Chapter 1583: The Most Flamboyant in the Entire Arena

Xu Que, the Emperor of the Eastern Tang Kingdom, had once been infamous across the Six Kingdoms for his reputation as a Dark Lord in his early years.

Later, he suddenly had an epiphany and began to rectify the court administration, implementing sweeping reforms within the country and formulating numerous policies beneficial to both the nation and its people, earning him the title of Bright Lord.

But no matter what he did, the world's impression of him remained fixed at the level of having grand strategies and ambitious plans.

What, you're asking if the Emperor knows martial arts?

Don't be ridiculous; if the Emperor knew martial arts, how could he possibly still need to climb over walls to escape the Imperial Palace?

It simply doesn't exist, okay!

However, today Xu Que's earth-shattering single slash shocked everyone.

The Emperor actually knows martial arts?

And he even slaughtered Pan Meng, the great general of the Qin Kingdom?

Seeing Xu Que slay the enemy general with one blade, the Eastern Tang Soldiers on the City Wall immediately erupted in unified cheers.

"Mighty!"

"Uphold the prestige of our Eastern Tang Kingdom!"

"Killed well!"

Xu Que also very appropriately stayed in place, waiting for the three thousand Soldiers behind him to catch up, while waving in acknowledgment.

Although they were somewhat far away, he could still feel the Soldiers' enthusiasm.

"Haha, cheer for me! Brothers, do you see? Those who offend our Eastern Tang shall end up as corpses like this!"

As he spoke, he swung the Long Blade, slicing through the air with a sound of Wind.

Not far away, Hu Zhengtang felt his Throat go somewhat dry: "Did you... did you see that just now?"

The Deputy General's Adam's apple bobbed as he murmured, "We saw it... His Majesty split Pan Meng apart with one slash."

"Am I seeing things?"

"Reporting to General, you are not seeing things..."

The few people who had rushed over to provide rescue were already completely dumbfounded.

Since when did the Emperor possess such abilities?

This is fucking too magical!

Suddenly, someone nearby with sharp eyes exclaimed, "Hey, that thing in the Emperor's hand seems to be the Dragon-Slaying Blade from the legendary Imperial Palace Treasury."

"Is it real or fake?" Hu Zhengtang's heart gave a Shock; he focused his gaze and looked, "It really is the Dragon-Slaying Blade!"

Legend had it that a Dragon-Slaying Blade was hidden within the Eastern Tang Treasury.

This blade could cut through iron as if it were mud; even if a young child held it, they could easily sever iron and stone.

But Hu Zhengtang knew this was not merely a legend.

In his early years, when the late Emperor was still alive, he had entered the Palace to receive his title and had personally witnessed the power of the Dragon-Slaying Blade; descriptions like 'cutting hair blown upon it' and 'slicing rusted iron like mud' were simply Heavenly Blessing adjectives bestowed upon it.

"No wonder the Emperor acted this way; it turns out he retrieved the Dragon-Slaying Treasure Blade."

Hu Zhengtang immediately breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as though he had figured something out, "It must be that Pan Meng was careless; the Emperor truly lives up to his reputation as a generation's Bright Lord!"

The Deputy General asked in confusion, "General Hu, what do you mean by this?"

Hu Zhengtang wore an Expression of 'I have seen through everything': "His Majesty must have realized that due to the Qin Soldiers' consecutive days of provocation, the morale of our Eastern Tang Soldiers had been somewhat dampened; in order to boost morale, he therefore took an enormous risk, not hesitating to slay the provocator right there on horseback, all just to revitalize our army's fighting spirit!"

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

So that's how it is!

Thinking of this, the looks they directed toward Xu Que were filled with admiration.

He truly is the Emperor of our Eastern Tang; in order to let us muster our morale, he actually risked his own life!

This is too moving!

"Since the Emperor has already slain the enemy general, he presumably won't continue further; let's hurry up and go receive him!"

Hu Zhengtang stated decisively, "Do not let the Emperor suffer any injury!"

"Yes, sir!"

Just as everyone moved forward, they saw Xu Que suddenly pull the reins, seemingly about to make a move.

Hu Zhengtang forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart: "It seems the Emperor is also preparing to retreat; let's quickly go meet him... Eh? Where is the Emperor going? Why is he charging forward again..."

