51: Taoist soldiers, Jade Court Guards!

Dao soldiers are not Cultivators, nor are they martial artists, much less ordinary people, and certainly not demons.

According to the various Cultivation families, Dao soldiers are weapons.

They are cold-blooded, emotionless weapons that conquer for Dao Foundation Immortal Clans and great Immortal Mountain sects.

Someone once said that among the common folk below the mountain, battles involve millions of soldiers and horses, while a single Immortal Sect Cultivator's spellcasting can rival a million-strong army.

This idea is wrong.

In reality, whether it's Immortal Sect battles, conquering the Yao Race, or guarding a region and suppressing demonic lairs, a large number of troops are always needed.

What you imagine as an Immortal Sect battle involves top combatants engaging in spellcasting, shattering mountains and rivers.

What actually happens in an Immortal Sect battle is that their Dao soldiers are sent out first to attack cities and seize territory.

Then the Disciples step in as the backbone of the fighting force.

Immortal Masters act as the mainstays.

Purple Mansion Great True Persons are the stabilizing forces.

Full-scale combat—that is what an Immortal Sect battle truly is!

However, the mortal world's troops clearly couldn't meet the demands of the Immortal Sects, so, through the brilliant idea of a past sage, the 'Sage of Military Strategy,' Dao soldiers came into being.

Dao soldiers do not seek longevity; they Cultivate their Physical Body, but what they nourish is not Qi and Spiritual Qi, but Evil Qi and Qi and blood.

Their individual strength cannot compare to a single martial artist, but when they work together to encircle and suppress a martial artist, it's as easy as pie.

Even some Cultivators will only worry when facing an endless stream of Dao soldiers.

After all, Dao soldiers cultivated from various Materials possess defensive capabilities comparable to 'spells.' Some people even specifically Cultivate a troop to deal with a certain Cultivator!

After all, Cultivating Dao soldiers is much simpler than Cultivating Cultivators.

For example, Qingchi Mountain has the 'Monster Hunting Army' and the 'Wind Stop Camp,' which contributed greatly when fighting the Yao Race in Yellow Sand Plains!

Therefore, the methods for Cultivating various rare Dao soldiers are Treasure Troves kept secret by Immortal Sects, identical to their fundamental Qi gathering methods.

However, the flaws of Dao soldiers are also evident; generally, the replacement rate for Dao soldiers is only thirty years.

After thirty years, their Physical Body can no longer withstand the erosion of various potent elixirs, and they will retire.

The Dao soldier method in Shen Li's hand is called 'Yuting Guard.'

Dao soldiers are naturally categorized by quality. The Yuting Guard in his hand, like the Vein-Piercing Pangolin Fish, is ranked, but not ninth-grade.

Yuting Guard, as the name suggests, uses jade as its base. Within its systematic Dao soldier method, there are techniques with the characteristic of 'jade extraction.'

This allows the Dao soldiers to possess the characteristics of the jade they absorb.

It is considered a rather rare type.

Wang Chen did not prevaricate with him but truly brought out his most precious item!

In front of the City Lord's Manor, one hundred and forty-five people stood in the hall, with Ruo Liuli and Zhou Si at the very front.

Zhou San was dead, and Xiao Liu and Zhou Ba were also dead.

Zhou Qi was a cook, not considered a strong young man.

According to Ruo Liuli, Zhou Er went to seek Immortal traces, so he disappeared.

Therefore, at present, only the strong man Zhou Si and Ruo Liuli, who was with Zhou Yi, were at the front.

Their condition was excellent, and they were not lazy, which greatly comforted Ruo Liuli.

After all, being able to follow an Immortal Seedling of a Dao Foundation Immortal Clan... could be considered a fresh start.

Having submitted to this Shen Family Immortal Seed, they needed to show their true capabilities and make a good impression.

Their former bandit identity could be erased, and past misdeeds forgiven, but upon arriving in Black Ridge City, they must certainly do good and work diligently.

So she resolved to reorganize these martial artists who had originally belonged to the Black Horn Gang.

Fortunately, there was some progress.

Their spirit, energy, and Aura were all significantly different.

Gone was the laziness of the former Black Horn Gang; instead, they had developed some Aura.

Shen Li observed this, revealing a hint of appreciation.

He did not engage in excessive small talk or pleasantries; his status was clear, and he only needed to give orders.

Shen Li said indifferently,

“I have called you here for an important matter.”

“This matter concerns your future prospects, and you can decide for yourselves; even Ruo Liuli cannot interfere.”

