From being plagued by all kinds of diseases to becoming a powerful martial arts demon god!

Chapter 138 War Is Coming

After finishing his meal, Jiang Heng did not linger at the Qinghe Research Institute, but instead headed to Baisha Camp.

The 16th Group of the 3rd Special Operations Battalion, originally stationed at Tongshuiguan, was temporarily recalled and replaced by other special operations groups.

After all, Jiang Heng has already broken through to the sixth level of physical strength, and continuing to guard the Tongshui Pass on the outskirts would obviously be a waste of his combat power...

Baisha Camp, the main camp tent.

Du Liyan, the battalion commander of the 3rd Special Operations Battalion, along with several deputy battalion commanders including Shi Jingfeng, Bai Yongliang, and Zhao De'an, gathered in the camp one after another.

In addition, Jiang Heng had also arrived at the scene and was sitting at the very end of the long table.

Shi Jingfeng and Bai Yongliang were meeting Jiang Heng for the first time, their eyes filled with curiosity as they politely greeted him.

Du Liyan, with a serious expression, looked around at everyone present and said, "I have a few things to say."

"First, last night, Luo Yuanbai of the Luo family infiltrated Nanjiang City and destroyed the power supply system, intending to interfere with the border defense."

"But the Thousand Poisons Alliance did not take this opportunity to launch a large-scale attack, which is strange."

"Next, each of you will allocate personnel to cooperate with the military in inspecting the border, and you must find out any potential threats that may exist along the border."

Several deputy battalion commanders immediately nodded.

After Du Liyan finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Jiang Heng, and the expression on his face softened slightly.

"The second thing is that Jiang Heng, the former leader of the sixteenth group, has now broken through to the sixth level of physical strength."

"I have already applied to the minister for this appointment, appointing Jiang Heng as the fourth deputy battalion commander of the Third Special Operations Battalion."

"However, since it is still wartime, the promotion ceremony and commendation ceremony must be kept simple."

Du Liyan asked, "Jiang Heng, what do you think?"

Jiang Heng said, "I'll listen to the battalion commander."

He didn't care about these things; he was content as long as he could get the tangible benefits.

Du Liyan nodded slightly, then continued to arrange other matters, and the meeting ended twenty minutes later.

The deputy battalion commanders also dispersed.

……

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Small-scale battles have been ongoing in several cities along the Tianfu border.

The Southwest Administrative Region, the Jingzhou Administrative Region, and even the Wu'an Halls of several administrative regions further north all freed up their resources and dispatched strong individuals to provide support.

With their strength greatly increased, Tianfu immediately sounded the horn for a counterattack.

They organized two surprise attacks and successfully breached Mengse City and Dagong City, which were occupied by the Thousand Gu Alliance!

As for the border area of ​​Nanjiang City.

With Jiang Heng's appointment document issued, he officially became the fourth deputy battalion commander of the Third Special Operations Battalion.

His military rank was naturally promoted to First-Class Sergeant Major.

Meanwhile, the Xuanjia tribe completed its interrogation of Luo Yuanbai and others and submitted the results to the Baihong tribe.

Bai Hong's department then awarded Jiang Heng 350 contribution points based on his merits and the value of the information he obtained.

After purchasing the [Hundred Herbs Wither and Flourish Body], he still had 80 contribution points left.

In addition, there is a monthly contribution of 100 points from the "Tianfu Selection Quota".

At this moment, the contribution value in his account has reached as many as 530!

……

Xiting Mountain outpost, front-line camp.

Now, Jiang Heng and Group Sixteen have been transferred to this key outpost on the border.

He took out his phone, opened his account, and glanced at his contribution value balance.

A hint of joy appeared in his eyes.

With these 500 contribution points, he can purchase the second-tier body-refining divine power in the contribution point shop!

He immediately opened the store and found the Body Refinement Divine Power interface.

There are still three first-tier body-refining techniques available in the shop.

However, there is only one body-refining divine power left in the second tier, and it is a follow-up divine power in the same series as the [Thousand Machines Bone-Turning Technique].

Jiang Heng's gaze swept over the text on the phone screen.

……

[Name: Thousands of Machines and Tribulation Hands]

[Type: Body]

[Introduction: The next stage of the Thousand Machines Bone Removal Technique, a second-level divine power, involves inscribing ninety-six Thousand Machines Calamity-Severing Dao Patterns on the joints of both hands, making its power far surpass that of a regular second-level divine power.]

However, the cultivation process is quite difficult and requires certain prerequisites.

[Cultivation Requirements: Mastery of the Thousand-Machine Bone-Shedding Technique]

[Price: 510 contribution points]

……

The power of the second-tier divine ability is several times greater than that of the first-tier ability.

Jiang Heng's three body-refining divine abilities are, after all, only at the first level, and are ultimately somewhat inadequate for his current realm.

His current close combat ability is probably only comparable to that of a mid-stage level six martial artist.

If he wants to continue to maintain his physical advantage,

The second level of body-refining supernatural power is something that must be practiced.

