As for Modu,
Zhao Feng could kill him at any time.
But for now, he was still useful. After all, the northern frontier was vast, and the Xiongnu people were numerous. If Modu were killed, a new successor would rise, and Qin would have to spend additional time dealing with them. It was more efficient to make use of him first.
As for Tuoba Hu,
He was different from Modu. Zhao Feng had a deep blood feud with him his father's murder and the slaughter of his people.
With that in mind, it was time for the army to sweep through everything.
"Transmit my order."
"For those among the foreigners who refuse to surrender kill them!"
"For those who surrender escort them back to Qin, brand them as slaves, and condemn them to servitude for all eternity."
Zhao Feng's voice, empowered by his true essence, rang cold and resolute.
"We obey the Crown Prince's decree!"
Countless elite Qin warriors responded in unison.
Then,
Facing the foreign tribes already trapped in the encirclement, they roared:
"Our Crown Prince of Great Qin has decreed those who surrender will be spared! Those who refuse will be slaughtered without mercy!"
"The Crown Prince has spoken foreigners who surrender shall live! Those who resist shall die without pardon!"
...
The echoes of these proclamations resounded across the vast heavens.
The great desert was littered with corpses.
Rivers of blood flowed.
Almost all the fallen were foreigners. In this battle, the Qin warriors had suffered barely any casualties. This was a battle of absolute dominance.
The elite warriors of Qin not only possessed superior martial prowess but were also armed with weapons and armor far more advanced than those of the foreigners.
It was a complete slaughter.
"The souls of the foreigners should not be wasted either."
Zhao Feng gazed at the countless drifting souls in the void, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Netherworld Flame."
With a wave of his hand, the black flames of the Netherworld expanded under the augmentation of his true essence.
Now that Zhao Feng's martial cultivation had reached the level of Martial Divinity, he had ascended to the peak of the mortal world.
In direct combat, martial arts far surpassed the power of immortals.
With his current strength in the Martial Divinity realm, he could slay immortals with ease.
If he combined his attributes, he could even battle beings a tier above ordinary immortals.
In an instant,
The void above was filled with the anguished wails of countless foreign souls.
Their spirits were incinerated, wiped from existence.
Perhaps,
This was a cruel fate.
But this was Zhao Feng's way of dealing with his enemies.
If their souls had fallen into the underworld, their suffering might have been even worse.
"I wonder if the Tianxuan Mirror can house the souls of my fallen Qin warriors."
Zhao Feng's gaze shifted toward the few hundred souls of his slain soldiers lingering in the air.
By now, Zhao Feng had gained some insight into the structure of this world.
After death, all souls entered the underworld for reincarnation.
But what truly happened after reincarnation, no one knew.
Thinking of the Celestial Court, those bloodthirsty, flesh-devouring immortals above,
Zhao Feng suspected that the underworld's cycle of reincarnation might not be as benevolent as traditional myths suggested.
Instead, it resembled something out of the most nightmarish, sinister myths of his previous life.
"Let's give it a try."
"I might not be able to control everything, but at the very least, I can preserve the souls of my Qin warriors. If this works, I can even extend it to all the people of Great Qin, sheltering their souls from whatever horrors the underworld may hold."
"If a self-contained cycle of reincarnation can be established within my small world, then these souls can be reborn within it."
"For now, I just need to create a separate space within the Tianxuan Mirror for their souls."
After contemplating for a moment,
Zhao Feng made his move.
The Tianxuan Mirror appeared in the void.
"Collect."
Under Zhao Feng's divine will, the few hundred souls of his fallen Qin warriors were drawn into the Tianxuan Mirror.
Inside the mirror,
Zhao Feng's divine sense swept through.
"An invisible force of destiny is protecting the souls, ensuring they remain stable within the Tianxuan Mirror."
"As expected, the power of fate is the foundation of everything."
"Every warrior of Qin carries a fragment of the Tianxuan Mirror. If, in the future, they fall in battle, their mirror fragments can serve as a guide to draw their souls into the main Tianxuan Mirror."
