Chapter Eight: Eliminating Hegan Chengji, Li Chengqian Prepares for a Bold Move

Indeed, Hegan Chengji had already lost all reason at this moment. He was determined to stake everything on a desperate gamble: to use his great blade to strike down Li Chengqian first.

Even if he failed to kill him, at least he could capture Li Chengqian, thereby holding the initiative firmly in his own hands.

As these thoughts raced through his mind, Hegan Chengji sprang into action.

He moved with lightning speed, dashing forward in an instant.

Judging by his pace, in no more than three seconds he would be right beside Li Chengqian, ready to strike—a horrifying outcome looming.

Originally, Hegan Chengji had no intention of taking such a reckless risk. But having been cornered by Li Chengqian and his men, he had no choice but to act on impulse, determined to take a bold chance.

Though fully aware of the potential consequences, he gritted his teeth and resolved to make a grand move.

Dreams must be held onto—what if they came true? The results would be unimaginable.

This was why, at this moment, Hegan Chengji chose to throw caution to the wind.

Yang Jiguang and the others were utterly shocked; they hadn’t expected Hegan Chengji to be so mad with desperation.

The dozen or so guards dispatched had been wiped out by him in the blink of an eye.

His speed was simply staggering, beyond belief.

In that instant, Hegan Chengji became the most dazzling figure in the great hall.

Moments later, he charged straight up to Li Chengqian and swung his great blade fiercely at him.

However, he did not intend to kill Li Chengqian outright; he held back, delivering a brutal slash to Li Chengqian’s shoulder instead.

Li Chengqian, seemingly sluggish in reaction, failed to perceive the scheme and couldn’t respond in time.

With a sharp “crack,” Hegan Chengji’s blade landed solidly on Li Chengqian’s shoulder.

A broad smile spread across Hegan Chengji’s face. He knew his era was about to dawn.

Once Li Chengqian was wounded, none of the lesser subordinates would dare to act recklessly; they would all be forced to kneel and beg for mercy.

But soon, that smile stiffened.

His grip betrayed him—the sensation was wrong. Instead of injuring Li Chengqian, the blow had recoiled heavily upon himself.

The sharp pain radiating from his hand confirmed the harsh truth.

“How does it feel, Hegan Chengji?” Li Chengqian slowly rose, removing a piece of steel plate from his shoulder and shaking it off.

“What?” Hegan Chengji could hardly believe his eyes.

It was all a ruse by Crown Prince Li Chengqian, who had secretly laid an ambush, waiting for him.

“Will you surrender, or shall I make you?” Li Chengqian’s voice suddenly turned sharp.

At this moment, Li Chengqian’s fury was palpable; Hegan Chengji’s ambition was now fully exposed.

The other guards gathered around.

“Your Highness, please spare my life!” Hegan Chengji’s expression twisted with complexity.

Still unwilling to concede, he resolved to hold on until the very last moment.

“To spare someone like you? If I let you live, anyone could stab me in the backI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.