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Chapter 49: The Dragon's Might Descends, A Lone Warrior Sweeps Through Tens of Thousands
Chapter 49: The Dragon's Might Descends, A Lone Warrior Sweeps Through Tens of Thousands
Xu Yan gazed at the destroyed shops, his heart aching at the sight. Many of these shops belonged to the Xu family!
"I acted impulsively! I shouldn't have started this fight in the city. My family owns so many of these shops, and the damage is considerable.
"And if innocent people get hurt, that would be even worse.
"Master always taught me that the martial path is not about slaughter. Since I have the ability to control myself, I shouldn't cause unnecessary casualties!"
The more Xu Yan thought about it, the more he felt that he had been too hasty. He should have taken the fight outside the city.
As for capturing Jiang Pingshan, Xu Yan had no such intentions. He was here to display his strength and give Emperor Qi a good shock.
Would crushing the Shenwei Army, which Jiang Pingshan considered the nation's pride, be shocking enough?
From the rear of the Shenwei Army, a trembling voice called out, "Fine! We'll continue this outside the city!"
Jiang Pingshan's voice quivered as he struggled to believe what had just happened. What kind of terrifying power did this man possess to single-handedly crush the charge of the Shenwei Army?
And this man could have been his son-in-law!
At that moment, his mind involuntarily flashed back to the day when Xu Yan had spoken with such conviction: "...One day, you will regret your actions and wish you hadn't aimed so high!"
Now, it seemed that his daughter might truly be out of his reach.
But Jiang Pingshan refused to believe that Xu Yan could stand against the entire Shenwei Army alone!
Within the city streets, the Shenwei Army couldn't utilize their full strength, but outside, it would be a different story.
That was the true might of the Shenwei Army, a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
This time, to completely annihilate the Tianmu Sect and establish a formidable reputation for the first prince, Emperor Qi had dispatched an entire ten thousand troops of the Shenwei Army under Jiang Pingshan's command!
Ten thousand elite soldiers—how could a mere mortal hope to stand against them?
"Retreat! Assemble outside the city!"
Jiang Pingshan steadied his trembling heart and gave the order.
The Shenwei Army began to withdraw. Even facing an opponent with superhuman strength like Xu Yan, the soldiers of the Shenwei Army showed no signs of retreat.
As the Shenwei Army pulled out of the county seat, the common folk, who had been confined to their homes, poured out of their houses, spreading the news to each other, their faces filled with shock.
Was the young master of the richest family in town really going to challenge the Shenwei Army alone?
What was even more shocking to the people of the county was that the son of Xu Junhe, a well-respected figure, had cultivated such overwhelmingly powerful abilities.
Where had he found this reclusive master?
"Quick, let's go to the city walls!"
"Come on, let's hurry! This battle will decide the fate of Donghe County, maybe even the Qi Kingdom!"
The prominent figures of the county, accompanied by their guards and servants, rushed towards the city walls.
"Let's go to the walls," Xu Junhe said in a low voice.
"Please, Master and Madam," one of the guards said as he led a horse carriage over.
Xu Junhe took his wife's hand and helped her into the carriage. The guards surrounded the carriage and made their way towards the city gate.
"Master Xu, does your son have a chance?" a voice called out. Xu Junhe looked out the carriage window and saw Kou Ruozhi and the group of Tianmu Sect masters following them to watch the battle from the walls.
"Yan wouldn't fight if he wasn't confident," Xu Junhe replied calmly.
"Of course, I believe in the might of the Heavenly Duke," Kou Ruozhi said with a hearty laugh.
"Master Xu, what about our cooperation..." Kou Ruozhi asked, his face full of anticipation.
"We can discuss that after the battle," Xu Junhe replied noncommittally.
Soon, the group arrived at the city walls.
Outside the city, the Shenwei Army was fully geared up for battle. The soldiers wore heavy armor, carried long spears, and had swords hanging at their waists. Even their mounted horses were clad in protective gear.
"This is the Shenwei Army! How can a single person hope to stand against such a formidable force?"
The dignitaries on the city walls, along with the gathered commoners, were all awe-struck by the might of the Shenwei Army.
Indeed, they were the pride of the Qi Kingdom!
