Chapter 148: Shocking the World, the Terrestrial Immortal Realm!

Chapter 148: Shocking the World, the Terrestrial Immortal Realm!

In the wilderness, a group of ten people suddenly appeared together.

It was none other than Zhao Zheng, Song Haitang, and the others.

However, at this moment, they were all spiritual projections, their souls having crossed over into substitute bodies.

Previously, in the fourth layer of the Spirit Realm, they were scattered in various locations.

But in the eighth layer of the Spirit Realm, when other team members crossed over, they would automatically appear at the location of the team leader.

The Spirit Realm was indeed mysterious!

This was one of the main reasons Zhao Zheng wanted to be the team leader.

His current position was the closest to the capital city.

As soon as everyone crossed over, they began to size each other up.

"Are you Wang Fei? This spiritual projection looks very similar to your real self."

"Haha! Then you must be Zhang Chenggang."

"You're not Chen Kai, are you?"

"Chen Kai is over there, I'm Jiang Hebin!"

"Wow! She's so beautiful... it must be Sister Haitang."

"The one next to Sister Haitang is Brother Zhao!"

Everyone quickly recognized each other.

At this moment, a task appeared in their left eyes:

[Task: Assassination!]



[Task Description: Within a limited time, assassinate a high-ranking official in the court!]



[Task Time: 10 hours.]



[Hint: The higher the influence of the assassination target, the higher the task evaluation.]



Despite the daunting task, the group remained composed.

Before they arrived, their teacher had already informed them, so they were prepared.

Everyone's gaze turned to Zhao Zheng, the team leader.

Since Zhao Zheng was the leader, the choice of the assassination target was his to make.

At that moment, Zhao Zheng was examining his attribute panel:

Name: Zhao Shanhe (Zhao Zheng)



Age: 9 years old

Martial Arts: Dragon Roar Iron Robe (Transcendence), Iron Sand Palm (Transcendence), Cloud Chasing Steps (Transcendence), Nine Yang Divine Technique (Transcendence), Dragon Subduing Eighteen Strikes (Transcendence), Shape Shifting (Transcendence), Buddha Palm (Transcendence), One Finger Zen (Transcendence).

Current Realm: Peak Refining Spirit.

Available Spirit Energy Points: 20,791.

On his attribute panel, the martial arts points had been removed.

This task was not about a martial arts competition.

With over 20,000 Spirit Energy Points available, Zhao Zheng could continue to improve his strength and reach the pinnacle of martial arts, the Martial Dao's highest realm: See the Divine!

Also known as the "Terrestrial Immortal"!

...

It was nightfall.

Standing on a hillside, the group could see a massive city in the distance.

Under the night sky, the city was illuminated by countless lanterns and fires, creating a sea of lights.

"There's a city over there, and it's quite large!"

"Could it be the capital city?"

"Should we go and take a look?"

"Let's wait for Brother Zhao's command!"

The group discussed briefly.

Seeing that Zhao Zheng hadn't given any instructions yet, Wang Fei, the most impatient, asked, "Brother Zhao, who are we targeting for assassination? Do we have a specific goal?"

"Yes!"

Zhao Zheng smiled and pointed in the direction of the capital city, saying, "My target is over there!"

"Who is it?"

"The old hag, the Empress Dowager!"

This statement shocked everyone.

Having spent a month in the fourth layer of the Spirit Realm, they were well aware of the Empress Dowager's deeds.

In the Central Plains, the true ruler was none other than the Empress Dowager!

Many treaties that sold out the country for personal gain were signed by the Empress Dowager's approval.

The Emperor was merely a puppet.

Moreover, there were numerous rumors about the Empress Dowager being the top martial artist in the Central Plains, with an incredibly terrifying martial arts realm.

The imperial palace was also known to be a den of dragons and tigers, filled with countless masters.

Many legendary martial artists had emerged from the common folk, discontent with the court's suppression of martial artists. They attempted to assassinate the treacherous old hag but failed...

Even the most formidable martial artists would go silent once they entered the imperial palace.

Not a ripple was stirred.

This palace was undoubtedly a deadly trap for anyone who entered.

Listing the Empress Dowager as the assassination target might not be a wise choice.

"What's with those expressions?" Zhao Zheng asked, noticing their shock. "Do you think I won't succeed?"

