People were talking about the fact that Jiang State had no leader, and their hearts were filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

In the streets and alleys, people gathered in groups of three or five, whispering about the future of the country. Their faces were full of worry, and their eyes revealed fear of the unknown.

At court, the ministers were also worried about the fate of Jiang State. They argued endlessly, expressing their opinions and trying to find a solution. However, faced with the situation of Jiang State being without a ruler, they felt helpless.

The people of Jiang State are living in dire straits and they long for a strong leader to lead them out of their predicament. However, the current situation makes them feel confused and helpless.

The fact that Jiang State was without a leader became the focus of people's attention, and everyone was thinking about the future of the country. At this moment full of challenges and opportunities, the fate of Jiang State remained an unknown.

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Leo is somewhat conflicted.

On the one hand, he wanted to continue to be loyal to Zhang Ling.

On the other hand, he wanted to replace Zhang Ling.

However, Zhang Ling was able to sit on the throne of emperor without a doubt because he had been planning for many years.

It seems easy for him to replace Zhang Ling, but it is actually very difficult.

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On the other side, Duan Yu left the military camp and set off with Gu Yufei and others.

Zhang Ling's side has an absolute advantage in numbers. If Little Li has the intention of rebellion, their people will catch up quickly. This military camp is the biggest bait.

Under Duan Yu's decisive action, he, Gu Yufei and a group of loyal subordinates moved forward quickly, intending to return to Jiang State before Zhang Ling's remnants caught up.

The journey was difficult and dangerous. They had to pass through dense forests and cross mountains and hills, and there were many dangers along the way.

As night fell, the roars of wild beasts could be heard all around. In the biting cold wind, everyone held their weapons tightly, not daring to relax even a little.

Duan Yu's eyes were as sharp as torches, guiding the way forward. He knew that Zhang Ling's pursuers might be following closely behind, so he always maintained a high level of vigilance.

The group traveled through the dense forest, with only the faint moonlight and starlight to guide their direction.

Just as they were trying to find a flat place to rest for a while, they suddenly heard a deep and powerful roar from the front, shaking the leaves. A huge tiger jumped out from the bushes, its eyes flashing fiercely in the darkness, and its sharp claws gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

Everyone tensed instantly. Duan Yu quickly stood at the front, the longsword in his hand gleaming coldly in the dim light. He called out, "Stay calm, don't panic." His voice was calm, but anyone could sense the underlying tension.

Gu Yunfei held the dagger tightly and stood beside Duan Yu. His eyes were firm. Although he was facing a ferocious beast, he had no intention of retreating.

The tiger roared once more, a terrifying roar, and then pounced upon Duan Yu and his companions. Duan Yu quickly raised his sword to meet the blow, his blade's tip accurately piercing the tiger's vital points. However, the cunning beast suddenly changed its attack trajectory mid-air, dodging Duan Yu's fatal blow.

Gu Yunfei wasn't about to be outdone. With lightning speed, she approached the tiger from the side and stabbed it in the flank with her dagger. Feeling the pain, the tiger roared, then turned and tried to repel Gu Yunfei with its massive claws.

At this critical moment, Duan Yu attacked again. His figure circled around the tiger's other side like a ghost, and his long sword streaked across the night sky like a meteor, fiercely slashing across the tiger's back. The force of this sword was so strong that a deep wound appeared on the tiger's back.

The tiger struggled in intense pain, angrily swinging its massive head in an attempt to throw Duan Yu and Gu Yunfei off. However, the two men had already coordinated tacitly, sometimes attacking, sometimes dodging, dragging this life-and-death contest into a protracted battle.

Finally, in a precise coordinated attack, Duan Yu's sword pierced the tiger's heart again. The beast that had once put them in a desperate situation finally fell to the ground and was no longer moving.

After the battle, everyone finally had a chance to catch their breath. They were exhausted but glad to be alive.