In chaotic times, skill points are added: from hunter to martial saint, only killing and no mercy!

After the Grizzly Bear King was killed by Li Yi with three arrows, the demon beast army, having lost its core strength, was immediately pushed back by the soldiers led by Li Tao.

As time went by, one monster after another was killed by the soldiers' weapons.

About half an hour later, there was not a single living monster left in the entire mountain forest.

Li Yi sat on a blue stone, watching his soldiers clean up the battlefield.

Before long, the demon cores were packed into boxes and delivered to Li Yi. As for the demon beast flesh, bones, and tendons, they would be sent to the army to be forged into weapons and equipment for the soldiers to use; while the flesh would become the soldiers' training rations.

These monsters serve as a resource for Li Yi to train his soldiers.

Among the hundreds of demon beast inner cores, the most eye-catching was a fist-sized gray bead, which was the demon beast inner core extracted from the body of the Grizzly Bear King, who had cultivated for 470 years.

Holding the inner core of the Grizzly Bear King, Li Yi pondered deeply. He was now a martial artist at the third level of the True Qi Realm, and his cultivation of the [True Understanding of the Four Seasons Arrow Path] and [Sky-Piercing Spear] had reached a certain level, both requiring a large amount of experience to accelerate their progress.

But after some thought, Li Yi finally made up his mind: in the path of martial arts, cultivation comes first. Cultivation is the foundation; only with a solid foundation can one unleash the power of martial arts techniques.

With this in mind, Li Yi invested the skill experience gained from the Grizzly Bear King into the [Azure Cloud Martial Scripture], and the skill experience of the [Azure Cloud Martial Scripture] immediately increased.

Seeing the significant increase in skill experience, Li Yi felt reassured and immediately put the remaining monster cores into the skill panel.

After a long while, Li Yi slowly opened his eyes and looked at the skill panel. At this moment, the skill level of [Azure Cloud Martial Scripture] on the skill panel had risen from proficient to minor mastery. At the same time, Li Yi's cultivation level had also advanced to the fourth level of True Qi.

Looking up at everyone, Li Yi nodded slightly, then said, "Let's rest here. In an hour, we'll continue to the next place."

Now serving as the captain of the personal guard, Li Tao has taken on the responsibility of commanding the troops after Liu Ye and Wang Hao each had their own tasks. As for Lin Lei, although he cultivates the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique and possesses considerable skill, he is ultimately not one of Li Yi's core generals, so he can only assist Li Tao.

Soon, everyone had rested. Li Yi, riding Red Hare, led the group to their next destination.

Since Li Yi defeated the Qing and Xiongnu armies that had invaded Chen, the Yanmen Pass area has been peaceful for a long time. As a result, the people of Chen in the Yanmen Pass area have cultivated a lot of land and planted many crops.

Thanks to the climate of Yanmen Pass, this place is most famous for its wine, so many people grow grapes here.

Half an hour later, Li Yi arrived at a hillside. Looking up, he saw rows and rows of grapevines. Green vines twined around the vines, and grapes the size of peanuts grew among the leaves. Judging from their growth, in three or four months at most, they would grow into golden and silver grapes the size of pigeon eggs, which would eventually be made into wine and sold far and wide.

Since Li Yi earned his title through military merit and received numerous rewards, he also instructed Liu Feng to arrange for farmers to plant grapes and brew fine wine.

Just as Li Yi led his Wind Tiger Battalion soldiers to the vicinity of the vineyard, several Chen citizens rushed over, their faces beaming with joy: "It's the God of Slaughter, Li! It's the God of Slaughter, Li! We're saved!"

As these Chen citizens shouted, countless Chen citizens emerged from all directions of the vineyard. They were all workers in this vineyard, their livelihoods depending on it. Soon, nearly a thousand people gathered together, looking at Li Yi with curiosity, worry, and expectation.

A moment later, an elderly man with white hair and beard, supported by two young men, walked unsteadily towards Li Yi. The old man asked hopefully, "May I ask, God of War Li, have you come to eliminate the rebellious demon king?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yi nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, sir. The army has already made a plan to wipe out these monsters that are causing trouble in this area. My purpose in coming here is to capture the demon king of this place."

