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Chapter 167 Sneak Attack, All-Out Attack

The war between the Longyuan Dynasty and the Ruolan Empire was once raging fiercely.

The war was breathtaking, with countless cultivators on both sides involved, and the sounds of battle echoed through the sky.

However, as time has passed, the intensity of the conflict between the two countries has now dropped to its lowest point in history.

The awe-inspiring scenes of large-scale troop charges, magical clashes, and magical artifact collisions of the past are gradually fading into the past.

Nowadays, most battlefields are small conflicts arising from the struggle for local interests such as resources and strategic locations.

For most of the rest of the time, the two sides were in a state of armed standoff, the atmosphere heavy and oppressive, like the calm before a storm.

The seasoned cultivators who had a deep understanding of this situation knew that, under such circumstances, it seemed inevitable that the Longyuan Dynasty and the Ruolan Empire would move towards a peace agreement.

After all, years of war had taken a heavy toll on both countries, leaving their people impoverished and their cultivators exhausted. Rest and recuperation had become a common need for both.

However, there were still some twists and turns.

Some cultivators of the Ruolan Empire, relying on their past glory and pride, were unwilling to easily see their arch-enemy, the Longyuan Dynasty, and the Ruolan Empire shake hands and make peace.

They knew that once peace was achieved, their opportunities to profit from the chaos would be greatly reduced.

Moreover, they did not want to bear the potential losses from the ceasefire agreement, such as the redeployment of military forces and the abandonment of occupied territories.

Therefore, they occasionally resort to conspiracies and tricks behind the scenes, attempting to sabotage the approaching dawn of peace.

Those who could cultivate to the level of a powerful figure in the Longyuan Imperial Dynasty were not fools; they were insightful enough to understand the intentions of all parties and were fully aware of the subtle actions of the Ruolan Empire's cultivators.

However, it's not advisable to put too much pressure on the Ruolan Empire.

After all, although the Ruolan Empire is now willing to negotiate, the domestic situation is complex, and applying strong pressure may backfire.

Thus, the Longyuan Dynasty adopted a flexible yet prudent strategy, much like a delicate game of chess.

If the other party takes a tough stance and presses hard at the negotiating table or in local conflicts, the Longyuan Dynasty will take a step back in a timely manner to avoid escalating the conflict.

If the other side softens its stance or retreats, the Longyuan Dynasty will seize the opportunity and steadily advance.

They quietly seek to gain more advantages for themselves, maintaining this fragile balance.

Amidst this turbulent time, the young and outstanding Lin Yao is embarking on his journey back to the capital of the Longyuan Dynasty.

His black robe fluttered in the wind, his posture was as upright as a pine tree, and his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes revealed a cold and resolute expression.

As a Golden Core Realm expert, he exuded a powerful spiritual energy aura, like a lurking beast.

However, the journey was destined to be full of twists and turns, until they reached a treacherous valley.

Suddenly, a murderous aura filled the surroundings, and a group of mysterious figures appeared like ghosts, revealing that they had been ambushed by another country.

Lin Yao's gaze instantly sharpened like an eagle's as he quickly scanned his surroundings. He saw that the attackers were dressed in different clothes, clearly from different sects or forces.

However, judging from their chaotic yet ruthless formation, they are most likely a force assembled by some unknown small country.

These small countries, usually cowering in the shadow of great powers, have never truly experienced the terror of top-tier strongmen.

At this moment, they are trying to take advantage of the chaos and gain benefits, but they don't realize that they have chosen the wrong person.

At the same time, Lin Yao was accompanied by Yun Tong's team.

Yun Tong was a renowned Nascent Soul Realm expert in the Longyuan Dynasty. Dressed in white, she possessed an extraordinary and refined temperament, yet also carried an innate sharpness.

Her reputation was already well-known in the Northwest region. Not long ago, she defeated Xiao Yu, the ruler of the Ruolan Empire, and became a legend in one battle, making all forces tremble with fear.

