Escape from the Camp

Gu Shenwei chose the best moment to flee. In the distance, the princes and generals who were still constantly raising their offers to buy people over were like the center of a vortex, drawing a great deal of attention. Near the main tent, more than a hundred riderless horses charged ahead, with nearly three hundred officers following close behind, all racing toward the east, where soldiers were relatively sparse.

Out of habit, the soldiers' actions initially appeared orderly, but the drawback of lacking command soon revealed itself. With strength in numbers, everyone gathered wherever the crowds were thickest, unconsciously leaving a huge opening.

The princes at the center of the vortex finally realized that something was wrong. The soldiers would not listen to a word anyone said, and the mutual accusations only stirred up more fury.

Some began to turn around and retreat, but after trying several directions, they still could not find a way out.

Gu Shenwei glanced into the distance and saw King Yue Ying. Protected by two attendants, he was running in haste and was about to collide with the crowd.

The gap in the encirclement would not last long. The fleeing officers would soon draw attention. The opportunity was fleeting, and Gu Shenwei had to make a decision in the space between two thoughts.

He wheeled his horse and charged toward King Yue Ying. He knew little about the prince; the person he trusted was the military adviser, and Fang Wenshi was a chosen ally. He could not simply abandon him.

Shangguan Fei stared at the Dragon King's back in astonishment. He really wanted to beg him not to make things difficult for him. They had finally been about to escape—why plunge back into danger?

Like the Dragon King, Shangguan Fei also had to make a