175: Chapter 175 Another Million Soldiers

"Five hundred thousand refugees, to support my current army of nearly 1.5 million, which might Breakthrough to two million or even more in the future..."

Lin Tian calculated quickly in his heart. If he followed the common sense and logistics standards from before his Transmigration, this would be a complete pipe dream; the logistics System would have collapsed long ago.

But this was not the place where he used to deliver food.

This was the Eternal Continent, a world where rules and common sense were vastly different.

Those "Spirit Rice," once planted, could be harvested in just one day. The ears of rice were full and heavy, with a yield per mu several times that of ordinary rice. The rice also contained a trace of energy, which could slowly nourish the body.

The vines of the "Earth Spirit Sweet Potato" could cover large areas of land on their own, and the tubers expanded wildly underground, producing an astonishing yield.

The "Fast-growing Ryegrass" was even more of a monster seed; sown yesterday, the first batch could be harvested today...

"As long as there is manpower to plant carefully and harvest in time, these five hundred thousand refugees can be supported by these miraculous crops that defy common logic."

"Theoretically, the grain and fodder produced would be enough to supply the daily consumption of five million soldiers!"

This number made Lin Tian's own heart race.

Of course, these were idealized figures. In practice, factors like storage, processing, and transport loss would need to be considered.

But at least, that despairing logistics ceiling had been pried open with a massive gap by these miraculous seeds!

"Sparing no expense to frantically sweep the Trading Platform and hoard all kinds of rare crop seeds back then was truly the right move."

Lin Tian thought of his past behavior, collecting seeds like a hamster hoarding food, and felt incredibly fortunate.

Too few in number? No scale? It didn't matter; he had the mirror of replication.

Although replicating these types of seeds consumed far more Spirit Crystals than replicating Ore.

But in solving the fundamental strategic problem of 'eating' for a million-strong army, or even more in the future, any investment was worth it!

His thoughts were fully aligned, and the blueprint was clear.

On one side, the alternate dimension was an inexhaustible training ground and Spirit Crystal mine.

On the other side, the territory had a massive potential logistics base built by five hundred thousand refugees and miraculous crops.

"Both goals must be pursued, and both must be pursued with vigor."

Lin Tian withdrew his wandering thoughts and said to the quietly waiting Lin Yin:

"I'll continue to leave this place to you and Lin Feng. The core principles remain unchanged. Move steadily, use training as combat, and accumulate resources."

"Don't rush for success or rashly charge into dense areas of Platinum Monsters. I will send another batch of teams later for rotation and rest."

"Understood."

Lin Yin replied concisely, her gaze calm.

"I'm going back to the territory to handle the follow-up matters for recruit recruitment and refugee resettlement. Contact me anytime if there are any changes here that exceed expectations."

After Lin Tian finished speaking, he lightly tugged the reins.

Chi Yan understood, letting out a low Dragon roar as it spread its massive, scale-covered wings, flames erupting from its four hooves.

Confirming there were no major issues with this Tainted Alternate Dimension for now, Lin Tian finally rode Chi Yan back home.

With tens of millions of Spirit Crystals he had just earned in his pocket, he felt restless if he didn't spend them.

Whether it was solidifying his territory or mass-producing troops, which one didn't burn money?

Returning to Lintian City, he didn't even stop for a drink of water and headed straight for the militia recruitment altar area.

"Spirit Crystals, I'm not short on money, so spend them! Recruits, enlist!"

The command was given, and the altar hummed continuously.

After recruiting ten batches in a row, all the newly enlisted recruits were brought to the outer city training grounds that had been planned long ago.

Six hundred thousand female soldiers and four hundred thousand male soldiers formed a vast, dark mass. Their initial confusion was quickly replaced by the grim military discipline of Lintian City.

Next was the main event, and also the physical labor.

Lin Tian took a deep breath and began the tedious but vital 'assembly line work.'

Like a tireless foreman or an alchemist who could turn stone into gold, he moved between the mountain of Materials and the squares of new recruits.

"Fusion Evolution, start! Heavy Armored Spearman!"

Massive amounts of Refined Iron and black-yellow stone turned into a torrent, surging into the corresponding recruit units. The light of forming armor and condensing weapons merged into a single glow.

"Next batch! Mystic Rock Spirit Guard, two hundred thousand!"

Earth-yellow energy swept through, and a thick aura like the earth began to spread.

"Moon Shadow Archer, two hundred thousand!"

"Holy Healing Priest, two hundred thousand!"

"Blazing Fire Mage, two hundred thousand!"

Every command was accompanied by the consumption of massive resources and soaring radiance.

Lin Tian was like an emotionless Fusion machine, repeating the process of taking out Materials, guiding energy, and confirming progress.

Sweat unknowingly soaked his sideburns, and his forehead began to perspire.

His Mental Energy was like a pond being continuously drained; although the total amount was huge, it couldn't withstand such non-stop squandering.

When the last batch of Blazing Fire Mages finished their Evolution and a stable crimson spiritual light ignited on them, the sky had unknowingly turned the orange-red of dusk.

5:00 PM.

A full million recruits had all successfully promoted to advanced excellence in the five main unit types!

They stood in formation on the expanded outer city training grounds. Although they still had the greenness of new recruits,

Their advanced excellence quality foundation and orderly military appearance already showed the signs of a powerful army.

Looking at the endless forest of steel before him, Lin Tian let out a long, long breath of turbid air.

He felt both exhilarated and exhausted.

Exhilarated because his wealth had increased again!

A full million fresh troops! This kind of power was no small amount anywhere.

Exhausted because... this repetitive labor was truly exhausting!

Repeatedly following the same process, even with System assistance, the mental fatigue surged like a tide.

He now felt his eyelids growing heavy and his temples throbbing. Aside from the words "Fusion" and "Evolution" echoing in his mind, all that remained was a deep longing for a soft, large bed.

"Give the orders..."

He rubbed his throbbing temples and spoke with a raspy voice to the waiting messenger.

"Send these raw recruits, in units of ten thousand, through the Spatial Portal to the alternate dimension."

"Tell Lin Feng and Lin Yin to use the veterans to lead the new, rotate them through practical combat, and use those Polluted Monsterss to quickly raise their Rank and coordination!"

"Yes! Lord!" The messenger took the order and left.

Only then did Lin Tian drag his legs, which felt as if they were filled with lead, back to the Lords Mansion step by step.

The warm and familiar atmosphere of the building slightly eased his fatigue. He didn't want to think about any grand blueprints right now.

Points and treasures were temporarily set aside; his only thought was to lie down, close his eyes, and let his brain rest for a while.

He pushed open the bedroom door, not even having the strength to take off his coat, and fell straight back onto the soft down bedding with a satisfied sigh.

Every cell in his body screamed for rest.

However, just a second before his consciousness sank into darkness.