After Zuo Daoren received the official order, he used Xuntian Dao Zhang to send out documents to the various military residences of the outer continents. After receiving support, he continued to use Xuntian Dao Zhang to send out enlistment orders to the various military conscripts.
In the early days, the outer continents used the 28 constellations as a barrier. Because it was difficult to communicate in the void, there were very few explorations. They mainly focused on defense and set up camps on a few Earth Stars. However, after Xuntian Dao Zhang came out, they were no longer entrenched in defense but could attack everywhere.
During this period, a large number of military conscripts went deep into the void to fight the enemy. Those who were able to survive had rich battle experience.
Now that Shangchen had fallen and many of the Evil Gods had been killed, the pressure on the outer continents was greatly reduced. There was no need for so many military conscripts and many of them disbanded on their own.
However, Heretic Daoist felt that it would be a pity if these old soldiers, who had been fighting with the foreign races for decades, were dispersed just like that. It would be better to leave them in the inner layer and make contributions. That was why he made such arrangements.
After two days, he brought two disciples to the Shouzheng camp on the Ilo Continent and waited outside. Not long after, an oval-shaped shadow appeared above them. Then, a golden light descended and more than ten silver shuttle-shaped flying boats appeared in mid-air.
The first to return was the Wei Army that they had been dealing with in the past. Originally, the military conscripts from the outer continents had to pass through the lower continents. If there were too many of them, it would be easy to cause turbulence. However, with Yuandu Xuantu's guidance, there was no need to worry about this. All the military conscripts were directly sent to the inner continents.
At this moment, these flying boats descended one by one. When they reached the ground, they spread out their legs and landed steadily. The foremost one melted half of its cover from the bow of the boat and a rainbow light flowed down from it, forming a ramp.
Wei Lingying and Jin Xiaobai walked down together. When they arrived in front of Zuo Daoren, she clasped her hands and said, "Zuo Xuanxiu, long time no see." Jin Xiaobai also bowed and said, "Zuo Xuanxiu greets you."
Daoist Zuo smiled and returned the greeting. He looked behind him and said, "General Wei, is everyone from the Wei Family Army here?"
Wei Lingying said, "Our Wei Clan army has a total of five thousand three hundred and twenty-one men, fifteen battleships, and three transport airships. All of them have arrived."
After so many years, the Wei Family's army had always maintained a strength of about five thousand men. Among them, one thousand two hundred were elite armored soldiers, who were also the core of the army. Even the soldiers who had been with the Wei army for the shortest period of time had been with them for more than four years.
Daoist Zuo smiled and said, "There are still twelve battleships. It seems that the Wei Clan's army is not weak these years."
Jin Xiaobai said, "Speaking of which, it's strange. Ever since Zhang Tingzhi left, we haven't had many damaged airships … Ouch …"
Wei Lingying patted her head lightly and scolded, "Don't talk nonsense."
Jin Xiaobai grunted and rubbed his head, feeling aggrieved.
Daoist Zuo found it funny, but he didn't show it on his face. He said, "You didn't make things difficult for General Wei by summoning the Wei Family Army this time, did you?"
Wei Lingying said seriously, "How could it be difficult? Since the fall of Shangchen, the number of conscriptions has decreased. If it wasn't for Xuanxiu summoning the Wei Family Army this time, I'm afraid that the entire army wouldn't have been able to maintain so many people. In fact, if it's scattered like this … it's also very good. Father always hoped that the outer layer would be stable. He didn't want his comrades to no longer have to risk their lives against the enemy. "
In fact, if a conscripted soldier was discharged, in addition to a severance pay, any soldier who had been in the army for fifteen years would receive a sum of money every year from Tianxia. Although it wasn't much, it was enough to maintain their daily lives.
Personally, she liked to see this kind of scene more. Because there were fewer conscriptions like them, it meant that the outer layer of Tianxia was stable.
Daoist Zuo said, "Now that the inner layer of Tianxia isn't stable yet, we still need conscriptions like the Wei Family Army. I'm afraid it's not time for General Wei to retire yet."
Wei Lingying's expression became serious. She said, "Since I'm leading the conscriptions, it's my duty to protect Tianxia. I won't shrink back."
Daoist Zuo nodded subconsciously. He pointed at a mountain ridge in the distance and said, "The Iluoshang Continent has specially set aside a piece of land outside the continent as a base for conscriptions. Please move the Wei Family Army there first. There may be more conscriptions from the outer layer coming later."
The Tenki-in Hall of the Iluoshang Continent used only five days to build a base and a road above the ground. It was only about a hundred miles away from the base of the Shouzheng Palace. It could be said that it was quite close.
Wei Lingying cupped her fists and said, "Okay, I'll have to trouble you, Zuo Xuanxiu."
Daoist Zuo stroked his beard and smiled. But at this moment, he felt something strange. He looked up at the sky and his expression froze.
Jin Xiaobai said, "Zuo Xuanxiu, what's wrong?"
Daoist Zuo said with a solemn expression, "It might be that the Turbid Tide is moving again. I'm afraid the disasters of the various continents will increase again. I just hope I'm wrong …" Just now, the Qi in his body moved for no reason. It was very similar to when the Turbid Tide first moved.
