How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 111 One Man Repels Ten Thousand, Single-Handedly Intimidates the Royal Army
"Qin Xiang, you brat, do you dare open the city gates and fight this general? Do you not even have a tenth of your father's courage?"

Tudan roared, his voice like thunder, resounding throughout the army.

"Tudan, you have sent troops to invade and attack the border. Are you really not afraid that our dynasty will crush your Mengye Kingdom?" Qin Xiang was not weak. He saw the expressions of the soldiers around him. Their morale was low. As the commander, he could not back down no matter what.

"Hahaha..." Tudan laughed wildly, "Open your eyes and look! Who is besieging the city now? Your supply lines have been cut off, and you are trapped in this isolated city, like a turtle in a jar! When you run out of ammunition and food, do you intend to follow in your father Jin Yang's footsteps and feed the people?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Xiang's expression changed drastically.

"Shut up, stop talking nonsense!" Qin Xiang shouted angrily. Those who knew about this matter kept it a secret and no one was willing to mention it.

Tudan understood that the Battle of Jinyang had hit the enemy's sore spot, and laughed loudly: "People in the city, don't think they are here to protect you. Your General Qin is keeping you around to use you as food, just like his father. Now, as long as you lay down your arms, I guarantee that I will not harm you in the slightest, and I will give you money so that you can live a good life."

Verbal sparring is the most useful weapon in a battle between two armies.

No one can guarantee that what you just said was useless. After all, people's hearts are unpredictable. Who knows if the soldiers in the city will think of betraying you because of a few words?

Qin Xiang suppressed his emotions and retorted loudly, "Tudan, you treacherous bastard! You promised not to kill those five hundred surrendered soldiers back then, but you turned around and skinned them alive and beheaded them! Who would believe your promises?"

He changed the subject, his voice resounding throughout the land, "Moreover, the reason you've mobilized such a large force is simply because your son, Tuliming, was crippled on the spot by our Great General Lin Fan!"

“I was there that day! Your son calls himself the God of War of Mengye, but when he saw General Lin, he was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder, knelt down, and cried and begged for mercy. Is this the next generation of God of War of your Mengye Kingdom? It’s laughable!”

Qin Xiang laughed loudly, and the soldiers guarding the city wall were invigorated upon hearing this.

Tudan's face was ashen, and his fingers gripped the reins so tightly they creaked.

Turimin was his most outstanding successor and the pride of his life.

He vowed to avenge this humiliation with his own blood!
He had many children, but none of them were able to inherit his abilities as perfectly as Turimin.

Now Tulim has been deposed.

How could he possibly endure it?

Qin Xiang looked at the soldiers around him and said loudly, "Soldiers, you are guarding the border and may not know what has happened. Well then, I will tell you about it. Some time ago, there was a grand competition between our dynasty and the Mengye Kingdom. Tuliming, who is known as the successor of Tudan and the strongest war god of the Mengye Kingdom, could only withstand two moves from our dynasty's Divine Martial General Lin Fan. That is because the Divine Martial General gave him those two moves..."

Qin Xiang recounted the events of that time in great detail.

The soldiers were greatly encouraged by what they heard.

That's how it is on the battlefield. Besides having an excellent general, the morale of the soldiers is equally important.

Tudan gripped the reins tightly, his face ashen. He truly wished he could tear Qin Xiang's mouth apart.

"Qin Xiang, do you think the Divine Martial General you speak of would dare to appear here? If he dares to show up, I will make him pay a terrible price."

The voice just fell.

Then a roar came from afar.

Who is Tudan?

The sound was like thunder, vast and mighty, covering tens of thousands of soldiers. Countless soldiers turned their heads to look behind them. The sound was so loud and shocking that it was hard not to notice it.

Behind the army, Lin Fan held Hogg in one hand. Facing the thousands of troops before him, he showed no fear, his eyes scanning for Tudan's figure.

But there were just too many people in front of me; I couldn't see the end of them.

Hogg, who was being held captive, was already terrified by Lin Fan's astonishing power. As he rushed forward, he personally experienced that this was something that ordinary people could not possess, not even their great general could do this.

He can be carried by one hand, moving as swiftly as a BMW.

That speed, that power—who wouldn't be bewildered and terrified upon seeing it?

