Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

Those who use them will gradually develop a deeper sense of belonging and loyalty to the empire. As the supreme ruler of the empire and the world, Ying Xuan had already incorporated his own exclusive imperial dragon aura and fully refined core incense power as the "array core" and "authority" when forging these weapons and armors.

These million magical artifacts, with their limitless future potential, essentially belong only to the Emperor of Qin! Subsequent Dragon Guards, no matter how strong they are, are merely "users" and "nurturers" of these artifacts, not true "owners."

With a single thought, Ying Xuan could decide the ownership or even the fate of these magical treasures!
The pure incense energy continued to flow in, and the operation of the Void Heaven Cauldron reached a certain peak.

"Whoosh—!"

Like a celestial river flowing backwards, or the sun rising in the east! Countless golden points of light, like the most dazzling meteor shower, burst forth from the Void Cauldron, tracing graceful arcs, and falling precisely on every Dragon Guard in the plaza below!

The light enveloped my body, instantly merging with it.

The million Dragon Guards shuddered in unison! The old armor they wore, stained with blood, dull in color, and somewhat mottled, vanished instantly. In their place came new armor that radiated a warm, holy golden light, with a more majestic and imposing design, smooth lines that seemed to be naturally formed, and faint dragon and cloud patterns on its surface!
The weapons in their hands were also brand new. The blades and swords had a restrained cold light but were sharper, while the shafts of spears and halberds were heavy and solid but felt more agile. They were also shrouded in a faint golden halo, sacred yet not without a killing aura!
Ying Xuan's divine sense, like an invisible net, instantly covered the entire square.

He didn't speak, but instead used his divine sense to transmit the core secrets of a cultivation technique and the initial method for opening the "Sea of ​​Bitterness" into the consciousness of each Dragon Guard—it was the starting chapter of the cultivation system from the world of Shrouding the Heavens!
"This method can greatly purify your essence and blood, strengthen your physical body's origin, and complement your blood sacrifice technique, making it twice as effective with half the effort!"

Ying Xuan's voice resonated in their hearts.

"Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators need hundreds or even thousands of years to complete the minor success of refining a natal magic weapon by nurturing and refining it with their own essence, blood, and soul. You can use this method to purify your essence and blood, and then combine it with the blood sacrifice secret technique, supplemented by the cleansing power of the incense and spiritual energy of the imperial palace bestowed upon you by me, to shorten this time to several decades! With a million sets of magic weapons activated simultaneously, a vast amount of spiritual energy can be gathered to further accelerate this process!"

On the plaza, the million Dragon Guards were initially stunned, then, sensing the incredibly profound cultivation technique information in their minds, they trembled with excitement! They had long known that His Majesty possessed a secret technique from a more powerful world, and now it had actually been bestowed upon them!

Without any hesitation, led by officers of all ranks, a million strong men sat down cross-legged in unison, focused their minds, and eagerly began to try to understand and practice the initial technique called "Covering the Sky Technique".

Even though they had only just started practicing, the ingenious application and purification concepts of qi and blood and the origin of life in the technique had already benefited them greatly, making them feel that their own qi and blood had become more active and pure.

Ying Xuan looked down at the million elite soldiers who were immersed in cultivation, his gaze deep and far-reaching.

He originally did not intend to introduce the Heaven-Covering Technique to the Great Qin Dynasty, because this technique consumed too many resources. It was a path to heaven for individuals, but for the whole world, if it were to be popularized, it might be an unbearable burden, and might even lead to a decline in the overall resource level of the world.

However, the Dragon Guards are a special case. The core of their blood sacrifice technique lies in the quality of their essence blood. The early stages of the Heaven-Covering Technique, which refines and purifies qi and blood and the essence of life, perfectly complement the blood sacrifice technique, greatly enhancing the efficiency of weapon forging and the potential of magical treasures. Using limited resources to create a truly invincible core weapon is a worthwhile deal.

"You are the last line of defense protecting Great Qin, and also the sharpest sword in my hand."

Ying Xuan's voice rang out again, echoing in the square and spreading throughout Xianyang.

"Beyond the wasteland, countless otherworldly monsters lurk, seeking to invade and ravage the Great Qin Empire, slaughtering its people! Now is the time for you all to exert your strength and carve out a truly peaceful and stable world for the empire and for future generations!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Xuan's figure suddenly swelled up! It wasn't a real expansion of flesh and blood, but rather the intertwining of his primordial spirit and the light of his blood and qi, transforming into an imperial dharma image that was thousands of meters tall, towering into the sky, and shrouded in dazzling golden light and vast dragon energy! The dharma image had a majestic face and piercing eyes, looking down at the million soldiers below.

