The surging sword intent lasted for a full hour.

The longer it lasted, the happier Ji Tong became, and the more valiant his subordinates became.

Thinking about the battle against the demons and having such fierce generals under his command, he felt extremely invigorated. His Black Armor Legion was all trained in the Capital of the Great Ming, and after being tamed, their willpower became unwavering. On the battlefield, no matter how dire the situation, they would not be affected by their mindset, making them an exceptionally outstanding army.

However, there was a fatal flaw - they were too evenly matched. They were mass-produced and it was impossible for an outstanding elite to emerge.

Ji Tong was a king of the same rank, a giant of the Mohist School, and the leader of my teaching.

The king of the same rank had a wide network of contacts.

The giant of the Mohist School only had craftsmen and rangers under his command.

Under the leader of my teaching, there was a group of demon people.

But there was a lack of fierce generals skilled in warfare.

During the Hundred Schools of Thought Conference, Ying Wuji said something that left a deep impression on him. He had not had the opportunity to fight for decades, so naturally, there was no soil for cultivating fierce generals.

And because these Black Armor Legions were locked in their limits due to taming, although the Kingdoms of Wu and Yan cooperated, they could not afford to let go of such a core resource as fierce generals.

So Ji Tong was very troubled.

But now, he saw hope.

Although Ying Wuji also lacked experience in marching and fighting, with his Saintly Spirit Embryo and the body of Emperor Zhuanxu, he was born for battle. Moreover, he inherited the legacies of the Ying and Zhao families. As long as he didn't have a cowardly personality, he would grow after experiencing a few battles.

This person must be drawn in.

He must be developed into one of his own before he breaks through the realm of enlightenment.

Otherwise, it would be a huge loss to waste such a genius.

"Haha!"

Before the person arrived, laughter preceded him.

Ji Tong walked into the tent with a big smile on his face and said, "Wuji, congratulations!"

Ying Wuji put away his sword, stood up, and said lightly, "Congratulations to you too!"

Ji Tong curiously looked him over.

After the breakthrough, although his appearance hadn't changed much, his temperament had changed a lot.

He used to be very aggressive.

Now he was still very aggressive.

But the aggressiveness was different.

Before, he gave the impression of being the kind of aggressive person who would curse your ancestors at the drop of a hat, making you feel extremely uncomfortable.

Now, it was... indifferent, I will draw my sword.

Faintly, there seemed to be a hint of dominance.

Ying Wuji didn't waste words with him, gently turned his hand, and the densely packed tiny sword energy surrounded his fingertips. Each strand of sword energy was barely visible but had a strong aggressiveness. There was no sound around his hand, but it gave people the feeling of facing a sharp wind that could cut like a knife.

Ji Tong's pupils contracted slightly, not expecting Ying Wuji to be so powerful after integrating man and soldier.

This kind of tiny sword energy gave him a familiar feeling.

It was exactly Ying Shisan's Space-Cleaving Blade. Not only was it an ability to teleport through space, but it was also an extremely powerful move. Even a master skilled in defense would be extremely troubled when facing this move. The only drawback was that the movement was too large, requiring half a breath of time, enough for a master to dodge.

But Ying Wuji had modified this move, condensing the sword energy into a group.

With this slap, it was completely aimed at crushing the internal organs into minced meat.

No!

Even the minced meat couldn't be retained and would likely be swallowed up by the chaotic flow of space.

Who was this Ying Wuji?

Ying Wuji's lips curled slightly. He didn't have the talent to create martial arts, but he knew too many skills. Under the fusion of these skills, he had basically reached the point where he had no moves to defeat his moves. Except for some extremely profound divine abilities, he basically wouldn't use a single move.

He smiled faintly and said, "Now, do I have the right to share the meat with you?"

Ji Tong's smile didn't diminish as he said, "I don't like what you said. From the moment you left the Kingdom of Li, you have been my most steadfast ally. Naturally, we will share the meat together. Why would I not share the meat with you?"

"Tsk!"

Ying Wuji couldn't help but sigh, "It's still better to hear you speak, then let's do this, I want half of the things."

Ji Tong waved his hand with a smile, "Actually, it's still the same as before. Since we are allies, we naturally have to work hard and get more. You..."

