Chapter 329 – Launch
Translated by: Berrrybunz
Edited by: XRCO and DeAndreR
There was a type of rarely seen occurrence that happened when the Spirit Hall produces spirit generals, and it was called Replacement.
Replacement referred to when the card at the front had to be replaced with a new one, which was rarely seen. The spirit cards on the door being destroyed would usually occur when the process completed, as they would all be destroyed together. That is because the new spirit general was cutting off all his previous ties, and was the sign of completion.
But there were always exceptions, like currently, where the first gold spirit card on the eighth level would suddenly be destroyed. That meant that the spirit general had a sudden increase in devouring speed.
That was the time when the replacement was needed.
Bing instantly placed another rank eight spirit card on the first and third squares without hesitation.
The two gold cards lit up at the same time, and were extremely dazzling.
Bing was full of anticipation. Replacement was a rarely seen occurrence, and would often produce a spirit general that was extremely special. Bing had met other Replacements before, but never before on a low rank spirit general. And Tang Yi was originally a gold grade Staff Sergeant, which was also rare.
The light from the two spirit cards stabilized, and maintained for 15 hours before dimming down.
Suddenly, all the cards crumbled and were destroyed, changing into smoke and disappearing.
The bronze door slowly opened, and Bing’s eyes opened widely.
A tall and sturdy figure with a mighty aura slowly walked out.
“Warrant Officer Tang Yi is here to report for duty!”
His low voice could strike fear in people’s hearts. Bing then noticed Tang Yi’s figure, which did not change much, other than him being slightly taller and bulkier, the most eye catching change was his Zanbato.
(TN: Is that a shikai coming?)
The originally grey sword body had become pitch black, and it was obviously heavier. While the seal of Southern Cross Constellation was clearly imprinted on the black sword body.
Ethereal Solidification!
That was….a Unique Military Leader!
Bing’s body trembled.
The term ‘Unique’ came from a long lineage. Before Immortal Martial gave the name of unique martial technique, very few people knew that during the era of the three big armies, they too used the term unique. However, they used it to name some military leaders. In that time, military leaders were in huge numbers, and almost all the strong martial artists were military leaders, but there were some military leaders who were special. In their own special aspects, they had attainments that far exceeded others, and these military leaders were hailed as Unique Military Leaders!
Every single Unique Military Leader was different from each other.
Spirit military leaders were seldom Unique Military Leaders. They were very distinct, and that was the Ethereal Solidification. Spirit generals were of ethereal form, like Tang Yi, regardless of his body or his Zanbato, they were all ethereal in the past. But currently the Zanbato he wielded had gone through Ethereal Solidification, and became a real body.
If Tang Yi died, the Zanbato would not disappear with him, but continue to live on in the world.
For the same level military leaders, Unique Military Leaders were far stronger than ordinary military leaders.
In the past, The Southern Cross Army was extremely strong because they had far more Unique Military Leaders than the other two armies. But for the Spirit Hall to produce a Unique Spirit Military Leader, he had heard of it before, but it was the first time for him to witness it.
But this would be the lowest level of Unique Military Leader of the army history, a Warrant Officer Rank Unique Military Leader.
Bing laughed at himself in ridicule, feeling that he was never truly content, for him to meet a rarely seen Unique Spirit Military Leader, yet he was still complaining that the rank was too low.
For Tang Yi to rise to the rank of Warrant Officer, Bing was already very happy.
And he was even a Unique Military Leader.
“What’s your commanding power?” Bing asked Tang Yi, he could not grasp how much a Unique Military Leader of the Warrant Officer rank could command.
“500.” Tang Yi replied.
“500?” Bing was startled, then nodded his head. That was out of his calculations. A normal Warrant Officer could command 200, and for Tang Yi to command 500, a Unique Military Leader truly was powerful, for his commanding power was already the same standard as a Lieutenant. But Bing had already calmed down, a Unique Military Leader was powerful, but no matter how powerful he was, he was still just a Warrant Officer, so he could not expect too much.
“Do you still wish to lead the Lupus Army?” Bing asked.
“Yes!” Tang Yi replied straightforwardly.
“En, very good, then from today on, you will be the main commander of the Lupus Army.” Bing said solemnly, then turned to face Tang Chou: “Warrant Officer Tang Chou, I will now report your mission.”
Tang Chou’s solemn face replied: “Master, please!”
“You will be stationed at the training barracks at Three Spirits City, and have two tasks. One of them is to help Pi Pa establish the planning room. But now there isn’t much to plan, so your second task is to supervise the training barracks’ daily training schedule. Understand?” Bing looked at Tang Chou.
“Yes!” Tang Chou replied solemnly.
“Alright, you can head to Three Spirits City now.”
“Yes!” Tang Chou turned and flew in the direction of Three Spirits City.
Bing looked at the Suicide Room. There was not a bit of movement from it.
Tang Tian, all the best!
Bing’s heart shouted lightly, and then without hesitation, he turned: “Let’s go, we will go back to the Lupus Tribe.”
When Bing and Tang Yi returned, they received yet another piece of bad news. Ye Jiu had given them an ultimatum, with only 5 days of time. If they do not hand over the Safe and Sound Saber, they will have to take responsibility for the consequences.
An ultimatum, but Bing casually threw it into the rubbish bin.
His heart was yet filled with worries. Until now, 20 days had already passed, but there was not one movement from anyone in the group.
Only 5 days were left…..
Bing looked at the sand dune that was afar. The bright red setting sun dyed the sand dune red, it really was the omen of a huge war.
