Chapter 395 Seven martial arts, competition for the leadership position! (Two-in-one)
“Well, note it down.” Hu Zhong said, and without much hesitation, he agreed to the recommendation.
Of course he knew how powerful Song Changming was, after all, he had personally taught Song Changming sword skills before.
However, he did not publicize this matter, so no one knew about it.
Song Changming has the potential to become the top combat force of the military and is also qualified to be the commander-in-chief of the first army. He is very sure of this.
Originally, he wanted to wait and let Song Changming gain more military qualifications and have a greater sense of belonging to the military before making a decision to support this boy to the top.
But now, the time has come.
With this opportunity in front of him, he couldn't justify it if he didn't push Song Changming.
Of course, whether he can break out of the siege and stand out in the end depends on Song Changming's personal performance.
"I think it should be no problem." He had full confidence in Song Changming.
On the other side, Song Changming still didn't know that he had been included in the selection list for the commander-in-chief.
At this moment, he was in the room, studying the drop of Earth Fire Milk that Su Fengye gave him.
After many inquiries and verifications during this period, Song Changming has a better understanding of the Earth Core Fire Milk and understands its true value.
A small drop like this can help to break through to the Grandmaster realm. Even if it only increases the success rate of breakthrough by 1%, it is a priceless treasure.
After all, there are only so many masters in the world. Looking at the entire ancient Yuan Kingdom human race, such a huge population base can only produce a small group of martial arts masters.
It can be said that as valuable as the master is, this thing is as precious as it is.
If the news about this drop of earth-centered fire milk in my hand is released, I think countless warriors from the innate perfection realm will come to visit.
It may even cause a lot of trouble and meet those who don't open their eyes.
"What a luxury." Song Changming looked at the Earth Core Fire Milk in his hand, which was wrapped in Gang Qi energy.
With his current Xiantian realm cultivation, using this Earth Core Fire Milk is indeed a waste.
But it is not his character to hide good things until the future.
He is a person who focuses on the present, and if this treasure is kept for a long time, it will inevitably lose its essence and lose its effectiveness, which will make the gain outweigh the gain.
It must be used, and he will use it today.
Although it cannot allow him to break through to the Grandmaster realm, it would be great to be able to open up the first Heavenly Martial Vein for him right now.
Without much thought, Song Changming opened his mouth and swallowed the drop of the earth-centered fire milk wrapped in his Gang Qi, and began to operate the innate art.
boom!
A huge amount of heat instantly burst out from his body and went straight to Tianling Gai.
Immediately afterwards, Song Changming felt numb all over his body, and his meridians seemed to be re-forged in a furnace under the huge surging heat.
Song Changming had to concentrate, release more mental power, and use the innate art to guide this heat to impact the Tianwu pulse in the body that was still in a closed state.
Soon, his Tianwu pulse was loosened, and the effect was remarkable.
Every loosening of the Tianwu Veins, every opening of the Tianwu Veins, are all huge achievements that can only be achieved gradually through his accumulated practice over time.
In the end it may take three, five, or even seven or eight years before he can finally open such a Tianwu vein.
For other warriors, if they are not talented enough, this drop of Earth Fire Milk is something that can change their destiny!
I don’t know how long it took, until at a certain moment, the surrounding spiritual energy was suddenly attracted, forming an invisible spiritual energy vortex in the room where Song Changming was.
Immediately afterwards, Song Changming's whole body's innate energy exploded, and under the influence of the innate art, it turned into a purple-gold fire, completely covering him.
His aura began to rise and became unstable, and the purple gold fire that was ignited also began to transform.
All signs indicate that Song Changming opened his first Tianwu vein without any accident.
In the innate realm, the nine martial arteries are like nine shackles, weighing him down.
Only when all nine shackles are broken and removed, can he fly freely between heaven and earth without any sense of restraint.
Now that he has released seven layers of shackles, he has taken another big step towards the realm of innate perfection!
The heat in the body receded, and the drop of earth core fire milk in the belly had long since disappeared.
After stabilizing his aura and state of mind, Song Changming opened his eyes and looked at the aura swirling around him. The intensity was not a little bit higher than yesterday.
No wonder, the six paths of earth martial arts and the remaining three paths of heavenly martial arts are the biggest dividing line in the innate realm.
Regardless of other factors, judging from the strength of the innate Gang Qi, ten warriors who have opened up six earth martial arteries may not be able to defeat a warrior who has opened up one heavenly martial arteries!
