'One, two, three… Forty-three…
Forty-Three Expert Stage Cultivators!
What the hell is that!?
Aren't Expert Stage Cultivators supposed to be rare!?
How and why are there so many Expert Stage Cultivators here!?'
Nux couldn't help but exclaim in his head.
The number of soldiers in this army camp was similar to the Woods Dynasty's army camp, however, the strength of the soldiers was incomparably higher.
There were nearly no Beginner Stage Cultivators in this army, on the other hand, the Woods Dynasty's army was filled with those Beginner Stage Soldiers.
In the Woods Dynasty's army camp, most of the soldiers except for the ones doing the duty were drunk and living their days as if they were their last, here, however, things were different.
Each and every soldier was active, of course, the ones who were sleeping were different, however, no soldier was consuming alcohol.
Nux was surprised.
However, his surprise did not end here, he moved forward to get an even more detailed understanding and then, he sensed 7 strong auras.
Seven King Stage Cultivators…
'If this army attacks the Woods Dynasty's army, they all are dead.'
Nux thought in amazement.
Ember was strong, however, even she won't be able to take more than 3 King Stage Cultivators at the same time.
The rest of the 4 King Stage Cultivators would go after the Deputy Generals and the rest is easy.
The Woods Dynasty's army didn't stand a chance against this army.
'Why did they not use their full force before?'
Suddenly, a question appeared in Nux's mind.
'No wait…
The real question is,
Where did they get this many strong cultivators from?'
Nux frowned.
The Skyfall Kingdom has 8 King Stage Cultivators, however, only 1 of them actually fights in a war, the rest don't move unless they want to.
The same could be said for the Woods Dynasty.
So the question was,
How did the Solid Earth Kingdom recruit 7 King Stage Cultivators in their army?
'Are the Nobles of the Solid Earth Kingdom moving?'
Nux questioned inwardly.
'But why would they move? Just what is happening?'
Nux then used his [Sense] and [Eye of Discerning] at the same time and soon,
All his doubts were cleared.
[Name: Marcus Kane]
[Age: 172]
[Mana Cultivation: King.]
[Body Cultivation: Mortal. ]
[Race: Human]
[Occupation: Sect Leader of the Celestial Dragon Sect.]
[Talent: High]
[LVL: 64]
[HP: 740/740]
[MP: 1460/1460]
[STR: 73]
[AGL: 79]
[VIT: 74]
[STM: 73]
[INT: 146]
[DEF: 78]
…
[Name: Fredgelord Phase]
[Age: 185]
[Mana Cultivation: King.]
[Body Cultivation: Mortal. ]
[Race: Human]
[Occupation: Leader of the Bloody Bucket Adventurers.]
[Talent: High]
[LVL: 62]
[HP: 730/730]
[MP: 1420/1420]
[STR: 71]
[AGL: 76]
[VIT: 74]
[STM: 73]
[INT: 142]
[DEF: 77]
…
…
'Sect Leaders, Adventurer team leaders, Wandering Cultivators, the Solid Earth Kingdom has recruited every single one of them…
But…
How…?'
Nux couldn't understand.
He knew that all these people value their freedom the most, this is the reason why they don't join any Kingdoms and stayed neutral.
No matter how many benefits one provides them, they would never join them unless they want to.
Therefore, Solid Earth Kingdom recruited so many of them at the same time was…
Unbelievable.
'I need to research more.'
Nux thought inwardly as he narrowed his eyes.
What did the Solid Earth Kingdom offer these people?
What was so valuable that made these people give up on their freedom and become Solid Earth Soldiers?
Nux wanted to find it out.
However, since it was already morning, Nux decided to make his move a few hours later and left the army camp.
His next destination was the Solid Earth Kingdom.
He wanted to see how the people inside the Solid Earth Kingdom were living.
He wanted to see what was the difference between the Solid Earth Kingdom and the other places he has visited.
He wanted to see the atmosphere inside the Solid Earth Kingdom.
Nux then rushed towards his destination and soon, he was inside the capital of the Solid Earth Kingdom.
However, after coming here, a frown appeared on his face.
Other than the strict security at the gates, everything else was completely normal. According to what he has heard from the people talking with each other, this change in their security system started 1 year.
1 year ago, suddenly, the checking at the gates got a lot stricter.
The guards stopped taking bribes, and the one bribing the guard was noted down and his entire background was searched.
If the man/woman turns out to be a criminal, or worse, a spy with no clear background, they, their 'families', and all the people they are close with, all of them were executed without any mercy.
There were no hearings in the Royal Courts, no extension of time, nothing.
Once the crime was proven, the guilty were executed.
People who were familiar with the guards questioned them about the strictness and why they were working so honestly, however, there was only one answer.
Higher-ups are doing the same, we are just following them.
There was no further explanation.
With these changes, the crime rates reduced a lot and eventually, the Solid Earth Kingdom turned brighter than normal.
Therefore, no one complained about the stricter security, rather, they supported it quite well.
"No! I did not do anything! Where are you people taking me!?"
While Nux was sorting out all the information he had received, he heard a voice.
He raised his head and saw a man who was being dragged out of his house by 4 guards. The man was trying to resist as hard as he could, however, with 4 cultivators surrounding him, he, as a mortal was unable to do anything and was taken away.
Nux followed behind them.
Soon, however, he stopped.
The guards were entering the Royal Palace, and since he had some doubts in his mind, Nux stayed behind and didn't enter with them.
After all, it was better to be safe than sorry.
Nux then decided to move around the Solid Earth Kingdom, buy(Steal) some gifts for his women while he waited for the night and once the sun was down.
Nux returned to the army camp and started executing his plans.
