My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

Pei Qingyuan, who was in the group, was slightly moved, her heart filled with mixed feelings, and she didn't know what she was feeling.

Many times, she regretted her past ignorance and willfulness.

If she hadn't acted on her own initiative, she might have already married Li Xuancang, and the outcome would have been very different.

During this time, news about Li Xuancang kept spreading, and she would sigh with emotion every time she heard it.

"To be so young and already at the Profound Realm, even in ancient times, would be considered a prodigy."

The voice of the remnant soul rang out, filled with praise.

Even in the ancient times when geniuses were as numerous as fish in a river, a Tongxuan Realm expert of Li Xuancang's age was an extremely rare existence.

The remnant soul was filled with curiosity about Li Xuancang and wanted to see what was so amazing about him.

As the various groups arrived in the county town, the first thing they saw was the Xuantian Sect members nailed to the city wall.

"It's someone from the Xuantian Sect. That's Xiao Ye, a Tongxuan Realm expert. He was really nailed to the city wall by Li Xuancang."

"The rumors are true, this is too sensational."

"What a ruthless tactic! Is this a warning to others, a way of making an example of them?"

"..."

They had heard the rumors, but many people did not believe them.

Seeing it with my own eyes, I realized that the rumors were not unfounded.

Xiao Ye was on the verge of death, with little time left to live.

He struggled to open his eyes, watching people pointing and whispering about him. The humiliation in his heart even overshadowed the physical pain.

When the people from Wenxin Academy arrived and saw this scene, they were all shocked.

"this……"

Everyone was so shocked that they were speechless and unable to utter a word for a moment.

Lin Jingyan's overwhelming hatred for Li Xuancang vanished instantly, leaving only boundless fear.

Although he was a prodigy, he had only recently broken through to the Gang Qi Realm after years of diligent cultivation.

Li Xuancang could kill even those at the Tongxuan Realm, so if Li Xuancang harbored murderous intent towards him, he could easily annihilate him.

The thought filled him with dread; even Wenxin Academy might not be able to protect him.

If Li Xuancang holds a grudge against the bride he abducted years ago, he will likely meet with a grim fate.

In reality, Lin Jingyan was overthinking things; Li Xuancang didn't take the events of that year to heart at all.

If he really cared, he would have sent people to deal with the Pei family and the Marquis of Anzhou's residence long ago.

With his current status and the power of the Du family, dealing with the Pei family and the Marquis of Anzhou would be effortless.

"Sigh! Let's go!"

Zhou Dunwen sighed and led the group into the city.

He felt a pang of bitterness at the thought that a powerful expert at the Tongxuan Realm would end up like this.

This is Ganquan County. Xiao Ye is still nailed to the city wall. Even if they have ideas, they dare not make any rash moves.

Upon entering the city, the bustling and prosperous atmosphere was an eye-opener for everyone.

"It's so lively!"

"So many strange and unusual things, things I've never seen before."

"Many chambers of commerce."

"..."

Ganquan County is even more bustling than before, with its population about to exceed one million.

In the Great Yan region, there are only a handful of cities with a population exceeding one million.

With the arrival of various forces, Ganquan County was overcrowded, inns were fully booked, and many people made a fortune.

The Xuan Kui Camp patrolled constantly to prevent anyone from causing trouble.

"Such an elite army, all of them cultivators, how is that possible?"

The fact that all the soldiers in the Xuan Kui Camp were cultivators shocked many people.

It's astonishing that a cultivator would willingly become a soldier, given his inherent pride. It's truly eye-opening.

Inside the military camp, Li Xuancang came to check on Ouyang Meng's injuries.

"Greetings, Your Excellency..."

Everyone hurriedly bowed to Li Xuancang, but he interrupted them by raising his hand.

"How are your injuries?"

"Your Excellency, he is mostly recovered and only needs a month of rest to fully recover."

Ouyang De replied.

Ouyang Meng was physically strong and had taken a lot of healing pills, so he was no longer in any major problems.

Li Xuancang nodded slightly.

"It's good that you're alright. Take good care of yourself and get well soon!"

After visiting Ouyang Meng, Li Xuancang summoned Wang Xiaoniu.

"Issue a notice to recruit soldiers for the Xuan Kui Camp, with no limit on the number."

Li Xuancang wanted to expand his army.

Nowadays, all sorts of people from different walks of life, including many martial arts practitioners, are flocking to Ganquan County. He wants to take this opportunity to recruit soldiers and horses.

With the situation in the Great Yan Dynasty becoming increasingly turbulent, he needed even greater power.

"Yes, ma'am."

Wang Xiaoniu immediately went down to carry out the order.

Before long, news of the Xuan Kui Camp's recruitment spread like wildfire throughout the city.

"What? The imperial court is conscripting soldiers?"

Upon hearing the news of the imperial court's recruitment of soldiers, many people were shocked, especially those rogue cultivators whose eyes lit up.

"I am free and unrestrained, how can I become a lackey of the imperial court?"

A burly man with a full beard boomed like thunder, looking at the imperial court's conscription notice with disdain.

"Those who join the army will have their families exempted from all exorbitant taxes, labor services, and military service, and will also receive a resettlement allowance. After their death, they will receive a pension, and their families will be provided for by the government..."

As the content of the notice continued to spread, many people were moved.

"What? Such a good thing?"

The burly man looked surprised, and his attitude changed drastically.

"If that's the case, becoming a lackey of the imperial court isn't out of the question."

The benefits offered by Li Xuancang were so generous that even some disciples from smaller sects couldn't resist trying.

It holds a fatal attraction for those independent cultivators who are without sects, factions, or support.

"I've wandered half my life without ever meeting a wise ruler; I absolutely cannot miss this opportunity today."

"I've been practicing spiritual cultivation for many years, but my family has been living a life of constant displacement and fear with me. It's a real failure. I need to take a gamble."

"Let's risk it all. At worst, we'll die. But the imperial court will cover for us, so what's there to fear?"

"..."

A large number of independent cultivators flocked to the camp, wanting to join the Xuan Kui Camp.

Life is tough for independent cultivators. Although they have cultivation, they are only slightly better off than ordinary people.

They have no powerful backers, so when they encounter others, they try to be tolerant and yielding.

Cultivation resources are monopolized by various forces. Even those with exceptional talent can only waste their time without cultivation resources, eventually becoming just another ordinary person, accomplishing nothing.

If you offend other cultivators, your family will also live in fear and may even suffer retaliation.

Joining the Xuan Kui Camp not only provides a powerful backer, but also ensures the well-being of one's family, relieving them of sleepless nights and anxieties.

They receive generous salaries, and if they kill enemies and make meritorious contributions, they can also receive rewards.

Cultivation techniques, spirit stones, elixirs... everything is no longer out of reach.

"Our sect has been declining in recent years and is struggling to survive. We need to find another way out."

"Lord Li is a man of unparalleled skill and has performed many extraordinary feats. Following him will not be a mistake."

"Join the army and strive for a bright future."

"..."

Disciples from some minor sects and local powerful families also came to join the Xuan Kui Camp, hoping to make contributions and create a bright future.

They didn't act rashly. After making inquiries from various sources, they learned that Li Xuancang loved his soldiers like his own children, which is why they dared to entrust their lives to him.

In a short period of time, tens of thousands of people came to join the army.

After selection, five thousand people were ultimately chosen.

The Xuan Kui Camp numbered eight thousand, a terrifying figure.