Wang Fei swallowed hard and suggested, "Brother Zhao, why don't we choose another target? Assassinating that old hag is too difficult."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

To be completely honest, if there were a ranking of assassination difficulties, the Empress Dowager would be at the top.

"I understand your concerns," Zhao Zheng said to the group. "The reason I chose to exit the Spirit Realm here last time was to make it easier to hunt down the old hag."

"I never do anything without confidence!"

After a brief pause, Zhao Zheng continued, "You guys should move back a bit; things might get loud soon!"

Hearing this, the group was puzzled.

What's that sound? Song Haitang knew what Zhao Zheng was up to, so she immediately turned and walked away, eventually hiding behind a huge rock over a hundred meters away.

The others, although still unsure of what was happening, followed suit and moved away from Zhao Zheng.

Once the teammates were far enough.

Zhao Zheng spent 15,000 Spirit Energy Points to elevate his realm to the "See God" realm!

Tonight, under the reflection of the full moon, the earth wasn't very dark.

But just as Zhao Zheng broke through his realm.

The heavens and earth suddenly changed color!

Dark clouds gathered at a visible speed from all directions, swiftly converging above Zhao Zheng's head.

In the blink of an eye, the dark clouds covered the sky, enveloping the entire area.

An oppressive feeling soon emerged.

"Boom-crack!"

Accompanied by thunder.

A bolt of lightning descended from the sky, striking a nearby tree.

The tree split open, igniting a raging fire.

This scene startled Jiang Hebin and the others.

"What's going on? It was fine just a moment ago, but suddenly the sky is overcast and there's thunder?"

Wang Fei spoke up.

Before his words could fully register, another bolt of lightning struck nearby.

Everyone was scared and didn't dare to move.

Chen Kai quickly said, "The last time I was in this world, I heard that when martial arts reach an advanced level, it becomes supernatural. When one breaks through again, it can trigger unusual celestial phenomena..."

"You mean, Zhao Ge is breaking through his realm?" Wang Fei was astonished.

Chen Kai nodded, looking at Zhao Zheng who was already floating in mid-air, and said, "Look carefully at Zhao Ge's aura. It has completely disappeared. If I didn't see him there, I wouldn't even sense his presence."

Upon hearing this, everyone carefully sensed it and found that it was indeed true.

They all had some level of martial arts, and their perception was stronger than ordinary people. Yet, at this moment, they couldn't sense Zhao Zheng's aura at all.

But their eyes could still see Zhao Zheng's presence.

This feeling was very strange.

"He's indeed breaking through, and it's the highest realm of martial arts!" Song Haitang exclaimed.

Everyone was surprised that Song Haitang had joined the discussion.

Even more surprising, Zhao Zheng was breaking through the highest realm of martial arts? Everyone was shocked.

They weren't fools and immediately realized that in the fourth layer of the Spirit Realm, Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang were able to achieve an SSS-class task evaluation, probably relying solely on Zhao Zheng.

"Boom-crack!"

Another bolt of lightning struck.

And this time, it directly hit Zhao Zheng's body.

But after the lightning, Zhao Zheng remained unharmed.

Witnessing this.

Tang Chuan couldn't help but exclaim, "Damn! This is just like the tribulation in those cultivation novels..."

Next.

More bolts of lightning struck Zhao Zheng's body.

Everyone soon discovered that Zhao Zheng, instead of being injured, was becoming stronger with each strike!

"I understand."

Tang Chuan, who had just spoken, seemed to have realized something. He exclaimed, "These bolts of lightning... aren't trying to stop Zhao Ge's promotion. They're helping him temper his body. Once the tempering is complete, Zhao Ge will have successfully broken through!"

As if to validate Tang Chuan's words.

After Zhao Zheng endured seven consecutive strikes, the dark clouds in the sky suddenly dispersed.

Then.

A golden light suddenly descended from the sky, landing on Zhao Zheng.

This beam of light came from an unknown source, and although it was just a single ray, it was dazzling, illuminating the entire sky.

Jiang Hebin and the others, not far from Zhao Zheng, felt the warmth emanating from the light.

The next moment.

An unprecedented, terrifying aura emanated from Zhao Zheng...

...

At the same time.

In the capital.

Deep within the imperial palace.

In a palace, several young and strong men were stripped naked and tied to pillars.

Moments later.