"I naturally know that more work means more rewards!"

Ying Wuji interrupted him directly, smiling as he said, "But I need to know who the person is who judges this 'more work.' Also, I need to have direct contact with the person who communicates with the Celestial and Human races. Otherwise, if the information comes from you, the resources must also go through your hands. Then, what's the difference between me and a beggar?"

Ji Tong: "..."

His smile didn't diminish, but his eyes became a bit colder.

Although he had long anticipated Ying Wuji's aggressiveness, when he really encountered the situation, he was quite unhappy.

But since Ying Wuji had put it this way, with his personality, if he didn't agree, this alliance would definitely not be able to continue.

So after thinking for a moment, he smiled and nodded, "No problem. After we arrive in Yucheng, I will act as a go-between and help you meet them."

"Ji Leader is open-minded!"

Ying Wuji smiled and nodded. This crucial matter was finally about to be resolved.

He then asked, "In addition, I also need to know who else is in this alliance?"

Ji Tong walked to the desk and pointed to the map of the Flame Kingdom, "Danqing painted the soul for Ji Su, and I was the one who acted as the go-between. Although Danqing has died, the thing that helped Ji Su survive is still in my hands.

During the previous battle between Chu and Yan, Ji Su led the army to withstand the attack of the Chu Kingdom for several months, and has already cleared all obstacles to ascending the throne. The Flame Kingdom should be our most solid ally.

There is also the Kingdom of Wu. Although Wu Lie and Wu Dan's line is at a disadvantage, they have control over financial resources and construction experience. With the support of my Mohist School, it is enough to cut off the hope of the Wu Qu line.

You can rest assured that although the Kingdoms of Wu and Yan both have their own weaknesses, the Wei and Han families are currently weak, and the Chu Kingdom has also fallen into the clutches of demons.

The Kingdoms of Wu and Yan together have no shortage of farmland and key strongholds, and we can completely replicate what the Kingdom of Li has succeeded in."

"Suck my blood?"

Ying Wuji was a little unhappy, "But it doesn't matter anymore. The construction and printing, your Mohist School has participated in it, and it has been riddled with holes. I can't stop it. But some of the money should be earned by me!"Ji Tong smiled and said, "Are you referring to the more secretive formulas?"

Ying Wuji asked in return, "What if I am?"

Ji Tong smiled faintly and said, "Actually, these simple tasks don't require your effort. Since we are already allies, you won't lack money to spend!"

Ying Wuji immediately frowned, his expression turning unpleasant as he said, "What do you mean by that?"

Ji Tong remained composed and said, "You know exactly what I mean!"

Ying Wuji's face immediately turned extremely ugly as he asked, "What has Wu Dan sold to you?"

Ji Tong smiled lightly and said, "Apart from the business of jade soap and glass in your Kingdom Li, he has sold everything to me. But don't blame him. Kingdom Wu is a small country and heavily relies on my help. If he wants to ascend the throne, he also needs my support. In any case, we are allies now, and it doesn't matter who makes the money."

Seeing Ying Wuji's dark expression and his silent, clenched jaw, Ji Tong felt a lot more at ease.

A young man with too much spirit is not a good thing.

It's time for him to take a hit.

If he didn't have confidence in controlling Ying Wuji financially, how could he be so assured in forming an alliance with him?

Now that Ying Wuji has completely cut ties with Kingdom Li, without economic support, he won't be able to support his people, and will have to rely on himself, which will restrict him in many ways.

"What a good brother of mine!"

Ying Wuji gritted his teeth.

Ji Tong had no doubt that if Wu Dan appeared in front of Ying Wuji now, he would surely be torn to pieces.

He smiled lightly and said, "Actually, if you want to make money, it's not difficult. The business of jade soap and glass was created by you, and with my support, it won't be difficult for you to make a comeback."

Ying Wuji sneered, "My wife and children are still in Kingdom Li! They are making money now. I can't touch them. If I take their business, what will happen to my wife and children?"

Ji Tong advised, "A real man shouldn't worry about having no wife."

Ying Wuji said, "I'm going to ***!"

Ji Tong replied, "......"

Being scolded, he didn't get angry at all.

