Chapter 355 - A Beautiful Spirit (1/2)
Chapter 355 A Beautiful Spirit
Why…
I was the one who did it first…
On a cloud path near the Lingxiao Hall, the Deputy Commander of the Heavenly River Navy, Bian Zhuang, who was holding the Nine-Toothed Harrow, looked at the two figures who were riding a cloud in the distance.
He even heard the conversation in the wind…
“Water G.o.d, how is my outfit?”
The Heavenly General, who had appeared out of nowhere, was dressed in purple armor. He opened his arms with a smile and turned around slightly on the cloud.
Water G.o.d nodded with a smile and said, “General, you are still as elegant as before.” “Hahaha!”
This, this proud laughter… Bian Zhuang was filled with grief and indignation. He felt his entire body trembling and his hands and feet were cold as tears flowed down his face. He really wanted to rush forward and shout.
Can I flatter the Water G.o.d too?
A greeting came from behind. “Commander Bian? His Majesty has summoned us.”
“It’s coming!”
Bian Zhuang retracted his neck and carried the Nine-Toothed Harrow on his back like it was a huge sword. He hurriedly ran over and entered the Lingxiao Treasure Hall with more than ten Heavenly Soldiers who were commanders and deputy commanders.
According to the orders that the Hall of Enlightenment had previously given, the twelve Heavenly Courts’ troops would soon start recruiting new Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals.
The Jade Emperor must have summoned them for that matter…
Li Changshou’s immortal senses captured that scene. He chatted with the Jade Emperor’s second incarnation, Zhao Dezhu, about the details of the recruitment of the Heavenly Soldiers. When the current Heavenly Courts recruited the Heavenly Soldiers, they would trick the Heavenly Soldiers into joining the various divisions. The generals and commanders would train them themselves.
The reforms that Li Changshou proposed were not considered radical. They would only add an “order” to the current Heavenly Armament system.
“Set up the Military Reserve Hall. All Heavenly Soldiers who enter the Heavenly Courts will be trained by the Military Reserve Hall. After they learn the method to form an array formation, they will be selected by the Heavenly Generals and belong to the Twelve Divisions of the Heavenly Courts.”
In that case, the cycle of the new Heavenly Soldiers’ combat power would be greatly reduced. It could also balance the strength of the various troops… The Jade Emperor’s incarnation, Zhao Dezhu, sent a voice transmission. “Minister Changgeng, I have been thinking about the source of the troops that you mentioned previously. If I want to recruit enough Heavenly Soldiers in such a short period of time, I cannot rely only on the lower third Firmament Heavenly Humans. It is as you said previously, there is not much of a difference between itinerant cultivators from the five continents and the trichiliocosm. However, it is still insufficient to determine a person’s character based on merit. Although there are many Heavenly Soldiers and they are not in the Deity Position, the Heavenly Courts is a peaceful place. Naturally, we have to choose people with good character…” Li Changshou smiled and said, “Your Majesty, why don’t you recruit disciples from the immortal sects to serve the Heavenly Courts?” “I’ve tried doing that before, but only a few responded.” Zhao Dezhu was a little helpless. “Although the Heavenly Courts have been established, no one knows about it.” Li Changshou pondered for a while and said, “If we use merit and precious materials to drive them, it’s hard to guarantee that the Heavenly Soldiers we summon will be loyal to the Heavenly Courts. If they encounter a difficult battle, they will probably escape…” “Do you have any ideas?”
“There are three ways. They are the Fast, Medium, and Slow Strategies.” Li Changshou took out a scroll from his sleeve and handed it to Zhao Dezhu.
The latter unrolled the scroll with a solemn expression.
“Making the Heavenly Soldiers swear a collective oath… The Super Heavenly Soldiers Plan… Trichiliocosm Heavenly Soldiers Training Base… Minister, wonderful!” Li Changshou sent a voice transmission. “I’ve been trying to figure this out for a long time. Your Majesty, you can take a look on the way. If you’re dissatisfied or if I’m not careful, you can point it out. I’ll change it immediately.”
They were really discussing the memorial.
