C7 Creating a Brandnew Devil Subduing Army
The ranks were split into "soldiers" and "generals."
Ye Fann had imparted to them the Cultivation Technique for the "soldiers."
The Devil Subduing Army took some time to assimilate the knowledge.
Once they grasped the intricacies, their faces lit up with joy as they successfully cultivated their Martial Army Soul.
Their collective combat strength was poised to at least double.
They were on the brink of a meteoric rise.
They would transform into the true "Divine Sword of the Devil Subduing Army!"
Witnessing the elation on their faces,
Ye Fann went on to say,
"You all have come to understand the formidable nature of this Martial Army Soul.
But cultivating it is no easy feat."
"We can do it!"
The tens of thousands of Devil Subduing Army members shouted together, brimming with confidence.
"Good."
With a grand gesture, Ye Fann signaled.
The vast Devil Subduing Army dispersed to begin their cultivation of the Martial Army Soul's core technique.
In the days that followed,
Ye Fann would practice with them each morning and in the afternoons, he would instruct them in the arts of the sword and spear. Over time,
Their synergy improved significantly.
The Devil Subduing Army's prowess saw a marked advancement. After a year,
They managed to unify the strength of a hundred soldiers into one,
Creating a hundred small formations of the Martial Army Soul.
Though each soldier was individually at the Human Immortal Stage,
These small formations wielded the power akin to that of a late-stage Earth Immortal.
Realizing this,
The progress in cultivating the Martial Army Soul began to plateau.
Ye Fann understood
That to continue in this manner would yield little benefit.
To truly unite as one, with all hearts and efforts combined,
They needed to forge the Devil Subduing Army Soul through battle.
Only the ferocious aura born from bloodshed could solidify the Martial Army Soul!
And so,
Ye Fann led the Devil Subduing Army
To the Great Wilderness Land,
Embarking on a campaign of conquest.
They forged the Martial Army Soul.
At present, the Great Wilderness Land stood as the world's protagonist,
While the Heavenly Court, in harmony with the Heavenly Dao,
Aligned itself with humanity,
Dispatching Heavenly Soldiers to vanquish demons and protect mortal lives.
Ye Fann had been tasked to come here.
The Devil Subduing Army regularly mobilizes to vanquish demons and protect the lives of mortals. Ye Fann was tasked with eradicating a horde of demons that had been wreaking havoc among the human populace. According to intelligence from the Devil Subduing Hall, this horde numbered in the hundreds of thousands and preyed on humans daily. They had obliterated several neighboring nations, resulting in the massacre of tens of millions of humans for their consumption.
The most formidable among these demons was a Demon King at the Genuine Immortal Stage. Ye Fann believed this to be an excellent opportunity to hone the Martial Army Soul of the Devil Subduing Army. Under his command, over ten thousand soldiers of the Devil Subduing Army were organized into a hundred small formations. Like tigers descending upon their prey, they launched an assault on the demon enclave. In mere moments, blood was shed.
The sudden attack incited fury among the vast demon ranks. Far from being intimidated, the sight of their fallen comrades only fueled their ferocity. Each demon, armed and in true form, unleashed their divine powers and charged at the Devil Subduing Army.
From his vantage point in the sky, Ye Fann oversaw the battlefield, vigilant for any unforeseen developments. The Devil Subduing Army's intrusion had stirred the entire demon population, much like a stone disrupting the stillness of a lake. Now, demons of all kinds swarmed the mountainside, relentlessly advancing on the Devil Subduing Army in waves, hoping to overwhelm them with sheer numbers.
However, the formations of the Devil Subduing Army operated like a relentless meat grinder, obliterating any demon that dared approach. Bolstered by the formations' power, each small unit exhibited the combat prowess of a late-stage Earth Immortal, carving swathes of carnage through the demon throngs.
