Chapter 223: Chapter 136: Strategy of Undermining Morale, Slaying Generals and Seizing the Banner

"Alright."

Chen Ping observed from afar. In the Xuanwu Camp, military Qi converged, vaguely resembling a flying serpent, its mouth wide open, ready to devour, exuding a menacing aura.

At the forefront of the several hundred cavalry, a commander sat upright on his horse, seemingly possessed by this flying serpent.

When he first saw it, the Qi mechanism was not remarkable, even less fierce than the one Xu Baxian had.

However, after the blood Qi of the flying serpent gathered, his power surged like an inflating balloon.

Even from several miles away,

the menacing Qi infiltrated his body...

Clearly, the opponent’s strength had more than doubled, posing a slight threat to him.

"What is the reason for this? Could it be that those rumors about commanders gathering military Qi, invoking Heaven’s Mandate, and suppressing rebels are not exaggerations or mere metaphors?"

’Indeed, I thought that with such high levels of martial power in this world, when Celestial List experts casually demolish hills and slash rivers, a few powerful moves in full force could conquer cities and land.

Logically, the number of people becomes irrelevant, and a large army is unnecessary. As long as experts aren’t afraid of overexertion, using a strategy of attrition, even one person could crush tens of thousands of troops... so this is how it works.’

Back then, when he visited Ling Mountain Prefecture and was in the Jinghai Guard Camp, he did not see this scene.

The so-called Jinghai White-Robed General Luo Yuanhua merely led three thousand cavalry without deploying any array.

Especially when engaging with him, it was just a solo display of arms.

The result was a direct rout by him.

At that time, he underestimated the White-Robed General, thinking his reputation was overblown, but found him easily defeated.

His reputation wasn’t justified at all.

Looking back now, it turns out that General Luo didn’t lead an army, which is why he wasn’t genuinely weak.

Upon seeing the current scene,

Chen Ping’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

He roughly understood what was happening; hearing others describe it was not as effective as seeing it himself.

This power truly counts as a moderate tribulation...

Five hundred cavalry, three thousand infantry, plus the archers and crossbowmen, totaling four thousand men.

’Previously, on the long street, when Xu Baxian ambushed me, it only gave me 16 points of Tribulation Value, pitifully little.

Even Wu Changshui, a dignified innate expert, only gave me 6 points. Is he really an innate expert? He doesn’t differ much from minor lackeys...

The reason must be that these people no longer pose the slightest threat to me. The tribulation is too minor, so the destiny is too limited.’

Facing the Xuanwu Guard now, I hope they don’t disappoint me too much.

The horses galloped swiftly.

The twenty-five riders were all in plain clothes, neither men nor horses donned armor. A mere few miles took only a dozen breaths to reach the front.

"Senior Brother Zhuo, please announce the order. Executing without cause is considered cruel; we must have a proper reason for action as well."

Chen Ping sensed the surging murderous intent from the military array ahead, thinking that soon, these would be his own troops.

Reducing combat and minimizing losses would be beneficial.

"Understood."

Zhuo Yunfei’s expression was also serious.

Seeing the militaristic momentum before him, he thought, Captain Zhang Lianshan of Xuanwu Guard was no fool and reacted swiftly.

Upon hearing the information from the government office, he immediately assessed the situation, ready to take action.

He reacted quickly, but Chen Ping was even faster, arriving at the military camp ahead of schedule...

Zhang Lianshan’s infantry and bow camps were divided into two sections, and the cavalry surged forward, most likely hastily assembled, presenting an opportunity for defeat.

"Hear and heed, Lord of the Mansion has decreed. Captain of Xuanwu Guard, Chen Ping, Lord Chen, comes to take over the Xuanwu Guard. Former Captain Zhang Lianshan has betrayed the court, seeking allegiance with the Beizhou Barbarians, and is to be immediately dismissed and dealt with..."

Though Zhuo Yunfei was merely a minor chief constable in Xingqing Prefecture, he hailed from Primordial Mountain, one of the Seven of the Primordial, which was a significant understatement of his abilities.

His cultivation had long reached the Twelve Main Meridians Perfection, achieving the level of Opening the Five Extraordinary Meridians.

Moreover, he had cultivated the Primordial Golden Body Technique, achieving perfection in the Iron Body Realm.

His cultivation level was comparable to Han Xiaoru’s.

Before Han Xiaoru’s breakthrough, whether she could defeat him was debatable.

At this moment, Chief Constable Zhuo mobilized his inner Qi and shouted the order loudly, audible all around...

The details were clear to everyone, and they saw the Xuanwu Guard military array ripple like waves.

The previously surging menacing Qi suddenly dropped several levels.

"Ha... Haha."

Zhang Lianshan laughed up to the sky, blood flames surged through his limbs and bones, that extremely powerful feeling always left one captivated.

As if even the sky could be torn down.

Hearing Zhuo Yunfei deliver the order, he couldn’t help but laugh: "Chen Ping, you brat, you are too naive, thinking that my subordinates will listen to your deceptive words?"

"Whether they’ll listen isn’t up to you to decide.

If you don’t believe it, turn around and look at that infantry phalanx, they’re already in disarray.

And your bow camp, take a closer look, are their crossbow arrows aimed at me, or at you?"

Chen Ping had already cultivated the Primordial Golden Body Technique to the Golden Body Realm, reaching the level of Mastery.

His blood essence and robust Qi were far superior to Zhuo Yunfei’s, the exact extent unknown.

When he spoke with resonance, it was as if thunder roared, impossible to ignore: "Xingqing Prefecture still belongs to the Great Li World after all. You, Zhang Lianshan, seek alliance with the Hu People, intending to slaughter civilians as a means to your wealth and power. Yet did you ever consider whether the soldiers would rebel with you?