Chapter 276
Until Qu Sheng let out a cold snort, the voices of discontent finally quieted down.
“For a general, it all boils down to four words: devoted and selfless.”
“Who just said they wanted to lay down their arms and return to the fields? Go collect your thirty military sticks.”
The generals exchanged glances, looking at the man who had just spoken most vehemently.
The burly man accepted the military order with a deep voice and stepped out of the main tent.
As the dull thuds of military sticks striking backs echoed outside, Qu Sheng slowly spoke again:
“First, report the military situation and let the prince decide.”
“Everyone, pay attention. Starting today, alcohol is banned in the army. Those who violate this will face severe punishment. You may leave.”
“Yes, sir.”
Before long, he was the only one left in the tent.
Qu Sheng fell silent for a moment before calling for his personal guard:
“Where is the young lord?”
“He’s in the training ground organizing a hundred-man formation, sparring with that Li Tianjiao. This was initiated by Zhong Ling.”
“A hundred-man formation is enough to match the inner scene. If he doesn’t understand the formation tactics, that Li Tianjiao might suffer a bit.”
Qu Sheng nodded at this.
Tianjiao is quite proud; understanding the ruthlessness of the battlefield and the insignificance of individual ability will be a good lesson for him later.
He decided to let Li Moying Bing leave Qingmu City with the young lord as soon as possible.
With that thought, he stepped out of the central tent and headed toward the training ground.
.....
On the other side.
The sun hung high in the sky, and the north wind swept through, failing to disperse the killing intent of the battlefield.
In the midst of tight coordination, the hundred personal guards moved like the most precise machine parts, their energies intertwining into a single force.
If this formation were likened to a sharp blade, then Zhong Zhenyue was the tip of that blade.
Clad in heavy armor, the energy of the formation reached its peak within him, and even the shadow behind him faintly radiated the sounds of iron horses and clashing weapons, echoing with battle cries.
There was a hint of the inner scene’s essence in it.
Any normal person facing this formation would likely be terrified, their minds going blank.
“Your physique is particularly suited for formation tactics,” Li Mo couldn’t help but praise.
“No wonder your rank on the Qianlong List has risen so much,” Zhong Zhenyue said, his face serious. “Could it be that you’ve observed the divine intent of the Yazi in the Southern Frontier?”
He had heard long ago that Zhu Yan, Qiongqi, Yazi, and Wuzhiqi were the most combative clans among the demon tribes.
These four clans had seen Wuzhiqi vanish long ago, while Yazi and Zhu Yan were both disaster beasts.
Li Mo shook his head. “This isn’t divine intent; it’s the residual power of the true spirit bloodline…”
“True spirit?”
“Yeah.”
“Wow, this true spirit bloodline is surprisingly similar to divine intent.”
“Essentially, the differences are indeed minimal…”
On the command platform, Zhong Ling frowned.
Well, these two were chatting away, showing no signs of taking things seriously.
Once so confident and proud, Zhong Zhenyue had changed since returning from Yunzhou.
He had become less interested in women and more focused on martial arts, ignoring her completely...
All for the sake of chasing some shadow of a prosperous wife’s fighting spirit!
With a wave of her flag, she commanded the formation.
For a military formation, orders are not just a metaphor; they are as solid as a mountain.
In an instant.
The power within Zhong Zhenyue surged, and as the military momentum flowed, he found himself unable to hold back, shouting:
“Blades and swords have no eyes, be careful, Li brother!”
“Bring it on!”
Li Mo exhaled a puff of white breath, feeling the battle intent coursing through him, as if his blood were igniting!
This time, it was truly on fire!
Just as the words left his mouth, a massive shadow of a war spear, brimming with lethal intent, descended upon Li Mo.
And this was just Zhong Zhenyue’s main attack; the standard long spears of the army rained down from all directions like a storm.
Clang—
The forty-strong force, infused with the sharpness of military might, collided head-on.
With a thunderous roar, a large pit appeared on the ground.
As the dust settled, the scene was revealed.
A perfect balance.
Zhong Ling’s eyes widened, her lips unable to close.
A strike powerful enough to shake a sixth-grade disaster beast was blocked by a single person!
And that meat grinder-like spear pierced the young man, yet sparks flew from the impact!
In the same realm, to withstand a military formation head-on?
Let alone a human, even a disaster beast would find it impossible!
