Chapter 795: Energy Loss of Control

On the vast training ground, countless gazes stared dumbfounded at Zhong Ling, who had been grievously wounded and knocked unconscious. Only after a long while did some people gradually come back to their senses, but their eyes still held a somewhat dazed look as they gazed at Li Luo.

Even Zhao Zhao Yanzhi and the others wore somewhat startled expressions. Although they could anticipate that, given Li Luo's temperament, he would never tolerate Zhong Ling, they hadn't expected him to be so blunt and brutal. Under the gaze of those many eyes, Li Luo revealed deep self-reproach and said in a vexed tone, "Everyone, because this is my first time controlling the power of the Qingming Banner's 'Combined Qi,' some mishap just occurred. The 'Combined Qi' power backlashed

, and Zhong Ling happened to be right at the spot where the energy was spilling outward, so he was caught up in it."

The crowd was utterly silent. Zhong Ling's bad luck was truly bad luck, but... that burst of power—was it really the 'Combined Qi' losing control, and not the Great Banner Leader venting his displeasure at Zhong Ling?

However, when they looked at the majestic, surging energy flowing like a colossal beast above Li Luo's head, they were all wise enough not to voice that thought.

The authority Li Luo now wielded was, without question, several times stronger than before.

Although this oppressive presence was largely due to Li Luo harnessing the 'Combined Qi' power of eight thousand banner members, regardless, the current Li Luo—even if an ordinary marquis-tier powerhouse came, would likely be unable to move him.

They all understood very clearly what a Great Banner Leader who had fully mastered the 'Combined Qi' power of the entire banner represented.

From this day forth, Li Luo would be their true commander.

Therefore, facing Li Luo's fierce and imposing presence at this moment, let alone the other banner members, even those few trusted confidants of Zhong Ling were trembling with fear, not daring to speak.

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"Banner Leader Zhong Ling's injuries this time are rather severe. To express my apologies to him, I will grant him half a year of leave. During the half year he recovers, his monthly stipend will continue to be paid in full by the banner." Hearing Li Luo's words, many people's mouths twitched. Half a year of leave? This Great Banner Leader certainly knows how to dress things up prettily... They all knew that Zhong Ling had been recommended by the Second Hall Master, Zhong Zhong Yushi. If they wanted to

kick him out of the Qingming Banner, they would need to report this matter to the Second Hall Master with a suitable reason, and only after obtaining the Second Hall Master's approval could the procedure of removing him be completed.

Even though Li Luo himself had an extremely powerful background, the Second Hall Master would always find a pretext to delay the matter for some time, which would inevitably create obstacles for Li Luo's command of the Qingming Banner.

But who could have expected Li Luo to suddenly change his tune—he wasn't thinking about directly kicking Zhong Ling out... instead, he switched to the pretext of recovery. But half a year for treatment was far too long, wasn't it? What was the difference between this and being exiled for half a year?

By the time Zhong Ling returned half a year later, he probably wouldn't have much prestige left in the First Division.

Therefore, in their view, Li Luo's sudden move might seem overbearing, but if he could truly withstand the censure from the Second Hall Master that came with it, then it really was a rather neat and efficient tactic.

After all, as long as Li Luo firmly insisted it was the backlash of 'Combined Qi,' even if the Second Hall Master didn't believe it, there wouldn't be much he could do against Li Luo, who had such a deep background.

"And during the time Banner Leader Zhong Ling is away, the First Division will be temporarily led by Zhou Shanhe as acting Banner Leader." Li Luo's gaze shifted to a certain spot within the First Division as he said.

In the crowd, Zhou Shanhe, upon hearing this, was first stunned, then a wild joy surged in his eyes, and he hurriedly said respectfully, "I obey the Great Banner Leader's words!" The banner members of the First Division stirred slightly, but ultimately settled down. Zhou Shanhe's seniority and prestige within the First Division naturally fell far short of Zhong Ling's, but regardless, he was still considered one of the elites, so he was relatively easy for the First Division members to accept.

Even some of the few loyal confidants of Zhong Ling were now deeply worried, not daring to step forward and voice any dissent. After all, Li Luo had dared to directly beat Zhong Ling into critical condition—what would happen to them, with no background to speak of, if they dared to step forward? They would likely only face even more severe

consequences.

At this moment, their loyalty to Zhong Ling in their hearts had already been severely weakened. "Everyone, this 'energy loss of control' was entirely an accident. I will take this as a warning in the future and be more careful. From now on, our Qingming Banner needs to unite as one, working with one heart from top to bottom. Only then can we reclaim the

glory that our Qingming Banner once possessed," Li Luo said in a deep voice.

