Choose Liu Bei at the start, I am the only one who knows the plot of the Three Kingdoms.

Gu Rubing stared intently at the demon-like figure in the air, his eyes flickering uncertainly. After a moment's hesitation, he gritted his teeth, summoned Lu Su to his side, and whispered a few instructions in his ear.

As Lu Su listened, his expression suddenly changed drastically. He looked up at Gu Rubing with shock and disbelief in his eyes.

"My lord! No! This plan is too risky! If it fails, you..."

His voice even trembled slightly with fear, and he instinctively wanted to refuse.

Gu Rubing pressed down on his shoulder, his gaze firm and resolute, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"Zijing, execute the order! This is the only chance to break this deadlock! Go now!"

Seeing Gu Rubing's resolute expression, Lu Su knew that further persuasion was useless. He sighed heavily, his face filled with a tragic air, and clasped his hands tightly in a fist salute.

"Shu...I obey!"

After saying that, he turned and left in a hurry, his figure quickly disappearing into the chaos behind him.

In order to create an opportunity for Lu Su's actions and to alleviate the enormous pressure on Zhang He and others at the breach in the city wall, Gu Rubing did not hesitate to use his last trump card.

"Azure Dragon Swordsmen! Attack!"

At his command, a silent force of about five hundred men, shrouded in heavy blue armor and wielding specially made long-handled sabers, charged into the bloody battlefield through the breach in the city wall like unsheathed swords!
This elite force, personally built and painstakingly trained by Gu Rubing and led by Chen, has indeed lived up to expectations!

They were like a moving steel wall, with sharp swordsmanship and perfect teamwork, their individual martial prowess and team collaboration reaching the pinnacle.

Wherever they went, Cao Cao's army was like waves crashing and breaking through, carving a bloody path through the chaotic battlefield, greatly relieving the pressure on Zhang He, Deng Ai and others, and even pushing Cao Cao's army's lines back more than ten steps!

The tide of battle seemed to have turned.

Gu Rubing stood on a relatively safe high place, nervously observing the entire battlefield.

His gaze swept over the fierce fighting at the breach in the city wall, over the breathtaking aerial duel, and finally settled on the flank of Cao Cao's army formation—

There, because the main force was concentrated on the direction of the gap and launched a fierce attack, the defense on the flanks was relatively weak, resulting in a small gap and chaos!
"Chance!"

Gu Rubing's heart stirred.

If an elite cavalry unit could suddenly cut in from this flank and strike at the heart of Cao Cao's army, it would surely cause chaos in their entire attack formation and might even turn the tide of the battle!

However, as soon as the thought crossed my mind, a sense of powerlessness washed over me.

He looked around and saw that generals such as Zhang He, Deng Ai, and Zhong Hui were all fighting fiercely with enemy generals such as Cao Ren and Zhang He at the breach, and were unable to spare any attention.
Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, and Wei Yan, these six top combatants, are being held back by Tong Fei alone and have no chance to break free.
Wei Yan was still in Wucheng... He sadly discovered that he didn't even have a single general by his side who could take charge and carry out such a crucial raid mission!

"Could it be... the will of Heaven?"

A bitter feeling welled up in Gu Rubing's heart.

He never imagined that he would find himself in the predicament of having "no generals available".

Just as he was getting anxious, a young and steady voice sounded behind him.

"Your Highness, are you seeking a strategy to defeat the enemy?"

Gu Rubing turned around and saw that Jiang Wei had come to his side at some point. Although the young general's face still had a bit of immaturity, his eyes were exceptionally bright and calm. He was staring intently at the weak flank of Cao Cao's army.

"Boyo?"

Gu Rubing was somewhat surprised.

Jiang Wei pointed to the gap he had just discovered and said with certainty.

"Your Highness, although the Wei army's offensive is fierce, its flanks are vulnerable, and there are signs of chaos at the points where its units are connected."

This is a golden opportunity! If we had an elite force now, not many, just a thousand or so, we could break through here and launch a fierce attack on their flank and rear. The Wei army would be unable to defend both front and rear, and their offensive would surely collapse!

His analysis coincided perfectly with Gu Rubing's thoughts! A hint of appreciation flashed in Gu Rubing's eyes, but it quickly dimmed again.

“What Boyo saw was the same as what I saw.”

However, now the soldiers are fighting to the death, and I... have no capable generals left by my side.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wei clasped his hands in a fist salute, knelt on one knee, raised his head, and proclaimed loudly.

“Your Highness! Although I am not talented, I am willing to accept this order! I made a promise with Your Highness that I would fight three battles for you to repay your kindness.”

