Heaven-Defying Talent.

Summary

In this chapter, Ao Yunxing's troops retreat outside Rot City, while Ao Yang's army is surrounded in Jialan. Reports from the imperial capital reveal the Crown Prince's efforts to defend Jialan, but losses mount as the rebel forces capture Rot. Ao Yang and General Shi Qian face dire circumstances on the city walls, contemplating their fate as their forces dwindle. Just as despair sets in, Han Feng Xue arrives on a giant Diao, urging Ao Yang to escape, but he refuses, choosing to stand with his fallen comrades. Han Feng Xue plays a zither, soothing the battlefield and causing enemy soldiers to lay down their weapons in a moment of reflection. However, the enemy leader, Cai Lun, recognizes the distraction and orders a retreat, leaving Han Feng Xue saddened by the harsh realities of war. Ao Yang feels pride in his brotherhood with Han Feng Xue, acknowledging the power of his music amidst the chaos.

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