68: Battle with Li Ning

After putting the bodies of the two Eight-Star Great Martial Masters into his Storage Ring, Host: Lu Xingchen checked his System panel.

【Host: Lu Xingchen】

【Realm: Two-Star Great Martial Master】

【Experience: 600 / 2000】

【exchange points: 4220】

【Talents: Eagle Eye (20), Strong Strike (20), Berserk (50), Blade Edge (30), Jade Shatter (50), Devour (50), Army Breaker (1)】

【Professions: Third-Rank Alchemist (6000 / 10000), Third-Grade Spirit Formation Master (0 / 10000)】

【Mount: Nether Dragon (Third-Tier)】

【Quest: An Eye for an Eye】

He allocated thirty talent points to “Army Breaker”.

【Army Breaker (30): Damage against enemies with less than fifty percent health is increased by thirty percent.】

At the same time, he noticed that each talent could only be upgraded to a maximum of level 50.

However, this was normal; if it exceeded level 50, a bug would occur.

For instance, if the “Devour” talent could be upgraded to level 100, it would mean devouring all of the enemy's Qi, which would be no different from being invincible.

Closing the attribute panel, Lu Xingchen continued to participate in the siege.

With their top combat forces annihilated, the Fengming Kingdom army's morale plummeted, making them unable to withstand Lu Chaoyang's army.

Half a day later, Lu Chaoyang successfully recaptured Wanchun City.

As the army entered the city, the common people cheered enthusiastically, showing great friendliness towards the Dayan Kingdom's army.

Inside Wanchun City's City Lord's Mansion, Lu Chaoyang said in a deep voice, “Xiao Chen, your prestige in the Dayan Kingdom is now no weaker than mine.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “It's just an empty reputation. I'm only good at fighting alone; actual warfare still depends on Father.”

Lu Chaoyang laughed, “You're quite modest, boy. With you here, the revival of our Dayan Kingdom is absolutely no problem. I even think that the Martial Spirit Realm Expert from Tianhui Kingdom might not be your match.”

Lu Xingchen said solemnly, “If I face Li Ning again, I have a fifty percent chance of killing him.”

Lu Chaoyang nodded heavily, “That's good, I believe in you. Xiao Chen, your future lies in the sea of stars, you don't need to be confined to one country or one city. Once the war here is over, where do you plan to develop?”

Lu Xingchen softly said, “I haven't thought about it yet.”

Over the next three months, Lu Chaoyang, a master of strategy, reclaimed all of the Dayan Kingdom's lost territories except for Zigui City.

However, with Li Ning stationed in Zigui City, Lu Chaoyang did not dare to attack easily.

Meanwhile, Yun Li trained an Archer Squadron of five hundred people for Lu Xingchen, all of whom were above the Two-Star Martial Master Realm, equipped with the zichen bow and close-fitting inner armor, and capable of accurate shots within one hundred and twenty meters.

Lu Xingchen, on the other hand, focused entirely on refining Medicinal Pills, becoming a Fourth-Grade Alchemist.

He also occasionally participated in siege battles, killing a large number of Fengming Kingdom experts, and his Realm advanced to Four-Star Great Martial Master.

To capture Zigui City, Lu Chaoyang convened a meeting, which all high-ranking officials of the Dayan Kingdom attended.

Yun Li was the first to notice the changes in Lu Xingchen's aura.

“Lu Xingchen, it's been three months, and I feel like you've become much stronger again.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “It was just luck.”

“Brother Hao Yun (Brother Lucky), you're quite modest. It seems the war between the two nations has made you prosperous, after all, your Physique can grow stronger in battle.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “I'm quite curious, Miss Yun Li, just how strong is your normal power?”

“Don't worry, we'll have plenty of opportunities for in-depth interaction.”

Lu Chaoyang said in a deep voice, “Alright, Miss Yun Li, stop teasing Xiao Chen, let's talk about serious matters.”

“Over these past three months, we have continuously captured cities and fortresses, eliminating more than half of the Fengming Kingdom's effective forces. Meanwhile, the number of our troops has been steadily increasing. This is largely thanks to Xiao Chen; his strength has greatly boosted the morale of the Dayan Kingdom's military and civilians.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “This is what I should do.”

“However, the enemy's Martial Master Brigade has not appeared. I suspect they might have amassed heavy troops in Zigui City, planning to crush the Dayan Kingdom's army in one fell swoop.”

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “We still have to fight!”

“We've come so far; it's impossible to give up Zigui City. Even if there's an ambush inside the city, we must attack.”

“Miss Yun Li, how is the Archer Squadron you've been training?”

Yun Li excitedly said, “All five hundred members have advanced to above Two-Star Martial Master Realm, and they are equipped with the zichen bow and defensive Spiritual Artifacts, capable of accurate shots within one hundred and twenty meters.”

“Even against Tianhui Kingdom's Martial Master Brigade, they can put up a fight. I can't wait to see the results of my training!”

Lu Xingchen laughed, “That's good. That Martial Master Brigade will be handed over to Miss Yun Li. As for Li Ning, he'll be left to me!”

Upon hearing this, everyone present was somewhat surprised.

Yun Li said in a deep voice, “Lu Xingchen, are you confident? That Li Ning is a Martial Spirit Realm Expert. He's been in seclusion these days, so his strength must have improved quite a bit.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Six months ago, I could still withstand Li Ning's ultimate move. Six months later, why would I be afraid of him? Father, initiate the attack!”

“Good, the army will set off for Zigui City!”

Lu Chaoyang was well prepared, and in just one day, the Dayan Kingdom's army arrived at the city walls.

All the top combat forces in the country, along with the Archer Squadron, had come to Zigui City.

It could be said that this battle would determine the fate of both nations.

Li Ning stood on the city wall, shouting at the Dayan Kingdom's troops, “Lu Xingchen, get out here!”

Lu Xingchen showed no fear, stepping out from the crowd.

“Li Ning, long time no see!”

Li Ning said sharply, “Lu Xingchen, almost all of the subordinates I brought from Tianhui Kingdom died by your hand. We must settle this score!”

Lu Xingchen loudly declared, “Then how should we settle the score for your Tianhui Kingdom's bullying of the weak, helping the Fengming Kingdom launch a war, and causing countless common people to die in Yellow Springs and become displaced?”

Li Ning said sharply, “In the eyes of the strong, there is no place for the weak!”

Lu Xingchen sneered, “It's not yet certain who the strong one is!”

With that, Lu Xingchen activated the Heaven Swallowing Art, and the aura on his body surged.

In just a few breaths, his Realm had risen to Eight-Star Martial Master.

Immediately, Lu Xingchen took out the sunset glow bow, drew his bow, nocked an arrow, and shot an arrow at Li Ning.

Li Ning took out a snow-white longsword and cut Lu Xingchen's feathered arrow in half with one strike.

“The bow is not bad, but the person using it isn't very good! Lu Xingchen, once I kill you, this profound grade high-rank Spiritual Artifact and the secret art to raise your Realm will all be mine.”

With that, Li Ning activated a flying Martial Skill, leaped down from the city wall, and flew towards Lu Xingchen.

Charging into the enemy's camp alone, this was the confidence he possessed as a Martial Spirit Realm Expert.

Lu Xingchen said nothing further, shooting another arrow, which was also easily blocked by Li Ning.