“Kill!”
On the plains, two massive armies crashed into each other fiercely.
The sounds of screams, slashing, weapons piercing flesh, and soldiers’ dying cries echoed continuously.
On a nearby highland, even though they had already suspected that Meng Kuo would not be simple, once the two armies engaged in actual combat, Han Hulin and the other generals still couldn’t help feeling their limbs go cold.
“High morale, powerful forces!”
In a battle of tens of thousands, the use of magical abilities was especially restrained. Honglian Shengmu endured her discomfort and watched the Meng Kuo army below. Even though the enemy consisted only of infantry and the world-renowned Meng family cavalry had not yet appeared, her side was already showing signs of being overwhelmed.
The Meng family’s army was highly disciplined. The soldiers were skilled in martial arts, often operating in squads of ten men, with axe-wielders, spear-wielders, and archers each performing their respective duties. There were also reserves in between, maintaining order like small military formations that combined into a massive formation, causing dizziness and confusion. Ordinary Mei Wang soldiers were routed upon the slightest contact.
“What formation is this?”
Honglian Shengmu exclaimed in shock.
“Meng Kuo is a descendant of the White Tiger branch of the military school, and the White Tiger governs killing. Therefore, this lineage excels in battlefield formation tactics, possessing thirty-six major formations and seventy-two minor formations. Legend says that if all are combined, their power could slay immortals and gods… This large formation is likely just a variation of one of the seventy-two minor formations, the Earthquake Array…”
Although Han Hulin came from a humble background, he had climbed to his current position by gathering many talents. An official dressed in blue immediately explained.
“One of the seventy-two minor formations, a variation?”
Honglian Shengmu’s face turned pale, suddenly feeling that all her preparations seemed so laughable.
All the schemes and intrigues were just illusions in the face of such overwhelming power!
“Of course, the Heaven’s Might Thirty-Six Formations have mostly been lost. Even though Meng Kuo is a prodigy and heir to the military school, being able to master several minor formations is already extraordinary.”
“But it’s just a minor formation. Watch me send elite troops to break it first!”
Han Hulin roared, waved his hand, and a group of elite veteran soldiers charged forth. Their martial arts were astonishing, and they exuded an aura of indifference to life and death as they rushed forward fiercely.
“Indeed, Han Hulin, as a rebel king, must have some resources. Otherwise, if his forces were routed at the first charge, he wouldn’t have survived until now…”
Wu Ming nodded in secret as he watched the elite troops engage with Meng Kuo’s army, immediately decapitating enemies and turning the tide.
He knew that this elite unit was selected from refugees and strong young men, serving as the vanguard in every battle. After capturing a city, they had priority rights to wealth, women, and any other items, hence the name “Elite Selection.”
Such soldiers, as long as they survived several battles, would inevitably become elite troops, indifferent to life and death, whether killing or being killed.
With a bit of training and martial arts instruction, these seeds could instill fear in any enemy.
Although Meng Kuo’s army on the opposing side was trained with military school techniques, they were still individuals. Individuals feel fear and have the instinct to retreat!
At the heart of the main army formation!
Seeing this scene, Meng Kuo slightly furrowed his brows: “Cavalry, advance!”
Boom!
In an instant, a black cloud seemed to drift onto the battlefield—it was none other than Meng family’s renowned cavalry!
“Everyone, success or failure hinges on this moment. Although our general’s seal suppresses most magical abilities under the Iron Blood Killing Flag, we must still be wary of the enemy’s underhanded tactics!”
Meng Kuo looked behind him and saw that Li Xiong and others were clearly visible among the personal guards.
“Rest assured, General!”
Many strange and extraordinary individuals spoke in unison. Among them, Li Xiong’s eyes turned cold as he said, “Blackhearted Taoist! Last time I was slightly inferior, but this time I have prepared several magical techniques for you. With the suppression of the military school’s killing aura, today is your doom!”
In this era of great contention, even the Confucian school did not adhere to the principle of “do not do to others what you do not desire for yourself.” Instead, they emphasized repaying grievances with directness and upholding the great righteousness of avenging blood relatives, especially the Legalist and Military schools!
A gentleman may wait three years for revenge, while a petty person seeks it within the night. But for the Military and Legalist schools, they seek retribution from morning to night. Basically, once you provoke them, it’s like disturbing a hornet’s nest.
“Charge!”
Cavalry is an aristocratic military unit. Even more so for Meng family’s army, where even the horses were armored. The power generated by this heavy investment was astonishing. With just one charge, Han Hulin’s grassroots cavalry, despite being his most valuable asset, was routed instantly.
At Han Hulin’s command post, several people’s expressions changed: “Blackhearted Taoist! This is the battlefield you chose? You also divined that we would surely win greatly?”
On the battlefield, with thousands of armored riders galloping, Wu Ming laughed heartily: “This humble Taoist wishes to congratulate the King on his great victory!”
“What victory?”
Han Hulin frowned. Choosing this battlefield was partly out of necessity, but Wu Ming’s recommendation had also played a significant role. Even he had now lost confidence in Wu Ming: “Could this Blackhearted Taoist have deliberately deceived me? Perhaps he is in cahoots with Honglian Shengmu?”
At this thought, he immediately made a secret hand signal.
“Of course, it’s to congratulate the King on achieving a great victory and defeating the enemy army!”
