"Puff, puff!"
This was the sound of Tang Geng's flying swords slicing through the bodies of esper-users.
Due to a lack of stamina, the S-class esper-users were utterly incapable of defending against the ferocious Tang Geng.
Some were luckier, only sustaining flesh wounds from the flying swords.
Others were far less fortunate, their throats slit directly by a single sword stroke.
In an instant, the ground was littered with the fallen, their pained roars echoing incessantly.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
This was the sound of Han Lang's golden needles whistling through the air.
Golden needles, unlike flying swords, appeared less lethal at first glance.
However, the crucial factor was that they were wielded by Han Lang, the Divine Farmer Heavenly Doctor.
Therefore, while those struck by the golden needles did not suffer as gruesome injuries as those hit by flying swords, no one struck by a needle escaped unscathed.
Some had their meridians sealed directly by a golden needle.
Others had their brains pierced, resulting in instant death!
In comparison, Liu Xiaoxiao, who was greatly depleted, did not employ such violent methods as the other two.
At this moment, her role was limited to assisting them in suppressing the formation; her combat capability had completely fallen behind.
However, seeing the esper-users falling one after another, even though the majority were not killed by her hand, her heart was filled with immense relief.
Yet, a problem that Han Lang and the others had overlooked soon emerged.
The screams of the S-class esper-users drew the attention of people from all over the battlefield.
The soldiers wanted to see if the screams were from comrades or enemies;
The esper-users were also curious about what kind of beings could slaughter them in such a manner.
Similarly, Huang Yuhua and his team, who had been fighting with all their might, as well as Gou Tuizhi, were drawn by the screams.
Upon witnessing Han Lang and the other two forming a triangle and ferociously slaughtering esper-users, the expressions on their faces were vastly different.
Huang Yuhua was overjoyed and exclaimed excitedly.
"Amazing! Those two have both broken through to the Golden Core stage! I knew they were extraordinary. By the way, where is Zhao Wu? He should have had a better chance than Tang Geng!"
Old Bi was also very pleased.
Although he was not yet very familiar with them, hearing Huang Yuhua's words, he could basically place them.
"Are you referring to the young man lying on the ground behind them, who appears to be injured? Perhaps, perhaps he didn't get this great opportunity in order to create an opening for them!"
Hearing Old Bi's words, Huang Yuhua's gaze shifted to Zhao Wu behind Han Lang and the others.
At the same time, he also saw the shattered fragments of the Brahma Gold Bell scattered on the ground.
Instantly, he guessed the general situation, and his heart was filled with emotion and感慨.
"My soldiers! They truly possess righteous spirit!"
Huang Yuhua was aware of the friction between Zhao Wu and Han Lang, but he had not expected that on the battlefield, they could still fight side by side and possess the spirit to sacrifice for their comrades.
As their direct superior, how could he not be moved?
In contrast, Gou Tuizhi.
The moment he saw Han Lang hovering in the air, his teeth itched with anger.
He had completely underestimated Han Lang, who, in his hands, wouldn't have lasted a single move. Yet, after the baptism of this war, he had smoothly broken through.
And he knew in his heart that Han Lang, having broken through to the Golden Core stage, while not necessarily capable of completely defeating him, could at least exchange a few moves.
Even more terrifying was that with his cultivation growing at such a pace, in a few more years, he might not be his opponent anymore.
After all, Han Lang's identity was that of a cultivator.
Cultivators could continue to grow through cultivation, whereas for him, an SSS-class esper-user, it would be exceedingly difficult to be transformed into an X-class again through injecting enhancement drugs.
Moreover, even if he were willing to take that risk, the Doctor would absolutely not agree!
If the plan failed, the esper-user army would lose one SSS-class esper-user, who was not one in ten thousand, but at least one in a thousand, or one in a hundred.
Such a risk was something the Doctor would never take.
Thinking of this, Gou Tuizhi's hatred intensified.
He gritted his teeth and muttered to himself.
"Han Lang! I will absolutely annihilate you before you can grow!"
Although he said this, Gou Tuizhi knew in his heart.
Once Han Lang and Tang Geng had fully broken through and dealt with the group of S-class esper-users, they could turn around and support Huang Yuhua and the others, as well as the other SSS-class esper-user who had been fully restraining another group of Golden Core cultivators.
At that time, the tide of the war would completely turn.
And he, along with the other SSS-class esper-user, would inevitably perish in this war that they had initially believed was within their grasp.
Understanding the implications, Gou Tuizhi no longer hesitated. With a sharp cry that shook the entire battlefield, he acted.
All the cultivators were startled by this piercing shriek.
Everyone thought some ferocious monster had arrived on the battlefield.
By the time they reacted, the esper-user army, led by Gou Tuizhi and another SSS-class esper-user, was retreating like a tide.
"Damn it! They're running! Tang Geng, Liu Pai, let's hurry!"
Han Lang was shocked.
He quickly called out to Liu Xiaoxiao and Tang Geng, urging them to redouble their efforts in harvesting the S-class esper-users within the encirclement.
After they had dealt with all the enemies, they turned back to find that Gou Tuizhi had already retreated a considerable distance.
The two looked at each other from afar, and Han Lang could clearly see a playful smile on Gou Tuizhi's face.
He was somewhat angry but felt powerless, until Liu Xiaoxiao flew to his side and softly exclaimed.
"What are you thinking about? Chase them!"
Han Lang finally came to his senses and, along with the Golden Core cultivators who could fly, and many more swift comrades, began the pursuit!
In the minds of all cultivators, esper-users were mortal enemies of Xia Country, and their very existence was a disgrace to the cultivation world.
As long as they could kill one, regardless of whether it was B-class, C-class, or D-class or S-class, they would show no mercy!
Let alone this opportunity where victory was already within their grasp!
Every enemy eliminated not only meant more merit and contribution but also a weaker opponent in the next war.
Why wouldn't they seize this chance?
Soon, the esper-user army, under the pursuit of the soldiers, completely entered the jungle.
The jungle environment was complex, so everyone obeyed orders and did not venture further, ceasing their pursuit.
When they turned back and saw the ground littered with corpses along the escape route of the esper-users, cheers finally erupted.
"Hooray! We won! We won!"
The joy of victory quickly filled everyone's minds.
Everyone was cheering and celebrating.
Although this victory was not a complete triumph, although no esper-user leader was killed, and although no SSS-class esper-user was captured.
However, through everyone's efforts, and without the assistance of high-level cultivators beyond the mid-Golden Core stage, they had achieved a complete victory in the battle!
This was the inevitable result of shared hatred and the inevitable outcome of fighting side by side!
"We won?" Tang Qin was still in a daze.
After overcoming numerous difficulties, their first major battle together had finally ended in victory.
"Yes! We won! We won!"