Lin Fan couldn't find it, so he pulled Hogra in front of him and stared at him intently, saying, "Tell me, where is Tudan?"

Hogg said in fear, "The Grand General is the commander-in-chief of an army, and naturally, the one under the commander's flag at the front is the Grand General."

He stretched out his hand, pointing forward with trembling fingers.

"Tudan." Lin Fan threw Hogg towards the direction of the commander's flag. With a whoosh, it flew over layers of heads like a cannonball. The soldiers below looked up, mouths agape, lost in thought.

But before they could even process what was happening, Lin Fan roared and took a step forward, charging directly into the army like a raging bull.

"Block him."

The soldiers of Mengye Kingdom behind them were only wearing simple leather armor and holding long spears. Upon hearing the order, they all pointed their spears at the approaching people.

boom! boom! boom!
Lin Fan crashed into the army formation like a wave breaking a reef. The soldiers in front of him felt as if they had been hit by a mountain, their bones shattered, and they were sent flying backward, causing the army formation to fall into chaos instantly.

Tudan also noticed the situation here. Before he could speak, a dark figure rushed over from afar. He reached out and grabbed it tightly. The force was so strong that it almost dragged him off his horse.

When he realized he had grabbed Hogg, his expression suddenly changed.

Hogg was bleeding from all seven orifices, blood flowing continuously from his mouth and nose. His eyes were unfocused as he struggled to say, "General, he's a monster, he's a monster... Ugh! ...

Before he could finish speaking, he had already breathed his last.

"Hogg—!!"

Tudan roared, released his grip, and put Hogg down. He still didn't know what that thing was, but the billowing dust behind them indicated that something had indeed broken into the army's formation, and the warriors of Mengye Kingdom were completely unable to stop the enemy's charge.

"Get me shield bearers."

With Tudan's order, his deputy quickly waved the command flag, and the soldiers made way, with the shield bearers at the front of the formation immediately moving to the rear.

At this moment, Lin Fan has pushed his power to the limit. He is now like a dump truck with its impact force pushed to the extreme.

Anyone who stands in his way will be sent on a journey through time.

They would show no mercy to soldiers from other countries.

Anyone who was struck squarely by him was killed or maimed. The once mighty army of Mengye was suddenly enveloped in screams and cries of agony.

Lin Fan's gaze sharpened as he saw shield-bearers blocking the way ahead.

The shield-bearer captain roared, "Raise your shields and hold them off!"

The shield bearers held their shields upright in front of them, and sharp spears protruded from the gaps in the shields. Any flesh and blood that collided with the iron shields would be pierced through.

When the shield bearers saw the figure charging towards them, they were also terrified, but they suppressed their fear. They were all seasoned veterans of the grasslands, how could they be afraid?

boom!
The moment they made solid contact, the lead shieldman knew something was terribly wrong.

"Get away!!!"

Lin Fan charged forward, shattering the seemingly indestructible shield into pieces. The elite soldiers behind the shield coughed up blood and were sent flying backward.

[Proficiency in the Unity Body Refinement Technique +1]

I heard a notification sound from the panel.

Lin Fan almost laughed; this could actually increase proficiency.

Boom! Boom!
Once the shield formation was breached, no one could stop Lin Fan's advance. What use were tens of thousands of soldiers? At most, only a dozen or so could stand in front of Lin Fan.

The surrounding soldiers could only stare helplessly, unable to do anything about it.

Not to mention, as Lin Fan charged, the surrounding soldiers were also knocked away by the flying soldiers, and in an instant, the army was thrown into chaos.

It must be said how terrifying the Body Refinement Method is in terms of its ability to enhance one's own abilities.

If it's still the same body-refining method.

He could never do that.

Lin Fan took a step forward, stomped on the ground, exerted force with both feet, the ground caved in, and he soared into the air. He gripped the iron rod in one hand, stared at Tudan, who was as strong as a tank under the banner, roared, and hurled the iron rod.

"Tudan, put down your weapon, you are surrounded."

call out!
A flash of silver light stretched out in the air, leaving a long line as it moved with tremendous force, accompanied by howling winds and a deafening roar.

Tudan's expression changed upon hearing this. How could he not understand the domineering force contained in the thrown club? Without thinking, he immediately rolled off his horse. With a soft thud, he turned his head and saw that his once spirited steed was now impaled by the iron club and pinned to the ground.