"This way, a self-sustaining system can be established, preventing the souls of Great Qin's warriors from being subjected to the unknown fate of the underworld's reincarnation."
"If the souls within the mirror remain stable for a long time, then this system can be implemented on a larger scale, extending to all the citizens of Great Qin."
After confirming that the collected souls remained intact, Zhao Feng was satisfied.
His vision for the future of soul preservation was gradually taking shape.
But now,
He had no time to dwell on it further.
"The Three Supreme Generals."
Zhao Feng turned to the trio of high-ranking generals, his voice firm.
"We heed your command, Your Highness!" The three immediately saluted.
"Launch a full-scale offensive."
"Conquer the northern frontier and the great desert with all possible speed. For every hundred miles advanced, construct a fortress city. If you need timber or bricks, they can be extracted from the Tianxuan Mirror. The same goes for grain and military supplies."
"I will dispatch an additional 300,000 logistical troops to assist with construction."
"I grant the three of you full authority over the campaign."
"Within one year, I want this vast northern desert fully integrated into Great Qin's territory, and the Donghu and Xiongnu tribes completely subdued."
Zhao Feng's voice was steady but filled with absolute determination.
"We will carry out Your Highness's will!" The three generals responded in unison.
The Three Generals responded in unison.
After giving his orders, Zhao Feng nodded and then turned his gaze to the black dragon beneath him.
"The war in the desert will continue. Stay here and keep devouring the baleful energy to strengthen yourself."
"Also, do not harm or eat humans."
Zhao Feng instructed firmly before tearing through the void and leaving the battlefield.
"We respectfully bid farewell to the Crown Prince!"
The three generals watched Zhao Feng vanish into the void with deep reverence and admiration.
Once the void sealed again, they snapped out of their daze.
"When will we ever attain such power?"
"Flying through the air, tearing through the void…"
Each of them couldn't help but sigh in awe.
"With the resources bestowed by Great Qin and the martial techniques granted by the Crown Prince, it's only a matter of time."
"Now that our empire has entered the era of cultivation, we, the Great Qin army, are leading by years ahead. In the future, when the age of cultivation flourishes, the military will be at the forefront." Li Mu said with confidence.
"Indeed."
"General Li Mu, you're truly fortunate."
"You were among the first to follow the Crown Prince, and now your martial prowess has reached the Grandmaster realm."
Wang Ben looked at Li Mu with envy.
"Haha."
"It was just luck."
"But my martial talent isn't particularly outstanding. Take Ying Bu, for instance he has already reached the peak of the Grandmaster realm, just one step away from the Divine Ability stage."
"Once he steps into the Divine Ability realm, not only will his lifespan increase, but he will also be able to fly like the legendary immortals." Li Mu said longingly.
The land of Shenzhou was rich in spiritual energy.
After the entire army was introduced to martial cultivation, by the third year, medicinal pills were distributed, and the training space of the Heavenly Profound Mirror was activated.
With Great Qin's supply of medicinal pills and the increasing cultivation of spiritual herbs, strong cultivators would soon emerge in great numbers.
Heavenly Realm, Celestial Court
"Your Majesty!"
"Something has happened!"
"The life lantern of our observer stationed in Shenzhou has shattered he has perished!"
Taibai Jinxing hurriedly reported to the Heavenly Emperor.
"Hmm?"
On his imperial throne, Haotian opened his eyes, and the entire Lingxiao Hall trembled.
"Though he was merely a scattered immortal, who in the mortal world could kill him?" Haotian asked coldly.
"Your Majesty."
"The heavenly secrets are obscured; we cannot divine the answer."
"But judging by the circumstances, it is likely related to the changes occurring in Shenzhou."
"Something significant must be unfolding there." Taibai Jinxing shook his head helplessly.
"Shenzhou…"
Haotian frowned deeply, his face filled with anger.
"Who is orchestrating this in Shenzhou?"
"Why is it beyond my grasp?"
"The Western Region? Though Tathagata covets the fortune of Shenzhou, his reach cannot extend so far, nor could he condense its destiny."
"Is it the Queen Mother of the West? Zhen Yuanzi? Or some other great being?"