Jiang Heng did not hesitate for long and immediately chose to buy the [Thousand Machines Severing Calamity Hand].

Having chosen the path of close combat, one must continue down that path; there is no way to change direction midway.

The [Thousand Machines Severing Calamity Hand] is the second stage of the [Thousand Machines Shedding Bone Technique]'s supernatural power.

Once he achieves success in his cultivation, his physical combat strength will also be greatly enhanced.

Besides that, there is another problem...

"The speed is still a bit slow."

Jiang Heng muttered to himself in a low voice.

Most level six martial artists will practice a movement technique to increase their speed.

If Jiang Heng wants to leverage his advantage in close combat, the first thing he needs to do is get close to the enemy.

Therefore, a second-tier movement technique is extremely important...

"My contribution points are still not enough..."

Jiang Heng shook his head and exited the contribution points shop.

The [Thousand Machines Severing Calamity Hand] technique alone almost wiped out his contribution points.

We'll have to wait a while longer before discussing movement techniques and supernatural abilities...

Until noon.

In just three hours, the seed of the [Thousand Machines Severing Calamity Hand] divine power had been delivered to the camp at Xiting Mountain.

This is one of the benefits of reaching the position of "deputy battalion commander"—express cargo transportation is expedited and extremely fast!

Inside the tent, Jiang Heng opened the metal box and took out the "Seed of Supernatural Power" that resembled a jade bead.

It was entirely black, with faint Daoist patterns appearing on its surface, and surrounded by a flowing halo.

Compared to the first-level divine power seed, the black jade bead in front of them seemed to have an added touch of complexity and mystery.

Jiang Heng swallowed the seed of supernatural power into his mouth in one gulp.

The jade bead melted on the tip of the tongue, merging into the flesh and blood of the body. A faint coolness surged from the tip of the tongue to the mind, eventually transforming into a brand new ink-colored Dao pattern.

Each stroke, with its intricate structure like mortise and tenon joints, exuded a cold and powerful aura that instantly overwhelmed the remaining body-refining divine passage patterns in his mind.

This caused the two Body Refinement Divine Path runes to involuntarily scatter and retreat.

The Thousand Machine Dao Patterns seemed to be attracted by the dark Dao Patterns, guarding them around it like satellites.

Only the Dao pattern of the Calamity Fire that had stood in the center of his mind for so long remained unshaken.

Jiang Heng immediately withdrew his mind from his thoughts and began to inscribe the "Thousand Machines Severing Calamity Dao Pattern" in reverse on dozens of finger joints of his hands.

Having gained experience from practicing the [Thousand Machines Bone Removal Technique] before, practicing the [Thousand Machines Calamity Severing Hand] now seemed even easier.

His hands trembled, and every joint began to ache terribly. The carving of the Thousand Machines Severing Tribulation Dao Patterns became more complex and delicate, requiring a greater number of Dao Patterns to be carved.

Jiang Heng, already accustomed to the intense pain in his body, continued to steadily inscribe the Dao patterns on his hands in reverse.

It wasn't until three hours later.

My hands were already a dark red, and the twisted and broken lines were vaguely visible on the surface of my skin.

Jiang Heng's heart stirred: "Disease erosion, transformation."

The power of the disease gently brushed across his hands, dissipating the lesions. The feedback force quickly propelled the inscription of the Thousand Machines Severing Calamity Dao Pattern into dozens of joints in his hands.

Intricate black lines gradually became clear deep within the joints...

[Supernatural Power: ...Thousand Machine Severing Hand (Proficiency 8.1%)]

Seeing the change in proficiency on the panel, Jiang Heng nodded slightly in satisfaction.

On the first practice, one can increase proficiency by eight percent, and in about half a month, one can improve this second-level body-refining divine power to perfection!

……

As time went by, another three days passed.

Over the past few days, Jiang Heng has been leading sixteen teams to investigate the border situation at the Xiting Mountain frontline during the day.

In the evening, he would return to practice the martial art "Burning Heaven" and the body-refining divine power "Thousand Machines Severing Calamity Hand".

"call……"

Inside the tent, Jiang Heng exhaled softly, ending the reverse inscription of the Thousand Machines Tribulation Dao Pattern for the day.

I opened the panel and took a look.

[Supernatural Power: ...Thousand Machine Severing Hand (Proficiency 32.5%)]

Three days later, he had already improved this supernatural ability to the minor completion level, which was enough to unleash a certain power.

With a thought, the ninety-six Thousand Machines Severing Calamity Dao Patterns on his hands began to take shape.

If the previous Thousand Machine Dao Patterns merely unlocked the restrictions on the joints,

These Thousand Machines Tribulation Dao Patterns are like highly resilient mechanisms, protecting the explosive power of every inch of the bone joint.

This increased Jiang Heng's finger strength and grip strength to an extremely terrifying level!

Jiang Heng extended his right hand, his five fingers slowly clenching, the air being frantically compressed in his palm.

In the end, it was squeezed into a soybean-sized object, displaying a deep orange-red color.

"Bang!"

