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The sun at noon was desolate because of the mountain wind.

Xiao Tianyuan stood on top of the cliff and looked into the depths of the valley. His heart twitched in pain at the thought of Fang Zinan. He felt like he was going crazy. When he was ambushed by Li Qiming, Hou didn't have this feeling, not even when he was in danger on the battlefield. But when he heard that Fang Zinan was in danger, Hou was really going crazy! If anything happened to Fang Zinan, how would he explain it to the Emperor? Even without the emperor telling him, he still wouldn't be able to get through this trial. If he was the one who rescued the empress and crown prince last night, then nothing like this would have happened. Even if he met with danger, it was only him. Xiao Tian Yuan sighed dejectedly.

Dong Fang Luo Li stood not far away, the mountain breeze blew her mane into a mess as she flew backwards. She lowered her head, looking into the depths of the mountain stream with a pretty yet evil face.

"Have you seen the Great General?" Xiao Tian Yuan took a deep breath and shouted at the soldiers in the ravine.

The voices of the soldiers below could be heard from far away, "Reporting to General Xiao, I did not see anything."

Xiao Tianyuan felt as if he had been struck hard in the heart. He staggered back a step and said, "It's all my fault. If I was the one who came to rescue the empress and crown prince last night, then this wouldn't have happened to the great general."

Standing beside him, the silent Nan Yu Lan suddenly asked: "You mean you're blaming me?"

Xiao Tianyuan shook his head and said in a weak voice, "I don't blame anyone but myself. How can I explain myself to the Emperor after allowing in such a huge matter? Even if I don't have to tell the emperor, I still won't be able to get through myself." He disagreed with Fang Zinan and Nan Yulan's decision to go with them. He didn't expect such a thing to happen.

"I believe that nothing will happen to the great general. His martial arts are so high, and he has the power of the heavens. He will definitely be fine!" Hearing the news of Fang Zinan's accident, she felt very pained. This was to save the Crown Prince and Queen Fang Zinan, but there was an accident. If there was anything wrong with Fang Zinan … She didn't dare think about it.

Nan Yu Lan sneered: "Perhaps what Princess said is right. Fang Zi Nan's kung fu is high, and he will not die."

"No …" I want to find Fang Zinan myself! " Xiao Tianyuan couldn't stand any longer and wanted to rush out to find someone no matter what.

In the midst of their anger, both Dong Fang Luo Li and Nan Yu Lan stopped him, "No, you're severely injured, and now the general's life is unknown. You're the commander in chief of the army, if you encounter any danger, who will be in command?"

Xiao Tianyuan took a deep breath to calm his emotions. That's right, he didn't know whether Fang Zinan was dead or alive, so he couldn't be impulsive. He had to do his best to eliminate the Grand Preceptor and avenge Fang Zinan. As he was thinking, he suddenly saw Chen Fei approaching from afar. "General Xiao, we've already investigated the Grand Preceptor's whereabouts. He's about to enter the Eastfeather Estate."

"Is that so?" Xiao Tianyuan's thick eyebrows shot up. "Pass down the order, the army will continue their assault. We must wipe out the Grand Preceptor's remaining troops." "Send three thousand men to continue searching for the great general and report back to me the moment there is any news. Now, everyone, follow me!"

The soldiers had all assembled and reorganized themselves. Due to Fang Zinan's mishap, they were all aggrieved and indignant. They were determined to take the head of the Grand Preceptor and take revenge for him.

Under Xiao Tianyuan's command, the army quickly assembled and headed towards the Eastern Feather Mansion. The Eastwing Estate was less than thirty kilometers away from Eastcalm City. It wouldn't even take two hours for them to arrive.

"The Grand Preceptor's in trouble!" The Military Advisor ran in hastily and told the Grand Preceptor, "We've found out that Southern Marsh's troops have already pulled out of camp and are advancing in the direction of Eastwing City."

"How could this be?" The Grand Preceptor asked in panic, "Why haven't the reinforcements from the Beiyue Kingdom arrived yet?"

Dugu Hong hurried in from outside. "Greetings, Grand Preceptor!"

"The Southern Marsh Country's army is coming for us. What should we do?" The Grand Preceptor heaved a long sigh.

Dugu Hong gritted his teeth, "It looks like they're going to attack us!"

"General Dugu, you must fight him to the death, you must protect him!" The Grand Preceptor had placed all his hopes on Dugu Hong. As long as the soldiers under Dugu Hong could last another two days, the reinforcements from Beiyue would arrive. By then, Hou would be able to turn the tide!

"This lowly general obeys." Dugu Hongli stood up and walked outside, ready to deploy his army and fight to the death with the army of the Southern Marsh Country.

The army led by Xiao Tian Yuan quickly reached the Residence of Dongyu and began to attack from the outskirts.

The battle drums rang in his ears as the enemies charged forward. Xiao Tianyuan brandished his sword and rushed to the front of the formation.

Dugu Hong was not to be outdone. He raised his spear and struck his opponent in the face.

Due to Fang Zinan's accident, Xiao Tianyuan vented all of his anger on this sword, vowing to take revenge. Dugu Hong also hated Fang Zishan to the extreme because of his severed finger, and the two of them fought to the bitter end. They were all top martial artists with outstanding martial arts skills. Their anger had been completely dampened, and they did not show any mercy.

After a few exchanges, Dugu Hong could tell that Xiao Tianyuan's movement technique wasn't very agile. Actually, he didn't know that Xiao Tianyuan was severely injured. Not only was his movement technique not agile, his strength was also weak.

Seeing the opportunity, Dugu Hong raised his spear and struck Xiao Tian Yuan in the face.

Xiao Tian Yuan used his sword to parry, but was forced back a few steps by Dugu Hong. Even the sweat on his forehead couldn't stop dripping down.

Dugu Hong laughed loudly: "Xiao Tianyuan, today is the day you die. Die!" He pulled the gun back and shot again.

If he wasn't injured, Dugu Hong might not be his match. But right now, he was simply unable to block Dugu Hong's attack, with just a few strikes, Dugu Hong was already so weak that he was barely able to block it with his sword, and was about to be injured by Dugu Hong's spear!

Dugu Hong saw that Xiao Tian Yuan was no match for him and decided to end the battle quickly. He showed no mercy and flicked his spear. The force of this spear was like a hot knife through butter; it wanted to kill Xiao Tian Yuan.

Unexpectedly, a sword appeared out of nowhere and blocked Dugu Hong's long spear. With a twist of his hand, the sword light made it hard for one to open one's eyes. Dugu Hong retreated in haste, only to see a red-clothed general, a woman covered with a veil, riding a horse, protecting herself in front of Xiao Tian Yuan.

When Dugu Hong saw this, he began to laugh loudly and point his spear at Xiao Tianyuan. "Xiao Tianyuan, it's no wonder that you're a man. You actually let a girl stand up for you. Aren't you ashamed?"

"You …" Xiao Tianyuan's usually calm face couldn't help but change. When had he ever been humiliated like this before?

Nan Yu Lan saw through Dugu Hong's intentions and advised him: "Ignore him, he just wants to anger you!" Then, he raised the shining sword in his hand and shouted, "Dugu Hong, stop bullying people. Aren't you very capable? If you have the ability, then come and fight with me!"

"Good!" Let This King meet you in the future! " Dugu Hong simply didn't place any importance on Nan Yu Lan, especially when he saw such a beautiful and frail girl.

Who would have thought that Xiao Tianyuan would actually stop him, "No, I can't let you deal with her. I have to take care of him myself!"