Chapter 521: Ginseng Dragon Beard

Two kingdoms' main military camps.The camps of Three Generals, Crimson Flower, and White Jade. Each army was assigned to its own campsite.Painful cries echoed from within each camp.The soldiers were all performing the same magical art to remove the Iron Skin Flesh Armor Technique from their bodies.The Iron Skin Flesh Armor Technique was a demonic art, pursued with haste for quick results, yet fraught with endless future troubles. With no enemy forces pressing down at the moment, it was the best time to dispel this demonic art.The quartermasters, at this opportune moment, provided spiritual liquid and pills. The former allowed the cultivators to soak, greatly loosening the connection between flesh and armor. The pills were categorized, totaling seven types, and taken as a set, could significantly increase the success rate of dispelling this demonic art, reduce the pain of the cultivators, and preserve as much future fighting strength as possible.Without using the pills, not only was dispelling likely to fail, but even if successful, it would lead to a prolonged period of weakness.This was clearly something the soldiers were unwilling to see.This great battle had already been won. Although the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King still lived, he was clearly defeated, and his injuries were certainly more severe than Du Tiechuan's.Everyone knew that in the period that followed, it would be the perfect opportunity for each army, centered around this military camp, to sortie in all directions and claim battle merits.They had paid such a heavy price, risking unparalleled danger, to reach this point. Seeing the opportunity to gain ample battle merits, it was highly likely they would return victorious and gain titles and prosperity for their families.At this time, no one would spare these expenses, thus remaining weak for a long time, their fighting strength diminished, and their battle merits fewer.Therefore, despite the steep price of the spiritual liquid and pills, the vast majority of soldiers gritted their teeth and bought them.The Three Generals' camp.Under Zhang Hei's direction, batches of cultivators were protected, soaking in spiritual liquid, taking pills, and continuously dispelling the armor that had grown on their flesh.The expenses for these spiritual liquids and pills naturally came from Ning Zhuo.Liu Er and Guan Hong were in seclusion within their respective dwellings.Their participation in the Iron Current Level Plains military formation had greatly benefited them, leaving deep impressions, and they had learned much.Therefore, seizing this opportunity for rest and recuperation, they immediately entered seclusion to review and gain insights.Ning Zhuo was no exception.However, his cultivation in the Dao of Warfare was far inferior to that of cultivators like Liu, Guan, Zhang, and Mu.After a day and a half of continuous meditation, Ning Zhuo not only gained a deeper understanding of the Iron Current Level Plains military formation but also deepened his comprehension of the Stout Earth Restoration Technique.The improvement in the latter was clearly more helpful to Ning Zhuo than in the former.Sun Lingtong was also in a similar situation.Although he was confined within the Mechanical Dragon, he was considered a half-participant. Relying on his extraordinary悟性 (wùxìng - comprehension), he also gained many insights.However, the extent of his gains was far less than that of a direct participant like Ning Zhuo.Ning Zhuo slowly opened his eyes, formally ending this meditation."Fighting was actually such a fun thing," Sun Lingtong felt excited and regretful. "If I had known earlier, I would have joined the army too!"Ning Zhuo's feelings were the opposite of his: "It was too terrifying. More than two thousand of our main army died.""Although the Iron Current Level Plains military formation is powerful, sweeping forward with an overwhelming force to reach the enemy's main camp.""But as a participant, I was filled with heroic spirit during the battle, not fearing death. Now, in retrospect, I feel incredibly insignificant and powerless, and am filled with fear.""In the end, I was merely one among thousands of soldiers.""I survived only by luck. The Ginseng Whisker Dragon King's dragon breath did not spray on me."Pausing for a moment, Ning Zhuo lowered his head and looked at his mechanical ring: "Even if the ring could give a warning, in that situation, I would have been completely unable to change locations freely while in the Iron Current Level Plains state.""So, even if the mechanical ring warned me, it would have been useless!"Sun Lingtong 'hmm'-ed: "That's only natural.""Little