The once entirely black wolf-shaped statue had now metamorphosed into a light blue wolf-shaped crystal.
It was as if it was made of water and was filled with a mysterious aura. “Is this the soldier pool of the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry?”
Mei Changge felt the willpower emitted by the crystal, which gave him a strange feeling.
Unity, strength, and mystery.
“Xu Ding should be here soon.”
Mei Changge moved his gaze away from the soldiers’ pool and looked at the entrance of the valley.
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Ding rode a green-furred Gale Wolf and led the other Gale Wolves into the valley.
“My lord!”
Xu Ding came in front of Mei Changge and jumped down from the Gale Wolf. He said to Mei Changge excitedly.
“Well done.”
Mei Changge looked at Xu Ding with a satisfied expression.
Being able to tame an Innate Gale Wolf and even summon other Gale Wolves indicated that he had made adequate preparations.
“Did you bring the others?”
Mei Changge looked at Xu Ding and asked with a smile.
“My lord, they are waiting outside.”
Xu Ding nodded. He had not only brought all the Gale Wolves here but also some of his former subordinates.
Among this group of individuals, there were those who hadn’t become Mystic Yang soldiers, some who hadn’t become Red Lotus soldiers, and others who had been recruited from Green Cloud City.
They were all young and had a high desire to become soldiers.
Some of them did not become soldiers because their physiques were unsuitable. There were also some who could not survive the soldier pool.
However, their strength had already changed from before. The weakest among them was around Postnatal Level 7.
These were also the elite soldiers specially selected by Xu Ding.
“Alright, get ready.”
Mei Changge nodded. Soon after, Xu Ding brought in nearly 4,000 people from outside the valley.
These 4,000 people were the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry that Mei Changge planned to nurture. Not only were they strong, but everyone was also loyal to him.
Although Mei Changge had not involved himself much, he personally brought these people out of the stargate back then, so he knew about them.
Moreover, no one objected to becoming a soldier.
“Yes, my lord!”
Xu Chu had a determined expression. He began to get everyone to line up and commanded his Gale Wolf to arrange a Gale Wolf for everyone else.
This was also the true way for them to become the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry.
Other than the statue and the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry, Mei Changge had also prepared other items.
For example, the Blessed Stones and some special herbs.
These crucial herbs would allow the soldiers to withstand the inheritance of the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry and change their physique.
Without the help of these herbs, the success rate of becoming a Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry was estimated to be less than 30%.
“Go on.”
After Mei Changge saw that Xu Ding had made the arrangements, he nodded at him.
At that moment, Xu Ding’s heart was filled with excitement.
He could finally become a true soldier. He did not expect this day to come so quickly. Most importantly, he learned Mei Changge’s idea of letting him subdue a Gale Wolf.
This was to build a cavalry. Compared to other soldiers, there was no need to explain how powerful the cavalry was.
Xu Ding’s eyes were brimming with resolve. He was well aware that certain individuals couldn’t become full-fledged soldiers due to their physical limitations. For instance, many of the thousands of soldiers under his command had dropped out without reaching that status.
“I must succeed.”
After Xu Ding finished speaking, he brought his Gale Wolf and stepped into the soldier pool of the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry.
In an instant, a cold sensation invaded his body.
This coldness did not seem to be a physical coldness. Xu Ding even felt that his soul was about to be locked by this aura.
It was because he was being suppressed by the crystal wolf’s willpower. As long as he persevered, he would be able to obtain the true inheritance.
For a Grade 6 soldier pool, the paramount challenge was enduring the pressure of willpower. It bore some resemblance to the Willpower Stairs Mei Changge had traversed in the past.
However, this willpower pressure was not as great as Mei Changge’s.
Not only Xu Ding, but his Gale Wolf also entered the soldier pool with him. It was also under the pressure of willpower.
“This willpower has the same effect as the Willpower Stairs.”
Although Mei Changge was standing beside the soldiers’ pool, he could also feel the faint willpower emitted by the crystal wolf.
Although it was not powerful, it was constantly baptizing Xu Ding and the Gale Wolf. Mei Changge even noticed that the green fur on the Gale Wolf’s body was turning light blue.
Xu Ding stood in the soldier pool with a struggling expression. At that moment, the expression on his face relaxed, and the aura on his body kept rising.
Innate Level 2… Level 3.
In the blink of an eye, he advanced to Innate Level 7 and reached the same realm as Xu Chu.
Even the Gale Wolf beside him had also advanced by leaps and bounds. It had completely been reborn and reached Innate Level 7.
Swoosh!
Xu Ding felt that there was no longer any change in his body. He jumped out of the soldier pool with the Gale Wolf.