The transformation of Gang Qi brought about by opening up the Tianwu Veins is undoubtedly huge.
Even though Song Changming is physically powerful and has already been able to single-handedly kill top demon generals and warriors who should be in the Innate Perfection Realm, the improvement in strength brought about by Gang Qi is still visible to the naked eye!
Qi refining and body refining are two completely different cultivation systems. When combined with each other, the results will always be additive. There is no such thing as getting weaker with more practice.
Song Changming made a fist with his right hand, which contained terrifying strength. The surface of the fist was covered with a layer of purple-gold high-density flames. At first glance, it looked like he was wearing a pair of boxing gloves.
“With my current physical strength, combined with this innate Qi, there should be no rivals among the great demons.”
At this moment, his confidence was high.
Even when facing the big demon, he seemed to be less afraid.
The continuous improvement of his strength makes him feel at ease. Even in this dark period when monsters are raging, he can be more confident.
On the second day, the defense line was stationed on a towering black stone fortress.
Song Changming, Yang Zhen, and Xing Tiexin were sitting on the wall, blowing the dim cold wind, drinking non-intoxicating sake with each other.
"Have you heard the news that Donghua City was captured?" Yang Zhen looked at Song Changming and asked.
"When did it happen?" Song Changming was a little surprised. He had just come out of seclusion and didn't pay attention to the news.
The fall of the great city was no small matter, it was enough to alarm King Cui in the palace.
"Just yesterday." Yang Zhen said.
"Moreover, basically all the Nineteenth Army died, including the commander-in-chief of the Zhao family."
"Zhao Jingtian?" Song Changming blurted out.
He had little contact with the 19th Army and the commander himself, and he didn't have a deep impression.
It’s just that this commander came from the Zhao family, and his attitude towards him was naturally that of an enemy. Considering this, he had only deliberately gotten to know this military commander in the past, just for precaution.
But I didn’t expect that life or death was so unpredictable that the Zhao family’s commander-in-chief would just disappear.
"This is the second one." Yang Zhen said.
The second one naturally refers to the number of commanders who have died during the Black Glory period.
Xing Tiexin was silent on the side, and his mood was also complicated.
On the one hand, it was the commander-in-chief of the Zhao family who died, which made him unable to sympathize with him.
On the other hand, the solemnity of the matter that destroyed a large army of soldiers made it impossible for him to applaud and feel comfortable, so he simply stayed silent on this matter and did not say too much.
"I don't know who in the army will take over the vacant position of commander. I think both Chang Ming and Brother Yang are qualified." Xing Tiexin said suddenly after taking a few sips of wine.
Hearing this, Song Changming couldn't help but shake his head and said: "Brother Yang really has a chance. He should meet the requirements in all aspects. I am far behind."
Theoretically, he and Yang Zhen, as small banner leaders, do have this possibility. But Song Changming had been in the army for so many years, and he had a certain understanding of the military's standards for selecting generals. Except for his personal bravery and military exploits, he was superior in almost no other aspect.
Compared with other small flag masters in the army, he was immediately inferior to others, so he had no chance.
In comparison, Yang Zhen's decades of military career and all aspects accumulated really have greater opportunities than him.
But if you really want to compare it with the amazing and talented people in other armies, to be honest, in Song Changming's heart, it is difficult for Yang Zhen to really stand out and win the only commander position.
After all, Yang Zhen, like him, has no big power behind him to help him. Otherwise, even Yang Zhen's personal cultivation and strength should be more than this.
"I don't have a chance either. How can this handsome man be so contentious?" Yang Zhen shook his head and said without any expectations.
At this moment, a general suddenly flew up from below the fortress and appeared in front of the three people.
"Master Yang Banner, Master Song Banner, the commander-in-chief has something to ask of you." The general said with cupped hands.
"Okay, I understand." Yang Zhen nodded in agreement.
The drinking party between the three of them during their free time was also interrupted.
More than ten kilometers away from the defense line, a larger military camp was stationed here, with soldiers and officials entering and exiting it.
Commander Wang Tianshuang will also stay here if nothing happens.
At this moment, Wang Tianshuang was talking to an official from the military department.
Seeing Song Changming and his two men arriving, he couldn't help but nodded and asked them to sit in the barracks.
"It's a good thing to tell you that I called you here today." Wang Tianshuang got straight to the point and went straight to the point.
