Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

"All officers and men obey orders!"

In the army, an officer holding a halberd raised his weapon, and as he roared, a thousand Grand Masters unleashed their battle qi.

Boom!

A massive magic array lit up beneath the soldiers' feet. The officers, wielding halberds, tensed their muscles to the limit, manipulating a phantom battle qi halberd aimed at the Dou Zong in the sky.

At this moment, the Dou Zong above also slightly raised his arm and slapped down with his palm.

boom!

The two attacks collided, producing a commotion of equal strength.

All the cultivators present could sense that the thousand-strong army had unleashed power comparable to a Dou Zong.

Although the true Dou Zong above had restrained himself somewhat, it was still quite remarkable that he had managed to do this much.

After the land-based army gradually disappeared into the distance, a hundred Dou Wang legions with their battle qi wings spread out made a dazzling appearance.

They also demonstrated a coordinated operation, with various tactics that were quite impressive.

A Dou Huang can fight against five or even ten Dou Wangs.

Those trapped in this formation will likely be defeated within ten breaths.

Chapter 109 Wenren

The appearance of the Fighting King Legion caused everyone present to hold their breath.

A hundred resonant sounds echoed in the air, and the continuous flow of energy from heaven and earth was like a great river.

A Douwang-level expert can initially communicate with the inner and outer worlds and manipulate the energy of heaven and earth.

The scene before us now far surpasses the scope that even a Dou Huang powerhouse could control.

Unlike the previous army, the Dou Wang team has air superiority, making it a lineup that can truly contend with high-level cultivators.

The army, on the other hand, lacks this mobility.

After the Battle King Legion was displayed, various armies appeared one after another, including the Xue Family Army led by Xue Yi, which used weapons that combined guns and shields.

Han Feng suddenly thought of the dark mass of troops stationed near the Purple Shattered Ruins.

The number of troops displayed at the parade is likely only one-tenth, or even less, of the actual number; the vast majority of the troops remain at their posts.

However, the appearances at the ceremony alone were already stunning enough.

The military parade was held quietly and solemnly. No one in the stands spoke, but the excitement and pride on the faces of the people of the Southern Li Empire were undisguised.

With such a powerful army protecting it, the Southern Li Empire will continue to enjoy peace and prosperity.

However, these ordinary people were unaware that the border war had become critical, and a major battle with heavy casualties could break out there at any moment.

If the crisis facing the Southern Empire cannot be resolved, it will lead to the downfall of the entire southern region of the empire.

It could even spread further in the future, until it destroys the country.

Time passed slowly, and the military parade came to an end.

As a towering flame illuminated the center of Suzaku City, it signified the emergence of the empire's most powerful weapon.

The Heavenly Puppet [Vermilion Bird], possessing the strength of a six-star Dou Zun, slowly unfolded its pair of metal wings.

A powerful aura swept over them, causing everyone's bodies to tremble slightly uncontrollably.

Even with some preparation, it was still difficult to deal with its oppressive aura once again.

The Vermilion Bird circled once above the capital, displaying its powerful stance, before flying back to hibernate.

There are differences even among eighth-grade spiritual artifacts, and this Vermilion Bird puppet is undoubtedly the most powerful of them all.

Han Feng's eyes flickered slightly as he watched the Vermilion Bird return to the palace.

He was extremely sensitive to flames and sensed a different kind of aura from the puppet he had just seen.

It also seems to contain a strange flame.

It's not a different kind of fire, but its level is definitely not low.

The voice of the Southern Empress rang out at this moment.

She gave some concluding remarks and then announced the successful conclusion of the military parade.

The purpose of the military parade is twofold: to warn the sect and to boost public morale.

We've already accomplished all of that today.

Empress Nanli departed amidst the crowd's throng, the people watching her crimson figure with utmost reverence.

A monarch's ability to unite people is not only due to the state system, but also to his personal charisma.

Han Feng didn't know much about the Southern Empress, but he would be able to see her up close at the banquet that evening.

"How about it?"

After leaving, Han Feng asked Medusa, who was standing next to him in the carriage.

"It's shocking."

Medusa answered truthfully.

Putting everything else aside, the rare military formation and tactics alone, along with the sudden appearance of a hundred Fighting Kings, had already dealt a significant blow to Medusa's shallow mind.

So, it turns out that Dou Huang and Dou Zong aren't that powerful after all?

Medusa asked herself if she could defeat such an enemy.

the answer is negative.

The strength of the Southern Empire lies not only in its elite combat power, but also in its vast middle class, which is sufficient to support the safe operation of the entire empire.

"The power of a group should not be underestimated."

Han Feng couldn't help but sigh.

