101: Selection

Subsequently, Ling Feng directly instructed the System in his mind.

“System, select all individuals present who are suitable for the Fusion of Fiery War Riders.”

“Understood, Host.”

Soon, with the System’s prompt, a red mark, visible only to Ling Feng, appeared above the heads of all suitable individuals.

Seeing this, Ling Feng immediately spoke loudly to everyone present.

“I am Ling Feng, the Family Head of the Ling Family. Those I call upon later, please stand on the empty ground to my right and wait.”

“Understood?”

“Understood.”

Ling Feng then walked forward, approaching those with the System’s red mark and saying loudly.

“You, step forward.”

“You too, step forward.”

“You, you, you... and you...”

Half an hour later.

Ling Feng finally selected all the individuals screened by the System. At this time, the Martial Arts Arena was divided into two distinct, vast camps.

The number of suitable individuals ultimately selected far exceeded Ling Feng’s expectations; nearly 20,000 out of the 30,000 people present met the criteria, which Ling Feng had never anticipated.

He had originally thought that even half of them meeting the criteria would be quite good.

Subsequently, Ling Feng directly spoke to Ling Buyi.

“Second Uncle, I’m taking the people I’ve selected. As for the rest, you can arrange them as you see fit.”

Hearing Ling Feng’s instruction, Ling Buyi immediately bowed and responded.

“Yes, Family Head.”

Seeing this, Ling Feng smiled and nodded, then turned directly to the 20,000 people who had just been selected and said loudly.

“Follow me, I will take you to a new Residence.”

“Yes, Family Head.”

Hearing Ling Feng’s command, the selected individuals did not hesitate at all, responding in unison.

Ling Feng was extremely satisfied with the performance of the 20,000 people before him. He smiled and nodded, then, along with Ling Wang and Ling Lie, led the crowd swiftly towards the Ling Family Residence...

Soon, the group arrived at a well-prepared military camp not far from the entrance of the Ling Family Residence.

At this time, the crowd began to whisper amongst themselves, completely unaware of why they had been selected and brought here.

From the high platform, Ling Feng looked at the more than 20,000 people before him and shouted loudly.

“Silence!”

“Everyone, I know you have many questions now, but first, I want to congratulate you. You have passed the final screening and are qualified to become a member of the City Guard in Lingyun City.”

“From today onwards, you will have a brand new name...”

“However, with your current strength, you are not yet worthy of this legion title. Therefore, I will bestow upon you an Opportunity. At that time, your cultivation and talent will be greatly enhanced. But I must also state upfront that with Opportunity comes risk, so this Opportunity also carries the danger of death.”

“A person’s life is only once, and I respect you greatly. Now, I will give you the choice. Whether to stay or to leave is for you to decide.”

“Those who choose to leave, each person can collect five Low-Grade Spirit Stones at the entrance as compensation from my Ling Family for wasting your time. After collecting, you may leave on your own.”

“Of course, please rest assured, even if you choose to leave, I promise here that the Ling Family will absolutely not hold it against you, or even your Family. You can still live in Lingyun City, but the premise is that you do not violate the rules of Lingyun City.”

“Everyone, I will give you the time it takes for one stick of incense to burn. Begin your choice now.”

Afterward, Ling Feng no longer paid attention to the crowd, leaving a few Family Disciples to watch over them. He, along with Ling Wang and Ling Lie, walked directly into the tent.

Upon sitting down in the tent, Ling Wang couldn't help but be the first to inquire.

“Family Head, I don’t quite understand this action. The Fusion of Blazing Flame Battle Soul carries no danger at all, and once they fuse, they will be completely loyal to the Family Head. Why add this extra step?”

Hearing this, Ling Feng smiled and directly spoke to Ling Lie, who was beside him.

“Ling Lie, you explain it to Ling Wang.”

“Yes, Family Head.”

“That is because a legion is different from your Shadow Guards. The most powerful aspect of a formed legion is its ‘momentum’ or ‘Dao.’ However, to form this momentum, it is essential to ensure that the soldiers possess a belief that is brave enough to challenge and fearless in the face of death. Otherwise, even if they become Fiery War Riders, the momentum they form will be weakened by several points.”

“Therefore, the Lord’s action aims to select those who possess strong conviction and dare to face death directly. Once such individuals become Fiery War Riders, the momentum they form will be incredibly powerful.”

Hearing Ling Feng’s instruction, Ling Lie then slowly began to explain.

After listening to Ling Lie’s explanation, Ling Wang immediately understood, and then smiled at Ling Wang, saying.

“Ling Wang thanks General Ling Lie for clearing his confusion.”

“Lord Ling Wang is too polite. In the future, you and I must cooperate more.”

...The time it takes for one stick of incense to burn quickly passed.

Ling Feng rose directly, leading Ling Wang and Ling Lie back to the high platform. At this time, the Martial Arts Arena had noticeably fewer people than before.

Ling Feng quickly scanned the area and found that there were exactly 20,000 people still present.

Seeing this, Ling Feng immediately said loudly.

“Everyone, since you are still standing here, I believe you are ready.”

“I will soon bestow an Opportunity upon you, but before that, I must emphasize one point: no matter what happens later, you must not resist. Additionally, this process will cause immense pain. You must persevere, otherwise, if you die, don’t blame me for not warning you.”

“Do you understand?”

“Understood!”

Although the crowd did not fully understand Ling Feng’s words, they all responded loudly in unison.

Seeing this, Ling Feng then instructed the System in his mind.

“System, fuse the Blazing Flame Battle Soul with the 20,000 people before me.”

“Understood, Host.”

As the System’s prompt fell, in an instant, streaks of red light flashed, directly merging into the bodies of the people in the field...