218: Red Tassel Division

Lu Xingchen sighed softly.

“I hope so!”

After the battle, Lu Xingchen returned to the camp to rest.

As soon as he lay down on the bed, a clear voice rang out from outside the door.

“Lu Xingchen, come out for a moment!”

Lu Xingchen’s heart jolted, and he immediately sprang up from the bed.

That voice, it seemed to be Chosen One Eighteen.

What did she want with him?

With a mind full of questions, Lu Xingchen opened the door and saw Li Hongxue, whom he had met not long ago.

She was dressed in a long red gown, her figure was fiery, and her expression was excited.

Lu Xingchen cupped his hands to her and said, “Greetings, Her Excellency War Scarlet Tassel! May I ask what Her Excellency needs me for?”

Li Hongxue said with a smile, “You are Miss Wanqing’s Dao Companion, and quite familiar with us, so there’s no need to be so polite. Just call me by my name.”

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly: “Alright, Miss Li Hongxue!”

Li Hongxue said with a smile, “Lu Xingchen, Wang Peng told me that you single-handedly fought two Martial Ancestors on the city wall and killed one. Is this true?”

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, chuckling, “That is indeed what happened.”

Li Hongxue said with a smile, “Well done! As expected of Her Excellency Xin Huo’s Dao Companion. If you had no abilities and only knew how to live off a woman, then I would look down on you. Now it seems you do have some skills, at least capable of cross-rank combat.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “It was just Luck.”

Li Hongxue waved her hand, “You’ve probably used those two words, ‘Luck,’ with many people, haven’t you? I won’t beat around the bush with you. Do you want to join my Crimson Tassel Division and fight the Demon Race with me?”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly stunned, then said in a deep voice, “Miss Hongxue, could you please tell me more about the Crimson Tassel Division?”

Li Hongxue smiled, “The Crimson Tassel Division is an elite force I established. Although it’s called a Division, it actually only has a thousand people. But these thousand people are the elite of the elites, capable of unleashing combat power exceeding that of an ordinary Division, which is why it’s called a Division.”

“The ordinary soldiers within the Crimson Tassel Division all have strength above Five-Star Martial Emperor, and the squadron leaders have strength above Five-Star Martial Ancestor. As for the Division Commander, that would be me, an Eight-Star Martial Venerable.”

“So, what do you say, want to join us for some fun?”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen’s heart trembled.

An army with over a thousand Martial Emperor Experts and dozens of Martial Ancestor Experts was definitely an elite force!

One must know that the ordinary soldiers within Demon-Rejecting Pass only had the cultivation of a Martial King.

Perhaps only Li Hongxue, with her identity as a Chosen One, could command so many experts.

Otherwise, even an ordinary Martial Venerable would find it difficult to gain everyone’s respect.

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “What are the benefits of joining the Crimson Tassel Division?”

Li Hongxue’s expression changed, and she said solemnly, “There are no benefits. After joining the Crimson Tassel Division, we will leave Demon-Rejecting Pass and fight on the battlefield on the ground, unable to receive the protection of Her Excellency Xin Huo.”

“Moreover, we will also face the Demon Race’s most elite force: Demon Pillar Twilight. This force is also entirely composed of experts above Demon Emperor, and their numbers reach three thousand.”

“Joining the Crimson Tassel Division means you will face more challenges and greater risks. But to achieve achievement for the Human Race is an unparalleled glory!”

Lu Xingchen did not answer immediately, but instead said in a deep voice, “Miss Li Hongxue, what is the casualty ratio of the Crimson Tassel Division?”

Li Hongxue said with a smile, “I’ve had this force for a year now, specifically for the Human-Demon War. Three days ago, we clashed with Demon Pillar Twilight and wiped out a quarter of their forces. And our Crimson Tassel Division only lost one squadron leader and a dozen warriors.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was shocked.

“Holy crap, the Crimson Tassel Division is that amazing? No, it should be said, Miss Li Hongxue, you are too amazing!”

Li Hongxue was very satisfied with Lu Xingchen’s reaction, she raised her head slightly and said with a smile, “Can you guess why my title is red tassel of war?”

“My ability to command troops is top-notch throughout the Human Race. The reason I haven’t taken over as the Demon-Rejecting Pass Lord is because I haven’t yet had a Breakthrough to the Saint realm. So I’m building the Crimson Tassel Division to get some practice.”

“The commander of the Demon Race’s Demon Pillar Twilight is not good, completely incomparable to me. On a real battlefield, I completely dominate them. The only one in the Demon Race who can truly contend with me in terms of troop command ability is Grand Marshal Ning Mengqi.”

Lu Xingchen gave Li Hongxue a thumbs-up: “Then you are truly impressive! Since the casualty ratio is so low, of course I want to join the Crimson Tassel Division. I also want to contribute more to the Human Race and end this war as soon as possible.”

Li Hongxue nodded slightly: “You’re sensible, not refusing my invitation. But let me say this first, after joining the Crimson Tassel Division, I will not give you any special treatment because of your identity. If you die in battle, then Her Excellency Xin Huo will lose her Dao Companion.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “I don’t need anyone’s protection.”

Li Hongxue nodded slightly: “You still have some arrogance. Young man, I think very highly of you! Come with me!”

With that, Li Hongxue turned and walked towards the parade ground.

Lu Xingchen followed closely behind.

With the System’s abnormal experience point requirements, continuing to guard the city walls would no longer allow him to level up quickly.

Lin Wanqing had already become the Human Race’s Kindling, if he didn’t work harder, he would truly become a kept man.

Therefore, joining the Crimson Tassel Division and facing stronger enemies was the only way to increase his leveling speed.

Moreover, Li Hongxue was a Chosen One, recognized by the heavenly emperor seal.

With the Human Race’s Luck, her strength and Luck would not be too bad.

Fighting behind her would still be quite safe.

Of course, this was also the reason why most of the Crimson Tassel Division soldiers followed Li Hongxue.

A Chosen One was synonymous with strength and potential!

Half an hour later, the two arrived at the parade ground.

Over a thousand Martial Emperor Experts of the Crimson Tassel Division had been waiting there for a long time.

Seeing Li Hongxue appear, they shouted in unison, “Greetings, Division Commander!”

Li Hongxue revealed a smile and said loudly, “Warriors of the Crimson Tassel Division, thank you for always following me and helping me eliminate the soldiers of Demon Pillar Twilight.”

“After the last battle, the combat power of the Crimson Tassel Division has slightly declined, so I found some new recruits to supplement our combat strength. Please introduce yourselves!”

The ten young people standing outside the ranks introduced themselves one by one, and then Li Hongxue assigned them as squadron leaders, and they integrated into the team sequentially.

Finally, Lu Xingchen also said with a smile, “Hello, fellow compatriots, my name is Lu Xingchen, I come from Cangxuan Sect in Qingzhou, a Nine-Star Martial Emperor.”

Lu Xingchen was about to return to the ranks like the others, but Li Hongxue said loudly, “I have decided to appoint Lu Xingchen as the squadron leader of the Ninth Squadron. Do any of you have any objections?”