bookrandom Chapter 124 The Seven Great Wolf Armies and the Most Expensive Troops
Chapter 124 The Seven Great Wolf Armies and the Most Expensive Troops
“In Yunzhou, we also have two military units. One is the Golden Wolf Army, which is skilled at using mechs on a large scale for support and propulsion. When they attack, they unleash a torrent of steel. Even their demonic beasts are covered in magical armor, making them incredibly powerful.”
Maintaining such an army would require countless sums of money, and only a unified Chen dynasty could afford it.
"The other major army is the Flame Wolf Army, which rarely participates in direct combat because they are the world's largest spiritual energy artillery force."
Artillery, formed into an army.
That's right, the wealthy and powerful Chen dynasty made up nearly half of its army with artillery. When in doubt, they would just set up the cannons and blast their mothers!
However, the concessions made by the Chen dynasty in the last negotiation have led to a slow decline in Yunzhou's strength.
At that time, the main leaders of the three southern states gathered together and passed an agreement.
The seven wolf armies can set up recruitment offices in various parts of the three states. After each batch of new recruits completes their training, they will undergo a selection process by the seven armies to choose soldiers suitable for their respective armies.
The requirements for joining the Flame Wolf Army and the Golden Wolf Army are harsh, putting them at a disadvantage in recruitment. They also need a large number of logistics troops with few requirements, thus becoming a "garbage dump" where other units throw in those they don't want.
Some local cultivators, despite their strength, lacked expertise in mecha and mechanical systems. They preferred to try their luck with the neighboring Heavenly Wolf Army and Azure Wolf Army rather than stay in Yunzhou. This forced the Chen Dynasty to issue a proclamation requiring cultivators from all major factions within its territory to enlist in the army in proportion to their numbers.
"Instructor, what about the other wolf army?"
There are three provinces, with two large armies in each province, totaling only six armies.
Xueyan rubbed her forehead, finding it truly difficult to speak.
"There's another one, called..."
Ruyi Wolf Army.
She was embarrassed after saying that, "It means 'ideal husband,' without any twist... It was formed by the only Nascent Soul stage cultivator in the three states. We don't know her real name, but she is publicly known as: Qiao Jinhua, a top female cultivator."
This name sounds so rustic, but apparently she really likes it.
Sending her to lead a large army was naturally a consideration for the dynasty. On one hand, it was to win over the few remaining rogue cultivators and give them a good place to go. On the other hand... she was also a Nascent Soul cultivator! What if she had nothing better to do and started building a dynasty to fight us?
It would be better to let her troops fight the common enemy of the three states.
"It's...it embodies her beautiful wishes." Xueyan was too embarrassed to say the rest.
The Ruyi Wolf Army, known as a gathering place for sycophants, the venue for a martial arts contest to find a husband, Qiao Jinhua's irresponsible harem, and a bandit stronghold...
"Therefore, only by possessing sufficient strength can one protect oneself." Xueyan patted the Crimson-Eyed Fairy's shoulder, implying that even if one truly falls for someone, one should not abandon improving one's own strength to follow him. One's own strength is the most reliable thing.
I wonder if the little girl listened to me.
In short, the Seven Wolf Armies are their main destination, but...
Xueyan asked mysteriously, "Do you know which type of cultivator is the most expensive in the world? Take a guess."
"The most expensive?" Matt knew this all too well. "Array repair, I guess. We survived this time entirely thanks to the Jishui Mountain Array, so repairing it must be an astronomical figure."
"No, setting up a grand formation is indeed fraught with difficulties, but it tests talent even more. Some geniuses can set up a formation once and never fail in their entire lives, while others need to practice until they become proficient."
Xuan Jing's face fell. "Then he definitely isn't a talisman cultivator either."
"Following this logic, alchemists can also be ruled out."
The second captain seemed confident and said loudly, "It must be a sword cultivator. Who hasn't heard that a single sword can break through all laws? A cultivator who spends all his wealth on polishing his natal flying sword must be the most expensive."
Xueyan shook her head again.
Only one recruit present knew the real answer.
"We're very close. Remember, defense is always more expensive than offense."
This is a special unit that only the wealthy Yunzhou can afford to support, and its treatment even surpasses that of all soldiers of the same rank.
Yue Kaishan opened his mouth and uttered two words, giving the correct answer.
“Shield Repair.”
Shield cultivators are a type of cultivator that doesn't exist in the North at all. No one would focus on cultivating their defensive abilities; who would bother to cultivate themselves into a giant target?
A true pure shield master only has two powerful attack methods in their lifetime: one is called the self-destruction of their natal shield, and the other is called self-destruction.
Shield cultivators are those whose defensive capabilities surpass those of Buddhist cultivators, earning them the title of the toughest human beings. Their cultivation is even more difficult than that of sword cultivators, who are all "poor ghosts." Because of this, while there are wild sword cultivators, there are absolutely no shield cultivators.
In the early days of the Chen Dynasty's military establishment, the old emperor actually struggled with whether to build a fully shield-equipped army or a mecha army. He ultimately chose the Golden Wolf Army because even he couldn't afford a fully shield-equipped army.
What? You're asking who's attacking? Do you see the Flame Wolf Army's cannons behind us?
Each of the shield repairmen is a super heavy infantryman armed to the teeth. The shield guard battalion composed of them is the most special unit. They are responsible for protecting the artillery and advancing the battle line. They are often deployed in narrow and vulnerable places that must be defended.
The Chen family's favorite saying is, "My Yunzhou has no Great Wall, but the Shield Guard Battalion is the mobile Great Wall!"
Xueyan's eyes were questioning. Yue Kaishan straightened up and said loudly, "My family used to produce several warriors for the Shield Guard Battalion, but they all died in Panlong City."
When this matter is discussed, even the most humble members of the Yue family will stand tall.
"I believe there will be more in the future. Okay, little guys, get some rest and start thinking about which unit you'll be joining in the future."
Xueyan pondered. Xuanjing might be able to join the Golden Wolf Army, but he hadn't demonstrated any outstanding talisman skills yet, making it difficult. If Yue Kaishan could be cured, he should be able to join the Shield Guard's reserve force. As for the others, it seemed they had no chance, perhaps...
Can Chen Dahai go to the weapon slot of a large mech?
After everyone dispersed, they gathered in twos and threes to discuss the matter.
Yue Kaishan grabbed Zhong Ming and discussed it with him very seriously: "Before I set off, my cousin specifically told me that your skills would be highly valued by the Golden Wolf Army and the Flame Wolf Army. From now on, I'll carry the load in front, and you can bombard them from behind."
"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean 'you two brothers'? What about me?" Xuan Jing protested. "With my talismans, how could I not get into the Yunzhou army? I could even do it with two extra layers of explosive talismans on cannonballs. Hey, Fellow Daoist Chen, how about I call you Brother Dahai? From now on, you can put a far-seeing talisman on your face, and I'll make you cannonballs. You can fire them then!"
Chen Dahai nodded. He wasn't hesitant; he genuinely didn't know where to go.
How would I know? I was just an extra from Wanbing Valley, dragged out by Chi Tong.