" Wujin "
"Exist."
" Wuying "
"Exist."
In the plaza of the Demon-Expelling Hall, Zhou Wuji took out the roster and counted the people one by one.
These people were all going to join the army on the expedition to Dream Marsh. Zhou Wuji had been in the Demon-Expelling Hall for more than three months and was quite familiar with the Demon-Expelling Hall.
Most of the cultivators in the Tianxuan Hall had never seen him before, and Zhou Wuji only knew who was who by calling out names.
" Wuyi "
"Exist."
Li Ruyi responded softly from the crowd. Zhou Wuji's gaze fell on her. He hadn't seen her for several months, and Li Ruyi had clearly matured a lot, and had also Qi Consumption.
Li Ruyi's eyes met Zhou Wuji's, and she nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
She followed Daoist Yizhen to the Lower Court, where she had previously worked in the Demon-Expelling Hall. During the fierce battle, she quickly completed her Qi Consumption.
He was also discovered to have a talent for alchemy, so he was sent by Daoist Yizhen to the Tianxuan Hall to learn alchemy.
Because of its alchemy practices, Tianxuan Hall has a large quantity of medicinal herbs and spends all day refining them, occupying a large hall that is completely separate from the other halls.
They even have their own dining hall, and entry and exit require the head monk's approval; the management is very strict.
Although Li Ruyi was refining elixirs in the Tianxuan Hall, she had heard people mention Zhou Wuji's name in her spare time.
However, due to her limited mobility and not wanting Wuming misunderstand, she never went to see Zhou Wuji.
Tianxuan Hall assigned a group of people to accompany the army on the expedition. She had no elders to look after her, and with the cultivation of Eighth-Rank Martial Artist with Hidden Force, she was squeezed into the group.
Li Ruyi was young, but quite calm and composed, and didn't show much emotion about it.
There weren't many people in the Tianxuan Hall. Apart from some older Alchemist, almost all the young ones were there.
But she never expected that the team leader this time would be Zhou Wuji. This second senior brother from Hidden Dragon Temple, who was always smiling, had already occupied an important position in Cloud Marsh Lower Court in the blink of an eye.
Zhou Wuji glanced at Li Ruyi and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
It wasn't appropriate to reminisce in front of so many cultivators. However, he didn't hesitate to show his relationship with Li Ruyi Li Ruyi, which was somewhat beneficial to her.
Zhou Wuji called out the names, and everyone on the roster was present.
Such a momentous matter was one that no cultivator dared to openly disobey orders. Of course, this was also because they Lower Court.
Once they enter Yunze, these people might not be so obedient.
Zhou Wuji didn't care. Among the many cultivators, the strongest was only at the Seventh Rank rank, far inferior to him.
If someone really doesn't listen to him, he naturally has plenty of ways to control them.
Zhou Wuji said loudly, "On this expedition, as logistics personnel, our main task is to provide medical care and treatment for the soldiers."
"We don't need you to fight the monsters head-on, nor do we need you to charge into battle. But a battlefield is a battlefield."
"Everyone must strictly obey orders and follow commands. Those who disobey orders will be severely punished."
Do you understand?
The many cultivators from the Demon-Expelling Hall were well-trained and responded in unison.
The cultivators from the Tianji Hall hesitated for a moment, and then gave a sparse response.
Zhou Wuji's gaze swept over the crowd in the Tianji Hall. The cultivators in the Tianji Hall, who had been somewhat relaxed, tensed up as Zhou Wuji's cold and sharp gaze swept over them. They instinctively straightened up and their expressions became very serious.
This method of eyewitnessing mainly transmits Divine Sense power through eye contact. Zhou Wuji's Divine Sense is now incredibly strong, even surpassing that of Yiming, the Demon-Expelling Hall.
Not to mention his Sword Intent was so strong and perfect that even a slight release of his Divine Sense sense was enough to completely suppress everyone present.
Seeing everyone's proper attitude, Zhou Wuji nodded in satisfaction. "Meet at the main gate of the Lower Court at the beginning of the fourth hour of the morning tomorrow. Dismissed."
