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71: Chapter 71 Commander’s Pressure (5 more updates, please subscribe and vote) 71: Chapter 71 Commander’s Pressure (5 more updates, please subscribe and vote) Lin Xing rubbed his somewhat stinging ears and couldn’t help but ask, “The last time I fought with him, I was stunned by his shout, and this time the power is even stronger when he fully unleashes it.

What exactly is this sublimation?”

Bai Yiyi explained, “It seems this is the Divine Dragon Roar of the Divine Dragon Gang enhanced to the level of shocking for miles around.

This kind of sonic attack is perfect for the battlefield, ordinary people will fall with just one roar.”

“However, Shi Lin Temple, Taihe Sect, Divine Dragon Gang…

he has actually mastered the sublimation of three different sects.”

Bai Yiyi looked at Commander Zhang who was valiantly fighting on the city wall and sighed, “Moreover, to master these three sublimations, the strain on the body is huge, one greater than the next.

It’s not easy, the effort this guy has put in is beyond what ordinary people can imagine.”

Bai Yiyi glanced at Lin Xing, who still hadn’t moved, and asked curiously, “Why don’t you go up yet?”

Lin Xing’s eyes showed a hint of fatigue, “I just went up over a hundred times.”

“It’s useless, I can’t survive if I go up.”

Bai Yiyi curiously looked towards the direction of the city wall, “You mean this siege will also fail?”

Before Lin Xing could explain, a sword light suddenly shone on the city wall and fiercely slashed toward Commander Zhang’s position.

The one who struck was Jing Shiyu, the Holy Daughter of the Heavenly Will Sect.

Shortly after Jing Shiyu made her move, a bolt of lightning fiercely struck Commander Zhang, sparking a burst of fire on his armor.

A veiled woman arose with the wind and joined Jing Shiyu in attacking Commander Zhang.

Lin Xing looked at the veiled woman and said, “This should be another Holy Daughter candidate of the Heavenly Will Sect, also with sublimation-level combat power.”

As he spoke, he began to move out of cover and approached the center of the battlefield.

The most intense confrontation on the battlefield was instantly unfolding on the city wall.

Soon, Zhao Yuan, clad in heavy armor, also climbed towards the city wall.

This trusted aide of Commander Zhang let out a loud shout, exhaling blasts of white vapor.

He too unleashed the sublimation of Celestial Berserker Qi technique.

Despite having only one arm left, he charged into the fray with a large axe and still erupted with formidable combat prowess.

Lin Xing seemed to stroll through the battlefield leisurely, but as he got closer to the core combat zone, his advancement slowed down.

Unscathed Lin Xing eventually stopped, exhausted, and said softly, “The battlefield is too chaotic; life is endangered at every moment.”

“Commander Zhang and Zhao Yuan, clad in heavy armor, rush into the enemy ranks without much fear of hidden attacks.”

“I can’t do that; with bullets filling the sky, it’s impossible to survive once I reach the city wall.”

Despite the repeated assaults, Lin Xing’s skills once again broke through to a higher level of Object Manipulation Skill (2nd Layer 92.9%) → Object Manipulation Skill (3rd Layer 8.5%)

Currently, though the siege was intensifying as never before, neither Commander Zhang nor Zhao Yuan could break through the city wall.

Under the relentless attack of the two sublimation-level masters of the Heavenly Will Sect and the desperate counterattacks of the believers, they were ultimately forced to retreat.

That night in the camp was filled with wailing and screams.

Obviously, the day’s fierce attack had caused heavy casualties for the army.

When Commander Zhang returned to his own tent and dismissed many of his subordinates, he abruptly spat out a large mouthful of blood.

He looked toward the direction of the city, his eyes gradually filled with impatience.

Over the ensuing days, the battlefield turned into a vast mill of flesh and blood, continuously grinding the lives of warriors from both sides into a gore-soaked pulp.

Every day, Commander Zhang and Zhao Yuan would personally lead the charge onto the city wall.

But every time they faced the believers of the Heavenly Will Sect, who seemed utterly fearless even if it meant grabbing their legs or facing their weapons head-on, they staunchly blocked their path.

With two highly skilled Holy Daughters of the Heavenly Will Sect in their stronghold, Commander Zhang returned without success every time.

Conversely, each siege resulted in massive casualties for Zhang’s army, and morale was continuously weakening.

If it weren’t for Commander Zhang’s personal presence, probably no one would still be willing to attack the city.

