3: One versus a hundred

“Open the System Mall. It has many items, such as Medicinal Pills, Spiritual Artifacts, Cultivation Techniques, and Martial Skills.”

“Here, we need to mention the item System of the Tianyuan Continent.”

“Spiritual Artifacts, Cultivation Techniques, and Martial Skills are all divided into Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow Ranks, with each rank further divided into low, Intermediate, and Advanced grades.”

“Medicinal Pills, on the other hand, are divided into nine grades, corresponding one-to-one with Martial Dao Realms.”

“The inner armor and dagger Lu Xingchen’s father gave him were both profound rank low grade, already considered treasures in the Dayan Kingdom.”

“After browsing for a bit, he set his sights on two Spiritual Artifacts:”

“wind spirit boots, Yellow Rank Intermediate, priced at 50 exchange points.”

“zichen bow, Yellow Rank Advanced, priced at 100 exchange points.”

“The wind spirit boots could enhance his survival ability, while the zichen bow was for offense; both were very important.”

“After some thought, Lu Xingchen still decided to exchange for the wind spirit boots first.”

“With a major battle imminent, any increase in strength was crucial.”

“His exchange points reset to zero, and the wind spirit boots appeared in Lu Xingchen’s Storage Ring.”

“With the battlefield cleared, Shen Tao shouted loudly, “We successfully raided the camp this time, and everyone has rendered great service. When we return, I’ll treat everyone to drinks!””

“Upon hearing there would be drinks, all the new recruits were overjoyed.”

“In the camp, Shen Tao walked up to Lu Xingchen, holding a cup of wine.”

““Da Zhuang, thank you for saving my life.””

“Lu Xingchen smiled and said, “So you noticed after all. Battalion Commander, you are everyone’s backbone, so it’s only right for me to help you.””

“Shen Tao said in a deep voice, “Regardless, I owe you my life!””

“Early the next morning, Lu Xingchen was woken by the assembly horn and lined up under Shen Tao’s leadership.”

““Battalion Commander Lin Wanqing is about to launch an attack on a Fengming Kingdom unit. Our Archer Squadron will follow the Battalion Commander’s arrangements and try to inflict as much damage on the enemy as possible on the battlefield, understood?””

““Understood!””

“Half an hour later, Lu Xingchen finally saw the legendary Lin Wanqing.”

“She wore blue iron armor, had a delicate face, and three thousand strands of black hair cascaded to her waist.”

“She didn’t possess the heroic and valiant aura he had imagined; instead, she gave off a soft and gentle impression.”

“If he hadn’t heard of her formidable battle achievements, Lu Xingchen would likely have underestimated her.”

“The army set off and confronted the Fengming Kingdom’s forces on an open field.”

“Lin Wanqing had brought all her forces, a full battalion of a thousand men, determined to annihilate all five hundred enemy soldiers opposite them.”

“The battle was about to erupt.”

“Lu Xingchen heard a System prompt:”

““Congratulations, host, you have received a mission: Minor Test. Requirement: Kill twenty infantrymen and twenty Archers within one hour. Reward: 50 experience points, 50 exchange points, Yellow Rank Advanced Martial Skill <<Stone Shattering Palm>>!””

“He was overjoyed.”

“Sure enough, the battlefield was the best place to level up!”

“As long as he completed the mission, his strength would surely skyrocket.”

“However, Archers were in the rear, protected by other soldiers. How could he get to them?”

“The vanguards of both sides began to charge, and Lu Xingchen drew his bow and nocked an arrow, aiming to inflict as much damage as possible on the enemy before close combat.”

““Congratulations, host, you have killed a One-Star Martial Artist, gaining one experience point and one exchange point!””

““Congratulations, host, you have gained the talent: Strong Strike. Effect: The next normal attack after using a Martial Skill will have its damage increased by one point.””

“Lu Xingchen was overjoyed.”

“He got a talent from the first blood?”

“This talent was versatile and very practical.”

“The battle gradually intensified, with both sides suffering casualties.”

“However, the battalion led by Lin Wanqing, with their high Battle Intent, clearly held the upper hand.”

“Just then, another Fengming Kingdom unit, numbering a thousand men, appeared behind the main army.”

“This suddenly appearing enemy quickly formed a pincer movement with the enemy in front, putting Lin Wanqing in a difficult position, attacked from both front and back.”

“Before Shen Tao could react, the enemy Archers unleashed a volley of arrows at the Archer Squadron.”

“The Archer Squadron instantly lost more than half its members.”

