The slaughter unfolded like a storm, sweeping through everything in its path.
The 200,000 Xuanjia Army, each soldier possessing extraordinary martial prowess, overwhelmed the enemy completely. The ranks of martial experts within their forces were countless.
For this immortal sect, resistance was futile it was a complete massacre.
It did not take long before not a single soul remained within the sect. Every disciple of the sect was slain without exception.
After all
No one in this sect was innocent.
Though they were of the human race, they treated their kind as livestock. Since they regarded humans as mere tools, Great Qin had no reason to spare them.
"Reporting to Your Majesty."
"All within this immortal sect have been eradicated."
"There remain several hundred thousand mortals who have yet to have their spiritual essence extracted."
Meng Tian bowed respectfully toward the void as he made his report.
In the next moment
A phantom image of Ying Zheng materialized in the sky.
He glanced down briefly, then nodded. "Release all mortals and return them to their respective homelands. Then, search every inch of this land leaving no survivors."
"By Your Majesty's decree!"
Meng Tian immediately accepted the command.
"Your Majesty."
"This is the sect's 'Heavenly Inscription'."
A formation master accompanying the army stepped forward, presenting an object that looked like a crystalline tablet. It radiated a mysterious pressure, carrying an aura of profound significance.
"Does this item determine the fate of this sect?" Ying Zheng asked in a deep voice.
"Reporting to Your Majesty," the formation master responded, "this object is directly linked to the sect's destiny. I have shielded it with formations to prevent any disruption to its essence."
"Good."
"If so, then the Heavenly Court will not realize that this sect has fallen to Great Qin."
The formation master, thrilled, nodded in agreement.
"Well done."
"You will be responsible for safeguarding this item."
Ying Zheng nodded approvingly.
"Meng Tian."
"Have the army's formation masters deploy a barrier to completely conceal this place."
"Leave 5,000 Xuanjia soldiers to garrison this site no one is to approach."
Ying Zheng issued his decree with a solemn expression.
"By Your Majesty's command." Meng Tian responded respectfully.
Shortly after, Ying Zheng's phantom image faded into nothingness.
"Men!"
"Gather all resources from this sect and send them to the national treasury."
Meng Tian ordered loudly.
Meanwhile, in Wucheng (Martial City)
"Your Majesty!"
"With the destruction of this immortal sect, our Great Qin's population has grown by another tens of billions!"
"Moreover, our territory is now directly connected with Nanzhan Buzhou!"
Lü Buwei spoke with barely contained excitement.
Six months ago
Both Lü Buwei and Wang Jian had arrived in the Earthly Immortal Realm.
The mortal realm was now secure, as Zhao Qi had proven himself fully capable of governing in their absence.
After all, Great Qin's primary battleground was now in the Earthly Immortal Realm.
"Chancellor, Grand Marshal."
"The usual procedures apply."
"Academies, laws, government administration implement them swiftly in these new territories."
"Ensure the proper establishment of teleportation formations."
"Also, recruit new soldiers."
"I need not say more you both know what must be done."
Ying Zheng spoke with a stern gaze, looking at Lü Buwei and Wang Jian.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty."
"We understand exactly what must be done."
Both ministers bowed respectfully.
"Good."
Ying Zheng nodded in approval.
"Your Majesty!"
"At the westernmost border of our Great Qin territory"
"We have discovered an enormous fortress."
"Please take a look."
Wei Liao stepped forward, presenting the Heavenly Mirror.
A beam of light projected outward forms an image.
A vast and imposing fortress, stretching across the entire border, appeared before them.
"Do not approach that fortress."
"That is a barrier erected by the Heavenly Court, meant to block access between Dongsheng Shenzhou and Nanzhan Buzhou."
"Every point of connection between these two continents has been severed by this fortress."
"Moreover, the Heavenly Court has stationed elite troops to guard it."
Ying Zheng spoke solemnly as he gazed at the image.
