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Chapter 9 Malicious Bomb
In fact, the strength of ancient Fierce Soldiers was not inferior to that of renowned generals, Warriors. However, many commoners in ancient times were illiterate and lacked the ability to lead troops into battle, thus becoming mere cannon fodder on the battlefield.
When Fierce Soldiers fell in battle, they were usually burned by those who cleaned the battlefield or buried collectively. Consequently, throughout history, although the number of Fierce Soldiers far exceeded that of renowned generals, Warriors, very few were able to become Spirits.
In the five-thousand-year history of Huaxia, Fierce Soldiers and Spirits were even scarcer than renowned generals, Warriors, let alone in regions with shorter histories.
In ancient times, most soldiers did not enlist voluntarily; some were forcibly conscripted, while others fought merely for a meal or to provide their families with a little support after their deaths.
Thus, many Fierce Soldiers who became Spirits did not carry the mindset of following their generals or monarchs from their previous lives.
Moreover, most Fierce Soldiers had been oppressed during their lifetimes. After transforming into vengeful spirits, they often posed threats to the living.
However, there is a common trait among Fierce Soldiers and Spirits: during their lives as Fierce Soldiers, they were exceptionally strong individuals. Even after becoming Spirits, they instinctively respected powerful beings, whether human or spirit. When encountering particularly strong entities, they might even choose to ally themselves with them.
It was evident that the two Fierce Soldier Spirits, Zhao Jinlong and Zhao Jinhui, recognized Lian Yun's strength.
Unlike renowned generals or Warriors, who gained the power of kings or even Monarchs upon manifesting, Fierce Soldiers did not possess such direct advantages.
However, their rate of advancement was steady and rapid.
In a certain sense, Fierce Soldiers were not only rarer than renowned generals but also more precious.
Yet one must acknowledge that despite their formidable strength, Fierce Soldiers lacked the invincibility of renowned generals and Warriors, even at comparable levels of combat.
However, how rare are renowned generals, and how difficult is it to elevate one's realm? This is well known to all. Therefore, for the world, a Fierce Soldier is clearly more important and valuable than a renowned general, the Warrior.
Having fortunately gained the favor of two Fierce Soldiers, Lian Yun naturally would not be polite. The main reason was that he once had a Fierce Soldier, the Ghost Slave, which made him feel somewhat familiar with the Golden Dragon and Golden Tiger. Thus, he opened his mouth and swallowed the two mysterious clouds, forming a contract.
"Golden Dragon, Golden Tiger greet our master!"
"Golden Dragon, Golden Tiger have met elder brother!"
"Good! Golden Dragon, you follow Hei and charge to the side; Golden Tiger, you follow me and Sword Mountain. Fight while retreating, and we will continue later."
Big Head's command had a decisive tone that was completely different from his usual chatter; however, this seemed to strike a chord with Zhao Jinlong and Zhao Jinhui's excitement.
To become a Fierce Soldier, they were no longer afraid of war or death; what they feared most was their general's hesitation and indecisiveness.
Big Head's command clearly showed no signs of hesitation, prompting the two to act swiftly.
Lian Yun merely smiled slightly at this and continued to retreat.
Indeed, the Golden Dragon and Golden Tiger truly lived up to their title as Fierce Soldiers. After moving nearly two hundred meters alongside Hei or Big Head towards Lian Yun's side, they did not engage in battle with Hei or Big Head. Instead, they charged directly into the Evil Tide, forcefully sending some Spirits flying.
As a result, some Spirits either drifted backward or flew toward Hei and Big Head.
Thus, Hei and Big Head swiftly subdued several Spirits that had flown out. When the Golden Dragon and Golden Tiger emerged from the depths of the Evil Tide, battered but triumphant, they each brought back Spirits to Lian Yun's side. Chen Er Gou received them and stored them in Lian Yun's Box before they launched another attack.
However, this time, they no longer moved sideways; instead, they charged directly backward into the Evil Tide, knocking the Spirits away, allowing Lian Yun and the Three Spirits to attack several of the Spirits.
But the good times didn't last long. After only two or three attempts, the Spirits behind Lian Yun seemed to scatter, revealing just the tip of the iceberg of the Evil Spirit Tide.
Large insects spread across the ground, layered upon one another as if competing to rush forward, surging like a tide. Above them were flying insects rapidly flapping their wings.
Lian Yun turned back and exchanged a glance with the Dragonfly Demon. A chill ran down his spine, and he immediately called all his Ghost Slaves back into his body before fleeing in haste.
In Fengdu, what Lian Yun feared most was not the powerful Ant Demon but the flying Evil Spirits.
Although their combat power was not particularly high, their speed was incredibly fast, mostly reaching the Peak of Kings level.
While Lian Yun was confident he could kill a Flying Demon in a one-on-one situation, under these circumstances, being delayed even for a second could lead him into the heart of the Evil Tide. Once trapped within the Evil Spirit Tide, survival would be impossible.
As Lian Yun fled, he became reckless. Upon encountering buildings, he took sharp turns and constantly changed directions. Only when he felt he had distanced himself from the Evil Spirit Tide did he cautiously glance back.
Confirming that no Flying Demons were pursuing him, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He continued to escape for quite a distance until he reached the place where he had parted ways with Zhou Tong and the others. Only then did Lian Yun stop and turn around to wait.
Now that more than an hour had passed, even if they encountered some obstacles along the way, they should have covered a significant distance. It was also possible that they had already reached the outskirts of Fengdu and climbed some tall buildings.
It should be noted that Fengdu had experienced numerous Evil Spirit Tides over the past century; however, the buildings on its outskirts had never been completely destroyed. This was because these structures not only served as a defense line for humans against the Evil Spirit Tide but also acted as a barrier for Evil Spirits against humans and the Demon Clan.
As the Evil Spirit City was engulfed by the Evil Spirit Tide, most of the people and spirits within the city were hiding in the buildings at the edge of the city.
Fengdu was no exception.
Lian Yun, having come to a stop, felt the Corrupted Blood continuously seeping from his nostrils, its foul essence steaming and assaulting his mind with malicious intent.
After pausing for a moment, Lian Yun harnessed his Sword Intent to control the malevolence emanating from his nostrils.
More than a minute later, the Evil Tide approached. At that moment, Lian Yun suddenly said, "Be alert. We will hunt for two or three more waves before retreating. Do not linger in battle."
With that, Lian Yun directed a massive surge of Sword Intent ahead of him, causing it to explode within the Evil Tide.
A wave of extreme malice silently spread out, detonating like a bomb amidst the Evil Tide.
Having lost track of Lian Yun, the Evil Tide had merged back together, completely blocking the advancing Evil Spirit Tide.
However, upon spotting Lian Yun, some Evil Spirits quickly moved to either side. Yet their speed was insufficient; influenced by the overwhelming aura of viciousness, a large area of Spirits in front of Lian Yun instantly fell into a frenzy.
(End of Chapter)
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