Chapter 527: Military Conference

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The turmoil sparked by the Three Generals' Camp quickly spread throughout the entire front-line encampment.Supervisor Zhao Xi, citing almost unassailable reasons, directly dismissed the Quartermaster, attracting countless eyes and inspiring awe.As the saying goes, a new official arrives with three fires.Zhao Xi's first fire burned remarkably well, instantly establishing his authority.The Three Generals' Camp, as a significant factor in this matter, also gained a new understanding from others."These outsiders, these petty men, have secretly allied with Zhao Xi.""To think they could scheme against even the Quartermaster, Liu Er, this mixed-blood, is not to be underestimated!""Nonsense! Where would they get such audacity and insight? It must be Zhao Xi's design from behind the scenes, subtly instructing them to act thus.""From now on, we must treat the Three Generals' Camp with caution. They have attached themselves to Zhao Xi, and are not to be trifled with."In a short time, the reputation of the Three Generals' Camp spread far and wide.Of course, it was not a good reputation.Firstly, Liu Er was a mixed-blood, Liu, Guan, and Zhang were outsiders, and the Three Generals' Camp was a newly established army, with very few connections in the Two Dynasties.Secondly, Zhao Xi's own reputation had never been good. Their association, in the eyes of many, was definitely one of birds of a feather.Regardless of the gossip, the Three Generals' Camp stood out among the dozens of armies, becoming an existence that every soldier had to treat with caution.The generals, however, paid more attention to Zhao Xi.Zhao Xi's next move was much earlier than others anticipated.A day later, Zhao Xi publicly announced that, after his patient negotiation with reason and empathy, the Three Generals' Camp's strategist, Ning Zhuo, was willing to share his three types of wondrous constructs, making it easier for the great army to clear the battlefield more quickly.And these three wondrous constructs could be exchanged for military merit.Naturally, all the officers and soldiers were greatly interested. After trying them out, the soldiers all praised Ning Zhuo's mechanical creations. Consequently, they also developed a strong liking for Zhao Xi, who facilitated this matter."To think that Ning Zhuo, the strategist of the Three Generals' Camp, possesses such ingenious thoughts.""Indeed, he has a great skill in mechanical arts. These wondrous constructs are so targeted at the Ginseng Dragon Whisker, they have reduced our harvesting time by at least eighty percent!""Truly a man worthy of marrying Mu Lan.""Hiss—is he really only sixteen years old? At such a young age, he has become the son-in-law of General Mu's mansion and possesses such skill in mechanics. Compared to him, I feel like I've lived my life in vain!""More than that! It is said that the entire military expenditure of the Three Generals' Camp is sponsored by him, and he even sponsored the Red Flower Camp. Earlier in Wooden Wheel Town, he spent a fortune, acquiring heavy armor in vast quantities, buying out the Three Generals' Camp's share in one go!"Otherwise, how could the Three Generals' Camp afford so much heavy armor?""Young and wealthy, talented, and handsome—""He is also from a prominent family.""The only flaw is his cultivation is too low, only in the Foundation Establishment stage," someone said enviously."It's already very good! He is only sixteen years old, and cultivators at this age are basically still in the Qi Refinement stage.""Then the only flaw is his head is a bit large," the envious person was not reconciled."Is that a flaw? A large head indicates intelligence. No, he is very clever, otherwise how could he possess such extraordinary accomplishments.""Then his flaw is his combat prowess—" The person who was picking faults couldn't continue, because he recalled the Golden Core level combat power Ning Zhuo had displayed in previous battles.As the wondrous mechanical constructs became widely popular, Ning Zhuo, the inventor and creator, saw his reputation spread throughout the entire army.Golden Core and Nascent Soul level generals frequently went out to clear the battlefield.The military merit earnings of the generals all increased, but they found it difficult to shake Liu Er's position at the top of the list!The reason was simple, there were not many Ginseng Dragon Whiskers left on the battlefield. In a situation of many monks and little gruel, although the generals' harvesting ability greatly increased, the targets they could compete for were much fewer.While everyone was scrambling for Ginseng Dragon Whiskers, the Three Generals' Camp began active and intensive training.

