Zhang Liang, Bai Qi, and others decided to give it a try. After all, the territory was vast, and there was plenty of space for training.
Zhou Yan also provided guidance while training the Flying Dragon Legion.
"Since all the generals and personnel for the Flying Dragon Legion are ready, let's begin the training. First, we need to select the flying dragon mounts. As we have many types of flying dragon mounts, I've decided to select six types for each of the sixty thousand flying dragon mounts."
"As for these six types of flying dragon mounts, I've already thought of them: one will be for the fastest flying speed, one for the strongest endurance, one for the largest carrying capacity, one for the strongest defense, one for the strongest offense, and one for reconnaissance."
"With such a Flying Dragon Legion, when coordinated, they will be absolutely invincible, becoming a nightmare for enemies, a flying legion!" Zhou Yan expressed his ideas.
Bai Qi and the others naturally agreed. They all felt Zhou Yan's arrangement was very correct, and they could make adjustments based on actual situations later.
Based on the characteristics of each legion and the flying dragons, Zhou Yan began the selection with Bai Qi, Zhang Liang, Meng Tian, and other generals.
They had captured many types of flying dragon mounts. In terms of the fastest flying dragons, it was undoubtedly the Gale Dragon. The speed of this sub-dragon was indeed very fast.
If it weren't for the help of two Land Immortal realm cultivators, Li Chungang and Zhao Xuansu, in capturing them back then, they might not have been able to catch them. This shows how fast this sub-dragon was.
Therefore, Zhou Yan decided to use five thousand soldiers from the original "Great Han Iron Cavalry" and five thousand from the "Wu Dang Flying Army" to select the fastest Gale Dragons and form an elite cavalry. Meng Tian would personally command them.
Next, Zhou Yan chose five thousand soldiers from the original "Spartan Heavy Infantry" and five thousand from the "Tian Ce Xuan Jia Army" to select the most enduring Four-Winged Flying Dragons and form an endurance cavalry. Dian Wei would serve as the general.
Zhou Yan chose five thousand soldiers from the original "Ten Thousand Monster Soldiers" and five thousand "Orc Warriors" to select the strongest carrying capacity Cloud Dragons and form a flying cavalry. Xiao Siyue would serve as the general.
Zhou Yan chose five thousand soldiers from the original "Xian Zhen Battalion" and five thousand "White Robed Ghost Soldiers" to select the most defensive Ironclad Flying Dragons and form a flying cavalry.
As for the general, Zhou Yan felt someone was missing, so he directly transferred Zhang Wuji to the Flying Dragon Legion, with Zhang Wuji serving as the general.
Zhou Yan chose five thousand soldiers from the original "Tiger Leopard Cavalry" and five thousand "Great Qin Black Armor Army" to select the Lightning Spirit Dragons, which combined offense and speed, and form a shock cavalry. Bai Qi would personally command them.
Zhou Yan chose five thousand soldiers from the original "Northern Mansion Army" and five thousand "Underworld Ghost Soldiers" to select the most stealthy Shadow Flying Dragons and form a reconnaissance cavalry. Wei Yixiao would serve as the general.
As for the other flying dragons, they would definitely be useful later, but for now, this was the arrangement.
The entire flying legion was thus established. This legion had no architectural bonuses; it was entirely assembled by Zhou Yan himself.
This was the beginning of Zhou Yan's formation of an air force. Once this air force was established, he would definitely build a second and a third air force in the future.
As for the navy, Zhou Yan currently lacked suitable generals and soldiers, so he hadn't considered it yet, but it would be a matter of time before it was established.
Soldiers of the sea, land, and air all needed to be prepared to face various environments at all times.
Next was the official start of training.
Sixty thousand soldiers marched neatly towards the "Qing Qing Ling Grassland" to select their flying dragon mounts.
"Alas, they are finally going to choose their flying dragon mounts. I'm so envious."
"Work hard. I heard the Lord is planning a second batch of the Flying Dragon Legion, and I must join then."
"Really! That's great, I must work hard!"
"We failed the first time, so we absolutely cannot miss the second round. Everyone, keep it up."
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Watching these sixty thousand people, the other soldiers were very envious. However, they were not as skilled, and they had no jealousy. They could only blame themselves for losing to others in combat, which led to others becoming members of the Flying Dragon Legion.
In any case, this was only the first Flying Dragon Legion, and they heard that the Lord was still planning to build a second Flying Dragon Legion, so many soldiers were working hard.
They had the best resources, the best cultivation environment, and even lacked for neither cultivation techniques nor martial skills. Coupled with their not-low aptitude, all of which were above S quality, becoming strong was easy as long as they worked hard.
After a long time, countless dragon riders flew out from the "Qing Qing Ling Grassland." Riding their flying dragons, they soared freely in the sky above the territory.
"I'm still small now and can't grow bigger. When I become stronger, I'll be able to carry you and travel the skies." Jin Ye said, standing on Zhou Yan's shoulder.
"It's okay, I don't need you to carry me; I can fly myself." Zhou Yan petted Jin Ye's small head. This little guy was under a lot of pressure. Fortunately, Zhou Yan often helped him to guide him, otherwise, he would have become a closed-off person.
Zhou Yan flew towards the outside of the territory, while Bai Qi, riding Qiong Qi, also flew out of the territory.
When they first started flying, many soldiers were not used to it. Some even fell off their flying dragons, causing countless people to laugh.
Zhou Yan had already asked the tailor Xue Lingyun to sew some equipment that would allow soldiers to sit more securely on their flying dragon mounts. He believed it would be made soon and equip the sixty thousand Flying Dragon Legion.
Once outside the territory, Bai Qi officially began the training. His training was also very strict, and he even said that anyone who did not meet the requirements would be kicked out of the Flying Dragon Legion.
They were all selected through layers of competitions, and no one wanted to be eliminated, so every soldier was very serious during training.
Zhou Yan also gave a speech. Standing above the soldiers, he said, "Each and every one of you soldiers has obtained a flying dragon mount."
"What I want to tell you here is, don't treat them as mere mounts; treat them as partners, as comrades, as your best friends."
"Only by treating them as your most trusted friends will they wholeheartedly help you. They are your eternal friends, your eternal comrades."
"They will fight with you forever, from the Lord's Continent all the way to the Divine Realm, do you understand!"
"We understand!" All the soldiers answered loudly after hearing Zhou Yan's words, and they instantly understood something.
Previously, many soldiers had indeed only treated their flying dragon mounts as mounts. But at this moment, their mindset changed. They would treat the flying dragon mounts beside them as their partners, family, and friends.
"Roar!!!"
These flying dragons were already of high level, and their intelligence was naturally not low. Upon hearing Zhou Yan's words, they were deeply moved. They also responded to Zhou Yan, thanking him for his understanding.