Chapter 49: Army Cultivation

"What! You mean you battled against seven 3-star demonic beasts comparable to a Body Integration Realm Cultivator?" A sharp scream reverberated through a grand pavilion.

Nexus smiled wryly as he looked at Nyx, who sat beside him with wide eyes and a shocked expression. They were currently seated in a pavilion deep within the Royal Palace, surrounded by a small lake. The water was crystal clear, allowing the faint glow of stones at the bottom to be visible. Ornamental fish could be seen darting in and out of view, while jade green lotus flowers floated on the surface and elegant swans glided lazily across the water.

The pavilion itself was a masterpiece of craftsmanship, adorned with intricate carvings and hanging flowers. Light blue curtains with delicate designs encircled the structure, offering a glimpse of the luxurious interior. Inside, Nexus, Nyx, Kassius, and Sora lounged on plush cushions around a long table laden with exquisite dishes and desserts.

After returning from the Emerald Mountain Range and making sure Brutus stored everything properly, Nexus headed back to the Royal Palace with Kassius in tow.

He indulged in a nice, hot bath before being summoned by Nyx for dinner. At the table, Nyx couldn't help but pester Nexus to spill the details of his adventure in the Emerald Mountain Range.

So, while they ate, Nexus regaled them about their adventure in the Emerald Mountain Range,all of them listened with rapt attention but he told them the story of him battling seven 3 Star demonic beasts.

Nyx, Kassius, and Sora were all shocked to hear that Nexus had taken on and defeated all seven beasts by himself.

Previously when Kassius saw the seven corpses of the 3 Star demonic beasts he had assumed Nexus had the help of the Black Armored Guards, but now he was amazed to learn that Nexus had accomplished this feat solo.

Although all of them comes from a prestigious Level Nine Kingdom and have witnessed many grand events, but Nexus have just recovered his strength and besides they didn't know that Nexus had fused with a Primordial Origin Bloodline. So they thought he was just slightly stronger than an average Cultivator.

" Alright, you guys don't have to be so shocked and flustered, it's just seven 3 Star demonic beasts, look I'm currently alive and kicking" Nexus rolled his eyes at Nyx and assured Kassius and Sora with a look.

"But Your Majesty, you really need to be more careful next time. What if something were to happen to you, huh?" Nyx, who was sitting beside him, nagged with a worried expression that looked quite cute.

"Yeah, yeah, I'll be more careful from now on, okay?" Nexus replied casually, glancing at Nyx with a speechless expression.

"Why are you nagging like my mother?" Nexus mumbled softly, his head lowered as he stuffed food into his mouth.

"What did you say? I didn't hear you. I'm nagging like your mother? You fought with seven 3-Star demonic beasts alone. You could have been seriously injured, and you're calling me a nag?" Nyx pouted, widened her eyes, and glared at Nexus, her cheeks puffed out like a pufferfish, looking extremely adorable.

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry. Calm down, okay?" Nexus raised his hands in defeat.

"Hmph, that's better," Nyx snorted, continuing to eat but keeping her eyes glued to Nexus, still glaring.

Nexus smiled wryly and shook his head. Kassius and Sora looked at both of them, smiling heartily as they elegantly ate.

"Your Majesty, Nyx is right. You need to be careful. You can't put yourself in danger, you know," Sora said, looking at Nexus with a mix of worry and tenderness in her eyes.

"Don't worry, Grandma Sora. I'll be more careful next time," Nexus replied gently.

"Your Majesty, what are you going to do with so much essence?" Kassius asked curiously.

Nexus smiled slightly and said, "You'll find out tomorrow. Come on, let's eat before the rest of the food gets cold."

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Early the next morning, Nexus and Kassius appeared in the Western District where the Military Headquarters is located. They arrived at the vast training grounds where three thousand soldiers were neatly lined up, exuding vigor. These soldiers were unrecognizable from a few months ago, when they were mere skin and bones. Now, their bodies were filled with muscles, a testament to the immense upgrade their physiques had undergone.

In addition to the soldiers, a few meters away stood massive wooden circular structures emitting white steam, with a faint scent wafting from them. Nexus nodded in approval at the transformation of the soldiers, then turned to Brutus at his side.

"Brutus, you have done well with their training," Nexus commended.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, but it is also due to the training manual you provided. That is why they have made remarkable progress," Brutus replied respectfully.

"Enough chit-chat. Have they memorized the Cultivation technique?" Nexus asked expressionlessly.

"Yes, Your Majesty. All of them have successfully memorized the Cultivation technique," Brutus immediately responded.

"Alright then, let's begin," Nexus ordered calmly, though his eyes betrayed his excitement and anticipation.

Brutus nodded, turned to the three thousand soldiers, and bellowed, "Alright men, get into the wooden tubs. A team of one hundred in each tub, understood."

"Yes, Commander," the soldiers responded in unison, their powerful voices resonating across the training grounds.

In a matter of seconds, all the soldiers had entered the massive wooden tubs. Nexus once again nodded in satisfaction at their quick response, greatly pleased.

As soon as the soldiers settled into the tubs, their faces turned pale, their lips twitching violently.

" Brutus allowed the soldiers to begin circulating the Cultivation technique as ordered by Nexus, his gaze fixed on the soldiers in the large wooden tubs.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Brutus acknowledged the command. "Alright men, commence circulating the Cultivation technique that you have previously memorized. Follow the path patterns and concentrate your minds," Brutus bellowed.

The soldiers, who were trembling from extreme pain, obeyed Brutus's command and began to practice the Cultivation technique they had been studying for the past few days. As they performed the technique, their bodies began to glow red and emit white smoke. Their veins became visible as they grimaced in pain.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

As their bodies began to shake violently and their faces contorted in pain, the soldiers started screaming in pain.