“I know most of you are martial artists who wish to Cultivate and advance, but Cultivating the Dao soldier method is inherently different from being a martial artist, and it may cut off your path forward.”

“If you are unwilling, you may leave now.”

Some people's eyes flickered, and a portion of them withdrew.

Seeing this, Shen Li nodded and said,

“You have other arrangements; don't worry about what I will do to you!”

“Thank you, Immortal Master!”

Then Shen Li looked at the remaining approximately one hundred and twenty people and said,

“From now on, you will be members of the Yuting Guard. You need to practice combined attack methods, military techniques, and you also need to understand military orders and military affairs. You will be Cultivated into Dao soldiers.”

“However, this process will be very painful, so you need to be prepared.”

“I will not force anyone; you can still withdraw. Those who remain and eventually become Dao soldiers will receive monthly offerings of Spirit Stones, meat, food supplies, and Cultivation resources, all fully provided by Black Ridge City.”

“Your descendants will naturally have a higher status than others, becoming good family members.”

“You will have the opportunity to serve in the City Lord's Manor, or even command an army and fight against the Yao Race.”

“If you have offspring with Spiritual Root Aptitude for Cultivation, they can enter my Shen Family's outer residence and become my Shen Family's servants or retainers to Cultivate.”

On the field, everyone's breathing began to quicken, and many lowered their heads and rejoined the ranks.

In this world, whether it's ordinary people, wild beasts in the mountains, or all things in heaven and earth, everyone wants to Cultivate.

However, those who possess the ability to Cultivate are very few.

Even fewer are those who can Cultivate and have the Cultivation resources to do so.

They might not have the opportunity in this life, but in the next life, or the one after that, they might be able to give birth to a child with a Spiritual Root.

At that time, as long as the Shen Family does not fall, their family will also have someone who can Cultivate.

Isn't this glorifying their ancestors and changing their lives?

The hearts of these martial artists, who had long given up hope, involuntarily began to pound.

Seeing this, Shen Li said no more and instructed Ruo Liuli,

“Alright, the provisions are in the Storage Pouch. Give them medicinal baths and let them Cultivate.”

“Take them to Cultivate.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

Shen Li's eyes flickered as he watched these people walk away.

He thought to himself,

City defense is an extremely important link.

Although the Yuting Guard is small in number and not of high quality, guarding a region is still sufficient.

They only need training and then a few major battles to become useful, which saves him a lot of trouble.

After all, while martial artists are strong... their Heart-Nature is too erratic, far inferior to these well-trained Dao soldiers!

Thinking this, Shen Li returned to the backyard.

In front of the Spiritual field, Wang Teng looked at Chen He, lost in thought, wondering what he was thinking about.

Chen He was bending over, planting crescent moon rice, with drops of sweat on her temples, making her appear much gentler and more virtuous.

Behind her, a green ox lowed.

The backyard was filled with abundant Spiritual Qi; there was some mist in the air, which was Spiritual Qi.

The broken Spiritual Vein had been buried within the city manor.

This scene was very much like a fleeting rural landscape.

Shen Li kicked Wang Teng's butt and said,

“What are you thinking about? Don't think about anything you shouldn't. If you dare to poach, I'll kill you.”

Wang Teng came back to his senses, pouting, and said,

“What nonsense are you talking about? I, Wang Teng, was born with three wives, all of whom proactively sought marriage, but it's just not time yet.”

“Then why are you standing here in a daze?”

Wang Teng thought for a moment, a hint of melancholy on his face.

“When I was little, my mother used to farm at home like this.”

“Do you want to go home?”

“Yes.”

“Then why don't you go back and see?”

“The family head said I couldn't go home until I reached the high-level Qi Refining stage.”

“Then why are you still here lamenting the autumn fan instead of Cultivating?”

“You are such a killjoy... Your affairs are already settled anyway, so how about it? Want to have a duel with me?”

Wang Teng sharpened his knife eagerly.

Shen Li raised an eyebrow and waved his hand.

“Go talk to Qiu Ya.”

Qiu Ya sharpened her knife eagerly.

“It seems that after Young Master Wang's Breakthrough, we haven't sparred yet.”

Wang Teng swallowed, gritting his teeth, and said,

“Do you only hide behind women?”

“Yes!”

.....

A shrill scream came from the backyard.

“Stop hitting me... Stop hitting me... I was wrong... I was wrong!!!”

“What kind of knife is this? Why does it hurt so much when it cuts me?”

“Shen Li, I'm not done with you!”

Chen He looked at the scattered seeds... wanting to cry but having no tears.