Thousand Peaks Forest, Alliance Front Camp.In the council hall, the Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth cast spells in public, displaying the images of three great treasures before everyone.The first was the Glazed Heart Blood of the Ginseng Dragon King.It was not a pool of blood, nor a bloodstain, but a crystal cluster buried among crushed stones.The outer layer of the crystal cluster was almost completely transparent, with a core containing a mass of earthy yellow浆液.Every seven breaths, the浆液 would vibrate, like a heartbeat, creating various ripples.Each outward diffusion of these ripples would cause a fluctuation of the surrounding earth elemental spiritual energy.The second was the Ginseng Root Wall Earth where the main body of the Ginseng Dragon King was rooted.This soil was not loose, but crystalline and moist, like a honeycomb. Each grain of soil was hexagonal in shape, closely adhering to the surrounding soil grains, forming a rock-like structure.The soil was tender yellow in color, and its appearance and color alone gave a feeling of extreme fertility and vitality.Strangely, the surrounding stones and other crushed stone piles did not sprout dense weeds, vines, etc., due to its abundant vitality.This was because the Ginseng Root Wall Earth contained the profound meaning of the earth element, and its vitality was very deep and restrained. Only by rooting in it could one absorb its surging nutrients.The third was a massive dragon-shaped talisman.It was like a dragon shadow, wandering deep underground. Upon closer inspection, every line of the talisman was dynamic, as if the dragon's tendons were pulsating, ready to soar away at any moment.The talisman seemed to contain infinite power, bringing a pressure that reached deep into the heart, causing one to involuntarily revere and awe it.This was one of the Dragon Vein Scriptures!The eyes of the cultivators couldn't help but be drawn to the images of the treasures.Tian Shuang, one of the Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth, incited, "It was also by chance that we discovered these three great treasures."Di Hui continued, "Luck is present, but strength is lacking. We are here this time to sincerely invite ambitious individuals to cooperate and jointly excavate these three treasures!"Although the cultivators of Thousand Peaks Forest were generally tempted, none agreed on the spot.Someone showed hesitation: "These three treasures are in the battlefield. Among the cultivators who went to the battlefield to search before, only one or two out of ten survived. This time to retrieve the treasures is completely a gamble with life.""Indeed! The military weapons of the Two Dynasties are terrifying in power, how many people have fallen on that battlefield?""Treasures are good, but life is more important!"Tian Shuang snorted coldly: "We do not need cowards."Di Hui said: "Those who are confident in their abilities can contact us."The cultivators discussed amongst themselves.Lu Hongtu watched with cold eyes.At this moment, a strong wind blew in, and the door curtain was suddenly lifted.A withered old man walked in slowly.He was thin and small in appearance, but he walked with a strong presence that commanded attention.In fact, upon seeing the arrival of this old man, all the cultivators present, including the Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth, bowed and greeted him."Elder Long!""You are finally back.""With you here, our alliance has its backbone!"Chen Lingfeng and others were the happiest.Elder Long's gaze swept around, and he slowly nodded to everyone.Then, under everyone's gaze, he slowly walked over and sat down in the vacant main seat.He looked around and said meaningfully, "Many people are missing during the days I was away."The entire hall was silent.Elder Long then looked at the images of the three treasures in mid-air.Tian Shuang smiled: "Elder Long, you are the temple priest of the Ginseng Dragon King. Are you interested in recovering the Glazed Heart Blood and Ginseng Root Wall Earth?"Elder Long said: "My divine lord would not deign to look upon this bit of blood and dirt.""According to the divine lord's disposition and magnanimity, this is a return to heaven and earth, a gift left for the fated.""To specifically recover this for this little bit, to mobilize the masses, would only invite ridicule.""If you are interested, you can give it a try."Chen Lingfeng was instantly anxious upon hearing this, his eyes wide. He was displeased with Lu Hongtu's inaction and had hoped for Elder Long's return to restrain everyone, never expecting Elder Long to say such words.Elder Long continued: "Currently, the Dragon King Giant Wood Mountain still exists and has not been destroyed by the enemy forces. Rescuing the fellow believers on Dragon King Mountain is the most important military matter at present!""You must obey my command. Next, we will gather our forces, actively train our troops, and make full preparations for attacking the enemy's front-line encampment."Everyone said in unison: "Yes."Next, Elder Long issued orders one by one to every cultivator present.The Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth returned in disappointment.Di Hui: "This Elder Long is old and cunning. Although he allowed cultivators to attempt to retrieve the treasures, he also issued strict military orders, restraining everyone. Our plan has fallen through."Tian Shuang said: "How could someone appointed by the Dragon King as the principal leader of the joint army be a simple person? He has likely seen through our scheme to lure people to their deaths and refine death ghosts, and is merely feigning ignorance.""Forget it.""We had many cultivators in the previous instance, and we also plundered a good number of cultivator souls, enough for us to refine a batch of death ghosts."Di Hui: "Currently, our first sect mission has been completed.""It is time to find an opportunity to complete the second mission."The two missions of the Twin Ghosts of Heaven and Earth were to help Thousand Peaks Forest construct the Gate of Hell to deal with the Iron Flow Flat River military tactics, and the second was to capture Ning Zhuo.Tian Shuang said: "Previously, Ning Zhuo was a part of the Iron Flow Flat River, making it difficult for us to act. Next, the armies of the Two Dynasties are likely to disperse. We need to lie in wait on the edge of the battlefield, waiting for an opportunity to arise."Di Hui nodded: "Good."

