BOOM—!!!

Dust flew and smoke churned!

Amidst the haze, a figure in black stood perfectly still.

The combined attack of seven or eight White Lotus Rebel Army Generals had been blocked, just like that, by his raw Protective Force.

Having lost their battle formation, their attack was instantly weakened by more than half.

"Had your fun hitting me? Now it’s my turn."

As the chilling voice faded, Fang Xing’s figure vanished in the next instant.

"Not good! Retreat!"

The few White Lotus Rebel Army Generals were startled, but it was already too late.

SCHLICK—!!

A cold glint of a saber flashed. With a single slash, a head flew into the air as blood gushed forth, and a White Lotus General collapsed to the ground.

CRACK!!

At the same time, a tall White Lotus General was sent flying and slammed heavily onto the ground. He coughed up blood, his eyes wide and lifeless.

SWOOSH—!

His steps were like the wind. Fang Xing’s figure weaved between the men like a phantom.

In the span of just a few breaths, seven or eight White Lotus Rebel Army Generals lay on the ground, no longer moving.

Several Neutralizing Force Martial Artists had been killed in an instant.

"The battle formation is broken!"

Seeing this, the men on the city wall stared with wide eyes.

"Quick, reinforce him now!"

Zhang Chen was the first to react. With a flicker, he shot down from the city wall.

WHOOSH!

The five hegemons also moved at the same time.

They hadn’t dared to leave while the battle formation was intact. But now that it was broken, this was the perfect opportunity.

Furthermore, Fang Xing had already slain over a dozen Generals, making this the ideal moment to strike.

If the rebel army managed to form it again, the consequences would be unthinkable.

As the hegemons made their move, the morale of the city’s defenders soared.

"Kill!"

"Slaughter these bastards!"

Roars shook the heavens as Martial Artists at the Bright Force Level charged out of the city, fearlessly charging into the White Lotus Rebel Army.

With over a dozen of their Generals executed, chaos erupted within the ranks of the White Lotus Army.

Watching the high-spirited figures charge out of the city only sowed more confusion.

The army’s formation instantly collapsed as soldiers scrambled to turn and flee.

Their Generals were dead. At this moment, fear gripped the hearts of every soldier in the White Lotus Rebel Army.

An army in defeat is like a collapsing mountain!

Without the support of the battle formation, the army’s combat effectiveness plummeted off a cliff.

Fear and panic played out beyond the city walls.

The hegemons joined forces, slaughtering their way through the enemy like tigers among a flock of sheep.

This time, they hadn’t just defended the city; they had turned defeat into victory.

One side’s morale was soaring, while the other’s was in turmoil.

The dark mass of the White Lotus Army retreated in a frenzy.

In the midst of the crowd, Fang Xing wielded the Demon Suppression Treasure Saber. Like a God of Slaughter, men fell wherever he went.

He had dealt with the rebel army Generals, but there were still many Commanders left.

He didn’t expect to kill them all; he would just kill as many as he could.

’This is a rare opportunity to rake in Enhancement Points.’

’Miss this chance, and another one won’t come along.’

...

Night fell. Outside the city, corpses littered the ground and blood flowed like rivers.

The bodies of the White Lotus Rebel Army were strewn almost everywhere.

All traces of the great army had vanished completely.

A portion of the White Lotus Army had fled.

A portion had been slain, and of the remainder, some were captured.

However, the vast majority still managed to escape.

After all, the White Lotus Rebel Army was enormous. Even with all their forces deployed, it would have been difficult to keep them all here.

A cold wind blew, carrying the thick stench of blood through the air.

And tonight was destined to be an unforgettable one for Qingshan County.

Every household had barred its doors, awaiting the death that would come after the city fell, but now they were survivors of a disaster.

Tonight, Qingshan County was brightly lit!

「Qingshan County Yamen.」

「Inner Hall.」

The County Magistrate and the five hegemons were gathered together.

Fang Xing sat lazily in his chair.

The frenzied slaughter had not only consumed his Power, but also a tremendous amount of physical stamina.

But to him, it was all worth it.

Not only had he resolved the Qingshan crisis, but he had also reaped a massive harvest.

The only trouble was that he had exposed his full strength.

However, this didn’t have much of an impact on him.

’Exposing my strength was bound to happen sooner or later.’

