Chapter 628: Recruitment (Patreon)

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After the command for preparation was issued, the entire nation boiled with excitement. Everyone was eager to contribute to the country's cause. Even the Cultivators who had previously been dismissed from the army now eagerly requested to return.

In response to the veterans' requests, Wang Hong did not agree. Great Chu Immortal Nation already had a limited population, and various workshops and spirit fields on Qizhou Island required a large workforce.

Previously, it was a matter of life and death, which forced the entire population to become soldiers. But now, there was no such necessity. What they pursued now was a policy of elite soldiers.

Of course, the training of the citizens would not be reduced at all. When necessary, everyone must be capable of fighting.

To keep something for the people and use it as soldiers.

Zhang Chunfeng's words before were only based on the emotions of the entire nation, but that wasn't the reason why Wang Hong decided to join the war.

Every decision he made as the ruler of a nation involved the life and death of millions. Emotions were just a reference for his decision-making, not the basis of it.

What truly led him to make this decision was that Great Chu Immortal Nation was currently based overseas, capable of both attacking and defending.

Even if they were defeated by the Demon Clan in this battle, the losses wouldn't be too significant. They could retreat back to Qizhou Island and quietly develop for decades to recover.

There were still five years until the battle, and these five years couldn't be wasted.

Firstly, they needed to select the troops preparing to march and form an army in advance, utilizing these five years for training and cohesion.

Great Chu Immortal Nation currently only had a few hundred thousand troops, and Qizhou Island also needed troops for defense. Therefore, this time, only fifty thousand elite soldiers were recruited.

However, all these fifty thousand soldiers had to be elites, each possessing at least the strength of Foundation Building, which was vastly different from the Cultivators under the Southern Region Sect.

At the same time, he allocated all the gains from the trade with the Southern Region this time for the expenses of these fifty thousand soldiers.

After making these arrangements, Wang Hong flew out of Qizhou Island and arrived at the islands where the Qingxu Sect Mountain Gate was located.

The spiritual qi environment of Qingxu Sect was far inferior to that of Qizhou Island. After cultivation, there were already several large-sized spirit veins on the island.

The islands where Qingxu Sect was located only had two medium-sized spirit veins at present, which had a significant impact on the cultivation of their disciples.

Wang Hong's arrival was warmly welcomed by the Qingxu Sect.

The only remaining Nascent Soul ancestor of Qingxu Sect led a group of disciples to welcome Wang Hong outside the mountain gate, with celestial music playing. Disciples were scattered along the road, throwing flower petals into the air, giving Wang Hong the highest honor.

Led by Qi Rui, the group entered the Great Hall of Qingxu Sect and took their seats.

Wang Hong glanced at the Cultivators of Qingxu Sect present. Apart from Qi Rui, there was only one Nascent Soul cultivator, and there were already more than a dozen Golden Core cultivators, which was an improvement from what he had seen in the Southern Region last time.

After all, the strengthening of power was also a long process. Compared to some forces that had fallen into decline, this improvement was commendable.

However, the current strength of Qingxu Sect was still insufficient in the Cultivation World. A slightly larger wave might wipe out this sect.

Seeing the current strength of Qingxu Sect, Wang Hong began to hesitate about his purpose for coming this time.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, there must be something you've come for. Please feel free to instruct us!" Qi Rui, with a respectful attitude, asked, regarding Wang Hong as an esteemed guest.

"Indeed, the situation is as follows: Hezhou's Southern Region is engaged in a major battle with the Demon Clan from East Zhou. We, being of the Human Clan in Hezhou, are of the same kin. I plan to send troops to assist in this conflict.

I've come here today to inquire whether the Qingxu Sect has any intention of joining the war."

Upon hearing Wang Hong's inquiry, Qi Rui's expression turned slightly troubled. They had just recently withdrawn from the Mire Marsh, and now was an opportune time to recuperate, making it unsuitable to hastily engage in warfare.

After struggling with his thoughts for a moment, he replied, "Although Qingxu Sect is currently weak, for the sake of the righteousness of the Human Clan, we are willing to dispatch a team to join the war. We hope Fellow Daoist Wang won't look down upon us."

Qi Rui had already made up his mind. Although it wasn't suitable for Qingxu Sect to engage in combat now, sending out a small team wouldn't significantly affect the overall development of Qingxu Sect.

Currently, Qingxu Sect mainly focused on refining pill recipes, so the personnel sent to participate in the war wouldn't include alchemists.

The main benefit of joining the war was to strengthen the relationship with Great Chu Immortal Nation. With their support, Qingxu Sect's development would be much smoother.

Compared to their previous trade with Hezhou, they lacked the strength to cross the Desolate Spirit Sea themselves. But as long as they could keep pace with Great Chu Immortal Nation and gain some benefits from it, it would still be a huge advantage.

As for the righteousness of the Human Clan, those were just words used for appearances' sake, sounding good. As the leaders of a force, no one would take them too seriously. Acting in accordance with real interests was the fundamental principle.

"Very well! Fellow Daoist Qi is indeed a person of great righteousness. I admire you!

Considering the difficulties your sect faces, I have witnessed them myself. Therefore, on behalf of Great Chu Immortal Nation, I will provide Qingxu Sect with a batch of resources.

These resources include pills, magic weapons, talismans, etc., to be used in the upcoming war against the Demon Clan."

Wang Hong had also made up his mind. Great Chu Immortal Nation would cultivate some subordinate forces or allies in the future.

After all, Great Chu Immortal Nation only had a population of one million, and they would all be trained into elites in the future.

Other forces had many human resources at their disposal. It only required offering some benefits to attract them. Such alliances were beneficial to both sides.

"Fellow Daoist Wang is truly benevolent! Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Wang!"

Qi Rui expressed his gratitude repeatedly. Although Wang Hong hadn't specified the exact amount, as a leader of a force, his words were likely not to be taken lightly.

Qingxu Sect had been impoverished for hundreds of years, having fought numerous battles. The cultivators who remained, in terms of aptitude and temperament, were not too bad. Now, as long as some resources were invested, their strength would greatly increase.

After leaving Qingxu Sect, Wang Hong went to Taihao Sect. At Taihao Sect, Wang Hong received the same warm reception.

With the relationship between Wang Yi and Wang Hong, Taihao Sect's situation was slightly better than that of Qingxu Sect. They had at least three Nascent Soul cultivators, but it wasn't much better, just a difference of fifty steps compared to a hundred.

Upon hearing Wang Hong's intentions, the martial-minded individuals of Taihao Sect immediately agreed to send troops.

Wang Hong also promised to donate a sum of resources for the expenses of the war.

After negotiating with the two sects, Wang Hong returned to Qizhou Island.

In the war of the Cultivation World, besides the loss of lives, there was also a huge consumption of resources.

Various formations, spirit cannons, all required a large amount of spirit stones. Cultivators needed spirit wine to replenish their spiritual power, and when injured, they needed healing pills. All of these were enormous expenses.

The gains from the previous trade with the Southern Region had already been invested in the newly formed fifty thousand troops, used by each soldier.

However, the resources for the later stages of the battle hadn't been prepared yet. Therefore, Wang Hong took out the one hundred thousand intermediate-grade spirit stones retrieved from the Central State Trading Company and handed them to Xu Lun to prepare supplies.

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