Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 111 Choice
People everywhere are searching for traces of geomancers.
As the only geomancer in the world today, Lu Ming didn't care about these things.
All he wants now is to improve his cultivation level as quickly as possible.

In the following days, he practiced his skills every day, while the army began to intensify its training.

Even the generals under his command were the same.

They frequently led troops to suppress bandits in Yunzhou and Zezhou.

This practice led to the two states becoming increasingly prosperous.

Many people from other states actually came to settle down here.

Caravans came and went in an endless stream.

Behind this bustling scene lies the enhancement of military strength in both states.

These days, Lu Ming receives news from the outside world almost every day.

The imperial army, led by Grand Tutor Lin Hong, advanced with unstoppable momentum, clearing the road to Hongzhou.

Lin Hong killed two rebel kings and hung their heads on the city gate.

The imperial army began to fight against the army of King Lingshan.

The news brought Lu Ming great joy.

On this day, he sat in the hall of the training ground, holding the battle report, and looked at his generals.

"It seems the imperial court still has a strong foundation. Now that it has really exerted its strength, it has actually broken through the territories of two rebel kings in just one month. It is truly inspiring," Lu Ming said with a faint smile.

Besides this good news, after a month of practice, my cultivation level is also about to break through.

He has already reached the Innate Realm and is about to break through to the Qi Refining Realm.

With the support of the military formation, there shouldn't be any problem facing those who have reached the Core Formation stage.

"What you say is true, sir. Lin Hong is a veteran general who has fought in foreign lands. Although he has not expanded the territory of Great Yu over the years, he has blocked several attacks from foreign forces and is the pillar of Great Yu."

Moreover, his own strength is extremely formidable. Not to mention the King of Ling Mountain, even beings stronger than him would likely be powerless to withstand him. Bai Yan said with a smile.

He greatly admired Lin Hong.

Lu Ming nodded.

"That's good. As long as we break through Hongzhou, we won't be isolated anymore."

The series of news items clearly improved Lu Ming's mood considerably.

After saying this, he took out some pills.

Looking at the generals in front of him, he said, "These are some Gangyuan Pills. Take them back and consume them. Each of you should take three pills. With your current cultivation level, you should make a breakthrough after consuming them and strive to reach the Innate Realm as soon as possible."

"My current cultivation level is still somewhat weak."

Lu Ming's words were somewhat direct, but they were true. Apart from people like Lu Shi and Wu Han, whose cultivation was advancing by leaps and bounds, others were somewhat stagnant.

He had to resort to other methods.

"Bang!" Then, a stone tablet as tall as a person was kicked out from under the table.

"This is the visualization stele. Sitting next to it and visualizing it will allow you to quickly comprehend your own power and even your spirit. It is placed in the training ground, and people take turns coming here to cultivate every day. After this winter, you must raise your cultivation level to the Innate Realm."

Lu Ming's words were extremely resolute.

Because only by reaching the Innate Realm and mastering military formations can one rival a Qi Refining Realm expert.

Only then can you lead your soldiers to survive on the battlefield.

As opponents grow stronger, if one is not strong enough, one can only be annihilated.

Then, when everyone looked over, they discovered a huge stone tablet with a large number of runes engraved on it.

Mysterious and ancient.

After exchanging glances, the generals respectfully replied, "Yes, sir!"

Then, the group picked up the pills, carried the stone tablet, and headed outside.

At the same time, inside the Prince's Palace in Hongzhou, the Prince of Lingshan sat in the seat of honor.

He no longer possesses the composure he once had.

His face was pale, and his eyes were sunken.

"Senior, Lin Hong is too strong. He killed the sea monster as soon as he appeared, and the King of Zhenhai was also seriously injured. Chizhou is about to fall. I don't think we can stop him."

As he said this, a look of fear appeared on his face.

Such a heinous crime as severing the territory of the Great Yu Dynasty would certainly result in death if the person were caught.

Moreover, death is an option; that would be the best outcome.

The Lord of Medicine King Island took a gentle sip of the tea in his hand.

"Your Highness, rest assured. I made plans when the Empress of Dayu recalled Lin Hong. By now, Lin Hong's army should be leaving soon."

Grand Tutor of the Great Yu Dynasty is a figure that no one can ignore.

He was a veteran of three dynasties, guarding the outer regions. His 800,000-strong national army was no weaker than the Imperial Guard, and he was extremely loyal to the Great Yu.

This time, the Empress of Great Yu recalled him, and even those from the immortal sects had to take it seriously.

"What are your plans, senior?"

King Lingshan hurriedly asked.

His body involuntarily leaned forward.

