Hoo… Ha…
The shouts of soldiers training in the military camp echoed from time to time.
Under Weiya’s lead, Lin Sheng and the others observed several military formations in the camp, and all of them were secretly amazed.
Even Lin Sheng was no exception.
He had naturally heard of military battle formations before.
He just didn’t expect the power of these military battle formations to be much stronger than he had imagined.
“Each battle formation must undergo several years of training before it can operate freely, concentrating the strength of many into one point to confront high-level Martial Artists.
Under the leadership of the military formation officer, battle formations also possess various characteristics.”
“As for what kind of characteristics, it is related to the Bloodline talent of the leader.”
Weiya looked at the group, explaining with a smile.
“Southern Qi truly excels in the Dao of battle formations; these methods are indeed profound.”
Lin Sheng nodded, praising without reservation.
He had to admit that these military formations in front of him could, to a large extent, allow low-level Martial Artists to contend against high-level Martial Artists by leveraging their numerical advantage.
It had an air of turning decay into magic.
However, these military formations also had significant flaws: they were too complex and extremely difficult to cultivate.
“General Weiya, I wonder what Realm of Martial Artist the strongest military battle formation can contend against?”
Lin Sheng suddenly asked.
He was quite curious about this, after all, Grandmaster Martial Artists were already top-tier experts.
He really wanted to know to what extent Southern Qi, renowned for its battle formations, could develop the Dao of battle formations.
Hearing Lin Sheng’s words, Weiya paused her steps and chuckled softly, saying,
“Grandmaster Martial Artists, to some extent, have almost surpassed the scope of human beings.
In front of such experts, the numerical advantage of low-level Martial Artists can hardly have any impact on them.”
She paused here, then quickly changed the subject and continued,
“However, the Southern Qi army has the Boulder and Fubo battle formations, which can, to a certain extent, contain Grandmaster Martial Artists.”
“Contain Grandmaster Martial Artists!?”
Upon hearing this, both Lin Sheng, Bai Can, and Jin Yang were somewhat surprised.
“Of course, it’s merely containment.
Facing Grandmaster-level Martial Artists, the two great battle formations can withstand experts of this level for a certain period, but over time, they will no longer be able to cope.”
Seeing their surprised expressions, Weiya smiled and shook her head, explaining.
“That’s still quite astonishing.”
Bai Can exclaimed with a smacking sound.
Lin Sheng, on the other hand, had personally experienced the methods of a Grandmaster expert.
When he faced Xiang Kong back then, even if he used all his methods, let alone containing the opponent for a short time, it would have been extremely difficult, even impossible, to escape from him.
Although Xiang Kong’s cultivation as a Two Realms Grandmaster was much stronger than an ordinary One Realm Grandmaster, these Boulder and Fubo battle formations were absolutely terrifying.
“Weiya.”
At this moment, a tall, burly figure with a tiger’s back and bear’s waist, clad in scarlet armor, noticed the conspicuous group in the military camp and strode over.
“Who are these people?
Isn’t it forbidden for outsiders to enter the camp’s vital areas?”
This strong figure had sharp features with a hint of handsomeness, but a centipede-shaped scar on his left cheek added a touch of ferocity.
His every movement exuded Killing Intent, clearly indicating he was a fierce general seasoned by many battles.
Yet, he was not old, appearing to be just over thirty.
He took a large stride forward, his keen gaze sweeping over Bai Can, Jin Yang, and Nong Yu, pausing on Lin Sheng’s face before finally resting on Weiya, where his sharp eyes softened.
“These are guests arranged by Supreme General Huyan; they are to meet the General shortly and are our allies.
General Hong, there’s no need to be so tense.”
Looking at the strong figure, Weiya’s smile faded slightly as she explained, then introduced him to Lin Sheng and the others.
“Your Excellency Ghost Face, this General Hong Feng is the Grand General of the Boulder Battle Formation.”
“Allies? Just them!?”
Hearing Weiya’s words, Hong Feng narrowed his eyes and spoke coldly.
“Weiya, I’ve been standing here and my consumption of medicine has been significant.
Please help me get a few portions of cultivation medicine later.”
“Of course.
After I’ve settled my friends, I’ll have someone deliver them to you.”
Weiya nodded, readily agreeing.
Hong Feng glanced at the group again, then ignored them and turned to leave.
“General Hong Feng has such a temperament; please don’t take offense.
Alright, we’ve seen enough.
Let’s go; I’ll take a few of you to see Supreme General Huyan.”
Watching Hong Feng depart, Weiya offered an apologetic smile to the group.
“Okay.”
Lin Sheng nodded.
Immediately, the group followed Weiya towards the main military camp.
“Young Master, that officer named Hong Feng probably likes Sister Weiya and was a bit jealous seeing you nearby.”
