Pre-war preparations
After several days of reorganization, the entire Dragon Country could be said to have been completely renewed.
Although the losses were immense, the Dragon Country now subtly exuded a new Aura, like a sleeping tiger slowly awakening after many years.
Without the covert suppression of countless Noble Families, some Prodigies from humble backgrounds, hidden in the corners, finally saw the dawn.
They no longer had to hide and could unleash their brilliance to their heart's content.
At the same time, the Dragon Country's official government issued a conscription order.
"All Awakened Ones of Tier 3 and above are eligible to enlist!"
This was a nationwide conscription order, aimed at the impending racial war.
The Demon Race's declaration of war was already common knowledge, and many aspiring youths eagerly signed up to join the army.
For most of them, the ultimate goal of their Cultivation was to one day fight on the battlefield, kill enemies, and serve their country.
However, some were hesitant.
The brutality of the Luck War was still vivid in their memories; the bloodshed and cruelty of the battlefield made many consider backing down.
This was no joke; people would genuinely die!
They had elders above and children below, and they still hoped to live well.
Just then, Lin Xiao's figure appeared above the Dragon Country.
The terrifying Great Dao of Time and Space manifested a colossal figure, and countless Martial Artists of the Dragon Country looked up at this giant silhouette.
"Fellow compatriots of the Dragon Country, I am Lin Xiao!"
Lin Xiao's voice was so resonant and heart-shaking, and his name had long been deeply etched into the hearts of every person in the Dragon Country.
"It's Lin Xiao!"
"Quick, quick, God Lin is displaying his Divine Might, what is he preparing to do?"
In every corner of the Dragon Country, everyone stopped what they were doing, looked up at Lin Xiao, and awaited his next words.
"The Ten Thousand Races of the Starry Sky have always coveted our Dragon Country; first, the Four Great Factions' younger generation launched an invasion, unilaterally tearing up the peace agreement and killing countless compatriots.
Now, the Demon Race has declared war with their entire clan, intending to annihilate the Dragon Country's eternal Legacy!"
"Facing such a threat, as a person of the Dragon Country, I, Lin Xiao, vow to defend the Dragon Country's dignity with my life and slay all enemies who dare to invade our Dragon Country!"
He paused.
Lin Xiao looked up at the starry sky, and an even more arrogant Aura emanated from him, an Aura that spread throughout the entire Dragon Country.
"I, Lin Xiao, hereby swear: anyone who dares to infringe upon the Dragon Country in the slightest, shall be killed!"
"No matter how powerful or terrifying the enemy, kill!"
"The Dragon Country shall stand at the pinnacle of the Ten Thousand Races, looking down upon all under heaven, with none daring to disobey; if there are any who resist, kill!"
With three consecutive shouts of "kill," Lin Xiao's domineering stance and invincible spirit made countless people of the Dragon Country utterly fanatical!
"Kill! Hahaha, kill those bastards!"
"Those who violate our Dragon Country, though they are far away, must be punished!"
"I want to join the army! I want to follow God Lin and kill all enemies!"
"Father, Mother, your child is unfilial, but the Dragon Country needs me; I must go to the battlefield to kill enemies!"
Following Lin Xiao's words, countless Martial Artists who were previously hesitant all signed up; the burning passion deep within their hearts was completely ignited.
The Legacy hidden deep within their Bloodline had never disappeared.
They were not cowardly; they simply had choices to make.
But between their small family and the great nation, they ultimately chose the great nation without hesitation.
This was also the root cause of why the Dragon Country was able to persevere during the Great Catastrophe and reach its current stage step by step.
Lin Xiao was not joking.
The Dragon Country had people he cared about; anyone who dared to invade the Dragon Country would be killed!
And at this very moment, the instant Lin Xiao swore his oath, the entire Dragon Country's racial Luck was completely bound to him, truly sharing prosperity.
The Chief Elder stood below, gazing at this scene, a hint of relief flashing across his aged face.
Regardless, he had finally waited for the person who could lead the Dragon Country forward.
Late at night, the entire Dragon Country was still in a state of excitement; the conscription offices were constantly bustling with light, and the number of Awakened Ones signing up for the army was countless, making it impossible to keep up.
The Dragon Country's high-ranking officials were well-prepared for this racial war.
Several Martial Saints jointly decided to use the treasures in the national treasury as spoils of war, rewarding merits accordingly.
This was an even greater fortune for those Awakened Ones who had always been at the bottom.
Lin Xiao stood alone on a mountain peak.
He had no fear of the impending racial war.
Because although the Demon Race was strong, it could not pose an existential threat to the Dragon Country.
What he worried about was whether the other Starry Sky Powerful Clans would interfere in this racial war.
These Powerful Clans had always coveted the Dragon Country, as if there was something on this land that attracted them.
He was even more worried that the mysterious starry sky giant eye from before would intervene.
If that were truly the case, the Dragon Country would be in danger!
He had once asked the System what his chances of winning were if the owner of the starry sky giant eye were to make a move.
Even if he spent all his Cultivation points and forcibly raised his Cultivation to the highest level, what would his chances of victory be?
And the System's answer was certain death!
He even considered asking the Chief Elder to transfer all of the Dragon Country's existing funds to him, but the System's answer remained unchanged.
The strength of the starry sky giant eye's owner had already exceeded the limits Lin Xiao could imagine.
"Lin Xiao!"
A voice pulled Lin Xiao's thoughts back.
Yang Ye, Ji Xiangnan, Qin Li, and Zhuge Kongming walked over together.
"Good fellow, it's really not easy to find you now!"
Yang Ye raised his hand and punched him.
"Hiss!!"
It hurt!
The throbbing pain in his arm made Yang Ye grit his teeth.
"You're too abnormal, aren't you? I'm a physical Cultivator, how come I can't even punch you now?"
Yang Ye was truly speechless; he knew Lin Xiao's strength was incredibly strong, ridiculously strong, but it shouldn't be this ridiculous!
"It's you guys!"
Seeing the newcomers, Lin Xiao was a little surprised.
When did these four get together again?
"Lin Xiao!"
Qin Li was as always, his pupils filled with Battle Intent; although he knew he was no match for Lin Xiao, he would not stop his pursuit.
"I say, don't make Lin Xiao your goal; he's a freak!"
Zhuge Kongming stood aside and said somewhat resentfully; he still couldn't forget being knocked out twice by Lin Xiao in a single day!
Ji Xiangnan's majestic Heavenly Emperors Breath was slightly restrained; Lin Xiao was the only opponent he admitted he was inferior to, but the Dao is ruthless, and having such a goal to pursue, he felt, was his good fortune.
"Lin Xiao, the four of us have come for nothing else this time; we just want to drink with you!"
Yang Ye was the first to speak.
The four of them had all decided to participate in the racial war against the Demon Race; no one could say what would happen in such a war.
It was possible that some of them would die completely on the battlefield, or they might fight all the way to the very end.
But as the most top-tier Prodigies and Prodigies of this generation in the Dragon Country, they had never thought of retreating, just like in the Luck War, even if they fought to the end, they would have no regrets in death!
Drink?
That's fine!
"Come on!"
"Hahaha! Tonight, we won't go home until we're drunk!"
With that, the five strongest Prodigies of this era in the Dragon Country reveled to their heart's content in this place.
They say wine is a good thing because it can relieve worries.
But these young Prodigies drank with a soaring spirit of heroism!
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