Apart from the five thousand Skydragon Dark Guards, the remaining more than ninety thousand people were trained by Casey, Azure Dragon, and others. For them, this was naturally not difficult at all.
The “Skydragon Dark Guard” was divided into five groups, with each group having one leader and three vice leaders. Naturally, the leaders and vice leaders were selected based on their abilities, and several of them were talented wanderers who had come seeking fame recently.
The five main leaders were all at the third-rank Divine Realm, while the vice leaders’ strength ranged between the second-rank and the third-rank Divine Realm. Twenty of them were proficient in the use of knives, so Billy taught them the Celestial Blade Art.
In addition, with Ian Blade’s consent, Billy also taught the “Dark Guard” members who used knives the Domineering Blade Art. As for those skilled in swordsmanship, under the guidance of Harleen and Ivy, they began to practice the Ether Mountain Sword Technique.
As for those who were not proficient in weapons, Billy directly taught them the first part of the Dragon Mastery Fist Technique.
On this day, Billy, Harleen, and Ivy led the five thousand “Skydragon Dark Guards” to the entrance of a narrow valley in the eastern suburbs. This was the training ground for the “Skydragon Dark Guard”. In order to quickly improve everyone’s strength, Billy and Ivy spent more than ten days arranging high-level arrays in the valley.
The five thousand people were placed in the array, as if they were on a real battlefield. Moreover, Billy also incorporated the factors of the Gathering Spirit Array into the array. Training in this array would be at least twice as effective as training outside.
“Congratulations to all of you for being selected as members of the ‘Skydragon Dark Guard’!” Billy looked at the crowd and spoke loudly.
“The original intention and responsibility of the establishment of the Skydragon Dark Guard, I believe you are all familiar with, so I won’t repeat it!”
“Starting today, you will undergo a two-month devilish training. The array set up in this valley is no different from a real battlefield.”
“Moreover, once you enter, a barrier will be set up around the entire valley, which will only be lifted after two months.”
“You will enter the valley in groups, and the spirit fruit in your hands will be your food for the next two months.”
“Your ultimate goal is simple: to keep yourselves alive!”
“Do you understand?”
“Understood!” The five thousand people simultaneously shouted, their voices deafening.
“In addition, I emphasize that the training will undoubtedly be cruel, and it is inevitable that some people will be injured or even die!” Billy continued.
“Now, you have one last chance to choose. If you don’t want to participate, you can leave the Dark Guard and become a member of the ordinary guard.”
After speaking, he scanned the crowd.
The five thousand people looked at him simultaneously, determination flashing in their eyes, and no one raised their hand.
“Very well!” Billy spoke loudly, “Two months later, I’ll prepare wine for you all to celebrate!”
“Great!” The crowd cheered again.
Then, organized into groups of a thousand, they entered the valley in an orderly manner.
After activating the array, Billy flew into the sky and formed barriers over the entire valley with his hand, sealing it off.
“Honey, Ivy, let’s go back!” After landing on the ground, Billy looked at Harleen and Ivy.
“Honey, will there really be casualties among them?” Harleen asked.
“Under normal circumstances, as long as the team cooperates well, there won’t be any deaths,” Billy responded.
“But if it’s individual combat, there is indeed a risk of life!”
With a slightly serious tone, he continued.
“In the future, the Dark Guards will bear the heavy responsibility of Skydragon City’s safety. They will rely not only on individual strength but also on teamwork, which is also a test for them!”
“Understood!” Harleen and Ivy nodded slightly.
After speaking, the three of them walked back to the city.
“Honey, Opal, Amber, and Abby, where are they now? Do you think they’re in any danger?” Harleen spoke as they walked.
“They should be fine,” Billy responded.
“If everything goes as expected, Opal and Amber should have advanced to the late Divine Realm. Even if they encounter danger, they should be able to retreat safely even if they can’t win,” he added, trying to sound reassuring though his mind wasn’t as calm.
During this time, he had also been thinking about this matter. It had been several months since Opal, Amber and Abby left Skydragon City, and there had been no news. Naturally, he was worried. However, the Forbidden Ruins Space was vast, making it like finding a needle in a haystack to locate three specific people.
“Billy, should we ask Mr Thompson to send someone to find Opal, Amber and Abby?” Ivy also looked concerned.
“We don’t know where Opal, Amber and Abby are right now, so it’s hard to search aimlessly,” Billy added after a pause.
“I’ll talk to Mr Thompson tomorrow and ask him to inform the people in the imperial cities to keep an eye out for any news about Opal, Amber and Abby.”
“Okay,” Harleen and Ivy responded again.
“Oh, by the way, dear, didn’t the Princess of the Rainbow Moon Empire say she was coming to Skydragon City to see you? Why hasn’t she arrived yet?” Harleen suddenly remembered.
“Well…” Billy hesitated, “She might have just said that casually.”
Actually, he was also puzzled by this matter. Knowing Siena Morris, even without the medical treatment matter, she should have given him an explanation about Nelson Morris’s situation. But it had been over two months, and she hadn’t shown up, which was indeed abnormal.
“She’s not the type to say things lightly; something might have happened,” Harleen said, looking at Billy. “Should we send someone to the Rainbow Moon Imperial City to inquire?”
“Honey, why are you suddenly so concerned about her? Billy’s mouth twitched slightly.
“I care about you, and I’m worried that you won’t see her. It’s been on my mind,” Harleen replied.
Billy choked a bit.
Ivy chuckled.
“Honey, didn’t you say you wanted to learn about arrays? Since you have some free time now, I can teach you…” Billy tried to change the subject.
“Why are you changing the subject? Did I hit the nail on the head?” Harleen glanced at Billy.
“Of course not!” Billy twitched his mouth again.
“Honey, let me teach you some basics about arrays first. When you grasp them, I’ll formally teach you about formations.”
“Feeling guilty?” Harleen rolled her eyes at him and didn’t pursue the topic further.
“Mr Kimmons and Azure Dragon also want to learn about arrays, so I’ll learn with them!” Harleen suggested.
“Sure!” Billy agreed.
“However, like alchemy, arrays require a certain talent; not everyone is suited for them.”
“Some people find it easy to learn, while others struggle.”
“I understand,” Harleen nodded.
“Let everyone give it a try first. If it’s really not suitable, there’s no need to waste time and energy.”
“Okay,” Billy nodded.
In the following days, Billy began teaching everyone the basics of arrays.