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Chapter 398: Seeking the Mountain in the Vast Energy Sea, Understanding the Pure Martial Limit and t
Chapter 398: Seeking the Mountain in the Vast Energy Sea, Understanding the Pure Martial Limit and the Martial Immortal's Intent [Seeking Monthly Votes] (Part 2)
As everyone knew,
The second level of Martial Saint was the opening of the Energy Sea.
But the larger the Energy Sea, the more challenging it became to reach the third level of Martial Saint and find the mountain path, as the boundless sea made it increasingly difficult to locate.
And Li Che's vast Energy Sea...
Finding the mountain path would be even more challenging!
In Ink City, day and night blurred.
Unknowingly, ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Che felt his stomach, where the Ten Thousand Year Peach had been completely refined, and all his energy exhausted.
Above Li Che's head, the Golden Sea of Qi had expanded to a terrifying extent.
A vast Golden Sea of Qi!
Completely achieved!
But Li Che did not wake up; he hovered within Lion Elephant Fusion, sitting cross-legged, immersed in the confusion of searching for the mountain path.
This was a period of confusion that every Martial Saint experienced.
Finding one's own path, climbing the mountain, and starting to dispel the dense fog to ascend directly was a challenge. Some searched their entire lives without success, falling from confusion into loss, forever stuck at the second level of Martial Saint.
Others found the mountain path but couldn't cross the Energy Sea, unable to climb their Martial Dao mountain.
Whether Li Che could find his Martial Dao mountain,
No one knew.
Not even Li Che himself.
The vast Golden Sea of Qi, boundless and surging.
Seeking the mountain was like seeking immortality.
...
...
The storm arrived.
The raindrops, as big as beans, fell with a loud clatter, smashing into the ground and shattering into pieces.
Primordial Vortex City.
The atmosphere in the entire city became eerie. After Lu Tai Bai returned from Divine Capital with the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's disciples, news from Divine Capital followed.
The news from Divine Capital was that the young mistress of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, Li Nuoxi, had dominated the Divine Dragon Contest in Divine Capital, becoming the champion among the young disciples of various divine sects.
Meanwhile, Li Che, the Fifth Elder of Divine Carving Ridge and a Demi-Saint Divine Carver, had dominated the Hero Assembly, overpowering the ten divine sects of Great Jing, the Western Buddha Land's heroic monks, and the descendants of the Great Shaman of Wu Shen Mountain, all Martial Saint experts!
He became the champion of the Hero Assembly!
Primordial Vortex City occupied the top two positions in the Divine Dragon Contest, and the news spread like a storm, causing an uproar throughout the city.
Everyone was shocked, but even more astonishing was that the Emperor, at the Divine Dragon Contest, had arranged a marriage for the young mistress of the sect, intending to make her the crown prince's fiancee. However, Lu Tai Bai had refused...
A great battle had erupted in Divine Capital, which was why they had returned early.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
The heavy rain poured down, pounding on the Divine Guard Army's camp.
The rainwater accumulated on the ground, forming a thick layer that was constantly trampled by the armored soldiers.
Inside the main tent.
The four great generals of the Divine Guard Army from the Primordial Vortex City had gathered here.
Xiao Qichong, the Great General of the Western Camp, Yuan Wuji, the Great General of the Eastern Camp, She Longdao, the Great General of the Southern Camp, and Dai Qingxiao, the Great General of the Northern Camp, were all present.
At this moment, as they gathered, the only sound in the tent was the bubbling of boiling water in a charcoal stove.
After a long while, the silence was broken.
"Is the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect planning a rebellion?"
A hoarse voice came from She Longdao's mouth.
"Daozhuo Yue Huanglong, the Grand Marshal, and the Young Master of the Dao have been missing for a long time."
"And now, Fang Hanshu has invited the four of us to the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's mountain gate... His ambition is clear!"
"Isn't it obvious? According to the news from the Divine Capital, Lu Tai Bai has fallen out with His Majesty. In a short while, the army sent to suppress the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect may arrive at the Dao City."
Yuan Wuji wore his armor, a scar on his forehead giving him a somewhat ferocious appearance.
"But that's a matter for later. If we don't go to the Divine Sect as Fang Hanshu requested, we might only meet in the Underworld tomorrow."
"Within the Dao City, the Yun, Zhou, and Zhong families have already made it clear that they will follow the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect."
"Fang Hanshu wants to completely control the Dao City..."
"I suspect the Young Master of the Dao has been harmed."
"Damn it... If only the Grand Marshal and the Grand Marshal were here, we would just follow their lead."
Dai Qingxiao clenched his fists.
The four great generals exchanged glances, and finally, they all sighed heavily together.
Xiao Qichong stood up, his armor clanking, "This old man will go to the Temple Guardian Corps and ask Governor Yu Wen and Governor Feng for their thoughts..."
"There's no need to ask the Heavenly Mandate Supervision; they are already close to the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect. We can only pin our hopes on the Temple Guardian Corps."
Xiao Qichong held on to his last thoughts.
After chatting with the other three great generals, he charged into the rain.
The Temple Guardian Corps Headquarters.
