The rebels' blood surged with excitement as they shouted at the tops of their lungs, their voices echoing through the night sky: "Charge with His Highness the Crown Prince! Today we win noble titles and high office!"
The defenders on the walls, however, were thrown into a panic by this sudden turn of events.
They exchanged bewildered looks and murmured among themselves: "His Highness the Crown Prince is rebelling? That can't be real!" "Who knows? Has someone led His Highness astray?"
Just then, a powerfully built man in heavy armor climbed onto the battlements.
His gaze burned like a torch as he surveyed the rebels below and roared, "Whoever you are! Anyone who dares approach the Imperial City will die!"
His voice exploded like thunder, shaking every defender to the core.
Hidden in the shadows, Chen Xuanqing naturally recognized the heavily armored man's identity at a glance-he was a commander of the Imperial Knights.
The commander before him was likely the linchpin of the defense. Defeat him, and the defenders would lose their leadership and descend into chaos.
Chen Xuanqing drew a deep breath, sprang into the air, and leaped onto the battlements.
The Azure Gleam Sword in his hand gleamed coldly as he thrust it forward, swift as lightning.
Before the heavily armored man could react, the Azure Gleam Sword pierced his skull, sending blood gushing out.
His corpse toppled onto the battlements, throwing the defenders into turmoil.
With their commander gone, the defenders fell into utter chaos, and the rebels opened the gates.
Qian Renxue was thrilled at the sight. She raised her sword high and shouted, "Charge!"
Her voice brimmed with boldness and resolve, as though she meant to trample the entire Imperial City beneath her feet.
In an instant, the rebels poured into the Imperial City