He felt quite relaxed.

It seemed that he guessed right.

If Ying Wuji lost this source of wealth, he would have to rely on himself to survive. After all, with over four thousand people, whether it's resources for cultivation or food and drink, it's a considerable expense. Even if Ying Wuji carried a spiritual vein with him, he couldn't let his people go hungry, right?

Although it was regrettable that he didn't deceive two big sources of wealth, the overall situation was still more beneficial than harmful.

Ji Tong smiled lightly and said, "It's okay! After the battle against the demons, I will find a place for you to live in Flame Kingdom. You will have everything you need, and it won't be a hardship for you."

Ying Wuji snorted, "Then what's the difference between me and your subordinates?"

"Please don't say that!"

Ji Tong's smile was warm, "Allies should help each other, but Flame Kingdom is also undergoing reforms, and it's difficult to grant land to allies. I've already made the greatest effort to secure this place for you to live. If you really don't want to stay under someone else's roof, I won't force you. As long as our alliance remains, you can return to Kingdom Chu or Kingdom Qian, and I won't stop you. On the contrary, I will support you wholeheartedly, as we also need a strong ally."

This was a sincere statement.

Flame Kingdom, along with himself, was already at the level of a strong country, but still far from the level of dominance of the original Ji clan alliance.

Originally, the Ji clan alliance was a great benefit to the enhancement of bloodlines, but the Cao clan's bloodline had already been poisoned, and the bloodline rule had weakened to its lowest point, with only about a ten percent enhancement.

Although his Black Armor Legion was an elite among elites, and the combat power of the Flame *** team was not low, the domestic economy was still in a state of disrepair.

He did rely on the Mohists to steal the agricultural fertilizer system and extremely stable infrastructure data from Kingdom Li.

But all of this required time.

The current alliance should be slightly weaker than Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li, and slightly stronger than Kingdom Chu after the demon disaster.

They really needed a strong ally.

However...

This statement also contained an element of sarcasm, telling Ying Wuji that he had no way out.

Kingdom Li was a matter of life and death.

Kingdom Qi had no connections.

Kingdom Yan was too far away.

He couldn't return to Kingdom Qian.

The Ji clan was also extremely wary of him.

Would he choose to go to Kingdom Chu, which was embroiled in internal strife and had been greatly weakened by the demon disaster?

If he really went to Kingdom Chu, it would be like falling into a quagmire.

Struggle a few times, and he would disappear without a trace.

Unless he could single-handedly support the military power of Kingdom Chu with what he had now, he was still far from it!

"You just had a breakthrough, so rest well for now!"

Ji Tong smiled lightly and took his leave from the tent.

The sword had just been unsheathed, and the spirit was a bit too strong.

A little tempering from himself would be just right.

Such a divine weapon.

It should be tamed by me!

But he didn't notice.

As soon as he left the tent, all the hostility on Ying Wuji's face disappeared, and he lay back on the bed in a carefree manner, sneering, "What a fool..."

I, Brother Wujiji, am not lacking in resources for cultivation and methods to make money.

This move is just to give Danzi a comfortable cover. Infrastructure and agriculture can indeed enhance the national strength of neighboring countries, but the leaking trend cannot be stopped, and no country can have the development environment of Kingdom Li, nor the courage of the royal family of Kingdom Li to develop the entire country with all its might.

In this way, helping Danzi invite some credit is just right.

The rest depends on Danzi's performance.

I wonder how well he can do in this new profession.

This Ji Tong is just like a scammer.

Before luring you out, he talks about grand plans in a friendly and pleasant manner.

After luring you out, he takes your ID and beats you with an electric baton.

Tsk!

But it's true that it's inconvenient to do anything when you're away from home.

If he can't make a name for himself after this battle against the demons, it won't be easy to establish himself outside, let alone become famous.

...

The camp of Kingdom Wu had long been surrounded by the Zhao clan's army.

Zhao Xin was shouting insults in front of the formation, and his words were extremely offensive.

In just one speech, he recounted all the care and betrayal that Wu Dan had experienced in Kingdom Li.

The crimes were simply too numerous to list.

It made the soldiers of Kingdom Wu hang their heads in shame.

