Although the Fire Phoenix Army appeared to be moving slowly, its actual pace was not slow.
That evening, the army had already penetrated deep into Yunze.
Birds and beasts scattered wherever the army passed. No matter how ferocious the monsters were, they were all suppressed by the army's boiling, Qi and Blood power. No monster dared to come looking for its own death.
In fact, as the army passed by, many weak monsters died instantly, and all kinds of evil spirits and demons were instantly reduced to ashes by the sea of fire Qi and Blood.
Although Yunze was full of lakes and swamps, the Crimson Phoenix Army was clearly well-prepared and had planned their route, so they made it smoothly all the way.
When they set up camp for the night, True Person Zhihua casually tossed out a mountain of tents and other supplies.
Zhou Wuji was dumbfounded. He suddenly realized that True Person Zhihua was actually the logistics manager!
He kept wondering what the army would eat and use as they ventured deep into the Dream Marsh.
It's important to understand that supplies include not only food and water, but also a wide variety of other items such as tents, armor, weapons, firewood, fodder, and so on.
Logistics and supply are the biggest limitation for large-scale military operations.
When Zhou Wuji saw the army with its gleaming armor and imposing presence, he found it strange that no one was carrying logistical supplies. He assumed the army was traveling light and had only brought essential food.
But then he realized something was amiss. Even if the Five Spirit Pouch was enormous, it couldn't possibly hold so many supplies, could it?!
It must be some kind of storage Law Artifact!
Zhou Wuji was quite curious, but unfortunately, True Person Zhihua had no intention of explaining or demonstrating, so he could only hold back.
In December, Yunze was damp and cold.
Fortunately, there were plenty of tents and waterproof tarpaulins, enough to help the soldiers resist the cold and dampness.
A large amount of firewood can not only cook food, but also dispel the cold and allow everyone to get a good rest.
When Zhou Wuji saw the army setting up camp, making fires, and cooking, he couldn't help but sigh. They were indeed well-prepared and looked very reliable.
The members of the Lower Court received preferential treatment, with a small area designated in the central region, and even soldiers helping to set up tents.
Many of the cultivators had experience camping in the wild, and Xie Wujin and Xie Wuying were quite good at organizing. Although the group was a bit chaotic, things went smoothly overall.
"Master Zhou..." A young man approached and greeted him, smiling and cupping his hands in a fist salute. "My name is Xie Lingyun."
The young man had narrow eyes and long eyebrows. He wore crimson scale armor, had a long sword at his waist, and was tall and imposing, looking heroic and exuding a powerful aura.
Zhou Wuji bowed in return, saying, " Wuji greets Commander Qianhu."
"Oh, no need for that. We're about the same age, just call me Lingyun."
Xie Lingyun appeared very generous and cheerful, saying, "Thank you all for traveling with the army; it must be tiring."
"It's all we should do." Seeing Xie Lingyun's politeness, Zhou Wuji also exchanged a few polite and modest words.
"If you need anything, just let me know." Xie Lingyun found Zhou Wuji quite interesting; despite having walked all day, he still maintained an impeccably clean and elegant demeanor.
Whether Zhou Wuji was faking it or not, among the chaotic crowd of ashen-faced people, Zhou Wuji stood out like a crane among chickens, exuding extraordinary bearing.
This impressed Xie Lingyun greatly, and he even admired him somewhat. He rode his horse all the way here, and his armor was inevitably covered in mud.
How did Zhou Wuji manage to do that? Did he always use True Qi to protect his body?!
Zhou Wuji saw that Xie Lingyun was very enthusiastic and thought that this young master of the Xie Household was quite good.
The two chatted for a while and found they got along quite well.
When Xie Lingyun returned to the central command tent, he saw his father, Xie Shidao, deep in thought, looking at a map.
"General," Xie Lingyun called out in a low voice.
In the military, people are addressed by their official titles, which is a tradition of the Xie Household.
