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Under Lin Xiang's guidance, Andreyevna, Haruko Akagi, and Franton trained for a month, and their strength increased rapidly. The three were overjoyed because tonight was the opportunity to test their results.

Just how much could one achieve after a month of training? The three of them pondered this amongst themselves. Akagi Haruko approached Lin Xiang and said resentfully, "Lin Xiang, can I possess the Yin Moon Martial Soul Blade now?"

Lin Xiang was taken aback, then turned to look at the setting sun before slowly saying, "If you don't die tonight, the Yin Moon Martial Soul Blade will belong to you."

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): Alien Invaders Chapter Fourteen - First Test

Chapter word count: 2188 Update time: 08-06-01 10:34

After a month of calm, Darl City is now rife with undercurrents and lurking dangers.

Lin Xiang and Haruko Akagi returned to the city. Night had fallen, and Andreevna and Franton were already itching for a fight. Tonight would be the full moon, and according to Lin Xiang's theory of the January moon, the mutated corpses that had died would come back to life. This state of reproduction could not be eradicated. Lin Xiang estimated that in order to restore the Earth and humanity, it was necessary to develop a serum and find the lair of the mutated corpses to eliminate them in one fell swoop, so that the world could be at peace.

Lin Xiang smiled, seemingly very confident in the three of them, and said casually, "Tonight, it's up to you three."

Franton patted his chest and said firmly, "Don't worry! We three will handle this tonight. No matter how many come, we'll kill them all."

Andreyevna just smiled and said nothing. Haruko Akagi, on the other hand, didn't have such a bloodthirsty nature. She seemed to be thinking about something and didn't pay any attention to their conversation.

Lin Xiang waved his hand and said, "How about this? To test what you've learned in the past month, I'll divide Daer City into four directions. The four of us will each occupy one direction, and then we'll advance from the outskirts of the city towards the city center, finally meeting up in the central square."

As he spoke, Lin Xiang took out a map showing the location of Dar City, pointed in the direction, and continued talking.

In a month, the four of them had become very familiar with the environment of Dar City. This was why Lin Xiang had arranged for the three of them to train outside, changing their perspectives and geographical environments to conduct special training, thus laying the foundation for future combat in extremely harsh environments.

Under Lin Xiang's arrangement, Andreevna was in the east of the city, Franton was in charge of the south, Lin Xiang was in charge of the west, and Akagi Haruko was in charge of the north. They attacked from the outer city to the inner city, implementing a single-soldier combat plan to test individual performance and limits. They would then meet at the city's central square before dawn. Finally, Lin Xiang said solemnly, "If you don't want to die, fight with all your might. Don't expect anyone to come to your rescue."

Without a doubt, Lin Xiang meant that if he wanted to survive, he could only rely on himself.

Three figures flashed by and ran off in three different directions, leaving Lin Xiang staring blankly at the map. After a long while, he let out a sigh, put away the map, and disappeared into the moonlight.

Without reinforcements, they could only rely on themselves. Haruko Akagi and Franton both asked Lin Xiang what level their strength had reached after a month of training. Lin Xiang always smiled and remained silent, telling them to just focus on their training and that he would find out in time. From then on, the two never asked Lin Xiang what level they were at again, because tonight they would be able to prove their strength. The thought of this made them feel excited.

Andreyevna cultivated her mind and body daily, practicing her breathing exercises. She pursued destructive power, not individual combat. What she needed was the decisive power and result of a single move, like Lin Xiang's. Therefore, she considered group killing, with Jiao Qin's sonic attack being the first choice. The only considerations were extending the playing time, the amount of breathing exercises injected, and the final killing effect. So she relentlessly cultivated her breathing exercises, believing in Lin Xiang's words: "If you master breathing exercises, you can master other external martial arts techniques."

Upon arriving outside the city, the wilderness was pitch black. The moon slowly rose and gradually hid behind the clouds. It seemed that even the moon was afraid. Haruko Akagi appeared very frightened, her whole body trembling. It wasn't because of the weather in the middle of a spring night, but because it was pitch black all around and there was no one around. Girls are naturally afraid; it's in their nature.

It was different for Andreyevna. She stood quietly on the branch of a dead tree. In the dark night, without moonlight, her eyes, like those of an owl, exuded an eerie aura. Her hair fluttered in the wind.

