Fang Zhengzhi was also smiling. In fact, his smile was even brighter than Bai Xing's. Furthermore, his eyes were filled with anticipation. All of the soldiers began to wonder what was going on.
"Is he trying to test the waters?"
"Looks like Fang Zhengzhi has a 90% chance of surrendering!"
All of the soldiers looked at Fang Zhengzhi with disdain. Asking for a gift in a battle between two armies was a little too "open".
Xing Yuanguo turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi. He did not know what Fang Zhengzhi was thinking. After all, his understanding of Fang Zhengzhi was limited to rumors.
This was the first time they had met.
Therefore, it was impossible to judge whether Fang Zhengzhi was loyal, righteous, two-faced, or wavering on the fence.
If it was loyalty, Xing Yuanguo felt that if he had the chance in the future, he would treat Fang Zhengzhi with respect.
However, given the current situation, the enemy was stronger than them and they were trapped in The Vast World, their survival uncertain. Fang Zhengzhi's current actions had an 80% chance of him changing sides.
Kill him?
Or leave him?
This was what Xing Yuanguo needed to consider. As the commander, he had to eliminate all possible variables. Furthermore, Fang Zhengzhi had Ping Yang by his side.
Ping Yang was completely defenseless.
If Fang Zhengzhi suddenly attacked and held Ping Yang hostage, then they would really be in a hopeless situation.
Xing Yuanguo's eyes glimmered. He did not stop Fang Zhengzhi, nor did he attack him immediately. He made up his mind, "If he dares to take the gift, I will kill him!"
Then, everything seemed to be heading in a certain direction.
After Bai Xing finished laughing, he thought for a moment. Then, he took out a sparkling piece of jade from his robes. Then, he took it out. Then, he gently stroked it twice in his hand.
"I heard that the Sword Envoy is extremely intelligent. You reached the Heavenly Reflection State at 15. It is a pity that you have never entered a Hall of Dao, much less been taught by a teacher. As such, you are often controlled by others. Bai Xing had lamented the foolishness of humans. All they cared about was their family background. Since Bai Xing was fortunate enough to meet the Sword Envoy today, then I shall fulfill this wish of his. This jade stone contains the first half of the Myriad Star Sword Technique of our demon race! Today, I will give it to Lord Sword Envoy as a token of my respect for the stars. If we are fated to meet again in the future, I will definitely give you the second half! "
The meaning behind Bai Xing's words was clear. He was trying to provoke and recruit Su Mo. He was even willing to give the Demon Race's supreme technique to Su Mo, which showed how much he valued Su Mo.
After Bai Xing finished speaking. He also stretched out his right hand, and the sparkling and translucent jade just happened to be in his palm. His meaning was very clear. If you want it, come and take it yourself.
"Innumerable Star Sword Technique?!"
"Isn't this Bai Xing's technique?"
All of the soldiers were shocked when they heard Bai Xing's words.
Xing Yuanguo squinted his eyes. He knew that Bai Xing was up to no good. He did not give him treasures, swords or armour, but instead gave him the martial arts manual. Furthermore, he gave him the first half of the manual.
If Fang Zhengzhi really cultivated this technique, he would naturally seek the second half.
This was almost human nature.
As such... What would Fang Zhengzhi choose? Would he take the technique from the jade, then give Fang Zhengzhi a gift to show his loyalty? Or would he reject Fang Zhengzhi on the spot...
Xing Yuanguo did not think any further.
There was no need to think any further.
Fang Zhengzhi used his actions to answer Xing Yuanguo's question. The moment Bai Xing extended his hand, Fang Zhengzhi walked over without hesitation.
Then, he took the jade stone from her.
Then, he bowed to Bai Xing seriously and said, "Thank you!"
His voice reverberated throughout the hall.
However, the faces of the thousands of soldiers turned cold in an instant.
Xing Yuanguo placed his hand on his waist. Perhaps it was a coincidence, or perhaps he was just unlucky. When Fang Zhengzhi moved, Chi Guyan also took a step forward.
She placed herself in between Xing Yuanguo and Fang Zhengzhi.
