Divine Brilliance - Chapter 529
Chapter 529: Army Moves East
“Ruler, are we going to mobilize the troops?”
The one who spoke was a Capital Commander behind Yin Yang, leading a unit of 300 Blood Cloud Cavalry soldiers. His voice was filled with excitement.
At this moment, there were around 40 Xuanwu Ancestors within the Blood Cloud Cavalry. A large portion of them was under Zong Weiran and had used the Spiritual Salamander Blood Essence Pill to get from Martial Ancestor to Xuanwu Ancestor, becoming the central pillar of the Blood Cloud Cavalry.
Besides the capital commander, there were a few people who looked pumped up and kept looking over with anticipation.
Even Yin Yang who was usually calm and composed showed excitement in his eyes.
The Blood Cavalry which was said to be invincible during the ancient times had pretty much lost no battle. Although it was rebuilt due to Zong Shou, he was the one who most spent a lot of effort on this army.
Since they formed into an army, the Blood Cloud Cavalry had been ordered by Zong Shou to hide and not appear in front of others. Not only were the people below dejected, even the Governor Commander felt the desire to see blood. He wanted to bare his fangs and show the world to let the people know that Gantian Mountain City had an invincible cavalry like them!
Since the Support Cultivation Method of the Blood Cloud Cavalry was known as the Blood Cavalry Kill, then they would naturally be fish in water!
Zong Shou didn’t vindicate their thoughts, he could indeed see their desire to fight. He was happy to see this, if everyone in the army was well behaved and listened to orders, he would instead feel worried about it.
Just as he was about to speak, he heard a roar out in the distance. A Blood Glow Grievance Energy rose up from the camp, attracting the gazes of everyone.
Yin Yang’s brows rose up, following after, it calmed back down, “It’s Zong Yuan…”
When he said these words, Zong Yuan flashed out of a tent, his hand carrying a blood-colored halberd as he appeared in front of Zong Shou.
His eyes at the start were filled with blood intent but after a breath later, it dissipated. “Ruler, Zong Yuan didn’t fail your orders! I have completed this Support Cultivation Method.”
Zong Shou was delighted when he heard this. He guessed that this would manage to break through within these two days.
Zong Yuan’s cultivation was focused on the Lightning Element, it wasn’t compatible with that of the Blood Cavalry Kill. Hence, this was the reason why Zong Shou didn’t order him to train in that sutra.
Until 3 months ago, when he completed the Black and White Hole Dharma and also viewed the core of the Absolute Beginning only did he comprehend some stuff. He modified this cultivation method which was a little similar to the Heaven Swallowing Energy Conversion Technique.
Although Zong Yuan used the spear, the halberd came from the dagger, the axe and the spear also came from the halberd, it was simplified from the halberd. Thus there were similarities between them. If he used the halberd, he could keep at least 90% and above of his combat strength!
If Zong Shou wasn’t there, Zong Yuan could help him take charge of the army…
“It’s good that it’s complete! Since all of you want to fight… Then I will satisfy all your wishes! Yin Yang, send a few people to gather the armies. Blood Cloud Iron Cavalry, Black Fox Cavalry, Close Guards will follow me to battle!”
The people were slightly startled upon hearing the sudden proclamation, following which, they came back to their senses. They all exchanged glances with one another, their eyes filled with disbelief and joy. Shortly after, they all scattered, rushing back to where their subordinates were at.
Yin Yang snatched the horn he used to contact his men, blowing it by the side of his lips. Following after, the cold horn sounded out over the horizon.
In a moment, numerous thunderous lightning noises spread out from all directions.
First, it was the 4,350 Blood Cloud Cavalry who lined up in front of the camp gates. It wasn’t wrong to say that every one of them was filled with excitement. Despite their fighting intent brimming to the heavens, they were still as stable and composed as a mountain.
Closely behind them were tens of thousands of cavalry, who made their way over. The 3,000 Black Fox Cavalry were all dressed in silver armor, riding Silver Scaled Wind Stepping Beasts. Although their aura was a little weaker than the Blood Cloud Cavalry, however, when they moved they looked really alluring.
Nearly all of their members were Dual Cultivating Xiantian Experts having the Sky Fox Bloodline and were good at illusionary techniques. Even the armor and weapons on them were covered in illusionary spells. Upon looking out, they were like shadows and mist, it was as if a huge army were forming many illusions in their eyes.
The Close Guards were much weaker, however, Qiuwei managed them well. There were a full 30,000 of them, the horse hooves were all anxiously marching, but they all rose and landed at the same time almost as if it was just one entity. When they came into the valley, they quietly stopped their horses and stood solemnly, their bodies straight like that of a spear.
Hu Zhongyuan, Ling Xuan, and etc. were within, each of them was leading an army. Their faces were all filled with a red glow, their burning eyes looked towards Zong Shou.
Just as 40,000 people were all gathered here, a few spiritual lights descended from the sky. They were the few grade-9 experts of Gantian mountain who were cultivating in seclusion.
The two people at the front were Mingdou and Liehe. The moment he landed, he instantly asked Zong Shou, “Your Highness! You gathered the troops, are you ready to attack?”
“That’s right! I’m ready to head over to Mysterious Cloud Spirit Sect…”
Zong Shou smiled, slightly nodding his head, following which, he said solemnly, “Sorry for burdening you two to bring the Pinnacle Space Dome Formation to follow me to the battlefield!”
Mingdou and Liehe’s faces were filled with joy. They exchanged glances as their eyes filled with surprise.
