With Zhao Feng's command
"Open the thirteen sixth-tier treasure chests."
"You have obtained the supreme-grade acquired spiritual treasure [Nine-Rank Golden Lotus]."
"You have obtained the inferior-grade innate spiritual treasure [Thunder Order]."
"You have obtained the divine ability [Five-Colored Divine Light]."
"You have obtained the inferior-grade innate spiritual treasure [Palm-Leaf Fan]."
"You have obtained the superior-grade innate spiritual root [Enlightenment Tea]."
"You have obtained [one supreme-grade spirit vein]."
"You have obtained the supreme-grade acquired spiritual treasure [Nine-Rank White Lotus]."
"You have obtained the acquired-grade slaughtering treasure [Demonic Sword]."
"You have obtained the innate-grade divine ability [One Qi Transforms into Three Purities]."
"You have obtained the supreme-grade acquired spiritual treasure [Nine-Rank Red Lotus]."
"You have obtained the acquired grade [Alchemist Inheritance]."
"You have obtained the acquired grade [Artifact Refiner Inheritance]."
"You have obtained the [Law Seed of Reincarnation]."
Thirteen notifications in a row.
All thirteen treasure chests had been opened.
"Golden Lotus, White Lotus, Red Lotus, plus my original Black Lotus and Green Lotus now they are truly complete."
"But they still haven't reached the Twelve-Rank level. That would be the ultimate defensive treasure."
"And this Enlightenment Tea allows one to fully immerse in enlightenment and cultivation, greatly accelerating the comprehension of laws. This will certainly help me improve all my attributes without distraction."
"A supreme-grade spirit vein this can be placed in the small world's cultivation land."
"The Demonic Sword, an acquired-grade slaughtering treasure! Though it is acquired, its power rivals that of innate treasures."
"The Alchemist and Artifact Refiner Inheritances"
"Now I can truly refine immortal pills and immortal artifacts. Moreover, these inheritances can be documented and taught, elevating Great Qin's overall alchemist and artifact refiner capabilities."
"The Five-Colored Divine Light is the ultimate five-element ability that can sweep away countless treasures. This was Kong Xuan's innate divine ability I never thought I'd obtain it. A perfect ability for battle!"
"And One Qi Transforms into Three Purities"
"This needs no explanation. The divine ability of the most powerful Saint, the Supreme Lord of Purity, cannot be compared to mere shadow clones."
"The Law Seed of Reincarnation"
"This will bring about a true transformation of the small world."
"Reincarnation is the fundamental core of a real world."
"With reincarnation in place, all spirits within the small world will now have a proper cycle. The power of the world's Dao will no longer be wasted on splitting souls, greatly accelerating the world's growth."
Zhao Feng's eyes gleamed with joy.
Without a doubt, the Law Seed of Reincarnation was immensely valuable to both himself and his small world.
Without hesitation, Zhao Feng's divine sense entered the small world again.
He arrived at the World Tree (Jianmu).
Digging a hole in the ground, he planted the Enlightenment Tea, watering it with spiritual springs.
The black dragon resting on the World Tree glanced at him before lazily lying back down.
Ever since it had settled on the World Tree, the power of world laws had washed away its violent, bloodthirsty nature, allowing it to develop true intelligence.
Next, Zhao Feng summoned the Law Seed of Reincarnation.
He directly guided the world's laws to absorb the seed.
Instantly!
The entire small world trembled.
"In the past, when I integrated other law seeds, the reaction was never this intense. This proves that the Law of Reincarnation is truly fundamental."
"Reincarnation is the defining feature of a complete world."
"Once my world fully integrates the Reincarnation Law, it will truly possess the cycle of life and death."
"This won't just enhance my world it will also provide a resting place for the souls of my fallen Qin warriors."
Zhao Feng observed the process. Unlike before, the absorption of the Law of Reincarnation was much slower.
"This will take time."
"For now, I should focus on strengthening myself while waiting for my 100,000 elite soldiers to refine their Spirit Essence Pills and prepare to invade the Celestial Realm."
Time flies!
One day in the Heavens is one year in the Mortal Realm.
After losing 100,000 heavenly soldiers and receiving news that the Zhu Xian Sword Formation had appeared, the Heavenly Court had temporarily halted its invasion of the mortal world.
Within the small world, in the cultivation of land
Breakthroughs were occurring every moment!
Fifty years passed.
With two supreme-grade spirit veins, abundant spiritual energy, and the Heavenly Profound Mirror's cultivation space, everyone's cultivation had soared.
At the very least, they had all broken through two major realms.
Moreover, Zhao Feng had personally bestowed Spirit Essence Pills upon them, further accelerating their growth.
Today
The 100,000 elite soldiers gathered together.
Zhao Feng's divine sense manifested into a form in the sky.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
The 100,000 elite soldiers, along with over a hundred commanders, all knelt in unison and bowed to Zhao Feng.
At this moment
Their aura was unstoppable.
