As the sword qi dissipated
Wang Lingguan's body had completely vanished, leaving no trace of life.
Even though he was at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm
Against Zhao Feng, an opponent who could not be measured by conventional cultivation levels, he ultimately stood no chance.
Furthermore, Zhao Feng possessed the unparalleled treasure of the Immortal Execution Sword Formation, and his Chaos Law Domain was ever-changing. The power of a mere Taiyi Golden Immortal was simply insufficient.
"Killed Taiyi Golden Immortal [Wang Lingguan], gained 100,000 points in all attributes, obtained a Tier 6 Treasure Chest." The system notification sounded.
"Lingyun Bottle."
Zhao Feng gazed at the countless corpses of celestial soldiers and generals scattered within the sword formation.
Without hesitation, he summoned the Lingyun Bottle and absorbed all the fallen celestial soldiers and generals into it, refining them into Lingyun Essence Pills.
Then
"Claim all attributes."
Zhao Feng did not hesitate in the slightest and gave the command directly.
In this battle
The ten thousand celestial soldiers and generals had all been annihilated by Zhao Feng's sword formation.
Perhaps it was cruel.
But in a way, it was also a form of liberation for these souls, who had been trapped within their battle armor. He had spared them from an eternity of torment, granting them an early release.
With Zhao Feng's command
Boom!
A powerful aura erupted from his body.
A terrifying Martial Dao pressure, accompanied by the aura of laws, swept through the entire Void Grand Hall.
Eventually
This surge of energy expanded beyond the sword formation one thousand miles, ten thousand miles, a hundred thousand miles sweeping across the entire mortal realm.
Under this overwhelming presence, even space itself showed signs of tearing apart.
Through this battle
The total attributes Zhao Feng gained reached an unprecedented peak.
Even though an ordinary celestial soldier only granted 100 points per kill, their overwhelming numbers made up for it.
10,000 celestial soldiers contributed a total of one million attribute points.
1,000 Celestial Immortal soldiers contributed 500,000 attribute points.
100 Golden Immortals contributed 100,000 attribute points.
1 Taiyi Golden Immortal contributed 100,000 attribute points.
The sheer magnitude of the gains from this battle was beyond comprehension.
With millions of attribute points added to his total
Zhao Feng's attributes underwent an unparalleled transformation. His strength and true essence surged with every passing moment.
Within the Imperial Court
As this oppressive aura descended
All the civil and military officials raised their heads, using their divine senses to probe the source.
"Your Majesty!"
"This aura is incredibly strong!"
"Can the Crown Prince handle it?"
Lü Buwei's expression was solemn.
"Zhongfu."
"Can't you tell that this is the Crown Prince's aura?" Ying Zheng chuckled.
As a father, how could he not recognize his own son's aura?
"It seems that after this battle, Feng'er has grown even stronger." Ying Zheng laughed heartily, feeling a great sense of relief in his heart.
Though he had always been confident in his son's strength, this time the enemy was ten thousand celestial soldiers and generals, including many Celestial Court deities.
It was impossible for him not to worry.
But in front of his ministers
Ying Zheng had to maintain an unshakable composure.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
The ministers finally understood and quickly bowed, offering their congratulations.
"Feng'er."
"I may not be able to help you much right now, but this will not remain the case for long."
"I will do everything in my power to strengthen Great Qin so that one day, I may stand by your side in battle."
Ying Zheng raised his head and looked toward the sky, silently making a vow in his heart.
Above the Void
Zhao Feng's entire body was bathed in golden light.
Time passed
He slowly opened his eyes, an excited expression appearing on his face.
"Attribute Panel." Zhao Feng commanded.
[Attribute Panel]
Host: Zhao Feng
Age: 40 years
Lawful True Essence: 11.5 million (Martial Dao Palm Realm, First Layer)
True Dragon Power: 11.2 million (A single punch unleashes the power of 10 million True Dragons.)
Flight Speed: 10.9 million (A single step covers ten million miles.)
