The viewers were left with mouths agape.
The Vanquishing General was truly terrifying beyond belief.
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Especially the final scene.
That punch from Feixiao, that momentum, it practically blew the audience away!
So damn cool!
...
: Damn! Feixiao is way too dashing!
: Mamma mia! Who would've thought the general's martial arts were this sharp!
: Clearly such a beauty, yet when fighting, the contrast is overwhelming!
: I'm going to sink into this!
: Truly worthy of being the Vanquishing General!
...
Not too many special effects. Relying only on the movements, Feixiao instantly conquered countless viewers.
And as the battle ended, Moze, who had been rescued, hurried to tell Feixiao the news he had uncovered.
Hoolay not only plans to attack the bustling markets all across Luofu at once, he also intends to use his blood to turn the Foxians into Borisin.
"This is Hoolay's declaration of war."
"His blood… can cause Foxians to twist and deform rapidly, driving them into madness. He gave his blood to his subordinates, planning to spread it all over Luofu to stir panic!"
After Moze finished speaking, Yanqing's expression turned anxious as he said excitedly: "Immediately contact the Sky-faring Commission and the Cloud Knights, activate the travel ban, and order all Foxians to stay indoors!"
Feixiao, however, remained far more composed, calmly replying: "The moment we saw the enemy's challenge, the other two generals had already begun to act."
From Moze finding Hoolay, to them finding Moze, a span of time had already passed.
It's very possible Hoolay and his men are already dispersed everywhere, just waiting for the assault to begin.
If they keep defending passively now, it will definitely lead to chaos.
Feixiao only pondered briefly, then spoke slowly: "What Hoolay wants is exactly for all of Luofu to fall into panic. He wants to see us throw ourselves into disarray, exhausting limited manpower chasing shadows over every inch of Luofu."
"But no matter what Hoolay does, it doesn't change one fact."
"He's trapped on the Xianzhou Luofu. If he wants to escape this place, his only option is through the ships docked at the port."
"At the moment, the only ship he can see…"
At this, Feixiao paused. But the meaning was self-evident.
In just a few words, the illusion Hoolay had cast was already stripped away.
At its core, staying on Luofu meant only one road for Hoolay, death.
If he didn't want to die, he had to find a ship.
And the formation set up by the three generals was solid and unbreakable.
Moze followed Feixiao's reasoning, continuing: "For him, the Skysplitter isn't just a ship, it also has many spectators aboard. Those spectators could become his hostages."
Yanqing shook his head anxiously: "But what if we're wrong? What if they didn't go to the Skysplitter? Or as he said, Hoolay and his lackeys might instead spread the infection among Foxians everywhere, stirring rebellion, what then?"
The audience, by now recovered from the recent battle, faced with such a choice, felt a chill on their scalps.
The situation was crystal clear.
Hoolay's declaration of war was both confidence and a trap, giving the Xianzhou two options.
Either intercept him on the Skysplitter and risk what follows, or abandon the people on the Skysplitter to block him elsewhere.
Hoolay was forcing the Xianzhou to abandon one side.
And the one to make that choice would bear immense pressure.
All eyes fixed on Feixiao.
At this moment, the only one who could decide was this general.
However, just as everyone thought Feixiao would be stuck in a moral dilemma,
The Vanquishing General instead looked at Yanqing and said calmly: "Yanqing, this is the lesson you must learn beyond swordsmanship, balance and sacrifice. We can never have both perfect outcomes."
"Before making a decision, we must kill the hesitation in our hearts. After making the decision, we must wrestle with regret!"
"We might choose the wrong path, letting innocent comrades die in vain. We might misjudge the enemy's moves and suffer defeat."
"But hesitation is more fatal than mistakes. No matter what, we must decide!"
The arena fell into dead silence.
Feeling Feixiao's gaze, Yanqing clenched his fists.
For the first time, he understood the meaning of pressure and responsibility.
Feixiao had already withdrawn his gaze, calmly commanding:
"Everyone, heed my order. I will remain at Cloudford Port, evacuating the crowds and responding to any possible attacks, ensuring the area's safety.
