Chapter 99: Charging the Array Alone (For the Silver Alliance Leader! )
Chapter 99: Charging the Array Alone (For the Silver Alliance Leader! )
Pre-dawn.
"Young Master, don't leave. . ."
Fang Xi looked at Bai He, who was still muttering in her sleep, shook his head, and placed several small jade bottles on the table.
Inside them were some low-grade healing and detoxification pills from the cultivation world.
In Da Liang, these were "divine pills" worth a thousand pieces of gold!
He walked out of the room and came to the training ground.
"White Cloud transforms into a dark cloud, and that dark cloud deepens to black!"
Mu Piao Miao moved like the wind, her palms flowing with her body. With each strike, her True Force was incredibly fierce and powerful; she had finally broken through the Black Cloud level and became a True Force martial artist!
Fang Xi saw this, smiled and said.
"I also have to thank Senior Brother for the 'Blood-Qi Pill' you gave me yesterday. I never imagined such a spiritual pill could have such divine efficacy. . ."
Mu Piao Miao recalled meeting Senior Brother yesterday; the casual way he offered a chest of gold still felt like a dream.
But compared to gold and silver, this spiritual pill was even more unbelievable.
She had only taken one, and she immediately felt a breakthrough in her blood and qi, smoothly advancing to the Martial Hall Master level.
And that bottle of Blood-Qi Pills could guarantee that the martial hall would produce Martial Hall Masters for generations!
This was an orderly inheritance!
"I wonder about this spiritual pill. . ."
She looked at Fang Xi, knowing she shouldn't ask, but unable to suppress her curiosity.
"Oh, I was out traveling before and happened to meet the person who sold me the spiritual pills back then, so I bought some more. . ."
Today, these spiritual pills were merely a drop in the ocean for Fang Xi.
"So that's how it is. . . " Hearing this, Mu Piao Miao's eyes reddened, and tears suddenly flowed: "That's wonderful. . . It's a pity Senior Brother couldn't have come sooner, otherwise my father. . ."
Fang Xi fell silent upon hearing her words.
The birth, aging, sickness, and death of mortals were often so sudden.
That was why he was determined to pursue the path of immortality, to seek longevity!
......
Youjian Martial Hall.
With his hands behind his back, Fang Xi walked into the martial hall.
Compared to its former obscurity, where hardly a bird passed through its gates, Youjian Martial Hall had undergone a significant transformation.
Not only had it been expanded several times over, but its gilded plaque also appeared quite grand.
Even with the rebel army about to besiege the city, there were still a few apprentices.
However, Fang Xi saw that each of them seemed lazy, corpulent, and well-fed, appearing to be young masters from influential families, merely here to place bets.
"Who are you? If you're here to sign up for martial arts, go pay at the back. . ."
Sun Hong Die, now a married woman, was also helping out at the martial hall. Seeing Fang Xi, she immediately rolled her eyes: "I've said it many times, my master 'Ghost Scourge' isn't on the rebel side. . ."
Fang Xi was currently using his original appearance, yet Sun Hong Die, who was used to seeing 'Fang Leng', didn't recognize him.
By now, Fang Xi no longer cared about hiding his identity.
"It's me!"
He spoke indifferently. That familiar tone instantly made Sun Hong Die's eyes widen: "Master. . . did you put on a legendary human skin mask? Let me feel it. . ."
"Scram!"
Faced with such a disrespectful female apprentice who dared to defy her master, Fang Xi had always believed in strict discipline.
After reprimanding Sun Hong Die a few times, he walked further into the martial hall and saw Qing Sang.
"Ma. . . Master, you've returned? That's wonderful! With the rebel army pressing, I didn't know what to do. . ."
After Sun Hong Die's explanation, Qing Sang quickly recognized Fang Xi.
After all, having lived together for a long time, one could always discern a familiar aura.
"No need to worry about that. The so-called rebel siege. . . will be resolved soon."
Fang Xi waved his hand.
