Chapter 1773: The Exchange
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Alright. We will try our best.” Tang Wulin agreed.
Yu Guanzhi said, “According to our current calculations, I’m afraid it will take about ten days for our all armed forces to gather. We have already begun to fully consolidate the defensive line. We can begin the offensive when everybody is here. Tang Sect Master, is there a limit to your ability to convert life force from the abyssal creatures? If we were to kill abyssal creatures over a large distance, would it allow their life force to escape from you?”
There was no doubt that his query showed that he was preparing to mobilize weapons of mass destruction at any moment.
Tang Wulin said, “I still don’t know what my limits are at the moment, but that shouldn’t be a problem. The Life Subtree is a portion of the Nature’s Seed of our entire Douluo Continent plane. It yearns for life force more than anything. All the life force I absorbed using the Golden Dragon Spear is channelled into it. I only function as a bridge. As such, it won’t test my endurance while it is still in need of even greater amounts of life force.”
Yu Guanzhi said, “Alright then. We will need your side to work with us during the final battle. We will also devote every effort to ensuring your safety, Tang Sect Master. There’s no need for you to engage in the battle. Absorbing all the life force from the abyssal creatures we’ve killed will be the most meritorious service. We hope that we can not only defeat the abyssal plane, but also deal them a blow so strong that they won’t ever invade our plane again.”
Tang Wulin nodded firmly. “Alright. Don’t worry. We will try our best to work with you.”
The biggest difference from six thousand years ago was that they had finally found a way to weaken the abyssal creatures in a true sense.
Yu Guanzhi said, “We will discuss the next course of action with. I shall take my leave. Oh, Tang Sect Master, don’t forget about my four-word battle armor! Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to justify it to the clan. Also, if you are prepared to charge for forging work in the future, do consider giving us priority. We can pay as much as you’d like.”
Tang Wulin could not help smiling bitterly. “Colonel General Yu, can we stop discussing four-word battle armor like we’re grocery shopping?”
Yu Guanzhi burst out laughing aloud. “How is that so? Oh, right. I’m a good friend of your uncle master. We’ve been friends since childhood. Do it out of consideration for him.”
“Uncle master? Uncle master Zhen Hua?” Tang Wulin immediately felt like he had been exposed. No wonder this person before himself was aware that he could perform Heavenly Refinement at unprecedented speed.
Yu Guanzhi stood up and said, “That’s him. We were planning to hire him to serve in our clan, yet he rejected us. Perhaps you don’t know about this, but we sponsored your uncle master when he entered the Blacksmith’s Association in the past.”
Tang Wulin felt chills in his heart. ‘All these powerful clans are quite extraordinary, huh?!’
“Colonel General Yu, there’s something that I must remind you of. Ten days is a little too long. If you are able, I advise you to launch a general offensive as soon as possible. I have a bad feeling. The abyssal plane’s preparation this time could possibly exceed our expectations. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be launching an offensive in such a direct manner. Also, most importantly, we don’t know how long it has been since the passage was opened.”
Yu Guanzhi’s expression changed ever so slightly. He nodded solemnly. “Precisely. I’ll be urging all sides to work as fast as they can. There’s also something that I must remind you of. I’m not the only person that makes all the decisions for the military side. I’m afraid that the minister may have a different opinion. Even though he won’t be partaking in the command of the armed forces directly, he is in charge of mobilizing all the supplies. The Western Army Corps and the Northwest Army Corps are directly under his jurisdiction. The Northsea Army Corps is also closely related to them.”
Tang Wulin bid farewell to Yu Guanzhi, and expression turned solemn soon after. Even though the Central Army Corps’ regimental commander did not state it openly, Tang Wulin could decipher the meaning behind his words.