Stelle, I entrust you and Moze to search for Jiaoqiu's whereabouts here.
As for the rest, including you, Yanqing, head to the Skysplitter. If he boards, hold out at least until I return."
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: General Feixiao…
: These lines are just too damn cool!
: No hesitation, no regret, invincible, I finally understand the true weight behind the 'Lacking General'!
: "The greatest harm in war is hesitation; the greatest disaster of the army comes from doubt!" Just from those words Feixiao spoke, I firmly believe in her identity as a battle-hardened general!
: Truly, every detail builds up the image of a perfect general. I'm in awe of MiHoYo.
: And even though Feixiao told Yanqing this, in truth she still won't abandon either side!
: Exactly, she'll give her all to protect everyone!
: The lines, the acting, the character setting, still absolutely unbeatable!
: This episode was such a thrill. Hoolay as the villain, Feixiao as the general, their clash was satisfying to the extreme!
: This is what an intelligent drama should be! Too damn enjoyable!
...
The audience was utterly won over by Feixiao's performance.
But it didn't end there.
With the order issued, the Cloud Knights under Feixiao's command, led by Yanqing, had already assembled in formation, splitting into two ranks.
Feixiao strode into the lines like an inspection, her voice loud and clear:
"Everyone! Here in the domain of the Xianzhou, the Borisin dared to challenge us, declaring they would wash the Luofu in blood!
Behind us stand unarmed civilians of the Xianzhou, and travelers who have come from afar. I ask you, can we, as Cloud Knights, allow the Borisin's plans to succeed!?"
At their general's challenge, the Cloud Knights slammed their weapons down heavily.
"No, never!"
Feixiao swung her arm wide: "Remain on guard at all times!"
United as one, their spirit left the audience's blood boiling.
...
: The villains have already made their moves! Now it's our turn to ignite!
: This is a battle cry!
: Defend the Xianzhou! Hit the Borisin!
: Damn it, today no matter what, we're going to wipe out these Borisin, and also cleanse Luofu of those stubborn ailments!
: Just from watching Feixiao's performance just now, I can already imagine the scenes of those great victories in Luofu's history!
: On the battlefield, Feixiao must also be that reassuring, inspiring general!
: Feixiao is simply too handsome!
: I want to join the Cloud Knights immediately!
...
The comments scrolled across frantically.
The match between the Borisin and the Cloud Knights was intensifying.
On the screen, squad after squad of Cloud Knights were methodically moving through various parts of Cloudford port.
The Foxians, under orders, hid inside their rooms.
But at this moment, Feixiao heard Yukong's voice come through the comms channel.
"Feixiao, werewolves have been detected moving rapidly through the alleys of Cloudford port."
They're here! The Borisin's assault! Feixiao's expression didn't change: "Hold on, I'll be there immediately!"
After speaking, she looked at Stelle and Moze: "Jiaoqiu is in your hands."
Stelle and Moze nodded.
Feixiao, with no more worries, instantly transformed into a streak of brilliance.
In just a few moments, she had vanished from view.
The screen shifted. Inside an alley of Cloudford port.
A Borisin man tilted his head back, howling like a wolf.
Around him were dozens of Borisin soldiers charging forward on all four legs.
This number, it was clear that the Hoolay's blood had taken effect.
Some Foxians had been beastified, losing their reason, and pressed into the ranks.
And only a small squad of Cloud Knights was holding the line here, barely resisting this wave of Foxians.
Unfortunately, compared to the enemy, their numbers were still far too few.
"Hold the line!"
"Don't let them get through here!"
Yukong, bow drawn, was commanding reinforcements rushing in from all directions to rebuild the defenses.
But the Borisin were too fast, and they didn't care about their lives.
They leapt straight onto a single Cloud Knights soldier, dragging him to the ground with teeth and blades, tearing him apart, even as they themselves were already fatally wounded.
