I Can Strengthen Everything

Cang Province.

Qifeng Slope.

This was a treacherous region on the border of Cang Province and Jiang Province.

It was flanked by towering mountains and jagged peaks, with only a single, winding path running through it.

The setting sun was the color of blood. Beneath the twilight, two figures appeared on a high point of Qifeng Slope.

Gazing into the distance, Fang Xing looked out over a vast, open expanse ahead.

Rows of military camps were pitched across the open ground, bustling with people.

Soldiers clad in black armor could be seen moving between the tents.

Above the camp, a vast expanse of black energy intertwined—it was the Evil Qi emitted by the great army.

This powerful Evil Qi was enough to keep ghouls and goblins from daring to approach.

The Evil Qi of a large army naturally suppressed ghosts, Demons and Monsters.

If it reached a certain concentration, the army’s Evil Qi could even outright slay Demons and Monsters.

"We’re finally here... It looks like a sizable force, probably around thirty thousand troops."

Gazing at the army’s encampment, Fang Xing let out a breath of relief.

After four consecutive days of hard riding, he and Zhuang Qian had finally reached the Profound Armor Army’s position.

"It’s getting late. Let’s go and meet up with them," Zhuang Qian said. Fang Xing nodded.

The two then quickly made their way toward the army’s encampment.

...

In the Profound Armor Army Camp, before a tent at the center of the encampment, a soldier in profound armor arrived.

"Reporting to the General! The people from the Observatory have arrived. They’re just outside the camp."

"Oh?"

"Have them come in at once." A voice came from within the tent. The soldier acknowledged the order and turned to leave.

A short while later, the soldier returned to the tent, leading two people with him.

"My lords, please!" The soldier in black armor looked at the two respectfully and held open the tent flap.

Fang Xing and Zhuang Qian stepped inside.

Upon entering the tent, Fang Xing’s gaze immediately fell upon the figure in the main seat.

Baili Qingtian!

Besides him, there were four others in the tent, all clad in imposing black armor.

A quick scan of their auras revealed that all four had Cultivation at the Early Stage of True Qi.

Of the five people in the tent, Baili Qingtian’s Cultivation was the strongest—at the Peak of the True Qi Realm, second only to Zhuang Qian’s True Qi Perfection.

"Huh? It’s you!"

When the two entered the tent and he saw Fang Xing, Baili Qingtian was taken aback, a hint of surprise on his face.

At Baili Qingtian’s exclamation, several pairs of eyes turned in unison to look at Fang Xing.

"Greetings, General Baili." Fang Xing smiled and cupped his fist in his hand.

Baili Qingtian was stunned for a moment but quickly composed himself.

’True Qi Fourth Layer!’

’It’s been less than a year. How did this kid advance so quickly?!’

Baili Qingtian’s heart trembled as he sensed Fang Xing’s aura.

The last time they met, his Cultivation was only at the Peak of Neutralizing Force, but now, he was already at the True Qi Fourth Layer.

Such an unbelievable leap in progress was shocking even to someone of his experience.

Advancement in the True Qi Realm... First Realm One Heaven!

’Just how long has it been...’

’If I had known... I should have done whatever it took to make him stay back then!’

Baili Qingtian’s heart twisted, and regret washed over him.

Alas, it was all too late...

"Come, come, my lords! Welcome. Please, have a seat!"

Baili Qingtian quickly adjusted his emotions, stood up, and gestured for them to sit.

Fang Xing and Zhuang Qian thanked him and took seats on the left side.

Looking at the two, especially Fang Xing, Baili Qingtian couldn’t help but feel a swirl of complex emotions.

He hadn’t expected Fang Xing to be among the reinforcements from the Observatory this time.

"You know General Baili?" Zhuang Qian asked as he sat down, looking at Fang Xing with surprise.

Fang Xing nodded slightly.

"I met General Baili before I joined the Observatory."

"It was fate, I suppose. Back then, I was just one step away from possibly joining the Profound Armor Army myself."

Zhuang Qian’s curiosity was piqued even more by this.

Hearing this, Baili Qingtian’s heart couldn’t help but twist again.

’If I had just insisted back then, I’d have another great general under my command now.’

"A pity it wasn’t fated to be," Baili Qingtian sighed.

Fang Xing smiled. "Being able to see the General again is also a kind of fate."

"That’s true." Baili Qingtian smiled and proceeded to introduce the other four men.

"These are my Generals: Wang Lin, Xu Jiang, Bai Ze, and Lin Yan. They are also my four most capable aides."

"We greet you, my lords."

The four men did not neglect their courtesies, rising to salute them.

The members of the Observatory were the elite of the elite!

Fang Xing and Zhuang Qian returned the salute. After the introductions, they all quickly became acquainted.

"General Baili, what is the current situation? What do you need the two of us to do?" Zhuang Qian asked, speaking as their representative while looking at Baili Qingtian.

Baili Qingtian pondered for a moment before speaking. "According to our latest intelligence, this column of the rebel army has already captured Qingfeng Pass. They’ve laid out an Array across the entire city, making it very difficult to attack. If we want to break through the pass, we have to destroy the Array from the inside."

"Furthermore, we’ve received another piece of intel. The rebel army has gathered all the city’s inhabitants in one place. They’re preparing to use them in a blood sacrifice to complete some sort of Demon Dao ritual. If they succeed, the rebels might undergo Demonization, becoming half-human, half-demon monstrous beings. Their combat power would increase drastically. At that point, I’m afraid even an army of a hundred thousand wouldn’t be a match for those monster-like things."

"!!!"

A Demon Dao sacrifice! Half-human, half-demon!

Hearing Baili Qingtian’s words, the expressions of the two men grew grim.

"The Void Sect is behind all of this. What’s more, there are Demons and Monsters aiding them within the city."