"Who is it?"
At this moment, Haotian fell into deep contemplation, his concern evident.
The destiny of Shenzhou was his opportunity to advance further, even to become the strongest in this age devoid of saints.
Moreover, the vast life essence of Shenzhou's living beings could elevate the entire Celestial Court and its immortals to greater heights the spiritual energy contained within was immensely valuable.
Whether it was destiny or spiritual energy, he could not afford to let it slip away.
"Summon the Plague God."
"I bestow upon him the power of the Heavenly Tome let him spread plagues across Shenzhou."
"Summon the Four Departments."
"I bestow upon the Four Righteous Gods the power of the Heavenly Tome to let Shenzhou suffer years of drought until its destiny is shattered."
"Summon King Qin Guang."
"Let him extract the souls of Shenzhou's rulers and cut short their lifespans."
"If the fortune of Shenzhou has gathered, then I shall sever it!"
Haotian's eyes gleamed coldly as he made his decision.
Upon hearing these orders, Taibai Jinxing's face paled.
"Your Majesty."
"Doing this will bring immense karmic burden upon the Celestial Court."
"Moreover… the people of Shenzhou will perish in great numbers. If we do eventually seize Shenzhou, the spiritual energy will have greatly diminished." Taibai Jinxing immediately tried to dissuade him.
"At this point!"
"Shenzhou has already slipped beyond our control."
"If we do not destroy the Qin Empire, how can I claim Shenzhou's destiny?"
"Go and deliver my decree."
Haotian's voice was cold and absolute, leaving no room for discussion.
"Understood." Taibai Jinxing bowed and quickly departed.
"The path to sainthood requires dominion over heaven and earth."
"Whoever stands in my way shall be annihilated."
"The mastermind behind Shenzhou's upheaval do not let me find you," Haotian muttered coldly.
Crown Prince's Residence
Zhao Feng's Secluded Cultivation Chamber
"Settle the accumulated battle rewards," Zhao Feng commanded.
"[Host's army has slain 345,969 enemies, successfully collecting 172,984 attribute points.]"
"[Collected True Essence: 28,360 points.]"
"[Collected Dragon Elephant Strength: 28,450 points.]"
"[Collected Divine Speed: 26,132 points.]"
"[Collected Acquired Spiritual Body: 25,312 points.]"
"[Collected Divine Sense Power: 25,304 points.]"
"[Collected Primordial Spirit Power: 345,969 points.]"
"[Collected Lifespan: 39,426 days.]"
"[Attributes are being assigned...]" the system panel prompted.
The next moment, golden light enveloped Zhao Feng's entire body.
All his attributes began to soar.
The Martial Dao Imperial Dragon Sutra was activated.
The true essence in his dantian rapidly strengthened and transformed.
His entire being underwent an evolution, achieving another breakthrough in power.
"Host's total attributes have surpassed 220,000, rewarding two Tier 5 Treasure Chests." The system prompted again.
"Indeed."
"Compared to secluded cultivation, collecting attributes on the battlefield is much faster."
"As the Crown Prince, I can receive half of the attributes gained from my elite warriors' kills this is already quite beneficial."
"At the very least, I don't have to engage in senseless slaughter and accumulate karmic backlash."
Feeling the surge in his strength, Zhao Feng smiled.
Then, he opened his attribute panel.
Host: Zhao Feng
Age: 32
Traits:
Human Dao Authority – Red: Recognized by the Human Dao, initial mastery of human authority, soul fused with Human Dao, bestowed with Human Dao fortune; as long as Human Dao fortune remains, the soul remains indestructible and can be resurrected.
Heavenly Dao Authority – Blue: Holds dominion over a world's Heavenly Dao, wielding its laws as power; the world's laws form a protective force, and fusing the soul with the world's Heavenly Dao grants immunity from divination and pursuit.
Martial Dao Progenitor – Gold: The creator of Martial Dao, suppressing all martial practitioners beneath him! Gathers the collective fortune of all Martial Dao cultivators, greatly enhancing luck and opportunities. Can borrow the power of all martial practitioners to unleash a "Martial Ancestor Strike"!
