Reaper of the Martial World

Book 7: Chapter 353: Unrequited (1)

“The Sea Faction will specialize in deep water battles…”

After learning of the Dark Ocean from Ri, Dyon realized that the number of otherworldly environments in the martial world were innumerous. How could Dyon, a mere mortal, ever imagine a day when he’d meet a vast ocean than spanned almost 30 universes total?

Now, imagine for a moment if Dyon came up against an enemy who was born and raised in such an environment? What would happen if he blindly charged, leading his army into the depths of the ocean? Wouldn’t he be asking to be wiped out? What chance would he stand?

In line with this logic, Dyon had plans for numerous smaller factions that he would fit into these larger four main factions. He wanted to be prepared for any sort of environment whether it be the ocean floor, the depths of a volcano, or a chilling ice cap. He wanted an army capable of adapting to anything.

“Their rankings will be as followed: Seaman, Naval Squadron Captain of 10 men, Naval Second Lieutenant of 100 men, Naval First Lieutenant of 1000 men, Naval Captain of 10 000 men, Naval Major of 100 000 men, Vice Commodore of 1 000 000 men, Commodore of 10 000 000 men, Rear Admiral of 100 000 000 men, Vice Admiral of 1 000 000 000 men, and finally, Admiral of 10 000 000 000 men.

“Much like the Air and Land Factions, Admirals will also have the opportunity to earn stars.”

Dyon could see the skeptical look on the faces of those around him. Was it really necessary to invest so much in a task force tailored to the sea? It seemed a bit silly. After all, they weren’t mortals, and this wasn’t the mortal world. Whether it was land, sea, the air, or even the depths of space, cultivators could easily fight in them all.

However, Dyon didn’t bother to explain. These were matters that could only prove their worth with time.

“Finally, there is the Array Alchemy Faction. This should be self-explanatory.

“Many of you have been bred to believe that alchemy and formation theory should be kept separate and apart, but this philosophy is wrong. Still, while I have my staunch beliefs in such things, I will allow youths to pick their own paths. As for those good enough to understand the value of fusing both principles, they will enter the Array Alchemy Faction.

“Though it has such a title, the Faction itself will recruit all secondary professions of the soul path. Their duty will be support. No… Their duty will be to provide the greatest support in war imaginable.

“However, the minimum requirement for entering this Faction is the title of Grandmaster. As things stand now, only my wife and I meet these standards. I hope that in the coming years, things will change.”  

In truth, Dyon planned for the minimum requirement to be that of a Comet Lord in the future. But, for now, he could only loosen the standard. Even the best of the former soul slaves were still middling around in the Master Realm, but, in just a few more years, even a few short months for the likes of Masada, they would slowly begin to meet Dyon’s needs.

Eventually, Dyon envisioned an Array Alchemy Faction that stood above the guilds. Not just any Comet Lord could enter, only the best could enter. Only by attaching such pride and prestige to certain things could Dyon slowly brew a culture. But, he knew that he had to be careful, or else with that pride would come a sense of entitlement and elitism. It was a delicate balance.

“Now. I’ve spoken about the military factions that will be public knowledge, but there is one that won’t be. As things stand now, the minimum requirement to learn the minor details of this faction will be the title of 4^th Tier Official and you won’t be able to influence its decisions until you become 7^th Tier Officials. As things stand now, none of you are qualified. The only reason I’ve brought this up at all is for the sake of fairness and transparency. For now, you’ll know this faction as The Shadows Faction.

“An Empire cannot be built in a day, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t have its own standards. Don’t take these lofty goals that I’ve set as something to demoralize yourselves. Take them as motivation for a mountain peak you want to reach one day.

“I’ll be giving you all ten years. For these ten years, you’ll all be given the probationary privileges of a 1^st Tier Clan. This is the advantage I will give you as founding members.

“During this time, you will receive that same benefits, resources, influence, and support, not to mention territory, as a 1^st Tier Clan. Take this time to set your foundations, build up your youths, and entrench your roots. At the end of the 10 year period, those of you who have met the merit point bar for a 1^st Tier Clan will be allowed to maintain this title, while those of you who don’t will have your land and resources stripped.” historical

Dyon’s eyes burned with a fiery passion that lit a similar fire within those listening to him. His Presence affected them so much that they couldn’t help but feel their hearts pump with desire.

This was their chance to rise up.