Lightning-struck peach wood

"Princess..."

Qiao'er, who was standing nearby, also noticed this scene and her expression immediately changed.

She never imagined that she, a princess, would become Yin God.

"Grown ups."

Lin Liyun looked up, then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Fang Weiyan and asked.

"Go into town."

Upon hearing Lin Liyun's call, Fang Weiyan waved his hand, saying that they could talk about it later and that they should take Yanhuai City first.

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Lin Liyun immediately waved his hand and led his soldiers toward the city.

At this moment, the soldiers all had Molotov cocktails in their hands.

Holding their shields, they quickly advanced into Yanhuai City.

The soldiers had barely crossed the city gate when a hail of arrows rained down on the army.

Upon seeing the arrows ahead, the soldiers instinctively hid behind their thick shields, and then heard a barrage of arrows.

Lin Liyun looked ahead through the glass of the riot shield.

They saw a small squad ahead, blocking their path.

Seeing this, Lin Liyun waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him immediately understood, hiding behind riot shields and throwing Molotov cocktails forward.

The Molotov cocktails in their hands were not lit yet, to prevent accidental injury.

This was also what Fang Weiyan had instructed earlier: after the area in front had already been hit by Molotov cocktails, just throw a few more lit Molotov cocktails at it.

Bottles and jars were thrown into the front ranks by the crowd.

The soldiers in the camp were unaware of what was happening; at first, they thought it was some kind of arrow.

However, after these things fell, they spilled a lot of liquid, which puzzled them.

However, the next moment, as a burst of light spread across their formation, a huge fire suddenly erupted and spread in all directions, instantly throwing their formation into chaos.

With the main force at the front preoccupied with its own problems, Lin Liyun immediately ordered the annihilation of this army.

If we don't deal with these guys now, and some of the remaining soldiers regroup and get surrounded while they're fighting with other soldiers, that would be a real problem.

The screams gradually subsided under the arrows, and in just a few moments, a thousand-man squad in front was wiped out.

Seeing this, Lin Liyun's expression remained unchanged, and he immediately waved his hand to signal the soldiers to continue advancing.

"It's terrible! An army has successfully breached the city gates and is now heading towards the palace."

The fierce battle was still raging in front of the palace, and the palace walls were already on the verge of collapse. But when the emperor's brother-in-law, who was overseeing the battle, heard this, his expression changed.

Where did this army come from?

"I don't know, but the enemy is well-equipped. Our arrows can't pierce their armor, and they also have items like oil, which are extremely dangerous. Just throwing a few cans at us will cause a raging fire to erupt in our army, which we can't put out."

The soldier who came to report said in a low voice, his head bowed.

He rushed here to report the news after realizing he was outmatched during the battle.

Upon hearing this, the emperor's brother-in-law's expression changed. The palace hadn't even been captured yet, and now there was a fire in the rear?

Today's unfavorable situation made him somewhat anxious and uneasy.

After thinking for a moment, he got up and went to the front. When he saw the emperor on the city wall, who was dressed in very conspicuous golden armor, he took a deep breath.

"If anyone is willing to kill that emperor, I will reward them with ten thousand taels of gold and appoint them as a general!"

The palace hasn't even been captured yet, and the emperor's brother-in-law has already begun to instigate a rebellion—which makes sense, though.

The presence of a large centipede in the air certainly gave him a lot of confidence.

However, the Emperor's brother-in-law's words weren't really meant to turn anyone against him. It's just that the Imperial Guard Commandant hasn't made a move yet, even at this point.

The other party has clearly been bribed by him, so why is he so reluctant to take action?

Sure enough, after he finished speaking, the captain who had been Emperor Kaide's side changed his expression slightly.

He knew that the other party was giving him an order.

Thinking of this, he glanced at the Emperor Kaide beside him, then gritted his teeth, picked up the large knife in his hand, and gently stabbed.

However, he pierced the emperor through a gap in his armor, killing him instantly.

Emperor Kaide felt a chill run through his body, and when he came to his senses, he saw a sharp blade embedded in his chest.

Following the sharp blade, one could see the captain with a complicated expression.

