Manifesting Army Soul, General's Star Seed

"Die!" While Master Wang was still in shock, the other two seized the opportunity when another Golden Court expert was stunned and launched a full-powered attack.

By the time Master Wang reacted, the Golden Court expert had already lost his life.

The surrounding Golden Court army was also scattered and slaughtered under the charge of the Black Profound Armored Soldiers.

"This is... Killing Intent coalescing into a body, manifesting an Army Soul. This is a seedling for a General's Star!" Master Wu said excitedly as he looked at Jiang Yuan.

Seeing Jiang Yuan's weak state, he quickly took out a jade bottle from his embrace and poured out a crimson pill.

"Heaven Returning Pill? Old Wu, you're actually willing to part with it?"

Old Wu glanced at him and said, "This is a General's Star seedling, do you understand what a General's Star is? And it might be a High-grade General Star!"

In the army, high cultivation alone doesn't qualify one for command.

In this world with supernatural powers, the army's strength isn't solely based on numbers; there's also a vast power.

And the drivers of this power are the so-called General Stars.

A General's Star here can be considered a special type of cultivation practitioner. It's not that the system has changed; the cultivation system in this world always revolves around Martial Artists.

Seedlings with the talent for General Stars are extremely rare. Each General's Star seedling is more precious than a Hua Jin expert. And someone like Jiang Yuan, whose Qi and Blood spontaneously condensed an Army Soul, killing a Hua Jin expert across realms, is an even more sought-after prodigy!

"This kind of seedling should be sent back to the imperial capital for proper training. In the future, he might become a top general."

Old Wu said excitedly.

At this moment, the other person who had been silent all along, looked at Jiang Yuan, who had already fallen into a semi-conscious state.

Watching Old Wu place the pill into Jiang Yuan's mouth, and as Jiang Yuan's breathing gradually stabilized, he said, "Being able to condense an Army Soul, isn't this a good opportunity for us?"

"What? You mean..." Old Wang was a bit slow on the uptake.

"No! I disagree! Brother Cai, this is a good seedling!" Old Wu was stunned and then quickly said.

"What's the use of a good seedling? Does the army lack such seedlings? And the matter at Black Dome Valley was personally instructed by the Imperial Tutor! It concerns the destiny of our Great Shang and the Northern Golden Court! It's just a mere General's Star seed," Brother Cai said calmly and coldly.

"The Imperial Tutor has already activated the Nine Directions Sky Prison Array. Martial Artists above the Qi and Blood stage cannot enter!"

"Once the Nine Directions Sky Prison Array is deployed, all Martial Artists above the Qi and Blood stage, except for those of us holding Array Tokens, are forcibly expelled from this space! Only these two Northern Barbarians fighting us were not expelled because they are within the coverage of our Array Tokens."

"It's just that the Great Barbarian Witch of the Golden Court's divination arts are said to be able to observe heavenly secrets. Although he doesn't know the Imperial Tutor's plan, he can still make arrangements. These two Hua Jin experts are likely his doing, and there are probably ambushes at Black Dome Valley."

"We must be prepared. This seedling must go directly to the battlefield. Besides, it's just a precaution. Within the Nine Directions Sky Prison Array, besides us who hold Array Tokens, the only ones who can exert power beyond the Qi and Blood stage are High-grade General Star seedlings who can condense their Qi and Blood and Killing Intent into an Army Soul. At Black Dome Valley, there might be High-grade General Star seedlings appearing, and the three of us might not be their match."

Jiang Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly. The pill he had just swallowed was sending a warm current throughout his body, and his body was slowly recovering.

This pill... was unheard of in the Hundred Cities Domain.

Jiang Yuan calmly and carefully listened to the three men's arguments and discussions, not missing a single word.

The surrounding Golden Court army had been dispersed, and the Black Profound Army occupied the entire battlefield. The Golden Court army had retreated.

Now, the Black Profound Army soldiers were cleaning up the battlefield.

Occasionally, a few officers approached to inquire, but upon seeing the waist tokens produced by the three Hua Jin experts, their pupils constricted, and they became extremely respectful.

These three had suddenly taken command.

And the soldiers around them said that the high-ranking generals in the army had suddenly disappeared, and the local Golden Court seemed to be the same.

