Like the Scorching Sun, Crossing the Vast Sky!

For Lin Xuan, Zhang Guangmu poisoning the entire Wolf Fortress wasn't a huge deal. He didn't care how many of the lowly people died.

Being allowed to live within Wolf Fortress was already a great grace. In this chaotic world, refugees were plentiful; if this batch died, another would come.

As long as Wolf Fortress stood, his power and status would remain unshaken.

As long as he and his Dark Wolf Guards could get the antidote, all problems would be easily resolved!

He wouldn't make the same mistake twice!

From now on, he would have all food and water delivered to him tested for poison beforehand!

As his mind raced, Lin Xuan heard Zhang Guangmu's loud laughter.

The Young Vice Fortress Lord laughed with unbridled behavior, displaying a spirit far stronger than the average person.

"What are you laughing at?"

Lin Xuan's anger surged, his brow furrowed. "Poisoning is a despicable means, ultimately just unseemly tricks and wicked arts. Do you think you can reverse the situation with your so-called 'Ten-Day Death Potion'?"

"I don't believe you can withstand the severe torture of the Dark Wolf Guards!"

Hearing this, Zhang Guangmu slowly stood up, brushed the dust off his clothes, and said unhurriedly, "I've heard about the cruelty of the Dark Wolf Guards. Honestly, I don't have much confidence that I can endure their interrogation."

As soon as he said this, the Xiao Bai Groups floating in the low altitude couldn't help but complain.

The audience, transformed into Xiao Bai Groups, could speak directly in the voice channel or send speech bubbles through mind typing. Because so many viewers were paying attention to this decisive battle, the semi-transparent speech bubbles instantly filled half the sky.

"You're being modest! Brother Mu Zi, you're too modest!"

"When it comes to enduring beatings, President Mu is a professional!"

"Second Generation of Changhe: Young Fortress Lord Lin Xuan, I advise you not to bring humiliation upon yourself."

"Mu Zai is so tough and durable, I suggest he develop into a professional bruiser. That would be very interesting! (Sincere Face)"

"Yang Chi, don't be so stubborn! You can't win against this person! He's a really tough bone!"

"I've unfollowed. Yang Chi has changed. He's like two different people compared to before. Heartbroken..."

"Unfollow +1! Actually, it's fine if his performance is a little off. After all, victory and defeat are common in warfare, right? It's just that he collapsed too badly. It feels like a stab in my heart, making me very uncomfortable."

"Actually, this can't be blamed on Yang Chi. It's people like me, the lower class, who are unworthy of following him."

"No more nonsense, collapse, retreat, sell, leave!"

"From the Lin Xuan portrayed by Yang Chi, I can no longer see any trace of the hot-blooded youth from before. He no longer sympathizes with the working masses, nor does he have any pity for ordinary people. He calls them lower class and lowly people. I just cannot like him anymore."

"It's all the production team's fault!"

"The control group tried their best! Yang Chi already exploded, and you're still fanning him? Sister, listen to my advice, flee quickly!"

"How many times did they use script hints to help him? Being superior was Yang Chi's own choice, and looking down on common people was also his own behavior! I feel Director Sun was good enough to him, saying he did everything possible is not an exaggeration at all!"

"Waiting for Zhang Guangmu to endure until he's tortured to death, then Lin Xuan and the others will be poisoned and buried alive, and 'Wolf Fortress' will wrap up filming directly, joyfully welcoming a grand finale of total annihilation!"

"Hilarious, there are always people who think that if they can't do something, others can't either. Lin Xuan judges others by himself, little do they know that Brother Mu Zi isn't afraid at all."

"I finished watching 'Endless Food Bag' before. To be honest, Zhang Guangmu is indeed a stubborn person, and Yang Chi made the wrong calculation."

"...I still think Vice Fortress Lord Tian Guang is deceiving people. The scene rehearsal he had with Fortress Lord Lin Yan left a deep impression on me. Although I haven't seen any other works by this person, seeing a spot allows one to infer the whole leopard. His ability to turn the tables is really strong!"

"After all, he's the Second Generation of Changhe, Zhao Zhengrong's appointed successor, what do you think?"

"Whoa! This Vice Fortress Lord was trained by the 'Newcomer Crusher'? A famous teacher produces talented students... No wonder he's so awesome!"

"Stop spreading rumors. They were cherishing each other during the scene rehearsal, it was purely a friendship."

"How did I hear that this 'bookworm' is Boss Zhao's son?"

"Don't believe rumors, don't spread rumors! Quality viewing, starting with me!"

"I'm more concerned about how many things Vice Fortress Lord 'Tian Guang' has done. Looking at his fearless demeanor, he clearly has more than just poisoning up his sleeve, right?"

Zhang Guangmu did not disappoint the audience.

He continued his previous statement and said leisurely, "But..."

Everyone present was spiritually lifted and listened attentively.

They all knew that the essence often came after "but"!

Zhang Guangmu's gaze fell on Lin Xuan: "Do you really have a way to catch me?"

As he spoke, he clapped his hands.

Bang! Bang!

Two balls of fiery red blazing flames in the shape of a wolf's head gushed out from the bracer and shot into the air.

