Boom!
Amidst a furious gale and Stellar Energy, the ten spears struck Iron Cloak Li simultaneously. Even with the protection of the black Stellar Energy Iron Cloak, Iron Cloak Li was still jolted by the impact, and his face reddened to the point where fresh blood seemed to be seeping out from it.
From the start of the battle, this was the first time Iron Cloak Li had shown any signs of strain.
"This is a good chance!"
Wang Chong's eyes lit up. Riding on the back of the White-hoofed Shadow, Wang Chong and Bai Siling charged toward Iron Cloak Li.
Hiss!
With a roar, a white streak of light shot forward. Bai Siling had become one with her sword, and the Halo of Thorns around her vibrated intensely as she slashed down toward Iron Cloak Li's head.
Boom boom boom!
Amidst the intense tremors, time seemed to have come to a standstill. Iron Cloak Li's body swelled up, and veins bulged all over his eight chi tall body, revealing a look of pain on his face.
Outside his body, however, the black chainmail, which had expanded to around nine feet in size, continued to protect him like a fortress.
Be it the full might of the ten steeds, Wang Chong's charge, or Bai Siling's full strength strike, none of them were able to do a thing to the black Iron Cloak Li.
"It's useless. You won't be able to pierce through my Iron Cloak... AHHH! — — "
Iron Cloak Li's hoarse voice soon turned into a scream of agony. The sword case shattered, and with a cold gleam, a three chi long sword inscribed with innumerable intricate patterns pierced through Iron Cloak Li's Iron Cloak Li and stabbed into Wang Chong's back.
"What kind of sword is this? No sword can pierce through my Iron Cloak Li's Iron Cloak Li! "
Iron Cloak Li's screams of agony reverberated in the air as the black Iron Cloak Li forcefully clamped down on Wang Chong's sword.
Hong long!
A black torrent of Stellar Energy abruptly burst forth from Iron Cloak Li's body, accompanied by a martial halo that seemed to be made of metal and metal. Boom! Boom! Boom! With a series of loud explosions, Wang Chong, Bai Siling, and the ten Tang dynasty cavalrymen were all blown away by the blast.
Bang!
Wang Chong was sent tumbling several times by the violent shockwave. He slammed his palm on the ground and used a few techniques to deflect the force of the shockwave before stabbing his sword into the ground. Only then did he manage to stabilize himself.
But even so, he still felt a sweet taste in his throat, and the blood in his body surged.
"This guy is too powerful!"
Wang Chong's heart thumped rapidly.
Ten cavalrymen of the Tang dynasty, along with him and Bai Siling, were actually unable to do anything to Iron Cloak Li.
This kind of strength was enough to make people despair.
"Brat, what kind of sword is that in your hand!"
A bone-chilling voice filled with boundless killing intent suddenly sounded in Wang Chong's ears. Raising his head, he saw Iron Cloak Li's towering figure standing on the ground, glaring at him like a venomous snake.
The reason why Iron Cloak Li dared to challenge the forty Tang dynasty cavalrymen, including Wang Chong, was because of his powerful Iron Cloak Art.
This cultivation technique created a Stellar Energy Cloak that was impervious to swords and spears, as tough as metal. No matter how fanciful a martial art was, if it couldn't break through the Iron Cloak Li's Stellar Energy Cloak, it would be nothing more than an embroidered pillow.
Furthermore, the defensive prowess of the Iron Cloak Li far exceeded that of a True Martial realm expert.
Relying on this Iron Cloak Li's offensive and defensive prowess, he had already killed more than ten Tang dynasty cavalrymen by Wang Chong's side, and all of them were killed along with their steeds.
But just a moment ago, Iron Cloak Li's greatest trump card had been pierced through by a sword, and the sword had even pierced through his back.
This was the first time such a situation had happened!
Not even the treasured swords and sabers of the sword-smithing clans of the capital had been able to harm his Stellar Energy Iron Cloak. Even those top-class swords and sabers could only pierce through his Stellar Energy Iron Cloak, not pierce through it and stab deep into his back like Wang Chong's sword had.
The effectiveness of the Iron Cloak Li had been weakened by at least sixty percent!
For the first time, fear surfaced in Iron Cloak Li's eyes, but at the same time, he was determined to kill Wang Chong.
He couldn't allow such a weapon to exist. At the very least, he couldn't allow it to appear in the hands of his enemy.
However, Wang Chong paid no heed to Iron Cloak Li at all, as though he hadn't heard a single word.
"Everyone, dismount from your steeds and fend off the bandits with your steeds. Kill the Iron Cloak Bandit Chief!"
Wang Chong commanded grimly.
The rumbling of the hooves of the Iron Cloak Highwaymen was swiftly approaching them. It would only take a few seconds at most for the highwaymen to arrive, and the only thing that awaited them would be a crushing defeat and a complete wipeout.