"The Heavenly Court is cutting off access between the two continents?"
The ministers looked at Ying Zheng in confusion.
"The Crown Prince has stirred up quite a commotion in Nanzhan Buzhou."
"The Heavenly Court's attention is entirely focused on him."
"By blocking the passage between the two continents, the Heavenly Court intends to confine the Immortal-Mortal Miasma within Nanzhan Buzhou, preventing it from entering Dongsheng Shenzhou." Ying Zheng smiled faintly.
"The Crown Prince is truly wise."
"With the Heavenly Court's focus drawn toward him, our Great Qin can now expand its territory in Dongsheng Shenzhou without hindrance." Wang Jian said with a smile.
"Enough talk."
"The Crown Prince is handling matters well in Nanzhan Buzhou. If he wishes to remain hidden, the Heavenly Court will have no chance of finding him."
"Now that the Heavenly Court's attention is elsewhere, Great Qin must not waste this opportunity."
"Chancellor and Grand Marshal, you both must focus fully on governance while our army continues its northern expansion."
"By the time the Heavenly Court realizes what has happened, I want at least half of Dongsheng Shenzhou under Great Qin's control."
"By then, with such vast national fortune at my command, I shall have no fear of the Heavenly Court." Ying Zheng declared with authority.
At this moment, though Great Qin had only recently ascended to the Heavenly Court, Ying Zheng had already attained Da Luo-level power, surpassing the ordinary early-stage Da Luo and capable of battling a mid-stage Da Luo expert.
If Great Qin were to fully establish itself within the Heavenly Court, then Ying Zheng's power would rise to the level of a Quasi-Saint enough to protect Great Qin.
"We heed Your Majesty's command!"
The ministers responded in unison.
At this point
Ying Zheng had fully solidified Great Qin's strategic plan in the Earthly Immortal Realm:
Seize as much land as possible. Seize as much population as possible.
Wang Jian would lead the military expansion, while Lü Buwei would oversee governance, including the academies and the construction of teleportation arrays.
With absolute power, they would eradicate every immortal sect in Dongsheng Shenzhou.
Ying Zheng himself had personally destroyed this sect to ensure the utmost security.
Meanwhile, in Nanzhan Buzhou
Inside a secluded cave, Zhao Feng's entire body was shrouded in golden light.
After six months, his transformation was finally nearing completion.
At long last
"Host's full attribute transformation has been completed."
"Reward: One Tier-Seven Treasure Chest."
The system panel displayed the notification.
"It's finally done."
"This transformation took the longest yet an entire six months." Zhao Feng sighed, feeling as if an eternity had passed.
Throughout this half-year, Zhao Feng had been fully immersed in his body's transformation, experiencing every change firsthand.
He opened his attribute panel:
Host: Zhao Feng
Age: 42
Attributes: …
Law-Infused Astral Energy: 100,000 Points [Martial Dao Supreme Realm – First Stage]
Power of the Grand Witch: 100,000 Points [A single punch carries the strength of a Grand Witch, body comparable to one, enhanced by Law-infused power]
Void-Step Divine Ability: 100,000 Points [A single step can traverse ten million miles]
Innate Dao Body: 100,000 Points [Perfect affinity with nature and spiritual energy, greatly enhancing the comprehension of universal laws]
Divine Sense: 100,000 Points [Can scan millions of miles on land, detect the Netherworld and Underworld]
Indestructible Primordial Spirit: 100,000 Points [Even if the physical body perishes, the soul can split into thousands, remaining eternal]
Lifespan: Infinite [Each breakthrough triggers a heavenly tribulation. Surviving grants eternal life. Nine tribulations must be overcome to attain perfection.]
Merits: 81,302,304 Points [Blessed by Heaven and Earth. Can be consumed to enhance attributes.]
Karmic Sin: 310,203 Points [The higher the sin, the more malice from Heaven and Earth. Can transfer sin onto others using merit.]