According to intelligence from the Chen Kingdom's army, a wild fox king was leading hundreds of demonic beasts in wreaking havoc near this vineyard. They were stealing grapes from the vineyard and indiscriminately attacking people. In just one month, hundreds of people had died at the hands of these demonic beasts.

Upon hearing this, the old man nodded repeatedly and said, "Since it was Li Shashen who made the move, we can rest assured."

The old man nodded, and several young men pushed out a number of cattle and sheep from the crowd, saying, "Please have a good meal, General, so that we can deal with that fox king."

Looking at the roasted lamb being pushed out by the people, Li Yi nodded slightly and said, "No rush. Tell us the information about the Wild Fox King first, and we can eat it after we kill it."

Now Li Yi is a lieutenant general in the army at Yanmen Pass, and his imposing presence is something this old man cannot withstand.

As Li Yi spoke, the old man nodded subconsciously and echoed him repeatedly. He then called over several villagers who had seen the Wild Fox King and told Li Yi everything they knew.

After a stick of incense had burned, Li Yi, having learned the situation, had an idea in mind.

He then summoned Lin Lei and Li Tao and said:

"This Wild Fox King is powerful, but what's even more troublesome is that his army of demonic beasts consists mostly of small creatures such as lynxes, foxes, wolves, and badgers. Therefore, I have decided that you two will each lead a contingent of troops to drive these demonic beasts from the southeast side of the vineyard toward the northwest. I will then lead men to ambush the Wild Fox King there."

After the battle plan was finalized, Li Yi led his men to the designated location. Before long, Li Yi and about twenty elite archers hid on the northwest side of the vineyard.

With a snap, Li Yi drew his bow and shot a signal arrow into the air, emitting a sharp whistle.

On the southeast side of the vineyard, Lin Lei and Li Tao watched the arrows soar into the sky and immediately understood that this was Li Yi's signal for them to move out. In an instant, the two of them quickly led their soldiers, in units of five, deep into the vineyard.

As Li Yi's direct subordinates, the soldiers of the Wind Tiger Camp were all elites, with even the lowest-ranking among them possessing the cultivation level of the third stage of Body Refinement. After they made their move, one after another, wild wolves and lynxes were driven out of the grape trellis. Those with weaker cultivation levels were even killed directly by the Wind Tiger Camp soldiers, while those with slightly stronger cultivation levels were driven westward.

In an instant, the leaves rustled and whispered throughout the vineyard. And at night, one could see ferocious beasts galloping wildly.

"Kill!" Li Yi shouted.

His soldiers immediately drew their bows and unleashed a barrage of arrows. *Thud thud thud*, and instantly, the demonic beasts that had just charged out of the vineyard were struck by several arrows, collapsing to the ground, convulsing, and dying.

Under Li Yi's command, the twenty-odd elite archers continuously drew their bows and nocked arrows, unleashing a relentless barrage of arrows, like a crossbow firing repeatedly, slaying the demonic beasts that had charged out of the vineyard. In the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn, hundreds of demonic beast corpses had piled up outside the vineyard.

An hour later, Li Tao and Lin Lei emerged from the vineyard with their soldiers. Looking up, they saw Li Yi standing on the hillside with his men, bows drawn and arrows nocked.

"General, please do not attack! It is us!" Li Tao shouted, fearing that Li Yi's soldiers might accidentally injure him with their bows.

But Li Yi snorted coldly and said, "This general already knew it was you, otherwise you would have been riddled with arrows before you even left the vineyard."

After a pause, Li Yi frowned, staring at the demon beast's corpse on the ground, and said in a deep voice, "Didn't you see the Wild Fox King?"

Upon hearing this, Li Tao and Lin Lei exchanged a surprised glance, exclaiming, "What? The Wild Fox King wasn't driven out by us? How is that possible? We've led our troops through the vineyard several times already, and we've even found a single ant!"

