If Heaven hadn't given birth to me, I would be arrogant.

"That's right! Ninth Brother's analysis is spot on!" The eldest brother nodded and said, "That's what the Northern Prince said too! He also told me that the idea of ​​that Divine Machine Battalion besieging us and those guys at sea was actually his son, Lotte's, scheme!"

"Boss, what do you mean?"

"Everyone knows that Lott is actually a good-for-nothing. He just slowly climbed up to the position of Vice Minister of Military Affairs of the Empire and became a bit arrogant. When Marshal Zong held a matchmaking banquet for his grandson at home, Lott not only brought weapons into the venue, but also openly harassed and flirted with Marshal Zong's fiancée in public. As a result, he was first kicked in the wrist by Marshal Zong's grandson and then kicked out by Marshal Zong!"

"How could that kid swallow this insult? It just so happens that at the military conference chaired by the Emperor of the Empire a while ago, someone mentioned that the Divine Machine Battalion, which was formed by Marshal Zong's grandson, has been training for three years, but we still don't know how effective it is in combat. That kid came up with this idea! He wants Zong Ze to lead the Divine Machine Battalion to encircle and annihilate us and those guys at sea, under the guise of training troops!"

"Damn it!" Upon hearing this, the third brother, who had the most volatile temper, cursed, "Does this kid want to die? Why is he dragging us into this feud with the Zong family? I've heard that the Divine Machine Battalion that Zong Ze established is the only air force on the continent. Some people have personally seen them flying in the air, I heard they're called hot air balloons! If they keep attacking us from the air, how are we supposed to fight back?"

"Hehe, Third Brother, you're overthinking it!" The eldest brother continued to laugh. "Nalot isn't stupid. The reason he sent Zongze to wipe us out was actually to use us to kill Zongze. After all, in his opinion, even the renowned White Tiger Cavalry Regiment is no match for us, let alone a Shenji Battalion that has only been established for three years."

"As for their air strikes, I admit they would be more threatening on the vast plains, but here in the border mountains, they are in the air and we are in the mountains. They have no way of seeing us hiding in the mountains, so there is no need for everyone to worry about that. Moreover, in order to achieve his goal, his grandfather personally negotiated with me and gave us a lot of benefits!"

"Huh? There's a benefit?" Everyone's eyes lit up immediately. "Tell us, boss! What kind of benefit is it that would make our boss willingly stand up for that little brat?"

"Hehe! There are so many benefits!" The leader chuckled. "They gave us both equipment and food. This time, that old fox, the Prince of the Northern Kingdom, really went all out. How should I put it? Once this deal is done, the brothers won't have to worry for at least two years!"

"So many?" Upon hearing this, everyone rubbed their hands together, excitedly bracing themselves for the impending catastrophe!

Meanwhile, at dawn! At the Divine Machine Battalion! Standing on the training platform, Zong Ze looked down at the densely packed soldiers below, their ranks perfectly aligned, each one radiating heroic spirit. A feeling of dominance welled up from the depths of his heart. Xiao Hei's voice also came through his divine sense: "I must say, Junior Uncle, modern military training is truly impressive. If we disregard their aura and cultivation level, just in terms of sheer imposing presence, even in the Immortal Realm, few armies can match this level of power!"

"Hehe," Zong Ze said with a faint smile, "This was created by that great man on Earth. The army needs more than just training; it also needs ideological education and propaganda. My soldiers are not only fighting for the country, but also for themselves, for their families, and for the honor of being soldiers. Honor is their life!"

"Nonsense!" Xiao Hei scoffed. "What kind of ideological education is that? In my opinion, they are now loyal to you alone, and they are all fighting for you!"

"Uh..." Zong Ze awkwardly touched his nose: "It's all the same, all the same! Officially, I am their general, and also the general of the empire. They fight for me, which is fighting for the country. Privately, they are all my brothers, and I am their family! Fighting for me is naturally fighting for family!"

Having said that, Zong Ze ignored Xiao Hei, who was still muttering in his mind, waved his hand in the air, and said, "Brothers, it's been three years! We've trained together for three years! In these three years, we've witnessed each other's growth, and we've witnessed the scars we've left from training! Today, we will witness it again, witness our true battle. For the Empire, for our families and homes, we will truly step onto the battlefield to wipe out the evil bandits!"

"Many years ago, our empire's renowned White Tiger Cavalry Legion was defeated by those bandits. Many people consider this a disgrace, but my sect does not see it that way! I believe it is an honor! A cavalry regiment fighting bandits in the mountains where it is impossible to maneuver is tantamount to tying its own legs first! So, they were defeated, and today, we will avenge them!"

"Many people say that scars are a man's medals! I say that not all scars are medals. Only scars left on the battlefield can be considered real medals. With this medal, you can proudly tell others, 'I was wounded for my country!'"

"This time, it's not a drill; we're going to fight for real! So, I know that some of you brothers might be left behind in those mountains and seas forever. War and death are inevitable! I can't promise anything, but I've said before that you are my brothers, and your families are my family. So, if you really end up there, we'll bring your body back. All of us who are alive will be your family's family forever!"

"Today, I will lead you to the border mountains and forests to wipe out the bandits there! I will lead you to the islands to wipe out the pirates there as well! They plunder and kill, and I don't know how many loved ones have lost their lives to them. I've even heard that some of them eat young girls' thighs as roasted meat. I don't know what to say to these beasts. I can only tell them to die!"

"Die! Die!" All the soldiers shouted along with Zong Ze. The shouts of 50,000 men shook the ground.

After everyone calmed down, Zong Ze waved his hand and shouted: "Brothers, we set off today. In five days, we will reach the border mountains. At that time, I will only have one sentence: advance over the corpses of the enemy!"

After saying that, Zong Ze waved his hand: "Let's go!"