I started with Emperor Armor and conquered Infinity.

Chapter 166 A Minor Victory

On this battlefield where the world changed color and the wind and clouds surged, the power of the array, which was so powerful that it made one's heart tremble, and the wings of the mountain, which seemed capable of crushing the sky, collided with an endless pressure.

In an instant, the air was compressed rapidly.

Then, like a bomb exploding, a terrifying energy wave, like a raging tsunami, swept wildly in all directions, sending earth and rocks flying and billowing dust everywhere it went.

Xiao Yu, the ruler of the Ruolan Empire, was in a sorry state, his face and body covered with shocking bloodstains.

The brocade robe that once symbolized nobility and majesty was now tattered and fluttering in the wind.

His gaze grew increasingly solemn as he stared intently at Yun Tong before him, his heart filled with shock and resentment.

He had only used part of his strength and thought he could easily defeat his opponent.

Unexpectedly, he was careless and was blocked by this young woman who looked to be under thirty.

"Hmph, as expected of the pride of the Longyuan Dynasty, to have such attainments at such a young age, and to be a well-known powerhouse in the Northwest region, truly living up to his reputation."

Xiao Yu gritted his teeth and said bitterly.

Back then, Xiao Yu was full of vigor and ambition. He broke through to the Nascent Soul stage at the age of one hundred, inherited the great treasure, and was a well-known figure in the Northwest.

But now, faced with Yun Tong's astonishing potential, a sense of melancholy, like Lian Po growing old, welled up in his heart, as if he were seeing his own era quietly coming to an end.

On the other hand, Yun Tong was also facing difficulties.

Her face was slightly pale, and large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead, wetting the hair at her temples.

It was only through the powerful array formations he had painstakingly cultivated with his own talent that he was able to barely withstand the mountain power inherited from the ruler of the Ruolan Empire.

Each clash was like an ant trying to shake a tree; the array's light flickered, as if it could shatter at any moment.

"This Xiao Yu is indeed troublesome. This kind of confrontation is too exhausting. There have been several fierce exchanges and back-and-forth battles, but it is still difficult to determine the winner."

Yun Tong murmured to herself, her eyes filled with exhaustion.

Unfortunately, Su Wan needed to stay at the main camp and wasn't by his side, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to maintain an undefeated situation despite his best efforts.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate and engaged in a tense and fierce battle, a longsword of energy radiating a dazzling light suddenly shot out from the void.

Like a flash of lightning, it hurtled straight toward Xiao Yu.

This sudden turn of events put Xiao Yu in an instantly difficult situation. The long sword came with great force, directly piercing through the protective light barrier formed by the interweaving of the array and the power of the mountains, and was about to pierce Xiao Yu's throat.

"Hmph, trying to ambush me? Not so easy!"

Xiao Yu hurriedly shouted, his hands moving rapidly. His powerful true energy surged like a dragon emerging from the sea, instantly forming a thick shield in front of him.

Even though he reacted quickly, the power of that energy sword far exceeded his expectations.

With a "plop," the weapon pierced his arm, and blood splattered out.

Xiao Yu was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and raising a cloud of dust.

Upon seeing this, Yun Tong's beautiful eyes flashed with a bright light, and she understood perfectly, exclaiming, "Now is the time!"

He immediately unleashed his ultimate move, his body radiating light, preparing to attack Xiao Yu from both sides.

"You dare to launch a sneak attack? Hmph, but don't think you've already won!"

Xiao Yu struggled to get up from the ground, his face so gloomy it seemed like it could drip water, his eyes filled with rage.

Despite his injuries, Xiao Yu's foundation as a Nascent Soul Realm expert should not be underestimated.

He endured the excruciating pain and his hands moved rapidly again, unleashing a surge of powerful energy.

Although the defense was hastily implemented, it was still quite intimidating.

However, Lin Yao and Yun Tong cooperated perfectly, and their attacks were like a whirlwind. Xiao Yu was ultimately unable to withstand this fierce blow, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth as he was sent flying backward in a sorry state once again.

"monarch!"

Upon seeing this, the powerful figures of the Ruolan Empire changed their expressions drastically, each one extremely anxious, their eyes turning red.

