Outside the City!
The military camp had been established.
The capital's garrison troops patrolled the perimeter, ensuring that no unauthorized person could approach.
Zhao Feng arrived at the camp.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
Upon seeing Zhao Feng's arrival, all the generals bowed in salute.
"Luo Hua."
"You are leading the troops this time?"
Zhao Feng looked at the leading general and asked with a smile.
Hearing his name called, Luo Hua's face filled with excitement as he immediately responded, "Replying to Your Highness, yes, I have gathered the soldiers and led them back to Xianyang."
"Not bad."
"You've reached the Grandmaster Realm."
"After entering the training grounds, you should be able to break through to the Great Grandmaster level."
"Keep up the hard work," Zhao Feng said with a smile.
"I will not disappoint Your Highness!" Luo Hua was beyond excited.
He had been a subordinate of Zhao Feng long before Zhao Feng returned to the imperial family.
Back when Zhao Feng was merely a junior military officer, Luo Hua had already served under him.
Time had passed.
Luo Hua had now risen to become a main general of Great Qin, not in the Wu'an Camp, but in the Zhenbei Camp.
"Gather everyone."
Zhao Feng gave his command.
"As you command!"
The generals quickly accepted the order and withdrew to carry it out.
Soon!
The sound of war drums echoed through the military camp.
Not long after
Outside the camp.
One hundred thousand elite warriors had assembled, along with numerous scholars from the Imperial Academy, alchemists from the Pill Hall, and artisans from the Artifact Hall.
"We pay our respects to His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Everyone bowed toward the front of the camp and shouted in unison.
"You may all rise."
Zhao Feng waved his hand.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
The voices of the crowd rang out in unison, their gazes fixed on Zhao Feng filled with reverence and fervor.
To them, he was the embodiment of faith itself.
The name of Ying Zheng.
The name of Zhao Feng.
Within the entire Great Qin Empire, they were legends.
Many years ago
Great Qin may have been one of many states.
But now, it stood alone the entire land of Shenzhou belonged to Qin.
"This year."
"Marks the third year of the New Era of Cultivation."
"For three years, Great Qin has spread the teachings of martial arts and immortal cultivation across the world. Alchemy, artifact refinement, and formation arts have flourished, producing countless warriors, cultivators, alchemists, and artisans for our empire."
"Against mere mortals, Great Qin's strength is already unparalleled."
"Great Qin is no longer a mere mortal kingdom."
"However"
"In places unseen, our enemies lurk in the shadows powerful and numerous."
"They are like wolves circling their prey, waiting for the moment to strike at Great Qin, to tear us apart and consume us!"
"These enemies are none other than those you have heard of the Immortals and the Buddhas!"
"Do not be deceived into thinking that Immortals and Buddhas are compassionate beings who care for mortals!"
"You are wrong."
"Completely wrong."
"Immortals and Buddhas are no different from demons they feast upon mortals as sustenance!"
"Celestial beings are heartless they see mortals as nothing more than fodder!"
"I tell you now do not revere the Immortals and Buddhas. Do not worship them."
"Because they are Great Qin's enemies."
"Enemies with whom we shall fight to the death!"
Zhao Feng's voice was thunderous, shaking the hearts of everyone present.
His words struck them like a hammer.
Countless people wore expressions of shock and disbelief.
Clearly
They, much like the ministers and generals before them, were astounded by this revelation.
But
After only a brief moment
"Swear eternal loyalty to Great Qin!"
"If the Immortals and Buddhas dare to invade, we shall fight them to the death!"
"Swear eternal loyalty to Great Qin!"
Their voices roared to the heavens.
The elite warriors of Great Qin, and the scholars of the Imperial Academy all were the best of the empire.
They may have once respected the Immortals and Buddhas as beings of legend.
But if they were to become Great Qin's enemies then they would fight them without fear, to the last man!
"Good!"
"This... this is the spirit of Great Qin!"
