The Art of Chaotic Divinity-Chapter 1401: Hall of War

At noon the next day, the reinforcements that Dongling Immortal Pool was dispatching to the Land of War finally set out.

This operation was led by Zuo Feiqing, the Hall Master of Tempest Wind Hall. Accompanying him were hundred man units organized by the elders of the three halls, along with fifteen elite squads formed by experts ranked within the top thirty of the Creation Star Ranking. In total, three thousand of the sect's finest disciples assembled into a mighty force and departed from the mountain gate under his command.

To everyone's surprise, only Zuo Feiqing appeared this time. The Hall Masters of Profound Thunder Hall and Earth Spirit Hall did not depart with them. They would likely follow later with the second and third waves of reinforcements to the Land of War.

Whoosh!

As the force was leaving the mountain gate, a stunning woman descended from the sky. Her beauty was otherworldly, like that of a fairy. A faint, misty chill surrounded her, veiling her breathtaking features.

"Hall Master Zuo, I have accepted a mission near the Land of War. I hope to travel with the main force and offer what little strength I can."

Fairy Qingping's voice flowed like heavenly music, graceful and melodious.

Zuo Feiqing studied her briefly, then nodded. "Very well. I will assign you temporarily to one of the fifteen elite squads. Do you have any objections?"

Fairy Qingping gave a gentle bow. Her gaze drifted toward Chu Tiange's squad, which was ranked second from the bottom. With a light movement, she landed before him and spoke softly, "Senior Brother Chu, may I join your team?"

"Uh..." Chu Tiange was momentarily stunned before nodding repeatedly. "It would be my honor. I am truly flattered that Fairy Qingping is willing to join."

Her ranking on the Creation Star Ranking was even higher than his. With her strength, she could easily have led a squad herself, yet she chose to remain in his team!

It was truly unexpected!

She inclined her head slightly. "Then I thank you, Senior Brother Chu."

After speaking, she took her place within the squad and walked straight to Ling Feng's side. Her beautiful eyes gave Ling Feng a "you are not going anywhere" look.

"Fuck..."

Ling Feng rolled his eyes. This woman truly had a problem!

Lin Mu chuckled and leaned closer to Ling Feng. "Brother Ling, could it be that Fairy Qingping has taken a liking to you? She is sticking to you so closely. You have guts. That is like putting a green hat on the Unrivaled Young Emperor!"

Ling Feng shot him an exasperated look. "Spare me, Brother Lin. You should talk less. Aside from her looks, she has nothing going for her. Besides, she already belongs to someone else. I have no interest."

He understood perfectly well that she was here to keep an eye on him, afraid that he might run off and avoid kneeling before her exalted "Senior Brother Qin".

If kneeling was required, she could do it herself. As for him, unless heaven and earth collapsed and the sun and moon reversed their course, Ling Feng would never kneel!

Lin Mu grinned. "As long as you are not interested. I have heard that the Unrivaled Young Emperor values his pride above all and never forgets a grudge. If you really got entangled with her, your days would not be easy."

Ling Feng touched the bridge of his nose. By that logic, after refining the spirit core, the Unrivaled Young Emperor would never let him off anyway.

Even so, Ling Feng felt no fear.

No matter how powerful a Young Emperor might be, could he rival Saint Gui?

Ling Feng had backing of his own!

Given his current rate of progress, in a few months he might very well be able to contend with the so-called Ten Young Emperors.

With this addition, Chu Tiange's squad now consisted of Ling Feng, Li Fei, Feng Ling, Lin Mu, Xu Xinghe, Princess Qian Ling, four high-tier Human Emperors, and now Fairy Qingping. In terms of overall strength, they could be considered among the very best of the fifteen elite squads.

Next, Zuo Feiqing produced an enormous flying vessel capable of carrying five hundred people.

This vessel was more than sufficient to accommodate the fifteen elite squads. The elders of the other halls also summoned their own flying vessels to transport the larger units under their command, following behind Zuo Feiqing.

Inside the vessel was a massive energy array powered by elemental crystals. Though the cost was immense, the speed it provided could rival that of a Great Emperor at full flight. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

As the vessel activated, a force of space enveloped it and began a series of spatial jumps. Each jump spanned over three hundred li, covering ten thousand li in mere moments. The speed was astonishing.

Although Dongling Immortal Pool lay millions of li away from the Land of War, the vessel's speed was so great that they reached their destination within a single day.

In the distance, a colossal peak rose straight into the heavens at the border.

No one could tell how tall it was. One glance revealed no end, as if it were a pillar holding up the sky.

"This is the fortress where Dongling Immortal Pool is stationed in the Land of War. It can also be called our Ninth Hall, the Hall of War."

Zuo Feiqing waved his hand and recalled the flying vessel. He then led the fifteen elite squads down toward the towering mountain.

The larger units did not enjoy such privileges. They could only proceed on foot into the Hall of War and await assignment.

This was the gap between elite disciples and ordinary ones. Those who joined elite squads had already secured an advantage in the mission to repel the northern barbarians.

Only upon approaching did they realize that the interior of the mountain range had been hollowed out. Chambers of all sizes had been carved within. Some were grand and solemn, rivaling certain great halls of Dongling Immortal Pool. Others were smaller and refined, serving as living quarters for disciples. There were also dedicated spaces for cultivation, alchemy, weapon refinement, and even trading shops.

Altogether, it resembled a majestic city built within the mountains.

If there was one clear difference, it was the pervasive aura of killing intent. Everywhere stood cultivators whose murderous presence was restrained but unmistakable. The scent of blood clung faintly to them. They bore the look of veterans hardened by countless battles.

The disciples stationed at the Land of War were tempered daily through life and death combat. Facing the savage northern barbarians and the fierce northern demon tribes had forged in them a dense killing aura that could not be dispelled.

Compared to them, most disciples who remained within the sect were little more than flowers raised in a greenhouse.

"Hehe, another batch of idiots have arrived, and not a single trace of killing intent on them. If they run into the northern barbarians, they'll probably die a horrible death!"

A middle aged man wearing a beast hide vest strode toward them with loose hair and a necklace of bone teeth around his neck. A savage and domineering aura radiated from him. His cultivation was clearly at the level of a Great Emperor!

Ling Feng's pupils contracted slightly. Only someone who went through blood and fire purification could develop such a terrifying presence. In comparison, his own experiences at Tianmang Fortress in Nanjiang seemed insignificant.

Even so, compared to most ordinary disciples, his combat experience was still relatively rich.

Behind the middle aged man followed six or seven companions with equally imposing auras. Their eyes carried faint ridicule, clearly looking down on this batch of so-called elites.