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Nash set up arrays in the basement and added 30 Time Patterns to each illusion array. With them, time within the illusion array moved differently, with three days inside the array equating to one day outside the array.

He attempted to add 40 of them, but none of the additions pushed past the three-day limit, puzzling him. The illusion arrays on the Malignant Array managed to equate ten days inside to one outside. Achieving such a setup would greatly accelerate the pace of the Celestial Dragon Squadron's training. However, merely having the array was not enough; a large amount of spiritual energy was also required. Otherwise, it would be impossible to cultivate within the illusion array. Nash placed the remaining spiritual stones into the array anxiously. Previously, Tatiana spent a month in the array without getting her monthly menstrual. She claimed her body followed the time outside the array. Nash was worried that the strength one gained inside the array might disappear once one exited it. To test this, Nash decided to make himself the guinea pig and cultivated within the array for three days. When he exited the array, the spiritual energy he absorbed and refined remained intact. Thus, his worries were eased.

He concluded that since Tatiana's case had to do with physiological changes, they were subjected to the laws of nature, just like aging and death. Things like these would follow the natural flow of time.

That evening, Nash gathered the 3,000 members of the Dragon Soul Special Forces. With holistic medicine and intensified training, every member reached their peak physical condition, each possessing the strength of top military elites. Everyone felt their strength multiply and looked toward Nash with reverence as if he were a deity. Robin was a solidly built man. He stood up straight and boomed, "Report, the Dragon Soul Special Forces is assembled!"

Nash nodded slightly. "I'm sure you've all felt the changes in your bodies. Your strength has increased several-fold compared to before. However, I must tell you that this level of strength is still insufficient, as none of you have cultivated inner energy yet." These words dimmed the enthusiasm in their eyes. Cultivating inner energy was not an easy feat. Ordinary people might go their entire lives without even encountering a true martial artist.

Nash continued, "Next, I'll impart to you an Energy Condensation Technique that will allow you to cultivate inner energy and become martial artists like Bertram and Regulus." This announcement electrified the room.

"Damn, we can become powerhouses like them?"NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

"We can fly across rooftops and leave no traces in the snow? Am I going to become a martial arts master too?"

"Will our missions now be a breeze?"

Chatter erupted among the excited troops, but when Nash raised his hand slightly, silence came upon the room again.

"You'll rely on medicine and your physical condition to cultivate your inner energy. This is a path more challenging than that of becoming an ordinary martial artist. You must endure rigorous daily training to refine the medicine's power and enhance your physique.

"Every day, you'll be drenched in sweat and suffer greatly. If anyone wishes to retreat now, step forward and I can offer you a less painful method of cultivation, but your progress will be much slower."

No one stepped forward. Robin chuckled and said, "Commander, these men are no fresh recruits; they've endured all kinds of hardships. Even the intensified training the past few days hasn't been enough for them!"

Appreciation flashed in Nash's eyes

that the Divine Strategy Squadron was willing to part with these treasures. Under his guidance, these men would become veritable war gods in the future. "Very well, line up and come here to receive an Energy Condensation Pill," he announced.

"Only take it once you feel a warm force in your body. Do not take it prematurely or it'll cost you your life!"

With a wave of his hand, a bucket appeared before him, filled with black pills that smelled sweetly of licorice. The soldiers were disciplined and took their share of pills in an orderly manner without any rush or scuffle.

Under Robin's direction, they then entered the illusion array in the underground chamber to cultivate. Meanwhile, Nash went for a walk around the base.

...

Lumi and Wendy, along with Angelica, disembarked from a Humvee. They had a bunch of snacks in their arms and were wearing happy smiles.

Angelica looked like she did not know whether she should laugh or cry. "If the commander catches sight of us, we're done for!"

Lumi laughed coquettishly and replied, "He's in seclusion right now."

With that, they strolled into the base. Suddenly, there was a roar followed by the base vanishing completely.

""What in the..."