Chapter 246: Li Yun Sect Revolt

"The next temporary commander of the temporary Sky-Battle Aircraft Battalion..."

The voice of the Array Spirit came through.

The aircraft training continued relentlessly, with everyone rotating between commander and soldier positions, constantly training.

Four days passed.

Each person's command level and combat level had improved by a tiny bit.

Typically,

Foundation Establishment soldiers often require twenty years of training before being deployed to the battlefield, while Foundation Establishment commanders need thirty years of training time.

Even with the different talents of Foundation Establishment cultivators from top universities, it still takes at least several years to mesh together.

Ding-ling, ding-ling...

The dismissal bell rang, ending the seven-day course.

Everyone piloted their Sky-Battle Aircraft back, parking them in neat rows. Beams of flight light flew out from the cockpits, lining up in front of Master Dinghai Master Dinghai Zhenjun.

"Regarding the final exam for the third year, three years from now."

Master Dinghai Master Dinghai Zhenjun did not announce dismissal immediately. His tone paused, his sleeves swayed, and he distributed sheets of white paper: "These are the final exam papers for the third year. You may take a look now."

Practical combat exams have always been like this; there is no fear of the questions leaking, and it is even encouraged.

Jiang Ding and others stiffened, taking the exam papers that flew before them.

【Qingfeng University, Department of Cultivation, Undergraduate Class 27, Sky-Battle Combat System Course, Final Exam Paper】

【Exam Location: Fourth Minor Realm - Master Canghai Minor Realm, Li Yun Sect Territory】

【Question Introduction:】

【Twelve years ago, over a dozen sects in the Master Canghai Minor Realm revolted. The Immortal Sect is currently handling the situation.】

【Your exam objective is the Li Yun Sect, one of the revolting sects. Its Sect Master is a Jin Dan Chu Qi cultivator named Li Hai Zhen.】

He betrayed the treaty between the Li Yun Sect and the Immortal Sect, killing three hundred and forty-seven Immortal Sect citizens stationed at the Li Yun Military Base of the Li Yun Sect, including forty-two Qi Refining cultivators.】

In his quest for breakthrough, he slaughtered tens of millions of mortals and cultivators within the sect, severely disrupting the Immortal Sect's layout within the Li Yun Sect territory.】

【At the same time the Master Canghai Minor Realm revolt occurred, there were anomalies in the troop movements around the Brother Brother Xuanwu Heavenly Palace.】

【Seeking stability, the Immortal Sect forces stationed in nearby realms entered Level Three Alert Status. The subordinate native forces held their ground, waiting for reinforcements from the Immortal Sect's main base.】

【The Inter-Realm Transfer Great Array has been activated. It will be ready in three years, transporting together with the Immortal Sect's support forces and the logistics department carrying supplies and raw materials to the Master Canghai Minor Realm.】

【Exam Requirements: Use standard Sky-Battle Aircraft to end the chaos in the Li Yun Sect territory in the shortest time possible, restore the Immortal Sect's layout, restore the livelihood of the native people here, and complete this final exam.】

"The Li Yun Sect has revolted?"

Jiang Ding was stunned.

He vaguely recalled the scenes of Li Yun Sect cultivators cooperating during two simulation tests in high school.

That cooperation was quite pleasant; one Qi Refining Late Stage cultivator named Senior Qian Senior Qian Tongyi is still memorable to this day.

Upon seeing the information about the destruction of the Li Yun Military Base and the death of three hundred and forty-seven Immortal Sect citizens, his eyes grew cold.

The Taiqing Flying Sword trembled incessantly.

"Damn it! Dare to kill Immortal Sect citizens!"

Someone cursed angrily.

"How dare that old bastard Li Hai?!"

"The Immortal Sect is just too soft on these natives, making them think they can be bullied!"

Some students muttered to themselves, their words full of coldness.

For a moment, it was a scene of uproar; the anger of many Foundation Establishment cultivators churned the clouds in this sky into disarray.

"Enough."

