Was this worth such a reaction?
Upon hearing Lin Qian's words, Yuan Xiang responded with some frustration, "Soul beasts cannot use soul devices because their physical structure and soul power operation differ entirely from other races. Moreover, soul beasts lack the intelligence to utilize soul devices. It's impossible for a soul device to be designed for a soul beast to use."
It was common knowledge among all races that soul beasts couldn't use soul devices.
"But what if you design a soul device based on the characteristics of a soul beast's soul power?" Lin Qian countered, finding Yuan Xiang's assertion a bit perplexing.
Yuan Xiang was momentarily stunned by Lin Qian's question, staring at him in disbelief.
Right, if you crafted a soul device based on a soul beast's characteristics, wouldn't that work?
"Wait, even if you could make a soul device suited for a soul beast, they only possess instinct and a drive to hunt and kill. They lack the intelligence to use such devices," Yuan Xiang quickly rebutted, shaking his head.
Lin Qian looked at Yuan Xiang and, after a moment of silence, said, "But my war beasts are very intelligent."
"How intelligent?" Yuan Xiang asked, dumbfounded.
Lin Qian turned to the Silver Moon Wolves stationed on the plain before the city and suddenly shouted, "All Silver Moon Wolves, about face!"
As Lin Qian's command echoed out, Yuan Xiang watched in shock as the Silver Moon Wolves below turned in unison, lifting their heads to look toward them.
In that moment, Yuan Xiang clearly saw a spark of intelligence in the eyes of these beasts.
"Sit!"
At Lin Qian's next command, the Silver Moon Wolves promptly sat down, their armor clanking as they did.
"Stand up!"
"Sit!"
As the ten thousand Silver Moon Wolves obediently followed Lin Qian's commands, he nodded in satisfaction and then asked loudly, "Your enemy is that million-strong wolf pack. Do you have the confidence to defeat them?"
"Yes!" the wolves chorused.
Yuan Xiang's spirit body almost dispersed from shock, and on the other side, the Xunyin and Wuxing Tribe members were so stunned they nearly fell from the sky.
"What the hell is going on?!" the Wuxing leader cursed in disbelief.
The fact that the enemy had summoned ten thousand fully armored giant wolves was already shocking enough.
But those wolves could talk?
The Xunyin leader beside him was also breathing heavily. In his understanding, soul beasts were always just savage animals with basic intelligence meant for hunting and killing. But these soul beasts before him defied that understanding.
Turning to look at Yuan Xiang, whose mouth hung open, Lin Qian's face beamed with pride. "Senior, are my war beasts smart enough for you?"
"Soul beasts that can speak… how is this possible…" Yuan Xiang muttered, as if he hadn't even heard Lin Qian. Despite all his knowledge and experience, the scene before him had shaken him to his core.
It wasn't that Yuan Xiang lacked composure; it was simply that the sight before him was too overwhelming.
"Rise and prepare for battle!" Lin Qian ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" the Silver Moon Wolves replied in unison. They turned to face the oncoming wave of Green Wind Wolves, their eyes now filled with a savage gleam.
The lead Silver Moon Wolf let out a howl and charged ahead.
Seeing this, Lin Qian nodded in satisfaction. War beasts, like soldiers, were not purely biological entities.
Unlike the soldiers who had cold, emotionless expressions, the war beasts retained a primal savagery, which clearly enhanced their combat effectiveness.
In a flash, the two wolf packs collided violently.
Yuan Xiang, now more focused, closely observed the clash between the two wolf packs, eager to see the difference between the intelligent, armored war beasts and the savage soul beasts.
The difference was immediately apparent.
The ten thousand Silver Moon Wolves cut through the million-strong Green Wind Wolf pack like a metal blade, leaving a trail of blood and gore in their wake. Nothing could stop their advance.
Yuan Xiang could clearly see the lead Silver Moon Wolf leap into the air as it charged into the enemy ranks. The metal armor on its tail suddenly extended a sharp blade, connecting with the tip of its tail like a weapon.
The Silver Moon Wolf then spun its entire body, its fur radiating with silver soul power, transforming it into a spinning silver saw blade that tore through the Green Wind Wolves, turning into a living meat grinder.
Any Green Wind Wolf caught in its path was shredded to pieces with no resistance.
And it wasn't just one Silver Moon Wolf using this tactic. The leading wolves all employed this brutal and bloody method to carve a path for the rest of their pack.
Once inside the Green Wind Wolves' ranks, the Silver Moon Wolves spread out in a circular formation, pushing outward as they fought.
The bloodthirsty Green Wind Wolves pounced at the Silver Moon Wolves, their jaws aiming for their enemies' throats.
However, the reinforced armor of the Silver Moon Wolves, augmented by soul power, shattered the Green Wind Wolves' fangs as they bit down.
In response, the bitten Silver Moon Wolf opened its mouth and unleashed a blast of silver soul power, forcing the Green Wind Wolf back.
The Silver Moon Wolf then twisted its body, swinging its metal tail, now extended into a long whip, toward the Green Wind Wolf. Just before impact, the tail's armor deployed sharp blades.
Slash!
In an instant, the Green Wind Wolf was sliced in two, its innards spilling onto the ground.
From his vantage point on the wall, Yuan Xiang could clearly see that the war beasts summoned by Lin Qian were in a league of their own compared to the Wuxing Tribe's soul beasts.
The Green Wind Wolves relied on their primal instincts, biting and clawing like wild animals.
But the Silver Moon Wolves were fully armed, their armor rendering the Green Wind Wolves' attacks ineffective.
The gleaming soul devices on the Silver Moon Wolves' armor were clearly functioning as intended, enhancing their combat abilities.
"War beasts truly live up to their name," Yuan Xiang muttered in awe as he watched the Silver Moon Wolves' battle circle expand, the number of surviving Green Wind Wolves dwindling while the pile of wolf corpses grew.
While Yuan Xiang was lost in thought, the Wuxing leader's face had turned ashen. Fear crept into his heart as he looked at Lin Qian.
These Silver Moon Wolves were nothing like the green-furred beasts. They were a fully equipped army, disguised as wild animals, with terrifying combat power.
"Who is this human?" the Xunyin leader whispered, his expression filled with dread as he gazed at Lin Qian.