Chu Jiangliu, both wearing smug smiles.

Li Dao Hen whispered in Chu Jiangliu’s ear, "I really want to cut those two fools."

Chu Jiangliu nodded silently, "So do I."

BOOM BOOM! BOOM BOOM!

Thunderous noises came from the battlefield.

"Bring the city-destroying cannons up," Tuoba Feng roared.

"Heave-ho! Heave-ho! Heave-ho! Heave-ho!"

A group of strong and sturdy men pushing two city-destroying cannons appeared on the battlefield.

The presence of the City-Destroying Cannons was like a giant beast awakening from ancient times, exuding a terrifying aura from head to toe.

Seeing the two city-destroying cannons, Princess Chang turned instantly pale, her expression in shambles.

Wu Jian stared at the city-destroying cannon, his face full of fear, and said, "Princess Chang, this is our last chance. Once the city-destroying cannon fires, we won’t stand a chance against the Dayue Kingdom anymore."

Fire Spirit also said, "I think what Brother Wu Jian said makes sense, Princess Chang, please reconsider."

Princess Chang took a deep breath, looking at Ji Bai and Ji Bei.

She looked back at the more than four million soldiers who still remained within Jia Yueguan.

A fierce struggle appeared in Princess Chang’s eyes, and she immediately said loudly, "My lads of Shenwu Kingdom, now the army of Dayue Kingdom is at our gates, we are outmatched. They also have the powerful city-destroying cannons."

"If we have two choices."

"One is to put down the knife and sword, surrender, and forget about the Southern Region’s blood feud, and to live without dignity."

"One is to pick up the knife and sword, even if we die, we should exhaust the last of our strength and roar!"

"The power of choice is now in your hands."

Princess Chang said somberly.

If Lin Bai were here, he would certainly understand how helpless Princess Chang felt when she was saying this.

The enemy was strong, and we were weak. The reinforcement was late, and Jia Yueguan was on the brink of collapse.

If we continued to resist, under the city-destroying cannon, the four million-strong army within Jia Yueguan would be annihilated in an instant.

But if we did not resist, we would be giving up the entire Southern Region on a platter.

One inch of mountain and river cost an inch of blood!

This Southern Region, every inch of it, was a territory built by the ancestors of Shenwu Kingdom warriors with their blood and sweat.

At this moment, Wu Jian stepped forward and said, "Fellow soldiers, I am Wu Jian, one of the four emperors of the Inner Palace of Canghai Yuntai Palace. In this battle, we stand no chance of victory. Seeking peace is the only way out."

"Fellow soldiers, surely you don’t want to lose your lives in vain."

Fire Spirit also laughed and said, "I think Brother Wu Jian has a point. Fellow soldiers, think about your families, your children, your wives, they are all waiting for you to come home."

Princess Chang fell silent.

Ji Bei and Ji Bai were bitterly silent, their eyes filled with anger as they watched Wu Jian and Fire Spirit, wishing they could devour them alive.

After hearing the words of Princess Chang and Wu Jian, the more than four million soldiers all showed expressions of confusion and struggle.