290: Generals early stage

Regarding this, he had absolute confidence in Long Yuan. After all, Long Yuan’s actions in South Ming had already proven the power of the Armor-Piercing Spear. Even the invincible mechs of those three countries could be easily shot down. With Long Yuan’s miraculous abilities, the military products created in the future would only be more powerful…

“Congratulations, Your Highness! My sincerest congratulations, Your Highness!” Zhu Nan offered his flattery at the opportune moment.

“Haha, ever since the Ninth Young Master appeared, this Prince’s luck has also begun to change! The Ninth Young Master is truly this Prince’s lucky star… Oh right, how many days until the concert? Isn’t the Ninth Young Master supposed to attend?”

“Reporting to Your Highness, the concert is still two weeks away! Justin and his group are still performing in Shuntian Prefecture, while fans from various parts of the southeast have already flocked in, crowding multiple major roads… The Ninth Young Master said we must make good use of this time to accelerate the construction of the Sinkhole Base!” Zhu Nan said.

“Oh? Is two weeks enough time?” Prince Fu asked.

“Of course not enough! The Ninth Young Master meant the time he spends until he reaches Southern Yue City. During this period, he will guide us on how to build the base, what Materials to prepare, how to Cultivate talent, and how to create Xuan Guns, Mystic Cannons, and super weapons, and so on…”

“Good! Do everything the Ninth Young Master says. Whether he needs people, objects, or wealth, this Residence will cooperate unconditionally, even if it means losing everything!” Prince Fu said fiercely.

“Yes, Your Highness! Currently, our newly excavated underground tunnel has reached over fifty kilometers, almost connecting the Residence with the base. At that time, Your Highness can also use the underground tunnel to inspect the base! Or to see the Ninth Young Master!” Zhu Nan said.

Prince Fu nodded and said, “It must be kept secret!”

“Your Highness can rest assured, everyone is a trusted confidant. Unless the Ninth Young Master agrees in the future, they will not appear before the world again!”

“Hmm, very good!”

“Your Highness, there is another important piece of news!” Zhu Nan said.

“Oh? What is it?!” Prince Fu was startled.

“It is something the Ninth Young Master asked me to convey to you. It’s about the high-level meeting presided over by the Crown Prince a few days ago, which later produced a resolution to learn from those three Martial Kings and create volcanic islands out of thin air on the sea. However, the Ninth Young Master predicted that this action would inevitably provoke dissatisfaction from the Spirit Beasts in the sea. The three countries that dared to do this would surely suffer their retaliation. If Great Ming were to do the same, the consequences would be unimaginable! So…”

“What did the Ninth Young Master say?” Prince Fu asked, suddenly enlightened.

“The Ninth Young Master secretly had the Thirteenth Prince approach the Emperor to explain this matter. After learning of it, the Emperor immediately stepped forward to stop this resolution, instructing the Imperial Preceptor to instead destroy a volcano to demonstrate power. This operation is top secret; no one knows why the Emperor, who doesn’t even attend high-level meetings, would suddenly intervene. Therefore, the attitudes of various forces at this time appear even more subtle, and the Crown Prince’s own ability has also come under suspicion!” Zhu Nan slowly relayed.

Prince Fu’s eyes widened as he listened, and he said in disbelief, “The Ninth Young Master… actually made Imperial Father intervene?! This, this, this… is this true?!”

“Absolutely true! The Ninth Young Master has now entered the Emperor’s holy sight, and judging by the Emperor’s actions, he clearly strongly supports the Ninth Young Master! Your Highness, this is incredibly good news for our Residence…” Zhu Nan exclaimed, greatly excited.

“Good… good, good, good… This Prince knew it, the Ninth Young Master was sent by the heavens to save this Prince!” Prince Fu, overcome with emotion, shed hot tears again, feeling as if he was melting.

“Your Highness, take care! This Eunuch must go find the Ninth Young Master immediately to see if he has any other instructions. The subsequent series of actions still need to be reported to the Ninth Young Master!” Zhu Nan said.

Prince Fu regained his composure, nodded, and said, “Go quickly! Be careful not to be discovered!”

“This Eunuch will be careful! Thank you for your concern, Your Highness!” Zhu Nan hurried out.

Prince Fu calmed his emotions slightly, looked at the results on the light screen, shook his head, and then picked up his Xuan Gun to continue practicing.

Long Yuan was Cultivating the Creation Profound Heaven Skill in his room. Currently, his Realm had reached the Peak of Martial Ancestor. The seventy-two vital acupoints in his body, which are seventy-two stars, were all fully lit. Each star had transformed into a boundless lake, and the Profound Qi was as thick as silk. The surrounding Profound Qi roared as it converged towards him, forming a huge invisible funnel, continuously pouring into his body. Coupled with the immense Profound pressure within the Profound Gathering Array he had set up, this Profound Qi flow was as mighty as a great river, surging in.

With a “pop,” a crisp sound seemed to emanate from within his body. Long Yuan felt that his Profound meridians seemed to expand instantly, capable of accommodating an even larger Profound Qi flow. This made the incoming Profound Qi flow from the outside much smoother. After one complete cycle, the Profound Qi flow entered his Dantian, gradually turning into Profound Liquid and settling down. His Dantian had also expanded by more than double at this time, greedily sucking in the Profound Liquid like a bottomless pit, accepting all comers, the more the better…

“Early Stage of Martial Commander!” Long Yuan whispered to himself.

From Martial Ancestor to Martial Commander, he took less than a month. If others were to know this news, they would probably be shocked, but for Long Yuan, it was merely ordinary. If it weren’t for the recent abundance of matters, leaving him with little time for dedicated Cultivation, he might have already been able to Break through to Martial Commander!

However, this was also good. If progress was too fast, it could easily affect one’s mindset. Cultivating the Martial Dao still required a process of accumulation, which was better…

Long Yuan tested his strength, which had already far exceeded the Great Ming official standard for a Martial Commander. By his estimation, his current actual combat power could reach the Martial King standard, of course, only referring to the Profound Skill part. If he used the power of a Soul Master, he could almost defeat anyone on this Blue Star, because with his Realm’s Breakthrough, the Soul Power he could exert had increased from the original thirty percent to forty percent. Don’t underestimate this one percent increase; this is one-tenth of a Advanced Soul Master’s Soul Power, and the immense power contained within it is difficult to estimate!

“Let’s come out first! Zhu Nan will be here soon…”

Long Yuan put away his Profound Skill and walked out of the Cultivation room. With a sweep of his Divine Sense, he found that the trees around the house were leaning haphazardly and in disarray, clearly having been ravaged during his recent Cultivation. He quickly used his Divine Sense to straighten them and replant them, thinking to himself that he couldn't Cultivate here next time. He should quickly get the Sinkhole Base ready, and then he could Cultivate inside the base.

With a wave of his hand, the courtyard gate automatically opened. Zhu Nan, who had just arrived outside the gate, was startled, but upon seeing Long Yuan inside, he was overjoyed. He quickly walked in, knelt down with a “thump,” and said, “Young Lord above, please accept this Eunuch’s bow!”

“Dispense with the formalities! Come in quickly!”

“Yes!”

The courtyard gate closed automatically, and the two quickly entered the room. Long Yuan said, “Eunuch, please tell me about the recent progress of our plan?”

“Yes! Please allow this Eunuch to explain in detail…” Zhu Nan replied, and quickly reported in detail the recent series of actions of the Prince Fu Residence to Long Yuan.

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