Tudan was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and scrambled to his feet. Just as he was about to calm himself down, his eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost. The creature that Hogg had called a monster appeared with a thunderous crash, landing right in front of him like a meteorite, giving him no chance to recover.

Then the other party threw a punch, which hit him squarely in the armor covering his entire body.

boom! !

The shockwave spread, Tudan's face contorted, his protective armor shattered, fragments flew everywhere, and many more fragments, carrying astonishing penetrating force, pierced his chest. In an instant, his chest turned blood red, a bloody mess, a gruesome sight.

Lin Fan remained expressionless, pulled out an iron rod, walked step by step to Tu Dan, grabbed his head, turned around, and proudly faced the thousands of troops before him alone.

One man, one stick, one prisoner.

However, this completely intimidated the elite troops of Mengye Kingdom.

The elite soldiers stared in disbelief at the scene before them. It all happened so fast that they didn't even have a chance to react. Their commander, the invincible general Tudan, was covered in blood as the other man grabbed his head with one hand and stared directly at them.

At this moment, not a single elite soldier from Mengye dared to step forward.

On the city wall, Qin Xiang looked at that figure in shock.

It's so familiar, it couldn't be more so.

The Divine Martial General—Lin Fan!!!
The title of number one in the world.

But why is he here?
"General Qin, who...who is he?" the city wall guard stammered.

Qin Xiang said, enunciating each word clearly, "He is the Divine Martial General, Lin Fan."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the soldiers guarding the city wall felt a surge of exhilarating excitement erupt within them, and they shouted loudly, "Great General Divine Martial Might, invincible!"

"The Divine Martial General is invincible."

Lin Fan remained calm in the face of the shouts from the city wall.

His gaze was fixed on the elite soldiers of Mengye Kingdom. This was the first time he had seen what they looked like. He had to admit, they were indeed intimidating, with a strong presence and robust physiques.

Tudan's trusted general, terrified and furious, shouted, "Put down my general!"

He was both afraid and furious. In his heart, the invincible general had been taken down so easily.

Lin Fan released his grip, and Tu Dan collapsed to the ground. He stomped on Tu Dan's back, looking down on everyone and exuding an air of dominance, and said, "Those who want to die, come on."

A roar, its momentum astonishing.

The steed of Mengye Kingdom was startled and panicked, seemingly wanting to run away, but the generals held it down firmly, not allowing it to move an inch.

Now that the general has fallen into enemy hands, these generals dare not make any rash moves. The situation is very critical; they cannot retreat, nor can they not retreat.

They truly didn't know what to do.

"Very well, since you're not coming, then this general is coming."

Lin Fan stomped on Tu Dan's ankle bone, shattering it. The pain from the broken bone caused Tu Dan to let out a muffled groan and scream.

Lin Fan charged forward with his staff, single-handedly leading the thousands of soldiers. The soldiers guarding the city panicked at the sight, and some couldn't help but shout warnings.

"General, you must not charge..."

boom!
Before he could finish speaking, Lin Fan rushed to the front of a lieutenant general's horse, swept his staff horizontally, and the horse was torn apart and sent flying. His strength was immense and his divine power was astonishing.

There are no fancy stick techniques, only wide, sweeping motions with the stick.

On the battlefield today, armored soldiers are known for their extreme slaughter, while armored cavalry are virtually invincible, relying on the fact that swords and spears cannot harm them.

But whenever Lin Fan swung his staff, even armored cavalry could not withstand it.

The armor shatters, and the person dies.

The shattered armor fragments, like hidden weapons, spread around the area like a storm.

Lin Fan naturally knew that, given his current situation, he definitely couldn't annihilate the army of ten thousand men before him, but he had truly been holding back for far too long.

Now we have the opportunity to go on a killing spree.

How can I let it go?

"Kill them! Kill them!" Meng Yeguo's deputy general roared, overjoyed at the same time. He hadn't expected the enemy to charge in. Now that they were surrounded, perhaps they could kill them by force.

Qin Xiang, who was on the city wall, could no longer stand by and watch this scene unfold. "Quickly, go out of the city and help the general!"

The morale of the soldiers in the city is now high.

A rare opportunity.

If we press on with our momentum, we might really be able to sweep everything aside.

at this time.

