58: The surge in points

"Longxing Pass is 300,000 li from Zhenshan Pass. It is indeed a good location."

Ming Tianan looked at the map and couldn't help but nod slightly. Longxing Pass divides the southern territory of the Beichuan Empire into two. Although the territory between Longxing Pass and Zhenshan Pass only accounts for a little more than one-third of the Beichuan Empire's southern territory, it would still be good if they could annex this land.

Thinking of this, Ming Tianan immediately ordered, "Yang Zhong, Duan Tianzhao, Ming Jingting, where are you?"

"Your subordinates are here!"

"I order Yang Zhong to be the main general, and Duan Tianzhao and Ming Jingting to be deputy generals. Immediately lead 100,000 soldiers and the Profound Fiend Army to Longxing Pass by warship, occupy Longxing Pass, and be sure to defend it!"

"Understood!"

Yang Zhong and the two others accepted the order and turned to leave.

"Nangong Wensha, Xing You... Wu Long, where are you?"

"Your subordinates are here!"

"I order you to each lead an army immediately, starting from Zhenshan Pass, and push northward, clearing out the remnants of the Beichuan Empire's army and the garrisons of various cities at the fastest possible speed. If you encounter resistance, kill them without mercy!"

"Understood!"

The generals accepted the order and turned to leave.

Ming Tianan watched everyone leave, then turned to look at the middle-aged man in yellow robes behind him, "Your Highness Prince Duan, can you assign some Ancestors to follow Ancestor Zhao to Longxing Pass to protect the army guarding Longxing Pass?"

"Yes!"

Prince Duan nodded, "Is there anything else you want to say? Just say it all!"

Ming Tianan smiled slightly, "I wouldn't dare to give orders, but there are many Cultivator Families and Sects in the southern territory of the Beichuan Empire. We still need a few Ancestors to accompany General Nangong Wensha and the others on a trip."

"In addition, I ask Your Highness to recruit Cultivators in the Clear Serenity Northern Territory to form temporary scattered troops to follow the main army in clearing out the southern territory of the Beichuan Empire, ensuring the stability behind Longxing Pass!"

"Alright!"

Prince Duan nodded, then turned and left.

"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Duan!"

...Early morning, just past Chenshi.

Nangong Yu was following Qing Ling to learn to read, or rather, watching Qing Ling make futile efforts.

But at this moment, his eyes moved slightly.

The Ying Mei in the dark immediately waved its hand slightly, and a phantom realm descended, enveloping the entire pavilion.

Regardless of whether it was inside or outside the phantom realm, Nangong Yu was the only one unaffected.

At this moment, a light projection suddenly appeared before Nangong Yu. It was none other than Divine Shadow Emissary Earth Leader!

Earth Leader knelt on one knee, respectfully saying to Nangong Yu, "Earth Leader greets master, may master live long!"

"Rise, is there something important?" Nangong Yu nodded slightly and asked.

Earth Leader nodded, reached out and took out 106 storage rings, saying, "Master, these are Tian Kui's and my subordinates' storage rings, as well as some storage rings collected by the Divine Shadow Squad that entered the Beichuan army's supply depot during the battle between the two armies. Please check them, Master!"

Hearing this, Nangong Yu's eyes lit up, and he waved his hand to collect the storage rings.

Immediately, he looked at Earth Leader, "You wait aside for now, I'll take a look first."

"Understood!"

Earth Leader agreed, and his figure slowly dissipated, but Nangong Yu could feel that he was still there.

Nangong Yu didn't pay much attention, glanced at the two dozen storage rings in his arms that couldn't be put into the Time-Space Merchant Guild, and quickly entered the Time-Space Merchant Guild with his consciousness.

He looked at the rows of storage rings on the white jade shelves and couldn't help but smile slightly.

"There are only 81 white jade shelves. storage rings can exploit this bug. If I need to place items in the Time-Space Merchant Guild in the future, I still need to use more storage rings."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, took out a storage ring, and investigated it, his face lighting up with joy.

"All Spirit Stones, exchange for points!"

As his words fell, countless Spirit Stones in the storage ring instantly disappeared, and the Time-Space Merchant Guild's points increased by 200,000.

Seeing this, Nangong Yu's face lit up with joy, and when he looked at the remaining storage rings, he couldn't help but show a hint of anticipation.

Before long, he had checked all 106 storage rings that Earth Leader had brought back.

There were 99 rings specifically for Spirit Stones, which earned him 20,537,000 points.

The remaining seven storage rings contained either Spirit Medicine, Medicinal Pills, Spirit Materials, or low-grade ingredients containing Spiritual Qi.

In short, they were Cultivation resources!

Nangong Yu saw the soaring points and the countless items in the remaining seven storage rings, and couldn't help but smile slightly.

"Indeed, the Imperial Army is rich!"

He chuckled softly, then exchanged for fourteen more low-grade spirit marrows and threw them into his grotto-heavens.

Now, there were eighteen spirit marrows distributed throughout his various grotto-heavens, and he believed his strength would definitely increase several times faster!

And things were just as he expected!

The moment the spirit marrows entered the grotto-heavens, he could feel the Grand Void Origin Returning Art accelerating even further, and the growth rate of his spiritual power was at least three times faster!

Nangong Yu smiled slightly, then hesitated for a moment, not touching the remaining points.

He gently waved his hand, and a light screen appeared again.

[Time-Space Merchant Guild]

[Level: 2]

[Bound to: Nangong Yu]

[Guild points: 6,807,702]

[Accumulated points: 24,831,512]

[Note: Spirit Stones and points can be exchanged at equal value. Accumulating 1 billion points can unlock Level 3, with a thousand-fold increase...]

..."There are still over 6.8 million points left. Exchanging for a bottle of god fusion pill requires 5 million points, which is enough."

"The god fusion pill can help Divine Combination Realm Cultivators quickly improve their cultivation. It's perfect for mother right now!"

"But before that, I still need to consider how to give it to mother without making her feel it's unusual!"

Nangong Yu muttered to himself, then thought of something, his eyes lighting up slightly.

"I can try it!"

He muttered, immediately exchanged for a bottle of god fusion pill, and exited the Time-Space Merchant Guild.

As he opened his eyes, Earth Leader slowly reappeared, still kneeling respectfully on one knee.

Nangong Yu threw the ninety-nine empty storage rings, along with the bottle of god fusion pill, to Earth Leader, then said, "Have Tian Kui sell a few god fusion pills to Nangong Wenxin and the others at a suitable price."

"Also, my mother also needs god fusion pills. You guys think about how to reasonably transfer the god fusion pills to my mother."

Earth Leader's light projection body paused slightly, "This subordinate understands. I will convey master's words to Tian Kui!"

"Alright, you may go!" Nangong Yu waved his hand slightly and said.

"Understood!"

Earth Leader agreed, then disappeared.

Nangong Yu smiled contentedly, had the Ying Mei remove the illusion, and continued to listen... oh no!

It should be watching Qing Ling speak!

...Xilan Empire.

In the imperial court, the atmosphere was suffocatingly oppressive.

The ministers stood in two rows, heads bowed, not daring to look straight ahead.

Emperor Ji Bolin sat high on the Dragon Throne, his face grim, his sharp gaze sweeping over those below.

His eyes revealed a hint of dissatisfaction and worry, sending shivers down one's spine.

Finally, his gaze fixed on a certain spot, and his majestic, stern voice echoed through the hall, "Yang Hong, is your military intelligence department just loafing around?"