Chapter 480: Solo Formation Break

Lei En stepped out of the random door and was immediately collided with by a warhorse.

The transcendent knight on the horse pressed the stirrups, rose to his feet, his face grim, and thrust his long spear with all his strength toward Lei En's chest.

"Child of the Cold Winter fears nothing!"

"Yuriel protect me!"

He shouted the name of the North Wind God, and several nearby cavalry joined in the assault, two long spears and a long sword striking at Lei En's body from all sides.

Lei En lunged forward two steps, clearing the space in front of the random door, shielding the Mirror Image that emerged behind him from the attack.

Bang—bang—bang.

The long spear and sword bounced off Lei En without leaving a single scar; the warhorse galloping at high speed slammed into Lei En as if hitting an iron wall, its brain instantly splintering, the horse emitting a sour‑tinged cracking sound, then a mournful wail before it collapsed dead on the spot.

Lei En swung his war hammer, crushing the cavalryman who was flipping and falling.

A thunderous heavy strike unleashed countless lightning bolts, sweeping the surroundings and instantly slaying dozens of Brandon family cavalry, leaving a sudden void in the charging formation.

Three Mirror Images followed out of the random door, transformed into scattered lightning, and brandished war hammers to begin the slaughter.

Lei En glanced back; the Centaurs had already split the Ice Wolf Knight Order's formation in two, led by Chief Na Hazi, with over two hundred elite Centaurs forming a triangular spearhead, piercing the more than two thousand Brandon family cavalry, less than a hundred meters from him.

"For Yuriel's glory!"

A ferocious roar rang out.

Lei En turned alertly and saw that the one shouting the deity's name was a Legendary Transcendent, clad in exquisite enchanted armor with a noble crest on his chest, accompanied by a group of Transcendent Guards, evidently a vassal lord of the Brandon family.

The fellow rode a dragon‑scale warhorse, brandishing a long sword as he charged straight at him.

Boom!

Lei En unleashed a Thunderclap Technique, stunning the opponent and his guards into dizziness, then surged forward like a high‑speed steam locomotive, crushing the fearless foes.

Passing the Legendary Lord, Lei En ignored the long sword lodged in his body and, with a casual swing of his hammer, blasted the lord's head.

Countless lightning bolts erupted, killing all remaining guards.

Lei En kept moving, continuing his charge.

With his charge, thunderous heavy strikes, and Rainbow Beam, he was like the sharpest spear, tearing through the formation of over two thousand cavalry, occasionally hurling an Electric Blast Orb or hammering down High‑rank Transcendent foes, even legends—no one could stand against him.

The three Mirror Images possessed only half the power, yet against these terrifying, unstoppable Transcendent foes from the Northern Realm, their killing efficiency was only slightly slower than the main body.

The Centaurs followed Lei En and the Mirror Images closely, rapidly expanding their victories.

Two minutes later.

Lei En's view cleared; no cavalry charged at him any more, and he pierced straight through the enemy formation. He did not turn back to kill; the Ice Wolf Knight Order and cavalry formations had already scattered, suffering over half losses, unable to mount effective resistance, leaving the rest to the Centaurs.

He swiftly scanned the sky.

Above Jinsilan City, Extreme Warriors and the Snow Eagle Guard were still locked in fierce combat; the blaze kept its distance from the Snow Eagles, and the Extreme Warriors used Lambo's Spear's range advantage to firmly suppress the enemy, giving them no opening.

Among the Snow Eagle Guard were many Legendary Transcendent Eagle Song hunters whose bows shot farther, capable of threatening the Extreme Warriors, but they were blocked by Boleqi and three other dragons.

At this moment, the Snow Eagle Guard was in total disarray.

Every few seconds a Snow Eagle was shot down, falling from the sky; their only hope was the mysterious Legendary High-rank Wizard, but Kaidejia had entangled him. Kaidejia, a Seventeenth-level Arcane Mage, was one rank lower than his opponent yet stronger, pushing the foe several miles away and even having a chance to slay the Eighteenth-level Elemental Mage.

Given the situation, the total annihilation of the Snow Eagle Guard was only a matter of time.

Lei En's gaze shifted to the ground on the left front.

After the Golden Lion Brigade interlaced with the Ice Wolf Knight Order and looped left, attempting to flank the Centaur army, the knight order found it hard to turn mid‑charge; the two thousand Lion‑heart knights had just turned back when the Gunwing Knights and Wizards arrived.

Clack‑clack‑clack‑clack…

Dense gunfire rang across the battlefield.

Gunwing Knights wielded charge rifles while riding bronze pegasi, firing from mid‑air above; twenty Weizelan Wizards, led by two Legendary novice Wizards, gathered crimson fireballs in their hands and hurled them at the Golden Lion Brigade.