Lin Fan was surrounded by a group of armored elite soldiers, and he was trapped among them. He swung the iron rod in his hand, leaving afterimages and making thunderous noises. Few soldiers could get close to him.

With a single sweep of his staff, blood and flesh flew everywhere, creating an unimaginably safe zone.

gradually.

The pile of soldiers' remains around them grew larger and larger, truly a river of blood.

Sudden.

A skilled soldier suddenly thrust his spear into Lin Fan's lower back, and then roared with joy, "I've hit him! I've hit him!"

But this joy was fleeting.

He felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, and an iron rod swept across, smashing his head open.

The deputy general witnessed this scene.

The soldier's spear did indeed pierce the other man, but the man showed no signs of injury, and there wasn't a drop of blood on his lower back. Upon seeing this, his face turned ashen, and the thought of a monster surfaced in his mind.

At the same time, the city gates were opened wide, and Qin Xiang, holding a long halberd and riding a fine horse, led his soldiers out in a powerful charge. The deputy general knew that there was no chance of saving the general.

The soldiers' morale was already low due to Lin Fan's killing spree, and if this continued, they would likely suffer heavy losses.

"Retreat! Retreat!!!"

The lieutenant shouted and waved the command flag wildly.

"Damn it, I let you get away. How am I supposed to live here now?" Lin Fan couldn't tolerate this situation. Just then, Qin Xiang rode up to Lin Fan on horseback.

My eyes were filled with reverence.

"General, a desperate enemy cannot..."

The words are not finished yet.

Lin Fan dragged Qin Xiang off his horse, mounted him, and chased after him with his stick, shouting, "Keep a close eye on Tu Dan for me!"

In the blink of an eye, they caught up to the distance.

Qin Xiang, who was slumped on the ground, blinked, looking completely bewildered.

No, I rode out on horseback.

How did he get pulled off his horse so suddenly?

distance.

Lin Fan's first target was the deputy general who had just ordered a retreat. The deputy general looked back and felt his liver and galloped away. He tightened the reins and spurred his horse on.

He was truly terrified.

"Stop running! Stop right there!" Lin Fan roared.

The lieutenant remained silent, only focusing on fleeing.

Qin Xiang's horse was indeed a fine steed, extremely fast, and caught up in the blink of an eye. The deputy general looked back, terrified. Facing the swinging iron rod, he dared not hesitate and braced himself to raise his sword to meet it.

boom!
The knife shattered, the man died, and he tumbled off his horse.

Upon seeing their deputy general killed, the fleeing soldiers cried out in terror, "The general is dead! The general is dead..."

The soldiers carrying the flag threw it away, only wanting to save their lives.

Without flags to guide them, the soldiers were in complete disarray, not knowing which way to run, and scattered in all directions.

The most miserable are the armored soldiers. They are not cavalrymen and rely entirely on their own two legs to travel. Now, under the weight of their armor, they run very slowly.

But Lin Fan's target was not them, but several other deputy generals.

Seeing that Lin Fan's target was them, and witnessing him being killed with a single blow, these lieutenants were terrified and at a loss. Taking advantage of the chaos, one of the lieutenants rolled off his horse, quickly took off his uniform, and mingled with the ordinary soldiers to escape together.

But not all deputy generals possess such intelligence and talent.

"Why are you still chasing? Don't you know the saying 'Don't pursue a desperate enemy'?" The deputy general being chased had a sob in his voice, his face already pale with fright, devoid of any color.

"Bullshit! I know we should pursue a cornered enemy relentlessly!" Lin Fan cursed angrily.

Immediately, he threw a club, and with a thud, the iron club pierced through the opponent's back, sending him flying off his horse.

The other person never understood it until their death.

Where did this guy come from?

How could such a monster appear in the Central Plains dynasties?

I don't know how long,

The setting sun, like melting gold, casts a crimson hue over the vast plains.

Lin Fan reined in his horse and stood atop the hillside, the horse's forelegs raised high, its neigh piercing the sky.

It's not that he didn't pursue her.

Instead, below, on the vast plain, appeared the mighty army of the Mengye Kingdom.

The royal army marched south and seized the Central Plains.

The army of Mengye Kingdom pressed down on the city like dark clouds, their banners fluttering in the wind, their horns sounding deep and powerful, making the earth seem to tremble.

The horse paced restlessly, exhaling puffs of white mist.

