Yet in the next second, something happened that left Gui Yuan utterly dumbfounded.
The Netherdemon Army, which had always obeyed orders and never let him down, actually had at least half its soldiers shrinking back, unable to move their feet!
What was going on?!
Gui Yuan had no time to think it through. He was out of time and could only activate Spirit Force Manifestation ahead of schedule.
A massive shadow formed from the combined Spirit Force of a hundred Mystic Archers drew back an illusory greatbow.
A thick arrow of Spirit Force condensed into shape, pointing at one of the Longwind Formations—the Sharp Metal Banner warriors led by Zhao Wuji.
Given more time, Gui Yuan could have unleashed Multiple Heart Arrows, firing three Spirit Force arrows at once. Two could attack the two approaching Longwind Formations, while the last could strike the Arrowhead Formation of the Giant Wood and Thick Earth Banners, wounding the enemy while covering the Silver Sword Army's retreat.
But now, he only had one arrow.
And Bai Xiaowen was not about to let Gui Yuan fire even that one comfortably.
True Essence Force: Intimidation!
An immense overawing presence instantly spread across the battlefield.
The Great Tang Domain's troops, including its Evolvers, all fell into momentary stiffness, unable to move.
Of course, the Five Elements Banner warriors under Bai Xiaowen's command were also affected by Intimidation.
However, Bai Xiaowen had rehearsed True Essence Force: Intimidation beforehand. The Five Elements Banner warriors could sense the source of that terrifying pressure, so they did not panic.
Bai Xiaowen's control over Intimidation had improved somewhat. While he could not completely spare his allies, his finer command of True Essence Force allowed him to lessen its effects on them.
During the Intimidation period, the Five Elements Banner warriors' movement and