Xing Yuanguo looked at Chi Guyan, only to realize that her eyes were as bright as the stars. However, her expression was calm, as calm as a pool of autumn water.
As such, Xing Yuanguo placed his hand down from his waist.
This was unbelievable. Just a moment ago, he had made up his mind to kill Fang Zhengzhi if he took the jade. Now, Fang Zhengzhi had taken the jade, but he did not kill him. Instead, he put his hand down.
But that was the truth.
Then, Fang Zhengzhi returned after thanking Xing Yuanguo.
This was unbelievable.
Since he had made his stand clear, why did he return?
"Could it be..."
A thought suddenly appeared in the minds of the thousands of soldiers. The position where Fang Zhengzhi had returned happened to be right next to Ping Yang, shoulder to shoulder, less than an inch apart.
Bai Xing's smile widened.
Fang Zhengzhi was also smiling. He seemed to be in a good mood.
Just like that, Fang Zhengzhi and Bai Xing laughed for almost half an hour. Then, Bai Xing could not take it anymore.
"Sword Envoy, where's the return gift?" Bai Xing did not want to warn Fang Zhengzhi. After all, the key to betraying Fang Zhengzhi was to catch him off guard. However, he did not want to keep waiting.
"Didn't he go back?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Bai Xing in confusion.
"Return? What... what gift did you return? "Bai Xing was even more confused.
"Didn't I say thank you just now? This' thank you 'is my return gift! "Fang Zhengzhi looked at Bai Xing confidently.
"Just because you said thank you is a gift?!" Bai Xing didn't know how to react.
When the thousands of soldiers under the black cauldron heard Fang Zhengzhi and Bai Xing's conversation, they looked at each other in confusion.
Didn't Fang Zhengzhi want to surrender?
Why...
"My Grand Xia Dynasty has thousands of miles of fertile land and nearly a hundred million citizens, while your Demon Race only has a few isolated cities. Now, I, the grand Sword Envoy, a rank four official of the imperial court, have formally thanked you for such a heavy gift with a broken piece of stone. Don't you think you should kneel down and thank me? " Fang Zhengzhi's voice rang out once again. He played with the jade in his hand as he looked at Bai Xing leisurely.
When Bai Xing heard this, his expression changed. His fair face was as black as ink. A dignified Sword Envoy? Rank four official?
As the Domain Chief of the Ten Devilish Domains, he commanded the most elite Devilish Army of the Ten Devilish Domains. In terms of rank, he was at least a rank two official.
Now... A mere fourth-ranked official who didn't even have a single soldier under his command actually wanted him to kneel down and thank him for his kindness?
This was an insult! A blatant insult!
The thousands of soldiers under the black cauldron looked at the relaxed Fang Zhengzhi, then at the gloomy Bai Xing. If they still didn't realize what was going on, they would have to be extremely stupid.
Surrender?
F * ck surrender!
How could a person who dared to humiliate the other party's commander-in-chief in front of thousands of soldiers be a villain who would defect and surrender? Fang Zhengzhi's actions... In fact, his attitude had already expressed everything.
He would fight to the death with the demons!
"Well said! The Great Xia Dynasty has thousands of miles of fertile land and close to a hundred million citizens. Why would we submit to a few isolated cities?! "
"You want to bribe our rank four official with a piece of rock? You must be dreaming!"
"Yes, kill the demons and show the might of the Great Xia Dynasty!"
The morale of the soldiers was high. This had nothing to do with Fang Zhengzhi's actions, or even his words.
This was dignity!
If a 15-year-old youth who had never been on the battlefield dared to humiliate the Domain Chief of the Ten Devilish Domains... How could they, the elites of the Great Xia Dynasty, cower in fear?
Soldiers did not care about their lives. However, they could not afford to lose their dignity. Furthermore, they were the Red Pinion Squad, the Mountain Breaking Army, the foundation of the Great Xia Dynasty.
In that instant... The shadow of their previous defeat faded away. They only had one thought in their minds: to defeat the demons and regain their dignity.
Xing Yuanguo stared intently at Fang Zhengzhi.
He did not know if what Fang Zhengzhi did was a coincidence or not, but he knew that Fang Zhengzhi used the simplest and most direct method to reignite the morale of this army that had just been defeated and was at its lowest point.
