When Shen Wenxing arrived at the Ascension Pavilion, he unexpectedly found that Anyang County's County Captain, Huang Yunxiao, was already waiting there.

Seeing him, Shen Wenxing hurriedly cupped his hands in salute, "Uncle."

Huang Yunxiao nodded, his expression somewhat grave as he said, "Urgent military intelligence has come from the border. The Barbarian Race is amassing an army of one hundred thousand at the Baima County border, their intentions unclear."

"According to the tongues and scouts we've captured, this army of one hundred thousand are the elite of the elite Barbarian soldiers, nearly all of whom are Martial Artists above the Postnatal Realm."

One hundred thousand Martial Artists!?

Shen Wenxing felt a bit incredulous.

It's known that the entire population of the Barbarian Race is no more than ten million. In the last battle of He County, the left route army of one hundred and ten thousand soldiers encountered an elite unit of the Barbarian Race.

Among thirty thousand soldiers, there were nearly ten thousand Martial Artists.

In the end, the left route army paid a huge price to completely annihilate those thirty thousand elite Barbarian troops.

How could the enemy now field so many Martial Artists again?

Could it be they have clansmen who are born as Martial Artists?

"The Military Department has already sent orders."

"They ordered the county magistrates everywhere to requisition Martial Artists from among the common people to join the Yunzhong Border Army in preparation to confront the enemy."

"You are part of the Ascension Pavilion; if you can speak with the Immortal in advance, perhaps you won't have to risk going to the front lines."

After all, Shen Wenxing was his nephew-in-law, and since his niece was already pregnant, Huang Yunxiao naturally did not want him to go to the front lines to battle the Barbarian Race.

Especially since the Barbarian Race had suddenly gathered one hundred thousand Martial Artists, which seemed very peculiar.

"Hmm, then I will write a letter shortly and have it sent to the Royal City Immortal Garden to see what the Immortal says."

Huang Yunxiao did not want him on the front lines, and he himself didn't want to go either.

The Shen Family had just been bestowed a noble family title and received many rewards, they did not need that nobility.

Seeing that he had listened to his advice, Huang Yunxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He was truly afraid that Shen Wenxing, being stubborn, would insist on going to the front lines again to gain nobility through battle.

"Alright, go handle this matter first. I need to return and prepare for the recruitment."

After sending Huang Yunxiao off, Shen Wenxing immediately returned to the second floor of the Ascension Pavilion and wrote a letter.

"Clerk Fang."

"Have someone immediately deliver this letter with haste to the Royal City Immortal Garden, and hand it to the Immortal."

Fang Qing took the letter and, after cupping his hands, hurriedly left.

"Clerk Gongyang."

Shen Wenxing looked at Gongyang He, who was writing something beside him, and spoke.

"Steward."

Gongyang He stopped writing and cupped his hands.

"How many common people have bought Spirit Seeds during this period?"

"Please wait a moment, Steward, I will check." Gongyang He took a ledger from the side and carefully flipped through it for a moment, saying, "Reporting to the Steward, there are twenty-one families in total."

"Total income from Spirit Seeds..."

He thought Shen Wenxing was inquiring about the income from selling Spirit Seeds, and was about to report it, when Shen Wenxing interrupted directly, "It's been half a year since they purchased the Spirit Seeds."

"Have Warehouse Officer Yu Hong take people to inspect the recorded addresses one by one and see if any common people have successfully cultivated Spirit Seeds."

"The Immortal is very concerned about this matter."

Gongyang He quickly cupped his hands, "I will handle it right away."

Great Yu, Zhili Royal City.

In the Immortal Welcoming Garden, a eunuch stood respectfully in front of Li Heshan, fawningly saying, "Immortal Li, Your Majesty invites you to visit the prison of the Inspectorate."

Li Heshan frowned, "For what purpose?"

The eunuch glanced around, lowered his voice, and said, "A Barbarian tongue was captured at the border, and from him, we obtained some major intelligence. His Majesty's intention is... to have the Immortal hear it."

Barbarian Race?

Major intelligence?

Li Heshan was a bit puzzled, but fortunately, there was nothing else pressing at the moment, so he decided to go and see what it was all about.

"Junior Sister Pei, I will head over there for a while."