Two Dynasties, Front-line Encampment.A Golden Core level warhorse, carrying a severely injured and dying general, galloped towards the encampment gate.At the gate, the Golden Core warhorse died of exhaustion.The demonic art that had been maintained also ended as a result, and the dying general Xu Dali fell to the ground.The guarding soldiers at the gate quickly stepped forward to check.Xu Dali was in a state of coma, and the soldiers couldn't wake him, so they immediately reported it.Soon, several military doctors rushed over together. After urgently treating Xu Dali's injuries, they carried him into the encampment for placement.A dignified Nascent Soul level cultivator, in such a desolate situation. Xu Dali's plight caused many soldiers who learned of it to sigh endlessly.Since its establishment, the Savage Demon Camp had been repeatedly attacked, and now it was completely annihilated.These days, not only Xu Dali returned, but also many armies, after long journeys and breaking through layers of blockades and ambushes, successfully rendezvoused with the main army.Their casualties were generally high.Xu Dali's annihilated Savage Demon Camp was an anomaly.Supervisor Zhao Xi presided over military affairs, disbanding and reorganizing many under-strength armies, and allowing some of the soldiers to choose for themselves.The Three Generals' Camp became the object of choice for many soldiers.Their position at the top of the military merit list showed them the strength of the Three Generals' Camp.And upon learning that the Three Generals' Camp was affiliated with Zhao Xi, and that Zhao Xi now held great power, even more people chose to join Liu Er's command.Liu Er had greatly reduced the number of times he left the encampment to harvest Ginseng Dragon Whiskers. Each time he made a move, it was merely to maintain his position at the top of the list.Reputation was also very important to the Three Generals' Camp.The military merit list only publicized the ranking, not the specific amount of military merit for each person.However, Supervisor Zhao Xi was familiar with these secrets and secretly informed the Three Generals' Camp, allowing them to precisely control their scores, firmly holding the top position on the list, while also being able to train their soldiers to the greatest extent possible."Take a good look at this information, and select suitable targets for attack. Remember, destroy it after reading."Zhao Xi dispatched his confidant to deliver a wealth of information to Ning Zhuo.On the map, detailed annotations were made.With the Dragon King Giant Wood Mountain as the center, the surrounding strongholds were clearly visible.Liu, Guan, Zhang, and Ning four people gathered around the map, engaging in secret and enthusiastic discussions.While most officers and soldiers were scavenging the battlefield, they were already choosing their next target for advancement.Zhang Hei said: "Among the hundred arts of cultivation, alchemy is foremost! The first target should be none other than this—the Root Hundred Herb Cave."Guan Hong stroked his beard: "Although there is an alchemy chamber in the Hundred Herb Cave, pills are extremely easy to transport and damage. If we attack there, the gains may not be great. It is better to attack the Ten Mile Burning Forest, this is the best place for artifact refining in Thousand Peaks Forest. Artifacts, especially large ones, are not easy to transport and damage, and the gains will be guaranteed."Zhang Hei was taken aback: "Oh, that's right, Second Brother."Liu Er pointed to a spot on the map: "This is the Thousand Vine Talisman Heaven Gallery. According to the information, the vines here are interwoven and growing, not only forming outer corridors of the mountain, but also forming living talismans.""Each vine leaf is a different type of talisman.""If our army can obtain this batch of talismans, according to our relationship with Lord Zhao Xi, we will definitely be able to deduct a large sum in advance, which will be offset by military merit afterwards.""This will definitely be of great help to our army in the subsequent battles."Zhang Hei hummed, his face showing agreement: "Brother, your idea is also very good."Ning Zhuo pondered: "The Cloud Shoulder Altar is a transformed floating peak. If our army can occupy it, we will instantly become an existence like the Fiery Cloud Camp, capable of fighting in the air.""If in the future, we continue to transform this floating peak, and construct a military camp or even a city on a large scale, it will be the foundation of our army."Zhang Hei stared, "The Strategist's idea is even more brilliant, too brilliant!"Liu Er and Guan Hong were also attracted by the prospect described by Ning Zhuo, and for a moment, they were somewhat lost in thought.Zhang Hei lowered his head, staring at the military map: "These are all good places, where should we attack?"The other three fell into deep thought again, unable to make a decision for a while.