bookrebus Chapter 438 Broken City
Chapter 438 Broken City
Emperor Beizun was not angry, and seemed not at all surprised by the Heavenly Saint Emperor's refusal. He smiled calmly and said, "Since that's the case, let's see if you can defend this imperial city after you die."
'Bang! Bang!'
At this moment, an explosion seemed to come from inside the city. When Emperor Tian Sheng and the others, who were in a daze, subconsciously turned their heads to look, they saw flames rising in the city!
"No need to look anymore. It must be my army breaking through from the south gate, and your soldiers seem to be quite weak."
After Emperor Beizun uttered these words, everyone realized that the two sides fighting beside them were...
The soldiers of the Great Zhou had already reached the city gate, and many had already climbed onto the city walls using siege equipment. The fighting between the two sides was extremely fierce. The two legions of Di Bei and Si Kong were incredibly powerful. In particular, seeing Di Bei Zun and Si Kong Jin effortlessly eliminate hundreds of terrifying black-clad assassins, their morale soared, and they charged forward with roars!
The offensive was swift and unstoppable, sweeping all before it!
Terrified, the Tian Sheng soldiers began to retreat repeatedly, almost unable to resist such a terrifying offensive. Thousands upon thousands of wielding swords intertwined into the most magnificent and tragic ribbons of light, surging irresistibly toward the city gate!
Flames shot into the sky, and the area outside the imperial city gates was engulfed in flames. Shouts of battle and frantic hoofbeats filled the air. This night was destined to be anything but peaceful!
Amidst the carnage, warriors brandished their swords, galloping past on thunderous hooves, trampling over countless fallen corpses. After several explosions, the soldiers had already successfully stormed the imperial city.
"Come on!"
"The city gates have fallen! Brothers, charge! Kill!"
"Kill! The Heavenly Emperor is trying to escape! Chase after him! Catch him alive!"
"The Heavenly Emperor is trying to escape! Brothers, kill him quickly!"
When Emperor Tiansheng saw hundreds of black-clad assassins being wiped out by Emperor Beizun in an instant, he was furious. Just as he was about to thrust his sword, Emperor Beizun rode up on his horse and brandished his saber to meet him. Before he even got close, Emperor Beizun had already struck down with his palm. Emperor Tiansheng instinctively met the blow with his own palm. However, Emperor Beizun's inner strength was far beyond what he could match. Even Tuoba Yu had been completely defeated by him, let alone Emperor Tiansheng, whose skill was not that great.
With a single palm strike, the Heavenly Saint Emperor was knocked off his horse, landing awkwardly and nearly unable to get up!
Fortunately, the guards rushed over in time and helped him up. Seeing that the situation was not good, the officials immediately turned around and shouted, "Protect the Emperor! Protect the Emperor!"
"Quickly! Return to the city immediately and close the gates! Hurry!"
"Everyone, retreat back to the city immediately!"
As a result, the Tian Sheng army immediately collapsed and retreated into the city. However, it was too late. The soldiers of Da Zhou had already stormed into the city!
Under Sikong Jin's army, female deputy general Mei Ruhua, deputy general Meng Benbo, and others took the lead, shouting and yelling the charge. The entire army moved like thunder, unstoppable. Before long, the sound of clashing weapons could be heard from within the imperial city.
Sikong Mo also followed and charged into the city!
Explosions were heard from the city, and in an instant, the Heavenly Saint Army that had poured into the imperial city was forced out!
"Ok?"
Lady Sikong was just about to mount her horse and chase after the fleeing Emperor Tiansheng when she was startled by what she saw ahead. She looked at Emperor Beizun with some surprise.
"It's Feng Yang and his men attacking from the south gate!"
Emperor Beizun replied calmly.
"It seems this war is over!"
Sikong Jin raised her hand and touched her nose. Looking at the Heavenly Saint Emperor and other Heavenly Saint courtiers who had already poured into the imperial city, a faint smile suddenly appeared on her delicate face, and the tension that had been taut for many days eased slightly.
Neither Di Beizun nor Sikong Jin gave chase, because the fierce generals of the Great Zhou had already pursued them.
In less than two hours, more than half of the Tian Sheng soldiers had been killed or wounded, and almost all of those lying on the ground were Tian Sheng soldiers.
The Northern Army was already a formidable fighting force. This western expedition brought together almost half of the Great Zhou's elite troops, and their Thunderclap Battle Formation was already a fearsome force.
These Heavenly Saint warriors were naturally no match for them.
The strong smell of blood wafted in with the cool breeze. Sikong Jin watched the increasingly faint shouts of battle in the city, finally took a slow breath, looked up at the eastern sky, and realized that dawn seemed to be just around the corner!
After a long night of fighting, it's almost over.
"Report!"
"Your Majesty, General Feng Yang has taken control of the Tian Sheng Imperial Palace, half of the court officials have been captured, and the Tian Sheng Emperor has committed suicide."
The scout reported.
Di Beizun nodded, waved his hand to signal him to step back, and then rode off into the city.
……
"This is the residence of the Heavenly Saint Crown Prince, Lord Sikong!"
After the army broke through the city and took control of the imperial city, Sikong Jin also entered the city. However, she did not go to the Tiansheng Imperial Palace, but went directly to Tuoba Yu's Crown Prince's residence.
The Crown Prince's residence is now completely surrounded, not even a mosquito can fly out.
"Are you sure Crown Prince Tuoba is inside?"
Sikong Jin dismounted swiftly and asked calmly.
"Reporting to Lord Sikong, Crown Prince Tuoba is inside!"
The guard at the gate replied.
Sikong Jin nodded, looked up at the magnificent Crown Prince's residence in front of her, and after a while, took a deep breath and strode inside.
"Lord Sikong, you've arrived! Our Crown Prince has been waiting for you for a long time!"
As soon as Sikong Jin walked into the front hall, the steward, who had been waiting there for a long time, came to greet her.
"Do you know who I am?"
"This old servant saw Lord Sikong's portrait in His Highness's study, so I recognized him at a glance!"
The old steward responded humbly, but one could sense the heaviness in his voice. "His Highness the Crown Prince is in the pavilion in the backyard. He has been waiting for you, Lord Sikong, for a long time. Please follow this old servant, Lord Sikong!"
So, Tuoba Yu is alright?
Why did Xifenglie say that Tuoba Yu was seriously injured and in worse condition than him?
Sikong Jin shrugged in confusion before following after him.
In the backyard, Lord Sikong had just reached the edge of the waterside pavilion when he heard the sound of a zither drifting in on the morning breeze. The music was clear and melancholic, yet it also carried a sense of desolation and loneliness.
"Lord Sikong, His Highness is in the pavilion ahead. Please come in!"
The old butler stopped and gestured for them to enter.
Sikong Jin nodded and then walked forward. The sound of the zither grew clearer and clearer, and a faint fragrance of wine wafted in the morning breeze. It was the finest Daughter's Red wine from Tiansheng!
Upon reaching the bottom of the pavilion steps, Sikong Jin subconsciously stopped and looked up slightly, whereupon she saw Tuoba Yu playing the zither inside the pavilion.