“Ha!”
“Hah!”
“Hey!”
Outside Tiegu City in the military camp, a million soldiers were drilling in formation.
With each standard movement executed, they would shout out voices powerful enough to shatter the heavens.
These soldiers came from different races—humans, Soul Clan members, Mowang Clan members, and Leilin Clan members. Without exception, all were carefully selected elites.
“…”
Gu Tianxing sat on the command platform, his heart growing increasingly shocked.
He was shocked by two things. First, judging from the aura the soldiers emanated, they were definitely not ordinary mid to high-level Truth Seekers. Second, the quality of their weapons and equipment was exceptional!
“Uncle.”
Jun Changxiao said, “These are the elite troops from my world. Their cultivation is temporarily a bit low, but as long as we give them a few years, they’ll all break through to Half-Step Heavenly Secret Realm without problem.”
Vice Alliance Leader Peng also sat nearby, feeling somewhat dizzy.
To become a high-ranking member of the Star Sea Alliance, one naturally had talent and strength. Looking back to those years, advancing from Truth Seeking Realm to Half-Step was calculated in units of ‘millennia.’ Breaking through in just a few years was truly unimaginable!
“Of course.”
Jun Changxiao added, “The equipment will also be upgraded. Currently, this batch of armor and weapons is already outdated. My sect’s Forging Hall Master is actively researching brand new products.”
“Nephew, with this scale and this formation, you’ve been preparing to contend with the Heavenly Demon Emperor for quite some time, haven’t you?” Gu Tianxing asked.
“Not that long.”
Jun Changxiao said, “I only had this idea recently.”
Dog Leftover wasn’t showing off—indeed, it was only recently that he decided to clash head-on with the Heavenly Demon Emperor.
As for why the Eternal Ages World had so many elite troops, it stemmed from planning ahead and from… not being able to let the sect members sit idle. He had to let them fully utilize their abilities.
For instance, Xue Rengui from the War Cavalry Hall now spent most of his time focused on the various races, using military methods to cultivate talent.
Then there was Fan Yezi.
He was already approaching retirement age.
Various armor pieces and component work kept coming his way. Every day he was incredibly busy, every day he lived充实快乐 fulfillingly and happily.
Simply put, the Eternal Ages Sect had entered regular operations, with each department running in an orderly fashion. Jun Changxiao then ordered the high-ranking members and disciples to help the Eternal Ages World and assist the various races in their spare time, allowing them to advance in realm more quickly.
After all, when the Eternal Ages World was strong, it meant the Eternal Ages Sect was strong.
“Whoosh!”
“Whoosh!”
Suddenly, a rumbling sound came from above.
Gu Tianxing and the others looked up to see pitch-black mechas slowly flying overhead.
They sometimes formed a straight line in the sky, sometimes formed a V-formation, emanating an aura full of technological sophistication.
“What’s this?”
Gu Tianxing asked in astonishment.
From the expressions of Vice Alliance Leader Peng and the others, they clearly hadn’t seen this type of high-tech product either.
“My Eternal Ages Sect’s fourth-generation Dark Destroyer!” Jun Changxiao’s face showed obvious pride when introducing them.
Naturally so, because the fourth-generation Dark Destroyer was the latest product researched by Elder Taixuan after referencing the Xiaotian Demon Slayer. Apart from being considerably smaller in specifications, the design was very similar.
Unfortunately.
Due to technical limitations.
The fourth-generation Dark Destroyer could only be considered a knockoff product, with performance far inferior to the Xiaotian Demon Slayer.
Mecha development needed time. Today’s small step would accumulate over time to become tomorrow’s giant leap.
“Uncle.”
Jun Changxiao continued, “The fourth-generation Dark Destroyer’s strength is sufficient to match an upper-level Truth Seeker.”
Gu Tianxing and Vice Alliance Leader Peng and the others were shocked once again!
They swore that when the mechas flew overhead, there was only a rumbling sound with no aura emanating whatsoever. How could they match upper-level Truth Seekers!
“Boy.”
Gu Tianxing scolded, “Don’t try to fool us with a pile of scrap metal!”
“How about a sparring match?”
“Fine!”
The Star Sea Alliance sent out an upper-level Truth Seeking martial artist.