Zhao Dezhu repeatedly praised and did not feel that there was anything wrong with that. He hugged the scroll and carefully read it, but he quickly put it away…
He had no choice. He had already arrived at the Water G.o.d Residence. A princess who had been waiting for a long time jumped onto the cloud and bowed to Li Changshou. She blinked and asked without confidence,
“Water G.o.d… are you going this time?” “Yes.” Li Changshou smiled and said, “This General Zhao will go to the Netherworld with me to do a public errand. He might even make a trip to the North Continent. Do you want to come along?”
“Yes, yes!” Long Ji’s eyes lit up and she nodded profusely.
Li Changshou reminded, “Your Highness, you still need to hide your ident.i.ty later. Call me Senior Brother for now. Don’t tell others about your ident.i.ty. General Zhao is His Majesty’s trusted general. Don’t be rude to him.” “Long Ji greets General Zhao!” “Yes.” Zhao Dezhu nodded calmly. He wanted to say something, but he felt a little awkward. He could only look at Li Changshou, who was smiling with squinted eyes, and sigh. “Water G.o.d, let’s set off now.”
“Okay.”
Li Changshou flicked his horsetail whisk and led the father and daughter towards the East Heavenly Gate. At that moment, the Netherworld had yet to subdue to the Heavenly Courts. There was no direct path to the Netherworld. They could only take a detour outside the East Ocean to rush to the Netherworld.
Perhaps it was because of the addition of a new person, Long Ji was much quieter than before. Her skirt fluttered, and her long hair danced. The quiet young girl exuded a scholarly aura… Li Changshou smiled at Zhao Dezhu. “Your Highness, you are intelligent and bright. Although you are young now, you will definitely be able to help His Majesty resolve his troubles in the future. However, Your Majesty, why haven’t you rewarded Long Ji and conferred a t.i.tle to her?” Zhao Dezhu shook his head and chuckled. He replied via voice transmission, “Let’s wait until the Heavenly Courts rise. The Heavenly Courts are still unstable now. Her cultivation level is still low. There’s no need to be anxious. On the other hand, beloved minster, do you really have no intention of taking in a disciple?” Li Changshou sighed and said, “Your Majesty, to be honest, I’ve only cultivated for a few hundred years. Your Highness Long Ji…” “Age is just a number for Qi Refinement cultivators.” Zhao Dezhu smiled and said, “You said that Long Ji is very smart. Moreover, Long Ji admires you, Changgeng. According to her mother, she talks about the Water G.o.d every day. Even when she is asleep, she is still talking about you in her sleep. Although I’m the Heavenly Emperor, I can’t force you. You have to decide this matter yourself… Actually, I feel that if she can’t become your disciple, it’s not a bad idea to let you marry her. It’s not impossible to marry a woman who’s 3,000 years older than you are.”
Bestow!
Li Changshou immediately did not know where he could curse and criticize.
If this was his previous life, the Jade Emperor would have been beaten up by a boxer if he had been a feudal parent who had arbitrarily decided on the owners.h.i.+p of his daughter’s emotions. He looked at Zhao Dezhu and turned to look at Long Ji.
“Long Ji, are you still willing to call me Teacher?” Long Ji, who was secretly imagining the “Water G.o.d and Zhao Dezhu” scene, was stunned when she heard that. Her face turned red and she leaned forward, tiptoeing. “Yes! I am 100% willing!” “I can’t guide you in your cultivation either. I’m only teaching you the Dao of strategy and schemes.” Li Changshou took out a jade token from his sleeve and smiled. “This is a set of military combat strategies that Ao Yi has organized. It’s an entry gift for you when you enter the sect.” Long Ji was overjoyed. She hugged the jade token and could not bear to let go. In the end, she bowed to Li Changshou three times. After she stood up, she shouted softly, “Teacher…” “Yes, let’s look at this military strategy first. If you don’t understand, feel free to ask questions.”
Li Changshou said warmly and turned to look at Zhao Dezhu.
Zhao Dezhu shook his head slightly and looked disappointed… Disappointed? How anxious is His Majesty to let Long Ji get married?
Is it the same reason for knocking Xiong Lingli out? She’s still a child! She still has at least a few thousand years of p.u.b.erty!
Of course, Li Changshou still had to continue chatting and laughing with Zhao Dezhu. As an ordinary minister, he had to be professional. He had to deceive, ahem, use certain words to make the Heavenly Emperor feel comfortable. He would not lack merit in the future.