A group of more than a dozen people from the Xiangyu Sect were walking in the night market. Several girls held hands with each other and visited the lively stalls on the street. They occasionally talked and laughed happily about the styles of these small objects, and then exchanged different information with each other.
Hobby point of view. Other male companions were more interested in food. A few of them stood in front of a stall selling swords for a long time without moving. The beautifully crafted and sharp swords firmly attracted their footsteps.
Although many of the extraordinary quality swords are only silver level and difficult for them to use, their love is like a girl meeting a beautiful dress. No matter how many pieces are in the wardrobe, she wants to buy new ones.
The blade of the sword is made of snowy silver, reflecting a purple-blue luster under the light. The joints are delicately outlined with rolling phoenix feathers. The handle is wrapped with non-slip indigo tough threads, which outlines a regular pattern, making it extra comfortable to hold.
, so that many spectators can’t put it down.
After picking up the knife, although its weight is not light, it is not a problem in the hands of an extraordinary person. When I wave it, the silver-blue afterimage of the knife is like a butterfly, dancing under the noisy candlelight, and I feel a sense of joy in my heart.
When it rises, people can't help but imagine the cool scene of killing the enemy with a sword.
Although it is not powerful in itself, it is so beautiful that it is completely irresistible.
Facts have proved that many men are not very rational when facing this kind of thing. After a round of shopping, girls have a lot of accessories and snacks in their hands, and boys also have a sword in their waists.
"Wow, look over there, are they fighting? It's so lively." A companion pointed happily to the ring on the side of the street. Although its style was rough, there were many people surrounding it.
Torches were inserted around the circular ring, and unpeeled bark could still be seen on the ring where thick logs were directly arranged and spliced together, but these still did not affect the enthusiasm on the stage. The two men folded their arms and stood against each other.
, and then suddenly rushed towards each other and started fighting.
They all had the strength of Sequence 3, but they did not use extraordinary abilities in the fight, and relied entirely on their bodies and limbs to fight. They roared for a while, their fists hit the flesh, their muscles collided with each other, and their sweat swayed in the tremors, glistening under the firelight.
"good!"
"Well done!"
"Fuck him, kick him!"
"Knock this bastard to death!"
The cheers and shouts rang out one after another, one wave after another. The sudden appearance in this civilized and prosperous big city made people feel a little surprised for a while.
People are born with the desire to attack, but in daily life, due to various reasons such as reason, morality, law, etc., they have to restrain many of their thoughts. Over time, they will inevitably feel suppressed and want to be released.
In the information age, most of the ways of release are games, but in the era without electronic games, this release may be hunting, war, or even abuse. Why do some dudes like to bully people? It’s because they have more than they can use.
energy, and one's own status guarantees that if one abuses others, he will not suffer any retaliation.
As a place where nobles and wealthy people gathered, Luojing naturally gathered a large number of idle playboys. The country did not have and did not need so many positions to accommodate them, and they had to find their own entertainment.
Recently, this kind of fighting method without armor and without the use of extraordinary abilities has gradually become popular.
At first it was only popular in the circle of aristocratic children. After all, everyone still wants to save face. It doesn't matter if people in the same circle see it if they lose, but if it is seen by the common people, wouldn't it become a joke.
Later, everyone felt that this was a great way to relieve stress. It didn't require extraordinary powers anyway, and no matter how serious the beating was, it was just a minor injury. Under the treatment of excellent doctors, you could recover in a day or two.
Gradually, more and more people are playing, and this form of entertainment is also learned by the servants, and then spread to the common people. Until now, someone finally set up a ring on the street.
Looking at the slightly familiar fighting rules on the stage, Lorraine Hill couldn't help but think of the club that Emenas met when he was in school, 'Fire Fist and Wine'.
I remember that she and several roommates went to the club activity room, and they met Ye Ling's cousin, who seemed to be named Nanke.
Although everyone in the audience watched it with gusto, for the disciples around Lorraine Hill, such a competition was not exciting. They were not pampered aristocratic children, but actually fought against monsters.
For extraordinary people, even if fellow sects within the sect compete with each other, the level of excitement and danger is far higher than this.
However, seeing Luo Lan Hill standing aside quietly and not leaving, the other girls did not pull her away. After all, this Senior Sister Luo Lan is now the leader of the Xiang Yu Sect, so it would be inappropriate to stand with her for a while.
