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"Thunderbolt Flash!"
Thunder rumbled across the skies above the Calamity Mountains. Two pitch-black dragon wings stretched wide, blotting out the sun like a curtain of dark clouds. In the heavens, all that could be seen were streaks of blood-colored lightning flashing ceaselessly.
The source of this ominous red lightning was none other than Dai Weisi himself. His eyes glowed crimson, and his body swelled with muscles so exaggeratedly defined that even the legendary "Ghost Back" warriors paled in comparison.
The dark wings behind him flapped gently, yet even the slightest motion seemed capable of launching him into the stratosphere. Crimson lightning crackled in his hands, radiating an oppressive aura that could strike fear into the bravest heart.
With a shout, Dai Weisi thrust his palm forward. A bolt of scarlet thunder blasted from his hand, and with a deafening roar, the lightning struck a towering ancient tree—reducing it to charred cinders in an instant.
Dai Weisi burst into hearty laughter. "Excellent! My Thunderbolt Flash is finally complete! This move is far more powerful than the White Tiger Light Wave!"
Looking at the scorched remains of the ancient tree, Dai Weisi felt immense satisfaction at the might of his newly developed technique.
A month had passed since he slew the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. Though the battle was won, Dai Weisi chose not to withdraw his forces. Instead, he remained to eliminate the remaining wolf bandits, ensuring they wouldn't continue threatening the citizens of the Star Luo Empire.
While the soldiers of the White Tiger Legion carried out the purge, Dai Weisi stayed behind in the Calamity Mountains, devoting his time to developing original soul skills.
After unlocking the White Tiger Evil God Transformation, he could fully manipulate four powerful soul force attributes: Extreme Gold, Evil, Storm, and Lightning. These were ideal for crafting his own unique techniques.
The Thunderbolt Flash was only the first of several self-created soul skills he had devised.
"Let's try the Thunder Net next!"
He raised his hands and began channeling his soul power. Under his control, the massive energy condensed into violent arcs of electricity.
Thunderlight shot forth, forming countless serpentine lightning threads that wove together into a giant net. The net rapidly wrapped itself around a massive boulder, taller than a man. Sparks crackled as the electricity surged through the stone, though the rock, being incredibly sturdy, remained intact.
The Thunder Net wasn't designed for destruction—it was a trapping technique. Once the net ensnared its prey, the lightning would paralyze or even knock out the target, rendering them completely defenseless, like a fish on the chopping block.
After unleashing the Thunder Net, the black hue of Dai Weisi' twin wings began to fade, gradually shifting back to their original red and blue shades.
"So… time's up, huh?" Dai Weisi muttered.
Just like the White Tiger Vajra Transformation, the White Tiger Evil God Transformation had a time limit—lasting at most one hour before the enhancement faded.
Still, even with this restriction, it was an incredibly powerful ability. Thanks to it, Dai Weisi had already developed several original soul skills. Thunderbolt Flash and Thunder Net were merely the beginning.
Landing back on solid ground, Dai Weisi activated the White Tiger Domain to begin recovering his depleted soul power.
Once he had sufficiently restored his energy, Dai Weisi set off toward the distant Calamity Ridge.
Now that the wolf bandits had been driven away, the region had become part of the Star Luo Empire. The White Tiger Legion had even established its main base there, using the natural terrain as a strategic defense point.
When Dai Weisi returned to the command tent of the White Tiger Legion, he was immediately greeted by Lie Tianhu, who lit up with joy as he rushed forward with news.
"Your Highness, after a month of relentless campaigns, we've completely eliminated the wolf bandits within a hundred-mile radius. Even those who had fled into the Heaven Dou Empire's borders have been dealt with!
And Your Highness… the firearms you invented were absolutely incredible! Once our soldiers were equipped with them, their combat power skyrocketed—at least severalfold.
A single common soldier, once armed with firearms, could take on three wolf bandits alone. Even Soul Ancestor and Soul King level spirit masters were no match for them!"
After spending so much time working alongside Dai Weisi, Lie Tianhu had come to understand that all these advanced weapons were Dai Weisi' own creations. Lou Gao had only helped turn his blueprints into reality.
Having personally witnessed the devastating effectiveness of these weapons, Lie Tianhu had grown to deeply admire Dai Weisi and his ingenuity.
"Well done. The soldiers have done great work," Dai Weisi nodded with satisfaction. Then he asked, "Uncle Tianhu, did we suffer any losses during the campaign?"
Lie Tianhu shrugged and replied in a relaxed tone, "It's war—there's no such thing as no casualties. But our losses were minimal. Over the past month, we've lost only three men, with about a dozen seriously injured and fewer than fifty sustaining light wounds."
"Is that so? Uncle Tianhu, don't forget to send compensation to the families of the fallen soldiers," Dai Weisi reminded.
"Of course, Your Highness. I've already made arrangements," Lie Tianhu nodded solemnly, before his expression shifted to one of excitement.
He smiled and said, "Your Highness, with how powerful these firearms are, I suggest we equip the entire Star Luo army with cannons, grenades, and other such weapons. What do you think?"
"No," Dai Weisi shook his head firmly. "These weapons were specifically created to deal with Spirit Hall. If we distribute them to the whole army, there's a risk they'll fall into enemy hands. If Spirit Hall gets a hold of them, they might turn our own weapons against us."
"Wise words, Your Highness," Lie Tianhu nodded in agreement but couldn't help sighing. "Still, it's a shame such powerful weapons are sitting idle. If only the White Tiger Legion had more troops, we could make full use of them.
If our numbers increased, even Title Douluo would have to kneel before our firepower!
Your Highness, why not submit a memorial to His Majesty and request an expansion of our forces? We can follow the same policy as now—recruit only commoners. If we had even ten or twenty thousand more soldiers, the strength of the White Tiger Legion would soar to new heights!"
Having seen firsthand what the White Tiger Legion was now capable of, Dai Weisi had already been considering expansion. He nodded. "That's a good idea. When I return to the capital, I'll petition Father to increase the White Tiger Legion's personnel to fifty thousand."
For a secret military force, fifty thousand was already pushing the limit. Any more than that, and spies from Spirit Hall or the Heaven Dou Empire might catch wind of it, which would be a huge setback for the Star Luo Empire.
"Many thanks, Your Highness!" Lie Tianhu said gratefully. As one of Emperor Dai Pojun's most trusted generals, he naturally hoped the empire's military strength would continue to grow.
After leaving the command tent, Dai Weisi took to the sky, flying straight toward Star Luo City, while the White Tiger Legion remained behind to continue their secret training.
"I wonder how Zhuyun and Zhuqing are doing… It's been a while. Do they miss me, I wonder?"
As he thought of the stunning, seductive sisters Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Weisi couldn't help but smirk. Spreading his wings, he accelerated toward the capital like a golden comet streaking across the sky.
After two weeks of travel, the gates of Star Luo City finally came into view. Familiar sights stirred a warmth in his heart.
Staring down at the city he once called home, Dai Weisi grinned. "Wives, your husband is back!"
With that, he burst into a final surge of speed, shooting into the sky above the Crown Prince's Mansion.
(End of Chapter)