Chapter 61 - 061 Breakthrough Progress

Chapter 61: Chapter 061 Breakthrough Progress

“Training with serious injuries will make you improve faster, I’m doing this for your own good,”

Feng Wuchen swung a long whip in his hand, watching the soldiers train while snickering coldly in amusement.

Seeing Feng Wuchen’s glee in their misfortune, the soldiers were so angry they were about to explode.

“Master Feng, is this really okay?” Ye Cangqiong couldn’t help but ask, extremely worried.

The soldiers from both armies were trained by Ye Cangqiong; they had endured countless hardships, but never had they been ordered to injure each other before training like Feng Wuchen did.

Even if the soldiers could improve their strength, it also hurt their self-esteem.

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If they were injured fighting the enemy, the soldiers would not have a single word of complaint, but standing there getting injured without fighting back was intolerable to them.

“Great General, rest assured, if they can’t endure this bit of hardship, they are too weak,” Feng Wuchen said indifferently. “They have too much pride in them; without grinding that pride away, it’s very difficult for them to become stronger.”

“General Ye, leave them to Master Feng. He must have his methods, don’t worry about them; indeed, their pride is too much,” Yang Tianxian advised.

“Yes, State Preceptor,” Ye Cangqiong nodded.

With Yang Tianxian speaking, Ye Cangqiong didn’t feel it was his place to say more.

“Once your injuries have mostly healed, do it again. Healing Pills are only for use during night-time training,” Feng Wuchen glanced at the healing soldiers, then turned to leave, dropping this statement.

“What?” The soldiers heard this and their heads nearly exploded in rage.

Many soldiers wanted to go on strike, but seeing the terrifying looks from Yang Tianxian and Situ Zhentian, they were scared into inaction, only able to endure.

As soon as Feng Wuchen left, Ye Cangqiong anxiously said, “State Preceptor, twice a day, they won’t be able to bear it, their hearts are full of resentment, how can they train like this? I fear a backlash is inevitable.”

“Are you questioning my master?” Situ Zhentian asked coldly.

Ye Cangqiong’s face changed drastically, and he quickly replied, “I dare not; I am just worried about them.”

Ye Cangqiong hadn’t forgotten that the prince of the Empire had taken Feng Wuchen as his mentor.

“The Bone Healing Qi Pill has a powerful healing effect. After healing for one night, the injuries should be mostly recovered; they are just superficial wounds, they won’t die,” Yang Tianxian shook his head.

After a day’s time, the soldiers were in indescribable misery, spending the day in agony, so exhausted they didn’t even have the strength to curse Feng Wuchen.

But after taking the Healing Pills to heal and train overnight, the next day’s ordeal was just the same.

This made Ye Cangqiong and the Generals anxious. The Black Flag Army and Sky Shadow Cavalry were the Empire’s elite; training these soldiers had not been easy. If they were tormented to death or injury, wouldn’t it be a loss beyond redemption?

And in the case of an emergency, would the soldiers still be able to fight?

Feng Wuchen didn’t care at all, only mandating that the soldiers follow his orders.

As for Feng Wuchen himself, he would refine artifacts when it was time, train when it was time, or whip someone when it was time.

The soldiers’ resentment towards Feng Wuchen grew even stronger; they regarded him as their most hated enemy.

But when the soldiers wanted to strike, Feng Wuchen’s only response was, “If you can’t even endure this, do you still have the face to call yourselves the Empire’s elite soldiers?”

Stung by Feng Wuchen’s words, the soldiers gritted their teeth and endured.

Time flew by and five days passed, with the soldiers enduring painful torment every day, feeling as if each day was a year, unable to see any hope, suffering an agony worse than death, completely devoid of temper.

In the soldiers’ view, Feng Wuchen wasn’t there to train them but to torment them.

However, aside from realizing that their strength had improved and their bodies were stronger, the soldiers did not notice that their ability to take hits had grown significantly stronger than it had been a few days ago.

Perhaps it was their anger and resentment towards Feng Wuchen that made them overlook this.

Ye Cangqiong and the Generals could all see it, but they were more concerned about the soldiers’ capacity to endure, fearing that both armies would be broken by the ordeal.

Every morning when they came out, the soldiers had lost their usual spirit and motivation, faces filled with defeat and pain, resembling sick cats, utterly without any fighting strength, completely lacking the aura of the Black Flag Army and Sky Shadow Cavalry.

At Feng Wuchen’s command, the soldiers, whose injuries had just about healed, seemed to have grown accustomed to the order, and soon after, the merciless and harsh training began anew.

Every day was the same, and after ten days, following half a month of painful training, the soldiers had improved their strength and their bodies had been reinforced, but not to an extent that excited them.

On this day, like the previous ones, the soldiers’ faces were covered in defeat and pain; their bruises and swollen wounds were still distinctly visible.

“Indeed, you are the best of the Empire’s elite, being able to withstand half a month of training; it’s truly remarkable,” Feng Wuchen praised them, standing before the soldiers. This was the first time he had complimented them in half a month.

Unfortunately, no soldier appreciated it; their eyes were still filled with endless rage and resentment as they stared fiercely at Feng Wuchen.

“From today on, the training ends,” Feng Wuchen said with a smile.

