" Chen Mu, since you're so sincere, we won't take your things for nothing."
From today onwards, just tell us what you need us to do, and we brothers will obey your orders until you no longer need us.
Zhou Sen was clearly moved by Chen Mu's promise and immediately agreed to guard the Chen Kingdom.
He originally thought he would be satisfied with Chen Mu's willingness to pay fifty seventh-grade Spirit Stone a month, but he didn't expect Chen Mu to ask for an Eighth-Grade Spirit Stone right away, a price he couldn't refuse at all.
Even for a cultivator at the Creation Realm, absorbing a single Eighth-Grade Spirit Stone is equivalent to two or three months of arduous cultivation. Although with Zhou Sen's strength, it wouldn't be difficult for him to seize Eighth-Grade Spirit Stone from other planes, the level of danger would be much greater than on the Pan Emperor Continent.
In comparison, staying in the Chen Kingdom yields benefits without doing anything, and there's additional reward if you make a move; the cost-effectiveness is undoubtedly much higher.
"Then thank you, seniors. This is a communication device from our Chen Kingdom. Please activate and bind it to your master."
You are free to move around as you wish for now. We will notify you via this if you need any help from our seniors later.
Chen Mu took out three mobile phones from his storage ring and handed them to the three disciples of the Sword-Questioning Sect.
These mobile phones are much more advanced than those on the market. They even come with instruction manuals that can be read with spiritual sense, making them easy for advanced cultivators to use. That's why Chen Mu prepared them in advance, just in case.
"Alright! I'll wait for your instructions. We haven't been back to the Pan Emperor Continent for a long time, so we might as well take a stroll around."
Zhou Sen could tell that Wei Shuang still had something to discuss with Chen Mu, so he tactfully took his two junior brothers and left.
" Chen Mu, have you received the message?"
The Black Demon Emperor has achieved a great victory in Liang Province and is now mobilizing a large army to retake Moon Capital Pass.
I estimate that within a few days, they will definitely launch an attack on Moon Capital Pass. Have you thought about how to deal with them?
Wei Shuang looked nervous and stared intently at Chen Mu.
"I know, that's why Mingye went to Moon Capital Pass a long time ago."
Don't worry, I've been preparing for this day for a long time, and I won't be defeated by them so easily.
Chen Mu remained calm, after all, he knew this day would eventually come.
Seeing Chen Mu's composed attitude, Wei Shuang relaxed considerably.
"That's good. If you need any help from my Mountain Army, just let me know."
Upon hearing this, Chen Mu couldn't help but shake his head.
"Forget it! I'm not trying to be mean, but you've really had a terrible time these past few years."
You should take another year or two to recuperate and train those new recruits. That way, you can truly help me and the overall situation of the Human Clan in the future.
You must understand, my Chen Kingdom has never lacked cannon fodder troops; what it lacks are true elite troops.
Chen Mu's words were very direct, Wei Shuang had no choice but to remain silent.
After the fall of Azure Waves Pass, the Mountain Army suffered heavy losses. In recent years, they have worked tirelessly for the people of Yi Province, like a wounded and exhausted tiger. Moreover, because the King Who Guards the West's Residence has always been generous and righteous, they are also a starving tiger. How much strength can such a tiger possibly possess?
Chen Mu greatly admired the military skills of the Mountain Army, but he couldn't say much about their blind loyalty, leaving Wei Shuang to experience it for herself.
"I understand what you're trying to say, but there are always some unsolvable problems in this world that you can't understand unless you're in my position."
After a long pause, Wei Shuang uttered a seemingly random statement.
I would like to hear more details.
Chen Mu didn't ignore Wei Shuang's words. In fact, he had always been curious about why the Mountain Army had been able to hold out until now.
" The Mountain Army was formed differently from other legions. They were mainly composed of the descendants of soldiers who guarded the West Ge Province. For thousands of years, they have been fighting against the Abyss Devil Race and have never retreated."
Every soldier who joined the Mountain Army swore an oath that if the Abyss Devil Race wanted to rule the Central Land, they would have to step over our dead bodies first.
Therefore, neither royalty nor feudal lords can affect our determination to defend our country.
Perhaps you think I shouldn't have been so foolish; we could have preserved our strength and taken a gradual approach, like other kings and nobles.
However, there must always be an army in this world to stand in front of the Abyss Devil Race. If we retreat even a step, millions of people will suffer.
So, in reality, our Mountain Army has never had a choice.
Wei Shuang told Chen Mu everything that was on her mind, and after she finished, she felt much better.
"So that's how it is. This is exactly what the backbone of the nation should be like."
Perhaps because Chen Mu was born in Wilderness, he had never experienced the sense of national pride and patriotism that Wei Shuang had. Therefore, war had always been merely a means for him to become stronger.
Only now did he truly grasp the profound spirit and culture of the Central Land Plains from Wei Shuang's words. If the people of the Central Land possessed the spirit of the Mountain Army, what need would they have to worry about the Abyss Devil Race not being destroyed?
But for now, it's just wishful thinking. The Mountain Army is probably the last vestige of the spirit of Central Land. If they fall one day, then Central Land culture will truly be beyond saving.
Although Chen Mu is also a member of the Human Clan, he is not a member of the Central Land. The spirit of the Central Land can only be passed down by themselves, and Chen Mu has no interest in such matters.
"Alright! Let's not talk about this anymore. Just rest assured, I will definitely be able to deal with the Black Demon Emperor."
By the way, how is Senior Wei doing? I received a message from Xuejun yesterday saying that Senior Wei will be able to undergo the transformation in about half a month. He should be all ready, right?
Chen Mu changed the subject, not wanting to continue talking about such heavy topics with Wei Shuang.
"You dare mention him! If you wanted to restore my father's strength, why didn't you discuss it with me beforehand?"
Wei Shuang crossed her arms, looking angry.
"Well... every cultivator longs to regain their strength, right? I only thought of that on the spot, I didn't consider it that much."
Chen Mu waved his hand helplessly; he didn't think he had done anything wrong.
"Yes! You did everything right. Now he locks himself in his room every day to read military intelligence. It seems he's determined to return to the battlefield."
All the psychological guidance I gave him before seems to have been wasted.
Wei Shuang sighed helplessly. Although she was grateful to Chen Mu for helping Wei Shan regain his strength, the thought of Wei Shan having to fight the Abyss Devil Race again made her unhappy.
"Alright, don't think about it too much. I promise you, I'll do my best to protect your father's safety on the battlefield."
Chen Mu patted Wei Shuang on the shoulder, encouraging her to cheer up.
After hearing Chen Mu's promise, Wei Shuang nodded, feeling inexplicably relieved.