Xie Shidao looked up at his son, "How is it?"
" Zhou Wuji is a man of extraordinary bearing, with a humorous and insightful manner; he is quite a character."
Xie Lingyun truthfully expressed her feelings.
Although the Xie Household has many talented individuals, almost none of the younger generation can compare to Zhou Wuji.
This young man has already gained considerable fame, and he even killed Bai Ya in Yunze. It seems that this is not just luck; he is indeed capable.
" The True Person thinks highly of him, so you should try your best to befriend him. Regardless of the future, it's always good to make more friends."
Xie Shidao rolled up the map in his hand as he spoke, and sighed softly, "If we lose this battle, then there's nothing more to say. If we win this battle, the emperor won't have the heart to make things difficult for us anymore."
"If we stall for time, the imperial court won't have time to deal with us..."
Xie Lingyun said confidently, "The commander-in-chief has been planning this for a long time; victory is assured!"
Xie Shidao sighed softly, looking somewhat weary, "I hope so..."
The next morning, after breakfast, the army immediately broke camp and set off, with a large amount of supplies collected by True Person Zhihua.
Without the burden of logistical support, the army moved at a rapid pace.
By the fourth day, the army had arrived at the entrance to Dream Marsh.
Zhou Wuji looked at Dream Marsh from afar; it was still a vast expanse of puddles and lakes, with thorns and withered grass growing all over the marshland.
The difference lies in the abundance of Spiritual Qi. Even standing far away, he could feel the Spiritual Qi surging from the Dream Marsh, flowing out slowly like an invisible river...
It was afternoon, and the sun was still high in the sky, but the army did not rush into Dream Marsh. Instead, they sent two teams to Dream Marsh the situation first.
Once the scouts returned, the army split into groups of dozens or hundreds and slowly entered Dream Marsh.
Zhou Wuji followed at the back of the group, and as soon as he entered the Dream Marsh, everything went dark.
The abundant Spiritual Qi made the fog in the Dream Marsh even thicker, and even in winter, there was a thick white fog everywhere.
The average soldier's field of vision was limited to within a hundred paces; beyond that, it was just a vast expanse of white.
The dense Spiritual Qi of Dream Marsh suppressed the Qi and Blood power gathered by the army.
Zhou Wuji observed with his Six Yang Dharma Eye and could see that the crimson aura gathering above the army had shrunk considerably.
Although the Fire Phoenix Army consists of elite troops, only a handful of them can actually breathe out True Qi.
For ordinary soldiers, the mist in Dream Marsh was fine and icy cold, penetrating to their very bones and freezing their entire bodies stiff.
True Person Zhihua found Zhou Wuji: " The Spiritual Qi in Dream Marsh is abundant. Lord of Yunmeng has ruled this place for hundreds of years and has some powerful Demon Beast under his command. They will not fear a large army, so be careful..."
Zhou Wuji asked curiously, "Does Lord of Yunmeng have subordinates?"
"After all, Lord of Yunmeng is Third Rank great demon, so it's normal for him to know some methods of manipulating demons. However, there aren't many who dare to charge into the army. You should stay in the back and not be reckless."
True Person Zhihua could finish speaking, a series of piercing screams came from ahead.
Thick white fog billowed, and a group of giant black-haired apes, each two or three zhang tall, rushed out.
The black-haired giant apes were enormous and heavy, and incredibly fast, kicking up mud as they stomped. A group of black-haired giant apes roared in, their ferocious momentum creating an earth-shaking effect.
The Fire Phoenix Army at the front was already prepared, and two squads of soldiers immediately raised their crossbows and fired.
Three-foot-long arrows rained down, easily piercing the bodies of the black-haired giant apes and leaving bloody holes in them.
The excruciating pain made the giant apes roar even more furiously, but their speed slowed down more and more, and soon they all fell down and could not get up again.
With his Six Yang Dharma Eye and Mind Mirror, Zhou Wuji could see very clearly; he could even see the special metallic texture on the crossbow bolts.