“The training has ended?” Upon hearing Feng Wuchen’s words, the soldiers were first taken aback, staring at him with dumbfounded expressions, as if they couldn’t believe their own ears.

Had they heard wrong? After being tormented for half a month, Feng Wuchen suddenly declared the training was over!

Ye Cangqiong and Ling Zhantian, along with a few other generals, also looked at Feng Wuchen in astonishment. Had they all heard wrong?

Seeing the soldiers shocked and disbelieving, Feng Wuchen said with a light smile, “As elite soldiers of the Empire, you have all performed satisfactorily over the past half month, meeting the requirements. The training is now over!”

“The training is over! It’s finished!”

Once the soldiers were certain, their dispirited faces finally broke into smiles, as if they were prisoners being released, their excitement and joy expressed without reservation.

The soldiers, filled with immense excitement, seemed to forget their pain as they began cheering wildly.

“Master Feng, what were the requirements you spoke of?” Ye Cangqiong asked in confusion. They had been training for half a month, yet he hadn’t seen any significant improvement in the soldiers’ strength.

“They have met the requirements of cultivation!” Feng Wuchen replied with a secretive smile.

“The requirements of cultivation?” The crowd murmured in confusion, their gazes converging on Feng Wuchen.

“After General Ling’s training, you were indeed strong, but you did not meet my expectations. Now, you barely meet the requirements for cultivation,” Feng Wuchen stated calmly.

His gaze shifted to Yang Tianxian, and Feng Wuchen said, “Over these days, the State Preceptor and I have refined some Golden Spirit Pills, which can help Transformative Realm cultivators accelerate their cultivation speed. The Elixir is ready, and each of you should take one.”

The soldiers rejoiced inwardly, feeling for the first time that Feng Wuchen showed some humanity.

After receiving the Elixirs, the soldiers began to look forward to the cultivation Feng Wuchen had mentioned.

Gazing at the soldiers, Feng Wuchen spoke seriously, “I have a martial arts technique that aids in cultivation called the Supreme Body. The requirements for this cultivation are quite high. You will all enter seclusion to cultivate for the remaining half month.”

“The Supreme Body?” The crowd was both puzzled and anticipatory.

What sort of martial arts technique was the Supreme Body? What made it so powerful?

“Master Feng, with such high requirements for cultivation, what makes the Supreme Body so powerful?” Leng Mucheng couldn’t help but ask, echoing everyone’s thoughts. They all wanted to know.

“You’ll understand after you’ve cultivated it. How much you improve will depend on your own fortune,” Feng Wuchen didn’t reveal everything.

The power of the Supreme Body exceeded their imaginations, but Feng Wuchen was only giving them the basics. He would not share with them the essence of the true and powerful Supreme Body.

“Great General Ye, General Ling, if you are interested, you can also try cultivating it. It will benefit you, too,” Feng Wuchen said to Ye Cangqiong with a smile.

“Thank you, Master Feng,” Ye Cangqiong and the others quickly expressed their gratitude.

After memorizing the cultivation method for the Supreme Body, the soldiers began their cultivation.

Ye Cangqiong and Ling Zhantian, curious, followed suit in cultivation. As for how powerful it was, they did not yet know.

However, just a few days into their cultivation, Generals like Ye Cangqiong and Ling Zhantian were already shocked by the terrifying nature of the Supreme Body.

In just a few days, they could feel a significant improvement in their strength, with enhancements to their power, speed, sense, among other areas.

Seeing such a fearsome martial arts technique was unheard of to them. They wanted to ask questions but did not dare disturb Feng Wuchen’s own cultivation.

Merely an introduction to the technique already brought such a terrifying improvement; they could imagine how formidable the real Supreme Body must be.

The soldiers in cultivation also felt huge changes within their bodies. They were simultaneously shocked and incredulous, and with the help of the Golden Spirit Pills, their cultivation levels rose rapidly.

The transformation in their bodies and the pace at which their cultivation advanced was something they had never experienced before.

After half a month, the strength of the soldiers soared dramatically, with many breaking through to new levels. Compared to half a month earlier, they seemed like completely different people, feeling their power, speed, reactions, and senses had all greatly increased.

The Black Flag Army and the Sky Shadow Cavalry had now undergone a complete transformation and had become even more powerful!

Seeing such astonishing advancements in both armies, Ye Cangqiong and several generals were extremely excited.

Only after cultivating the Supreme Body did the soldiers truly understand that the previous half month of training had been purely foundational!

The Supreme Body was not something that could be cultivated casually. Even for a beginner, an extremely robust physique was required, and cultivation was incredibly difficult.

At this moment, the soldiers truly realized that Feng Wuchen, in an effort to enhance their cultivation, had used oppressive methods. He was prepared to alienate the soldiers in order to force their training, which was a true testament to his determination and moved the soldiers deeply.

Overflowing with gratitude, the soldiers felt a profound thanks towards Feng Wuchen. For as much as they had resented him before, they were now equally grateful.

Recalling their past grievances and anger towards Feng Wuchen, the soldiers felt deeply uncomfortable, likening themselves to ungrateful dogs who bite the hand that helps them.

In half a month, Feng Wuchen’s own cultivation had also increased tremendously, stepping into the Third Layer of the Transformative Realm. His frightening speed of cultivation once again left the entire camp in awe.