Yellow Court Daoist

Ascending Qingyun, reaching the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens.

Terrifying thunder, resplendent and commanding.

Crackle!

Crackle!

Amidst successive layers of thunderclouds, thunder roars and lightning flickers. Upon a glance, within the dark clouds charged with thunder and lightning, soldiers march and guard, with numerous buildings and government offices arranged in order.

Majestic and solemn.

Even ordinary Immortals upon arriving here, hold their breath and silence themselves, captivated by the awe-inspiring atmosphere.

"This is the Five Thunders Marshal Mansion for the Heavenly Observation Star Festival," Zhou Boqing said to Lu Qingfeng.

Listening and witnessing such might, Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, "Just one marshal's mansion of the Thunder Department possesses such grandeur. It's hard to imagine what the Nine Heavens Thunder City, where the Thunder Department governs, must look like!"

This thunderous scene was truly unlike anything he had seen before.

Seeing this, Zhou Boqing couldn't help but laugh, "The marshal's mansion above commands the thunder, below opens the Netherworld, belonging to the mighty Thunder Department. This place, constantly flickering with thunder and lightning, constantly surging with thunder fire, is the dream cultivation site for any Immortal who practices the Thunder and Flame Technique. Even Immortals from the Lower Realm must be captivated by it. Should they trespass recklessly, without needing soldiers to seize them, the thunder will strike down, reducing them to ashes."

This feared and strict location is one of the bases for the Thunder Department Heavenly Army.

Commanded by the heavens, possessing unique blessings, it has become an excellent cultivation site for those studying the Thunder Skill and Divine Fire Technique. Here, one day of cultivation could equate to ten years in a normal Earth Realm. With every breath, one could sense a touch of the true intent of thunder and divine fire.

"What an excellent realm!"

Lu Qingfeng couldn't help praising.

Peering through a straw shows why those Immortals from all around ardently press to enter the Thunder Department. It's probably not just the divine position that attracts them, but also the supreme cultivation sites located in the Thunder Department's base.

No further idle talk.

They reached the Marshal Mansion.

Zhou Boqing immediately led Lu Qingfeng directly through the dark clouds and thunder to a majestic and imposing mansion. Along the way, many Divine Generals and Heavenly Soldiers intercepted and inquired. What seemed a short distance took thirteen strict checkpoints before finally reaching the mansion.

"Reporting to the Marshal, I have brought Daoist Qingjing!" Zhou Boqing announced as they stood before the mansion.

"Enter."

From inside the Marshal Mansion, a resounding voice came. Zhou Boqing gestured and walked in front. Lu Qingfeng hurriedly stepped inside. The walls inside the Marshal Mansion were alive with flashing lightning, the roof densely covered with dark clouds—it was indeed terrifying. And with it being empty, its authority was even more pronounced.

Lu Qingfeng followed Zhou Boqing.

Through the winding corridors, they arrived at a hall.

At the head of the hall.

A majestic and austere god sat, dressed in dark robes, holding a golden hammer, his eyes electrifying as if capable of seeing through Lu Qingfeng's past and present in an instant.

Completely defenseless.

Naked, no barriers.

Lu Qingfeng held his breath and collected his thoughts. Fortunately, the penetrating feeling was fleeting.

By his side,

Zhou Boqing bowed deeply to the supreme god above, and loudly declared, "Greetings, Marshal. I have brought Daoist Qingjing."

"Hm."

The supreme god waved his sleeve.

Understanding the cue, Zhou Boqing immediately retreated, leaving Lu Qingfeng alone.

"Mortal Cultivator Qingjing of the Lower Realm greets the Marshal!" Knowing who this person was—the Five Thunders Marshal commanding the marshal's mansion—Lu Qingfeng dared not delay and hurriedly paid his respects.

This Heavenly Observation Marshal's expression was solemn. Seeing Lu Qingfeng, he nodded slightly and issued a booming voice, "From this day forth, you'll hold the rank 'Capturing God General', commanding ten thousand soldiers. You may establish yourself in Capturing God General Mansion."

"Many thanks, Marshal!"

Lu Qingfeng, noting the decisive nature of the marshal, repeatedly acknowledged.

The Heavenly Observation Marshal continued, "The original ten thousand soldiers of the Capturing God Army in the Star Luo Territory have entirely succumbed. As a general, you must not be without troops. The Thunder Department Heavenly Soldiers come from two sources: one from the Thunder Department's allocation, soldiers are mostly elite and ascended after death from the Lower Realm—excellent in arranging formations and charging into battle, not skilled in small scale combat or duels. The second is through your own recruitment; all cultivators in the world, through selection, can become Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, requiring time and effort to train in battle formation, but each has their own unique doctrines and secret techniques."

The Heavenly Observation Marshal spoke incisively.

Many gods and generals in the Thunder Department, countless Heavenly Soldiers and Generals. Most of these innumerable Heavenly Soldiers and Generals are elite troops who excelled in the Lower Realm, memorialized and ascended for their valiant battles, conferred and immortalized at Soldier Inspection Fields and General Summoning Platforms.

Moreover, their strength is not low.

Even beyond the Thunder Department, this holds true for the Heavenly Soldiers from the other Seven Heavenly Armies as well as the numerous armies beyond the Eight Divisions.

Yet, being ascended mortals unfamiliar with religious laws, their combat aptitude is limited. As they are decreed soldiers, it is difficult for them to grow stronger.

Many Heavenly generals are reluctant to command such troops.

But where there are elite and strong armies, there has always been personal recruitment, meticulously nurtured and trained, to form a legitimate backbone. Even if dismissed or relieved of duty, they could still depart with their ranks. Skilled in battle, they're more adept at reaping honors.

But for generals without much background, personal recruitment is time-consuming and laborious, their provisions and rewards no small sum, and casualties severe in battle.

These advantages and disadvantages must not be overlooked.

Lu Qingfeng listened, pondering and weighing his options.

Seeing this, the watching Heavenly Observation Marshal declared thunderously, "General Qingjing, now commanding one realm, you shall not lack troops. But the role of Capturing God is to slay temple demons and spirits, capturing gods, wrought with battles and perils no less ordinary. Perhaps first take five thousand Thunder Department Heavenly Soldiers, then recruit five thousand yourself."

Thus,

For charging assaults, employ the indestructible Thunder Department Heavenly Soldiers. For pursuing victories, employ the self-recruited Heavenly Soldiers—a supreme choice indeed.

"Thank you for the guidance, Marshal. I request five thousand Heavenly Soldiers."