This was Wolf Fortress's characteristic "One arrow pierces the clouds, and ten thousand horses come to meet"!

At first, everyone had no reaction. Zhang Guangmu's actions were like purely setting off fireworks to entertain everyone.

Lin Xuan subconsciously looked up at the sky, watching the wolf head flames gradually dissipating in the sky, lost in thought.

His reaction speed was very fast. He immediately realized that Zhang Guangmu's action was a means of calling for reinforcements. His breathing became rapid, his heart was pounding, and adrenaline was secreted rapidly.

Lin Xuan's palm was soaked in cold sweat, slippery and very uncomfortable.

This was the body's instinctive reaction.

Coming back to his senses, Lin Xuan thought carefully and gradually realized that even if all of Zhang Guangmu's reinforcements were piled together, they would only amount to about one-third of their own combat power.

The advantage still existed!

Moreover, the advantage was still significant!

However, Lin Xuan considered himself a cautious person.

As the saying goes, "A child of noble birth does not stand under the eaves," and if he could minimize the risk, he would absolutely refuse to take even the slightest bit of extra danger.

"Kill... No!"

Lin Xuan's mind raced. He immediately retreated two steps and gave the order, "Go get him! Capture him!"

Unfortunately, only a few Wolf Riders reacted.

After all, since he took power, his authority had deepened, and his rules had become increasingly stringent. The people below were mostly bound by self-interest, lacking a common goal. For most Wolf Riders, just muddling through was enough; why would they want to make a name for themselves?

Working under such a leader, the more you do, the more mistakes you make; the less you do, the fewer mistakes you make; do nothing, and you make no mistakes!

As a result, the few Wolf Riders and Cub Wolf Guards who wanted to curry favor with Lin Xuan, even when gathered together, could not form an absolute suppression against Zhang Guangmu's side.

Therefore...

Even these "loyal" individuals couldn't help but harbor some selfish thoughts.

Since they couldn't achieve numerical superiority and lacked an overwhelming advantage, if a real fight broke out, people would die!

Who would want to die if they could live?

They certainly didn't!

If Lin Xuan were truly that awesome and confident he could capture the Young Vice Fortress Lord "Tian Guang" before reinforcements arrived, his words wouldn't have been "Go get him"; they should have been "Let's go get him."

If he himself didn't dare to charge, what was there to say?

The facts proved...

The art of language for a faction leader was extremely important. Even a difference of two words could have a huge impact on their faction's morale.

Some opportunities, once missed, never return.

As this group hesitated, wavered, and found themselves in a dilemma, dense footsteps gradually sounded from all directions.

That was a group of people who didn't have Flame Wolves following them.

A little over a month ago, a single Flame Wolf could have wiped them all out!

The Wolf Riders would consider it a gift if they even glanced at such people.

But now...

These people, who were originally just ordinary fortress residents, wore matching Vermilion Full-Finger Combat Gloves on their hands and carried Strange Brown Water Bags on their waists, as if they were mass-produced.

They were users of Flame Artifacts!

They were a new generation of combat power that could rival the Wolf Riders!

"How can there be so many!"

Lin Xuan's pupils dilated slightly, his breathing became rapid, and he felt like his mind was a mess, seeing stars, and his ears were buzzing.

He subconsciously muttered, "This is impossible!"

The next moment, Lin Xuan remembered the most criticized measure among the series of actions taken by Vice Fortress Lord Tian Guang after he took the stage—elevating the status of artisans to be equivalent to that of Wolf Riders.

"So that's how it is, I understand..."

Lin Xuan looked at Zhang Guangmu, and a look of fear gradually appeared on his face: "Using status and money as bait to lure those lowly people into becoming artisans..."

"Have them forge a large number of Flame Artifacts for you with all their might, and afterwards, find an excuse to kill them all!"

"This way, you can not only keep the secret of the Flame Artifact forging blueprints but also obtain a large batch of divine weapons and sharp weapons that no one will ever be able to replicate!"

Lin Xuan felt that he had discovered a blind spot and seen through the truth, his voice trembling slightly: "Tian Guang, you are so ruthless!"

"You never wanted the position of Fortress Lord of Wolf Fortress!"

"You want to completely destroy Wolf Fortress and, on the ruins, rebuild a 'Flame God Fortress' that will forever belong only to you!"

Although he said that, as the Plot Protagonist, Lin Xuan had the advantage of Timeliness, Popularity, and Harmony, and the first-mover advantage was too great.

Even though Zhang Guangmu had made many preparations, the overall combat power of both sides was still comparable, making it difficult to determine a winner.

"You cannot talk about ice with a summer insect."

Zhang Guangmu, too lazy to bother with Lin Xuan, uttered this sentence and then began to look around: "It seems everyone is here?"

"Very good!"

"Today's battle will decide both the outcome and our lives!"

"Everyone..."

"Follow me!"

With that, Zhang Guangmu rubbed his thumb and middle finger fiercely.

Boom!

A ball of flames roared out.

With a light snap of his fingers, Zhang Guangmu's fists were wreathed in Fiery Red Blazing Flames.

The next moment, his entire body was enveloped in a dazzling red light, like a scorching sun traversing the sky, taking the lead and charging into the enemy formation!