The twilight sky seemed to darken suddenly, but as fireworks burst forth, the darkened sky instantly became colorful again.

For a moment, it was hard to tell whether it was day or night.

Just like how it's hard to tell whether the man in front of them named Zhou Jingyan is a sickly, dying, mediocre ruler or a wise and unparalleled sage.

"Three battalions!"

Tian Gui suddenly shouted, and the Red Eagle Camp and Black Bear Camp immediately blocked the front of the palace, pointing their weapons at Feng Jing.

Immediately afterwards, the Gray Serpent Battalion and half of the Black Bear Battalion also rushed over and blocked Feng Jing's troops from behind.

Tian Gui added, "Today, anyone who enters the palace without permission must be executed."

"Yes, sir!" the soldiers of the three battalions shouted in unison.

Everyone was stunned by what they saw.

Zhou Jinghuan and Zhou Mobai, in particular, exchanged a glance subconsciously.

Before this, Zhou Jinghuan thought the Red Eagle Camp and the Black Bear Camp belonged to him, and Zhou Mobai also thought the Gray Snake Camp belonged to him.

It was all bullshit.

The three battalions were soldiers who guarded the imperial palace. They belonged to the Southern Zhou emperors from the time they were founded, and they still do today.

They all belong to Zhou Jingyan!

Feng Jing remained calm, glanced around, and said sternly, "How many men do the three camps have? Do you think they can stop this general? Zhou Jingyan, I have already taken Kangye City, and the surrounding counties are also in my hands. You are now a sitting duck!"

"Is that so?" Zhou Jingyan smiled gently.

At that moment, the sky lit up again, and fireworks were set off outside the palace.

Tian Gui pointed at Feng Jing and said, "You audacious madman! How can the capital of Southern Zhou tolerate such a traitor running rampant? His Majesty the Great Emperor of Southern Zhou is wise and discerning; none of your filthy deeds can escape His Majesty's discerning eyes!"

Zhou Jingyan said, "Is the person who met you outside the city Chi Jianzhang? I know him. He was once the best general in the southern army of Dajing Town. It's just a pity that Kangye City belongs to my Southern Zhou. He couldn't defend it."

"You treat me like a turtle in a jar, but little do you know, you have already become dumpling filling."

"What?" Feng Jing frowned abruptly.

Su Sheng sighed and said, "If Zhou Jingyan had anticipated our plan, he would have deliberately let us succeed and let us in, while simultaneously preparing the surrounding loyalist armies. If I'm not mistaken, General Chi has already been captured by them."

Zhou Jingyan laughed and said, "The strategist that the Yang family father and son have chosen is indeed quite capable. You guessed right, you have nowhere to retreat now."

"This is outrageous, Zhou Jingyan! I'll fight you to the death!"

Feng Jing roared, "Kill!"

The soldiers behind him didn't move; only he and Huang Shi charged out.

Huang Shi turned around and shouted, "Are you all cowards? You are the Zhennan Border Army!"

One of the generals said, "General Huang, since the death of the Champion King, we are no longer the Zhennan Border Army."

"Yes, the Zhennan Border Army will defend Yunjing to the death; they will not retreat just because they cannot win."

"Where is the Zhennan Border Army now? We don't even know who we are anymore..."

"Damn it!" Huang Shi was about to charge back when Zhou Jingyan suddenly moved and personally stepped in, striking Huang Shi with a palm strike.

A yellow dragon coiled around Huang Shi, carrying him to the sky and tearing him to shreds.

Zhou Jingyan looked at Feng Jing and said, "It's truly tragic. It seems that these former soldiers of the Great Jing Dynasty will no longer obey your chaotic orders."

Seeing this, Zhou Jinghuan seized the opportunity and immediately ran over to Feng Jing's troops, saying, "Put down your weapons and surrender, or you will be killed! We will only capture Feng Jing and Su Sheng, and you will be treated leniently!"

Upon hearing this, everyone put down their weapons.

Upon seeing this scene, Feng Jing was stunned for a moment, then burst into maniacal laughter.

A life of military service.

Seeing that the once-elite troops of Dajing had been reduced to stray dogs, the once-glorious Zhennan Border Army was completely annihilated.

No one knows what he was feeling at that moment.

He gripped his sword in reverse and cut his own throat.

After Feng Jing's death, Zhou Jingyan's gaze fell on Su Sheng's face.

Upon seeing this, Cui Wuming immediately drew his sword at Zhou Jingyan.

The sword strike came suddenly and reached the back of Zhou Jingyan's neck in an instant.

Ming Yingluo, who was not far away, did not move and showed no intention of coming to the rescue.

But Zhou Jingyan simply raised his hand, extended two fingers, and caught Cui Wuming's sword.

"Your swordsmanship is worse than mine, but your cultivation is inferior to mine, not to mention you are injured."

With his back to Cui Wuming, Zhou Jingyan said, "I'm giving you a chance to serve the Southern Zhou court."

Cui Wuming asked, "Then what are you going to do to my young master?"

Zhou Jingyan said, "He plotted to disrupt our court, causing countless Southern Zhou soldiers to die unjustly. He cannot be pardoned."

Cui Wuming said, "Then there's nothing to talk about."

"Very well, a loyal servant like you will only be truly loyal to Su Sheng. Then you may go with him."

Zhou Jingyan flicked his fingers, and a yellow burst of energy shot through his longsword and struck Cui Wuming.

At the same time, Zhou Jingyan suddenly turned around and struck Cui Wuming in the chest with a palm, and a dragon's roar immediately rang out.

"The Path of the Rising Dragon!"

Cui Wuming's pupils contracted, a golden light burst from his chest, and he fell to the ground in the distance like a pile of mud.

His eyes were fixed on Su Sheng, as if he would protect him even in death.

Su Sheng lowered his head, and no one could see his expression.

"Uncle Cui..."

Su Sheng slowly stretched out a pair of withered hands, holding a burning tinderbox, and lit his gray robe on fire.

The next moment, Su Sheng burst into a raucous laugh, a laugh that was both unpleasant and terrifying.

"Zhao Cheng, Wen Tai, though I cannot kill you, with such a powerful ruler in Southern Zhou, you may not be able to conquer the world! Hahahaha!!"

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