"Take their heads!!!"
The shouts were like thunder, terrifying and awe-inspiring!
His armor was torn in many places, he was covered in blood, and he was seriously injured.
But at this moment, Wu Shuangren was like a war god in the eyes of the soldiers of the Shannan Army, majestic and invincible!
Although Wu Shuangren was seriously injured, he felt extremely happy.
Since coming into this world, he had never suffered such a serious injury, nor had he ever felt so exhilarated!
Under the influence of this state of mind, the [Method of One Person] operates more and more smoothly, and the Qi and blood in the body surge like rivers, with the nine streams of Qi and blood converging towards the Dantian, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea.
This is the first time that Wu Shuangren has advanced his Internal Skill by relying on his own abilities, even with the enhancement of Traits attribute!
"Keep going! Whoever cuts off another's head will be rewarded with a hundred gold pieces!"
Xu Rong roared, forced to offer a hefty reward.
The guards around him charged forward again, shouting.
Wu Shuangren remained unfazed, brandishing his long-handled sword and continuing the fight.
What Xu Rong couldn't understand was that Wu Shuangren's injuries were getting worse, but his combat power was not affected at all?!
The thirty breaths he Guo Jiwang were long gone.
The time he had planned to spend within a hundred breaths to kill Wu Shuangren had already passed.
Below, Xu Nanzhi had already stepped across the moat and arrived at the foot of the city wall.
She looked up and confirmed the location where Wu Shuangren was fighting. She then untied a thin iron chain from her waist, with a three-pronged iron hook at the end.
She twirled the iron hook twice in her hand, then tossed it up, and it hooked firmly onto the battlement. Then, gripping the iron chain with both hands and pushing off the wall with her feet, she began to climb.
Wu Shuangren also noticed the iron hook that Xu Nanzhi had thrown up, so he deliberately moved closer to the battlement to prevent the others from cutting the iron chain or throwing things down from that position.
That's the significance of being a pioneer!
Xu Rong also noticed Xu Nanzhi and immediately ordered the archers to fire.
A line of archers fired arrows down towards the city walls.
But Xu Nanzhi was just too fast!
She leaped upwards, pulling herself along the iron chain, her body almost touching the city wall as she flew. Arrows followed her shadow, striking the bricks, but none hit her.
In just a few breaths, she had climbed to the top of the city wall!
Xu Rong looked at this woman who wasn't even wearing any armor and felt a strong sense of danger!
Xu Nanzhi climbed onto the city wall, and as soon as she stood firm, several guards charged at her.
She ignored him, glanced at her son fighting a bloody battle, gritted her teeth, and rushed towards Xu Rong's direction.
She stepped on the crenellations of the city wall, like an immortal treading on waves, her movements light and graceful. In the blink of an eye, she covered a distance of more than ten feet and arrived at Xu Rong's location!
Clang—
With her longsword drawn, Xu Nanzhi flew over a group of guards and landed in the crowd, her sword pointing directly at Xu Rong!
Northeast of Rong Province City.
Seeing Wu Shuangren climb the city wall, many people on Lu Yulin's side were itching to join in.
"Commander-in-Chief, let's make our move!"
"Wu Shuangren is doomed; the time has come!"
"..."
The surrounding leaders all spoke up.
Although, contrary to expectations, the Yi Province Militia did not launch a large-scale attack on the city, everyone believed that Wu Shuangren, who was the first to charge, was doomed!
With Wu Shuangren dead, the Yi Province Militia will lose its morale, making it the perfect time to defeat them!
Lu Yulin hesitated.
What he most wanted to do was to fight Wu Shuangren one-on-one, but now Wu Shuangren had gone first, and his fate was unknown.
Perhaps we'll never have the chance to fight again...
"Wu Shuangren and the Yi Province Militia have now turned against the government troops; the enemy of my enemy is my friend."
Lin Qian suddenly said, "We don't necessarily have to take action. We can try to win them over or form an alliance with them!"
"An alliance? Instructor Lin, have you forgotten how many of our brothers died at the hands of Wu Shuangren and the Yi Province Militia?"
One of the leaders said coldly, "How can we face our fallen brothers if we don't avenge this?"
"Yes!"
"We came back for revenge!"
"Revenge!"
"..."
The other leaders echoed his sentiments.
Liang An glanced at Lin Qian and said in a cautionary tone, "Yes, Instructor Lin, we and the Yi Province Militia are destined to be irreconcilable!"
Lin Qian pursed his lips and looked at Lu Yulin.
Lu Yulin looked around.
His obsession with Wu Shuangren was solely about winning or losing; there wasn't much hatred involved.
But he has to consider the feelings of most of the team members.
"Get ready to move!"
Lu Yulin made his decision and said in a deep voice.
