The group looked at each other, their gazes finally settling on the strongest among them, Tie Kuangtu. After a moment's hesitation, Tie Kuangtu reluctantly voiced their request.
"We would like to ask the Wuming senior to point out a clear path to becoming a true strongman!"
If they were already satisfied with the promised Innate arts before the war, they were still deeply disappointed when they saw the incredible power of Wang Hao's knock-off electromagnetic cannon and the Wuji Sword Formation of the Sword Control Technique, especially when Wang Hao easily annihilated those thirty-four Half-step Innate experts.
This dampened their spirits, but also sparked a new ambition within them.
Although the Innate Ultimate Techniques were written by Innate Realm experts, it is not guaranteed that others can cultivate them to the Innate Realm. In fact, the possibility of cultivating to the Innate Realm is extremely low!
Most people can only cultivate to the Half-step Innate Realm at most, but even if they reach the Half-step Innate Realm, what good is it? They can still be instantly killed by others like cutting melons and vegetables.
Coupled with the rumors spread by Wang Hao that they had previously heard, they had even higher ambitions.
Even if one doesn't aspire to become a legendary, unparalleled powerhouse in the Celestial Person Realm or the Shattering Realm, one can at least Douluo I the Innate Realm.
Moreover, this might be their only chance in their lifetime, and they absolutely cannot miss it!
Upon hearing this request, Wang Hao initially wanted to refuse, but then a bold idea suddenly struck him, and he began to ponder and refine it.
After a long silence, when Tie Kuangtu and the others were covered in sweat and looked terrified, thinking they had offended Wang Hao, Wang Hao finally spoke. However, he didn't speak to Tie Kuangtu and the others, but to the Abbess Qingmiao beside him.
"Sect Leader Qingmiao, would you be interested in transforming your sect into the model of my overseas martial arts sects?"
He had a bold idea, but he needed the cooperation of the Mount Heng Sword Sect.
"Please speak frankly, benefactor!"
Although she didn't know what Wang Hao meant, Abbess Qingmiao still decided to listen.
"Our overseas sects are different from the sects in your Central Plains martial arts world. First of all, we have a multi-level division of our members. The highest level is naturally the sect leader, followed by the elders, then the stewards who manage various affairs, then the personal disciples, inner disciples, outer disciples, and the lowest level of menial disciples."
In addition, my overseas sects have a large number of affiliated forces, and every year we select outstanding individuals from among these affiliated forces to join us...
Wang Hao directly explained in detail the sect settings he had seen in many fantasy and martial arts novels, intending to conduct an experiment at the Mount Heng Sword Sect.
If successful, it will greatly accelerate the progress of the plan and complete the system task sooner.
After listening and pondering for a long time, Sect Leader Qingmiao finally spoke, "Does the benefactor wish for my Mount Heng Sword Sect to take over the entire border martial arts world?"
Having risen to the position of sect leader, her wisdom was naturally considerable; after listening to Wang Hao's explanation of the sect's structure, she understood his intentions.
This idea is just far too audacious!
Although the Mount Heng Sword Sect used to be known as the leader of the border martial arts world, it was only in name. Moreover, most of the forces in the border martial arts world did not accept this, so their control over the border martial arts world was extremely limited.
But now Wang Hao wants them to swallow up the entire border martial arts world, which is too outrageous, and if things go wrong, their Mount Heng Sword Sect may cease to exist.
Therefore, we must make a careful decision!
"The rise of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult is not only a catastrophe with unpredictable fortunes for the overseas martial arts world, but also for your Central Plains martial arts world. To survive this calamity, strong strength is a necessary guarantee."
With the current resources of the Mount Heng Sword Sect, it is far from enough to withstand this catastrophe, so you must make reforms.
Change means survival, stagnation means death!
In closing, Wang Hao let out a feigned sigh, his face full of worry, as if he were pondering some matter of great importance concerning all living beings.
These words, coupled with his appearance, terrified Abbess Qingmiao and Tie Kuangtu, as Wang Hao's words were truly frightening.
"In that case, this humble nun is willing to give it a try!"
After much deliberation, Abbess Qingmiao finally made up her mind. Although there were certainly risks involved, the potential rewards were equally enormous, making it worth the try.
Moreover, the calamity this person spoke of was too terrifying. If one is not careful, the entire martial arts world of the Central Plains may not be able to survive. If they want to survive, they must prepare for it as soon as possible and do everything they can to strengthen themselves.
Seeing that Abbess Qingmiao agreed, Wang Hao nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Tie Kuangtu and the others who were still kneeling on the ground.
