Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” - Chapter 641: The Meeting of the Second Frontline

Second Frontline.

Chaos Alliance Strategy Conference Room.

Seven high-ranking officials gathered together to discuss the strategic direction and important matters of the Second Frontline.

All seven were high-level Chaos Dominator powerhouses who had reached the seventy-second tier, basically hitting the current cultivation ceiling. Their potential was exhausted; only by earning enough contributions would they have a chance to obtain an opportunity to rebuild their foundations within the Chaos Alliance.

“Currently, the Scavengers’ offensive is extremely fierce. We are at a slight disadvantage. There have already been over seventy instances of Scavengers breaking through the frontline and crashing into the Third Frontline. We need to take this seriously!” The First Speaker, Ying Wenzheng, began. “Do any of you have ideas for improvement?”

The Third Speaker, responsible for reserve forces, frowned upon hearing this. “The recent troop replenishment for the Third Frontline has indeed been a bit less than usual, but it’s only down by three percent. The key issue is the currently high mortality rate among soldiers on the frontline.”

The First Speaker pointed out, “You need to do a good job with the recruitment and training of the reserve forces, at least reaching previous levels.”

The Third Speaker nodded. “I will improve upon it when I return.”

Ying Wenzheng looked at the others. “Old Fifth, the soldiers’ mortality rate seems to have increased by five percentage points. What exactly is going on?”

The Fifth Speaker sighed. “There’s no helping it. The pressure from the First Frontline is transmitting over. The Scavengers’ strength has increased, so our soldiers’ mortality rate naturally rises.”

Ying Wenzheng said, “Right now, the most important thing to reduce the mortality rate is to improve the soldiers’ strength. There are many ways to enhance strength. Improving comprehension of Chaos True Intent is the most important, but also the most difficult. Currently, the methods to boost strength in a short time need to come from aspects like Chaos Jade, elixirs, and Dominator Artifacts.”

He paused and asked, “Old Seventh, regarding the alchemists and artificers currently, can they provide more elixirs and Dominator Artifacts?”

“The alchemists and artificers within the military are already refining at full capacity,” the Seventh Speaker said. “I suggest recruiting more personnel from the civilian population, or increasing procurement quantities.”

Ying Wenzheng looked at everyone and said, “I propose increasing logistical supplies, raising mission rewards, boosting civilian procurement, elevating the status of skilled masters like alchemists and artificers, and opening up more legacies and scriptures. What do you all think?”

“Agreed!”

Thus, after discussion by the seven high-ranking officials, numerous proposals were issued one by one.

…

The Old City Lord finally finished refining the newly acquired Seven Stars Myriad Annihilation Sword.

He casually swung out a sword strike. The Sword Light tore through the Nothingness, its power soaring over ten times compared to before!

And this was just a casual attack. If he went all out, the upper limit of power he could unleash would be even higher!

True-Grade weapons were truly terrifying!

“This sword itself has an amplification effect, able to boost the power of my techniques out of thin air. The base is a twofold amplification. If I can fully comprehend the Chaos Dao Patterns within, it can increase my strength by up to a thousand times!”

“And this sword actually amplifies speed as well, which can also indirectly improve my strength!”

The Old City Lord marveled once more.

His strength had been comprehensively enhanced.

If he encountered a Scavenger tide like before, he alone could easily handle four leaders, completely without needing to call for external help!

“Second Frontline…”

The Old City Lord’s gaze turned sharp. He wanted to go to the Second Frontline again to test himself. This time, he wouldn’t retreat to the Third Frontline in disarray.

Thinking of this, he fell into contemplation again.

“The City Lord position is usually taken over by veterans from the Second Frontline who have stepped down, at least fortieth tier, the worst being thirty-ninth tier. If I apply to the Second Frontline now, waiting for someone to come down will probably take a long time. I can’t wait that long now!”

At this moment, he remembered the previous proposal: letting Master Seven Stars take over the City Lord position. Being able to forge a forty-fifth tier Dominator Artifact had already proven his strength. Applying directly to the Alliance to transfer the City Lord position to Master Seven Stars wouldn’t be a problem in terms of capability.

It’s just that Su Yuan wasn’t an Alliance veteran, so the Alliance might not necessarily agree.

“Let’s apply and give it a try first!”

After pondering for a moment, the Old City Lord immediately took out the City Lord Seal and applied for a City Lord change to the higher-ups.

To his surprise, the application was easily approved.

“Huh? That easy?”

The Old City Lord was very astonished.

He naturally didn’t know that the Second Frontline was tight on combat strength. A forty-fifth tier veteran applying to re-enlist would naturally be approved—this was core combat power for the Second Frontline.

Handing the City Lord position to an artificer not skilled in combat was also a way to liberate combat strength. Normally, procedures would have to be followed, but now it was directly approved.

Thus, Su Yuan was invited by the Old City Lord to the City Lord’s Mansion.

“Master Seven Stars, Black Flame City is entrusted to you!”

The Old City Lord placed the City Lord Seal in front of Su Yuan.

Su Yuan looked stunned. “City Lord Yan Feng, are you serious?”

The Old City Lord laughed heartily. “Didn’t we talk about it before? If my strength were sufficient, I wouldn’t have taken on this comfortable City Lord position in the first place. Now, with a True-Grade weapon in hand and my strength greatly increased, I naturally want to return to the battlefield, fight alongside my comrades, and climb to higher peaks.”

Su Yuan hesitated. “Can I take over the City Lord position? I’m just an ordinary person.”

The Old City Lord waved his hand. “If you at the forty-fifth tier are considered an ordinary person, then others aren’t even human!”

He said with a smile, “The City Lord usually has nothing much to do but can enjoy a share of the city’s tax revenue. The main tasks are all handled by the three Deputy City Lords. If you don’t want to go to the Second Frontline, this position is an excellent choice for you. It can offset conscription orders and even earn you some Chaos Jade!”

Su Yuan sighed. “In that case, I agree!”

“Haha, good.” The Old City Lord laughed loudly. “Refine it right here!”

Su Yuan easily placed his palm on the City Lord Seal. With Yan Feng’s assistance, the transfer of the City Lord position proceeded very smoothly.

Yan Feng explained many of the City Lord’s important duties to Su Yuan, then said, “Since you basically understand things now, I’m ready to leave. If you have any questions, you can contact me later using the Alliance Token!”

After speaking, the Old City Lord began packing up, clearing his belongings from the City Lord’s Mansion. Then, taking his trusted subordinates, he stepped onto the seven-colored Rainbow Bridge heading to the Second Frontline.

Seeing the Old City Lord’s swift and decisive attitude, Su Yuan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

The three Deputy City Lords hurried to the City Lord’s Mansion. The moment they saw Su Yuan, they sensed the City Lord’s aura emanating from him.

All three were utterly shocked.

“Greetings, City Lord Seven Stars!” Jia Jicheng, reacting first, immediately saluted.

The other two Deputy City Lords, as if waking from a dream, also promptly paid their respects.

Su Yuan waved his hand. “Keep things as they were before. No need to call me unless there’s something important!”

Just then, the City Lord Seal suddenly generated a suction force, pulling a strand of Su Yuan’s consciousness into it.