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze falling on the eagle on the banner of the royal army in the distance. That was the totem of the Mengye Kingdom. The vast, dark army gave people a strong sense of oppression.

The horse he was riding was clearly a little restless.

Lin Fan stroked the mane, "You and your master have never seen such a scene before, but don't be afraid. Now that you're with me, there's nothing to fear in such a situation."

Lin Fan reined in his horse and steed it down the hillside, showing no fear even in the face of such a massive army.

At this moment, amidst the vast army, numerous soldiers carried the throne, upon which sat the majestic and imposing King Meng of Mengye Kingdom. Gazing into the distance, he naturally spotted Lin Fan, alone on horseback. A fleeing lieutenant, still shaken, knelt before the King Meng and recounted the events in detail.

Upon hearing this, King Meng's expression changed drastically.

But she still tried to remain calm.

But a raging storm was already brewing inside my heart.

Tudan has been captured!!!
This was something he could not bear. He personally led the army south, only to receive a military report from Tudan that the Central Plains dynasty's border defenses were weak, its army was in complete disarray, and Ganzhou had been captured.

Jizhou could not hold out for many more days.

He thought that such a great opportunity should naturally come to him as the King of Mengye Kingdom, and he was even prepared to negotiate with the emperor of the Central Plains Dynasty.

Who could have imagined that things would take such a turn?

This was something he never expected.

Just as he was pondering these matters, Lin Fan leisurely rode his horse closer to the Mengye Kingdom's advisor and loudly proclaimed, "I am the Divine Martial General Lin Fan. Has the Meng King personally led this expedition?"

He never expected to encounter the King's tutor of Mengye Kingdom here.

Forget about charging in.

The enemy forces are simply too numerous; how could they possibly break through? More importantly, once the royal army attacks Jizhou, even with him present, it would be difficult to resist.

at this time.

There was movement at the royal army's location. A large group of iron cavalry and shield soldiers approached. Soon, the shield soldiers formed an impenetrable iron wall. The Mongol king, who was sitting on his throne, was carried closer, surrounded by iron cavalry guards.

"Great General of Divine Martial Might? When did the Central Plains Dynasty have a Great General of Divine Martial Might?" King Meng asked in a deep, resonant voice.

Lin Fan asked, "It was only recently conferred, does the Prince of Meng have any objections to this?"

King Meng said, "General Lin, I have heard of your bravery. Tudan is the marshal of the three armies of my Mengye Kingdom. What do you want, General Lin, to release him?"

King Mongol now only wants to rescue Tudan.

At any cost.

He was willing to sacrifice anything.

Lin Fan said, "Tudan has invaded, and now that I have captured him, what do you suggest we do to release him?"

At this moment, Lin Fan analyzed the situation before him.

He was confident that he could break through the defenses and capture the Mongol king in a very short time, but capturing the Mongol king would not be of much significance. In any dynasty that was still functioning, even if the emperor was captured, the court officials would immediately support a new king.

It could even trigger a full-scale war.

This is not what Lin Fan wants right now.

Although he has not yet been involved in military affairs, he knows that Qin Li controls military power, and if a war is really launched with Mengye Kingdom, the emperor will be in a very passive position.

King Meng said, "General Lin, please make any requests you may have. I will grant what I can, and I will do my best to satisfy what I cannot. Or, General Lin, would you be willing to pledge allegiance to my Mengye Kingdom? I can then appoint you as the second king of Mengye Kingdom."

"Hahaha..." Lin Fan laughed loudly, "King Meng is indeed willing to do this, but I, Lin Fan, never break my promises. His Majesty has treated me, Lin Fan, quite well. How could I do such a despicable thing?"

King Meng said, "What a fine General Lin! The Central Plains Dynasty truly deserves to be a land of outstanding talents. I only hope that General Lin will treat my marshal well so that I can have a proper discussion with Your Majesty to redeem Tudan."

The Mongol king could lose thousands of troops, but he could not lose Tudan.

This is the cornerstone of their Mengye Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, there is one achievement I have not been able to accomplish in my life. I wonder if Your Majesty would grant my request?" Lin Fan said.

"General Lin, what achievements are you referring to?" King Meng asked.

Lin Fan said, "I captured the king and repelled the enemy single-handedly."

As soon as these words came out.

