25: Training Program for 100,000 Void Refinement Cultivators

"Interesting, I didn't expect the Dayan Dynasty to choose to become a vassal of the Fierce Blade Dynasty."

Inside the Ten Suns Dynasty, Qi Gula listened to the report from his subordinate, a playful expression appearing on his face.

Not far away, Qi Fengtian's expression was solemn.

"Old Ancestor, do you think it's because of the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty that the Dayan Dynasty chose to become a vassal of the Fierce Blade Dynasty?"

As a neighboring Fifth-Rank Dynasty, he naturally knew of Xu Fengnian's arrogance.

If not for being forced to, he would absolutely never choose to become a vassal power.

"It's possible, but the specific situation still depends on the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty. In short, keep a low profile for a while."

Qi Gula waved his hand and ordered.

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

The news also reached the ears of the Zhan Shen Dynasty and the Zhenbei Dynasty.

This caused them to start fearing the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty for a time.

Aside from the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty possessing the power to destroy the Dayan Dynasty, they couldn't think of any other possibility that would make the Dayan Dynasty become a vassal of the Fierce Blade Dynasty.

Thus, they all tacitly chose to withdraw their thoughts of invading the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty.

But while they withdrew their thoughts about the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty, Gu Jixiao had not withdrawn his thoughts about them.

Gazing at the map of the Imperial Dynasties' distribution in the Tiannan Dao Domain in his hand, Gu Jixiao's expression was solemn.

"beloved ministers, I intend to take down the entire Tiannan Dao Domain within two years. I wonder if you have any thoughts?"

Before him, the expressions of Li Xuan and Chen Guchuan also turned solemn.

"Your Majesty, this matter requires careful consideration."

"The territory within the Tiannan Dao Domain is vast, with over a thousand Imperial Dynasties, and even includes The Three Great Eighth-Rank Imperial Dynasties."

"Moreover, the Tiannan Supreme will not allow only one Imperial Dynasty to exist in the Tiannan Dao Domain."

"No matter. If the Tiannan Supreme interferes, I will beat him until he doesn't dare to."

Gu Jixiao waved his hand, not taking the Tiannan Supreme to heart.

Seeing this, the two could only stop trying to dissuade him and began to analyze the situation seriously.

Chen Guchuan pointed to the southern end of the Tiannan Dao Domain. "This is the region where our Ancient Heavenly Dynasty is located, while The Three Great Eighth-Rank Imperial Dynasties occupy the northern, eastern, and western ends of the Tiannan Dao Domain respectively."

"So this can give us a certain amount of time to grow."

"Additionally, the Tiannan Supreme once ordered that Saints are not allowed to intervene in the struggles between Imperial Dynasties."

"Therefore, what our Ancient Heavenly Dynasty lacks most right now are those in the Divine Power Realm and the Void Refining Realm."

Hearing Chen Guchuan speak, Li Xuan followed up.

"Correct. If we want to take down the entire Tiannan Dao Domain within two years, we must have at least an army of one hundred thousand Void Refining Cultivators."

"And that's assuming the Tiannan Supreme does not act."

"If the Tiannan Supreme acts, we would need a Peak Supreme powerhouse to preside over the situation."

"Because if the Tiannan Supreme gives the order, the Supreme powerhouses of The Three Great Eighth-Rank Imperial Dynasties will also act together."

"Therefore, Your Majesty, this matter is simply impossible to achieve within two years. Please reconsider carefully."

But Gu Jixiao did not listen; his trump cards were not something they could fathom.

"An army of one hundred thousand Void Refining Cultivators? Gu Yue, can you train an army of one hundred thousand Void Refining Cultivators within six months?"

"Master, that depends on what kind of army it is." Gu Yue suddenly appeared before them, giving Li Xuan and Chen Guchuan a huge fright.

Gu Jixiao ignored them and looked at Gu Yue with some confusion.

"What do you mean by 'what kind of army'?"

"I can train an army of one hundred thousand Void Refining Cultivators within six months, but it depends on whether Master wants them to be disposable or if you want a long-lasting army."

Gu Yue explained, "If they are disposable, I can use a Secret technique to forcibly elevate one hundred thousand people to the Void Refining Peak, but the consequence is that their Lifespan will only be two years, and they will surely die after that."

"If you want a long-lasting army, it requires some Heaven And Earth Treasures combined with the assistance of Formations to allow them to break through to the Void Refining Realm within six months."

"However, the latter also has a drawback: they will never be able to progress further in this life and can only stop at the Void Refining Peak."

The path of cultivation has always required the accumulation of time. If one wants to take a shortcut, a price must be paid.

Hearing this, Gu Jixiao pondered slightly and soon had an idea in mind.

"Beloved Minister Li, I need you to do something. Search throughout the Imperial Dynasty for Cultivators with poor talent who would surely be unable to break through to the Core Formation Realm without a significant Opportunity."

"Recruit them into my army, promising to help them break through to the Void Refining Peak, and they only need to stay in the army for five hundred years to regain their freedom."

"Yes, I understand, Your Majesty."

Li Xuan immediately guessed Gu Jixiao's thoughts, and after accepting the order, he hurriedly withdrew.

Only Chen Guchuan remained in the hall, his eyes filled with wariness and awe as he looked at Gu Yue.

Training an army of one hundred thousand Void Refining Cultivators within six months—is this truly something an ordinary Cultivator can achieve?

What Realm of cultivation is this Gu Yue before him exactly?

Before he could think further, Gu Jixiao waved his hand for him to leave.

After he left, Gu Jixiao then asked, "Gu Yue, what Heaven And Earth Treasures do you need?"

Soon, Gu Yue listed the Heaven And Earth Treasures she needed.

Gu Jixiao took a look; they weren't particularly precious, with the highest grade being only Medium Grade Earth Rank.

However, within the Imperial Dynasty, let alone Medium Grade Earth Rank, there wasn't even any Low Grade Earth Rank.

"Let's go. It seems I must pay a visit to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion."

With those words, Gu Jixiao looked toward the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

Meanwhile, inside the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

Shen Qingyu, who was calculating the bills, suddenly felt a chill, as if she were being watched by something.

After thinking about it to no avail, Shen Qingyu couldn't help but recall Gu Jixiao from that day.

She wondered how Gu Jixiao was doing after following the Pavilion Master to the Central Continent.

Just as Shen Qingyu intended to settle her mind and continue processing the ledgers, she saw an errand boy running in hurriedly.

"Pavilion Master, he's here."

"Who's here? Why the fuss?"

Seeing the errand boy's panicked state, Shen Qingyu couldn't help but frown.

Her Heavenly Treasure Pavilion was a powerful force famous throughout the Heavenly Saint Continent; if word of this behavior got out, it would be the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion's face that was lost.

"It's... it's the Ancient Emperor Lord. He's here and specifically asked to see you, Pavilion Master."

"If he's here, he's here—wait, you mean the Ancient Emperor Lord?"

Shen Qingyu looked indifferent at first, but then she suddenly reacted, standing up in disbelief and asking again.

The errand boy also hurriedly nodded.

"Yes, the Ancient Emperor Lord is here."

Shen Qingyu spoke with a look of reproach, hurriedly saying, "Why didn't you say so earlier? Quickly, take me to see the Ancient Emperor Lord!"

Hearing the Pavilion Master say this, the errand boy felt extremely aggrieved, but he still hurriedly led her to the private room where the Ancient Emperor Lord was.

Before entering the room, Shen Qingyu adjusted her expression, putting on an incredibly charming look before stepping inside.

"Ancient Emperor Lord, what wind has blown you to my Heavenly Treasure Pavilion today?"