The eight thousand banner members on the field heard this and all solemnly assented.

Li Luo stood up and said, "So... how did Zhong Ling get injured?"

The eight thousand banner members were stunned for several seconds, then the quick-witted ones among them loudly said, "It was caused by the loss of control of the 'Combined Qi' energy." Li Luo revealed a gratified smile and said, "I hope everyone can maintain this unity of our Qingming Banner. Whoever destroys this unity is destroying our Qingming Banner's wish to restore its glory. At that time, he will have no place to stand within the Dragon Fang Lineage!"

The crowd thundered their assent.

And within this wave of voices, the few die-hard loyalists of Zhong Ling were trembling, for they understood that Li Luo's words were a veiled threat aimed at them.

Whoever dared to break the Qingming Banner's unity should not expect to survive within the Dragon Fang Lineage in the future!

If these words had been spoken by anyone else, the intimidation might not have been so potent, but Li Luo's identity and background made him one of the very few in the Dragon Fang Lineage who dared to be this arrogant.

Li Luo finally watched with concern as the grievously wounded Zhong Ling was dragged away, and at the same time, he dispersed the 'Combined Qi' state.

When that majestic energy receded, Li Luo felt a sense of loss in his heart. That power was indeed far too powerful, and its allure was incomparable to the 'Combined Qi' between the divisions before.

The contrast between this high and low experience of power—if one's will were not firm enough, one might really develop an illusion and then lose oneself within that immense power.

This back-and-forth experience of high and low levels of power, if one's mind were not firm, would likely produce an illusion, and then one would lose oneself within that immense power.

Li Luo exhaled a breath, and his eyes quickly regained clarity. This kind of power was indeed very strong, but to make him obsessed with it still fell a bit short.

However, this first 'Combined Qi' of the Qingming Banner had an effect far better than imagined. Not only did he successfully control this immense power, but he also used it to remove the Qingming Banner's greatest hidden danger.

Regardless, by the time Zhong Ling recovered and returned, the Qingming Banner would no longer have a place for him.

The banner members of each division on the field began to leave one after another, but their emotions were clearly very high. Continuous whispers kept breaking out, though not because of Zhong Ling's matter, but because of Li Luo's success with 'Combined Qi.'

Because they all understood the special significance of Li Luo succeeding with the Qingming Banner's 'Combined Qi' on his very first attempt. Once this news spread, it would surely bring considerable attention to their Qingming Banner.

Perhaps, under the leadership of this new Great Banner Leader, their Qingming Banner might really have a chance to reclaim the glory that belonged to them in the future.

"Zhao Yanzhi, over the next two days, you must select personnel as quickly as possible and transform the Fifth Division into a sharp-knife division, to be ready for the next Evil Demon Cave," Li Luo looked at Zhao Zhao Yanzhi and reminded her.

Zhao Zhao Yanzhi nodded and said with a charming smile, "Great Banner Leader, I thought of many ways to kick Zhong Ling out as quickly as possible, but none of them could be as efficient as yours."

Li Luo said with a serious expression, "It has nothing to do with me. It was 'energy loss of control.' Zhong Ling was just a bit unlucky." Zhao Zhao Yanzhi's lips curved into a smile and she said, "Then, every two days after this, I will lead people to visit him in your name, and by the way, grandly express your apologies for the mishap, hoping he takes care of his body and recovers from his injuries soon. The entire Qingming Banner is

Li Luo said with a straight face: "It has nothing to do with me, it's 'energy loss of control', Zhong Ling was just a bit unlucky." Zhao Zhao Yanzhi's lips curved in a smile, and she said: "Then every two days after this, I'll bring people in your name to pay him a visit, and by the way, solemnly express your apology for the mishap, hoping he takes care of his body and recovers from his injuries soon. The entire Qingming Banner is all—"

Li Luo was stunned. Li Shi and Mu Bi, who were standing nearby, also silently glanced at Zhao Zhao Yanzhi, whose smile was enchanting.

How ruthless—this would surely make Zhong Ling so angry that he'd jump out of his sickbed, wouldn't it?

And coming every two days? This means she doesn't expect Zhong Ling to get any better at all, does she? Li Luo kills the body, while Zhao Zhao Yanzhi—this is killing the heart.

And she comes every other day too? She clearly has no intention of letting Zhong Ling get any better, does she? Li Luo kills the body, while Zhao Zhao Yanzhi—Zhao Zhao Yanzhi is killing the heart.