"Very good."
Wu Liang nodded in satisfaction and personally helped her up.
The Bloodfang Tribe members below the platform watched as their former leader, now a general, pledged her allegiance to Wu Liang.
The women of the Bloodfang Tribe let out earth-shattering cheers!
Their leader!
Their leader was not abandoned! She became the Chief Instructor of the new army!
At this moment, the last trace of doubt and unease in their hearts vanished.
Replaced by endless excitement and ecstasy.
Lord Wu Liang truly accepted them!
Wu Liang announced loudly and contentedly:
"This new army will be trained by Akomann!"
"Starting today, she is the Chief Instructor for all of you!"
"Everyone must respect her and unconditionally obey the orders of Chief Instructor Akomann!"
Wu Liang's voice was stern, and his gaze swept over the silent crowd.
"Starting today, you are the first batch of Black Rock Army warriors!"
"Your glory begins here!"
"Anyone who dares to slack off or play tricks will be severely punished without leniency!"
As Wu Liang's voice fell, Kaila was the first to kneel and shout loudly.
Everyone immediately followed suit, dropping to one knee and letting out earth-shattering roars.
"Black Rock Army!"
"Black Rock Army!"
"For the Tribe!"
"For the Black Rock Army!"
"For Lord Wu Liang!"
"Long live!"
The sound waves shook the sky, like mountains roaring and seas surging!
Everyone present knelt on one knee, dedicating their knees and loyalty to Wu Liang on the high platform.
At this moment, the Black Rock Tribe and the Bloodfang Tribe truly merged into one.
Wei Xian and Eliza exchanged glances, both seeing deep shock in the other's eyes.
They looked at Wu Liang's profile, their hearts filled with awe.
The next day.
A large open space on the east side of the Tribe was cleared and became the exclusive training ground for the new army.
When Akomann first appeared here as the Chief Instructor, everyone sensed a change in her.
She was no longer the silent, taciturn woman who followed behind Wu Liang.
She changed into a tight outfit, her long hair was tied up high, and her face was devoid of expression.
The eyes that were once gentle as water before Wu Liang were now cold and sharp as knife blades.
A long-absent aura of iron-blooded severity returned to her.
The first batch of eight hundred recruits selected for the Black Rock Army had already lined up on the training ground.
Five hundred of them were former Bloodfang Tribe warriors.
The other three hundred were the strongest women selected from the Black Rock Tribe.
Every single one of them stood tall and proud, their eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.
They thought the so-called training would be nothing more than practicing combat, archery, or hunting fierce beasts in the mountains.
These were all their specialties.
However, when Akomann walked emotionlessly toward them, holding a long wooden whip,
they realized they had thought too simply.
Akomann walked to the front of the line, her gaze like a knife, slowly sweeping over everyone.
The warriors she looked at felt as if they had been targeted by a fierce beast, lowering their heads, afraid to meet her gaze.
"Heads up!"
Akomann's voice was not loud, but it carried an irresistible authority.
"Starting today, I am your Chief Instructor!"
"Forget your past! Forget whether you belong to the Bloodfang Tribe or the Black Rock Tribe!"
"Here, you have only one identity: Black Rock Army recruits!"
"My words are commands! Lord Wu Liang's will is the military rule!"
"Here, there are no tears of the weak, only the sweat and blood of the strong!"
"What you are about to endure is brutal, hellish training!"
"Those who can't handle it can get out now! The Tribe does not raise trash!"
Her voice made everyone's heart clench.
Akomann's voice was icy, devoid of any emotion.
Her gaze continued to scan every person.
"Today is the first day, and I must tell you some rules!"
"From now on, on this training ground, there are no sisters, no compatriots, only instructors and soldiers!"
"My command is everything! The only thing you must do is obey! Unconditionally obey!"
"Do you understand?!"
She suddenly raised her voice and shouted sternly.
"Understood!"
The Female Warriors responded in unison, their voices loud and clear.
"Very good."
Akomann's lips curled into a cold arc.
"Then, the first item of training: Military Stance!"
Military Stance?
Everyone looked blankly at Akomann, at a loss.
This was the first time they had heard this term.
Akomann had long anticipated this reaction.
Last night, when Wu Liang instilled in her the training methods and all knowledge related to drilling soldiers, she was equally astonished.
There was actually a method like this for training soldiers?
However, Wu Liang's words were iron laws, and she naturally obeyed and executed them unconditionally.
Moreover, she was already rich in combat experience, and after absorbing these training methods, she admired Wu Liang even more.
Such training could definitely forge an iron army with powerful combat strength!
"Everyone, do as I instruct!"
"Heads up, chests out, feet together, hands pressed against the seams of your trousers. Maintain this posture, and do not move!"
As she spoke, she personally demonstrated the posture.
It was an extremely standard and upright standing posture.
The Female Warriors looked at each other, feeling bewildered.
Stand still?
This is training?
Isn't that too simple?
Although they were doubtful, they honestly adopted the posture according to Akomann's requirements.
Initially, everyone felt it was easy.
But as time passed, problems arose.
The sun gradually rose higher, scorching the earth and their bodies.
Sweat ran down their foreheads, into their eyes, stinging and painful.
Their legs started aching, and their backs started feeling numb.
Every part of their body was screaming, wanting to move.
Some of the weaker-willed ones had already begun to sway slightly or whisper complaints to each other.
"Silence! Who told you to move!"
Akomann's icy voice was like a basin of ice water poured over their heads.
Holding the wooden whip, she walked back and forth among the ranks, her gaze sharp as an eagle's, missing no subtle movement.
One Female Warrior couldn't help but slightly twist her neck.
"Crack!"
A crisp crack of the whip!
The wooden whip accurately struck the Female Warrior's back, leaving a clear red mark.
"Ah!"
The Female Warrior cried out in pain.
Everyone was startled by this sudden lash.
They looked at Akomann in disbelief.
She... she actually struck someone?
"Reporting, Instructor! Why did you hit her!"
A Squad Leader couldn't help but question her.
"I said, do not move."
Akomann walked up to her and looked coldly at the Squad Leader.
"She moved, so she deserved the strike."