Chapter 49: The Dragon Descends and Shows Its Power, One Man Sweeps Away Ten Thousand Armies i

Xu Yan looked at the destroyed shops and couldn’t help feeling pained; quite a few of them belonged to his family, the Xu Family! “I was too impulsive! I shouldn’t have acted in the city. It’s quite a loss even if a single one of my family’s shops gets destroyed. “And if innocent people get hurt, it’s even worse. “My master said, Martial Arts isn’t about killing. Since I can control it, I shouldn’t cause unnecessary casualties!” The more Xu Yan thought about it, the more he realized that he had been impulsive and should have gone straight to fight outside the city. As for capturing Jiang Pingshan, Xu Yan had no such intention. He was here to demonstrate his strength and to make an impression on Old Emperor Qi. A single person defeating his invincible army, the Divine Army, wouldn’t that shock be immense? From behind the Divine Army, a somewhat trembling voice came, “Very well! Let us continue the battle outside the city!” Jiang Pingshan’s voice was trembling. He couldn’t believe it. What kind of terrifying strength was this? Who could single-handedly defeat the charge of the Divine Army? And this person was potentially his son-in-law! At this moment, a scene from the past surfaced in his mind. Xu Yan’s resounding words,”…you will regret it one day, for you are not worthy of him!” Now, it seemed that his daughter wasn’t worthy! However, Jiang Pingshan didn’t believe that Xu Yan could confront the Divine Army single-handedly! In the city streets, the Divine Army couldn’t unleash their full potential, but outside the city, it would be different. That was the real battlefield of the Divine Army. This time, to obliterate Tianmu Cult and now to establish the Crown Prince’s prestige, Emperor Qi had deployed an army of ten thousand Divine soldiers under his command! An army of ten thousand Divine soldiers, how could a mere mortal stand against them? “Retreat, gather outside the city!” Jiang Pingshan managed to calm his trembling heart and issued the order. The Divine Army began to retreat. Even in the face of Xu Yan, who possessed strength beyond human, none of the Divine Army soldiers showed any hint of retreating. As the Divine Army retreated from the prefecture city, the people who had been confined at home also came out one after another, passing on the news with shock visible on their faces. The buffoon son of the richest family is challenging the Divine Army alone? What shocked them even more were the influential figures in the city. They found it hard to believe that Xu Junhe’s son had cultivated such unprecedented strength. Where did he find this hidden master? “Quick, get on the city wall!” “Hurry, hurry, this battle will determine the fate of Donghe Prefecture, and even the Qi Country!” As the influential figures of the city, accompanied by their guards and servants, rushed towards the city wall. “Let’s go to the city wall!” Xu Junhe also spoke in a deep voice. “Master, Madam, please!” One of the protectors brought a carriage over. Xu Junhe took his wife’s hand and entered the carriage. The protectors escorted the carriage towards the city gate. “Honorary Member Xu, does your son have a chance?” A voice came over. Xu Junhe looked out of the carriage window and saw Kou Ruozhi, along with several masters from Tianmu Cult, following them to the city wall to watch the battle. “Yan’er never fights a battle he’s not sure of winning.” Xu Junhe calmly replied. “Of course, I believe in the divine power of Sky Saint.” Kou Ruozhi laughed heartily. “Honorary Member Xu, what do you think about this cooperation…” Kou Ruozhi’s face was full of anticipation. “We’ll discuss it after the battle.” Xu Junhe responded indifferently. The group soon reached the top of the city wall. The Divine Army outside the city was fully armed. Soldiers wore heavy armor, carried long spears, had long cutlasses hanging from their waists, nd even their horses were armored. “This is the Divine Army, such a powerful Divine Army, is it an enemy that a single person can stand up against?” All the prominent figures and the people who had rushed to the city wall were shocked by the awe-inspiring presence of the Divine Army. Sure enough, it was the Qi Country’s National Army! “Husband, will Yan’er be alright?” Madam Xu looked anxiously at the formidable Divine Might army encamped outside the city. “Since Yan’er is confident enough to engage in battle, he must have a plan. Rest assured, Madame!” Though Xu Junhe himself was nervous, he feigned