novelraw Chapter 388 - 303: Lightning Can’t Break Me, Mountains Can’t Crush Me! (Double - ) (Part 2)
Chapter 388 - 303: Lightning Can’t Break Me, Mountains Can’t Crush Me! (Double - ) (Part 2)
First proceed with the ritual of refining the limbs, which can maximize combat power.
Afterwards, you can consider other parts of the torso.
Powerful members of the Witch Race, in the later stages of cultivation, are usually covered in Witch Seals, capable of phenomenal feats.
In comparison, he is just starting out.
On this day, early in the morning.
Song Changming dressed neatly, wearing Flowing Cloud Armor, Tiger Striped Battle Boots, with long hair tied up, and only carried a long knife into the military.
Among all the generals, he is one of the few who does not use a long spear, but only a knife.
Mainly because he has never practiced with a spear for battlefield killing, rather than carrying an extra spear, he might as well rely on the destructive power of his fists and feet.
Moreover, for him, having a knife in hand surpasses everything, there’s no need for him to be like other generals.
"Changming, how’s everything?"
Just upon entering the garrison, Song Changming saw Fu Yuan, who had just arrived and waited a couple of steps ahead.
"How’s what?" Song Changming stepped forward two steps, the two walked together.
"Naturally, today’s martial competition, any confidence?" Fu Yuan added.
Song Changming shook his head and said, "Not much confidence, the military is full of powerhouses; you know, I’ve only unlocked two Earth Martial Veins, Innate Cultivation is much lesser than other deputy generals."
Upon hearing this, Fu Yuan couldn’t help but remind, "Changming, as clear as I am about your strength, Innate Cultivation has never been the key for you. For this martial competition, you must not betray the trust of General Song."
He didn’t have many doubts about Song Changming’s true strength, he was only worried that Song Changming would lack motivation during the martial competition, and just skate along.
If it really happens, it would surely make Xing Tiexin utterly disappointed in Song Changming.
"Brother Fu is overthinking." Song Changming said with a light smile, just a humble statement, it’s impossible for him to really fool around.
"That’s good." Fu Yuan nodded.
Not far away, a company of a hundred soldiers, filled with Essence, Qi, and Spirit, passed by, Song Changming noticed the leading Centurion, it was Zhao Li from the Zhao Family.
Back in the recruit training camp, he even challenged him, so Song Changming has a significant impression of him.
Normally, Zhao Li always follows Zhao Linxin closely, looking up to him.
Zhao Li also noticed Song Changming and Fu Yuan approaching, a hint of gloom appeared in his eyes, then quickly restrained it as he cupped his hands in salute.
"Greetings to General Fu and General Song."
Although not on the same road, they are still in a superior-subordinate relationship, the necessary outward respect must be shown, he can’t show dissatisfaction towards Song Changming.
"Hmm, this martial competition is also an opportunity for Centurion Zhao, make sure to seize it well." Fu Yuan said with a light smile.
"Your subordinate will do his utmost to uphold the name of the general." Zhao Li immediately replied.
"That’s good." Fu Yuan did not particularly target him due to Zhao Li’s relations with Zhao Linxin.
Regardless, Zhao Li is still a member of Xing Tiexin’s army, he won’t do anything detrimental to unity, at least not openly.
With a few polite exchanges, Zhao Li hurriedly led his troop to the largest School Martial Arts Arena in the garrison.
In the garrison, other troops also headed there, standing in formation at designated spots in the School Martial Arts Arena, waiting for the generals to arrive and enter.
Song Changming and Fu Yuan didn’t delay much either, soon they found Xing Tiexin.
Not long after, Zhao Linxin and Tang Qicheng also arrived together.
Upon entering, Zhao Linxin glanced at Song Changming.
In the past, Song Changming frequently neglected his duties, he had run back and forth many times to have Song Changming dismissed and punished.
Their conflict had long settled in, he had deeply offended Song Changming.
He thought utilizing the Zhao Family’s influence should account for it.
Unexpectedly, Xing Tiexin, in order to protect Song Changming, even sought support from the Little Flag Master Yang Zhen above.
After all, this army belongs to the Prince Cui, not the Zhao Family, so ultimately this matter was suppressed, as if nothing happened.
Song Changming returned, still as the deputy general.