“Your Highness, several months ago, we discovered the ancestral tomb of the Great Yu royal family in the desolate state. It has now been occupied by the rebels, who call themselves the Desolate King. I have sent him the message that the Great Yu ancestral tomb has been excavated.”

They gave him three Qi Gathering Pills from the immortal sect behind him; one of them could allow a disciple at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage to step into the Core Formation stage.

The Great Wilderness Sect has already agreed.

And they will announce to the world that they will excavate the imperial tombs of the Great Yu Dynasty.

The closest Dayu army to the desolate state was the army under Lin Hong's command.

"Do you think he'll retreat to the desolate state, or will he stay here and continue attacking us?" The voice of the Medicine King Island Master carried a hint of a smile.

"Isn't the imperial tomb of the Great Yu Dynasty located near the capital? How come it's in the desolate state?"

"Haha, Your Highness doesn't know this. The imperial mausoleum of the Great Yu Dynasty contains the tombs of the emperors of the Great Yu Dynasty throughout history. The ancestor of the Great Yu Dynasty rose to power in the desolate state, where the ancestors before the ancestor of the Great Yu Dynasty are buried."

If this place is dug up, it will truly sever the roots of the Great Yu Dynasty. I want to see how the Empress of the Great Yu Dynasty will choose.

If the desolate state is destroyed, the elders of the Great Yu sect who are currently within it will surely descend, and she will have no way to explain herself then.

At this moment, even King Lingshan had to admit that the Medicine King Island Master before him was truly ruthless.

The methods were indeed impressive.

However, this two-pronged approach is really good.

It could keep the Great Yu army busy and also solve its own crisis.

"Senior's strategy is truly brilliant. I think it's about time. Let's release this news as soon as possible."

"To avoid further fighting and wasting our manpower."

King Lingshan said impatiently.

Now, he no longer resembles the powerful and ruthless leader who once ruled a region.

However, he can hardly be considered a hero. Unlike Yongwang and other outstanding figures in chaotic times, Lingshan King was merely a puppet supported by Yaowang Island.

Now that things have come to this, there's no need to keep pretending.

"I have already thought of this matter. The desolate state should have already announced it to the world. Not only Lin Hong, but even the Empress has probably received the news."

After the Da Yu army left.

Let's attack Yunzhou directly.

"The coronation in the new year cannot be delayed." The Lord of Medicine King Island looked as if victory was assured.

A smile unconsciously appeared on King Lingshan's face.

However, when he looked at the Lord of Medicine King Island, the fear in his eyes deepened.

The other party's methods were truly astonishing to him.

Sure enough, at the same time, the empress sitting on the dragon throne, with her beautiful face, appeared unusually pale.

His chest heaved rapidly, as if it were about to explode.

On her slender, glossy neck, blue veins were visible.

Her once alluring red lips were now somewhat chapped.

She looked very haggard.

The immortal sects behind Dayu have been held back by other immortal sects these days and have been unable to send anyone to provide support.

Now, she is the only one struggling to keep the already crumbling court afloat.

Now, you have to make your own choice.

One is my ancestral homeland, the other is the six coastal states; my heart is filled with surging emotions.

It was too late for the imperial court to send troops to the desolate state.

Lin Hong's army is the closest, but now is the crucial moment to recapture the six prefectures.

However, it is absolutely unacceptable for her to watch her ancestral land be dug up.

The courtiers below were in complete chaos.

Some suggested that the Empress order Lin Hong to go to the desolate state and annihilate the Desolate King.

Some suggested that they should immediately attack Hongzhou, as the six coastal prefectures must not be lost.

Moreover, the land left by our ancestors must not be lost.

The main hall was a mess, resembling a bustling marketplace. Li Yan stood in the hall, his hands trembling.

It seemed as if the country was about to perish.

"Tap!"

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the main hall.

Then a eunuch walked in.

He held the memorial in both hands.

"Your Majesty, the Grand Tutor has sent an urgent report."

"Bring it here!" the Empress's cold voice rang out.

Everyone in the main hall stopped making noise at the same time.

When the memorial was delivered to the former.

The Empress's hands, as smooth and white as jade, trembled slightly.

[The military situation is urgent. I acted on my own initiative and led troops to the desolate state. All consequences are my fault. I will return to court to apologize after the battle.]

Clearly, Grand Tutor Lin Hong wanted to take the blame for the loss of six prefectures.

"Bang!" The memorial was thrown onto the dragon's desk.

A resolute look appeared on the Empress's face.

"By imperial decree, Lin Hong is ordered to immediately lead troops to the desolate state to quell the rebellion!"

Her voice rang out.

The ministers in the hall exchanged glances.

He bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

At this point, they naturally guessed the contents of Lin Hong's memorial.

The other party has already made a decision for the Queen.