The Mongol king was stunned for a moment, and his soldiers also looked at Lin Fan angrily. To them, this was a blatant humiliation. They had 100,000 troops here, and the other side actually said that he wanted to capture the king and retreat.

Isn't this a slap in their face?
"Hahahaha..." King Meng laughed loudly, whether he was amused by Lin Fan's words or he never expected the Divine Martial General of the Central Plains Dynasty to be so arrogant.

Some soldiers wanted to move the throne backward and add more elite troops to protect the Mongol king.

But King Meng raised his hand and remained in the same position. "Very well, General Lin, there are 100 meters between us. We are surrounded by cavalry, shields, and crossbows. If you have the ability to capture me, I will not say anything more. Retreat immediately and let history record that I was captured by you and ordered a retreat, so that your story will be told for thousands of years."

"Okay...you said it."

The words fell.

"drive!"

The horse beneath him seemed to sense that it was about to accomplish the greatest thing in its life, and it neighed and burst forth with unprecedented force.

"Archery!"

The Mongol king's elite crossbowmen immediately fired.

call out!
call out!
call out!
In an instant, a hail of arrows rained down from the sky.

Lin Fan's gaze sharpened as he spun the iron rod with one hand, forming an impenetrable wall of rods.

Ding-ding-ding-ding.

Countless arrows were swept away and blocked, not a single one could hit him.

This scene alone made the Mongol king sweat profusely and tremble with fear. He now deeply understood that what the fleeing deputy general had said was absolutely true, and there was not even the slightest exaggeration.

"charge!"

The leading iron cavalry army charged in a mighty and imposing manner. The cavalry of Mengye Kingdom were all clad in armor and their horses were extremely fierce. However, Lin Fan's steed was not afraid at all. Instead, it became even more courageous and charged even faster.

boom!
The two sides meet.

Lin Fan swept his staff horizontally, sending the lone rider, who was considered a match for a hundred men, flying backward. In the blink of an eye, the iron cavalry that had surrounded them was torn open.

The generals protecting the Mongol king had never seen such a scene before, and they panicked immediately, shouting, "Protect the Mongol king! Protect the Mongol king! Shield bearers, move up!"

too fast.

The opponent's sprint speed was simply too fast.

Of the hundreds of iron cavalry, only a dozen or so could effectively stop them. After tearing open the gap, the enemy charged straight in without any hesitation.

Just as Lin Fan was about to charge into the shield bearers, spear tips gleaming with an eerie light emerged from the gaps in the shields, startling the horse so much that it reared up on its hind legs.

Lin Fan swept his staff horizontally, unleashing terrifying force that snapped off all the protruding spear tips. Then, he rose from below with a single blow, causing the shield bearers to scream in agony. Nothing could stop them, shield and all.

At that moment, everyone was stunned and panicked.

The triple obstacles crumbled so quickly.

"Push forward! Push forward!" the generals roared. If the enemy really managed to do this, it would be a disgrace to their Mengye Kingdom.

One of the elite soldiers roared and tried to block the way with his own body.

But he was knocked away by the horse.

At that moment, Lin Fan stepped onto his horse, leaped into the air, landed in front of the throne, and swept his staff horizontally. The wind from the staff howled, and all the elite soldiers blocking his way were sent flying and killed on the spot.

Lin Fan leaped onto the throne, looked at the still-sitting King Meng, smiled and walked to his side. The general protecting him drew his sword, wanting to fight Lin Fan to the death.

But King Meng stopped him, pushed him aside, gritted his teeth, and stared at Lin Fan with a serious expression.

Even though she tried to maintain this facade, she couldn't hide the terror in her eyes.

"King Meng, I have captured you. What do you have to say?" Lin Fan walked up to King Meng and looked down at him.

King Meng, seated on his throne, clenched his fists until they turned white.

His breathing sounded labored.

Lin Fan raised his staff, pointing it into the distance, and said, "As agreed, withdraw your troops!"

There was no roar, no fighting; when he uttered these words, it would be an unforgettable humiliation for all the royal advisors of Mengye Kingdom.

"Retreat...retreat the troops." King Meng closed his eyes slightly, and when he opened them again, he spoke with difficulty.

Lin Fan approached the King of Meng and reached out to remove the Mengye Crown from the King's head. "This is evidence that you were captured by this general. I hope you will always remember this moment. I will guard this crown for you."

