Chapter 431: and translation of chapter title

Although Chong Heqing's Azure Heaven Dharma Aspect remained towering and majestic, it began to tremble under the impact of the White Dragon.

Chong Heqing's expression also turned grim; as he moved, he brought his Azure Heaven Dharma Aspect behind him and charged toward the White Dragon.

However, at that moment, the radiant light burst from Zhao Yun's Dragon Gall Bright Silver Spear, shining like the brightest star in the night sky.

Zhao Yun leapt forth like a hawk stooping on a rabbit, thrusting straight at Chong Heqing.

Their figures crossed in midair, and then a fierce battle erupted.

"Ding! Zhao Yun's skills Dragon Gall and Constant Victory activate!"

Dragon Gall: Silver armor, white robe at Changban Slope, seven advances and seven retreats, slaying Yama. Zhao Zilong is all courage; this is Zhao Yun's unique skill.

Effect One: When facing enemies, own martial force +5, and additionally +1 for each extra enemy, up to a maximum of +5.

Effect Two: When commanding cavalry in battle, for every 20% of troops killed, commander value +1, martial force +2, up to three activations.

Effect Three: When facing an enemy commander alone, can discern the commander's weakness, reducing enemy commander's martial force by 2–5 points, while own martial force +3.

Effect Four: In large-scale warfare, can arouse the morale of the cavalry under one's command, increasing total army martial force by +2, while reducing all enemy commanders' martial force by 2 points (cannot be activated simultaneously with Effect Three).

Constant Victory: Heroes of constant victory shine like a rainbow, battle flags fluttering across the sky; this is a skill that may awaken for holders of the title 'Constant Victory General', with varying effects per person.

Effect One: In single combat, martial force +3, while reducing enemy commander's martial force by 2.

Effect Two: In battlefield charges or melees, martial force +2; each time he consecutively defeats 10, 20, or 50 enemy soldiers, his martial force gains another +1, while the enemy's leading commander or officer loses 1 martial force.

Note: If the enemy's leading commander or officer is defeated, this effect can be taken over by their deputy commander or the next‑rank officer.

Effect Three: When directing or participating in any form of coordinated combat, greatly boost allied morale, increasing total army martial force by +1.

Currently Zhao Yun's base martial force is 105, weapon Dragon Gall Bright Silver Spear +1, warhorse Night‑Jade Lion +1, Dragon Gall skill Effect One martial force +5, Effect Four martial force +2, Constant Victory skill Effect Two martial force +2, raising current martial force to 116!

At this moment the battlefield had become utter chaos, with both armies locked in fierce combat.

The Nine Heaven War General Dharma Aspect, formed from the Profound Heaven Guard's blood and qi and the battlefield's killing qi, stood shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Chong Heqing's Azure Heaven Dharma Aspect behind him, jointly resisting the fierce onslaught of the White Dragon Dharma Aspect and the White Horse Righteous Followers.

The two Dharma Aspects combined forces, instantly stirring up a tremendous surge on the battlefield.

At this moment, one side of the battlefield was the White Dragon Dharma Aspect and the White Horse Righteous Followers, like a silver torrent, galloping wildly across the field.

The other side was the Azure Heaven Dharma Aspect and the Nine Heaven War General Dharma Aspect fighting side by side, defending their position.

The three Dharma Aspects were locked in fierce combat, each blow capable of shaking heaven and earth.

Chong Heqing led the Azure Heaven Dharma Aspect, towering like a mountain, standing firm at the battlefield's center; the Azure Heaven Dharma Aspect behind him emanated a solemn light, as if embodying the will of Heaven.

Meanwhile, the White Dragon Dharma Aspect roared, its scales flashing with cold light, each sweep carrying the power to destroy everything.

Zhao Yun darted across the battlefield like a swimming dragon, his Dragon Gall Bright Silver Spear turning into a flash of silver light that flickered bright and dim, each strike precise and swift.

"Ding! The special combination effect of Zhao Yun with the Dao Soldiers‑White Horse Righteous Followers activates!"

