Beneath the city walls lies an unknown fate, but Chen Zhennan would rather choose the unknown than be killed by Wang Lei.
On the city wall, Wang Lei was utterly shocked. Chen Zhennan had gone all in.
"Chase him! Make sure you take Chen Zhennan down!"
This order acted like a fuse, igniting the anger in the hearts of the guards, who hurriedly rushed towards the city walls.
Meanwhile, in the grass below the city, Chen Zhennan's body was like prey struck by a wild beast. The intense pain in his back made him open his mouth wide, and his breathing became rapid and difficult.
All the strength in my body seemed to have been drained, like an empty shell, lifeless.
He struggled to his feet, but the dislocated left arm, accompanied by intense pain, felt like an invisible clamp gripping his bone, preventing him from moving forward.
Chen Zhennan leaned against the city wall, feeling the weak support provided by the rough stone wall, and a wave of despair washed over him.
He moved a few steps and found that every movement of his body was like fighting against a thousand-pound burden, unable to support his body at all, and finally he collapsed against the city wall.
The dense footsteps grew closer and closer, as if the footsteps of death were approaching him, filling him with panic.
"I can't die here like this!"
Chen Zhennan thought to himself, but his body wouldn't obey him, trembling like a withered branch in the autumn wind.
At this moment, his face was pale, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead like fine rain, soaking his clothes.
Wang Lei led his team out of the city, his eyes scanning the night like a falcon searching for its prey.
He quickly spotted Chen Zhennan's location, a sly glint in his eyes, and hurriedly led his men over.
When Wang Lei arrived in front of Chen Zhennan, he let out a long breath, as if all his tension and anxiety had been released at that moment.
The man who once inspired his awe has now become the target of his sword.
Wang Lei revealed a smug smile, his voice carrying a hint of victorious arrogance: "Chen Zhennan, I will become a sinner, but for the sake of the Commander-in-Chief, you absolutely cannot live. After killing you, I will go to the Commander-in-Chief to accept my death. Do you have any last words for me to convey to the Commander-in-Chief?"
Chen Zhennan stood there, his face solemn, his heart churning with anger.
He glared at Wang Lei through gritted teeth, forcing out a cold smile: "Then please tell Yun Yang that he will definitely tear you to pieces, grind your bones to dust, and never let you, this sinner for all eternity, go unpunished."
Wang Lei nodded slightly, a cold smile playing on his lips, secretly pleased with himself.
"Very well, I will relay your words to the commander-in-chief. Now, it's your turn to die!"
After saying that, Wang Lei raised the sword in his hand, its blade gleaming coldly in the moonlight. His movements were swift and decisive as he slashed directly at Chen Zhennan's neck.
At that critical moment, a gunshot rang out, and Wang Lei's sword was struck by a bullet. The clang of metal against metal exploded like thunder in the silent air. The sword traced a graceful arc in the air before crashing to the ground with a crisp sound.
Wang Lei's expression changed drastically, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, which was then replaced by anger.
His heart pounded like a drum, as if it would leap out of his chest; the sounds around him became blurred, leaving only a buzzing echo.
"Who is it!"
Wang Lei roared, his voice as deafening as thunder, his eyes blazing as he searched for the source of the gunshot.
Yan Shiyu emerged from the darkness, pointing his submachine gun at Wang Lei's head, and shouted, "Get out of my way, or I'll kill you on sight!"
Wang Lei frowned at Yan Shiyu, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. He then suddenly pulled out a dagger, the blade gleaming coldly in the dim light, and pressed it against Chen Zhennan's neck. He then grabbed Chen Zhennan's arm with his hand.
Chen Zhennan's heart tightened as he felt the coldness of the blade. Cold sweat poured down his back, and his whole body tensed up, like a fully drawn string that could snap at any moment.
"Shoot! I know how capable you special forces are. If you've got the guts, then shoot!"
Wang Lei said provocatively, a cold smile playing on his lips, clearly not taking Yan Shiyu seriously at all.
Yan Shiyu gritted his teeth and frowned. Wang Lei and Chen Zhennan were too close, and he really didn't dare to fire.
He was filled with inner conflict and struggle; if he fired the gun, Chen Zhennan's life would also be threatened.
Chen Zhennan's body was squeezed, and he trembled all over in pain.
“Wang Lei, you are indeed not afraid of death, but if you kill me, Yan Shiyu will definitely not let Song Yunyang go. I advise you to calm down.”
Although the cold blade against his neck made Chen Zhennan feel suffocated, he tried to remain calm and use reason to quell Wang Lei's arrogance.
Upon hearing this, Wang Lei chuckled, a crazed glint in his eyes.
"Calm down? I'm perfectly calm right now. There are 300,000 troops inside and outside the city, and the palace is under my protection. Your special forces can't get close to the commander-in-chief. Chen Zhennan, let's die together!"
After saying that, Wang Lei suddenly thrust his wrist down, and Chen Zhennan's heart pounded like a drum. Time seemed to freeze at that moment.
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out: "Wait!"
The sound, like a bolt of lightning, shattered the suffocating atmosphere and instantly drew everyone's attention.
Song Yunyang rode in at breakneck speed, like a whirlwind, the sound of his horse's hooves rapid and loud.
Her eyes were as fierce as ice as she stared directly at Wang Lei. The guards surrounding Chen Zhennan retreated upon seeing this, feeling a growing unease in their hearts.
"Wang Lei, have you gone mad?" Song Yunyang's voice was like thunder, deafening. "The Three Kingdoms are unified, the world is at peace, and you actually want to kill Chen Zhennan? Who gave you such audacity?"
Song Yunyang's tone was full of anger and confusion. She never expected that Wang Lei, who had always obeyed her every command, would come up with such a crazy idea.
Wang Lei's expression was solemn. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner excitement.
A glint of madness flashed in his eyes as he hurriedly explained, "General, if I kill Chen Zhennan, the world will be yours! This is the best opportunity!"
Song Yunyang gritted her teeth, a surge of anger welling up inside her.
"Bullshit! Just because Chen Zhennan is dead, the world is mine? Chu Feng, Lin Cheng, the hundreds of thousands of troops in Qingzhou, and the army in Da Zhou—do you think killing one Chen Zhennan can solve all of that?"
Wang Lei's expression changed, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
"Then why can't you rule the world? If Chen Zhennan ascends the throne, will my Great Yan still have a good life?"
Upon hearing this, Song Yunyang finally understood what Wang Lei was thinking.
Dismounting, Song Yunyang lowered her sharp gaze and revealed a faint smile.
"Wang Lei, I really don't know if you're thinking too simply or too complicatedly. Chen Zhennan is the only person in the world, and his actions are supported by the people. With him, the people of Da Yan can have a good life. Do you understand?"
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