Charge! Perfect Innate Geng Metal Qi

Outside Wu'an City.

Crown Prince of Heaven Dou Empire, "Xue Qinghe," was currently mounted on a White Horse, gazing with satisfaction at Wu'an City, which was already on the verge of falling, the corners of his mouth curving into a pleasing arc.

"As expected of the elite force I specially transferred from the imperial capital..."

"Their bravery in battle truly isn't something the old, weak, sick, and crippled soldiers of Wu Ping City can compare to."

Even so, she could not help but frown slightly, her gaze turning toward the direction of the Star Luo Empire. "The Star Luo Empire truly lives up to being a nation even Spirit Hall cannot infiltrate. It really is troublesome!"

"What my elite troops are facing now are merely the most ordinary defenders of Wu'an City."

"And yet, even so, we still can't crush them easily."

Just as "Xue Qinghe" was thinking about how even the ordinary soldiers of the Star Luo Empire were this formidable...

At that moment.

The old general in heavy armor, his hair and beard both white, once again rode his horse to Xue Qinghe's side.

"Crown Prince, for the commander-in-chief to personally approach the front line is a grave taboo in military strategy."

"This old minister still advises that you withdraw to the rear..."

"After all, your presence is vital to the army's morale. You need only hold the central command, and the soldiers will feel reassured, knowing they have reliable leadership, thereby strengthening their will to fight."

"But if anything were to happen to you, the army would instantly be left without a leader, and morale would collapse."

"With this humble general and the other commanders directing matters here, we can surely ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Xue Qinghe's fine brows drew together slightly, but very quickly, his expression returned to calm.

Then she pointed at the City Wall of Wu'an City, which looked as if it might "collapse at any moment." "Old General Li, I know you mean well, but you're overthinking it."

"Wu'an City is already in imminent danger. Do they still dare leave the city at a time like this and charge my central army?"

"Besides, our central army still has nearly ten thousand soldiers."

"Even if they really dare come, they are destined to never return... hm?"

Xue Qinghe's confident words suddenly came to an abrupt halt, and he looked toward Wu'an City in confusion.

Boom! Boom! Boom!!!

From the direction of Wu'an City, waves of impassioned, heavy hammering drumbeats suddenly rang out, like rolling thunder.

At that moment.

Inside Wu'an City.

Dai Chengfeng and a group of soldiers clad in heavy armor were mounted on tall warhorses, lined up neatly before the city gate, waiting for it to open.

"Good thing I grew pretty fast these past two months. Otherwise, I'm afraid I still wouldn't be able to control this horse properly..."

At that moment, a relaxed smile suddenly appeared on Dai Chengfeng's face.

He patted the warhorse beneath him and smiled at Zhu Fan.

Looking at his own prince, who showed not the slightest fear, Zhu Fan gave a wry smile and shook his head. "Your Highness, in the battle to come, even I can't fully guarantee your safety. And you still have the mood to joke?"

"But then again..."

"Although members of the Dai Family all undergo a rapid growth period after awakening the White Tiger Spirit, Your Highness, your changes over these two months have still been... far too great."

Dai Chengfeng smiled and was just about to speak again.

Rumble!

At that moment, Wu'an City's heavy gates slowly opened, and golden sunlight poured in like a waterfall, shining over Dai Chengfeng.

In an instant, Dai Chengfeng's smile vanished, his expression becoming incomparably grave.

He turned his head to look at Zhu Yan. "City Lord Zhu Yan, I'll leave the city to you!"

In the end, Dai Chengfeng had not chosen to have Zhu Yan leave the city with him. It was not because Zhu Yan had a daughter, but because Dai Chengfeng knew clearly in his heart.

The so-called capture of Xue Qinghe alive was nothing more than a feint.

Having the scouts break through and request reinforcements was the true purpose of this operation.

And when it came to arranging the scouts and ensuring the call for help went smoothly, no one was more suitable than Zhu Yan, the City Lord of Wu'an City.

When Zhu Yan heard this, his expression turned solemn. "This humble general will not fail his mission. I absolutely will not disappoint Your Highness!"

Then.

He cupped his fists in both hands and shouted respectfully, "This humble general, Zhu Yan, wishes Your Highness—may your military fortune flourish!!!"

Dai Chengfeng laughed with soaring heroism. "I'll take your blessing!"

With that said.

