【1108】Golden Essence Green Thought Pillar.

The entire eastern slope, incline below halfway, within a radius of over ten miles, has completely transformed.
When Luo Qing reached the observation post at the command center and looked outside, all he saw was devastation, nothing but devastation.
Thinking back to over half a year ago, when they first arrived here and began constructing defensive positions, this mountainous area was still lush and abundant with flourishing vegetation, with slopes covered in a vibrant green.
Now, after only a month or two of fighting, this place has lost its previous appearance.
The green mountains and clear waters have long turned into a purgatory of corpses and blood. The bodies of demonic spirits and beast souls can be seen everywhere on the hillside. As for the blood-colored powder formed by the souls of humans after death, it covers the entire hillside.
Torn skin and rotten flesh, piled up, with ghost blood flowing, converging into a stream. The level of horror is no less than any hell that confines and punishes evil spirits.
As for the defensive fortifications of the Nine Hades Kingdom in the mountains, they are now in ruins. The hidden fortress is also difficult to escape from the enemy's strong attack, and it has already been destroyed to a great extent. Translated content:
However, even though the war was so intense, Luo Qing and his Ghost Soldiers were not defeated, their will remained unbroken, and their fighting spirit was still high.
It's just that in order to hold onto this place, it is inevitable that there will be countless more fierce battles to come.
"General, sending more shells would be like a drop in the bucket. We might as well take the initiative and launch an attack." At this moment, the adjutant behind him spoke up, suggesting, "@@Using airborne cavalry armed with shells and cannons, we could conduct aerial bombardment and inflict damage on the enemy forces."
“Carpet bombing, huh?” Luo Qing narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance.
It was a vast expanse, a boundless forest that stretched as far as the eye could see.
The deputy general behind him hummed in agreement and nodded.
Can you find a single leaf in the vast forest?
Luo Qing immediately countered.
But the other party quickly disappeared in the dense forest, taking advantage of the dense canopy and branches for cover, instantly disintegrating and orderly retreating.
It may seem like fleeing, but it was actually a countermeasure that had been carefully calculated, knowing that Luo Qing would send someone to track them. In the dense forest where even sunlight is effectively blocked, the Jiangxiao Army quickly shook off the pursuit of the Jiuyou Army, using the luxuriant undergrowth and tight canopy as protection.
Luo Qing believes that these fragmented enemy forces must have a prearranged meeting point. However, the Nine Nether Army has lost track of the enemy's whereabouts, so he naturally doesn't know about this point.
@Moreover, the evil spirits have a keen sense of smell, even more sensitive than other soul users. If we send mushroom soldiers to conduct earth reconnaissance, they will likely be detected. In that case, the enemy would kill the mushroom scouts from the Ninth Abyss Army, leading to wasted effort and potentially causing the loss of several skilled scouts.
Lu Qing would never engage in a trading deal that would result in a loss.
The only thing he can do now is to wait leisurely for the enemy to come knocking again, which is the best strategy.
After rejecting the deputy's suggestion, Lu Qing listed all the reasons for his decision and informed the other party.
After listening to the explanation, the other party also agreed and stopped insisting. However, they were a bit embarrassed and said to Luo Qing, "You're right, I didn't consider it thoroughly."
"You are also well-intentioned." Luo Qing said, turning around and returned to the sand table, without any intention of blaming the participating generals. With a light sigh, he looked at the landscape on the sand table and said, "Let's focus our energy on how to effectively kill more enemies when they attack."
Several other vice and assistant generals gathered around upon hearing the words, forming a circle around the sand table.
Everyone knew the situation well. They couldn't think of any more strategies for the time being, so they fell into silence.
Previously, I was sent by Luo Qing to the mountaintop to ask for support from the deputy commander of the artillery, Yama Wang. After returning from my mission, I walked into the command post and approached Luo Qing, informing him that Yama Wang had agreed to provide only 150 rounds of ammunition per day. In a low voice, I whispered to Luo Qing, "The military arsenal in the mountains has never been large, and combined with the previous battles, it has depleted a large amount of supplies. We really can't produce that many rounds of ammunition. I hope that the general can bear with us and overcome this difficulty."
This is what Yama, the king of hell, said, and the deputy conveyed his words without missing a word.
And Yama also spoke the truth. The Nine Yin Du Shuo Mountain garrison split into eight routes heading north, and they did take away a lot of ammunition. Later, Du Shuo Mountain was attacked and heavily consumed by the joint forces of the Sifu and Youlian armies.
Every day, the supply of one hundred and fifty poisonous Vulcan cannons is squeezed out from the gaps in Yanluo Wang's teeth. They are freed up from the garrisons on the other several hillsides and the harbor guards.
