Wang Chong's root bone had already reached the Dragon Bone level, but it was only the most basic flood dragon bone. But now, Wang Chong's root bone had broken through from the most basic flood dragon bone level to the highest level.
More importantly, Wang Chong sensed that besides the changes in his body and root bone, he had also undergone some other transformation.
The ability to resist the shackles of the world and control fate — just what is this?
Wang Chong was flabbergasted. Although he had long ago known about the contents of this reward, even now, Wang Chong had no idea how this ability had been increased.
"Congratulations to user for reaching the Controller of Fate achievement. A new reward has been unlocked."
Before Wang Chong could come back to his senses, a new change occurred in his mind. In a flash of golden light, two new rewards appeared in front of Wang Chong. One represented 'technique' while the other represented 'power'.
"Success! The technique and technique even have a reward for luck!"
Wang Chong was overjoyed as he looked at the list of new rewards that had appeared in front of him.
"The war of the southwest has concluded. User has killed 420,000 soldiers of the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang army and has been rewarded with 2100 points of Destiny Energy. The Annam Protectorate has lost 60,000 soldiers and has been deducted 290 points of Destiny Energy. Congratulations to user for obtaining 1810 points of Destiny Energy.
"In addition, user has completed the 'Trial of Fate' mission and has been rewarded with 600 points of Destiny Energy. In total, user has obtained 2410 points of Destiny Energy."
… …
Bzzt! The voice in his mind caused Wang Chong's entire body to tremble, his entire being dumbfounded.
“2410？！”
Wang Chong's mouth was wide open, a look of disbelief on his face.
In the war of the southwest, he had been completely focused on defeating Mengshe Zhao and Ouzan. He had never even thought about the problem of the Stone of Destiny's reward.
Wang Chong had also not expected that he would receive such an enormous reward at the end of the war.
"How could this be?"
Wang Chong was in a daze, unable to come to his senses for a long time.
But now that he thought about it, for every ten thousand Mengshe – Ü-Tsang soldiers he killed in the war of the southwest, he would receive fifty points of Destiny Energy.
In this entire battle, he had killed a total of 420,000 Mengshe – Ü-Tsang soldiers. Perhaps not even the Stone of Destiny had thought of this, which was why it had created such a shocking reward.
From his rebirth until now, this could be said to be the most shocking reward he had received. But when he thought about the significance of the southwestern war to the Tang dynasty, its influence on the Central Plains, and the risks he had taken, Wang Chong felt relieved.
"Unbelievable!"
Wang Chong muttered to himself. At that moment, he suddenly understood the meaning of the Trial Mission. There were huge risks, but at the same time, there were huge rewards.
2,410 points of Destiny Energy were probably enough for him to do many things.
Clack! Clack!
Just as Wang Chong was deep in thought, he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps. With a jolt, Wang Chong opened his eyes and saw a messenger pigeon perched on The Eagle's shoulder. In its hand was a wrapped letter as it hurried over.
"Young Master, your letter … is it from that person …"
As he spoke, Old Eagle's voice became very soft.
Wang Chong's expression flickered as he took the letter from The Eagle's hand. After glancing at it, he immediately put it away in his bosom.
"Other than us, do not let anyone else know of this matter, not even the Protector-General or my father."
Wang Chong solemnly said.
"Your subordinate understands."
The Eagle nodded and quickly left.
Once the Eagle had left and there was no one around, Wang Chong finally unfolded the letter. The letter had been sent by Solitary Wolf, who had disappeared for a very long time. The entire letter only consisted of a few sentences.
'Solitary Wolf pays his respects. Your subordinate is doing well and hopes that Young Master will not worry. The mission has been completed and I await Young Master's summons at any time. '
At the bottom was a small line of words and the unique symbol of Solitary Wolf.
After reading the letter, Wang Chong's fingers clenched, and with a slight shake, the letter in his palm was pulverized into powder.
Standing up, Wang Chong walked down the mountain with widened strides.
"Li Siye, come with me!"
Wang Chong called into the distance.
"Yes, Young Master!"
The warhorse rumbled as Li Siye rode a ferghana horse and arrived at lightning speed.
In the war of the southwest, the one thousand cavalry under Li Siye's command had made great contributions. Moreover, as the future Invincible Great General, Li Siye was loyal and devoted to the Tang Dynasty.
Now, Wang Chong regarded him as one of his trusted subordinates.
"The Eagle, tell Father and Uncle that I'm going out on patrol to calm the hearts of the people and also to take care of a few personal matters. If anything happens, inform me with a messenger pigeon and I will return at any time. "
Wang Chong said.
"Your subordinate understands."
The Eagle replied from a distance, a sharp light flashing through his eyes.
Without another word, Wang Chong led Li Siye and a few elite cavalry away.
The southwest was currently under heavy guard, with every citizen a soldier. Every day, many messenger pigeons and eagles would be sent out to investigate the border between Mengshe Zhao and Ouzan, and many civilians would participate.
If there was even the slightest disturbance on the Mengshe – Ü-Tsang border, the Annam Protectorate would immediately know and respond.
Everything had already been arranged, and the Annam Protectorate had its own system. There was no need for Wang Chong to worry about it.
… …
Setting out from the mountains and traveling southeast, Wang Chong saw many abandoned cities and villages. These places that used to be bustling with life were now empty.
