Facing the crossbow array head-on, one cannot imagine the feelings and power within it.
The power of the powerful crossbows in the army is already formidable. At close range, they can penetrate armor.
And when hundreds of powerful crossbows are simultaneously fired, forming a crossbow array, the power within is truly amazing.
If you are a bystander, you would be shocked and amazed, enough to write several reviews afterwards to express your astonishment.
But if you are a participant, or even the one being shot at, the feeling is not so great.
At this moment, Chen An couldn't help but sigh, feeling a strange sense of exhaustion.
This feeling is off.
He had read many novels and watched movies in his previous life, where the protagonist carried an odd companion, seemingly harmless and easygoing.
But when it came to him, why did it feel so difficult?
Just like now.
If the Fourth Princess weren't there, with Chen An's cultivation raised to the Gang Qi level, he could easily avoid it.
These crossbow arrays couldn't harm him at all.
But with the Fourth Princess there, the problem became serious.
There was no way to dodge.
He could dodge, but the Fourth Princess couldn't!
With ordinary Gang Qi, facing this situation would probably be challenging.
Death might not be certain, but injury was inevitable.
The only difference was in the severity of the injury.
Fortunately, it was Chen An standing there, not someone else.
If his strength wasn't enough, then he would make use of his skills.
In front of him, the name representing Xuanbing Qi was shining brightly, once again emitting a tempting brilliance.
The already raised Xuanbing Qi rose again.
Gang Qi's second level, Gang Transformation!
Boom!
Outside the palace, Chen An's face remained calm as he silently held the Fourth Princess's hand and moved forward.
The crossbows rained down, falling in front of them, but were all blocked in the end.
Gang Qi condensed into a barrier, gathering in front of them, forming an invisible shield that blocked all the crossbows from approaching.
It was an extremely terrifying scene.
Crossbows shot down from the sky, but no matter how many arrows fell, they were all blocked, unable to get close.
Chen An and the Fourth Princess continued forward calmly, as if they were protected by the heavens and were never hindered throughout.
It was like a leisurely stroll.
"This..."
Not to mention the guards here, even those who were secretly observing were all stunned at this moment.
Staying still and facing the crossbow array head-on with Gang Qi cultivation may be possible in the entire realm of Dahua, but it definitely did not include the young man in front of them.
The young man leading the Fourth Princess forward looked so young! Twenty? Or eighteen?
Most ordinary people at this age were probably still at the stage of physical training.
On the other hand, he had already become a Gang Qi practitioner.
Where did the Fourth Princess recruit such a person?
Many people couldn't help but think about this.
And in the distance, it seemed like reinforcements from the guards had arrived.
"It's you!"
A familiar voice came from afar.
Chen An subconsciously looked up and saw a familiar figure.
It was Wu Guogong, who he had crossed paths with at the Second Prince's mansion before. He was wearing armor, glaring at Chen An.
Beside him, there was another middle-aged man wearing armor under the Crown Prince's faction, presumably in charge of this area.
These two were probably the strongest among the guards here.
"Traitor, how dare you attack the palace!"
Seeing Chen An, Wu Guogong did not hesitate. He raised his sword and charged towards Chen An.
"Wu Guogong, stop!"
The leader of the guards shouted desperately from afar, trying to remind the impulsive Wu Guogong, but it was too late.
Wu Guogong charged too quickly, catching everyone off guard.
Obviously, Wu Guogong thought of Chen An as an easy target, ready to take him down directly and gain credit.
As for threats?
No way!
Wu Guogong was at the pinnacle of internal energy cultivation, half a step away from Gang Qi. What threat could there be?
Unless Gang Qi was used, who could kill him?
Moreover, the flattery and lack of martial will in front of him made things worse.
This state of mind was actually quite normal.
After all, without using Gang Qi, he was almost invincible with his cultivation.
But Gang Qi?
Who would think that a young man who looked under twenty could be at a Gang Qi level?
Impossible, right?
The long sword fell with a force as heavy as ten thousand catties, as if it was going to behead Chen An directly.
However, even with such a terrifying strike, it was blocked.
Because an even more terrifying scene unfolded.
The long sword descended from the sky, but was abruptly stopped.
And the one who stopped the long sword was none other than a seemingly slender and fair arm.
Chen An's face remained calm as he looked at Wu Guogong in front of him.
