The massive army marched forward with an imposing aura.
“Uncle, what happened to you?” Sawyer Shangguan asked.
Oliver Sheng called the veteran “Uncle,” so naturally, they followed suit.
They were not surprised by Oliver Sheng’s feat of killing four Great Grandmasters with a single punch.
Their general could easily kill Yang Spirits, let alone a few Great Grandmasters.
“Those were my enemies. After my whereabouts were exposed, they found and hunted me down,” the veteran replied.
“Those fools don’t know their place. The general will surely annihilate them,” they said confidently.
They knew Oliver Sheng’s character; this matter wouldn’t end here.
“How did the expedition go? Was it smooth?” The veteran’s injuries were slowly healing after taking the seventh-grade healing pills.
“Very smooth. We reached the Huns’ royal court…” Felix Wu recounted their recent experiences.
When Felix mentioned that Oliver Sheng had broken through to the Martial Saint Realm, the veteran was so shocked his mouth could fit a fist.
“What? Oliver has broken through to Martial Saint and even killed four or five Yang Spirits?”
He had been on the run these past few days and had no idea about the news circulating outside.
“That’s right, Uncle. I’ve broken through to Martial Saint. When we return, I’ll take you to flatten the Sima Clan of Da Chu,” Oliver Sheng said with a smile.
The veteran looked at the spirited young man before him, dazed.
Who could have imagined that he would step into the Martial Saint Realm so quickly?
Such a cultivation speed was rare throughout the ages!
The veteran was immensely grateful that he had helped Oliver Sheng when he was weak and had taught him the Great Sun Heart Sutra.
Now, with Oliver Sheng as a Martial Saint backing him, he felt a newfound sense of pride.
“Good, let’s go flatten the Sima Clan,” the veteran said with determination.
A gentleman must avenge his grievances, and the Sima Clan must be destroyed.
“Let’s go, back to River West!”
The army did not linger on the grasslands and headed straight back to River West.
Two days later, they returned to River West County.
The bustling grasslands were already filled with many merchant caravans.
“The army has returned victorious! The army has returned victorious!” The soldiers on guard duty shouted excitedly upon seeing the returning army.
Wesley Hu, Harrison Zhou, and Finn Chen, among others, quickly ran to greet them upon receiving the news.
“The general has returned victorious.”
“Marquis!”
The soldiers who had stayed behind cheered, welcoming Oliver Sheng and his men back triumphantly.
The passing merchants were stirred by the sight of the imposing army. This was the River West Army?
Indeed, they lived up to their reputation as Great Wei’s elite forces. Their mere presence was unmatched by ordinary armies.
“Mighty!”
“Mighty!”
The soldiers who had stayed behind shouted, and soon, many merchant caravans joined in.
“Mighty!”
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Oliver Sheng led the army back.
At the same time, Eunuch Xiaoxi stepped out from the army, looking at the triumphant Oliver Sheng.
Now, the Champion Marquis had broken through to the Martial Saint Realm, his divine might unparalleled, and his feat of slaying four Yang Spirits of the Kunlun Daoist Sect had spread throughout the land. Who didn’t know?
Eunuch Xiaoxi, carrying the Imperial Edict, approached Oliver Sheng and smiled.
“Greetings, Marquis. Congratulations on your triumphant return,” Eunuch Xiaoxi said respectfully.
“You’re too kind,” Oliver Sheng nodded with a smile.
“Marquis, I bring an Imperial Edict from His Majesty. Please accept it,” Eunuch Xiaoxi said with a smile.
“Oh, really?”
Eunuch Xiaoxi took out the Imperial Edict and began to read: “By the mandate of heaven, the Emperor decrees: Today, the unparalleled loyal and brave Champion Marquis Oliver Sheng, who has displayed divine might in the northern expedition against the Huns, has repelled the Huns’ army and reclaimed three states of Yan for Great Wei…”
“The Champion Marquis’s achievements are unparalleled, his cultivation profound, and his military exploits numerous. He is hereby conferred the title of Shengwu King of Great Wei, exempt from bowing before the Emperor, granted the Black Dragon Robe, and appointed to command the 600,000 troops of the Northern Frontier, to guard the peace of Great Wei’s northern border. This is the decree!”
“Shengwu King, please accept the decree!” Eunuch Xiaoxi respectfully handed over the Imperial Edict, his posture very humble.
This was one of the only two Martial Kings in the Great Wei Dynasty, a status comparable to the Empress.
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” Oliver Sheng accepted the Imperial Edict with a smile.