Franton stood in the fields on the outskirts of the city, arms crossed and holding a sword, eyes closed as if waiting for a guest.

The three of them stared in disbelief. Suddenly, mutated corpses emerged from the calm, dark ground. They were actually rising from the ground! This discovery sent chills down their spines. The scene was exactly like something out of a science fiction horror movie.

Haruko Akagi screamed. In all these years, she had never been alone in the dark, let alone with so many mutated corpses in front of her. If it were a month ago, she would probably have fainted from fright and been at the mercy of others.

The mutated corpse that broke through the ground seemed to react somewhat slowly. If it were attacked before it fully emerged from the ground, it would be much more effective. Unfortunately, Akagi Haruko's screams drew a series of angry roars, which only accelerated the mutated corpse's movements.

After shouting, Akagi Haruko's mood calmed down a lot. The thought of her senior brother's death filled her with rage, and the Yin Moon Martial Soul Blade was hers! Akagi Haruko kept shouting in her heart, instinctively drawing her sword and charging forward, cutting into the horde of mutated corpses. With each stroke, the use of an Eastern single-edged sword seemed somewhat out of proportion for a girl; the sword was very large, while Akagi Haruko's figure was slender and shapely, completely incongruous with her image. At this moment, she didn't care about anything else; kill! kill! kill! She had to avenge her senior brother.

Franton was already moving through the horde of mutated corpses, using the Five Elements Steps taught by Lin Xiang. As he moved quickly, his sword rose and fell, and many mutated corpses, still half-buried in the ground, had their heads chopped off, spurting out thick white blood that quickly dried and disappeared as the air oxidized. For him, fairness was irrelevant; as long as he could win and end the battle quickly, he had to strike first. He could never be merciful to his enemies.

Andreyevna chuckled softly, sat cross-legged on a tree branch, released the zither and placed it in front of her chest, resting it flat on her knees. With her fingers spread wide and her eyes slightly closed, a melodious tune, Moonlight Sonata, emanated from the zither. The mournful music drove the mutated corpses mad, causing them to swing their claws incessantly and howl in agony. The dark night was torn apart like the howling of wolves.

Andreyevna channeled her spirit and consciousness into her harp. Her battle aura was azure, emanating a faint, eerie blue. Melodic notes drifted out, and in the pitch-black world, deafening screams and murderous intent filled the air. The densely packed mutated corpses on the outskirts of the city seemed possessed, frantically clawing and killing each other. The scene was extremely terrifying. Limbs, blood, and bones gradually disappeared into the darkness. In no time, thousands upon thousands of mutated corpses had no place to be buried.

Andreyevna gently pressed the strings with both hands, and gradually the silence of the night returned. She opened her eyes, very satisfied with the masterpiece before her, and a smile of satisfaction appeared on her face.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): Alien Invaders Chapter Fifteen: Song of the Night, Iron Horses and Golden Spears

Chapter word count: 2192 Update time: 08-06-03 17:09

Just as the three were fighting fiercely, Lin Xiang was already standing in the very center of the central square of Dar City.

Andreyevna pushed off with her feet, her entire figure floating into the air. She used the Five Elements Steps to head straight into the city. Although the moonlight was dim, the night vision of cultivators was extremely strong. They could instinctively see a distance of fifty meters. If they slightly increased their battle qi and concentrated their mind, seeing a hundred meters was no problem at all.

The outskirts were quiet. It seemed that the regeneration of the mutated corpses was happening simultaneously. Once it was cleared once, there was no need to go back. Andreyevna was very satisfied with her masterpiece, and her fighting spirit was still strong. For her, this battle was a bit like a warm-up match.

Stepping outside the area of lethality, Andreyevna discovered that there were countless mutated corpses in front of her, so many that it was somewhat terrifying. On the contrary, she felt a surge of excitement. She shook Jiaoqin, quickly wrapped the black cloth bag around her, and hung it behind her. The series of actions was completed almost instantly. The mutated corpses spotted their target and rushed towards her.