What a difficult thing.
Seeing that a few girls refused to leave, the other boys naturally couldn't leave early. Although the watching wasn't intense enough, it wasn't boring at all, so they stayed where they were.
"Okay! Hit me!"
"That's it!"
The crowd around him was still shouting excitedly, as if he was the one waving his fists and thighs on the stage. The dull sound of the blows was like the most thorough massage in the world, which made people feel extremely comfortable.
After a few minutes, one of them finally lost strength and fell to the ground, and the referee in leather armor also came out to declare one side's victory. Various cheers and boos came from below, and some copper and silver coins were thrown to the ground.
Arena.
Most of the residents in Luojing are wealthy, which makes them happy to watch, and there is always a lot of money in rewards.
Taking advantage of the intermission and substitutions, some spectators began to talk.
"It's quite enjoyable to watch. It feels even more enjoyable than the competition between the disciples of the big sects." A resident in purple clothes said to his companions. It seems that he can be regarded as an ordinary person living a good life in Luojing.
"It's not that the disciples of the big sect are bad, it's just that their competition was an afterimage and it ended after a while. It's really boring." Perhaps he was afraid of being misunderstood by some of the disciples of the big sects around him, so he explained a little more.
"That's right, I like to see this kind of punching to the flesh, it's so powerful!" The big man with beards on the side agreed, and he was holding an unfinished wine gourd in his hand.
"If I were rich, I would go and get a ring myself and have a great time!"
"It's a good idea. It's just that it might not be easy in Luojing. Although this arena is crude, it is on the street after all. If ordinary people don't have any connections, they may not be able to do it. They have long been kicked out by jealous colleagues."
"Well, that's right. Where did it come from so many twists and turns?" The big man complained unhappily.
"Which store is this?" he asked casually afterwards.
"He seems to be a younger member of the Ye family. Anyway, only the Sixth Luojing family has the connections and strength..."
Standing in the busy city, with noisy voices, footsteps, and shouts everywhere, Lorraine Hill keenly captured the familiar words.
Ye family? Maybe this is the family that Ye Ling and her cousin belong to. But how to visit? It seems that I will have to ask Senior Brother Gu Lie tomorrow.
The thoughts in his mind turned around, and Lorraine Hill was no longer interested in the arena and turned around.
Looking at the dozen or so fellow disciples behind her, she was surprised for a moment, but she quickly reacted.
"Sorry for delaying everyone."
"It's nothing, Senior Sister Luolan." Several girls agreed, and then the group continued walking towards the night market.
The pavilions on both sides of the street are decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and long ropes are connected to each other. Big red lanterns are hung from the ropes, reflecting the night view of the long street, giving it a lively and festive atmosphere.
The Autumn Moon Lantern Festival is coming soon.
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The Western Continent, the Sighing Mountains in the north of Apocalypse Fortress.
Knights in armor dismounted and moved forward one by one. They led the horses and were wrapped in gray cloaks, blending in with the environment in the mountain snow.
"Legion Commander, there is a hidden mountain col ten miles ahead where you can take a rest..." A snow-covered scout quickly sprang out of the forest and reported to the man at the head.
After listening to the report, the man with a resolute face gave a few instructions, and then several more people stood out from the rear team and followed the scout forward.
Then he stood on the snow-capped mountain, looked at the distance to the south, and then continued moving forward without saying a word.
Although he does not look very old, this legion commander is born with a temperament that is not angry and self-restrained. Coupled with his extremely strong bones and muscles, he is extremely powerful, and he quickly gained recognition from the entire legion.
.
This legion is an elite that belongs directly to the royal family of the Canghong Empire. Every member of it is above Sequence 4. They are well-trained and act decisively. They are not just show-offs composed of noble children.
Most of them were born into poverty, joined the army in their early years, and survived through continuous battles with the enemy. Later, they were recruited by the new emperor and became a legion directly under the royal family. As a result, their living conditions were greatly improved, and they also gained a good status. Therefore,
This legion's loyalty to the Emperor is unquestionable.
Such a loyal and elite legion must naturally be used in the most critical places. They did not act together with the Red Dragon Duke in the south, but were ordered to cross the Sighing Mountains and penetrate behind the Apocalypse Fortress to cut off the logistics of this giant fortress.