Zhuo, don't you think, we are merely Foundation Establishment cultivators.""Compared to existence at the Soul Transformation level, aren't we not even ants in their vicinity?""But by utilizing military formations, national power, and so on, we can gather the masses and collectively unleash combat power at the Soul Transformation level.""Achieving this step is already difficult enough. Don't you think the demand for ensuring one's life and safety is too high?"Ning Zhuo was silent for a moment, clenching his fists: "In short, after this battle, I have decided to take care of myself and participate less in wars that far exceed my capabilities.""I should focus on improving my cultivation even more!"Sun Lingtong immediately agreed with this idea.The next day."Stop! This ginseng dragon whisker belongs to our army.""Clearly, it was killed by our army! Your side's cultivators are too despicable, snatching it when our army is weary!"Two Golden Core level generals argued loudly."Hmph, it's because your people suffered significant losses and had already retreated from the battlefield. Only then did our army take action.""According to you, if you wander around the battlefield, fight every ginseng dragon whisker, and then retreat, should all these ginseng dragon whiskers belong to you?"Their arguments grew louder and louder, attracting the attention of many.Eventually, they were summoned by transmitting cultivators to the commander-in-chief's mansion.The soldiers of the Three Generals' camp were a little restless.The great battle had ended, and the victors were naturally the two kingdoms.However, before this, the main army was busy constructing military camps, setting up defensive measures, allowing the army to rest and dispel the Iron Skin Flesh Armor Technique, so there was not much energy to clear the battlefield.And what was left behind on the battlefield was an enormous fortune!The ginseng whiskers, dragon blood, and other things severed from the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King during the battle were all precious materials. Although the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King's main body was at the Soul Transformation level, these ginseng whiskers left on the battlefield were at least at the Golden Core level!And the sword techniques, military formations, and so on released by Du Tiechuan also left deep imprints on the battlefield. Even just some traces could reveal the secrets of his cultivation and provide much inspiration to those with high comprehension."Currently, most of the soldiers are still recuperating, their bodies are weak, and their fighting strength is at a low point.""But the Golden Core level generals are not in this category and can leave the camp first to search the battlefield!"Ning Zhuo quickly grasped the current situation.Military order: Clear the battlefield!Soon, after dealing with the dispute between the two Golden Core generals, a military order was issued to the entire army from the commander-in-chief's mansion.The content of the military order was very simple: merits would be awarded based on the amount of spoils of war collected.All spoils of war belonged to the two kingdoms; all soldiers were not allowed to hide them privately. Once discovered, they would be dealt with according to military law.After reading the relevant exchange rules, Ning Zhuo couldn't help but feel his heart pound."According to the military order, during this period, all my battle merits can be exchanged for corresponding military supplies.""Even if the military supplies are not available, it can be reported immediately. Then, the capital of the two kingdoms will regularly organize the transportation of troops to escort the rewards."That afternoon, Ning Zhuo followed Liu Er and Zhang Hei, left the main military camp, and entered the previous great battlefield.The battlefield was vast, with the nearest mountains over ten miles away. And the nearby mountains were almost all damaged; some were broken in the middle, some had their peaks smashed onto other mountains, and some were even left with only a foothills.Countless large and small shattered stones covered almost the entire battlefield, mixed with vast amounts of crushed vegetation, as well as the remains of animals and cultivators' bodies.After so many days, these corpses had begun to rot and stink, and a faint smell of decay lingered over the entire battlefield.However, as long as the mountain wind blew, it could disperse the stench, allowing the entering cultivators to breathe fresh air.The battlefield was not just this kind of terrain; there was also a large area, adjacent to the body of the Dragon King Giant Wood Mountain.The soil in this area