Dragonfish

The Dao soldiers, having just completed their transformation, unleashed an aura like a landslide or a tsunami; they were no longer passively defending or struggling to hold on.

Each Daoist soldier seemed to have transformed into a tireless and invincible war machine.

His movements were as swift as lightning, his strength increased several times over, and his burning weapon slashed down, easily tearing and melting the rebels' weapons and armor as if they were made of paper.

The red armor was indestructible; the rebels' attacks struck it, only causing a few sparks, barely shaking it in the slightest.

A deep, furious roar emanated from beneath the tiger-faced armor, accompanied by a perfectly synchronized and unstoppable charge. Each step seemed to ignite a fiery inferno, sending scorching waves of energy rippled across the ground beneath its feet.

The battlefield situation reversed instantly. The originally aggressive rebel army was now terrified in the face of this suddenly arriving divine force.

Their solid lines, under the ferocious onslaught of the Daoist soldiers, were like scalding blades cutting into solidified grease, quickly and mercilessly devoured, sliced, and burned to ashes.

"What a magnificent ' Phoenix Sets the Plains Ablaze ' that has united the hearts of the people!"

On the rebel commander's platform, Qiu Xuanlong, clad in black armor, suddenly stood up. His eyes shimmered with tears, like turbulent waves, and with a flick of his hand...

"The river's waters come from the heavens!"

A Dragonfish emerged, flicking its tail and flying towards the sky as if swimming in water. Horns grew from its head as it swam, its body grew longer and longer, four claws sprouted from its belly, and its tail lengthened. In just a moment, it transformed into a black dragon.

"Hold head high..."

The black dragon roared to the sky, the world changed color, a gale arose, and a great river appeared, cascading down and turning into a storm that enveloped the entire battlefield.

As the raindrops fell, the flames that had been raging on the bodies of the Dao soldiers began to flicker and sway. The flames grew smaller and smaller, and some even went out completely, causing the Dao soldiers to return to their flesh and blood forms.

"The dragon soars in the sky..."

With a loud shout, the rebels began to yell back, and their morale, which was on the verge of collapse, began to rise again. As the slogan "Flying Dragon in the Sky" became a continuous chant, the defeated rebels immediately regained their footing.

"The left flank cavalry attacks their flank... The central army prepares for battle..."

Qiu Xuanlong suppressed the Dao soldiers and issued several orders in succession, adjusting the military formation. After he finished his deployment, his deputy general Tie Feng immediately said:

"General, Embroidered Tiger is about to collapse. Otherwise, he wouldn't have resorted to the ' Phoenix Sets the Plains Ablaze ' technique. Now that he's been suppressed by the ' Dragonfish ' technique, it seems he has no other options left."

Qiu Xuanlong shook his head slightly and said, "The Fire of Ten Thousand Households is not so easily extinguished. It has only been temporarily suppressed by me. To annihilate the Tiger Elite Army, we still need to fight a fierce battle."

Tie Feng's expression hardened, and he said, "How can a mere unknown Dao Foundation be so troublesome?"

Qiu Xuanlong said in a deep voice, "Phoenix Sets the Plains Ablaze is High Antiquity lineage. Its Cultivation Method have been passed down in Jingzhou for countless years, and only one person has mastered it to this day. That person was a fire stone worker from the Jinshi Goldstone Sect. The fact that this person was able to achieve this Dao Foundation must be due to a scheme by the Purple Mansion Goldstone Sect to ruin my chance to achieve the Purple Mansion realm."

Upon hearing this, Tie Feng immediately cursed, "This Goldstone Sect is truly despicable! They've been making things difficult for the Commander-in-Chief at every turn. Once the Commander-in-Chief achieves the Purple Mansion, he will surely settle this score with the Goldstone Sect."

"Of course!" Qiu Xuanlong snorted coldly, his gaze then turning to the battlefield.

With hundreds of thousands of troops clashing, the outcome could not be decided in a single day. The battlefield was not confined to one place but spread throughout the entire area surrounding Anjing, making the sounds of battle ubiquitous.

Anjing.

Jade Capital Tower.

Two figures were looking towards the main battlefield outside the city. Although they were nearly a hundred miles apart, they seemed as if they were right next to each other.

One of them was Zhang Daochang, and the other was Zhao Heming, a disciple he had taken in several years ago. Now eighteen years old, he was in the prime of his life, and even wearing a water and fire Daoist robe could not hide the youthful spirit between his brows.

At this moment, several perspectives appeared in his eyes, observing the great battle through the soldiers and troops scattered throughout the battlefield.

Suddenly, Zhao Heming spoke up, "Master, those soldiers just now seemed a bit different; they didn't seem to be Emperor Wude's henchmen."

