Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 508 - 439 Winged Fire Serpent+ - 440 Circumstances Create Heroes_4

Chapter 508: Chapter 439 Winged Fire Serpent+Chapter 440 Circumstances Create Heroes_4

Firstly, I must refine the Evil White Tiger Star into my very bones and elevate my cultivation.

It won’t do to flee in defeat every time I encounter a powerful enemy, leaving the lord to pick up the pieces.

Such behavior is not the way of a general.

A defeated general cannot speak of bravery.

Only by rallying and vigorously pursuing can I fulfill my duty.

"Qiu Huaijie has died; Qiu Huaiying will surely not let matters rest and it is uncertain whether he will give up attacking the Red Lotus Rebel Army and turn to strike us instead."

"Upon facing Qiu Huaiying again, this time, I must not fail, nor will I flee."

A trace of Evil Qi lingered in Yu Changlie’s eyes, and a fierce determination suddenly flared within him.

"Boom!"

As if resonating with the change in his mental state and the Evil White Tiger Star, the Gang Qi around him abruptly surged, transforming into a gaping maw that devoured strands and clusters of Star Fiend, fusing them into a unified whole.

His aura expanded outward, then contracted back, repeating this process three times, and when Yu Changlie opened his eyes again, a strand of star-imbued essence and energy shot forth three feet.

The airwaves around him blasted outward, blowing Xiao Chengfeng back three steps involuntarily, and making him feel that his younger brother now possessed an aura that was incredibly fierce and violent.

"This..."

His entire demeanor had changed.

"Excellent! Changlie has had a sudden enlightenment after battle, breaking through his limits; with you defending Pinghu, I can rest easy..."

Zhou Ping’an flashed to Yu Changlie’s side, his eyes twinkling with starlight, peering through his current state.

He too was inwardly shaken.

The Gang Qi and Evil Qi within the other had blended into one entity, no longer opposing each other as before but harmonizing perfectly.

His spiritual probing even gave off a sense of danger.

’This is clearly a sign of Powerful Condensing and Refining Evil, Evil Fortitude Fusion. Although the amount of refined Evil Qi isn’t remarkable, he has taken a great leap forward in terms of his realm. Once he stabilises and absorbs more Evil Qi into his Gang Qi, his combat power will not just increase tenfold.’

Zhou Ping’an looked at Yu Changlie with a hint of peculiarity in his gaze.

Could it be that this man is also a favored son of heaven?

Blessed with Qi Fortune.

Without doing much, just a defeat in battle, and a retreat with no great losses, followed by charging into battle and killing enemies in his wake, standing and talking for a bit, he achieved sudden enlightenment.

Is it his luck, Xiao Chengfeng’s, or mine?

Zhou Ping’an pondered deeply.

However, his joy outweighed his concerns.

As long as he himself grew stronger and his power expanded,

These two brothers would hardly harbour thoughts of rising up independently.

Although they resembled that Imperial Uncle duo in many ways, resemblance doesn’t mean they are the same.

Zhou Ping’an has read much history.

He understood deeply how, in the right context and circumstances, heroes undergo a gradual transformation of heart.

This is the true meaning of "the times create the hero."

Without the right circumstances, some so-called "traitors and rebel ministers" might well have been loyal and good officers; more likely, they would have been anonymous citizens toiling in the fields, dying peacefully in their rural homes.

"I shall die for Master Ming if necessary."

Yu Changlie clearly grasped the change within his body.

He felt himself grow much stronger in an instant.

Be it strength, speed, or even neural response.

Under the nourishment of that rich aura, all had increased manifold.

Without needing to test.

Facing an enemy like Qiu Huaijie now, he was certain he could take the man’s life in less than three exchanges.

His newfound confidence was so palpable, it seemed that it could solidify into reality.

"Death is not necessary; the Ping’an Army vows to seek fortune for the people of the world, to allow them to live without the suffering of displacement and to enjoy life as human beings. With Chengfeng and Changlie aiding me, it is truly a great blessing."

"Lord!"

Yu Changlie had yet to say anything when

Xiao Chengfeng was already wiping away tears, visibly moved to tears.

Thinking it over, he found pressing matters more important and quickly added, "This battle shattered Qiu Huaijie’s Imperial Army Iron Cavalry, clearly breaking with the Imperial Court. We should seize this opportunity to direct our forces toward Yunjin, capturing the crossing..."

Quite the aggressive stance, elder brother.

Zhou Ping’an regarded Xiao Chengfeng with surprise, realizing that the latter was expressing his determination to stick with him through thick and thin.

A commendable sentiment indeed, but the timing wasn’t right.

"No hurry. For now, we should mainly focus on defense in the direction of Yunzhou. I speculate that the Red Lotus forces must be planning something; it is not advisable to simultaneously provoke enemies on two fronts. It would be wiser to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight."

The Qiu brothers have brazenly crossed the river, leaving the Red Lotus Bandit Army in disarray, even forcing a master of the Taoist Cang Wu’s realm to retreat, showcasing their formidable military might.

In such a situation, unless the Red Lotus Sect abandons Huangze County, reinforcements will surely come.

Moreover, Zhou Ping’an felt a premonition deep within—following the passing of the Second Spiritual Tide, he anticipated that powerful forces would soon enter the fray one after another.

At this time, acting as the pioneer and aggressively capturing territory may seem glorious on the surface, like flowers in full bloom amidst searing flames, but in reality, it would make him the target of everyone’s arrows.

Why expose oneself to such hostility?

Better to hold this modest piece of land.

To focus on cultivating Inner Strength, eliminating nearby enemies, and gradually expanding territory.

He had not forgotten that he was in a race against time with that cunning old rival in Guangyun County.

It would end with either his opponent completing his Divine skill and forcefully bearing down with troops or himself outplaying his adversary and seizing the initiative to take him down first.

Considering this, the situation in Guangyun County was the true imminent danger that demanded utmost caution.

The suppression of the rebellion could be put on hold for a moment.

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