Chapter 6: Blood Battle of Terror

Hehe, Princess Yu, you should be well aware that today's events will forever remain a mystery; no one will know that the little princess of the State of Chu has met with misfortune here

The little princess shook her head and sighed, saying: "You all come here."

As everyone was about to leave, a guard suddenly knelt on the ground and vowed, "I will do my utmost to protect the princess and ensure her escape from this place"

The apprentice magician was filled with surprise after successfully launching a surprise attack. However, when he attempted to cast magic again, he realized that he had already exhausted all his magical power. Given his severely injured state, being able to cast magic even once was already a remarkable feat. Yet, the inability to cast magic again at this moment meant certain death. A steel sword was thrown towards him, piercing accurately into the apprentice magician's heart. With a look of unwillingness, the apprentice magician slowly closed his eyes.

"You call her a little devil? Haha... you are indeed an interesting fellow." The Third Prince laughed heartily, but his expression soon darkened as he said, "In my presence, you are at best a slippery character. Do not try to play any tricks in front of me, and do not foolishly think you can use some 'great secret' to bargain for your freedom."

Then the little princess said to Chen Nan: "Scoundrel, considering your low martial skills, I will not ask you to kill the enemy. You only need to take good care of the Hou Yi bow."

There is no wall that does not let the wind through; this matter will eventually spread throughout the continent

When the ninth person was shot down by the feathered arrow, the guards under the Third Prince had already rushed in front of Chen Nan and the others, rendering the bows and arrows ineffective

In the eastern horizon, only a dazzling morning star remained. Chen Nan knew that the moment of life and death was approaching. He took the dark Hou Yi bow out of the box and gently stroked it with his hand. In the ancient language of the continent, he whispered, "Old friend, do you still remember me? I am Chen Nan. I never expected to reunite with you after ten thousand years."

After these guards exited the tent, they immediately lay in ambush nearby

Your Highness, every word I say is true and absolutely certain; otherwise, I would not be pursued for miles by that little demon

Your Highness, this course of action is truly too dangerous

Everyone present vowed in hushed tones to protect the little princess with their own lives

Kill! The guards under the Third Prince surged forward, and the guards protecting the little princess, eager to defend their master, also charged ahead. The encirclement immediately collapsed, and everyone rushed towards the little princess, or rather, towards the Hou Yi bow, with both sides engaging in chaotic combat.

Chen Nan coldly laughed and said: "Do not blame me; if others do not offend me, I will not offend them. It was you who forced me to carry Hou Yi's bow to my death; I was merely acting in self-defense."

"Alright, I have killed you," the little princess said as she drew out her sword

The little princess appeared to have made a difficult decision, a trace of pain evident on her face

Cough... this... in this case, you definitely cannot kill me. Your guards are already severely injured, and I still have some strength left to fight.

Chen Nan quickly picked up a piece of dry branch from the ground and placed it on the bowstring. He pulled the bowstring back slightly with great force, and a golden light surged towards the dry branch like a thin mist. A faint golden beam shot forth like lightning, and a fierce wind swept through the forest, accompanied by the sound of thunder.

"Although we have been driven to the brink, we must never yield. We will fight to the bitter end, making them pay the most painful price. Are you willing to defend the dignity of our Chu State with your blood?"

The little princess's white dress had already blossomed with over a dozen bloodstains. Her eyes were filled with murderous intent, and every strike of her sword drew blood. She had killed more than half of the guards under the Third Prince. However, her own guards were almost entirely lost, with only one or two lying on the ground, intermittently letting out a few weak groans.

... ...

Do you have anything else to add

The little princess suddenly burst into an unrefined laugh, tears streaming down her face

Chen Nan was taken aback; he had originally thought that the little princess would take the opportunity to escape amidst the chaos. Unexpectedly, she charged into the enemy ranks. However, it seemed that she had changed her mind after a painful struggle. Otherwise, she would not have forcibly handed the Hou Yi bow over to him earlier.

I will immediately return to the Moon Worship Association, which would be more dangerous; in that case, anyone could tell it was me. Hehe, if I stay here, without any evidence, who can say it was me

Yes, I acknowledge my mistake.

