At 100 years old, he joined the army in place of his granddaughter, and became a national war god.

Rumble!

Dozens of giant war elephants, each several meters tall, moved with heavy steps and roared into action.

Its enormous body crushed the earth, each step causing the ground to crack and tremble, and dust to fly everywhere.

War elephants are clad in heavy armor, their tusks are sharp as knives and gleam with a cold, white light, and their trunks are thick and powerful, sweeping across all directions, carrying an innate and imposing aura.

Following closely behind the war elephants, the remaining elite infantry of Nanzhao quickly advanced, forming an encirclement, and swiftly moved towards the rear of Daqian's retreat.

At this moment, the Daqian army retreated in two routes, with Xiao Yunche personally leading one route, which consisted mainly of infantry.

Infantry marches much slower than cavalry, and after continuous fighting, they have already exhausted their strength, making their retreat even slower.

In no time, they were overtaken by the Nanzhao war elephants that were closing in at full speed.

With a loud bang!

The giant war elephants thundered and blocked the retreat route, completely sealing off the path to Pingzhou Valley.

The more than 10,000 Nanzhao soldiers who followed quickly formed ranks and, together with the Yan cavalry pursuing them from the front, launched a pincer attack, trapping Xiao Yunche's thousands of soldiers in the wilderness.

Enemies on all sides, all escape routes cut off!

The enormous war elephants stood before the battle lines, towering like mountains, blotting out the sky and the sun. An overwhelming sense of oppression instantly enveloped the hearts of every soldier of the Great Qian Dynasty.

This was the first time the soldiers had faced the Nanzhao war elephant army directly. Looking at the enormous beasts and their sharp tusks, feeling the earth tremble and the oppressive force chilling them to the bone, a sense of instinctive fear rose in everyone's hearts.

The warhorse paced back and forth in fear and neighed softly. Even seasoned veterans turned pale and became disoriented.

Throughout the great battle, they had slain cavalry with swords and broken through enemy lines with spears, never showing the slightest fear. But the colossal beast before them, beyond human reach and possessing combat power far exceeding ordinary understanding, left everyone feeling powerless.

"Kill! Crush them!"

Standing atop the war elephant, Mengshan laughed wildly and waved his hand, issuing orders in a stern voice.

Ten war elephants charged forward simultaneously, their massive bodies crashing and ramming about with unstoppable force.

The steel-like hooves trampled wantonly, and the sharp tusks rammed recklessly. Any soldier who was hit or trampled was instantly crushed, his bones shattered, and his flesh was mangled. He didn't even have time to scream before he was buried under the elephant's hooves.

The horrific massacre began in an instant.

Even though the soldiers of the Great Qian Dynasty were fearless and fought desperately with their spears to block and their swords to slash, ordinary weapons could only leave shallow white marks on the thick leather armor of the war elephants, and could not harm them at all.

The frail human body, before the colossal war elephant, is like an ant trying to shake a tree, or a mantis trying to stop a chariot, utterly powerless to resist.

One after another, the soldiers of the Great Qian fell, their blood staining the ground beneath their feet. The agonizing screams, the cracking of weapons, and the roars of war elephants mingled together, creating a scene of utter carnage.

Watching his soldiers fall one after another, their corpses strewn across the field, seeing his brothers who had been with him day and night fall before his eyes, Xiao Yunche's eyes were bloodshot, his chest burning with rage, his heartache and anger churning together.

He knew that if he continued to passively endure the attacks, his thousands of soldiers would be wiped out!

In this critical moment, Xiao Yunche's eyes turned completely red, and he had no way out.

He gritted his teeth and concentrated all his remaining true energy into the spear in his hand. The silver spear instantly shone with a cold light, and the shaft vibrated and hummed.

"You beast! Stop harming my soldiers!"

A furious roar echoed across the wilderness. Ignoring his own exhaustion and injuries, Xiao Yunche leaped into the air, spear in hand, and charged swiftly towards the leading giant war elephant, the tip of his spear aimed directly at the elephant's vital eyes!

Upon seeing this, Mengshan, standing on the elephant's back, was not afraid at all. Instead, he grinned maliciously, his eyes filled with mockery and cruelty.

"You reckless brat! How dare you seek death!"

He waved his hand and sternly rebuked the elephant handlers beneath him.

The elephant handler immediately brandished his long whip and uttered strange commands.

The giant war elephant suddenly raised its head and let out a deafening roar. Its incredibly thick trunk suddenly gathered strength and, with immense force, swept out fiercely towards Xiao Yunche, who was rushing through the air!

boom!

A deafening explosion suddenly erupted!

The thick elephant trunk, carrying the force of a gale, slammed precisely and hard into Xiao Yunche's chest.

Xiao Yunche had already been fighting for two hours, his true energy was exhausted and his physical strength was depleted. He was already at his limit and had no power to resist this thunderous attack.