With every insult, the morale of Kingdom Wu's army plummeted.Inside the royal tent of Kingdom Wu, the king asked,

"Did you really steal so many things and bring them back?"

"Yes!"

"And this, did you steal this too?"

"Yes!"

"And this one too?"

"Yes!"

"Wait, how did you steal something so complicated?"

"Did the logistics team see it?"

"They did! What's the matter?"

"I've converted the core craftsmen of the Mo family!"

The king of Wu felt a bit numb. His son, who he had always seen as useless, suddenly appeared in a different light in his eyes.

Now, he finally understood why Ji Tong was willing to pay such a high price to interact with him when they were in contact.

The rapid development of Kingdom Li after the reform was obvious to all. If the new alliance could develop at the same speed...

The king of Wu looked at Wu Dan and said, "You are truly a good brother to Ying Wuji!"

His voice was a bit excited, and his eyes were full of approval for Wu Dan.

But no matter how good his tone was, there was still a hint of sarcasm in his words towards Wu Dan.

Wu Dan's face looked a bit ugly, but he gritted his teeth and said, "For the sake of the country, I can do anything!"

The king of Wu looked at him with a smile that was not a smile and said, "Then why were you so excited when you found out Ying Wuji was trapped?"

"I owe him, and I want to repay that debt with my life!"

Wu Dan looked excited.

"Ah!"

The king of Wu sighed and patted his shoulder gently, "You still have a bit of a youthful nature, but you have grown a lot. Remember, as a king, it is destined to owe others. If you don't owe anyone, where will you get the power, wealth, and military strength?"

Wu Dan was stunned, "Ah?"

The king had never been clear about the matter of the crown prince, but this time, when he was teaching him, he used the term "as a king."

He didn't delve deeper into the topic, as Ying Wuji had advised.

He just worried, "But with so many Li troops outside, what should we do?"

"Don't worry!"

The king of Wu smiled faintly, "I have a way!"

With that, he gestured for Wu Dan to sit down.

Then he left the tent with big strides.

Ji Tong dared to do this, so he must have had a plan in place.

After he left, only Wu Dan was left in the tent.

Looking at the empty tent, Wu Dan let out a long sigh. Although all these things were arranged by Ying Wuji, he still felt a sense of betrayal towards his brother.

Those things and technologies were all the hard work of Ying Wuji. If they were kept for the use of Kingdom Wu, he could have seen it as a start-up gift from his good brother.

But to use them together with the Flame Kingdom...

Wu Dan felt aggrieved. But Ying Wuji was right. He had to rely on this to stand firm in the Wu-Flame alliance or the Ji alliance.

A good brother!

Wu Dan was now very curious about what had happened between Ying Wuji and Kingdom Li, and why Kingdom Li was using such a large force to chase after Ying Wuji.

But he knew that with his simple mind, he would never understand the truth behind it.

As long as he knew that Ying Wuji was safe, it was enough!

"Phew..."

He let out a long breath, feeling nostalgic for the days in Kingdom Li. His former friends had already gone their separate ways, giving him a sense of change in the world.

At that moment, a voice came from outside the tent.

"Young Master Dan, His Majesty has sent food for you!"

"Come in!"

A complex smile appeared on Wu Dan's lips. When he was tied up for a long time, his father never thought that he would be hungry. But now, as soon as he found out that he had stolen something and brought it back, food was sent for him.

It was interesting.

A low-ranking soldier opened the curtain and came in with a roasted rabbit. It was still steaming and smelled delicious.

Wu Dan's appetite was piqued, and he went to take it. However, the soldier suddenly aimed the hot iron skewer at his throat.

In an instant, Wu Dan's hair stood on end, and an extreme sense of panic swept over him. He instinctively moved backward, narrowly avoiding the attack. He subconsciously reached for the small firearm at his waist, but it was gone. When he was tied up, his father had already taken it off. His heart sank.

He shouted for help, but the soldier had already used a soundproofing charm. At the same time, several vines emerged from the ground, tightly binding Wu Dan's legs.

In the next moment, three darts turned into three cold arcs, locking onto Wu Dan's throat and two temples.

A series of actions, all completed in a short span of time.