Nong Yu leaned close to Lin Sheng and whispered.
Lin Sheng merely shook his head, not caring.
Weiya was indeed a rare beauty, and her uninhibited and straightforward personality made her very pleasant to be around.
Women in the military were already uncommon, and even if there were women in the military’s high command, a woman like Weiya would be extremely striking wherever she was placed.
It was obvious without needing to think that she must have many admirers behind her; such a situation was nothing to him.
He wouldn’t stay in the military for long, nor would he have too much entanglement with Weiya.
Main military camp.
“This time, 5,700 soldiers were killed or wounded, and around 700 Beast Transformation Warriors were slain.
With a large number of Crimson Flame Cannons equipped, the Young General has already been able to effectively inflict casualties on these Beast Transformation Warriors.”
Zhong Po held a booklet, speaking with a smile.
“If the Crimson Flame Cannon is put into battle, Northern Yan’s so-called Beast Suppression Army will no longer be as difficult to deal with as before.”
“That’s true, but the mining and purification of red crystal stone are quite complex.
Even if we have our Disciples mining, it’s uncertain how much output we’ll have in a short time.”
Beside a table on the left side of the camp, a long-bearded old man stroked his beard and frowned.
As soon as he spoke, several others in the large tent echoed his sentiment almost simultaneously.
Without exception, these people were all Grandmaster Realm experts, high-ranking figures such as Sect Leaders and Vice Sect Leaders from various major forces within Southern Qi.
“You don’t need to worry about the purification.
You only need to maximize the mining of the Crimson Crystal Mine in your region and perform a brief purification.
Further purification will be handled by our military department.”
At the head of the large tent, Huyan Ji slowly spoke, quieting the crowd.
After his gaze swept over everyone, he said in a deep voice,
“Let’s not talk about the Crimson Crystal Mine for now.
According to intelligence, Tu Hong will soon make new moves.
Everyone, be careful during this period and don’t give him a chance to defeat you one by one.”
“Don’t worry, General Huyan, we know what we’re doing.”
Everyone nodded in agreement, appearing unconcerned.
How could anyone who could become a Grandmaster Realm expert be a fool? Each of them was naturally prepared.
At this moment, a tall, thin officer strode into the large tent from outside, approached Huyan Ji, and whispered a few words.
Huyan Ji nodded faintly, then waved his hand and said,
“Alright, in that case, I won’t delay your time, Generals.”
Seeing this, the people in the tent cupped their hands and rose to leave, seemingly not fond of staying in the military camp for long.
However, besides Zhong Po, there was still one person who had not left.
Huyan Ji’s gaze fell on him, but the latter smiled and spoke first,
“I heard that a Dark Star Envoy is coming.
Our Sect would also like to see him.
Supreme General Huyan shouldn’t refuse, right?”
Hearing this, Huyan Ji’s brows furrowed slightly.
He narrowed his eyes, looked at him, then shook his head slightly.
“Since Tianluo Sect Leader Rashid doesn’t want to leave, then don’t.
However, no blood sacrifice incidents are allowed in my military camp.
I hope Tianluo Sect Leader Rashid understands this point.”
“Naturally.”
Rashid’s smile deepened, and he readily agreed.
Seeing this, Huyan Ji paid him no further mind.
As a Grandmaster expert, his five senses were naturally extremely developed.
Although the officer lowered his voice, it couldn’t escape the ears of the few people in the camp.
Dark Star, as an underground force active in Northern Yan, although not weak in strength, was not widely known in Southern Qi.
These major forces had basically not had much dealings with them, and of course, they were not interested.
As for Rashid, although he didn’t understand why he chose to stay, as long as he didn’t cause any trouble, Huyan Ji didn’t care.
“Let them in.”
Huyan Ji nodded to the officer.
The officer immediately turned and left the large tent.
When the tent door opened again, it was Weiya who strode in, followed by Lin Sheng alone.
As for Bai Can and the others, they were left outside the tent.
“Greetings, Supreme General Huyan.”
Weiya knelt on one knee, performing a military salute.
“The Envoy from Dark Star has been brought.”
“You’ve worked hard.
You may go, Weiya.”
Huyan Ji nodded.
“As you command.”
Weiya bowed again and turned to leave.
“You are Divine Lord Li Shenjun’s Disciple?”
Huyan Ji’s gaze fell on Lin Sheng, sizing him up.
“Junior Lin Sheng greets General Huyan.”
Hearing this, Lin Sheng immediately bowed respectfully, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.
“Junior has been ordered by Master to deliver a letter to the General.”
Upon entering the military tent, he immediately saw this second-in-command of the military.