Zhang Daochang laughed and said, "This is ' Phoenix Sets the Plains Ablaze Across the Plains,' cultivated by an old friend of mine. It can draw upon the inner fire of mortals for one's own use; the more inner fire gathered, the stronger its power. Even if it's only at the Dao Foundation, it shouldn't be underestimated."

Using the Embroidered Tiger as a symbol, it can unite the hearts of the An Kingdom and unleash the power of the Purple Mansion.

Unfortunately, Qiu Xuanlong possessed True Person Fengyi's Dragonfish, which countered the Fire Virtue; otherwise, Qiu Xuanlong would have already been defeated.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heming seemed to recall something, and turned to look at the Human Sovereign Banner on the altar. "The old friend Master spoke of, is it the master of the thousands of true spirits within this Human Sovereign Banner?"

Zhang Daochang nodded and said, "That's right. I've been waiting for him to come and collect it all these years. Now that the Dragon-Tiger Great Elixir is about to reach its end, it's time for you to show yourself."

Just then, a spark appeared in Zhao Heming's eyes, and his voice suddenly changed, "When did you discover this, fellow cultivator?"

Zhang Daochang laughed and said, "Heming is exceptionally talented, and I have been keeping an eye on him for a long time. I have also asked my sect to calculate his background, and it is very clean, without the slightest flaw. However, his appearance is too coincidental. If you had let him be reincarnated a few years later, you might have been able to deceive me."

Fang Yu laughed and said, "I knew this wouldn't escape my notice, Senior Brother!"

Zhang Daochang turned to look at him. "Why do you call me senior brother?"

Fang Yu explained, "Senior brother should know that I am a fire and stone craftsman from the Golden Fire Sect, and my cultivation foundation is 'Melting Edge Flow.' Its technique is the 'Crimson Sky Mysterious Craftsmanship Manual' of the Fire and Thunder lineage of Longhu Mountain, specifically the breathing exercise 'Crimson Sky Mysterious Craftsmanship Manual.' Since I have established the 'Melting Edge Flow' foundation, I am an outer disciple of Longhu Mountain. Although we are not from the same lineage, it is only right that I address you as senior brother."

"Hahaha!" Zhang Daochang laughed, "Junior brother is absolutely right, but even if you are True Disciple of the Fire Thunder Lineage, you have no affection for me, and it is impossible for you to take away these thousands of true spirits!"

Fang Yu laughed and said, "Senior brother, you are mistaken. I have given you such a fine disciple, how can you say there is no affection? Besides, keeping my millions of true spirits is useless to you, and you will have to chant scriptures for them every day. It would be better to release them, so that the Dao Attainment of the ' Azure Splendor Deliverance ' can increase."

Zhang Daochang pondered for a moment and said, "Do you really intend to send these thousands of true spirits to be reincarnated?"

Fang Yu nodded and said, "Of course!"

Zhang Daochang didn't believe it. "I don't believe it!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Yu knew that Zhang Daochang was interested, and immediately said, "Although I have never cultivated ' Azure Splendor Deliverance,' I have studied the Cultivation Method in depth. In addition, I have a connection with He Ming's cultivation method and have some understanding of ' Azure Splendor Deliverance.'"

For over a decade, you've been performing daily rituals to help the deceased attain liberation, all to increase your Dao Attainment. Now, all I need to do is send them to their next life, and your practice will be complete, your Dao Attainment power greatly increased. Furthermore, the Dragon-Tiger Great Elixir is nearing completion; simply consuming it will surely allow you to reach the Purple Mansion. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Daochang looked at Zhao Heming with Fang Yu in his eyes, "You, weren't you going to protect Embroidered Tiger?"

Fang Yu laughed and said, "I have no relation to him, so why should I protect him? I was merely using him to cultivate. Now that my inner fire has been formed, his life or death is no longer my concern!"

As Zhao Heming spoke, his eyes blazed with intense light. In an instant, countless sparks appeared in the sky above Anjing, and sparks from all directions converged, condensing into a fire phoenix at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Hey..."

A Phoenix Cry cry resounded through the sky, and Fang Yu's voice turned icy cold, "Qiu Xuanlong possesses the Fish-Dragon, capable of withstanding the ' Phoenix Sets the Plains Ablaze ' attack. Senior Brother, how do you plan to block my attack?"

As they spoke, the fire phoenix circling in the sky swooped down towards the Jade Capital Tower.

"Good timing!"

With a flick of his whisk, Zhang Daochang conjured a ' Azure Sun ' above the Jade Capital Tower, radiating a cold, azure light that enveloped the entire Anjing.