It was clear that the assassin was highly trained.

Wu Dan's face turned pale, and his mind went blank. He could only stand there, waiting for death.

But at that moment...

"Ding!"

"Ding!"

"Ding!"

Three crisp sounds rang out, and the three darts turned into powder.

The assassin's face paled, and his eyes were filled with shock. There was another person in the tent, and he hadn't noticed.

He was certain that this person's cultivation level was far above his own.

According to the assassin's code, if the first strike failed, he had to retreat immediately.

He tried to run, but a dark figure appeared out of nowhere, and the next moment, he felt as if he was being suppressed under a mountain.

A massive black iron sword shattered half of his body, leaving the other half stuck in the ground, unable to be pulled out.

Blood gushed out, and he died on the spot.

The assassin's eyes widened in fear, and his expression froze in terror.

"Tsk! I still didn't control it well!"

The woman with the sword clicked her tongue, wiped the blood off the sword with her sleeve, and then sheathed the massive sword on her back.

The huge sword, paired with her slender figure, looked quite mismatched.

The woman turned around and looked at Wu Dan with a teasing smile, "With your current abilities, you can't even survive in the martial world. How dare you vie for the position of the crown prince?"

When Wu Dan saw the woman's face clearly, he was stunned.

"Ca... "He regained consciousness and looked serious: "Li Caitan, what are you doing here?"

Li Caitan sneered: "Do you think I want to be here? It's Ying Wuji who was worried about your safety and ordered me to come and protect you."

This statement was half true and half false.

It was indeed the result of her discussion with Ying Wuji.

But she was the one who took the initiative to bring it up.

Wu Dan's expression was somewhat complicated, but he politely thanked her, "Thank you very much!"

"If you want to thank someone, thank Ying Wuji!"

Li Caitan waved her hand, for some reason, her mood was not beautiful: "Be more careful in the future. At the very least, use your brain a little. Your father hasn't been gone for long, and there's freshly roasted rabbit waiting for you? This speed can only be achieved with fire attribute true energy! I advise you not to compete for the storage, your brain is not enough even if it dies ten times."

"Nonsense!"

Wu Dan was furious, "I don't have anyone to protect me here, but once I return to Kingdom Wu, there will be experts by my side. How could it..."

Li Caitan interrupted him with a wave of her hand, "What happens after you return is none of my concern. Once I send you back to Kingdom Wu, my mission is complete."

With that, she turned around and disappeared into the air.

Wu Dan felt a tightness in his chest. He didn't know if he had held back half of what he wanted to say.

Once I send you back to Kingdom Wu, will you leave?

Wu Dan looked at the half of the body that had been beaten into a pulp on the ground, then glanced at the roasted meat next to it, and sighed softly.

He wanted to return to Kingdom Li.

Living each day to the fullest, being able to boast with his colleagues after work, and being able to barbecue with friends in his free time. This wonderful life was even enviable to immortals.

But when he thought about it, such a life could not be the norm for the people in the current world. Eventually, they would have to return to the normal state of wars and deceptions.

Wu Ji-ge once said that such a life should be accessible to every citizen.

It was truly a great ideal.

But then he thought again.

Was he now also working hard for this great ideal?

Or perhaps, were all of his companions, although with different roles, doing the same thing?

Wu Dan took a deep breath, bowed respectfully to the empty tent, and said solemnly, "Thank you, Miss Caitan, for seeing me off!"

There was no response, only a faint, ethereal laugh.

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...

Half an hour later.

Kingdom Wu's king returned, exhausted but still invigorated. When he saw the body on the ground, his expression changed, and he saw Wu Dan sleeping peacefully on the bed, which made him breathe a sigh of relief. He then pulled Wu Dan up from the bed.

"Father."

Wu Dan rubbed his sleepy eyes, "Is everything settled?"

The king did not answer immediately, but looked at the body on the ground, "What's going on here?"

Wu Dan shrugged, "Someone doesn't want me to return to inherit the throne!"

"Oh..."

The king didn't expect Wu Dan to be so direct. Apart from the Zhao family and Wu Qu, who were vying for the position of heir, it seemed that no other forces would take action. Although the Zhao family came on strong, their overt strength was not enough to resort to assassination. And to stop the core technology, killing only Wu Dan would not be enough.

