Chapter 540: Chapter 130: Perch Bird (Two in One)
The envoy arrived at the camp of the Three Generals Camp.
The incense table had already been set up.
Liu Er, Guan Hong, and Zhang Hei knelt on the ground, and as a foreigner, Ning Zhuo only needed to stand and bow.
The envoy took out the imperial decree, unfolded it, and read aloud—
By the mandate of heaven, the Monarch decrees:
Liu Er, Guan Hong, Zhang Hei, the three generals, brave and exceptional, loyal and protective of our nation. Recently, in the ambush battle, you all fought valiantly, repelling the enemy forces, and even captured the Nascent Soul Cultivator Ma Feitui alive, eliminating a major threat for our Liangzhu Country and establishing extraordinary military merits.
In times of crisis, you fought selflessly and fearlessly, true pillars of our nation. Now, by special command, your official positions as “Guerrilla Generals” are promoted to “Capture Generals” to encourage your spirit, and are rewarded with ten blocks of National Power.
Military Advisor Ning Zhuo, although a foreigner, is devoted to the Righteous Path, bravely participating in war without fearing hardships. Before the battle, you offered an Omen Poem, precise in wording, predicting the course of battle. And during the ambush, you assisted our troops, achieved remarkable feats, and killed countless enemies. Such ambition and spirit deserve commendation. You are specially granted four blocks of National Power as encouragement!
May you all remember this honor, meet the expectations, continue to fight bravely, and defend the pride of our Liangzhu Country.
So decreed.
The three generals responded in unison: “We thank Your Grace!”
Ning Zhuo echoed the thanks.
“After the tiring journey from the Royal Capital, the envoy must be exhausted, please, this way,” Liu Er said with a smile, welcoming the envoy as the ceremony concluded.
Near the end of the banquet, Ning Zhuo approached the envoy and handed him many Spirit Stones: “Our camp is modest and our hospitality lacking; please forgive us, envoy.”
The envoy, smiling, expertly received the Spirit Stone Storage Bag. Soon after, under the escort of the three generals and Ning Zhuo, he left the Three Generals Camp and returned to the Royal Capital to report back.
Deep in the night.
Ning Zhuo sat in the tent, carefully examining the National Power brick.
Cultivators form Cultivation Kingdoms, and the higher echelons coalesce National Power to create National Power bricks.
Liangzhu Country was established with the virtue of water, hence the bricks were black in color.
The light inside the tent, reflecting on the National Power brick, revealed subtle ripples, like undercurrents of the deep sea, indicative of the water virtue.
Ning Zhuo caressed the National Power brick with his palm, cool to the touch yet not piercing as ice.
This was Ning Zhuo’s first contact with a National Power brick; previously, he had only read about them in books.
Ning Zhuo activated his Divine Sense, channeling it into the National Power brick.
The brick responded with fluctuations that enveloped Ning Zhuo’s body, soon detecting the Military Advisor seal in his embrace.
Like a key finding its lock, the door slowly opened, and a strand of National Power flowed out from the brick.
Directed by Ning Zhuo’s Divine Sense, it first entered the Divine Sea in the Upper Dantian.
Mirror Stand Spirit Communication Technique!
Accompanied by Ning Zhuo’s active cultivation, in the Upper Dantian, the National Power transformed into a glorious light, illuminating in all directions.
Under the radiance, countless Mirror Intents surged, efficiency unparalleled.
Ning Zhuo then directed this strand of National Power into the Middle Dantian’s Qi Sea.
Five Elements Qi Regulation Art!
The National Power was infused, almost instantaneously transforming into a substantial amount of Mana Cultivation.
Demon-infused Bloodline Technique!
Similarly, reaching the Lower Dantian, the National Power transformed into Blood Vessels, significantly thickening them by three feet.
“Marvelous, truly marvelous.” Ning Zhuo immediately felt all three Dantians swell, his body filled with a potent force.
This force was warm and deep, possessing immense inclusivity.
Ning Zhuo paused briefly, slowly opening his eyes, his face full of joy.
Because in just those few breaths of time, his Cultivation Level had surged, equivalent to a month of normal cultivation!
“Cultivating with National Power is akin to direct empowerment, no need for arduous practice!”
“More importantly, National Power has no Five Elements characteristic, able to transform any Cultivation Technique’s mana.”
“No wonder in ancient times, many cultivators risked their lives, even venturing to Fulong Court.”
Compared to the battle merits of Liu, Guan, and Zhang, Ning Zhuo’s were far less. Although his Omen Poem was accurate, it positively impacted only the Three Generals Camp and the Red Flower Camp.
Ning Zhuo’s military achievements, to a large extent, actually rode on the coattails of Liu, Guan, and Zhang.
If not for capturing Ma Feitui, Ning Zhuo’s share of merits wouldn’t have been so substantial.
This also involved Liu Er especially emphasizing Ning Zhuo’s contributions when reporting.
Regarding these military achievements, Ning Zhuo, without hesitation, chose all the National Power bricks.
“Had it been before the ambush, facing such choices, I might have hesitated. But having experienced the battlefield myself, the National Power brick will be my necessary, preferred, and only choice for a long time!”
The ambush battle had profoundly impacted Ning Zhuo.
There was a moment, although buried deep within military formations, facing Ma Feitui’s Return Horse Spear, he nearly fell and died!
In that deciding moment, Ning Zhuo didn’t even have time to react.
Later, through targeted Escape Void, and regrouping with Sun Lingtong, striving fully to seize the spoils, there was no time to reflect.
Not until the entire army started the journey, heading back to Canglin Immortal City, did Ning Zhuo gradually come to his senses and felt scared afterward.
“Cultivation Level!”
“Cultivation Level is the greatest cornerstone of all!”
“My Five Elements Realm may be profound, but without the support of Cultivation Level, it’s like casting pearls into darkness.”
“Foundation Establishment… Weak!”
“Golden Core… Still weak!”
“Nascent Soul… Still weak!!”
This battle greatly broadened Ning Zhuo’s horizons.
Such were the effects of traveling thousands of miles and visiting many places.
Regarding the levels of Golden Core and Nascent Soul, Ning Zhuo had long been familiar with them, having read about them countless times in various scriptures.
However, many life insights must be experienced personally to truly understand their weight!