Convergence of a Hundred Minds, Dispersion of a Hundred Slaves

However, a look of struggle and pain appeared on that face, and the emotions revealed in those eyes were extremely complex, as if he was enduring unimaginable torment and torture!

In the dim light, one could see a soul screaming madly in those eyes, waving its hands wildly! An indescribable emotional fluctuation emanated from it, revealing a feeling of being worse than dead.

Before long, the emotional fluctuations gradually subsided and eventually disappeared. The expression of the blurry human figure was no longer ferocious and distorted, but returned to normal. The emotions in its eyes also quickly calmed down and returned to normal.

Then, he smiled slightly.

"The memories in Lu Hu's mind are quite complex. Based on this, many methods of domination can be improved, and previously unthinkable aspects can be addressed. These can be used to guide and mislead the Military School strategists who come here, making the Military Contest increasingly complex and unpredictable."

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the face of Lu Hu on his face changed into another face. Then, as his face changed, his entire demeanor also changed.

A crimson glow descended from the sky, pointing directly at a hill on the southern edge of the Grasslands.

Qiu Yan, Ran Lian, and the others, who had been sitting quietly all night, stirred and opened their eyes.

Not far away, Qiu An, who was on guard duty, glanced back, then stood up, leaped down, and landed with a loud crash, sending debris flying and startling the people below who had been subtly observing the disturbance.

With several leaders taken up the hill and not returning all night, the lack of control over the crowd inevitably led to unnecessary changes. Furthermore, Shi Jin and others, worried about the safety of Ran Lian and the others, wanted to gather people to go up and confront Qiu Yan.

Qiu An was unable to leave temporarily to protect Qiu Yan and the others in case of any unforeseen events. Now that Qiu Yan and the others had opened their eyes, he was able to jump down without any hesitation.

Looking at the changes below the mountain, Qiu Yan nodded secretly, then turned to look at Ran Lian, Fu Yong, and the others. A trace of bewilderment still lingered on their faces, and their eyes revealed a look of reminiscence, as if they were still recalling everything they had experienced in the Military Ranks World.

When they regained their senses and looked around, their memories slowly returned, and they recalled the conversation from the previous night, but the doubts in their hearts only grew stronger.

Was everything that just happened a dream?

"I dreamt that I turned into a grain of sand, but was then transformed into a soldier and fought against others!"

"Huh? You saw it too?"

"War, weaponry, mountains and forests—it was truly intense; the life-or-death struggles were terrifying."

"Since we all share the same memories, then it means it's not just a simple dream. Could it be some kind of sorcery?"

As the group whispered among themselves, their thoughts gradually became clearer, and their gazes finally settled on Qiu Yan, having already guessed some of what was going on.

"What Law Technique did you use to trap us in this dream? And what is your purpose?"

"What you experienced was not a dream, but..." Qiu Yan slowly walked over, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces, "Do you think that kind of experience could instill Soldier's Courage in those who have never experienced war?"

Qiu Yan seemed to be addressing everyone, but his gaze was fixed on Ran Lian, clearly referring to Ran Lian's words from the previous night. Those words were undoubtedly a reminder to Qiu Yan that the biggest difference between soldiers and ordinary people lies in their training and actual combat. That difference in mentality will be crystal clear when blades are drawn, determining success or failure.

However, if one can frequently experience the baptism of the Military Ranks World, then nothing is a big deal. When one becomes Thought Soldiers in the sand, the battles one experiences are no different from those on a real battlefield. Even the feeling of death is real and authentic, which is the best way to hone one's courage.

After a moment of silence, Ran Lian still spoke truthfully, "Of course, a strong army can be trained, but even so, physical fitness still has a significant impact on combat."

"That's not difficult," Qiu Yan said, then changed the subject, "However, I will not force anyone. You can go down and tell others about my plans. Those who want to leave need not be stopped; let them go. I will also try my best to inform the border troops and try to protect them at the frontier."

After saying that, he pushed off with his feet, spun in mid-air, and flew down from the hill, landing next to Qiu An. In front of him were the stunned crowd, and at his feet were several wild animals that had been captured the night before and had not yet been processed.

On the mountain, Ran Lian and the others looked at each other, first glancing down the mountain, then talking amongst themselves. After what happened last night, their thoughts had changed.

Below, Qiu Yan opened his palm, glanced at the Blood-Red Ring, then put it into his pocket. He then reached for his waist, took out the Mottled Jade Pendant, and flicked it in the air. A faint aura of Qi and Blood and qi scattered out and blended into the wild game. The lifeless blood and qi food immediately underwent changes that were barely visible to the naked eye. The meat transformed, and the nutrients and Qi and Blood it contained became more abundant and evenly distributed.

Such a change means that even if a person with a weak constitution consumes it, they will not experience a situation where they are too weak to tolerate the nutrients due to a sudden intake of too much nutrition.