They couldn’t take it and nearly burst out into laughter. However, due to their current status, they weren’t willing to throw away their face in front of so many people, this was why they suppressed it and didn’t behave out of hand.
…They waited for 3 months and this war had finally arrived.
Following after, Zong Shou bowed towards the others, “Expert Ling and Expert Hu, you can follow me to protect Mingdou and Liehe! The rest of you please help me take charge of the army!”
Apart from Zong Fei, the other people bowed back. They knew that Gantian Mountain and the Thousand City Alliance were spread around ten thousand miles apart. The battlefield was really long, this was why some of them must be left to each take charge of one direction and defend against the Thousand City Alliance and the various Donglin Sects.
Although they weren’t as pumped up like Mingdou and Liehe, the feel that they gave off was still similar.
This was especially for the five who came from the 4 large races of Gantian mountain, their eyes that were looking at the Blood Cloud Cavalry were weird.
These were the foundations of their 4 races standing up in the Cloud World and also the army to conquer Donglin.
How could they not be filled with anticipation towards the performance of this ancient invincible iron cavalry on the battlefield?
At this moment, Zong Shou looked towards the east, his eyes were shining.
Mysterious Cloud Spirit Sect I’m already prepared, are you all ready?
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40,000 Iron Cavalry, 1 man, 3 horses. They only carried seven days of rations and traveled lightly.
Although the current Gantian Mountain has over ten Small Heaven and Earth Bags, but even if they were fully filled, they could only provide 40,000 people’s worth with a month of ration.
After Cultivators reach the Xiantian Realm, their food consumption increased greatly. This was also considering people of the Martial Ancestor Realm, after an intense battle, they could eat an entire stone as a meal.
This was why even with the Small Heaven and Earth Bags which had thousands of feet of space, they weren’t able to last for long.
Zong Shou wasn’t worried as he continued east. With hundreds of spirit masters covering their tracks and casting illusions. Although they couldn’t hide it perfectly, but at the very least, they could cover the traces of the vital energy of the Blood Cloud Cavalry.
After seven days later, The 40,000 Iron Cavalry crossed the Ruohai Mountain straits and arrived within the borders of Xuan Mountain City.
The moment Zong Shou arrived, a similar army was waiting here.
…After a rough count, there were probably 20,000! 6,000 of these were Xiantian Experts alone. After managing with sufficient and wealthy finances for two years, the Mysterious Armor Wind Dragon Cavalry had increased to 4,000.
The one at its helm was Xuanyuan Tong, Li Sina, and Luoyan.
Zong Shou rode out alone to the front of the few of them before Xuanyuan Yiren flatly said, “An hour ago, the Pill Fountain Sect sent news that Xundan and Edan, plus a few elders have agreed with the Mysterious Cloud Spirit Sect’s marriage request. At any moment, they would send Yiren over to the Sect…”
Zong Shou’s eyes shone before he calmed down. He had expected this situation.
Xuan Mountain City had business with the Pill Fountain Sect long before Gantian Mountain had. Also, it was because of Xuanyuan Yiren that they managed to learn of the news earlier.
Li Sina was really annoyed, her face was sunken and dark as she scoffed. “They are really asking to die!”
Her gaze didn’t leave the Blood Cloud Cavalry who stopped to rest. A weird glow flashed across her eyes, she thought to herself, ‘Are these the Blood Cloud Cavalry? They are really extraordinary…’
The Blood cloud Cavalry of the ancient era, just 3,000 of them could wipe out an entire sect and a country.
Although there were grade-5 Dao soldiers, however, they were no weaker than grade-6 ones. Their numbers were huge which was why no one could block them.
Zong Shou actually had 4,000 of them. Such an army… even her sect had to respect this.
Unknowingly, her Son-in-Law had formed a power that could go up against the sects of the Cloud World, they were now a power no weaker than those old-aged sects…
She was really blind at the start to think that Han Nishui was the best choice. Now, he seems like scum.
After being humiliated once, he actually didn’t dare to stop, was he asking for death to come to his door?
Zong Shou knew the personality of his Mother-in-Law and didn’t really bother much about her. Following which, he looked towards Xuanyuan Tong. “Why is general Zhu Junhou not here?”
Out of the many Xuan Mountain Generals, the one he had the highest hopes for was this person. He was a little stronger than Hu Zhongyuan. Similar to Qiuwei he would be able to be a great general.
“Junhou? He’s in the city.”
Xuanyuan Tong’s gaze was also focused on the Blood Cloud Cavalry, his face was filled with awe.
“I can’t step aside and do nothing for my own daughter’s matter. This time, I will follow you there. Xuan Mountain City needs him to take charge!”
Zong Shou was startled, following which, he laughed, “The Mysterious Armor Wind Dragon Cavalry of Xuan Mountain City are all elites and famous through the Cloud World. I couldn’t wish for more. So I shall invite Father-in-Law to make a trip to the Mysterious Cloud Mountain with me. Father-in-Law had already wiped out many cities in your life, however, you haven’t wiped out a sect yet…”
Xuanyuan Tong laughed out loud, it was filled with a carefree ambition.
“Good! Good! Good! I really hadn’t wiped out a sect in my entire life. I don’t have the ability, you do, Zong’er. To be able to witness the destruction of this Third Spiritual House, it’s my good fortune!”
Zong Shou was delighted, just as he was about to turn around and return to his army, Li Sina spoke up and called out to him.