Of course, Luo Qing knew that Yama (the King of Hell) also had difficulties, so he didn't say anything, nor did he complain. Instead, he was content.
One hundred and fifty poisonous fire god cannon shells, although discounted, are still better than none.
"Okay." Seeing the ghosts around him, Luo Qing felt a little discouraged after hearing the news of the bomb supply. He clapped his hands and encouraged the ghosts, saying: "Although the bomb supply is a bit lacking, at least we have solved the shortage problem. Now let's think about how to use the remaining dark forts and those run-down defensive structures on the half-mountain to kill more enemies."
Jade Que City, Jade Que Palace.
Above the sinkhole, there is a brilliant gloomy sun at the entrance, sprinkling down.
In the sinkhole, a series of light curtains are formed, enveloping all the flowers, plants, pavilions, towers, cascades, and streams.
Xiao Fuling rode the white lion given to her by the Rakshasa tribe, galloping all the way and raising gusts of gloomy wind.
Wherever she passed, the plants on the roadside swayed left and right in the ominous wind.
And behind Xiao Fuling, there was not even a single guard accompanying her.
Xiao Fuling's recent cultivation has greatly increased, and her control over divine magic and profound power has become more proficient.
Since ordinary petty thieves cannot harm her, and both Yuque Palace and Yuque City are heavily guarded, Xiao Fuling has also become less fond of bringing maidservants and guards along.
Xiao Fuling rushed all the way to the inner courtyard and arrived at the entrance of Jue Xiang Garden before finally stopping.
The two guards at the gate, upon seeing her, did not obstruct her, but instead lowered their heads slightly and bowed in greeting.
Xiao Fuling leaped off the mount and without hesitation, charged forward with a short whip in hand.
The white lion walked to the side of the road, lay down, yawned, and waited quietly for Xiao Fuling.
She has such a fiery personality, I don't know how many times she's been scolded by her strict mother, but she still hasn't changed.
Just as she entered the gate, Xiao Fuling almost collided with Shi Jueming coming towards her, with a full embrace.
"Little sister." Seeing the person clearly, Shi Jueming quickly stepped back and stood in the middle of the road. He smiled and greeted Xiao Fuling.
"Big brother." Xiao Fuling, who had also stopped, looked at Shi Jueming with delight. After sizing up the dusty Shi Jueming, she immediately exclaimed, "You've returned from accompanying father on his southern inspection, haven't you?"
Shi Jueming nodded; as one of Xiao Shizhu's many adopted sons, Shi Jueming was not idle. Not only that, Shi Jueming also frequently helped Xiao Shizhu share his burdens. He participated in military campaigns, inspected the stationed troops in various places, and so on. Shi Jueming has definitely done a lot.
Even charging into battle and fighting for Xiao Shizhu, it is a common occurrence.
He is also able to get things done, and he does them perfectly.
Because Xiao Shizhu and Guimu also trust this adopted son. Xiaofuling worships him even more and has regarded him as an idol since childhood. She learns from Shijue Ming's style of behavior in every aspect, especially in the aspect of charging into battle and fighting.
This time, Xiao Shizhu went on an expedition to Dongying Island and wanted to take Shi Jueming with him. However, Shi Jueming had just married Nü Ba and she quickly became pregnant with Shi Jueming's child. Xiao Shizhu couldn't bear to separate them, so he ordered Shi Jueming to stay behind. However, he didn't let Shi Jueming idle. Instead, he asked him to find some time to go to the south and see if the local troops were taking advantage of their guns to bully others, especially women and children.
"Yes, I just came back. I came to report the inspection situation to my mother, didn't I?" Shijue Ming said, reaching into his pocket and taking out an object to hand it to Xiaofuling. "It's a little trinket I brought from the south, for you to play with."
Xiao Fuling took a look after receiving it, and she was delighted to see that the item in her hand was a dagger. The scabbard made of deer Shu skin had three silver rings with feather patterns carved on them. The brown handle made of Konggang wood bent slightly and was exquisitely carved, depicting scenes of the life of the southern barbarian tribe, following the texture of the wood.
When Xiaofuling opened it, the blade gleamed with a cold light, clearly a good knife.
"I bought it at the market in the southern tribe. They have their own craftsmanship, and this kind of forging is also unique. It just doesn't have a blade, so you'll have to take it to the Armory Bureau to have it sharpened." Seeing Xiaofuling's excitement, Shijueming added, "Don't forget that your older brother cares about you. He brought you such a nice treasure. Little sister, you should treat me and your sister-in-law to a meal one day."
