My Silly, Sweet Wife

Chapter 1424: Chapter 1348: 100,000 Troops (Part 2)

In front of Qin Cangqiong immediately stood countless guards and experts.

However, facing Feng Qiansui and the three Foundation Establishment Peak experts, along with nearly twenty barbarians, the experts around Qin Cangqiong seemed so sparse.

The Supervisor was even more tense all over.

As the top expert of the Daqian Dynasty, the Supervisor also felt immense pressure now.

Although he didn’t quite understand why Qin Cangqiong risked releasing Ye Guichen and the others, now that they were out, he could only grit his teeth and protect Qin Cangqiong.

The Supervisor even felt that if a fight truly broke out, as a Golden Core expert, he might not be able to handle those barbarians.

The atmosphere on the scene instantly became heavy.

Qin Cangqiong unconsciously took two steps back, an indescribable fear in his eyes.

"Ye Guichen, what do you intend to do?" Qin Cangqiong feared most that Ye Guichen would directly turn against him.

If that were the case, he would have bet wrongly.

Now, he could only hope that Ye Guichen didn’t want to turn against him.

Ye Guichen calmly glanced at those barbarians and Feng Qiansui, lifting his hand slightly.

Feng Qiansui and the three, along with the barbarians, immediately halted their steps, though angrily glaring at Qin Cangqiong, they didn’t advance further.

Seeing this scene, Qin Cangqiong, the Supervisor, and others, felt a storm raging in their hearts.

These guys, they truly willingly submitted to Ye Guichen?

That kid, what virtue and ability does he possess!

While Qin Cangqiong felt emotional, his envious eyes turned red. freewёbnoνel.com

If he could control these barbarians, and those three Foundation Establishment Peak experts, his power would more than double.

However, now Qin Cangqiong could only think about it in his heart, while wearing a smile on his face: "Ye Guichen, the crisis in North Barren, your skills have been witnessed by all, you killed Zhu Ming’s Golden Bell without anyone daring to hold you accountable. I would also like to appoint you as King Zhen, are you willing to lead a hundred thousand troops to fight against the Demon Clan in North Barren?"

King Zhen!

This is a supreme honor.

Ye Guichen had no official position in the Daqian Dynasty, and now he was being appointed king, it’s unprecedented and unparalleled.

Of course, Qin Cangqiong had his own plans.

First appease Ye Guichen, if he accepts the title of King Zhen, he must accept his arrangements.

By then, the battle with the Demon Clan might not end quickly.

As for the title of King Zhen, it’s just an empty title, nothing significant.

Ye Guichen was not at all interested in being King Zhen, he was used to being carefree and unrestrained.

However, the matter of the Demon Clan, Ye Guichen felt it was his duty.

As Qin Cangqiong offered such benefits, how could Ye Guichen reject them?

"Haha, since His Majesty is so courteous, it seems inappropriate for me to be courteous, doesn’t it?" Ye Guichen didn’t decline, directly agreeing.

He could basically guess Qin Cangqiong’s intentions.

But for him, it was not damaging at all.

Moreover, Ye Guichen originally planned to stay in the Daqian Dynasty for a while, then go to North Barren, and finally head to the Holy Temple.

If North Barren is occupied by the Demon Clan now, it obviously wouldn’t be easy for him to cross North Barren to enter the Holy Temple.

Of course, there’s also an important point, the countless demon beasts in North Barren are all cultivation resources for Ye Guichen.

Although Ye Guichen had already reached the Foundation Establishment Peak, he was only a step away from the Golden Core Realm; that step was not simple.

It would probably require a large quantity of demon beast inner cores and Spiritual Energy.

As they say, "wealth, method, companionship, location."

Without money, cultivating is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

After the battle with the Golden Core cultivator in the Barbarian Demon Arena, Ye Guichen’s talismans and elixirs were completely exhausted.

Replenishing them would also take time.

Therefore, even if Qin Cangqiong didn’t send him to North Barren, Ye Guichen would go himself.

The following matters became much smoother.

Ye Guichen was directly appointed as Marshal, leading a hundred thousand soldiers straight to the Northern Territory.

Chen Liangce and the others served as vice chiefs, exuding great power and prestige.

As for those barbarians, they mixed with the soldiers, assisting them to confront the Demon Clan.

The reaction of those hundred thousand soldiers upon seeing the barbarians was to retreat.

However, after seeing how respectful those barbarians were to Ye Guichen, and how they obeyed his commands, their worldview was completely overturned.

It should be known that since the barbarians appeared, they’ve never been tamed by human cultivators.

But now, the barbarians all showed great respect to Ye Guichen, and his words were like holy decrees, the doubts they had were completely dispelled.

In no time, Ye Guichen’s prestige among the soldiers was unmatched.

Qin Muge also wanted to follow Ye Guichen to the Northern Territory, but was forcibly held back by Qin Cangqiong.

Ye Guichen didn’t mind these things.

On the third day, they set off.

Elder Lu and others, upon seeing Qin Cangqiong finally dispatch troops, had a brief meeting with Ye Guichen and then hurried back to report.

However, before leaving, they saw those barbarians, and their astonished expressions made them look at Ye Guichen with new respect.

This young man is not simple!

The Northern Territory is ten thousand miles away from the Daqian Dynasty.

Although those soldiers also had cultivation, most were of ordinary levels, mainly at the Qi Refining Realm, those reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm were akin to small generals.

Therefore, marching on foot could take no less than ten days.

One day, the hundred thousand troops camped at a place called River Maple Valley.

The area was extremely barren, with scarcely any vegetation.

There was a sense of eeriness in the air, making one feel extremely uncomfortable.

The soldiers gathered in small groups, discussing quietly.

"Have you heard? This River Maple Valley was once the site of a great war, with over a million deaths, and the barrenness is because of this."

"Over a million? So, beneath River Maple Valley, are there countless bones?" freewёbnoνel.com

"Yes, they say there are countless ghosts here, ordinary people wouldn’t dare to come."

"What? Are we safe staying here?"

"Pfft, what’s there to fear, we’re a hundred thousand strong, and we have such a strong Marshal Ye with us, what could possibly happen?"

"True, Marshal Ye is such a revered figure despite his youth. You didn’t see how the three Foundation Establishment Peak experts acted like subordinates in front of him. If I hadn’t seen it, I would think I misread it."

"Oh, you should’ve seen how those barbarians looked like mere servants of the Marshal. I still can’t figure out how Marshal Ye managed to tame the barbarians."

"Indeed, it’s said that barbarians wouldn’t easily submit to ordinary people. After that war, they retreated to the icy plains, numbering only a few thousand. There’s been no news of them all these years."

"Ah, these barbarians are tremendously strong, but how effective are they in battle?"

"Their battle prowess? Hah, stepping on you would be as easy as squashing a bug."

The discussions buzzed, filled with admiration for Ye Guichen.

It couldn’t be helped; once they learned Ye Guichen was to be their Marshal, they began investigating his background.

Upon inquiry, they found everything Ye Guichen did was legendary.

Especially when he first arrived at Dragon City, defeating a Golden Bell with his sword and killing a magician.

Later, he entered the Barbarian Demon Arena, killed a Golden Core cultivator, and subdued those barbarians.

Each deed was already astonishing by itself; combining them in one person seemed unbelievable.

So, upon learning Ye Guichen was their Marshal, none of the soldiers felt any resentment, only excitement.

After all, following such an extraordinary figure was their honor.

Simultaneously, inside a large tent.

Ye Guichen sat at the head, eyes closed in meditation.

Below, Chen Liangce, Feng Zhuo, and Feng Qiansui were also seated.