The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 204 Ye Jingchu was killed by Ye Jiuchen

After saying that, Ye Jiuchen waved his hand, and countless guards surged out from all directions like a tide. They quickly surrounded Ye Jingchu's men, forming a standoff.

Ye Jiuchen's expression was cold and stern, his hands gripping the sword hilt tightly, emanating a powerful aura. His eyes were firm and resolute, ready to face this life-or-death battle.

Upon first seeing the night scene, his expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Hmph, Ye Jiuchen, do you think this will change the situation?" Ye Jingchu sneered. "The people you brought are nothing but a rabble; they are no match for me at all."

Upon hearing this, Ye Jiuchen smiled faintly.

"Is that so? Then let's give it a try and see who the real strongman is." Ye Jiuchen's voice was deep and powerful, revealing unparalleled confidence.

After speaking, Ye Jiuchen made the first move, his figure flashing as he rushed towards Ye Jingchu like lightning. At the same time, his guards also launched their attacks, engaging in fierce combat with Ye Jingchu's men.

In an instant, swords flashed and shadows danced, and shouts of battle echoed throughout the valley. Ye Jiuchen and Ye Jingchu weaved through the crowd, their clashes growing ever more intense.

Ye Jiuchen's swordsmanship was fierce, each strike containing boundless power, putting immense pressure on Ye Jingchu. Ye Jingchu, however, relied on his agile movements and unpredictable techniques to constantly evade Ye Jiuchen's attacks and seize opportunities to counterattack.

The two sides fought back and forth, neither giving an inch. The battlefield reeked of blood, and corpses lay scattered on the ground, a truly gruesome scene.

However, Ye Jiuchen remained calm throughout, with only one belief in his heart—to defeat Ye Jingchu and protect the woman he loved.

In the fierce battle, Ye Jiuchen gradually gained the upper hand. His swordsmanship became increasingly exquisite, and each strike left Ye Jingchu flustered. Finally, Ye Jiuchen found an opening and thrust his sword towards Ye Jingchu's chest.

Ye Jingchu was terrified and quickly dodged to the side, but he was still grazed on the shoulder by Ye Jiuchen's sword energy. Blood stained his clothes, and his face turned deathly pale.

Ye Jiuchen pressed his advantage, swinging his sword at Ye Jingchu once more. But Ye Jingchu was also a master; he dodged the attack with all his might and took the opportunity to retreat.

"Hahahaha, Ninth Imperial Uncle, do you think I'm as useless as Father Emperor, letting you do this to me? You're mistaken!"

Ye Jingchu burst into wild laughter, then waved his hands forcefully, and countless men in black appeared behind him.

These men in black all had grim faces, held sharp blades, and stared coldly at Ye Jiuchen and his guards.

The atmosphere between the two sides was extremely tense, as if a single spark could ignite a major battle.

Ye Jiuchen's eyes were icy cold; he knew that this battle was inevitable. He flashed forward like a gust of wind, his longsword gleaming with a cold light, its sword energy like a rainbow.

Ye Jingchu was equally unyielding. He drew his sword and roared, "Come and fight!"

The two clashed instantly, and amidst the flashing blades and the stench of blood, the air thick with the scent of blood.

Ye Jiuchen's guards engaged in a fierce battle with the men in black, each displaying their unique skills amidst deafening shouts of battle.

Ye Jiuchen's swordsmanship was extremely fierce, with each strike containing powerful internal energy that was difficult to withstand.

Ye Jingchu's swordsmanship was equally superb, his moves ruthless and deadly. The two exchanged blows, neither giving an inch, and for a time it was difficult to determine a winner.

At the critical moment, Ye Jiuchen used his special skill – "Chasing Stars and Moon".

His longsword streaked across the sky like a meteor, carrying boundless power, aiming straight for Ye Jingchu's vitals. This sword strike was incredibly powerful; if it hit, Ye Jingchu would surely die.

However, Ye Jingchu proved to be a master, and with his agile movements, he dodged the fatal blow by turning to the side.

At the same time, he slashed Ye Jiuchen's arm with a backhand stroke. Instantly, blood gushed out, staining Ye Jiuchen's sleeve red.

Ye Jiuchen frowned slightly, but he did not back down; instead, he became even more courageous.

