Chapter Thirty-Three: Ultimate Troop Surge! [Four Thousand Words of Gratitude to Captain Sunny518]
Once the topic of research was mentioned, Qin Xing Tong’s face lit up with excitement. With great enthusiasm, he raised the gene potion glowing with emerald light, his eyes full of admiration and praise.
“Your Majesty, I have compared your genes with those of the mighty Tiger Clan warriors. Out of 3.16 billion base pairs, I have found the correct coding sequence!”
“Once this sequence gene is acquired, the constitution will strengthen and the meridians will broaden. With just one injection of the gene potion, one can gain the aptitude for cultivation!”
“I call it—the Awakening Gene Sequence!”
As he spoke, Qin Xing Tong was wholly absorbed, holding his breath as he injected a vial of the gene potion into a white mouse.
“Your Majesty, please provide enough spirit stones. They are needed during awakening.”
With that, Qin Xing Tong quickly retreated from the steel animal cage and locked it. Lin Qi Ye casually tossed a hundred spirit stones into the cage.
Qin Xing Tong drew a deep breath, his eyes sparkling with anticipation as he waited for the mouse’s transformation.
Within mere moments, the white mouse emitted urgent squeaks, pouncing upon the spirit stones and gnawing at them voraciously. As each spirit stone entered its body, the mouse’s form swelled dramatically—from a ten-centimeter creature to a robust calf-sized beast. Its teeth were razor-sharp, its eyes gleamed an eerie green, radiating an aura both strange and fierce. Its tail stretched and crackled, thick as a steel whip.
Lin Qi Ye raised his eyebrows, slightly astonished. The mouse’s cultivation soared visibly, reaching the tenth level of Qi Refinement.
Qin Xing Tong was beaming with delight. “Your Majesty, look! With just one vial of gene reagent, a cultivator at the tenth level of Qi Refinement can be created!”
“Because animals evolve differently, their bodies will enlarge after injection, but humans won’t experience such changes!”
“There are some side effects, but the advantage is that ordinary people can use it!”
Lin Qi Ye was curious. “What are the side effects?”
“The side effect is… sufficient spirit stones must be provided to support awakening. Otherwise, the meridians and muscles will instantly atrophy and die! Other side effects haven’t been discovered yet…”
Upon hearing this, Lin Qi Ye smiled. “That hardly counts as a side effect.”
“Still… can you upgrade the gene potion? Ideally, one injection could produce a Golden Core cultivator.”
“I need Golden Core cultivators!”
This statement rendered Qin Xing Tong silent for a long time.
“It’s possible, but the side effects are extremely severe.”
“If you wish to forcibly cultivate Golden Core warriors, one injection will consume fifty years of the recipient’s life. Furthermore, after injection, they can never cultivate again.”
“Within a year, the recipient’s muscles and meridians will atrophy and rupture, causing a painful death…”
“Additionally, every Golden Core cultivator would require ten thousand spirit stones or a hundred-year-old spiritual herb…”
“Your Majesty, do you truly wish to manufacture such a potion?”
Lin Qi Ye nodded decisively. “Yes!”
“I will formulate a plan to recruit five thousand death warriors nationwide!”
“I will inform them of the consequences and let them decide whether to join voluntarily.”
“This plan must be carried out, or the entire Angel Star universe will be destroyed.”
“As for infamy, I alone will bear it!”
Qin Xing Tong was silent for a long time, then finally nodded.
“Please select some scientists, Your Majesty. I will teach them the manufacturing process.”
“Very well,” Lin Qi Ye said, striding away.
Five days passed in a flash.
Only thirteen days remained until the invasion of five thousand Golden Core warriors.
Over two hundred scientists, following Qin Xing Tong’s design, produced five thousand vials of the ultimate Awakening Potion.
Simultaneously, Lin Qi Ye announced a national salvation plan.
“All citizens of Xia, five thousand Golden Core demonic gods of the Tiger Clan will invade again. The invasion will occur in thirteen days.”
“As your ruler, I alone can block one thousand Golden Core warriors at once. If the remaining four thousand invade from other directions, charging toward Angel Star, the entire Xia nation—three hundred million humans—will be slaughtered in an instant.”
“Now recruiting five thousand ordinary people as death warriors. I will use a special secret method to forcibly elevate their strength to the Golden Core stage.”
“The death warrior plan has grave consequences. Volunteers may sign up.”
“Requirements: ages twenty to thirty-five.”
“Participants will be honored by Xia. Their parents, spouses, and children will be cared for by the state. For three generations, descendants may enter the cultivation academy and enjoy special education and resources.”
A proclamation appeared on official websites across the country.
The media machinery roared to life.
The people were inflamed, furious!
“Another invasion by five thousand demonic gods?”
“Outrageous! Are they bullying Xia for its weakness?”
