Infinite Professions

Chapter 445: Chapter 228: Finale

"Kill!!!"

The sound of killing shook the heavens, leaving turmoil in its wake. Three thousand elite cavalry charged like dragons, rushing straight into the city.

Although Xiao Ye carried elite troops from the State Mansion, the number of cavalry was still not large, as not all horses can withstand the turbulence of the waves, plus other reasons, and in the end, only three thousand elite cavalry were gathered.

Three thousand elite cavalry, plus three hundred Tiger Brave Forbidden Guards, generally speaking, as long as they can enter the city, the outcome of the battle can be decided.

But now...

"Rumble!"

As three thousand elite cavalry were entering, a massive dragon-slaying boulder suddenly fell from the top of the city gate, catching a dozen cavalrymen off guard and crushing them and their horses into pulp.

"Not good!"

"It’s a trap!"

Seeing that the city gate had another safety feature of opening and closing vertically, Xiao Ye, overseeing the battle from behind, immediately turned pale.

The cavalry who had entered the city also faced a rain of arrows, shot relentlessly by hidden archers, causing the front riders to fall like wheat, and soon heavily armored soldiers came from the sides, spears and halberds like forests, pushing the elite cavalry into a desperate situation.

"Traitors!!!"

Outside the city, amidst the formations, seeing the city gate blocked by the boulder and hearing the sounds of despair from within, Xiao Ye roared, bloodshot eyes filled with regret and anger, and ordered, "Quickly set up the ladders, press the whole army, we must rescue Xu Hu and the others..."

"Kill!!!"

No sooner had he spoken than he saw the ground tremble, flames like dragons approached, it was two elite forces rushing in with torches, attacking the central army where Xiao Ye was.

"It’s the garrisons of Huangshan Pass and Qinghe Port!"

"Not good!"

"Your Highness!"

The enemy’s arrival threw the battlefield into chaos, a group of civil and military officials urgently looked towards Xiao Ye, and Guo Xiu rushed to his side, "Your Highness, we must retreat to preserve ourselves, General Cheng, quickly escort His Highness back to the ship!"

"Silence!"

Xiao Ye was furious upon hearing this, "Our forces are still fighting in the front, how can I abandon them and leave..."

"Your Highness!!!"

Guo Xiu sternly shouted, "The enemy is no weaker than our forces, they’ve been defending the city only to deplete us and then annihilate us in one fell swoop. Now that General Xu and others are trapped, they cannot be saved. If Your Highness does not leave, our entire army may be lost!"

The words struck Xiao Ye like a bolt from the blue, leaving him stunned and unable to decide what to do.

Guo Xiu, caring for nothing else, commanded the guards next to him, "Quickly escort His Highness back to the ships, I’ll cover the retreat!"

"This... yes!"

The guard leader, glancing at Guo Xiu and the pale Xiao Ye, understood the urgency and led Xiao Ye’s warhorse, commanding the last remaining dozens of Tiger Brave Forbidden Guards, "Forgive me, Your Highness, everyone, follow me!"

Guo Xiu also turned his horse, commanding the officers to relay orders to the troops, retreating with Xiao Ye towards the warship at the Weishui River.

Meanwhile, in the camp...

"How could this happen?"

"Ah!!!"

Qingxuan let out a roar, then screamed in pain, vomiting blood. His youthful appearance instantly became wrinkled, aging many years, and a foul aura emerged from his body as a hundred years of cultivated magical power drained away.

Even so, he was unwilling to give up, mustering his remaining power to use the Qi Observation Skill, only to see the dark clouds in the high heavens quietly disperse, replaced by brilliant starlight, with the Northern Celestial Emperor’s Palace particularly prominent, the Six Auspicious Companion Stars shining brightly, casting their star fate into the mortal realm.

Below the starry sky, above the city, a cyan dragon and a crimson dragon serpent intertwined, the Cyan Python gaining strength from the starlight, showing signs of transformation, its claws and fangs menacing, forcing the Crimson Flood Dragon into retreat.

Looking inside the city, starlight was also visible, not only was there the White Tiger Evil Star, but also the Ziwei Assistant Star, with the Celestial Halberd’s aura being the strongest, pressuring the White Tiger Star’s radiance into wobbly instability.

"How is this possible!?"

Qingxuan screamed, blood streaming from his eyes, yet he paid no heed, continuing to shout hoarsely.

He was panic-stricken, desperate, even more puzzled!

The Hidden Dragon bore Celestial Destiny, but before the grand scheme unfolded, those who gained stars in their command were only a few, like Guo Xiu and Xu Hu.

What virtue or capability did the Song Clan have to deserve such a star fate, with multiple individuals bearing the Celestial Halberd’s star alone, directly overshadowing Xu Hu who bore the White Tiger?

Could it be there’s a Hidden Dragon in the Song Clan too, with the Ziwei Emperor Star’s destiny?

How could it be possible, Chen Dynasty has been around just over two hundred years, the national power still exists, the destiny persists, how could a Hidden Dragon emerge seeking Restoration Ascension.

Now that the Ziwei Emperor Star is in the world, and sided with someone else, has destiny changed, or is it a conflict in the Upper Realm?

Unknown, unknown, unclear, unclear!

Qingxuan’s eyes ached, his mind crazed, stumbling out of his tent.

Only to be met with...

"Pfft!"

A soldier approached, cleaving him down with a long knife, then wondering, "Why is there a Daoist here?"

"Forget it, who cares."

"..."

The chaotic battle raged all night, only to cease at dawn.

"Quick, quick, quick!"

"Drive!!!"

Xiao Ye fled on horseback, with only a dozen riders remaining, the army long scattered, the personal guard—Tiger Brave’s Personal Guard—had also lost more than half in the chaotic fight.

Most critical was the darkness of the night causing them to be lost; they aimed to retreat to the Weishui ships, but ended up fleeing aimlessly, unsure of their location.

Xiao Ye led the way, pale-faced, eyes cold, his thoughts unknown.

Just then, sounds arose from behind, like battle drums, as a cavalry unit approached.

"The enemy leader is here, kill!"

Seeing this, the enemy cavalry captain was delighted, spurring his horse to charge.

Xiao Ye was enraged, yet helpless, having no choice but to continue fleeing with his dozen riders.