Hearing their words, Li Yi's heart sank. After a moment's thought, Li Yi quickly ordered his soldiers to remove the demon beast's inner core from its body. In just a short while, twenty or thirty demon beads were in Li Yi's hands.

Li Yi dared not delay and quickly converted the inner cores of these demonic beasts into experience. However, this time, the skill Li Yi upgraded was the [Demon Control] skill. With the investment of a large amount of experience, the level of the [Demon Control] skill was raised to the Great Ascension realm. At the same time, a brand new ability—Insight—was awakened.

This is a skill characteristic awakened after the [Demon Control] skill is upgraded to its maximum level, granting Li Yi new eyesight to detect the tracks of demonic beasts and some wondrous abilities. After awakening this skill, Li Yi didn't dare to delay and immediately used it.

Suddenly, Li Yi felt a cool sensation in his eyes, and in the next instant, he saw a flash of light in the world.

Li Yi frowned and looked around. He saw that the vineyard was full of traces of wild beasts, but as time went by, these traces were gradually disappearing. Li Yi immediately understood that this was because the monsters that left the traces had been killed by him, and without the support of the monsters, these traces could only be dispersed by nature.

As Li Yi scanned the area, a multicolored mist appeared in the vineyard. This mist was deep and thick, carrying a hint of allure. Upon seeing it, Li Yi immediately understood that it was left behind by the Wild Fox King.

For a moment, Li Yi activated the [Demon Control] skill to its fullest extent, using his ability to break through illusions to continuously track the mist.

"Go!" Li Yi snorted coldly and led three hundred men toward the southeast side of the vineyard.

"General, isn't that...that's where we're supposed to make our move?" Li Tao and Lin Lei exchanged a surprised glance, a sudden panic gripping their hearts. However, Li Yi had no time to pay them any attention. He suddenly rushed into the vineyard and hurried towards the southeast.

With a whooshing sound, the grapevines in the vineyard swayed continuously as Li Yi ran.

Fifteen minutes later, Li Yi rushed out of the vineyard and came to the southeast side. Looking up, he saw the fog extending deep into the hillside.

"I didn't expect that the Wild Fox King would actually escape into the hillside." Li Yi's heart tightened. He took down the Spring and Autumn Four Symbols Bow, held it in his hand, and took out a Green Dragon Arrow made from the remnants of the Green Dragon Vine. He held on tightly to the mist and tracked the Wild Fox King's trail.

"Chase!" At Li Yi's command, the three hundred soldiers followed closely behind him and rushed up the hillside.

The mist meandered and spiraled deep into the hillside. Half an hour later, Li Yi arrived at a stream. In his eyes, the mist entered the stream and then vanished without a trace.

"Could the Wild Fox King have escaped into the stream?" Li Yi stared into thought as he looked at the stream, which was no more than half a meter deep. The stream was no more than half a meter deep and no more than two meters wide, clearly not enough to contain the Wild Fox King's tracks.

Something was wrong. Li Yi suddenly frowned, channeling his inner energy into his eyes, instantly enhancing his ability to see through illusions. The world became increasingly clear in Li Yi's eyes. Then, Li Yi's eyes moved, carefully scanning his surroundings.

"Hmm?" Li Yi was slightly taken aback, and the next moment he saw Li Yi nock the Azure Dragon Arrow into the Spring and Autumn Four Symbols Bow.

"The Azure Dragon of Spring, the thunder of Awakening of Insects." Li Yi snorted coldly, and the Azure Dragon Arrow in his hand suddenly left the bowstring, heading straight for a strange rock beside the stream. This rock was no bigger than a human head, and it was submerged in the water, being washed by the stream.

The next moment, with a loud boom, the Azure Dragon Arrow struck the strange stone directly.

"Squeak!" A shrill scream suddenly rang out. Li Tao and Lin Lei, who had just arrived at Li Yi's side, changed their expressions drastically upon hearing the scream.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, a mist rose from the strange stone. The next moment, the mist dissipated, and the strange stone vanished, replaced by a bewitching spirit fox with a white body tinged with pink. This fox was no more than a meter long and no more than a foot tall, but surprisingly, it had three tails.

