It all started with one person becoming a shaman, but the Stand user...

A brief burst of electricity crackled across the ground, stirring up large amounts of dirt and gravel, and instantly filling the air with a burnt smell!

Wang Yanzhang almost subconsciously reined in his horse, causing it to neigh loudly and rear up!

After regaining control of his warhorse, Wang Yanzhang's face revealed an undisguised turmoil for the first time.

He suddenly looked up at the sky, then looked with surprise and uncertainty at the young man leaning against the wall not far away.

This time it's not an illusion.

What just happened could not have been caused by any martial arts or supernatural abilities!

That was real, genuine lightning!

As a native of this ancient land, I felt a deep reverence for heaven and earth, and this was further combined with the identity of the Daoist "Qingmiao".

Wang Yanzhang couldn't help but make connections, which aroused a sense of absurdity.

"It was you?! How did you do that?"

He asked in a deep voice.

The absolute confidence in his voice had diminished, replaced by a degree of caution.

It is said that during the late Han Dynasty, people used talismanic water to cure diseases and used bewitching verses to deceive people. These sorcerers had the ability to summon wind and rain and turn beans into soldiers.

Could it be that he's run into one today too?

"Does the general not observe the weather before setting out to fight?"

Qinghe Miao, instead, slowly straightened up, brushed the dust off his robes, and said in a teasing tone:

"I am merely sparsely knowledgeable in divination and celestial phenomena. It is quite unfortunate that I sensed a few days ago that it would probably rain lightly in Luzhou City tonight."

After he finished speaking, a light drizzle began to fall from the low-hanging dark clouds, centered on Luzhou City and extending to a radius of several miles outside the city.

At first, it was just a few drops, which made a "sizzling" sound when they hit the burning wood.

Soon, a fine curtain of rain appeared, and the world was filled with misty vapor.

The timely rain effectively suppressed the fire that was spreading throughout the city. Thick smoke rose, and the smell of burning mixed with the earthy odor filled the air.

Wang Yanzhang reined in his horse and stood in the rain, raindrops dripping continuously from the edge of his iron helmet and the plates of his armor.

He didn't act immediately, but stared intently at Qing Hemiao, who remained calm and composed, through the rain curtain, his expression unreadable.

What was this seasoned general thinking at that moment?

Of course, things weren't as coincidental as Qinghe Miao described.

In fact, not long ago, we experienced a continuous war in the Taihang Mountains.

Qinghe Miao's level naturally increased to LV 18.

This gave them another chance to draw a new Stand.

And the result of this draw happened to be the extremely special and powerful [Weather Forecast]!

Its main form is blue and white, resembling a human-shaped cloud.

Its core capability is climate manipulation, which can extend from a radius of one meter to a wide area.

This concept is extremely broad, with basic capabilities including generating heat through friction, producing rain, and even summoning lightning.

More abstract examples include attacks such as "poisonous frog rain" and "shark tornadoes," as well as creating targeted killing environments by accumulating pure oxygen or other specific gases.

At extremely close range, it can also unleash powerful punches with wind pressure, or summon compressed clouds to form a barrier to resist impacts.

Just now, Qinghe Miao tried to use this ability to block Wang Yanzhang's iron spear.

The results proved otherwise.

This level's value is already higher than that of most Stands.

The means that could defend against Stand attacks in the original story were easily crushed like fake breasts.

In addition, this Stand possesses a terrifying special ability.

By momentarily destroying the ozone layer in a localized area, the refractive index of sunlight is altered, causing affected organisms to subconsciously perceive themselves as "snail".

As a result, they lose their ability to act and even their will to live!

This ability is ineffective for blind people.

Furthermore, the user's own immunity is compromised.

In a sense, he has already mastered the means to destroy the world.

It's just that I can't distinguish between friend and foe, and I can't control them.

In other words, Qinghe Miao's foundation is still weak, so it doesn't matter.

But as long as there is still a need to interact with people, and to establish a new order in this chaotic world...

It's not a good thing to display a style that's too different from the current world.

Chapter 88 Humanity Has Limits

Zhang Chulan's grandfather was right: In this world, among all living beings, we are not afraid of heaven or earth, but we are afraid of people who are too different from us.

If you are too bad or too cowardly, they will destroy you and trample on you.

If you are too good or too strong, they will not feel at ease and will suppress you and distance themselves from you.

Only when you are similar to them will they feel comfortable accepting you.

The martial arts world isn't just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social interactions!

Otherwise, Qinghe Miao would have unleashed a thunderstorm right now.

In this area, including himself, there is no one standing.

Then we can wait for Gangzi's reaction.

Qing Hemiao and Wang Yanzhang faced off in the pouring rain.

The Liang soldiers around them were also trembling with fear, and no one dared to step forward to disturb them.