Mei Changge observed a faint armor-like apparition enveloping Xu Ding’s form. At the center of his chest, the wolf head symbolizing the Gale Wolf’s transformation was prominently displayed.
“Thank you, my lord!”
Xu Ding, who walked out of the soldier pool, thanked Mei Changge with excitement in his eyes.
If he cultivated alone, it would probably take him at least a year to cultivate to
Innate Level 7. Now, in just a moment, his strength had already reached Innate Level 7. Moreover, he still had a cultivation technique called the Howling Moon Art in his mind.
In addition to cultivation techniques, there were also training methods for military formations and an array of weaponry.
“That’s right. You should have obtained the legacy cultivation technique of the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry, right?”
Mei Changge nodded in satisfaction. The feeling Xu Ding gave him had indeed changed a lot. Although Xu Ding was burly, his body emitted the aura of a wolf.
Howl!
At that moment, the Gale Wolf, no, the Nine Howling Wolf, suddenly howled at Mei Changge.
Nevertheless, Mei Changge could discern that the Nine Howling Wolf’s howl was infused with information and a sense of gratitude, almost as if it had suddenly acquired intelligence.
“My lord, the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry’s inheritance comprises only a single tome. In addition to cultivation techniques, it also contains details on two types of military formations and some weapon cultivation methods.”
Xu Ding touched the Nine Howling Wolf’s head and told Mei Changge about the inherited cultivation technique he had obtained.
“Apart from that, the pure qi between me and the Nine Howling Wolf is equivalent to the pure qi of two people.”
“I can also fuse with the Nine Howling Wolf.”
“Fuse?”
Hearing Xu Ding’s words, Mei Changge revealed a curious expression. Could it be that Xu Ding could transform into a werewolf?
“Nine Howling Wolf, fuse.”
When Xu Ding heard Mei Changge’s doubts, he touched the Nine Howling Wolf’s head again. The auras of a man and wolf suddenly fused and overlapped.
A new appearance appeared in front of Mei Changge.
“He really turned into a werewolf.”
Looking at the changed Xu Ding in front of him, Mei Changge could not help but sigh.
At that moment, Xu Ding had acquired wolf ears. He had a human head and his palms had transformed into wolf claws. His limbs had also taken on the appearance of a wolf, yet he remained stationary in his current position.
The aura on his body had reached its peak. If Xu Chu did not activate the Mystic Yang Formation, he would not be Xu Ding’s match now.
“Good. I’ll leave these people to you. Turn them into the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry as soon as possible.”
Mei Changge nodded and pointed at the envious soldiers behind him.
When these people saw the change in Xu Ding, their eyes were filled with envy and desire.
“Yes, my lord.”
Xu Ding exited the fusion state and revealed a tired expression. It seemed that it exhausted him greatly.
Mei Changge observed all these changes, but he couldn’t help but wonder about potential side effects, considering how swiftly Xu Ding had attained Innate Level 9.
Next, Xu Ding began to let soldiers enter the soldier pool with their Gale Wolves to receive the baptism and inheritance.
A day passed. A total of 3,000 Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry appeared in the valley.
Everyone radiated the power of the Innate realm, with the Innate Astral Qi forming a wolf-shaped armor around their bodies. Additionally, each of them had a light blue-haired Gale Wolf accompanying them.
Mei Changge looked at the 3,000 Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry in front of him and was delighted. This was his first cavalry soldier, and it was the Grade 6 soldier pool.
As long as they were given a certain amount of time, they might become the first soldiers to become Transcendent.
“Greetings, my lord!”
Everyone looked at Mei Changge with excitement in their eyes and bowed to him.
“Good, good.”
Mei Changge nodded in satisfaction, but he looked at Xu Ding with a serious gaze.
“Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry, listen up!”
“Xu Ding!”
Xu Ding walked forward and shouted with a serious expression.
“The Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry has just been formed. I’ll give you five days to enter the Phaseless Soldier Tower to train. After five days, I want to see you master the military formation!”
Mei Changge’s tone was dignified as he spoke to Xu Ding and the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry behind him.
The Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry had just been formed, so they had to master the military formation. Now, only the Phaseless Soldier Tower could allow them to quickly familiarize themselves with the use of the military formation.
“Yes, my lord!”
Upon hearing Mei Changge’s words, Xu Ding let out an even louder cry. He recognized the importance of training their Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry and was somewhat informed about the ongoing events in the outside world, including their dealings with the Forest race.
They had yet to find the Forest race’s gathering place.
Entering the Phaseless Soldier Tower to train was indeed the best method at the moment.
Five days was enough for them to master one of the formations of the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry.
Howling Moon Array!
This was one of the formations of the Nine Howling Wolf Cavalry—an offensive formation!