Personal Space: Infinite [Non-living objects only]
Cultivation Technique: Nine Revolutions Chaos Codex [Seventh Revolution]
"So this is my current strength."
"My True Essence has transformed into Astral Energy, akin to the ascension of an immortal into the Da Luo Golden Immortal Realm."
"My strength has evolved into the Power of the Grand Witch comparable to the might of the ancient Witch Clan's Grand Witches. Even without using Astral Energy, my physical body alone can command Law-infused power."
"A single step covers ten million miles."
"The Innate Dao Body this transformation is profound. With this physique, I no longer need to worry about energy depletion. As for comprehending Laws, it's not even a concern anymore. By integrating with the World's Will, I can use the power of words to grasp Laws."
"Divine Sense this transformation is incredible! I can now scan millions of miles and even perceive the Netherworld and the Underworld."
"As for my Primordial Spirit, it was already immortal by being anchored to the Path of Humanity. Now, with the Indestructible Primordial Spirit, I'm even safer."
"Heavenly Tribulations... While they aren't the traditional 'Three Disasters and Nine Tribulations' of the Immortal Dao, they are still dangerous. I'll have to prepare carefully."
"However, I have such vast merit accumulated. Since Heaven and Earth favor those with great merit, even if a catastrophe descends, the power of merit will protect me."
"Even though this world's Heavenly Dao is incomplete, merit and karma still exist."
"This is merely hidden beneath layers of spiritual resonance by the Immortals and Buddhas."
"With this transformation, I can now fight a Quasi-Saint head-on even slay one!" Zhao Feng's eyes gleamed with excitement.
This proactive approach had truly paid off.
By annihilating countless immortal sects in Nanzhan Buzhou and slaughtering numerous Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, Zhao Feng had undergone an unprecedented surge in power.
Under normal circumstances, it would have taken a hundred years of cultivation to reach this level.
But now
In less than a year, he had achieved the impossible!
This was the power of the attribute system no bottlenecks, and exponential growth from battle.
Across the entire Primordial World, no one had ever advanced as quickly as Zhao Feng.
"Now that I've reached the Martial Dao Supreme Realm, all my attributes are on par with this level. Facing the Heavenly Court, I no longer need to be overly cautious."
A confident smile appeared on Zhao Feng's face.
But then
As he snapped back to reality, a trace of anticipation appeared in his eyes.
"Claim all treasure chests." Zhao Feng commanded.
"Host's total attributes have surpassed 1 billion. Reward: Seven Tier-Six Treasure Chests." The system notification appeared.
"Excellent."
"Seven Tier-Six Treasure Chests, plus two Tier-Seven Treasure Chests."
"Let's see how lucky I am this time." Zhao Feng chuckled.
Without hesitation, he gave the order:
"Open all treasure chests."
This time, things were different.
Two seventh-tier treasure chests had the potential to yield an innate supreme treasure.
"Command received."
"Opening all treasure chests."
"Opening sixth-tier treasure chests."
Obtained [Innate Undying Divine Light].
Obtained supreme innate spiritual treasure [Kunlun Mirror].
Obtained law seed [Sword Law].
Obtained law seed [Formation Dao Law].
Obtained lower-grade innate spiritual treasure [Falling Soul Bell].
Obtained innate spiritual root [Yellow Middle Plum].
Obtained postnatal supreme treasure [Small Rivers and Mountains Social Order Map].
"Opening seventh-tier treasure chests."
Obtained supreme innate spiritual treasure [Twelve-Petaled Pure World White Lotus].
Obtained [A Drop of Pangu's Blood].
The system notifications flashed before Zhao Feng's eyes.
"This is a huge win."
Just a glance at the rewards made Zhao Feng's eyes light up with excitement.
The Innate Undying Divine Light was beyond valuable.
Previously, he had used it on the Heavenly Profound Mirror, allowing it to directly evolve. This was undoubtedly the key to transforming postnatal treasures into innate ones.