"The battle of the five cities already used up one of our forces. Today, I request permission to lead an elite force to launch a surprise attack on the Wei army's flank! With General Guo Huai's assistance, I am seventy percent confident we can disrupt their formation!"

As Gu Rubing looked at Jiang Wei, who was kneeling on one knee with a burning gaze, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

This plan was indeed risky. Although Jiang Wei demonstrated exceptional insight and courage, he was still young and inexperienced, and Guo Huai was not known for his bravery. Entrusting such a crucial task to them was extremely risky.

However, the current battle situation is extremely precarious. The six air generals, working together to fight against Tong Fei, are showing signs of weakness, and the ground defense line could collapse at any moment.

If they cannot break the deadlock immediately, their entire army will be wiped out! The flank opening that Jiang Wei pointed out is the only visible way to break the deadlock!
"Time waits for no one..."

Gu Rubing took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes.

He stepped forward, personally helped Jiang Wei up, and said in a deep voice.

"Very well! Boyue, I entrust this important task to you and Guo Huai! I hope that you two will live up to my expectations!"

"This humble general will do his utmost, even unto death, without regret!"

Jiang Wei felt the strength and trust emanating from Gu Rubing's hand, and his heart was filled with excitement. He loudly agreed.

"Guo Huai!"

Gu Rubing looked at Guo Huai, who was standing to the side.

"The general is here!"

Guo Huai immediately clasped his hands in greeting.

"You will be his advisor, and obey Boyo's every command! Be swift and ruthless, strike decisively!"

"The last general takes command!"

Gu Rubing did not hesitate any longer and immediately gave the order.

"Order Chen Dao to temporarily hand over command of the Azure Dragon Swordsmen to Jiang Wei and Guo Huai! Target: the enemy's left flank, tear a gap in it!"

The order was quickly relayed. The Azure Dragon Swordsmen, who had just displayed their might at the breach in the city wall, causing havoc among Cao Cao's troops, swiftly disengaged from the main battlefield at Chen Dao's signal, moving like a nimble Azure Dragon to the city gate.

"Open the city gate!"

Jiang Wei raised his long sword high and shouted sternly.

The heavy city gate slowly opened a crack, and Jiang Wei took the lead, followed closely by Guo Huai. Two thousand Qinglong School Swordsmen, covered in blood but exuding murderous intent, rushed out of the city like a flood bursting its banks!
Without the slightest hesitation or regard for the stalemate on the main battlefield, they drew a sharp arc and, with astonishing speed and unstoppable momentum, crashed into the slightly weak left flank of Cao's army formation!

"kill--!"

Two thousand specially made horse-slaying swords reflected a chilling light in the sunlight, like a moving forest of blades!
The Azure Dragon Swordsmen were already skilled at attacking and breaking through enemy lines, and now, under the leadership of Jiang Wei, a master of discerning battle opportunities, they were able to unleash their full potential!

The troops on the left flank of Cao's army were mostly composed of ordinary infantry and some archers. They were mainly responsible for covering the flanks of the main attacking force and providing long-range suppression. They had never seen such fierce and well-equipped heavy infantry charging straight at them like madmen.

Moreover, most of their attention was drawn to the fierce battle at the breach in the city wall!

"Oh no! The enemy is attacking from the flank!"

"Quickly! Form ranks! Spearmen, advance!"

"Stop them! Stop them now!"

The general on the left flank of Cao's army shouted in panic, trying to organize an effective defense.

However, in the rush, before the formation was fully deployed, the sharp blades of the Azure Dragon School Swordsmen cleaved into their ranks like hot knives cutting through butter!

"Pfft! Crack!"

The sound of blades piercing flesh and bones shattering was incessant!
The Qinglong School's swordsmen, in groups of three or five, worked in perfect coordination amidst the flashing blades, making them invincible!
Cao Jun's hastily organized defenses were easily torn apart like paper, resulting in heavy casualties and widespread destruction!

Cao Ren, who was personally supervising the battle and directing his troops in a fierce attack at the breach in the city wall, felt a sudden sinking feeling in his heart when he heard a huge commotion and screams coming from his side and rear.

He hurriedly turned around and saw that the left flank of his army was in chaos. A Han heavy infantry force, bearing the "Azure Dragon" banner and equipped with frighteningly good equipment, was like a tiger among sheep, rampaging through his flanking formation and was about to cut his army in half!

"Jiang Wei?! Guo Huai?!"

How could they…

Cao Ren was both shocked and furious, and his face instantly turned ashen.

His elite troops were all attacking the breach head-on, while the second-line troops on the flanks were no match for the Azure Dragon Swordsmen!

Once the flank is completely breached, causing the entire army's formation to collapse, let alone attacking the city, it will probably be difficult to even retreat unscathed!

