"So they're really going to make a move?"
Upon arriving at Conference Room One, Wang Hao reviewed the intelligence sent by Bian Jun and finally understood what was going on.
It turned out that the nomadic tribes of the grasslands had raised a massive army of tens of millions, attacking the borders of the Central Plains from ten directions, with even Xiantian Grandmaster accompanying them in the battle.
With Xiantian Grandmaster Realm taking action, the border cities were difficult to defend against, and in a short time, the nomadic tribes of the grasslands advanced hundreds of miles, and the northeastern region completely fell.
With vast swathes of territory occupied, it's no wonder the National Fortune reacted so violently.
However, he had anticipated this. Given the nature of the nomadic tribes of the grasslands, anyone with a little foresight could see the rise of the Central Plains. Once the Central Plains completed its transformation, the nomadic tribes of the grasslands would naturally not have an easy time.
Therefore, it's understandable that the other side would send troops south, but...
"A large number of Innate experts have made a move; it seems the Esoteric Sect sect has intervened. However, the scale of these ten armies, each with a million soldiers, is somewhat exaggerated. Do the nomadic tribes of the grasslands even have that many warriors?"
It wasn't that Wang Hao was belittling the nomadic tribes of the grasslands, but rather that the very nature of these tribes meant they couldn't possibly have a large population; otherwise, their limited food supplies alone wouldn't be enough to support such a large population.
But now, a massive army of tens of millions of people has suddenly appeared on the grasslands, which is very unusual.
"Your Majesty, the army dispatched by the nomadic tribes of the grasslands is not entirely composed of able-bodied men; it includes many elderly people, teenagers, and even a considerable number of women."
The commander of the Brocade Guard, who had been waiting in the conference room, quickly replied.
"This is a case of the entire nation being mobilized for war!"
Wang Hao was astonished, truly shocked by the grand gesture and ruthless heart of the nomadic tribes of the grasslands.
It must be understood that women and children represent the future of a nation. They should never be sent to the battlefield unless it is absolutely necessary, otherwise, if the losses are too great, the entire nation may perish.
These nomadic tribes of the grasslands are truly insane!
"Were there any other discoveries?"
Noticing that the commander of the Brocade Guard seemed hesitant to speak, Wang Hao gestured for him to speak.
He needed to know all the intelligence about the barbarian army on the grasslands so that he could make judgments and take appropriate action.
"The eyes and expressions of those alien armies were very strange; they looked crazed, like mad beasts, and their strength was terrifying, comparable to that of Third-Rate martial artist."
The commander of the Brocade Guard replied, looking as if he still had lingering fears, clearly indicating that the situation was far more dire than he had described.
"Were any prisoners brought back?"
Everyone's expression turned serious, which was quite unusual.
"Yes, they're waiting outside!"
"Bring him in!"
Soon, a foreign boy, bound like a dumpling with hemp rope, was brought in. Even though he was tightly bound, he kept struggling, especially since his eyes were bloodshot and his face was extremely ferocious.
"Your Majesty, this was found on him!"
A guard respectfully presented two pills. These pills were brownish-black and emitted an unpleasant smell, clearly not good stuff.
Wang Hao used his Innate Divine Sense to quickly identify a pill by forming a claw with his fingers. His expression turned quite unpleasant.
His own medical skills were quite good, so he was naturally able to see the effects of this pill.
To put it simply, these pills are a kind of drug that unleashes one's potential. They can greatly stimulate the body, similar to the stimulation of adrenaline, and unleash even greater power.
However, this stuff has a far greater explosive power than adrenaline, and it is much more Tyrannical Dao. Using just one pill can cause irreparable damage to the body, and using more than two pills can damage the internal organs.
While consuming more than three pills may unleash power comparable to First-Rate- tier expert, it will inevitably lead to one's death.
Clearly, this alien youth had already consumed one, and judging from his frenzied state, this pill likely also had the effect of affecting the mind, making people go mad like wild beasts.
"Insane! Absolutely insane! How could they dare use such a vile drug!"
Among the many high-ranking officials were clearly skilled in medicine, who quickly determined the effects of the pill. He stood up in a fit of rage, gritting his teeth.
" Lord Zhang seems to know something about this medicine. Why don't you explain it to us?"
The current Ministry of War spoke up, and among everyone present, his expression was the most unpleasant.
Although the Ministry of War did not directly command the army, he was still under the jurisdiction of his department. Now, the border troops were being defeated by the nomadic army from the grasslands, losing thousands of miles of territory. How could he not be furious?
"This medicine is called the Undying Sacred Pill. It comes from the far west, which is now part of a religion in Europe. Although the name sounds good, it is actually an extremely Tyrannical Dao evil medicine that can stimulate the human body to unleash its potential, but it will also damage the physical body."
According to records, an ordinary person can only bear a maximum of three Undying Sacred Pill. Once the third pill is taken, death is inevitable after the effects wear off. However, a cultivator can temporarily increase their strength by one minor realm for each pill they swallow.
Legend has it that when the nomadic tribes of the steppes invaded Europe, they were once driven back by this religion using this medicine, and as a result, the entire population of that religious kingdom was wiped out.
I originally thought this evil medicine had been lost to time, but it turns out it fell into the hands of the nomadic tribes of the grasslands! Those madmen want to destroy their country and exterminate their race!
