"My lord, the troops in the city have completed their training and are ready to depart tomorrow. The people from Chengdu have come specifically to ask if there is anything else you wish to instruct us on?"
Inside the main hall, Yuwen Chengdu, dressed in heavy military armor, knelt on the ground to request instructions, with Yuwen Shang accompanying him beside him.
When it comes to warfare, the Yuwen Family has a skilled warrior, namely Yuwen Chengdu.
His martial arts skills were among the best in the Yuwen Family, and what was even more remarkable was his achievement in commanding troops in battle.
In this campaign to conquer the world, Yuwen Family was in charge of all the military arrangements.
"I didn't give any instructions, just remember not to kill innocent civilians. Those are my private property."
Xu Xiao didn't have much insight into large-scale battles. Although he had fought several battles, he had always relied on brute force to achieve miraculous victories.
The only time the army was trained was in the Condor Heroes World. However, the Southern Song army was not weak at that time. What it lacked was only weapons and equipment, and the assurance that there would be no "own people" holding it back.
Of course, the same applies this time.
Under Xu Xiao's military threat, the entire Yuwen Clan's power was concentrated, and all levels within its sphere of influence fully cooperated.
With ample troops, complete armor, and sufficient provisions, he had virtually no chance of defeat unless he encountered a peerless general or master.
As for those Grandmaster and military strategists, Xu Xiao didn't rely solely on the Yuwen Family's army.
In a world like Twin Dragons of the Great Tang, where extraordinary combat power exists, a Grandmaster can change the course of a war, something Xu Xiao had already planned for.
"Tonight, I will fly to Luoyang first to take down the Jingnian Zen Monastery. Shi Zhixuan will be stationed in the army to help you deal with the surprise attacks from those Grandmaster."
After Xu Xiao finished speaking, Shi Zhixuan, who was standing next to him, bowed and accepted the order.
Although his dissociative identity disorder was not cured, Shi Zhixuan's strength was undeniable. As the number one figure in the demonic path, even Ning Daoqi or Song Que wouldn't dare say they could definitely defeat him.
"As for you..." Xu Xiao looked at Yuwen Shang, who was standing beside him with an expectant expression, and a playful look appeared on his face.
"Are you sure you've thought this through? You want to try my method? You know, this is something we haven't tried before."
"If you fail, at best you'll suffer mental damage and become an idiot, at worst you'll die. Have you thought it through?"
This wasn't the first time Yuwen Shang had heard these words. Although there was a hint of worry in his eyes, it quickly turned into determination.
"My lord, I have made up my mind."
Yuwen Shang knelt down with a solemn expression, his face filled with deep sorrow.
"I have been trapped under this Grandmaster for more than ten years. Although I have always thought about breaking through that barrier on my own, after more than ten years of wasted time, I have come to see things clearly."
"Some things cannot be forced. Rather than gambling on that elusive breakthrough, why not try your methods, Celestial Venerable?"
"Even if it doesn't work out, that's my fate, and I have no complaints."
"Alright, alright, it's not like you're definitely going to die. I'm just telling you there's a possibility of failure."
Xu Xiao waved his hand, a test-like smile on his face.
"As my first test subject, don't worry, I'll put in 100% effort and try my best to help you break through. After all, finding suitable material is quite difficult for me."
Hearing this, Yuwen Shang.
It wasn't that Yuwen Shang was truly tired of living, but rather that the Yuwen Family's uprising against the Sui Dynasty did indeed need a role model.
Although Xu Xiao has said that he will send Shi Zhixuan to deal with martial arts masters in the army, Xu Xiao himself will also go and meet the masters of the world to solve some problems for the Yuwen Family's army.
But how could Yuwen Shang be willing to wait so helplessly?
As the leader of a powerful clan, he knew all too well that those who had no use for him would be discarded.
Although Xu Xiao promised the Yuwen Family that they would have sufficient power and status after unifying the world, without sufficient merit, who would dare to accept Xu Xiao's rewards?
Besides, breaking through to the Grandmaster has always been Yuwen Shang's dream. Although Xu Xiao's new method is somewhat dangerous, where in the world is there a 100% safe path?
If they give it their all and succeed, the Yuwen Family will naturally have a greater share of credit in this endeavor to establish their dominance over the world.
Losing only means dying a decade or so earlier; one's lifespan won't increase until reaching the Grandmaster level.
After confirming that there was nothing else, Xu Xiao dismissed everyone else, leaving only himself and Yuwen Shang.
Seeing that Yuwen Shang was still somewhat nervous, Xu Xiao smiled:
"Don't be afraid, it will be quick. The more nervous you are, the less likely you are to succeed!"
"Yes, please begin, sir."
"It has already begun."
Xu Xiao smiled, and a spiritual power similar to Fan Qinghui's Zhige Wei pressure suddenly erupted from his body, far more powerful than Fan Qinghui's aura.
However, this aura did not leak out; instead, it all surged specifically towards Yuwen Shang, carrying with it a strong spiritual power that directly poured into his body.
Yuwen Shang was initially tense, froze for a moment, then a strange smile appeared on his lips, followed by a maniacal grin.
"Haha! I did it! I did it!"
"I will become a Grandmaster, and I will do whatever I want!"
"I want to be the number one person below the Heavenly Venerable, I want to learn the strongest martial arts, sleep with the most beautiful woman, I want..."
The desires hidden deep in his heart were completely aroused and released, and Yuwen Shang poured out all his thoughts and ideas.
"Yes, yes! That's it. Do what you want to do, say what you want to say, don't suppress yourself, be absolutely free."
Xu Xiao's voice was like a demonic chant, directly influencing Yuwen Shang in conjunction with his mental will.
At the same time, these spiritual forces continuously influence the opponent's physical energy, even penetrating the mysterious brain.
Normally, a martial artist would instinctively resist if treated like this, but under Xu Xiao's influence, Yuwen Shang was completely submissive.
He even tore his own clothes, and under the influence of those crazy thoughts in his mind, he did some astonishing things.
"Yes, you are free and unrestrained; those martial arts constraints are not a cage binding you."
"Your true energy is now abundant. With my guidance, break through the barrier of the Innate Grandmaster!"
Xu Xiao's words were guiding him, and at the same time, his spiritual power was driving Yuwen Shang's true energy to circulate rapidly within his body.
This was a risky move that the other person would never make if they were sober, but in this state, they cooperated very well with Xu Xiao's guidance.
Unrestrained, fearless, and under the influence of Xu Xiao's will, Yuwen Shang didn't consider the consequences at all.
Soon, Yuwen Shang, who was already just one step away from success, reached a critical point in his true energy under guidance, and then the Spiritual Energy from the outside world was continuously absorbed into his body.
A layer of frost formed on the ground, and the surrounding temperature plummeted.
As Spiritual Energy accumulates within his body, it undergoes a transformation with true qi. This quantitative change leads to a qualitative change, and a trace of Innate Qi manifests within him.
At this point, Yuwen Shang had already entered the Grandmaster realm, and only needed to complete the marrow cleansing and transformation to become a Grandmaster powerhouse.
"Indeed, this True Meaning of Freedom, in some ways, is very much in line with human nature and has miraculous effects on cultivation."
Xu Xiao watched as Yuwen Shang entered the Innate and also stopped his ' Intent of Freedom ' baptism.
This is the spiritual will imprinted on him by his lawless and unrestrained nature, but it is still only a semi-finished product.
"However, this is too casual. It's fine against enemies, but we need to consider it more carefully when using it on ourselves."