Faced with such a large number, Andreyevna burst into laughter, "Hahaha... Good, the more the better!" With light steps and rapid hand movements, the silk threads struck out, tearing the mutated corpses to pieces with a "crack" "crack" "crack" sound. Blood mist filled the air, and Andreyevna pressed forward, tearing apart anyone who stood in her way. The mutated corpses were as numerous as the ocean, surrounding her completely.

Andreyevna revealed a cunning smile. This was exactly the effect she wanted. With the corpses piled up, she would unleash a mass attack to wipe them out in one fell swoop. The time had come. The mutated corpses had been lured together. Andreyevna pushed off with her feet, increasing her speed as she climbed rapidly towards a tall building. Once she cleared the top, she sat cross-legged atop the cliff, gazing down at the night sky. Her commanding presence filled her with immense pride. With a flick of her wrist, her zither flew out and landed before her chest. She softly sang:

Under the moonlight, clear as water, for whom does this poignant melody of love play as it drifts to the ends of the earth?

Do you know, my heart waits for you through the desolate night?

With fingers spread wide and eyes lightly closed, the moment the piano melody began, the mutated corpses upstairs and downstairs trembled violently, as if struck by lightning. Despite this, it did not stop their determination to surge upwards. With the second and third notes played, suddenly, a frenzied symphony of iron horses and clashing swords resounded through the night sky. A murderous nocturne in the key of G burst forth. The mutated corpses clutched their heads repeatedly with their claws, screaming and tearing at the air. Their pale red eyes were wide open, as if they had seen hell.

The mutated corpses climbing upstairs lost the ability to use their claws for climbing, and their sharp claws on their feet could not support their balance. They screamed and fell from the sky. Thousands of them fell like raindrops, crashing down fiercely and crushing their companions on the ground into meat patties.

The sound of the zither soared into the night sky, drifting with the wind and gradually expanding in range. The eastern part of the city was completely enveloped by the sound of the zither. Iron horses and golden spears swept across the battlefield like a thousand troops, their momentum seemingly determined to devour everything. Lin Xiang, who was in the central square of Daer City, frowned and looked towards the east of the city, muttering to himself, "Andreyevna, she's gone too far. She actually pushed her battle qi to its limit."

Lin Xiang's figure flashed and disappeared into the night.

Because Dar City was divided into four parts by Lin Xiang, Akagi Haruko, Franton, and Andreevna, the mutated corpses in the area also automatically split into four groups, attacking their respective targets. Akagi Haruko and Franton were responsible for the two directions, and for a time they were locked in a fierce battle. Andreevna's speed in using group attacks was very fast, and coupled with her strength attribute being much higher than the two of them, just as she rushed into the city to carry out the second wave of group attacks, the battlefield between Akagi Haruko and Franton was still on the outskirts of the city.

Aside from Lin Xiang, none of the three knew how the other side was faring. Based on the ranking of strength attributes, it was obvious that Haruko Akagi and Franton were not worried about the safety of Andreyevna and Lin Xiang. Assuming their own strength, the two believed that as long as they controlled the rhythm of defense and offense, they would definitely be able to overcome the difficulties. The surging tide of mutated corpses in front of them did not make Haruko Akagi and Franton think about anything else. The two were completely immersed in the battle and were taking steps towards the edge of Dar City.

The way to finish a battle quickly is to unleash all your power and use the force of a critical strike to knock down the entire enemy force in one blow.

This is Andreyevna's desire and pursuit of power, as well as her understanding of power. Ever since witnessing Lin Xiang's attack effect that night, she has solidified her original idea into an eternal iron law. Thus, in order to achieve the second wave of group killing effect, she used the killing skill "Nocturne - Iron Horse and Golden Spear".

Andreyevna currently only knows two piano skills: "Moonlight Sonata" and "Nocturne".

Both "Moonlight Sonata" and "Nocturne" are lullabies and are both piano pieces, but they differ in their key. "Moonlight Sonata" is mainly in C major, while "Nocturne" is mainly in G major. The two pieces are destined to be two extremes: one is calm and the other is wild.

"Moonlight Sonata" can be used with just mental energy. When combined with battle qi, it can lead enemies into a world that is both real and illusory. The power of its effect and the degree of realism of the illusion are related to one's cultivation level. It is a relatively calm way to face death.