"How dare you!!!" The general standing nearby roared in fury.

But the King of Meng raised his hand to interrupt, "Fine, I keep my word. You were able to capture me single-handedly, that's your skill. I will remember what happened today."

"retreat!!!"

This sound was the unwilling roar of the King of Meng.

moment.

Lin Fan rode his steed, gazing at the mighty royal army marching away into the distance. Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, his back seemed to shimmer with golden light, making him appear sacred and solemn.

This incident was a blow to any soldier from Mengye Kingdom, and those who witnessed it firsthand, getting close to Lin Fan and surviving by sheer luck, would find Lin Fan a nightmare for the rest of their lives.

Mentioning Lin Fan, the Divine Martial General of the Central Plains Dynasty, would probably terrify them.

One man can repel an army of ten thousand, a lone rider can intimidate the king's army.

This was also Lin Fan's most glorious moment.

After a long while, as the Mengye Kingdom's royal advisor disappeared in a disheveled state, Lin Fan reined in his horse, turned around, and headed back towards Jizhou.

When we returned to Jizhou.

Qin Xiang was still waiting at the city gate. When Lin Fan appeared in the sunset, Qin Xiang stared blankly at the figure. Before Lin Fan appeared, he was a rising star highly regarded by the civil and military officials of the court, and even by His Majesty.

But with Lin Fan's appearance, he realized that he was just an ordinary Qin Xiang.

The horse stopped in front of Qin Xiang, who reached out to touch his beloved horse, but to his surprise, the horse turned its head and let out a muffled groan.

what?
Qin Xiang was a little confused. What was going on with his beloved horse?
In the past, when he reached out, his beloved horse would immediately stretch its head out and let him stroke it. How come it's like this now?
If horses could talk, they would definitely say, "How can a horse ridden by a lion tolerate being ridden by a stray dog?"

"Qin Xiang, as Qin Li's son, you are far better than your father," Lin Fan said.

Qin Xiang remained silent.

Lin Fan continued, "When Tudan led his army to invade, your father actually bargained with His Majesty, demanding six million taels of silver for military pay. It was as if he couldn't send troops without the pay. I am very dissatisfied with your father's behavior. What do you think?"

Qin Xiang opened his mouth slightly, as if he had a lot to say, but in the end he lowered his head, unsure of what to say.

Since ancient times, loyalty to the country and filial piety have been mutually exclusive.

Qin Xiang had also advised his father that everything the Qin family had achieved was due to His Majesty's favor and kindness, and that they must not hurt His Majesty's feelings.

But often, all he received was a scolding from his father.

"Alright, I won't talk to you about this anymore, so as not to put you in a difficult position." Lin Fan waved his hand and said no more.

At this moment, Qin Xiang noticed the crown in Lin Fan's hand and seemed to find it somewhat familiar. "General, this is..."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "I have obtained the crown of the King of Meng. Alright, I won't say any more. Hand over Tudan to me. This general must rush back tonight. After all, His Majesty is very worried right now. Old people can't be stimulated. Once stimulated, they are prone to accidents."

"All the civil and military officials in the court are quite dishonest."

After finishing speaking.

Qin Xiang remained rooted to the spot, unable to recover for a long time.

The meaning behind Lin Fan's words just now seems to be somewhat complicated.

crown?

That's the crown that symbolizes the Mongol king, how could it possibly be here?

Could it be...? A terrifying, even unbelievable thought surfaced in my mind.

That was when the Mongol king personally led an expedition south, only to be stopped by Lin Fan?
But how could that be? Even if you beat him to death, he wouldn't believe it.

"What are you standing there for? Go and bring Tudan to me," Lin Fan urged.

Qin Xiang snapped out of her daze, "Oh, oh, oh..."

For some reason, Qin Xiang always felt a sense of fear towards Lin Fan, a fear that came from the depths of his heart.

……

The next day.

Court.

"Report!!!"

The messenger rushed into the palace. "Your Majesty, General Qin has fallen into a trap and is now besieged in Jizhou. His supplies have been cut off, and the army in the city is not receiving any supplies. Today, he is likely to have run out of ammunition and food."

As soon as these words came out.

The officials were in a panic, and the emperor stared wide-eyed, his breathing rapid.

Where is Qin Li?