"Quickly, protect the king! We must turn the tide of the war, even at the cost of our lives!" an old general roared.

Xiao Yu knew that the situation was hopeless, so he seized the opportunity to use a secret technique. In a flash, he turned into a streak of light and disappeared from the battlefield.

Seeing this, Lin Yao smiled and sighed inwardly, "As expected of a Nascent Soul Realm expert, so slippery, I couldn't keep him here."

After successfully launching a sneak attack, Lin Yao had no more opportunities to strike. Instead, he set his sights on the remaining Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators of the Ruolan Empire, hunting them down like a tiger among sheep.

On the other side, Zhou Zhuoran and the other reincarnators stood at the edge of the battlefield, their faces filled with astonishment.

They could only see that the person who made the move had a vague mark on his face, making him mysterious and unpredictable, and they could not identify him at all.

This was actually a concealment technique used by Lin Yao, employing his mental power and his own elemental energy. It allowed him to hide his identity while also gaining advantages on the battlefield.

"Who...who is this person? How could they possess such abilities!" a reincarnator stammered.

Zhou Zhuoran's eyes flickered, as if he were deep in thought: "As expected of the imperial dynasty with its profound foundation, even without Su Wan Zhenjun making a move, it still has such a trump card."

The other members of the military region's squad were also secretly shocked, looking at each other.

"This is the strength of the strong! It's hard to even see their faces clearly. When will we be able to reach such a level? If we had such strength, we could walk around the Blue Star Federation with our heads held high."

"I can't believe it," a young team member said with a hopeful expression.

As Zhou Zhuoran listened to the discussions around him, his eyes were fixed on the mysterious figure. His brows furrowed slightly, and he felt a sense of familiarity.

But after a moment he shook his head, smiled bitterly and muttered to himself, "How could I possibly know such an important person?"

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Once the dust settled, Lin Yao reaped a bountiful harvest, filling his storage ring with all sorts of rare magical treasures and elixirs.

Afterwards, he followed the people of the Longyuan Dynasty to clean up the battlefield. Looking at the mess on the ground, he was filled with emotion.

Exhausted from the battle, Yun Tong dragged her heavy steps to Lin Yao's side, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration:

"We owe you a lot this time. As expected of the Ruolan Empire, you are very powerful. If it weren't for your sneak attack at the crucial moment, we might not have been able to gain such an advantage."

Lin Yao smiled slightly: "Sister Yun, you flatter me. Your formation is exquisite, and I have benefited greatly from it."

Although it was agreed with the Ruolan Empire to feign war, the benefits would naturally be greater if they could actually win.

Therefore, Yun Tong greatly admired Lin Yao's actions.

On Lin Yao's side, in addition to the gains from the battle, he also observed Yun Tong's use of formations, and his own formation skills actually broke through to the second-grade battle formation master realm.

After his breakthrough, he didn't hide it and showed it off openly.

Upon seeing this, Yun Tong's eyes widened in surprise: "Lin Yao, your progress is too fast!"

Although they were curious, they tacitly refrained from asking too many questions, considering their friendship, and did not spread the matter.

After all, putting aside the relationship with Su Wan, Yun Tong trusted Lin Yao quite a bit based on the tacit understanding they had formed while practicing the formation.

Half a day later, after winning a local battle, Lin Yao and Yun Tong returned to their camp and met Su Wan.

Looking at the two men, covered in dust but still brimming with confidence, Su Wan first praised them, "You did a great job this time, you didn't disappoint me."

Then, her expression turned serious, and she slowly said:

"The situation remains grim. The Longyuan Dynasty has profited greatly in the Northwest, attracting attacks from other countries. Although the Ruolan Empire has been dealt with, three other empires are still eyeing it covetously. We can only take it one step at a time."

After listening to Su Wan's analysis of the situation, Yun Tong felt heavy-hearted and sighed softly, "It seems that the days ahead will not be easy."

Afterwards, Su Wan arranged for Lin Yao and Yun Tong to rest for a while. She looked firmly into the distance and said, "Everyone, rest first, and wait for an opportunity to fight again..."

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