As a result, once the sparring began, he was thoroughly dominated by the fourth-generation Dark Destroyer from start to finish, ultimately being beaten so badly he could only howl: “I surrender, I surrender!”
“Alas.”
Jing Zhixiao inside the cockpit removed her helmet, shaking her head and saying, “Although this fourth-generation mecha is much stronger than the previous generation, it’s still far too inferior compared to my precious darling. A knockoff is just a knockoff.”
“…”
Witnessing their member being beaten without any ability to fight back, the Star Sea Alliance leadership were all dumbfounded.
During the battle, there wasn’t a trace of martial dao aura released. This pitch-black big guy must be some kind of monster!
“Actually…” Jun Changxiao said, “This fourth-generation Dark Destroyer isn’t anything special. My Eternal Ages Sect also has a Mecha Emperor with power not inferior to Heavenly Secret Realm. Uncle, are you interested in sparring?”
Gu Tianxing said, “That’s not necessary.”
“Good.”
Jun Changxiao picked up the walkie-talkie and said dashingly, “Come out.”
As soon as the words fell, a rumbling sound came again.
This time, Gu Tianxing and Vice Alliance Leader Peng could no longer sit still. They all stood up on the spot, their gazes flashing with shock as they looked into the distance.
From their field of vision, they could see that in those overlapping mountain ranges, steel warships gradually appeared, emerging one after another. Ten… twenty… thirty… until there were two hundred!
Wait, something’s wrong!
When Jun Changxiao seized the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s warships, there were only a hundred. How did a hundred more appear out of nowhere?
Don’t ask. If you ask, it’s just…
“Whoosh!”
“Whoosh whoosh!”
Huge warships slowly flew over the training grounds.
The scene presented deeply shocked the Star Sea Alliance leadership’s understanding once again.
After the military parade-style activity continued for a while and was declared over, Jun Changxiao stood up, smiled, and said, “Uncle, does my Eternal Ages Sect have the qualifications to contend with the Heavenly Demon Emperor?”
“…”
Gu Tianxing was silent for a moment, then said, “Currently, no.”
Before entering the Eternal Ages World, he would have definitely answered ‘no’ decisively. Now adding the word ‘currently’ was enough to represent a change in his mindset.
“Therefore.”
Jun Changxiao said, “I need time. I need Uncle’s and the Star Sea Alliance’s full support.”
“…”
Gu Tianxing looked at him and asked with a grave tone, “What exactly are you after by contending with the Heavenly Demon Emperor?”
“This…”
Jun Changxiao fell into silence.
Vice Alliance Leader Peng and the others all looked over, seemingly waiting for his answer.
This young man was extraordinary. If he could keep developing and cultivating in a low-profile manner, he would definitely achieve great things in the future.
But why must he establish an alliance organization to contend with the Heavenly Demon Emperor? This was completely equivalent to gambling his life on the future.
“Child.”
Gu Tianxing walked over, patted his shoulder, and said, “When the sky falls, there are tall people in front to hold it up. Why must you get involved?”
“Swish!”
Jun Changxiao stood up.
He placed one foot on the chair, his left wrist resting on his leg in a contemplative pose, his right hand slowly picking up the microphone.
The camera angle suddenly changed to KTV style, with lyrics slowly appearing below. Then they heard him singing with abandon: “Ah!!! As long as everyone contributes a little love, the world will become a beautiful paradise!”
Dog Leftover had no way to answer what exactly he was after by contending with the Heavenly Demon Emperor, so he could only respond with a song about dedication of love, singing sincerely and passionately.
“Ah ah ah!”
“Ah ah ah!”
The high notes gradually transitioned to low notes and slowly faded away.
“Uncle!”
Jun Changxiao turned around and said, “Now can you understand your nephew’s inten…”
He gradually, gradually closed his mouth, because Gu Tianxing standing behind him had collapsed on the ground in a swastika shape, blood flowing from all seven orifices, foam spewing from his mouth.
The camera pulled back.
Vice Alliance Leader Peng and the others on the command platform, and the million soldiers on the training ground, had all fallen to the ground.
“Alas.”
Jun Changxiao crouched down, placing his hand on Uncle Gu’s face, allowing him to close his eyes while unconscious. Then he squatted in place, holding his head, and said, “Earlier when I sang Purple Gold Hammer, nothing happened at all!”
The System said, “I don’t know about that.”
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