"Even Curse Ghosts can be killed! That's seriously powerful?"

Xiao Mu was instantly surprised.

Having once dealt with a Curse Ghost, Xiao Mu had a sober understanding of their might.

He knew deeply that with his current strength, even if a Curse Ghost stood still and let him kill it, he might not be able to kill it in a short period of time.

After entering the Third Realm, the strength gap between each level becomes a huge chasm, hard to overcome.

The so-called challenge of surpassing realms is simply a joke.

After hearing that, with the help of Army Techniques, a group of combined soldiers could kill a Curse Ghost, Xiao Mu was unavoidably surprised.

Qing Songzi smirked slightly. Xiao Mu's astonishment was clearly within his expectations, "If we couldn't achieve this, then what would be the point of the existence of the Earth Symbol?"

That statement made sense.

Xiao Mu nodded in agreement.

But then, Qing Songzi asked, "Mr. Mu, would you like to see the local soldiers in person?"

By 'local soldiers', Qing Songzi was obviously not referring to ordinary soldiers, but soldiers influenced and summoned by the Earth Symbol.

However, after hearing this, Xiao Mu became even more curious.

Why was Qing Songzi suddenly talking the Earth Seal and Earth Symbol, and specifically inviting him to witness the local soldiers? What was his intention?

For the moment, Xiao Mu couldn't figure out what Qing Songzi was planning.

Nevertheless, he was very interested in the soldiers summoned by the Earth Symbol. So, he said, "It's my first time hearing about such soldiers being summoned by the Earth Symbol. If it's not too much trouble, I would like to see this."

Qing Songzi gave a mysterious smile, "In that case, Mr. Mu, please follow me."

Qing Songzi led Xiao Mu out and into a large courtyard.

In the large courtyard, a group of armored soldiers were training.

Qing Songzi blew a whistle, and the soldiers quickly assembled into formations.

Xiao Mu glanced roughly; the number of soldiers was not much. Divided into three squads, with each squad further split into ten smaller teams, each with ten people. In total, there were just over three hundred.

"Commander on deck!"

Three burly men, with swords slung at their waists, who seemed to be the team leaders, walked out and saluted Qing Songzi.

"Hello!"

Qing Songzi greeted and introduced, "Mr. Mu, currently in Nanke City we have a total of 303 soldiers. We've used the ancient method to organize three hundred of them into three hundreds-squad teams, each with a commander."

"In addition, each hundred-squad team is divided into ten small teams, each is a 'wu', with one 'wu' leader."

"The three hundred-squad teams are divided into Simple Knife Soldiers and Archers. The first and second squads are Simple Knife Soldiers, and the third squad are Archers."

"These three individuals are the commanders of the first, second, and third squads; Chen Yan, Xu Kun, and Fang Jin. Fang Jin is the leader of the Archers."

Qing Songzi intentionally introduced Fang Jin. As the leader of the Archers, Fang Jin and Chen Yan Xu Kun's attire were slightly different; besides carrying a sword, he also carried a longbow, with a quiver of a dozen or so arrows on his back.

"Chen Yan, Xu Kun, Fang Jin, this is Mister Mu."

"Hello, Mr. Mu!"

Chen Yan, Xu Kun, and Fang Jin greeted Xiao Mu, performing an ancient fist-salute.

"Hello, commanders!"

Xiao Mu returned the same ancient fist-salute to the three commanders.

"You're too kind, Mr. Mu."

Chen Yan, Xu Kun, and Fang Jin quickly expressed their modesty.

Xiao Mu took the chance to assess the three's strengths. They obviously followed the martial arts path, but their techniques were different from ordinary martial artists, leaning more towards battlefield fighting skills.

Moreover, all three were at the early stages of the Third Realm, which is the early stage of the Bone Forger Realm for martial artists, equivalent to a Green Blood Demon.

Having reached the Bone Forger Realm, they were already considered masters.

Besides the three of them, Xiao Mu also took the chance to evaluate the other soldiers. He found that except for each 'wu' leader being at the late stages of Qi Refining and Blood Integration, the other soldiers were at the mid-stage of Qi Refining and Blood Integration.

The gap in their strength seemed a bit off, they seemed unable to keep up. Considering the strength of all three hundred plus soldiers was at this level, Xiao Mu felt relieved.

In the future, these individuals would provide the main combat force for Nanke City against the evil absurdity.

Seeing this, Xiao Mu became somewhat worried.

The strength of these soldiers was low.

In Xiao Mu's view, at the beginning of the battle, the ideal state would be for the strength of the three commanders to reach the late Third Realm, which was the same level as him, equivalent to a Red Blood Demon.