This kid's judgment was not wrong.

He looked at Wu Dan with a hint of appreciation in his eyes, "So, what do you plan to do?"

Wu Dan pointed to the body on the ground, "Deal with it like this!"

Upon hearing this, the king finally showed a satisfied smile, but still said in a deep voice, "You still have a lot to learn!"

Wu Dan looked serious, "I will definitely learn earnestly!"

"That's more like it!"

The king nodded with a smile.

Wu Dan asked, "Father, what about the Zhao family..."

The king waved his hand with a smile, "Even if they are arrogant, this is still the territory of Kingdom Wei. Their elite forces have not arrived, and we have Ji Tong's twenty thousand Black Armor Army here. They dare not act rashly. We just had a talk, and they know that keeping the technology completely is a pipe dream. They proposed that Kingdom Wu use five years' worth of nitrate production to buy back these people and the technology. This way, everyone saves face."

"Five years' worth..."

Wu Dan clicked his tongue. The largest nitrate mine was in Kingdom Wu, and for Kingdom Wu, the production was indeed a bit excessive. This proposal from Kingdom Li was probably intended to mass-produce gunpowder.

For Kingdom Li, five years' worth was a good thing, and for Kingdom Wu, it was not a big deal. It also solved the problem of excess nitrate production. Currently, Kingdom Li and Kingdom Wu did not border each other, so they couldn't pose a significant threat.

He thought for a moment and asked, "Father! I also felt that there was a problem with the bloodline just now. I still want to ask you, should Kingdom Wu join the Ji clan alliance or stand with Kingdom Bingjian?"

The king looked at him with a smile that was not a smile and asked in return, "Do you have to decide now?"

Wu Dan was taken aback, "Are you saying..."

The king asked again, "Whom do you want to help?"

Wu Dan thought for a moment. He wanted to help Ying Wuji, or maybe Kingdom Li, but he realized that this answer would not be in the best interest of Kingdom Wu, even if he thought so. The Ji clan alliance might be more powerful, but being a little brother among a group of big brothers gave him a sense of being devoured.

The alliance with Kingdom Bingjian had no shortage of craftsmen and adventurers, and by using Kingdom Bingjian as a mediator, they wouldn't be swallowed up by Kingdom Yan. But this alliance didn't seem particularly strong.

He sneered, "I don't want to help anyone!"

The king smiled, and with a meaningful look, said, "So... we help whoever is strong!"

Wu Dan understood.

As Wu Ji-ge would say, only after the tide recedes can you see who's swimming naked.

This Great Demon Suppression War was a big ebb.

...

The next morning.

The various countries broke camp and set off. Most of the kings returned to their own countries, sending only a general with the elite forces promised to attend the Great Demon Suppression War to Chao City.

On the other hand, the main force of the Zhao family quickly withdrew to Jiang City.

They held an early coronation ceremony, and before King Li Zhao Ji passed away, he passed the throne to Crown Prince Zhao Ning.

Because of the Nine Provinces Sacrifice and the upcoming Great Demon Suppression War, plus the hasty nature of the event, the coronation ceremony was very low-key.Just like the Kingdom Li in the coming years, it remained low-key.

But no one dared to underestimate the Kingdom Li.

Nor did anyone believe that when the Kingdom Li was developing its national strength, there would be anyone capable of shaking its foundation.

Upon arriving at Yu City.

Ying Wuji glanced in the direction of Jiang City, knowing that his father-in-law was at the end of his tether. This hasty trip was solely to take advantage of his lucidity to quickly support Zhao Ning in ascending the throne, to eliminate any future worries.

How many more days he could live, he was not sure.

But...

He should be able to live long enough to hear the news of his own victory, as per the agreement, right?

Ying Wuji stood on the city wall and surveyed the area. A sense of panic pervaded both inside and outside Yu City, with traces of havoc wreaked by great demons everywhere.

He took a deep breath.

A bunch of fools still think I'm merely at the Soldier Realm.

When the time comes, I'll show them what a pseudo-saint is truly worth.

This trip is to subdue demons.

And to make a name that will last forever!