At this moment, increasingly clear and organized shouts of battle and the clash of weapons could be heard from the direction of the city gate and from many streets within the city!

That was the main force of the Taihang Army, which had been prepared in advance.

Taking advantage of the rain and the chaos, wearing simple rain gear, they were desperately trying to rush in through the opened gap.

They joined forces with the remaining Jin army garrison in the city and began to help reorganize the defenses, engaging in fierce fighting with the Liang army that had entered the city.

"General Wang, the rain seems to be getting heavier. Standing in the rain during a thunderstorm is a bit inappropriate!"

Qinghe Miao listened intently for a while, his smile becoming increasingly relaxed. He looked at Wang Yanzhang and teased him:

"Shall we continue fighting? But my hands are too delicate. May I go and find a suitable weapon?"

"To my shame, I've always used a wooden stick; I wonder if the General still uses weapons? It wouldn't be fair to a hero like the General, so let's reschedule."

How could he not know whether the rain was heavy or not?

If the rain gets any heavier, it will also affect our own troops.

However, standing in the rain during a thunderstorm is indeed very inconsiderate.

Rainwater slid down Wang Yanzhang's resolute face.

He glanced deeply at Qing Hemiao, who was chatting and laughing in the rain, then listened intently to assess the sounds of the situation in the distance.

Finally, he pulled on the weight, turned his horse around, and gave the order to his still-stunned subordinates:

"Retreat! Exit this city first and join up with the main force outside!"

After saying that, he didn't look at Qing Hemiao again.

He spurred his horse, leading his remaining personal guards and the Liang troops he could gather nearby, and retreated towards the city gate like the receding tide.

Horse hooves splashed high into the water on the flooded street.

Once Wang Yanzhang's men had completely disappeared behind the rain, Qing Hemiao's relaxed smile vanished.

His body swayed slightly, and he could no longer hold on.

"puff--!"

He opened his mouth, and blood that had been suppressed for a long time suddenly gushed out.

It fell on the wet ground and was quickly washed away by the rain.

Fortunately, I felt much better after vomiting.

The brief exchange with Wang Yanzhang just now, especially the blow I received from the iron spear.

The clouds of mist gathered by the Stand [Weather Forecast] and the opposing magnetic force created by [Metal Products], along with the invisible armor in the equipment slot, couldn't withstand it.

It seemed easy, but in reality, it had already damaged his internal organs.

He relied entirely on his expert-level proficiency in "Bai-style Chinese Medicine".

By using Qi to transform the needles within the body and constantly regulating breathing, I managed to avoid appearing intimidated in front of Wang Yanzhang.

Panting, Qinghe Miao turned and glanced back at Luzhou City through the rain.

It was already dark, and with the light rain, visibility was poor, so the enemy army wouldn't make any rash moves.

As long as his Taihang Army can follow the original plan.

Take control of at least two or three key city gates as soon as possible and establish contact with the city's garrison.

So the situation tonight has been initially stabilized.

At the same time, he also knew that the protagonist of this world, Li Xingyun, and his companions were hiding in a corner of this city.

Perhaps they are not far from him.

But he simply didn't have the extra energy to engage with it today.

The injury brought a feeling of weakness, and the rainwater on my body also felt a bit uncomfortable.

On a whim, he chose to exit the instance immediately.

In the main world, inside a hotel room.

After the exams, he has been staying away from home most of the time and rarely goes home.

With a soft "plop," Qinghe Miao's figure appeared out of thin air and then collapsed onto the floor.

Leaning against the edge of the bed, his face was as pale as paper, and his head was covered in rainwater.

With his eyes closed, every detail of his fight with Wang Yanzhang replayed in his mind.

Although he often competed with Grandma Guan in the past.

But ultimately it's more like an old man teasing a naughty child.

Today, however, his true battle against Wang Yanzhang, a fierce general who will be remembered in history, is a life-or-death contest with a master!

"The difference is more than twenty levels, the numerical value difference is too big."

He muttered to himself, feeling the faint pain in his body:

"Without the all-around boost provided by [Spicy Red Chili Pepper], based solely on my current cultivation level, martial arts skills, and physical attributes, Wang Yanzhang fighting me would probably be no different from clearing out miscellaneous soldiers on the battlefield..."

Furthermore, the magnetic force generated by the Stand [Metal Product] targeting metal is much weaker than expected.

The other side's iron spear must also be faulty.

If there are no surprises, it contains some minerals unique to that world that have good conductivity for internal energy.

It's not your average ironware.

However, this encounter also gave him a clearer understanding of the military systems of the two worlds.

"Is the peak of the Mid-Heavenly Realm roughly equivalent to LV48?"

He seemed to be deep in thought:

"It seems that the upper limit of martial arts in the two worlds should not be much different. In 'Under One Person,' there is the Old Master, and in 'The Bad Guys,' there is the Bad Guy Commander who has lived for more than 300 years."