“Those who are not of our tribe must harbor ill intentions—despicable! They wish to exterminate us!”
“Vile! Last time, I could only despair in helpless anger. This time…I will join! Better to die with honor than in humiliation!”
“I will join too! If we don’t strike back, they’ll believe Xia is full of cowards!”
Across the nation, countless ordinary citizens were indignant.
Many signed up immediately.
Others shouted slogans but quietly hid away, refusing further involvement.
Overall, the number of applicants far exceeded Lin Qi Ye’s expectations.
Out of three hundred million citizens, three million registered for the death warrior plan.
Lin Qi Ye ordered the selection: those with young children were excluded, those under twenty or over thirty-five, and those with physical impairments.
After several rounds, thirty thousand remained.
Lin Qi Ye then randomly selected five thousand death warriors.
Afterwards—
Xia dispatched special aircrafts to bring the chosen warriors to the capital.
At this point, only ten days remained until the invasion.
Time was of the essence.
Fearing unforeseen events, Lin Qi Ye wasted no time.
The next day, he led the five thousand warriors to the cultivation plaza.
As ruler, Lin Qi Ye stood tall and straight as a pine atop the command platform. His handsome, stern features radiated authority.
He gazed at the assembled warriors and spoke calmly, “Heroes, I am grateful for your sacrifice!”
“After this plan is implemented, Xia will build a Heroes’ Plaza for you. Each warrior will have a ten-meter-tall statue. Today will be chosen as a national memorial day.”
“Your heroic deeds will be forever etched in the history of Angel Star! All Xia’s people will commemorate and thank you every year on this day!”
“Meanwhile, your parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will receive special care from the state!”
“But you are aware of the consequences. Does anyone wish to withdraw?”
Lin Qi Ye’s voice was loud as a morning bell.
Not one of the five thousand stepped down.
Each face was resolute, ready to die.
Lin Qi Ye nodded deeply.
He waved for the staff to distribute two hundred-year-old spiritual treasures to each warrior.
Then began the injection of the Life-Overdraw Version Gene Potion.
“After the injection, immediately consume the spiritual treasures,” Lin Qi Ye’s voice echoed across the plaza.
The warriors hurried to comply.
Within minutes, the entire plaza was swept by wild winds and flying stones.
Heavenly spiritual energy surged, clouds roiling.
Dense spiritual energy condensed into rain, pouring down.
Yet, spiritual energy alone was insufficient.
The spiritual energy was merely a phenomenon caused by the potion’s effects.
The real support for the gene potion’s drastic transformation came from the two hundred-year-old spiritual treasures.
Their potent medicinal power surged through the warriors’ bodies, providing the energy needed for awakening.
Ordinary people’s cultivation grew rapidly!
In just one hour, all five thousand warriors reached the third level of the Golden Core stage.
“Ah—I feel my body overflowing with power! I can soar through the skies and shatter mountains with a punch!”
“Yes, I feel godlike! There’s nothing I can’t do!”
The warriors were exhilarated, their words brimming with joy.
“The instantaneous boost feels amazing!”
“Even if I die in a year, it’s worth it. I have secured blessings for my descendants with this life.”
“My children need not suffer as we did.”
“And—we are heroes!”
They laughed heartily, gazing at Lin Qi Ye.
That gaze stirred up waves in their hearts.
For the aura emanating from Lin Qi Ye was unfathomable, deep as an abyss, unattainable!
All five thousand warriors inhaled sharply.
Their respect for Lin Qi Ye soared.
On the platform, Lin Qi Ye’s face was cold and solemn, but in his heart, a quiet laughter echoed.
Is this what mass mobilization feels like?
Is this the thrill of mass mobilization?
It’s a bit addictive!
If pushed to the limit, could Xia sweep across the Tiger Clan universe?
Lin Qi Ye exhaled deeply.
He knew his thoughts were dangerous—those of a tyrant.
Yet, seeing five thousand Golden Core warriors materialize instantly before him…
The feverish impulse for mass mobilization could not be suppressed!
Lin Qi Ye shook his head, discarding distractions.
His authoritative gaze swept over the five thousand warriors.
“Thank you for your sacrifice. On behalf of Xia, I salute you heroes! The people of Xia will remember you forever!”
Then, Lin Qi Ye distributed armor and weapons.
He even gave each person a pill capable of burning vitality and spiritual power to boost combat strength.
Seeing the neatly arrayed warriors, Lin Qi Ye finally relaxed.
“Five thousand death warriors may not defeat the Tiger Clan, but holding out for ten minutes should be possible. Ten minutes is all I need…”
His heart finally eased.
Over the next ten days, Lin Qi Ye personally trained the warriors in basic combat.
Meanwhile, he ordered the research institute to ramp up production of the Safe Version Awakening Potion.
