Under normal circumstances, even more than a dozen guards would not be his match; his martial arts were excellent, and he could be said to be the best martial general in the inner palace.

However, facing the leading black-clad assassin, Jian Shuo was not even a match for a single move?

"Quick, protect the Emperor, protect the Emperor, block them, His Majesty, leave quickly!" Zhang Rang was terrified, shouting at the eunuch guards while trying to help the fallen Liu Hong escape.

"Bian'er, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, Mother is here, Mother is here!" Empress He was also scared, her face losing all color, as she continuously comforted the wailing Liu Bian.

Zhang Shihao, standing in front of Empress He, watched the leading black-clad assassin who had sent Jian Shuo flying with a single sword strike, his eyelids twitching rapidly, his eyes filled with apprehension.

This was just too strong.

One must know that Jian Shuo was a first-rate martial general with a martial power of 82.

Name: Wang Yue

Identity/Official Position: Owner of Luoyang Sword Martial Arts School / General of the Gentlemen of the Household

Age: 38 years old

Martial Power: 105 (Five-star potential, unparalleled swordplay in foot combat, all physical functions have reached their peak, full value.)

Leadership: 62 (One-star potential, simple command is no problem, has reached its peak.)

Intellect: 74 (Two-star potential, has reached its peak)

Politics: 78 (Two-star potential, has reached its peak)

Height: 180 (Epiphyseal line closed, cannot grow taller...)

Weight: 75.3 kg

【Character Personality】: Resolute, particularly fond of fame and fortune, very ambitious

Talents, Potential, Traits:

【Sword Saint's Body】: Contemporary Sword Saint, possesses excellent swordplay aptitude, has his own understanding of the way of the sword, when encountering a sword-wielding opponent, his mentality is disdainful, Martial Power +2

"This... it's actually Sword Saint Wang Yue? And General of the Gentlemen of the Household, with full martial power!!"

The attribute panel of the leading black-clad assassin came into view, and Zhang Shihao was instantly shaken.

"Kill!"

A low voice startled Zhang Shihao.

Wang Yue's eagle-like gaze fixed on Empress He and the First Prince Liu Bian, his steps light, moving with a quick pace, charging forward at high speed, radiating killing intent.

"Damn it, Empress, First Prince, quickly take His Majesty and go!"

Seeing Wang Yue charging directly, Zhang Shihao shuddered, quickly dropping the barbecue grill in his hand, pushing the stunned Empress and Liu Bian towards Liu Hong, who was already guarded by several eunuch guards.

Zhang Shihao himself sprinted towards a trembling young eunuch who was standing guard, leaning on a Fangtian Halberd not far away.

Facing the incredibly powerful Wang Yue, whose martial power was a full 105 and who also possessed the 【Sword Saint's Body】 trait, Zhang Shihao naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to confront him directly with bare hands.

If it weren't for having finally activated the system mission, Zhang Shihao even felt an urge to just run away.

However, his current martial power had also reached 100. If he went all out, he could fight Wang Yue for more than ten rounds, and a slight delay should be possible. By then, the palace guards would arrive as reinforcements, and it would be fine.

All of Zhang Shihao's martial power lay in his halberd.

He needed to find a Fangtian Halberd.

However, fortunately, Fangtian Halberds were not difficult to find, and there were even quite a few in the palace.

This was because many Fangtian Halberds were used as ceremonial objects.

Meanwhile, Zhang Shihao went to find a weapon.

After Jian Shuo was sent flying, several eunuch guards also charged at Wang Yue, ready to die.

However, how could a few eunuch guards be a match for Wang Yue? A few flashes of sword light, screams echoed, and several eunuch guards fell into pools of blood.

"Your Majesty, quickly, quickly!"

Pushed to Liu Hong's side by Zhang Shihao, seeing the leading black-clad assassin's unstoppable demeanor, Empress He felt no sense of security despite several sword-wielding eunuch guards in front of them. Her voice trembling, she frantically dragged the heavily injured Liu Hong with Zhang Rang, about to escape.

"Where are you going? Stay!"

All the black-clad assassins were armed with swords, their swordsmanship clearly superior. Soon, most of the dozen eunuch guards fell, and Wang Yue broke free from the entanglement, arriving near Liu Hong, Zhang Rang, Empress He, and the others.

"Everyone, go, block him, block him!"

Zhang Rang, while dragging Liu Hong, shouted with all his might.

Seeing this, several eunuch guards trembled but still charged at Wang Yue with their swords and sabers.

Wang Yue's gaze was cold and sharp, fixed directly on Empress He. His steps did not falter, and two flashes of sword light appeared.

Two eunuch guards screamed, their bodies thrown, as he directly pierced through and charged.

He arrived in front of the terrified Liu Hong, Zhang Rang, Empress He, and the others.

Buzz~

Without a word, the sword swept through the air, slashing towards Empress He's neck, who was closest.

"No, don't..."

Watching the long sword, gleaming with a chilling light, grow larger and larger, Empress He was more terrified than ever, her body stiff. Emperor Liu Hong, Liu Bian, and Zhang Rang, standing nearby, also watched the sword tearing through the air with extreme horror.

Boom~

Just then, a sound of rushing wind echoed.

A heavy halberd shot through the air.

The halberd tip accurately and fiercely struck the sword blade, causing the long sword to deflect directly.

"Hmm?"

Wang Yue frowned slightly, his wrist exerting a little force, and the long sword, carrying immense power, drew a circle and returned to his hand.

"Your Majesty, Empress, don't be afraid, Xiao Haozi is here to save you!"

As his voice echoed, Zhang Shihao, with his tall stature and powerful aura, reached out and caught the shaft of the Fangtian Halberd that had shot through the air, standing in front of the terrified Liu Hong, Empress He, the wailing Liu Bian, and the others, directly facing Wang Yue.