Wu Guogong didn't speak, but cold sweat dripped down from his forehead.
On Chen An's arm, a layer of distinct white fog gathered, with ice crystals flowing on it, slowly spreading and ultimately freezing Wu Guogong's entire longsword.
This display clearly revealed something, it couldn't be more obvious.
"Gang... Qi."
Wu Guogong's face was stiff as his mind was in shock, not knowing what to say.
So, there really are incredible things in this world?
A Gang Qi at less than twenty, is this real?
This is incredible, but why is this incredible thing happening to him?
At this moment, Wu Guogong really wanted to turn and run.
If only his body could move.
Yes, he could no longer move his body.
A layer of Gang Qi condensed ice crystals spread along the long sword, then slowly enveloped most of his body, directly freezing him.
Wu Guogong could clearly feel that where the ice crystals spread, his entire body was transforming, flesh and blood frozen.
This transformation process was rapid, in just a moment, most of his body was frozen.
"Mercy."
Finally, he opened his mouth, letting go of his so-called martial will, ready to beg for mercy.
No matter how good your martial will is, it can't feed you.
Since you're going to die anyway, why bother with it?
But at this point, it was too late.
Chen An had no mercy in his habits. Even if he heard Wu Guogong's plea for mercy, he had no intention of stopping.
Blame it on the fact that you sat in front of the Second Prince back then.
For the Second Prince, Chen An had a grudge in his heart.
The debt from back then, would be repaid one day.
So Wu Guogong died like this.
Although, he wasn't completely dead yet.
Chen An just froze Wu Guogong's body, not his head. So he was still a little ways off from death.
But it was coming soon.
After dealing with Wu Guogong in front of him, Chen An looked towards the distance.
More precisely, he was looking at the expert under the Crown Prince.
This person who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Wu Guogong and come to reinforce, should be quite formidable.
However, unfortunately, after Wu Guogong was taken care of, this person decisively stopped.
He didn't dare to run, just obediently stood there, looking like a spectator.
If you ignore his trembling eyes and shaking body, he almost looked the part.
Leading the Fourth Princess by the hand, Chen An continued forward.
In the distance, the guards who were in charge here seemed to want to act again, setting up a crossbow array for retaliation, but in the end, they stopped.
"If anyone dares to move, then everyone can die together."
With a calm voice and the support of Gang Qi, it resounded throughout the surroundings.
Immediately, those who were restless no longer dared to move.
Even those who wanted to move were immediately held back by their companions.
Are you kidding?
You want to die, we don't want to join you.
Didn't they see the ice sculpture of Wu Guogong's flag in the distance? It was still standing fine, looking almost identical to Wu Guogong himself.
They didn't want their ice sculptures to change.
In this situation, even if the leader wanted to kill the enemy, looking at the state of their subordinates, they could only reluctantly give up.
As they gave up, they also heaved a sigh of relief, letting go of their psychological burdens.
After all, no one wants to die, right?
It's not that they're unwilling to fight the enemy now, but their subordinates are unwilling to follow.
With the Fourth Princess in tow, Chen An entered the palace.
The interior of the palace was very spacious, and the terrain looked particularly complex.
Once they arrived there, it became the Fourth Princess's territory.
At least compared to Chen An, who had never been inside the palace before, the Fourth Princess had been living in the palace since childhood, so she was already familiar with the surrounding terrain.
With Chen An in tow, they quickly moved forward and soon reached the inner court.
To their surprise, when they arrived there, someone was already waiting for them.
"Steward Liu!"
Seeing the person in the distance, the Fourth Princess hurried forward and asked, "Why are you here? Where is my father?"
"Your Majesty is already waiting in the court."
"This Mr. Chen, please come in as well."
"Yes."
Chen An nodded and followed the Fourth Princess as they moved forward.
They quickly entered the inner court.
Compared to the outer palace, the interior was much more solemn, with everything arranged very meticulously.
Just as they stepped into the inner court, Chen An could keenly feel several gazes focusing on him.
This heightened sensitivity was something he had gained after reaching the Gang Qi level.
Once a martial artist sensed the Congenital Qi, their sensitivity to the outside world would gradually increase. And after reaching the Gang Qi level, this sensitivity would be even sharper, especially in many aspects.
At Chen An's level, anytime someone's gaze fell on him, he would immediately sense it.
