"Hmm?"
Upon seeing Wang Tuo slap himself, Zheng Yuandong couldn't help but be slightly startled.
"Commander, please convey to Jiang Wuming that I judged a gentleman with a petty mind. When I have the chance to meet him again, I will apologize in person. Also, the Vanguard Regiment and I owe him a debt of gratitude!"
Wang Tuo took a deep breath and said to Zheng Yuandong.
"Alright, I will relay your message. Go back and tend to your wounds."
Zheng Yuandong nodded in agreement.
"Thank you, Commander!"
Wang Tuo bowed gratefully and then turned to leave Zheng Yuandong's office. As Wang Tuo's retreating back disappeared from view, a smile appeared on Zheng Yuandong's lips.
Although he was rough around the edges, he could tell that everything that had happened today had significantly impacted Wang Tuo, which would aid in his future growth.
Before Jiang Wuming arrived at the ancient city of Loulan, Wang Tuo had always performed well and was a candidate for future leadership within the legion!
Jiang Wuming was unaware that Wang Tuo had gone to apologize and express his gratitude – Zheng Yuandong was temporarily unable to convey the message to Jiang Wuming!
Jiang Wuming and Wu Yong, traveling in a specially made car, passed through the storm-stricken area and headed towards the communication camp.
"Stop the car up ahead, you can head back first,"
Wu Yong instructed the driver before the car reached the communication camp.
"Yes, Commander!"
The driver obeyed and stopped the car by the roadside.
"Wuming, let's get out here."
In the back of the car, Wu Yong patted Jiang Wuming on the shoulder.
"Alright, Uncle Wu." Jiang Wuming nodded and alighted from the car with Wu Yong.
After the two of them got out, the driver drove the special vehicle away. Wu Yong took out his phone from his pocket and dialed the number of Marshal Qi Wufu of the Martial Department.
"Reporting, Marshal, all one hundred and fifty extraterrestrial enemies who descended upon the Loulan battlefield have been eliminated!"
When the call connected, Wu Yong spoke first, formally reporting to Qi Wufu, and intentionally turned on the speakerphone.
"One hundred and fifty enemies, with the strongest being no more than a two-star War God. For you, it was a piece of cake," Qi Wufu said calmly.
"Yes, Marshal! Wuming led the entire Vanguard Regiment to face them. With eight injured and zero fatalities, they achieved a different kind of battle!"
Sensing the calmness in Qi Wufu's tone, Wu Yong judged that the battles in the other five locations were proceeding without issue. He didn't rush to ask but instead mentioned the battle led by Jiang Wuming and the Vanguard Regiment.
As expected, Qi Wufu asked with interest, "How was it different?"
"Marshal, it was like this..."
Wu Yong reported some details of the battle to Qi Wufu, especially the details of Jiang Wuming demoralizing the extraterrestrial enemies and destroying their faith.
"The extraterrestrial enemies have reappeared, the war has resumed, and new descent points have emerged. Wuming going to your legion is a blessing for your legion," Qi Wufu lamented.
Wu Yong then asked, "Marshal, where are the other five descent points? What is the current situation?"
"Longmen Mountain Gate, Kunlun Mountain Gate, the Potala Palace of the Buddhist Sect, Wudang Mountain, and Longhu Mountain. The number of extraterrestrial enemies who descended is between five and ten, with the strongest being a one-star War God."
Qi Wufu stated the descent locations and the number and strength of the enemies, but did not mention the battle situation.
This was because these five locations, apart from the Loulan Legion, were the strongest five in terms of overall martial artist strength in Longguo!
The strongest of the descending extraterrestrial enemies being only a one-star War God was no different from sending them to their deaths!
"???"
Jiang Wuming and Wu Yong were stunned.
Neither of them had expected that the latest descent points for the extraterrestrial enemies would be these five locations.
"The extraterrestrial enemies really know how to pick their spots."
After the surprise, Wu Yong couldn't help but sigh.
"Let's hope there won't be any new descent points, and the strength of the extraterrestrial enemies won't increase," Qi Wufu's tone regained some seriousness.
After twelve years, the extraterrestrial enemies had descended again, and the number of descent points had increased. This was not good news for Longguo or the entire world!
"Marshal, what is the situation in other countries and regions? Have they also seen new descent points like us?" Wu Yong asked.