Of course, if they could reach the peak of the Third Realm, which was equivalent to a Purple-Black Blood Demon, that would be even better.

The strength of the thirty 'wu' leaders should ideally reach the mid-Third Realm, equivalent to a Blue Blood Demon. The regular soldiers should also reach the early stages of the Third Realm, equivalent to Red Blood Demon.

Only when we reach this stage will there be a sense of security.

Otherwise, with the current strength of the soldiers and the commencement of the evil absurdity, it might still be inadequate.

The situation is a bit disconcerting.

Xiao Mu knits his brows slightly.

Qing Songzi glanced at Xiao Mu, suddenly smiled and said, "Mr. Mu probably doesn't know what 'Blood Connection' is."

"Chen Yan, Xu Kun, Fang Jin, quickly join the ranks!"

"Yes!"

As Qing Songzi gave the order, Chen Yan, Xu Kun, and Fang Jin quickly returned to their units, standing at the forefront of each of their teams.

"Mr. Mu, please observe!"

Qing Songzi spoke, an ancient command token suddenly appeared in his hand.

With a wave of the token, "Everyone, Guiyi!"

Swish!

At Qing Songzi's command, all the soldiers, including the three leaders, brandished their weapons.

Those with knives raised their knives, those with arrows pulled their arrows.

The Blood Qi of more than three hundred people was instantly interconnected. A tremendous pressure swept over them, as if a gigantic monster was bringing an intangible sense of terror.

Even though Xiao Mu's strength had reached the late stage of the Spirit Communication Realm, when suddenly confronted with this immense pressure, he couldn't help but change his expression.

It was too powerful. The unity of Blood Qi of three hundred people created an inner feeling of utter ineffectiveness. If there were to be an actual confrontation, he would certainly be slashed to death in an instant.

Qing Songzi smiled and further explained, "With the Earth Seal in my hand, I can command the soldiers. Just now, everyone's Blood Qi was interconnected. Apart from that, they can also be divided. One team, Guiyi."

With a swish,

Everyone on the team, including Chen Yan, raised their simple knives, seemingly ready to strike.

The tremendous pressure pressed down once again. Although it was not comparable to the unity of Blood Qi of three hundred people just now, it still brought forth a sense of resistance in Xiao Mu.

"Third team, Guiyi!"

Qing Songzi gave another command.

All one hundred and one members of the third team, including the leader, simultaneously drew their longbows full, the arrows strung and ready to be released at any moment.

Xiao Mu watched in secret astonishment.

Under the interconnected Blood Qi of these hundred archers, if they all shot their arrows at once, he would certainly be unable to dodge, and he would be turned into a wasp's nest on the spot.

Afterward, Qing Songzi demonstrated to Xiao Mu how a small team, and several small teams, work when their Blood Qi is interconnected.

Although the strength of each soldier was not particularly strong, once their Blood Qi was interconnected, the accumulated strength was awe-inspiring.

After the demonstration, to Xiao Mu's surprise, Qing Songzi invited him back to the living room.

"Mr. Mu, after having seen the strength of the soldiers in Nanke City, how do you feel?"

Qing Songzi asked with a slight smile.

"Very strong!"

Xiao Mu looked serious.

Indeed, it was strong, stronger than he had imagined.

"With the Earth Seal, you become the lord of Nanke City. Upon becoming the lord of Nanke City, you will be able to control the Earth Symbol and command the soldiers of Nanke City."

"I wonder, Mr. Mu, what is your opinion on becoming the Lord of Nanke City?"

Qing Songzi smiled again.

"Very powerful!"

Xiao Mu still looked serious.

Indeed, it was very powerful. It could even be said that by becoming the Lord of Nanke City, gaining control of the Earth Symbol, and possessing the strength of these three hundred soldiers, based on the current situation, he basically had the strength to hold Nanke City.

Typically, any force, even when confronted with this, would certainly not be a match for these three hundred soldiers.

But somehow, Xiao Mu couldn't figure out why Qing Songzi kept asking him these questions?

The strength of Nanke City's soldiers, no matter how formidable, had nothing to do with him, right?

A smile crept onto Qing Songzi's face again. It seemed like he had guessed what Xiao Mu was thinking. However, the words that came out of his mouth shocked everyone, "Mr. Mu, I intend to offer you the position of Lord of Nanke City. I'm wondering if you would be willing to accept this?"

"What?"

Xiao Mu was flabbergasted, quickly standing up from his seat.

Although he was guessing that Qing Songzi's actions must have a deeper intent, he never would've imagined that the man wanted to offer him the position of Lord of Nanke City.

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