was yellowish-brown. Although it was not even, compared to the pile of broken stones, the exposed ground here was fertile yellow earth, and there were also a large number of pits.As for the Dragon King Giant Wood Mountain, its body suffered from the impact of the previous great battle, and only sixty percent remained. This sixty percent of the mountain body was still enveloped in divine light, protecting it.Liu Er and the other Golden Core cultivators cautiously maintained their distance. Who knew if another army would charge out from the remnants of the Dragon King Giant Wood Mountain.Of course, as long as the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King did not appear, the overall situation here could not be changed.Ning Zhuo, Liu Er, and Zhang Hei moved through the battlefield and soon saw a ginseng dragon whisker, rooted in the pile of broken stones.It was like a large, listless yellowish-brown worm, sprawled on the ground.However, when it sensed the aura of Ning Zhuo and the others, it immediately perked up.Its entire body stood erect, reaching a height of six zhang, its aura soaring, at the Golden Core level, retaining a trace of the Soul Transformation level divine charm.Liu Er was the first to act, holding the Xuanhuang Sword, casting a military formation, and augmenting himself.He actively approached and then successively cast two more spells, both enhancing the power and function of defense.Bang bang bang.The ginseng dragon whisker pounded Liu Er, emitting a series of muffled sounds.Liu Er was enveloped in a ball of yellow light, his defense strong, and in no time, he was pounded into the pile of broken stones.Liu Er defended while also employing offensive methods.After a while, he returned to Zhang Hei and Ning Zhuo, breathing heavily, with a hint of fatigue.He had probed the details of the ginseng dragon whisker.This ginseng dragon whisker was much longer than what they saw before their eyes.More than half of its body was weaving through the pile of broken stones, then rooting in the soil to absorb nutrients and maintain its survival.The ginseng dragon whisker itself did not have many offensive methods, mainly relying on pounding, sweeping, and coiling.But each of its strikes was powerful and heavy, and its instinctive reaction was quite sharp; even a body cultivator like Liu Er found it difficult to approach.The most crucial factor was the ginseng dragon whisker's recovery ability.Its recovery ability was extremely strong; many injuries Liu Er inflicted would heal within a few breaths."It is not easy to cut off and harvest such a ginseng dragon whisker," Liu Er said with emotion.Zhang Hei rubbed his fists: "Never mind that, let's just do it first."He was impatient and immediately swung his Black Serpent Spear, running forward to engage the ginseng dragon whisker.He possessed the innate talent of the Berserk Python Tendons and cultivated the Black Waves Heaven-Piercing Technique. The combination of the two made him more and more powerful the longer he continued to fight.For a time, the ginseng dragon whisker and Zhang Hei's Black Serpent Spear continuously collided, fighting inextricably.Liu Er's eyes reflected the battle: "If this continues, even if third brother wins and cuts off the ginseng dragon whisker,it will consume a lot."The consumption here was not only Zhang Hei's magical power, physical energy, weapon durability, etc., but also the ginseng dragon whisker.The three of them came here this time to clear the battlefield.But with such an intense battle, even if they ultimately captured the ginseng dragon whisker, the latter would have consumed a large amount of its foundation due to the intense battle, causing its quality to drop significantly."In this situation, it's up to you, military advisor," Liu Er smiled slightly, looking at Ning Zhuo, "You must have a way, right?"Although Ning Zhuo was only at the Foundation Establishment cultivation level, his fighting strength, far exceeding that of most Golden Core cultivators, had long made Liu Er treat Ning Zhuo as an equal.And since they met, Ning Zhuo had consistently shown astonishing performance, giving Liu Er full confidence in him!Ning Zhuo had been using his divine sense to observe the ginseng dragon whisker, and during this time, he also used some magical arts for detection."Hmm—""Let me try first."Ning Zhuo cast a Metal attribute spell, penetrating deep into the pile of broken stones, to cut the lower half of the ginseng dragon whisker.Metal conquers Wood.But Ning Zhuo's Metal attribute spell was only at the Foundation Establishment level. And this ginseng dragon whisker before him was at the Golden Core level, with a trace of Soul Transformation