"Have you all heard about the Nineteenth Army?"
Song Changming and Yang Zhen looked at each other, and an idea came to their minds.
Could it be.
"The commander-in-chief is talking about the destruction of the Nineteenth Army." Yang Zhen replied.
"Well, during the current war, the military department is discussing to rebuild the 19th Army as soon as possible and plans to select some candidates to compete for this position. Among our 41st Army, both of you are on the recruitment list."
Wang Tianshuang said and glanced at the military officials on the side.
The official understood, took out two books, and handed them to Song Changming and Song Changming in person according to the regulations. They were not allowed to be handed over by others.
The booklet is not big, and there are only a few sentences inside, as well as the seal of the military department, which proves that this matter is true.
Indeed, they are the chosen ones.
Song Changming didn't expect that he, who was just talking about this matter and even asserted that he had no chance, would be on this list.
In other words, now he is really qualified to compete for the coaching position!
“What an unexpected development.”
Anyone who is a commander in the military has a military career that spans decades or even hundreds of years.
In contrast, Song Changming, a "new man" who had only been in the army for ten years, was actually qualified to take the position of commander in the army.
He was not sure if there was any precedent for a new competitor like him in the past.
"This matter is over, Commander, I will take my leave." The official saluted and hurried back to resume his duties.
"Commander, here." Yang Zhen looked at Wang Tianshuang while holding the military department's brochure.
"Having such an opportunity means that you two are outstanding enough and have been recognized by the military. As for whether you can win the final command position, just try your best."
Wang Tianshuang said with a smile, but he didn't say too many encouraging words.
After all, he was not very clear about the details of the matter. The council convened by Hu Zhong did not allow too many people to attend.
If we go by the past experience of running for the coaching position, the two men under his command have little chance, and they are just running around.
Although Song Changming's strength is exaggerated, he also had shortcomings in other aspects during the selection and was not a perfect candidate.
As for Yang Zhen, although there are no major flaws, he is not as absolutely powerful as Song Changming.
Although Yang Zhen is very good, in this process of selecting the best, he is not good enough to make him stand out among many bright stars.
"Okay."
Yang Zhen and Song Changming didn't stay long, and left Wang Tianshuang's barracks with the notice from the military department.
“I really didn’t expect it.” Yang Zhen sighed.
The surrounding soldiers and horses were galloping back and forth. When the soldiers saw the two men, they stood still and saluted respectfully.
Yang Zhen waved his hand, and then the soldiers left.
But the smile on Yang Zhen's face gradually grew stronger.
"To be honest, this is indeed great news. Even if you don't get the position of commander this time, you will always get it one time in the future!"
Yang Zhen has been practicing so far, and has pursued the infinite goal in his life. Except for two things.
The first is to become a master, and the second is to be the commander-in-chief!
The first goal is more difficult to achieve, but the second goal is now close!
"Let's go to Sanxian Tower tonight and have a drink!" Yang Zhen said with a smile, and his smile became more energetic.
"Okay." Song Changming nodded. He could see that Yang Zhen was in a good mood, and he didn't want to spoil the mood.
As for competing for the coaching position, Song Changming himself does not have Yang Zhen’s obsession.
Of course, if there is an opportunity to be promoted to commander and command an army, he will not give up such an opportunity.
Being in a high position can not only expand one's horizons, but also obtain more resources and benefits to allow one to practice better.
His ultimate goal remains unchanged, everything is to become stronger.
However, he is not completely sure that he will get the coaching position this time.
If it is just a competition of personal cultivation strength or demon-slaying ability, he is not afraid of anyone.
But if there are other considerations, it’s hard to say.
As Wang Tianshuang said, for this competition for the leadership position, just do your best.
That night, several people drank and returned happily.
In the courtyard, Su Qingqing was feeding several small beasts at home.
She returned from the Yuanzhou Demon Realm, bringing many good things with her.
Even the picky little yellow chicken is willing to take a few more bites of some weird foods.
And rhubarb is even more enjoyable to eat. It is not a taboo for meat or vegetables, and I like it very much.
After all, they are all beasts, and it is normal for their preferences to be more characteristic of the demon world.
Suddenly, Su Qingqing keenly heard the familiar footsteps coming from outside the hospital. She immediately stopped teasing and ran to open the door happily.
"The young master is back."
(End of this chapter)