Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 428 - 402 Joining

"Junior Brother Guan, you should stand on the eastern side, in the Kan position, yes, move thirty paces further east..."

"Junior Sister Zhu, move forward twelve more paces."

Inside Wind-Fire Academy.

Qin Qing was instructing the other disciples on how to stand in the correct positions.

In the final days, Qin Qing aimed to teach each disciple of the Wind-Fire Academy how to battle using the Battle Array.

The other disciples of Wind-Fire Academy were also listening to Qin Qing’s commands with seriousness.

It was naturally impossible for them to learn much about Spiritual Arrays in such a short time.

But if they followed the procedures and applied the specific patterns, there would definitely be no problem...

Forty-two people, under the command of Qin Qing, were constantly changing formations, seamlessly switching between offensive and defensive arrays.

Not far away, Zhu Jirong, Feng Yu, and Lu Anping were all watching this side.

"This Qin Qing is truly an impressive young man..."

Feng Yu’s gaze rested on Qin Qing: "Although this fellow is young, when it comes to the way of Spiritual Patterns and the arrangement of Spiritual Arrays, he’s definitely reached the standard of a Fourth Rank Spiritual Pattern Master!"

"That’s right!" Lu Anping nodded: "And this guy is simply a genius, actually thinking of combining Spiritual Arrays with Battle Arrays. What’s more, he has done so ingeniously, it’s unbelievable."

Zhu Jirong didn’t speak, but his eyes also revealed a difficult-to-conceal delight.

He had not expected that the disciple he picked up from Tai’a Academy would bring him so many surprises.

"Sect Leader Zhu," Lu Anping continued, "Looking at it this way, there is indeed hope for a comeback in the next Tianyong Battle... There’s never been a situation where Battle Arrays were used to resolve conflicts in previous Tianyong Battles."

Expectation shone in Zhu Jirong’s eyes.

What Lu Anping said was true, there had indeed never been a case where Battle Arrays were used to resolve battles in past Tianyong Battles, never before.

The combination of Spiritual Arrays and Battle Arrays, even in military strategies, was extremely rare.

Of course, it wasn’t that there had never been such instances.

To achieve this on the battlefield required profound insights into both the art of Spiritual Patterns and military strategy, as well as very strong on-the-spot combat and array arrangement abilities.

"I must say, this Qin Qing... is truly a prodigy. Sect Leader Zhu, if we really win the Tianyong Battle this time, I would like him to follow me and study the Spiritual Pattern Technique for a while!" Feng Yu said.

Zhu Jirong’s body trembled slightly when he heard Feng Yu’s words, especially at the phrase "if we win this Tianyong Battle."

Perhaps before this, Zhu Jirong dared not even think about it.

He dared not believe that Wind-Fire Academy could win in the Tianyong Battle.

But seeing the scene before him, observing the figure standing in the setting sun commanding the Battle Array,

For some reason, his heart suddenly became resolute.

"Winning the Tianyong Battle is not impossible..."

"If we really win..." Lu Anping rubbed his hands together, his words slightly choked, "Then... the Wind-Fire Tower should return to Wind-Fire Academy. Our Wind-Fire Academy will also have a chance to rebound...

"Even, to return to its past glory and even rise to unprecedented heights is also possible..."

...

Zhu Linglong, Cang Yuan, and others were all earnestly practicing the Formation at this moment.

Just then, a slightly staggering figure passed by.

It was Zhong Hongwen.

Qin Qing looked towards Zhong Hongwen.

He still remembered the day when one of the Tai’a Ten Heroes, Luo Zeyi, came to challenge them, and how Zhong Hongwen, with a single "Sword Ascending to the Heavens," had decapitated Luo Zeyi. This showed just how terrifying Zhong Hongwen’s strength was.

"Senior Brother Zhong!" Qin Qing suddenly called out, stopping Zhong Hongwen.

Zhong Hongwen paused, still holding a jug of wine, reeking of alcohol as usual.

He turned his head and looked at Qin Qing.

"Brother Zhong, join us!" Qin Qing said.

"What did you say?" Zhong Hongwen seemed not to have heard clearly.

Qin Qing walked over and came to Zhong Hongwen’s side.

"Brother Zhong, we are currently practicing the Battle Array. In three days, it will be the Battle of Tianyong, and we need you to join!" Qin Qing looked at Zhong Hongwen, his eyes earnest.

Zhong Hongwen’s gaze flickered. In that moment, he appeared to be pondering.

"Brother Zhong!" At this time, Zhu Linglong also came over. She looked at Zhong Hongwen and said, "Brother Zhong, I know what you said before, that we had no hope in the Battle of Tianyong, and your words were very harsh. I know you don’t want to see us go to our deaths..."

Zhong Hongwen took a deep breath, and there was a glint of tears in his eyes.

"Brother Zhong, the past is past. Sister Mo perished at the hands of those scoundrels from Tai’a Academy, which none of us wanted to see... But now, there is another battle ahead. We can’t just give up! So, we will definitely participate in this Battle of Tianyong. Even if you don’t want to see us go to our deaths, we will surely go!" Cang Yuan clenched his teeth and continued:

"So, Brother Zhong, join us, let us fight side by side! Let us, together, take revenge for Sister Mo!"

Zhong Hongwen could no longer hold back the tears in his eyes.

He let the tears slide down from his eyes.

To avenge Mo Yunwei!

This was a conviction etched deep into Zhong Hongwen’s bones.

He had mocked Zhu Linglong and the others for being overconfident, but for the Battle of Tianyong... Zhong Hongwen had never thought of giving up.

Even without Zhu Linglong, without Qin Qing, without any other disciples from Wind-Fire Academy, Zhong Hongwen would have gone to the Battle of Tianyong alone!

"Brother Zhong! Come on!"

"Brother Zhong, we all need you!"

A series of sincere eyes looked at Zhong Hongwen.

"...Okay!"

Zhong Hongwen’s voice trembled as he finally nodded.

And with that nod, his gaze also became exceedingly firm.

"Good, Brother Zhong, with you joining us, things will be much easier!" Qin Qing’s face revealed a smile.

This Battle of Tianyong, Qin Qing planned to mainly use the Four Symbols Battle Array.

The Four Symbols Battle Array needed four leaders, each leading one Symbol, commanding and controlling the changes in the Array.

Originally, aside from Qin Qing, Zhu Linglong, and Cang Yuan each leading one Symbol, there wasn’t a suitable candidate for the fourth Symbol.

Now with Zhong Hongwen joining, the Four Symbols Battle Array had become even more solid!

The other disciples from Wind-Fire Academy, seeing Zhong Hongwen’s participation, were also further inspired. Each one of them had a surge in morale.

"The last three days, charge!"

Qin Qing’s gaze swept over everyone, but his mind conjured up the scene when he left Tai’a Academy.

Zheng Yuanhai coldly reproached him, accusing him of cheating; the surrounding Wind-Fire Academy disciples pointed fingers at him.

In that moment, it was as if Qin Qing had committed a grave sin.

Yet, none of that was most important. What mattered most to Qin Qing was recalling the desperate state his sister had been in at that time.

His sister had suffered an onset of Fire Disease, her condition was perilous, yet none of those present, including the Elder Jin Ying, had shown the slightest compassion.

Qin Qing’s gaze then shifted to a nearby spot where his sister, Qin Shuang, was seated in meditation with Little White by her side.

"Luckily, Master arrived in time; otherwise, I might have lost Xiaoshuang by now..."

"Tai’a Academy, Zheng Yuanhai, Zhao Wuji, the humiliation you gave me, in three days, on behalf of the Wind-Fire Academy, I will return it all to you, doubled!"