Seeing that she had been ambushed, Yun Tong's beautiful eyes turned cold. She raised her hand slightly, and a powerful spiritual force instantly gathered in her palm.

Without hesitation, Lin Yao flashed into the enemy formation, his golden core spinning rapidly, his spiritual power surging like a flood bursting its banks and flowing into his limbs and bones.

In an instant, the wind howled as he unleashed the incomparably powerful Bajiquan. Each punch seemed capable of shattering the sky, tearing the air apart and producing crackling explosions.

He moved with lightning speed, instantly appearing in front of a pair of high-level Foundation Establishment Realm experts. The two stared wide-eyed in horror, not having time to react.

Lin Yao's fist crashed down like Mount Tai, and the immense spiritual power instantly engulfed them, directly annihilating the two opponents who were trying to stop him.

The powerful array formation instilled fear in those around them, who exclaimed, "It's terrifying!"

Yun Tong's attack was even swifter and more powerful. With a light tap of her jade finger, streaks of spiritual energy shot out like rainbows piercing the sun, reaching wherever they went.

The enemy screamed in agony and fell in droves in an instant.

The leader of the raiding party from the small country was actually a late-stage Golden Core Realm expert.

Seeing the heavy casualties on his side, and realizing that his prized ambush plan was as fragile as paper in front of these two powerful figures, he was filled with regret.

But things had already come to this point, and he was in a difficult situation, especially when he saw Yun Tong's face clearly and recognized her as one of the legendary peerless prodigies, Yun Tong.

He was terrified, cold sweat poured down his face, and he knew in his heart that he had kicked a hornet's nest.

However, this late-stage Golden Core Realm expert had some backbone and was unwilling to surrender so easily.

He gritted his teeth, pulled out an ancient blood talisman from his bosom, a resolute look flashing in his eyes, shouted loudly, and instantly bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of blood essence onto the talisman.

The blood talisman shone brightly, merging with his own spiritual power, and forcibly enhanced his strength through a secret technique.

In an instant, his aura surged violently, and his spiritual power rose steadily, showing a power approaching that of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator.

Not only that, his subordinates also unleashed their natal magic weapons, forming a strange protective array, sacrificing their own lives to desperately hold off Yun Tong's fierce attacks and buy him time.

The leader watched his men fall one by one, blood splattering everywhere. His eyes were filled with grief and resentment. His teeth were clenched so tightly that they were grinding together. His eyes were about to burst, and blood slowly dripped down his cheeks onto the bloody battlefield.

On the edge of the battlefield, a group of reincarnators watched the sudden and fierce battle with panicked expressions.

One of the younger reincarnators, his face filled with terror, kept muttering, "Damn it! I was thinking of slacking off and getting some easy benefits after returning, how did a fight suddenly break out? What are we going to do!"

An elderly man beside him also had a furrowed brow and worried eyes. He gripped his weapon tightly but hesitated to step forward.

In contrast, the group of reincarnators led by Zhou Zhuoran were quick-witted and decisive, and with their rich experience and tacit cooperation, they completed their tasks early.

They had already returned while they were at the deserted city camp.

Those reincarnators present were either those who failed to complete their mission, or those who harbored侥幸心理 (a gambler's mentality), greed, and audacity.

As they gazed at the magical artifacts and precious elixirs that might fall on the battlefield, their greed gradually overwhelmed their fear.

Seeing Yun Tong display his great power, and with the situation seemingly turning around, they cheered again, their eyes darting around, and followed behind the main force.

They pretend to fight hard, but in reality they are looking for opportunities to fish in troubled waters and try to take advantage of others.

Over here, after Lin Yao finished dealing with the Foundation Establishment realm enemy, his eyes sharpened and instantly locked onto the late Golden Core realm expert who was entangled with Yun Tong.

At this moment, with the help of secret techniques and the sacrifice of his subordinates, the powerful figure's strength had reached its limit, and he was able to briefly contend with Yun Tong.