After finishing these tasks, Ran Lian and the others came down from the hill. They glanced at Qiu Yan, their expressions showing lingering fear, but there was also a hint of eagerness in their eyes, clearly indicating that they had come to a realization about something.

What followed was much simpler. As they recounted their story, the crowd below the mountain immediately erupted in protest, with many expressing their objections.

That makes sense. They were victims of war, and they were already incredibly fortunate to have escaped. How could they possibly have the courage to venture into dangerous territory again?

Some people deliberately raised their voices, hoping Qiu Yan would hear their thoughts, but Qiu Yan simply sat in one place, ignoring the changes in the crowd.

Seeing this situation, it wasn't long before the group split up. Nearly four hundred people decided that they would not participate under any circumstances, whether it was to rescue people or anything else. They simply didn't have the guts, and they didn't believe that people like them could threaten the Hu people tribe.

Nearly three hundred people were willing to stay, a small portion of whom were Hu people slaves. These Grasslands people, who had been rescued by Qiu Yan, did not find Qiu Yan's proposal abrupt; on the contrary, they considered it a matter of course.

Gradually, the Qi and Blood Military School strategy spread among the nearly three hundred people, gathering an indescribable fortune that blessed Qiu Yan.

Qiu Yan's mind stirred, and his thoughts raced. The two Military School Order immediately became active, displaying an even stronger momentum.

"Just as I thought, only when a large number of people are gathered can Human Path Order truly function!"

As Qiu Yan sensed the change in Order, his thoughts became clearer.

In reality, the reason he forced these newly freed people was not to make them fight for him, nor did he intend for them to sell their lives to him out of gratitude. In fact, when they actually went to fight, Qiu Yan had his own arrangements to ensure that no one was harmed and that they would only experience close calls without any real danger.

The reason he acted that way these days was to prevent the rescued people from becoming careless and causing unnecessary trouble. In fact, Qiu Yan's purpose in gathering the crowd was to use the power of Military School Order to suppress the qi and Qi and Blood formation formed by the Grasslands tribes, thereby unleashing his Divine Ability abilities in a tightly linked manner.

When the Left Wise King raided the border, he was able to suppress the Great Rui border army's formation, relying on Military School Order. However, fundamentally, this was not due to the strength of one person, but rather the collective effort of many.

The so-called Military School are also a branch of Human Path. The effectiveness of their Order depends on gathering the power of Human Path and the mindset of the Military School. The Left Wise King leads a force with strong and powerful troops, so he naturally has no shortage of people. In comparison, Qiu Yan is all alone and can at most be considered as having one follower and a few strange creatures.

In this situation, he had to choose other methods to gather popularity, which led to everything that is happening now. He disguised himself as someone who seeks to repay kindness, forcing people to fight for him, as if he wanted to use the blood of others to realize his ideals.

Such an image may be hated by some, but it will also arouse the desires in the hearts of others. When these desires are gathered together, they become a considerable Human Thoughts, far stronger than that of ordinary soldiers.

Driven by this image, the differentiation of the population was completed quickly, and several hundred people, including several landlords, decided to leave.

Qiu Yan then walked over, looked at the departing crowd, said goodbye, and didn't say anything more.

However, just as they were embarking on their journey home with trepidation, Qiu Yan cast a Dao Arts on them, enhancing their Fortune and concealing their figures with a water mirror to ensure their safe arrival in the Northern Frontier Great Rui.

If an accident still occurs under these circumstances, it means that these people's Fortune is too bad to be reversed by human effort. Qiu Yan might still have a way, but it would cost a lot. He doesn't need to worry about it to that extent.

After all, Qiu Yan had even subtly arranged for the provisions needed by these travelers heading south, ensuring they wouldn't die of hunger. He also used some methods to guide them so they wouldn't get lost.

This can be described as the epitome of benevolence and righteousness.

In fact, those who left before this also received the same care from Qiu Yan, but Qiu Yan kept it hidden and did not make it public, so as not to affect those who stayed and cause any resentment.

However, although those who left were treated quite badly, they were still far worse off than those who stayed. Qiu Yan already had a plan for those who stayed to benefit from the situation and would not let their courage go to waste.

To put it bluntly, with Qiu Yan's arrangements, their staying behind might seem dangerous, but in reality, they were quite safe and even gained a considerable amount of wealth—truly a win-win situation.

That's all for later; let's leave it at that for now.

After seeing everyone off, Qiu Yan gave a brief word of encouragement to those who remained. That night, hundreds of consciousnesses, guided by him, traversed the Milky Way and projected onto the sand.

On the Sand Battlefield, dozens of Original Spirit were already engaged in a chaotic battle, and more people arrived after hearing the news, increasing the number of participants. But no matter who they were, they all had to go up to the General-Selecting Platform to challenge Qiu Yan. Thus, another round of Military Contest ensued.

Two months later, a strong wind swept across the Grasslands, causing Emperor Li Kun of the Great Rui Dynasty a headache and also leaving him amazed. The continuous stream of battle reports further astonished the entire court.

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