31: Chapter 31 The Crimson Sun Warrior

"Lin Feng, step forward!" Lin Tian said in a deep voice.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Feng took a large stride out of the formation and knelt on one knee before the altar, his head bowed low in a posture of respect and determination.

"With this divine iron, I grant you new life and forge an unparalleled blade!" Lin Tian shouted low as a brilliant white light erupted from his palm—the power of his "Fusion of All Things" talent.

The white light, like the hands of the most skilled craftsman, enveloped the crimson sun meteorite iron and slowly pushed it toward Lin Feng's chest.

The moment the meteorite iron touched the iron armor on Lin Feng's chest...

Buzz!!!

A low hum resounded throughout the area! The crimson sun meteorite iron seemed to be activated like a volcanic core, erupting with a dazzling crimson-gold light! This light was not a simple brightness, but a flow of light like physical flames and liquid metal, surging and instantly engulfing Lin Feng entirely!

A massive, translucent crimson-gold cocoon formed before the altar. Magma-like patterns flowed across its surface, radiating a terrifying heat that forced the nearby crowd to retreat several steps involuntarily.

Inside the cocoon, Lin Feng's figure could be faintly seen undergoing an earth-shattering reshaping!

Vast energy fluctuations spread like tides, and vaguely, an ancient and majestic hymn seemed to echo within the light.

Everyone held their breath, staring wide-eyed at this miraculous scene. The nine hundred-plus new recruits, in particular, were mesmerized, filled with infinite longing for the power they were about to receive.

The process lasted about ten seconds, though every second felt stretched. Finally, the crimson-gold light began to contract and condense inward, and the dazzling cocoon gradually became transparent and thin.

As the last trace of light merged into the body of the central figure, a brand-new Lin Feng stood proudly before everyone!

Previously, as a Heavy Armored Spearman, Lin Feng was already heroic and extraordinary. But now, he seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, completing the leap from an "Elite Warrior" to an "Unparalleled Flying General"!

He seemed to have grown a few inches taller, his physique more perfectly balanced and filled with a sense of explosive power.

The set of Refined Iron heavy armor he wore, which was already impressive, had now completely changed its appearance. The main body had turned into a deep and noble dark gold, while the edges and joints were inlaid with blazing crimson patterns like flowing lava.

The armor's design was more magnificent and ergonomic, with shoulder guards like flared dragon wings and a chestplate embossed with an abstract blazing sun totem.

Just by standing there, he seemed like a humanoid scorching sun—his light restrained yet his aura majestic.

The iron spear in his hand had also vanished, replaced by an ancient and overbearing crimson gold coiling dragon spear! The shaft was neither gold nor wood, appearing dark gold with fine dragon-scale patterns. The entire spear shared a common aura with his armor, forming a seamless whole.

The most shocking thing was his temperament. His original steady competence had now sublimated into the air of a grand commander. Between the opening and closing of his eyes, sharp light radiated, and his self-assured gaze seemed capable of perceiving every change on the battlefield.

Just being swept by his gaze gave one a sense of invisible pressure and credibility. He stood there as if he were the natural core and soul of the entire army.

"Good! Good! Good!" Lin Tian praised three times and impatiently clicked on his new information panel:

[Fusion Successful! Heavy Armored Spearman → Crimson Sun War General, Lin Feng]

[Unit Quality: Superior High-Grade → Legendary High-Grade]

[Growth Potential: Diamond 9-Star]

New Skills:

[Crimson Sun Power (Passive/Active)]:

Passive Effect: All attacks carry the "Crimson Sun Burn" effect, dealing continuous damage to enemies and suppressing their health and stamina recovery.

Active Effect: Attacks can apply a "Crimson Sun Mark" to enemies. Each stack slightly increases the fire damage they receive and stores an additional half of the attack energy. Marks can stack up to 36 times. Actively detonating the marks deals explosive damage equal to the total stored energy to the target! That is, if detonated at 36 stacks, it is equivalent to the instantaneous explosion of all energy stored in those 36 stacks! It is immensely powerful but consumes a significant amount of the user's own energy.]

[Command of a Thousand Armies]:

Effect: Can temporarily integrate the power (morale, fighting spirit, strength) of all soldiers under one's command into oneself, forming a massive, translucent "Crimson Sun Battle Soul" phantom for combat. The strength, size, and duration of the War Soul are directly related to the number of soldiers commanded, their average level, morale status, and one's own strength. Flaw: Duration is limited, and the longer it lasts, the soldiers commanded will enter a brief period of exhaustion after it ends.

After reading these heaven-defying attributes and skills, Lin Tian was so excited he almost jumped up!

"Strong! Too strong! Is this the power of a Legendary unit?" he roared in his heart. "Crimson Sun Power, detonating at full stacks is equivalent to 18 times the damage exploding simultaneously? This is simply a killing machine for single-target burst! Command of a Thousand Armies is an even more incredible legion skill that perfectly combines individual martial prowess with the strength of the army!"

He could already envision the scene when his thousands of elite soldiers were formed, and Lin Feng would use "Command of a Thousand Armies" to condense a sky-reaching Crimson Sun Battle Soul.

What a magnificent sight that would be! At this stage, if this skill were used, even Silver Low-Star enemies would likely find it hard to withstand its edge!

"Hahahaha!" Lin Tian couldn't help but laugh out loud, his laughter filled with satisfaction and heroic pride. "The first Legendary unit has been born! Lin Feng, you truly are the number one general under my command!"

He looked down at the nine hundred-plus stunned new recruits whose eyes were filled with heat and longing, his voice like a great bell:

"Do you see? This is power! This is the future! Follow me, be loyal to the territory, and every one of you will have the chance to walk such a path! Now, the Fusion Evolution officially begins!"

The birth of the Crimson Sun Divine General, Lin Feng, was like a massive boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves. The gazes of the nearly one thousand recruits were as hot as fire, their desire for power reaching its peak.

Lin Tian suppressed the agitation in his heart and turned his gaze toward another captain with outstanding merits.

"Lin Yin, step forward."

A cool and firm female voice responded: "Yes, Lord." The captain of the Moon Shadow Archers, Lin Yin, walked out of the formation with light and steady steps.

When she saw that Lin Tian had not put away his hand but instead brought out another treasure radiating a completely different aura, a glimmer of disbelief flashed in her cool eyes, and her heart rate involuntarily quickened.

"Could it be... that the Lord also intends to grant me such a fortune?" This thought appeared in her mind, bringing a wave of anticipation.

"Don't daze off, Lin Yin," Lin Tian's voice, tinged with a smile, pulled her drifting thoughts back. "Get ready to receive this lunar blessing that belongs to you!"

Held in his hand was exactly that piece of holy moon ancient wood from Lord Su Wan. Even in the daylight, it still radiated a bright silver glow, the silver patterns on the wood flowing slowly, as if he were holding a piece of solidified moonlight.

Lin Tian's expression was solemn as he communicated with his talent's power. A soft white light gushed from his palm, enveloping the holy moon ancient wood and guiding it to float slowly toward Lin Yin. When the ancient wood touched Lin Yin's chest, a sudden change occurred!

Unlike the overbearing heat of the crimson sun meteorite iron, the holy moon ancient wood turned into a cloud of silver-white light mist as soft as water, silently shrouding Lin Yin's entire body. Within the light mist, specks of crystalline lunar starlight danced, as if placing her beneath a miniature starry sky.