High Martial Arts Three Kingdoms: The Incompetent Strategist

The sounds of battle grew increasingly fierce, and the war drums thundered deafeningly. Dust billowed at the battlefield, obscuring the true extent of the fighting.

The battle was approaching the location of Emperor Ling of Han, and the corpses left in its path seemed to proclaim the ferocity of the battle.

We need to get Feng Xu away quickly, otherwise she will definitely not succeed. Tang Ke quietly retreated into the water, and while everyone's attention was focused on Ma Yuanyi and his group, he quietly slipped out of the encirclement.

Emperor Ling of Han stared intently, initially remaining quite calm. But as the battle drew closer, he finally couldn't help but ask, "Feng Xu, do you think they can break through?"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, with me here, they won't be able to harm a single hair on your head."

Feng Xu replied confidently, but before he finished speaking, a large sword suddenly flew out from the corner, heading straight for Emperor Ling of Han. It cut through the area like melons and vegetables, beheading several people.

"How dare you!" Feng Xu leaped into the air from the protective circle, kicked the broadsword back, and then stepped on the soldier. With lightning speed, he went straight for Ma Yuanyi.

Ma Yuanyi raised his knife to meet the attack, but was knocked back several steps.

The advancing battle group finally came to a halt after Feng Xu joined, unable to advance even half a step further.

"Feng Xu, spare his life!" Emperor Ling of Han shouted loudly, seeing that the situation had been stabilized.

Behind him, a ripple quietly appeared on the calm water.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Tang Ke threw out the knife he had seized, successfully drawing Feng Xu away, and then slowly approached Emperor Ling of Han.

He was filled with doubt. It turned out that the secret letters Zhang Jiao had asked him to write were all sent to Feng Xu. Logically speaking, Feng Xu should also be a member of the Taiping Dao. With Feng Xu's skills and position, killing Emperor Ling of Han would be a piece of cake. Why would he turn around and deal with Ma Yuanyi's group instead?

Screams rang out continuously as Taiping Dao followers fell one after another.

Just as everyone's attention was focused on the battle to besiege Ma Yuanyi, a sudden change occurred!

"You tyrant, prepare to die!" A series of clear and melodious voices rang out from the opera troupe.

Dong Ruyun, who had seemed terrified on stage, now resembled a phoenix spreading its wings and soaring high. A sharp short sword was revealed from the wide sleeves of her costume. Dong Dahai, holding a shield in each hand, charged ahead to clear a path. The two of them worked together to rush towards Emperor Ling of Han.

Tang Ke broke out in a cold sweat. He was the one who had found this opera troupe. If something happened to Emperor Ling of Han, he would surely be torn apart by five horses and his entire family executed.

The guards fought desperately to block the way. Amidst the vast army, Dong Ruyun was like a dazzling yet dangerous mandala. Her swordsmanship was sharp and precise. Every sword pierced through the gaps in the shields, aiming straight for the opponent's vitals. The two sides engaged in a fierce close-quarters battle.

Dong Ruyun charged left and right amidst the guards' attacks, her swordsmanship becoming increasingly fierce. Her sword flashed as fast as lightning, and the crisp metallic clanging mingled with the guards' screams. Blood splattered everywhere, and she was about to break through the guards' defenses.

At this moment, besides Empress He, there were only a few palace maids and eunuchs guarding Emperor Ling of Han, as well as Cao Cao, who had been standing guard with a sword at his side. Even Cao Hong had been sent out to gang up on Ma Yuanyi.

"Protect the Emperor!!" Empress He cried out, her face pale with fright.

"Traitor, do not harm my lord!" Tang Ke was just thinking about his cool entrance and lines when Cao Cao had already drawn his sword to meet him.

His swordsmanship was expansive and powerful, each strike seemingly containing overwhelming force, aimed directly at Dong Ruyun's vitals, but each time it was blocked by Dong Dahai's shield. Everyone around held their breath, their eyes fixed on this life-or-death struggle.

Tang Ke secretly lowered his hand, which had been holding back his strength. He was conflicted. Taking down Dong Ruyun was a great achievement and the best opportunity to clear his name.

It now seems that her initial act of giving herself up to gain the opportunity to perform in the general's mansion was actually a ploy to assassinate the emperor; her intentions are truly despicable.

But since they had a one-night stand, it was really hard for him to do it.

Just as he was lost in thought, the calm water suddenly burst open, splashing water everywhere, and a verdant figure broke through the water, heading straight for Emperor Ling of Han!

The other guards were all facing away from the water. Only when they heard the noise did some of them turn around in surprise. Caught between two enemies, they hastily formed a human wall and managed to protect Emperor Ling and his entourage. The scene was quite chaotic, with people being pushed and shoved into the water.

The emerald green figure, like a shooting star, pierced through the wall of people in an instant.

With a clang, Cao Cao was sent flying, sword and all, crashing into a large group of guards.

"Be careful, Your Majesty!"

"There are assassins too!"

"Return to our aid immediately!"

The piercing cries were filled with terror and anxiety.

Countless voices merged together, seemingly about to spread throughout the world in an instant.

The umbrella arrived before the person!

The air seemed to freeze. Emperor Ling of Han stared in astonishment, his pupils contracting rapidly!

Is it going to work? Tang Ke stopped in his tracks, gazing at the oil-paper umbrella that Zhang Chu had just shot out, waiting to witness the moment of history.

The tip of the umbrella was no more than three inches from Emperor Ling's throat; success or failure hung by a thread!

The eunuch beside Emperor Ling of Han finally made his move. He lashed out with a long whip, which wrapped around the umbrella like a venomous snake. With a pull and a tug, he forcefully pulled the umbrella to the side by three inches.

The umbrella continued its trajectory, knocking down several guards before finally stopping and embedding itself in the ground.

The eunuch flicked his wrist, whipping the whip at Zhang Chu again. Before the whip could fully extend, Zhang Chu kicked it in the wrist, sending it flying.

The situation changed rapidly, and the two began close-quarters combat.

Tang Ke sighed inwardly, knowing that Zhang Chu would have little chance of assassinating him this time.

The emperor had many guards around him, and there might be a sliver of a chance if he was caught off guard, but once he was engaged in close combat, it was tantamount to a slow death.

For him, Ma Yuanyi's death was not a pity, but Zhang Chu had to be saved.

"Xu Feng, what's the situation?" Feng Xu had already gained a significant advantage, but Ma Yuanyi and the few remaining followers suddenly became incredibly aggressive, fighting with their lives on the line, and for a time they managed to keep him occupied.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, His Majesty is fine! Hmm~" The eunuch who was fighting Zhang Chu was already at a disadvantage, and while he was distracted and talking, he was kicked by Dong Ruyun who caught up.

More and more soldiers surrounded them, but in the midst of the chaos, they were afraid of accidentally injuring Xu Feng and couldn't get involved for the time being. They could only surround the two of them and send out a group of people to tightly surround Emperor Ling of Han, cutting them into a figure-eight-shaped encirclement.

As things continued to turn against Zhang Chu, Tang Ke grew increasingly anxious and quickened his pace, pulling out the oil-paper umbrella that was stuck in the ground.

"Ziyou, what are you hesitating for? Hurry up and save the emperor! This is a great opportunity to make a name for yourself."

Cao Cao's old wounds had not yet healed, and he was now wounded anew. Although he managed to get up, he was stuck outside the encirclement and could not squeeze in. He had no choice but to throw his sword to Tang Ke.

"Those who obstruct our rescue will be killed!"