The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

"Why waste words on a dying man? Soldiers, listen to my command and follow me to meet the enemy!"

Si Nan's eyes darkened, and he raised his arm. Behind him, the soldiers shouted, their eyes filled with a death-defying resolve.

"Hmph, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences. Today, I will wipe out your group of rebels."

A cold glint suddenly flashed in the King of Gaoliang's eyes, which had been calm as still water, like a biting winter wind that sent chills down one's spine.

In an instant, the atmosphere on the entire battlefield seemed to freeze to the extreme, so tense that it was almost impossible to breathe, and a great battle was about to break out.

On the high city wall, the princess, dressed in magnificent brocade, had a face full of contempt and disdain.

Looking down at the deafening battle cries and billowing smoke of the battlefield below, she was certain in her heart: "The Regent will surely lose this battle!"

Because she knew very well that the soldiers her brother led could crush them in sheer numbers.

Moreover, the Regent is not personally on the battlefield to command, so defeating these mere Black Armor Guards would be an easy task.

The King of Gaoliang himself shared the same idea as the Princess.

At this moment, he sat calmly on a powerful warhorse, a confident smile on his lips.

He simply waved his hand and sent only half of his troops to meet the enemy, seemingly not taking the battle seriously at all.

However, as time passed, about an hour later, the expression on the face of the King of Gaoliang began to stiffen.

He stared wide-eyed at the battlefield ahead, incredulous, as the Black Guards advanced relentlessly, gradually crushing his soldiers beneath their feet.

Faced with this situation, King Gao Liang could no longer maintain his composure and cursed inwardly.

"I never expected that the Black Armor Guards, even without the Regent's command, would still be so brave and skilled in battle! It seems that if we want to end this battle quickly and achieve victory, the only way is for me to personally take action."

Thinking this through, the King of Gaoliang no longer hesitated. He drew his sword from his waist, raised it high, and shouted an order to the remaining soldiers: "Charge with me and annihilate the enemy!"

Immediately afterwards, he spurred his horse and charged towards the Black Armor Guards. The 50,000 soldiers behind him followed suit, surging into the fierce battle like a tidal wave.

The situation instantly reversed. Si Nan was also struggling. As he beheaded another enemy, his calm gaze swept across the crowd to the man on horseback, who was wielding his longsword and relentlessly slashing at the black-armored guard.

Catch the thief first to catch the king.

Si Nan's eyes suddenly darkened, as if a cold star had fallen. His long sword flashed out like lightning, instantly piercing the enemy's chest!

The sharp sword energy brought up a trail of blood, blooming in the air in a tragic arc.

Immediately afterwards, using the force in his hands, he soared into the air like an arrow released from a bow, rushing straight toward the King of Gaoliang.

His speed was so fast, like a ghost, that it was almost impossible for anyone to catch a glimpse of him.

However, the King of Gaoliang was a seasoned veteran with extensive combat experience.

Just as Si Nan was about to approach him, King Gao Liang keenly sensed a strong gust of wind coming from behind him.

He remained calm and composed, leaning back slightly, and easily dodged Si Nan's fatal blow.

Then, the King of Gaoliang swiftly turned his horse around, his gaze coldly fixed on the young man who dared to challenge him. A disdainful smile appeared on his lips: "Hmph, with your paltry tricks, you dare to presume to fight me? You're utterly overestimating yourself!"

Faced with the mockery of the King of Gaoliang, Si Nan remained expressionless and silent, but his attacks never ceased.

He gritted his teeth and poured all his strength into every move, determined to pose a threat to his opponent.

But the King of Gaoliang was no ordinary man. He ignored Si Nan's attacks, easily dodging left and right, and always managing to avoid Si Nan's killing moves perfectly.

And so they went back and forth, dozens of rounds passed, and Si Nan gradually felt his strength waning.

King Gao Liang, however, remained completely at ease, even having the leisure to quip, "Young man, what's the use of your struggle? Just surrender obediently!"

Hearing this, Si Nan's anger intensified, and he became even more ruthless in his attacks.

Finally, the King of Gaoliang seemed to feel that this game had gone on long enough.

A hint of impatience flashed in his eyes, and he said coldly, "Alright, it's my turn to make a move."

King Gao Liang held a precious sword, gathering his powerful inner strength on it, and struck the compass with the force of thunder.

The speed and momentum were so great that the onlookers all paled in shock.

Seeing this, Si Nan knew there was no way to avoid this attack. He couldn't help but feel despair and slowly closed his eyes.

He sighed inwardly, "Alas... I underestimated the strength of the King of Gaoliang after all. Now look what's happened. I've failed to complete the task entrusted to me by my master. I've truly let him down..."

