Chapter 1491: Safely Delivered

At the moment the enemy leader fell, the atmosphere inside the castle instantly solidified, the cheers of the Shu Han soldiers and the desperate sighs of the Cao Wei remnants intertwining into one. Zhao Yun and Xun You looked at each other and smiled; this was not only the joy of victory but also a confirmation of their tacit understanding and trust in each other. However, just at this moment of celebration, a sense of foreboding quietly shrouded Zhao Yun's heart.

Just as the Shu Han soldiers were preparing to withdraw from the castle and return to the camp, a burst of urgent hoofbeats broke the tranquility of the night. In the distance, a team of elite Cao Wei cavalry appeared suddenly like ghosts; they were dressed in black, wearing iron helmets, holding long spears, and rushing toward the castle with great momentum. Clearly, this was an ambush carefully prepared by Cao Wei to retaliate for this surprise attack.

Zhao Yun reacted quickly; he knew deeply that if they could not quickly rout this enemy, the Shu Han soldiers would likely fall into a heavy encirclement, and the consequences would be unimaginable. He immediately ordered the soldiers to set up defenses and at the same time discussed countermeasures with Xun You. Xun You's brows were tightly locked; he knew deeply that this sudden fierce battle would be the ultimate test of the physical strength and will of the Shu Han soldiers.

With the approach of the Cao Wei cavalry, the battle was on the verge of breaking out. Zhao Yun spurred his horse and charged into the enemy formation, his long spear shuttling among the enemies like a swimming dragon, every swing accompanied by the wails and falls of the enemies. However, the number of Cao Wei cavalry was large, and they were well-trained. Relying on their exquisite riding skills and tacit cooperation, they gradually forced the Shu Han soldiers into a desperate situation.

In this fierce battle, although Zhao Yun was heroic and peerless, he was ultimately unable to fight off many with few. In one charge, he was inadvertently stabbed in the left arm by the long spear of a Cao Wei cavalryman, blood staining his silver armor red. Zhao Yun endured the pain and continued to fight, but as time passed, his physical strength and energy were gradually exhausted.

Just at this moment, an unexpected change occurred. A Cao Wei general draped in a black robe suddenly appeared before Zhao Yun, holding a long sword with cold light, the tip of the sword pointing directly at Zhao Yun's heart. Although Zhao Yun resisted with all his might, under the double blow of heavy injury and exhaustion, he ultimately failed to dodge this fatal strike. The long sword pierced through his chest, and Zhao Yun's body fell powerlessly into a pool of blood.

Seeing this, Xun You's eyes were about to split with rage. He immediately commanded the soldiers to launch a counterattack, attempting to rescue Zhao Yun. However, the offensive of the Cao Wei cavalry was too fierce. Although the Shu Han soldiers resisted desperately, they still could not turn the situation around. In the chaotic battle, Xun You was also struck by a Cao Wei soldier and was heavily injured, but he still insisted on commanding, attempting to win a glimmer of hope for Zhao Yun.

However, everything could no longer be saved. Zhao Yun was captured by Cao Wei soldiers, and his silver armor and long spear became Cao Wei's spoils of war. Under the cover of the soldiers, Xun You barely retreated to the Shu Han camp, but his heart was filled with endless grief and anger. He knew deeply that Zhao Yun's capture was not only the loss of a general but also a major loss of Shu Han's military strength.

After returning to the camp, Xun You immediately reported the news of Zhao Yun's capture to the Shu Han court. The court was in an uproar; as Shu Han's top general, his capture was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Shu Han's military strength. However, amidst the grief, the monarchs and ministers of Shu Han also knew deeply that they could not lose their footing at this time and must formulate a plan to rescue Zhao Yun as soon as possible.

In the days that followed, Xun You and other Shu Han generals cooperated closely. They used spies, secret agents, and other means to continuously collect intelligence on Cao Wei, attempting to find an opportunity to rescue Zhao Yun. At the same time, they also strengthened the defense of the Shu Han border to prevent Cao Wei from taking the opportunity to launch an offensive.

After months of effort, Xun You and the others finally found an opportunity to rescue Zhao Yun. They learned that to show off their results, Cao Wei decided to hold a grand celebration in the capital, and Zhao Yun would appear at the celebration as an important prisoner of war. Xun You and the others immediately formulated a detailed rescue plan; they decided to take advantage of the chaos and noise of the Cao Wei capital on the day of the celebration to rescue Zhao Yun.

On the day of the celebration, Xun You led an elite force of Shu Han soldiers and quietly sneaked into the Cao Wei capital. Using secret passages and disguises prepared in advance, they successfully mixed into the crowd of the celebration. When Zhao Yun was escorted to the celebration site, Xun You and the others immediately launched the action.

They used smoke bombs and firecrackers to create chaos, and at the same time took the opportunity to rescue Zhao Yun. In the chaotic battle, Xun You and Zhao Yun fought side by side again. Relying on their tacit cooperation and heroic fighting spirit, they successfully repelled the Cao Wei pursuers and escaped from the Cao Wei capital.

After returning to the Shu Han camp, Zhao Yun and Xun You were welcomed like heroes. Their heroic deeds were widely praised and became a legend in the hearts of the people of Shu Han. And after being rescued, Zhao Yun also quickly recovered his health; he knew his responsibility and mission and threw himself into the military struggle of Shu Han again.

On the night Zhao Yun and Xun You successfully escaped from the Cao Wei capital, smoke and chaos became their most solid cover. The noise and firelight at the celebration site added a few touches of legendary color to this thrilling rescue operation. However, just when they thought they had successfully shaken off the pursuers and were about to return to the Shu Han camp, an unexpected change quietly occurred.

On the way to escape, Zhao Yun and Xun You discovered that besides them, there was another unknown force also using smoke and chaos to escape. The number of people in this force was small, but their actions were rapid and covert, clearly also carefully planned. Their goal did not seem to be to escape the Cao Wei capital but to gallop toward another direction.

Zhao Yun and Xun You looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubts. Who exactly was this force? Why did they want to escape at this very moment? Was it related to Zhao Yun's capture? A series of questions flashed through their minds, but they knew that now was not the time to investigate these questions; they must return to the Shu Han camp as soon as possible and deliver Zhao Yun safely.

However, that unknown force did not seem to intend to let them go easily. On the way to escape, they continuously encountered attacks and obstructions from this force. These attackers were agile and skilled in martial arts, clearly not ordinary Cao Wei soldiers. Zhao Yun and Xun You had to deal with the attacks while protecting Zhao Yun's safety, and the situation became increasingly critical.

In a fierce battle, Zhao Yun and Xun You were forced into a dead end by this force. They stood back to back, facing more and more attackers, their hearts filled with despair. However, just at this life-and-death moment, a sudden reinforcement brought them hope.

It turned out that this reinforcement was an elite force sent by Shu Han to support Zhao Yun and Xun You. They had been lurking near the Cao Wei capital, waiting for the right time to help. Upon learning that Zhao Yun and Xun You were in trouble, they immediately launched an action, successfully rescuing Zhao Yun and Xun You from the dead end.

With the help of the reinforcements, Zhao Yun and Xun You finally successfully shook off the pursuit of that unknown force. They galloped all the way and finally returned to the Shu Han camp. In the camp, they were warmly welcomed and celebrated. Zhao Yun was safely delivered back, making everyone breathe a sigh of relief. ===== CHAPTER 1492 =====