divine charm.This resulted in the Metal attribute spell only causing some abrasions on its surface. After one breath, it was completely healed.Ning Zhuo's face was calm; he was merely experimenting through the magical art.Next, he continuously cast nearly ten magical arts, covering the five elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.Liu Er witnessed from the side, secretly shocked, and praised repeatedly: "Military advisor, is it that your esteemed family is most skilled in the Five Elements magical arts?""The magical arts you cast, I have hardly ever seen.""This makes me curious, how many Five Elements magical arts do you actually master?"Ning Zhuo smiled slightly, not revealing the truth of temporarily creating magical arts, only saying that Liu Er's praise was unfounded.Liu Er shook his head and sighed: "Military advisor, you are too humble."While conversing, Ning Zhuo's actions did not stop."I've figured it out." After a while, he stopped and showed a smile full of accomplishment.He successively cast three magical arts, which were Fire, Metal, and Earth attributes respectively.After the magical arts were cast in turns, the ginseng dragon whisker shook violently, its movements became stiff, and its fighting strength dropped significantly.Liu Er's pupils constricted slightly, and his heart was shaken: "Clearly, they are just three Foundation Establishment level magical arts, yet they have such a restraining effect on a Golden Core level ginseng dragon whisker!""Ning Zhuo..."Liu Er's face was filled with solemnity, his pupils reflecting Ning Zhuo's appearance as a white-robed boy with a large head.He said to himself with great certainty: "In time, Ning Zhuo will surely shine brightly! His attainment in Five Elements magical arts alone makes his future boundless."After being restrained, the ginseng dragon whisker was no longer as fierce and powerful as before.Finally, Zhang Hei swung his spearhead and knocked it down.Liu Er seized the opportunity to act, casting a magical art, and sealed the ginseng dragon whisker."How much is a precious material like this worth on the market?" Zhang Hei asked excitedly.Liu Er was not very clear.Ning Zhuo rubbed his chin and estimated a figure: "Probably around 300,000 middle-grade spirit stones."Liu Er and Zhang Hei were startled, then both became excited.Liu Er, who had been poor for too long, exclaimed: "That much?"Ning Zhuo nodded: "Mainly because it's such a long one, the quantity is sufficient. And with the name of the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King being at the Soul Transformation level, it might even have a premium if resold far away.""However, to remove the lingering consciousness within the ginseng dragon whisker, it will cost a considerable amount of money."Liu Er's excited expression slightly subsided, and he nodded gently: "Indeed. The Ginseng Whisker Dragon King is not only at the Soul Transformation level but also walked the Divine Path. The consciousness of divine beings is often very stubborn and long-lasting."Zhang Hei regretfully sighed: "It's a pity, none of us will get any of these ginseng dragon whiskers; they all have to be handed over."Liu Er then comforted him: "Exchanging them for battle merits, and then using the battle merits to exchange for military supplies, is more suitable for us."Zhang Hei shook his head: "Using them to exchange for battle merits will definitely be at the lowest market price. I, old Zhang, don't even need to think to know this."Ning Zhuo's expression shifted slightly.Liu Er looked at Ning Zhuo: "Military advisor, according to our previous agreement, three-tenths of the battlefield profits from the Three Generals' camp are yours.""And this time, battle merits can also be traded with each other.""I am ashamed that it is only now that we can repay you."Ning Zhuo smiled and waved his hand: "General, there is no need to worry too much, you know me."Liu Er laughed heartily: "Meeting the Military Advisor is a great fortune in my life."Zhang Hei also laughed and echoed: "I feel the same way."For a time, the atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful.Ning Zhuo followed Liu and Zhang, and after cutting off two more ginseng dragon whiskers, it was noon.Ning Zhuo carefully taught Liu and Zhang the several magical arts he had created, and then informed the two that he would explore separately.Ning Zhuo's status in the Three Generals' camp was transcendent, so Zhang Hei had no objections, and Liu Er urged Ning Zhuo to be more careful.Entering the Square Mile Wandering Dragon, Sun Lingtong impatiently said: "Quick, it's time for the Old Monster in the Stone to make his appearance."Please read at: m.badaoge.org