"Yes, almost every country has had new extraterrestrial enemy descent points. Fortunately, like us, the descent points are in remote areas and not far from the main bases of major martial arts forces, so they have not affected the secular world."
Qi Wufu first replied, then added, "We will discuss the specific information in a meeting later."
"Wait, Marshal, there's one more thing I haven't reported," Wu Yong quickly said.
"What is it?" Qi Wufu asked.
"Wuming has re-inserted the God-Slaying Saber into the ancient city wall of Loulan," Wu Yong reported truthfully.
"Alas... it seems he still has a knot in his heart regarding his parents' affairs and is unwilling to join the Loulan Legion," Qi Wufu sighed.
"Marshal, Wuming said that the reason he did this is because he believes other places need him more – he will join the Martial Department and fight against the extraterrestrial enemies," Wu Yong added.
"Is that so? That's good then. Let him make his own decision!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Wufu first breathed a sigh of relief, then pondered for a moment.
"Yes, Marshal!"
Wu Yong acknowledged the order, glanced at Jiang Wuming, and found no signs of resistance from him, secretly breathing a sigh of relief.
Qi Wufu said no more and ended the call.
Wu Yong put away his phone, then took out a somewhat worn book from his briefcase. It was titled "God-Slaying," with the author listed as Jiang Zhan.
"Wuming, this is a saber technique that your father adapted from the True Dragon Treasure Art and developed for the battlefield. It's called 'God-Slaying.' Here, take it."
Wu Yong handed the God-Slaying cultivation technique to Jiang Wuming.
"Uncle Wu, as far as I know, only soldiers who join the Loulan Legion can practice this technique, right?" Jiang Wuming did not reach out to take it, but looked at Wu Yong suspiciously.
Although he really wanted to obtain the cultivation technique left by his father, he did not want Wu Yong to break the rules.
"Wuming, your father had stipulated that only soldiers who joined the Loulan Legion could practice this technique. But back then, there was only the ancient city of Loulan as a battlefield in the entire Longguo.
Now, with new descent points for extraterrestrial enemies emerging, and who knows how many more will appear later, this technique will soon be distributed by the Martial Department for the two martial arts academies and soldiers of various legions to learn, much like the 'True Dragon Treasure Art.' So, you don't need to worry about me breaking the rules.
Besides, this technique was created by your father. It is only natural for you to inherit it. Take it!"
Wu Yong said with a wry smile.
"Thank you, Uncle Wu."
Jiang Wuming pondered for two seconds, then reached out and accepted the God-Slaying cultivation technique.
"Wuming, as you just heard, the Marshal has allowed you to decide your own matters. I have a meeting to attend immediately, so I won't chat with you further. I'll arrange a car to send you to the Western Region Airport later," Wu Yong arranged.
"Alright, Uncle Wu."
Jiang Wuming nodded, then put the God-Slaying cultivation technique into his backpack.
After doing so, he and Wu Yong proceeded to the communication camp base together.
At the same time.
Longhu Mountain.
"You few unlucky souls chose to descend upon Longhu Mountain to die. It's easy to kill you, but burying you is difficult. You've truly put this Daoist priest in a bind."
Zhu Yong dug a large pit on the mountain and buried the corpses of the five extraterrestrial enemies.
After finishing, he washed the blood from his hands, changed into a clean Daoist robe, and then proceeded to Tianlong Daoist's residence.
It was a dilapidated Taoist temple.
Inside the temple, Tianlong Daoist sat cross-legged on a mat, motionless.
Zhu Yong entered and bowed to Tianlong Daoist, "Master, the bodies have been buried."
"Mmm."
Tianlong Daoist responded softly upon hearing him, without opening his eyes.
"Master, why did we go to the trouble of burying those unlucky extraterrestrial bastards? Wouldn't it be better to leave them exposed on the mountain for the vultures to eat?" Zhu Yong grumbled.
Tianlong Daoist remained silent.
"Master, since Longhu Mountain has become a new descent point for extraterrestrial enemies, should we have Junior Brother come back? He joined the Loulan Legion to kill extraterrestrial enemies, and it's the same to kill them here."
Seeing Tianlong Daoist not speaking, Zhu Yong hesitated for a moment before making a suggestion.
He knew about Jiang Wuming going to the ancient city of Loulan and that he would likely join the Loulan Legion.
"It's different."
Tianlong Daoist suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.
Zhu Yong's heart stirred, and he vaguely guessed something!