Zhao Feng laughed heartily.
"Today."
"I will send you all to a sacred training ground. In this place, for every year that passes in Great Qin, fifty years will pass inside!"
"You are the first batch chosen to enter this training ground I hope you will use this opportunity to break through!"
"Relax your minds and bodies. I shall send you inside."
As Zhao Feng spoke
His divine sense expanded!
In the blink of an eye
Every single person present was enveloped by Zhao Feng's divine power.
With a single thought
None were left behind.
All were transported into the Small World.
Inside the Small World!
Over one hundred thousand people had descended upon this vast space.
A hundred-mile radius of ample space to accommodate them all.
"This is the training ground. The spiritual energy here is several times richer than in Shenzhou."
"The Heavenly Profound Mirror can also be used here."
"In this world, you may use the mirror's training space limitlessly without consuming any contribution points."
"When a month has passed in Shenzhou, I will personally bring you back."
"As for food, provisions will be supplied every ten days."
Zhao Feng's voice echoed in everyone's ears.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Everyone responded in unison with gratitude.
After that, they all began their training.
Once everything was arranged, Zhao Feng did not immediately withdraw his divine sense. Instead, he observed the state of the small world.
With the altered flow of time, the development of the small world had accelerated significantly.
Since obtaining the Law of Time, nearly eight months have passed in Shenzhou, but within the small world, decades have gone by.
Now, the population of the small world has exceeded five million.
"The change in time flow is truly a powerful tool," Zhao Feng mused.
"In the future, everything within this small world will become a sharp blade in my hands."
"Moreover, as more beings inhabit the world and as stronger cultivators emerge, it will also greatly enhance the small world itself."
"The laws of heaven and earth here are continuously improving as well."
"Perhaps in the future, if someone within this world manages to break through to the realm of Martial Grandmasters and comprehends the laws, the small world will benefit from it and gain mastery over that law."
Zhao Feng pondered deeply.
The evolution and ascension of a world were fundamentally different from that of living beings.
However, he did not linger for long.
His divine sense withdrew.
Then, he returned directly to the Crown Prince's residence.
He had obtained quite a few treasure chests.
It was time to open them.
Additionally, he needed to continue the refinement of his cultivation technique.
"Open all the treasure chests," Zhao Feng commanded.
"Opening four sixth-tier treasure chests."
"Acquired: Innate High-Grade Spiritual Treasure [Lingyun Bottle]."
"Acquired: Postnatal Supreme-Grade Spiritual Treasure [Earth-Sealing Seal]."
"Acquired: Postnatal Supreme Treasure Divine Ability [Pseudo-Zhuxian Sword Formation]."
"Acquired: Law Seed [Spatial Seed]."
The system notification appeared.
"An innate spiritual treasure, a postnatal supreme-grade spiritual treasure, and a postnatal supreme treasure?"
"And this postnatal supreme treasure is a replica of the Zhuxian Sword Formation."
"Even though it doesn't reach the level of an innate spiritual treasure if this sword formation is fully unleashed, its power will be terrifying."
"And this Spatial Seed can be absorbed by the small world, and I can use it to grasp the Laws of Space as well."
"As expected of sixth-tier treasure chests, the rewards are indeed abundant!"
Seeing the rewards from the four sixth-tier treasure chests, Zhao Feng grinned.
This was a huge gain.
A massive profit.
"What exactly is this Lingyun Bottle?"
With a thought, Zhao Feng extracted the newly acquired innate spiritual treasure.
A pure white bottle appeared in his hand.
Examining it closely, he read its description:
Lingyun Bottle: Placing a living being into the bottle allows for the extraction of their spiritual essence to refine into elixirs, which can extend lifespan and enhance cultivation. Even corpses can be placed inside to extract residual spiritual essence.
"This thing can extract spiritual essence, and even from corpses?"
"If I slay celestial beings, gods, or demons in the future, I can throw their corpses into the Lingyun Bottle to extract their essence?"
