Chapter 2382

His ears were buzzing too, as if half-deaf.

The fragrance on his body had vanished, replaced by a smell of sweat.

His body was extremely tired, and recovery felt very, very slow.

The armor that had fused into his body manifested, trapping Zhao Chi like a set of shackles.

And he couldn't move at all—the ultra-heavy armor on his body pressed down on him like a mountain.

His thoughts seemed to stall as well, his mind slowing down.

His body was stiff.

His mood was a little low too.

He felt as though he had suddenly fallen gravely ill, every physical indicator deteriorating across the board.

Is an ordinary person's body really this weak?

Actually, Zhao Chi's original attributes were already very strong, far beyond an ordinary person's.

But it's easy to go from frugality to luxury, hard to go from luxury back to frugality.

Having experienced the feeling of limit-breaking enhancement, suddenly shrinking back to his original ability—the gap was extremely obvious.

His body would need a good while to get used to it, wouldn't it?

Whatever, I'm about to suffocate.

"Help me… take it off…"

Even speaking was difficult for Zhao Chi.

"Got it!"

Tang Ruan and Qiyue worked quickly and nimbly, soon helping Zhao Chi remove the heavy armor.

Only then did Zhao Chi let out a breath of relief.

Normally, Zhao Chi would have long since burrowed into Tang Ruan or Qiyue's body.

Inside them was extremely comfortable, and should have eased his current discomfort.

But not now.

They were currently in Ren Yunchuan's territory, surrounded entirely by elves—Zhao Chi couldn't possibly do that.

If other secrets were exposed, so be it.

It didn't matter.

But this one thing absolutely could not be revealed in front of outsiders.

It was also one of his life-preserving abilities.

Despite his exhaustion, he still held on.

Qiyue cradled Zhao Chi's head and placed it on her soft, smooth thighs.

"My lord, you've done everything you needed to do. You can rest now. The two of us are here keeping you company—sleep for a while."

Breathing in her rich fragrance, Zhao Chi's heart grew very calm.

Tang Ruan reached out and gently helped Zhao Chi massage his body, easing his fatigue.

Zhao Chi said sleepily, "You two don't need to fuss. Get some rest too… you're tired too, aren't you?"

Tang Ruan smiled and said, "We are a bit tired, but this is normal for us usually, it's nothing. Don't worry about us—sleep quickly."

Qiyue said, "After you fall asleep, we'll stay by your side and rest too. Close your eyes now."

"Wake me when the battle's over. I need to give the bone dragon its orders."

"Understood. Sleep quickly."

Zhao Chi closed his eyes.

He was asleep almost instantly.

Qiyue said softly, "Tang Ruan, you sleep for a while too."

Tang Ruan shook her head and said, "It's fine, I can last longer. You sleep first."

Qiyue laughed and said, "Why are you being so polite? If there's danger later, we'll still need you. You rest first—lie down quickly. I'll switch with you in a bit."

"Oh…"

Hearing Qiyue say that, Tang Ruan no longer refused.

She gently lay down beside Zhao Chi and quickly fell asleep.

Qiyue gently stroked Zhao Chi's forehead while keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings.

About ten minutes later.

Zhao Chi was gently woken.

"My lord, my lord, Li Ruanyu says the battle is over. You need to order the bone dragon to attack."

Zhao Chi opened his eyes.

He saw Qiyue's soft, lovely face.

Tang Ruan was sprawled on him, sleeping soundly.

When Zhao Chi gently moved her aside, she woke up too, sat up, and rubbed her eyes while smiling at Zhao Chi and Qiyue.

Zhao Chi sat up as well and noticed he had left a red patch on Qiyue's thigh from using it as a pillow.

Just as he was about to speak, a tremendous boom rang out from the southeast.

The Mist Wall had opened.

But it was too far away to make out the details in the distance.

Whether Ren Yunchuan's territory or the one connected to the other side—Shen Jiyun's territory—both were state-level domains, extremely vast.

At most he could vaguely make out the silhouette of distant mountain peaks; Shen Jiyun's territory seemed to be mountainous terrain as well.

"Uh…"

Zhao Chi stood up, feeling extremely exhausted.

However, he had grown more accustomed to this body's original attributes.

Though his heart was weary, his body had indeed recovered a little of its condition.

With Zhao Chi's own extremely high attributes, light movement and combat were still no problem.

In the distance.

Ren Yunchuan's great army swept past at full speed, not pausing in the slightest.

Li Ruanyu and Shangguan Ting's armies also followed closely behind, one on the left and one on the right, their formations clearly distinct.

However, the two of them both came over to Zhao Chi's side.

Li Ruanyu looked at Zhao Chi and smiled: "How is it? Still okay?"

Shangguan Ting said: "Okay? What's okay? Can't you see his complexion isn't good? Zhao Chi, you should rest more. You don't need to fight this battle. Leaving it entirely to us is no problem."

Li Ruanyu said: "Shangguan Ting, stop always caring about Zhao Chi for no reason. What are you to him? Do you think I can't tell his complexion isn't good? Who needs you currying favor here?"

Shangguan Ting snorted: "Not now doesn't mean not later. Sooner or later I'll have Zhao Chi cast you off. So annoying."

Having said that, Shangguan Ting gave Zhao Chi a light laugh and left.

"You're the annoying one!"

Li Ruanyu rolled her eyes.

Then she said: "Let's go, Zhao Chi. You only need to issue the combat order to the Bone Dragon. Leave the rest to us."

Zhao Chi asked: "Can I transfer command authority? Let the Bone Dragon take your orders?"

Li Ruanyu shook her head: "No, it only listens to you. But if it's in a good mood, or has a relatively good temperament, it will also follow allied forces' orders. However, that kind of thing is random, so you'd better come over and command, issue the initial order."

"Understood, let me find the Bone Dragon…"

Zhao Chi looked up, but couldn't see it at all.

Li Ruanyu said: "The Bone Dragon flew ahead long ago. You can issue orders in the system, but the system's commands are very brief. It's best if you give them yourself in person."

"Understood, then let's go, to Regiment Commander Shen Jiyun's side!"

"Alright!"

The few of them charged forward all the way.

Zhao Chi opened the system on the way.

He checked the current battle situation.

【Requesting Reinforcements: 8 Battlefields】

【Friendly: State-Level Lord: Shen Jiyun, Harpy, Combat Power 3.45 million / 7.10 million】

【Enemy: State-Level Lord: Ishii Keito, Manticore, Combat Power 5.79 million / 6.12 million】