Chapter 214: Mobilization

Although Aierlong's abilities could effectively suppress this strange energy, for the sake of caution, Luoning waited for Ruidar's injuries to improve while also waiting for the arrival of the twenty-first of this month.

Defensive forces had been deployed to the areas north of Heitu Town and Huitu Village, but the group of people in the valley seemed to have no intention of coming over, and everything in the territory was stable.

While waiting, Luoning inspected the housing construction and land reclamation in Heitu Town, and also devoted more time to practicing swordsmanship and sparring.

He was now a peak Bronze Knight; although Maiken had reached the Silver grade, the other's strength improved very slowly, and his cultivation progress was only 18/1500.

That said, although Maiken did not lead Luoning by much in strength and physique, his defensive swordsmanship was quite rigorous in close-quarters combat.

Even with Ruidar's guidance, Luoning could barely trade twenty or thirty blows with him without falling behind; if he grew impatient to find the other's weakness, he would be the one to lose his footing first.

However, this record was achieved without using any Battle Techniques; once Maiken used a Battle Technique, Luoning would appear somewhat passive.

The other was an Earth Attribute Knight, and the Earth-Shaking Technique and Rock Snake Battle Techniques he mastered caused Luoning no small amount of trouble.

Especially the Rock Snake; this giant python, condensed from manipulated earth, possessed super-strong impact force and was also very fast. Once struck, one would be grazed or sent flying at best, or smashed to pieces by the snake's head at worst.

Luoning relied on casting Rapid Magic on himself to barely dodge, but his Flame Explosion Technique could not destroy the Rock Snake in one hit.

If Luoning's sparring with Maiken could be considered barely passable, then he felt inadequate when facing the recovered Ruidar.

First of all, the other's strength exceeded Maiken's, and his combat style and techniques were also several notches higher; once Luoning fell into the other's fast-paced rhythm, he would quickly be defeated.

Although Luoning had never won a spar against either Maiken or Ruidar, his performance was already quite commendable.

After all, considering his age, his actual practice time was only a little over half a year; having this level of skill was already very good.

Time passed slowly, and before he knew it, it was April 21st.

As the familiar text appeared, Luoning's Attribute Points and Energy Essence suddenly increased to 184 and 753 points.

Luoning did not hesitate to consume all these Attribute Points.

In an instant, silver patterns lit up on his body; this was the mark of promotion to a Silver Knight, and he had successfully become a Level 6 Transcendental!

【Level】: 5-Silver Knight (12/1500); 5-Chief Mage (0/2000)

A Silver Knight already belonged to the mid-to-high-end power bracket.

Someone with this level of strength, even of common birth, could secure a place for themselves as long as they offered their loyalty, and it was very possible to become a knight within a few or a dozen years.

As for a Level 5 Chief Mage, that was even rarer; no matter where such a person went, even if they were not a noble, they would receive preferential treatment from nobles.

After all, compared to knights, mages possessed many special abilities, such as crafting Spell Scrolls, brewing Magic Potions, and so on.

Behind these abilities lay profit, money, and even deterrence.

After becoming a Silver Knight, Luoning had new Battle Techniques and Magic to learn, among which the most powerful were the Fire Attribute Explosive Flame Slash Battle Technique and the Scarlet Fire Snake Magic.

Explosive Flame Slash was Ruidar's signature skill; it was difficult to master but powerful.

Scarlet Fire Snake was a Level 5 Fire Attribute Magic; although its power was much weaker than the Level 6 Fire Dragon Swallowing Heaven, it could not be underestimated.

Unfortunately, time was not very abundant.

According to the plan, as soon as dawn broke, Luoning would lead his team to that Guiyi Shangu.

With limited time, he could only learn on the move, first mastering those Battle Techniques and Magic that Lulansi had gifted him which were easier to pick up.

Such as Instant Burn, Whirlwind Cross Slash, and Wind Roar.

The next morning, in front of the simple fortress in Heitu Town.

In addition to the Professional Knights and mages setting out this time, Wilson and his assistants, Chahar, Jialun, and others stood to one side, with rows of Guards behind them, as well as territory residents who could not help but stop and peek.

Luoning stood on the steps looking at his subordinates wearing armor or Leather Armor, his heart surging for a moment.

Before he knew it, he already possessed a force that was not weak!

The first echelon naturally consisted of the three summoned followers: Ruidar, Maiken, and Aierlong;

The second echelon consisted of the five mid-to-high-level Transcendents: Qiaofuli, Kelami, Huoen, Jennie, and Babulin; if Luogena had not been away, there would be six;

The third echelon consisted of the four seed players with great potential: Dawei, Tangmu, Tuomashi, and Geladuo.

"In the north of our territory lives a group of strange, dangerous monsters. They could head south at any time, constantly threatening the safety of everyone in Wubei Territory!"

Luoning said loudly, conducting the pre-battle mobilization.

"In order for the land we live on to return to tranquility, for us to live securely on this land, and for our families, friends, and even future generations to no longer be threatened by this group of monsters, I, as the lord of Wubei Territory, am destined to fight them!"

His gaze swept over the group below, "You are the top combat strength of Wubei Territory. In this operation, although the enemies we face are mysterious and dangerous, even if they are raging floods and wild beasts, we must bravely pick up the long swords in our hands and crush them!"

"For our home!"

Aierlong clenched his fist and waved it at the perfect moment, shouting: "For Wubei Territory!"

Following his shout, others could not help but start shouting as well.

"For Wubei Territory!"

"For Wubei Territory!"

Suddenly, the shouts merged into one, and the atmosphere before the expedition was instantly stirred up.

Those with less experience, like Dawei and Tangmu, became excited immediately, shouting loudly with flushed faces.

These words of Luoning were not only for Ruidar and the others to hear, but also for the Guards, officials, Steward, Servants, and even the residents left behind.

He wanted them to know that the lord was not fighting for himself, but for them, and for this home.

This would help increase the cohesion and centripetal force of the territory.

Don't look at the small number of people and their uneven quality now; the earlier the foundation is laid for some things, the better.

After a burst of excitement, Luoning began to call the roll; every time he called someone's name, he would take the lead in applauding, creating a full atmosphere and making them proud to follow the lord into battle.

After the personnel were selected, Luoning offered some encouragement.

Afterwards, he instructed Wilson and the others to pay full attention to the territory during this period.

This trip, even just traveling back and forth, would likely take ten days, and with pre-battle rest, reconnaissance, processing, and so on, the total time spent would certainly not be short.

The reclamation of farmland in the territory, the maintenance of order, and the settlement of the group of people Luogena brought back—these matters all required the remaining Professional Knights and Wilson, Chahar, and others to handle.

When the sunlight crossed the hilltop and spilled onto the fortress, Luoning looked up and suddenly felt full of vigor.

"Set off!" (End of chapter)