This... wasn't the Hou Yi bow like this a thousand years ago? Every time I hold it, it emits a cheerful chime and radiates bursts of golden light. Could it... could its seal have been broken?

Swear to protect the princess at all costs

The legendary treasure, the Xuanwu Armor, which has never been obtained by anyone, indeed possesses immense allure. Although the Third Prince did not believe Chen Nan's words, he still spared his life, intending to verify the matter later.

At the moment when the enemy ranks were thrown into chaos, Chen Nan stood up with the dark Hou Yi bow held high in both hands, instantly becoming the focal point of everyone's attention, as a dozen murderous auras surged towards him.

No, don't, I will carry it myself

Alright, we will now begin the arrangements

The few guards who had originally pursued Chen Nan for the sake of the Hou Yi Bow retreated upon seeing the Third Prince, while the Hou Yi Bow lay in the grass not far away

Chen Nan's heart sank immediately. He suddenly launched an attack, striking the chest of a nearby guard with his palm and deftly seizing the Hou Yi bow from the guard's hand. Emulating the small princess's master, Zhuge Chengfeng, Chen Nan wielded the Hou Yi bow like a club, swinging it forcefully at another guard beside him. The incident occurred so abruptly that the guard had not yet comprehended what was happening when his chest was caved in, resulting in his instant death. Emulating the small princess's master, Zhuge Chengfeng, Chen Nan wielded the Hou Yi bow like a club, swinging it forcefully at another guard beside him. The incident occurred so abruptly that the guard had not yet comprehended what was happening when his chest was caved in, resulting in his instant death

The Third Prince coldly stated: "Do not foolishly think you can use the power of those princes to seek revenge, or that they will soften their hearts and let you go. You will be sent away as a favored person, merely a gift for me to form an alliance with others. Heh, I know you will not commit suicide; you will not let go of any chance to survive. Only by staying alive do you have the opportunity for revenge"

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That scoundrel Chen Nan has already informed you of the impending events, hasn't he? "A common man is innocent, but possessing a precious item is a crime." The third prince of the Baiyue Kingdom harbors ambitions and seeks to covet our Chu State's national treasure, the Hou Yi bow. The disparity in strength between the two sides is vast; even if I were to present the Hou Yi bow to them now, they would show no mercy and would still resort to killing to silence us. However, death can come in two forms: one is the humiliating surrender without a fight, and the other is a heroic death in battle. Which one do you intend to choose?

The little princess glared at the third prince and directly called him by name, saying: "Ren Jian, are you not afraid that your actions will provoke a war between the State of Chu and the State of Baiyue?"

Although the guards under the little princess were highly skilled, they could not help but break into a cold sweat during this prolonged wait. In contrast, the figure they regarded as "unclear and ambiguous," Chen Nan, appeared relatively relaxed. Chen Nan was continuously surveying the escape route, constantly adjusting his escape strategy.

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The Third Prince said lightly: "Yang Chong, you are still not experienced enough. With your reckless behavior, how can I trust you to handle matters independently? Indeed, they are all seriously injured, but even a sick tiger can still show its claws. Never underestimate your enemy. Since one night is enough to undermine their morale and weaken their strength, why not take advantage of it? The way to defeat the enemy is to create favorable conditions for ourselves by any means necessary. You still need to study hard."

Not far away, Chen Nan felt a chill in his heart; the Third Prince was truly terrifying, undoubtedly a formidable hero.

"No way, you are back so soon!" Chen Nan turned around to see the little princess sneering at him amidst the enemy ranks. At the same time, several guards under the Third Prince were already charging towards him.

As the long night drew to a close, a murderous aura filled the forest, and the more than twenty individuals charged forward like tigers and wolves. At the same time, the guards under the little princess had already drawn their bows, aiming at the intruders

Chen Nan felt a sinking sensation in his heart, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his body. He said, "It is true. I accidentally discovered a map in an ancient cave. Although I am not well-versed in ancient culture, I can still recognize a few characters. It has the three ancient characters 'Xuanwu Jia' on it."

The Third Prince, Renjian, had a pale face, coldly gazing at Chen Nan.

