Years turn into wind

Chapter 112

Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian stood together on the palace wall, facing the wind, gazing out at Duan Yuxuan's army. The soldiers busily reinforced their defenses, preparing to meet the enemy with a resolute determination to face death. This decisive battle came suddenly, but it sounded the drums of war in everyone's heart.

Cheng Yuwei glanced at Ling Xiaotian and saw that his face was solemn, but there was a hint of calmness in his eyes, as if he had already anticipated all this. She couldn't help but whispered, "Xiaotian, are you really ready this time?"

Ling Xiaotian smiled sideways, took her hand, and gave her a determined look: "Wei'er, only with you by my side can I fear no storm. No matter how difficult this battle is, I will win."

Cheng Yuwei felt the warmth of his palm and relaxed a little, then quickly calmed down. She whispered, "Remember, protect yourself no matter what. The enemy's target isn't just you, but the entire Marshal's Mansion. Don't underestimate them."

Ling Xiaotian nodded, his eyes showing more tenderness, and patted her shoulder with his backhand: "Wei'er, don't worry, I feel more confident with you here." As soon as he finished speaking, a loud rumbling sound came from not far away, breaking the quiet night.

The enemy's artillery fire began, and the entire palace suddenly became noisy. Soldiers quickly took up their positions along the various defensive lines. Cheng Yuwei personally commanded the rear defense, directing each firing point to fully cover the main force. She sometimes paused, sometimes sprinted, calmly observing the enemy's offensive momentum and adjusting her deployment at any time.

During the battle, Cheng Yuwei suddenly realized that the enemy's tactics seemed to have already figured out the layout of the palace's defenses, and their attack routes were so precise that it was frightening. She smiled coldly and quickly dispatched several capable subordinates: "You guys go check if Duan Yuxuan has planted a spy in the palace."

At this moment, she caught a glimpse of a soldier not far away, looking a little uneasy in the chaos, his eyes wandering and his expression strange. Her heart tightened, and she quickly walked over and asked in a calm tone, "What's your name?"

The soldier shuddered for a moment and replied, "My name is Li San."

Cheng Yuwei stared at him coldly: "Which battalion are you from? Why are you here?"

The soldier became increasingly nervous, his lips trembling slightly. Cheng Yuwei suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist, pulling him aside for questioning. Sure enough, under pressure, the soldier revealed some information, revealing he was one of Duan Yuxuan's spies planted in the mansion.

Meanwhile, Ling Xiaotian had already led his main force into battle with Duan Yuxuan's vanguard. Artillery fire was deafening, dust billowed, and the soldiers, each armed with their own weapons, fought fiercely, the battle gradually becoming increasingly intense.

Ling Xiaotian wielded his long sword, moving effortlessly through the crowd, his agility as ghostly as a ghost amidst the flashes of swords and sabers. His figure, like an indestructible peak, instilled boundless confidence in the soldiers around him. Whenever a soldier hesitated, a single glimpse of his resolute back ignited their fighting spirit, and they threw themselves into battle once more.

Duan Yuxuan stared at Ling Xiaotian from afar, his face gloomy and his eyes as cold as a knife. He ordered his deputy general beside him, "No matter what, we must take down his defenses!"

The deputy general nodded and continued to command the troops forward. A fierce wave of attack and defense once again set off on the battlefield. Ling Xiaotian looked at the enemy's increasing reinforcements with a frown, realizing that Duan Yuxuan was determined to fight to the death today at all costs.

At that moment, Cheng Yuwei heard from the rear that an elite squad had precisely cut off one of the enemy's routes of attack. She stood firmly in the center of the battlefield, pistol in hand, calmly directing the attack. Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure: Duan Yuxuan's capable deputy. With a cold smile, she ordered the fire without hesitation, catching the enemy off guard.

Under the continuous and powerful counterattacks, the enemy line gradually collapsed, and the soldiers in the front retreated one after another. Duan Yuxuan's face became even gloomier when he saw this, and he roared and ordered the troops to regroup.

But at this moment, a loud roar like thunder suddenly sounded outside the mansion, followed by a burst of flames shooting into the sky. Ling Xiaotian looked in the direction of the sound, his mind moved, and he whispered, "It must be Wei'er's arrangement. It worked."

Cheng Yuwei's ambushes, stationed on the periphery, quietly launched, collaborating with the soldiers within the palace to pincer the enemy into the center of the battlefield. Their strategic advance left the enemy practically powerless to fight back. Ling Xiaotian seized the opportunity and led the main force in an assault, instantly forcing the enemy back.

Duan Yuxuan's army gradually retreated, ultimately being completely routed. Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei successfully defended the mansion, and the soldiers cheered, their atmosphere of victory filling the night sky.

At this moment, Cheng Yuwei relaxed slightly and looked up at Ling Xiaotian. The two of them smiled at each other in tacit understanding. Ling Xiaotian walked forward, gently patted her shoulder, and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work, Wei'er."

Cheng Yuwei shook her head, a hint of fatigue in her eyes, but more of a sense of relief: "Although this battle was difficult, fortunately we won. However, Duan Yuxuan will not give up this time, he will definitely come back."

Ling Xiaotian nodded, his eyes as steady as the sea: "Yes, his ambition and cruelty will never be easily abandoned. But as long as we fight side by side, his schemes will eventually be thwarted one by one."

The two stared at each other for a moment, their eyes filled with unwavering faith. Having weathered the test of life and death in the storm, their bond had only grown stronger, as if they saw a shared future in each other's eyes.

A little suspense: Although Duan Yuxuan has temporarily withdrawn his troops, his sinister smile is chilling. What means will he use next to threaten Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei again?