"Wait!"
Lin Qian shouted loudly.
Lu Yulin frowned, looking at Lin Qian with a warning gaze. "Instructor Lin, what else do you intend to do?"
Lin Qian spurred his horse forward, and after taking a dozen steps, he turned his horse around, facing the crowd alone on horseback.
"If you insist on taking action against the Yi Province Militia today, I, Lin, cannot agree!"
These words caused an uproar.
No one expected Lin Qian to say such a thing.
"Instructor Lin!"
Lu Yulin's face was already contorted with anger. "What exactly is your relationship with Wu Shuangren? Does he think you can disregard brotherhood and turn against us?!"
Brotherhood?
Hahahaha!
Lin Qian suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter.
"Lin was originally the chief instructor of the 200,000 Imperial Guards, but he was murdered by a beast and forced to kill his official post. Left with no other choice, he became an outlaw."
After laughing, Lin Qian said coldly.
"They thought Mount Liang, acting on behalf of Heaven, could sweep away all injustice and filth in the world. Who would have thought that Song Hai would attract a whole mountain of bandits and robbers!"
"Lin Qian!"
Liang An flew into a rage.
The crowd behind him also glared angrily at Lin Qian, feeling insulted!
But Lin Qian did not stop and continued:
"Lin was previously deceived by Song Hai's hypocrisy, and although he disapproved of many things, he tolerated them time and time again... only to be met with Song Hai's desire to be recruited by the emperor!"
"Instructor Lin, we have already left Mount Liang and established our own stronghold. Why are you still saying these things now?"
Yan Xiaobing couldn't help but speak up.
Lin Qian shook his head and sneered, "If you set up your own stronghold, it will just be another Mount Liang. What's the difference between it and the old one?"
As he spoke, he raised his spear, pointing it at the crowd in front of him, and said, word by word:
"I used to live in a daze, trapped by so-called brotherhood. Now I've finally figured it out—"
How could a fine man like Lin associate with a bunch of bandits?!
In the end, he channeled his Internal Skill, his voice booming like thunder!
He had been pondering these thoughts for a long time, and today, witnessing Wu Shuangren's heroic spirit firsthand, he was like a piece of kindling that had been ignited!
Now that he had poured out his heart, he felt an unprecedented sense of liberation, his mind as clear as a pot of boiling water.
[Snow Leopard] is not one to go along with the crowd; Lin Qian is one who is pure and upright.
All the shackles that bound my true self, only today do I realize who I truly am!
"Amitabha."
Zhigang, who was closest to Lin Qian, sighed deeply.
He had intended to offer some advice, but after hearing what the other person said, he completely lost interest and instead felt happy for his friend.
After these words were spoken, Lin Qian could no longer coexist with anyone else present!
The crowd behind Lu Yulin were all furious; some sneered, while others cursed loudly.
Lin Qian didn't care at all and watched coldly.
Lu Yulin looked at Lin Qian, a strange glint in his eyes.
He had experienced a sudden enlightenment that night, so he could tell at a glance that Lin Qian's state of mind had changed.
The other party... also had an epiphany!
This filled Lu Yulin with immense regret.
If Lin Qian is willing to stay, wouldn't the force I've built have a chance to have two Great Grandmaster in the future?!
But Lin Qian only had this epiphany after he completely severed ties with everyone.
If this is their way of thinking, then they will never turn back, and no amount of persuasion will be of any use!
This situation is destined to be one where neither side can be satisfied.
Lu Yulin raised one hand, signaling everyone to be quiet:
"Lin Qian, what are you going to do?"
Lin Qian's eyes shone brightly as he stared at Lu Yulin: "So... this is what it feels like!"
"Pity."
"Lu Yulin, you're obsessed with fighting Wu Shuangren to break through your limits. Do I even deserve to fight you now?"
"Are you sure?"
"If I win, you will lead them away today and must not cause any more trouble for the Yi Province Militia!"
"Good!"
Lu Yulin agreed without hesitation.
The conversation between the two left onlookers completely bewildered, wondering why they suddenly wanted to fight.
This is a tacit understanding that only two powerful individuals who are only half a step away from Great Grandmaster can comprehend.
Lu Yulin has always lacked a truly formidable opponent. His martial arts journey has been too smooth, which is why his encounter with Wu Shuangren provided him with the opportunity to break through his current level.
Now that Wu Shuangren has gone first, Lu Yulin believes he faces a slim chance of survival.
His state of mind was not fulfilled because of Wu Shuangren, but if Wu Shuangren were really dead, he wouldn't have been stuck in a rut for life.
After all, in Lu Yulin's view, the main reason for that defeat was that he was distracted by matters on the battlefield.
So if Wu Shuangren is no longer available, then we should find another formidable opponent.