“Shen Tao’s eyes immediately turned red.”

“These soldiers were all recruited and trained by him personally. How could he not feel heartbroken when so many suddenly died or were injured?”

““Counterattack!””

“Shen Tao roared.”

“Lin Wanqing also reacted quickly, ordering the rear guard to engage the enemy.”

“Lu Xingchen also flared with anger and exchanged fire with the enemy Archers.”

““Congratulations, host, you have killed a One-Star Martial Artist, gaining one experience point and one exchange point!””

““Congratulations, host, you have killed a Two-Star Martial Artist, gaining two experience points and two exchange points!””

““Congratulations, host, your Realm has Advanced to Three-Star Martial Artist, gaining three talent points!””

“...Despite Shen Tao’s furious output, the numerical disadvantage and the surprise ambush put the Archer Squadron at a disadvantage.”

“In just a few minutes, only Shen Tao and Lu Xingchen remained in the Archer Squadron, while the enemy still had over a hundred Archers.”

“Shen Tao’s right arm was hit by an arrow, rendering him unable to fight.”

“Seeing that the enemy Archers were about to target the infantry, Lu Xingchen stepped forward, confronting over a hundred men alone.”

“Every time he shot an arrow, an enemy soldier would inevitably fall.”

“The leader of the enemy Archers cursed, “Damn it, there’s still one lucky survivor! Concentrate fire, take him down first!””

“A hundred arrows, all shot at Lu Xingchen.”

“Lu Xingchen put all his talent points into “Eagle Eye,” increasing his vision range by 20 meters. Coupled with the wind spirit boots, he perfectly dodged all the feathered arrows.”

“In the midst of his dodging and shifting steps, he drew his bow, nocked an arrow, and took down another enemy soldier.”

““Congratulations, host, you have completed the mission: Minor Test. Congratulations, host, you have received 50 experience points, 50 exchange points, and Yellow Rank Advanced Martial Skill <<Stone Shattering Palm>>!””

““Congratulations, host, your Realm has Advanced to Four-Star Martial Artist, gaining four talent points!””

“A warm current flowed through him, and Lu Xingchen’s strength significantly increased.”

“He immediately exchanged for the zichen bow in the System Mall, aimed at the enemy Archer leader, and shot an arrow!”

“A whistling sound came through the air as the sharp arrow pierced through the leader’s palm and deep into his head.”

““Congratulations, host, you have killed an Eight-Star Martial Artist, gaining eight experience points and eight exchange points!””

““Congratulations, host, your Realm has Advanced to Five-Star Martial Artist, gaining five talent points!””

“Lu Xingchen’s lips curled slightly upwards.”

“The last time he dealt with an Eight-Star Martial Artist, he could only injure him.”

“This time, he could actually kill him.”

“He was indeed progressing quickly!”

“With their leader killed, the enemy Archers panicked.”

“They all feared they would be the next to die, so they retreated, moving out of Lu Xingchen’s range, and naturally, unable to attack the Dayan Kingdom soldiers.”

“It could be said that Lu Xingchen, by himself, repelled over a hundred elite Archers!”

“Lu Xingchen was about to continue harvesting experience when he noticed a master from the Fengming Kingdom charging towards him.”

“Looking at the top of his head, he was actually a Two-Star Martial Master.”

“His speed was even faster than Lu Xingchen’s, even with the wind spirit boots, and ordinary soldiers would be either killed or severely injured if they touched him.”

“Lu Xingchen’s heart sank.”

“Oh no, the enemy noticed his terrifying output and wanted to launch a decapitation strike!”

“Lu Xingchen hurriedly activated the wind spirit boots to retreat, then used the zichen bow to attack the Martial Master.”

“But after all, there was a whole major Realm difference between them. Lu Xingchen’s arrows couldn’t break through his defense at all, and the distance between them rapidly closed.”

“Finally, after Lu Xingchen shot his fifth arrow, the Martial Master expert reached him.”

“He gritted his teeth, put away the zichen bow, and pulled out his dagger, attempting to poison his opponent with the dagger.”

“However, the opponent swung his long saber, knocking his dagger away, and then slapped him with a palm.”

“The inner armor blocked most of the opponent’s damage, but the immense force directly sent him flying backward.”

“The Martial Master expert was slightly stunned, then snorted coldly, “Close-fitting inner armor? It seems you’re quite a character, kid! In that case, I definitely can’t let you go!””

“He then pushed off the ground, leaped above Lu Xingchen, and brought his saber down!”