In the end, the Dragon Kingdom emerged victorious in this war.

Admittedly, this victory was also incredibly fierce.

The Light Legion suffered heavy losses, while the Zerg suffered slightly fewer losses, but only proportionally.

The actual numbers are also extremely alarming.

After ordering the insect swarm to clear the battlefield, Su Bai rushed to the rear beyond the front lines without stopping.

That is, An Ruoyun and a small group of troops were covering Wang Zhenguo's departure.

After a fierce battle with the werewolves, the elite squad covering Wang Zhenguo was almost completely wiped out.

An Ruoyun also suffered a few minor injuries. After quickly asking a few questions to confirm that An Ruoyun was alright, Su Bai dragged his heavy steps toward a giant tree.

Several soldiers of the Light Legion, covered in blood, stood like statues around the giant tree, while the dying Wang Zhenguo leaned against it.

Black blood flowed continuously from the sword wound in his chest, pierced by the dark sword.

The once spirited Colonel Wang is now like a candle flickering in the wind, his breath mingled with bits of blood.

"Ahem, Su... Su Bai."

"Colonel Wang, I'm here."

Su Bai's voice trembled slightly as he slowly sat down next to Colonel Wang.

"Schlesheng...that traitor Schlesheng, is he dead?"

Su Bai nodded emphatically.

“I killed him with my own hands, and reduced his bones to ashes. Not only him, but also that traitor Zhao Feng died.”

Wang Zhenguo's face showed a relieved expression, but the blood at the corner of his mouth was still shocking.

"It's good that you killed him, it's good that you killed him."

"That cancer, Shi Lesheng, has held an important position in China for far too long. If he were to escape safely to the United States... cough cough cough... the consequences would be unimaginable!"

After coughing heavily a few times, Wang Zhenguo closed his eyes, blood flowing uncontrollably from his chest, soaking a patch of grass.

Only then did Su Bai notice that the blood flowing from Wang Zhenguo's sword wound was mixed with a thick black aura.

The black mist touched the grass, and instantly the grass lost its vitality.

"Colonel Wang, why did you risk your life to block the sword? I'm just an ordinary lord of the Dragon Kingdom, was it worth it?"

Wang Zhenguo, who had closed his eyes, slowly opened them as if he were experiencing a final burst of energy before death.

"child……"

The voice is old.

"I have reached a bottleneck. Breaking through level 70 should be the limit of my life."

Wang Zhenguo stared at Su Bai's face with a gloomy gaze.

"And you, with limitless potential, are the hope for the rise of the Dragon Kingdom, and the hope of countless people. I would die without regret if I could save you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zhenguo slowly and firmly raised his hand and placed it on Su Bai's shoulder.

An overwhelming sadness welled up in Su Bai's heart.

Wang Zhenguo, this selfless and altruistic senior, actually valued himself so much.

In the Cursed Isles, he gifted the Flame Scepter and fearlessly charged to the front lines of the faction, all to help him break the Dark Bleeding Curse.

Whenever danger struck, Wang Zhenguo would always be the first to tell him, and he would answer all his questions without reservation.

Faced with the encirclement and suppression by the United States and Japan this time, Su Bai did not ask for help.

But Wang Zhenguo still resolutely led his troops to come.

One thing after another, scene after scene, flashed through Su Bai's mind.

"Su Bai, I'm tired. After more than ten years in the military, I deserve a good night's sleep."

Wang Zhenguo's voice gradually weakened.

"No!"

"Colonel Wang, you can't sleep! Didn't we agree to fight off the enemy together? Victory is just around the corner, and I'm going to treat you to a drink!"

Su Bai's shouts had no effect.

Wang Zhenguo closed his eyes tightly.

Su Bai felt as if her heart was being torn apart. When she was about to help Colonel Wang up, she discovered that Colonel Wang still had a faint heartbeat.

There's hope!

Perhaps it was just the remaining power of the Dark Sword that suppressed Wang Zhenguo's life force.

The battle situation is now settled, and arrangements have been made for the Zerg and the Legion of Light to handle the battlefield.

Su Bai had Dehaka carefully pick up Wang Zhenguo, preparing to return to the territory to find a way to treat him.

Just as we were about to leave.

As Su Bai passed by An Ruoyun, he keenly sensed that An Ruoyun's aura seemed somewhat disordered.

"Ruoyun, your injury?"

I was in such a hurry that I didn't notice, and An Ruoyun also said that she only suffered some minor injuries.

"cough!"

"No—it's nothing!"

An Ruoyun's attempt to appear calm and collected was eventually seen through by Su Bai, who coughed and her face flushed.

A little blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

"Don't look anymore, I...I'm really fine."

An Ruoyun made a move to walk away, but as soon as she took a step, everything went black before her eyes, and she fainted.

Fortunately, Su Bai reacted quickly and caught An Ruoyun in his arms.

He had already suffered minor injuries from being knocked away by the Dark Sword, but his injuries were aggravated by the bloody battle with the elite werewolf troops while covering Wang Zhenguo.

Under the intense pressure of fighting while injured, even though An Ruoyun wasn't as delicate as an ordinary girl, she was about to give up.

"You stupid woman, are you dumb?"

"You risked your life so much, and you didn't tell me you were injured sooner. Do you know how worried I was? I was already a little angry when you tried to block that dark sword earlier."

"That's a high-level scroll, how dare you try to block it!"

If he had known that An Ruoyun was injured, he would never have let her leave his side.

But the situation at the time was that this girl hid it too well.

An Ruoyun lay in Su Bai's arms, a soft, weak smile on her pale face.

"I'm not stupid. If you ask me, you're the stupid one."

"I am your subordinate lord, and protecting you is my responsibility and my mission."

"When I saw Sloan attack you, I didn't think about anything, I just had one thought."

"You absolutely, positively must be safe."

Hearing An Ruoyun's words, Su Bai felt both warm and somewhat guilty.

An Ruoyun was so resolute, and so was Wang Zhenguo.

What merits does he possess that makes him worthy of so many people risking their lives to protect and trust him?

Wang Zhenguo can be said to have done it for the country.

However, An Ruoyun, as her subordinate lord, should have been the one to protect her.

But now, Su Bai has become the one that An Ruoyun is risking her life to protect.

"Su Bai, I'm much better now. You can put me down. I know you still have a lot to do, so don't waste any more time on me."

An Ruoyun propped herself up, reluctantly preparing to leave Su Bai's embrace.

Su Bai put An Ruoyun down, looking somewhat thoughtful.

"Ruoyun, now that you mention it, I do have something important to do."

"What is it?" An Ruoyun asked curiously, her pale face showing interest.

Su Bai smiled slightly, squatted down, and patted An Ruoyun on the back.

"The most important thing for me right now is to carry you back."

His tone was calm, yet it was filled with an undeniable authority.

An Ruoyun felt a lump in her throat, and all her injuries seemed insignificant now.

Su Bai's shoulder is the best reward.