Chapter 1827: Early Investment

The remaining people, each one, are also ferocious demons.

Those who aren't fierce or lack any skill don't even dare to cause trouble.

Ye Liuyun divided them into two squads, gave each a suitable weapon, and set them to fight one‑on‑one, but only one could survive.

The survivor could have all sins forgiven and join his ranks.

These people, to save their lives, acted without hesitation, started killing, and soon only half remained.

The tens of thousands of Imperial Guard below were also amazed; it was the first time they'd seen such a selection of soldiers.

The selection process itself was already bloody enough.

But what followed would open their eyes even more.

Ye Liuyun immediately equipped each person with a third‑tier armor set, third‑tier weapons, a Storage Ring, one hundred third‑tier pills, some beast meat, and five million Divine Crystals…

This setup made countless Imperial Guard salivate with desire.

Xiao Yunfang, when heading to the border battlefield, had only this wealth.

"Third‑tier equipment!"

"Five million Divine Crystals!"

The Imperial Guard soldiers below sighed in amazement.

Those few prisoners who had no hope also began to look at Ye Liuyun differently.

Ye Liuyun not only saved their lives and absolved their sins, but also gave them a chance at rebirth.

Although the selection method was somewhat unconventional, it suited their taste.

Then Ye Liuyun loudly addressed all the Imperial Guard: "This is my standard for selecting soldiers.

If you think your strength is lacking or you're cowardly, don't join my team.

If you're not greedy for wealth, don't come either.

Because I will lead you to kill and loot; we will commit every evil.

When the time comes, the abundance of resources will be beyond your counting!"

At this moment, soldiers below began to roar and cheer, feeling that Ye Liuyun's words struck right at their hearts.

Because even without Ye Liuyun's words, most of them obtain resources by robbing bandits.

That meager military pay is nowhere near enough for their cultivation.

"I name my team Death Legion.

Either we go kill others, or we get killed!"

Ye Liuyun continued.

Another round of cheers rose from the audience.

The soldiers felt Ye Liuyun's domineering aura and were greatly encouraged.

Ye Liuyun waved his hand, silencing them, and continued: "But my training and demands will also let you experience what hell is.

Without the crucible of hell, you won't make your opponents feel the terror of death!"

Ye Liuyun on the stage acted as if conducting a pre‑battle mobilization; a few words from him would provoke the soldiers into an excited shout.

Then he went on: "There will be deaths during training, and I will also kill! Think it over yourselves! Now, anyone willing to join my team, step to my left!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, many soldiers didn't hesitate and rushed to Ye Liuyun's left side.

Soon, a large crowd of soldiers surged forward.

He Lin Feng and Xiao Yunfang were both dumbfounded.

In just half a minute, the number of soldiers applying had already exceeded two thousand.

At that moment, Ye Liuyun swung his Demon Slaying Sword, carving a deep trench across the camp, separating the already‑registered soldiers from those rushing in.

The soldiers trying to cross were startled.

"You all need not come over.

You've hesitated too long! I don't need such indecisive troops!"

Some soldiers, though dissatisfied, could only reluctantly fall back into the ranks.

Because the deep gorge Ye Liuyun cut clearly displayed his power.

That slash from Ye Liuyun employed his sword intent, Heaven and Earth Power, Mysterious Origin, and Fire Flame Power all together.

Then Ye Liuyun told the soldiers on his side: "We will have several days of training, eliminating participants until only three thousand remain.

After that will be direct combat, cutting down the bandits.

At that time I will give you the same equipment and resources as them.

However, before the elimination ends, you cannot obtain these resources for free.

You may lose your life during training.

If you regret now, you may still leave.

But once you join the training, quitting will not be that easy."

Yet none of the over five thousand soldiers left.

"Very well.

We will start arranging the formation immediately."

Ye Liuyun immediately ordered He Lin Feng to disband the other squads, leaving only theirs.

Then he personally arranged the formation and positions for these people, even placing Lei Ming and others into the ranks.

He had Xiao Yunfang help arrange the soldiers' tents and battle flag.

For the flag, he simply drew a skull with two swords crossing beneath it.

All other matters of obtaining supplies in the army he delegated to Xiao Yunfang.

But the heavens, stubbornly, gave no favor and a torrential rain started.

But Ye Liuyun also stood in the rain with the soldiers, staying there until the entire formation of five thousand troops was fully arranged.

He arranged the formation with many considerations, needing to account for realms, weapons, and other factors; it was not a matter of letting soldiers take spots at random.

These soldiers stood in the rain, drenched to the core.

The downpour hammered them, so they could not open their eyes.

A soldier suggested, "Leader, shall we go back to rest and train after the rain stops?"

"Nonsense!"

Ye Liuyun immediately barked, "Go back."

"Do we have to wait for the rain to stop before fighting? Don't you think that a rainy night is the perfect time for looting, killing, and wiping out evidence?"

"Hahaha!"

Ye Liuyun's words truly echoed many soldiers' sentiments.

After finishing the formation, he instantly used Transmission Voice to tell the crowd, "Everyone, stand here like zombies—no movement allowed, and do not use True Essence to dry the rain.

Stay soaked like this until I return.

Whoever moves, leaves!"

All the soldiers instantly stood perfectly upright, motionless, letting the rain lash their faces.

Even Lei Ming and a few other women were no exception.

They knew Ye Liuyun was training troops and eliminating people.

If they even slightly failed to obey Ye Liuyun's orders, they would likely be unable to remain in the army.

After Ye Liuyun walked away, he released a clone, having it use Divine Sense to record these people's performance.

He, meanwhile, hurried with Xiao Yunfang to Xuan Yuan Tower.

They found Steward Liao and ordered 3,500 units of third‑tier Kai armor, various weapons, third‑tier pills, beast meat, and other resources.

Then they hurried back to the camp with Xiao Yunfang.

"You just deployed so many resources at once; isn't that a huge loss?"

Xiao Yunfang asked Ye Liuyun.

"Loss?"

Do you think I would make a losing deal?

"Don't worry, this is just an upfront investment; I'll definitely earn it back double!"

Ye Liuyun smiled.

After the two returned to the camp, the soldiers were still standing in the rain.

Ye Liuyun immediately dismissed the clone, then went to the soldiers' formation and shouted, "Hold your posture, only those I point at may exit the line."

Then he walked into the formation, casually pointing, "You, you, and you…"