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

Chapter 184 Obtaining True Blood Again

Chapter 184 Obtaining True Blood Again
The five battalions under Lu Ming's command were his most elite fighting force.

Most people come from Hongdu Prefecture.

Moreover, they were chosen from respectable families, and were absolutely his most trusted confidants.

As long as Lu Ming gives the order, they won't flinch even if it's a mountain of knives or a sea of fire.

Now, as the first battle in the war against foreign aggression, everyone naturally wants to be at the forefront and show off to the Duke.

Zhang Mu led the Ironclad Cavalry and instantly engaged in battle with the opposing cavalry.

The Mo Dao soldiers advanced steadily.

With each step, the ground trembled.

When encountering enemies, the long sword is wielded like an oar.

The gleaming blade cleaved the black-scaled steed in two.

The elite troops, the martial arts troops, and the strongmen troops circled around to the rear at this time.

They blocked the retreat route of the Great Xia army.

The Xia army, which had the upper hand against the Yu army, was instantly suppressed when fighting against Lu Ming's elite troops.

A large number of soldiers were killed or wounded.

Blood flowed like a river on the ground in a short time.

Looking at the scene in the arena, Lu Ming couldn't help but smile.

Lin Hong clenched his fists together in excitement.

This was the first time he had ever seen the Great Xia army achieve such results in a direct confrontation with an equal number of troops.

The patriarchs of the Great Xia Dynasty exchanged glances.

A sense of shock rose in my heart.

Even the Great Yu Dynasty hadn't cultivated such an elite force. Lu Ming had quietly trained such a strong army in just a few years. It seems that Old Seven was right after all.

Lu Ming has quite a few trump cards up his sleeve.

A place that goes unnoticed.

The Empress gazed at the scene on the battlefield.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "As expected of the Duke of Jiuding, the strength of this army is far superior to my Imperial Guard. If my Great Yu had such an Imperial Guard, there would be nowhere in the world we couldn't go!"

There was a hint of longing in her voice.

When her eyes glanced at Lu Ming beside her, the gleam in her eyes intensified.

It's only because her relationship with the other party is somewhat unusual now that she's worried about him, otherwise she probably wouldn't be able to sleep.

After all, the most powerful force in the court cannot be controlled by oneself.

For an emperor, this was a very dangerous thing.

On the Great Xia side, Lin Xiao stood atop the city wall, also watching this scene.

His expression was extremely solemn.

"The Nine Cauldrons Duke of Dayu is indeed different. Although there are rumors that after he reached the Dharma Aspect Realm, he did not have suitable true blood from ferocious beasts, and most of his talents were wasted."

But his training methods alone were enough to place him among the strongest in the world.

This person seems increasingly unfathomable to me.

"General, I will lead my troops to rescue the Black Flag Army," said the adjutant beside him.

"They can't be rescued. Didn't you see that there were ambushes prepared on both sides of the Dayu camp? Even if they go out and fight, these 50,000 troops will not return."

"I was careless in this battle," Lin Xiao said slowly.

A hint of regret appeared in his eyes.

Today he was wearing black armor.

The weather was somewhat gloomy, and the surroundings seemed rather dark.

It gives people a dark and oppressive feeling.

As time passed, night fell.

The battle is over.

Fifty thousand soldiers of the Great Xia were killed.

Lu Ming's army withdrew back to their camp.

A squad of Imperial Guards began clearing the battlefield.

The recent battle has completely stripped these proud royal guards of their arrogance.

Looking at Lu Ming's army, a hint of envy appeared in his eyes.

Zhang Mu walked over, carrying a long sword, and grinned.

"This battle was really unsatisfying; it would have been better if there had been more enemies."

Lu Ming looked at him and shook his head helplessly.

After years of fighting, his men have become more and more like murderers.

“In the days to come, General Lin Hong will be training the army. You will be responsible for harassing the enemy camp. How many you kill is up to you. I will have several clan elders hold off the experts at the Divine Power Realm. You can fight with peace of mind.”

"That would be perfect!" Zhang Mu said with a smile.

The Yu general standing to the side looked at them with a hint of appreciation on his face.

Lin Hong smiled and said, "The army of Great Xia can be described as tigers and wolves. You can beat them so badly that they have no chance to fight back. You are unique in Great Yu."

No general would dislike a powerful army.

Zhang Mu replied, "Grand Tutor, you flatter me. It's all thanks to the Duke's excellent training."

The high-ranking generals of Da Yu all wore smiles.

They were even more satisfied with Zhang Mu and his team, and did not become arrogant despite their achievements.

It's good that he's still thinking about his coach.

Lu Ming then turned his gaze to the Second Ancestor and said, "In the next few days, I plan to have the army launch continuous attacks on Great Xia. I would like to ask the elders to deal with the supernatural experts of Great Xia."

"No problem, that's how it should be."

The Second Patriarch said with a smile.

After receiving the reply, Lu Ming left with his generals.

This match should have yielded a significant number of points.

Putting everything else aside, every single one of the Great Xia warriors at the Qi Refining stage has blood on their hands, and they are all quite strong.

