God of Pets

Blazing Fire Corps.

Xiu Haofeng was also discussing with his subordinates the plan to conquer the Qilin Mountain Range. The Qilin Mountain Range was a test from the Ji Family to Ji Nanhong, and similarly, it was a test from the Xiu Family to Xiu Haofeng.

The Xiu Family had prodigies like Xiu Jie Ming and outstanding daughters like Xiu Yingmei. There were many young people like Xiu Haofeng in the Xiu Family.

If one cannot showcase their talents, it will be extremely difficult to secure a place within the Xiu Family in the future.

The Xiu Family members have always been united, supporting each other externally because everyone knows that if the Xiu Family falls, the nest will be destroyed and none will be spared.

However, internal competition is inevitable, and perfect fairness is impossible. Those with talent will inevitably receive more resources.

Fortunately, the elders of the Xiu Family are quite fair, always letting those capable rise to power without favoritism, which is one of the reasons why the Xiu Family can remain so united.

Xiu Haofeng had just entered the Celestial Court Army, and the first task he undertakes must not fail.

Conquering the Qilin Mountain Range and forming a corps of his own is the first step for Xiu Haofeng to soar.

Besides the veteran cadre from the reserve team, like Wan Buxiu and Su Qian, Xiu Haofeng also recruited Shi Zhimen and Bu Changning.

Though he lacked Leng Zhe, Shi Zhimen's command abilities surpassed those of Leng Zhe, so Xiu Haofeng was not worried.

"Commander, what is our main task this time in the Pioneer Corps?" Shi Zhimen asked.

"The main corps, comprised of Third Awakening soldiers, is personally led by Commander Lin Yushen. The task of clearing the main battlefield in the mountains will also be completed by him. The Second Awakening soldiers will be split into two teams: one led by me and another led by Ji Nanhong. We need to cooperate with the main corps to clear the paths they have secured, preventing the formation of a Secret Spirit Tide."

"South of the Yellow Springs River belongs to Ji Nanhong, and north of the Yellow Springs River belongs to us. We need to complete the clearing work and reach Qilin Mountain within the stipulated time, then we'll be qualified to contend with Ji Nanhong and others at Qilin Mountain to see who ultimately claims the Qilin Mountain Range." Xiu Haofeng laid out the sand table and discussed the plan with everyone.

Many years ago, the Celestial Court Army attacked the Qilin Mountain Range but failed to capture Qilin Mountain, falling short at the last moment.

This time, they're regrouping the army, with Lin Yushen as the main commander, and have brought in many top Third Awakening cultivators to assist. They are determined to capture Qilin Mountain.

Among Xiu Haofeng's subordinates, a man and woman sat in the last row, not expressing any opinions, seemingly on the fringe.

After the meeting ended, the man and woman left the conference room and spoke in an unmanned place.

"This Xiu Haofeng seems to have some luck, but compared to that person, he's far inferior. I don't think there's a need to keep observing him further," Gu Shan said mildly.

"That person's luck indeed seems strong, but that doesn't mean he's unmatched. I've heard that Xiu Jie Ming has talents and abilities that outshine Xiu Haofeng. We'll have to check him out too," Purple Robe said.

"Xiu Jie Ming is already confirmed by the Xiu Family as their successor, potentially the future leader of the Celestial Court Army. He won't join us," Gu Shan replied.

"Even if he becomes the leader of the Celestial Court Army, how can it compare to the opportunity we offer? Moreover, he's not guaranteed to lead the Celestial Court Army; if Ji Nanhong succeeds, he won't have a chance," Purple Robe said.

"I still believe that person's luck is the strongest. Instead of wasting time here, I'd rather go find him," Gu Shan seemed indifferent.

"Let's follow the plan first and take a look at this side of the Celestial Court. There are many talents here—Duan Shulin from the Duan Family, Jiang Tianqing and Jiang Qiemo from the Jiang Family, etc. Many are exceptional prodigies..." Purple Robe said.

Gu Shan said no more, as this was indeed their purpose for this trip. They couldn't just overlook anyone.

In recent days, the biggest event at the Beimang Mountain Secret Realm was the formation of the Pioneer Corps, with various corps deploying many elite soldiers into the Pioneer Corps.

Ji Nanhong took charge of the temporary corps named "Black Cavalry," while Xiu Haofeng took over the temporary corps named "Red Cavalry." These are just temporary corps; they will dissolve after capturing the Qilin Mountain Range.

Both corps consisted of ten thousand man troops, responsible for clearing zones secured by the main corps.

The main corps only tackled the Third Awakening Secret Spirits entrenched in the mountain range; they didn't have the time or energy to clear out lower-level Secret Spirits, fearing they might form a large-scale Secret Spirit Tide and hinder the main corps' progress.

There were also some leftover Third Awakening Secret Spirits within their clearing range.

Under the assault of the corps, one or two Third Awakening Secret Spirits could easily be killed.

After taking over the Black Cavalry, Ji Nanhong realized that the soldiers on both sides were about the same, and there were no issues with their capabilities.

However, her side lacked leaders, and she was supposed to have entered the reserve team a year ago to begin cultivating her foundation from there.

Due to being stranded on the Fifteenth Island of July for over a year because of unforeseen circumstances, she lost the opportunity, and time didn't permit her to slowly cultivate her foundation.

Now, she faced the problem of having no available generals.

Managing a corps of ten thousand requires detailed work, which cannot be accomplished by one person alone.

Especially for clearing tasks, which are more complex than a simple offensive and defensive battle, requiring the delegation of personnel to different areas for clearing, thus needing more people with leadership capabilities.

Even with Chen Guan, they only had two people, making it impossible to execute so much work.

"For now, we can only select captains and vice captains from among the lower-ranking personnel," Ji Nanhong was somewhat distressed. Although she had done her homework before coming, there weren't many conspicuous Second Awakening cultivators in the Black Cavalry.

"Chen Guan, you should take the position of Vice General." A position this important, Ji Nanhong naturally wouldn't delegate it to anyone else.

"The Vice General needs to handle many practical duties, requiring strong command and execution skills. They are essentially the operational leader of the corps. My abilities aren't sufficient for such work." Chen Guan wasn't incapable, but if he spent all day dealing with affairs, he wouldn't have time for cultivation.

Seeing Ji Nanhong's wistful expression, Chen Guan quickly said, "But I can recommend someone to you, whose abilities are absolutely suitable for this role. And if you genuinely want to compete with Xiu Haofeng, such a commander is indispensable."

"Who is it that deserves your high praises?" Ji Nanhong asked curiously.

"Leng Zhe," Chen Guan said directly.

"Leng Zhe is indeed talented, but he's under Xiu Haofeng," Ji Nanhong frowned.

"Your information is outdated; Leng Zhe has already left Xiu Haofeng," Chen Guan smiled.

"Then he won't come to help me because his family is affiliated with the Xiu Family," Ji Nanhong mused.

"I can try persuading him; otherwise, lacking a strategic commander here, the path ahead will be very tough." Chen Guan still wanted to give it a shot.

Though Ji Nanhong felt it was unreliable, she had no better options, so she agreed to let Chen Guan act as an envoy.