"Nocturne" is a powerful and violent sound. It requires a strong infusion of battle qi to play. The more battle qi is infused, the stronger its effect and the wider its range of destruction. However, this zither technique has a drawback: it will produce a backlash effect after use. Especially when the zither is too hot to withstand the pressure, it can result in the destruction of the zither and death.

Although Lin Xiang had adapted Nocturne, it was still incomplete. Compared to the quality of his music, Lin Xiang's talent was extremely limited, especially since Nocturne was an incomplete piece. He didn't know when it came from or who composed it. When asked about its origin, Andreyevna just covered her mouth and said that she had found it by chance. Since she didn't want to talk about it, Lin Xiang didn't pry. He just repeatedly reminded her to use it with caution unless absolutely necessary.

Iron horses and golden spears, as the name suggests, refer to a magnificent battlefield where the overwhelming force of thousands of troops completely overwhelms the enemy's killing intent, and then crushes them with the surging power of ocean waves.

"Iron Horses and Golden Spears" is the first chapter of the Nocturne, representing momentum and the subjugation of the enemy.

At this moment, the Nocturne: Iron Horse and Golden Spear had already begun. Andreyevna gradually channeled her fighting spirit from her dantian through her meridians, then into the Jiaoqin through her ten fingers. The strings, which had been somewhat bluish-green, instantly turned a ghostly blue, emitting an eerie glow. Andreyevna revealed a subtle smile; the crucial moment was about to arrive.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): Alien Invasion Chapter Sixteen - Convergence

Chapter word count: 2317 Update time: 08-06-03 17:10

As soon as the iron horses and golden spears appeared, chaos erupted, and the momentum changed drastically. Countless sonic blades transformed into musical notes and scattered outwards, while eerie blue lights lingered in the night sky. In the instant they drifted away, they launched an attack on the mutated corpses in the darkness with incredible speed.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A series of powerful explosions swept across the eastern part of Dar City. Before the mutated corpses could react, they were all blown to pieces by the sonic blades. The range of the explosions expanded rapidly from near to far, and the collapse of high-rise buildings was also destroyed along with the sound of the zither. When Lin Xiang arrived, all he saw was ruins. He stood on the top of a high-rise building and sighed before helping the fallen Andreyevna up.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling tired?"

Andreyevna opened her eyes, saw Lin Xiang, and smiled, "I finally did it... I... want to sleep for a while." Then she closed her eyes.

Lin Xiang gently stroked Andreyevna's long hair, concealing his serene smile. He then re-tied the zither, helped Andreyevna up, and they disappeared into the night sky.

Haruko Akagi and Franton finally reached the edge of Dar City. They were already out of breath from the advance. They felt that the mutated corpses that had been resurrected tonight were stronger than those from a month ago. Putting aside how much their own strength had improved, their defensive and offensive capabilities showed a certain level of common sense. Even when they reached the edge of the city, they didn't rush to their deaths as they had at the beginning. Instead, they used a human wave tactic to delay and wear down the two of them.

They were fighting separately and couldn't help each other. Moreover, the two were far apart. If it weren't for the Five Elements Steps taught by Lin Xiang, which allowed them to survive and evade, the battle would probably have ended long ago.

If they keep killing like this, who knows how long it will take? Although Lin Xiang said the time could be extended to dawn, if they really did follow Lin Xiang's schedule, wouldn't all their hard work in training this month be wasted? Thinking of this, he felt extremely unbalanced, especially Franton. If even Akagi Haruko arrived at the meeting point before him, wouldn't he lose face?

Compared to a woman, a man would be extremely excited. Franton circulated his battle qi throughout his meridians, bringing his swordsmanship to a higher level. His movements were twice as fast as before. A sword is a relatively light and agile weapon. When wielded by a man and infused with battle qi, it became a treasured sword, capable of cutting through iron like mud.

Although Haruko Akagi wasn't as belligerent as Franton, she refused to be weak or die at their hands. In the Jedi, one couldn't expect others to save them; they had to learn to survive on their own. Thinking of her senior brother, the Yin Moon Martial Soul Blade, and knowing that time was running out, Haruko Akagi finally released her fighting spirit and unleashed the Three-Sword Style technique. The entire battlefield was engulfed in the sound of wind.