This person was personally promoted by him, but now...

Blood spilled from the mouth of the Emperor Kaide as he used his armor to clamp the blade between his fingers. With a swift motion, the blade sliced across the man's neck.

The next moment, Emperor Kaide collapsed to the ground.

The soldiers standing nearby were horrified; the emperor had been assassinated.

It looks like things are about to go wrong.

Upon seeing this, the emperor's brother-in-law burst into laughter, waving his hand, "The emperor is dead! The first person to charge forward will be rewarded with ten thousand gold pieces and appointed a Grand General!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers at the front were energized, and they immediately shouted and charged towards the city wall.

Once I charge forward, I'll be able to completely shed my identity as a soldier!

Your chance to make it big is right in front of you!

The emperor's brother-in-law was now smug and self-satisfied, believing that the palace was within his grasp.

However, at that very moment, shouts of battle arose from the rear of the army.

They then noticed that many bottles and jars were being thrown at their army.

When the emperor's brother-in-law heard the commotion, he turned around and immediately saw a massive, dark army approaching from behind.

These soldiers were all carrying thick shields, and seeing this equipment made him frown.

How did such a large army manage to breach the city walls?

Before he could think any further, he saw a catapult appear behind the other party.

With a loud thud, the catapult sent a round, rolling iron lump crashing directly into the army.

Some soldiers were unlucky; they were hit directly and fell to the ground injured, but they were still able to move and didn't seem to be seriously hurt.

I have no idea what this thing is for.

"What are these guys doing? They're just smashing things, and it doesn't seem to have much power."

Seeing this, the emperor's brother-in-law felt increasingly puzzled.

The enemy's projectiles caused some disruption to his army, but there were not many casualties.

Even a volley of arrows would be more lethal than this offensive.

He was puzzled, but still ordered the archers to immediately begin firing a volley at them. The palace had not yet been captured, and the arrival of such a force of soldiers from behind was indeed troublesome.

Thinking of this, he summoned his deputy general and prepared to have him lead a force to intercept the soldiers, so that the troops at the front could take the palace first.

However, just as the deputy general arrived and the emperor's brother-in-law was about to give orders, a burst of fire began to erupt in front of his army.

The flames then spread like wildfire in an instant.

In just a few breaths, the fire had spread to one-tenth of the team.

If it weren't stopped, my army of tens of thousands would surely be wiped out in the flames.

"Quickly, put out the fire!"

Upon seeing this, the emperor's brother-in-law's pupils constricted, and he said urgently.

He never imagined that his army would suddenly be engulfed in flames.

Moreover, the fire looked extremely fierce.

He looked closely and saw that the iron lump that had been smashed down earlier was now engulfed in flames, keeping the surrounding soldiers from getting close, while the fires in other places were also raging fiercely.

The fire spread too quickly.

The soldiers in front were still throwing bottles and jars at them, and each time something landed, it would burst into flames.

Moreover, the other side was still selecting unburnt spots and desperately throwing those things at them.

It seemed he was preparing to completely annihilate his army in a sea of fire.

Before the emperor's brother-in-law could figure out how to deal with the situation, his army seemed to be on the verge of defeat.

The opponent's offensive completely stunned them, leaving them utterly clueless as to how to respond.

Bottles and jars kept falling, the fire continued to spread, and the soldiers began to try to escape and put out the fire. In the chaos, a stampede began.

Despite the orders from the officers nearby, they were completely unable to organize an effective response.

Lin Liyun, observing the situation ahead, continued to throw Molotov cocktails at the army in front.

Each time a Molotov cocktail falls, it ignites a raging fire.

They gathered little by little, and in an instant, they engulfed the soldiers in front of them.

This weapon is truly terrifying; the liquid can penetrate directly into leather armor, causing the clothing to catch fire.

There's no way to extinguish the water yet.

Even in close-quarters combat, it remains extremely effective.

The army in front of them merely fired arrows, posing no threat whatsoever to the enemy.

"It seems your army is about to be defeated."

In the air, the centipede demon and the Dragon King and others clashed directly.