In the eyes of most cultivators, sticking together for mutual support is an effective way to enhance their strength.

Only those cultivators at the pinnacle feel the loneliness of being at the top, with few, if any, people left to unite with.

The military system developed by the Southern Empire is indeed unique. They make good use of external resources to enhance the strength of their soldiers and improve their security.

That's the greatest advantage of weapon crafting.

By arming people with multiple layers of equipment, their safety is protected to the greatest extent possible, allowing them to fight with all their might and without any worries.

Without weapon crafting techniques and those specialized weapons, the strength of the Southern Li Empire's army would be greatly diminished.

Han Feng saw through the trick.

All tricks are useless in the face of absolute power.

However, for ordinary soldiers, weapon crafting was the best option.

The events she witnessed at the military parade had a significant impact on Medusa.

The snake-people tribe also had places to forge weapons and armor, but their technology was far too backward compared to that of the Southern Li Empire.

If we could emulate the Southern Li Empire and build a kingly army, it would surely boost morale significantly.

Unfortunately, the snake people tribe lacked both technology and basic infrastructure.

Resources, resources!

Everything is back to square one.

Medusa glanced at Han Feng beside her, hesitated for a moment, but still didn't speak.

She knew this man wouldn't refuse her personal request to refine pills, but if she wanted him to help the snake-people tribe, there was probably little hope.

You still have to rely on yourself.

However, Han Feng seemed to see right through Medusa's thoughts and laughed, "You're thinking about how to improve the strength of the snake people?"

Medusa was startled and looked up at Han Feng.

"There's no need to be so surprised; it's quite easy to guess what you're thinking."

Han Feng said with a smile.

Medusa's expression darkened slightly, but she still said, "I was thinking that if the Snake People could possess the weapons of the Southern Li Empire, their strength might be elevated to a higher level."

"The idea is good, but the weapons of the Southern Li military are absolutely confidential, and they will not agree to trade with you."

Han Feng offered a realistic reminder.

Medusa nodded, her expression unchanged, but she was still somewhat discouraged.

"You snake people have accumulated so much power over a long period of time. If you really want to find a new territory, it shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

"Surrounded by neighboring countries, it's not as easy as you make it out to be."

Han Feng smiled gently.

"Yes, everyone has their own difficulties to face, and ultimately they have to solve them on their own."

"So, when are you planning to go back?"

Han Feng always believed that Medusa should not stay by his side.

Previously, it was because she was not strong enough. If she returned as a Battle King, she would inevitably find herself in an awkward situation.

But now that she has broken through to the Dou Huang level and is capable of regaining control of the situation, she should go back sooner rather than later.

Medusa did not answer the question, but instead asked, "Is that Purple Shattered Ruins the difficulty that the Southern Li Empire will face?"

"Is it dangerous there?"

Han Feng nodded: "Even with the Nanli Empire being so powerful, it will have to pay a heavy price to quell this crisis."

Medusa's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this.

Chaos is a ladder to advancement, and she might get what she wants from it.

Back at the restaurant, Han Feng was surprised to see Zi Yan being chased and scolded by an old man.

"Whose brat is this? Give me back my medicinal herbs!"

Knowing she was in the wrong, Zi Yan didn't argue back, but instead frantically took detours to avoid him.

Since it wasn't appropriate to unleash too much fighting spirit inside the restaurant, the old man had no choice but to chase after him cautiously, while still spewing out his fighting spirit in his mouth.

Zi Yan's eyes lit up when she saw Han Feng return.

"Uncle, help me!"

With a helpless expression, Han Feng reached out and grabbed Zi Yan by the back of her collar.

"Tell me, what bad thing did you do?"

Zi Yan's eyes darted around. "I just saw some really fragrant medicinal herbs and secretly took a little."

"What do you mean by 'took a little'? How much of it have you actually eaten?"

When the old man saw that Zi Yan had been caught, he stopped and started cursing.

"Are you this girl's elder?"

The old man looked at Han Feng and said.

Han Feng returned the smile politely.

"Sir, I'm so sorry. I'll compensate you for any losses you've suffered."

Seeing that Han Feng's attitude was good, the old man's expression softened.

"Three Heavenly Spirit Vines, one Mysterious Fragrance Fruit, and one Clear Spring Flower."

Han Feng glanced expressionlessly at the culprit in his hand.

You really know how to cause trouble!

Zi Yan smiled shyly, still savoring the wonderful aroma of the Xuanxiang Fruit and the crispness of the Tianling Vine.

After a moment's thought, Han Feng took out medicinal herbs of roughly equal value from his storage ring, slightly more than the old man's loss.

"Sir, how about this compensation? If you are not satisfied, I can go to the city and find the medicinal herbs you are missing."