Chapter 741: Chapter 236: Long En Reports to Duty
With Lord Long’s open challenge to Du Tiechuan, the entire battlefield fell silent.
The disorderly retreat of the Thousand Peak Forest Alliance Army subtly changed.
The force from Liangzhu Country, which was seizing the opportunity for a massive offensive, also slowed down their attacks, turning their gazes toward the core battle zone.
Du Tiechuan was naturally not in the commanding government office anymore.
He majored in Military Art and had already made arrangements to relocate in advance.
“Hmm?!” In the dark corner, Du Tiechuan’s eyes shot out a sharp light that pierced through the darkness.
Lord Long’s open challenge stirred a wave of anger in Du Tiechuan, but it was quickly replaced by a sense of caution and crisis.
“He’s so confident in provoking me into action, could the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King be lurking nearby?”
“During the previous defeat, he did not act, which is quite strange!”
“Could it be that the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King has been biding his time, and once he strikes, it will be overwhelming?”
Du Tiechuan was all too familiar with this concept.
In the previous great battle, he gained an advantage and forced the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King to retreat, opening up the situation of this war by using the Military Art of Iron Streamed Plains!
Using that Military Art required lengthy preparation and significant resources, such as building the Command Platform.
Essentially, it was a strategy of overwhelming power once in action.
With the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King not making a move, Du Tiechuan felt significantly threatened.
“Perhaps it is just a feint to pressure me…” Du Tiechuan had considered this possibility, but ultimately chose to endure and not respond.
Because he was in poor condition, and if the enemy took advantage, the entire situation could be overturned.
In a sense, not betting means not losing.
“Now is not the time to act,” Du Tiechuan slowly closed his eyes and continued to keep a low profile.
The grand commander, a Transforming Spirit Level existence, faced with a challenge from a Nascent Soul Cultivator, chose not to respond, an action immediately affecting the entire battlefield.
“Du Tiechuan did not respond; he might be in a poor state. Is there still hope in this great battle?” The Thousand Peak Forest Alliance Army noticed the subtle change, and their morale began to rise rapidly.
On the other hand, concern spread among the forces from Liangzhu Country.
In the Cultivation World, instances where a strong individual determines the outcome of a large-scale battle are common, and history books are filled with such examples.
Therefore, the strongest individuals often influence morale and spirit the most.
“I won the bet!” Lord Long let out a breath; he knew the movements of the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King, so he was under immense pressure.
Provoking Du Tiechuan was a risky move, but having won, he managed to bluff Du Tiechuan for the moment.
Lord Long laughed heartily: “Hahaha…”
His laughter echoed across the battlefield, radiating unparalleled pride.
He charged at the nearest Nascent Soul Cultivator.
The Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Liangzhu Country forces flickered with hesitation and immediately retreated.
Lord Long roared: “Face me, coward!”
Divine Art — Dragon King Divine Power!
This Divine Art, originating from the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King, merges dragon might, divine power, and even a hint of the King’s Order.
The more fearful the target, the more potent its power!
Lord Long feigned using the Divine Art, targeting only one person, immediately halting the retreating Nascent Soul Cultivator.
“Damn!” The Nascent Soul Cultivator was shocked, but the more fearful he became, the more he was restrained by the Dragon King Divine Power.
Lord Long, like a monstrous sea dragon, reached him, punching through his chest and then tearing him apart.
The Nascent Soul, exposed to the air, screamed in terror but remained bound by the Dragon King Divine Power!
Lord Long’s eyes shot divine light, annihilating the Nascent Soul on the spot.
Having killed one, Lord Long did not pause and rushed at another Nascent Soul Cultivator.
He used the same tactic, and the Nascent Soul Cultivator, losing his fighting spirit, was frozen midair.
Shuang Ling and others reacted and came to help.
Various protective spells shielded the Nascent Soul Cultivator, and a barrage of attack spells and magic treasures aimed at Lord Long.
Lord Long broke through!
Relying on his divine dragon body, he burst through the barrage, blood splattering as he reached the Nascent Soul Cultivator.
With his comrades’ support, the Nascent Soul Cultivator barely regained some mobility: “I won’t die!”
He gave his all, using his ultimate attack against Lord Long.
Lord Long extended a massive hand, speaking calmly: “Futile struggle.”
The Nascent Soul Cultivator’s eyes widened as Lord Long’s hand grew larger, covering the sky and his entire existence.
The enormous hand covered the heavens and snuffed out all his life force.
Martial Art — Seize Will and Take Head!
As Lord Long passed by, he now held a head in his hand, while the headless body spewed a fountain of blood and collapsed powerlessly.
Lord Long lightly squeezed and crushed the Nascent Soul Cultivator’s head.
He spread his arms, lifting his chest and raising his head, as if embracing the heavens: “Who else wants to die?!”
In that moment, he was like a military flag, inspiring all.
The Thousand Peak Forest, on the verge of collapse, felt uplifted and began to counterattack.
“With Lord Long here, we cannot lose.”
“See, Lord Long is still fighting, we can still win!”
Not far away, Lu Hongtu couldn’t hide his shock. Reflected in his eyes was Lord Long’s towering figure, his heart profoundly moved: “Rescuing the crisis! Lord Long is doing just that!!”
The second great battle between Liangzhu Country and Thousand Peak Forest had begun.