383: The personnel have been decided, and it’s time to start the journey!

Inside the barrier arena, Nan Liru and the Azure Dragon Deputy General, though acquainted, showed no mercy once they started fighting.

Although Nan Liru was at the ninth-grade, fourth-level, one level lower than the Azure Dragon Deputy General.

However, she came from a distinguished family and possessed extraordinary talent.

Her hands fluttered like butterflies, forming hand seals, and golden lotuses containing the power of fire and thunder rained down from the sky.

The golden lotuses emerged, continuously bombarding the Azure Dragon Deputy General.

Meanwhile, the Azure Dragon Deputy General’s azure dragon-shaped longsword unleashed streaks of sword energy that enveloped his body impenetrably.

The sword energy continuously surged.

Both sides engaged in a fierce exchange.

At the same time, their Phantom Spirits also stepped out from the void, engaging in continuous combat.

Especially Nan Liru’s Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden-like Phantom Spirit, each punch and kick seemed to contain the weight of an entire world.

Their exchange was both spectacular and thrilling.

They exchanged thousands of blows.

It lasted for about ten minutes.

Nan Liru’s large hand, imbued with fire and thunder, unleashed Fire Thunder Golden Lotuses, executing a peerless martial art.

She completely suppressed the Azure Dragon Deputy General!

Finally, with a thunderous blow.

She injured the Azure Dragon Deputy General.

The Azure Dragon Deputy General coughed up a mouthful of blood and admitted defeat on the spot.

“Uncle Azure Dragon, I accept your concession. This is a ninth-grade Spirit Recovery Pill, please don’t decline it.”

Nan Liru withdrew her offensive and then quickly handed the Azure Dragon Deputy General a pill.

She was indeed wealthy and influential.

This single pill was worth at least five hundred thousand spirit stones.

The Azure Dragon Deputy General quickly accepted and consumed it, his complexion recovering, then he smiled and said, “Little Ru is already so formidable now; it’s time for me to assist you!”

As they spoke, the two descended.

The Azure Dragon Deputy General cupped his hands towards Guo Feng: “Great General, my skills are inferior, and I willingly serve as a Yajiang to assist Deputy General Nan Liru.”

“Good.”

Guo Feng nodded; Nan Liru’s performance indeed gave him a good start.

At least, the strongest Central Army Deputy General willingly yielded his position.

If anyone else dared to speak nonsense, they would be inviting trouble.

He then looked at Wan Hui, “Wan Hui, you choose.”

“Yes.”

Wan Hui nodded, then chose to be the Left Army Deputy General.

This Deputy General was at the ninth-grade, third-level, not weak in strength, and named Xiong Er, a fierce general.

As soon as the two of them stepped onto the arena, Xiong Er said in a booming voice, “Little brat, you, a ninth-grade, first-level, challenging me, a ninth-grade, third-level, your courage is commendable. If I lose to you, I’ll willingly be your subordinate. If you lose, don’t cry!”

Wan Hui smiled wryly; he was indeed under fifty years old.

But he had experienced much, and his mind was extremely mature.

Being called a “little brat” left him somewhat speechless.

However, he still cupped his hands, “Deputy General Xiong Er, rest assured, I can afford to lose. Please!”

After he finished speaking, the two began to fight.

Wan Hui circulated his Eight Desolations Flame Sword Qi, filled with surging killing intent and extreme ferocity.

He appeared refined and scholarly.

But in battle, he was like a madman.

Often exchanging injuries for injuries!

As soon as they started, he suppressed Deputy General Xiong Er, who cried out in pain.

And Wan Hui’s Eight Desolations Flame Sword Qi was of extremely high quality, coupled with his other martial art, the Fist Seal.

The two fought for over twenty minutes.

Deputy General Xiong Er then admitted defeat and said, “Little brat… no, Deputy General Wan Hui, I’m called Violent Bear, but I think you’re more suited for that title!”

“You flatter me.”

Wan Hui was actually covered in injuries himself.

However, he had long been accustomed to it.

As a commoner, how could he have reached his current position without fighting with his life on the line?

The two left the arena.

Wan Hui also successfully became the Left Army Deputy General, and Xiong Er became the Left Army Yajiang.

Chong Ming chose the Right Army Deputy General.

The result was not much different.

Because Chong Ming was even more insane than Wan Hui, completely reckless.

That Right Army Deputy General’s strength was only at the ninth-grade, second-level, although his combat ability was strong.

However, he couldn’t withstand Chong Ming’s insane fighting style.

So, he admitted defeat in less than a few minutes.

Thus, Chong Ming became the Right Army Deputy General.

When Guo Feng announced it, Wan Hui and Chong Ming’s excitement was palpable.