Although the war of the southwest had only lasted for two months, it had dealt an unprecedented blow to the nearly one million people living in this region. Panic spread everywhere, and many people took their wives and children with them and moved their families.
Fortunately, the war was over, and placards had been posted everywhere. Many people were slowly returning from the mountains.
It won't be long before this place will be completely restored.
Wang Chong rode the White-hoofed Shadow to a stop on the street of the city and looked around.
"Hyah!"
Two days later, Wang Chong stopped outside a small and remote city.
"All of you stop here. Li Siye, follow me."
Leaving behind a few guards, Wang Chong led Li Siye into this abandoned city.
Black smoke curled up from the city, and the city walls showed signs of having been scorched by the flames of war. In many places, the walls had collapsed and were scorched black. In the war of the southwest, although the armies of Ouzan and Mengshe Zhao had been held back by Wang Chong and the Annam Protectorate and had not been able to cause too much damage, this did not mean that the war had no effect on the people of the southwest.
Whether it was the scattered Mengshe – Ü-Tsang soldiers after the war or the sporadic battles in the early stages, they had all had a significant impact on the cities and villages of the southwest.
"A small group of Ouzan cavalry should have been here."
Li Siye followed behind Wang Chong, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding ruins.
Although Wang Chong had said that he had come out to patrol, Li Siye felt that this was not the case at all. His goal was extremely clear, but truthfully speaking, Li Siye still had no idea what Wang Chong was taking him to do.
"When the nest is overturned, no eggs remain intact. It's fortunate that we won this battle."
Wang Chong sighed.
Only he knew what the outcome of this battle would have been like if he had not intervened. At that time, he would not have seen just one or two burned cities.
"We're here!"
As he spoke, Wang Chong suddenly stopped and walked into a dilapidated and dilapidated room. The room was dilapidated, the walls pitch-black. All the tables, chairs, and tea tables had been kicked to pieces, and the shards of pots and pans were scattered everywhere.
Against the wall, the only stove in the room had been completely smashed.
"Wait outside. I'll call you when I need you."
Wang Chong said.
"Yes, Young Master."
Li Siye nodded.
After the war of the southwest, Li Siye's attitude toward Wang Chong had changed from one of unwillingness to accept to one of heartfelt admiration.
Right now, no matter what Wang Chong said, he would have no objections.
Nodding, Wang Chong walked into the room. It was completely empty, with nothing at all. Wang Chong scanned the room and suddenly stamped three times on the ground.
"Is it Young Master?"
An almost inaudible voice came from underground.
"It's me. Solitary Wolf, open the door."
Wang Chong said in a low voice.
Kaclack! A series of mechanical sounds came from underground. A few moments later, a piece of floorboard in front of Wang Chong moved aside, revealing a pitch-black cave.
A flight of stairs seemed to extend into the cave.
Wang Chong raised his robe and, without the slightest hesitation, began to descend the stairs.
Clang!
There was the sound of sparks in the darkness. Slowly, the light of a fire began to spread before Wang Chong's eyes, gradually growing brighter.
"Young … Master …"
Solitary Wolf's hoarse voice, disheveled hair, and haggard appearance gave Wang Chong a fright. Even at this distance, Wang Chong could smell the thick stench of blood.
"Solitary Wolf, what's wrong?"
Alarmed, Wang Chong hurried forward to support Solitary Wolf.
"Cough … cough, Young Master, be at ease. Those people want to kill me, but I'm quite lucky and won't die."
Solitary Wolf raised his head and gave an ugly smile, his white teeth particularly conspicuous in the darkness.
"Don't force yourself."
Wang Chong glanced at him and suddenly placed a finger on Solitary Wolf's Shanzhong acupuncture point. He then helped the weak Solitary Wolf sit on a chair and stuffed a white pill sealed in wax into his mouth.
"This is a healing pill. It'll help with your injuries."
Solitary Wolf's body was riddled with sword and saber wounds, leaving Wang Chong horrified.
"Cough, thank you, Young Master."
After swallowing the healing pill that Wang Chong had obtained from the palace, Solitary Wolf's complexion was clearly much better. His coughing wasn't as bad as before, and there was a faint trace of blood under his skin.
"How did you guys escape? Also, do you know the identities of those people who were chasing after you? "
Wang Chong asked.
Lone Wolf smiled bitterly and recounted the process of his escape in detail.
It turned out that Solitary Wolf had been hiding in Jiannan City for a long time, and it wasn't easy for him to find an opportunity to escape. However, those mysterious black-clothed men had been searching for them.
There were a few times when Solitary Wolf almost died under their swords. Fortunately, Zhang Wentuo woke up at that time, and the two of them managed to escape successfully.
"Those black-clothed men, did you not catch a single one alive?"
Wang Chong asked with a frown.
"No, those people were death warriors. Once they were defeated and captured, they would immediately bite the poison in their teeth and commit suicide. I've tried to pry out their poison-filled teeth, but those people either started biting their tongues, swinging their swords, or severed their meridians and died. I've been dealing with them for a long time, but I couldn't get anything out of them. "
Solitary Wolf smiled bitterly.
"Also, not long ago, Young Master won a great victory, and those black-clothed men retreated completely. Even if I wanted to catch them, I wouldn't have the chance."
The Annam Protectorate's notice was plastered everywhere, and Solitary Wolf had clearly seen it.
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