I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

Due to the significant size difference between the two ships, it was impossible to directly "jump ship" to board them.

Rope ladders were thrown down from the side of the Julius to allow Qingdeng and others to board the ship.

There were three people in charge of boarding the ship.

Messenger Qingdeng.

Deputy Katsura Rintaro

Translated by Manjiro.

Katsurin Taro looked at Aoto and said solemnly:

"Qingdeng, let's go."

After saying that, he and Manjiro turned and walked toward the rope ladder.

As a result... Qingdeng remained rooted to the spot, not moving an inch.

"Rintaro, Manjiro, don't be anxious."

The two of them froze, turned around, and gave Qingdeng a questioning look.

Qingdeng chuckled a few times.

"Anyway... let's give them a little 'surprise' first."

Having said that, he gently stroked the Vairocana pendant at his waist...

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Julius

As Neil had planned, the sailors on the ship had already formed two neat and tight human walls on the left and right sides of the boarding gate.

They all held their heads high, chests out, as if they wanted to point their noses at the sky, their left arms tightly gripping their rifles, the muzzles and bayonets pointing diagonally towards the sky.

As for Neil and Colonel Jocelyn, they stood side by side at the end of the human wall.

They stood with their hands behind their backs, wearing gentle smiles.

At first glance, they seemed to be waiting for Qing Deng and the others to arrive—in reality, they were eager to see what kind of interesting reactions Qing Deng and the others would have after seeing their "welcome ceremony".

The sailors stood tall and proud.

The minister and the captain were full of confidence.

A peaceful and harmonious scene.

But at that moment... the scene suddenly changed!

Suddenly, a sailor frowned, looked pained, bent over, and staggered uncontrollably.

His comrade-in-arms, seeing this, immediately reached out to support him:

"Brother, you..."

He was suddenly startled before he could finish speaking, and then, like the other man, his expression was dominated by intense pain.

It's like a contagious disease.

The news spread like wildfire... and everyone wore expressions of pain, including Neil and Colonel Jocelyn.

One second they were smiling smugly, the next they looked like they had suddenly fallen ill, the color draining from their cheeks and beads of cold sweat appearing on their foreheads.

Neil murmured with difficulty:

"What...is going on...?"

In that instant, everyone present felt as if a huge stone was pressing down on their shoulders! It was so heavy they could hardly breathe! Breathing became incredibly difficult!

Some people manage to hold on and still manage to stand firm.

Many others staggered and swayed, forced to bend over and bow their heads to make themselves feel better.

Some people simply collapsed to the ground, panting heavily like dogs.

The originally tight human wall gradually loosened and eventually became messy.

Creak, creak, creak, creak...

Just then, Neil heard footsteps coming from ahead.

He struggled to lift his eyelids and looked ahead—a tall figure was slowly walking towards him.

Sunlight shone from behind him, outlining his silhouette.

The sunlight was so bright that it cast a shadow over his body and face, making it difficult to see his features.

Neil… no, it should be said that all people with keen senses could sense that an invisible aura was emanating from this person.

It was this "invisible aura" that made it difficult for them to breathe and stand!

Wherever he goes, the pressure is greatest there, and the formation becomes more chaotic.

Wherever he went, the sailors wilted like wheat, their bodies going limp.

The scene was absolutely breathtaking!

Soon, a tall figure stood five steps away from Neil.

"The Commander of the Capital Region and the Vice Minister of War, Ju Qingdeng."

He said it in a nonchalant manner.

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Chapter 694 Qingdeng: Destroy the keel, and you'll destroy the ship, right? [5200]

The so-called "momentum" is, simply put, a kind of aura.

If we use a more mystical explanation—this substance is a form of energy.

The strength of a person's "momentum" is not related to their "military force," but rather to their "spiritual strength."

Simply put: the stronger a person's mental strength, the stronger their "momentum".

A person's spirit is a faithful reflection of their past experiences.

Those who have endured countless hardships and waded through mountains of corpses and seas of blood naturally possess a tenacious will far surpassing that of ordinary people.

The aura of emperors and generals who hold the lives and deaths of countless people in their hands, whose orders and instructions can directly cause the deaths of millions, is far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Since arriving in Luoyang, Qingdeng has not been able to replicate any remarkable talents, nor has his personal martial arts made any significant breakthrough. However, in these four months, he has experienced a great deal.

He first became a general who commanded a region, no longer an ordinary official.

The army was built up little by little.

He personally taught the soldiers how to fight.

Next, he led the charge, fighting against the enemy!

The battle against the Ise pirates was the first time that Aoto personally commanded a war as "commander-in-chief," and it was also the first time that he personally led his cavalry into battle like a fierce general in a storybook, delivering a decisive blow to the entire campaign.

He could strategize in the tent and also charge across the battlefield.

From a mere swordsman to a great general... all these invaluable experiences transformed into his spiritual wealth, which in turn became the nourishment for his "power"!

Once upon a time, when Kondo Shusuke was teaching Aoto the concept of "momentum," he earnestly told Aoto: A powerful "momentum" can directly stun others, and you can easily end the battle without even raising your hand.

Frankly speaking, Qing Deng had always believed that such claims were exaggerated rumors.

A "force" powerful enough to directly stun others?

What kind of outstanding person must possess such a powerful "momentum"?

He was convinced that Kondo Shusuke was making things up.

Until now... the boomerang has arrived.

Now, Aoto finally realized, albeit belatedly, that Kondo Shusuke had not lied to him!

As he continues to grow, Qingdeng has come to a deeper understanding of the immense power hidden within “momentum”!

Although his current "power" has not yet reached the point of stunning others, it is enough to make ordinary people feel immense pressure.

When he releases his "power," people with slightly stronger willpower will feel a tightness in their chest and a heaviness in their body.

People with weak willpower experience difficulty breathing, their legs tremble, and they can't even stand up straight, much like newborn fawns.

It's not hard to imagine that if his "power" continues to grow, one day he will reach the point where "a single glance can make someone faint on the spot!"

In addition to its increased intensity, its coverage is also far greater than ever before.

After Qingdeng released his "power", its range directly covered most of the Julius!

Almost no one on board could escape the oppressive force of its power!

The only shortcoming is that Qingdeng still cannot flexibly control the "momentum" and cannot accurately avoid certain people, only attacking a specific group of people.

In other words, his current "momentum" is to kill indiscriminately, regardless of friend or foe.

Not only the British crew members on the Julius, but also Katsurin Taro and Manjiro on either side of Aoto, as well as the crew members on the Kanrin Maru, were all implicated.

Fortunately, both Katsura Rintaro, who fought his way up from the bottom, and Manjiro, who at a young age had experienced wilderness survival, travel to foreign countries, and travel around the world, are tenacious and resilient individuals.

The two were so close to Qingdeng, directly facing his "power" at zero distance, yet apart from their faces turning blue, they showed no other abnormalities.

As soon as Qing Deng finished his self-introduction, Wan Cilang immediately got to work.

He translated Qing Deng's words precisely in standard American English.

As Neil wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, he looked up at Qingdeng with a face full of terror.

He had heard of this "power"!

He had heard about this power from his grandfather when he was still a carefree child!