With gusts of wind and dazzling sword light, the two fought to the bitter end, relying on their unwavering beliefs and their promise to each other, using the last of their fighting spirit. Their destination was getting closer and closer. Just when Lin Xiang was indifferent to everything, Akagi Haruko and Franton simultaneously unleashed their second level of skills.

"Dual Sword Style: Gale Slash!"

"Holy Knight Swordsmanship - Crimson Sword Light!"

"Dual Blade Style: Gale Slash" is an upgraded skill of "Single Blade Style: Whirlwind Slash". The difference is that the Single Blade Style is a skill that can be performed with a single sword, while the Dual Blade Style relies on Haruko Akagi's battle aura to use incredibly fast movements to cut one sword into two, and then release the sword flow amplified, transforming the whirlwind into a gale-force wind, thus creating greater destructive power.

Similarly, Franton's "Holy Knight Swordsmanship: Crimson Sword Light" is an upgraded skill of "Holy Knight Swordsmanship: Crimson Sword Light". The form of this skill is different from that of Haruko Akagi's skill. Haruko Akagi guides the formation of sword wind by converting the quantity. As we all know, when whirlwinds pile up together, they will become a gale. The more there are, the stronger the wind will be.

Franton's Paladin Swordsmanship is a light that changes color. The first level is "Paladin Swordsmanship: Crimson Sword Light," which is based on the glow of the sunset, like the red glow of the setting sun. However, it can only illuminate half the sky and the duration is short, so it cannot exert its full potential. Thus, the second level, "Paladin Swordsmanship: Crimson Sword Light," appears, transforming the glow of the sunset into the red light of daytime. This transformation not only widens the range but also extends the duration of illumination. However, this skill is extremely difficult to master. Ultimately, Franton is no ordinary person. Under Lin Xiang's guidance, he finally achieved some success within a month.

Two critical strikes were unleashed simultaneously, like fire and water. Lin Xiang frowned, thinking to himself, "What's wrong with everyone tonight? They're all crazy, using critical strikes without even considering where they are?"

Just as Lin Xiang hesitated for a moment, a red light flashed out, turning the night sky a crimson hue. Then a gust of wind blew in, making the hem of his clothes flutter. Lin Xiang was shocked. "It's over...it's over...a perfectly good city, destroyed by you all." Lin Xiang looked up at the sky, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Just as Lin Xiang had said, the power of the critical hit was not to be underestimated. The south and north of the city had become a wasteland, as if they had experienced a modern high-tech war. High-rise buildings, houses and streets were all damaged beyond recognition.

Two figures finally staggered towards the central square from the north and south of the city. Judging from their swaying figures, they were already on the verge of collapse. Lin Xiang smoked a cigarette, exhaling white smoke rings, and thought to himself, "That's a bit too slow! But at least we've reached the finish line. It wasn't easy!"

"Lin Xiang, I'm here. You can't lie to me, Yin Yue Martial Soul Blade." Akagi Haruko walked up to Lin Xiang and blurted out what was on her mind. With no more beliefs to support her, her tense nerves relaxed, and she collapsed to the ground unconscious.

"Hehehe... You're still thinking about the Yin Moon Martial Soul Blade!" Lin Xiang flicked his cigarette butt, his smile fading. "Get a good night's sleep, everything will be alright tomorrow."

Lin Xiang didn't say anything to Franton, but simply stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder. Franton knew that although Lin Xiang didn't say anything, it was a reward of trust and recognition, whether for strength or for his character. That's what a partner is.

Although Franton is a bio-engineered robot, his understanding of the evolution of human thought is unparalleled. This is why Lin Xiang decided to personally help him grow, hoping that one day he could synchronize with a human.

After a long silence, Lin Xiang spoke first: "Franton, you should rest too! More dangers await us tomorrow."

Franton nodded, indicating that he understood. At this moment, he didn't know what to say. After Lin Xiang reminded him, the bio-robot, which he thought would never get sleepy, actually felt a little sleepy. He guessed that it might be due to excessive energy consumption, so he lay down and fell asleep.

Lin Xiang stared at Franton. Only he knew that Franton had begun to evolve. Was the evolution of bio-robots towards humanity a blessing or a curse? His mind was unusually heavy. Lin Xiang took a deep breath and tried his best to calm himself down.