Cao Ang's heart was a turmoil of emotions at this moment.
Utterly complex!
On one hand, from the perspective of a "court general," he was furious.
The "rebels" actually dared to attack "Daoist Chen Long," this was treason, punishable by death!
On the other hand, from the perspective of an "older brother," Cao Ang was truly happy.
He was overjoyed!
He looked at the "Purple Gold Lishifa Xiang" and the three hundred "Dragon-Tiger Iron Cavalry Faxiang."
The pride in his heart was undeniable, bursting into a smile that graced his face.
My two younger brothers have accomplished great things!
Previously, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi were also considered "little geniuses," highly regarded by both the "Dragon-Tiger Heavenly Sect" and the "Great Xin Dynasty."
However, back then, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi were merely "ordinary geniuses." Within the "court faction" alone, there were easily eight to nine thousand such "ordinary geniuses."
These "ordinary geniuses" possessed immense potential, but in their current stage, they were still weak. What they would ultimately become depended on their personal efforts and the whims of fate.
In short, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi were valued before, but they weren't exceptionally strong!
But now, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi had ascended to become "first-rate powerhouses"!
With their cultivation at the "Golden Core realm," they could manifest "Dao Soldier Faxiang"!
This alone was already considered incredibly impressive, a super heaven-defying "genius"!
Furthermore, both Cao Pi's "Tiger-Leopard Iron Cavalry Faxiang" and Cao Zhi's "Purple Gold Lishifa Xiang" possessed might and combat power far surpassing that of "Daoist Chen Long's Faxiang."
Even though the two of them were currently working together to attack "Daoist Chen Long's Faxiang."
It wasn't necessary, truly not.
Either the "Purple Gold Lishifa Xiang" or the three hundred "Tiger-Leopard Iron Cavalry Faxiang" alone could eventually defeat "Daoist Chen Long's Faxiang."
Cao Ang, a seasoned warrior with a discerning eye, could see this at a glance.
Cao Pi and Cao Zhi joining forces was merely to end the battle as quickly as possible, to instantly obliterate "Daoist Chen Long."
They had largely achieved this.
In less than three seconds, "Daoist Chen Long's Faxiang" was nearly shattered.
"Daoist Chen Long" suffered severe backlash, spitting blood continuously.
His subordinate "Chen Long Dao Soldiers" fared even worse, with nearly half of them killed or wounded.
Tsk, tsk, tsk...
Even if "Daoist Chen Long" managed to escape this ordeal, he would be "half-crippled." Without ten to eight years of recovery, he wouldn't be able to regain his strength!
These were my two brothers!
Powerful brothers!
Cao Ang felt an immense pride in his heart, proud of Cao Zhi and Cao Pi's strength!
However, Cao Ang still felt confident in his ability to defeat them.
No matter the time, the elder brother was always the elder brother, and he should be a bit stronger than his two younger brothers!
Alright, to be honest, Cao Ang wasn't confident in defeating both of his brothers in a one-on-one fight.
But it didn't matter, he had no intention of fighting them one-on-one.
Cao Ang was not fighting alone; he was accompanied by the other nine "Dragon-Tiger Young Heavenly Masters"!
The ten of them could form a "Heavenly Master Formation," enhancing the combat power of their respective "Dao Soldier Faxiang."
Ten against two!
Cao Ang was confident that he could defeat his two brothers and rescue "Daoist Chen Long"!
Just as a "world-shattering battle" was about to erupt between the two sides, Cao Man's anxious and worried voice rang out again.
"Ang'er, be careful, absolutely do not defect to the rebels!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Ang nearly collapsed.
What was he doing?
Father, speaking like this on the eve of a major battle, was it really appropriate?
Alas! What a regret!
He really shouldn't have brought his father to the battlefield!
...
As Cao Ang mused about various things, he suddenly felt a premonition and instinctively looked up.
Cao Ang turned his gaze towards the direction of the "Heze Heavy Town" city gate.
At that very moment, a person slowly emerged from the wide-open city gate.
The person had a determined gaze and walked with the imposing stride of a dragon, exuding an "emperor's aura."
Seeing this, Cao Ang's entire body trembled.
He saw the golden radiance of the sun shining upon that person, bestowing upon them a sacred halo.
This, this, this...
I remembered "running in the sunset," that was my lost "original intention"!
In an instant, Cao Ang's eyes welled up, his whole body trembling. He even forgot to charge forward, standing frozen in place.
"Senior Brother Cao, what's wrong?"
A "Dragon-Tiger Young Heavenly Master" noticed Cao Ang's abnormality and quickly asked with concern.
Cao Ang, however, did not respond. He seemed bewitched, his gaze vacant, staring fixedly ahead.
That "Dragon-Tiger Young Heavenly Master" felt puzzled and subconsciously followed Cao Ang's gaze, looking towards the "Heze Heavy Town" city gate.
He didn't realize until he looked that something had "happened."
That "Dragon-Tiger Young Heavenly Master" also noticed "Liu Xiuer" slowly emerging from the city gate.
"Liu Xiuer" coming out of the city wasn't for any other reason than to support Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
However, this action was interpreted entirely differently by Cao Ang and the others.
I remembered "running in the sunset," that was my lost "original intention"!
Although Cao Ang was the first to be affected, his state was slightly better, merely frozen in place and trembling.
The reaction of that "Dragon-Tiger Young Heavenly Master," however, was much more dramatic.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, he immediately knelt down with a thud and kowtowed to "Liu Xiuer."
"My Lord, please accept this bow!"
This kowtow startled the surrounding "Dragon-Tiger Young Heavenly Masters."
Holy cow!
What in the world is happening?
Defecting to the rebels at the slightest disagreement!
This is too much!
"Ni Rong, what are you doing?"
A "Dragon-Tiger Young Heavenly Master" who had a good relationship with "Ni Rong" stepped forward and tried to persuade him.
"Calm down, we are the imperial army, and our mission now is to suppress the rebels!"
However, "Ni Rong" remained deaf to him, still kneeling on the ground with a look of utter devotion on his face.
"Ni Rong" continued to swear his allegiance to "Liu Xiuer."
"My Lord, Ni Rong is willing to follow you to defeat this corrupt court and bring a clear and bright world to all under heaven!"
Regarding this kind of "plot," "Liu Xiuer" remained very calm, for he was accustomed to it!
Ever since he started fighting the imperial army, he had encountered countless similar situations.
Often, before the battle even began, the opposing commander would kneel and surrender.
This was precisely why the "righteous army" grew stronger with every battle.
He was used to it, completely used to it!
"Liu Xiuer" nodded with a smile and said.
"Good, General Ni Rong, you are welcome to join the righteous army. I welcome you on behalf of the righteous army!"
"My Lord!"
"Ni Rong" was overwhelmed with gratitude, his whole body trembling.
"I am willing to die for my Lord!"
They've gone mad!
They've truly gone mad!
"Ni Rong, are you crazy? Get up quickly!"
The "Dragon-Tiger Young Heavenly Master" named "Ye Kai," who had the closest relationship with "Ni Rong," reached out to try and pull "Ni Rong" up.