After all, many of his acquaintances lived in San Yuan City. Once the city fell, many would lose their homes and families.
Within his capabilities, he didn't mind intervening once.
......
Night fell.
Receiving the signal Fang Xi had sent out, Linghu Shan of Yuan He Mountain hurried over.
"Brother Fang!"
Linghu Shan cupped his hands, a hint of worry on his face.
"This time, with the rebel army attacking, which side is Yuan He Mountain taking?"
Fang Xi asked directly.
"Neither side. In any case, with Yuan He Mountain's influence, no matter who rules this land in the future, Dingzhou will not be without a share for us."
Linghu Shan replied with a chuckle: "It's just that during the rebel conflict, we'll lose some assets. . . Ah, what's giving this old man a headache is that those brothels and entertainment houses haven't been open recently. . ."
"Alright, what about the Grandmaster Society?"
Fang Xi asked again.
"They largely favor the current imperial court. After all, the Grandmaster Society's development is intricately linked to the court. . . " Linghu Shan replied.
Fang Xi thought of Han Pang Zi. Without the Grandmaster Society's operation, it would have been impossible to place him within the Demon Hunting Tower.
"Understood. I have a clearer picture now."
Fang Xi nodded: "By the way, are these rebel forces supported by Grandmasters? And where do they come from?"
At the mention of this, Linghu Shan's expression immediately turned grim: "Those are people from the 'Mandate Reversal Society'. . ."
According to Linghu Shan's account, Fang Xi roughly understood.
The so-called 'Mandate Reversal Society' was actually a faction that had split from the Grandmaster Society.
Its leader, Pang Fei, had cultivation that had strikingly reached the realm of a Great Grandmaster, with 'Qi permeating the entire body'! He could even rival the Grandmaster Society's leader.This man had failed in his bid for the leader's position back then, left in a fit of rage with his followers, and established the 'Mandate Reversal Society'!
He also possessed unique insights on how to break through beyond the Grandmaster realm.
"Breaking through by leveraging 'momentum'?"
Fang Xi was startled.
"Precisely. . . " Linghu Shan said: "This person also follows the True Vigor Transformation path, but he believes that human blood and qi always have limits. No matter how much one digs into their own potential, it's like 'climbing a tree to catch fish'. Instead, it's better to borrow 'momentum' from the outside to break through!"
"This 'momentum' can be the momentum of heaven and earth, or the momentum of people! For example, the momentum of a gathered army, and. . . the majestic momentum of ascending to the 'Nine-Five Supreme'! For this, he created his own martial art, named 'Son of Heaven Dragon Fist'! It truly is astonishingly brilliant; the more grand momentum he embodies, the greater its power!"
"No wonder he supports the rebel army; he wants to become emperor! The Son of Heaven Dragon Fist, huh?"
Fang Xi couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
If this man truly became emperor and brought the Son of Heaven Dragon Fist to grand completion, who knew what kind of spectacle that would be?
"Alas. . . back then, he could contend equally with the Grandmaster Society's leader. Now, with the rebel army gaining momentum and him wielding the might of their forces, I fear even the capital will be hard-pressed to resist. . . " Linghu Shan sighed: "I don't think San Yuan City can hold out. . ."
Just as the two were conversing, a series of piercing military horn blasts suddenly echoed from afar, growing closer and closer.
Thump-thump!
The sound of ten thousand galloping horses rapidly approached from the distance.
"Rebel army attacking the city! !"
A series of piercing shouts, like a relay, instantly filled the entire city, audible to all!
"Let's go take a look!"
With his hands behind his back, Fang Xi lightly tapped his foot, ascending to a rooftop. Using his feet to leverage himself, his body seemed to glide on the wind, like a great bird, instantly soaring ninety feet away.
"Brother Fang, wait for this old man's old bones!"
Behind him, Linghu Shan desperately gave chase, but could only fall further and further behind.
......
Above the city walls.
Fang Xi stood atop an arrow tower, watching as the distant army formations surged forward like black tides.