Young man Tang, you must do your best!
Bing muttered in his heart, and when he returned back to senses, he could not help but laugh. He had actually unknowingly placed all his trust on that unreliable fellow.
That meant that, Bing surprisingly found out, his heart had always felt that the crucial victory was on Tang Tian.
That stupid crazy young man who goes into spasms frequently?
Alright, if it was comparing intelligence, the only person he could win against was Ah Mo Li.
Alright, that brat’s strength is strong, but from time to time, he truly represents the word spastic very profoundly.
Alright, I have slept too long, for my standards to decline, and actually make such a lowly mistake.
Hey, Bing, you already lost the captain whom you had always admired.
Hey, Bing, you can only rely on yourself!
Bing’s heart gradually calmed down, he sat on the sand dune, and by his side, Sky Tiger accompanied him, as they watched the sun set.
On the fourth day, it was the last day of the ultimatum.
Bing sat for four days and four nights on the sand dune, and finally stood up and walked over to Huo Ma Er: “Close the starry door that connects to Cetus Constellation.”
Huo Ma Er’s heart shuddered, but she did not talk nonsense, and flew out quickly, passing down the order that was pre-planned.
10 minutes later, she flew back: “Master, the starry door has been closed.”
“Well done!” Bing nodded his head, and took out the treasure he had long prepared.
A golden and bright triangle, the gold star treasure from Northern Sky Triangulum Constellation, [Triangular Gold Vortex]! BIng had spent 1 billion in the market buying this gold star treasure, it could produce formless energy vortices, and cause disturbance.
It was the nemesis of Honorable Martial Group’s [Honorable Martial Door], which was the transportation star treasure.
Weng!
A formless ripple, permeated out with the triangle as the epicenter.
20 minutes later, the news of the starry door connecting Lupus Constellation and Cetus Constellation being closed was spread out far and wide.
The higher ups of Cetus Constellation were enraged.
Equally enraged was Ye Jiu who just received the news, and his face turned green. He was truly played by Tang Tian, Tang Tian never thought to hand over the saber.
“Since you all are seeking death, let me grant you your wish!”
Ye Jiu clenched his teeth and spat out, his eyes were blazing and his expression sinister, the subordinate beside him was shivering in horror.
“Tell them to move out!”
His subordinate immediately sent the order to attack.
Ye Jiu’s anger ceased as coldness replaced it in his eyes: “Humph, I’ll show you some of my methods.”
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The setting sun spilt light over the desert.
A shadow suddenly appeared in the air of Lupus Constellation, and no one had noticed his arrival.
“Jing Hao, I knew you would come. Come out.”
Ye Zhao Ge’s hoarse and low voice sounded out like thunder, resonating outwards.
His words were very sudden without warning. The people of Lupus Tribe all stopped what they were doing, and looked up into the sky.
Bing’s heart clenched! He never thought that the opponent would be here so quickly. They had just closed the starry door, but the opponent was already there. It was obvious that the opponent had prepared beforehand.
Wait a minute, Jing Hao!
A figure shot out like an arrow in the sky, it was Jing Hao.
“Brother Ye.” Jing Hao’s expression was calm, he was not surprised. With his relationship with Tang Tian, all of his actions were taken into account and constantly spied on, guessing that he had arrived in Lupus Constellation was not surprising.
“Let’s change the place.” Ye Zhao Ge’s voice was indifferent: “I have waited for you for so long.”
Jing Hao was slightly taken aback, Ye Zhao Ge’s words had a deeper meaning.
But, Ye Zhao Ge’s suggestion struck him, as it was the Lupus Tribe territory. If they start the battle there, the tribe would mostly get destroyed, so he nodded: “Ok!”
Finished, he took the lead and flew out far.
Ye Zhao Ge followed on without hesitation.
Hearing the words “Brother Ye”, he was shocked. Ye Zhao Ge! But upon seeing Jing Hao bringing Ye Zhao Ge away, he heaved a sigh of relief, Ye Zhao Ge was obviously Ye Jiu’s strongest force, and for him to be lured away undoubtedly removed a huge threat on them.
Suddenly, a few scouts ran to him, gasping.
“Master, an army has appeared in the east, numbered 200 men!”
“Master, an army has appeared on the west, numbered around 500!”
“Master, 2 people are coming nearer to us from the north, and their intent doesn’t seem good, their speed is extremely fast!”
Bing’s face changed, he had underestimated Ye Jiu! Ye Jiu’s supports were actually so huge!
“Hey, Uncle, did you get frightened? Wa haha, it’s just this Lively Martial Man, here to save you!” Ah Mo Li’s happy voice came out from behind him.
At the same time, a bone chilling aura came out.
Bing turned his head.
Beside Ah Mo Li, Han Bing Ning lowered her sword and walked over.
“I finally rushed in time to join the crowd.” An apparition suddenly came out from the dark. No one even noticed when Sima Xiang Shan actually came out.
“Hu, I’m not late.” Liang Qiu gasped, his entire body was wet, his leg drenched. The metal balls on his hands and legs were still on.
“Hey, Uncle, where’s Flamingo?”
Ling Xu’s voice was filled with danger, sounding out behind Bing.
Bing wanted to reply, but suddenly Sima Xiang Shan let out an ‘Yi’, he turned his head, and his gaze landed on the distant sand dune, as everyone’s eyes followed his direction.
Two seconds later, a swordsman in tattered and torn robes, appeared on the sand dune, his lonely eyes, were as calm as water.
Crane!