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Chapter 276: Rapid development of the Celestial Forte

With the news of the return of those who went into the secret realm spread throughout the Zizhu Prefecture, it caused a massive sensation when they heard about the astonishing treasure they brought back.

Apart from that, the massive increase in their cultivation realm shocked everyone.

As for clans that refused to send their younger generation into the secret realm, their expressions were dark, filled with bitterness, jealousy, and regret.

However, their regret only lasted for a moment when they remembered the news of the secret realm had leaked to other prefectures.

They couldn't wait for the show to start and see the bitter expression on their faces when they begged for their pathetic lives.

As for the newly created army, they thought little about it. How long would it take them to train those weak and spineless younger masters of various prefectures for combat?

That was just a pipe dream.

Even their famous Cold Steel Pass army defending the border would be nothing in front of the other prefecture armies when they arrived.

However, it only took them three days to realize how wrong they were.

The Celestial Heavenly Sect was not any power they had ever seen.

In three days, they had transformed a location ten miles from Baiyun City into a dreadful barracks. Discover hidden stories at mvl

The merchants and laborers employed by the Celestial Heavenly Sect were left jaw-dropping when they saw many strange machines used for construction.

Su Yen didn't hold back in the construction of the garrison. He knew it was only a matter of time before their enemies knocked on their doors.

While the rapid construction of the military base was underway, another powerful news was released: the Celestial army had begun another recruitment, and the allure of their reward was impossible to ignore.

With over twenty thousand younger generations that ventured into the secret realm already conscripted, with the recruitment notice released, thousands of people began to troop to the newly army base named: The Celestial Forte.

In the Zizhu Prefecture capital, the prefecture lord was having a serious meeting with all the powerful clans in the prefecture.

With a calm and domineering expression on his face, he began slowly.

"I know most of you had your sons and daughters in the newly created army already."

Hearing this, all the clan masters didn't have any change in their expressions except for those that didn't.

Looking at those that somewhat looked different, he said, "I don't care if your son or daughter was part of the newly army, but you must all contribute to the development of the army."

"Last week, the Cold Steel Pass had to fight a deadly battle with Monster Beast race with Grade-2 and Grade-3 beasts numbering in tens. That was not all, it was a Grade-4 beast that led the attack."

"What do you think would have happened if those beasts had succeeded in their attack?" His cold, domineering voice echoed in the room.

Everyone inside the hall sucked in a cold breath and shivered. A Grade-4 beast! How could this have happened?! They exclaimed in their minds.

Patriarch Jun and Matriarch Jiang, who stood opposite each other, looked at each other and saw the shock, laden with fear.

After the prefecture lord, it was these two that held the highest authority in the prefecture.

And from the shock on their faces, it could be seen how such a threat would have affected their Zizhu Prefecture.

"My Lord, how did the Cold Steel Pass deal with the Grade-4 beasts?" Patriarch Jun asked.

Turning his head to look at him, he said casually, "Killed, of course. If they weren't killed, do you think we would be having this discussion?"

"And don't ask me how they killed it." He waved his hand dismissively and continued, "I summoned you all to contribute to the army. We have a far stronger enemy on our way, and we need all the assistance we can get."

"This is not the time to play any useless tricks or schemes. If I find any of you not complying with this, I won't mind coming out and showing you why I'm the lord of this prefecture."

Hearing the blatant threat, they all sucked in a cold breath. It was then they realized the creation of the Celestial Army was not just a fluke.

This was collaboration between the Prefecture Lord and the power behind the Celestial Heavenly Sect.

To those that witnessed the astounding power of Zimo and Biyu, they easily accepted it.

With those two, they could easily flatten their clans if they were to go against them. Moreover, their sons and daughters were training with them.

Thus, they had no choice.

Even those that were against all this had to play along unless they wanted to be the general enemies of the whole prefecture.

However, they did not give up their plans to sabotage everything.

After the meeting, all the city lords and clans began to send a share of their wealth to the Celestial Forte.

Even though the Celestial Heavenly Store was a renowned store that spread throughout the prefecture and could finance the creation of the army base camp, they decided against it.

This was for the betterment of them and their people. Why should they carry the burden alone?

With hundreds of thousands of people mobilized by the Celestial Heavenly Store, the creation of the base was moving faster than they expected.

This shocked everyone in the prefecture; this was the first time they saw such an astonishing construction and many strange artifacts.

Su Yen didn't only focus on creating weapons alone. He gave the elders in charge of construction a couple of blueprints to aid construction.

With their understanding of formation and runes risen to another level and how to easily use spirit stones to power artifacts, it was easy for them to create.

In the makeshift barrack, the newly recruits were having contests among them.

Cao Liu stood at the center faced by two powerful youngsters, surrounded by their fellow recruits.

Cao Liu had been sent to their clans to learn more advanced techniques in the hope of the upcoming Hidden Dragon Tournament.

Thus, they knew each other, and those two had been bullying him since they were a tad stronger than him.

And now, they wanted to humiliate him once again in the presence of everyone.