Therefore, as soon as he returned to the camp, Lu Ming ignored the generals who came up to greet him and hurriedly went into his tent.

The system store was opened.

"Phew, 5.6 billion points, that's quite a lot."

Lu Ming exhaled a breath of stale air.

Next, he prepared to exchange for the true blood of the ferocious beast.

Suitable blood plays a very important role in a person's cultivation, talent, and potential.

A prodigy with exceptional talent might end up as an ordinary cultivator if he doesn't have the right bloodline from a ferocious beast.

However, even someone with average talent can have a chance to defy fate if they possess top-tier true blood.

Both sides can complement each other.

Each image accompanies one throughout their life.

It will continue to refine and evolve.

Of course, this is not absolute. Lu Ming once read through ancient books and saw that there was once an unparalleled genius in the Seven Star Domain who used a Dharma form condensed from the bloodline of an ordinary ferocious beast to fight against the odds.

The killings caused all the major sects in the Seven Star Domain to retreat in fear.

However, such cases are rare.

If given the opportunity, having a stronger bloodline is the choice everyone should make.

[Qiongqi Bloodline, 30 billion points]

[Nine-Winged Ferocious Flood Dragon, 25 Billion Points]

A moment later, Lu Ming identified both bloodlines as top-tier ferocious beast bloodlines.

Moreover, it has the bloodline of a pure-blooded ferocious beast.

The latter, though slightly weaker, is still among the top tier.

If the generals under your command can condense a Dharma image.

Their strength is comparable to that of the disciples of those sects.

Without hesitation, I redeemed it immediately.

When the hand was extended, two beads of blood appeared in the palm.

"Have Wu Han and Xiao Lin come here," Lu Ming's calm voice rang out.

Zhang Meng, who was guarding outside the tent, dared not delay and immediately replied, "Yes, sir!"

Then, he carefully retreated.

A moment later, two imposing figures walked in.

It was naturally Wu Han and Xiao Lin.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

"No need for formalities," Lu Ming waved his hand.

Then, two beads of blood appeared in her palm.

"Wu Han, here is the Qiongqi bloodline for you. Refine it as soon as you get back and break through to the Dharma Aspect realm as soon as possible."

As Lu Ming spoke, the bead containing the Qiongqi bloodline fell into his hand.

Then, looking at Xiao Lin, he said, "You will refine this Nine-Winged Ferocious Dragon bloodline."

The real blood in his hand vanished in a flash once more.

It flew into Xiao Lin's hand.

Both of them held the Bloodline Beads, their faces showing excitement.

Lu Ming lowered his eyelids and slowly said, "With these bloodline beads, you can be said to have defied the heavens and changed your fate. Cultivate well and do not waste this top-level bloodline power."

We still have a long way to go.

"As ordered!"

The two quickly replied.

Then, they carefully retreated.

A moment later, Yunhe walked in. As Lu Ming's chief retainer, he now possessed some authority, dressed in a white robe, and his cultivation had increased considerably, now reaching the mid-stage of the Refining Spirit realm.

"My lord!" he said respectfully, his head bowed.

If he had some resentment when he was following Lu Ming, he no longer had that thought at all.

The strength the other party has shown is enough to make him willingly follow.

"Wu Han and Xiao Lin are breaking through. Set up some formations outside their camp to prevent any unusual phenomena from being detected."

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Yunhe replied hastily upon receiving the order.

Then he withdrew.

Lu Ming also began his cultivation.

over the next few days.

His five battalions frequently harassed the Great Xia army, and whenever the enemy left the city, they would swarm in and launch an attack.

In particular, the Iron Pagoda troops repeatedly charged wildly, causing havoc among the Great Xia army.

During this period, Lu Ming's generals also began to show their talents.

To be remembered by everyone.

During this period, booming sounds could be heard intermittently in the clouds at the boundary between the two sides, and sometimes a sky-covering hand could be seen emerging.

Sometimes you can see huge feet kicking and shattering mountains; this is the clash between the supernatural powers and Dharma forms of both sides.

The Divine Power Realm is about cultivating oneself; if mastered, one's abilities become unpredictable.

It can be described as miraculous.

Some people have it in their limbs, others in their internal organs.

In short, if one masters all five supernatural powers, one can be considered to have achieved perfection.

Then, based on the supernatural powers they have cultivated, they can develop a series of powerful abilities.

Of course, there is still a long way to go before we can reach that point.

The Divine Power Realm is merely a foundation, a qualification that offers the hope of developing one's own great divine powers.

How far you can go depends on your talent and comprehension.

However, even the basics are enough to greatly enhance one's strength.

The second ancestor of the Great Yu Dynasty cultivated the Foot Divine Power, which was geared towards speed. Therefore, he was known for his speed in the Seven Star Domain.

Some people, however, tend to be aggressive.

Lu Ming, however, was oblivious to everything else, focusing intently on comprehending his supernatural powers.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

"Phew!" Lu Ming, who was in the tent, let out a long breath and walked outside.

The time was too short, and his cultivation level ultimately failed to break through.