Postnatal Dao Body: 11.02 million (Enhances spiritual energy absorption, accelerates law comprehension, grants boundless vitality, allows faster true essence recovery, and sustains continuous regeneration.)
Divine Sense: 11.23 million (Can extend over ten million miles and easily manipulate the surrounding energy of heaven and earth.)
Lawful Primordial Spirit: 12.34 million (Merged with the essence of laws, rendering it immune to all evils.)
Lifespan: 400,861 years (Base lifespan: 400,000 years)
Merit: 2,302,304 points (Loved by heaven and earth.)
Karmic Sin: 100,203 points (The higher the sin, the greater the hostility from heaven and earth.)
Storage Space: Infinite (Cannot store living beings.)
Cultivation Method: Nine Cycles of Chaos Codex (Fifth Cycle)
"The ten thousand celestial soldiers and generals have now all become my stepping stones."
"This time, my total attributes have surpassed ten million."
"My strength has skyrocketed!"
"With my newfound power can I now challenge a Grand Luo Golden Immortal?"
Zhao Feng thought with anticipation.
At this moment, with such a tremendous increase in all attributes, he couldn't accurately perceive the exact extent of his enhancement.
However, compared to before, he felt at least a hundred times stronger.
This was not only a significant leap in his realm but also a substantial boost in his overall power.
If Zhao Feng's martial path were to be compared to the celestial cultivation realms, he would now be at the Golden Immortal level.
In the martial cultivation system, the mortal stages were already well-defined.
Since Zhao Feng had established his martial path, the progression went from Innate to Grandmaster, then Great Grandmaster, Divine Ability, Celestial Phenomenon, Shattering the Void, and Martial Dao Enlightenment.
The power of martial cultivation allowed one to dominate those of the same level in celestial cultivation, enabling battles across different tiers.
Above Martial Dao Enlightenment came Martial Dao Great Power, Martial Dao Fusion, Martial Dao Domain, and now Zhao Feng's current stage Martial Dao Law Mastery, where he had gained control over laws.
Beyond Martial Dao Law Mastery, even higher stages awaited: Martial Dao King, Martial Dao Supreme, and Martial Dao Emperor.
Each step was a whole new world.
With the exponential increase in all his attributes, Zhao Feng was cultivating not just his realm but improving in every possible aspect.
Body, law, techniques, soul, and divinity he cultivated them all.
After fully integrating the newfound attributes, Zhao Feng refocused himself.
With a wave of his hand, he withdrew the Immortal Execution Sword Formation.
High above the void, the sky regained its clarity.
Zhao Feng took a single step
And instantly arrived at the Grand Assembly Hall.
"Greetings to the Crown Prince!"
Upon seeing Zhao Feng appear, the ministers all bowed in respect, heaving sighs of relief.
"Feng'er."
"What was the outcome of the battle?" Ying Zheng asked with a smile.
"The one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals have all been annihilated," Zhao Feng responded with a faint smile.
"Even a deity from the Heavenly Court, one who held a divine position, has been slain."
Hearing this
The entire court was filled with awe and reverence.
"The Crown Prince's divine might is unparalleled!" the officials shouted in unison.
"With the annihilation of these one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, at least for the next ten years, the Heavenly Court will not dare to dispatch another force to the mortal realm."
Zhao Feng spoke solemnly.
"Ministers, do you understand what the Crown Prince means?" Ying Zheng swept his gaze across the court.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured! Crown Prince, please rest assured!"
"The Great Qin shall seize this opportunity to strengthen itself. In the future, our Qin warriors and citizens will be able to aid in defending against powerful enemies!"
Wang Jian immediately stepped forward and pledged.
"We shall not disappoint His Majesty or the Crown Prince!"
The officials echoed in agreement.
"State Marshal."
"How goes the selection of the one hundred thousand elite troops with the highest cultivation?" Zhao Feng turned to Wang Jian and inquired.