Jiang Heng opened his palm, and a violent sonic boom roared in his palm. The violent air waves spread outwards, causing the entire camp to shake violently!

The tremors gradually subsided, but the violent noise alerted the members of Group Sixteen outside.

"Battalion Commander Jiang, are you alright?"

A question came from outside the door from one of the sixteenth group members.

Jiang Heng calmly began to speak:

"fine."

As soon as he finished speaking, a message popped up on his phone.

[Urgent Notice: Special operations teams stationed at Xinghuapo, Xitingshan, Shizigou, etc., are to immediately assemble at Baishaying!]

Jiang Heng's gaze sharpened slightly, and he immediately got up and walked out of the tent.

"Something's come up now."

……

Jiang Heng immediately summoned the sixteen groups in Xiting Mountain and headed to Baisha Camp.

Fifteen minutes later, Du Liyan and several other deputy battalion commanders had already gathered in the main tent of Baisha Camp.

Du Liyan's expression was serious, and he said succinctly:

"The military discovered a group of unidentified martial artists in a valley 180 kilometers southeast of Baisha Camp."

"Among them are suspected to be level six or even higher martial artists, and we suspect they are members of the Thousand Poisons Alliance."

"They've probably been in that valley for quite some time now."

"Whatever their plans, we must set out now and destroy them immediately!"

Upon hearing this, the several deputy battalion commanders present immediately stood up and replied, "Yes, sir!"

He then left the camp and quickly assembled his elite troops, setting off for the valley 180 kilometers away.

……

Border, Eagle's Beak Valley.

Jayapon had been sitting on that rock for three days, and now he finally stood up.

His face was grim as he looked at the wreckage of several drones on the ground.

They hid in the valley for several days, but were eventually found by the Tianfu military through high-frequency drone reconnaissance.

This was originally the case.

They should leave the valley immediately and leave this place to avoid being besieged by the Tianfu Wu'an Hall.

but now……

Chayapon moved and disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, he came to Lin Zhennan's side and looked down at a tiny crack on the ground.

The crack doesn't seem very big, only a few centimeters long and just three millimeters wide at its widest point.

But beneath this tiny crack lies an unfathomable depth, at least a thousand meters deep!

The unusual energy fluctuation that Hongmen discovered earlier originated from here.

At this moment, extremely pure special energy overflowed from the crack, even if there were no remains of a Divine Treasure Realm expert below.

It might also be hiding a mineral vein with extremely high reserves of energy essence!

Chayapeng stared at the crack, his eyes twitching slightly.

If we hadn't gained anything before, we could have simply retreated.

But now, this crack has been discovered.

If we just leave like this, wouldn't we be handing over what lies beneath this crack to the Tianfu Wu'an Hall?!

Places where high concentrations of special energy gather are most likely to give birth to all sorts of extraordinary natural treasures.

Within this underground energy vein lies countless treasures, and perhaps even the remains of a powerful being at the Divine Realm!

A crimson glint appeared in Cha Yapeng's eyes as he grabbed Lin Zhennan's collar fiercely, cursing:

"Useless! If you had discovered this crack half a day earlier, we wouldn't be in such a passive position!"

Lin Zhennan's face was stiff and his lips were tightly closed.

As the leader of the Hongmen sect in Nanjiang City, he had been domineering and arrogant for decades.

But in the eyes of this heir of Zhangyundong, he's probably no different from a stray dog ​​on the roadside.

When he went to the Thousand Poisons Alliance with the message, he thought he could at least get the treatment of a partner.

But I never expected it to end like this...

"snort!"

Cha Yapeng snorted coldly, casually flung Lin Zhennan away, and turned to look at a black-clad bodyguard behind him.

"Immediately notify the patriarch that the remains of a Divine Realm expert have been suspected to have been discovered on the border of Nanjiang City, and order him to send reinforcements immediately..."

Chayapon paused slightly at this point, then continued:

"Then report this matter to the 'Gu Mother'."

"We request that the 'Mother of Gu' order the Thousand Gu Alliance to launch a full-scale attack on Tianfu and seize it at all costs!"

He was well aware that if he only discovered the remains of a Divine Realm expert in secret, he might still have the possibility of keeping them for himself.

But once things get out of hand, the situation will no longer be under his control.

Therefore, they can only rely on the power of the "Gu Mother".

As the one who reports the information, he will also get a share of the profits later.

Compared to the remains of a powerful being in the Divine Realm, the so-called land and population are utterly insignificant!

This news will likely drive countless martial artists in both Thailand and Myanmar, as well as China!

At that time, this valley will likely become a giant meat grinder!

Therefore, securing this location in advance is of paramount importance!

After Chayapeng finished speaking, the protector beside him immediately took out a communicator and began to contact the Wenda family.

Chayapon stepped forward, his eyes turning crimson as he stared at the distant sky, a chilling killing intent emanating from him.

"Next, all we need to do is kill the first batch of Wu'an Hall warriors who come to reinforce us..."

"That way, we can protect this valley!"

(End of this chapter)