Unexpectedly, he received the conferment decree as soon as he returned, and he was now a Martial King of Great Wei.
“Long live His Majesty!” Oliver Sheng’s troops cheered joyfully.
Oliver Sheng being conferred as Martial King made them extremely happy. With Oliver Sheng as Martial King, their future prospects became even brighter.
“Greetings to Shengwu King!”
Seeing Oliver Sheng conferred as Martial King, the merchant caravans bowed and shouted in unison.
“Rise, everyone!” Oliver Sheng raised his hand, and those bowing were lifted by an unseen force.
“Indeed, Shengwu King’s cultivation has reached the unfathomable Martial Saint Realm,” many thought to themselves.
Eunuch Xiaoxi then had someone bring out a Black Dragon Robe.
“Your Highness Shengwu King, this is your royal robe,” Eunuch Xiaoxi said.
“Alright!”
With a wave of his hand, Oliver Sheng collected the Black Dragon Robe.
“Let’s go, back to the barracks. Tonight, we celebrate our victory,” Oliver Sheng shouted.
“Yes!”
“Hooray!”
The soldiers cheered joyfully.
“Stay with us and celebrate, Eunuch,” Oliver Sheng said to Eunuch Xiaoxi.
“No, Your Highness Shengwu King, I must return to the capital to report to His Majesty,” Eunuch Xiaoxi replied with a smile.
“Very well. Zane, give the eunuch some travel money for the road,” Oliver Sheng instructed.
Zane Wang took out a hundred taels of silver and handed it to Eunuch Xiaoxi.
“Thank you, Your Highness Shengwu King.” After receiving the reward, Eunuch Xiaoxi and his entourage took their leave and returned to the capital.
Back at the barracks, the army began preparing for a celebratory banquet.
“Thank heavens, Uncle, you found them safely,” Wesley Hu said happily upon seeing the veteran unharmed.
When the four Great Grandmasters had attacked together, the veteran had fled, and they couldn’t help him, worrying all the while.
Now, seeing the veteran safe, they were finally at ease.
“I thought I’d never see you again, Platoon Leader!” Ian Zhang said, wiping his tears.
“Why are you crying? It’s bad luck. I’m not dead, so don’t cry for me. I have a strong life force; I won’t die!” the veteran said irritably, looking at Ian Zhang.
This simple-minded ox was really a headache.
River West County was almost complete, with many merchant caravans setting up tents around the county.
River West County was gradually becoming lively.
With hundreds of thousands of people on this grassland, it was enough to form a large city.
That night, the celebration was wild, and many merchant caravans were also infected by the atmosphere and joined in the festivities.
…
River West County, the government office, and the main streets were already built. In the city center, several five-story buildings rose, with red lanterns hanging under the eaves.
The wide, clean streets could accommodate four carriages side by side.
Outside the central area were the common people’s residences, all two-story courtyards.
With hundreds of thousands of slaves at his disposal, it didn’t take long for Oliver Sheng to build an ancient city.
In the bustling world, the news of Oliver Sheng being conferred as Martial King spread throughout Great Wei, causing both envy and jealousy.
With another Martial King, Great Wei’s momentum grew even stronger.
Oliver Sheng went to inspect the construction of River West County.
Everything was built according to his requirements, with streets running through the city from east to west and north to south, wide streets, and rows of houses.
Shops were reserved on both sides of the streets.
Many people were already eyeing these shops with envy.
Many officials and aristocratic families had tried to pull strings with Finn Chen, hoping to secure those shops.
But Oliver Sheng had instructed that these shops were for his use, and no amount of connections would work.
“Your Highness, many people are eyeing these shops. Countless people have come to me, giving me a headache,” Finn Chen said.
“No worries, just tell them I’ll make an announcement later. I’ll publicly auction the shops to the highest bidder,” Oliver Sheng said with a smile.
“Once the trade route with the Western Regions is opened, River West County will regain its former prosperity and bustle,” Finn Chen said, full of anticipation.
“That’s inevitable. However, to open the trade route, we need to eliminate the Hu Jie bandits entrenched between River West and the Western Regions.”
“In a few days, I need to make a trip to Da Chu. After I return, I’ll wipe out those Hu Jie bandits and open the trade route to the Western Regions.”
Oliver Sheng didn’t take the Hu Jie bandits seriously.
If he wanted, he could mobilize his troops now to eliminate them.
But he needed to make a trip to Da Chu first.
The Sima Clan of Da Chu had almost killed the veteran, and this grudge must be avenged.
He also needed the second half of the Great Sun Heart Sutra, so Da Chu was a necessary trip.
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