When Zhao Yun commands the White Horse Righteous Followers in battle and receives full support from their military formation, he can directly activate the martial force effects of his own skills!

Currently Zhao Yun's Dragon Gall skill Effect One activates, martial force +1+1+1+1+1; Effect Two activates, commander value +1+1+1, martial force +2+2+2; Effect Three activates, martial force +3.

Constant Victory skill Effect One activates, martial force +3; Effect Two activates again, martial force +1+1+1.

Currently Zhao Yun's martial force 105+2+10+6+3+2+3+5, raising his martial force to 136!

His silver‑clad figure was nimble and ethereal, like a shooting star in the heavens, elusive.

Chong Heqing's Azure Heaven Dharma Aspect thrust out a palm; the palm wind thundered, bringing a fierce gale that surged straight at the White Dragon Dharma Aspect.

The White Dragon Dharma Aspect refused to yield, flicking its tail to roll up thousands of waves, seeking to dissolve the Azure Heaven Dharma Aspect's attack into nothing.

Upon collision, they exploded with a deafening roar that made the surrounding air tremble.

At the same time, Zhao Yun aimed at a gap in Chong Heqing's defense, his Dragon Gall Bright Silver Spear turning into a silver spear of light that thrust straight at Chong Heqing's chest.

Chong Heqing flicked aside, skillfully dodging that deadly blow, while simultaneously backhand‑stabbing with his Eight Trigrams Soul‑Sealing Halberd toward Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun, agile, flipped a somersault into midair, evading the halberd.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, the Profound Heaven Guard's Nine Heaven War General Dharma Aspect also joined the fray.

This Dharma Aspect, forged from battlefield killing qi and blood qi, wields a huge sword; each swing carries the power to destroy heaven and earth.

A burly figure surged toward the White Dragon Dharma Aspect, engaging in a fierce melee.

The clash of the giant sword and dragon scales rang out repeatedly, sending sparks flying.

The three‑way battle entered a white‑hot stage.

Chong Heqing and Zhao Yun's figures flickered unpredictably; Zhao Yun's Dragon Gall Bright Silver Spear, like a swimming dragon emerging from the sea, carried the White Horse Righteous Followers' Dao Soldiers' blessing with every strike due to his technique's perfect harmony with them, making it unstoppable.

Meanwhile, Chong Heqing, relying on the support of his Azure Heaven Dharma Aspect behind him, steadfastly blocked the fierce assault of Zhao Yun's spear, which was bolstered by the White Horse Righteous Followers' military formation.

At this moment, the Vermilion Bird in the rear of the battlefield was suffused with scarlet aura, like a blooming red lotus, shining brightly on the field.

"Ding! Vermilion Bird's skill Southern Brightness Five Phoenix activates again!"

Martial force +5 again; current Vermilion Bird martial force 109+2+6+1+5+2+4+2+5, raising its martial force to 138!

She pulled the Vermilion Bird Heaven‑Burning Bow to full draw once more, the bowstring taut; a scarlet arrow gathered swirling aura into form, and the Vermilion Bird cried out as it spread its wings!,

The arrowhead flickered with scorching aura light, as if it could pierce any obstacle.

"Whoosh——"

The arrow shot forth like a meteor, tearing through the sky, straight toward a Taiping Sect archer deity.

That deity narrowed his eyes, loosing several arrows from his longbow in an attempt to intercept this fatal strike.

However, the arrow loosed by the Vermilion Bird, now with martial force 138, could hardly be stopped so easily.

That scarlet arrow traced a strange arc in the air, brutally piercing through the various intercepting arrows.

It directly pierced the chest of that opposing archer deity.

"Ah!"

Another tragic cry rang out; the Taiping Sect lost yet another archer deity.

The Vermilion Bird coldly glanced at the fallen enemy opposite, then turned to look toward Su Ye in the rear.

She nocked another arrow, aiming at Chong Heqing, who was locked in fierce combat with the White Horse Righteous Followers.

(End of chapter)