"It seems this is a fox of extraordinary blood."

Li Yi's heart stirred, and he thought of his tamed beast, Lingxue. At the same time, the snow fox Lingxue jumped down from Red Hare and looked at her kin.

For a moment, the two foxes stared at each other, baring their teeth, each wanting to kill the other.

Seeing this, Li Yi immediately drew his bow and aimed an arrow at the Wild Fox King. Sensing Li Yi's killing intent, the Wild Fox King dared not delay, and mist surged from its body once more, enveloping itself.

"kill!"

Enveloped in mist, the Wild Fox King turned and plunged into the stream, attempting to turn into pebbles to evade Li Yi's pursuit.

At this moment, the snow fox Lingxue, standing beside Li Yi, squeaked a few times, and a white mist emerged from its body, connecting with Li Yi's body. With the help of the snow fox Lingxue, Li Yi immediately recognized the Wild Fox King's trail.

The fox king used illusion magic, transforming into a transparent little fish and escaping downstream along the stream.

"You dare to show off your meager skills before an expert?"

Li Yi snorted coldly, and at the same time, he became even more eager to see the nine-tailed fox bloodline in Ling Xue's body.

After finding the trail of the Wild Fox King, Li Yi released the Azure Dragon Arrow from the bow and it plunged straight into the water.

Compared to the previous arrow, Li Yi infused the true essence of Spring and Autumn into the arrow this time. The arrow was shot out with overwhelming force, and after only a few breaths, it shot into the stream, immobilizing the Wild Fox King.

After being struck by Li Yi's astonishing arrow, the Wild Fox King's seductive arts ceased to function.

A huge fox was seen lying in the stream, struggling, but the arrow that had pierced it was firmly pinned to the ground, rendering it unable to move. Moments later, the fox king died.

The soldiers of the Wind Tiger Camp quickly cleaned up the battlefield and delivered the Wild Fox King's demon core to Li Yi. The Wild Fox King's demon core, like its fur, was only the size of a pigeon, and its body was white with a pinkish tinge.

Holding the extremely beautiful demon core, Li Yi began to ponder.

But soon, Li Yi handed the demon core to Ling Xue, who was standing to the side, and said in a low voice, "You and this Wild Fox King are of the same race, and you also possess the ability to charm, so this demon core is a reward for you."

In Li Yi's view, Red Hare was born from the Ferghana horse, a spirit beast under the Great General. Its bloodline power is extraordinary, and it already has the strength of a demon beast. It only needs to continue to grow and tap into the power in its bloodline to enter the spirit beast realm.

Although the snow fox Lingxue possesses the bloodline of a nine-tailed spirit fox, the power of that bloodline is extremely weak. Becoming a demon beast exhausted its potential, resulting in only two tails. However, with this Wild Fox King's inner core, Lingxue can activate its bloodline, growing a third tail and enhancing its cultivation.

With a slight toss, Li Yi sent the pinkish-white fox king's demon core flying in an arc through the air before Ling Xue leaped up and swallowed it.

Just as Li Yi was bestowing the Wild Fox King's demon core upon Ling Xue, Li Tao personally stripped the Wild Fox King's white-and-pink fox pelt and handed it to Li Yi.

Thanks to Li Yi's superb archery skills, the fox pelt was intact, with only a small hole the size of a peanut.

Looking at the beautiful fox pelt, Li Yi fell into deep thought. The fox pelt was indeed beautiful, and Liu Fang had given birth to his eldest son, so he could use the wild fox king's fur to make a fur coat as a reward.

As for Liu Ru, she was also pregnant, so the fur of the remaining wild fox beasts was taken and made into a fox fur coat for her. In the Li family, Liu Fang was the principal wife, while her sister Liu Ru was only a concubine. There was a difference in status, so the wild fox king's fur coat could only be used by Liu Fang.

After dealing with the Fox King's corpse, Li Yi led everyone back to the vineyard. The Wind Tiger Camp soldiers who remained in the vineyard had already cleaned the beast's body. Upon seeing Li Yi, the old man shook off the two young men supporting him, rushed to Li Yi, and prostrated himself on the ground. His white beard trembled slightly, clearly indicating the old man's extreme excitement.

