The Situation Has Changed; the Son of Heaven Is Not Bowed To!

Dong Jie was filled with unwillingness. He knew full well that he was already at the end of the road, yet he still clung to a sliver of hope. Hoping to exploit the conflict between the Grand Empress Dowager and Zhou Cheng, he led a thousand Golden Mace Guards in an attempt to break out.

To carve out a thread of survival for himself and his master, Zhou Zhen.

But how could he have known?!

Kyoto had already been completely sealed off by the Lu Family Army. Not even a bird could fly out.

And!

Neither the Grand Empress Dowager nor Zhou Cheng would allow Zhou Zhen to escape.

All their efforts would be in vain!

The Grand Empress Dowager wanted to seize Zhou Zhen, and Zhou Cheng wanted the same.

For a time, the three factions fell into a chaotic melee.

With such a disparity in numbers, no matter how valiant the Golden Mace Guards were, it was useless.

Before absolute power, there was only crushing suppression.

In the end, the Golden Mace Guards were nearly wiped out, with only a few dozen men remaining.

Zhou Cheng wanted to storm the Hall of Revering Heaven and capture Zhou Zhen, but the Grand Empress Dowager kept blocking him.

The Grand Empress Dowager wanted to charge into the Hall of Revering Heaven, while Zhou Cheng repeatedly threw a wrench in her plans, leaving the three sides deadlocked.

Above the steps of the Hall of Revering Heaven.

Dong Jie guarded his master with unwavering loyalty. His body was covered in wounds. His martial prowess was comparable to a First-Rate Realm expert of the martial world, which was the only reason he had endured until now.

Zhou Zhen's yellow dragon robe was also stained with blood. He seized a longsword and waved it