Lord Zhang was almost gritting his teeth as he spoke.
Although the other party was of a different race, the act of driving women and children to the battlefield and using such evil drugs was far too cruel.
Those high-ranking members of the nomadic tribes of the grasslands didn't even consider people human; they were worse than animals!
"So, we're facing an army of tens of millions capable of unleashing First-Rate strength?"
A middle-aged general in armor squinted, realizing this battle would be difficult.
The enemy's numbers are already extremely large, and with the aid of this evil drug that has such explosive potential, even if the burst is limited in time, they are still a huge threat.
"How is the training of the Copper Armor Army going?"
Wang Hao, seated in the main seat, spoke, revealing that they had a secret army.
The first batch of qualified Brocade Guard numbered 100,000. These men were not sent to villages and towns to teach the Ten Strong Martial Arts, but were instead gathered together for intensive training.
Moreover, Wang Hao had long anticipated the possibility of conflict with the alien races, so he had crafted a considerable amount of Red Copper armor while he was in Australia.
The properties of Red Copper are similar to those of Purple Gold. Before it is completely cooled, it is very soft. Although it is not as exaggerated as Purple Gold, it is not much stronger than dough under the suppression of Wang Hao's super strength.
Moreover, if the temperature is high enough, it can be melted into a liquid and poured, just like the casting of the Titanic.
So he initially tasked Zhu Yuanwai and others with forging Red Copper armor and related weapons. By the time they left, they had already produced over 100,000 sets, all of which he brought with him on the Titanic.
These armors and weapons were immediately distributed to the 100,000 Brocade Guard, who used them to form a legion known as the Copper Armor Army.
Most of the resources gathered during this period were poured into these people, and Wang Hao even personally refined beast blood for them to accelerate the fusion Awakening of their Bloodline Power.
With the support of his Bloodline Power, his cultivation speed became even more exaggerated. In fact, a few months ago he heard that someone had condensed their blood and qi, and their combat power was even more exaggerated than that of Half-step Innate expert.
"Your Majesty, our entire Copper Armor Army has completed its cultivation of Qi and Blood, and is ready for immediate battle!"
A young general with an extremely burly build stood up. He was an acquaintance of Wang Hao's, none other than his cousin, Zhu Yijun.
That's right, Zhu Yijun is the commander of this Copper Armor Army. Only Zhu Yijun, a promising young man from the Old Zhu Household who inherited the Blood Essence Martial Path, is qualified to lead this Copper Armor Army.
"Has everyone cultivated their Qi and Blood?"
Wang Hao was surprised again. Cultivating Qi and Blood requires at least the cultivation Grandmaster Realm. Combined with that Invincible Red Copper armor, it would not be a problem to even fight against a former Half-step Innate expert.
However, reaching this point is extremely difficult. According to his estimate, it would be quite good if even one-tenth of the people could break through to the Grandmaster Realm and condense their Qi and Blood.
How come everyone is now gathering their qi and blood? This is very abnormal. There must be some kind of anomaly that he is unaware of.
"Your Majesty, the Blood Essence Martial Path are incredibly profound. When more than a thousand people gather together, they can generate a resonance of Qi and Blood, making it easier for them to break through and condense their own Qi and Blood. It is precisely because of this that all 100,000 soldiers of my Copper Armor Army have been able to Qi Refinement."
Zhu Yijun replied proudly, "I am truly proud of this."
The combat power of Blood Essence Martial Path is inherently stronger than that of Qi Refinement Martial Dao, but that refers to the complete version of Blood Essence Martial Path from ancient times. As for the weakened versions that circulated in the Central Plains before, they are not worth mentioning.
Therefore, even a martial artist who has just begun to condense his qi and blood can contend with the original Half-step Innate experts. If he wears the Red Copper armor, Invincible in the Half-step Innate innate realm.
Even some Xiantian Grandmaster who lack sufficient skills cannot defeat them.
More importantly, they are a legion that emphasizes teamwork. Once they form a battle formation, even a peerless expert at the Peak Innate would be killed if they entered.
"In this way, you will be qualified to inherit the Battle Formation Martial Dao. I hope that you can master the Military Garrison Martial Dao through this war, which is the true essence of the Blood Essence Martial Path."
As Wang Hao spoke, he pointed at his younger cousin Zhu Yijun, and a wisp of Innate Divine Sense emanated from his body and pointed towards Zhu Yijun's brow, carrying the Battle Formation Martial Dao that he had recently deduced.
Speaking of Battle Formation Martial Dao, it is actually an application of qi and blood. It can draw qi and blood out of the body and use it as energy to form formations, which have many incredible uses.
For the past six months, he has been paying close attention to the training progress of the Copper Armor Army, and even using them as Xiao Bai to collect training data on Blood Essence Martial Path. In the end, he not only completely perfected the third level of the Nine Revolutions Body Tempering Instruction, but also combined the Qimen Dunjia Formation and Feng Shui, as well as some of his experiences from his previous life in the Primordial World, and finally deduced this Battle Formation Martial Dao.
Although this Battle Formation Martial Dao still has many shortcomings, it is still quite formidable. If the Copper Armor Army can master it, their combat power will at least double.
Of course, this is only in theory, and he wasn't very confident about its practical application.
Even if it doesn't work out, it doesn't matter. At least it will bring him a lot of experimental data and insights, which he can then further refine.