Chapter 1826: Chapter 1820: Intern Disciples Can Hold Up Half the Sky

"You... you all..."

This Elder was also seeing such arrogant apprentice disciples for the first time.

This is actually a very urgent mission, and after evaluation, the standard of 300 Inner Sect Disciples is the minimum requirement!

Not to mention 300 Inner Sect Disciples, even 30 Inner Sect Disciples would usually be able to beat 8000 apprentice disciples into a pulp.

And you should know, the opposing empire also has figures at the general level. Zhang Menglong’s strength is indeed impressive, but if he cannot promptly eliminate the generals, the remaining apprentice disciples will be in great danger.

So he didn’t think these apprentice disciples could complete this assessment, let alone on the battlefield, their presence wouldn’t even make a sound.

"Do you know how dangerous it truly is on the battlefield?" The Elder’s tone became increasingly serious. "Once you’re on the battlefield, no one can help you. You can only rely on yourselves, and don’t expect Gu Xiao to protect you all."

"Elder, don’t worry, we can take care of ourselves."

"Exactly, we’ve been seriously training for over two and a half years now, you should believe in our abilities."

"Elder, if there are fewer people, we’d be afraid it’s not enough for us to kill!"

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"You all..." The Elder still looked shocked, "Forget it, do whatever you want." The Elder flicked his sleeve and tossed a token to Zhang Menglong.

"This is the token of the Shenxiao Empire," the Elder said, "Take it with you to the Shenxiao Empire, and someone will make arrangements for you."

"Alright, thank you," Zhang Menglong laughed, "Can we get reimbursed for travel expenses?"

"Get lost! You’re pushing your luck!" The Elder was also speechless, "You’re assets alone are worth more than our entire Sunset Sect combined, aren’t they? Don’t fuss over such a little amount."

"Hey, that’s a different matter. If you assign us tasks without funds, where’s the motivation?"

"If you can really complete this task, the reward is 10,000 contribution points per person!" The Elder said with annoyance.

"Hehe, thank you, Elder, you’re so handsome!"

...

After the Elder left, all the apprentice disciples had an eager look on their faces.

Over these two and a half years of practice, Zhang Menglong provided them with tremendous assistance, whether in cultivation guidance or resource provision, even more abundantly than the Sunset Sect’s own provisions.

For this batch of disciples he was preparing to train, Zhang Menglong was almost giving everything he had.

Coupled with the already abundant energy within the Sunset Sect, everyone’s cultivation advanced rapidly.

Among these more than 8000 people, the weakest had already advanced to the Eighth Grade of Divine Breath, and these were those who had weaker foundations to begin with, after all, everyone was a genius, and the only difference was their past backgrounds.

This group of people numbered less than 2000, most of whom had already advanced to the peak of the Divine Breath, and even a few had quietly broken through to the Divine Cultivation Realm.

Just based on their realms alone, they could easily dominate among the outer sect disciples! Adding the martial arts they have learned, along with the first layer of the Nine Nether Sunset Art, even among Inner Sect Disciples, few could defeat them one-on-one!

Zhang Menglong looked at these high-spirited apprentice disciples and with a wave of his arm, he called out: "Gather at the entrance of the Shamate Clan’s village, I’m taking you to show off!"

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The Shenxiao Empire, a kingdom established by an Inner Sect Disciple of the Sunset Sect, which over generations developed into a Sixth Grade Empire.

The Shenxiao Empire is far stronger than Gu Xiao’s Yanlan Empire by quite a margin.

In terms of land area, the Shenxiao Empire is a hundred times the size of the Yanlan Empire, In the Yanlan Empire, reaching the realm of Divine Cultivation could make you a Guardian of the entire Empire, while a First-grade Divine Cultivator in the Shenxiao Empire’s army is just at the level of a team leader.

Above team leaders, there are captains, Legion Commanders, and leaders, with figures of a leader’s rank possessing the peak strength of a Divine Cultivator!

Of course, in a Sixth Grade Empire, there are no Dao Realm experts, and whether or not there are Dao Realm experts is an important criterion for determining whether an empire can be promoted to the Seventh Grade.

But even so, such a war is already an incredibly harsh environment for ordinary Inner Sect Disciples of the Sunset Sect, even a top Inner Sect Disciple would barely be able to hold their own against a Legion Commander.

The Shenxiao Empire has 28 armies in total, each army comprises a leader, 8 vice-leaders, and hundreds of legions! Those who become Legion Commanders are basically around the Sixth Grade of Divine Cultivation, and a leader is at least the Eighth Grade!

The opposing side is an empire called the Xingyu Empire, whose overall national power is almost equal to that of the Shenxiao Empire, and they also have a supporter, coincidentally, this supporter happens to be the Divine Profound Hall!

Originally, the two empires frequently clashed and had occasional regional wars amidst overall tension.

However, two years ago, a Spirit Tree appeared at the border between the two countries, a very rare and extraordinary plant whose fruit can compare to some Saint Grade elixirs, possessing potent healing effects and boosting strength.

Both countries wanted to claim this tree as their own. Whoever owned it could cultivate a number of top-tier experts in a short time, thus suppressing the other in overall national power.

Who would have thought that a single tree would lead to a full-scale war between the two countries.

Originally, the confrontation between the two countries was at a stalemate, but not long ago, the Divine Profound Hall, backing the Xingyu Empire, actually sent some Inner Sect Disciples to assist them, and their proficiency even reached nearly a thousand!

Upon hearing this, the Shenxiao Empire panicked and quickly sought help from their big brother, the Sunset Sect.

In fact, this is a very tragic situation, the war between the two countries causing great loss of life, but to those superpowers, it’s merely a game to cultivate disciples.

Zhang Menglong had a number of ships, choosing one at random to take over 8000 Shamate Clan apprentice disciples to the Shenxiao Empire.

This journey took about two days, passing the area of conflict between the two countries, a turbulent zone where Zhang Menglong’s ship was nearly blown out of the sky by the violent air currents, illustrating the extent of the warfare.

Fortunately, they didn’t have to pass through the territory of the Xingyu Empire, otherwise, they might have been directly shot down by their patrol vessels!

Under the guidance of the Shenxiao Empire, Zhang Menglong’s ship slowly landed in the square of their capital, where the Emperor of the Shenxiao Empire personally greeted them.

In this era, the founder of the Shenxiao Empire had long passed away. The current Emperor who inherited the throne was only average in martial arts aptitude, but quite skilled in governance, and of course, aided by loyal generals, otherwise, the country’s ruler would have been replaced.

"Thank you, members of the Sunset Sect..."

The Emperor’s expression froze when his gaze fell on the Identity Cards worn by Zhang Menglong and the others.

"Apprentice disciples?" His gaze darkened, he sighed, "Looks like the Sunset Sect has already abandoned us."

This statement immediately discontented the apprentice disciples of the Sunset Sect.

"What do you mean?"

"Looking down on us, are you?"

"What’s wrong with apprentice disciples? Apprentice disciples can hold up half the sky!"

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