Arc 3Chapters 51–58

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Ch. 51Called to Duty in a Crisis

Jiang Hao learned that he and Han Qing were betrothed, and she urged him to help defend Shenzhou from the advancing North Sea army. Back at the War Academy, he agreed to help Guo Dundun get to the City of Eternity, then called Song Jie and Chen Xiaolin outside to talk.

  • Han Qing offered Jiang Hao half of her estate and explained that the North Sea army might soon breach the City of Eternity, prompting him to realize she wanted him to use his three requests from the Snow and Ice Banshee if he faced danger.
  • When Jiang Hao tried to leave, Han Qing told him Xiao Lin had threatened to conquer Shenzhou and revealed that they were betrothed under an agreement tied to Marshal Dragon Venerable's return to battle.
  • Jiang Hao apologized for his anger, accepted that Han Qing was acting to protect Shenzhou, and promised to fight for the kingdom.
  • The next day, Jiang Hao returned to Primordial City with the squad and found the War Academy nearly deserted, while Yang Qingliu had already reported to the City of Eternity.
  • Guo Dundun told Jiang Hao that his father forbade him from going to the front, and Jiang Hao offered to speak with his father and accompany him.
  • After Wen Ruxue interrupted them, Jiang Hao and Guo Dundun approached Song Jie and Chen Xiaolin and signaled for them to come outside.

Ch. 52A Major Upgrade in Beast Pet Quality

Jiang Hao and his friends decided to enlist for the City of Eternity, and Guo Mingzhi agreed to let Chubby join them. Before leaving for war, Jiang Hao fed Big Hen a Top-Grade Beast Crystal, triggering her fusion and a dramatic improvement in her quality and appearance.

  • Jiang Hao asked Song Jie, Chen Xiaolin, and Wen Ruxue to join his plan to enlist, and all four agreed to report to the recruitment office in three days.
  • Jiang Hao learned that Chubby was Guo Mingzhi's son, and Guo Mingzhi approved Chubby's enlistment with Jiang Hao.
  • Jiang Hao returned to Dragonkeep, comforted Luo Su, and gave Luo En instructions before preparing to leave for war.
  • Jiang Hao fed Big Hen a Top-Grade Beast Crystal, activating fusion mode in the Survival Simulator.
  • Jiang Hao checked Big Hen the next morning and found that she had reached level 45, gained rare quality, greatly improved her attributes, and grown larger with brilliant red feathers and silver-scaled legs.

Ch. 53Rare Beast Pet

Jiang Hao strengthened Big Hen with the Lava Heart, then tested her and his own combat abilities in the Simulation Game before leaving Primordial City to join the war. He departed after bidding farewell to Luo En, while Luo Su watched from her window.

  • Jiang Hao fed Big Hen the uncommon beast crystal and Lava Heart, awakening Heaven-Burning Flames and Meteoric Firestorm and raising her to level 55.
  • Jiang Hao took Big Hen to Yavitt Island, where they fought Fish Demons and defeated a level 73 boss after a long battle.
  • Jiang Hao obtained Electrocution Spell, raised it to level 3, and tested its lightning damage and stun effect on the Fish Demons.
  • Jiang Hao tested Heaven-Burning Flames but saved Meteoric Firestorm, then prepared to leave for the battlefield.
  • Jiang Hao hugged Luo En goodbye and told him to care for Luo Su and take charge of Dragonkeep, while Luo Su watched him leave from her window.
  • Jiang Hao headed toward the city gate as families and friends throughout Primordial City said farewell to those leaving for war.

Ch. 54City of Eternity

Jiang Hao and his companions enlisted and traveled from Primordial City to the City of Eternity, where they settled into the military camp. After clashing with Liu Zhiwei and Qian Zhonglin, Jiang Hao accepted Liu Zhiwei’s challenge to compete over who would kill more northern barbarians, with five rare beast crystals at stake.

  • Jiang Hao collected his Python-Skin Garment, registered for military service, and received an Identity Tag.
  • Jiang Hao reunited with Chubby, Song Jie, Chen Xiaolin, Wen Ruxue, and Gongsun Qianxun, then shared rare beast crystals from the Beast Pet Tournament with his companions.
  • The recruits departed Primordial City and reached the City of Eternity, where Jiang Hao and his companions received equipment and were assigned to Tent 79.
  • Liu Zhiwei and Qian Zhonglin confronted Jiang Hao at the tent, and Chubby nearly struck Qian Zhonglin before Jiang Hao stopped him.
  • Liu Zhiwei challenged Jiang Hao to see who would kill more northern barbarians, and Jiang Hao accepted a wager of five rare beast crystals.

