Wu Shattered Star River

As Jiang Han issued several military orders, the morale of the Heavenly Blade Army soared. Furthermore, with many young masters from prominent families withdrawing and a batch of rogue cultivators being added, there was no more chaos within the army.

Naturally, Jiang Han's decisive action against Kou Ronghua on the first day had a significant deterrent effect. The remaining scions of powerful clans in the army dared not be arrogant or act recklessly, fearing that angering Jiang Han would lead to a fate worse than Kou Ronghua's.

In just three months, the million-strong army successfully integrated and trained smoothly, resembling a proper military force. However, achieving true combat prowess would require time and numerous bloody battles to demonstrate its effectiveness.

Jiang Han cultivated for three months, consuming a vast amount of elixirs, which expanded his Other Shore Space several dozen times, now reaching a size of several thousand zhang in circumference.

On this day, Jiang Han paused his cultivation. With a flash, he entered the Other Shore Space. Gazing at the several-thousand-zhang expanse, he frowned deeply.

After consuming so many elixirs and expanding for three months, it only reached several thousand zhang in size. How would his small space ever transform into a Void Realm?

The Heavenly Court possessed a Void Realm, a Minor Thousand World containing over a thousand planes.

How large was a plane?

If Jiang Han continued expanding at this rate, how many years would it take to reach the size of a plane? He feared that even a million years might not be enough to transform the Other Shore Space into a small plane.

"Relying on my current method of expansion is definitely not feasible!"

Jiang Han felt a headache coming on. Zhen Ji even suggested he refine a Void Realm. He couldn't even expand the space properly, let alone refine it.

Moreover, as the space expanded, it would inevitably become unstable. Would it collapse or explode? No one knew.

He tossed in dozens of types of natural treasures, but Jiang Han didn't sense any other changes in the Other Shore Space.

He was somewhat disappointed. He had no idea how to refine a Void Realm, a skill possessed by very few. Even City Lord Ding and Zhen Ji, despite their power and vast knowledge, didn't know how to refine it. He didn't know who to ask for guidance.

He sensed and probed within the space for a while, but to no avail.

"Forget it, I'll continue refining!"

Jiang Han exited the space, handled some military affairs, and then went to inspect the army camp.

After the inspection, he was very satisfied. Lu Bu and Zhao Zhen were dedicated and diligent, and the affairs within the Heavenly Blade Army camp were well-organized. Everything was proceeding according to his plans, and the army's strength was improving rapidly.

Currently, there were no military duties to execute, so the Heavenly Blade Army had little to do in the short term.

With various regulations established and the two deputy commanders and group of battalion commanders fulfilling their duties, the Heavenly Blade Army could operate smoothly without requiring much of Jiang Han's attention.

Jiang Han returned to the central army camp to continue his seclusion. The steward from Tianye Manor hadn't come to find him, indicating that Ye Wanqiu hadn't emerged from her closed-door cultivation. Returning would be pointless.

Two more months passed, and finally, the steward from Tianye Manor arrived. Ye Wanqiu had emerged from seclusion, and the steward reported that Ye Wanqiu had told him her combat strength had recovered.

Jiang Han's spirits lifted!

Ye Wanqiu's recovery meant they could descend to the lower realm.

After being away for so many years, he was finally returning. He couldn't help but feel excited.

He didn't rush back immediately. He instructed the steward to return first and tell Ye Wanqiu to wait for him for half a day. Then, he summoned all the deputy commanders and battalion commanders to begin arranging affairs.

His return trip would likely take at least a year, so the matters of the Heavenly Blade Army naturally had to be settled. This was the foundation for his and Ye Wanqiu's future.

After issuing the order, all the deputy commanders and battalion commanders arrived in just the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

"I have something to attend to and will be leaving for a period of time, estimated to be a year!"

Jiang Han stated bluntly, and the room immediately erupted in an uproar. The Heavenly Blade Army had only been established for half a year, yet its commander was disappearing for a year. This would inevitably cause unrest among the troops.