"Sound the retreat! Withdraw! The rear guard becomes the front guard, move towards the center! Quickly!"

Although Cao Ren was unwilling, as a veteran general, he knew that there was no time to hesitate and immediately issued the order to retreat. Continuing to hold out would only lead to being attacked from both sides by the enemy, resulting in even greater losses.

The crisp sound of gongs rang out on the battlefield. The vanguard of Cao Cao's army, which was fighting Zhang He, Deng Ai and others at the breach, was puzzled upon hearing the order, but they quickly broke away from the battle and retreated like a tide to join the main force of the central army. The entire offensive of Cao Cao's army was halted.

The crisis on the ground battlefield was temporarily alleviated thanks to the unexpected flanking attack by Jiang Wei and Guo Huai.

However, the battle in the sky did not improve at all!

Tong Fei didn't care about the gains and losses of the ground troops at all. His goal was only one thing from beginning to end—Gu Rubing, and to kill as many Han soldiers as possible!

He wielded the black energy spear with even greater speed and unpredictability, forcing Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and the other six generals to retreat repeatedly, facing perilous situations. Each of them was more or less injured, and their breathing became disordered. Defeat seemed to be imminent!

Just then, Lu Su ran back to Gu Rubing's side, panting, his face showing tension and a hint of determination after completing the task. He lowered his voice and said...

"My lord, everything has been prepared as you instructed!"

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Gu Rubing's eyes.

He took a deep breath, gave a few instructions to the guards beside him, and then rode forward alone to a relatively open area on the edge of the battlefield, where he could be clearly seen by Tong Fei in the air.

He raised his head, his gaze fixed on the demon-like figure in the air. He gathered his strength, and his voice, filled with undisguised mockery and disdain, clearly carried upwards.

"Tong Fei! You call yourself the Immortal Master of Penglai, but you are nothing but a coward who only knows how to bully the weak and hide your true colors! Six generals were able to keep you occupied until now. If all my fierce generals were here, how could you have the chance to act so arrogantly? It seems that the Penglai arts are nothing but deceitful and shameful tricks that cannot be exposed to the light of day!"

These insulting words pierced Tong Fei's ears like sharp needles.

He was already cold and eccentric, regarding ordinary people as ants. He had never been insulted to his face like this before, especially by Gu Rubing, his target whom he was determined to kill!
In an instant, a terrifying killing intent erupted from Tong Fei's icy eyes!
He suddenly forced back Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who were attacking him together, with his spear, and his eyes were fixed on the figure below who dared to provoke him.

Sure enough, Gu Rubing was all alone, riding by himself!
"court death!"

Tong Fei spat out two words through gritted teeth, his body surging with black energy. He ignored Guan Yu and the others' entanglement and transformed into a black streak of light, like a meteor falling to earth, carrying a terrifying aura that could tear everything apart, as he pounced down on Gu Rubing!

That speed was so fast that it exceeded the limits of what the naked eye could perceive!
"Lord, be careful!"

"You evil Taoist, do not harm my master!"

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and the others were shocked and furious, and tried desperately to stop him, but Tong Fei was too fast in his anger, and they couldn't catch up with him in time!
However, faced with this attack that would terrify any ordinary person, Gu Rubing showed little fear, as if he had expected it.

Just as Tong Fei was about to strike, he suddenly pulled on the reins, turned the horse around, and spurred the horse's belly hard!
"drive!"

The horse, in pain, let out a long neigh and galloped like an arrow towards the rolling mountains to the side and rear of the battlefield!

"Where to go!"

Tong Fei's killing intent was resolute; how could he allow him to escape? His figure twisted strangely in mid-air, relentlessly pursuing him like a persistent leech! In his eyes, Gu Rubing was already a sitting duck.

"Quickly pursue them! Protect our lord!"

Upon seeing this, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, and Wei Yan disregarded their own breathing and increased their speed to the maximum, giving chase.

Although they did not know Gu Rubing's specific plans, they had to protect their lord who was in danger!

Thus, a bizarre scene unfolded on the battlefield.

Gu Rubing took the lead, fleeing for his life; Tong Fei transformed into a black light, chasing closely in the low sky; the six legendary generals exerted all their strength, running wildly on the ground to catch up.

Seven figures, one in front and six behind, moved like seven bolts of lightning, quickly leaving the main battlefield and rushing into the mountains.

Gu Rubing seemed to be extremely familiar with the terrain. He deliberately chose a rugged and difficult mountain path, winding and turning until he finally reached the top of a rather steep mountain!

The summit of the mountain was small, covered with jagged rocks, and Gu Rubing's horse had come to a stop right on the edge of the cliff! One more step forward, and there lay a bottomless abyss! (End of Chapter)