But it's not all in vain.

After nearly exhausting my points from the last exchange for the ferocious beast bloodline, I now have over two billion points again.

Clearly, the fighting over the past few days has yielded some results.

Tomorrow will be the day of the final assault.

As soon as I stepped out of the tent, I saw Wu Han and Xiao Lin waiting outside.

Upon seeing Lu Ming, the two quickly stepped forward and said...

"Master!"

"Not bad, they've all broken through."

Lu Ming looked at Wu Han, whose aura was now even stronger, and he also carried a hint of ferocity.

Xiao Lin was the same; his eyes held a hint of cruelty and bloodlust.

Upon reaching the Dharma Aspect Realm, having just fused with the true blood of a ferocious beast, one will unconsciously reveal their aura.

However, it's already quite an achievement that the two of them have managed to get to where they are today.

If all the generals under his command obtained the true blood of ferocious beasts, his strength would definitely increase greatly.

Putting everything else aside, Wu Han and Xiao Lin should have no problem facing a Daoist.

"Thanks to you, sir!" the two said hastily.

At the same time, she was curious about what kind of bloodline Lu Ming had obtained.

When absorbing the true blood of the ferocious beast, one can clearly feel the power of the bloodline.

What kind of bloodline will Lu Ming absorb?

Just as they were filled with curiosity.

Lu Ming said calmly, "Pass down the word: the war will officially begin tomorrow. Be prepared today."

"Yes, sir!" the two replied hastily upon receiving the order, and then withdrew.

After they left, Lu Ming headed towards the Imperial Guard camp.

I had just arrived next door.

Then he saw a eunuch hurrying towards him.

"My lord, His Majesty requests your presence!"

Lu Ming nodded and went straight to the Empress's tent.

As soon as they stepped inside, they saw several elders of the clan, as well as Lin Hong and the others.

The Empress sat in the seat of honor, so she couldn't see clearly.

Lu Ming stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Lord Jiuding, please don't stand on ceremony. Tell me about tomorrow's arrangements."

The battle was about to begin.

The Empress was also quite anxious.

Especially these past few days, Lu Ming has been staying in his tent and hasn't come out, so she can't see him at all, and she's getting more and more anxious.

Now that I can finally see the other person, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Grand Tutor, General Yu, how is your formation practice going?"

"We are ready to join the war!" Lin Hong said in a deep voice.

Lu Ming nodded, then looked at the elders of the clan. The seventh elder's face was somewhat pale, obviously he had also fought with the Great Xia experts in the past few days.

The losses must have been considerable.

"Second Ancestor, can the imperial clan deal with the supernatural powers and Dharma forms of the Great Xia?"

"The number of people on both sides at the Divine Power Realm is about the same, but the other side has more Dharma Forms than us. However, I will try my best to delay them."

Lu Ming nodded and did not continue the topic.

Then, looking at the Empress, he said, "Your Majesty, the plan remains the same. I will lead the Southern Frontier Legion to attack the city from the front, and the enemies that appear on the flanks will be left to the Grand Tutor and General Yu."

No matter the cost, the city must be breached within five days!

"Then I'll leave it to Lord Jiuding," the Empress said softly.

"It's merely my duty!" Lu Ming said.

The Empress gently fiddled with the mirror in her hand, and after a moment looked at the generals and said, "Then go and prepare. Do everything as the Duke of Jiuding said!"

"As ordered!"

Then, everyone withdrew.

Lu Ming, on the other hand, returned to his own camp.

Silent all night.

The next morning, a chilling, murderous atmosphere permeated the entire battlefield.

The Great Yu finally dispatched its troops.

Lin Hong and Yu Kun each set up a large formation on either side of the city.

A hazy, gray atmosphere permeated the surroundings.

Mysterious yet menacing.

Lu Ming's army also began to slowly advance towards the city.

A million-strong army appeared, divided into ten square formations.

A forest of swords and spears stood tall.

The cold luster made the surroundings shine brightly.

Wu Han stood at the front, holding a battle sword and fully armored.

And in the air above both sides.

The experts at the Divine Power Realm have already started their battle.

A large amount of cloud cover was shaken apart.

Furthermore, the Dharma image would occasionally appear, emitting roars.

Lu Ming stood on a high platform behind the army. Behind him was a canopy with glittering beaded curtains all around, and the empress's figure was faintly visible.

"Order the army to attack the city!"

Gazing ahead, at the dark city walls and the Great Xia army atop them.

Lu Ming's calm voice rang out.

"Whoosh!" Zhang Meng behind him waved the command flag.

"Boom boom boom!" The war drums sounded like thunder.

Wu Han, on the front lines of the battlefield, raised his battle sword and roared, "Kill!"

The next moment, it ran forward.

Wang Xun and Su Lie, along with the armored soldiers of the two formations, followed suit and launched a charge.

Hu Fei roared at the archers behind him, "Suppress the Great Xia archers for me! Don't let them fire a single arrow!"

"Crench!"

"collapse!"

The terrifying sound of the bowstring being drawn and the arrow being fired rang out.