Facing the crossbow array head-on, one cannot imagine the feelings and power within it.
The power of the powerful crossbows in the army is already formidable. At close range, they can penetrate armor.
And when hundreds of powerful crossbows are simultaneously fired, forming a crossbow array, the power within is truly amazing.
If you are a bystander, you would be shocked and amazed, enough to write several reviews afterwards to express your astonishment.
But if you are a participant, or even the one being shot at, the feeling is not so great.
At this moment, Chen An couldn't help but sigh, feeling a strange sense of exhaustion.
This feeling is off.
He had read many novels and watched movies in his previous life, where the protagonist carried an odd companion, seemingly harmless and easygoing.
But when it came to him, why did it feel so difficult?
Just like now.
If the Fourth Princess weren't there, with Chen An's cultivation raised to the Gang Qi level, he could easily avoid it.
These crossbow arrays couldn't harm him at all.
But with the Fourth Princess there, the problem became serious.
There was no way to dodge.
He could dodge, but the Fourth Princess couldn't!
With ordinary Gang Qi, facing this situation would probably be challenging.
Death might not be certain, but injury was inevitable.
The only difference was in the severity of the injury.
Fortunately, it was Chen An standing there, not someone else.
If his strength wasn't enough, then he would make use of his skills.
In front of him, the name representing Xuanbing Qi was shining brightly, once again emitting a tempting brilliance.
The already raised Xuanbing Qi rose again.
Gang Qi's second level, Gang Transformation!
Boom!
Outside the palace, Chen An's face remained calm as he silently held the Fourth Princess's hand and moved forward.
The crossbows rained down, falling in front of them, but were all blocked in the end.
Gang Qi condensed into a barrier, gathering in front of them, forming an invisible shield that blocked all the crossbows from approaching.
It was an extremely terrifying scene.
Crossbows shot down from the sky, but no matter how many arrows fell, they were all blocked, unable to get close.
Chen An and the Fourth Princess continued forward calmly, as if they were protected by the heavens and were never hindered throughout.
It was like a leisurely stroll.
"This..."
Not to mention the guards here, even those who were secretly observing were all stunned at this moment.
Staying still and facing the crossbow array head-on with Gang Qi cultivation may be possible in the entire realm of Dahua, but it definitely did not include the young man in front of them.
The young man leading the Fourth Princess forward looked so young! Twenty? Or eighteen?
Most ordinary people at this age were probably still at the stage of physical training.
On the other hand, he had already become a Gang Qi practitioner.
Where did the Fourth Princess recruit such a person?
Many people couldn't help but think about this.
And in the distance, it seemed like reinforcements from the guards had arrived.
"It's you!"
A familiar voice came from afar.
Chen An subconsciously looked up and saw a familiar figure.
It was Wu Guogong, who he had crossed paths with at the Second Prince's mansion before. He was wearing armor, glaring at Chen An.
Beside him, there was another middle-aged man wearing armor under the Crown Prince's faction, presumably in charge of this area.
These two were probably the strongest among the guards here.
"Traitor, how dare you attack the palace!"
Seeing Chen An, Wu Guogong did not hesitate. He raised his sword and charged towards Chen An.
"Wu Guogong, stop!"
The leader of the guards shouted desperately from afar, trying to remind the impulsive Wu Guogong, but it was too late.
Wu Guogong charged too quickly, catching everyone off guard.
Obviously, Wu Guogong thought of Chen An as an easy target, ready to take him down directly and gain credit.
As for threats?
No way!
Wu Guogong was at the pinnacle of internal energy cultivation, half a step away from Gang Qi. What threat could there be?
Unless Gang Qi was used, who could kill him?
Moreover, the flattery and lack of martial will in front of him made things worse.
This state of mind was actually quite normal.
After all, without using Gang Qi, he was almost invincible with his cultivation.
But Gang Qi?
Who would think that a young man who looked under twenty could be at a Gang Qi level?
Impossible, right?
The long sword fell with a force as heavy as ten thousand catties, as if it was going to behead Chen An directly.
However, even with such a terrifying strike, it was blocked.
Because an even more terrifying scene unfolded.
The long sword descended from the sky, but was abruptly stopped.
And the one who stopped the long sword was none other than a seemingly slender and fair arm.
Chen An's face remained calm as he looked at Wu Guogong in front of him.
