106: Chapter 106: All My Cultivation Was for Nothing…

The moment he saw General Chu Batian.

Mo Wentian's pupils couldn't help but contract sharply!

With his perception at the Cave Heaven Realm.

He judged in an instant that this marshal, famous throughout the Imperial Dynasty, indeed possessed a cultivation Realm at the Peak of the Land Deity Realm, just as the rumors suggested!

However.

What shocked his heart the most was.

The majestic blood Qi surging within the other man's body like volcanic lava, and that terrifying Evil Qi that was almost tangible!

This Evil Qi and blood Qi blended perfectly.

Forming an invisible field around him that made one's Soul tremble!

Even more terrifying were those eyes that occasionally looked up from the briefing in his hand.

Sharp.

Cold.

Filled with the absolute confidence of a Dominator of the battlefield, holding the power of life and death!

Mo Wentian had no doubt that this Marshal Chu's true combat strength could definitely clash head-on with, or even defeat, an ordinary Early Stage Dharma Manifestation Realm expert!

This was a peerless commander born for war, tempered in blood and fire!

A super Genius capable of fighting across major Realms!

"Marshal, the men have been brought," the general leading the way reported with a bow.

Only then.

Did General Chu Batian slowly set down the briefing in his hand.

He looked up, his eyes seeming to contain a sea of corpses and blood as they fell upon Mo Wentian and Mo Shaocong.

His gaze was calm, yet it carried a power that could pierce through one's heart.

Just a single look.

Caused both of them to involuntarily hold their breath, their hearts pounding wildly; even Mo Wentian, a Cave Heaven Realm expert, was no exception!

"State your names, origins, cultivation, and... why you wish to join my Tianxuan Dynasty."

General Chu Batian spoke, his voice low and powerful like muffled thunder.

Every word carried an unquestionable majesty, cutting directly to the core.

No pleasantries.

No polite small talk.

Typical military style, straightforward to the extreme.

General Chu Batian's direct questioning, leaving no room for maneuvering, stunned the two Mo's, whose hearts had not yet fully settled from the shock.

They had thought.

The other party would at least say a few polite words; they hadn't expected him to be so direct.

Concealment?

Lying?

This thought only flashed through Mo Wentian's mind for a split second before he forcibly suppressed it.

After experiencing the cold rejection of the Divine Martial Guard and Embroidered Uniform Guard, witnessing the terrifying hidden depths of the Imperial City Guard Battalion, and especially feeling the heaven-shaking power of Master Guzhen's voice suppressing him from a distance.

He realized with absolute clarity—concealment would be meaningless!

What capital did they have left to be proud of or to hide?

Aside from the Cultivation Techniques they practiced, they had almost nothing!

Mo Wentian took a deep breath, suppressing the humiliation and sorrow in his heart, and then bowed to General Chu Batian.

"To answer Your Excellency, I am Mo Wentian, formerly an Elder of the Mo Family from the 'Jinyu World' at the center of the Star Domain!"

"About two years ago, my Mo Family offended the 'Xuanming Sect' due to a dispute over an ancient ruin."

"The Xuanming Sect was powerful, with at least two Unity Realm Old Ancestors within their Sect. They launched a surprise attack on my Mo Family..."

His voice began to tremble, and Mo Shaocong beside him already had red eyes, his fists clenched and his body shaking slightly.

"After many hardships, we unexpectedly ended up here."

Mo Wentian recounted the causes and consequences of his Family's destruction and their experience fleeing, making it as concise and clear as possible.

He didn't exaggerate or try to act pitiful; he simply stated the facts.

Finally.

He looked up at General Chu Batian and said with a hint of earnestness in his eyes.

"Your Excellency, we are willing to swear a Heavenly Dao Oath to be loyal to the Imperial Dynasty and Your Majesty, with no second thoughts!"

His words were sincere.

His posture was extremely humble.

There was even a hint of pleading in it.

After a moment of silence.

General Chu Batian finally spoke again, his voice still calm and indifferent.

"Since you are seeking to serve, I will make arrangements."

"The two of you will be temporarily assigned to the Imperial City Guard Battalion's Reserve Force. Mo Wentian, you will be responsible for teaching basic battle formations to the recruits."

"Mo Shaocong, with your Grandmaster Realm cultivation, you will enter the Recruit Camp and start as a common soldier, earning promotions through military merit."

The arrangements were extremely simple and direct!

Even "harsh."

A Cave Heaven Realm expert was only given an empty title of Reserve Force commandant, a leisure post responsible for basic instruction?

A direct descendant of a major Family was thrown directly into a Recruit Camp to be an ordinary soldier?

This treatment.

Was far from the "courtesy a Cave Heaven Realm expert should receive" that Mo Wentian had envisioned, and even worse than their worst-case estimates.

But at this moment, the two of them no longer had the confidence to bargain, let alone dare to raise any objections.

"Yes! Thank you, grand commander, for taking us in!"

Mo Wentian pulled Mo Shaocong and hurriedly bowed in response.

At least.

They had a place to stay for now; they were accepted.

General Chu Batian waved his hand, and a personal guard stepped forward to lead them to handle the formalities and arrange their lodging.

However.

Just as the two had received their orders and had yet to step out of the military tent.

A sudden change occurred!

The originally bright sky outside the tent darkened without warning.

Immediately after.

Countless fine "raindrops," emitting a soft and Holy Light, drifted down from the Nine Heavens!

This was no ordinary rain; every drop possessed an aura of supreme order and blessing!

"Is this... the Power of Imperial Fortune?"

Mo Wentian suddenly looked up.

Looking at the golden light rain falling all over the sky outside the tent, his pupils shrank, and he couldn't help but cry out in shock!

He had lived for countless years.

He had seen celestial phenomena, Spiritual Qi tides, and even Law resonances triggered by certain mighty beings' lectures.

But.

He had never seen such a large-scale bestowal of Luck in the form of "Divine Rain"!

This was simply the manifestation of the Imperial Dynasty's supreme Luck, directly blessing the people!

Mo Shaocong was also dazed.

The entire Guard Battalion, and even the entire Imperial City, was now enveloped in this magical golden light rain.

The soldiers stopped their drills, joyfully feeling the nourishment brought by the Luck entering their bodies.

The citizens walked out of their homes.

Looking up to receive this "heavenly blessing," their cheers echoed through the clouds.

General Chu Batian also stood up and walked to the entrance of the military tent. Looking at the golden rain filling the sky, his face remained expressionless, but a flash of understanding crossed his eyes.

The Imperial Dynasty's Luck had surged once again.

Your Majesty was directly feeding back part of the abundant Luck to the people of the Imperial Dynasty; it was both a blessing and a way to further stabilize the sense of belonging for the beings in the newly integrated territories, solidifying the Imperial Dynasty's Foundation.

He turned back.

Glancing at the stunned Mo Wentian and Mo Shaocong, he said indifferently.

"This is Your Majesty's grace, the feedback of the Imperial Dynasty's Luck. All citizens of our Imperial Dynasty may receive it!"

Mo Wentian and Mo Shaocong stood at the entrance of the military tent, allowing the golden specks of light, which contained infinite creation, to fall upon them and merge into their bodies.

The two looked at each other, seeing an unspeakable shock in each other's eyes...

Is there any justice left in this world?

I cultivated for so many years and barely managed to Breakthrough to the Grandmaster Realm.

And the result?

Now, just by being showered in this golden light rain, I've broken through directly...

From now on.

Will I even need to Cultivate anymore?

[Had too much to drink, half a liter of white liquor and twelve bottles of beer, feeling a bit dizzy...]