Most of the people were experiencing Zhou Wuji's Zhou Wuji for the first time. Many of them had initially looked down on this young man who had suddenly appeared, but now they all felt fear towards him.
These subtle changes in Sword Intent that directly address the human heart are something that these low-level cultivators cannot comprehend for a moment.
Li Ruyi didn't leave. After everyone dispersed, she went up to greet Zhou Wuji.
"After not seeing you for several months, my senior brother has become famous and has such power. Master in heaven must be pleased."
"But I've accomplished nothing, alas..."
Li Ruyi couldn't help but feel quite emotional when she talked about these things.
Zhou Wuji smiled and said, "Going on a military expedition is a matter of life and death, so I can only establish my authority first."
"You've Qi Consumption at such a young age, how can you say you've accomplished nothing? You have a calm and composed nature, and the path to enlightenment is long and arduous; you are bound to achieve great things."
"The journey to Dream Marsh is fraught with danger. If you encounter any problems, come find me. Putting everything else aside, we, as fellow disciples, should stick together."
"Ha, senior brother is right."
A smile appeared on Li Ruyi's beautiful face. She knew very well what status and cultivation level Zhou Wuji had now. How could she be qualified to stick together with her senior brother? This kind of talk was just to try to take care of her.
Her senior brother's seemingly joking words subtly revealed their deep bond, which made her feel a sense of familiarity, and the previous awkwardness vanished in his smile.
Seeing his junior sister making considerable progress, Zhou Wuji was actually quite happy.
After chatting with Li Ruyi for a while, Zhou Wuji returned to his room.
Yang Tie Ying followed him in and immediately said that he wanted to go to Dream Marsh with him.
"This matter is extremely dangerous, so you shouldn't get involved." Zhou Wuji knew that Yang Tie Ying wasn't chosen because Daoist Yizhen was giving him face.
Otherwise, Yang Tie Ying, being both Eighth-Rank Martial Artist and young, would have had no chance of escaping.
Yang Tie Ying, however, stubbornly insisted, "If Master isn't afraid of danger, I'm even less afraid. I want to follow Master!"
Before Zhou Wuji could speak, Yang Tie Ying hurriedly added, "Master, don't you always say that the path to enlightenment is one of struggle? Although this is dangerous, it's also a good opportunity to hone oneself."
He didn't actually want to hone his skills that much; it was just that the thought of a large army conquering a great demon, with swords and horses clashing and monsters slaying in the water, made his blood boil and he couldn't control himself.
Zhou Wuji naturally understood the boy's thoughts; his courage bordered on recklessness, but that's just how young people are.
If young people lacked the courage and drive to forge ahead, how bleak the world would be.
"Master, you will surely become a legend and a Celestial Master. As your disciple, I cannot disgrace you!" Yang Tie Ying shouted loudly.
Zhou Wuji was both amused and exasperated. After considering it for a moment, he said, "Alright, if you want to see it, you can come along."
As long as he's alright, he'll always protect this kid. But if something happens to him, this kid's temper will get him beaten to death sooner or later.
He doesn't have the authority to bring one less person, but bringing one more isn't a problem.
The next morning, everyone gathered in front of the mountain gate.
Zhou Wuji divided everyone into groups of seven, and appointed Xie Wujin and Xie Wuying to oversee the group.
Xie Wujin and Xie Wuying came from a military Aristocratic Clan and had received training since childhood, making this their forte. Both of them were quite skilled in martial arts.
He was quite familiar with the two of them, and with their assistance, managing the team became much easier.
At 2:45 AM, the army that had come out of Yunze City had already arrived at the Lower Court.
The three thousand men were all dressed in crimson leather armor and boots, with long swords at their waists; each one was clad in bright armor and exuded a powerful aura.
The crowd slowly approached, raising their banners high, sweeping in like a tidal wave.
Although no one in the army deliberately activated their Qi and Blood, the combined qi and Qi and Blood power of the three thousand elite soldiers was exceptionally strong, burning like a sea of fire that soared into the sky.
The numerous cultivators in the Lower Court could only watch from afar, yet they were overwhelmed by the immense power of the army's gathered Qi and Blood and qi. In a daze, they felt the earth shake and their legs go weak.