She lifted a corner of the large tent, picked up a small stone from the ground, and threw it out. A faint sound of the stone landing in the grass could be heard not far away. At the same time, a light twang of bowstrings filled the air as dozens of arrows shot towards that patch of grass

Chen Nan remained still, lying in the grass as he awaited the optimal moment to escape

Chen Nan sighed inwardly: I did not expect the little demon to be so meticulous in her thoughts. Unfortunately, she has no available forces at her disposal. If her power were on par with that of the Third Prince, the outcome would truly be uncertain. This little girl is indeed quite formidable

Chen Nan : `` ... ... ''

On this tranquil night, danger lurks in the forest. At the third prince's tent, the glint of swords and knives is evident as he quietly discusses plans with his subordinates

The feathered arrows were released simultaneously, resulting in a chorus of screams. At the scene, six individuals were struck by arrows and died on the spot, falling to the ground.

Oh, it's nothing

The Third Prince cast a cold glance at Chen Nan, then turned to the little princess and said: "Princess Yu, how do you think I should deal with you? As a beauty of your caliber, I truly cannot bear to kill you. However, keeping you by my side means I must always be on guard against your attempts to assassinate me. Sigh, it is truly a headache. After much thought, the only solution seems to be to quietly send you away. I believe some princes from other countries would be very willing to accept such a gift as you."

Your Highness is most wise

If these people were to know the thoughts in Chen Nan's heart, they would undoubtedly kill him immediately

Princess Chu Yu summoned all her subordinates together. She transformed from her usual cheerful and playful demeanor into one of utmost solemnity, resembling a composed general.

The little princess assigned a location to each of the guards, instructing them to quietly ambush there under the cover of night after a while

"Hoo—" Chen Nan let out a sigh. He held the Hou Yi bow with both hands and presented it to the Third Prince, who displayed an expression of excitement on his face, continuously rubbing the dark back of the bow with his hand

"What?" exclaimed the Third Prince, but in an instant, his face was covered with frost, and he coldly said, "You have quite the audacity to speak recklessly in front of me!"

We are willing to shed the last drop of blood for the State of Chu

When Chen Nan's blood spilled onto the Hou Yi bow, a warm current surged from the back of the bow towards his hands, and the dark Hou Yi bow began to emit a faint golden light, with the bowstring trembling slightly

The little princess glared fiercely at Chen Nan; if she could move, she would have already charged at him with her sword. Chen Nan felt a surge of anger, as the little demon was still trying to frame him at this moment.

At this moment, the daylight had brightened significantly, and a thin layer of mist floated through the forest. A pungent smell of blood permeated the woods, and in the depths of the forest, bodies lay scattered in disarray.

Well, the first step is to throw the Hou Yi bow at that unfortunate fellow, the second step should be to run to that place, and then... hmm, should the N-th step be to play dead under that tree? Let me think about it a bit more... finally, take the opportunity to escape when they are most confused

At that moment, more than twenty figures surrounded this place in a circular formation. The guards under the little princess let out a long sigh; the end of their painful wait was liberation. Regardless of whether they could survive, they were unwilling to endure this torment any longer

Hmph! The Third Prince coldly snorted and said, "Go retrieve the Hou Yi bow."

The little princess saw that Chen Nan had successfully attracted the enemy's attention, and a trace of reluctance flashed in her eyes; however, she soon became extremely angry.

Just as Chen Nan was about to walk towards the nearby tent, a female swordsman suddenly drew her long sword and placed it against his neck, saying: "You are to stay here and protect the princess, so behave and stay put."

The captain of the guards under the Third Prince, Yang Chong, muttered under his breath: "Damn it, this devil princess! It's already dawn, and she's still on guard."

Seeing the box containing the Hou Yi bow being handed over by the little princess, Chen Nan exclaimed, "No, please kill me instead." He understood that the little princess had resolutely made her decision; she painfully discarded the Hou Yi bow to divert everyone's attention, and then sought an opportunity to escape

I am willing to shed the last drop of blood for the princess

Suddenly, the little princess raised her head, glared fiercely at Chen Nan, and then turned to the Third Prince, saying: "Ren Jian, why didn't you kill him"

Chen Nan felt that he was even more wronged than Dou E in the ancient myths and legends, inexplicably caught up in this vortex, finding himself in a perilous situation

