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It’s not right...

There’s something very wrong here...

The abundant spiritual energy is real, as he felt his body rapidly recovering. Not being able to leave might also be true, as he saw no flaws in this world, and his intuition told him that trying to break free by force was definitely not a good approach, but there was one thing that was false.

That was the sense of safety deliberately created by Chen Qing.

This place had plenty of spiritual energy, and one could watch the outside situation at any time—it seemed a perfect place to wait for action, but it was not.

Here... there was something stirring emotions!

Yes, he had actually felt it just now, his emotions being toyed with by something.

"From the beginning, I was suspicious, there was something around," the Emperor still kept his distance from Chen Qing, speaking softly, "The combat priest of the Ancient Demon Clan was too incompetent, and his actions were contradictory. At that time, I wondered if he was acting abnormally."

"Then afterwards, when I suddenly attacked Zi Yue, looking back, it seems very irrational."

"Why is it irrational?" Chen Qing looked at the battlefield and smiled, "Your Majesty, your Imperial Army is on the brink of collapse, isn’t it quite normal to take action?"

The Emperor said nothing, simply watching the battlefield in silence, and just as Chen Qing had described, the entire Imperial Army was teetering on the edge of collapse.

The Big Formation had been broken through in several areas, and even some commanders had been slain; anyone who understood military affairs could see that the Imperial Army’s defeat was imminent.

Once a few sections of the formation broke, the whole morale would collapse instantly, and then the Four Holy Army’s sixteen cavalry divisions would commence an overwhelming slaughter.

Sparrow Bee was conflicted at the sight but could do nothing. The weird Demon Statue before him didn’t do anything but coldly watch him, stopping him from daring to act—after all, the ability to make His Majesty vanish so directly was a little too unsettling.

Could it be that he... really chose the wrong side?

Sparrow Bee was filled with complicated emotions.

He and King Chu Jiang had initially cooperated with the Ancient Demon Clan.

But in the Capital City, the Emperor had outsmarted them, and they encountered that formidable woman, forcing them to defect.

If the Ancient Demon Clan now defeated the Imperial Army, what should he do?

Shamelessly switch sides again?

Even though he wasn’t always scrupulous in his actions, this seemed a bit too...

Just as such thoughts arose, suddenly, the Army Talisman lit up.

Sparrow Bee, while cautious of the Demon Statue before him, glanced at the position in the far rear.

The Emperor had disappeared, and now the only one qualified to wield the Army Talisman was that woman—it seemed she couldn’t sit still any longer.

But what could she possibly do?

Using the Dark Crow Flame to forcefully seal a King-Level drained a tremendous amount of energy; she probably didn’t even have a fifth of her usual strength left, did she? Could she reverse the tide of battle by intervening now?

But such doubts quickly vanished.

He didn’t see the woman take action; instead, what he witnessed was a significant movement within the ranks of the Imperial Army.

The originally complex and intricate military formation moved swiftly like flowing water, as natural and smooth as the receding tide.

Not to mention the Sparrow Bee, even the group of the Four Holy Army charging in were stupefied by the sight.

Amidst the slaughter, they could clearly see, the Big Formation was on the verge of being overwhelmed, yet the enemy dared to change formation at this moment!

The so-called change of formation relies on commanding, forcibly altering the movement of the army formation.

This method is a severe test of the commander’s ability to control the field because changing formation isn’t a routine formula; it’s not a matter of how many formations you’ve practiced during drills and can change at will, but rather adapting to the situation at hand.

Especially with army formations the size of a hundred thousand soldiers, a slight oversight could lead to the entire formation’s energy and morale collapsing. If even a few parts aren’t executed correctly, an emergency formation change could cause the entire army to disintegrate.

Commanders daring enough to change formations in the midst of battle are very few in the history of the Central Plains, and like the situation at hand, where the formation was near collapse and still daring to change, the main generals of all sixteen routes admitted they had never come across such a bold commander in their inherited memories.

Because the situation was already deteriorating, morale was falling, and the soldiers’ hearts were in turmoil, attempting a forced formation change at this time carried an extraordinary risk.

How could you expect a group of soldiers on the brink of collapse to execute your flawless change of command?

Their first thought was that the opposing commander must be insane.

But in the next moment, an even more shocking scene unfolded, those soldiers who were on the edge of collapse appeared utterly unaffected, the whole formation, whether under attack or in battle, managed to reorganize methodically.

Using a certain number of soldiers to hold the fight, those according to the command changed formation and retreated without a moment’s hesitation, those used to cover the rear did not waver at all, and those retreating showed no sign of panic, the entire formation became so silky smooth, such a fluid beauty directly broadened the horizons of all who were watching!

"It is said that although King Xiang was a newly arisen Ghost King, his ability to lead troops was unparalleled, without equal in his time, his Ghost Army was fearless and could fight to the last man without collapsing, truly miraculous. Today has been an eye-opener, and it’s a good thing he was outmaneuvered back then, otherwise, he might really have been able to upset the balance of power in the Path of Yin and Yang! "

"Incredible indeed..."

Shenyue also watched coldly, the cooperation between Human Race and King Xiang made her quite uneasy. King Xiang was an unpredictable factor back then, and now the Emperor of the Human Race is another, the combination of two unpredictable factors was truly unsettling.

That woman commanding the army formation was no ordinary person either, the on-the-spot formation change was extremely rational, arguably the least costly type of formation change. Even Wang Yue, known as the War Sage within the Four Major Guilds, might not be able to perform as well.

"Impressive, impressive!"

In the Paint World, Chen Qing couldn’t help but clap his hands in praise, "Is this the person who can reassure Your Majesty to safely hold the Capital City?

Truly an eye-opener, having the talent of the Dark Crow Flame is one thing, but she, who has never been to war, actually possesses such military talent.

.. She really is favored by the heavens! "

This commentary was heartfelt—the woman’s background was mysterious, with even Zi Yue unaware of her existence, showing how deeply concealed she normally was.

Such a person, logically, wouldn’t have the chance to personally command a major battle, and even if she studied in secret, everyone knows the difference between planning on paper and actual execution.

Yet, there are some people in this world who are just so illogical. They clearly do not come from military Noble Families, and clearly have never had the chance to command battles before, but once on the field, they perform like Kings, never losing no matter how they fight.

"No wonder Your Majesty is in no hurry, with such an impressive person involved, even if you can’t gain an advantage, you can surely ensure the army’s safe withdrawal..."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor smiled slightly, "Yes, with such a person to rely on behind the scenes, why would I... need to act hastily?"

Chen Qing: "....."

"So, I feel something is amiss. If I’m not mistaken, this so-called Demon Statue must have other abilities, right?"

"What does Your Majesty imply?"

"Emotional agitation and change," said the Emperor coldly. "It can fluctuate others’ emotions, making the angry angrier, the irritated more irritated, the timid more cowardly; amplifying all negative emotions continuously. Just take the Sparrow Bee, after several demoralizing defeats, cracks appeared in his psyche, and now, he lacks even the courage to act, yet he doesn’t realize it himself. I am not wrong, am I?"

"Your Majesty speaks as if..." Chen Qing said with a smile, "How would I know?"

"You know... right, Your Highness King Qin?"