"Reporting to the Crown Prince!"
"They have been selected from the military ranks."
"After years of cultivation, all of these one hundred thousand warriors have reached the Great Grandmaster realm and possess lifespans of five hundred years."
"They are ready for deployment," Wang Jian promptly reported.
Before going into seclusion, Zhao Feng had already issued orders for the selection of the most elite warriors from the Great Qin military forces.
These warriors were meant to be the vanguard of Great Qin, corresponding to the one hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals who had invaded.
With the spirits of those fallen Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, they would forge a path of martial prosperity for these one hundred thousand elite troops preparing them to follow Zhao Feng into the celestial realm.
"What about their commanders?"
Zhao Feng continued his inquiry.
"This time, we have selected over a hundred officers from the five great military divisions."
"Among them, all Captains and above have reached the Divine Ability realm, all Battalion Leaders and above have reached the Celestial Phenomenon realm, and the Chief Commanders have reached the Shattering the Void realm," Wang Jian reported.
Clearly
Previously, Zhao Feng had already used the spirits of five thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to refine over five thousand Spirit Essence Pills, extracted from their battle armor.
These had been bestowed upon Great Qin's most talented warriors, including military generals, academy instructors, and disciples of the Ghost Valley Sect.
The impact of this reinforcement was immense.
"Excellent."
"This deployment did not weaken the foundations of the major military divisions, correct?" Zhao Feng asked again.
"Crown Prince, please rest assured!"
"I ensured the adjustments were made carefully, and those who previously received Spirit Essence Pills remain in their respective units," Wang Jian assured.
Zhao Feng nodded, satisfied, and did not inquire further.
Mobilizing the most elite forces into the training grounds, strengthening them with Spirit Essence Pills, and equipping them with battle armor
This was the first step in Zhao Feng's grand strategy.
"Grandmaster." Zhao Feng called out.
"Your humble servant is here."
Ghost Valley Grandmaster immediately stepped forward.
While Zhao Feng had ascended to battle in the void, the Grandmaster had remained stationed in the Grand Assembly Hall.
"From defeating that Heavenly Court deity, I obtained a sword considered a divine weapon."
"Henceforth, I entrust this sword to you to safeguard Great Qin's mortal realm in my stead."
Zhao Feng spoke solemnly as he bestowed the Demon-Slaying Sword, obtained from slaying Wang Lingguan, to the Ghost Valley Grandmaster.
"A Post-Heavenly Supreme-Grade Spiritual Treasure!"
"A true divine weapon!"
"Crown Prince, this is far too valuable!"
The Ghost Valley Grandmaster immediately waved his hand in refusal.
"If I grant it to you, then you shall wield it to guard the mortal realm in my stead."
"There is no room for refusal," Zhao Feng stated firmly.
He directly tossed the Demon-Slaying Sword to the Grandmaster.
"Your humble servant thanks the Crown Prince for this great bestowal!"
"I will not fail in my duty!"
"With this sword, I can now challenge a Taiyi Golden Immortal!" the Grandmaster declared with unwavering determination as he received the sword with both hands.
"Crown Prince."
"You are entrusting the Grandmaster with guarding the mortal realm does that mean…?"
Han Fei suddenly thought of something and respectfully asked.
As soon as these words fell, the court officials all turned to look at Zhao Feng, filled with anxiety.
"Before my Great Qin unifies the world, my stance remains the same if invaders dare to come, then I shall go as well."
"The Heavenly Court's desire to destroy Great Qin has not wavered. Even though we have once again annihilated their army this time, they will eventually return. If we want long-lasting peace in our mortal realm, we must take the initiative and strike first." Zhao Feng swept his gaze across the court, his voice steady and firm.
His words carried an undeniable air of dominance.
"So this is the reason why the Crown Prince has mobilized ten thousand elite soldiers," Wang Jian suddenly realized.
"Enough of this."
"Chen Ping."
