Chapter 979

Chapter 979: Two Million

"We don’t need to send too many. Given the current size of our sect, deploying an army of 100,000 true immortal level disciples to support the front lines should suffice."

"In the Wood Origin Immortal Realm, the top great beings have set a rule that wars must be fought between equals."

"Of course, when there’s a disparity in strength, the side lacking high-end combat power will naturally be at a disadvantage," Luo Sheng explained.

"That’s why, during such times, the majority of casualties are true immortals. A few Golden Immortals and Great Luo might fall, but not many."

"This is because, in this realm, our human race boasts three beings beyond Great Luo, which keeps the other races from overstepping."

Xu Fan nodded, acknowledging Luo Sheng’s insight as the sect’s advisor.

"Grand Elder, I’ve recently reviewed our sect’s techniques and methods and noticed they’re all interconnected, forming a comprehensive system."

"To put it simply, our sect’s inheritance of techniques and methods surpasses that of ordinary Immortal Sects by a wide margin," Luo Sheng praised.

"What are you suggesting?" Xu Fan sensed Luo Sheng had a deeper point.

"By mastering these core techniques, our sect’s disciples will undoubtedly possess formidable fighting strength upon becoming true immortals."

"Therefore, Grand Elder, we should consider training multiple true immortal armies. This would not only bolster our sect’s Merit and Fortune but also increase our reserves of Immortal Jade."

"After all, wars are fertile ground for profit," Luo Sheng remarked.

"How large should these armies be?" Xu Fan mused, stroking his chin.

An army composed of Hidden Spirit Sect disciples would undoubtedly be formidable. Just by elevating our fourth-generation disciples to true immortals, their impact on the battlefield would be significant.

"Two million would be ideal. With a few Golden Immortals as battlefield guardians, we’d be virtually invincible among our peers," Luo Sheng stated confidently.

Since joining the Hidden Spirit Sect, he had been most impressed by the sect’s approach to disciple training.

"Then two million it is. We’ll rotate the sect’s disciples through, and I’ll consider additional strategies, including the Golden Immortal guardians you mentioned," Xu Fan agreed.

At that moment, several true immortal auras erupted from the demon division area of the Hidden Spirit Sect.

"Master, five members of the four-armed demon race have advanced to true immortals. Should I summon them?" Grape’s voice chimed in.

"No need. As more disciples advance to true immortal, receiving them in batches would be too cumbersome," Xu Fan waved off the suggestion.

"Also, instruct Shen Luo to expand his race to 100,000," Xu Fan added casually.

"Understood, Master."

In the demon division, where the four-armed demon race resided,

Four-Armed Divine Luo gazed with satisfaction at his clansmen who had ascended to true immortals.

"Impressive. Our four-armed demon race now stands as the strongest in the demon division. Continued excellence will only increase the resources our clan receives from the sect."

Since the Hidden Spirit Sect began freely supplying celestial energy, the four-armed demon race had experienced rapid growth.

Nearly all four-armed demon guard teams had reached Quasi-Immortal status.

Currently, at least a third of the four-armed demon race is at the peak of Quasi-Immortal, poised to break through to true immortals at the right moment.

"The four-armed demon race is performing admirably. I’ll visit the demon division soon to offer them some lessons," Xu Fan said with a smile.

Hearing this, Luo Sheng seemed to have an epiphany.

"Grand Elder, perhaps we should hold a formal ceremony to induct the four-armed demon race into the Outer Sect!"

"From now on, the four-armed demon race will officially merge with the sect’s fortune. As the sect prospers, so will the four-armed demon race grow stronger."

"The key point is their absolute loyalty to the sect. Once trained, they’ll become a formidable fighting force."

"Just like the Yunling tribe of Wan Sheng Immortal Sect, which has been a great assist to them," Luo Sheng explained, pulling out a blank jade slip to inscribe the method for the Immortal Realm’s sect ceremony.

Xu Fan took the jade slip, gave it a quick look, and nodded in approval.

The four-armed demon race already had a similar ritual, though it differed from this sect ceremony.

"Elder Luo Sheng, your thoughtfulness is appreciated," Xu Fan remarked gratefully.

Just then, the lake’s surface stirred, and a Little Girl emerged riding a large snake, which then soared into the sky with her.

The sky echoed with the Little Girl’s joyful laughter.

"Star, it seems I’ve grown a bit recently," Xu Fan observed, watching the Little Girl on the snake.

"Yes, you’ve grown a little. It’s because you’ve been diligently teaching the disciples, and she’s been listening in, which has boosted her cultivation realm significantly," Wang Yulun chuckled, tossing a bag of cumin jerky towards the sky-bound Little Girl.

The jerky bag turned into a shooting star, gracefully landing in the Little Girl’s hands.

"Thank you, godfather~"

Her voice floated down from above.

Luo Sheng was mesmerized by the scene; despite having seen it many times, it always left him in awe.

He still couldn’t fathom what made the Hunyuan Beast so devoted.

In Fengwu Immortal Realm, Wang Xiangchi and his three disciples teleported to the westernmost Giant City, now transformed into a massive military camp housing millions of true immortals.

The city’s intense atmosphere of impending battle made the trio acutely aware of the urgency.

"Master, I’ve scouted the situation here. If we wish to enlist, we can join the armies formed by the major forces. The downside is the lack of freedom; we’d have to follow orders strictly. Alternatively, we could form a small team for special battlefield missions, which I find more thrilling," Jian Wujie suggested.

"Let’s explore the city first. The Wood Origin tribe’s forces will take time to arrive, so there’s no rush," Wang Xiangchi said, eyeing the shops along the streets.

"Master, what if I use some Immortal Jade to form a large army? Many Immortal Sects have sent their disciples here. We could accept large-scale tasks through the Giant City’s communication artifact public channel as a temporary army, with substantial rewards," Han Feiyu proposed, scanning the light curtain for tasks.

Wang Xiangchi also glanced at the light curtain, noting the various large military tasks.

"Protect the Scorpion Sect’s large Spirit Herb Valley, requiring at least 50,000 true immortals, preferably with a battle history."

"Guard Shenfeng Tower’s large Immortal Jade mine, needing at least 80,000 true immortals, with alliance certification."

"Frontline mission: defend the Canaan Mountain Range…"

As he perused the tasks, Wang Xiangchi considered assembling all his first, second, and third-generation disciples for such missions.

They would be ideal for these challenges.

"It’s a shame the fourth-generation disciples aren’t ready yet," Wang Xiangchi lamented.

"Then, Master, perhaps wait a thousand years. By then, the fourth-generation disciples should be sufficiently grown," someone suggested.