Transformation Diagram: Starting as a Skinny Dog-Chapter 503 - 326: Declaration of War (Part 2)

The Daji Dynasty’s Two Capitals and Thirteen Provinces are divided into: Yujing, Hongjing, Dragon Abyss Province, Taiyue Province, Molan Province... among others.

Among them, Dragon Abyss Province and Taiyue Province are neighboring provinces, covering a vast area.

Li Shentong, as per the imperial decree, was originally just the inspector of Dragon Abyss Province. Now, unexpectedly, he has risen two ranks, not only managing all military affairs within the province but also able to mobilize the military forces of neighboring provinces.

Clearly, this is also to ensure Dragon Abyss Province can suppress the southward advance of the 100,000 Yuan Country Qi cultivators at the first opportunity.

Therefore, temporarily promoting the Dragon Abyss Inspector by two levels.

And the General standing before them, is even more renowned among those present.

He hails from You State and is a Martial Arts Scholar. Out of Ji Country’s billion-strong population, roughly a hundred million hold martial titles, meaning that each year, only twenty individuals are selected as advanced scholars.

Out of these twenty advanced scholars, three positions are further selected: Martial Arts Top Scholar, Second Place, and Third Place.

This Wei Yanmen before them was an advanced scholar ten years ago, and he was the second place of that year.

In other words, he was second in the nation in the martial arts examination ten years ago. Ten years ago, he had already reached the Tenth Realm in martial arts. Later, he easily advanced, elevating his Martial Arts Scholar title to Martial General.

Now, ten years have passed, and it’s unknown what level his cultivation has reached, perhaps even further, reaching the Eleventh Realm.

With his credentials, not only is he an ordinary general, but he’s been specially conferred the title of ’Ping Nan General.’ If he can pacify the southwest, being granted a marquis title in the future is not out of the question.

"All rise."

Wei Yanmen, with a stern demeanor, said:

"The imperial decree has been received. A few days ago, the court had already begun preparing for Yuan Country’s incursion, and upon Yuan Country’s initial invasion of our Huainan Prefecture, the cabinet formally declared war on Yuan Country internationally, initiating the ’Territorial Defense War,’ and has united Qiuci, Yuli, Gumo, Beilu, among thirty-six nations, issuing a strong rebuke and condemnation against Yuan Country."

There are five major countries in this world, but over two hundred small ones, not counting some ancient unique tribes and regions.

The thirty-six countries Wei Yanmen mentioned are not major nations, but rather small countries in the Ji Country’s western territories direction.

After conveying the official stance from the court, Wei Yanmen continued:

"The war between the two nations has commenced. Now, by order of the Ping Nan General, I issue notice to the border army, commanding them to swiftly move towards Golden Sun Prefecture and, under my command, launch an all-out attack on the 100,000 Qi cultivators in Golden Sun Prefecture, reclaiming our land!"

"Your prefecture’s pills and weapons must ensure military supplies as much as possible, but rest assured, this burden won’t be solely on your prefecture. From today onwards, the Governor will oversee the rear of the two provinces and will continuously send logistical supplies from other prefectures and states."

"From today on, pills, weapons, armor, and crossbows are prioritized as the most crucial military supplies. All sects involved in researching and producing these military supplies must have their weapons and pills procured immediately to prepare for the front line."

All officials up and down Golden Sun Prefecture are fully alert. Although the Martial Temple can convey support supplies, transportation from the central region is time-consuming and resource-draining, consuming a large amount of Qi fortune.

If supplies are gathered from Dragon Abyss and Taiyue provinces, much can be saved.

"Understood, we’ll go handle it now."

...

In Qiu Dragon Mansion, Li Lishan also received a personal directive from Yuan Yue Governor Li Shentong, involving Dragon Abyss and Taiyue provinces’ twenty states.

Li Lishan’s face trembled as he looked towards Baojiao County:

"Baojiao County has yet to be pacified, and now Huainan Prefecture has been occupied by Yuan Country. Could it be that truly chaotic times are coming?"

...

In the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting.

Originally hesitant and skeptical, the thirty-six Martial Association chairmen and sect leaders saw the towering martial destiny smoke and heard the imperial declaration of war against Yuan Country coming from the magistrate’s hall.