An immense force swept over his entire body in an instant. He felt an unbearable pain in his chest, as if all his internal organs had shifted and shattered. A metallic taste suddenly gushed out from his throat.

Like a kite with a broken string torn apart by a gale, he was uncontrollably sent flying backwards for dozens of meters!

"Your Highness, Third Prince!"

A sudden, anxious, and shrill cry rang out.

Shen Luotang, who had been closely following Xiao Yunche and always on guard to protect him, was instantly heartbroken and pale upon witnessing this shocking scene.

Without a second thought, she disregarded the surrounding enemy soldiers and the perilous battle situation, and immediately used her superb lightness skill. Her figure was like a graceful afterimage as she leaped into the air and chased after Xiao Yunche, who was flying backwards and falling.

In mid-air, Shen Luotang stretched out her arms and tightly embraced Xiao Yunche, who was flying backward while spitting blood.

The residual force of the war elephant's attack was too immense and domineering, far beyond what human strength could withstand. The enormous inertia carried the two figures, slamming them heavily towards the ground!

Another dull, loud thud echoed as the car crashed to the ground!

puff!

The two men crashed heavily onto the muddy, blood-soaked ground. The violent impact caused them to cough up blood, staining the soil in front of them red.

Shen Luotang clung tightly to Xiao Yunche, her back slamming heavily to the ground, her bones throbbing with excruciating pain, her blood churning uncontrollably.

Xiao Yunche lay in a pool of blood, his breathing erratic and weak, his chest aching terribly, his whole body weak and sore, he didn't even have the strength to lift his hand, and his eyes were filled with a heavy bloodshot color and exhaustion.

In the distance, Xiao Yunchuan, who had just led his troops to retreat some distance, happened to catch a glimpse of this terrifying scene out of the corner of his eye.

At that moment, the boy's heart tightened suddenly, and his blood almost froze instantly!

Completely disregarding the Yan cavalry pursuing him from behind, his own exhaustion, and the numerous dangers ahead, he pulled hard on the reins without a second thought!

The warhorse reared up, its neighing deafening.

Xiao Yunchuan turned his horse around, brandished his spear, and spurred it into a gallop, charging recklessly towards Xiao Yunche and Shen Luotang's location, his cries filled with panic and desperation: "Third Brother!"

On the high ground of the battlefield, Mengshan looked down at the two men who had collapsed to the ground, coughing up blood and unable to get up. His wild and unrestrained laughter echoed across the field, full of contempt and cruelty.

"Hahaha! A mere mortal warrior dares to challenge the war elephants of Nanzhao? He is truly overestimating himself and making a fool of himself!"

"Xiao Yunche, the prince of the Great Qian Dynasty and a renowned general on the battlefield, has once again become a defeated general under my command!"

"I'll see who can protect your life today! Prepare to die!"

Meng Shan's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and without further hesitation, he immediately waved his hand and gave the order.

"The giant elephant charges, trampling two to death!"

At the command, the giant war elephant that had severely injured Xiao Yunche strode forward again, its heavy steps carrying an overwhelming force as it charged straight at the two immobilized figures on the ground. Its sharp tusks gleamed coldly, and its heavy hooves were enough to crush them into mincemeat in an instant!

Upon seeing this, the remaining Daqian soldiers around him were filled with rage and rushed forward, holding their spears to block the war elephants' charge and protect His Highness's life.

However, manpower is limited and ultimately insufficient in the face of the enormous war elephants.

With several loud bangs, the soldiers who stepped forward to stop them were instantly knocked away and crushed by the war elephants, their blood staining the scene. They were completely unable to stop them in the slightest.

At the critical moment when life and death hung in the balance, a sharp and swift black shadow broke through the chaos of the army and galloped towards them on horseback!

"Who dares to hurt my third brother!"

The boy's clear yet fierce roar suddenly exploded across the heavens and earth!

Xiao Yunchuan charged into the enemy formation alone, his true energy surging violently, his clothes billowing wildly, and his black hair dancing wildly in the wind.

He flipped off the horse and, before he could even regain his footing, instantly activated the Nine Yang Turtle Breathing Technique personally taught by Su Mu!

In an instant, a powerful and abundant golden true energy surged out from his dantian, flowing through his limbs and bones, and gathering in his palms!

The Nine Yang Turtle Breathing Technique is extremely yang and strong, unparalleled in defense, and possesses explosive power that surpasses all others.

He cultivates his body and strengthens his constitution in ordinary times, and heals his injuries and improves his health. Once he unleashes his full power, he can concentrate a thousand pounds of force into a single palm, which is fierce, domineering, and indestructible!

In previous battles, Xiao Yunchuan had never used his full strength. Today, to save his brother, he unleashed the full power of his technique!

Golden light swirled around his palm, a powerful wind swept across the field, dust suddenly billowed into the sky, and the immense pressure of his palm swept across the entire arena!

Facing the giant war elephant charging at full speed, Xiao Yunchuan's eyes turned bloodshot. Instead of retreating, he advanced, lowered his waist, and thrust out with both palms, using all his strength to smash out!

