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Bashu, Han Wang Great Hall.
Li Hao received the sword seal, knelt down, and bowed in gratitude to Han Wang for his great kindness.
Liu Bang leaned forward, helped Li Hao up, his eyes filled with hope, and said, "I have been forced by Xiang Yu to retreat into Bashu, and I find myself in a desperate situation. The Three Qins are guarding Guanzhong, cutting off my lifeline. Today, having you as a general is like receiving much-needed rain. I hope you can prioritize the welfare of the common people and eliminate tyranny, restoring a bright world for the citizens."
Li Hao nodded, "I will certainly repay this with my life!"
...
Beside them, Xiao He clapped his hands, and immediately twenty warriors dressed in strong attire stepped forward, standing in formation. Each of them had a stern expression, concealed killing intent, and from their aura, it was clear that their strength was quite impressive.
"What is this?" Li Hao asked in surprise.
Xiao He smiled and said, "These are the outstanding individuals from the Shu Region, heroes of the world. Each of them possesses considerable strength, with the strongest even reaching Starry Sky Level. From now on, they will be under your command, General Li Hao."
"Ah?" Li Hao was even more astonished. "Prime Minister, is this for me?"
Xiao He's gaze turned cold as he said, "Bashu has harsh geography and inconvenient transportation. Although there are natural defenses to guard against attacks, we cannot reach the Central Plains. Xiang Yu is ruthless and rules the world through violence; he is hated by heaven and man alike. If Xiang Yu is not eliminated, there will be no peace in the world. The common people will suffer. I hope you will consider the welfare of the common people and lead our Bashu heroes to Xianyang. Under the pretense of presenting the map of Bashu at the Xianyang Palace, you can get close to Xiang Yu and take the opportunity to kill him. I have received intelligence that Ye Yang is ambushing Fan Zeng in the Azure Cloud Mountain Range, which has enraged Xiang Yu. In Yanmen County, Xiang Yu is engaged in a fierce battle with Ye Yang, who has already heavily injured him. This is our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go to Xianyang, capture or kill Xiang Yu, and the fate of the entire world rests on your shoulders!"
Li Hao was stunned but soon his gaze became resolute as he clasped his fists and said, "Since Han Wang has faith in me, I will complete this mission and bring back Xiang Yu's head to Bashu. Then I will command our forces eastward to pacify Han Zhong and reclaim the world!"
Xiao He nodded and said, "This mission is perilous; you must be careful. If the assassination fails, you can escape alone. These subordinates are brave warriors; they will cover your retreat!"
...
In the afternoon, news arrived at the relay station that an envoy sent by the overlord Xiang Yu had already arrived.
Liu Bang hurriedly approached with Xiao He, Fan Kuai, and others. They saw a sparse group of a dozen people standing by the relay station. Xiao He looked closely and exclaimed in surprise, "Chen Ping, is that you?"
Chen Ping adjusted his cap and smiled wryly, "I was not valued by Xiang Yu, so here I am, acting as an envoy to Bashu. Sigh..."
Xiao He replied with a smile, "In that case, why not stay and assist Han Wang? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Chen Ping smiled slightly, "That's a matter for later. This time, Xiang Yu sent me with a great gift for Han Wang!"
"What great gift?" Liu Bang asked in astonishment.
Chen Ping clapped his hands, and two soldiers brought forth a lacquered wooden box. When they opened it, there lay the wax-sealed head of Chancellor Huai!
"Ah!!"
Liu Bang stumbled back several steps, shaken. "This... this is Chancellor Huai? Who among the treacherous scoundrels killed Chancellor Huai?"
Chen Ping said, "Chancellor Huai coveted the beloved concubine of the Overlord, Yu Ji. In a fit of rage, Xiang Yu sent Ying Bu to kill Chancellor Huai and ordered me to bring his head to Han Wang. He also instructed me to inform Han Wang that it was Qi King Ye Yang who secretly killed Chancellor Huai, hoping that Han Wang would uphold justice and avenge Chancellor Huai!"
"I should avenge Chancellor Huai?" Liu Bang's gaze turned cold, and he did not continue speaking.
Fan Kuai said, "If that's the case, why not use this to our advantage? We can leave Bashu under the pretense of seeking revenge and march straight to Xianyang to eliminate that tyrant Xiang Yu!"
Xiao He quickly raised his hand and said, "No! If we leave Bashu now, we will be walking into a trap. The Three Qins guarding Guanzhong will not let us go easily. Zhang Han is battle-hardened and exceptionally strong; even Xiang Yu's uncle Xiang Liang was defeated by Zhang Han. We are currently low on troops and supplies; how can we act recklessly?"
