My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

"Charge them!"

The pursuing troops were hot on their heels, while the human army was blocking their way ahead.

Desperate and driven to the brink of defeat, the barbarians unleashed a fighting force far exceeding their previous strength, launching a frenzied assault on the human race's defenses.

"My lord, the barbarians are too ferocious; we can't stop them."

Under the barbarians' reckless charge, the defensive line of thousands of people was on the verge of collapse, and people kept falling.

"We must stop them even if we can't. If we let a barbarian escape, I will hold you all accountable."

Zhou Xiong, with disheveled hair and fluctuating breathing, roared loudly.

This is a golden opportunity to annihilate the barbarians. Even if thousands of us die in battle, we must not let the barbarians leave.

Faced with Zhou Xiong's military orders, no one dared to disobey and could only fight to the death.

"puff!"

Li Xuancang killed a barbarian in the late stage of Body Tempering Realm with a single spear thrust.

His strength has already surpassed the Body Tempering Realm, and he is only one step away from the Bone Forging Realm. The Body Tempering Realm is nothing in his hands.

Li Xuancang had just killed an enemy and hadn't even had time to catch his breath when a blade of light slashed towards his head.

The timing of the blade's appearance was too perfect; Li Xuancang had no chance to dodge.

"what!"

Faced with imminent danger, Li Xuancang acted decisively, raising his spear high with both hands to block the falling sword.

"Ding!"

The clash of swords and spears produced a metallic tremor and sparks flew everywhere.

"Well!"

The next moment, a tremendous force struck from the spear, leaving a deep footprint in the ground beneath Li Xuancang's feet.

"puff."

A mouthful of blood spurted out, his hands went numb and almost lost all feeling, and his internal organs felt like they had been shattered, with a burning pain shooting through him.

Ignoring the excruciating pain, Li Xuancang hurriedly retreated.

Only after creating distance from the enemy did he have time to clearly see who made the move.

A barbarian general, burly and imposing, wielded a nearly two-meter-long broadsword that gleamed with a chilling light. His hawk-like eyes were fixed on Li Xuancang, as if he wanted to pierce through him.

"It's the Bone Forging Realm."

Li Xuancang's eyes were solemn, as if facing a formidable enemy, his nerves taut.

This is a Bone Forging Realm cultivator, far superior to a Body Tempering Realm cultivator.

"Um!"

The barbarians were somewhat surprised that they couldn't kill Li Xuancang with a single blow.

He was at the Bone Forging Realm, and he had launched a sneak attack with full force, yet he not only failed to kill Li Xuancang, but Li Xuancang also didn't seem to be seriously injured, which he found unbelievable.

"kill!"

The barbarians didn't hesitate for long and charged forward, brandishing their long swords.

Since one strike couldn't kill Li Xuancang, then two, three strikes... He wanted to see how many strikes a Body Tempering Realm cultivator could withstand.

"We have no choice but to give it our all."

Although he really didn't want to fight someone at the Bone Forging Realm, Li Xuancang had no choice but to fight desperately now.

"kill!"

With a roar, Li Xuancang took the initiative to meet the barbarians.

"Ding, clang clang clang, ding..."

The long sword and the long spear clashed, the sound of their clanging filling the air. The two figures moved back and forth, blood splattering everywhere.

"How is that possible?"

After a long and fierce battle, the barbarians looked terrified and incredulous.

Li Xuancang was actually able to fight him head-on, although he was mostly on the defensive and taking hits, but he still couldn't defeat Li Xuancang.

"What kind of monster is this?"

Li Xuancang's injuries continued to worsen, and his strength was greatly depleted, yet he remained at his peak condition as if nothing had happened, which the barbarians could not understand.

Li Xuancang's physical body is too strong, even more terrifying than the Bone Forging Realm, enabling him to face the Bone Forging Realm directly.

"Kill them!"

Just then, the human army arrived, joining forces with Li Xuancang and others to attack from both sides, aiming to annihilate all the barbarians.

"Get out of my way."

The barbarians panicked when they saw the human army charging from behind.

If we don't break through as soon as possible, we'll never be able to leave again.

He unleashed a powerful strike at Li Xuancang, expecting Li Xuancang to dodge as before.

"when!"

The barbarian's expression changed drastically the next moment.

Li Xuancang neither dodged nor evaded, taking the full force of his attack head-on, and then thrust his spear straight forward.

"puff!"

Under the terrified gaze of the barbarians, the spear pierced his heart.

"what!"

With his heart pierced, the barbarian let out a painful scream, and the long knife slipped from his hand.

"Go to hell!"

Li Xuancang quickly withdrew his spear and smashed it hard on the barbarian's head.

"puff!"

The barbarian's head split open like a watermelon, blood splattering everywhere. His screams abruptly ceased, and his body fell straight to the ground, completely lifeless.

"puff!"

After killing the barbarians, Li Xuancang coughed up a mouthful of blood.

His pent-up injuries erupted, causing him to stagger and lose his balance.

"Bang!"

He used his spear to steady himself.

"Huff, huff..."

Li Xuancang was panting heavily, feeling utterly exhausted.

"Sir, are you alright?"

Upon seeing this, Nangong Zhan abandoned his pursuit of the enemy, quickly came to Li Xuancang's side, helped him up, and asked him with concern.

"I'm fine, just a little tired."

Li Xuancang responded roughly and, with Nangong Zhan's help, retreated to the rear of the battlefield, as he was no longer able to fight.

"Kill them!"

After putting up a stubborn resistance for an hour, the barbarians could no longer hold out.

The human army routed the barbarians, and the barbarian army could no longer cause any trouble, almost completely annihilated.

As the battle ended, many soldiers, exhausted, lay on the ground to rest.

After a brief rest, the group quickly cleaned up the battlefield and tallied the casualties.

The human race won a great victory in this battle. The barbarian army of more than 8,000 was almost completely wiped out, and only a few hundred people escaped with their lives.

Most importantly, the killing of Gu Shuo, the commander of the Barbarian Qi Realm, was a huge loss for the Barbarians.

War is no child's play, and the human race also suffered heavy losses.

Of the five thousand soldiers, more than two thousand were killed in action, and the rest were all wounded.

Of the thousand soldiers responsible for covering the rear, only four hundred remained, and some had become disabled and incapacitated.

Gang members also suffered casualties, but these were not considered by the military.

Even at such a heavy price, this battle can be considered a great victory.

After cleaning up the battlefield, the army returned to Yuyang City.

The barbarian army has been completely wiped out and is unable to occupy Cangyun Ridge. Zhou Xingzhan plans to regroup first before taking over Cangyun Ridge.

When the army appeared outside Yuyang City, it immediately caused cheers.

"They're back! Our army is back!"

"Hahaha, great! The army has returned in triumph."

"We have defeated the barbarians."

"..."

Many people cheered with joy upon seeing the army return.

The common people feared the imperial court and even hated its army, but they feared the barbarians even more.

With the imperial army victorious, they still have a chance to survive.

If the imperial army is defeated by the barbarians, everyone will suffer a fate worse than death.

The officials of Yuyang City had prepared food, and the army received food supplies after entering the city.

Li Xuancang ate heartily, finishing several large bowls of rice and several large pieces of meat before he was completely satisfied.

They've been lying in ambush in Black Wind Valley for the past few days, eating only dry rations. Their mouths are so bland, they've been longing for a proper meal.