Level Up in Martial World

"System, can I really strengthen and cultivate my physique with the pressure from the river?"

[According to the data collected, it is possible, host.]

Lu Zhen nodded his head as he thought of something. "Might as well make some boats while I am at it." Although there were many boats in the world, they were very simple, small boats with no large boats in sight.

Moreover, they were used by commoners in very small quantities because martial artists didn\'t need them, as they could tame some aquatic animals and ride them. However, there was one little problem with that—the beasts of the river considered those animals as food.

So, if they rode them, they would most likely be eaten without a moment\'s hesitation. Using aquatic beasts was impractical.

Therefore, he considered using boats as the perfect medium for travel, as, to his knowledge, no aquatic beast ate those in their diet, and they weren\'t considered as food. It was the perfect technique for travelling.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhen internally nodded his head. "Looks like my knowledge of my previous world is at least useful sometimes."

"We will attack them at night when they least expect it, and since they don\'t even in their wildest imagination think that their so-called unpenetrable stronghold will be so easily passed, they won\'t expect a thing," Lu Zhen\'s mind swirled with calculations as he thought of this.

"I will train in the day; I might be able to become a peak second-stage martial artist using the pressure of the river, and with my skills, no one under the first-stage martial artist should be able to defeat me in a one-on-one duel."

He thought as he took some rest by sleeping for an hour or so. Although the higher one got, the less sleep they needed, as their body was filled with vitality, he wasn\'t in the realm where he could survive without sleeping.

He still needed to sleep for at least three hours per day properly to be refreshed and active all the time, as his body still needed to rest to recover.

Not only physically but mentally as well, sleep was necessary to calm one\'s mind. Although Lu Zhen didn\'t need it as he could easily adapt to it, the inner peace he felt when he slept was not something he could recreate even while meditating.

Lu Zhen slowly opened his eyes, seeing the sun settling down as he rose from his king-sized bed. His surroundings were very luxurious, with even photos of naked women, as well as furnishings that could put any five-star hotel to shame.

"Yawn!" he stretched his body as he instantly jumped and landed on the ground with a refreshed expression; his body was coursing with power.

He walked out of the camp, seeing the soldiers who had all geared up and just now took their positions.

Lu Zhen nodded his head seeing this. Greed really blinds people as to their current understanding; they were in danger for their lives, and any logical person with no sense of loyalty would have run away. However, seeing all of them geared up and ready to fight, their loyalty couldn\'t be doubted anymore.

Seeing Lu Zhen arriving at the centre, all the people made way for him as he entered the central stage.

The moment he arrived on the stage, his expression turned serious, and his gaze cold as he looked at everyone, sending a shiver down the spine of each and every soldier. Even the captains who were at the forefront felt a deep sense of intimidation. Their backs broke out in cold sweat as they felt as if they were prey being eyed by a predator.

"Remember, soldiers, you are not fighting for others; you are fighting for yourself. There are no rules in battle, and if you die while being ganged up by two or three people, no one will come to save you. So, fight smart and fierce; there is no second chance in war." His cold tone resounded throughout the place as he let his voice sink in.

"As martial artists, we fight for resources, and those guys over the river," Lu Zhen pointed in the direction of the Devil River, "are the resources you need to strengthen yourself in the martial journey. That might be unfair to those people; however, the world itself is unfair, so never feel pity for it. If you do, leave right now; no one will harm or kill you, it is in my name."

He said as he closed his eyes.

"This…" All the soldiers were stunned when they saw Lu Zhen\'s closed eyes; however, no one moved from their position. The hot blood of youth ran deep in all of them, while the old guys didn\'t care about their lives anymore.

If they couldn\'t advance, they would die of old age, leaving their family to defend themselves. But if they died in the war, at least their family would get the chance, and if they survived, they might be able to advance and live a longer life. So, it was a win-win for all.

"Young Master Lu Zhen is quite interesting," Li Jiao remarked, looking at him with a glint in her eyes.

Lu Zhen opened his eyes after ten minutes or so and looked around, seeing the unmoving figures of all the people.

"I already warned, so there will be no backing out."

"Yes, Commander."

"I can\'t hear you."

"Yes, Commander!"

Li Jiao felt the ground shaking just from the sheer vibration produced by the soldiers\' roars, which made her eyes widen.

The other captains weren\'t much better, as they soon had to join the fray.

"Prepare all equipment as we will attack at night. And I have a way to pass the river without sacrificing any individuals," this caused everyone\'s eyes to widen.