"Thank you, Lord Li! Thank you, Lord Li! If it weren't for you killing the fox king, the vineyard would have been destroyed! The livelihoods of more than a thousand people in the vineyard depend on it."

As the old man knelt down to express his gratitude, the thousand people also quickly knelt down to express their thanks to Li Yi.

Seeing this, Li Yi quickly stepped forward to help the old man up and said in a deep voice, "There is no need for such a grand ceremony. I am a general of the Chen Kingdom. Killing wild beasts and protecting the border is my duty."

Under Li Yi's overwhelming strength, the old man had no time to refuse and was pulled up from the ground. The more than a thousand Chen people behind him also quickly stood up, looking at Li Yi with gratitude.

"General, now that the demon fox has been eliminated, please accept this token of our appreciation."

The old man waved his hand, and the seven whole roasted lambs were dragged out again and presented to Li Yi. At the same time, couples of people brought out their treasured wines and placed them in front of the roasted lambs.

Seeing this, Li Yi pondered for a moment before saying, "I appreciate your kind intentions, sir."

Then Li Yi turned to Li Tao and the others and said, "Let's camp here tonight, rest for the night, and then head to the next place tomorrow."

Upon receiving Li Yi's order, everyone laid down their weapons, some setting up camp, others cooking. Jars of wine and roasted lamb were divided into portions and distributed to the soldiers of the Wind Tiger Camp.

While the soldiers of the Wind Tiger Camp were busy, Li Yi took the remaining demon cores and continued to convert them into experience points to improve the progress of the [Azure Cloud Martial Scripture].

The next morning, the three hundred elite Wind Tiger Battalion soldiers had already packed up and, led by Li Tao, headed to the next destination.

Li Yi glanced at the vineyard behind him and said to the old man beside him, "The military situation is urgent, so I won't stay any longer. If any more monsters cause trouble, just send someone to Yanmen Pass to report, and the army will take care of them."

Amidst everyone's gratitude, Li Yi mounted Red Hare and rode off into the distance.

Just as the old man was about to speak, he felt a heaviness in his arms. He quickly reached in and pulled out a gold ingot, the size of an egg and weighing a full ten taels.

In an instant, the old man felt even more grateful to Li Yi. He understood that this was Li Yi's reward for the seven whole roasted lambs and wine from the previous day.

"General Li truly loves his people like his own children!"

The old man was deeply grateful, and then turned to the crowd and said, "General Li has protected the border people and has done us a great favor. I think we should set up a longevity tablet for him and pray for him day and night."

Everyone agreed. Li Yi was unaware of what the people in the vineyard were thinking. Now that his cultivation had improved, his most important task was to quickly eliminate the troublesome demon king.

Two hours later, Li Yi led three hundred elite troops to a stream. The stream was about five meters wide and two meters deep, and downstream was a lake about five hundred meters wide. In the Yanmen Pass area, this lake was considered one of the top three largest lakes, and it was called Green Pine Lake.

Within Green Pine Lake roam many fish, snakes, and waterfowl. According to intelligence from the Chen Kingdom's army, a venomous python king with 475 years of cultivation resides here.

This venomous python was about thirty meters long and over a meter thick, making it an extremely powerful monster. Under its command were countless venomous snakes, whose sheer numbers and toxicity polluted large amounts of water sources.

In just over a month, tens of thousands of cattle and sheep were poisoned to death by the polluted water sources.

As Li Yi led the Wind Tiger Camp soldiers to arrive, the Poisonous Python King also sensed Li Yi's powerful aura. It hissed a few times and led hundreds of snakes out of Green Pine Lake.

The Venomous Python King was bloodthirsty by nature. Within this Green Pine Lake, apart from ordinary fish, there was no other demonic beast besides the snake clan. As for waterfowl, they were all slaughtered by it.

In an instant, hundreds of venomous snakes surged out of Green Pine Lake, swarming towards the Wind Tiger Camp soldiers. With a piercing hiss from the Poisonous Python King, hundreds of demonic snakes stood up, opened their mouths, and spewed out streams of venom.

"Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!" Upon seeing this, Li Yi shouted loudly, urging the Wind Tiger Camp soldiers to avoid the venom attack.

With a thud, the venom missed its mark and fell to the ground, its potent toxicity even corroding the rocks and gravel, creating a black mist.

"Such a potent toxin!"

Seeing this, Li Yi frowned. He knew that the Wind Tiger Battalion's soldiers were no match for these venomous snakes.

"Wind Tiger Battalion, listen to my command! Form ranks!"

Under Li Yi's command, three hundred elite Wind Tiger Battalion soldiers formed three lines of fire, taking turns unleashing a hail of arrows. Each volley of arrows struck a venomous snake, causing the army of strange beasts and venomous snakes to scream in agony, some even pinned to the ground by the arrows, unable to move.

Seeing this, the venomous python king in the Green Pine Lake was enraged and drove its massive body to charge at the Wind Tiger Camp soldiers.

Seeing this, Li Yi immediately took down the Spring and Autumn Four Symbols Bow, and then took out a red arrow from his waist, nocked it on the Spring and Autumn Four Symbols Bow: "Summer Vermilion Bird, Burning Heaven True Fire".

Li Yi snorted coldly, and the Vermilion Bird Arrow in his hand immediately flew away, hitting the Poisonous Python King directly in its body with a whoosh.

Under Li Yi's overwhelming strength, the venomous python king's scales, each as thick as a palm, were pierced directly by the arrow. The Vermilion Bird Arrow pierced deep into the venomous python king's body, and immediately bursts of fire spread along the wound, causing the python king to writhe in agony.

As the venomous python king writhed, the waters of Green Pine Lake surged, waves crashing against the shore. The venomous python king, though powerful, was utterly powerless against the Vermilion Bird Arrow shot by Li Yi.

The Vermilion Bird is a sacred bird of the sky, naturally the nemesis of snakes. Fire also overcomes water, and the Poisonous Python King, completely countered, suffered a sharp drop in momentum, its strength being significantly depleted in the blink of an eye by the Summer Essence carried within the Vermilion Bird Arrow.

Seemingly realizing that it was no match for Li Yi, the Poisonous Python King roared and drove its army of venomous pythons toward the Wind Tiger Camp soldiers before turning and rushing into Green Pine Lake.

Seeing this, how could Li Yi possibly let it have its way?

In an instant, a blue dragon arrow was nocked onto the Spring and Autumn Four Symbols Bow: "The Azure Dragon of Spring, the thunder of the Awakening of Insects."

Li Yi shouted, and the Azure Dragon Arrow shot forth, striking the venomous python king that had surged into Green Pine Lake. In an instant, the true essence of spring contained within the Azure Dragon Arrow erupted, accompanied by a dragon's roar. Lightning crackled across Green Pine Lake, and as it was struck, the venomous python king let out a scream far worse than before, struggling violently within the lake.

As the saying goes, water conducts electricity. After Li Yi shot the Azure Dragon Arrow into the Green Pine Sea, its powerful lightning force continued to flow in the water, attacking the Poisonous Python King.

The venomous python king was in excruciating pain all over its body, causing it to struggle incessantly. With a whoosh, unable to endure the power of the lightning any longer, the venomous python king surged out of the green pine sea and climbed ashore.

Seeing this, Li Yi was overjoyed and drew his bow again.

This time, three Vermilion Bird arrows were nocked onto the Spring and Autumn Four Symbols Bow: "Three Kills of the Broken Army, the True Meaning of Xia".

As Li Yi murmured, three Vermilion Bird Arrows flew from the bow, carrying the true meaning of Xia, heading straight for the Poisonous Python King.

Even with its massive size and formidable strength, enveloped in a dark green aura, the Poisonous Python King was still unable to withstand the attack of the Vermilion Bird Arrow. With three crisp "pfft pfft pfft" sounds, the fiery essence carried by the Vermilion Bird Arrow burned away the dark green poisonous mist on the Poisonous Python King's body, and then the Vermilion Bird Arrow pierced straight into the Poisonous Python King's body.