Fan Kuai retorted angrily, "Then how long are we supposed to stay in this wretched heat?"
Liu Bang frowned and said, "Be quiet!"
"Yes, Han Wang..." Fan Kuai replied submissively.
...
Chen Ping bowed slightly and smiled, "I have a plan. Since Xiang Yu has sent gifts to Han Wang, Han Wang should return the favor. We can send brave warriors to accompany him and capture Xiang Yu in the palace. Before I arrived, Xiang Yu fought against Ye Yang and was heavily injured, losing much of his strength. Moreover, Jiujiang Wang Ying Bu is not always by Xiang Yu's side. If we have capable experts, there is a chance to capture Xiang Yu!"
Xiao He couldn't help but smile, "This aligns perfectly with our thoughts. I have the fierce general Li Hao, who serves as Han Wang's Vanguard General. He can lead dozens of elite warriors as envoys, carrying valuable gifts to Xianyang and launch a surprise attack on Xiang Yu!"
Chen Ping clapped his hands and laughed lightly, "That sounds excellent! However, this valuable gift must be something that can move Xiang Yu's heart, disrupt his mind, and catch him off guard for a successful capture!"
Xiao He nodded, "Yes, Xiang Yu has never been fond of women. Therefore, I plan to present the Qilin Bow, the number one Divine Weapon from Bashu, as a gift. Xiang Yu has fought all his life and is skilled in archery; he is unmatched with the Azure Dragon Halberd but lacks a bow. This Qilin Bow is said to be a treasure bow suited for a hero; Xiang Yu will surely love it! I just wonder if Han Wang is willing to part with this Qilin Bow?"
Liu Bang's gaze dimmed as he chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Willing to part with it? Hmph, if a Qilin Bow can exchange for the world, this deal would be extremely worthwhile!"
Xiao He and Chen Ping laughed heartily.
...
As night fell, the Qilin Bow appeared. The bow frame was ablaze with flames, and the bowstring was as clear as water, looking particularly beautiful in the night. It was carried on Li Hao's back; evidently, Li Hao also cherished this bow and caressed it for a long time.
Xiao He observed this and said with a smile, "General Li Hao, if you successfully kill Xiang Yu, Han Wang will reward you with this Qilin Bow!"
Li Hao was overjoyed and replied, "Great! I will definitely not let Han Wang down!"
Set off immediately.
...
Two days later, the envoy team arrived outside Xianyang. Dressed in Bashu General attire, Li Hao looked stern as he led a group of soldiers disguised as assassins into the city. After exchanging documents, they were escorted into the palace by Xianyang officials.
A group of people passed through pavilions and buildings, surrounded by the sounds of chirping birds. At this moment, Xianyang was surprisingly beautiful, making Li Hao unable to suppress his admiration.
"Reporting to the Overlord, Han Wang Liu Bang has sent envoys with a Bashu divine artifact!" the eunuch shouted loudly.
Xiang Yu quickly stood up from his seat and smiled slightly, "Oh, what divine artifact? Summon them to meet me!"
"Yes!"
...
Li Hao and the others entered one after another.
Glancing up at Xiang Yu, Li Hao quickly assessed that Xiang Yu was indeed severely injured and in a critical state, wounded by Ye Yangxiong's Starry Sky Seven-Tier Fire Divine Power. Recovering from such injuries would not be easy; at this moment, Xiang Yu's strength had significantly diminished. This was undoubtedly great news for Li Hao!
Holding a Lacquered Wooden Box, Li Hao stepped forward, opened the box, and lowered his gaze, saying, "I report to the Overlord that the gift presented by Han Wang is Bashu's first Divine Weapon, the Qilin Bow. It is said to be forged from Qilin bones by a Divine Craftsman and enhanced with fine steel arrows, capable of piercing stone with overwhelming power!"
Xiang Yu was overjoyed. With a single hand gesture, an invisible force moved, and the Qilin Bow suddenly flew into his hand.
But at that moment, an unexpected change occurred.
"Swish!"
Li Hao moved like the Shadow Charm, striking first despite being the last to act. Suddenly, Ling Kong seized the Qilin Bow, raised his hand, and swiftly drew an iron arrow from behind, shooting it out in a flash!
"What?!"
Xiang Yu was caught off guard as the iron arrow, infused with the power of Starry Sky Level Five, pierced through his right arm with unstoppable force!
"Thud!"
Blood splattered everywhere. In a rush, Xiang Yu didn't even have time to summon his Starlit Armor before being attacked; his arm was completely penetrated.
Behind him, a group of assassins quickly drew their concealed weapons.
……
"Protect the Emperor! Quickly inform Jiujiang Wang that there are assassins!"
Inside the palace, a group of guards was thrown into chaos.
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