Chapter 516: Iron Torrent Across the Plains

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Ning Zhuo's ranged combat prowess also accounts for his two Viscera Spirit Temples.The Earth Element Spleen Temple and Fire Element Heart Temple, these two inner viscus spirit temples,not only greatly assist Ning Zhuo in his Qi Sea cultivation,but also enhance his combat strength, specifically for Earth and Fire elements, of course.

After assessing his entire being, Ning Zhuo then estimated the treasures he possessed.Undoubtedly, the strongest magical treasure is the "My Buddha, Heart Demon Seal".This trump card has repeatedly aided Ning Zhuo, especially during the Fiery Persimmon Immortal City period.Even with the various treasures Ning Zhuo has acquired now, it cannot shake its position.

Below the "My Buddha, Heart Demon Seal", the second in rank should be the "Ten Thousand Li Wandering Dragon".This magical treasure-grade automaton creation has been of immense help to Ning Zhuo in his travels throughout the world.Its ability to traverse void allows Sun and Ning to advance or retreat, possessing great strategic significance.It has saved their lives on several occasions.

The "Ten Thousand Li Wandering Dragon" has also suffered significant damage.Each time, Ning Zhuo spared no expense to repair it immediately.The current "Ten Thousand Li Wandering Dragon" has changed considerably in appearance from when it was first created.

"Ranked third should be the 'Embryonic Breath Spirit'."This magical treasure already possesses a hint of spiritual intelligence.Given time, if it ascends to the spirit treasure grade, its essence will be higher than the "My Buddha, Heart Demon Seal".Currently, it provides immense assistance to the physical cultivation of both Sun and Ning.Although their cultivation period has been relatively short, the effects are remarkably good.It is of great use now, and will surely be of great use in the future.

Ranked fourth is the "Yin Yang Unity Pot".This demonic treasure can transform Yang Qi and Yin Qi into each other, which is very profound and possesses enormous potential for development.Ning Zhuo has envisioned cultivating with himself, and this treasure may play a crucial role in the future."Even if the vision does not materialize, just its ability to better solve Mu Lan's cultivation technique problem is of considerable value."Ning Zhuo has kept this hidden from Mu Lan.His relationship with Mu Lan is one of mutual interest, and he has not yet had the energy to plan in this regard.

Among cultivation magical treasures, the "Yin Yang Unity Pot" being ranked after the "Embryonic Breath Spirit" also has a reason.This reason is that the "Yin Yang Unity Pot" is a demonic treasure.It is more suitable for demon cultivators, and barely suitable for half-demons.In Ning Zhuo's case, to unleash the same efficacy as a demon cultivator using this treasure,he would consume several times the spiritual energy.Furthermore, if Ning Zhuo only uses his own spiritual energy, he cannot fully unleash the power of the "Yin Yang Unity Pot".

Fifth and sixth are "Soldiers Together Helmet" and "Gao Sheng's Last Will".These two magical treasure-grade existences share a similar fate – they are both severely damaged.The "Soldiers Together Helmet" was originally a complete set of armor, but Ning Zhuo only has a helmet."Gao Sheng's Last Will" is in poor condition, and its contents are heavily incomplete.Only when both are used together do they have practical value for Sun and Ning.

Furthermore, there is another drawback: Ning Zhuo finds it inconvenient to use these two treasures.The "Soldiers Together Helmet" came from Lu Hongtu, and "Gao Sheng's Last Will" was snatched by "Old Monster in Stone" from Shuang Jing.If he were to reveal these, it would be tantamount to exposing himself.

Ning Zhuo actually possesses other magical treasure-grade items: "Soul Stirring Rattler" and "Underworld Ghost God Seal".These two were obtained from Qi Bai, a Core Formation cultivator of the Soul Devouring Sect.These two treasures are almost useless.They are specifically suited for ghost cultivators, and Ning Zhuo's spiritual energy is not compatible, so he cannot unleash their full power.The Soul Devouring Sect is a major demonic sect, and Ning Zhuo also does not wish to draw attention using these two treasures.He is traveling outside, burdened with a heavy responsibility, and only has a mere Foundation Establishment cultivation.He does not want to attract more trouble.

