Chapter 159: Chapter 159

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, three days pass.

This day, inside the military camp, within the enormous tower, Zhao Letian was still in his room, engrossed in alchemy.

Suddenly, a streak of light flew out from the Hundred Herbs Furnace, and with a swipe of his hand, Zhao Letian captured it in his palm.

"A Grade One, Rank Five elixir, the Gathering Yuan Pill, is finally complete." He opened his hand to look and immediately revealed a satisfied smile on his face. In the center of his palm rested a round white pill, radiating strong waves of Primordial Energy.

After three days of diligent study and practice, Zhao Letian's alchemy skill had continued to improve. He had not only successfully crafted hundreds of Demon Essence Pills but also produced a batch of pills that could aid those in the True Martial Realm and True Martial Realm Demon Beasts to advance their cultivation.

The Grade One, Rank Five elixir, the Gathering Yuan Pill, was currently the strongest pill he could concoct. It had a noticeable effect on enhancing the cultivation of Martial Artists in the Middle Stage True Martial Realm, and it even had some effect on those in the High-level True Martial Realm.

"Three days to become a Level One Alchemist, if this were to be said out loud, I'm afraid not many people would believe it." Zhao Letian stored the Gathering Yuan Pill in his storage ring, shaking his head and chuckling to himself.

Alchemy is neither difficult nor easy. To become an alchemist, one not only needs exceptional talent but also strong financial support. Those lacking in innate ability or limited in resources could spend years, or even decades, without necessarily achieving the level of a Level One Alchemist.

On the contrary, someone like Zhao Letian, with an extraordinary Divine Thought Power, substantial financial resources, and an innate powerful flame, would not find it too difficult to become an alchemist. However, his speed in reaching this level in just three days was still astonishingly fast.

Besides the improvement in his alchemy skill, Zhao Letian found that his Divine Thought Power had also unknowingly enhanced slightly due to the continuous alchemy processes. This brought him an unexpected joy because strong Divine Thought Power holds great benefits for Martial Artists. It not only helps improve their cultivation but also strengthens their overall abilities.

As for the Qingluo Wine, it was not yet ready and would require about a month's time.

Just as Zhao Letian was preparing to continue crafting Gathering Yuan Pills, the military token on his body suddenly vibrated.

"A mission?" He flipped the token to see, and his gaze immediately sharpened. This was a message from the squad leader, Xiao Feng, ordering them to assemble at the Martial Arts Arena and then leave the city for a mission.

Military orders were like mountains and could not be delayed. Zhao Letian quickly packed up and then, along with Liu Wei and the others, arrived at the Martial Arts Arena.

"Ladies and gentlemen, according to reconnaissance reports, the people of Gray Wolf Kingdom have started to stir again recently. Several mines on the border are likely to be their next targets. General Deng has personally ordered our Vanguard Camp's third squad to leave the city and defend an Elemental Stone Mine. Next, each of you will receive a set of standard military equipment according to the level of your cultivation. Then, we will depart for battle."

After everyone had gathered, the squad leader, Xiao Feng, surveyed the crowd and spoke out loud.

Following that, everyone received a set of standard equipment in turn, including a weapon and a set of black metal armor covering the entire body, both imposing and majestic.

Zhao Letian was issued a three-star inferior-grade Spiritual Weapon Longsword and an inferior-grade Spiritual Armor set; although such equipment was of optional use for him, he still wore it according to the military's requirements.

"Board the warship, depart."

After distributing the equipment, Xiao Feng took out a spiritual warship that was over a hundred meters long, floating in the air. My Virtual Library Empire (*) hosts the original.

This warship was a nine-star inferior-grade Spiritual Artifact, the same level as Zhao Letian's Cloud Piercing Boat, but slower. Its main use was for transporting soldiers.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! ..."

Upon hearing Xiao Feng's command, Zhao Letian and the others leaped onto the warship.

Following that, a gust of wind howled as Xiao Feng urged the warship forward, taking everyone straight towards the outskirts of the city.

To the northwest of War King City lies a vast and endless grassland; deeper within, there's another powerful nation - the Gray Wolf Kingdom.

The people of the Gray Wolf Kingdom dwell upon the grassland and differ in customs from those of Dajin Country. They do not build many cities but gather in the form of tribes. They are nomadic, seeking out lands abundant in cultivation resources.

The people of Gray Wolf Kingdom often invade Dajin Country, plundering cultivation resources. As a defense against them, War King City was established.

Above the grassland, the sky is exceptionally blue, and the massive warship travels through the clouds at astonishing speeds.

"That lone mountain up ahead is our destination."

Xiao Feng stood on the deck of the warship, gazing at a solitary large mountain in the distance.

"What an amazing surge of Primordial Energy. Is that the Elemental Stone Mine?"

Even from a great distance, Zhao Letian could feel the dense Primordial Energy emanating from the mine ahead, truly a sacred place for cultivation.

The only issue is that the terrain is challenging – with only a lone peak surrounded by the flat and open grassland, it is easy to attack but difficult to defend. Faced with an attack from the people of Gray Wolf Kingdom, it could be perilous. No wonder they were dispatched here to guard.

Soon, the warship descended upon the mine. It didn't land directly because there was a huge Array Formation Light Shield enveloping the mine.

The soldiers stationed above the mine immediately looked up with caution and asked.

"We are the Dragon Tooth Army, soldiers of the Vanguard Camp, here to assist in defending the mine."

Xiao Feng took out his Identity Token, showing it to the people above.

"The Token is genuine. Come in."

The person above spoke and opened the Array Formation Light Shield.

After that, everyone descended.

"What's this? They sent only a few measly soldiers over? Could it be that the military has no one else to spare?"

Just as they jumped down from the warship, a disgruntled voice suddenly rang out. Looking in the direction of the voice, they saw a High-level True Martial Realm powerhouse coming over with several others.

"True Martial Ninth Realm? Are you the person in charge here?" Xiao Feng frowned and spoke with displeasure. They came to help, but the other party was complaining about their insufficient strength. It was quite rude.

Zhao Letian also felt displeased, but as a captain of the Initial Stage True Martial Realm, he was not in a position to speak out.

"Hmph! A mere True Martial Seventh Realm, let's see what qualifications you have to assist in guarding this mine." The True Martial Ninth Realm individual sneered disdainfully, then grabbed a longspear and thrust it towards Xiao Feng.

"One sword, soaring to the heavens!"

Xiao Feng's face darkened with anger as he shouted, slashing with his sword, and remarkably unleashing a Seven-layered Sword Force.