Chapter 1172 Capture the bandits, do not harm the common people!
The loud bang was like a heavy hammer blow, shattering all the restlessness and chaos. For a moment, none of the hundreds and thousands of people on and off the altar could utter a sound.
Everyone was stunned.
Meanwhile, after his initial shock, Liang Shide seemed to immediately understand something from the loud noise, and then burst into maniacal laughter.
"Haha, haha, hahahaha..."
The arrogant laughter sounded particularly chilling in the otherwise silent environment.
Guan Chiying still seemed unable to believe what he had just heard. He hoped the loud noise was just an illusion, so he said in a trembling voice, "What are you laughing at?!"
Liang Shide turned around and looked at them, laughing maniacally, "Did you hear that? It's blown up!"
Before anyone could object, he laughed loudly and said, "So what if you stop me? So what if you protect the East Gate, Jianchun Gate, Tong Gate...?"
No one spoke; even Pei Xingyuan's face showed an expression of anger and despair.
He's right.
Although Jiang Xing's men prevented Liang Shide from using gunpowder in the city to destroy Shangdong Gate, Jianchun Gate, and other places, Huian Gate was different. It was one of the outer city gates of Luoyang that was closest to Ziwei Palace. If Huian Gate was destroyed, Ziwei Palace would definitely be affected. If the people he had placed in Ziwei Palace also detonated the gunpowder, then the documents, treasures, and even the hearts of the people left in Luoyang would be destroyed!
If that's the case, even if Liang Shide were to be torn to pieces, he still wouldn't be able to escape blame.
"you--"
Guan Ao gritted his teeth and took a step forward, glaring at Liang Shide. But he was not a martial artist and could not do anything more brutal. Even though his fists were clenched in his sleeves, he could only watch helplessly as Liang Shide revealed an even more smug expression.
Although Liang Shide kept smiling, his smile appeared ferocious and twisted, as if hope and despair had transformed into two wild beasts, tearing at his soul simultaneously. Torn like this, all his strength seemed to drain away with the blood flowing from his scarred neck. He staggered a couple of steps, turning his head to look at the pale-faced, dejected Pei Xingyuan and Liang Youying, and sneered venomously, "So what if you capture me? So what if you kill me? Luoyang City is destined to be buried with me!"
As if echoing his last arrogant yet desperate words, another rumbling sound rang in everyone's ears. But this time, the sound came from the opposite direction and was even closer, so close that... even the ground beneath their feet began to tremble noticeably.
Along with the rumbling sound, a firm and resounding voice rang out—
"You're dreaming!"
This sound, this familiar sound, was even more shocking to everyone than the loud bang just now.
Pei Xingyuan, in particular, almost jumped up the moment he heard the voice. He hurriedly turned around and saw that on the east side of the altar, the sun was rising and the Luo River was flowing. In the dazzling sunlight and shimmering waves, a shadow like a black cloud swept across the sky and rushed towards them.
Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be over a thousand heavily armored cavalrymen!
These cavalrymen were all burly and powerfully built, their horses tall and strong, all clad in heavy armor. As they galloped forward in a continuous line, their hooves were so heavy they seemed to overturn the earth. Their palpable killing intent condensed in the sunlight, startling everyone around the altar into holding their breath and taking a deep breath, retreating in terror. Even those on the altar stared wide-eyed at the scene, unable to react.
Although a thousand heavily armored cavalrymen had arrived, everyone's attention was focused on the only person among them who was not wearing armor.
She took the lead, dressed in plain clothes, but her eyes were sharp and her aura was overwhelming, as if the thousands of soldiers behind her were just her foils. Upon seeing her face, Pei Xingyuan immediately jumped up on the altar with joy.
Hey! Hey! I'm here!
He jumped around, waving his arms vigorously, and then watched with delight as the group of people drew closer and closer.
Although he was overjoyed, everyone else was clearly terrified, especially the officials and commoners below the altar. Although the gates of Luoyang had been closed these days and they could not go out at all, they knew about the war outside. Previously, the Luoyang army had defeated the Qi King sent by the Dasheng Dynasty and forced them to retreat to Cijian. However, later, the Qin King Yuwen Ye sent by the Dasheng Dynasty led a large army to the east and swept through the eight passes of Luoyang. He was invincible. It was under the momentum of his hundred battles that the useless Qi King Yuwen Cheng rose up again and led a large army to besiege Luoyang again, which caused their predicament in the city.
Now, this large group of people is coming. Looking at Pei Xingyuan's posture, could it be Yuwen Ye's men?
If such heavily armored cavalry were to attack, I'm afraid none of the people here would survive today!
Upon realizing this, the people below immediately panicked. They even disregarded the fact that the two sides were originally facing off, and their "King Xia" Liang Shide was being held hostage on the altar. They all retreated in terror.
"Run! Run!"
"They're going to kill someone!"
Seeing that they were about to run towards the city gate, the man riding at the front raised his hand and shouted, "Stop them!"
At this command, two cavalry units immediately swooped out from the flanks, like a pair of wings suddenly unfurling behind her. While intimidating the panicked civilians, they bypassed the altar and sped towards Luoyang City, intercepting those who wanted to escape back into the city.
The soldiers were both shocked and frightened, raising their swords in resistance. But faster than them were the heavily armored cavalrymen who drew their swords in unison. The sight of countless blades flashing with cold light and the chilling aura and heavy smell of blood made them freeze in place, too terrified to move.
Even the common people who wanted to flee with them dared not move.
Immediately following, the procession of over a thousand people rushed over and joined the procession ahead, surrounding the entire altar.
In an instant, the heavy hooves kicked up a cloud of dust that enveloped the entire altar. Everyone was blinded by the dust, and just as everyone was stunned and at a loss, a rider rode through the dust and galloped directly to the foot of the altar.
"Only capture the bandits, do not harm the common people!"
A loud shout resounded across the land. She raised her right hand and pulled on the reins with her left. Her horse reared up with a loud neigh, and she soared into the air. In an instant, all the sunlight and all the eyes were focused on her. Despite her slender figure, she was agile and nimble, commanding the heroes and obeying their orders, like a goddess descending to earth.
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