Chapter 726: Cannon Fodder |
Wang Hong had no objections to Hu Jian selling Cultivation T
Wang Hong had no objections to Hu Jian selling Cultivation Techniques.
As they were chatting, a soldier suddenly arrived outside and reported, "Your Majesty! Elder Yue of the Human Clan Alliance has arrived and is waiting in the reception hall."
Wang Hong gestured to Hu Jian; such specific matters naturally had to be handled by him.
"Very well, you may leave!" Hu Jian waved his hand, indicating for the soldier to withdraw.
Once the soldier had left, Hu Jian reported to Wang Hong, "This person is an elder of the human-demon alliance, hailing from the Lingtai Sect. He holds some power. Does Your Majesty wish to go and meet him?"
"It doesn't matter either way. Let's go and meet him," Wang Hong replied.
Wang Hong knew that any Soul Transformation Cultivator who participated in the war would automatically become a member of the Elder Council of the human-demon alliance.
Hu Jian was just a tier-four warrior. In the vast army of the Human Clan Alliance, it was nearly impossible for him to have equal dialogue with those tier-five Great Demons and Soul Transformation Cultivators.
When Hu Jian entered, he only lifted his eyelids slightly before continuing to savor the taste of the tea in his hand, as if it held boundless flavors.
It was only when Wang Hong entered afterward that he straightened up, set down his tea cup, and revealed a smile that should have been quite charming.
"I wonder who this Fellow Daoist is?"
"Hu Jian pays respects to Elder Yue. This is our Majesty of the Great Chu Immortal Nation!"
Hu Jian quickly introduced the two.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yue Chengxi explained the purpose of his visit.
He was here on behalf of the human-demon alliance to post a mission.
After he finished explaining the mission, Hu Jian said somewhat excitedly, "This... Isn't this sending us to our deaths?"
"Fellow Daoist Hu, you're exaggerating. Although this matter is dangerous, it's not necessarily a death sentence. Moreover, with the capabilities of the Demon Suppression Army, there shouldn't be any major issues," Yue Chengxi explained somewhat dismissively.
"Why must we go?" Hu Jian asked.
"Alas! This matter isn't just my idea but a unanimous decision of the Elder Council. You should understand the consequences of defying the Elder Council during wartime," Yue Chengxi said with a hint of threat.
At this time of war, the operational tasks issued by the Elder Council were equivalent to military orders, and no one could disobey them.
If anyone dared to defy, the Elder Council would not hesitate to deal harshly even with their own people.
Last time, a small force refused to execute a dangerous mission, and they were brought by the Elder Council to the square and publicly executed in front of all forces.
Although the human-demon alliance appeared to be a loose coalition on the surface, it was absolutely authoritarian and forceful on the front lines of the war.
For those who couldn't comply, they would be coerced with an iron fist.
Wang Hong used to approve of this management style of the human-demon alliance. Without it, how could a fragmented force like theirs stand a chance in battle?
But now, facing the prospect of being subjected to this iron-fisted approach themselves, he felt uneasy.
After much consideration, it seemed necessary for their side to have a Soul Transformation Cultivator present. This way, they could join the Elder Council and have decision-making authority.
Otherwise, they would have to endure it passively. At least for now, the Great Chu Immortal Nation was absolutely unable to confront the human-demon alliance.
Wang Hong waved his hand to stop Hu Jian, who still wanted to argue. "Very well, we accept."
This operation task wasn't particularly complicated; they were to serve as the vanguard tomorrow to attack a stronghold occupied by the Savage Tribe.
The stronghold had been held by the Savage Tribe for two years, fortified like an iron bucket.
Previous attempts to attack had resulted in heavy losses, especially for the vanguard, who were often treated like cannon fodder, with most ending in total annihilation.
After seeing Yue Chengxi off, Wang Hong said, "Tomorrow, I will join you in battle. Make your preparations quickly."
With that, Hu Jian's mood settled. At this point, whether they advanced or retreated, the outcome would be the same.
Hearing that Wang Hong would also participate in the battle, Hu Jian's excitement grew, and he went to make preparations.
This battle was undoubtedly the most perilous one they had faced since joining the war. So, Hu Jian distributed all strategic resources, leaving nothing behind.
Because if they won this battle, it would be a great achievement. Even if the Alliance didn't favor them, there would still be substantial rewards.
But if they lost and everyone perished, keeping those resources would serve no purpose.
The next day, the Demon Suppression Army, fifteen thousand strong, clad in black heavy armor, marched out of the camp in orderly formations.
Among the fifteen thousand troops were over a hundred tier-four warriors, equivalent to Nascent Soul stage power.
Almost half of the troops consisted of third-tier warriors, equivalent to Golden Core stage strength.
Even the weakest soldiers were at least tier-two warriors.
With the overall strength of this army, except for the absence of a Soul Transformation Cultivator, they were undoubtedly the most elite force within the entire human-demon alliance.
For other factions, even if they emptied their coffers, they wouldn't be able to assemble such a force.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Demon Suppression Army, with over ten thousand soldiers, marched with such precision that each step shook the ground.
They advanced like an unstoppable mountain, exuding an aura of invincibility, crushing everything in their path.
The departure of the Demon Suppression Army stirred the other forces on the island.
Many watched from afar, their faces expressing a mix of envy, regret, and a hint of jealousy.
"It's a pity that such an elite force is going to their deaths in vain," sighed a cultivator in green robes.
Next to him, an old man in coarse clothes sneered, "If they were wise, they would have accepted my offer last time, and they wouldn't be facing this disaster today!"
"Teams with such firm determination are impossible to sway. You'd better give up on that idea," the cultivator in green robes shook his head.
"At least if they join me, they won't be targeted. It's better than certain death," the coarse-clothed cultivator muttered discontentedly.
"The reason they're being sent as cannon fodder this time is mainly because of the intentions of several old Demon Tribal Chiefs. Do you think you can compete with those old Demon Tribal Chiefs?"
"I heard that the Great Chu Immortal Nation has incurred quite a bit of resentment from the Demon Clan in the past, which is why the Demon Clan hates them so much and wants to eliminate them quickly."
"That's not entirely unfounded. I witnessed it myself back then. The Demon Clan launched a Beast Tide, besieging Qizhou Island. Even tier-five Demonic Beasts were mobilized, but they ended up defeated."
"I also heard a secret: the strength of the Great Chu Immortal Nation's army today is all built upon the Demon Clan. Their martial path requires vast resources, and they hunted the Demon Clan, consuming Demonic Beast meat as cultivation resources, which led to their current strength."
"Unfortunately, we..."
"Careful! You know enough about this matter in your heart; there's no need to speak it aloud."
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