He said to Pei Yuwan, who was cultivating beside him, before following the eunuch to the prison of the Inspectorate.

Numerous Black Scale Guards clustered around a figure wearing a golden mask to greet him.

"Greetings, Immortal Li."

The golden-masked figure slightly cupped his hands.

This person was Jin Xiao, one of the three commanders of the Black Scale Guard, and his strength had reached the Fifth Layer of Qi Cultivation, making him a formidable presence among the Innate Experts.

Li Heshan nodded, "Where is the person?"

Jin Xiao turned his body slightly, indicating for him to move forward.

The group arrived deep within the prison of the Inspectorate and stopped at a specially-made cell.

"Bring the person out!"

Jin Xiao ordered, and several Black Scale Guards immediately rushed into the cell, dragging out the captured Barbarian soldier, who was bound in chains!

Clang!

Clatter!

"Stay still!"

Under the dragging of several Postnatal realm Black Scale Guards, the Barbarian soldier kept struggling, and a faint bloody aura unexpectedly seeped from his body!

Seeing this, Li Heshan narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Hundred Beasts Blood Evil..."

With great effort, the Black Scale Guards finally dragged the man up close.

The Barbarian soldier glanced at Li Heshan, a trace of ferocity flashing in his eyes, as he suddenly lunged while the guards were momentarily off-guard!

"Be careful, Immortal!"

Jin Xiao, seeing this, was shocked and tried to rush forward to block him.

However, Li Heshan merely tapped his toe, retreating while lightly slapping his palm!

Bang!

An invisible wave of Qi directly sent that Barbarian soldier, appearing like a human bear, flying away!

"Have you encountered people from the Hundred Beasts Mountain?"

After landing, Li Heshan spoke lightly.

The Barbarian soldier, spitting blood, struggled and failed to get up, merely giving him a cunning look without answering.

Beside him, Jin Xiao was somewhat puzzled and asked in a low voice, "Immortal, Hundred Beasts Mountain is...?"

Li Heshan pursed his lips and said, "It's also an Immortal Sect, and slightly stronger than my Qiyun Valley."

"The faint bloody aura emanating from this person is the Hundred Beasts Blood Evil used by the cultivators of Hundred Beasts Mountain to temper War Beasts."

Jin Xiao suddenly understood, "So, it's true that the Barbarian Race has the backing of an Immortal Sect?"

Li Heshan glanced at the Barbarian soldier, not asking further questions, and turned to leave the prison.

Jin Xiao hurriedly followed him out.

"Immortal, aren't you going to inquire further?"

Li Heshan shook his head slightly.

"From the current situation, it's pretty clear that Qiyun Valley is not the first Immortal Sect to set eyes on the Yangnao Land."

Hundred Beasts Mountain has already contacted the Barbarian Race in the Yangnao Land ahead of us.

This matter must be reported to the sect as soon as possible.

Hundred Beasts Mountain and Qiyun Valley both belong to Lower Grade Immortal Sects, but their strength is slightly greater than that of Qiyun Valley.

The reason lies in the cultivators of Hundred Beasts Mountain, who are adept at refining and controlling Demon Beasts, utilizing their power to exert greater strength.

In contrast, Qiyun Valley relies on Pill Arrays, with relatively weak offensive measures.

The Hundred Beasts Blood Evil is one of the signature techniques of Hundred Beasts Mountain. By drawing on the power of the Blood Evil, the latent potential within man and beast is temporarily unleashed, greatly enhancing strength.

But behind this easy power is a significant side effect.

Like that Barbarian soldier just now, whenever he bursts his power beyond his limits, it hastens the fusion of Blood Evil power with his spirit.

Ultimately, his consciousness will become entirely tainted by the Blood Evil, turning him into a beast devoid of reason.

"Commander Jin, you must keep a strict watch on this person. If you don't want troubles in the future, it's best to kill him now."

Li Heshan advised and promptly headed back to the Immortal Garden.

Jin Xiao didn't quite understand his words, but still had them reported to Emperor Yu.

In the Immortal Garden, after pondering for a long time, Li Heshan spoke, "Junior Sister Pei, please return to Qiyun Valley personally and inform the Sect Leader of this matter as soon as possible."

Pei Yuwan was slightly reluctant.

But understanding the importance of the matter, she nodded in agreement.

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