Feng Zhiqu returned from the Strange Temple, his face solemn. By his side was the somewhat dazed Yuwen Wenlong.
The Heavenly Origin Divine Sect and the Great Jing Court were at odds.
And the Temple Guardian Corps also belonged to the court's power. What choice would they make?
"Governor, General Xiao Qichong of the Divine Guard Army's Western Camp has come to pay his respects..."
A divine messenger bowed and reported.
Feng Zhiqu, dressed in a green robe, outlined his majestic figure, "Let him in."
In a moment, the wet Xiao Qichong entered the Temple Guardian Corps Headquarters.
With a bitter expression, Xiao Qichong briefed Feng Zhiqu and Yuwen Wenlong on the current situation in the Dao City.
Yuwen Wenlong was perplexed. How had the situation in the Heavenly Origin Dao City become so tense?
The Heavenly Origin Divine Sect...
Was it planning to challenge the Great Jing Court with the power of a single divine sect? Feng Zhiqu's face was solemn, and a tremendous pressure emanated from him.
Xiao Qichong, in his armor, bowed and waited for a response.
However, after a moment, there was only a faint sigh.
"The great elder of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, Fang Hanshu... Don't be fooled by his scholarly appearance. Scholars can be the most ruthless."
"The Heavenly Origin Divine Sect must be planning to completely control the power of the Heavenly Origin Dao City..."
"Yue Huang Long and Yan Jing secretly followed Lu Tai Bai and the others when they entered the Divine Capital."
"Later, I received news that a great battle erupted on the Grand Canal. The Corpse Deity Sect, the Dragon Deity Clan, and the Heavenly Pill Sect all sent their strongest cultivators, but they all failed. Yue Huang Long and Yan Jing likely perished in that battle."
"Without these two, how can the government forces in the Heavenly Origin Dao City compete with the Divine Sect?"
Feng Zhiqu shook his head.
"How can I alone handle this?"
"Moreover, I don't want to die."
Feng Zhiqu spoke with a heavy tone.
As his words fell, Xiao Qichong and Yuwen Wenlong both looked at him.
They saw Feng Zhiqu slowly stand up, and a terrifying aura erupted from him. A 'Huala' sound exploded, and a strange phenomenon appeared in his Energy Sea. Within it, mountains rose from the sea, sharp as spears.
The power of the Martial Saint erupted within the Temple Guardian Corps, shaking the entire building.
On his majestic body, the powerful aura raged like a wild whip.
Feng Zhiqu's eyes shone brightly.
"But I... am ultimately an official of the Great Jing Court."
Feng Zhiqu slowly raised his head.
He exhaled.
"I'll go to the mountain gate of the Divine Sect..."
"I'll seek my Martial Dao."
"If I fail to break through and die in battle, then so be it..."
"If I succeed in breaking through and break free from my shackles, then it means my life is not meant to end. In that case, we should surrender."
"If we surrender to the Heavenly Pill Sect, the Seven Treasures Sect, or the Hongran Academy, sects that have done all sorts of despicable things, I, Feng Zhiqu, will not submit."
Feng Zhiqu's eyes burst with brilliant golden light, sweeping over Xiao Qichong and Yuwen Wenlong. His gaze deepened, "You and I have been stationed in the Heavenly Origin Dao City for so many years... We should know the style of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect. They have never bullied others with their power."
"So, what's wrong with joining them?"
Xiao Qichong and Yuwen Wenlong felt as if their eardrums had been pierced by thunder, leaving them dazed.
In a moment, Feng Zhiqu had already left the Temple Guardian Corps.
He took a step, and a terrifying aura of blood and energy condensed around him, like smoke swirling, his flesh translucent, and his bones golden.
His aura was extraordinary, covering the world. With each step, the ground of the Temple Guardian Corps shook.
Feng Zhiqu's eyes erupted with intense battle intent. The boiling energy soared into the sky, exploding into a ball of golden light, and he strode towards the direction of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's mountain gate.
Feng Zhiqu, the governor stationed at the Temple Guardian Corps, was a powerful Martial Saint with three opened Energy Seas, renowned throughout the Heavenly Origin Dao City.
At this moment, Feng Zhiqu unleashed his aura, directly challenging the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect.
Many people guessed what was about to happen.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
The sound of breaking through the air rang out incessantly.
The Divine Embryos of the various noble families and the Martial Saint Patriarchs soared into the sky, filled with curiosity, and rushed towards the Heavenly Sect's mountain gate.
Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, at the foot of the mountain.
The Heaven Earth Jade plaque shimmered with a faint glow.
Rain washed over the stone steps, and the flowing water babbled.
Inside Tai Bai Peak.
Lu Tai Bai's silver hair flew in the wind, his white robe fluttering, as he walked out with Fang Hanshu. Feng Zhiqi's aura was unconcealed, and both of them sensed it.
Fang Hanshu stroked his beautiful beard, "Feng Zhiqi is about to make his final choice."
"He's been stuck at the third stage of the Martial Saint realm for many years."
"He's planning to use this battle to decide his future path. If he lives, he'll surrender; if he dies, then everything will be over."
"He does have some spirit."
Fang Hanshu laughed.
