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As the white-armored young general at the forefront charged ahead—
Boom, boom, boom—!
The entire army of Wu'an City began their assault. The thunderous sound of hooves rolled forward like deep rumbling thunder, accompanied by the stirring blare of war horns…
In contrast, the atmosphere within Wu Ping City was now utterly suffocating.
After all, everyone knew the stark difference in combat power between the armies of Tian Dou and Star Luo Empires—they were simply on entirely different levels.
If it hadn't been for relying on the city walls for defense, Wu Ping City would have been wiped out countless times by Wu'an City long ago.
But now, the northern gate had fallen, and their once-reliable stronghold was wide open to the forces of the Star Luo Empire. How could these soldiers of Tian Dou not feel despair?
Even Li Jinglong, the Lord of Wu Ping City.
At this moment, he stood atop the city wall, his face as dark as iron, his brows furrowed into a deep "川" shape.
Though he knew victory was impossible, surrender? Never! Not for him, Li Jinglong!
"All soldiers, hear my command! Follow me down from the wall and fight these barbarians of the Star Luo Empire to the death!"
"Today, it's either you die or I die! Charge!"
With that, five soul rings lit up beneath the feet of this old general, and behind him, the fiery fox martial soul appeared. He took the lead, leaping off the city wall.
At this time,
Dai Chengfeng had already ridden his horse to Zhu Fan's side. "Uncle, am I late?"
Hearing this, Zhu Fan looked at the orderly advancing forces of Wu'an City pouring into the city through the breach he had defended. His emotions surged…
He understood that his efforts, his suffering, had not been in vain. Everything he endured now bore fruit.
For a moment, Zhu Fan burst into uncontrollable laughter. "Hahaha, not late, not late at all!"
After speaking, he patted Dai Chengfeng on the shoulder.
"Chengfeng, oh Chengfeng!"
"Uncle can't help but admire you—everything truly is under your control!"
"Now that we've taken the northern gate, Wu Ping City… is nothing more than a lamb awaiting slaughter!"
Dai Chengfeng smiled and nodded. "Naturally!"
Then he turned to look at the blood-soaked remnants of the vanguard soldiers, now fewer than 200 strong, and bowed deeply. "Gentlemen, thank you for holding this path with your blood—you are all heroes of the Star Luo Empire!"
"I, Dai Chengfeng, will never forget your sacrifice!"
Hearing Dai Chengfeng's words, they were momentarily stunned.
Then one of them, tears streaming down his face, choked back emotion and shook his head. "F-Fourth Prince, I'm no hero, I'm not that great. I just… I just want these dogs of the Tian Dou Empire to pay in blood for what they've done!"
"My father died at their hands. As his son, how could I not seek revenge?"
"I should be thanking Your Highness for giving me the chance to avenge him!"
"Fourth Prince, there's also me—my brother died in…"
"And me too…"
Looking at their humble, sincere faces, Dai Chengfeng spoke firmly. "Every great action, every great purpose, begins with something seemingly insignificant."
"Gentlemen, your glorious achievements will go down in history!"
"You are all heroes in my eyes!"
With that, Dai Chengfeng gave them a solemn military salute. "Now, in my capacity as the Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire, I order you to retreat to the rear and rest. Leave everything else to me!"
"Your sacrifices have been enough!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Watching the deeply moved expressions on their faces, Dai Chengfeng smiled and nodded to each of them.
Once they had all left—
Dai Chengfeng turned his head to look at the main force that had completely broken into Wu Ping City. "Uncle, do you still have one more battle in you?!"
In an instant, Zhu Fan's eight soul rings flared brightly, exuding a chilling aura.
"Of course!"
"You little punk, don't underestimate your uncle!"
Dai Chengfeng laughed heartily. "Alright then, Uncle, accompany me on one last journey!"
With that, Zhu Fan mounted a warhorse and charged into the city alongside Dai Chengfeng.
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Soon, Dai Chengfeng rode his warhorse to the front lines, and a yellow soul ring beneath his feet lit up.
