Bombarding Cultivators with Cluster Artillery

”The enthusiasm of the senior members is quite high,”

Jiang Ding expressed his surprise.

After a moment of thought, he understood why.

It must be the work of those older seniors whose life energy was about to run out.

Having lived for so long, they might not have much left, but what they did have in abundance was connections—accumulated over hundreds or even thousands of years with students, colleagues, comrades-in-arms, subordinates, friends, family, and so on.

They might not be able to provide much substantial help,

but mobilizing their friends to work in the forge factory for a while was certainly doable.

No one would want to go against the will of an old person whose life was coming to an end, thus destroying their last hope.

In addition, if the Xianmen Sect were to gain a new Small World, it would suddenly have many more resources and positions, and funding for science research, education, and the military would all increase.

It would be greatly beneficial to the entire Xianmen Sect.

Many high-level cultivators didn’t wait to be asked but went on their own to help in the forge factory when they were free.

”Since the seniors are so eager, let’s deploy now,”

Jiang Ding revealed a trace of anticipation, ”Incense Fire Divine Power, Treasure Tripod Maitreya, I have long looked forward to the legendary Incense Fire Divine Court; I hope it won’t disappoint me.”

”Yes, Commander-in-chief sir!”

An Siyan saluted and responded solemnly.

The order was swiftly relayed to every military unit.

The four million troops resting at various locations immediately converged upon receiving the order, and the amphibious tanks, having completed their equipment change, roared as they drove in organized military formations toward this location.

Several hours later.

Jiang Ding stood at the center of the teleportation formation, his Divine Sense scanning in all directions.

The First Group Army, led by Jin Lingfeng, would accompany him for the initial teleportation, flanking him as guards and, after breaking through the enemy’s formation, would charge into the breach to slaughter the masses of the enemy army.

”The First Group Army is ready. Commander-in-chief of the ground forces for the invasion of the Huangtong Small World, shall we begin teleporting to the enemy’s location in the East Sea?”

The voice of the Array Spirit resounded.

”Begin.”

Hum!

The teleportation formation hummed, space formation patterns emerged, covering hundreds of kilometers, and amidst a sky filled with white light, where figures were blurred, the steel tank army vanished from sight.

...

The sky was clear, and there wasn’t a cloud in sight.

Jiang Ding, smelling the salty scent at the tip of his nose, opened his eyes.

Wherever he looked, there was a boundless expanse of rolling seas, with not a single piece of land in sight for hundreds of miles.

Gusts of wind brought waves several tens of meters high, which crashed down with a roar, and hidden among them were the shadows of gigantic sea creatures.

”Speaking of which, I haven’t been to the seaside since I was born.”

Jiang Ding exclaimed.

Around him, steel tank armies spread across a hundred kilometers, unfolded their parachutes and descended towards the sea surface. The heavy tanks, upon touching the water, sank straight into the depths.

Moments later, they began to float up, showing just the upper half of their bodies.

From time to time, fierce winds and huge waves struck, plunging a large number of amphibious tanks under the surface, but no one around panicked.

After a while, everything returned to normal.

”Wuu wuu...”

Within the sea, there were demon beasts, much larger in size than those on land, who had always dominated the waters of the Huangtong Small World. For countless millennia, cultivators from the Small World had never conquered the deep sea, unable to leave a mark in these sea monsters’ hereditary memories.

”Roar...”

An eight-clawed octopus, as large as a blue whale, bellowed an infuriated roar, with an aura suggestive of the peak of Foundation Building, even faintly hinting at Golden Pill presence. With natural growth over a few more hundred years, becoming a great demon was certain, without a doubt.

Hundreds of the octopus’s tentacles stretched taut, with tips like water-blue sharp arrows, wielding terrible power as they shot in all directions at the tanks.

Dozens of tanks were pierced through, smashing onto the sea surface, with oil and blood mixing as they flowed down.

Whoosh!