Boom!

A deafening roar ripped through the sky!

The golden palm force collided violently with the immense power of the war elephant's rampage. The violent energy instantly exploded wildly from the center of the two people's palm and the elephant, with sand and stones flying and air waves surging, sweeping across an area of ​​dozens of feet!

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the center of the battlefield, their minds reeling and their breaths catching in their throats.

The next second, an unbelievable scene suddenly appeared!

The massive war elephant, weighing tens of thousands of pounds and seemingly unstoppable, was actually forced to retreat two steps by the boy's powerful and unparalleled palm strike as it charged forward!

With each step its massive body took back, the ground trembled violently. Its thick legs tingled and trembled slightly, and its proud head couldn't help but droop slightly, letting out a muffled roar of pain!

The entire room fell silent!

The fierce fighting suddenly stopped, and all the soldiers, generals, and enemy troops around were dumbfounded, staring at the unbelievable scene before them!

Xiao Yunche, who collapsed to the ground vomiting blood, suddenly contracted his pupils, his face filled with disbelief.

He stared blankly at his sixth brother, who was barely old enough to tie his hair up, his heart filled with turmoil.

Two years ago, this little sixth brother who followed behind me, innocent and naive, and who needed my constant protection, has now grown into such a terrifying figure!

One palm strike sent a war elephant weighing ten thousand pounds flying back!

Such fierce internal energy and such immense power are something that even seasoned veterans and top experts may not be able to achieve!

Shen Luotang, who was struggling to sit up, stared wide-eyed in shock. Her red lips parted slightly as she exclaimed in disbelief, "Sixth Prince... such... such powerful internal energy!"

"That palm strike just now must have had the force of ten thousand jin! Such terrifying martial arts exist in this world!"

On the high ground of the battlefield, Meng Shan, who had been arrogant and confident of victory, froze completely with a smile on his face. His pupils shrank, and his face was filled with horror and disbelief.

He stared intently at Xiao Yunchuan, who stood tall and straight like a pine tree, a chill creeping into his heart, and a fierce killing intent surged wildly within him!

With a single palm strike, he repelled the heavily armored war elephants of Nanzhao!

This child possesses unparalleled talent and heaven-defying combat power. At such a young age, he has already achieved such terrifying cultivation. If he is allowed to grow for a few more years, he will surely become a major threat to the Yan and Nanzhao kingdoms, causing endless trouble in the future!

This child must not be allowed to live!

Meng Shan's eyes were filled with murderous intent as he locked onto Xiao Yunchuan, already listing him as the number one person he had to kill!

The strong winds gradually subsided, and the smoke and dust slowly dissipated.

Xiao Yunchuan stood firmly in place, his figure as straight as a mountain. The golden light in his palm slowly receded, and his aura fluctuated slightly, but he still stood firmly in front of Xiao Yunche, not giving an inch.

He slowly turned his head to look at his third brother behind him, who was heavily injured and weak. His voice was firm and steady, carrying the unique fortitude and responsibility of a young man: "Third brother, your injuries are too severe. Quickly take Sister Luotang and the remaining brothers and retreat!"

"Leave this to me. I'll hold off all the war elephants and the enemy forces, and I won't let them advance another step!"

Xiao Yunche slowly braced himself against the ground, enduring the excruciating pain all over his body, and struggled to stand up.

He raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his lips, and looked at his younger brother who had stepped forward to shield him from a life-or-death crisis. A burning brotherly affection ignited in his tired eyes, and a surge of warmth welled up in his heart, rekindling his heroic spirit.

He did not retreat. Instead, he gripped the broken, blood-stained spear in his hand and walked steadily step by step to Xiao Yunchuan's side, standing shoulder to shoulder with the boy.

The two brothers stood side by side, one in silver armor and the other in black robes, their figures upright, facing dozens of ferocious war elephants and tens of thousands of powerful enemies surrounding them, fearless and dignified.

Xiao Yunche turned to look at his younger brother, a calm and resolute smile playing on his lips. His voice was firm and resolute: "Little Six, your third brother will never let you put yourself in danger alone, never let you take risks alone!"

"We are brothers, bound by life and death, fighting side by side!"

He raised his eyes to gaze at the overwhelming foe, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, and his words, each resounding, echoed across the wilderness: "Since ancient times, brothers united in heart and mind can break even metal!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunchuan burst into loud laughter, his youthful spirit and fierce fighting will surging forth, his eyes shining brightly: "Good! Brothers united, their strength can break metal!"

"Today, you and I, brothers, will join forces to overthrow these war elephants and drive back these jackals! We will protect the soldiers of our Great Qian Dynasty and defend the territory of Pingzhou!"

The wind howled, and blood stained the battlefield.

Two tall figures stood side by side, surrounded by tens of thousands of enemy troops, in a desperate situation, their boundless fighting spirit ignited against the heavens!