“就不，我请我嫂子都不请你，她好歹是我老师，父亲亲自认证的，让我磕了拜师头的，弟子请师傅理所应当。”匕首入鞘，萧茯苓顺手将其别到腰间，轻哼一声，道：“你是我大哥，再是我父亲的义子，也是我的大哥，大哥要小妹请客，你丢不丢脸？”。
After speaking, Xiao Fuleng stuck her tongue out at Shi Jueming and ran away with a smile.
By the way, she only left a sentence behind: "Thanks for the little knife!".
Shi Jueming was not in a hurry or angry, he chuckled and said to himself jokingly: "Hmm, this cunning temperament really inherited from her father."
Finishing speaking, he shook his head with a smile, walked out of Jue Xiang Yuan with his hands behind his back, and left Yu Que Palace.
Xiao Fuling dashed all the way and ran into the main building of Jue Xiang Yuan, rushing to the jade table.
In the main building of Juexiangyuan, there are currently only two ghosts: Guimu and Chenruo, who is serving on the side.
Behind the jade case, Guimu put down the detailed report that Shijueming had just presented. Looking up, she saw her beloved daughter rushing over in a flurry. She sighed lightly and, before Xiaofuling could call her, she started speaking: "Fuling, how many times have I told you not to run around like this when there is no urgent matter? You have no princess demeanor at all."
"Mother, please stop talking about this matter every day." Xiao Fuling didn't care at all. She took out a scroll from her sleeve and unfolded it on the jade case, then said, "I have been to the outskirts of the city to show it to you. The craftsmen have already started construction based on the design."
On the blueprint, the surrounding scenery of Yuxue is clearly visible.
"Right here, the craftsmen have already begun construction." Xiao Fuling's finger lightly glides on the blueprint, drawing a circle on the map outside the eastern suburbs of Yuxue City.
In this place, the craftsmen of the Nine Hades Nation are working on something.
And the task that the Ghost Mother assigned to her today is to go outside the city and check if this project has already started?
Xiao Fuling rushed back from outside the city and headed straight to Jue Xiang Garden without resting.
"On the way back, I also went to the Heavenly Palace and met Mr. Wuqiu Yuan. I asked him to prepare for the allocation of supplies," Xiao Fuling added after taking her finger off the blueprint.
She obviously knows what these craftsmen are making.
And she has become more steady in her work, not as impulsive as before.
The ghost mother listened to her and rummaged through a stack of documents on her side. She found another blueprint and spread it out on the Jaden Mountain.
This blueprint depicted a long, jet-black iron rod with a slanted top. At the top of the rod, there was a majestic nine-headed dragon, coiling on the pinnacle. The dragon's head had a single horn, pointing straight towards the heavens. Its mouth held a pearl, as red as fire.
Underneath the black iron rod, there is a base with a grand and imposing design, resembling something that basks in the glory of the rising sun. At its center is a hollow space that perfectly fits the iron rod, allowing it to be inserted and securely stand upright.
Detailed records of the specifications of the pedestal and the iron bars around these patterns are also provided.
"I wonder why my father went through all the trouble and expense of building this pile of eccentric iron bars and pedestals?" Xiao Fuling scratched her head as she looked at the blueprints, feeling a bit bewildered.
Although she knew what the construction project produced, she still didn't know specifically what its function was.
"This is an ancient skill created by the demon gods of the past. It's called the Gold Essence Green Thoughts Pillar. Once it is activated, it can absorb a large amount of Yin Qi and Yin Wind from the heavens and earth, which in an instant, transforms into thunder and lightning stored within the pillar. With proper guidance, it can be used by various spirits," said the Ghost Mother, rolling up the blueprint and setting it aside. "Back in the day, the ancient gods utilized the thunder and lightning power generated by these iron pillars to rapidly produce a large number of weapons for the battlefield, which caused great headaches for the ancient gods. Just imagine, if this thing can be used by our country, wouldn't that be great?".
"Oh." Xiao Fuling nodded, understanding and not understanding, then sat down in front of the ghost mother and casually picked up a fruit from the fruit plate on the table and took a bite.
After chewing for a while, Xiao Fuling pondered and asked, "Isn't this just a good thing to improve productivity?"
With these words, Xiao Fuling thought of the time she had seen the construction of the Underworld Path outside the city, where the Thunder Ghosts manipulated the ghost energy into thunder and effortlessly cut through bricks.
The Ghost Mother nodded and said, "That's right.".
"That's indeed quite useful." Xiao Fuling nodded thoughtfully and continued to munch on the fruit in her hand.