Several days later, in the wilderness near Penglai City.
Bai? fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, somewhat nervous.
"Do we really have to do this?"
Luo Yan nodded.
"But I've never tried it before."
"It's fine. Everything has a first time."
"Okay, then. Let's give it a try."
Bai? took a deep breath. Mystic Qi surged as she activated Divine Treasure, causing the figure of the Headless General to rise from the wilderness ahead.
A headless giant, clad in battered armor, with the heads of various races impaled on its Armor Spikes.
After being released, the Headless General swept its greatsword, sending a surging current of air outward, as if waiting for Bai? to issue a command.
"Headless General, I want you to fight Luo Yan, but you can't use your full strength."
Bai? pointed at Luo Yan.
Every head on the Headless General's Armor Spikes that had its eyes open turned its gaze toward Bai?.
"What? A fight with your hands tied isn't fun?"
"I didn't summon you here for fun!"
"You're saying I don't understand anything?"
"I don't, but you only need to do as I say!"
"You refuse?"
"Get this straight, you brainless fool. Without me, would you be able to enjoy the fun of battle?"
"Believe me, I won't summon you again!"
The eyes of the many heads on the Headless General's body kept rolling, revealing helpless expressions. Then they turned toward Luo Yan.
Bai? let out a breath and gave Luo Yan an "OK" gesture. "All right, the Headless General agrees."
"He'll fight you."
Luo Yan cupped his fists toward the Headless General. "Thank you."
"Cough. He says you should come at him with everything you've got. If you can't satisfy him... he'll take your head as a trophy?"
"No!"
"You're not allowed to