Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 458 - 48: Ghosts Steal Vegetables at Midnight, Soul-Binding Grass Man Rises! (6K)_3

Chapter 458: Chapter 48: Ghosts Steal Vegetables at Midnight, Soul-Binding Grass Man Rises! (6K)_3

The Five-Finger Destiny was merely a mid-level spell, which stopped progressing at the seventh transition and could advance no further due to the limitations of one’s own strength.

On the other hand, the Omen Observation Skill, perhaps because it was related to his main job, coupled with the fickle climate of the Southern Barbarian Lands, was mastered by Zhao Xing with ease. He rapidly achieved mid-level perfection without spending much time.

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Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was October 19th.

At this time, Zhao Xing had already descended to Fire Dragon Pass with the army, and they were stationed at a place called ’Tonghuo City.’

The current army consisted of six joint forces.

Xia Jing led eighteen thousand soldiers of the Xuanjia Army, Liao Rulong and Wen Shaoyang led two divisions of the Divine Might Army, totaling seventy thousand men, while Jiang Ming and Li Que led fifty thousand soldiers of the Zhenhai Army.

Above only counted the combat battalions of the three armies; the logistical and supply units were stationed along the way for garrisoning, constructing forts, and farming, ready to be drafted as combat personnel if needed. The scale was maintained at around one hundred thousand men.

Why had the logistics base increased so significantly?

It was mainly the result of discussions. Nangong Ye of the Huan You Army, Qi Yuan of the Qi Yuan Army, and Yi Yue of the Yuanhua Army respectively brought eight thousand, ten thousand, and fifteen thousand men, totaling thirty-three thousand.

Among these thirty-three thousand men, almost all were combat personnel, with less than one-tenth being logistics personnel, even counting the Military Ministers of Agriculture and Mechanical Masters who operated the warships.

In other words, these three armies could not sustain their own logistics and had to rely on the logistics of the Divine Might Army, Zhenhai Army, and Xuanjia Army.

Since it was their first time cooperating, they had to depend on each other; no one could afford to be without the others, and only through cooperation could they succeed. Otherwise, with the combined strength of the Qi Yuan Army, Huan You Army, and Yuanhua Army, they wouldn’t need anyone else once they crossed Fire Dragon Pass.

In this way, Zhao Xing, the ’Head of Logistics,’ faced immense pressure.

Nominally, he only led a mixed battalion of three thousand, but in reality, the entire army’s supply was under his management.

With pressure came motivation.

Because everything on the Eastern Front was monitored by the Military Realm, if Zhao Xing could ensure the logistics for these six armies, he would soon be promoted to the sixth rank.

’Tonghuo City lies fifty miles east of a volcano, with a river to the south and vast plains to the north. Only the west is lacking, as it is a barren area of rocks and sands. I plan to make Tonghuo City the largest supply city for the six armies.’

Zhao Xing stood in front of a sand table: ’Using Tonghuo City as the central point, we will distribute supplies to the armies on the three lines.’

’Han Bing, you lead Agriculture Units 1 to 15 to the north for planting. Follow the list of thirty-six types of supplies and turn that region into our largest granary!’

’Yes!’ Han Bing complied.

’Che Shihai, you take three hundred Agriculture Officers to the southern river and use Cloud Rain Pearls to collect rainwater. Operate in three shifts and ensure an ample supply of rain for the north.’

’Yes!’

’Wang Ji, there is no need to construct a barrier for Tonghuo City. The fields are outside the city, so it makes no difference whether there is a barrier within the city or not. First, go to the southern river and set up the Water Clearing Origin Array to prevent attacks from the Insect Witches.’

’Then, you must also set up the Ksitigarbha Returning Origin Array in the north, and in the east’s volcano, build the foundation for the Earth Fire Three Absolutes Array.’

’Especially the southern river. I plan to make it a medicinal herb base where Heart Worm Grass and Blood Essence Fruit must grow by the water. There cannot be any mistakes!’

’The three thousand men of my mixed battalion are entirely at your disposal. You must ensure the water source and guard against the Insect Witches!’

Wang Ji’s expression was solemn: ’Yes, if I fail, I will take my own head!’

’He Fengnian! Zhang Zhong!’

’You two will...’

Zhao Xing quickly issued orders. Soon, the flying boats and warships within Tonghuo City took off, and each unit began executing their assigned tasks according to Zhao Xing’s instructions.

As for Zhao Xing himself?

He boarded a Sea-covering Ship of the Zhenhai Army and began patrolling from City 110 to City 135 surrounding Tonghuo City.

Tonghuo City was the largest supply city due to its advantageous location, but many smaller cities were around it.

Some had unique geographical advantages, while others possessed water sources.

Managing the logistics and supplies for one hundred thousand men kept Zhao Xing extremely busy, leaving him little time to rest.

After several continuous days, he was exhausted.

He had too many matters to consider, handling at least ten thousand messages a day!

Not only did he have to manage logistical affairs, but he also had to keep an eye on the front lines and even the entire war zone to avoid missing any significant opportunities or encountering major disasters!

’When I have the time, I must go back to Lao Liu to learn about the Self Grassman. I am spread too thin,’ Zhao Xing couldn’t help but sigh.

If he had a Self Grassman, he could operate hundreds of miles apart!

He could instantly receive information about various cities and wouldn’t need to run back and forth.

Even if he needed to travel, at least it would be planned.

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November 4th, Sacrificial Soul Pass Eastern Front, Luo Ya City.

The leader of Luo Ya City was named Morick.

He was a sixth-rank magician from a noble tribe in the Holy Spirit Royal Court. Though young, not even one hundred years old, he was already a Soul-controlling Mage.

In the Holy Spirit Royal Court, magicians dealing with ghosts were classified into three levels: Servant Soul Mage, Soul-controlling Mage, and Ten Thousand Soul Mage.

Those of the lower third rank were Servant Soul Mages. They served ghosts and learned about them. They could harness ghostly powers but required valuable mediums and paid a high price.

Unless they came from prominent families with powerful ghosts, it was difficult to achieve any notable success and they were prone to backfire.

Soul-controlling Mages could control powerful ghosts and even begin soul training, mastering many eerie spells.