At this moment, their identities had undergone a fundamental change.

From then on, they were no longer commoners.

Once they earned military merits and were granted noble titles, they would have completely risen.

They were also endlessly grateful to Guo Feng.

Afterward, Guo Feng announced: “Alright, from now on, Left Army Deputy General Wan Hui, and Front Army Deputy General Yanshan, will be under the command of Left General Qiong Wu.”

“Yes!”

Qiong Wu, Wan Hui, and Yanshan immediately stepped forward to receive their orders.

Guo Feng then said, “Right Army Deputy General Chong Ming, and Rear Army Deputy General Ziqi, will be under the command of Right General Ming Hao!”

“Yes!”

Ming Hao, Chong Ming, and Ziqi stepped forward to receive their orders.

Guo Feng then said, “Central Army Deputy General Nan Liru, will be under the command of this General!”

“Yes!”

Nan Liru hurriedly stepped forward and cupped her hands.

After saying all this, Guo Feng added, “Additionally, any Centurions and above in this army who are subordinates of the Imperial Relative or the Grand Manager must immediately be purged from the Tianyan Lion Army. If not thoroughly purged and discovered by me, all ranks from Deputy General downwards will suffer severe punishment, no mistakes allowed!”

“Yes!”

The crowd was not surprised by this order.

A great war was imminent.

The internal structure had to be rectified.

This order was somewhat urgent, but they had no choice but to agree, as it was a military order.

Military orders are like mountains!

Guo Feng then waved his hand: “Alright, Pianjiang and above, follow me to the camp for a meeting. All Commanders of Ten Thousand, lead your armies back to camp to prepare for the southward march.”

As soon as he gave the order, he headed towards the Central Army’s main camp!

Soon after, all Deputy Generals, Yajiangs, Pijiang (Military Title)s, and Pianjiangs gathered at the Central Army’s main camp.

The Central Army’s main camp was very large.

Even a hundred people were not crowded.

Guo Feng sat at the very top, with the Left and Right Generals, the five Great Deputy Generals, and the thirteen Yajiangs seated to his left and right.

The rest stood behind their respective leaders.

Guo Feng looked at everyone and said, “Today, everyone will familiarize themselves with the situation. We will depart tomorrow morning.”

“You will present a marching plan.”

“Second, I need to know the strength of each army, and the number of Fire Thunder Bolt Bombs, Sky-Shattering Arrows, and other supplies they possess.”

“Third, I need you to present a basic offensive plan, including the Song Wang City and Qin Wang City that we will pass through for support.”

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, “Let’s start with the Left General to express his opinions, one by one.”

Although Guo Feng had never been a leader, he had watched television.

Moreover, he was inherently intelligent.

Last night, he had also envisioned these scenarios many times.

Therefore, he performed very appropriately, giving off a mature-for-his-age impression.

Everyone expressed their thoughts one by one.

There was even a fierce debate.

Finally, Guo Feng and the others settled all the issues.

The Left and Right Generals would each lead five hundred thousand troops, one proceeding from the southeastern region of Song Wang City towards Guo Wang City.

The other would directly pass through Song Wang City, crossing the border in a straight line, while Marquis Shenwei would go to discuss troop deployment with the Lord of Song Wang City, State Duke Song.

And Guo Feng would lead the Central Army, directly crossing through Qin Wang City, discussing troop deployment with Qin Xiang Duke, and then directly penetrating into Guo Wang City’s territory.

The three armies would advance in parallel!

They would converge in the three directions of Guo Wang City at the fastest possible speed!

Regarding military supplies, Guo Feng learned that the Fire Thunder Bolt Bombs and Sky-Shattering Arrows in the hands of each army were less than ten thousand.

Of course, this was already a lot.

Because of their immense power and difficulty in production, other armies were also competing for them.

Moreover, they were mainly used for siege warfare.

So, the quantity didn’t need to be too much.

However, Guo Feng was dissatisfied and immediately distributed one hundred thousand to each army for attacking cities and seizing territories.

For a moment, all the generals present were shocked.

Finally, they discussed the matter of troop deployment from Song Wang City and Qin Wang City.

After a round of discussions.

It was already afternoon!

Guo Feng then waved his hand: “Meeting adjourned. Each army, go hold your own meetings and prepare. We depart at Chen Shi tomorrow!”

After he finished speaking, the generals bowed and left.

Guo Feng, however, called out to Qin Tian: “Nineteenth Senior Brother, I have something to discuss with you.”

“Oh? Alright!”

Qin Tian was startled for a moment, then stayed behind and nodded.

He knew that Guo Feng most likely wanted to talk to him about Qin Xiang Duke!