Liu Bei paid no further heed to Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Longfeng. With the Male-and-Female Swords in hand, he rode out, leading the Forbidden Guard and the rest of his army straight toward the Great Wei State's camp. Gathering his breath, he called out:
"Emperor of Wei, you speak the truth! We have no retreat now. We can only fight for a thread of survival. Even if we fail, death is all that awaits us, and our noble spirit will endure forever!"
Such a great commotion, coupled with the Shu State's elite troops changing direction like a torrent turning to converge on the Great Wei State's camp, immediately caught the attention of Great Huan's reinforcements, thrusting the Great Wei State's camp straight onto the crest of the storm!
"Eldest brother..."
Moved to tears, Wing Marquis Zhang Fei choked out a cry. He was about to spur his horse after Liu Bei, determined to follow him unto death!
"Wait!"
Zhuge Liang waved his hand, restraining Wing Marquis Zhang Fei, and earnestly pleaded:
"Wing Marquis, please remain calm. Our lord has his own plans. Trust him! Besides, you must not let his intentions go to waste. He is drawing their attention to buy us time!"
"Third brother, Master Zhuge is right. Do not act rashly!"
Guan Yu pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhang Fei and solemnly urged him.
"Go!"
Loyalty-and-Bravery Marquis Chen Dao wasted no more words. He swiftly selected ten Peak Loose Immortals and a contingent of battle-hardened elite Forbidden Guards, then led Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Longfeng, and the other important Shu officials quietly away from the Shu army. They slipped into Jianye Royal City, which had become a scene of human tragedy, mingled with the chaotic streams of Wu civilians, and headed straight out of the