Although he didn’t deliberately reveal anything, in Lin Sheng’s perception, the other party was like a bottomless abyss, instilling a sense of awe.
With just one glance, he could confirm that the Supreme General Huyan’s strength was above Xiang Kong and Luo Yin.
Truly worthy of being a Three Realms Grandmaster, unfathomable indeed.
This was Lin Sheng’s assessment of him.
But soon, his attention shifted from Huyan Ji.
He inadvertently turned his head to the side, where a tall, burly man with a rough appearance, dressed in a black robe, was staring intently at him.
Noticing Lin Sheng’s gaze, a strange smile appeared on his face.
The moment he saw that smile, Lin Sheng’s brows furrowed slightly, and his heart inexplicably skipped a beat, then he turned his gaze back.
“Letter? Where is it?”
Huyan Ji seemed somewhat surprised, then spoke calmly.
Lin Sheng immediately took out the letter from his embrace.
Huyan Ji made a gesture, and an imperceptible force enveloped the letter, instantly landing it in his hand.
He then took out the letter and began to read it.
Huyan Ji’s brows were slightly furrowed, but they soon relaxed.
He put down the letter, his gaze falling on Lin Sheng.
“I will write a reply to Divine Lord Li Shenjun.
Furthermore, I agree to your request.
I will send someone to assist you.
Alright, you may go.
If you wish, you can rest in the city for a few more days.”
“Thank you, General.
Then Junior will take his leave.”
Lin Sheng nodded, bowed respectfully again, and prepared to depart.
“Wait!”
However, at that moment, a gloomy voice sounded from the side.
Lin Sheng only felt a blur before his eyes, and a tall, strong figure had already blocked his path.
It was the black-robed figure.
“Rashid, what are you doing?”
Before Lin Sheng could speak, Huyan Ji’s voice already sounded, carrying a hint of impatience and warning.
“Supreme General Huyan, I merely have something I wish to ask this Young Master.”
Rashid, however, wore a gentle smile, seemingly not having heard Huyan Ji’s warning, and spoke with a smile.
“The deaths of my Tianluo Sect’s First Saint and Fifth Protector, I presume General Huyan the Fierce Tiger has heard something about them.
Our Sect’s Saint and Protector had just exchanged red crystal stone with this Your Excellency Ghost Face before their sudden tragic deaths, so it should be reasonable for our Sect to ask this Young Master about it.”
Hearing Rashid’s words, Huyan Ji raised an eyebrow.
He had indeed heard about the sudden deaths of Tianluo Sect’s First Saint and Protector, but he hadn’t paid much attention to it.
After all, the people of Tianluo Sect had many enemies.
As far as he knew, that First Saint had once coveted the Prodigy tribesmen of the Snow Wolf Tribe, though it eventually came to nothing, but the relationship between the Snow Wolf Tribe and Tianluo Sect had drastically deteriorated.
There were many similar incidents.
He then spoke,
“What? You suspect his death is related to him?”
“That, of course, can only be known after asking.”
Rashid slowly spoke.
After speaking, his gaze fell on Lin Sheng.
“Boy, I am the Tianluo Sect Leader, Kamura’s Master.
Can you tell me why Kamura and the others suddenly died tragically after meeting you?”
His physique was tall and strong, but his voice carried an indescribable chill, making one instinctively want to stay away.
Seeing this, Lin Sheng’s face flashed with bewilderment, surprise, and shock, and his hands clenched.
“What!?
His Highness Saint is dead! How is this possible?
When we met, the Saint was perfectly fine.
We had a pleasant conversation, and the Saint even wanted to give me a gift, which I politely declined.
Sect Leader, many people know about this, and those dancers even saw it with their own eyes.”
“Although I, Lin Sheng, admit I’m not a good person, I haven’t reached the point of killing a friend, especially since Saint Kamura sincerely invited me to join the Tianluo Sect and wanted to become sworn brothers with me.
How could I possibly lay a hand on him!?”
Seemingly due to intense emotional fluctuations, Lin Sheng’s face was somewhat flushed and agitated.
“I know, Sect Leader, you are very angry and sad about losing your beloved Disciple.
I feel the same way.
Moreover, His Highness Saint’s cultivation Realm is so strong, and with Tu Mi Guardian present, even if I wanted to act, how could I possibly be his opponent?!”
“You…”
Hearing this long speech, Rashid seemed somewhat taken aback, stunned for a moment, his smile freezing.
But he quickly reacted, and the Qi of a Three Realms Grandmaster erupted, enveloping Lin Sheng.
As if stunned by the Qi, Lin Sheng’s body uncontrollably staggered back a few steps, his face turning pale.
“Rashid, you’ve gone too far!!”
Instantly, an equally terrifying Qi rose from the large tent, even subtly suppressing the former.