"Although your achievements this time are considerable, they are still insufficient to obtain the ultimate techniques of the Celestial Person Realm or even the Shattering Realm. Even a fragment is not enough to qualify you. However, since you have made your request, I will point out a clear path for you."
The Innate arts you were promised will remain unchanged, but you will have to become an affiliated force of the Mount Heng Sword Sect. At the same time, you will also receive a set of basic chapters of the Shattering Realm martial arts. As long as you master them, you can formally join the Mount Heng Sword Sect to study the First Tier of the techniques.
In addition, if your descendants possess special physiques and have good character, they can, like Dingzhen, become disciples of my Sword Faction Sect and learn my Sword Faction skills!
This time, he's going to go all out!
"Breaking through... the ultimate technique of the Shattering Realm!"
Tie Kuangtu and the others were truly stunned and dumbfounded. They had only intended to ask someone to point out a clear path, and they would be satisfied if they could become Xiantian Grandmaster.
But who would have thought that this person would be so generous, actually taking out a Shattering Realm ultimate technique, even the basic chapters of which are priceless treasures!
In terms of value, it is probably no less than, or even more precious than, Innate martial arts techniques, not to mention that there are subsequent cultivation methods involved!
What's most exciting is that they've even opened the door to joining the Sword Faction —this is an incredible opportunity!
Tie Kuangtu and the others were already planning in their hearts that when they returned, they would strengthen the ideological education of the younger generation. They didn't expect to mold them into perfect morals and become legendary gentlemen, but at least they couldn't be too bad.
Otherwise, if one's own descendants possess a special physique but are unable to join the Sword Faction Sect due to a lack of moral character, it would be a disaster!
Wang Hao was unaware that his words had triggered a rectification movement among the major forces in the border martial arts world, bringing order to the entire region.
Of course, that's a story for later; Wang Hao has no way of knowing that now.
"Would the female general be willing to come over for a chat?"
Ignoring the excited Tie Kuangtu and the others, Wang Hao turned his head to look at the stunningly beautiful female general who was occasionally stealing glances at him in the distance.
Although he did not know the man's name or identity, he knew that he was the leader of the Han Chinese cavalry.
The Han cavalry also contributed significantly this time, but suffered heavy losses as well. Of the original 10,000 men, less than 2,000 remained, and most of them were seriously wounded or even disabled.
He felt compelled to make amends to these most lovable and respectable soldiers, otherwise their future would be difficult.
The status of soldiers in the Ming Dynasty was notoriously low and exploitative. If they had a good superior, things were a little better, but if the higher-ups were corrupt, they might not even receive their normal military pay.
These soldiers already had no means of livelihood, and now that they are disabled, it's uncertain whether they can survive if they leave the army.
"This humble woman Xu Miaoyin, greets Your Miaoyin, the Wuming One. I am not yet a general!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Miaoyin quickly stepped forward and bowed to Wang Hao. Then, her beautiful eyes looked Wang Hao up and down, as if she wanted to remember him.
"You have made considerable contributions and sacrifices in this war. I have acquired some wealth in the border martial arts world, and I will later hand over a portion of it to Sect Leader Qingmiao. If your soldiers have difficulty finding a livelihood after leaving the army, they can seek help from the Mount Heng Sword Sect."
The relatives and descendants of the fallen soldiers can also seek help from the Mount Heng Sword Sect, and even become disciples of the Mount Heng Sword Sect.
Furthermore, for those soldiers who are not seriously wounded, I plan to pass on the foundational chapters of the Shattering Realm martial art, just like the martial arts forces that came to their aid."
Without any unnecessary words, Wang Hao directly stated his thoughts, not caring about the girl's appearance.
After all, the other party was at most on par with Zhou Xueyi, and even a step below Dongfang Bai. In addition, this girl's face was covered in blood, and she was wearing a suit of armor that concealed most of her graceful figure, so she was not very attractive to Wang Hao.
Not to mention, he hasn't even managed to win over Zhou Xueyi and Dongfang Bai yet, so how could he possibly have the mind to flirt with other women?
This disregard made Xu Miaoyin a little jealous. After all, she was very confident in her looks, and now this guy wouldn't even give her a second glance.
Of course, she was only a little jealous, and she wouldn't be so foolish as to show it. Instead, she carefully considered Wang Hao's words.
She couldn't help but roll her eyes when the other person mentioned that they had made some meager profits.