In addition, there are two other reasons.One is that using these demonic sect magical treasures is detrimental to Ning Zhuo's upright image.The second is that these two magical treasures are already part of "Underworld Envoy - Qi Bai".

Beyond this, there is also a "Dark Iron Cloud", which is also of magical treasure grade.Originally, Ning Zhuo purchased it from the Cloud Whale Merchant Caravan in Fiery Persimmon Immortal City,intending to equip Yuan Dasheng with it to provide him with some aerial combat capabilities.The vision was beautiful, but reality was unsatisfactory.On the one hand, Yuan Dasheng's spiritual intelligence is not as high as Meng Yeh Tiger's;relying solely on him to control the Dark Iron Cloud for battle is difficult.On the other hand, Ning Zhuo discovered through actual combat that he did not need Yuan Dasheng's assistance in aerial combat at all.He himself is very skilled in ranged combat, and the alternating use of Five Elements spells usually keeps enemies busy.

"So, this was a mistaken investment!"

Compared to magical treasures, Ning Zhuo has many more magical artifacts.Cultivation cushions, whirlwind wind chimes, Five Elements rulers, and tranquility bellsonce provided Ning Zhuo with great assistance.Now, the assistance provided by these magical artifacts has diminished significantly.Some are even on the verge of being discarded.

There is one type of magical artifact that is most numerous.That is the magic mirror.The Foundation Establishment chapter of the "Mirror Platform Spiritual Art" records the methods for crafting and using eight types of magic mirrors.Ning Zhuo has now mass-produced Vajra Mirrors, Divine Split Mirrors, and Lime Mirrors.

The next most numerous are the Jade Steel Heavy Armors.After the Ning Branch Office intervened in Jade Steel Mountain, raw materials became abundant.With the assistance of the original Zheng family's refining facilities,production has increased greatly.As the Branch Family Head, when Ning Zhuo spoke, the subordinates naturally went all out,entrusting all the inventory to Lin Bufan, who then handed it over to Ning Zhuo.Therefore, after equipping the Crimson Flower Camp and Three Generals Camp, Ning Zhuo still had a considerable surplus.

Ning Zhuo's divine sense swept across his storage equipment,discovering some magical artifacts that he had almost forgotten because they were rarely used.There are more than ten magical artifact-grade Poison Smoke Black Spheres.Ning Zhuo used them in Fiery Persimmon Mountain, and the effect was good.However, the same words apply – this kind of poison smoke is somewhat vicious.For the sake of his image, Ning Zhuo will not use them unless absolutely necessary.

Soul Absorbing Shuttle, Four Directions Upside Down Array Plate, Warm Heart Pendant, Ten Thousand Phenomena Cloud Seed –these are truly sitting idle, gathering dust.

In terms of spiritual materials, the corpse of "Old Monster in Stone" ranks first,followed by the Ghost Gate Escape Grass. The rest are not listed.The total value of spiritual stones is still 13.8 million, calculated in terms of mid-grade spiritual stones.

In terms of talismans, the magical treasure-grade Flowing Cloud and Water Talisman and Slick and Smooth Water Talismanare the foundation of the Ning Family's main lineage.Ning Zhuo also has two Substitute Talismans, one Body Protection Spirit Talisman, and two Directional Void Escape Talismans.He used up one Directional Void Escape Talisman during the ambush battle.These mostly came from Ning Jiufan.Ning Zhuo exploited his own old ancestor in Fiery Persimmon Immortal City.The Ning Family is famous for crafting talismans – this is a manifestation of the family's foundation!

However, all of the above external objects are not the main part.Ning Zhuo's true focus has always been on automaton creations.He has five Core Formation-level automatons: Buddha Doctor Meng Yao Yin, Milk Butterfly Mother,Heavy Armored Blood Ape Dasheng, Shadow Blade Yeh Tiger, and Underworld Envoy Qi Bai.He has automaton beasts such as Thunder Still Bird, Fiery Monkey, Fiery Bamboo Snake, and so on.He has a reserve of over eight hundred automaton puppets serving as soldiers.He has automaton weapons such as the Hundred Armed Arhat Armor,蒼 Iron Man Armor, Great Serpent Scythe, and Rivet Injector Crossbow.He has automaton platforms such as the Xuanyuan Nine Crafts Platform, Profound Palace Gear Platform, and Giant Spirit Shaping Platform.He has automaton components such as automaton rings, weather balls (ice crystal snow), floating ice white jade hands,automaton fists and feet (bitter cold), upper and lower compliant ropes, hanging deadly whips, hanging rings, honest men,wind-fire wheels, and so on.

