Chapter 385: Meeting with Chu Elder Again

Chapter 385: Meeting with Chu Elder Again

"In addition, I've just obtained another batch of Foundation Establishment Pills. I want all of you to compile a list of individuals in the Inner Valley who have achieved the peak of Qi Cultivation," Wang Hong instructed.

"Hu Jian and Liu Wenlie, the two of you should also tally up the cultivators in the Outer Valley."

With the imminent threat to their existence, he needed to bolster the strength of his subordinates. In the event that the Qingxu Sect fell, having more capable individuals amidst the lurking Demonic Beasts would increase their chances of survival.

"Reporting, East Master," Hu Jian began, "Currently, there are over two thousand cultivators in the Outer Valley. Among them, there are twelve Foundation Building stage cultivators, and more than five hundred in the later stages of Qi Cultivation. Moreover, there are one hundred and six individuals who have reached the pinnacle of Qi Cultivation."

Hu Jian was responsible for overseeing all matters in the Outer Valley, and he promptly provided the statistics for all cultivators there.

Wang Hong was surprised to learn that he had gathered so many followers in the Outer Valley. Initially, there were only slightly over five hundred who had defected from the Blackstone Valley Market. Subsequently, numerous cultivators, who found it difficult to survive on their own, had joined him one after another. Furthermore, many who had followed Wang Hong during his breakthrough from the first defensive line had also pledged allegiance to him. These individuals had been assigned to the Outer Valley.

"In the Inner Valley, there are currently only one hundred and eighty-nine individuals. Among them, fourteen are at the Qi Cultivation stage, and they have all reached the pinnacle of that realm," reported Yin Ze after Hu Jian's update.

Originally, the Inner Valley had more than two hundred members, but they had suffered casualties in the previous battle. Wang Hong had initially planned for them to recruit new members from the Mortal Realm, but the population within the third defensive line was scarce, and the likelihood of finding individuals with Spiritual Roots was low. They had managed to recruit only a dozen or so people.

In addition, some of his subordinates, such as Xu Lun and Skinny Monkey, were still managing businesses in Azure Void City and were not included in these figures.

"Very well. All members of the Inner Valley must advance to the Foundation Building stage, and this time, we can select twenty individuals from the Outer Valley. However, whether in the Inner or Outer Valley, everyone must exchange Foundation Establishment Pills using their contribution points," Wang Hong declared.

Although they urgently needed manpower, he was determined not to distribute Foundation Establishment Pills for free. Otherwise, it would be unfair to those who had previously exchanged their contribution points for the pills.

"Furthermore, Luo Zhongjie, go inform everyone in Azure Void City to assemble at Mountain Valley."

"What about the shops in Azure Void City?" Luo Zhongjie asked with uncertainty.

"For now, they should all suspend operations. There aren't many people left in Azure Void City, and in the midst of this great battle, they will surely be conscripted as well. It's better for them to return to Mountain Valley and join the fight together."

At that moment, several cultivators emerged from the Marketplace, witnessing this scene. They were too terrified to move, as the might of a Golden Core cultivator was beyond their imagination.

Seeing the cultivator's ruthless treatment of the flies, they dared not make any noise or movements.

The Golden Core cultivator did not pay attention to the other cultivators and expanded his pressure, instantly spreading it throughout Mountain Valley.

"The one in charge of Mountain Valley, come out and see me!" the sloppy cultivator shouted loudly toward Mountain Valley.

After a short while, Wang Hong hurriedly emerged from Mountain Valley upon hearing the call. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the old Daoist.

After paying his respects, Wang Hong said, "Senior Chu, your presence here is an honor. I apologize for not coming to greet you earlier."

The sloppy old Daoist looked somewhat surprised and asked, "Why are you here?"

"Senior Chu, I am the one in charge of Mountain Valley," Wang Hong replied with a smile.

Now it was the old Daoist's turn to be even more surprised. He had known that Wang Hong had some wealth and heard that he managed a shop in Azure Void City. However, he hadn't expected this young man to directly own Mountain Valley and a Marketplace. Judging from the situation, it seemed like the business at the Marketplace was doing quite well.

"I didn't expect you to have such abilities. I must have underestimated you," the sloppy old Daoist praised, regretting that he hadn't extorted more wine from Wang Hong when he had the chance.

"Please, Senior, come inside so that I can extend my hospitality as the host," Wang Hong invited.

"Today, I'll pass. I have important matters to attend to. I came here to deliver a message. Instruct the cultivators in the valley to prepare, and by noon tomorrow, they must depart for the third defensive line for battle," the old man said, casting a glance at Wang Hong before explaining, "This is an order from the sect, and everyone must obey."

Having delivered his message, the sloppy old Daoist transformed into a streak of green light and flew away.

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