He then added, "Brother Song, I know your talent is exceptional, but tonight, just stepping in is useless..."

Song Cheng replied, "No, I've achieved Perfection."

After speaking, he touched the long blade, stretched his muscles and summoned his strength, the blade moving as though it were willows in the wind, gracefully fading into the distance.

The blade's edge cut through the night air, shattered the spring rain, emitting a ripping sound like tearing silk, followed by a faint popping sound at its culmination.

Whether it was powerful could actually be discerned, especially for places like the Ruyi Commerce Chamber, which was renowned for its "Willow Brushing Force."

Even if the guards themselves couldn't perform it, they had seen it numerous times.

Song Cheng's strike was the Willow Brushing Force, it was Perfection... it surpassed everyone else.

Shi Yi, Ying, Gao Lin, and the Wang brothers were no match for him.

The air suddenly fell silent, quiet to the utmost degree.

Song Cheng further explained, "I mastered it this evening. Mainly because this cultivation technique aligns perfectly with the 'White Snake Blade' I practiced before, that's why it was quick. Otherwise, it definitely wouldn't have worked. Normally, I don't advance this fast with other Dharma Methods."

Ding Kui: ...

Two guards: ...

Ying: ...

Miss An: ...

Although the two women knew that Song Cheng mastered a technique that merged something similar to "Willow Brushing Force" and "Extreme Force," they never fully confirmed that it was truly them.

No, it wasn't that they never fully confirmed, rather they didn't dare to think so.

How could there be such a monster in this world?

How much time has passed?

Song Cheng said, "Ding, then... shall we go now?"

Ding Kui swallowed, saying, "It's... it's possible. Brother Song, you... you..."

He could no longer find the words to describe his shock.

Meanwhile, Song Cheng had approached Chenyu, told Ying to "go back inside." After saying that, he followed Miss An out the door, made his way to the stables, took a horse, and donned a raincoat and hat.

The guards leaped onto their horses, as did Miss An.

Song Cheng's experience with horses remained from before his transmigration, which was limited to park rides with the horses priced per round...

But now, he gritted his teeth, leaped onto the horse, and mimicked the guards' posture and shouted "Giddy up!"

The An family's horses were well-trained; at that call of "Giddy up," the horse immediately started running.

Song Cheng, as he rode, got accustomed to it, since his reaction and strength were there, he quickly learned on the fly.

The group moved swiftly, heading towards the east city gate.

Along the way, Ding Kui quickly briefed them on the situation.

"Those ghostly beings took advantage of the rainy night to launch an attack. The city gate is already marked with numerous fist prints, it's about to break. I'm not sure about the other gates, but the east gate is like this."

Ghost Tide from all directions converged, forbidden to enter, but Ghost Servants kept coming continuously, especially since many were caught in the Ghost Tide.

Therefore, although the Government Office divided the county soldiers and recruited able-bodied men from the county to guard the four gates of the city—north, south, east, and west—the masters were limited.

After convening a meeting with local tycoons, it was decided that the Government Office would mainly guard the northwest gates. The South City district headed by Water Bird Martial Arts Hall would guard the south gate, while some smaller families and wealthy landlords headed by Ruyi Commerce Chamber along with some house servants and partial county soldiers would guard the east gate.

And the east gate, in fact, was the most dangerous as it was the nearest to Tang River Village.

The group quickly arrived at the city gate, and the situation was indeed critical.

The city gate was slightly ajar; the massive bolt of the gate was nearly bursting. People were pushing carts filled with sand and stones, wooden boxes, and such against it from behind.

From behind the gate came thudding sounds, piercing the eardrums, thundering in the hearts, making the nighttime defenders restless.

After transforming from "ordinary people" to "Ghost Servants," their strength greatly increased, forming an army akin to that of the Power Realm.

Miss An took off her hat, raised a lantern high, unveiled her figure, and directed loudly.

The appearance of the President of the Ruyi Commerce Chamber boosted the morale.

Song Cheng swiftly climbed up the city wall and looked below.

Row after row of data flashed before his eyes.

Good grief, there were over a hundred two-digit numbers.

Most were 10s and 11s, but there were also three around 30.

At this level, once the city gate is breached, it's beyond recovery.

If he had been hesitant before breaking through, once he reached "Perfection" after breaking through into the Form Realm (Yellow Level Grade B), his body had undergone a transformation.

That was the emergence of a strange "Gang Qi" under his skin, always surging outward, like armor, yet better than armor.

Song Cheng had tested it himself, basically anyone below the Great Perfection of the "Force Realm" could no longer hurt him, even stabbing at his eyeball was useless because "Gang Qi" flowed even in front of his eyeball.

Even at the Peak of Force Realm, it wasn't of much use, because only at Great Perfection did one barely have the "privilege of poking into an eyeball a little bit."

However, Great Perfection did not include those whose numbers were around 30.

In short, these Ghost Servants, even if Song Cheng slept among them, couldn't hurt him at all as long as his Gang Qi wasn't exhausted.

"Open a crack in the city gate, I'll guard it."

Song Cheng declared resolutely.

Since he wanted to demonstrate the power of "Peak of Force Realm," he wouldn't hide it any longer.

Yet An Chenyu whispered in a low voice, "Song, don't overdo it."

Song Cheng said, "Don't worry, Sister An."

An Chenyu's eyes moved with resolve, yet she decisively said, "Open a line in the city gate."

Song Cheng, holding his blade, strode forward, grabbing two ordinary blades along the way in case the Fine Blade broke.

The crowd was noisy, with many wealthy gentlemen shouting things like "No way, how can you open" and the like.

However, the president of Ruyi Commerce Chamber was very prestigious.

Moreover, the gates could no longer hold if not opened now.

Thus, the city gate was finally opened.

Song Cheng stood at the gate, one man, one blade.

Wind and rain engulfed the city, both inside and out.

The Ghost Servants surged towards him, a dark mass.

Song Cheng began to wield his blade.

With the strength between "51~102," he was completely capable of crushing the current situation, and "Great Perfection in Form Realm" added a big insurance that made defeat absolutely impossible.

The transcendent Willow Brushing Force, wielding the long sword like a deadly willow.

Human skins burst open, eerie screams pierced the air, yet not a single Ghost Servant could step forward.

Tonight, at the East City gate, Song Cheng... was invincible.

In half the time it takes an incense stick to burn, more than a hundred Ghost Servants had been slain.

A breathtaking scene imprinted in the spring rain.

People stood holding lanterns, dazedly watching a scene that seemed to belong only in a storyteller's tale...

Song Cheng shook his numb arms and looked at the Fine Blade again...

It was still intact, a fine product indeed made by the royal artisans.

He closed the city gate again, walked up to Miss An, and announced, "My lady, it's taken care of."

In front of others, he also called her "my lady."

An Chenyu looked at him deeply and said, "Husband, you've worked hard."

Then, she turned to the crowd and instructed, "Everyone, be sure not to slack off. Seal the city gate properly, the Ghost Servants may continue to launch assaults."

People started bustling about hurriedly.

An Chenyu directed the guards, made some arrangements, then summoned several to Song Cheng's side, "Husband, I'm afraid we'll need to continue to work hard tonight.

Let's make a round of the North, West, and South City. I worry that other places might be breached."

Song Cheng nodded.

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