Perched upon the clouds, Ye Fann watched the Devil Subduing Army's maneuvers with approval. He recognized the blade and spear techniques he had imparted to them, now executed with lethal precision. These warriors functioned like a well-oiled machine, tirelessly reaping the lives of the encroaching demons.
Observing the Devil Subduing Army's performance, Ye Fann nodded in approval. The sword formations and spear techniques he had taught them were executed with practiced ease. The hundreds of soldiers operated like a well-oiled machine, relentlessly harvesting the lives of the surrounding demons.
As the battle progressed, they encountered Demon Generals of the Celestial Immortal Stage, and a fierce struggle ensued. Yet, Ye Fann remained aloof, silently watching from the clouds, awaiting the outcome. Amidst the carnage, the Devil Subduing Army's formations became even more adept, their power surging once more. Some of the smaller units had enhanced their combat strength to match the Celestial Immortal Stage, clashing violently with the Demon Generals. The din of battle thundered, and the clash of weapons pierced the heavens. Copious amounts of blood seeped through the rock crevices, forming a crimson stream in the valley below.
After several hours of intense combat, the Devil Subduing Army had nearly annihilated the demon forces. It was then that the Demon King of the Genuine Immortal Stage arrived, enraged by the sight of his decimated troops. Unleashing his formidable power, he plunged the Devil Subduing Army into a dire predicament, like a small vessel caught in a tempest, on the brink of capsizing.
Still, Ye Fann refrained from intervening, merely observing the battle from above with a serene gaze. The Devil Subduing Army began to incur losses under the relentless assault of the Demon King, with several smaller formations obliterated by his divine abilities, resulting in the death of all their members.
In this critical juncture, ten smaller formations merged into a single formation of a thousand soldiers, their might soaring to that of the Genuine Immortal Stage. Empowered by the enhanced formation, the Devil Subduing Army ultimately vanquished the Demon King on the battlefield.
Once the dust had settled, Ye Fann descended from the clouds. The Devil Subduing Army, baptized in bloodshed, exuded a transformed presence. "Not bad," Ye Fann remarked, channeling the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth to heal the Devil Subduing Army's wounds. This battle had been a true test of their mettle.
Like a blade that has been honed and bloodied, Ye Fann spoke. He channeled the spiritual energy of the heavens and earth to heal the Devil Subduing Army's wounds. This battle not only elevated the hundred-man formation to the Celestial Immortal Stage but also saw the emergence of the first thousand-man formation with Genuine Immortal strength, marking a leap to a new echelon.
Upon reaching the Heavenly Court, Kuan Yu immediately sought out the elite among the heavenly soldiers to replenish the Devil Subduing Army, maintaining its numbers at exactly ten thousand. Another five or six years went by. I recall a recent book titled "Surviving from the Primordial Era to the Journey to the West," which measured time in ten-thousand-year increments.
During this time, Ye Fann's cultivation steadily increased. The Devil Subduing Army launched over a hundred assaults, each time emerging victorious. Their formidable reputation resounded throughout the Heavenly Court and across the Great Wilderness Land.
One day, Ye Fann led the Devil Subduing Army as they descended once more from the Heavenly Court. There was a dramatic transformation in Ye Fann's demeanor; he resembled a sword ready to be drawn at any moment, exuding an inexplicable majesty.
Throughout the years of training the Devil Subduing Army, he frequently led the charge against formidable foes. Despite the Demon Race's decline following the Lich Cosmic Calamity, numerous powerful beings remained. Among them, the Golden Immortals of the Demon Race had been vanquished by Ye Fann, who had slain twenty to thirty over the years.
Following in his wake were ten thousand-strong Devil Subduing Formations. The continuous combat had brought the Devil Subduing Army to the brink of breakthroughs. Now, the lowest rank among them was at the Earth Immortal Stage. With the addition of the formations, the Devil Subduing Army's profound cultivation base was unleashed, empowering the ten great formations to the middle stage of the Genuine Immortal Realm. Their mere presence emitted a chilling aura, fully manifesting the might of the Devil Subduing Army.