A crossbow bolt made entirely of steel weighs at least half a pound, and its power is terrifying when fired from a heavy crossbow.
Even with his physique, he probably couldn't withstand the heavy crossbow fire. Although these Demon Beast were physically strong and could even circulate Yao Qi, they ultimately couldn't withstand the heavy crossbow fire.
Then several more waves of monsters charged in, including crocodiles, giant snakes, and a flock of white-feathered giant eagles.
The Fire Phoenix Army's Qi and Blood were boiling like fire. Demon Beast that entered the battle formation's range, even those capable of condensing Yao Qi, would be completely suppressed by the invisible Qi and Blood power of the battle formation.
Even the various abilities that Demon Beast are born with will be severely restricted.
These Demon Beast were only at the Fifth Rank or Sixth Rank rank, and their abilities were suppressed in all aspects. Ultimately, they could not withstand the heavy crossbow bolts. Even if they could charge into the battle formation, they would be killed by the experts in the army.
Xie Lingyun is considered a master archer, never missing a shot; he can even kill enormous monsters with a single arrow.
Zhou Wuji watched from behind, feeling extremely regretful. If only he could have dealt with these Demon Beast...
In a large-scale battle, he has no say, much less the opportunity to finish off an enemy.
Under these circumstances, he couldn't possibly use Law Technique to take advantage of the situation.
After killing the Demon Beast, most of the crossbow bolts can be recycled and reused. The Demon Beast can also be broken down and used as meat to supply the entire army.
The Demon Beast dwell in the Dream Marsh year-round, and their flesh and blood are filled with rich Spiritual Qi. In particular, these Demon Beast beasts are of high rank, and even high-ranking martial artists would benefit from eating them.
Despite having a significant advantage in the battle, the Fire Phoenix Army still suffered casualties against the enormous monsters of Dream Marsh.
Then it was the turn of the cultivators from the Tianxuan Hall to perform Rejuvenation Technique on the wounded soldiers, bandage their wounds, and administer therapeutic pills as needed.
The combined power of Qi and Blood and qi of a large army will suppress the cultivator's Law Power, while the abundant Spiritual Qi of the Dream Marsh will enhance the power of the cultivator's Law Technique.
Many cultivators set up a temporary altar, and overall, the various Law Technique were able to maintain their original effects.
Law Technique combined with elixirs can save many lives. However, there are also some injuries that are too severe for cultivators to handle.
A soldier, his face covered in blood, his chest deeply caved in, his leather armor almost completely torn to his skin, lay on the oilcloth, his body convulsing and trembling, murmuring for help, "Save me, save me..."
Several soldiers surrounded the man, their expressions filled with anxiety and helplessness. One of them cried out to the cultivator, "Please, save him quickly..."
The two young cultivators felt both sympathy and helplessness. With such severe injuries, they both thought the man was doomed, and using Law Technique or elixirs Wuyi.
Zhou Wuji originally did not want to intervene, but seeing the young soldier's miserable state, he felt a pang of pity.
"I'll do it." Zhou Wuji gestured for the two cultivators to step aside, and walked over to the man, observing him closely.
Through the mirror of his Mind Mirror, he saw that the man's ribs were almost all broken, his internal organs had been severely damaged, and he was bleeding profusely from within.
It was only because this person possessed Hidden Force cultivation, having trained his power to the level of his internal organs, that he did not die on the spot.
Having determined the injured person's condition, Zhou Wuji first used his Sword Intent to seal the person's consciousness and six senses.
Only then did he set the person's ribs, and then continuously activated the Rejuvenation Technique.
Zhou Wuji's Rejuvenation Technique reached perfection. During this period, his Divine Sense and True Qi levels improved significantly, and he also perfected the Xiaoxiang Sword.