"Husband, will Yan be alright?" Madam Xu asked, her eyes fixed on the formidable Shenwei Army outside the city.
"Since Yan dared to fight, he must have his reasons. Rest assured, he will be fine," Xu Junhe said, his face calm despite the tension he felt inside.
Pan Yaoshi and the other Xu family guards surrounded Xu Junhe and his wife, vigilant against any potential attacks.
Meanwhile, Kou Ruozhi and his group stayed further out, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings to ensure the safety of Xu Junhe and his wife.
The Celestial Mother Sect couldn't afford that consequence.
The prominent figures in the county quietly watched Xu Junhe, awaiting the outcome of the battle. If Xu Yan emerged victorious, they would rush to curry favor with Xu Junhe.
Xu Yan's eyes blazed with battle intent as he gazed upon the Shenwei Army surrounding him on all sides. His blood boiled with excitement, and he could feel a surging power within him.
Circulating his qi and blood, he prepared to unleash the Dragon Subduing Palm with full force.
Ever since he had embarked on the path of martial arts, he had yearned for a chance to fight with all his might.
"These soldiers may be wearing heavy armor, but they won't be able to withstand my palm strikes. I'll hold back a little so I don't kill them all.
"I'm not a butcher, after all.
"Moreover, I think this is an opportunity to refine my control over my qi and blood, and improve my mastery over the Dragon Subduing Palm as I wish."
With these thoughts in mind, Xu Yan's eyes widened, and he declared, "Come! Let me show you what a true martial arts powerhouse looks like!"
His voice thundered across the battlefield and reached the ears of the spectators outside the city.
"Charge!"
Jiang Pingshan, mounted on his horse, took a deep breath and pointed his spear downward.
Boom!
The Shenwei Army surged forward, their long spears raised, horses galloping like a flood from all directions toward Xu Yan!
The sunlight glinted off the spears, creating a chilling gleam as the soldiers charged at Xu Yan without leaving a single angle of escape.
In the face of this formidable charge, Xu Yan's only options were to take to the skies and fly over the army or withstand the full brunt of their assault.
How could a single person withstand such a terrifying onslaught? How could mortal flesh and blood hope to withstand it?
"Whoa! The foolish son of the richest family really doesn't have a working brain. How does he plan to defend against this?"
"He's as good as dead!"
The onlookers on the city walls couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment at the sight. The foolish son of the richest family truly seemed to lack common sense.
The dignitaries in the county shared a similar sentiment.
While Xu Yan possessed extraordinary strength and superhuman abilities, he had chosen to engage the Shenwei Army within their encirclement, leaving himself with no avenue of escape or evasion. How could a single person hope to withstand the onslaught of an entire army?
He truly was foolish!
"Bring it on!"
Xu Yan roared, pushing forward with both palms. Two gigantic crimson dragons burst forth.
Xu Yan's palms flipped and twisted, and one after another, crimson dragons surged forth, coiling and striking out in all directions.
With each step Xu Yan took forward, his Dragon Subduing Palm devoured and spat out qi, causing the crimson dragons to swoop, sweep, coil, and charge... With each palm strike, his mastery over the Dragon Subduing Palm became more refined.
His palms undulated with power, their force both fierce and supple, transitioning from strong to weak and back again as he willed it.
In Xu Yan's mind, the incantation of the Dragon Subduing Palm took form: "The dragon possesses divine might and adapts to the situation... So that's it! I've gained a deeper understanding!"
In that instant, the Dragon Subduing Palm reached the minor achievement stage, and the dragon-shaped palm strikes he unleashed carried a hint of "life" within them.
Boom!
An even thicker and more robust dragon erupted from Xu Yan, coiling around the entire battlefield with Xu Yan at its center. Its tail lashed out like a whip, sweeping across the battlefield!
The spectators on the city walls were stunned by what they witnessed.
Xu Yan unleashed a barrage of palm strikes, sending the charging Shenwei Army soldiers and their horses toppling to the ground. The mighty army was crumbling.
Row after row of soldiers fell or were flung away in all directions.
A lone warrior swept through tens of thousands!
At that moment, the only thought in the minds of the county's commoners was: I'm the one with the faulty brain!
(End of Chapter)
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