Their anxious hearts finally stilled.

"Huainan Prefecture is alright, not Qiu Dragon Mansion..." Some originally fearful sect leaders all sighed in relief.

But the next moment, they looked at Chen Ku with eyes filled with admiration and a sense of opportunity.

"President, if we remember correctly, the pills you previously used to treat us, though not of high quality, had very fast healing effects?"

"Yes, I remember too!"

These thirty-six Martial Associations, with different industries and interests, such as Hongwu Meeting focusing on gambling, Nameless Newspaper Office, and Red Flower Inn specializing in intelligence runs.

Associations like Di Family, Dugu Fort primarily focus on cultivation.

But now, as war breaks out, once conflict reaches them, all their businesses will vanish.

Yet one thing remains in high demand.

That naturally is military supplies.

Wars result in injuries, deaths, and undoubtedly, armor and healing pills will be the most desperately needed items.

The healing pills Chen Ku intentionally showcased instantly captivated these people’s minds.

Seeing everyone hooked, Chen Ku softly said:

"Those pills are made from demon meat, and with the speed of the Seventh Realm Pill Master beside me, producing pills below the third rank can yield a thousand pills a day. However, manpower is limited. If you can send talented Pill Masters from your sect’s Martial Associations here, increasing production is no issue. Perhaps... we could directly take charge of part of the pill consumption needed by the imperial army in their campaign against Yuan."

Everyone’s hearts were shaken, realizing the immense profit potential.

War is indeed a money burner.

If they can unite the thirty-six Martial Associations at this time, choosing to focus on alchemy, not only can they support the imperial court against Yuan, offering part of their sincerity, but also earn substantial profits.

"I’m in!" "Me too!"

"Count me in!"

Having just been suppressed by Chen Ku’s strength, now seeing an opportunity both to serve the nation and to earn great profits, all the sect leaders eagerly wanted to follow Chen Ku’s lead.

Qin Fang watched as Little Master Uncle, within less than a day, consolidated these sect leaders into a unified force, and his heart was also moved:

"In times of war, pills are highly sought after. Other prefectures estimate that some sects will discover this business opportunity, but gathering the strength of thirty-six Martial Associations like in Qiu Dragon Mansion, concentrating all sect forces in one prefecture to refine pills, the competitive edge in the pill market within Yuan Yue’s two provinces is self-evident."

He looked toward Chen Ku but found Little Master Uncle’s gaze always calm.

The meeting dispersed.

Chen Ku, having fused with the Champion Marquis transformation into the New Erlang and Kong Xin, brought out the Seventh Realm Fire Beak Pot transformation, saying:

"I’ll leave the business here to you."

As transformations just pulled from Chen Ku’s mind, having witnessed everything through their true form, Erlang and Kong Xin now knew what Chen Ku intended to do and smiled:

"Master, rest assured and head to Black Wind Cliff to break through to the Seventh Realm Gang Control. I’ll handle business matters here."

Now, having fused with the Champion Marquis’s new transformation, their power has reached the peak of the Seventh Realm. With Kong Xin, a Seventh Realm Pill Master, and the Fire Beak Pot, a natural alchemy transformation aiding, it could be said, even without Chen Ku, the three transformations are sufficient to control all within Qiu Dragon Mansion.

"We don’t know when Yuan Country’s Qi cultivators might invade. My training might take several months. If Qiu Dragon Mansion is overrun, remember, talents are most important. Lead the thirty-six Martial Associations’ people to retreat to the rear."

Chen Ku advised:

"As long as the Alchemy Alliance can be maintained, we’ll have a good start."

The two individuals and the pot nodded.

Chen Ku said no more. After setting things in motion, he flew towards Black Wind Cliff.

The war had begun.

His current involvement serves only a small role. Whether it’s the at least Tenth Realm Divinity Transformation level six sect leaders or the at least Eleventh Realm Ping Nan General Wei Yanmen sent by Ji Country, Chen Ku is beyond reach.

Even with the Fire Beak Pot, he’s no match for those people.

He must continue to seize opportunities to elevate and break through himself to navigate this world, which now shows signs of turbulent times, to the end.