Each attack was imbued with violent spiritual power, creating waves of energy.

Lin Yao's eyes narrowed, and his figure suddenly transformed into a black shadow. He activated the Eight Extremes Footwork to its limit, moving through the battlefield like a ghost.

In the blink of an eye, relying on his profound understanding of Bajiquan, he found the enemy's weakness and appeared behind him at an unimaginable speed.

He clenched his right fist, gathered all his spiritual power, and slammed it forward.

This punch, carrying boundless power and unwavering resolve, pierced through most of the powerful man's chest.

In an instant, blood gushed out, swaying in the air like a hideous blood flower.

The late-stage Golden Core Realm expert, who had originally hoped to fight to the death and catch Yun Tong off guard with his burst of power, suddenly had a deep sense of unwillingness and despair in his eyes.

A gurgling sound came from his throat, as if he wanted to say something, but he was too weak to speak. His broken body collapsed to the ground with a thud, raising a cloud of dust.

Only a horrifying bloody hole remained in his chest, announcing his demise.

Lin Yao slowly withdrew his fist, let out a long breath, and looked at the corpse on the ground, his heart filled with emotion.

The fierce battle just now, which seemed to have easily killed the opponent, was actually extremely dangerous.

The opponent's strength, unleashed through a secret technique, far surpassed that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, approaching the Nascent Soul realm. Successfully launching a sneak attack required considerable effort from him.

Fortunately, thanks to his unique body of ten thousand fires, this physique not only makes his spiritual power powerful and fiery, but also endows him with super recovery and explosive power.

It was only by unleashing the full power of Bajiquan that he was able to strike decisively at the crucial moment.

[Reincarnation Space: Killing a powerhouse whose strength reaches the Nascent Soul Realm will count towards the reward calculation.]

Suddenly, Lin Yao heard the cold, mechanical notification sound of the Samsara Space. His eyes flickered slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in them.

The other reincarnators were so shocked by what they saw that their legs went weak, and their eyes were filled with awe and shock as they looked at Lin Yao.

In their eyes, Lin Yao was like a mysterious and invincible war god, repeatedly subverting their understanding with amazing feats and killing such a terrifying powerhouse.

Such strength and courage are beyond their reach.

On Yun Tong's side, after dealing with most of the enemies, her beautiful eyes darted around as she began to gather battlefield intelligence.

With her keen insight and extensive network of contacts, she quickly figured out the hidden story behind the sneak attack.

It turns out that this small country that dared to launch a sneak attack was actually backed by the Izumo Empire.

This small country has a unique geographical location, situated precisely between the Longyuan Dynasty and the Chuyun Empire. For many years, it has wavered between the two major powers, attempting to maximize its own interests.

Now, seeing that the four powerful nations are poised to besiege the Longyuan Dynasty, they have misjudged the situation and believe that the Longyuan Dynasty is doomed.

They then completely sided with the Izumo Empire, hoping to gain a share of the spoils in this chaotic war.

So they launched the sneak attack, but ended up losing more than they gained.

Yun Tong pondered to herself that the situation was becoming increasingly complex and severe.

Although the Longyuan Dynasty and the Ruolan Empire have temporarily ceased hostilities, this ceasefire agreement is like a candle in the wind, and could be extinguished at any time by the petty actions of various forces.

The Golden Goose Empire, harboring wolfish ambitions, has begun to secretly plot during this turbulent time, frequently provoking incidents on the border in an attempt to gradually encroach on the territory of the Longyuan Dynasty and reap its benefits.

The Purple Cloud Empire was also watching closely, like a lurking cheetah, peering for weaknesses and ready to pounce and bite at any moment.

Yun Tong knew that although they had previously achieved remarkable results and earned a reputation on the battlefield of the Ruolan Empire,

However, given the current unpredictable situation, we must not harbor any illusions.

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