Moreover, with Jiang Han absent, if something happened, they would be like helpless wives, vulnerable to bullying.

Lu Bu immediately became anxious and cupped his fists, saying, "Great Commander, we can't be without you! Without you, we feel like duckweed in the water, unable to take root."

Jiang Han rolled his eyes and said, "It's not like I'm dead. I said I'm only going for a year and will definitely return within a year. City Lord Ding told me that there won't be any major battles here in the short term. Just continue training as usual and arrange for the troops to take turns going out for experience."

"But..."

Lu Bu was still somewhat flustered, mainly because the Heavenly Blade Army had been established for too short a time. Many things could happen in a year, and he feared that a major incident would occur. Not to mention being killed, his position might be in jeopardy.

"No buts!"

Jiang Han waved his hand domineeringly and said, "I will visit Lord Dragon Sword later and also pay my respects to the City Lord. I will explain the situation to them. If you encounter any major issues that you can't decide on, consult Lord Dragon Sword. At the very least, there's also the City Lord."

"As long as you don't act recklessly and abide by the rules, nothing will happen."

"During my absence, Lu Bu, you will manage the entire Heavenly Blade Army on my behalf, presiding over daily affairs. The entire army must follow Lu Bu's orders."

"However... Lu Bu, let me make it clear beforehand, if you act recklessly, I will send you directly to the Military Law Department when I return!"

"Understood!"

All the deputy commanders and battalion commanders bowed in obedience. Lu Bu added, "Please rest assured, Great Commander. This subordinate will definitely not act recklessly and will strictly abide by your orders to lead the Heavenly Blade Army well."

"Alright, all of you may leave and return to your respective duties!"

Jiang Han waved his hand, but he kept Dong Wangsun behind. He instructed, "During my absence, you will help me supervise the entire Heavenly Blade Army. If the two deputy commanders act recklessly, go directly to Lord Dragon Sword. I will explain everything to him clearly."

"Okay!"

Dong Wangsun nodded and then asked nervously, "Sir, where are you going? Will it be dangerous to be gone for so long?"

"Don't ask!"

Jiang Han waved his hand and said, "I guarantee I'll be back within a year!"

"Alright!"

Dong Wangsun cupped his fists and said, "Then I wish you a safe and successful journey, sir!"

"I'm leaving!"

Jiang Han acted decisively, turned, and left the Heavenly Blade Army camp, heading to the City Lord's Mansion.

He found Dragon Sword, who frowned upon hearing that he was leaving for a year.

The Heavenly Blade Army had just been established, yet its commander was disappearing for a year. Wasn't this absurd?

However, after hearing that City Lord Ding knew about this and had even agreed, Dragon Sword said nothing more.

Jiang Han requested Dragon Sword's help in supervising the Heavenly Blade Army, and Dragon Sword could only smile wryly and agree.

After leaving Dragon Sword, Jiang Han didn't immediately go to City Lord Ding. Instead, he returned to Tianye Manor and, together with Ye Wanqiu, went to pay their respects to City Lord Ding.

"A year?"

City Lord Ding pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "There shouldn't be any major battles within a year. You can descend to the lower realm, but don't act recklessly down there."

"City Lord Ye, if possible, try not to take action. Don't reveal your identities, as Dao Ancestor Realm experts causing chaos in the lower realm violates the iron rules of White Jade City."

"If you must act, be quick. Once you've finished your business, return immediately. Otherwise, if White Jade City asks me for an explanation, it will be difficult for me to protect you."

Jiang Han and Ye Wanqiu nodded slightly and bowed, saying, "We will obey the City Lord's orders."

"Remember what I told you before, do not unify the Great Thousand Worlds!!"

City Lord Ding reiterated and waved his hand, saying, "Go, complete a procedure stating that you are going to perform military duties, and you can descend to the lower realm legitimately!"