"That means I can make use of my slain enemies twice! Even if I don't use it myself, it will be extremely beneficial for the cultivators of Great Qin."
Seeing the function of this treasure, Zhao Feng chuckled.
"The celestials of the immortal world cultivate by raising and harvesting living beings for their spiritual essence."
"In the future, I can simply reverse the situation."
A cold smile crept onto Zhao Feng's lips.
"The Earth-Sealing Seal!"
"It resembles the legendary Fantian Seal in some ways. Though only a postnatal supreme-grade treasure, it is still formidable enough."
"And then there's this pseudo-Zhuxian Sword Formation."
With a thought, Zhao Feng extracted it as well.
A powerful aura emanated from a golden seal in his hand.
It was only the size of a palm.
However, when fully activated, it could instantly expand to ten thousand, even a hundred thousand meters in size, and its power was immeasurable.
Then, he looked at the pseudo-Zhuxian Sword Formation.
The moment it was summoned, an overwhelming, terrifying aura of slaughter filled the hall.
A chilling energy spread everywhere.
Fortunately, Zhao Feng was unaffected by such an aura; otherwise, he would have been assaulted by its immense killing intent.
Four swords floated before him, along with a formation diagram.
Each sword radiated a sharp, piercing sword intent.
"Incredible."
"As expected of a postnatal supreme treasure."
"Each of these swords is at least a postnatal high-grade spiritual treasure, while the main sword is even a supreme-grade one. When the four swords combine with the formation, they reach the level of a supreme treasure."
"Terrifying."
Zhao Feng examined the formation and was astonished.
Then, he read its properties:
Pseudo-Zhuxian Sword Formation: Its power is determined by the cultivation level of the wielder. The stronger the wielder, the stronger the formation. It cannot be broken unless four opponents of the same level attack it simultaneously.
Pseudo-Zhuxian Sword: Postnatal Supreme-Grade Spiritual Treasure
Pseudo-Xian Sword: Postnatal High-Grade Spiritual Treasure
Pseudo-Jue Sword: Postnatal High-Grade Spiritual Treasure
Pseudo-Lu Sword: Postnatal High-Grade Spiritual Treasure
Zhuxian Formation Diagram: Postnatal High-Grade Spiritual Treasure
That was the complete composition of this sword formation.
It was safe to say
This treasure chest was worth it.
The power of a postnatal supreme treasure was even greater than some innate spiritual treasures.
"What a massive profit!"
"Next..."
"I will use the Tianxuan Mirror to refine my cultivation technique and train at full force to prepare for the Celestial Realm!"
Zhao Feng pondered.
Summoning the Tianxuan Mirror, he activated its power.
As Great Qin's national fortune grew, the Tianxuan Mirror, which was bound to it, also became stronger.
"Nine Revolutions Profound Art, the Path to a Saintly Body."
"The eighth revolution makes one a Quasi-Saint, while the ninth revolution attains sainthood."
"Martial Dao Imperial Dragon Codex."
"With the power of the Tianxuan Mirror and the blessing of the national fortune, I will refine my cultivation techniques!"
Zhao Feng contemplated briefly.
Directly using his divine sense as a guide, he channeled his martial arts techniques and the Nine Revolutions Profound Art into the Heavenly Mystery Mirror.
Then
Whoosh!
The Heavenly Mystery Mirror radiated brilliant light.
A force of deduction laws descended from the void.
Zhao Feng controlled the Heavenly Mystery Mirror, fully committing to the deduction process.
Time continued to flow...
Imperial Court Hall!
"Your Majesty!"
"Just now, we received a report from Grand General Wang Ben."
"The western border nations have been annihilated. There are no more enemy states in the west," Wei Liao stepped forward and loudly reported.
"Uncle Zhong,"
"Have the necessary officials for governing the western border nations been arranged?" Ying Zheng looked directly at Lü Buwei.