Eighty experienced cavalrymen of the Tang dynasty would die humiliatingly in the hands of a bunch of bandits!
But even at this moment, Wang Chong still didn't give up. He calmly issued his final command.
"Jya!"
The training of the Tang dynasty army was on full display at this moment. All of the surviving cavalrymen carried out Wang Chong's orders perfectly.
The twenty or so cavalrymen leaped down from their steeds and patted their steeds viciously, sending them galloping in all directions to obstruct the bandits who were charging in from all directions.
Every batch of warhorses of the Great Tang had undergone strict training, systematic selection, and then a long period of nurturing before being bred again.
To a cavalryman, every single steed wasn't just a simple mount. They were companions, friends, and a part of their bodies.
Unless one was facing death or retirement, no one would abandon their steed.
Without their steeds, cavalrymen could no longer be called cavalrymen. Instead, they were infantrymen and warriors.
However, there was another more important duty of a soldier, and that was to follow orders.
Regardless of whether it was their steed or themselves, they were willing to give up anything for the sake of their goal.
Dying in battle was the fate of a soldier, as well as their honor.
Every single cavalryman who stepped onto the battlefield was prepared to face death at any moment.
The situation in front of them no longer gave them the space to turn around and launch a second charge. Driving the steeds out to block the bandits was their only chance.
But even so, it wasn't enough to stop them for too long.
If they couldn't end the battle swiftly and kill Iron Cloak Li, everyone here would have to die!
Wang Chong's actions might seem risky, but it was the best decision he could make at this moment.
Weng!
As soon as the twenty cavalrymen landed on the ground, they charged toward Iron Cloak Li.
Seeing that Wang Chong was ignoring him, Iron Cloak Li couldn't help but fly into a rage.
"You want to die? Fine, I'll grant you your wish! "
Iron Cloak Li's face darkened, and a savage glint flickered in his eyes.
As a bandit who made a living through robbery, which one of them didn't make a name for themselves through slaughter? In fact, Iron Cloak Li even dared to kill soldiers.
Weng!
A halo extended from beneath Iron Cloak Li's feet, followed by a second, a third, a fourth... A total of five identical True Martial realm halos extended from beneath Iron Cloak Li's feet, illuminating the surroundings, making Iron Cloak Li look like a god of war.
True Martial realm 5-dan!
The five identical Concentric Halos of Thorns were a clear indication of Iron Cloak Li's true cultivation.
Upon reaching the True Martial realm, one would be able to form a halo that harnessed the laws of the world and possessed unique effects.
As the strength of the halo increased, it would split into a halo of the same attribute every time it advanced to a higher level.
Such a halo could reach a maximum of nine tiers.
The more halos there were, the greater the strength and speed one possessed, and the more powerful the laws of the world would be.
Iron Cloak Li's five halos had already surpassed most of the Tang Dynasty cavalrymen, and it was more than enough to crush them.
Roar!
Roaring furiously, the twenty-odd cavalrymen charged toward Iron Cloak Li. But they weren't the ones to make the first move.
Boom! With a flash of light, the Stellar Energy Iron Cloak descended from the sky and enveloped one of the Tang Dynasty cavalrymen. Kachacha! A series of jarring sounds echoed, and blood spurted out from beneath the iron cloak. At the same time, the Tang Dynasty cavalryman was reduced to a pile of mangled flesh.
"All of you, all of you, all of you, all of you … Die!"
A savage gleam flashed across Iron Cloak Li's eyes as he waved his right hand to summon back his Stellar Energy Iron Cloak. Then, his figure flashed as he charged toward the crowd.
Boom! More than ten Halos of Thorns shot forth from all directions, clashing with one another and clashing with the five black halos around Iron Cloak Li's body.
The halos of different attributes twisted violently in the air like giant gears, clashing, clashing, and pulling against one another. The sound of metal clanking echoed endlessly.
The white shockwaves from the collision of Stellar Energy surged several dozen zhang into the sky, raising sand and dust that filled the air.
But the side with more halos wasn't a match for the five black halos at all!
But without their steeds, these cavalrymen could only be considered foot soldiers. They were far from being able to bring out the fearsome might of their steeds.
"Single Character Consecutive Slash!"
Just as everyone's True Martial halo was being suppressed by Iron Cloak Li, Wang Chong suddenly shot forth like a cannonball from the ground, appearing right above Iron Cloak Li's head in the blink of an eye.
Even though Wang Chong's cultivation realm was beneath that of the others, his strength, movement technique, agility, and speed were far above that of the others.
Upon seeing Wang Chong, Iron Cloak Li narrowed his eyes, and a hint of nervousness surfaced in his eyes. While Wang Chong's strength wasn't worth a mention, the sword in his hand was the greatest threat to his Iron Cloak Technique.
"Come!"
Iron Cloak Li's figure blurred as he abruptly leaped into the air. Gathering Stellar Energy in his right fist, he sent a powerful punch toward Wang Chong.
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