With such a reckoning, Ning Zhuo's expression became somewhat trance-like."Unknowingly, I have accumulated so many treasures.""Once fully unleashed, my combat power will completely surpass almost all Core Formation cultivators in the world, and can rival Nascent Soul.""If combined with the Human Fate Hanging Thread Divine Ability and the Heroic Return Technique,receiving the blessings of the national strength and military power of the Two Pillar Nation - what would happen?""Hiss, I'm so strong!"

Thinking this, Ning Zhuo's tension and anxiety about the upcoming major battle were greatly reduced.But in an instant, he revealed a cautious expression."No, I cannot be arrogant.""This is nothing.""There are many Core Formation cultivators stronger than me. For example, Zhu Xuanji, or Linghu Jiu of the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect?""I am just lucky, thanks to the help of my mother, my family members, my friends, and Elder Sun,that I have achieved these minor accomplishments today.""Although I have put in some personal effort, it is not the key.""I rely mainly on automaton techniques.""It is because the school of automaton techniques is excellent, capable of integrating all cultivation techniques andmaximizing the leverage to unleash the greatest power.""The ancient sages who invented automaton techniques were truly formidable.""I am merely benefiting from the glory of the ancient sages and powerful beings.""I cannot be smug and blindly arrogant. I still need to learn diligently from outstanding individuals and double my efforts,effort, and effort again!"

After some self-reflection, Ning Zhuo's face was calm, his eyes shone brightly,and his heart was once again filled with an intense desire for progress and self-improvement.

The day after tomorrow.

After yesterday's rest, the entire army was full of spirit, neatly equipped, and gathered below the review platform.Banners fluttered, creating an atmosphere of solemnity and killing intent.

Du Tiechuan stood alone on the review platform, overlooking the army, and began the oath.He said in a loud voice, "My fellow soldiers.""Our Two Pillar Nation is prosperous, our monarch is wise, our governance is effective, and the four seas are peaceful.Only the Thousand Peaks Forest is a den of demons, a lawless place, where demonic aura covers the sun and harms the innocent.""Today, I, Du Tiechuan, am ordered by our monarch to command the three armies and conquer the Thousand Peaks Forest.This journey is not for personal gain, but for justice; not for fame and fortune, but for the common people.We must be mindful of loyalty and righteousness, determined by bravery and ferocity,to expel evil and support righteousness, and clear away the demonic aura!""The battle is imminent. I am willing to go to the front lines with you, swearing to slay the demons and uphold the might of our nation.""Today, we must be united, avoid arrogance and impetuosity, and press forward bravely.Our blood will surely dye the enemy lines red; our souls will surely protect our land.""We must face this battle with the conviction of victory. Today we make a vow: slay demons and devils, and bring peace to the world.""May our soldiers return victorious, their names known far and wide.May our Two Pillar Nation prosper forever, and may our monarch be wise.Soldiers, follow me in the charge, protect our rivers and mountains, and uphold the might of our nation!""Charge! For the glory of our Two Pillar Nation! For the dignity of our monarch! For the peace of our people!Fight unceasingly, and victory will surely be ours!!"

Art of War - Condense the army's morale.Art of War - Rouse the fighting spirit.Art of War - Clad in armor, hold sharp weapons!

At this moment, Du Tiechuan exerted his full power, displaying the might of a Soul Transformation cultivator.Three military strategies boosted the entire army with vast power,filling the soldiers with fervor and greatly increasing their morale.They shouted in unison, responding to Du Tiechuan.For a moment, the shouts on the training ground were like wind and thunder, overwhelming all sounds of heaven and earth.

"The army's morale can be used. In this battle of Thousand Peaks Forest, I am determined to win!"For a moment, Du Tiechuan's heart was filled with heroic spirit.