Lu Tai Bai narrowed his eyes, "Feng Zhiqi is indeed not bad..."
His wide sleeves were filled, and his sword energy surged.
"For Feng Zhiqi to break through his realm, he needs to fight someone who has achieved something in the Martial Dao to be sufficient. Old Zhao isn't enough..."
"Are you going to make a move?"
Lu Tai Bai looked at Fang Hanshu.
But Fang Hanshu shook his head with a strange expression, "I don't need to, and neither do you, because someone will make a move..."
Lu Tai Bai's eyebrows rose, and his eyes lit up.
Because, at the foot of the mountain.
Behind the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's Heaven Earth Jade plaque, on the stone steps washed clean by the rain.
At some point, a figure in a black shirt stood there with his hands behind his back.
"Li Che? Has he come out of seclusion?"
Lu Tai Bai was delighted.
Ever since Li Che returned to the Primordial Vortex City, he left with the Netherworld group, and no one knew where they went.
Xi Xi and Zhang Ya had been worried about Li Che's safety for a long time.
Now that Li Che had returned, Lu Tai Bai's heart couldn't help but relax a little.
However, Lu Tai Bai narrowed his eyes.
He and Fang Hanshu rushed into the sky, spreading their senses and looking towards the direction of the mountain gate.
"Is Li Che planning to... face Feng Zhiqi in the Martial Dao?"
Lu Tai Bai's eyes became solemn.
He naturally knew Li Che's cultivation in the Martial Dao, which was actually not low.
But...
He was only at the second stage of Martial Saint.
Facing Feng Zhiqi... it would still be very difficult.
However, if Li Che used his divine cultivation and half-step divine mechanism, he could easily win.
But from Li Che's stance, it was clear that he didn't want to use his divine cultivation or mechanism.
Because, as Li Che stood before the mountain gate, his golden blood... slowly surged out.
Was he planning to face Feng Zhiqi in the Martial Dao? Fang Hanshu's beautiful beard fluttered in the wind, and he looked up at the sky.
"Li Ban Sheng... is he about to enter the Martial Saint realm?"
Fang Hanshu said.
Lu Tai Bai also looked up, and his eyes narrowed.
They saw the dark clouds in the sky, the rolling tribulation thunder, and the roaring thunder within!
Martial Saint Thunderbolt!
A genuine Martial Saint Thunderbolt! But... isn't Li Che already a Martial Saint? Lu Tai Bai couldn't help but feel puzzled.
A Martial Saint only has one tribulation at each major realm, and they are not Martial Gods or Divine Tribulation Cultivators. They pass through the three calamities and the nine tribulations, and each realm breakthrough has tribulations to overcome.
Fang Hanshu's gaze burned.
"The ancient records state that pure martial arts have an ultimate realm. If a pure martial artist touches this limit, they will transform into a Martial Immortal, which is a defiance of heaven, and the heavens will surely send down thunder!"
...
...
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
The atmosphere between heaven and earth became extremely oppressive.
A tall archway, with a plaque, separated the inside and outside of the mountain gate.
Feng Zhiqi stood outside the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's mountain gate, his eyes sharp and his hair flying in the wind. He looked up at the black-shirted figure standing before the plaque.
"Li Ban Sheng?"
Feng Zhiqi's eyes flashed, and his blood surged.
He looked up and saw the rolling tribulation clouds, like thick ink.
"Li Ban Sheng... is he about to break through to the Martial Saint realm? Congratulations."
Feng Zhiqi said calmly.
Li Che's eyes had been closed for over a month, and he had finally completed the proof of his own Martial Dao path.
In the ten-thousand-foot deep golden pool of blood, he touched the pure martial limit.
He sensed the aura of tribulation punishment.
So, Li Che had returned.
Just in time to meet Feng Zhiqi, who wanted to pay respects to the mountain.
"Li Ban Sheng... after you've just broken through to the Martial Saint realm, your mind will experience a period of inflation due to the sudden increase in physical strength."
"So, if you want to stop me, Feng Zhiqi, don't let it ruin your Martial Dao heart."
Feng Zhiqi kindly reminded.
Feng Zhiqi's goal... was Lu Tai Bai.
In the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, only Lu Tai Bai, the top-tier Apex, could give him the heavy pressure needed to challenge the fourth stage of the Apex!
Facing life and death! Crackle, crackle—!!!
The Martial Saint Thunderbolt rolled and roared incessantly.
Feng Zhiqi's words did not receive a response from Li Che, who remained standing still with his eyes closed, like a divine eagle sculpture.
This made him frown slightly.
Suddenly...
Feng Zhiqi's blue robe sleeves were like blades, slicing through the raindrops and air, and then he took a step forward.
He landed on the stone steps.
However...
In the instant he took that step.
Feng Zhiqi's eyes suddenly narrowed!
He looked up...
In disbelief, he looked at the black-shirted figure standing on the mountain path.
But Li Che slowly opened his eyes.
Two golden smokes rose from his pupils, like wolf smoke!
Then...
His pupils moved in an extremely subtle motion and fell on Feng Zhiqi.
In an instant—
Feng Zhiqi felt...
His climbing legs.
Could not move!
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