Although she was a soldier and didn't pay much attention to the affairs of the martial arts world, and was unaware of the trouble Wang Hao had caused in the border martial arts world, she had specifically asked Abbess Qingmiao and others about it after the war, and also inquired about the overseas martial arts world.
He naturally understood that Wang Hao had wiped out all the forces in the border martial arts world that colluded with the nomadic tribes of the grasslands, and that Wang Hao must have taken away their assets. Those assets were quite staggering, perhaps even more than the imperial treasury.
If this is still described as meager wealth, then wouldn't the imperial court be calling them impoverished households?
However, she was still quite pleased with this, after all, she was well aware of the dark side of the imperial military system. She had been worried about the wounded soldiers, but now that this person and the Mount Heng Sword Sect had stepped in, she felt much more at ease.
Although their contribution in annihilating a million-strong grassland army was a monumental achievement, soldiers held little status in the imperial court and faced suppression from civil officials.
In addition, given that they had previously lost border cities, they would be lucky to escape punishment, let alone receive any rewards or compensation.
Therefore, Wang Hao's suggestion was timely and useful, preventing his soldiers from suffering both bloodshed and tears.
Now that arrangements have been made for the wounded and fallen soldiers, it is time to consider the situation of the surviving soldiers.
"Could you tell me what this Shattering Realm ultimate technique you mentioned is?"
After some thought, Xu Miaoyin decided to first ask Wang Hao what kind of secret technique he wanted to pass on.
Upon hearing this, Abbess Qingmiao, Tie Kuangtu, and the others all perked up their ears, ready to listen to Wang Hao explain the Shattering Realm martial arts.
Looking at everyone's expressions, Wang Hao knew it was time for him to show off again!
After organizing his thoughts, he said, "This Shattering Realm ultimate technique was obtained by an ancestor of my Sword Faction by chance. It is said to have been created by a self-proclaimed Ten Strong Martial Artist who suddenly appeared overseas a thousand years ago, and it is called the Black Tortoise True Scripture."
The Black Tortoise True Scripture is divided into the cultivation method Black Tortoise True Art and the Ten Strong Martial Arts. Among them, the Ten Strong Martial Arts are the most powerful. The Black Tortoise True Scripture is able to be ranked among the ultimate skills of the Shattering Realm, and these Ten Strong Martial Arts have played a significant role in this.
The Ten Strong Martial Arts masters specialize in ten different martial arts: swordsmanship, knife skills, spear techniques, hammer techniques, staff techniques, fist techniques, palm techniques, finger techniques, leg techniques, and claw techniques. Each of these ten martial arts is enough to be ranked among the ultimate martial arts of the Celestial Person Realm.
Even more terrifying is that these Ten Strong Martial Arts combined with the perfected Black Tortoise True Art can split into ten figures, simultaneously unleashing ten ultimate techniques to form a deadly move that Slaughter in All Ten Directions and Annihilation in All Ten Directions, enough to shatter the Void.
Unfortunately, according to legend, the Ten Strong Martial Artist failed to Shattering the Void back then, leaving behind no complete legacy. Our Sword Faction ancestors only obtained the first part of the Ten Strong Martial Arts from the place where the Ten Strong Martial Artist lived in their early years..."
That's right, he planned to trick Wu Wudi, one of the Ten Strong Martial Artist in Feng Yun, into revealing his skills, and even planned to copy his Black Tortoise True Art and the Ten Strong Martial Arts.
However, he also made some modifications, preparing to add the external skills from the Foundation Establishment series, which would reduce the cost of deduction.
Of course, the main purpose of this deception was to begin the plan to Boo might.
In the main quest, he needs to create a perfect path of cultivation and spread it throughout the world. The Foundation Establishment series of external martial arts techniques are what he prepared for this purpose.
After all, for ordinary people, these external martial arts are definitely the easiest to cultivate. Moreover, if you don't rush the cultivation of external martial arts, the risks are much lower than those of internal martial arts. At the same time, slow cultivation does not require the assistance of medicinal herbs, making it most suitable for people with limited resources.
Therefore, external martial arts are the best choice for basic cultivation. He had previously created a series of foundation-building external martial arts and was worried about how to spread them. Unexpectedly, this time he found an opportunity.
Now, by leveraging the setting of the Ten Strong Martial Arts, the prestige of these Foundation Establishment external skills will be enhanced. Coupled with the excellence of that series of Foundation Establishment external skills, once they spread throughout the border martial arts world, they will surely attract forces from other regions to steal and learn them.
In this way, these foundation-building external skills can be indirectly spread throughout the world, and perhaps even abroad!