Chapter 640: The Start of Everything, Zhang Qiantuo I (1/2)
Chapter 640: The Start of Everything, Zhang Qiantuo (I)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Wang Chong's root bone had already reached the Dragon Bone level, but it was only at the most basic Flood Dragon Bone. However, at this moment, Wang Chong's root bone instantly reached the peak of the Flood Dragon Bone level.
More importantly, Wang Chong could sense that his body had been toughened in other ways besides the improvement to his root bone.
Ability to resist the World Constraint and rule fate? What are these? Wang Chong wondered in shock. Although he had known of the contents of the reward long ago, he still had no idea what they were improving.
”Congratulations to user for achieving 'Controller of Destiny'. A new set of rewards has been unlocked.”
Before Wang Chong could come back to his senses, another change took place in his mind. In a burst of golden light, two new reward categories appeared in front of Wang Chong. One represented 'arts' and the other represented 'power'.
Success! Besides moves and arts, there are even rewards concerning the power of fate!
As the list of rewards available for exchange appeared before him, Wang Chong inwardly rejoiced.
”The war of the southwest has concluded. User has killed 420,000 Mengshe–Ü-Tsang soldiers for a reward of 2100 points of Destiny Energy. 60,000 soldiers of the Annan Protectorate army have died, resulting in a deduction of 290 points of Destiny Energy. Congratulations to user for obtaining 1810 points of Destiny Energy.
”In addition, for completing the 'Trial of Destiny', user is rewarded an additional 600 points of Destiny Energy. In total, user has obtained 2410 points of Destiny Energy.”
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Buzz! The voice in Wang Chong's mind instantly caused his body to shudder, his mind in a daze.
”2410?!”
Wang Chong's mouth was wide open in disbelief.
In the war of the southwest, all his focus had been placed on defeating Mengshe Zhao and Ü-Tsang, so he had never thought about the reward from the Stone of Destiny.
Wang Chong had never expected to be given such a large reward after the conclusion of the war.
”How is this possible?”
Wang Chong sat in a daze, unable to gather his thoughts for quite some time.
But now that he thought about it, in the war of the southwest, for every 10,000 soldiers of the Mengshe–Ü-Tsang army he killed, he could be rewarded with 50 points of Destiny Energy.
And in the course of the war, he had killed 420,000 Mengshe Zhao and Ü-Tsang soldiers. Probably not even the Stone of Destiny had expected this, resulting in that astonishing reward.
This had been the most astounding reward he had received since his reincarnation. But when he thought about the significance of the southwest to the Great Tang and to the Central Plains, and about the risks he had taken, Wang Chong felt at ease.
”I can't believe it!” Wang Chong muttered to himself. At this moment, he suddenly understood the meaning of the Trial of Destiny. Massive risks came hand in hand with massive rewards.
2410 points of Destiny Energy was enough for him to do many things.
Tap! Tap!
While Wang Chong was thinking, he suddenly heard footsteps. Opening his eyes, he saw Old Eagle hurriedly walking over, a carrier pigeon on his shoulder and a rolled-up sheet of paper in his hand.
”Young Master, a letter. It's from him…”
Old Eagle's voice became very soft.
Wang Chong's expression flickered as he took the letter from Old Eagle. After giving it a glance, he quickly stowed it away.
”No one is allowed to know of this matter besides the two of us. Not even Protector-General or my father can know,” Wang Chong gravely ordered.
”Your subordinate understands.”
Old Eagle nodded and quickly departed.
Once Old Eagle had left and no one else was around, Wang Chong finally opened the message. This letter had been sent by the long-absent Solitary Wolf, and it contained only a few words.
'Solitary Wolf pays respects. This subordinate is safe and sound and hopes that Young Master is not concerned. The mission has been completed, ready for Young Master's summons.'
At the bottom was a row of small characters and Solitary Wolf's unique seal.
After reading the letter, Wang Chong contracted his fingers and sent a jolt through them, pulverizing the paper into powder.
Standing up, Wang Chong began to stride down the mountain.
”Li Siye, follow me!” Wang Chong shouted into the distance.
”Yes, Young Master!”
Li Siye, mounted on a Ferghana steed, arrived like a bolt of lightning.
In the war of the southwest, the one thousand cavalry led by Li Siye had made enormous contributions. Moreover, as the future Invincible Great General, Li Siye held a fervent loyalty for the Great Tang.
Right now, Wang Chong treated him like his trusted subordinate.
”Old Eagle, tell Father and Protector-General that I'm taking soldiers out on patrol to calm the people, taking care of some personal matters along the way. If anything happens, inform me by carrier pigeon and I'll come back,” Wang Chong said.
”Your subordinate understands,” Old Eagle responded from the distance, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.
Without another word, Wang Chong and Li Siye galloped off with a few elite cavalry.
The southwest was heavily guarded, the entire population mobilized. The areas bordering Mengshe Zhao and Ü-Tsang were under constant watch by carrier pigeons and eagles, and even civilians were taking part.
The smallest activity from the border would immediately elicit a response from the Annan Protectorate army.
Everything had been arranged, and the Annan Protectorate army had its own system, so Wang Chong had nothing to worry about.
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As Wang Chong rode southeast from the mountain, he passed by many ruined towns and villages. In the past, these places would have been bustling with activity, but they were now all deserted.
The war of the southwest had lasted for only two months, but it had had an unprecedented impact on the nearly one million civilians living here. Panic had spread everywhere, entire families migrated.