It has been seven days since Ye Yun returned to Blue Star. During these seven days, the area of Ye Yun's dojo has expanded to fifty square kilometers, and buildings have been erected on it, all of which were ordered to be constructed by Zhou Ningdong.
At this moment, small patches of green appeared on the outer walls of the neat rows of buildings, like a thin layer of moss.
For the four thousand members of the Dragon Palace, apart from shuttling through the starfield to collect meteorites every day, the rest of their time was spent in 1v1 or 5v5 combat training in the several arenas in the center of the dojo. They had barely logged into the game.
In ten days, the four thousand people had hardly rested, because Zhou Ningdong had set performance indicators for individual and team combat exercises, which were included in their performance appraisals. It could be said that Zhou Ningdong had applied the military system to these cultivators in the True Human realm.
Individual matches included not only combat but also written examinations on military command theory. Those who ranked in the top 200 of their respective legions in both assessments could become temporary captains, selecting four teammates from their own legion for 5v5 small team arena matches.
It could be said that these ten days had exhausted these individuals. Although their strength had reached the True Human realm, they could not withstand such training for ten days and nights without rest.
"After returning this time, I will sleep for three days and three nights. Whoever wakes me up, I'll have a bone to pick with them." The four legion commanders collapsed on the ground, Xie Yifeng looking up at the clouds in the sky.
"Count me in. Boss Zhou is truly ruthless. He's worked us four legions to death with just a word," Chen Jiamiao said weakly, lying on the grass in front of the Dragon Palace building.
"I don't think it's that simple. According to military customs, after individual matches, there will be group matches, and after group matches, there should be legion matches." Compared to the two lying on their backs and front, Mu Ziming and Jin Zhiyuan appeared much more serious.
"Don't say that. Individual and group matches alone have almost killed this legion commander. Moreover, what kind of life have we been living these ten days? Big Boss Zhou, it's not just three people, even Big Boss Wang has made a move. Look at the sword wounds on my back; every cut went to the bone. I feel like I've lost two ribs!"
Hearing Mu Ziming's words, Chen Jiamiao was the first to jump up. For the past ten days, the four thousand True Human realm cultivators below had been sparring with each other. As legion commanders, they not only had to serve them but were also dragged into the starfield by Zhou Ningdong and the other three big shots for combat.
"Exactly. If Big Boss Zhou doesn't let us rest, I'll file a complaint with the military department. They're not treating us like humans!" Xie Yifeng also sat up.
Cough...
"Uh, did I just hear you saying you want to file a complaint with the military department about me?" A stern voice sounded from behind them, startling Xie Yifeng, who jumped up instantly.
"Who? Who dares to file a complaint with the military department about Big Boss Zhou? I, Xie Yifeng, will be the first to disagree!"
"Zhou Bu..."
The few of them turned around and saw Zhou Ningdong, feeling a bit of a prickle in their scalps and embarrassment. They had been thoroughly trained by Zhou Ningdong and Li Chenxu in the past few days. They were all from military backgrounds, their combat awareness was already strong, and Ye Yun had invested a lot in them, so Xie Yifeng and the others had been abused over and over again almost every day.
"Not bad. It seems the practical combat training in the past few days has been effective. At least you all look energetic."
"Order!"
"The four legions are to immediately organize all personnel, proceed to the starfield separately, find their own locations, and conduct a week-long legion group combat exercise!"
"The scope is limited to the starfield within 500,000 kilometers around Blue Star!" As Zhou Ningdong spoke, four small dojos, each two square kilometers in area, appeared in the air. These were specifically separated from Ye Yun's dojo after discussions between Zhou Ningdong and Ye Yun.
"Ah? Again? I haven't even taken a bath since I got back..." Jin Zhiyuan complained upon hearing Zhou Ningdong's words, unknowingly igniting sparks in the eyes of the men around her.
"A bath? What bath does a True Human realm cultivator need? Now, immediately, depart in five minutes!" Zhou Ningdong said, walking away with a weary heart.
Ye Yun hardly managed the daily affairs of the Dragon Palace; almost everything was discussed and decided by them. Now, knowing that the alien races might descend in ten days, he was even more anxious than Ye Yun.
"What's wrong? Tired? This doesn't seem like your usual style?" Ye Yun stood on the balcony, watching the surging waves in the distance, and smiled at Zhou Ningdong, who had come up.
"Tired is one thing, but it's the first time I'm leading such powerful troops, and I feel a bit lost as to how to proceed," Zhou Ningdong said with a smile.
"Hmm, it seems we still need to give them some rewards," Ye Yun said, in a good mood.
"Soldiers of the Dragon Palace, listen up! For this legion competition, upon your return, the first place will receive an additional 10% allocation of resources next time. Second place gets 5%. Third and fourth place get nothing. After that, according to the rankings, you will be awarded legion designations: Azure Dragon, War Tiger, Vermillion Bird, Black Tortoise! Do you understand?" Ye Yun's words instantly spread throughout the Dragon Palace building.
"Holy crap! An extra 10% for first place, and the Azure Dragon designation?" Xie Yifeng's previously lethargic expression froze for a moment, then instantly turned to excitement.
"Hurry up and assemble! Our Second Legion has a chance to turn things around!" Xie Yifeng roared, his voice instantly spreading through floors 60 to 70 of the Dragon Palace building belonging to the Second Legion.
As members of the Dragon Palace, and as legions of the Dragon Palace, they understood better than anyone what legion designations with the word 'Dragon' meant. Therefore, all members of the four major legions instantly became as if they were injected with chicken blood, filled with fighting spirit.
"Youth is good!" Zhou Ningdong couldn't help but sigh as he watched people rush onto the four dojos.
"Alright, the rest is up to you. When you return, I have a surprise for you," Ye Yun said with a smile.
As the saying goes, when people have money, they have confidence. Ye Yun was like that.
Three days ago, Ye Yun's gains from the New Mortal Continent far exceeded his imagination. He had never thought that he could obtain such terrifying wealth through his more than twenty branch cities.
Most importantly, the seven races had been very cooperative. When the next cycle of the New Mortal Continent arrived, Ye Yun even doubted if the seven races had brought all their starfield armies into the New Mortal Continent!
Upon hearing Ye Yun's words, Zhou Ningdong understood.