The emperor was very anxious. He knew that once Jizhou was captured, the vast lands of the Central Plains Dynasty would become the backyard of Mengye Kingdom. At that time, the army could rush in and reach the heartland in the blink of an eye, and it would not be impossible for them to besiege the city.

None of the civil and military officials in the hall spoke.

Because they don't know the current situation either.

The Duke said, "Your Majesty, the matter is urgent. Let this old minister lead the troops there. Gather the troops in the capital camp and let this old minister lead the troops to restore the grain and supplies in Jizhou and temporarily alleviate the crisis."

While waiting for news.

The Duke also tried various methods. He truly hated Qin Li to the bone. When the country was in danger, instead of thinking about solving the problem for the court, he actually wanted military pay. What was the point of having so much military pay?
Are they keeping them to rebel?

The emperor did not grant the Duke's request. He knew that if the Duke went, the news he would receive would inevitably be that the Duke had died for his country. He knew the Duke's character all too well.

The Grand Tutor remained silent. How could Qin Xiang, leading troops from three regions, be trapped in Jizhou?

Could this father and son be working together to impersonate His Majesty?
The emperor looked at the assembled officials, his gaze calm yet filled with helplessness. For some reason, he found that there was no one he could rely on, no one he could entrust with anything.

There's no news coming from the Imperial Guards.

He was also worried about Lin Aiqing's safety. This border war was no child's play, how could he act so impulsively?

Another day.

The capital, the city gate.

A man rode a horse, carrying the burly Tudan, who was as big as an ox, leisurely entering the city.

The people were abuzz with discussion when they saw this. Some knew of General Lin Fan, but had never seen him before. Even if they had, they were far away and his appearance was blurry, making it difficult to remember him.

However, many ordinary people recognized at a glance that the person riding the horse was none other than the Divine Martial General.

General Lin, you're back?

"Yes, I'm back," Lin Fan said with a smile.

The people said, "Some people are saying that when you went to the border, you were going to twist Tudan's head off, and that if you couldn't, you'd bring it back with your head. What are you doing..."

"Who said that? It's spread so widely. But the person who said that will be disappointed. Look who it is!" Lin Fan waved the map in front of the people.

The people gasped, not because they recognized who the person was, but because they were intimidated by his size.

He just seemed really strong.

"General, what is this...?"

“Mengye Kingdom Tudan”.

Lin Fan replied.

Upon hearing this, the people present stared wide-eyed, horrified at the scene before them.

Lin Fan smiled and continued walking, crossing the streets to the entrance of the imperial city. The guards opened the gate and all bowed their heads in welcome. Some of the guards were former soldiers, and when they saw the man the general was carrying...

They were all utterly astonished, muttering incredulously.

“Tu...Tudan.”

Tudan, the strongest general and commander-in-chief of the three armies of Mengye Kingdom, is the pillar of Mengye Kingdom. It was once rumored that as long as Tudan was there, Mengye Kingdom would not fall into chaos and would not be conquered.

And now in the imperial court.

Snapped!
The emperor slammed the letter delivered by the messenger to the ground. The letter contained information about Qin Li's military campaign. Who would have thought that they would only break camp and set off at the very moment the military pay arrived?

This enraged the emperor, but by the time they actually arrived, it was too late.

The officials present trembled with fear, knowing that the emperor was furious. Many of the military officers in the court were Qin Li's men; those who did not follow Qin Li but remained in the capital controlled some of the military power in the capital.

But now, they are also very fearful.

They were truly afraid that the emperor would vent his anger on them.

Just as the emperor was about to lose his temper...

Suddenly, a loud shout came from outside the hall.

"Great General Divine Warrior, enter the hall!!!"

"Great General Divine Warrior, enter the hall!!!"

One announcement after another, and even the officials seemed to hear an excited tone in the voices of these reporting eunuchs, as if there were some joyous occasions.

All the officials in the hall, and even the emperor, turned to look at the entrance.

No one has arrived yet.

Then they saw a huge black shadow being thrown in from outside. With a thud, the shadow landed on the ground, and only then did everyone realize that the shadow was actually a person. They had initially thought it was a bear.

But when they saw the person's face clearly...

Everyone stretched out their hands in horror, pointing tremblingly.

“This… this is.”

"Tudan!!!"

(End of this chapter)