calm and tried to reassure his wife. Pharmacist Pan and other bodyguards from the Xu Family surrounded Xu Junhe and his wife, on guard for potential attacks. Meanwhile, Kou Ruozhi and his party maintained a wider perimeter, watching all directions for anyone who might try to harm Xu Junhe and his wife. At this moment, Kou Ruozhi hoped someone would attack Xu Junhe and his wife, providing an opportunity for his Sky Maiden Sect to step in and save them. Owing Khun a favor. But as for the Sky Maiden Sect wanting to stage a scene themselves, Kou and his group didn’t have the guts. If they were exposed, they would have to answer to Xu Yan’s wrath. The Sky Maiden Sect could not bear such consequences. The big shots in the prefecture city were quietly observing Xu Junhe, waiting for the outcome of the battle. If Xu Yan emerged victorious, they would need to forge connections with Xu Junhe. Xu Yan was excited, and his eyes glowed with the will to fight. Surrounded by the Divine Might army, he felt his blood boiling, his body resounding with an inner roar like a raging torrent. His vital energy was flowing, priming his Descending Dragon Palm. Finally, since beginning his martial arts training, he was able to unleash his full power. “Even though these soldiers are clad in heavy armor, they cannot withstand my palm strength. I need to temper my power, so I don’t kill them all. “I’m no butcher. “Moreover, I see this as an opportunity, a chance to hone my control over my vital energy and my ability to wield the Descending Dragon Palm however I wish.” With these thoughts in mind, Xu Yan widened his eyes and said, “Come, let me show you what a true martial arts master looks like!” His voice echoed through the battlefield, reaching the ears of the observers outside the city. “Attack!” Mounted on a horse, Jiang Pingshan took a deep breath and pointed his long spear forward. Thunderous noise erupted! The Divine Might army advanced, lifting their lances and spurring their warhorses, rushing towards Xu Yan from all directions like a surging flood! The lances gleamed coldly under the sun, the ranks of spearheads surging relentlessly towards Xu Yan. This charge was terrifying. Unless Xu Yan sprang into the air and flew over the army, he would have to resist the onslaught. Could a single person withstand such a terrifying charge? Could flesh and blood block it? “God, the dumb heir of the richest family has lost his mind! How can he resist this?” “He’s dead for sure!” The sidewalk spectators on the city wall could not help exclaiming: the dumb son of the richest family had truly gone mad. The bigwigs in the city shared this sentiment. Xu Yan was incredibly strong, possessing superhuman power, but he insisted on fighting the Divine Might army within the encampment, with no escape and no place to hide. How could he withstand the charge of an army on his own? His brain must indeed be unwell! “Bring it on!” Xu Yan roared, pushing out his palms and sending two enormous red dragons flying out. Immediately after, with every flip and turn of his hands, more red dragons erupted continuously, spiraling and charging in every direction. While Xu Yan stepped forward, his Descending Dragon Palm pushing out and taking in between, the red dragons, diving, sweeping, circling, dashing… One after another, the power of Descending Dragon Palm was showcased more proficiently. Between the pushing and retracting of the palm’s power, his strength was unrivaled, his control was easy and natural, and he could freely adjust between strength and gentleness, all at his will. In Xu Yan’s mind, the mnemonic chant of the Descending Dragon Palm emerged: “The dragon has divine skills, it morphs with the situation… so that’s what it means, I understand more clearly now!” In this instant, his skill with the Descending Dragon Palm reached a state of minor accomplishment. The palm power he released took the shape of a dragon, exuding a sense of “life.” Aloud rumble! A more robust dragon roared out, spiraling around the entire battlefield with Xu Yan at the center. The dragon’s tail, like a whip, swept across the battlefield! The onlookers on the city walls were dumbfounded. Xu Yan sent out dragon after dragon, knocking down both the men and horses of the charging Divine Might army, causing their formation to crumble. One row after another was knocked down or flung away in all directions. A single man sweeping through an army! At this moment, the only thought in the minds of the citizens of the prefecture city was: It’s my brain that isn’t working, not his!