But His Majesty clearly did not want Lin Hong to bear the blame for him.

That's why the order we just received came about.

The eunuch hurried away.

"Sizzle!" Blood splattered on the dragon table, appearing extremely glaring.

"Retreat!"

A cold, clear voice fell.

The courtiers hurriedly withdrew.

Then, even the eunuchs and guards hurriedly left.

When only the Queen remained.

The curtains swayed incessantly, their sound extremely jarring in the empty hall.

Li Yan stood outside the palace gate.

He looked up at the clear sky without a single cloud, but at that moment he felt a sense of gloom.

The six coastal prefectures are beyond saving.

And just as one major event after another was unfolding, another month had passed.

Today, Lu Ming is cultivating in his secret chamber.

His body was enveloped in a thick, cyan-gold gas.

Every muscle in his body was as hard as steel.

At the same time, the dragon and elephant sounds within his body seemed to have become even more profound.

That's right. In fact, he has now changed his cultivation method and is practicing the more advanced "Dragon Elephant Shaking Heaven Force".

"boom!"

After a loud bang...

He broke through again, and his cultivation entered the early stage of Qi Refining.

Although it was only a breakthrough in one realm.

However, his cultivation level underwent another earth-shattering change.

Now, even if he were to face a late-stage Dao Foundation expert alone, he could easily crush them.

If you were to command an army formation.

It can kill someone in the late stage of Core Formation.

This is what matters most.

Then, he stood up and walked out of the secret room.

Just after we came outside.

I could feel a chilling atmosphere permeating the air.

He was all too familiar with that aura; it was the scent that warriors exuded before going into battle.

His brows furrowed involuntarily.

"My lord, you've finally come out. Something terrible has happened. The Grand Tutor of the Great Yu has moved his troops to the desolate state, and the army of Hongzhou is gathering at our border. Your captains are waiting at the yamen every day."

How long did I spend in seclusion this time?

“It’s been almost a month!” Li Xirou stepped forward and said.

A hint of worry and heartache appeared in his eyes.

In this world, there's really no time for rest.

After nodding, Lu Ming walked towards the training ground. As soon as he arrived, he saw his generals sitting in the front hall.

It's already getting dark.

The candlelight cast shadows on them, making them appear even more solemn.

Even Bai Yan came.

They both looked tense.

When they saw Lu Ming enter, everyone was startled and quickly stood up.

"Captain!"

Lu Ming waved his hand, signaling everyone to sit down.

"Tell me about the current situation."

"My lord, after you went into seclusion, the court's originally favorable situation took a sharp turn for the worse. First, the barren state announced that the location of the Great Yu ancestral tomb had been discovered and that they would send people to excavate it."

Then came Grand Tutor Lin Hong, who led troops to the desolate state in order to protect the royal ancestral homeland.

In the six coastal prefectures, after the giant demon behind the King of Zhenhai was slain by the Grand Tutor.

He also sought refuge with the King of Lingzhou.

Currently, large armies have been assembled in Hongzhou and Haizhou, which border us, with each army numbering around 200,000.

It seems they are about to launch an attack on us.

Bai Yan stood up and explained the current situation.

Lu Ming nodded.

Where is Wu Han?

"My lord, General Wu Han has already dispatched 70,000 troops from Zezhou and is on his way to us. They are expected to arrive in Hongdu Prefecture tomorrow."

Wang Han quickly stepped forward and said.

His face was solemn.

Lu Ming nodded. "Order Wu Han to lead the army to Zhelong Prefecture to defend against the enemy from Haizhou. Wang Han and Zheng Yong will lead their troops to assist!"

"Yes, ma'am!" the two men quickly stepped forward and replied.

Then, Lu Ming's gaze swept around the hall. "All other battalion commanders, draw two thousand men from headquarters, along with the various battalions of the Governor's Office, to accompany me in attacking Hongzhou. Everyone, assemble as quickly as possible and depart tomorrow!"

"As ordered!"

All the generals stood up.

Then, Lu Ming said again, "Guo Zhun, each of the two armies should prepare one month's worth of rations, and Zhang Meng will be in charge of supplying them!"

"Yes, sir!" Two figures stepped forward at the same time.

After nodding, Lu Ming said calmly, "Go and prepare. We will each send out our troops tomorrow."

After saying that, he walked towards the backyard.

After spending these days, he has almost used up all his silver and points.

It really needs to be added.

This battle has come at just the right time.

Moreover, if he could reclaim the six prefectures, given his merits, he should at least be promoted in his official position.

Nowadays, the items in the system shop no longer have much effect on his cultivation.

If the mall can be upgraded again, it will greatly enhance the strength of both him and his subordinates.

(End of this chapter)