Ch. 55His immediate superior

Jiang Hao was assigned as a deputy under Gongsun Qianxue, his hostile immediate superior, and unexpectedly rallied the camp by reciting a battle poem. The army then marched to the walls, where Jiang Hao and his companions saw the terrible casualties of the ongoing battle.

  • Jiang Hao and his companions received their military assignments under regimental commandant Gongsun Qianxue, with Jiang Hao and Song Jie appointed deputies and Chubby and Chen Xiaolin made Thousand-Man Commanders.
  • Gongsun Qianxue ordered the newcomers to obey her, then led them to meet the officers and recruits in her command.
  • After headquarters ordered the command to fight, Jiang Hao organized the weapon-sharpening ritual and recited Qin Feng: No Robes, inspiring the gathered soldiers to join him.
  • Chubby teased Jiang Hao about his sudden literary talent, while his rendition of the poem spread through camp and was later adopted as the Shenzhou Army's battle song.
  • Jiang Hao and his companions marched to the inner city wall, where they saw overcrowded makeshift hospitals and severely wounded soldiers being carried down from the battlements.

Ch. 56Into Battle to Kill the Enemy

Gongsun Qianxue’s unit took over the heavily pressured Northern Sector Three, where Jiang Hao was ordered to guard Wen Ruxue while the recruits fought the Northern Barbarians. The battle continued as Chubby gained confidence after killing a Northern Barbarian and a Snow Wolf.

  • Gongsun Qianxue led her recruits to Northern Sector Three after General Wang ordered her unit to reinforce it.
  • Gongsun Qianxue rallied her soldiers, then killed a Werewolf in an instant and organized the defense of the sector.
  • Gongsun Qianxue ordered Jiang Hao to protect Wen Ruxue, despite his wish to fight, and her unit relieved the wounded defenders.
  • The recruits charged into battle as the Northern Barbarians attacked, and Chubby wounded a Snow Wolf before using his Intimidation Skill to make it flee.
  • Chubby killed the Northern Barbarian and then beat the Snow Wolf to death, inspiring the Beast Tamers following him.

Ch. 57An unexpected turn

Jiang Hao saved the support Beast Tamers by killing a powerful Werewolf after it nearly defeated Gongsun Qianxue. His kill earned him forty merit points and the Werewolf’s beast crystal, while Gongsun Qianxue finally recognized his strength.

  • Jiang Hailong reconsidered the Beast Pet Tournament recruits after Song Jie and the others fought effectively against the Snow Wolves.
  • A powerful Werewolf broke through the defenders, killed more than a dozen support Beast Tamers with its howl, and tore apart two defensive Beast Tamers.
  • Gongsun Qianxue attacked the Werewolf, but it shattered most of her forms and left her in danger.
  • Jiang Hao struck the Werewolf with Big Hen’s skills, stunned it, and drew it away from Gongsun Qianxue before finishing it with Wind Orb.
  • The recruits cheered as Gongsun Qianxue praised Jiang Hao, who received forty merit points and the Werewolf’s beast crystal.

Ch. 58A rich harvest of victories

After the recruits’ reckless charge let Snow Wolves overrun the City Wall, Gongsun Qianxue ordered Jiang Hao to clear them, and he earned a staggering number of military merits. The survivors returned to camp shaken by the day’s losses, where Tent 79 received a day to rest before assembling again.

  • After Jiang Hao killed an enemy officer and earned eighty military merits, the Reserve Force surged forward, leaving the defenders crowded and disorganized.
  • Snow Wolves broke onto the City Wall and massacred soldiers, so Gongsun Qianxue ordered Jiang Hao to stop them and promised him a merit.
  • Jiang Hao asked Chubby to watch Gongsun Qianxue, then coordinated with Wen Ruxue to destroy the Snow Wolves with his skills.
  • Chubby counted fifty-six fusion realm Snow Wolves killed by Jiang Hao, bringing his total to six hundred and forty military merit points.
  • The Ceasefire Drum ended the fighting, and only a little over twenty-three hundred members of Gongsun Qianxue's unit returned to camp.
  • A messenger announced that Tent 79 would receive a day of rest before assembling at the Drill Ground the morning after tomorrow, and Jiang Hao closed his eyes.
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