Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot

The Black Armor Army, like a dark torrent, charged relentlessly toward Hu Lie's troops with an overwhelming force.

On one side was the Black Armor, on the other the silver armor, and the vanguard of both sides had begun a fierce battle.

King against king, general against general.

Hu Lie didn't move, and Meng Qianqian didn't move either.

They both watched coldly.

Behind Hu Lie were his three fierce generals: Cui Ping, Liu Yuan, and Yang Yonghe.

The three, along with Wang Yong, were known as Hu Lie's Four Great Guardians, but Wang Yong is now dead.

Both Liu Yuan and Yang Yonghe had admired Lu Yuan greatly after the Qilin Tournament.

Therefore, Meng Qianqian noticed a fleeting complexity in their eyes.

But it was only for a moment, and they returned to their loyalty to Hu Lie.

Lu Yuan also noticed their scrutiny, paused a moment, and eventually spoke up: "Liu Yuan, Yang Yonghe, are you also going to risk your lives for this traitor?"

Liu Yuan clenched his fist: "Imperial Grandson, I once thought that one day you would become a wise ruler, but you shouldn't have, you mustn't have, colluded with the Miao King and murdered Your Majesty!"

Lu Yuan, with a serious tone, stated: "Open your eyes and see clearly. What I'm carrying on my back is the true Emperor of Great Liang!"

Hu Lie said coldly: "Still daring to argue? No need for words, seize them!"

Liu Yuan mounted his horse with his spear.

Yun Chaomu, on horseback, drew out his long sword: "Let me face you!"

Meng Qianqian warned: "His spearhead has a mechanism, be careful."

Yun Chaomu chuckled: "I won't disappoint you, Grand Marshal."

Meng Qianqian's heart trembled.

Yun Chaomu charged out from beside her.

Next was Song Yingzhong, his weapon was a broadsword: "I am Captain Song Yingzhong under the Grand Marshal, which of you will fight me?"

Yang Yonghe swung his heavy hammer: "Yang Yonghe is here to face you!"

Meng Qianqian held her reins, staring blankly at the backs of the two figures.

Huo Ting asked: "Which one is Cui Yuan?"

Cui Yuan and Huo Ting had the same weapon, both wielding Red Tassel Spears.

Cui Yuan spoke coldly: "Red Tassel Huo Ting, the first Captain of Cavalry under the Grand Marshal, you are nothing but ordinary!"

Huo Ting said indifferently: "I am indeed ordinary, but enough to defeat you."

The duels of the loyal generals made the slaughter at the palace gates even more intense.

Meng Qianqian could sense that Hu Lie's silver armor army possessed exceptionally strong combat power, definitely not a regular army.

Pity they encountered the Black Armor Army.

Meng Qianqian said: "The Black Armor Army's combat power has improved again, Han Qi, you are impressive."

Xu Zhongping said solemnly: "Leave the battlefield to me, go do what you intend to do."

Meng Qianqian: "Alright."

No hesitation, no courtesy, this is the trust within the Black Armor Army.

As she was about to ride away, Xu Zhongping's voice called from behind: "I've been waiting for years, waiting for the day my name would be restored. After today, I can be Han Qi again, right?"

Meng Qianqian nodded.

"Oh dear! There are so many people! Can't kill them all! Can't kill them all at all!"

The Miao King weaved through Hu Lie's army, appearing aimless but actually clearing a path.

Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan took the opportunity and dashed forward on horseback.

Meng Qianqian shielded Lu Yuan and Emperor Liang on the outer side.

Hu Lie saw this, grabbed a spear, and fiercely threw it at Meng Qianqian!

Whoosh!

A large hand firmly caught the spear and, in a swift motion, hurled it back toward Hu Lie.

Hu Lie leapt up, stepping on the spear, and swung his blade in the air, aiming a chop at Meng Qianqian's steed.

Clang!

A long sword blocked his blade.

Xu Zhongping said with a fierce gaze: "Your opponent is me."

After Meng Qianqian, Lu Yuan, and Emperor Liang broke into the Imperial Palace, Hu Lie immediately ordered a pursuit.

The Miao King stood there arrogantly, hands on hips.

One man guards, ten thousand cannot pass!

Hu Lie's original plan was not to kill all the Black Armor Army here; he only needed to hold the palace gates long enough for Prince Jin to ascend the throne.

He never expected the Black Armor Army to be terrifyingly powerful.

Faced with his carefully cultivated army, they were unfazed.

It's important to note that the Black Armor Army had endured a long journey, whereas his army was rested and waiting.

In such a disparity of stamina, the Black Armor Army still stood undefeated.

"What kind of army is this after all?"

"Being distracted is taboo!"

Xu Zhongping slashed towards Hu Lie's arm with his sword.

Although Hu Lie dodged in time, his cheek was grazed with a cut by the Sword Qi.

Scarlet beads of blood dripped down.

"Come on, come on! Come to Grandpa all of you!"

The tides of the battle had reversed.

Now it was the Miao King defending the palace gates.

Hu Lie squinted his eyes.

Humph, no matter.

Once inside is truly a place where they will die without burial!

Meng Qianqian galloped alongside Lu Yuan, saying: "Going to Jinluan Palace won't be this smooth; no matter what happens later, I'll cover you. Lead His Majesty away first, don't mind me!"