Chapter 1013: Phase Reward! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Wang Chong would never underestimate his opponents, especially a shrewd Great General like Duwu Sili or a wise tactician like Dalun Ruozan. If he had tried to fool Duwu Sili with a fake, Duwu Sili would have taken the first moment available to kill Chen Bin.
Gao Xianzhi, Cheng Qianli, and Xi Yuanqing were further confused by Wang Chong's words, at a loss as to what he was trying to say.
”So, Wang Chong, were those three papers real or fake?”
Gao Xianzhi creased his brow and cut straight to the point.
”The papers were real, as were their contents, but they were not the type that Duwu Sili was seeking.”
Wang Chong gave a faint and enigmatic smile.
Wang Chong was probably the only one who understood what had actually been happening in that deal. Formation phenomena, this highest level a formation could achieve, were an ancient power that was far more complicated than others imagined.
In this history of the continent, there was a period of time where formation phenomena were very widespread. The Central Plains, the Western Turks, and even the Tibetan Plateau were all home to their own unique formation phenomena, all of them exhibiting supreme levels of power.
At the level of formation phenomena, one could use the power of the world to strengthen one's soldiers to an inconceivable level and crush one's foes.
But after a certain incident, this supreme level of formations and ultimate power completely vanished from the face of the continent. If this were not the case, the Celestial Wolf Great General would have never spent so much time in fruitless research, much less have been so overcome by his desire upon seeing that Wang Chong knew the secret of formation phenomena.
In the continent afflicted by the calamity, many people had thought about reviving this ultimate formation strength to deal with the otherworldly invaders. However, from the initial phases to the final reproduction, countless amounts of manpower and resources had been consumed, with countless detours and editions being produced.
It was only after gathering the strength of the entire world that the best and most authentic version of formation phenomena was found amongst all the innumerable versions!
Wang Chong rapped his finger against the table and confidently proclaimed, ”Milord, be at ease. I've taken care of everything. The version that Duwu Sili obtained was real, but I've made a few small modifications. The more he practices and researches it, the more harm it will do to him and the more it will grind away at his strength. He will never be able to reach the level of true formation phenomena. This is my punishment to him for using the lowly tactic of taking Chen Bin hostage.”
Wang Chong did not give too much explanation.
”Wang Chong, I trust in you.”
Gao Xianzhi's eyes flashed, and he asked no more. No matter what Wang Chong had done or how he had done it, everything was fine as long as Duwu Sili did not obtain the true formation phenomena. This was the only thing he was concerned about.
”Qianli, Yuanqing, strength the defenses. Ensure that Abu Muslim and Dalun Ruozan don't join together and try to stage a comeback. In addition, have the soldiers take a good rest.”
”Yes, Milord!” the pair deferentially affirmed.
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As the meeting concluded and everyone left, Wang Chong himself prepared to stand up when a familiar voice rang out in his mind.
”Congratulations to user! For obtaining victory in this phase of the Battle of Talas, you have been rewarded 8000 points of Destiny Energy.”
A golden light flitted into his mind, and Wang Chong instantly felt his body change. His body seemed to get stronger, his cells more bursting with vitality.
At the same time, scenes began to flit through his mind. The entirety of the Battle of Talas, from the moment of his arrival to the final retreat, all the scenes of carnage and fighting, flashed through his mind at astonishing speed.
The final picture was that of spinning numbers floating over an enormous map of the continent, finally stopping at four golden numbers of '8000'.
”The first phase of the battle has ended. The second phase of battle is about to begin!
”Warning! User has an extremely high chance of defeat!
”Warning! User's circumstances are growing increasingly complicated. The true opponent is far from just the Arabs. Mission failure will result in user's obliteration! User must utilize every method available to survive.
”For the second phase, user will be rewarded with 20000 Destiny Energy upon success and deducted 80000 Destiny Energy upon failure. User has an extremely low chance of survival. Additional warning! Until the final victory is achieved in the Battle of Talas, user cannot retreat. Retreat is death! A mountain cannot hold two tigers, and the two empires must decide a victor between the two of them!”
Almost immediately after being rewarded for the first phase of the mission, Wang Chong was deluged by messages. His expression momentarily froze in shock. He already found it rather strange that the Stone of Destiny had only announced victory in the first phase after he had rescued Chen Bin, but strangest of all was the information the Stone of Destiny had revealed in its messages.
This battle hasn't been won yet?