Looking down at the situation below, one could clearly see that the army below was being surrounded by countless flames, and defeat was only a matter of time.

Upon noticing this, the centipede demon was so enraged that its countless legs began to thrash wildly, shouting, "What a bunch of useless trash!"

Tens of thousands of troops collapsed so quickly—what use are these guys?

"I think you'd better leave now, lest your cultivation be ruined."

The Dragon King looked at the other party and continued to persuade him.

This guy in front of him was not easy to deal with, and he was worried that he wouldn't be able to handle him if the other party went berserk.

"Are you dreaming? You think I can seize a country just by relying on these few troops below? I will seize a country through my own strength!"

Upon hearing this, the centipede demon sneered repeatedly.

She didn't place much hope on the army below.

He was just a little annoyed that the other side had lost so quickly.

After speaking, the centipede demon's body flashed with dark light, enveloping the crowd.

Upon seeing this, the Dragon King immediately conjured a blue wave that enveloped him.

They barely managed to block the opponent's attack.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Tao Lingluo immediately hid behind the Dragon King and escaped this calamity.

As for the other Yin God, they all screamed and fell to the ground, unable to even maintain their human form.

"No, we have to take care of this guy quickly."

Seeing this, Tao Lingluo gritted her teeth, "Tie it up for a moment, I have a way to deal with it!"

Tao Lingluo hid behind the Dragon King and spoke to him.

The Dragon King was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, but still nodded without showing any emotion.

The next moment, the Dragon King appeared on top of the centipede demon, a splash of water erupting from his body, and then, with immense force, he pressed down on the centipede demon.

In an instant, the centipede demon seemed to be swept away by countless great rivers; if it weren't for its high cultivation level...

That kind of power is enough to wash it to pieces.

Even though it managed to block the attack, it was unable to break free from the opponent's suppression for a while.

"A great opportunity!"

Upon seeing this, Tao Lingluo was overjoyed. She shook the peach branch in her hand slightly, and soon roots and buds sprouted from the branch, with more branches and peach leaves growing out.

It was quite astonishing that the peach tree branches, which had been charred black, were able to regrow branches and leaves.

However, the most bizarre thing is that if you look closely, you can see that the newly grown branches are entirely formed from lightning.

"Take this whip!"

Tao Lingluo flashed above the centipede demon and immediately lashed out at it.

Before the branch even touched the centipede demon, it already felt a slightly familiar sensation within its body.

Sensing something was wrong, the centipede demon began to struggle frantically, nearly knocking the Dragon King away.

Taking advantage of this opening, the peach branch struck the centipede demon squarely.

In an instant, the centipede demon's mournful cries echoed from afar, its body trembling.

The once incredibly sturdy outer shell was torn apart in countless pieces, revealing the charred flesh inside.

"The power of Lightning Tribulation? Peach tree branches? Peach wood struck by lightning?"

The moment the Dragon King struck the centipede demon with the peach branch, he quickly retreated, then looked at the object in Tao Lingluo's hand with surprise and uncertainty.

In that instant, it sensed the power of the Lightning Tribulation above, and was terrified out of its wits.

He never imagined that the other party would have this thing.

"Keep suppressing it, I'll pump it a few more times!"

Tao Lingluo looked at the other person's charred body, and at this moment she was extremely excited.

Seeing the other person's miserable state, she thought of the terrible way she had been struck by lightning before. Now, seeing someone else suffer the same pain, she felt an indescribable excitement.

As she spoke, Tao Lingluo waved the peach branch in her hand, and as the branch swayed, a faint rumbling sound could be heard.

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King's cheek twitched slightly. This guy's luck was just too good.

The lightning strike contained within the peach wood was still there, and the other party had successfully obtained it without any resistance.

If any other demon were to possess this, it would be instantly struck dead by the heavenly lightning contained within.

But the other party was a peach tree spirit, and this thing itself was her body, so it didn't seem to repel her.

However, generally speaking, peach tree spirits that survived Lightning Tribulation and then abandoned their physical bodies are almost non-existent.

Such an extraordinary encounter is truly enviable.