Then, this majestic imperial statue slowly and solemnly bowed towards the square, cupping its hands and slightly prostrating itself in a salute!
"This journey to the wilderness is fraught with peril. I entrust it to you here!"

This gesture, seemingly directed at the Dragon Guards, was actually unnecessary for Ying Xuan, who knew that given their deep influence by the power of faith and their already wholehearted loyalty, there was no need for such a gesture.

This ceremony was performed for the people of Xianyang and for all those who have been paying attention to this place through various means!
really!

"His Majesty--!!"

Within the city of Xianyang, millions of people gazed up at the majestic imperial figure bowing to the soldiers, and countless people were instantly moved to tears, their chests filled with an indescribable surge of emotion! His Majesty the Emperor, in order to protect the realm, actually bowed to the soldiers about to go to war, entrusting them with this responsibility! What immense trust, what a profound sense of duty!
"Great Qin will be victorious!!"

"Long live the Emperor!!"

"May the Dragon Guards be victorious!!"

A roar like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami erupted from every corner of Xianyang City, soaring straight into the sky! Endless, even more fervent and pure incense power, like a volcanic eruption, surged wildly towards the Qin Imperial Palace, into the Void Cauldron, further nurturing the million sets of brand-new sacred armor, and also merging into the bodies of every Dragon Guard!
Overwhelmed by the overwhelming support of the people and the emperor, the million Dragon Guards rose to their feet with a whoosh. Clad in golden armor and wielding divine weapons, their eyes burned with loyalty and fighting spirit that could consume everything. They roared in unison, their voices shaking the universe.

"I am willing to die for my Great Qin!!!"

"I am willing to die for Your Majesty!!!"

Before the roar had even faded, millions of golden rays shot into the sky from the plaza, converging into an enormous, sacred, and magnificent golden sphere, like a second sun rising on the earth, illuminating the entire northwest horizon!

The ball of light hovered briefly before transforming into a golden torrent that tore through the sky, shooting straight toward the wasteland with unstoppable momentum!

The desolate battlefield was a mixture of blood and mud.

Yue Fei held a long spear of cold iron that Ying Xuan had bestowed upon him when he returned last time. The spear tip emitted a chilling light. Every thrust of the spear precisely struck the goblin's vulnerable throat or eye socket. The aftershocks of the spear light could shake ordinary goblins within a radius of several feet, causing them to stagger and fall, either dead or injured.

The Imperial Guards behind him, emboldened by their commander's authority, roared and brandished their weapons, engaging the surging monsters in fierce combat.

However, Yue Fei's face showed no joy; instead, his brows furrowed even more.

The magical spear in his hand was indeed far more powerful than ordinary weapons, making him a god of death on the battlefield. However, looking across the entire battle line, only the generals at all levels wielded the various magical treasures bestowed by His Majesty, enabling them to be invincible among the monster hordes and inflict massive casualties.

Ordinary Imperial Guard soldiers, without using rudimentary Taoist magic, relying solely on physical strength and martial arts skills, often only manage to hold their own against "warrior" level individuals among goblins, pigmen, and fishmen in one-on-one combat, or are even slightly inferior.

Previously, the Dragon Guard served as the army's elite force, forming assault arrows alongside various generals. They could tear apart monster formations, annihilate large numbers of enemies, and alleviate the pressure on ordinary soldiers.

Now that the Dragon Guards have been withdrawn, the heavy responsibility of the assault falls almost entirely on the shoulders of the generals themselves. No matter how strong the generals are, their numbers are ultimately limited, making it difficult to cover every corner of the long battlefront. "Clang!"

A deafeningly loud bang was heard.

Not far away, a Qin Dynasty centurion's powerful sword strike was narrowly blocked by an exceptionally strong goblin warrior wielding a large bone club.

Just as the centurion's attack faltered and his movements faltered slightly, a pigman warrior who had been waiting for an opportunity suddenly swung his heavy iron-clad hammer, sending a fierce gust of wind through the air, and slammed it hard into the centurion's chest and abdomen!
"puff--!"

The muffled sound of bones shattering was accompanied by spurts of blood! The centurion's fine standard iron armor caved in like paper, and he was sent flying like a tattered sack, clearly beyond saving.

Yue Fei's heart clenched at the sight. Even with basic training, the physical strength of the Qin soldiers was still far inferior to that of monsters like pigmen and fishmen, who were naturally thick-skinned and incredibly strong! Without the support and rapid assault capabilities of the Dragon Guards, ordinary soldiers were locked in close combat with the monsters, and their casualty rate skyrocketed.

Only a few days after the Dragon Guards left, the casualty figures reported from the front lines had already exceeded the total for the entire previous year! The battle losses were shocking.

In the sky, the Tianxing Sect cultivators, who had already completed their daily target of "each person slaying a thousand monsters," stood in the air, indifferently looking down at the tragic battle below.