Most Weizelan Wizards are Mo Du‑school Wizards, inheriting Character: Anxiwodasi's casting philosophy, and almost everyone can perform the Fireball Technique.

On a densely populated battlefield, the Fireball Technique is a true killing weapon.

Dozens of massive fireball clusters trailed flames as they fell from the sky, including two groups of Legendary Wizards releasing Flame Burst Technique, resembling the Eight-Ring Spell 'Meteoric Fire Rain'.

The Gunwing Knight's bullets advanced a step further, striking the target.

"Raise shields!"

A loud shout echoed through the Golden Lion Brigade as Lion‑heart knights simultaneously raised large shields, each emblazoned with a lion head sigil, glowing golden after soul‑energy infusion.

Roar…

Faint overlapping lion roars rose, the auras of over two thousand Lion‑heart knights linking together, merging into a pale golden barrier above their heads, like a field forged of gold, enveloping all knights and moving swiftly with the charge.

Lei En's gaze hardened; this was the Lion‑heart knights' unique 'Golden Lion Field', which he had witnessed when confronting Kost.

That command had been issued by Kost.

High‑speed bullets struck the golden‑like field; most angled bullets were deflected outright, while only about a third, with relatively straight trajectories, penetrated the field but slowed dramatically, their power greatly diminished.

Lion‑heart knights, riders and mounts alike, wore airtight golden armor; bullets hitting the armor rang with a tinkling clang, sparks scattering, causing very limited damage.

Only a few unlucky Lion‑heart knights had bullets pierce through the helmet's eye opening or a seam in the armor, screaming as they fell.

Immediately thereafter, fireball techniques rained down from the sky.

Fireballs striking the golden field exploded instantly, unleashing waves of high‑temperature flame; the seemingly thin field possessed extreme resistance and toughness, easily withstanding this barrage of fireballs.

Even the Flame Burst Technique released by two Legendary Wizards caused little damage.

Gunwing Knights throttled their bronze pegasi to slow down, skimming over the Golden Lion Brigade, their charge rifles firing continuously while Wizards kept casting, hurling fireball techniques.

Gunfire and explosions blended together.

Nevertheless the attack was ineffective; Lion‑heart knights suffered negligible losses, holding the golden field aloft, flames atop their heads, seeming to charge through a sea of fire—dramatic yet unharmed—as they continued at high speed, striking the Centaurs from the side.

Lei En saw this scene and couldn't help but feel surprised.

It was the first time a knight order could withstand the Gunwing Knights' and Wizards' assault; the Golden Lion Brigade, famed for its defense, had roamed Kangjiatuo for years, truly living up to its reputation.

The Golden Lion Brigade accelerated further, its golden armor reflecting the dawn light, dazzling from afar with awe‑inspiring momentum; as they approached, the Centaurs still battling the remnants of the Ice Wolf Knight Order wavered.

If they were allowed to charge into the formation, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Lei En observed for a few seconds, a cold smile appearing on his face.

The golden lion force field opened by more than two thousand Lionheart Knights together was indeed very strong, its protection comparable to a Seven‑Ring or even an Eight‑Ring Spell, but the most solid fortress is always breached from within—an unchanging truth.

He was about to use the Arbitrary Door to teleport into the middle of the Golden Lion Corps when his brows twitched.

A kilometer away, Duke Brandon's "Ice Shield" suddenly thawed.

The Ice Shield still had three minutes of duration left.

The Mirror Image left here instantly sensed the anomaly, raised a finger at the newly‑thawed Duke Brandon, and instantly unleashed a Space‑Time Shock. Duke Brandon shuddered violently; the grievously wounded spell was broken, back‑firing, his blood‑smeared face turning deathly pale as he gaped and spat blood.

Lei En's Mirror Image swung its war hammer in a single strike, knocking Duke Brandon unconscious.

Then he cast a spell to open an Arbitrary Door straight to Emily and the others, lifted Duke Brandon and tossed him in, handing him over to his own side.

This Mirror Image continued casting, generating another Arbitrary Door.

The Mirror Image Technique had less than five minutes left, so time was tight; Lei En's true body and three Mirror Images all opened Arbitrary Doors simultaneously.

In the next second, five identical Lei Ens teleported into the formation of the Golden Lion Corps.

"Roar!"

Lei En stepped out of the Arbitrary Door, ignored the surrounding enemies, and immediately opened his mouth to unleash a dragon's roar, the dragon‑might‑laden sound wave radiating outward.

At the same time, four Mirror Images activated Electric Flash Teleport, turning into lightning that scattered outward.

Lionheart Knights possess the "Lion King's Heart" Elemental protective will, but unlike the absolute immunity of True Will, most Lionheart Knights are only early‑stage superiors; especially those closest to Lei En, who were instantly knocked down by the dragon roar, and their golden war horses fled in panic.

"Hold steady!"

"Quick, sustain the force field!"

