As he spoke, Xiao Hua waved his hand, and another enormous Thunder Boat descended through the air alongside the first. Sun Jian smiled faintly, raised a hand, and pointed at one of the Thunder Boats. "Devil-Extermination Army, this Thunder Boat shall carry your fifty-thousand-strong force. All units, take your positions!"
"Yes..." At Sun Jian's command, over a hundred disciples flew out from the blue army and landed atop the Thunder Boat. Moments later, the Thunder Boat began to rumble, and the many disciples split into different formations, taking their places throughout the vessel.
"Devil-Slaying Army, take your positions!" Sun Jian gave another command. Disciples from the yellow Devil-Slaying Army likewise urged the Thunder Boat into motion; some stood guard around it, while even more spread out across the vessel.
"Fellow Immortals, please..." The only ones left in midair were Xiao Hua's incarnations, including green-robed Xiao Hua, along with disciples such as Liu Yi. At Sun Jian's command, they too flew toward different Thunder Boats, evidently assigned in advance by Sun Jian.
Sun Jian looked at Xiao Hua, and only then did a faint smile appear on his face. "True Person Xiao, which army will you choose?"
"No hurry..." Xiao Hua seemed to recall something. He slapped his hand and took a jade slip from his bosom, handing it to Sun Jian. "These are several offensive and defensive formations I have comprehended. They should prove effective if used in military formations. Take a look."
"Very well!" Sun Jian accepted the jade slip with a slight smile and tucked it away, seemingly unconvinced by Xiao Hua's formations.
Xiao Hua said no more, merely smiling. "This old man will choose the Devil-Slaying Army." With that, his figure flashed, and he landed upon the Thunder Boat.
Holding the Three-Pointed, Double-Edged Blade, Sun Jian landed