Could his physical strength rival that of an inner scene master? Is this the terror of a top contender on the Qianlong List?
Moreover...
Isn’t he a swordsman?!
Zhong Ling’s worldview shifted slightly, but she still gritted her teeth and commanded the formation.
Her understanding of military formations was indeed impressive; realizing that a direct assault was futile, she refrained from a head-on clash. Under her command, the hundred personal guards transformed into waves of spear peaks, crashing and wearing down the opponent, like water wearing away stone.
One word: exhaust!
Even an inner scene master trapped within a military formation could very well be worn down to death.
“Come at me.”
Li Mo stood alone amidst the black tide, like an ancient reef standing firm against the waves, showing no signs of wavering.
The Yazi true spirit roared wildly at this moment.
He swung his hammer, with seven mysterious pills and thirty-six main veins, fueling his strength endlessly, growing bolder with each battle!
“Roar!”
The Yazi true spirit finally recognized this young man, willingly transforming into a streak of light, merging into the Stone Monkey divine pattern!
The Yazi features on Li Mo flickered and vanished.
His battle intent reached its peak at this moment!
Boom—
Calm the storm!
With a single hammer strike, he smashed down onto the ground, causing the yellow earth to surge like ocean waves.
The immense force radiated in all directions, washing over every personal guard. Even those firmly rooted found themselves swaying, and the military formation collapsed without a fight.
Zhong Zhenyue staggered back, using his spear to brace himself, narrowly avoiding a fall.
Zhong Ling was left in a daze, the command flag slipping silently from her grasp.
At the training ground’s entrance.
“This boy’s bravery, if he were to join the army, given time…”
Qu Sheng, hands clasped behind his back, stepped onto the training ground, his gaze fixed on the young man standing tall and bare-chested, a fierce light shining in his eyes.
“He will surely become a formidable enemy, a divine general of this age!”
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PS: Today the manuscript is due for cross-review, and no changes can be made. Any typos missed will be corrected immediately after the review.
Now, watching the audience’s support feels more tense and exciting than waiting for my manuscript fee. Is there any chance for this little underdog to break into the top ten of the gift rankings? (rubs hands together)
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Chapter 299: Not Your Doing
The sun shone brightly.
The orderly training ground suddenly resembled a field that had been plowed several times, with the personal guards sprawled about like seedlings tossed about by the wind.
“Zhenyue, are you alright?”
Zhong Ling rushed down from the command platform in a panic.
She helped Zhong Zhenyue up, examining him closely, and upon finding that he was merely a bit shaken but uninjured, she finally sighed in relief.
The other personal guards were fine too, silently getting back on their feet.
Zhong Zhenyue forced a wry smile and said, “Now you know how formidable Li brother is, right? The top ten on the Qianlong List can’t be measured by common standards.”
“He’s ranked eleventh…”
Zhong Ling was actually convinced in her heart. She looked at the young man not far away, who was putting on his shirt again, her eyes filled with astonishment.
Both she and Zhong Zhenyue were in the same realm, yet they, along with a hundred personal guards, had been completely overwhelmed by a single youth of the same level.
He shared a spot on the same list as Zhong Zhenyue, yet their strengths were in entirely different dimensions.
“What’s gotten into you today?”
“I’ve never seen anyone who could make you feel so far behind, so I wanted to see for myself…”
Zhong Ling rarely admitted defeat to her brother.
She walked up to Li Mo, her expression serious, and said, “I was wrong earlier; I underestimated you from my limited perspective. I won’t call you ‘prosperous wife’s fighting spirit’ anymore.”
“No need for such formality; we’re friends now.”
After a glance from the Divine Eye of Destiny, Li Mo felt speechless.
【Name: Zhong Ling】
【Age: 25】
【Root Bone: None.】
【Realm: Four Apertures of Observation.】
【Destiny: Blue (innately deficient, a troubled fate)】
【Evaluation: Adopted daughter of the King of Zhen Nan, grew up alongside Zhong Zhenyue, deeply loyal, has studied military formations since childhood, now a master in this field.】
【Recent Encounter: Traveled to Qingmu City in pursuit of Zhong Zhenyue, hoping to assist him in challenging ‘Li Mo’.】
“......”
Well then.
No wonder this brother and sister pair don’t resemble each other at all; it turns out they aren’t biologically related.
Zhong Ling chased from the Southern Gate to Qingmu City, not to get close to her brother, but to get close to her brother!
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