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Chapter 130: An Army of Ten Thousand
Chapter 130: An Army of Ten Thousand
"Three thousand years for the Transformation Realm!"
"Eight hundred years for the Grandmaster!"
"And only one thousand five hundred years for the Fusion Spirit Realm!"
"I have not yet perfectly refined my five organs, yet my lifespan is already one thousand four hundred years, not far off from a Fusion Spirit Realm practitioner. Once I complete the Five Organ Refinement, my lifespan will surpass that of a Fusion Spirit Realm practitioner."
"As for my strength, I should not be weaker than an average Transformation Realm practitioner!"
Gu Qingfeng mused to himself.
Back when he could slay Shen Wudao, his power was at the pinnacle of the Fusion Spirit Realm, equivalent to a top True Intent Grandmaster.
But back then, Gu Qingfeng had not yet perfectly cleansed his bone marrow or refined his organs. Each perfect refinement elevates his extraordinary nature, advancing his life force to a higher level and transforming his strength.
Thus, Gu Qingfeng was confident that his current strength could rival that of a Transformation Realm practitioner.
Moreover, the Tianyang Sword Sect openly has only one Transformation Realm practitioner, the Tianyang Sect Master. Even if there are other hidden strong figures, the number of Transformation Realm practitioners would not be significant.
As long as no Transformation Realm practitioners appear, Gu Qingfeng is confident he can handle any situation. Even if a Transformation Realm practitioner were to intervene, he still has a chance to win.
Additionally, nothing is ever a hundred percent certain. Close enough is sufficient.
While Gu Qingfeng seeks stability in his actions, he is not so cautious that he becomes timid.
Afterward, Gu Qingfeng resumed his martial arts research and practice, spending most of his time in the Weapon Refinement Hall, striving to create a truly perfect martial path.
By now, he has some leads, though he hasn't taken the first step yet, he has at least found a direction to move forward.
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In a dense forest valley, a military camp was established. This was a secret location found by Gu Yang, used to train his troops.
Currently, the camp houses an army of ten thousand soldiers.
Gu Yang stood on the command platform, looking down at the ten thousand soldiers below. The silent, lethal atmosphere filled the air, igniting a sense of valor and determination in his chest.
This was the foundation of Gu Yang's power, the capital for his future ambitions.
Every soldier in the camp had been carefully selected by Gu Yang, each possessing some martial talent. The weakest among them was at the initial stage of the Skin Refinement Realm.
Some of the stronger ones had even reached the Blood Refinement Realm.
Without exaggeration, an army of ten thousand initial Skin Refinement Realm warriors was a formidable force. Most soldiers in the world only had some martial prowess and hadn't even entered the martial realm. An army of ten thousand who had all entered the martial realm would be considered elite anywhere.
"Soldiers, the Divine Martial Army of ten thousand is approaching the White Stone Path. As the saying goes, an army is trained for a thousand days but used in a single moment. This is the time to test our strength!"
"Anyone who beheads an enemy will receive ten silver taels. Beheading ten enemies will earn you a hundred silver taels and the rank of a Hundred-Man Commander, along with a high-quality martial technique. Beheading a hundred enemies will earn you ten thousand silver taels and the rank of a Thousand-Man Commander, along with a supreme martial technique."
"If you can behead two hundred enemies, you will receive thirty thousand silver taels and the rank of a Ten-Thousand-Man Commander, along with an extraordinary martial technique!"
Gu Yang's voice boomed out.
The moment his words fell, the eyes of the ten thousand soldiers burned with a fierce desire, their faces revealing a yearning for the rewards.
Ten silver taels for beheading one enemy!
A hundred silver taels for beheading ten enemies!
Ten thousand silver taels for beheading a hundred enemies!
Many soldiers could already see the gleaming silver coins before their eyes, not to mention the additional rewards of promotions and top martial techniques.
In these chaotic times,
what truly matters is establishing one's legacy.
With Gu Yang’s grand promise, the morale of his troops soared to new heights.
“Fight!”
“Fight!!”
“Fight!! Fight!!”
A loud, fierce cry echoed through the vast camp, the soldiers' spirits burning like a raging fire.
Gu Yang watched this scene with satisfaction.
His forces were strong.
Their morale was high.
Even without the baptism of blood, they were a true fighting force.
After this battle, those who survive will become true elite soldiers.
At that moment,
a dark guard approached and respectfully reported, “Lord, the Divine Martial Army is now less than a hundred miles from the Northern Gate. They should arrive within half a day!”
“Good!”
Gu Yang nodded, and with a wave of his hand, the hundred-thousand-strong army marched out, heading toward the Northern Gate.
As the army moved,
the massive White Stone Road trembled.
Over the years, although Gu Yang had been active, he had always operated in secret. The training of his army was kept hidden, and no one knew the true extent of his power.
Until now.
When the hundred-thousand-strong army marched out of the camp toward the Northern Gate, the various factions and warriors suddenly realized that Gu Family Manor had been secretly amassing such a formidable force.
In these chaotic times, the purpose of raising an army was clear.
...
“A hundred-thousand-strong army? Gu Family Manor must have had plans of rebellion all along!”
“Ha, rebellion or not, the Taixuan Dynasty is on the brink of collapse. What’s the point of rebellion?”
“You’re right, but I always thought Gu Family Manor would remain above the fray, not involving itself in the chaos. It seems this one has ambitions to rule the land.”
“Ruling the land sounds easy, but one wrong move could mean utter destruction. A hundred-thousand-strong army may seem powerful, but it’s not as simple as that.”
“I’ve heard that the Divine Martial Army is coming with full force. Not only is Pei Jing leading the troops himself, but there are also powerful experts from the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect accompanying them. Whether Gu Family Manor can survive this is a big question.”
The various factions and warriors on the White Stone Road were buzzing with speculation. Most of them did not have high hopes for Gu Yang.
It was simple.
Pei Jing, the Divine Martial King, controlled several counties and had an invincible army. Even the hundred-thousand-strong force he was bringing was considered elite.
An equally sized army under Gu Yang’s command would find it difficult to match the Divine Martial Army.
So,
as news of the Divine Martial Army’s approach spread, many factions began preparing in secret. They planned to immediately join the Divine Martial Army if Gu Family Manor fell, to avoid any retribution.
Gu Yang paid no heed to the rumors.
If he could win this battle, all the gossip would be silenced.
But if he lost,
the rumors would be irrelevant.
This battle would decide the future and survival of Gu Family Manor.
They could only win!
They could not lose!
Even with his confidence, Gu Yang couldn’t help but feel a twinge of nervousness.
However,
when he felt the weight of the Evil-Slaying Saber on his back, his nervousness dissipated.
With his father by his side,
the sky would not fall.
(End of Chapter)
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