The sun blazed down, casting shade beneath the lush green trees.

A hundred miles away from Qiong Feng Pavilion lay a hidden cave.

The new military camp established by Gu Feng was finally completed.

Standing at the entrance of the camp, Gu Feng gazed up at the spot where a plaque should have been, now empty.

Nalan Yuan and Fang Feixue, leading a thousand soldiers, had already settled into the camp. After arranging everything, the two slowly walked out, just in time to meet Gu Feng on his inspection.

"Nalan Yuan at your service, Sequence!" Upon seeing Gu Feng, Nalan Yuan immediately saluted.

Nodding, Gu Feng replied, "Governor Nalan, you've worked hard this time."

"Sequence, you jest. Serving the Sequence is my honor."

Nalan Yuan flattered him, rising slowly, his square face showing no trace of toughness.

Fang Feixue glanced at Gu Feng, cold as a white lotus in winter. She slightly cupped her hands, looked up at the empty spot for the plaque, and muttered, "A new army without a name, what kind of shady business is this..."

Today, she had shed the golden armor of the Chen Long Army, dressed in a neat and lively outfit. Gu Feng couldn't help but steal a few more glances, paying no mind to her muttering.

"Now that the task is done, I have other duties to attend to. I'll take my leave!"

"Uh... General Nalan, take care."

Nalan Yuan, perceptive as ever, noticed Gu Feng's attention was on Fang Feixue and didn't linger to disturb them, swiftly departing.

Gu Feng slowly approached Fang Feixue, circling her, his gaze unabashed, making her blush. She couldn't help but ask, "What... what are you doing?"

"Nothing," Gu Feng smiled faintly, "Just observing your figure."

"You!?"

"Manager Wu!"

Raising his hand to interrupt Fang Feixue's angry retort, Gu Feng instructed, "Arrange for a maid to take General Fang's measurements, and have the Artifact Crafting Department make another set of Flying Fish Robe!"

"At your command!" Manager Wu bowed repeatedly and went off to make arrangements.

Hearing this, Fang Feixue realized Gu Feng intended to have armor artifacts custom-made for her, swallowing the harsh words she was about to say.

A few maids quickly stepped forward to take her measurements, their efficiency astonishing.

Once done, Gu Feng folded his fan, walked to Fang Feixue's side, secretly inhaled her fragrance, and said expressionlessly, "Let's go, show me the thousand soldiers you brought."

This book's true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience.

The group walked, bypassing several checkpoints in the camp, until a vast open field appeared before them, the training ground of the camp.

The training ground spanned about ten acres, flat and unobstructed.

Countless bare-chested men sat on the training field, unmoving despite the scorching sun overhead.

Over a thousand soldiers gathered there, not a whisper among them, their posture upright, their discipline astounding!

In front of each was a neatly folded set of "Orient Loong God Flying Fish Robe," custom-made by Gu Feng based on his memories from a past life for these thousand officers and soldiers.

Beyond its unique appearance, the "Orient Loong God Flying Fish Robe" was a rare Yellow Rank defensive artifact, impervious to ordinary Five Elements spells, truly formidable.

"What a fierce and formidable army!" Even Jiu Long couldn't help but praise upon seeing the soldiers' demeanor.

Nodding, Gu Feng felt a weight lift from his heart. He had feared Lu Zhen might deceive him by sending old, weak, sick, or lazy soldiers. He had been reminding his subordinates daily to be vigilant about personnel matters, ensuring no negligence.

Relieved, Gu Feng turned to Fang Feixue and said, "General Fang, your adoptive father truly deserves his reputation as a veteran general; his strict military discipline is admirable."

"Of course!" Fang Feixue, full of pride, looked at the over a thousand soldiers in the training field and said proudly, "My adoptive father has led the Chen Long Army for over four hundred years, fought in countless battles, and always lived and ate with the soldiers. His ability and prestige are unmatched in Heroic Spirit City."

Gu Feng gave her a cold look, making Fang Feixue uneasy.

After a while, he smiled and reminded, "General Fang, it's fine to say this to me, but don't mention it to others."

Leaving those words, Gu Feng no longer looked at her, heading toward the command platform in the training field, leaving Fang Feixue standing there, stunned.