He bent down to pick up a long sword from the ground and strapped it to his body. Just as he turned to run deeper into the woods, suddenly, with a thud, the Hou Yi bow fell from the sky and landed at his feet

This ... ... has already been hidden by me in a secret location

The little princess leaned her sword against the ground, gasping for breath. Her long, dark hair was soaked with sweat, clinging together in strands. She was already exhausted, but the tragic death of her guards deeply pierced her heart. It was the anger within her that had sustained her until now

The golden light collided with the steel blade, erupting into a shower of light in the air, and the steel blade was instantly shattered, falling from the sky. Amidst the light rain, a broken branch, like the spear of death, instantly pierced through the chest of the guard, and blood gushed out like a raging spring from the wound, the guard died with his eyes wide open.

It is unexpected that the little demon has not yet evolved into a true demonic realm. Alas, after all, she is still a young girl, her heart is not too hardened, and she cannot bear to abandon her subordinates to escape alone. In a few more years, it may not be the same.

You all saw it, right? They had already made arrangements and were fully prepared to ambush us. Hehe, since that is the case, we will wait here, waiting for them to fall back into our trap.

The commander of the guards under the Third Prince, Yang Chong, said: "That old man Zhuge Chengfeng is definitely not nearby; we were all deceived during the day. Your Highness, please take action to avoid prolonged complications."

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Hehe, you slippery thief, you truly are cunning. You must have realized that the Third Prince would definitely eliminate you after taking action; otherwise, why would you have risked your life to make a deal with me back then

Of course, there is an exception, which is the "scoundrel" in the little princess's eyes, Chen Nan, the "rascal" from hetushu.com. He thought to himself: What a joke, to guard this little demon? She has long been prepared to escape. That despicable fellow actually wants me to carry the Hou Yi bow to my death. Sigh, if the Hou Yi bow had not been sealed by someone, who could stop me now?

"Wait a moment." Chen Nan quickly stepped back and said, "Your Highness, you are being too heartless. During the day, I clearly knew that your faction was at a disadvantage, yet I still resolutely joined you. How could you treat me this way?"

The guards under the little princess all gripped their weapons and advanced, except for two individuals who remained in place. One was Chen Nan, and the other was an apprentice magician who had survived the great serpent battle. Chen Nan was looking for an opportunity to escape, while the apprentice magician was reciting a spell, preparing to cast magic

The little princess said again: "I suspect that if they do not launch an attack within an hour, it is possible that it will be postponed until dawn. You must be very careful and absolutely do not let your guard down. Alright, you may go and prepare now"

"Alright, you go and make the arrangements. Tell them that when dawn breaks, they must act decisively and leave no survivors." The Third Prince's face was cold as ice.

Kill him!" Ren Jian roared.

A wave of magical elements surged through the air, and a massive ice spear rapidly took shape. The ice spear transformed into a beam of white light, piercing into the enemy ranks. In the blink of an eye, it penetrated the chest and abdomen of two individuals, ultimately shattering after fatally striking a third person.

Stop! The Third Prince exclaimed loudly: "Princess Yu, you are indeed remarkable. My guards are all skilled fighters, capable of holding off ten opponents each, yet I did not expect to suffer so many casualties."

We are willing to fight for the princess

The little princess sat helplessly on the ground

The Third Prince paced a few steps in the tent with his hands behind his back and said: "Once we succeed, you must immediately return to Baiyue with the Houyi bow without any delay on the way. Do you understand?"

The royal guards could not help but show admiration for the young princess

Chen Nan was deeply impressed by the little princess's remarkable tactics; clearly, she intended to leverage the strength of others to escape, yet she spoke with such fervor and passion.

I cannot leave yet; I have not yet gone to the Luofeng Mountain Range to see the Qilin.

The captain of the guards, Yang Chong, along with three other guards who had attacked the young princess, retreated together.

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The Third Prince pondered for a moment and said: "Do not rush; after all, we have already surrounded them. Keep a close watch on them and do not act recklessly. Let them be on edge for one night, and when dawn arrives and they let their guard down, we will take action then"

Chen Nan shouted loudly at the guards of the Third Prince: "Brothers, I have no intention of being your enemy. Don't you want this Hou Yi bow? Here it is!" He then threw the Hou Yi bow, but deliberately altered its trajectory, causing the bow to land beside the little princess.

