bookcurios Chapter 491: The drums of war urge the march, and the iron-blooded and loyal hearts reflect the moun
Chapter 491: The drums of war urge the march, and the iron-blooded and loyal hearts reflect the moun
When Wen Taiji finished, the barracks erupted in a cacophony of noise, a cacophony of emotions. Some expressed fear, terrified by the power of the foreign demon-controlling forces; others worried about the safety of themselves and their families; and still others, filled with murderous intent, eager to confront the enemy. The clamor lasted for a full half hour until Li Xingyun finally spoke, shouting, "Quiet!"
His voice exploded in the military camp like thunder. With his powerful spiritual power, the noise of 100,000 people was suppressed in an instant, and the entire military camp became silent.
Li Xingyun looked around with a sharp gaze, and his voice rang out again: "Although the foreign demons are powerful, they are by no means invincible! For the sake of our children, parents, and loved ones, we must not retreat! We must fight bravely!"
His words were like a fire, igniting the fighting spirit in everyone's hearts, and the originally low morale was gradually aroused.
Li Xingyun then changed the subject and announced loudly, "Now, after the diligent research of my followers, we have found a way to strengthen your strength! As long as you participate in the strengthening plan, your strength will be able to at least reach the realm of land immortals!"
As soon as these words were spoken, exclamations suddenly rang out in the military camp. The realm of immortals on earth—that was the height that many people dreamed of!
Li Xingyun saw this and raised his lips slightly. He continued, "Now, let me ask you, is there anyone willing to join me in fighting against the foreign demons?"
His voice echoed in the barracks with an irresistible majesty.
A deathly silence, like an invisible net, instantly enveloped the hundred thousand-man formation. Each one wore a solemn expression, their brows furrowed, their eyes churning with intense thoughts, like the repression and buildup before a storm. This silence felt like a thousand-pound weight, nearly freezing the air.
However, this brief contemplation didn't last long. Suddenly, a deafening roar, like thunder, ripped through the stagnant air and soared into the sky! "In life, we are His Royal Highness's servants! In death, we are His Royal Highness's ghosts! I am willing to follow His Royal Highness to fight against demons outside the borders!"
Li Xingyun glanced over and saw the first to raise his arms and shout, it was Guo Jian, commander of the 30,000 Imperial Guards. His armor gleamed, his stance stood tall as a pine tree, his eyes burning with a fiery, unwavering loyalty. Guo Jian, renowned for his loyalty and bravery, had always followed Li Xingyun's orders, even at the cost of his life, without a moment's hesitation. Furthermore, this was a battle for the survival of his country, a battle for its well-being!
"I wish to follow His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the battle against demons abroad!" Another resounding roar pierced the air. Following the sound, the speaker was none other than Sun Jihai, the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. His gaze was piercing, and he exuded unquestionable authority and courage.
These two passionate shouts, like sparks that ignited a prairie fire, instantly ignited the blood in the hearts of the audience. "I wish to follow His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to fight against demons abroad! Defend our home and our country!" "I wish to follow His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to fight against demons abroad! Defend our home and our country!" "I wish to follow His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to fight against demons abroad! Defend our home and our country!" The shouts rose and fell like surging waves, each one higher than the last.
One hundred thousand voices gradually converged and merged, forming a wave of sound like an overwhelming tidal wave. A hundred thousand masters above the Martial Saint level roared in unison, the sound so deafening that even with the barrier of Wen Taiji's spiritual power blocking it, the earth trembled violently, as if shaken by the momentum of this united will. To ensure the success of his plan, Li Xingyun had used inheritance beads of at least the Martial Saint realm. Behind each bead lay a master of exceptional strength.
While Li Xingyun's blood boiled with excitement and preparations, the Hidden Weapon Valley was equally bustling with activity. The Great Cave Master and his companions were completely absorbed, their foreheads covered in beads of sweat, not even bothering to wipe them. They were methodically extracting large quantities of divine blood and slowly pouring it into a pre-prepared pool.
"Is the jar ready?" The Lord of the Great Cave finally took the time to wipe the sweat from his forehead and turned to ask Li Kan behind him. There was a hint of fatigue in his voice, but it was also firm.
"Well, 30,000 have been delivered! The rest need to be delivered one after another. I don't know how many people Your Highness can find!" Li Kan looked solemn, his eyes fixed on the divine blood in the pool, and responded with a worried look on his face.
"Well! Thirty thousand is about enough! The Soldier Storage Valley can't accommodate too many people at a time!" The Lord of the Great Cave nodded slightly, a thought flashed in his eyes, and then he threw himself into the intense preparations.
Meanwhile, Li Xingyun led an army of 100,000 men, marching towards the Hidden Soldier Valley. Along the way, they made no effort to avoid the common people, for Li Xingyun knew this matter must be made public. These warriors about to participate in the enhancement program were the backbone of the Shenwu Empire and the guardians of the Dongtian World. Their sacrifice and dedication deserved to be forever remembered. Each and every one of them was a true hero, their names and deeds, like brilliant stars, forever shining in the canopy of history!
Countless people lined the road, their gazes riveted by the vast crowd. Everyone in the crowd appeared solemn and serious, as if carrying out an important mission. The people whispered to each other, their voices quiet but filled with a variety of emotions.
Some people were curious about this huge team and wanted to know what they were going to do; some people looked worried, worried about the impact this team would have on their lives; and some people had awe in their eyes, afraid of the power these people represented.
Before long, the 100,000-man force arrived at the Hidden Soldiers Valley. They lined up neatly at the valley's entrance, awaiting further instructions. The Great Cave Lord stood at the front of the group and, after a brief exchange with the leader, issued his orders.
Thirty thousand people began to enter the prepared porcelain jars in an orderly manner. These jars were filled with a mysterious liquid medicine. When people stepped into the jars, the liquid medicine quickly enveloped them, as if they were wearing a layer of transparent armor.
Li Xingyun stood aside, his eyes heavy as he stared at the people undergoing the enhancement. He turned to the Great Cave Master and asked, "How long will it take to complete the enhancement?"
The Great Cave Lord replied without hesitation, "Ten days! In ten days at most, all thirty thousand people will be fully strengthened. Moreover, the remaining jars will be delivered within three days. In this way, after thirteen days, all one hundred thousand people will be able to wake up!"
The Great Cave Master patted his chest confidently, as if he had a plan in mind. Li Xingyun listened and nodded slowly in approval.