Chapter 701 - 288: One General Breaks Through, Two Wings Soar Together (Part 2)

Additionally, the Qin Kingdom’s military array is extremely capable of execution, thus now it vaguely possesses the posture of a hegemon.

Deeply feared by other countries.

These situations in memory, pulled a bit too far off.

After obtaining a layer of the Pagoda, Chen Ping only confirmed one thing.

The seven countries each have extremely distinct characteristics; is there a possibility that they also have a layer of the Pagoda with unique traits?

The possibility is very high.

Therefore, Young Master Dongyuan’s original destination need not change, as he has already contacted his aunt from the Chu Kingdom and has received assistance, providing enough reason to seek refuge in Chu Kingdom and request help.

Then why not go with the flow, in the name of Young Master Dongyuan, to explore and verify whether his conjecture is correct?

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"Shentu, the General’s Order demands that Dongyuan be killed or captured alive, yet you dare to disobey orders, shirk from battle, retreat with cowardice—truly a shame for us!"

Three thousand horsemen rolled up dust clouds, and within just a dozen breaths were close at hand.

The winds howled fiercely, swords and spears raised, deeply understanding the True Intent of ’Swift as the Wind’.

Leading the charge was a general in a red cloak and steel armor, with a long spear pointing to the sky, laughing loudly, shaking the heavens.

"Dongyuan is dead; I may have little talent, but I have achieved minor merits. As for the others, since heaven has a benevolent heart, there’s no need to pursue them relentlessly, just grant them a path to life.

Nevertheless, Sunx Yi General, your Gale Army has arrived too late, isn’t it better to return now? Before the Grand General, I can speak on your behalf, so you won’t be punished too harshly."

Shentu’s face showed slight embarrassment, yet losing the battle doesn’t mean losing composure, and his words were still bright.

It’s not that I don’t dare to fight; there’s no need to fight. Since the primary goal has been achieved, why slaughter to the last?

Of course, they are colleagues after all; he wouldn’t go too far. Some information has to be conveyed, lest the other party bumped into trouble unwittingly.

Ending in vain is minor.

If someone dies here, it wouldn’t be great.

Thinking of Chen Ping and the other two’s indomitable aura earlier, Shentu Hong sighed secretly, losing all battle intent.

He discreetly gave Sunx Yi several glances, indicating to the other that this matter was difficult to handle and better not to proceed.

"Hmph..."

"Cowardly and afraid, Sunx Yi is ashamed to associate with the likes of you."

Sunx Yi sneered, curling his lips slightly, and no longer looked at Shentu Hong’s cowardly demeanor.

This mere handful of people, only a dozen horses, the rest were obviously non-combatants...

Among the dozen riders, eight or nine were trembling, their eyes darting, evidently very faint-hearted.

The only ones showing battle intent were one man and two women, holding weapons and blocking the way.

Could it be that just these three people scared off Shentu Hong’s elite cavalry?

That would be far too comedic, wouldn’t it?

"Looks like you didn’t even get the Royal Family’s token; truly ridiculous."

Sunx Yi sneered, his voice loud and clear: "Kill all the men, keep the women; don’t waste them. Make sure to savor them well. Even the Grand General wouldn’t dare rob my spoils this time."

This general not only moved swiftly but also had eyes as sharp as an eagle’s.

From afar, he saw several women amidst the team ahead.

Whether the tall and vigorous woman, the petite and charming woman, or the delicate-looking Princess, they all stirred his desires, making his eyes glow red.

With Sunx Yi’s order.

The Gale Army followed his lead, their horses thundering like a storm, rushing to kill.

A mere few dozen people, under the assault of thousands of riders, could only be described as a little cresting wave in a great river, bound to be extinguished in an instant.

"Form a wedge-shaped array, pull the wings back and hide behind me, raise your weapons."

Han Xiaoru shouted loudly, her voice crisp and compelling.

At this moment, even the dull-witted non-combatants understood what to do, seeing her gestures.

No need to understand ’wedge-shaped array’; ’hide behind and raise weapons’ could be understood even by a fool.

Seeing the dark mass of cavalry like a tide approaching, killing intent pressing to the brows, everyone from Great Li felt a blank emptiness, yet hiding behind Han Xiaoru, strangely, not a single person was afraid.

Simultaneously, they felt their blood circulation accelerating, an unknown hot yet cold force from overhead pouring into their limbs, banishing fear and spawning a bloodthirsty battle intent in their hearts.

"They need not act."

Chen Ping, seeing Han Xiaoru reflexively forming an array, couldn’t help but laugh.

After obtaining a layer of the Pagoda, he discovered his body had quietly changed, doubling his speed effortlessly.

If before, in battling others, relying on Martial Intent Sword Intent and unmatched tactical skills to kill enemies and defend himself meant using abilities not exceeding his physical limits.

But now, with this enhanced speed, his combat power strengthened exponentially, more than just doubling, reaching a completely different level.

All his skills, like the Clear Wind Shadowless Sword, could now be used. Under this mystical speed boost, his usage was better than ever; not only was his Bronze Sword rendered invisible, but even his body fully merged into the Clear Wind, surpassing human sensory reach.