At the same time, or even slightly earlier, hundreds of armor-piercing bullets, emitting shrill whistles, struck down, shattering its expansive tentacles and piercing deep into the soft body of the octopus.

”Whoo whoo...”

The infuriated roar of the eight-clawed octopus turned to one of panic, as it expanded its thick, water-blue shield, which shattered in an instant. Numerous armor-piercing bullets tore through its body, turning it into chunks of flesh and blood that dyed the surrounding sea red.

”Roar...”

The beast’s angry roars and howls rose and fell in succession.

”There are many more sea monsters in the water than on land, and I suppose the natural resources are plentiful as well.”

Jiang Ding’s Divine Sense swept the surroundings.

Within a hundred kilometers, such incidents kept happening. The sea monsters were too aggressive, daring to launch direct attacks even without intruders entering their territories.

The consequence, of course, was a series of torpedoes and armor-piercing bullets rushing towards them, blasting them to smithereens.

Silence fell within a hundred miles, as a vast area of the sea turned red.

”Jiang Ding, do you like grilled octopus tentacles?”

Jin Lingfeng asked.

In her hands, she held two large bunches of scorched squid tentacles, though how she had cooked them in such a short time was anyone’s guess.

Divine Sense swept over the area and found others doing the same, stealthily taking advantage of the situation under the commanders’ lead.

”General Staff An.”

Jiang Ding’s face remained expressionless.

”How should this situation be dealt with?”

”Present!”

An Siyan smirked, relishing in the debacle, ”According to military regulations, you cannot consume the carcass of a demon beast during a march, in battle, or after a battle. It must be rigorously tested and confirmed to be non-toxic before it can be consumed.”

”First offense, a minor demerit.”

”Immediately.”

”Yes!”

An Siyan immediately notified the Military Police Force to take care of the matter.

”You guys...”

Jin Lingfeng’s movements stiffened, and her face fell, ”I’m sorry, I was wrong. I’ve become somewhat lax after many days of victory.”

”I am terribly sorry.”

”There shall be no repeat of this.”

Jiang Ding snorted lightly, too lazy to pay her any more attention. He swept his Divine Sense around once more to ensure there were no further violations of military discipline before he closed his eyes slightly, entering a semi-cultivation state.

Days later, the second, third, and fourth Group Armies teleported in one after another.

”Attack.”

Jiang Ding said softly.

”Yes!”

Four million amphibious tanks cut through the water, creating waves as they moved toward the Array Base of the Xuanwu Four Extremes Heaven Locking Formation in the East Sea with a thunderous roar.

Along the way, unyielding sea monsters kept charging with roars, their territorial dominance mentality being extremely strong and their desire for revenge intense. Even Golden Pill level giant sea monsters that slipped through the net appeared, intending to drive away these intruders in their territories.

Afterward, they all turned into pieces of flesh, nourishing other sea monsters in the deep sea.

After crossing over a thousand kilometers, an island spanning more than three hundred kilometers appeared before everyone’s eyes.

More than three hundred thousand people lived on the island. In the center, there was a city with a city wall, and next to the city, a golden-domed temple that was even taller than the city wall. The temple was wreathed in incense fire, and from within, chanting echoed, piercing through the ceiling.

A Buddha statue of Maitreya with Eight Arms, over a dozen zhang tall, sat erect in the Daxiong Hall, exuding an air of dignity, with the aura of Buddhist gold light pervasive throughout.

Jiang Ding’s gaze fell upon the statue.

”Buddha Enemy...”

At that moment, the head of the Buddha statue moved slightly and opened its eyes, radiating divine power like a prison, like the sea, coldly declared, ”Depart, or after you die, you will fall into Avici Hell, reincarnating eternally as livestock, enslaved as a human, never to be liberated.”

”Alright.”

Boom!

A streak of Blue-Gold Sword Light slashed across, reducing the Buddha’s head to powder. The headless statue fell backward.