He knew that if he couldn't get rid of Ye Jingchu today, it would become a huge hidden danger in the future.

Ignoring the pain of his wounds, he swung his sword again and launched an even fiercer attack on Ye Jingchu...

In the fierce battle, Ye Jiuchen gradually gained the upper hand, his swordsmanship becoming increasingly fierce. Finally, he seized the opportunity and pierced Ye Jingchu's chest with a single sword strike.

Ye Jingchu's eyes widened in disbelief as he slowly fell backward.

"Impossible..." he muttered to himself, as if he couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes.

"Retreat..." Upon seeing Ye Jingchu fall, the men in black issued commands and began an orderly evacuation from the scene. They vanished into the darkness as swiftly as ghosts.

Ye Jiuchen stood quietly in place, looking at the corpses and bloodstains all over the ground, and an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart.

These people died because of power and profit; their lives became so insignificant.

"Master... he's dead!!" An Ye carefully walked to Ye Jingchu's side, and after confirming that he was dead, she came over to report to Ye Jiuchen.

"Hmm..." Ye Jiuchen nodded slightly, indicating that he knew the news. His expression was so calm that it sent a chill down one's spine.

However, at that moment, Ye Jiuchen suddenly clutched his chest and spat out a mouthful of blood.

His face instantly turned ashen, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Master! What's wrong?" An Ye was shocked to see this and quickly stepped forward to support Ye Jiu Chen, asking with concern.

"I'm fine... I just overexerted myself and aggravated my injuries." Ye Jiuchen shook his head, indicating that he was alright, but in reality, his condition was not optimistic.

An Ye hurriedly supported the swaying Ye Jiu Chen, but Ye Jiu Chen kept spitting out mouthfuls of blood, which splattered on the ground and stained a patch of land red.

In order to kill Ye Jingchu in one fell swoop, Ye Jiuchen had used up all his internal energy, and he was now seriously injured and extremely weak.

"Don't worry about me, go protect Wan'er..." Ye Jiuchen said these words with all his might, and then pushed An Ye away with all his strength.

An Ye said anxiously, "Master, I have sent An Yi and An Er to guard the Princess. They will protect her well."

An Ye looked at Ye Jiu Chen with a worried expression, fearing that something might happen to him.

Ye Jiuchen's face was as pale as paper, as if he might collapse at any moment.

An Ye quickly stepped forward to support him again, saying with concern, "Master, your injuries are so serious, you should go back to the manor for treatment first."

However, Ye Jiuchen shook his head with difficulty, "No, we can't go back now... We must make sure Wan'er is safe first."

Just as he finished speaking, the sound of rapid hoofbeats suddenly came from afar. Ye Jiuchen's heart tightened, and he immediately looked alertly in the direction from which the sound came.

A magnificent horse galloped towards them at breakneck speed, and on its back rode An Yi.

He quickly came to Ye Jiuchen's side, dismounted, and knelt down to report: "Your Highness, the Princess Consort is safe and sound and has returned to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."

Upon hearing this news, Ye Jiuchen's tense nerves finally relaxed. His body, which had been holding on, could no longer support him, and his vision went black as he collapsed to the ground.

Upon seeing this, An Ye and An Yi were shocked and quickly stepped forward to help Ye Jiu Chen up. An Ye immediately carried Ye Jiu Chen on his back, and together with An Yi, they hurried towards the Prince's Mansion.

After Ye Jiuchen left, the surroundings fell into silence, as if everything that had just happened had never existed.

Suddenly, a woman shrouded in a black robe emerged from the shadows.

She stood there quietly, her gaze fixed on Ye Jingchu's corpse, a hint of disdain in her eyes: "Tsk tsk tsk... You really are useless, you were killed by Ye Jiuchen so easily... But Ye Jiuchen is indeed outstanding, no wonder he is the man I have my eye on."

As the woman in black spoke, she took out an exquisite porcelain bottle from her bosom. She gently lifted the cap, revealing a small, bright red insect inside.

The woman in black carefully tilted the porcelain bottle, allowing the small red worm to slide into Ye Jingchu's mouth. Once inside, the worm immediately crawled down his throat.

Suddenly, a strange sound came from Ye Jingchu's throat, which sent chills down everyone's spine.

Immediately afterwards, he suddenly opened his eyes, which were bloodshot and bright red, with no whites visible.