Cai Wei's martial arts skills were formidable, and Helan Qing was equally adept. The two fought to a stalemate until Helan Qing's men crowded around, intending to help. However, Helan Qing stopped them: "Don't bother with me, hurry and fetch water to put out the fire!"
The fire had already reached the palace's rooftops, beyond salvage. Knowing it was futile but unable to contradict their master's orders, the subordinates could only agree and run off.
Meanwhile, Cai Wei was locked in fierce combat with Helan Qing, each move lethal.