He turned his head, his gaze sweeping over every soldier behind him. "Gentlemen, it is time to let our enemies know that our nation is incomparably powerful and will never tolerate humiliation from others!"

"Remember!"

"Everything we do today is supremely glorious!"

"May our blood water our soil, and in exchange, may our mountains and rivers remain as they were. Kill!!!"

With that, he squeezed his legs against the horse's belly and charged out of the city first, like an arrow loosed from the string.

"May my blood water my homeland and restore the mountains and rivers to what they were!"

"May my blood water my homeland and restore the mountains and rivers...!"

"..."

The soldiers behind him burned with fervor and shouted as well, following close behind Dai Chengfeng like a surging flood as they charged toward Heaven Dou Empire's central army not far away.

Heaven Dou Empire's central army.

Pufferfish Douluo, disguised as an ordinary soldier, watched the scene and gave a disdainful sneer.

"These idiots—such a small force dares to charge my central army? Are they trying to get themselves killed?"

Xue Qinghe, however, shook his head with a light laugh, his gaze fixed on the unarmored youth at the front who held a long spear, then raised a hand and pointed.

"The one leading them is Star Luo Empire's Fourth Prince, Dai Chengfeng."

Pufferfish Douluo's brows rose slightly, his eyes filled with contempt. "Just as the rumors say. Willful and without strategy..."

"He actually thinks he can assault my central army with so few troops."

Yet Xue Qinghe's eyes were full of admiration. "He may be reckless, but he did not flee. Instead, he led his army in a charge."

"That courage to do what he knows cannot be done is rather rare."

"It seems he is qualified..."

As the two spoke, Dai Chengfeng had already charged close like a tiger descending the mountain, clashing in hand-to-hand combat with the very front of Heaven Dou Empire's central army.

Roar—!

In an instant, a tiger's roar resounded across the horizon, carrying a violent wind with it.

The warhorses of the enemies near Dai Chengfeng were all startled into panic, neighing endlessly.

Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng cried, "First Soul Skill: Innate Geng Metal Qi!"

A yellow Soul Ring rose beneath his feet.

In an instant.

Dai Chengfeng's entire body was completely wrapped in a dazzling golden current, strands swirling around him. The long spear in his hand was the same, matchlessly sharp.

"Kill!"

Dai Chengfeng thrust out with his spear, and the enemy's heavy armor proved as fragile as paper.

Wherever the spearhead passed, enemy soldiers screamed and fell one after another.

What drove them even deeper into despair was that when their weapons struck Dai Chengfeng, he clearly wore no armor...

Yet all they could do was send sparks flying and produce the clang of metal against metal. They could not harm him in the slightest.

For a time, Dai Chengfeng was simply as if he had entered an uninhabited land.

Not a single enemy could withstand one exchange from him.

"Hiss!"

Zhu Fan had been following beside Dai Chengfeng the whole time. Now, watching the display of Dai Chengfeng's First Soul Skill, he subconsciously sucked in a cold breath.

"Chengfeng, wasn't your First Soul Skill only supposed to increase a weapon's sharpness?"

"Now it can even protect your body?"

For the first time, a thought arose in Zhu Fan's heart... perhaps His Majesty and the Dai Family ancestors really had been wrong?

To him, this notion was utterly absurd.

But Zhu Fan had to admit that Dai Chengfeng's current First Soul Skill, Geng Metal Qi, could not only attack when advancing and defend when retreating, but could also slash out Geng Metal Sword Qi to attack distant enemies.

This was simply perfect!

What kind of trash was White Tiger Protective Barrier? How did it even dare compare?

By now, Dai Chengfeng had already been dyed red with enemy blood, like a God of War.

As he swung his long spear, he merely smiled and nodded.

At the same time, he sighed inwardly, Once this incident is over, I have to cultivate Soul Power as soon as possible...

He knew very well that the reason he seemed able to sweep unstoppably through the enemy ranks was entirely because his uncle was secretly keeping all the powerful enemies he could not handle away from him, preventing them from getting close.

However, now is not the time to dwell on that!

With that thought, he raised his spear and pointed it straight at Xue Qinghe not far away. "Follow me! Capture Crown Prince of Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe, alive!"

"Capture Xue Qinghe alive! Kill!"

In an instant, all the warriors raised their arms and shouted with him.

Their battle cries were like rolling thunder, and heaven and earth seemed to tremble.