"Having destroyed ten thousand celestial troops and generals, we have now obtained ten thousand sets of heavenly armor and weapons."
"I will give you one year. Remove all the Heavenly Court's imprints from these armors, replace their spears with our Great Qin's Mo Dao blades, and dye all their armor black." Zhao Feng ordered in a deep voice.
"I accept the order," Chen Ping immediately responded.
A year ago, the craftsmen and formation masters of Great Qin might have struggled to handle these heavenly armors. However, after dealing with the five thousand sets obtained earlier, they were now well-versed in the process.
"That is all. Do any of you have other matters to report?"
Zhao Feng's sharp gaze swept over the officials as he spoke loudly.
"Your Highness,"
"We humbly request to follow you into the Celestial Realm!"
Several high-ranking generals knelt, their eyes filled with determination.
"The matter of the expedition into the Celestial Realm will be arranged in due time."
"For now, your priority is to completely absorb the power of the Spirit Essence Pills, train diligently, and advance to the Martial Dao Transcendent Realm as soon as possible."
"Only by reaching this realm will you have the qualifications to contend with the immortals," Zhao Feng stated firmly.
"We understand!"
The generals bowed deeply and did not press further.
As the court assembly continued, discussions centered around preparing supplies, forging weapons, and refining equipment all in preparation for the coming war.
Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Court!
Inside the Lingxiao Palace,
Haotian sat upon his imperial throne, his face cold and his eyes closed as if he were waiting for something.
The gathered celestial officials and deities also remained silent, waiting anxiously.
Just then
A heavenly officer rushed into the great hall in a panic.
"Your Majesty!"
"In the Hall of Fate!"
"The life plaques of all ten thousand celestial troops and generals have shattered, and we have lost all connection with their divine armor!"
The officer's voice trembled with fear.
"What?!"
"The entire army was annihilated?"
"This quickly?"
Li Jing gasped in shock.
The expressions of the celestial officials in the Lingxiao Palace instantly changed.
On the throne, Haotian's face grew even colder.
Though he had felt uneasy before dispatching the army, he had not expected this outcome.
To think that this force of ten thousand heavenly soldiers and generals, just like the five thousand before them, had perished in nearly the same amount of time?
And more alarmingly
Their souls had been utterly obliterated, without even returning to the Heavenly Court.
This was far too bizarre.
"Where is Wang Lingguan?"
Haotian suppressed his anger and asked in a loud voice.
"Report!"
"Your Majesty, Wang Lingguan has perished and is currently being resurrected in the Investiture of the Gods."
Another heavenly officer quickly stepped forward, his expression solemn.
"Wang Lingguan has fallen into the mortal realm as well?"
"How is that possible?"
"Wang Lingguan is a Taiyi Golden Immortal! He was personally enshrined as a god while still in his physical body. Wielding the Demon-Subduing Sword, he was capable of contending against even a peak Taiyi Golden Immortal. In the mortal realm, he should have been truly invincible. How could he have been slain?"
"This battle has ruined his prospects."
"He originally had the rare advantage of being a deity enshrined in his flesh, he could continue cultivating in the immortal path and grow even stronger. But now that he has perished, his true spirit is being restored within the Investiture of the Gods. From now on, like most of us heavenly deities, he will have to rely on incense offerings for power."
"His immortal path has been severed..."
Upon hearing this news, many of the celestial officials couldn't help but sigh.
In the Heavenly Court, being enshrined as a god while still in the flesh was a rare fortune. Those who were enshrined only as true spirits could never truly advance their cultivation and had to rely on worship from mortals.
"Wang Lingguan must report to me immediately once his divine body is restored!"
Haotian's face darkened further.
However, he forcibly suppressed his fury.
At this moment,
The only way to uncover what had truly happened in the mortal realm to understand what terrifying power had annihilated his celestial army was to wait for Wang Lingguan's return.
"Once he revives,"
"This emperor shall finally uncover who is behind this upheaval in the mortal world!"
Haotian thought coldly.
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