Relying on sheer numbers and the madness brought on by the Hoolay's blood, the Borisin were forcibly breaking through the lines.
On screen, several of the strongest Borisin charged on all fours, sprinting at the Cloud Knights with terrifying speed.
Just then, a figure suddenly dropped from the sky, smashing the fastest one and sending it flying.
It was Feixiao!
After smashing the Borisin aside, she leapt into the air and landed steadily.
The Cloud Knights behind her, upon seeing their general arrive, were instantly reinvigorated, raising their weapons and fighting back.
"Feixiao!"
Yukong ran up to her, sighing in relief: "Good thing you made it in time. These Borisin came out of nowhere, and this happens to be our weakest defense point."
"It's fine, Sister Yukong, they can't stir up any storms."
Feixiao smiled confidently, spreading her hands, and two intricately designed gun-blades fell into her grip: "I will wipe them out… all of them!"
A gale visible to the naked eye rose at Feixiao's feet, instantly forming into a massive cyclone.
Yukong, already familiar with the general's style, immediately withdrew from Feixiao's side as the winds picked up.
"Mm, I'll support you from behind," Yukong said.
Though she said that, she knew she wouldn't be needed.
Boom!
The tornado grew fiercer.
Feixiao inhaled, then suddenly charged forward.
The hurricane swept through everything!
The Borisin, destabilized by the storm, could barely stand.
A few tried to escape, scrambling desperately on all fours, but a gust swept past and dragged them back into the eye of the storm.
Their claws screeched against the ground, but they still couldn't stop themselves from being pulled into the raging vortex.
The camera zoomed out, it was like a natural disaster. The hurricane pulled in everything around it.
In the blink of an eye, all the Borisin spread across that street were drawn into the storm around Feixiao, struggling in midair like helpless toys.
Feixiao drew her gun-blades, her eyes flashing like lightning, and slashed forward!
Boom!!
The hurricane gathered the Borisin into one mass, and in an instant, blade light shredded them into pieces!
Blood and limbs rained down before Feixiao.
Holding her stance, she only sheathed her weapons once the bloody rain had finished falling. That sight was utterly blood-soaked, sheer brutality. Like a demon!
The audience was so stunned by the scene they were speechless.
In their minds, they subconsciously recalled the fear that Mok Tok had once described when speaking of Feixiao before Hoolay.
If on the battlefield, the Borisin were slaughtered like this by Feixiao, then they had every reason to fear her!
"Feixiao!"
Yukong led the Cloud Knights to her side.
She glanced at the carnage on the ground, then hurriedly said: "Stargazer Navalia, Aurum Alley, both just reported their battle status."
"The situation there is dire, they're already overwhelmed!"
"I'll prepare a Star-skiff right away…"
Though the enemies here were dealt with, Hoolay's large-scale assault was only just beginning.
The Cloud Knights hadn't yet spread fully across the area.
The situation was turning unfavorable, forced into reacting to the Borisin's moves.
But Feixiao shook her head: "Prolonged battles are disadvantageous. Right now we must seize every second."
"Jiaoqiu always wants me to hold back, not fight in earnest, but now, it's time for a swift and decisive end."
Her words had barely fallen when new cries for help came through the comms.
"Stargazer Navalia!"
"Large numbers of Borisin have appeared again in Stargazer Navalia!"
"The Cloud Knights don't have enough manpower, we urgently need reinforcements!"
Another report came in.
"Calling Stargazer Navalia, if you see light descending from the sky, scatter immediately!"
At that moment, Feixiao suddenly spoke a line whose meaning was unclear.
But she didn't explain further.
A hurricane rose again at her feet: "Sister Yukong, lend me your bow!"
Without hesitation, Yukong tossed her longbow to Feixiao.
The next second, Feixiao shot into the sky!
Like a meteor, she soared to the rooftop of the tallest building.
Her eyes locked on the distant Stargazer Navalia, while the azure hurricane around her condensed into solid form.
The gales gathered in her hands, forming into an arrow blazing with blue light.
And then, she fully drew the bow.