strokinit Chapter 14932 Comprehensive Enhancement
Chapter 14932 Comprehensive Enhancement
Chapter 14932 Comprehensive Enhancement
Hearing Ling Xiao's stern yet caring words, Xiao Lianzhu smiled sweetly.
It feels so good to be cared for.
"Alright, Brother Ling, don't be angry anymore. I'll listen to you. But you should be careful too. I didn't just have Thousand Ghost Riders follow you for show; it's to protect you!"
At this point, Xiao Lianzhu's voice suddenly became serious.
"The Demon Soul Clan will never let this go. They will definitely come back stronger after this defeat."
"Although Yelü Jin was severely injured by you, the Demon Soul Clan has been lying low for many years and its foundation is far deeper than you imagine. There are countless hidden experts. You alone cannot contend with the entire clan."
"Moreover... you possess the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword, a supreme treasure that has long been coveted by the Demon Soul Clan, who will undoubtedly resort to any means to harm you. Moreover, other forces are also eyeing the treasure in your possession. You are now the most sought-after commodity in the entire Chaotic Martial World, and everyone wants a piece of your pie."
"I understand!" Ling Xiao sighed. His current situation was indeed not good. Although his cultivation had improved and his strength had increased a lot, there were still many enemies stronger than him.
"Be extremely careful of the Demon Soul Clan, and take extra precautions." Xiao Lianzhu gave him one last, deep look before finally deciding to leave. "Brother Ling, wait for me to come back, please don't let anything happen to you!"
Ling Xiao watched Xiao Lianzhu leave, and then he also left the secluded cultivation place.
Next, he should go do what he wants to do; he can't stay here healing forever.
Outside the gate, 937 Thousand Ghost Knights dismounted in unison, knelt on one knee, clenched their right fists and pressed them hard against their chests, their movements perfectly synchronized.
"Greetings, Lord!"
The voices of 937 people converged, deep and resonant, orderly and solemn, like muffled thunder from the depths of the earth, shaking all directions.
Ling Xiao smiled. The troops that Xiao Lianzhu left him were quite formidable. He had discovered this during the battle against the Demon Soul Clan. Each of these people was extremely powerful, and if they were to unite as one, they would be even more terrifying.
This is because Xiao Lianzhu doesn't understand battle formations. If she did, this group of people working together would definitely be no less powerful than the eight strongest warriors.
"Get up, everyone."
Ling Xiao raised his hand, gesturing for the Thousand Ghost Riders to stand up. Now, he was the master of these warriors, and he had to find a way to make them stronger.
They won't be so easily killed in battle.
"From today onward, you will follow me. I will not let you die in vain. But what I ask you to do is fraught with peril, perhaps even more difficult than death itself."
The leader of the Thousand Ghost Riders raised his head, his voice hoarse and dry, yet incredibly resolute:
“My lord, we are already dead, long since freed from the cycle of life and death. Those who have died once are no longer afraid of dying again. We only fear… that in this life, our death will be meaningless, and we will not be able to fight another battle.”
Ling Xiao looked at the person who had spoken.
"What's your name?"
"My subordinate is Zhao Tieyi. Before his death, he was a cavalry commander of the Purgatory Dynasty. After his death in battle, he was recalled by the town mayor and incorporated into the Thousand Ghost Riders, vowing to follow the town mayor to the death."
Ling Xiao nodded.
"Alright. Zhao Tieyi, immediately organize the troops and return to the Holy Rune Academy with me."
He hadn't been back to the Holy Rune Academy for a long time since he came to help Xiao Lianzhu, and he didn't know how things were going there. He was really anxious to go back and check on things.
……
Holy Emblem Academy, Council Hall.
Yao Tianji sat upright in the main seat, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, his expression slightly solemn.
Jiang Chuan stood in the center of the main hall, with a huge star map floating in front of him. The star map was densely marked with the distribution of various forces around the Holy Rune Academy, which was clear and easy to understand.
Ling Xiao sat in the guest seat, with Zhao Tieyi and two Yin God Generals standing quietly behind him, their auras calm and composed.
Outside the main hall, in the square, 937 Ghost Riders stood in neat rows, their ranks imposing. Ninety-nine Yin Gods hovered above the ranks, surrounded by Yin energy, exuding immense pressure.
The disciples of the Holy Rune Academy watched this eerie army from afar, stopping to listen to each other's whispers, filled with astonishment.
"The Thousand Ghost Riders... they are actually the Thousand Ghost Riders from the underworld." Yao Tianji's fingers, which were tapping on the armrest, suddenly stopped. He shifted his gaze from the star map in the void to Ling Xiao, his tone filled with amazement.
"Young Master, you have truly brought back an extraordinary elite team for me."
"Dean Yao, you flatter me." Ling Xiao spoke calmly and composedly, without a trace of smugness.
"But right now, the equipment and strength of the Thousand Ghost Riders still have a lot of room for improvement. They suffered heavy losses in the previous battle against the Demon Soul Clan outside the Soul Abyss Formation. Most of their armor was shattered and their weapons were all dulled, greatly reducing their combat power. They urgently need to be replenished and repaired and equipped with good equipment."
Jiang Chuan immediately turned around, his eyes shining brightly with anticipation and excitement, already guessing Ling Xiao's plan.
"Ling Xiao, you mean..."
"I want to forge a complete set of top-tier equipment for the Thousand Ghost Riders." Ling Xiao spoke decisively and resolutely, without any hesitation.
"We will incorporate high-grade defensive holy rune stones into their armor, and then ask the weapon-refining sect to forge divine weapons tailored to their needs, thus making up for their biggest weakness."
Yao Tianji and Jiang Chuan exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes before turning into understanding.
Jiang Chuan couldn't hold back any longer and asked to confirm, "Advanced defensive holy rune stones...you mean, equip every member of the Thousand Ghost Riders and Yin God Generals with armor inlaid with these holy rune stones?"
“Every single one of them.” Ling Xiao’s tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation, his eyes resolute.
"Nine hundred and thirty-seven Ghost Riders, plus ninety-nine Yin God Generals, without exception. Their combat strength was already quite strong; what they lacked were suitable weapons and sturdy armor."
"If they could be equipped with top-notch armor and divine weapons, the overall combat power of this team would increase at least threefold, making them an invincible elite force."
Jiang Chuan took a deep breath, his heart filled with shock.
Nine hundred and thirty-seven Ghost Riders, plus nearly a hundred Yin God Generals, all had divine weapons and armor custom-forged, and each was inlaid with precious high-level defensive holy runes.
Such a display of power is truly extravagant; ordinary forces simply cannot muster such resources.
But Jiang Chuan only paused for a moment before bursting into loud laughter, full of pride.
"Ling Xiao, you probably don't know the extent of our Holy Rune Academy's resources." He smiled broadly, his tone brimming with confidence.
"Other supplies may need to be considered, but Saint Rune Stones... our Saint Rune Academy has plenty!"
He held up one finger, his tone certain: "The academy's inventory of high-grade defensive rune stones is at least three thousand."
"Among them, there are over a hundred top-quality seven-star holy rune stones, enough to equip this team."
"As for the Weapon Refining Sect..." Yao Tianji smoothly took over the conversation, his expression calm.
"The sect leader of the Weapon Forging Sect and I have had a deep friendship for decades. As long as the Sacred Rune Stones arrive on time, there will be no problem in having them forge weapons and armor."