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Zhou Tong's choice was a region six hundred miles north of Cloud Emperor City. After a century of changes, it had transformed into a rugged and perilous area, yet it was backed by a stretch of wilderness, making it a place of both advance and retreat. If defenses were built in the mountainous region, it would be easy to defend but hard to attack.
After Lian Yun went to Yin Yang City, Master Pang took Zhou Tong on a journey throughout Huaxia, all for this moment. He was confident in his selection but, out of respect for Master Pang, sought his opinion.
Master Pang nodded. "It's good, but not the best."
"Please guide me, Master Pang!" Zhou Tong clasped his hands, though there was a hint of defiance in his eyes.
He was indeed exceptionally wise and wished to measure himself against the Ancients. While he respected Master Pang, he still harbored a desire to compete.
Master Pang extended his hand and gestured forward, pointing to a plain two hundred miles ahead of Zhou Tong's chosen location.
Zhou Tong felt puzzled and clasped his hands again. "Please enlighten me, Master Pang."
"Haha! Under normal circumstances, your chosen location is indeed the best for our forces. However, do not forget that there are still three days until the formation truly opens, and Young Master Yun possesses the ability to overturn the situation."
Zhou Tong's eyes brightened as he felt convinced. He pointed to the spot Master Pang indicated and said to Lian Yun, "Please build two mountains here that stretch thirty miles apart, with a gap of three to five miles in between."
"This place lies between our Cloud Emperor City and Lake City. Once we occupy Lake City, we will have two supply points for provisions. Moreover, this location directly connects north and south across Huaxia, allowing us to launch attacks on other forces in the future," Murong Ying understood Master Pang's intention as well.
At this moment, Jiang Ao also clasped his hands and said, "I initially intended to support Zhou Tong's choice and calculate the best time to build a city within two hundred miles. I didn't expect Master Pang's thoughts to be so agile; I feel ashamed in comparison."
Lian Yun smiled slightly and said, "You may compare yourselves to ordinary Ancients, but Master Pang has accumulated countless knowledge over the past century; how can you think you are comparable?"
"Prepare yourselves!"
Lian Yun smiled faintly before disappearing with ten or so stone boxes.
Upon reaching the plain eight hundred miles outside Cloud Emperor City, Lian Yun used his own power to manipulate Earth Power, raising the land while shaping some mountain peaks according to his selection. He then used his sword to solidify the essence of the mountains, ensuring they would be sturdy and not easily collapse.
The initial pace was slow, so Lian Yun directly plunged both hands into the stone chest to absorb the White Spirit Coins within.
In less than three hours, Jiang Ao arrived with the First Batch of Thirty Thousand, and he immediately began directing the construction. By the sixth hour, various tools were brought in, and half a day later, Two Hundred Thousand People were hard at work.
In just one day, two mountain ranges, each thirty miles long, emerged side by side.
As a result, the White Spirit Coins that Lian Yun had brought were nearly depleted, leaving only a few tens of thousands of Diamond Spirit Coins.
The consumption was too great; Lian Yun rested for half a day before recovering. When he looked again, he found that a long rectangular city had been established between the two mountain ranges.
The city stood fifty meters high, stretching three to four thousand meters long and ten meters thick. The walls were as wide as a main road.
After several more hours, smoke and dust began to rise on the horizon outside the city walls.
Soon, they could see it was a Demon Army, around Ten Thousand People strong. Despite their relatively small number, they exuded an overwhelming presence, fierce and unyielding, united in spirit.
Although many had witnessed Lian Yun's god-like ability to overturn the earth, the approach of this army still instilled fear in their hearts.
However, when they saw the Spirit at the forefront, almost everyone began to cheer for reasons unknown. The newcomer was none other than General Yue Fei, who had once saved Cloud Emperor City.
Though their intentions were unclear, Lian Yun, Master Pang, Zhou Tong, and others went out to greet them at the city gates.
As they drew near, Mu Shuai immediately dismounted and smiled, "I wonder if the Cloud Emperor would be willing to accept our surrender?"
Despite being a Spirit, he radiated a sunny and refined aura.
Zhou Tong's eyes lit up at once, and he couldn't help but nod. A typical Monarch could be disregarded, but Mu Shuai was a military expert. This well-trained army carried an extraordinary demeanor; how could they possibly turn them away?
However, Lian Yun's expression fell into an instant silence, while the Young Minister unexpectedly shook his head in refusal.
"Why?"
The question came simultaneously from Zhou Tong and a young Spirit beside Mu Shuai, who was holding a round hammer.
Yet Mu Shuai's expression remained unchanged as he smiled and said, "Then if the Cloud Emperor unifies everything, would you be willing to invite me in the future?"
"If at that time Mu Shuai still has this intention, I will certainly travel thousands of miles to personally request Mu Shuai to come out of retirement," Lian Yun replied, cupping his hands and bowing deeply.
"Enough! Yun'er, you all stay behind. I shall leave the Land of Huaxia today."
"Father, why is that? He does not wish to take us in; we should just leave!"
"The Cloud Emperor does not wish to take me in, not you. You all should stay!"
"No, I want to follow my father."
"We swear to follow the Marshal to the death," the Myriad Ghosts shouted in unison, their voices booming like thunder, causing the two thirty-mile mountain ranges established by Lian Yun to tremble.
"You do not understand the lord's heart! Ha ha!" Mu Shuai laughed heartily before vanishing into the distance.
At that moment, Yang Zai Xing appeared beside Lian Yun. Looking at Mu Shuai's retreating figure, he sighed and said, "Mu Shuai is a national hero. How can my Lord bear to let him stain his hands with the blood of our people? In the future, if my Lord unifies everything, he will face external enemies."
"If you all have the heart, then assist my Lord in unifying everything so that Mu Shuai can fulfill his past aspirations and serve the country loyally."
With that, Yang Zai Xing bowed deeply towards Mu Shuai's departing figure.
To be honest, in his previous life, Yue Fei also had actions akin to those of a bandit. For instance, Yang Zai Xing was once a mountain bandit but was inspired by Yue Fei to join the Yue Family Army.
However, those actions were primarily about eliminating evil and protecting the good, ultimately aimed at resisting foreign enemies. In recent years, although he roamed Huaxia with his army, hunting some Spirits, they were merely Evil Spirits.
The future, however, is different. It will be a time of chaos and conflict, where there will be no distinction between good and evil, only differences in factions. If Yue Fei were to join in, his blade would turn against the common people of Huaxia, against flesh and blood.
This is something Lian Yun does not wish to see and does not want Mu Shuai to do.
It must be understood that Mu Shuai was loyal to his country in his previous life but died unjustly. In this life, he is wholeheartedly devoted to the people; how could Lian Yun bear to let him stain his hands with the blood of innocents?
Yet this is a matter of honor and circumstance. While Lian Yun cannot bear to see Mu Shuai suffer, it does not mean he will spare others, especially this Iron-Blooded Military Spirit. Thus, he took three steps forward and bowed deeply, saying, "Lian Yun humbly requests your assistance, warriors."
"We pay our respects to the Lord!"
If it were not for the Ghost Body, this Iron-Blooded Army of thousands would likely be in tears.
It is not that they are ignorant; they simply did not expect the Cloud Emperor to think so deeply and care so much for their Marshal. This consideration surpassed any gratitude they felt for being recognized.
Many among them thought to themselves that it was no wonder Mu Shuai wanted General Yang to follow the Cloud Emperor; it turns out that the Cloud Emperor is indeed a ruler worth following for a lifetime.
(End of Chapter)
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