He can use his Sword Intent to control the Rejuvenation Technique, precisely stopping bleeding at the bleeding points in the injured person's organs, stimulating vitality in the lacerations, and allowing the wounds to heal quickly.
Afterwards, he gave the injured person a Origin Restoration Pill to strengthen their vital energy and enhance their life force.
The intense stimulation of the Rejuvenation Technique will eventually consume a large amount of his life essence, and this person will be exhausted by the time he is fifty or sixty years old.
Fortunately, he survived.
Everyone stared wide-eyed as the injured man's breathing gradually stabilized and his expression calmed down; it seemed he had come back to life!
While the soldiers were still unsure, the two cultivators from the Tianxuan Hall understood immediately, and they were both greatly shocked!
They also practiced the Rejuvenation Technique, so they naturally knew that although this Law Technique was useful, it wasn't always that effective.
The level of Rejuvenation Technique reached by Zhou Wuji was truly unbelievable to them.
An old soldier realized what was happening and quickly pulled his comrades aside, leading them to kneel down and kowtow in gratitude. "Master, you have shown mercy and saved Xiao Jiu's life. We kowtow to you in gratitude."
They were all of the same surname and clan, connected by blood. Seeing that their younger relative had been saved, everyone was overjoyed and deeply moved.
Zhou Wuji helped the leading middle-aged man to his feet. "You are brave in exorcising demons, and you are naturally protected by the Northern Emperor. There is no need for this."
The crowd was helped up and were even more impressed by Zhou Wuji's character.
There were still many soldiers watching from the outside. Seeing that the man who was sure to die had been saved, the crowd cheered in unison.
The news spread, drawing cheers once again.
The soldiers were not only happy for the wounded, but also excited that there was such a miraculous doctor in their ranks.
If they can survive such severe injuries, they should be able to survive future injuries as well!
Driven by this simple idea, many soldiers greatly admired and respected Zhou Wuji's medical skills.
There was a living god in the army who could bring the dead back to life and revive the wounded; this news spread quickly...
Now that Zhou Wuji has made his move, there's no need for him to hold back. He has thoroughly studied the Green Satchel Scripture, and his medical skills far surpass those of everyone present.
Furthermore, the Mind Mirror reflects both the inner and outer aspects, revealing the root of the injured person's problems. With a few words of guidance, he can enable cultivators to treat the injured more effectively and efficiently.
Before long, all the injured were properly treated, and none of them died.
After this incident, many cultivators in the Tianxuan Hall were very Qi Ingestion with Zhou Wuji.
Upon hearing the news, Xie Lingyun came over specifically to express her gratitude.
On the battlefield, the dead can be dealt with on the spot, but the wounded are the most difficult to treat. If people cannot be saved and are left to die slowly, it is particularly damaging to morale.
Zhou Wuji and his men successfully saved everyone's lives, which greatly boosted the morale of the Fire Phoenix Army.
Xie Lingyun grasped Zhou Wuji's hand and expressed his gratitude with utmost sincerity. "Master Zhou's ability to bring the dead back to life is Divine Ability wondrous. The entire Fire Phoenix Army must thank you, Master Zhou..."
"It's just my duty, Commander Qian, you flatter me," Zhou Wuji said modestly.
Xie Lingyun, however, said solemnly, "After this battle, we must recommend Master Zhou for credit!"
Just as Xie Lingyun left, True Person Zhihua arrived.
She looked Zhou Wuji up and down. "I didn't realize you were skilled in medicine."
Zhou Wuji: "I was just idly pondering things out of boredom, and I only know a little bit."
True Person Zhihua smiled and said, "I thought you specialized in swordsmanship, but I realized I underestimated you."
She nodded with satisfaction and said, "With this skill, your chances of success have increased by two points!"
Zhou Wuji was extremely curious. Where had the chance of success increased by two points? But True Person Zhihua showed no intention of explaining, leaving him itching with curiosity. He truly wished he could crawl into True Person Zhihua's mind to see what this older sister was up to...