The Last War
"Separately check," Wen Ciyuan said, lowering his voice and giving clear instructions. "Focus on checking the bookshelves themselves and whether there are any inconsistencies in the arrangement of the books."
Ruan Yunsheng focused on the bookshelf in front of her. She stretched out her slender fingers and patiently pushed or tried to turn the books one by one.
Most of them remained motionless until her fingertips touched a book called "Travels in Mountains and Rivers" which looked no different from other ancient books. The spine of this book seemed slightly smoother than the ones next to it, as if it had been touched more frequently.
She applied slight pressure with her fingertips, not pulling out, but trying to press inwards.
Click.
An extremely slight, almost imperceptible mechanical sound came from deep within the bookshelf.
The four of them stopped moving instantly, their eyes focused on the past.
I saw that in the middle of the row of bookshelves, about half a person's height, several books silently sank inward, revealing the outline of a secret compartment!
The secret compartment was not big, and inside it was a booklet with a dark brown cover and several sealed letters.
"Found it!" Shen Yunzhou exclaimed, excitement flashing in his eyes.
Ci Yuan stepped forward, carefully put on gloves, and took out the booklet first. He quickly flipped through a few pages. It was densely packed with records of Murong Mo's secret affair with Nan Guo, as well as the bills for the operation of this underground city.
Just when the four were about to succeed and had evidence in hand!
"Bang!" With a loud bang, the door was completely knocked open from the outside!
The flames and the sound of footsteps poured in like a tide, instantly filling the already not-so-spacious secret room. Dozens of elite guards, armed with weapons, surrounded the four of them murderously, the sharp tips of their blades flashing coldly in the flickering torchlight.
Then, the crowd parted a passage and Murong Mo walked in slowly. He was still wearing the luxurious prince's uniform, but his face was terribly gloomy. His eyes swept over the four people in the room like a venomous snake, and finally fell on the booklets and letters they had just obtained.
When he saw that Wen Ciyuan, Ruan Yunsheng and Shen Yunzhou looked a little pale and tired, but their eyes were clear and they moved freely, with no signs of madness from the poison or weakness and death, his gloomy face showed obvious surprise and disbelief for the first time.
"you……"
Murong Mo's pupils shrank slightly, and there was a subtle distortion in his voice. "Shouldn't he have died from the poison, or at least... turned into that horrible appearance?"
Immediately, he seemed to suddenly think of something, and his sharp eyes suddenly fixed on Shen Yunzhou's face!
"It's you..." Murong Mo's voice suddenly rose, with an almost insane passion and paranoia, "You made the antidote? You cured my poison?"
His tone was no longer one of questioning, but rather of a frantic certainty! Could it be that the answer to the final step in his plan of immortality, the unsolvable toxic backlash, lay in this seemingly insignificant heir of the Medicine King Valley?
Murong Mo took a sudden step forward, almost ignoring Wen Ciyuan who was blocking his way. He stared at Shen Yunzhou, his eyes filled with greed and urgency. "Tell me! What's the formula for the antidote? Tell me now!"
He didn't care about the stolen documentary evidence at all. In his eyes, the prescription that could remove the poison and might contain the key to achieving perfect "immortality" was a priceless treasure.
He believed that the detoxification pills refined by Shen Yunzhou were the last piece of the puzzle he had been pursuing to realize his ambition!
A strong sense of oppression and crazy momentum hit Shen Yunzhou in the face. His scalp tingled and he subconsciously took a half step back.
Wen Ciyuan immediately moved sideways, completely protecting Shen Yunzhou behind him. He pointed his long sword at the ground, the tip of the sword trembling slightly, making a low humming sound, and formed a confrontation with Murong Mo.
The atmosphere in the room instantly became extremely tense, and a war was about to break out!
Murong Mo's patience ran out. Murong Mo's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he shouted, "Kill them all! Leave no one alive!"
At the command, the elite guards surrounding them immediately rushed forward fearlessly, and the flashes of swords and sabers instantly filled the entire secret room.
"Walk!"
Wen Ciyuan roared, and his long sword swung out a circle of sharp cold light, temporarily forcing back the enemy in front and buying a little space for the three people behind him.
He stuffed the crucial booklets and letters into Ruan Yunsheng's arms and said, "Protect the evidence!"
Ruan Yunsheng held the evidence tightly, while Shen Yunzhou pulled out the medicine shovel and silver needle he carried with him, trying to protect himself.
Mo Yu endured the serious injuries and the massive loss of physical strength, with a flash of determination in his eyes. He knew that in their current state, it was almost impossible for them to escape unscathed.
"Master! This way!"
Mo Yu shouted hoarsely and rushed to a narrow passage on the side where there were fewer enemies. He was like a mad tiger, completely ignoring his own defense, attacking without defending, and using his body and short blade to forcibly open a bloody path!
Wen Ciyuan understood and immediately protected Ruan Yunsheng and Shen Yunzhou and followed closely behind!
However, the enemies were too numerous and too fierce! Swords and knives kept coming from all directions!
A guard took advantage of Shen Yunzhou's awkward movements and slashed at his neck with a knife! Shen Yunzhou turned pale with fear and had no time to react!
"Stop! Let him live!" Murong Mo's stern shout rang out in time.
The blade stopped dangerously in front of the skin on the side of Shen Yunzhou's neck. The sharpness of the blade even cut his collar, leaving a shallow blood mark. Shen Yunzhou broke out in a cold sweat and his legs and feet went weak.
Because of this delay, more enemies surrounded him. Mo Yu fought desperately to stand in the front. His old wounds burst open and new wounds continued to appear. The blood almost turned him into a bloody man. His movements became slower and slower, and every block seemed extremely difficult.