"Your Majesty,"
"There are many scholars from the Imperial Academy. Most of them are qualified after passing the examinations."
"With just a decree from Your Majesty, three thousand qualified scholars can be sent to the western border to assume office."
"Moreover, I have selected over a hundred experienced administrators, all capable of handling great responsibilities."
"However..."
"The matter of the vassal kings still requires Your Majesty's decision," Lü Buwei promptly responded.
"I already have a plan regarding the vassal kings."
"As for governance, I will have to trouble Uncle Zhong to oversee it," Ying Zheng nodded.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I shall fulfill my duty without fail," Lü Buwei immediately declared.
"Your Majesty!"
"Now that the western border is pacified, Grand Generals Wang Ben and Tu Sui request permission to continue their advance."
"Their reconnaissance indicates that beyond the western border, several foreign nations remain, rich in population and resources," Wei Liao reported.
"I have said it before."
"As long as the mortal world remains unsettled..."
"The Great Qin's army shall not cease its conquests!"
"The extermination of the western border nations was already part of our national strategy. They merely provoked us first, and we responded accordingly."
"Pass my decree!"
"General Meng Wu and General Li Mu shall advance westward to attack the Yuezhi Kingdom."
"Generals Wang Ben and Tu Sui shall continue their western campaign."
"The Ministry of Revenue will fully allocate provisions and supplies, with the assistance of the Heavenly Mystery Mirror."
"As for the occupied foreign territories, the National Guard shall immediately dispatch provincial troops to garrison them. Enforce strict governance as we have before."
"Moreover..."
"The national policies of Qin must be implemented"
"Confiscate lands and redistribute them among the people, abolish foreign scripts, promote the Qin script and language, and explore spirit stone mines according to previous directives," Ying Zheng commanded firmly.
"We obey Your Majesty's decree!"
Immortal Realm, Kunlun Mountain!
Amidst the surrounding mountains stood what was once the sacred land of saints.
However
With the saints gone and the heavens transformed,
Kunlun, once the revered holy mountain, had lost its peace and serenity.
The void was filled with bloodlust, killing intent, and even traces of tribulation energy.
Today
At West Kunlun.
Inside a great formation.
A stunning woman in a palace robe stood at the forefront, with tens of thousands of female immortals lined up behind her.
Each one wielded divine weapons and magical treasures, their expressions filled with grave concern.
Above them, in the void
Countless celestial soldiers stood arrayed in the skies, their overwhelming killing intent permeating the air.
"Hao Tian!"
"West Kunlun has never been at odds with your Heavenly Court. Why have you brought an army against us today?"
The Queen Mother of the West stared coldly into the void and spoke icily.
"Queen Mother of the West,"
"I will not waste words,"
"Hand over the Kunlun Mirror. Lend it to me for a hundred years, and I will immediately withdraw my troops."
"Otherwise, the Heavenly Court shall bathe West Kunlun in blood!"
Above the clouds
Hao Tian sat on his celestial throne, his voice cold and commanding.
The world was engulfed in tribulation energy,
its atmosphere thick with killing intent.
The so-called "order" was nothing more than a farce.
In the past, when saints existed, there was some restraint.
But now, large factions constantly waged war, devouring each other.
Defeated foes were reduced to mere sustenance,
their spiritual essence extracted.
This had become the norm in the Immortal Realm.
"The Kunlun Mirror is my sacred treasure, a gift from the Dao Ancestor himself."
"As the Dao Ancestor's former attendant, are you unaware of this?" the Queen Mother of the West replied coldly.
At the mention of the Dao Ancestor
Hao Tian's expression remained unmoved.
"The Master has long returned to the heavens,"
"As the ruler appointed by him, I simply seek to borrow the Kunlun Mirror. Do you truly refuse to comply?"
The Queen Mother of the West furrowed her brows.
She had underestimated Hao Tian's determination to claim the Kunlun Mirror.
Even invoking the Dao Ancestor's name had proven useless.
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