They saw Xu Que slowly pull the reins, raise the Dragon-Slaying Treasure Blade in his hand, and roar, "Brothers! The wheel of history cannot be stopped; today we shall make the Qin Kingdom become history! Charge!"

Holy crap!

Hu Zhengtang's face turned pale with fright.

Emperor, why are you still charging?

Right ahead lies the Qin Kingdom's three hundred thousand strong army!

Slaying a great general alone on horseback, relying on the sharpness of the Dragon-Slaying Treasure Blade and taking advantage of Pan Meng's unpreparedness, it was not strange that Xu Que could achieve this much.

But this has nothing to do with marching troops and waging war!

Three thousand cavalry charging into three hundred thousand troops will definitely die without a doubt!

Emperor, come back quickly!

However, Xu Que led his three thousand logistics Soldiers charging ever more fiercely, and in the blink of an eye, they reached within a hundred paces of the Qin Soldiers.

At the front of the Qin Soldiers' Array, a middle-aged man with a dignified bearing and a cold, stern face sat atop a completely black cavalry horse, his gaze fixed unyieldingly on Xu Que.

He was the Qin Kingdom's First Fierce General, Bai Qi!

In years past, during the campaigns across the Six Kingdoms, he buried alive three hundred thousand captives in a Pit, and his name as the Killing God spread throughout the Nine Provinces!

"This youth looks so unfamiliar; I didn't expect the Eastern Tang Kingdom to produce such a fierce general." A trace of admiration appeared in Bai Qi's eyes.

In recent years, Xu Que had played the role of a Dark Lord so thoroughly that even people within his own country barely remembered him, let alone a general from an enemy nation, so Bai Qi did not recognize Xu Que, merely mistaking him for a fierce general of Eastern Tang.

"To dare slay our great General right before the eyes of my Qin Kingdom's three hundred thousand strong army, and now charge forward with merely three thousand troops—what a pity..."

Even with Bai Qi's exceptionally high standards, he could not help but admire Xu Que's courage, yet he shook his head regretfully and said, "What a pity that he is destined to die here today!"

As soon as Bai Qi finished speaking, he suddenly raised his right hand and spread his five fingers.

"Ready!"

Behind him, several dozen rows of archers rose to their feet, drew their bows, nocked their arrows, and made their preparations.

After taking one last look at Xu Que, Bai Qi abruptly clenched his fist and swung it downward: "Fire!"

Whoosh!

Tens of thousands of arrows shot forth instantly, tracing a perfect parabola through the air as they rained down upon Xu Que and his companions.

"Oh no!"

Hu Zhengtang's expression changed drastically: "The Emperor has brought logistics soldiers; these troops are wearing light armor and cannot block these arrows!"

When two armies clash, facing an enemy cavalry charge, one typically chooses to fire arrows first to deplete the opponent's forces.

Under normal circumstances, those charging are usually heavy cavalry, clad in thick armor sufficient to withstand a hail of arrows.

Even light cavalry would carry wooden shields to facilitate defense against arrow fire.

Yet Xu Que happened to be leading a unit of logistics soldiers whose equipment was incomplete; aside from suits of bright silver light armor and Long Blades for killing enemies, they possessed nothing else.

After such a volley of plunging fire, I fear more than half of the three thousand would be killed or wounded!

Hu Zhengtang grew increasingly anxious; the Qin Kingdom's bows were powerful and heavy, and with Xu Que and his men's equipment, they were bound to be unable to withstand them.

Just as countless people seemed destined to die miserably on the spot, Xu Que remained utterly solemn, brandishing his Dragon-Slaying Blade and roaring, "Brothers, follow my lead! Mere arrows—what can they do to us! Let them witness our Snake-Skin Movement!"

Seeing him grab the reins and maneuver his horse through the arrow Array, his entire figure seemed to transform into a Light Stream, skillfully dodging every single arrow.

The three thousand troops behind him were now Third-Rank Experts, naturally capable of keeping up with Xu Que's movements and following closely in his wake.

Before the stunned gazes of the crowd, the three thousand troops miraculously pierced through the arrow Array without a single casualty!

"Haha, you never expected this, did you? I, the Autumn Mountain Car God, am the most flamboyant pig in the whole Arena!"

Xu Que's arrogant and domineering voice echoed across the Battlefield...