A drop of sweat runs down my face as tens of tiny threads stretch from my fingertips all the way to the crows, dictating their every movement.
'T-this is harder than I thought...'
If not for the perfect control over Qi given to me by the system, perhaps 5 crows would be the limit.
Nonetheless, a smile forms on my face, disregarding the mental burden.
[You've gained 279 points of Fear]
It's well worth it.
But with my hands shaking, vision getting increasingly more blurry, everything must eventually come to an end.
Let's end it on a high note.
With my hands raised above my head, all the crows begin to rush to the skies.
''W-what's happening...?''
Xu soldiers whisper as their gazes follow the crows, a slight relief washing over them as they see the crows fly away.
But that relief didn't last for long.
''N-not again!!!''
With one fell swoop, my hand falls and aims directly at the enemy ranks. They crash down like a volley of arrows back into the enemy ranks, their numbers greater and speed faster than before.
''AAARGHH!''
Screams can be heard echoing throughout their ranks once again, but unlike before, they don't last long.
[You've gained 367 points of Fear]
Releasing the threads from my grasp, I let the crows dissolve into thin air. Without the bloodied battlefield and mutilated bodies, one wouldn't even know they were there.
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Yuexin's POV
'Is this really the Ye I know?'
'Was he always this powerful?'
'What is that disturbing technique...?'
She takes a step back, her hands trembling slightly. Cold sweat runs down her back as she recalls everything that has happened.
'I must never make him my enemy.'
With one last glance at me, she turns around on her heel and commands the soldiers.
''The enemy ranks are in disarray!''
Her voice loud and resolute.
''Han family is about to confront them head on, we will provide immediate support!''
Recalling my earlier words, she continues, her voice low, full of resentment.
''Kill them all. Leave none alive.''
WUAAAAAHHH!
Their earlier hesitation gone, the gates open and the Lan family makes their final stand.
Ye's POV
My part is finished. I'm not going to engage them directly. One wrong move and someone pierces my throat, perhaps it would be an ally from behind.
Shaking my head, I start to evaluate my options. If fighting hundreds of soldiers is not good, how about one...
My gaze falls at the commander. Despite his high cultivation, he's hiding far behind the enemy lines, making it difficult to reach him.
'Foundation Establishment Middle stage...'
With both Han and Lan family charging towards the Xu army, now is the best time to take out the commander.
'But can I realistically do it?'
Defeating him would give me an opportunity to gather more Fear. But is the risk worth it?
'Advancing in the current situation is out of question.'
The memory of my first advancement lingering in my mind, I dare not take the chance and risk losing consciousness in this situation.
My wounds are not healed yet, my Qi is at half its capacity... My knowledge of martial arts is near zero. And most of all...
'I can't use the Fear Qi.'
Forget it. There's no need for me to take the risk.
I watch silently as the three armies collide, with Xu family being pinned in the middle. Their commander has retreated into the middle of their ranks, giving orders when possible.
No need to hurry.
Let them clash. Let them bleed...
It will only make my entrance later more terrifying.
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[STATUS]
[Name: Han Ye]
[Age: 18]
[Cultivation: Terror Manifestation Realm - Early Stage ▸ Foundation establishment - Early Stage]
[Fear Points: 4 522]
[Fear Points needed for the next stage: 1 500]
[Techniques: Shadowless Step, Thousand Faces Arts (incomplete), Silent Pulse Breathing, Crow Shroud Technique]
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