Chapter 224: Chapter 136: Psychological Warfare, Slaying Generals and Seizing the Banner (Part 2)

How many would truly follow, having committed this act of betraying the ancestors and forgetting the clan?

Remember, their wives, children, and elders are all within the city.

Once the Hu People break into Xingqing Prefecture, will they all go to serve the Alien Race like pigs and dogs?"

As Chen Ping spoke slowly.

The atmosphere within the military camp grew even more peculiar.

This time, even Zhang Lianshan’s Blood Flame Qi Mechanism fluctuated.

The One-Character Soaring Snake Array, arranged by his five hundred cavalry, became quite unstable.

Yes, Zhang Lianshan was very confident, confident that his grip over his troops was unshakable.

Yet he was still somewhat lacking in reading.

He didn’t know that many, especially the common soldiers and low-level civilians, valued the righteousness of family and country greatly.

Standing high for too long, he had forgotten the original motivation when he climbed from the bottom.

Completely ignorant of how the soldiers felt.

Moreover, he made a colossal mistake by not immediately charging his troops forward, perhaps out of confidence, or perhaps not in time.

As a result, Zhuo Yunfei found the opportunity to say a few words.

As for Zhuo Yunfei.

Setting aside his identity as one of the Seven of the Primordial, though he was merely a Chief Constable of Xingqing Prefecture, running around and weaving through streets and alleys.

For the stability of Xingqing Prefecture, this constable was one of the rare few who kept the people in his heart.

In three years, the major and minor cases he handled numbered in the hundreds.

Not only in Xingqing Prefecture, but even in Zhou Lian Thirteen Counties, no one underestimated this Chief Constable, whose appearance was boyish but demeanor was girlish.

Of course, achieving this level and status, in the eyes of high-ranking officials, he was just a small pawn whose name they might not even recall.

However, for the common folks and soldiers below, it was wholly different.

After all, these soldiers also had families living within the prefecture and thirteen counties...

When returning home, they would hear or see Zhuo the Chief Constable at least once.

The trust level was maxed out.

If Chen Ping were to come forward and talk about taking office and accuse Zhang Lianshan of colluding with the Hu People in rebellion, no one would believe him.

Yet, Zhuo Yunfei’s few words were indeed believed.

The military morale may not have completely scattered, but at least five or six-tenths were dispersed.

This was why when Chen Ping first heard the movement of the Xuanwu Guard, he immediately summoned Zhuo Yunfei.

Experts in warfare achieve victory without flashy deeds.

In this battle, Zhang Lianshan was defeated without having fought.

He didn’t even realize where he lost.

"Utter nonsense, no matter your eloquence, how could you disrupt my military’s morale?"

Zhang Lianshan felt he could no longer listen; if he kept hearing this boy’s prattle, the Xuanwu Guard might really be swayed by his words.

Every word hit where it hurt.

Regret filled his heart, regretting that he spoke, when the opponent approached, he should have acted without a word.

Sadly, there was no regret remedy at this moment.

He could only swing his Silver-Backed Three-Pavilion Great Saber, roaring like a pig, like a tiger, swiftly charging forward.

The sound of hooves thundered like Divine Thunder...

Behind him, the military Qi of five hundred cavalry shook vigorously, amidst a frantic roar, they actually managed to stabilize.

Zhang Lianshan practiced the Jianghu Qimen Saber Technique "Mountain Shifting Saber", renowned for its mighty momentum, deep and heavy strikes.

Now, wielding the potency of five hundred cavalry’s Military Qi flooding his body, his strength had the power to move mountains and overturn oceans.

One saber slanted down.

Mountain Splitting Technique.

Blood light suffused, True Qi almost congealed into substance, transforming into crimson Profound Gang, tearing through the air with explosive roars.

The Sword Qi extended directly for ten feet, slashing towards Chen Ping.

"Such an increase in magnitude?"

Chen Ping’s eyes slightly narrowed, pores on his exposed skin contracted sharply from the killing intent, he spurred his horse forward...

With a clang, the Black Dragon Sword was unsheathed, countering with an upward flick.

Primordial Swordsmanship, Fifth Form, Heaven-Supporting Technique.

Two adversaries charged towards each other; faced with this overwhelming saber strike, dodging wasn’t an option.

In direct confrontation, employing the magnificently powerful and skillfully unpolished Primordial Swordsmanship was the best choice.

Confrontation in battle differed from dueling martial artists of the Jianghu.

Were he to evade, or dexterously maneuver, employing Quixotic Swordsmanship to evade reality and strike illusion...

Subsequently, it would lead to the opponent’s military array charging through...

No matter your prowess, escape from innumerable slashes and strikes would be arduous.

Only by crushing their sharpness, shattering their initial offensive, and carrying a victorious momentum to counterattack, lay the path to triumph. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"Clang..."

Sword met saber in clash.

Chen Ping’s arm sank, the surrounding ground contracted by half a foot, feeling numb and aching, as though countless needles pierced through his body’s limbs, and his organs subtly trembled...

"Good, such a fierce attack, fighting becomes interesting, again."

Chen Ping let out a long roar, golden light flared from him, Essence Qi soared to the heavens, his form stretched taller and more imposing, his arms reflecting the setting sun as if coated in gold dust.

His entire demeanor took on a pale golden hue, expressionlessly, as though a divine being descended.

Spurring his horse on, his Sword Momentum reached its pinnacle, like Nine Heavens Divine Thunder descending furiously, he struck with a crackling sword.

Like a deity delivering judgment.

[Separating Yin and Yang]

That sword strike fell, swift and fierce.

Zhang Lianshan, during the previous exchange, had already been rattled bone-weary, Qi and Blood roiling, nearly failing to catch a breath.

Now, amidst immense shock, after a hard collision, the opponent showed no signs of fatigue, became fiercer and more valiant, attacking once again.

Despite bearing the combined Military Qi of the army, his strength was such that even Earth List Experts dared not confront it directly, yet the opponent defied it?

Not only blocking, but his strength was also superior, what kind of monster was this?