"First Soul Skill: Innate Origin Metal Qi!"
Golden Innate Origin Metal Qi swirled around him…
Instantly, the spear in Dai Chengfeng's hand became incredibly sharp, and his body now almost completely ignored attacks from ordinary weapons.
But this time—it was different.
Within the Innate Origin Metal Qi, streaks of bloody, murderous lightning occasionally flickered.
On the other side
A soldier from the Tian Dou Empire charging toward Dai Chengfeng activated two yellow soul rings beneath his feet.
"Second Soul Skill: Earth Rend…"
However, before his skill could fully manifest—
Dai Chengfeng merely frowned slightly, and the dense killing intent surrounding him surged forward like a tidal wave, pressing down on the Tian Dou soldier.
He froze in place, his blade suspended mid-air, unable to move a single finger.
Staring at Dai Chengfeng, the soldier's eyes were filled with confusion, shock, and most of all, fear…
He couldn't understand why he had suddenly become immobile!
But Dai Chengfeng didn't hesitate for a moment. With a swing of his spear, he effortlessly knocked the soldier off his horse.
"Not bad!"
"No wonder it's the prototype of the Killing God domain—even incomplete, it's already showing its potential!"
Dai Chengfeng nodded in satisfaction, then turned to the soldiers before him and roared, his voice brimming with killing intent. "Soldiers, why are we here?!"
"Revenge!"
"To avenge all the fallen soldiers of Wu'an City!"
"…"
In an instant, another purple soul ring rose beneath Dai Chengfeng's feet. "I shall sever the dragon's legs, chew its flesh, leaving it unable to return by day or rest by night… Blood debts repaid in blood! Leave none alive!!!"
"Second Soul Skill: White Emperor Domain!"
As his words fell—
Behind Dai Chengfeng, the illusory figure of the Imperial White Tiger descending from the mountain reappeared, its overwhelming presence rippling outward for a hundred meters.
In this moment, even the raindrops falling from the sky seemed to pause.
Simultaneously, Dai Chengfeng could clearly feel his strength, defense, soul power, and other attributes receiving a significant boost.
Moreover, he noticed that the illusion of the Imperial White Tiger seemed unusually excited. Its eyes glowed red, and countless invisible crimson threads of killing intent…
Were now being drawn toward it as if pulled by some unseen force.
As these threads of killing intent flooded into it, its form became increasingly clear. What was once a faint outline gradually solidified.
It seemed as though it would materialize from an illusion into reality and descend onto the battlefield at any moment.
"So this is what it means to devour the aura of slaughter?"
For a moment, Dai Chengfeng gazed at the steadily solidifying figure of the Imperial White Tiger, a flicker of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
"I'm curious…"
"What will it look like when it fully descends after absorbing enough killing intent? How strong will it be?"
However, before he could dwell further on this thought, another group of Tian Dou Empire soldiers charged toward him, shouting.
A cruel smile curled at the corner of Dai Chengfeng's lips as he gripped his spear tightly, fully channeling the Innate Origin Metal Qi.
Roar—!
At the same time, the illusory figure of the Imperial White Tiger let out a deafening roar, causing countless warhorses to panic and whinny.
Amidst the lingering echoes of the tiger's roar, Dai Chengfeng seized the opportunity while the enemy was still unsteady and charged directly into their ranks.
Under the enhancement of the Innate Origin Metal Qi, his spear was unstoppable.
Weaving through the crowd.
Each swing of his spear sent blood splattering.
"Kill!!!"
The slaughter continued. Beneath the relentless rain, the ground of Wu Ping City was thoroughly stained red, with rivers of rainwater and blood flowing together.
Until.
Roar—!
Another tiger's roar echoed, and Dai Chengfeng's eyes lit up with excitement. "Has it absorbed enough killing intent?"
"Be careful!"
But at that moment, Zhu Fan, not far away, suddenly shouted a warning in Dai Chengfeng's direction.
From somewhere unknown—
A fiery claw shot straight toward Dai Chengfeng's heart.
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