Chapter 1755: Chapter 1755: A Sea of People
A night of brewing.
The next day, the Vermilion Bird Camp was extraordinarily lively. Not only were the disciples of the Vermilion Bird Camp eager and ready, but disciples from the other three camps also arrived in droves.
The grand drill ground of the Vermilion Bird Camp was filled with a sea of people.
"That’s quite a turnout."
Hu Feiqi walked in from outside the drill ground and immediately saw Yue Shan approaching. He exclaimed, causing Yue Shan to turn his head and glance at Hu Feiqi.
"Not just quite a turnout, I also saw Tan Biao and Long Xu from the White Tiger Camp earlier. They’re both here vying for positions. And it’s not just them, at least seventy to eighty percent of our Vermilion Bird Camp are readying themselves. Except for those who think they have no chance, everyone else is not planning to miss this opportunity."
Yue Shan swept his gaze over the bustling drill ground. If Bai Yi were simply the descendant of the Military God, it wouldn’t have been such a spectacle. However, Bai Yi also displayed the talents of a commander, coupled with the Bai Family’s rich legacy—a commanding star is rising, and becoming his trusted aide is a way to ascend the heavens in one stroke.
If one could become his Personal Guard Captain, the future is limitless.
No lack of connections, no lack of background, no lack of talent. This is starkly different from Li Feng’s humble origins; aligning with Bai Yi promises a bright future.
Such an opportunity might never come again, and even as generals, they are tempted.
"Yes, the opportunity can’t be wasted."
As Hu Feiqi spoke, he clenched his fist tightly, determined not to let this chance slip by, fully confident in his own abilities. However, simply being an ordinary trusted aide wasn’t his goal.
With five hundred people per camp, each camp has five colonels. It’s this position of colonel that they truly aim for, though the competition is fierce.
In the Vermilion Bird Camp alone, the chances of securing these five positions are high—not a certainty, but at least a solid eighty to ninety percent chance. But including the other three camps, the competition becomes fierce indeed.
In the three camps, there are those stronger than them and those of comparable strength. If these individuals also compete, the chances of being appointed as colonel drop to less than thirty percent.
"Now, it’s just uncertain how Yi Shuai plans to select." Despite not yet being appointed as colonel under Bai Yi, Hu Feiqi already referred to Bai Yi as ’Yi Shuai’, causing Yue Shan to glance at him disdainfully, thinking they are sycophants.
"Indeed, with so many people here, Yi Shuai might not know how to select either; it’s indeed a dilemma."
As they were speaking, Liang Hongying approached from the side: "There you are. Guess who I just ran into."
"Oh, if it surprises you this much, it must be unexpected. Could it be a Flag Master from the other three camps?"
Hu Feiqi turned to look at Liang Hongying.
Liang Hongying pursed her lips: "Hmm, Sikong Yu from the White Tiger Camp and Ouyang Qiuhai from Xuanwu Camp both came together."
"Didn’t expect them to target this position, purely set on competing with me."
Liang Hongying ground her teeth angrily.
Yue Shan and Hu Feiqi glanced at each other. Before Sikong Yu and Ouyang Qiuhai, Liang Hongying was undoubtedly the most beautiful war general in Nine Layers Mountain. But now, she is just one of the four great beauties, ranking further down.
Especially since Sikong Yu and Ouyang Qiuhai are Flag Masters of the White Tiger and Xuanwu Camps, respectively, while she’s just a general, her status is indeed lower.
Liang Hongying has been holding onto some resentment. Now that these two have sprung up to compete with her, how could her countenance remain pleasant?
"If they truly want to compete, you really can’t beat them."
Yue Shan said bluntly.
"You." Liang Hongying glared at Yue Shan but couldn’t refute. Whether in beauty, physique, family background, or strength, she was completely overshadowed. Despite feeling indignant, she had no recourse.
"Okay, knowing Sikong Yu, she probably won’t compete with you. Don’t forget, the Sikong family is a first-rank family, and although Yi Shuai is a descendant of the Military God, his status and background are not enough for such bending."
"She’s probably just here to watch the excitement. As for Murong Qiuhuan, that’s probably the case too."
As Yue Shan spoke, Liang Hongying didn’t feel much better; rather, she felt a little frustrated internally. If what she desires is looked down upon by those two, what does it mean? Does it imply she’s inferior to them?
Liang Hongying bit her lip in hatred and abruptly turned away, muttering about these two straightforward men.
"So lively."
On the periphery of the drill ground, Sikong Yu and Ouyang Qiuhai watched the excitement, surrounded by a space where no one approached.
But beyond three zhang, many disciples from the three camps stole glances at the two women, for in the male-dominated Nine Layers Mountain, beauties were a scarce commodity.
"Tsk, truly worthy of being the first and second beauties of Nine Layers Mountain, it’s indeed well-deserved."
"Hmm, they’re not just beautiful, with appearances captivating enough to topple cities and countries; their strength is also enough to crush you, so wipe your drool."
"I’m just looking, not intending anything else. But are they also here to apply? Tsk, tsk tsk, if true, Yi Shuai would be blessed with such beauty on either side, truly enjoying the bliss of having beauties by his side."
A disciple of Nine Layers Mountain swallowed, imagining standing beside two stunning female generals was enough to make one drool.
Many others also swallowed secretly, the picture too beautiful, they dared only to imagine it.
"Enough, stop daydreaming, almost half of Nine Layers Mountain came here, all competing for five hundred positions, almost like a grand competition at the end of the year."
"Hmm, no one is foolish, Yi Shuai comes from a military god family, rich in family legacy, with no lack of background, strength, or talent. This type of commander will not only be a focus of training for Nine Layers Mountain but will be valued by Ancestor Dragon’s military, promising an limitless future."
"In the future, we’ll surely enter the army, but if we’re only filling the role of a mere soldier, advancement in this life might be hopeless. However, if one can join his Personal Guard Camp, it’s a leap to the heavens. Even as a major soldier, it would surpass a typical border army major soldier by far."
"As Yi Shuai rises to higher positions in the future, we, serving as trusted aides, would naturally benefit closely; would he not use his own people rather than outsiders? A background would be indispensable then."
"When one person ascends, those around him also rise—such opportunities aren’t always present."
"It might be difficult; only five hundred recruits, forget vying for colonel, even being a major soldier might require a general’s level to compete."
"Hmm, if you’re lacking confidence, you can join Li Feng’s Personal Guard Camp; no competition needed."
Someone teased from the side.