As for the two law seeds, they were just as useful. He could directly throw them into the World Tree, allowing his inner world to refine them, granting him comprehension of the laws.
Beyond that, he had obtained:
An innate spiritual treasure,
An innate spiritual root,
A postnatal supreme treasure (Small Rivers and Mountains Social Order Map),
Each one is a priceless treasure!
But the seventh-tier treasure chests had yielded even more astonishing rewards.
The Twelve-Petaled Pure World White Lotus is an absolute top-tier defensive treasure.
Previously, Zhao Feng had obtained the Twelve-Petaled Destruction Black Lotus, and now, this White Lotus was its polar opposite, an extreme of purity and protection.
And then there was Pangu's Blood this needed no further explanation. It would undoubtedly elevate Zhao Feng's physical body to new heights. Not only would it make him stronger, but it would also completely refine his bloodline. This might even help him gain the support of the Wu Clan in the Earth Immortal Realm or perhaps even grant him benefits in the Underworld.
The Wu Clan valued bloodline above all else.
They worshiped only Pangu.
Though the Twelve Ancestral Witches had long perished, one remained Houtu, who had transformed into the Underworld's cycle of reincarnation.
Houtu had lost her status as an Ancestral Witch, but her heart undoubtedly remained loyal to the Wu Clan.
And though the Wu Clan was safeguarded within the Underworld, many others were still suffering in Beiju Luzhou, a barren wasteland.
They were outcasts, banished there after the Great War between the Wu and Demon Clans.
Houtu had always wanted to bring them back. Yet, even with the drastic changes in Heaven and Earth, the banishment persisted.
"This haul is extraordinary."
"I need to go into seclusion again to refine all these treasures."
"Especially Pangu's Blood this will be a major transformation for my physical body." Zhao Feng smiled, filled with anticipation.
As for the Innate Undying Divine Light…
Zhao Feng had already made his decision.
"The current version of the Zhuxian Sword Formation is only a postnatal treasure. When combined, it possesses postnatal supreme treasure-level killing power. It can still threaten those below the Great Golden Immortal realm, but against those above, its effect is limited."
"If I can use the Innate Undying Divine Light to enhance it even if only the formation diagram ascends to the level of an innate spiritual treasure the formation's power will greatly increase, making it a true threat to Great Golden Immortals."
Having reached this conclusion, Zhao Feng immediately summoned the Zhuxian Sword Formation.
The moment it appeared
BOOM!
A terrifying killing aura erupted from the formation.
Due to the sheer number of lives Zhao Feng had taken while wielding it, the sword formation's killing aura had become even more potent.
"Innate Undying Divine Light."
With a single thought, Zhao Feng summoned the treasure.
A mysterious glow, flickering with the profundity of the Great Dao, manifested in his palm.
Without hesitation, Zhao Feng infused the Innate Undying Divine Light into the Zhuxian Formation Diagram.
Within the formation, the diagram was the most crucial component.
By enhancing it, the entire formation's power would naturally rise.
After all, Zhao Feng didn't have four pieces of Innate Undying Divine Light.
The moment the glow merged into the formation diagram
WHOOSH!
A terrifying killing aura burst forth from the Zhuxian Formation Diagram.
In an instant
It spread across the entire formation barrier that Zhao Feng had set up.
Above the void
The power of the laws materialized.
Endless heavenly lightning loomed.
"Oh, crap."
"Postnatal ascending to innate… this isn't going to trigger a heavenly tribulation, is it?"
Seeing this, Zhao Feng's expression changed.
While he wasn't afraid of a tribulation, if the commotion became too great, it would attract the attention of the Heavenly Court.
He had planned to refine his treasures first before dealing with them.
However…
Just as Zhao Feng had anticipated
As the Zhuxian Formation Diagram absorbed the Innate Undying Divine Light, its killing aura grew stronger and stronger.
At this moment
It was undergoing its transformation.
From postnatal… to innate.
This was a treasure's ultimate evolution!
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