It was also because of the disappearance of generals and officers that the entire battlefield became chaotic, with some squad leaders whose cultivation was also at the Qi and Blood stage leading their troops to fight independently.

And now, upon suddenly seeing three Hua Jin experts from their side, although none of them were from the military, they were from a special military force of the Xuan Shang Empire, and their military authority was instantly consolidated.

"Enough! I am from the Supervision Department, directly under the Imperial Tutor. I must carry out the Imperial Tutor's orders no matter what. Old Wu, although you are a Royal Court Enshrinee, you should also know the Imperial Tutor's wisdom. This sudden war might be a game between the Imperial Tutor and the Great Barbarian Witch. We don't need to think about anything else; we just need to be a chess piece and strictly follow the Imperial Tutor's orders!"

"Besides, it's not certain whether there will be danger this time. Bringing this kid along is just a precaution. If there is danger, and we overcome it, this kid can also rise to prominence. Isn't that wonderful? Where in the world is success without danger accompanying it!"

The three argued for a long time, and Jiang Yuan sorted out some things in his mind.

Master Cai was from the Supervision Department, which sounded like a special organization. Master Wu was from the royal family, and Master Wang was purely from the military.

Master Cai insisted on bringing Jiang Yuan on the mission to prevent unforeseen circumstances. Master Wu believed there would be no accidents and wanted to send Jiang Yuan back to preserve him as a good seedling. Master Wang remained silent throughout.

"Kid, you've been listening for so long, what's your decision?" Jiang Yuan was still contemplating when a sudden voice reached his ears.

Jiang Yuan did not panic at all. He propped up his broken long spear, spat out a mouthful of clotted blood, and his entire aura began to flow smoothly. Jiang Yuan cupped his hands and said, "This junior is willing to undertake the mission with all of you adults."

Master Cai's lips revealed a smile, and Master Wu also smiled slightly. Master Wang remained silent.

The three's reactions made Jiang Yuan pause, and then he gave a wry smile.

It seemed that the discussion just now was for Jiang Yuan to see, to make him understand the situation and then voluntarily participate in the mission.

The three of them were elites dispatched by the empire; how could they argue over Jiang Yuan at the crucial moment?

The performance just now was merely to make Jiang Yuan voluntarily participate.

Jiang Yuan had no regrets, his gaze was frank.

Master Wu patted Jiang Yuan's shoulder and said, "After this mission is completed, I will personally recommend you to the Imperial Military Academy. There, you will receive the best General's Star training, and then you will rise to prominence."

Master Wu's previous words also contained his appreciation for Jiang Yuan's talent, which was not false.

Jiang Yuan cupped his hands, indicating his willingness to obey orders.

Seeing Jiang Yuan so calm, the three of them raised their evaluation of him a few notches.

Although it was dangerous, Jiang Yuan was simulating life. He could reset countless times, which was his trump card for not panicking at all.

"A General's Star seedling who can gather killing intent around their body and manifest an Army Soul when their Qi and Blood reaches a certain level is a rare sight, appearing once in several decades. And a General's Star seedling who can kill those in the Hua Jin stage by relying on their Army Soul at the Qi and Blood stage is even rarer, appearing once in several centuries. The Xuan Shang Empire doesn't have one, and as far as I know, neither does the Golden Court. But your opponent is a Great Barbarian Witch, with endless tricks up their sleeve. Kid, you need to be prepared."

Jiang Yuan had no memories of this world and didn't know who this Imperial Tutor or Great Barbarian Witch was. However, from the words of the three individuals, he could discern their respect and admiration for the Imperial Tutor, as well as their apprehension towards the Great Barbarian Witch. Although there was no concrete information, they were certain that the Great Barbarian Witch still had a hidden move.

At this moment, Jiang Yuan felt a desire to witness these two peerless individuals.

Mounting his warhorse, with a brand-new spear in hand, Jiang Yuan glanced back at the pitch-black army behind him.

A disciplined, majestic, and formidable iron-blooded army, composed of three thousand martial artists in the Late Qi and Blood stage, and they were all his subordinates.

This was the military authority granted to him by the three Hua Jin masters. Only by relying on the army could a General's Star unleash its greatest power.

And the vast Black Profound Army behind him was his strength.

A surge of heroism suddenly appeared in Jiang Yuan's heart. He raised his spear high and shouted, "Move out!"