’In a battle like that, it’s impossible not to use your full power.’

"Lord Fang, this time, we truly have you to thank for intervening."

Patriarch Ning said, looking at Fang Xing.

His eyes were filled with respect.

Respect for strength!

"It’s nothing. I am responsible for Qingshan’s safety. It’s my duty," Fang Xing said while sipping his tea.

"My Lord, if you have any need for us in the future, we will certainly follow your command," the Sun Family Patriarch signaled.

The other four hegemons also expressed their allegiance.

Faced with such terrifying strength, they no longer had any thought of contention.

With Fang Xing’s rate of progress, it was only a matter of time before he reached the level of a Martial Dao God.

Perhaps in Qingshan County, the Five Great Forces could blot out the sky with one hand, but before a Martial Dao God, their power was fragile.

Pledging their allegiance and awaiting Fang Xing’s command was absolutely beneficial, with no drawbacks.

Having such a titan watching over them was definitely a good thing.

With his help, their future development might even break beyond Qingshan and expand into other regions.

Listening to the five hegemons’ words, Fang Xing responded with a slight smile.

He naturally understood what the Five Great Forces were thinking.

But none of that mattered. He had no intention of focusing on his relationship with the Five Great Forces.

Qingshan was merely a stepping stone for him.

This world was full of wonders, and he was determined to see its wider horizons.

Pseudo-Immortal Cultivation, becoming a Martial Dao God!

That was his true pursuit.

...

After chatting for a while, Fang Xing left the County Yamen and returned home.

As for the subsequent matters, he didn’t need to worry about them.

With his stamina and Power greatly depleted, he had only one thought in mind: get some proper rest.

The crisis with the White Lotus Army was resolved, but that didn’t mean he could rest easy.

This contingent of the White Lotus Rebel Army was only a small fraction of their forces.

After this battle, he was afraid that this rebel Evil Cult would turn its attention to him.

Fang Xing was well aware of this.

However, he wasn’t overly concerned.

The Evil Cult’s rebel army was certainly formidable, but behind him stood the Great Jing Court.

Although the Great Jing Court was in a state of decline, the foundation of a thousand-year Dynasty was still beyond imagination.

’If worst comes to worst, I’ll just find the right time to contact Shen Ye and join the Observatory.’

’Having a backer like that is naturally a good choice.’

’Once I’m in the Observatory, I’ll be able to access a much wider world.’

’Top Level Martial Arts, Divine Elixirs and Treasure Medicines.’

’Those are things you can only access once you’re on the inside.’

’If I can enhance those things, the future will be full of possibilities.’

...

Name: Fang Xing

Cultivation: Peak of Neutralizing Force!

Enhancement Level: Two-Star (66%)

Enhancement Points: 18,358

Lying on his bed, Fang Xing’s heart couldn’t help but pound as he looked at the Enhancement Points on his panel.

This harvest had directly netted him over 11,000 Enhancement Points.

From the entire White Lotus Rebel Army, he had reaped over 18,000 in total.

’With these Enhancement Points, it should be enough for me to break through to the True Qi Realm.’

A thought flashed through Fang Xing’s mind as he stared at the panel.

Over 18,000 Enhancement Points was an unprecedented peak for him.

He had seized this "fated opportunity."

With so many Enhancement Points, it was more than enough to solidify his foundation and break through to the True Qi Realm.

’I can’t just use them carelessly. Good steel must be used for the blade’s edge,’ a thought flashed through Fang Xing’s mind.

’It all depends on how I use them.’

Enhancing ordinary medicinal herbs wouldn’t be enough to build the foundation he needed to break through to the True Qi Realm.

Only by enhancing things like Spirit Ginseng Treasure Medicine could he lay a truly solid foundation.

Stepping through the Extraordinary Dragon Gate of the True Qi Realm would not only bring about an earth-shattering increase in strength, but also grant an extraordinary lifespan.

A True Qi Realm Martial Artist could live for two hundred years.

Although he cultivated the Longevity Technique and already had a long lifespan, a Top Level Martial Arts like the Longevity Technique would only undergo a complete qualitative change after he entered the True Qi Realm.

The same was true for the Red Fire Divine Skill. Without entering the True Qi Realm, it would be difficult to make any breakthroughs with this Divine Skill.