The next moment, he leaned back slightly, took a deep breath,mobilized all his spiritual energy, and fully activated the Dragon Shadow Nine Pillars Review Platform.The tall review platform suddenly erupted with dazzling light, making the sun in the clear sky pale in comparison.The strong light, like a pillar, shot straight up into the ninth heaven.The earth rumbled and vibrated. A long dragon phantom stretching for ten thousand li,like a vast river changing course, moved its majestic body like a mountain range, pouring into the light pillar of the review platform.Dragon Vein!This is the Dragon Vein of the Two Pillar Nation.The Dragon Soul Pearl on the review platform was completely exhausted within three breaths.The supreme power of the Dragon Vein poured into the review platform, causing deep cracks to appear throughout the entire high platform, unable to last.Tribulation clouds suddenly formed in the sky, unleashing dozens of bolts of lightning.But each bolt of lightning was absorbed by the railings.These railings are tall and heavy, made of Thunder Firmament Iron, capable of absorbing and storing thunder and lightning.

Ning Zhuo was filled with shock: "Dragon Vein!""This is the main source of national strength.""Du Tiechuan drawing on the power of the Dragon Vein goes against the harmony of nature, thus generating tribulation clouds and tribulation lightning.""But they were perfectly withstood by the review platform!""What a grand gesture!"

Gale winds swept through, like a whirlwind, enveloping the review platform.Du Tiechuan's body was upright and still, but the finger seals he formed trembled slightly,evidently indicating that mobilizing such immense external force was a difficult burden even for a Soul Transformation level cultivator.He changed his finger seals thirty-three times in succession, and then chanted loudly:"Golden spears and iron horses, mountains and rivers turbulent, iron blood ruthless, enemy invaders all perish. Destroy!"Hand seal, mouth seal, heart seal.All three seals were used simultaneously.

Art of War - Iron Stream Smoothing the Plains!!!The power of the Dragon Vein surged, and the towering review platform collapsed with a crash.Endless power blessed the entire army.Countless soldiers felt an invisible immense pressure enveloping their bodies.Many of their bones creaked, and sharp pain swept through their bodies, forcing them to grit their teeth and endure.Layers of steel phantoms fell upon the soldiers, forming layers of human figures, weapon phantoms, and mounted heavy armor phantoms.The armor was as black as ink, contrasting with the resolute faces of the soldiers.

Ning Zhuo was within it, feeling the surging power filling his body, but at the same time bearing a weight of several hundred catties, and it was getting heavier and heavier.Du Tiechuan leaped up, turning into a rainbow of light, descending from the sky and landing in the middle section of the army.He rode an iron-horned magical beast, waved the command flag, and shouted loudly: "Entire army, advance!"His voice spread throughout the army.The army started moving in sequence.The soldiers' steps were heavy, each step leaving a deep pit on the solid mountain rock.Then, the soldiers' speed gradually increased.The entire army was like a savage giant, slowly starting, gradually accelerating, and its momentum became fierce!The entire army was clad in heavy armor, and the armor clanged against each other, creating a continuous metallic sound.The sound of the mounts stepping on the ground, the neat footsteps of the soldiers, the sound of the battle flags fluttering,all these sounds combined into a tempestuous roar like a violent storm.

Hoo hoo hoo!The heavy shadows of the entire army flowed, further infiltrating into the bodies of every soldier, making everyone's appearance blurry.Endless black shadows flowed to the feet of the entire army, turning into a thick river.The river lifted the heavy-armored soldiers, turning into a steel torrent!The torrent rolled away, vast and mighty, like a heaven-sent catastrophe,charging towards the Thousand Peaks Forest with irresistible force.

Advance! Advance!The entire army advances!For a moment, the sky and earth darkened, with only the sound of the iron torrent surging, shaking the heavens and the earth.Reaching a mountain, the steel torrent did not slow down for a moment, charging straight ahead.Boom! The mountain collapsed and disintegrated in the iron torrent, ground into powder by the army!Magnificent, the heavy-armored army!Mighty, the iron torrent smoothing the plains!

Du Tiechuan presided over the central army, his face like iron, his chest filled with fervor:"Today, I shall use this military strategy to clear away the demonic aura and reshape the mountains and rivers!"