Wu Guogong didn't speak, but cold sweat dripped down from his forehead.
On Chen An's arm, a layer of distinct white fog gathered, with ice crystals flowing on it, slowly spreading and ultimately freezing Wu Guogong's entire longsword.
This display clearly revealed something, it couldn't be more obvious.
"Gang... Qi."
Wu Guogong's face was stiff as his mind was in shock, not knowing what to say.
So, there really are incredible things in this world?
A Gang Qi at less than twenty, is this real?
This is incredible, but why is this incredible thing happening to him?
At this moment, Wu Guogong really wanted to turn and run.
If only his body could move.
Yes, he could no longer move his body.
A layer of Gang Qi condensed ice crystals spread along the long sword, then slowly enveloped most of his body, directly freezing him.
Wu Guogong could clearly feel that where the ice crystals spread, his entire body was transforming, flesh and blood frozen.
This transformation process was rapid, in just a moment, most of his body was frozen.
"Mercy."
Finally, he opened his mouth, letting go of his so-called martial will, ready to beg for mercy.
No matter how good your martial will is, it can't feed you.
Since you're going to die anyway, why bother with it?
But at this point, it was too late.
Chen An had no mercy in his habits. Even if he heard Wu Guogong's plea for mercy, he had no intention of stopping.
Blame it on the fact that you sat in front of the Second Prince back then.
For the Second Prince, Chen An had a grudge in his heart.
The debt from back then, would be repaid one day.
So Wu Guogong died like this.
Although, he wasn't completely dead yet.
Chen An just froze Wu Guogong's body, not his head. So he was still a little ways off from death.
But it was coming soon.
After dealing with Wu Guogong in front of him, Chen An looked towards the distance.
More precisely, he was looking at the expert under the Crown Prince.
This person who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Wu Guogong and come to reinforce, should be quite formidable.
However, unfortunately, after Wu Guogong was taken care of, this person decisively stopped.
He didn't dare to run, just obediently stood there, looking like a spectator.
If you ignore his trembling eyes and shaking body, he almost looked the part.
Leading the Fourth Princess by the hand, Chen An continued forward.
In the distance, the guards who were in charge here seemed to want to act again, setting up a crossbow array for retaliation, but in the end, they stopped.
"If anyone dares to move, then everyone can die together."
With a calm voice and the support of Gang Qi, it resounded throughout the surroundings.
Immediately, those who were restless no longer dared to move.
Even those who wanted to move were immediately held back by their companions.
Are you kidding?
You want to die, we don't want to join you.
Didn't they see the ice sculpture of Wu Guogong's flag in the distance? It was still standing fine, looking almost identical to Wu Guogong himself.
They didn't want their ice sculptures to change.
In this situation, even if the leader wanted to kill the enemy, looking at the state of their subordinates, they could only reluctantly give up.
As they gave up, they also heaved a sigh of relief, letting go of their psychological burdens.
After all, no one wants to die, right?
It's not that they're unwilling to fight the enemy now, but their subordinates are unwilling to follow.
With the Fourth Princess in tow, Chen An entered the palace.
The interior of the palace was very spacious, and the terrain looked particularly complex.
Once they arrived there, it became the Fourth Princess's territory.
At least compared to Chen An, who had never been inside the palace before, the Fourth Princess had been living in the palace since childhood, so she was already familiar with the surrounding terrain.
With Chen An in tow, they quickly moved forward and soon reached the inner court.
To their surprise, when they arrived there, someone was already waiting for them.
"Steward Liu!"
Seeing the person in the distance, the Fourth Princess hurried forward and asked, "Why are you here? Where is my father?"
"Your Majesty is already waiting in the court."
"This Mr. Chen, please come in as well."
"Yes."
Chen An nodded and followed the Fourth Princess as they moved forward.
They quickly entered the inner court.
Compared to the outer palace, the interior was much more solemn, with everything arranged very meticulously.
Just as they stepped into the inner court, Chen An could keenly feel several gazes focusing on him.
This heightened sensitivity was something he had gained after reaching the Gang Qi level.
Once a martial artist sensed the Congenital Qi, their sensitivity to the outside world would gradually increase. And after reaching the Gang Qi level, this sensitivity would be even sharper, especially in many aspects.
At Chen An's level, anytime someone's gaze fell on him, he would immediately sense it.