Attributes:
True Essence: 230,000 (Martial Dao Transcendent Third Layer)
Dragon-Elephant Strength: 220,000 (A single punch unleashes the force of 220,000 dragons and elephants, shattering void and crushing all techniques.)
Divine Movement: 220,000 (Each step spans 20,000 zhang.)
Postnatal Spiritual Body: 220,000 (Absorbs spiritual energy 2,000 times faster than ordinary beings, rapidly regenerates injuries, and replenishes stamina and true essence at an accelerated rate.)
Divine Sense: 220,000 (Covers a radius of 2 million zhang; maximum control over surrounding spiritual energy; can perform soul-searching techniques.)
Primordial Spirit Strength: 340,000 (Soul transformed into a Primordial Spirit, capable of astral projection, possession, and traversing the void.)
Lifespan: 50,647 years (Current realm lifespan: 50,000 years.)
Virtue: 12,304 points (Blessed by Heaven and Earth, protected by fate.)
Karmic Sin: 18 points (The higher the karmic sin, the greater the rejection by Heaven and Earth.)
Portable Space: 200,099 cubic meters.
Cultivation Techniques: Martial Dao Imperial Dragon Sutra (Blessed by Human Dao fortune, daily cultivation increases all attributes by 500 points; focusing on a single attribute increases it by 1,000 points.)
Martial Techniques: Prison-Heaven Finger, Ten Thousand Swords Converge, Mountain-Shattering Slash, One Sword Across Eras, Dragon Subduing Palm, Explosive Fist...
Treasures:
Half-Step Innate Fortune Spirit Treasure: Heavenly Profound Mirror
Postnatal Supreme Treasure: Innate Realm
Postnatal Supreme Treasure: Nine Cauldrons of Huaxia
Looking at his current attributes, Zhao Feng felt the transformation was overwhelming.
His true essence was powerful enough to slay immortals.
His physical strength alone was enough to annihilate immortals.
Even his Primordial Spirit strength far exceeded that of ordinary immortals, as their spiritual force could not compare to his monstrous prowess.
His Postnatal Spiritual Body allowed him to absorb spiritual energy at an astonishing rate, ensuring a continuous replenishment of true essence and a rapid rise in cultivation.
As for virtue, it was earned from eliminating that so-called celestial envoy and his disciples in Penglai.
As for karmic sin...
This only started accumulating after Zhao Feng reached the Void-Shattering Realm.
Before achieving this realm, he was still considered part of the mortal world, and karmic sin was not recorded.
Otherwise...
With the number of enemy soldiers he had slain whether it was 200,000 or even 500,000 his karmic sin would be unimaginable.
If he had accumulated 200,000 points of karmic sin, he would likely be plagued by tribulations and calamities wherever he went.
"To pursue greater realms, I could focus on enhancing a single attribute and push my true essence beyond the Martial Dao Transcendent Realm."
"But for now, there's no rush."
Zhao Feng contemplated as he studied his attributes.
His cultivation had already reached the Martial Dao Transcendent Third Layer.
Ascending to another level would mean stepping beyond the mortal realm entirely.
The Martial Dao Transcendent Realm allowed a practitioner to fight immortals head-on, but their cultivation was not yet on par with immortals.
Because...
The realm of immortals was not just about raw power it was about understanding the Laws of Heaven and Earth.
Upon reaching the Immortal Realm, even at its lowest level, a cultivator gained insight into the fundamental laws of existence.
However, Martial Dao was different from the immortal cultivation path.
Within the same realm, Martial Dao cultivators were unrivaled.
Above the Martial Dao Transcendent Realm, Zhao Feng's Martial Dao Imperial Dragon Sutra detailed the next stage: Martial Dao Grandmaster Realm.
Upon reaching this level, one would begin comprehending the Laws of Heaven and Earth and incorporating them into their own body, using these laws as weapons.
For most cultivators whether martial practitioners or immortals comprehending laws was an arduous task.
But for Zhao Feng, this was not an issue.
Because he wielded the Heavenly Dao Authority!
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