Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

As Leo was handling the situation outside, Jessica was busy preparing for the upgrade. The material had arrived, and Chiaki used Coco to move them all to the storage room.

"Is that everything?" Chiaki asked, swiping her hair back.

"Yes, all the materials are accounted for."

"Good. We need to hurry and upgrade the base. I have so many things I want to experiment for. I feel... frustrated to be unable to help Leader researching Qi faster due to the old equipment. But, I will make up for it with my research."

She muttered and looked at the small box that was given by Leo. It was filled with samples and information on the drug used on Tang Soso.

"Leader has given me a wonderful opportunity. I can't waste it."

"Leader give you those with developing an antidote in mind. Anya also worked hard to find them when she investigated the Tang Clan and the Poison Sect. You better not have any intention to develop these drugs and use them on people, even our enemies."

"Jessica." Chiaki looked at Jessica, feeling insulted by her words. "I will never do something like that. These are just samples and information. I have no intention to use these drugs in any way."

"Okay, okay. I am just saying." Jessica sighed. She knew that Chiaki had a kind heart. She would never hurt anyone, not unless it was necessary.

"Let's wait until Leader arrives. He should have finished the talk with the others. We can start the upgrade once he's here."

"Fine, fine."

With a smile, Jessica went back to her work, leaving Chiaki alone in the room. She had to monitor everything and make sure no mistake was made during the upgrade. She made sure every material needed to upgrade everything to Level 5 was ready.

She stood alone in the storage room, her eyes staring at the piles of materials and resources.

But, her mind was drifting away.

She couldn't stop thinking about the war and what would happen in the future. The feeling of freedom and adventure she had when she first came here had disappeared, and the only thing left was worry and anxiety.

It was not like her at all.

She was always calm and composed, and she had never felt like this before.

'It reminded me of our past days in that hell hole.'

When they first started the mercenary group, they were just a bunch of weaklings and useless people. It was hard and they couldn't make it work at all. They didn't know what they were doing and where they were going.

War would always put them in an injured state. They were forced to run away and hide, unable to fight or protect themselves.

That was why whenever war broke out and they were at the center, Jessica would always feel anxious and scared.

She knew how horrible it was.

And, she didn't want to see her friends, her family, and Leo get hurt or die.

"I wish I could do more." She muttered to herself.

Tiririring!

At that moment, the public communication channel for Hallowed Insect rang. Jessica took out her communication device and listened to the call.

"Leader, listen..."

Jack's voice rang through the device, and his words made Jessica's heart drop.

"It's the Murim Alliance. They are advancing quickly and attacking any villages and towns they come across. There is no mercy or rest. Their 2000 force is just a fraction of their true army. The more they advance, their number increases. All Sects and Clans under the Alliance partake in this war. It's chaos. I'm sending the latest information and pictures to you. Please analyze it and tell me how to handle this."

Jack sounded tired and desperate.

"Good job, Jack." This time, Leo's voice rang, "Jessica, have you gathered the upgrade material?"

"Yes, they're ready."

"Good, we're starting the upgrade now. We're not letting them advance more. I will return to the base with Shui and Wandering Sword Saint soon. Call that crazy bitch Lee Hae-In and tell her to prepare. She will be of help. As for Jack, move to the Sichuan border. We will meet up there."

"Roger, Leader."

After the transmission ended, Jessica felt a sense of relief.

She didn't know how Leo could handle the situation so well. But, he managed to calm her and the others down. She also calmed down and her heart returned to normal.

'It's good to have him around.'

She thought and returned to her work.

In the meantime, Leo and the others arrived back at the base, and he immediately went to the storage room. He looked at the pile of material with Jessica on his side and took out the Main Cube.

He pressed the button on the Cube and it split open, floating on his palm.

"Scan the resources." He commanded.

[Scanning in progress.]

[Scan completed.]

"Upgrade the base to Level 5. Then create a missile and the defense system. Install it on the base and the city. Also, prepare the weapons and equipment for everyone. The highest grade."

[Understood.]

The Cube floated and began to glow, taking all the materials and changing it into something else. It was a marvelous sight, and Leo couldn't help but wonder how far the technology had gone.

It was truly an amazing and marvelous sight.

[Upgrade in progress. Please vacate the area for 8 hours. Thank you.]

Following that, the Cube emitted a powerful force and everyone had to take a step back. He looked at Jessica and nodded.

"Let's leave. Have Chiaki move Tang Soso and the experiment subject to the Mercenary Union underground for now. I shall go with Shui and Wandering Sword Saint to the Sichuan border. Keep an eye on them. The war will not be over soon."

"Understood, Leader. Be careful."

Saying that, she saluted him and left the room.

When he was outside, he looked back at the base. It was engulfed in a strange light, and the resources were changing and transforming.

Leo nodded and smiled.

It was time to fight back.

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Ning Feng stood on the hill, his eyes looking down at the army below him. He had 2000 followers with him, all of them were martial artists who were loyal to the Murim Alliance. And then, there were armies from Sects, Clans, and even bandits and thugs from the street.

"It's a big day." He muttered, his eyes cold and sharp. "This will be our victory."

With more than 5,000 martial artists gathered, Ning Feng knew they were strong. His 7 Stars power was enough to take down anyone who stood in his way.

And, with the support of the army, he was confident that he could conquer the world.

Almost all Sects send 7 Stars martial artists to act as the leader of their own group, and the power behind their backs was overwhelming.

There was no way they could lose.

This army was almost similar to when the Murim Alliance fought against the Supreme Evil in the past. While the 8 Stars martial artists were absent, the number of participating 6 Stars martial artists were enough to topple a single nation.

'There are only 200 to 300 of them, and most are only 4 Stars martial artists at most. This is a bit too much, but the Alliance Leader has a lot of ideas. He's cautious and not willing to take any risks.'

Ning Feng grinned and walked down the hill, his power and energy increasing as he got closer to the army.

He was the symbol of their strength and power.

As a young Elder of the Murim Alliance, his presence was a boost to everyone's confidence. He also awakened a rare element, Earth, and was able to control the land, stone, and rocks around him.

With a simple snap of his finger, the ground trembled and the rock moved. He was truly the embodiment of the element, and his power was beyond anyone's expectation.

Those whose elements were Earth were said to be able to move the world. A legend that everyone was waiting to see. With a sturdy body and a powerful element, Ning Feng was the most important figure in the army.

"Let's go!" He yelled and raised his sword. "We will crush everything in our path."

With that, the army began their advance, their number growing with each step.

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The first group was the fastest and had the highest number. They were boosting more than 2,500 people composed of smaller Sects and Clans. They joined to make names for themselves, hoping to climb the ranks and get more resources.

In a few hours, they would reach Sichuan's border. Everyone was ready for an easy fight, leaving the famous Hallowed Insect's leader to the stronger group.

They didn't expect anything different.

Until a flash suddenly appeared in the sky. The electricity filled beam of light shot down, destroying their formation and creating a large crater.

The people screamed and some got scorched. Their faces were burnt and their skin was red. Without a chance to react and defend themselves, they were killed by the sudden attack.

"What's happening?"

Ning Feng couldn't believe it. He couldn't feel the power behind the beam. However, he was sure of something.

"It's the Thunder God's attack!"

Someone shouted loudly and Ning Feng turned his gaze toward the sky. His eyes widened and his jaw dropped.

In the sky, a man wearing a black suit stood, his expression cold and his eyes sharp. His white hair danced with the wind and his face was beautiful, but deadly. Electricity crackled around his body, letting them see him in the dark of the night.

"It's him."

"It's the Thunder God, Leo."