" Focus, don't try to lose conscious or you will explode and die. Ignore the pain, focus your mind, think about your families, think about the Kingdom, think about what have recently happened in the Kingdom, now the Kingdom is free from the oppression of the Nobles and the are people are happy, don't you want to protect you families and the Kingdom. This is your only chance to be strong to protect what you love " Brutus rough voice echoed beside the ears of the soldiers who were experiencing great pain.

With Brutus' encouraging words, the soldiers who were screaming in pain gritted their teeth and endured the agony. Their contorted faces were filled with determination as they sought to become stronger and protect their loved ones and the Kingdom. Their ultimate goal was to assist His Majesty in safeguarding the Kingdom.

Nexus turned his head in surprise and locked eyes with Brutus. His red ruby-like pupils flashed with intense light as he smiled slightly and then turned his gaze towards the soldiers in the large wooden tubs.

"Your Majesty, is this the purpose of the essence you extracted from the demonic beasts?" Kassius, standing a step behind Nexus, inquired.

Nexus nodded calmly as he surveyed the scenes " The wooden tubs are filled with diluted blood essence of 1 Star demonic beasts mixed with some type of Spirit Herbs. Coupled with the Cultivation technique they had memorized, they could open their meridians and embark on the path of Cultivation ". He calmly explained.

Kassius nodded in understanding. "What kind of Cultivation technique enables mortals to cultivate?" he inquired.

This cultivation technique known as the War God Art is specifically designed for soldiers, enabling them to advance to the Body Integration Realm and even the True Void Realm ". Nexus smiled as he explained this to Kassius.

" What!" Kassius softly exclaimed,he was shocked by the revelation. The idea of a cultivation technique that could elevate ordinary soldiers to such high levels was unprecedented and intriguing.

" Your Majesty, this cultivation technique is truly a priceless treasure. We must exercise caution in revealing it, as only misfortune awaits us if others learned of it ". Kassius, regaining his composure, warned Nexus in a grave tone. He understood the potential consequences if other factions were to learn of this technique. He didn't bother to inquire about its origins, Kassius knew that Nexus will not disclose the full truth to him.

"Do not worry, Grandpa Kassius. I have already taken care of it," Nexus said nonchalantly.

"That's good," Kassius replied, patting his chest with a confident smile as he turned his head back to the soldiers in the wooden tubs.

The skin of the soldiers have already turned blood red with steam rising from their body, their skin started to split opened, dark colored blood seeped out of their cracked skin and pores emitting a foul stench.

Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom

Huge explosions rang out from their bodies,

the blood essence in the tub boiled as they continue to circulate the War God Art, Spirit Energy from the surroundings converged around and entered their body through their pores not only that, the blood essence were also being absorbed, as more and more dark colored blood were expelled from their body. This is the impurities in their body they accumulated for so many years.

Nexus looked at what is currently happening and smiled, he spread his soul sense and started looking into their meridians. Their meridians have already opened and expanded by ten times, streams of Spirit Energy filled their meridians to brim,their aura kept rising.

Half an hour later.

BOOOOOM

Suddenly a huge explosion reverberated from within the soldiers body.

Nexus smiled,all of the three thousand soldiers have entered the First Layer of Essence Meridian Realm none of them fail.

The reason why all of them were able to succeed was because the blood essence were diluted ten times otherwise they would have exploded into bloody mist by now. Another reason is because of the War God Art, the War God Art suppressed the violent energy in the blood essence which allowed them to absorb the blood essence bit by bit.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Nexus threw his head back and laughed without caring for his image infront of his subordinates. He was truly excited now he have three thousand Essence Meridian Realm Soldiers, although it is a small number compared to other Kingdoms but it is a great start, they are no longer that weak and with time he believes the Mysthaven Kingdom can become stronger and stronger.

Another half an hour passed as all the soldiers opened their eyes which were flashing with intense excitement, their skin have returned to their normal skin tone all their wounds have healed.

All of them stood up and stepped out from the wooden tubs, they clenched fist in exhilaration.

" Oh my heavens, I'm I now a Cultivator ?" One of the soldiers mumbled with a disbelief expression.

" Damm I can feel the Spirit Energy in the air, this is great " another soldier exclaimed.

" Holy shit, I feel can I can kill a bull with a single punch " another soldier balled his fist and waved around.

" Hey old Mike let's have a duel.Oh my good heavens, I feel like I can punch a hole in the sky right now. Somebody should cool me down, I think I'm getting arrogant" a soldier turned to his friend and said with a smirk.

" I never expect to become a Cultivator in this life " a Soldier signed ruefully.

All the soldiers were excited, they didn't expect to go from ordinary people to Cultivators, all this seems surreal to them.

" What are you standing there clamoring about, get into lines immediately" Suddenly a devil like voice bellowed across the entire training grounds, all the excited soldiers shivered and woke up from their excitement and immediately run to form their lines.

Whooooooh

In a just a matter of second all the soldiers neatly lined up without missing a beat. Their speed have increased tremendously, previously they need about thirty seconds to form the lines but now they only use use five seconds. All of them marveled at their new found strength.

" Congratulations soldiers, you are now officially Cultivators. I hope with this new found strength you can protect the Kingdom and the people. As a soldier you should use your strength to protect the weak and also protect the weak. Don't let this small strength get into your head, you still have a long way to go , understood" Nexus stepped forward and congratulated the soldiers and also said a few words.

" Yes Your Majesty" All of the soldiers responded in unison their powerful voices rumbled across the entire training grounds.

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