Inside the command tent, Commander Zhang fiercely kicked a chair to pieces and exclaimed angrily, “These obstinate people brainwashed by the Heavenly Will Sect, each and every one of them risking their lives to obstruct me, what kind of spell has that Evil Woman cast on them?”

He turned to Song Yi beside him and asked, “Let’s talk about the status of our finances and supplies.”

Listening to Song Yi’s report only heightened Commander Zhang’s irritation.

With the army deployed, vast amounts of money and food were consumed every day.

As the number of wounded soldiers increased, so did the consumption of medical supplies.

There were also the elite forces of the Heavenly Will Sect, constantly hiding and launching guerrilla attacks on the supply convoys.

Furthermore, towns that had already settled down were sending messages about riots happening.

Financial resources, loss of soldiers, unrest at the rear…

All these pressures continued to converge, and with each passing day of battle, a greater weight settled on everyone’s hearts.

If they couldn’t take the city soon…

Just at the thought, a tingling sensation spread across the scalps of the many officers.

Zhu Fen approached Commander Zhang and whispered, “Commander, I have observed Lin Xing for several days now.

He has never fully exerted himself on the battlefield.

I suspect he is in collusion with the Heavenly Will Sect…”

Commander Zhang frowned and kicked Zhu Fen away, “Stop spouting nonsense and disturbing the morale of our troops or I will execute you right here.”

Soon after Zhu Fen retreated, Commander Zhang’s trusted aide hurried in, “Commander, an urgent letter from the administrative office, forwarded from Taiping County.”

Commander Zhang took the envelope, glanced through its contents briefly, then threw it on the ground, “A bunch of good-for-nothings, completely useless, always nagging me to collect higher heritage.”

Song Yi picked up the letter and read, “Commander, the administrative office wants to cut our military stipends?

That means our income will be significantly reduced.”

Commander Zhang asked, “How long can our current supplies hold?”

After some thought, Song Yi replied, “Roughly half a month.”

Commander Zhang frowned and started planning the next day’s combat strategies.

A moment later, the trusted aide rushed in again, reporting that an envoy from the Xingxiao Sect was requesting an audience outside the camp.

“Xingxiao Sect?

What do they want?” Commander Zhang showed a flicker of confusion but soon ordered someone to bring the envoy in.

The envoy from the Xingxiao Sect, a tall and thin old man, greeted Commander Zhang with a slight smile.

After some pleasantries, the serious discussion began.

However, it wasn’t long before Commander Zhang stood up in anger, “Absurd, with such demands, do you think you can deceive Zhang Tiande?”

The envoy simply smiled faintly, “It’s all up to the Commander, I’ll await your decision.”

After the envoy from the Xingxiao Sect left, Song Yi finally spoke, “Commander, by giving up Lin Xing, we could obtain the Xingxiao Sect’s healing elixir and their help in the siege, also helping us to eliminate the cult followers within the city, it seems like a worthwhile trade.”

“A worthwhile trade?” Commander Zhang slammed a water flask on Song Yi, scolding, “What would our men think of me if they knew I traded a brother for capturing the city?”

Song Yi wiped the water from his chest, saying helplessly, “The soldiers will understand the hardships you face, Commander.”

Commander Zhang vehemently scolded again and refused, finally instructing, “Send my trusted aides to guard Lin Xing, to prevent the Xingxiao Sect from taking any opportunistic actions.”

Song Yi walked out of the tent and back to his own quarters, where he saw the smiling envoy from the Xingxiao Sect still waiting.

He said helplessly, “It seems the envoy made this trip in vain.”

The envoy from the Xingxiao Sect smiled faintly, “No worries, I believe the Commander will come around eventually.”

Song Yi curiously asked, “May I ask why your sect insists on having Lin Xing?”

The envoy from the Xingxiao Sect said mysteriously, “A great calamity is approaching, and Lin Xing has been calculated by our Hierarch as one of the fated individuals.

Even if the Commander is unwilling to cooperate this time, in the future, our sect is determined to have him.”

He then changed his tone, “But you may also inform the Commander that the terms previously discussed still stand, including your share.”

Song Yi nodded and smiled.

However, in the following days, the situation of the war remained stagnant, and the city in front of them was like a vast quagmire, firmly holding Commander Zhang down.

Inside the camp, the soldiers also noticed that their daily rations were becoming scarcer, and their morale was increasingly lowered.

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