A flash of satisfaction passed through Master Dinghai Master Dinghai Zhenjun's eyes as he suppressed their noisy voices.

"Just mourn the three hundred and forty-seven citizens who died in battle."

"But there is no need to be too sorrowful. In war, death is a very normal thing. Enemies will die, and we will die too. Only the strongest will and the highest combat level can achieve ultimate victory."

"Class dismissed."

"Yes!"

Everyone mourned silently for a moment, then dispersed in all directions.

"Student Jiang Ding, stay behind."

Master Dinghai Master Dinghai Zhenjun called out to Jiang Ding, who was trying to run away, causing his flight light to stop instantly.

Jiang Ding looked embarrassed, inching his flight forward to stand before him.

Vaguely, he felt the sword scar on Master Dinghai Master Dinghai Zhenjun's face looked somewhat familiar, a bit like the wounds that occasionally appeared when the Taiqing Flying Sword killed enemies.

"Don't look. It was caused by an old woman at the peak of Nascent Soul from the Taiyin Qingse Jianzong on the battlefield outside the Huangtong Minor Realm."

Master Dinghai Master Dinghai Zhenjun said with a bad temper.

"The Taiyin Qingse Jianzong participated? They joined the Brother Brother Xuanwu Heavenly Palace camp?"

Jiang Ding's expression changed.

The Taiyin Immortal Sect, although a product of endless contention among the Badaxian Sect after the destruction of the Great Sun Sword Pavilion, ultimately a forced compromise to divide interests, lacking a Void Refining cultivator and having thin foundations, is still an extremely terrifying opponent.

Their addition will bring immense pressure to the Immortal Sect's strategy.

"No."

Master Dinghai Master Dinghai Zhenjun sneered: "They came under the guise of personal cultivation and tempering their sword intent, and they tempered it right onto my head."

"Someday, I will catch that sword cultivator, surround her, and blast her into dust with cannons."

"I wish you success."

Jiang Ding said sincerely, looking up at the clouds on the horizon.

"The Immortal Sect has already occupied most of the Wild Copper Minor World. Once we take the East Sea, we can…"

Lu Ling Master Dinghai Zhenjun did not notice his movement, muttered a few words to himself, then set his gaze on him.

"Your combat system doesn't quite match commanding a legion; it suits a solo reconnaissance combat direction better."

He said directly.

"Indeed."

Jiang Ding nodded. After these few months of training, he too had noticed this problem.

"From now on you can put less thought into commanding and spend more time honing your own combat system."

Lu Ling Master Dinghai Zhenjun said solemnly: "But you must guarantee your legion-command grades are passing — I won't go easy on you."

"Also, my personal view."

"For now, what the Immortal Sect is strongest at remains the legion combat system."

"Below Jin Dan, relying on equipment, one-on-one fights can still hold an advantage, but above Jin Dan, Immortal Sect cultivators rarely fight solo. Outside the realm, no matter what they do, they always travel with a legion; they almost never appear alone."

"You need to weigh this carefully."

"Understood."

Jiang Ding answered seriously.

In truth, this was Lu Ling Master Dinghai Zhenjun's tactful attempt to persuade him.

He did not believe a single Immortal Sect cultivator had any future going solo — even if there was an advantage at the lower stages, later on others would quickly catch up and surpass them.

That was the core of the Immortal Sect.

Every aspect of equipment and research was built around this legion combat system; other directions received little investment and were hard to draw strength from.

"Mm, as long as you understand it yourself. On the matter of one's Dao path, others find it hard to interfere. All your teachers can do is offer suggestions based on our own experience, but in the end you still have to walk it yourself."

Lu Ling Master Dinghai Zhenjun waved his hand.

"Goodbye, Teacher."

Jiang Ding bowed slightly in salute, then flew off into the distance.

Buzz, buzz!

The Taiqing Flying Sword trembled, then stilled.

There was nothing to consider or hesitate over. Lu Ling Master Dinghai Zhenjun had his own views, but just as he himself said, everyone has the path suited to them, no matter how difficult.

(End of chapter)