Their momentum was like a mountain! Their aggression like fire! A sight that made onlookers turn pale!
On the city walls, many temporarily conscripted martial artists trembled visibly as they watched this scene.
Under these vast armies, even a Grandmaster would only meet the fate of being surrounded and killed!
Drum-drum!
Drum-drum!
Drum-drum!
After three drumbeats, the rebel army slowly halted. A single rider galloped swiftly, like an arrow, to the foot of the city wall: "People of San Yuan City, listen! You have half an hour. If you do not surrender, after the city falls, we will slaughter the city for three days!"
He deliberately boasted of his martial prowess, his voice spreading far and wide, causing every martial artist who heard it to turn pale: "He actually used a Grandmaster to relay the order? !"
"Damn it, I'd heard the rebel army's discipline was rotten and they'd often slaughter cities. It's actually true."
"What do we do? What do we do?"
......
"Brother Fang, you must be careful. There are too many rebels; with their Grandmasters coordinating, they could tear even these old bones of mine apart. . ."
With a rustle of wind, Linghu Shan also appeared atop the arrow tower.
Fang Xi remained silent, sweeping his gaze towards the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall and Youjian Martial Hall. With a casual flick, he cast aside his long robe.
Swish!
Immediately, a set of silvery-white armor appeared on his body!
—Spirit Serpent Armor!
He put on his helmet, and with a light leap, jumped down from the city wall, gliding like a bird in flight, and charged towards the rebel army!
"Who goes there?"
The Grandmaster relaying the order saw someone jump down and initially thought the person was seeking death. But upon witnessing the astonishing movement technique, he couldn't help but turn pale with shock.
"The one who will kill you!"
The Profound Iron Sword appeared in Fang Xi's hand, and he swung it lightly!
The next moment, the Grandmaster relaying the order, along with his mount, was cut into two halves!
With a long roar, he charged into the midst of the rebel army!
"Fire arrows!"
Countless arrows rained down like a torrent, sealing off a large area. Even with a Grandmaster's movement technique and agility, it would be difficult to escape!
Clang-clang-clang!
The next moment, countless arrows struck Fang Xi's body, all completely blocked by the Spirit Serpent Armor. There wasn't even a white mark on the armor's surface.
"This. . . is he a divine being?"
Linghu Shan watched this scene, nearly tearing out his own beard, his face utterly dumbfounded.
"Iron Cavalry!"
Seeing Fang Xi charging their formation, a group of heavily armored cavalry let out a whistle and swept forward like a tide.
But the next moment, Fang Xi's blade released a three-inch sword light, cutting through thick armor as easily as slicing tofu, instantly severing chains. Any soldier standing in his way was no match for a single strike of his sword!
"Such courage!"
Watching Fang Xi break through the formation with a single sword, several Grandmasters, seemingly disguised as common soldiers, had infiltrated among the rebels. They then ambushed Fang Xi from his sides, erupting with power!
Bang bang bang!
Fists, palms, and legs!
Three streams of True Vigor, combined, tore through Fang Xi's external qi-shield, striking the Spirit Serpent Armor.
But the next instant, these three Grandmasters were horrified to discover that seven or eight tenths of their force had been dissipated by the Spirit Serpent Armor, utterly unable to harm Fang Xi inside his full suit of armor!
Fang Xi merely infused his True Vigor into the Profound Iron Sword, lightly swung it, completing a half-circle!
Swish!
All three Grandmasters were cut in half at the waist, screaming ceaselessly.
The surrounding soldiers were also human. Seeing this scene, they retreated in fear, even the military law officers executing deserters couldn't stop them.
"That's not a human, it's a monster!"
"The Grandmasters are dead, run. . . run away!"
......
In the midst of the chaos, Fang Xi continued to slay generals and seize banners, charging directly towards the command flag's location!
The commander was the heart of the army!
No matter how great the danger, the command flag could not fall, otherwise the entire army might collapse in an instant!
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