Their might shook the heavens.
Compared to fifty years ago, their strength had advanced by leaps and bounds.
"Rise."
Zhao Feng's voice carried supreme authority.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
The soldiers answered in unison.
Zhao Feng scanned them, a satisfied expression on his face.
"Not bad."
"After fifty years of training not a single one of you has a cultivation below Martial Dao True God."
"All of you have reached at least Martial Dao True God Third Layer."
"Furthermore, 1,000 of you have broken through to the Martial Dao Great Power Realm."
"You have not disappointed me!" Zhao Feng laughed, praising them.
"This is all thanks to Your Highness!"
"We shall serve Your Highness unto death!" The 100,000 elite warriors roared in unison, their voices trembling the heavens.
"From now on, you are the Great Qin Black Armored Army."
"You will follow me"
"To invade the Celestial Realm!"
Zhao Feng smiled.
Then, with a single thought
In an instant, ten thousand sets of pure black armor appeared out of thin air in the void. Not only the armor but also newly designed battle helmets no longer in the style of the Heavenly Court but crafted into a tiger-shaped war helm.
Once worn, the armor would cover the entire body, leaving only two openings for the eyes, providing complete protection.
Besides the armor, there were also gleaming, razor-sharp mo dao sabers.
Weapons that neither mortal blades could damage nor celestial energy could break.
Refined by the master craftsmen of Great Qin, these ten thousand sets of armor had been completely reforged, eliminating the hidden tampering of the Heavenly Court.
Once these warriors donned the armor and wielded their mo dao sabers, their strength would undoubtedly rise.
After all, these were originally celestial weapons and armor forged with the finest materials by the Heavenly Court itself.
In addition to the standard warriors' armor, the battle commanders' armor was also distributed accordingly.
"Refine the armor and wear it on your bodies."
"From this moment on, you are the Xuanjia Army of Great Qin."
Zhao Feng's voice carried power and authority.
"As you command, Your Highness!"
All the warriors responded in unison, each taking up their armor, cutting their fingers to drip blood onto it, refining and binding the armor to themselves.
Being at the celestial level, these suits of armor and weapons could be easily refined and mastered.
As the warriors completed the process
It was as if the armor had a life of its own, instantly adhering to their bodies.
In that moment
Ten thousand warriors clad in black armor, wielding mo dao sabers, their entire bodies concealed beneath their battle gear, formed an imposing army.
Even as they stood still, an invisible, overwhelming aura of slaughter filled the space, suffocating the void itself.
At this moment
If ten thousand celestial soldiers and generals stood before them, they would seem like complete opposites two forces of entirely different natures.
"Your Highness!"
"These celestial weapons and armor are truly remarkable not only do they provide incredible defense, but they also refine the energy of heaven and earth, allowing for quicker replenishment of one's true essence!" Meng Tian said excitedly.
Among the gathered warriors, he had been selected to join them, now standing as the highest-ranked battle commander, having already reached the Martial Dao Grandmaster realm.
"Familiarize yourselves with the armor."
"Very soon, I will lead you into the Immortal Realm." Zhao Feng said solemnly.
With that
His divine sense withdrew from the small world.
Inside the Imperial Palace
Zhangtai Palace
On this day
Zhao Feng's entire family had gathered together.
Ying Zheng, Xia Dong'er.
Wang Yan, his concubines.
His sons and daughters.
Everyone was present.
"Father, Mother."
"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law."
"Tonight serves as my farewell banquet."
"I won't say anything unnecessary let's just drink and enjoy the night."
Zhao Feng stood up, first addressing Ying Zheng and his mother, then turning to Wang Jian and his wife.
Raising his cup, he downed his drink in one gulp.
"Feng'er…"
Xia Dong'er looked at Zhao Feng, hesitant to speak.
"Afang."
"Feng'er has his plans. There is no need to worry." Ying Zheng reassured her with a smile.
"Feng'er."
"I am but a simple woman and cannot help you much. Just… take care of yourself." Xia Dong'er said with deep concern.
"Mother, don't worry."
"As long as Great Qin still stands, I will never fall."
"Father, you must guard the kingdom well in my absence. When I return, I hope to see Great Qin's overall strength vastly improved." Zhao Feng said with a smile.
"Rest assured."
"I will ensure the entire empire cultivates and grows stronger." Ying Zheng responded firmly.
"Qi'er, Ling'er, Wu'er."
"And all of you…"
Zhao Feng looked at his children, seeing that they had grown into adults. A gentle warmth flickered across his face.
"You all must take care of yourselves as well."
The Next Day
Noon Imperial Assembly Plaza
The court was in full attendance.
At this moment
Zhao Feng, dressed in black robes, did not wear his royal garments.
"Father."
"The cultivation grounds are the foundation of Great Qin's strength. You must make full use of them. If anything arises, you can still contact me through the Heavenly Profound Mirror."
Zhao Feng turned to look at Ying Zheng and spoke.