"Hiss!"

The venomous python king howled, unleashing an even larger wave. However, against Li Yi's formidable archery skills, the venomous python king was utterly powerless to retaliate.

However, just a moment later, the exhausted venomous python king was killed by another arrow fired by Li Yi, and its army of strange beasts and venomous pythons was also killed by the elite Wind Tiger Camp under Li Tao's command.

Soon, Li Tao took out three or four hundred demon cores and presented them to Li Yi.

Before one's eyes, a fist-sized, dark green demon core was emitting a sweet and pungent smell. As the inner core of the Poisonous Python King, this inner core not only contained powerful medicinal properties but also possessed extremely strong toxicity.

However, this was not a problem for Li Yi. He simply activated the Azure Cloud Martial Scripture, turning all the hundreds of demon beast cores into experience points to upgrade the skill level of the Azure Cloud Martial Scripture.

When Li Yi opened his eyes again, he had already pushed the [Azure Cloud Martial Scripture] to the Great Completion stage, and was even just one step away from breaking through to Perfection. At the same time, after absorbing the inner cores of hundreds of demonic beasts, Li Yi's cultivation level also rose to the fifth level of True Qi.

Feeling his own immense power, Li Yi fell into deep thought. Now that he had reached the fifth level of True Qi, he should allocate some of the demon cores he obtained to enhance the true meaning of the Four Seasons Scripture and the [Cloud-Piercing Heavenly Spear].

With this in mind, Li Yi led the elite Wind Tiger Battalion to the next region.

Of the demonic beasts causing this disturbance, seven demon kings have been identified. Li Yi has already killed three of them, leaving four remaining.

Li Yi plans to kill the remaining four demon kings within the next two days.

Two days later, Li Yi led the elite Fenghu Battalion back to the Yanmen Pass camp.

In the past few days, Li Yi has traveled thousands of miles, killing five of the seven rebellious demon kings. As for the remaining two, they have probably received news of Li Yi and fled thousands of miles away, completely hiding their whereabouts.

After the search proved fruitless, Li Yi had no choice but to return to the Yanmen Pass camp.

With the cooperation of the Qingyun Sect disciples and the Yanmen Pass army, most of the troublesome demonic beasts have been killed, and the remaining demonic beasts are being gradually eliminated.

At this time, Li Yi's cultivation level had also increased to the sixth level of True Qi, and his other skills had also improved considerably.

"General Li, you're finally back!"

As soon as Li Yi entered the Yanmen Pass camp, a soldier stepped forward and announced loudly, "General Guan has urgent military information and requests that you come to the camp for a discussion."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi ordered Li Tao to lead the elite Fenghu Battalion back to camp, while he himself went to the central army camp alone.

Inside the central military camp, General Guan was handling military affairs.

Hearing the noise, General Guan looked up and saw that it was Li Yi. His expression brightened, and he immediately beckoned to Li Yi to sit down beside him: "Li Yi, you were right. The Xiongnu are indeed colluding with the Qing Kingdom and the Black Wind Sect."

After a pause, General Guan picked up a military intelligence report from the table and handed it to Li Yi: "This is a reply from Gumu Da, whom you sent into the Xiongnu grasslands. According to him, the Xiongnu gathered several thousand cavalry yesterday and are heading towards the Yanmen Pass area. Furthermore, within the Xiongnu grasslands, several tribes are also heading towards Huangyang Plain. Judging from this situation, the Xiongnu are serious."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi quickly took the intelligence report and examined it carefully.

In addition to what General Guan just said, Gumu Da also mentioned that the Xiongnu seemed to have sent a team of shamans deep into the far north snowfield, seemingly searching for something.

Having reviewed this intelligence, Li Yi made up his mind and said to General Guan, "In that case, recall all the scattered troops and Qingyun Sect disciples. The real battle is yet to come, and we cannot afford to disperse our forces."

Clutching the intelligence sent by Gu Muda, Li Yi's heart stirred: "It seems my chance to be promoted to general lies in this battle!"