A female guard stood up and said, "Princess, why don't we take advantage of the night to break through?"

The Third Prince emerged from the depths of the forest, accompanied by four guards. A faint smile graced his face as he said, "Interesting, interesting, splendid, splendid. I did not expect that Princess Yu would also miscalculate, allowing you to take advantage of the situation. I truly underestimated you; I did not anticipate your quick wit. I was originally here waiting for Her Highness Princess Yu, but unexpectedly, you were the first to escape."

This... this Third Prince, I have never thought of being an enemy to Your Highness. I did not come out from the palace with them, nor am I any eunuch. That little demon, oh, that is Princess Yu, the reason she has been pestering me is that I know a tremendous secret that she has been trying to extract from me. However, she has never succeeded in her wish.

A roar of anger from the guards inside the room came in hushed tones: "Heroic death in battle"

Suddenly, the little princess dashed out of the tent like lightning, charging into the enemy ranks. In her hand, she wielded a slender sword, and wherever she passed, there were certain to be casualties, leaving a trail of blood blossoms in the air

Seeing this, the other guards also knelt down one after another

Haha, interesting, well done, scoundrel! The little princess exclaimed with glee.

The little princess pondered for a moment, then looked at him and smiled, saying: "Alright, since it is like this, I will let you off for now. Here, put this on your back."

"Yes, understood." Although Yang Chong had experienced countless life-and-death trials, he still couldn't help but shiver at that moment

Death is not painful; it is merely a moment. The greatest suffering lies in waiting for death. Every minute is an agony, as the strings of the heart are gradually tightened by time, until they can no longer withstand the immense force and break, collapsing.

A guard beside him nudged him and said, "What are you mumbling about"

Ren Jian, you big fool, haha... you really made me laugh to death. You actually believe that guy has the Xuanwu Armor, it's just too funny! Haha...

Willing!

Yang Chong was already sweating profusely. He felt both respect and fear towards His Highness, the Third Prince. From the Third Prince, he could always sense a subtle yet palpable aura of dominance, which imparted a heavy sense of oppression.

The Third Prince's eyes emitted two beams of cold light as he coldly stared at Chen Nan. After a long while, he finally spoke: "Where is the map?"

All of this happened in an instant, at which point a guard had raised his sword to strike down Chen Nan, who was lying on the ground

"Little girl, you are ruthless." He no longer had time to throw Hou Yi back; he turned and ran deeper into the woods. However, just after running a few steps, he suddenly stopped, his body feeling icy cold.

Your Highness, are you not leaving

The mainland celestial treasure, the Hou Yi bow, has finally arrived in my hands, haha... His eyes radiate a fiery glow

There are no walls here, nor are there any listeners to the wind

The Third Prince chuckled, "Oh, I forgot to tell you, this fellow has decided to give me the treasure map regarding the Xuanwu Armor." Although he did not quite believe that Chen Nan knew the secret of the Xuanwu Armor, he thought that the enmity between Chen Nan and the little princess arose from the treasure map. He intended to take this opportunity to strike at the little princess.

Haha, just thinking about it makes me laugh. The illustrious little princess of the State of Chu, the renowned little sorceress, was actually outsmarted by such a minor character.

Both sides engaged in fierce combat have suffered casualties. Although the princess's guards are already severely injured, they continue to hold on with great difficulty, embodying a desperate struggle where lives are at stake.

The other two guards swung their steel blades at Chen Nan, who had no choice but to raise the Hou Yi bow to confront them. Although he initially relied on the Hou Yi bow to shatter one guard's steel blade, in the end, he could not withstand more than twenty moves before one guard struck him on the back with a palm, causing him to spit blood and fall to the ground.

The little princess glared fiercely at Chen Nan, her eyes nearly shooting fire; if looks could kill, Chen Nan would have been reduced to ashes. Reluctantly, she shifted her gaze to the enemy charging at her and met them with her sword.

The little princess pointed at Chen Nan and said, "Isn't he?"

Yang Chongdao: "There is no need to place such importance on them; nearly everyone there is severely injured. Even if that little witch is powerful, can she surpass His Highness?"