The food and supplies needed by more than 2 million people are astronomical, and once they are cut off, the consequences will be catastrophic. Although such a surprise attack is very risky, it is still worth a try. Even if it does not succeed in the end, it will make the enemy
It causes headaches and consumes a lot of energy.
Although such a dangerous mission would be highly meritorious if successful, the risk would be worse than death. Naturally, no descendant of a big family came to participate, and in the end the important task of commanding the legion fell to the rising star in the army, a poor man.
Born in Darcy.
This outstanding graduate of Emenas joined the army directly after leaving school.
After the new emperor ascended the throne, his subordinates were short of talents and confidants, and this genius, who had a clean background and was easy to win over, naturally quickly entered the emperor's field of vision.
Since then, he has been promoted all the way, from an ordinary officer to a cavalry commander, from a centurion to a centurion, from a member of the Blood Spear Knights to the deputy leader of the Blood Spear Knights. It only took him five years to get there.
The empire is incredibly fast.
What quelled those doubts was naturally his unparalleled extraordinary strength. In the few years after the mutation of heaven and earth, this extremely diligent genius advanced his strength to War Order 7, becoming the well-deserved No. 1 in the Imperial Army.
one person.
At the same time, he was also awarded the honorary title of Champion Knight by the Emperor. Even without a fief, his status was equivalent to that of an ordinary viscount.
Therefore, even though he came from a humble background, there are few people in the army who are dissatisfied with him today. His lifestyle is so hard that ordinary people cannot believe it, and his sweat is hundreds of times more condensed, making every soldier who gets along with him feel in awe.
Asking yourself, no one can do this, so the resentment gradually disappeared.
After showing off his extraordinary talent in the empire, this familiar soldier and the chief graduate of Bridge Academy will also demonstrate his amazing military commanding talents in this war.
There may be wrong names in the world, but there are no wrong nicknames.
The 'Pure Iron General' Darcy, this talented general destined to shine in the Western Continent, is rising and shining to welcome his era.
A month later, the legion that crossed the Sighing Mountains finally reached the verdant wilderness.
Now, in front of them is a vast and undefended plain. The bustling cities, the endless supply convoys, and the fertile fields will all become food for this group of bloody wolves.
The bright red rose flag fluttered, and the fully armed knights got on their horses one after another. The jet-black masks were pulled down, and the metal armors collided with each other. Then the noisy horse hooves sounded, from slow to fast, trembling towards the beauty like glass.
earth.
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Third Age 1695, the Year of the Dance of the Blood Dragon
After the Cang Cui Empire was renamed the Cang Red Empire, the new emperor vigorously promoted forces in the military to check the power of the old aristocracy. At the same time, in the five years since he took the throne, he gradually stabilized the throne, and finally ordered the expedition to the west in the autumn of this year.
Nearly two hundred years after the 'Battle of Broken Bow', the empire once again launched a full-scale war, and this time their military resources were even greater than before. Under the implementation of the emperor's will, the entire country began to operate fiercely.
The suppressed grievances, dissatisfaction, poverty, and hunger of the past all have a common outlet, and that is war!
All misfortunes can be changed by this.
Join the army and join the expedition. You will no longer be beggars, poor workers, serfs, thieves, and robbers, but the most sacred warriors of the empire. You will hold swords and wear armor, fight with your own will and blood, and obtain food and gold coins.
Women, titles, everything.
No one will dare to laugh at you anymore, no one will dare to look down on you anymore, you will prove your bravery and glory with sword and fire.
The inspiring slogans were spread throughout the empire through the messengers, and the restless and enthusiastic faces licked their lips, raised their arms, and walked towards the recruitment sites.
Even though they know the empire's tricks, the small nobles who are eager to restore their glory also join in, and the big nobles who are always worried about these people's rebellion no longer stop them.
As a result, a wave of fanaticism swept through the empire, the conversation in the entire society changed, and all musical repertoires followed suit.
On the tall car, the ceremonial officer in gorgeous clothes was still shouting loudly, and his voice was like thunder, spreading in all directions.
"Then, for the supreme glory of the empire, and for yourselves."
"Are you willing to fight with all your might?"
"willing!"
Under the mighty sky, the fluttering bright red flags spread all over the mountains and plains, like a sea of flames, burning towards the world.