“Hurry up!!!”
Mo Yu turned around and gave a final, hoarse cry to Wen Ciyuan, his eyes filled with the unwavering determination to die. He suddenly slammed his body into the oncoming enemy soldiers, blocking the narrow entrance to the passage!
"Mo Yu!" Shen Yunzhou cried out in tears and wanted to rush back, but was held back tightly by Wen Ciyuan.
Wen Ciyuan's eyes were red and his teeth were clenched. He knew that Mo Yu was using his life to buy them the last bit of time. He turned around abruptly, pulling the almost collapsed Shen Yunsheng and Shen Yunzhou, and fled for his life towards the other end of the passage!
Behind him came Mo Yu's final roar, the dull thud of blades piercing flesh, and the enemy's angry shouts...
They didn't dare look back and ran desperately. Relying on the precious opportunity that Mo Yu bought with his life and the route he had memorized before, they finally broke out of the collapsed and chaotic underground city and returned to the ground.
However, the situation on the ground was equally desperate.
The entire northern border town seemed to have turned into a huge military camp, with Murong Mo's flags and patrolling soldiers everywhere. Not long after they escaped, they were discovered by a team of cavalry!
"There! Catch them!"
More soldiers came from all directions, surrounding the three of them in a dead end.
Murong Mo, surrounded by a group of experts, walked slowly over with a cruel smile on his face, like a cat playing with a mouse.
"Run? Why aren't you running anymore?"
He sneered and waved his hand, ordering, "Except for the pharmacist, the other two will be killed without mercy!"
The soldiers raised their swords, the cold light flashed, and they pressed forward step by step!
Wen Ciyuan protected Ruan Yunsheng and Shen Yunzhou behind him, with a sword across his chest, ready to perish together with him. Ruan Yunsheng held the evidence tightly, his face pale but his eyes firm. Shen Yunzhou closed his eyes in despair.
At the moment when the soldier in the front swung his sword and chopped down——
“Swish—bang!”
A sharp sound of piercing through the air whistled in! A fine iron spear shot out from a distance like black lightning, striking the falling blade with incredible precision!
The enormous force directly knocked the soldier's sword out of his hand, and he staggered back several steps with the sword!
Everyone was shocked and looked in the direction of the sound!
At the end of the long street, dust was flying and a group of fast horses were galloping at an astonishing speed. On the horse was a young general wearing black armor and a fluttering cloak, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and an awe-inspiring demeanor!
Behind them, a mighty cavalry force was charging forward like a torrent of steel! On the fluttering banner, there was a huge "Huo" character!
"Is it the imperial army?" someone exclaimed.
Murong Mo's face suddenly changed, and he was filled with shock and anger. Damn it! Why did they appear here at this critical moment?
His plan was clearly so secretive! Why did the imperial army suddenly reach his heartland without any warning?
When the few people who were trapped in the desperate situation saw the familiar flag and Huo Yan rushing towards them, their extremely tense spirits relaxed a little and they almost collapsed.
Finally...finally the wait has come!
Huo Yan took the lead, his sharp eyes sweeping across the entire place like lightning. He already understood most of what was going on with Wen Ciyuan and the other two, who were surrounded by enemies and covered in blood but still had their backs straight.
He reined in his warhorse, pointed his spear at Murong Mo, and asked in a loud but cold voice, "Prince Yong, what do you mean by this?"
Seeing Huo Yan's cold eyes and his lack of belief in him, Murong Mo knew that there was no way to resolve the matter. The fake smile on his face disappeared instantly, replaced by a desperate madness!
"Since General Huo insists on getting involved in this mess," Murong Mo's voice darkened with hysteria, "then don't blame me for being ruthless! Today, none of you can leave!"
He waved his hand suddenly!
In an instant, countless enemy soldiers dressed in black, holding powerful crossbows and sharp blades, emerged from the roofs of the streets, alley entrances, and even secret exits underground!
Their number far exceeded the vanguard cavalry brought by Huo Yan. They had obviously been lying in ambush here for a long time, and instantly surrounded Huo Yan's team, including Wen Ciyuan and the other two.
Huo Yan's eyes sharpened, showing no fear at all. Instead, he sneered, "Prince Yong is indeed harboring evil intentions! All officers and men, listen to my orders! Suppress the rebels and capture the traitor Murong Mo!"
"Kill!" The imperial cavalry roared in unison, shaking the whole area!
"Kill them all for me! Don't leave any one alive!" Murong Mo also completely lost his temper and gave the order ferociously!
Almost at the same moment the order was given, Huo Yan and Murong Mo moved at the same time.
Huo Yan jumped off his horse, and the spear in his hand pierced Murong Mo's face like a poisonous dragon emerging from a cave.
Although Murong Mo had been pretending to be sick for many years, the skills he revealed at this moment were actually extraordinary. He dodged sideways and at the same time drew a soft sword from his waist. The sword light was like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, and it cunningly faced Huo Yan's spear!
"clang!"
The spear and sword collided, making a sharp sound of metal clashing!
The two top masters fought in an instant, with heavy gun shadows, sword lights, and overflowing energy. It was difficult for people around them to get close to them for a while.
At the same time, the imperial cavalry and Murong Mo's private soldiers also collided with each other. The shouts, the sounds of weapons clashing, and the screams instantly resounded throughout the northern border town!
Wen Ciyuan protected Ruan Yunsheng and Shen Yunzhou in a relatively safe corner of the battle circle, with the long sword in his hand dancing, constantly blocking the flying arrows and enemy soldiers trying to approach.
He stared at Murong Mo who was fighting fiercely with Huo Yan, looking for an opportunity.
This fateful battle between good and evil breaks out completely in this border town shrouded in conspiracy.
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