I started with Emperor Armor and conquered Infinity.

Chapter 169 Wei Huaidie

After finishing his military affairs, Lin Yao paused briefly in the bustling capital to find a quiet place to recuperate.

During this period, he focused wholeheartedly on refining his skills.

Each time he activated the Prison-Suppressing Demon Body, as spiritual energy flowed through his meridians, he could keenly detect the subtle obstructions.

Then, with unwavering will and a profound understanding of spiritual power manipulation, he overcame these obstacles one by one, making the flow of spiritual power smoother and more unrestrained.

Once he felt he had reached his peak condition, he followed Yun Tong and acted according to the previous plan.

This time, the team they led was the elite of the elite. Even the members who were slightly weaker in the team had all steadily entered the Foundation Establishment stage.

The group was surrounded by surging spiritual energy, exuding a powerful aura that commanded respect. They were clearly a formidable force meticulously prepared and assembled to strike at the heart of the enemy and thwart their advance.

Their expedition was driven by a clear and challenging objective: to completely crush the first wave of attacks from the equally powerful Izumo Empire.

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As the procession moved forward in a grand manner, the surrounding environment seemed to be subtly changing, as if it had foreseen the approaching storm.

The lush forests and gentle grasslands that were once lush were gradually replaced by barren, strange rocks, and huge, oddly shaped rock creatures began to appear more frequently.

This was undoubtedly a clear signal, indicating that everyone had arrived at the tense border between the Chuyun Empire and the Longyuan Dynasty.

Just as everyone was preparing to disperse and advance in an orderly manner, according to their meticulously planned strategy, to explore the road ahead and gather intelligence from multiple directions,

The soldier in charge of reconnaissance froze abruptly, then quickly made a series of warning gestures.

The movement was concise and powerful, instantly putting the entire team on high alert, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense and solemn.

Lin Yao's eyes were sharp as he looked in the direction the scout had indicated, silently pondering:

Is he alone? In the unpredictable world of cultivation, especially in this seemingly real yet mysterious "cultivation mini-game" scenario, a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin.

If it weren't for the interference of those mysterious and treacherous reincarnators, our team's formidable strength would have made crossing this border region as easy as walking on flat ground.

But now, with the shadow of the reincarnators looming, everything has become unpredictable, and the danger has skyrocketed.

"very good."

Upon seeing this, Yun Tong's eyes flashed with admiration, quite satisfied with the extraordinary vigilance of the scout cultivator.

On this perilous battlefield, even the slightest oversight could lead to annihilation.

The fact that the scouts were able to detect something amiss so quickly is truly commendable.

Yun Tong stood at the front of the group, giving people an endless sense of security.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, staring ahead. Relying on her rich combat experience and extraordinary spiritual perception, she quickly discerned the enemy's strengths and weaknesses:

"The number of enemies has increased to about twenty. Judging from their aura and spiritual energy fluctuations, they should be some kind of puppet-type spell driven by an array."

This spell is quite ingenious, capable of maximizing the combined power of the puppet; it should not be taken lightly.

Among everyone, Yun Tong stands out for both the experience he has accumulated through countless battles and his profound and terrifying strength.

At this moment, her expression was solemn. Just as the enemy began to use his methods and revealed some clues, she had already analyzed the enemy's trump cards with great accuracy.

"Since he dared to come to scout alone, this person's strength is at least at the Golden Core Realm, and he is very likely to be a top expert in the Golden Core Realm. Everyone must be on high alert and not be careless in the slightest."

Yun Tong looked around at his loyal and devoted subordinates who had followed him for many years, his eyes filled with concern and expectation.

On this ever-changing battlefield, a moment's carelessness can mean the difference between life and death.

This moment may be the last opportunity for these people to learn and grow under their own protection. From now on, they will have to stand on their own and shoulder greater responsibilities.

“True Lord, please cover me this time. I will deal with this enemy.”

A clear yet resolute female voice rang out from the group.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a smartly dressed woman standing out.

She has a graceful figure, yet exudes a sharp aura that commands respect.

Her name is Wei Huaidie. At this moment, perhaps because she knows that this battle is of great importance, or perhaps because she is eager to prove herself in front of Yun Tong and everyone else.

Her originally bright and beautiful face now showed a more resolute and courageous look as she volunteered to take on this important task.

Yun Tong gazed at her, a hint of barely perceptible relief and reluctance flashing in her eyes.

Over the years, Wei Huaidie followed him in battles across the country, experiencing countless hardships and dangers, and her strength steadily improved through repeated life-and-death trials.

Now, she has grown into a capable general who can stand alone. Although this battle is extremely dangerous, Yun Tong knows that a towering tree cannot be grown in a greenhouse; only real combat can truly transform her.

So she nodded slightly without saying a word, but her eyes seemed to say: Go ahead and do it. With Lin Yao and me here, even if something unexpected happens, we will definitely protect you.

"I understand, Huai Die. You must be very careful in everything you do."

Yun Tong couldn't help but whisper a word of advice, her tone filled with concern and trust.

Upon hearing this, Wei Huaidie felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She nodded emphatically, her hands rapidly forming hand seals:

"I have recently mastered a new technique, and today I will use these enemies to test its effectiveness."