Wei Lingying gripped the hilt of her sword and said, "The Wei Family Army is here to prevent more chaos!"
Daoist Zuo nodded and said, "I deeply admire General Wei's intentions. Just the Wei Family Army alone isn't enough. We need more conscriptions."
After the Wei Family Army was settled, more and more conscriptions came from the outer layer to the inner layer in the following days. In just a few days, fifty-two conscriptions of various sizes gathered at the Iluoshang Continent. There were about eighty thousand people.
However, this was only the minority. There were more conscriptions that had yet to arrive. But this time, they were mainly targeting a few of the more important layers. So, the number of people in the early stages was enough.
Zuo Daoist had been conscripted for a long time, so he was very familiar with the affairs of conscription. After arranging the conscription teams, he summoned the commanders and assigned them their respective targets. Then, he ordered them to act separately, and began to investigate the different levels.
However, he was not at ease to leave the most important layer to others. He had to investigate it himself. So, he stayed in the Iluoshang Continent.
When it was the beginning of the third month, everything was ready. He said to Xu Chengtong who came to see him off, "If I can't return in a short time, I'll have to ask Xu Chengtong to temporarily take charge of the overall situation."
Xu Chengtong said, "I'll make the appropriate arrangements. I wish Daoist Zuo a safe journey."
Xuanxiu Zuo thanked him and boarded the flying ship. At this time, the tower in front of the encampment that looked like a beacon tower suddenly lit up with a ray of light. Then, the surrounding atmosphere faintly vibrated. Strong winds also started to blow around the encampment. A little light flickered on the high platform. Then, it suddenly expanded and a huge vortex of light Qi opened up with a loud bang!
One by one, the flying ships rose into the air. Under the gaze of Xu Chengtong and the others, they passed through the vortex of light Qi one by one.
Daoist Zuo, Wei Lingying, and the others stayed on the main ship. They followed the fleet into the vortex of light. Around them was a boundless fog. It was incomparably quiet. It seemed to lead to a long and narrow tunnel. Only the flying ships that flickered with spiritual light could distinguish each other.
The other flying ships were covered by the thick fog from time to time. So, the main ship would communicate with Xuanxiu on the other flying ships every once in a while to ensure that they did not get lost.
In front of them were two flying ships. They were the flying ships of the Yi Luo Continent's military headquarters. However, they only faced the front. The back of the ships had to be protected by the fleet itself.
As they moved forward, the fleet soon discovered that there were flying birds around them.
Wei Lingying's expression tensed up slightly. "This is …"
Daoist Zuo said, "General Wei, don't be nervous. These are the creatures of creation that were let in to investigate a few days ago. These creatures can enter water and travel through space. They are not afraid of death. I only dared to let them in after confirming that these creatures of creation could survive."
These creatures of creation did not have much intelligence. However, they could completely remember everything they saw or felt and bring it outside so that people could understand the situation inside. However, there was a limit to the creatures of creation's exploration. Many of them could not bring back accurate information after going out for a certain distance.
Jin Xiaobai pointed at this time. "Look over there."
Everyone looked over and saw many broken feathers of the creatures of creation floating in all directions. The feathers were surrounded by traces of colorful rainbow lights.
Daoist Zuo's expression was solemn. "Everyone, be careful of these rainbow lights. The slightest touch of these cracks between the layers will destroy the ships and kill everyone."
Wei Lingying said, "Xiaobai, release the 'labor burdens'."
Jin Xiaobai nodded, then released a type of flying insect with four wings on its back. It quickly covered the entire fleet, and when it flapped its wings, it made a buzzing sound. It looked like a belt of isolation. These were Kun Tu's creation, "Burden Bugs", which could effectively serve as a warning for them.
The fleet traveled steadily in this space for three days. They felt that if they were in the outside world, they could even pass through a continent. However, in front of them was still a vast and boundless fog.
However, they did not panic because most of the soldiers had experience flying in the void for a long time. They could still communicate with the outside world through Xuntian Dao Zhang. In times of crisis, Yuandu Xuantu could bring people out. Naturally, they were very calm.
On the fifth day, the fog around them began to dissipate.
Daoist Zuo subconsciously looked around. According to what he knew, after a layer broke, it would constantly collide with the inner layer. It was unknown when it would break again and then reappear. This was like a bubble in boiling water. Only those with a mystical power that existed for a long time could remain stable.
Therefore, some of the larger layers must be supported by some kind of power. This layer was very vast, so it was very likely that there was some kind of mystical power in it.
At this time, a disciple listened attentively. He walked over and said, "Master, we found something on the left wing."
Daoist Zuo took two steps forward and looked in that direction. He noticed the vague outline of the continent. His expression turned serious as he said to Wei Lingying, "General Wei, we've found the right place. It's very likely that this place has existed for several epochs. It's hard to say if there's anything left here before that. We have to be extra careful when we come down."
Wei Lingying immediately said, "Pass down the order. From now on, be on high alert. Without orders, do not deactivate the alert!"
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