"Understood."
Ying Zheng locked eyes with Zhao Feng and nodded firmly.
Having given his final instructions
Zhao Feng said no more.
Taking out the Spatial Mirror, he opened a portal.
Then
He stepped inside.
In an instant, the void tunnel collapsed and vanished.
"The Crown Prince…"
"Has left Great Qin."
Han Fei's gaze carried deep reluctance.
"No."
Ying Zheng shook his head.
The ministers all turned their eyes toward him.
"Wherever Feng'er stands, that land belongs to Great Qin."
"Ministers!"
"Strengthen yourselves well."
"Very soon, Great Qin shall march into the Immortal Realm!"
"Great Qin has already unified the mortal world our next step is to unify the Immortal Realm, to overthrow the Heavenly Court and take its place!"
Ying Zheng's voice surged with an indomitable will.
"Swear to follow Great Qin to the death!"
The assembled ministers and generals shouted in unison.
The Earthly Immortal Realm!
Dongsheng Divine Continent!
Above a vast ocean
A void tunnel suddenly opened.
Zhao Feng stepped out slowly.
As he took a moment to sense his surroundings, a smile appeared on his face.
"So this is the Earthly Immortal Realm."
"The void is far more stable here."
"And the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surpasses that of the mortal world by a thousandfold, if not more."
"And this is just a random place within the Earthly Immortal Realm." Zhao Feng sighed with emotion.
"Now, which of the Four Great Continents am I in?"
With that thought, Zhao Feng immediately spread out his divine sense ten thousand miles, a hundred million miles, a billion miles.
At his current level, Zhao Feng's divine sense had already surpassed that of a Taiyi Golden Immortal.
This was the advantage of cultivating all attributes.
His strength could not be measured by mere realms.
"The spiritual energy here is much richer than in other areas it feels like a true paradise."
"And just ten thousand miles away, there is a vast land called the Ao Lai Kingdom."
"Then this island… could it be?"
A thought flashed through Zhao Feng's mind.
Without hesitation, he took a single step forward.
His figure transformed into a streak of light, vanishing instantly into the oceanic void.
When he reappeared
He had already arrived at a massive island, standing atop its highest peak.
"Monkeys… in large numbers."
"And beyond this island, many others are scattered across the sea, home to various creatures."
"Humanoid beasts have yet to fully take human form. They are still in the early stages of their demonic transformation."
"In the mortal world, demons do not exist."
"But here, in the Earthly Immortal Realm…"
"This place is truly filled with demons, ghosts, and monsters."
"However"
"This place should be the legendary Flower Fruit Mountain from my past life's knowledge."
"And that stone at the peak…"
With this thought, Zhao Feng shifted his gaze toward the summit.
A glowing stone stood tall, bathed in the radiance of the sun and moon.
It was situated at the very heart of the island's spiritual veins, continuously nourished by boundless energy.
If one used divine sense to probe it, one would see that consciousness was already forming inside.
"Sun Wukong."
"He is already in the process of being born."
"Interesting."
"And there are restrictions placed around him. If touched, the one who set them will immediately notice."
"Sun Wukong… just a mere pawn in a grand game."
Zhao Feng gazed at the stone with deep emotion.
With his memories from his past life, he understood that while Sun Wukong appeared incredibly powerful, his fate was, in reality, tragic.
Especially after the golden headband was placed upon him that, the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal was no longer the Great Sage.
"Perhaps… I can make Sun Wukong serve Great Qin."
"If he cultivates martial arts, he will undoubtedly become one of Great Qin's Gods of War in the future."
At that moment
A sudden idea struck Zhao Feng.
Although Sun Wukong was a pawn, his potential was undeniably immense.
If he could recruit him into Great Qin, it would be a tremendous boon to the empire.
Moreover
It would sabotage the plans of those behind the scenes.
Why not?
With that thought
Zhao Feng didn't hesitate.
He took a step forward and arrived before the Spirit Stone that was nurturing Sun Wukong.
Seeing the restrictive formations around it, he merely moved his divine sense.
And tore open a gap effortlessly.
With Zhao Feng's mastery of formations and the strength of his primordial spirit, such a thing posed no challenge to him.
"Sun Wukong may already possess consciousness, but he cannot yet communicate."
"However, I can imprint the fundamental martial arts of Great Qin into his mind and leave him with a Heavenly Profound Mirror fragment."
Once the idea formed
Zhao Feng acted immediately.
He imprinted Great Qin's martial cultivation technique, the Dragon Elephant Body Refining Art, into Sun Wukong's consciousness, allowing him to cultivate up to the Martial Dao Divine Realm.
Then, he created a fragment of the Heavenly Profound Mirror and hid it deep within Sun Wukong's sea of consciousness.
It would only activate when Sun Wukong himself awakened it.
After finishing
Zhao Feng felt deeply satisfied.
"Sun Wukong."
"I hope we meet again in the future."
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