They had to suppress their True Qi and guard their Divine Aperture tightly in order to barely stand firm.
The cultivators of the Lower Court have always been proud and arrogant, believing themselves to be far superior to martial artists in every aspect, and certainly not comparable to ordinary soldiers.
However, the overwhelming power of the assembled army made many cultivators' hearts tremble and their minds waver, making it difficult for them to control themselves.
Even with Zhou Wuji's powerful Divine Sense, he still had to Divine Aperture from the army's Qi and Blood energy.
He had fought against many mutinous soldiers, but mutinous soldiers were still just mutinous soldiers. No matter how well they were organized, they were still weak at heart and relied on nothing more than a fierce and violent spirit.
The Fire Phoenix Army before them was in high spirits; their innate bravery and martial spirit was something that no random soldier could match.
In addition, the army was well-organized, and its combined strength far surpassed that of a chaotic army.
Although Zhou Wuji wasn't exactly afraid, he truly felt the awe-inspiring power of the army.
Such power could indeed sweep away all evil spirits and demons. No wonder they dared to venture deep into the Dream Marsh to subdue the great demon.
The army consisted of over a hundred cavalrymen, all mounted on tall, red horses. Each horse looked magnificent and imposing, likely of some special breed or possessing Demon Beast blood.
Zhou Wuji saw Zhihua, who was still wearing a dark blue Daoist robe and a bamboo hat, riding a horse slowly with a leisurely demeanor.
Zhihua felt Zhou Wuji's gaze, so she spurred her horse away from the main group and came to Zhou Wuji's side. "You all line up and follow behind, don't fall behind."
True Person Zhihua spoke, her gaze swept over all the cultivators. Her eyes were calm and indifferent, yet she possessed an extremely powerful aura of authority, causing everyone to hurriedly bow their heads.
Yang Tie Ying, who was usually very stubborn, somehow lowered his proud head.
Zhou Wuji responded in a deep voice, "Yes."
True Person Zhihua didn't say much, he just rode ahead on his horse, with Zhou Wuji following beside him.
His Flowing Cloud Movement Method were so skillful that they seemed to ride the wind and clouds, making his movements graceful and elegant even while walking.
True Person Zhihua glanced at it and praised, "Your Movement Method is quite remarkable, not bad."
"Is this the Xiaoxiang Sword left behind by your master?"
"Exactly," Zhou Wuji replied calmly.
"He was a prodigy, what a pity."
True Person Zhihua sighed, then continued, "With the army at the forefront, all evil will be warded off. All demons and ghosts must stay far away. Your only concern is a sneak attack by the rebels."
"Yes."
"Look at that middle-aged man on horseback ahead, that's Xie Shidao, the commander of the army. The young man next to him is Xie Lingyun, about your age, Fifth Rank martial artist."
"If you have any problems, you can ask Xie Lingyun to handle them."
Zhou Wuji looked ahead, but the distance was too far, and he could only barely make out a silhouette.
Xie Shidao couldn't discern anything yet, but the young Xie Lingyun's Essence Blood were intense, and when combined with the boiling Qi and Blood of the army, his aura became even more powerful.
A thought struck him: this must be the Xie Household's cultivation method, where Qi and Blood and energy resonate with the power of the army, constantly tempering oneself.
The entire army, from top to bottom, is like this; everyone resonates and connects into one through the power of their Qi and Blood, which can at least double the power of an individual's Qi and Blood.
Doubling the combat power of each soldier, when amplified across the entire army, would be an incredibly terrifying boost.
Having witnessed the army's strength, Zhou Wuji felt more confident.
No matter how strong an individual cultivator or martial artist is, they can never compare to a large army.
What great demon is it? In the end, it's just an individual; how can it possibly stand against a large army head-on?
With such elite troops, they should be able to fight even a Third Rank- grade demon, let alone First Rank third-grade demon!
Zhou Wuji started racing. If the army could truly kill Lord of Yunmeng, he wondered if he would have a chance to finish him off with a single sword strike...
If that were the case, you'd be getting a huge bargain!