50: War is coming

As the Heavenly Profound Heavy Water appeared within his Dantian, he could feel that his Magic Power had changed. It now carried a heavy sensation; every attack with his Magic Power would have its power significantly increased. The boost provided by these natural wonders to a Cultivator was indeed immense, making him very happy. Being able to enhance his combat strength right before the war was naturally a great thing.

He opened his Attribute Panel, which had undergone quite a few changes.

【Name: Gu Yuchuan.】

【Race: Green Snake.】

【Bloodline: High-grade Demon Beast: Horned Snake.】

【Talents: Elementary Invisibility; Poison Fang Enhancement; Level Two Devour; Beginner Water Control; Clone; Soaring on Clouds and Riding the Mist; Artifact Refining Master】

【Innate Divine Abilities: Green Scale Armor, Ink Profound Spiritual Light, Poison Mist, Heavenly Profound Heavy Water】

【Cultivation: Yao Soldier Tenth Layer (Qi Refining Tenth Layer).】

【Simulation Count: 2】

【divine dragon points: 150】

【Faction: Bright Stream (Flood Dragon Palace)】

【Faction Rank: Unranked】

【Faction Wealth: One Spirit Spring, one section of river, one Miniature Spirit Stone Mine (10 Spirit Stones daily), one Miniature Green Jade Mine (10 pieces daily), one Linlang Pavilion (under construction, Artifact Refining room)】

【Subordinates: White Jade Koi Bai Li (Mid-grade Demon Beast, Qi Refining Third Layer cultivation); Half-Demon Fox Demon Bai Ming (Mortal Beast, Qi Refining Fourth Layer cultivation); Five-Colored Clam Pei Yu (Low-Grade Demonic Beast, Qi Refining Fifth Layer cultivation); Crucian Carp Song Chuan (Mortal Beast, Qi Refining Fourth Layer cultivation)】

He could feel that his combat strength was likely only slightly inferior to the Serpent. He had finally touched the threshold of a top-tier expert below the Foundation Establishment Stage, which would ensure his safety during the war. After all, war followed the principle of soldier against soldier and general against general; with his Qi Refining Stage cultivation, he would naturally face other Qi Refining Stage Cultivators.

Soon, the next day arrived. Just as the sun emerged, the news from the Black Tortoise Demon General arrived. It required that, in addition to participating himself, Bright Stream had to provide another Yao Beast at the Mid Qi Refining Stage. Gu Yuchuan had already arranged this and notified Pei Yu.

When Pei Yu arrived, her expression was clearly not good. Her face was pale, and she had dark circles under her eyes, obviously not having rested well. It seemed the prospect of going to the battlefield was weighing heavily on her heart. However, this was understandable; even the high and mighty Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Stage Seniors probably hadn't slept soundly last night.

"Let's go, Pei Yu. With the help of your Magical Artifact, your combat strength is already quite formidable among those at the Mid Qi Refining Stage. If you are careful, there shouldn't be any major problems. Remember, I have invested so much in you; your current cultivation isn't high, so I don't expect you to earn any military merits on this battlefield. What I want is for you to survive. Do you understand?"

Pei Yu knelt down, her eyes moist. Clearly, Gu Yuchuan's words had moved her deeply.

"This little demon understands. Thank you, Great King. I will definitely return safely."

In truth, he had no other choice. If Pei Yu were currently a Yao Beast at the Qi Refining Great Perfection and had a Magical Artifact for protection, then Gu Yuchuan's requirement for her would definitely have been to make a name for herself and gain as many military merits as possible for her own cultivation. But she wasn't; she was just a Mid Qi Refining Stage Cultivator. Surviving would already be extremely difficult; seeking anything else was simply impossible.

"Alright, let's go. We're heading out."

He had only been in Bright Stream for a few days, but in Gu Yuchuan's heart, this was his home. Now that he had to leave to join the army, his heart was filled with a mix of emotions, and his pupils dimmed. He felt as if he were standing on a mountaintop, with the breeze brushing his cheeks, surrounded by the scent of flowers, the scorching sun, and the fragrance of the earth—a sensory overload that left him unable to describe his feelings.

On one hand, he felt he would surely return victorious, but on the other, he truly felt a sense of dread regarding the upcoming war. He had already simulated it twice, and both times he had died in the war. Even now, he hadn't found a good way to survive the conflict and could only wait to simulate again once the fighting actually started.

Soon, they reached the territory of the Black Tortoise Demon General. The place was teeming with Yao Beasts; the water was as crowded as a pot of dumplings, and there were even many Yao Beasts on the shore. Although Cloud Sea Marsh was mostly water, the land area still accounted for a quarter. Land-dwelling monsters were fewer but still numerous overall. These monsters were at least at the Mid Qi Refining Stage, and everyone waited obediently for the Black Tortoise Demon General to appear.

Fortunately, he didn't keep them waiting long. He descended before the crowd, carrying the pressure of the Foundation Establishment Stage. His Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer cultivation and Aura forced all the monsters to lower their proud heads. Regardless of whether one was a Prodigy, as a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator, one simply could not challenge a Foundation Establishment Mid Stage Cultivator; the difference was as vast as heaven and earth. Even the Serpent was respectful at this moment.

"Since you have all come today, I presume you are aware of the situation. The outskirts of our Cloud Sea Marsh have already begun hostilities with the Beast Taming Sect. I'm sure you were all involved in the recent investigations regarding the Beast Taming Sect. Their actions over the years have been too bold; we must kill them. It's also a good time to expand our territory. This time, the Yao King leading the campaign is the Golden Roc Yao King. I assume some of you have heard his stories, so I won't say more. The Lord Yao Sovereign has put forward a great deal of wealth for the exchange of military merits. Those who wish to advance further, fight with all your might. Everyone, prepare to set out."

The Serpent walked over to Gu Yuchuan's side: "Do you not know about the Great King Golden Roc?"

Gu Yuchuan nodded. Of course he didn't; how long had it been since he transmigrated? Although his cultivation had improved, his knowledge of other related matters was indeed lacking. He had never heard of the Great King Golden Roc.

"That's right. I would ask Great King Hui She to enlighten me."

The Serpent looked at him with a complex expression and sighed: "You can just call me Brother Hui She. We are in the same Realm; calling me Great King would be an insult to me. This Great King Golden Roc is an established Yao King. As early as thirty years ago, he killed a Golden Core Cultivator of the Human Race. It's said he also possesses the Bloodline of a High-Grade Spirit Beast. With such a Yao King overseeing us, we definitely have the advantage in top-level combat power."

Gu Yuchuan was relieved to hear this. It seemed the high-level leadership of the Yao Race was indeed taking this war very seriously. If they won, they would gain much more territory and better development; if they lost, it would be a disaster for the entire race. They couldn't afford not to be careful.

Soon, the army finished assembling. He also left the Serpent and Pei Yu to go to the Logistics Camp. The person in charge there was the White Crane Demon General, who clearly knew of Gu Yuchuan's status as an Artifact Refiner. His attitude toward him was very good, always wearing a smile.