As she spoke, her spiritual energy surged wildly, its light dazzling, like a blazing sun rising before everyone's eyes.

Immediately afterwards, a deep purple bolt of lightning appeared in her palm. The lightning was like a long-dormant thunder dragon, roaring and churning, making people's hearts tremble.

As spiritual energy continued to flow in, the lightning gradually condensed, transforming into a deep purple spear about ten feet long.

Lightning flashed and electric snakes darted across the gun's body, occasionally emitting deafening thunderous sounds.

Lin Yao watched quietly from the side, his eyes filled with amazement. This Thunder Spear was a domineering combat martial art formed from condensed thunder-attribute true energy.

Its essence lies in its ability to maximize the ferocity and piercing characteristics of lightning power, unleashing unimaginable piercing force and armor-piercing ability, making it a leader in single-target attacks.

Once struck, even opponents with extremely strong spiritual energy defenses would find it difficult to withstand the violent power that seemed capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart.

However, Lin Yao also understood that although this technique was powerful, Wei Huaidie had not yet mastered it.

With her current late-stage Foundation Establishment strength, it would be no easy task for her to use this technique to kill the mysterious enemy ahead who was suspected to be a Golden Core Realm expert.

A flash of light appeared in Lin Yao's hand, and a uniquely shaped dagger quietly materialized.

This knife may seem small and exquisite, but it contains endless mysteries.

The blade is formed by the fusion and intertwining of pure ice crystals and blazing flames; the ice crystals exude a bone-chilling cold, while the flames leap with intense heat.

The two complement each other, forming a strange yet powerful balance.

Lin Yao gripped the dagger tightly, slowly channeling his spiritual energy into it, ready to deliver a finishing blow or support Wei Huaidie at any moment.

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The rest of the team were also on high alert, their spiritual energy surging around them, and they unleashed their magical treasures, ready to pounce.

Ahead, Wei Huaidie, wielding the Thunder Spear, moved with the agility of a cheetah, step by step approaching the direction where the enemy was hiding.

Her gaze was firm as she stared at the misty, dangerous area, secretly planning her tactics.

At this moment, more than twenty puppets have already appeared under the guidance of the formation.

These puppets emitted an eerie, ghostly light and had various shapes.

Some are tall and imposing, like giants descending to earth, wielding huge axes, each swing bringing up a howling gust of wind.

Some are small and agile, wielding two sharp blades, their figures flashing like ghosts, making them elusive and hard to fathom.

Their movements were perfectly synchronized, clearly controlled by a sophisticated formation, demonstrating their exceptional ability to coordinate attacks.

Upon seeing this, Wei Huaidie's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she held the Thunder Spear horizontally, with lightning flickering on the tip of the spear.

She took the initiative, letting out a sharp cry as her figure shot out like lightning, her thunder spear carrying immense force as it pierced straight towards the giant puppet at the very front.

Sensing danger, the puppet swung its giant axe in an attempt to block.

However, the moment the Thunder Spear touched the giant axe, a burst of violent thunder power erupted, like a dazzling bolt of lightning, shattering the giant axe into pieces. Its momentum remained undiminished as it pierced the puppet's chest.

The puppet's spiritual core was severely damaged, its light dimmed instantly, and it collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Having landed a successful blow, Wei Huaidie did not relax for a moment. She moved nimbly through the air, her Thunder Spear wielding itself with impenetrable force, like a purple lotus blooming in a thunderstorm, both beautiful and deadly.

Seeing this, the surrounding puppets swarmed around them, their attacks surging like a tidal wave.

Despite being surrounded, Wei Huaidie remained fearless. With her exquisite control over the Thunder Spear and her agile movements, she engaged in a thrilling battle with the puppets.

However, as the battle continued, Wei Huaidie gradually felt overwhelmed.

With the support of the formation, these puppets not only have amazing defenses, but their attacks are also becoming increasingly fierce, and her spiritual energy consumption is also accelerating rapidly.

Large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead, but her eyes remained firm. Although the light of the Thunder Spear in her hand had dimmed, she still swung it with all her might.

Upon seeing this, the Golden Core Realm expert hidden in the shadows snorted coldly, changed his hand seals, and the power of the formation suddenly increased.

The puppets moved more swiftly and attacked with increasing intensity, clearly aiming to capture Wei Huaidie in one fell swoop.

Just when Wei Huaidie was in grave danger, Lin Yao made his move.

His figure moved like a ghost among the puppets, the ice and fire dagger in his hand flashing with cold light and blazing flames, each swing bringing with it a dazzling display of ice and fire.

He specifically targeted the puppet's vital parts, his ice and fire energies intertwining to instantly freeze the puppet's key joints, weakening its mobility, and simultaneously burn its spiritual core with fire, inflicting a fatal blow.

With Lin Yao's support, Wei Huaidie's pressure was greatly reduced. She looked at Lin Yao gratefully, and the Thunder Spear in her hand shone brightly once again as she fought alongside Lin Yao.

Yun Tong watched all this quietly from behind, not in a hurry to make a move, everything was under control.

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