Many of the younger disciples showed undisguised contempt on their faces.

"Tsk, is this the strongest army of the Great Qin? Without those million blood clots, they were beaten so badly."

A disciple of the Heavenly Star Sect at the Golden Core stage sneered. Although his voice was soft, it clearly reached the ears of his fellow disciples nearby.

Another person chimed in, their tone laced with superiority.

"Mortal armies are, after all, mortals. How can they compare to us cultivators, relying solely on bloodlust and numbers? If it weren't for the sect leader's orders, I wouldn't have come to this filthy place even if begged. It would be better if they couldn't hold out and were completely annihilated, so that my Heavenly Star Sect could take over the wasteland and harvest their life force every day. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Many disciples, upon hearing this, showed a flicker of interest in their eyes. To them, the life or death of the Qin Imperial Guards was insignificant, and even hindered their more efficient "resource harvesting."

However, at that moment, all the Tianxing Sect cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level, seemed to sense something at the same time, and turned their heads in unison to look towards the southeast horizon!

A terrifying wave, majestic, sacred, yet imbued with the aura of iron-blooded slaughter, was hurtling toward the wasteland at an incredible speed! Along with it came the ancient, stirring war song that made every Qin man's blood boil—the Qin Wind!
"What...is that?!"

An elder from the Tianxing Sect exclaimed in shock.

The answer was revealed the next moment.

A massive golden sphere, over ten miles in diameter, dazzling like the sun, and exuding divine glory, tore through the clouds and appeared abruptly above the wasteland battlefield! Even before the sphere arrived, its terrifying pressure caused countless monsters below to howl in terror, and even some of the Qin soldiers felt their breath catch in their throats.

Immediately afterwards, the ball of light exploded!
“Swish swish swish——!!!”

Millions of majestic figures, clad in sacred golden armor, wielding golden divine weapons, and shrouded in a faint golden glow, descended in unison like gods, crashing down towards the area below where monsters were most concentrated!
Landing, bending knees, cushioning the impact, standing up—the movements were executed flawlessly, as if rehearsed a thousand times.

"kill!!!"

A deafening roar erupted from the mouths of these million golden-armored warriors, the sound so loud it drowned out all the noise on the battlefield!

They didn't even need generals to command them; their movements were so synchronized it was chilling.

At the very front, hundreds of thousands of golden-armored warriors simultaneously thrust their long golden spears, each over ten feet long, straight forward!

"laugh--!!!"

The air was torn apart by a series of shrill screams! Countless golden spear beams, condensed to their extreme, burst forth like a metallic storm, covering the entire area within a hundred meters ahead! Monsters within this range, whether they were thick-skinned pigmen, agile murlocs, or densely packed goblins.

Their simple armor, thick skin, and hard bones were pierced through like butter by a hot knife through butter, leaving holes the size of bowls in their wake! Waves upon waves of monsters fell like harvested wheat!

And this is just the beginning!
The first rank of soldiers sheathed their spears, the second rank seamlessly followed, thrusting out! Then came the third rank, the fourth rank... They were like a precise and efficient killing machine, their steps steady as they moved forward, their spears seemingly tireless, thrusting continuously at a dazzling speed!

In an instant, a hundred-meter-long death tunnel paved with monster corpses was left in front of each golden-armored warrior!

"This...this is..."

Near the Great Wall, the Qin Imperial Guards, who had just been forced to retreat due to the increased pressure from the Tianxing Sect cultivators' cessation of their attack, were now stunned, staring in shock at the sudden appearance of the million-strong golden-armored torrent sweeping across the battlefield with overwhelming force.

"The Dragon Guards! It's the Dragon Guards! They're back!!"

Some veterans finally recognized him from his familiar fighting style and vaguely discernible face, and their voices trembled with excitement.

The monstrous army, which had been approaching the Great Wall with overwhelming force, was instantly plunged into extreme panic by this sudden and devastating attack!
The monsters in the front row fell in droves, and the monsters behind them were so frightened by the holy and terrifying pressure and the efficiency of the killing that they lost their souls and could no longer care about anything. They screamed in terror and turned to flee for their lives into the depths of the wasteland, towards the direction of the Heavenly Gate!
The rout spread like a plague.

The newly arrived million-strong Dragon Guard ignored the monsters' rout. They maintained their disciplined formation, marching with firm and rapid steps, pursuing the monsters with guns in their wake. Wherever they went, only death and silence remained.

Their killing efficiency was terrifyingly high, but careful observation revealed that the blood and qi emanating from the monsters they slew seemed "thinner" than those killed by other Imperial Guards or Tianxing Sect cultivators. It was as if a portion of their essence was absorbed by some force the instant their weapons touched them. (End of Chapter)