But the expected pain didn't come. Instead, he heard the shocked voice of the King of Gaoliang, "Xiao Yuheng, what are you doing here!"

As if suddenly pulled awake by an invisible force, Si Nan opened his eyes abruptly and stared straight ahead.

In an instant, a figure so familiar that it seemed all too familiar entered her field of vision.

The man was dressed in a long, jet-black robe, with his dark hair flowing over his shoulders.

The sleeves and shoulders of the robe are embroidered with intricate and exquisite silver patterns, which are interwoven like twinkling stars in the night sky or ancient and mysterious runes, adding a sense of awe-inspiring majesty to its already noble and aloof temperament.

A pure black belt was tightly cinched around the man's strong waist, perfectly outlining his slender waistline.

The smooth curves are like a masterpiece of nature's artistry, captivating all who behold them.

Hanging from this belt is a flawless jade pendant, its smooth surface dangling quietly. It is a token of the man's noble status, and every ray of light silently proclaims the owner's extraordinary position and demeanor.

"Your Highness!"

After a brief moment of surprise, Si Nan's face immediately broke into a ecstatic smile, and his whole body trembled slightly with excitement.

She staggered toward the figure, her heart surging with indescribable joy and excitement.

At the same time, people around also turned their attention to this place.

They curiously observed the man who had suddenly appeared. Although he was dressed in seemingly ordinary clothes, his unique temperament and the powerful aura emanating from him made him seem completely out of place in this smoke-filled, murderous battlefield.

However, it was precisely this stark contrast that caused everyone present to involuntarily tremble, as if they had been stunned by an invisible force.

The black-armored guards naturally recognized their master. When they heard from Si Nan that the prince couldn't come today and that they would have to face an enemy that outnumbered them three to one, it would be a lie to say they weren't panicked.

Now that the prince has arrived in person, everyone's face is filled with joy, and the strength they had just exhausted in the battle has been restored to most of its original state.

Faced with the sudden and fierce counterattack of the Black Armor Guards, the Liang army was momentarily overwhelmed and was forced to retreat in defeat.

If it weren't for the sheer number of Black Armor Guards, this battle would probably have already been decided.

"Compass, form ranks."

The man ignored Gao Liangwang, only slightly turning his head, his narrow eyes filled with a hint of coldness.

"Yes!"

Si Nan raised an eyebrow and immediately gave the order. Upon hearing the command, the black-armored guards immediately began to line up neatly, gradually surrounding the Liang army in a large and small encirclement.

"Out of control."

The King of Gaoliang glanced at it indifferently; it was created by Xiao Yuheng during the first battle on the border years ago.

It is called "The Trapped Dragon".

It was this grand formation that allowed him to defeat the Northern Li with fewer troops, making him famous overnight.

However, he had already thoroughly studied this formation. The Black Armor Guards had suffered too many casualties, and with their current numbers, it was impossible for them to complete such an exquisite formation.

"Xiao Yanqing, how dare you covet the capital?"

Xiao Yuheng raised his chin slightly, his eyes looking down at him with disdain.

"How dare you! Xiao Yuheng, I am your elder brother, how dare this brat address me by my name?"

The King of Gaoliang's face flushed red. Since his father's passing, more than a decade had passed, and no one had ever dared to call him by his name so directly.

"Brother? You dare to call yourself that!"

The man chuckled, his dark robe billowing without wind, and a powerful sense of oppression swept over him. The dragon's roar in his hand emitted a series of buzzing sounds, as if he was eager for the battle to begin.

“A bastard is a bastard, utterly lacking in manners. How can the royal family tolerate you?”

The King of Gaoliang's expression turned somewhat solemn. Xiao Yuheng's imposing aura almost made him breathless. He never expected that in just a few years, the child who used to always hide in the corner could have grown to this extent.

The black-clad man exuded an increasingly chilling aura, his gaze darkening. Then, a flash of white light appeared, and a sharp sword was drawn, aimed directly at the King of Gaoliang's brow.

A piercing scraping sound rang out. Gao Liangwang gripped the hilts of his sword with both hands, held them above his head, and gritted his teeth, saying, "You're poisoned, yet you dare to use your inner strength?"

I seriously underestimated Xiao Yuheng's strength. I never expected that he could still be on par with me. This guy is terrifying.

Without uttering a single word, the man in black darted through the darkness with his agile figure. Gao Liangwang was caught off guard and a bloody gash appeared on his shoulder from the blade.

Upon seeing this, the King of Gaoliang had to be on high alert to fight.