When she came to her senses, she couldn't help but feel a chill.

Indeed, such words, if heard by other members of the Gu Family in Heroic Spirit City, might make them think Lu Zhen's influence in the Chen Long Army was too great, overshadowing his superiors.

Although Lu Zhen might not have the ability to incite the hundred thousand Chen Long Army, it could still cause resentment and trouble.

Fang Feixue patted her chest in lingering fear and quickly followed.

Knowing she was following, Gu Feng didn't look back, thinking this girl really had no sense of discretion, more likely to cause trouble than accomplish anything.

But there was no choice; women liked to talk, and he could understand that. In the future, he would have to keep reminding her to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Ascending the command platform, the others stood behind, with only Gu Feng and Fang Feixue stepping forward.

The thousand robust soldiers saw the two, and a military officer-like cultivator at the front ordered, "Stand up!"

With a "swish," almost without hesitation, the thousand soldiers stood up, facing Gu Feng and Fang Feixue, shouting in unison!

"The new Chen Long Army greets the Sequence! Greets General Fang!"

The sound was uniform, echoing to the heavens!

Nodding, Gu Feng was somewhat awed by the iron-blooded men before him. He casually opened the roster of a thousand names already placed on the command platform.

Among these thousand, the lowest cultivation level was Golden Elixir Stage Six!

Although these soldiers had low status, practicing the "Chen Long Body Refining Technique" provided by the Gu Family specifically for the Chen Long Army, meant for battlefield slaughter, the combined might of over a thousand Golden Elixir cultivators was enough to unsettle a Qi Refining Realm cultivator like Gu Feng.

Silently operating the Heavenly Insight Mysterious Embryo Strategy, he controlled the Innate Dao Embryo to quickly suppress the turbulent spiritual sea, avoiding public embarrassment.

With a calm expression, Gu Feng nodded, raised a bit of True Core, and loudly declared, "Brothers! From today, you are no longer part of the Chen Long Army of Heroic Spirit City! From today, your honor and your lives are closely tied to me, Gu Feng!"

Pausing, Gu Feng glanced at the soldiers before him, seeing surprise, fear, and even some anxiety in their eyes.

It's a common human trait to feel uneasy when suddenly moving from a familiar environment to an unfamiliar one, facing an unknown future.

"Now, follow my command, put on the robes in front of you!" Gu Feng ordered sharply, his gaze unwavering.

The soldiers did not hesitate; the military order was absolute. They quickly donned the "Orient Loong God Flying Fish Robe" before them, and soon, the soldiers, like a tidal wave, under the blazing sun, dazzled the eyes.

Nodding, Gu Feng continued, "From the moment you put on this robe, you become part of the new army I, Gu Feng, have established! You are my life-and-death brothers!"

The training ground fell silent, and Gu Feng smiled, gently raising his hand. Manager Wu immediately snapped his fingers.

Dozens of household servants from Qiong Feng Pavilion appeared on the training ground, carrying large bags of Spirit Stones.

What happened next left everyone stunned!

The servants piled the Spirit Stones together, and soon, there were over a dozen Spirit Stone mountains on the training ground!

The unique green glow of the Spirit Stones was dazzling under the sunlight!

These low-ranking soldiers had never seen so many Spirit Stones. Even with their usual strict discipline, they couldn't help but steal a few glances.

With a smile, Gu Feng said, "Since we are brothers, we talk about life and death, and also about benefits!"

"I, Gu Feng, am fair! Brothers who work for me will never be treated unfairly!"

Pausing, he paced back and forth meaningfully, continuing, "I know many of you still miss your old units and superiors!"

"No problem! Forced loyalty is not sincere! Those willing to follow me, Gu Feng, go and take Spirit Stones, take as much as you can, and after returning to the ranks, we will share honor and disgrace together!"

"Those unwilling, I won't force you either. Go grab a handful of Spirit Stones, and you can leave now, return to where you came from. I, Gu Feng, will consider it a goodwill gesture with brothers! In life and death, each to their fate!"

"How you choose is up to you!" Gu Feng flicked his sleeve, silently watching the soldiers on the training ground, saying no more.

Beside him, Fang Feixue widened her eyes, incredulous.