The Douluo Federal Military’s full name was the Douluo Federal Military Council. The head of the council held the responsibility over the organization and was also known as the military minister. He played a decisive role in the Federation. This minister, the Central Army Corps’ regimental commander Yu Guanzhi, the Sea God Army’s regimental commander, and the War God Hall’s Hall Master, the Boundless Sea Douluo Chen Xinjie, were known as the three military magnates.
Following the incident where Chen Xinjie intentionally exposed the information related to the Eternal Heaven which resulted in its seizure by the Tang Sect and his decision to retire from the military, there were only two magnates left in the military. Even though Chen Xinjie decided to return to the military, the situation was still different from the past. During the period after he had left, many people were already assigned to take over his traditional jurisdiction.
Most importantly, Tang Wulin could tell from Yu Guanzhi’s words that he was not the supporter of the Spirit Pagoda within the three magnates, nor was Chen Xinjie. Then, the remaining person could only be the titular minister that was the supreme commander of the federal military.
Moreover, Yu Guanzhi had also intentionally pointed out this minister’s traditional jurisdiction. It included the three great army corps. Then, there was no doubt that from the military’ point of view, these three army corps supported the Spirit Pagoda.
How could Tang Wulin not be bothered by this information? With much effort, he had managed to find the opportunity to get revenge on the Spirit Pagoda honorably. When seen from all angles, even the forces and supporters of the Spirit Pagoda could not possibly help the Spirit Pagoda at the time.
What a waste that the event was ruined by the sudden arrival of the abyssal plane. It would be very difficult to find another chance like this in the future regardless of the result from the battle.
Of course, if they were to lose, everything would be put to rest. The entire Douluo Continent would not exist anymore. Even if they won, it would not be difficult for the Spirit Pagoda to create an honorable reputation for themselves. Their meritorious service in the Great War could very well gain them support from the military moguls. At that point, they would have to endure the pressure of public opinion if they were to seek revenge on the Spirit Pagoda once again. Tang Wulin did not mind it himself, but he had to consider the effect it would have on the academy and the Tang Sect!
He had no choice but to acknowledge that the Spirit Pagoda was really lucky. If Tang Wulin was given another chance, perhaps he would destroy the Spirit Pagoda completely.
Military vehicles whooshed by one after another on the highway. The entryways to the surrounding roads were closed temporarily, ostensibly for routine examination and repair.
In order to prevent public panic, the Federation had begun placing restrictions on the media to contain any information related to the north. Hence, even the well-informed members of the media knew only that the Federation was mobilizing a large amount of its armed forces.
This situation had actually happened before when the Federation was waging war against the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Spirit Empire.
The first attempt ended with them returning in failure with no glory to show and the next one faltered before it even began. As a result, the media was already used to the military mobilizing its forces. Many people were spreading information that the federation was about to wage war against Star Luo Empire and Dou Spirit Empire once again in private. Hence, the Federation had kept a tight lid on the information in order to prevent the real situation from being exposed.
The interior of the continent remained peaceful as ever. The vast majority of the population were only excited to learn that the Federation was dispatching troops. After all, they were under the assumption that the Federation was always the most powerful force on the entire planet, unrivalled in all the world.
In the meantime, a row of people were seated neatly in a huge military vehicle.
The interior of the vehicle was decorated elegantly. It was equipped with a spacious, comfortable sofa, along with a table and a restroom. In fact, there were even beds for resting located at the deck space.
The vehicle could be used to transport a dozen people and still be extremely spacious.
There were just a handful of people inside the vehicle at the moment.
Gu Yuena’s neatly ironed white military uniform complemented her silver hair and purple eyes, enhancing her heroic bearing. She looked formidable and commanding. The uniform also accentuated her perfect figure. Her silver hair was tied into a neat ponytail behind her head. One general star adorned the shoulder board.
There were a few more people in the vehicle, as well as a person lying on the bed.
The one in bed was the young Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda. He was the successor to the Qiangu Clan, Qiangu Zhangting. He looked like he was in a deep sleep and he had a contented smile on his face.
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