A legendary Mid‑stage Lionheart Knight shouted, only a few steps from Lei En, unshaken by the dragon roar, reacting swiftly, brandishing his long sword toward Lei En.

Yet his sword had not yet struck Lei En when four more dragon roars sounded nearby.

Those were the Mirror Images' dragon roars; though weaker than the true body's, each Mirror Image knocked down dozens of Lionheart Knights, and the roar‑covered area merged into a massive zone, with at least two hundred Lionheart Knights collapsing in the charge, their bodies mangled, dropping the lion‑head great shields they held.

Suddenly, having lost the soul‑power support of two or three hundred Lionheart Knights, the golden force field above the corps wavered, becoming noticeably thinner.

The Spear‑Wing Knights seized the chance, targeting the weakened spot of the force field and opened concentrated fire.

The Wizard Corps also hurled fireballs down.

In an instant, countless bullets and flames erupted together; the golden force field was blasted a huge breach. Nearby Lionheart Knights frantically poured soul‑power to mend the field, which seemed about to close, when a volley of fireballs slammed in, exploding; terrifying flames swept the surroundings with shockwaves, incinerating a large swath of Lionheart Knights.

Instantly, the breach in the golden force field widened, exposing more Lionheart Knights.

Bullets rained down like raindrops.

The Lionheart Knights' armor was extremely sturdy and left no gaps, barely withstanding a few bullets, but could not endure the combined barrage of bullets and fireballs; after a few seconds they were either shot dead by bullets or blown up by fireballs.

Boom!

Lei En's true body allowed the legendary Mid‑stage Lionheart Knight's long sword to slash him, exchanging wounds, then smashed the opponent's head with a hammer, triggering a Thunder Strike. Thick bolts of lightning burst forth, drowning the Lionheart Knights knocked down by the dragon roar; few could stand again.

The four Mirror Images also wildly swung their war hammers, each releasing a Thunder Strike before flashing to a new spot, reaping the Lionheart Knights' lives.

Above them, machine‑gun fire and fireball bombardment rained down, while four terrifying reapers circled nearby.

In less than ten seconds, the Golden Lion Corps' force field was broken.

Without the field's protection, Lionheart Knights were no different from other superiors; they could not fly and lacked ranged attacks, unable to hit aerial enemies, becoming moving targets for the Spear‑Wing Knights and Wizards.

Amid gunfire, thunder, and explosions, countless Lionheart Knights fell each second, and the charge speed slowed.

"Ryan Augustus!"

A roar erupted amid the chaos like a sudden thunderclap on flat ground, bearing kingly majesty and aura, capable of shaking the heart.

Koste Duns finally rushed to Lei En's side.

He was at the rear of the formation, farther away, blocked by other Lionheart Knights, unable to act immediately to stop Lei En; that one delay doomed the Golden Lion Corps.

Koste's eyes filled with endless remorse and fury, on the verge of exploding, wishing to slash this enemy who would haunt him forever.

This man, younger than himself, stronger than himself, and more handsome than himself!

This man, who came alone to the Golden Castle, wounded himself, and swindled ten million golden dragons!

This man, who suddenly teleported in, shattered the golden force field and trapped his brothers in death!

Koste had never hated anyone so much; he considered himself gentle and righteous, upholding the doctrine of the "Guardian God" Heim, protecting family and subjects, accustomed to forgiving others, yet at this moment his heart birthed the world's most poisonous curses, willing to kill the one before him.

Even if it cost his own life, he would not hesitate.

Koste wildly churned his soul‑power; a grievous wound from half a month ago had not healed, blood streamed from his chest, his skin cracked, emitting golden light, as he slashed Lei En with the strongest sword of his life!

A golden sword blade spanned the view, brighter than the rising sun.

Lei En's mouth curled a hint of mockery.

The Soul‑Eye saw Koste's soul color shift from red to black, the Blood Soul Curse stirring, his mind unguarded—a sign of imminent corruption.

In this state, the opponent posed no real threat.

Boom!

The golden sword blade struck down, carving a trench several meters long in the ground, yet Lei En was nowhere to be seen. Blood‑shot Koste whirled his head, scanning the battlefield, suddenly sensed movement behind him, swung his sword without thought, but only cut empty air.

Before he could retrieve his sword, two Mirror Images flashed left and right, one smashing his long sword, the other blasting his protective field, then vanished with Electric Flash Teleport.

The third Mirror Image's Electric Blast Orb exploded on Koste's handsome face.

Amid silver‑colored electric fire, he fell unconscious without a word.

Only then did Lei En's true body appear, flashing in, lifted Koste and threw him into the freshly opened Arbitrary Door, then turned to look at Duke Duns, hidden behind the Lionheart Knights, his face a mix of surprise and anger.

"Title: Duke, do you recall the words I once said?"

(End of Chapter)