Wu Ming proudly declared, seemingly oblivious to the hidden masters surrounding him.
“You Taoist!”
Han Hulin was unhappy and spoke more casually: “What exactly have you prepared?”
“Your Majesty, please look. Most of Meng family’s cavalry are heavily armored, which is invincible on the battlefield, but they also have the weakness of being heavy. And this terrain…”
Wu Ming smiled faintly.
“Although there are some obstacles, it’s still insufficient!”
Several generals and scholars first looked delighted, then examined the terrain. Some even dismounted to check the soil color, only to become more disheartened.
“Everything is ready except for the east wind!”
Wu Ming directly called for Huang Ying and Li Xiuyun: “My two apprentices, quickly set up the formation!”
“I hope this Zhaixingzi’s words are effective, otherwise we’ll be ruined by him this time…”
Huang Ying, with a bitter face, stepped forward with Li Xiuyun and began to arrange the formation using their magical artifacts, quickly setting up a small earthen altar.
Nonetheless, Honglian Shengmu’s eyes sparkled with excitement: “The Rain Prayer Altar?!”
“Haha! Exactly!”
Wu Ming let his hair down, wearing his Taoist robe and holding a wooden sword. He stepped in the formation on the altar and suddenly shouted: “Haste!”
Boom!
Instantly, the sky was filled with dark clouds, bringing a heavy atmosphere like a storm approaching.
“A Rain-Praying Technique at the True Master level?”
One of Han Hulin’s generals was delighted and pointed at the terrain: “Your Majesty, look! This terrain is like a bag, with underground water veins, making it very suitable for creating muddy conditions…”
“Indeed a True Master!”
Honglian Shengmu watched and secretly bit her teeth: “Could the Yaksha Soul Shifting Technique really be that effective? Should I try it too?”
While everyone on this side showed joy, the atmosphere in Meng Kuo’s camp was somewhat oppressive: “Dark clouds?”
Seeing the battlefield sky instantly transform from bright daylight to being covered in dark clouds, Meng Kuo rarely showed surprise.
“General, these rain clouds carry evil qi. We should quickly dispel them!”
Li Xiong immediately spoke up.
“Very well said!”
Meng Kuo nodded. Instantly, several beams of light emerged from their camp, shooting straight into the sky.
However, even the strongest sword light could only slightly disperse the rain clouds, far from completely clearing them.
“Hmph!”
Meng Kuo expressed dissatisfaction with a cold snort, then raised his general’s seal and lifted it high.
Boom!
A layer of iron-blooded killing aura, mixed with his own fortune, formed a more dazzling and prominent light than the military school’s techniques, directly piercing the sky!
“Meng Kuo has the position of a third-grade general. At this moment, carrying his fortune to strike, this mere True Master will not only have his spell interrupted but will also inevitably suffer backlash!”
Li Xiong thought to himself as he watched this scene: “A True Master capable of summoning rain is rare throughout the entire world. Could it really be this Blackhearted Taoist?”
But then, the following scene left him with his mouth wide open!
Not only him, but all the cultivators nearby seemed to turn into idiots, their eyes bulging, staring in shock at the scene before them!
Boom!
A thick column of energy shot straight into the sky, piercing into the dark clouds, causing them to tremble slightly, and then lightning fell.
Crack!
A huge bolt of lightning struck, and large raindrops began to pour down!
And when I say pour, I mean it. The rain came down in torrents, quickly turning into a terrifying storm!
“How is this possible?”
Li Xiong almost swore: “A mere True Master’s technique, and Meng Kuo, using the military school’s killing aura with the support of his army’s killing intent, couldn’t break through it?”
Suddenly, he seemed to realize something, his whole body shivering as he incredulously said: “Unless… it’s a Celestial Master!!!”
…
“This is not a True Master-level rain-summoning technique!”
In the pouring rain, Honglian Shengmu’s eyes were also wide with shock: “The will of heaven is my will, the heart of heaven is my heart! This is a Celestial Master!”
A Celestial Master! The peak of human immortals! The pinnacle of the fourth level!
Even in the Zhou dynasty’s world, a third-level True Master is already a high-level expert ruling a region, while a fourth-level master is the leader of one of the Hundred Schools of Thought, a truly great figure!
“A Celestial Master! Actually a Celestial Master!”
Beside her, Huang Ying’s face was also stunned, her heart pounding: “This Zhaixingzi was unknown, but his magical abilities at first use were simply terrifying!”
“Decree—Wind come!”
“Decree—Thunder strike!!”
“Decree—Rain pour!!!”
…
Wu Ming on the altar paid no attention to these reactions and directly summoned the storm.
If a True Master’s technique could be considered rain-summoning, then Wu Ming now was truly commanding wind and rain!
Unless Meng Kuo’s power suddenly doubled or his army tripled in size, the magical abilities driven by the rank of a Celestial Master could absolutely not be broken through!
Wu Ming had naturally become a Celestial Master long ago.
Back in the Fusang world, he had accumulated substantial strength, already holding the fruit of the Celestial Master’s path, only needing fortune and merit to transform into Dao accomplishments.
After marrying Wu Zhi, he made even greater progress, advancing to the point where he was only a thin sheet of paper away from becoming a Celestial Master.
In the chaos of the Shang dynasty, with a body and soul of excellent quality, combined with his previous insights, he naturally broke through effortlessly!
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