As time progressed, the power of Li Ming's forces grew increasingly formidable, and the twenty-four youths who were the stable backbone of the base city were gradually becoming insufficient.
Especially in the western territories, with the construction of defensive fortresses, once successful, the need for such talents would become even greater. By then, merely twenty-four outstanding combatants could not satisfy the demand.
Therefore, it became an urgent matter to cultivate a new batch of elite forces.
And these forty-eight youths were the first group in the plan.
Unlike the twenty-four youths, Li Yang, who possessed enormous purifying abilities to bestow strength, directly unlocked dual abilities for each of them at once, ensuring their initial growth was filled with potential.
Moreover, growing up around the Soul Nurturing Tree, which could enhance one's spiritual power, they laid a firm foundation for their spiritual strength.
Besides,...