Morale was the most important thing in an army.
As the saying went, morale was boosted by the first beat, weakened by the second, and exhausted by the third.
Fang Zhengzhi, a person who had never been on the battlefield for a day, a person who had not even completed the Imperial Examinations, had done something that even he, the commander, could not do.
The morale of the thousands of soldiers had been raised. They were fighting for their dignity.
Ping Yang did not know much about the art of war, but she could sense the change in the emotions of the thousands of soldiers behind her. Was it because of Fang Zhengzhi?
He had shamelessly tricked them into giving him the "Million Star Sword Technique" and raised the morale of the soldiers? It was unbelievable.
"Shameless guy, it must be luck!" Ping Yang curled her lips in disdain and raised her head high.
She had grown up in a military family and was well-versed in the art of war. She knew how effective Fang Zhengzhi's actions were.
If they could win this battle...
Then, Fang Zhengzhi would take the credit.
Raising morale seemed easy, but it was the hardest thing to do. A person who could raise morale was undoubtedly a rare talent in the army.
"This shameless thief... he really did it?" Chi Guyan's expression changed for the first time. Because, she and Fang Zhengzhi stood there at the same time.
Of course, she noticed the worried expressions on the faces of the thousands of soldiers under the black cauldron. She also understood that this was an army with low morale. But now, this army with low morale had transformed into an iron army fighting for dignity.
He had used a shameless method.
But, the effect was miraculously good.
Bai Xing's expression did not look too good. He looked at the thousands of soldiers below the cauldron and then at Fang Zhengzhi.
"Fang Zhengzhi, Young Master had once said that Fang Zhengzhi was an unexpected person and told me to be careful when I meet him. I didn't think much of it then, but now, I have to say, Young Master's words seem to be a little too light! But, it doesn't matter. After tonight, the name Fang Zhengzhi will disappear from this world. The Vast World will be your burial ground! "
Just as Bai Xing finished his sentence, his body began to glow with silver light, almost as if he was bathing in starlight. A powerful killing aura emanated from his body.
It pressed down on Fang Zhengzhi as if it was real.
The red demonic eye meant that Bai Xing's abilities were on a whole new level compared to Ying Shan's.
As for Fang Zhengzhi killing Ying Shan...
He was just relying on the fact that the World of the Sage was under the control of the Traceless Sword. He could not fight Ying Shan head-on. Then, if he met Bai Xing...
He would not be so stupid as to go through with it.
"Such a majestic hall, it would be a pity if I don't admire it!" Fang Zhengzhi muttered to himself. Then, he quickly walked to the side.
In a battle between important figures, it would be nice for a small fry like him to cheer from the side. Fight to the death? Only an idiot would do that.
Xing Yuanguo stared intently at Fang Zhengzhi.
As such, he would be able to detect Fang Zhengzhi's movements immediately. Just as he was wondering what was going on, he heard Fang Zhengzhi's excited muttering.
Admire?
This kid is quite the refined one.
It was obvious that Fang Zhengzhi was using this opportunity to escape. Xing Yuanguo had always dealt with such acts according to military law. However, he was not surprised that Fang Zhengzhi had escaped.
In fact, he was not angry at all.
Because, Fang Zhengzhi had already done the most important thing. As such, fighting to the death was not as important. As the commander of the army, he should be the one to bear the burden.
However...
Isn't this kid running way too fast?
No matter what, he should have brought the princess along with him!
Just as he was thinking about this, Fang Zhengzhi turned around and ran to Ping Yang and Chi Guyan's side. "Quick, follow me, I found a clue to the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet. Let's go take a look!"
Xing Yuanguo almost slipped when he saw Fang Zhengzhi's anxious expression.
Isn't this excuse a little too ridiculous?
His thousands of soldiers had searched the entire hall but could not find the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet. Yet, this kid found it before he even reached the side of the hall?
However, Fang Zhengzhi's "conscience" in bringing Ping Yang and Chi Guyan along with him during the battle was a relief to Xing Yuanguo.
Both Ping Yang and Chi Guyan could not be harmed.
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