If he couldn’t produce more Golden Core warriors, at least he could create a horde of Qi Refinement experts for some satisfaction.
Ten days passed in a blink.
On the tenth day, five thousand Tiger Clan Golden Core warriors arrived in force!
—
Above the heavens, black clouds loomed.
Demonic winds coiled like serpents.
Five thousand muscle-bound, tiger-headed warriors emerged.
Their faces were discs covered in tiger fur, massive blood-red eyes hung beneath their brows, radiating murderous intent.
The foremost black tiger leader was robust, with knotted muscles—his arms seemed fit for horse-drawn carriages.
Upon his head was a crown fashioned from a tiger king’s skull.
In the eye sockets, two bloody rubies gleamed.
The black tiger leader squinted, his voice chilling, murderous intent permeating the air:
“It’s this micro-world! My clan’s five hundred vanguard troops perished here!”
“I’ve investigated. The spiritual energy here has just awakened. It must have been a genius with exceptional roots and treasure who slaughtered the vanguard.”
“We must capture him! Strip his roots alive, seize his treasures. If we obtain his opportunity, our clan will rise quickly and become the royal Tiger Clan!”
“Form up! Celestial Tiger Chain Formation!”
“Form up! Tiger God Prison Monument!”
With the black tiger leader’s command, five thousand Tiger Clan Golden Core warriors linked chains across their chests and backs.
Defense increased, recovery accelerated, damage was shared—only a fatal blow could diminish their combat strength.
But hardly anyone could achieve that!
As for the Tiger God Prison Monument, it was a mountain-sized divine stele, hurtling toward Angel Star.
Lin Qi Ye had already led the five thousand Golden Core warriors to await them in outer space.
When the Tiger Clan descended upon Angel Star, radiating murderous intent, the five thousand warriors were enraged.
“Damn! Without our ruler or the death warrior plan, we’d be crushed into pulp!”
“Despicable! Without our ruler, we’d have no power to resist!”
“If we were destroyed and our lineage wiped out, they’d mock our corpses—look! Ants! Beasts!”
At that moment, the warriors ground their teeth, itching to drink the invaders’ blood and devour their flesh.
“Your Majesty, lead us to battle! Let us slaughter without mercy! We will fight to the death!”
Lin Qi Ye waved steadily, his gaze cold and confident.
“Your task is to hold them. Buy me time.”
“I will cleanse them utterly!”
With that, Lin Qi Ye summoned the Extreme Flame Blade.
Dragon-elephant phantoms and thousands of thunder dragons soared skyward.
With all his might unleashed, Lin Qi Ye led the charge.
Behind him, five thousand warriors followed closely.
They did not hesitate to sacrifice themselves.
Swallowing a blood-burning pill, they transformed into a ferocious army, colliding headlong with the Tiger Clan Golden Core forces.
At the first clash, the Tiger Clan felt terror.
For their opponents had no fear of death.
Even the Tiger God Prison Monument trembled under their assault!
More frightening still, a phantom radiating terrifying power circled behind them.
“Slash!”
The silver-grade Extreme Flame Ring Blade was razor-sharp.
Lin Qi Ye, his strength elevated to the peak of Golden Core, fought fiercely.
Blue blade lights flashed across the backs of the Tiger Clan warriors.
Each flash felled a Tiger Clan warrior.
“The Tiger Clan’s life-sharing makes killing difficult, but…the warriors will buy me time!”
Lin Qi Ye’s gaze grew ever colder.
In the distance, some warriors fell.
Immediately, others rushed forward, heedless of their lives.
Whenever Lin Qi Ye slew a batch of Golden Core warriors, another group would charge him desperately.
The battlefield in outer space became a meat grinder.
Severed limbs, blood, broken weapons drifted…
In just ten minutes, Xia’s warriors dwindled to fewer than four thousand!
Seeing their comrades’ mangled bodies, the warriors were furious.
Their eyes were bloodshot, faces twisted, the carnage fueling boundless rage.
Anger blazed behind them.
“Even ants have anger—how much more the people of Xia?”
“To invade us, to wipe out our nation and lineage—do they think us beasts, incapable of resistance?!”
“If you wish to advance, cross my corpse first!”
“This is Xia! This is Xia! Not even gods may advance!”
“Until my blood runs dry, I will not cease fighting!”
The warriors were grateful to Lin Qi Ye.
Thus, none expected to survive this war.
Their sole resolve was to trade their lives for an invader’s.
If nothing else, to tear off an enemy’s limb and reduce their fighting power—to ease the ruler’s burden!
Such fearless tactics plunged the Tiger Clan into extreme terror.
Their ferocious tiger faces filled with dread and awe.
The black tiger leader was aghast, his face stricken.
“Retreat! Retreat now! These maniacs are all lunatics!”