The empress dowager, dressed in dragon robes, entered the hall.

Seeing these young and strong men, with their sagging skin and already in their sixties, the old empress dowager's aged face showed a satisfied smile.

She could sense the powerful energy within these men.

They were obviously skilled martial artists!

She could have a feast tonight...

The old empress dowager immediately removed her robe.

The young men, seeing this, were all stunned.

It wasn't that the old empress dowager's body was particularly attractive. At sixty years old, her body was covered in loose, sagging skin, which was definitely not appealing, even disgusting.

The young men thought that the old empress dowager had tied them up just for sexual intercourse, and they resigned themselves to their fate.

Unexpectedly.

The old empress dowager continued to undress...

She had no clothes left on her body, so continuing to undress meant peeling off her skin.

The young martial artists' eyes widened in shock. They witnessed the ancient demon queen shedding her skin, revealing her true form—a terrifying demon covered in scales.

"Wuu..."

The sight of the demon queen's true form nearly scared the young warriors to death, but their mouths were already sealed, preventing any screams from escaping.

In the next moment, the transformed demon queen locked her gaze on one of the young men and opened her gaping maw.

"Pffft!"

A long tongue shot out from her mouth, piercing the chest of a young martial artist like a spear.

"Gurgle, gurgle..."

Clear sucking sounds filled the air.

Within a few breaths, the young warrior was sucked dry, turning into a mummified corpse.

The terrifying scene left the remaining young men stunned.

The demon queen, having finished feeding, still seemed unsatisfied. She turned her attention to another young man.

Just as she was about to continue feeding, she suddenly sensed something and looked up, her eyes filled with uncertainty.

"Daban!"

The monster-form demon queen called out.

A figure emerged from the darkness behind her, bowing slightly.

"This aura is extraordinary, it seems someone has reached the legendary realm," the figure said.

"Find out who it is through the Six Boards Gate!" the demon queen ordered.

The figure vanished instantly, like a ghost.

The demon queen, now hesitant, decided to put her human skin back on, got dressed, and hurried off, her destination unknown...

...

On the hillside, as the light faded, Zhao Zheng's imposing aura also dissipated, returning him to the appearance of an ordinary man.

Seeing this, the group approached him.

"Zhao, what's going on?" Jiang Hebin asked, his face still filled with shock.

Zhao Zheng waved his hand and said, "I'll explain later. The noise was too loud, and I suspect it has attracted the attention of the masters in the capital. We shouldn't stay here. Head towards the mountains."

"To prevent the demon queen from escaping, I need to kill her immediately, so I can't protect you. Be careful."

"If you encounter masters, don't resist. Try to stall for time, even if it means exposing me. Just hold out until the task is over."

"That's all. Now go!"

Jiang Hebin and the others, despite their many questions, understood the gravity of the situation and dared not say more.

They immediately followed Zhao Zheng's instructions and left.

Song Haitang also accompanied them.

Fortunately, they listened to Zhao Zheng and didn't choose to cross over in their true forms, which would have surely attracted the attention of the indigenous masters.

Even with their original strength, including Song Haitang, encountering the heavenborn masters of this world could be dangerous.

...

As his teammates left, Zhao Zheng's gaze turned towards the direction of the capital.

After breaking through to the See God realm, he felt as if the entire world had transformed.

Everything became crystal clear in his eyes.

Like at this moment, he could clearly "see" numerous masters rapidly leaving the capital, riding their horses towards him.

"A total of... 36 people!"

These were the masters Zhao Zheng perceived, rushing towards him.

Among them, 29 wore court uniforms, representing the majority from the Six Boards Gate.

The remaining seven were civilian martial artists.

The strongest among the 36 was at the initial stage of the Refine God realm.

Zhao Zheng decided to eliminate them to prevent them from pursuing Song Haitang and the others.

With a slight movement, he vanished into thin air, flying between heaven and earth.

The See God realm cultivators could manipulate the energy of heaven and earth.

Using air control flight was just one of their many abilities.

At this moment, even the best light body techniques paled in comparison to Zhao Zheng's abilities.

With a mere step, he could surpass the most advanced light body techniques by countless folds.

To put it bluntly, the current Zhao Zheng was like a son of the world.

Subsequently, Zhao Zheng's figure vanished from the spot...

(End of Chapter)

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