"Damn Xing Tiexin, valuing this guy so much!"
Noticing Zhao Linxin’s gaze, Song Changming looked back, returning a gentle smile.
"That fool!" Zhao Linxin cursed inwardly, unclear of the meaning behind Song Changming’s smile.
"Let’s go, it’s about time for the internal martial competition of the 41st Flag Army." Xing Tiexin said seriously.
Song Changming and the other three immediately stood up.
Tang Qicheng rubbed his fists and palms eagerly, quite excited.
He had accumulated plenty of achievements over the years, as long as he performs outstandingly in this significant martial competition, to the extent that the Banner Master takes notice.
Afterwards, with the Tang Family behind him helping him operate, when the next commander position becomes vacant, he would have a great chance to be elected!
This would free him from the "deputy" before his title of general, allowing him to officially become a commander. Then, his status in the military would be entirely different.
Even within the family, he would have a preliminary say, not just an ordinary family member.
Such military competitions naturally are much more beneficial for children of Noble Families.
For those families wanting to support and promote their members, they need such pretexts and opportunities.
However, for ordinary generals like Song Changming, lacking the support of Noble Family power, these kinds of military competitions provide far less utility, only offering a chance to show up, better than nothing.
Soon, in the vast School Martial Arts Arena, arrays of hundred-soldier formations stood neatly.
In this manner of formation, the 41st Flag Army had a total of 121.
Song Changming followed Xing Tiexin, standing at the forefront of the military formation, calm and composed.
"Welcome the Banner Masters!"
With several Banner Masters entering, the sound of cheering was like a roaring tsunami.
The 41st Flag Army had five Banner Masters in total.
Among them, four Little Flag Masters and one who commanded the entire army, the Flag Leader.
Song Changming’s attention first fell on the notably formidable Banner Master leading at the front.
Wang Tianshuang, backed by the Wang Family, now one of the forty-eight Flag Leaders under Prince Cui.
He was also one of the top powerhouses in Cui Bai Main City!
In the past, Song Changming had heard Xing Tiexin casually mention that several years ago, this Flag Leader had already unlocked all Innate Martial Veins, including the latter three Celestial Martial Veins!
His Martial Cultivation had reached Innate Perfection!
Strength like this, not only is it top tier in Cui Bai Dao, but it’s first-class in all of Yun Province.
In contrast, the martial strength of the other Little Flag Masters was relatively inferior, but they mostly had unlocked all Six Earth Martial Veins and one Celestial Martial Vein.
In all of Cui Bai Dao, they were exceptionally rare as Innate Powerhouses.
Further below, the army’s Commander-level powerhouses, like Xing Tiexin, who had unlocked all Six Earth Martial Veins, yet for the latter three Celestial Martial Veins, no movement could be seen.
This rendered a tangible disparity in strength compared to Little Flag Masters.
Among Innate Martial Artists, it is widely known that for anyone who’s not extremely talented, breaking through the latter three Celestial Martial Veins is as arduous as climbing the heavens!
The three Celestial Martial Veins are like three major thresholds, three heavenly barriers, stalling numerous Innate Martial Artists!
According to the military’s unspoken standard for combat power.
If Celestial Martial Veins remain unlocked, then their destined highest position is commander, even backed by Noble Family members, exceptions are rarely made.
It signifies the importance of cultivation strength in the military.
After all, in the Extraordinary World, warfare’s combat power is crucial.
A genuine Martial Arts powerhouse can challenge a thousand, beat countless troops, all common occurrences.
Only the true powerhouses can lead the military to possess the strength to conquer the world.
A strong general is absolutely worth more than ten thousand ordinary soldiers.
This is the main reason why Xing Tiexin values Song Changming, persistently protecting him.
He highly regards Song Changming’s future martial potential, unwilling to sever paths with Song Changming because of this.
Wang Tianshuang seated on a high platform general’s chair, the remaining four Little Flag Masters were seated on either side.
Then down to commanders like Xing Tiexin, bringing their deputy generals to sit further at the edges.
The entire martial competition only allowed general-level figures to sit.
"Let’s begin." Wang Tianshuang slightly raised his hand, waving it to calmly order, without unnecessary words.
Such martial competitions have been held countless times in the army, they’ve become commonplace.
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