Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 914 Chapter 373: Ying Zhengʼs Edict—Attack the Immortal Realm! (Part 2)

”Nowadays, the various camps in the Mortal World only serve to recruit new soldiers with talent, and all elite soldiers have entered the cultivation grounds for training.”

”After this, all will enter the Immortal Realm.” Ying Zheng immediately said.

”Your Majestyʼs wisdom is unparalleled.” Wang Jian promptly replied.

”Your Majesty.”

”Matters in the Mortal World are settled, further aided by the power of the Tian Xuan Mirror.”

”With Your Majesty entering the Immortal Realm, you still need to bring sufficient civil and martial officers. The Crown Prince has already established a territory in the Immortal Realm with a population exceeding that of the Mortal World, and in the future, the population will increase, requiring more capable ministers and officials.” Lv Buwei also suggested.

”Indeed.”

Ying Zheng nodded.

The ministers began to present their views.

Each had their ideas.

But all were for the development of Qin in the Immortal Realm!

Earth Immortal Realm, Eastern Continent!

Everything is stable.

Under Zhao Fengʼs decree.

The territory, which had been expanding rapidly, also halted its advance upon completely controlling the Mortal Kingdoms governed by the Kunlun Immortal Sect. Qin then stopped its attacks and dispatched troops to guard the borders.

Internally.

Focused on the Tian Xuan Mirror.

The message that the Immortals and Gods were raising Immortals as livestock and that the Human Race was their food spread.

Not only the message but also many tragic circumstances within the Immortal Sect were circulated together.

Across the Great Qin Territory within the Immortal Realm, upon learning the true nature of the Immortals and Gods, and the secret of the so-called Immortal Ascension Ceremony from the Immortal Sects, countless people were shocked, alarmed, and terrified.

”The Immortals are actually demons?”

”They are not Immortals at all; they actually feed on our Human Raceʼs flesh and blood.”

”Immortal Ascension Ceremony, hahahaha, ridiculous Immortal Ascension Ceremony, it turns out itʼs like selecting more delicious pigs in a pigsty. Those with Spirit Roots are delicious food with Spiritual Charm, while those without Spirit Roots continue to reproduce, providing a continuous source of food for those with Spirit Roots.”

”My great-uncle entered the Immortal Sect years ago and never returned. We originally thought he had achieved success in cultivating immortality, but now it seems he might have already died at the hands of the Immortals and Gods, perhaps even becoming their blood food.”

”Turns out all along, the Immortals and Gods whom we revered and worshipped were actually demons, laughable, laughable indeed.”

”Though we are merely mortals, we have always respected the Immortals and Gods, but the Immortals and Gods view us mortals as blood food, as insignificant ants! From now on, I will never respect the Immortals and Gods again.”

”If not for the Crown Prince, we would never have known the true face of the Immortal Sect, nor the true nature of the Immortals and Gods.”

”The Crown Princeʼs grace, I shall repay through hundreds of generations.”

”Indeed.”

”As mortals, we could never have known the truth of this world, never learned the fact that the Immortals and Gods feed on us mortals. Itʼs all thanks to the Crown Princeʼs benevolence that we learned the truth about the Immortal Sect, and moreover, the Crown Prince dispatched troops to eradicate the Immortal Sect, protecting us common folk. Such great benevolence and virtue, we can never repay in our lifetimes.”

”The Crown Princeʼs immense grace, can never be repaid.”

”Now, not only does the Crown Prince protect us, but also bestows upon us the Tian Xuan Mirror and Martial Arts Skill. It is said that the Crown Princeʼs army all cultivates this technique; though it does not mean cultivating immortality, it still enables one to slay Immortals with martial arts. From today onwards, I will devote myself to martial cultivation and follow the Crown Prince in the days to come...”

Within the Great Qin Territory of the Immortal Realm.

Countless people learned the true nature of the Immortals and Gods, and the true face of the Immortal Sect.

Moreover, Zhao Feng directly revealed the essence of the Human Race being the blood food.

This layer of lies that would have been kept from mortals for eternity was broken, and as the information naturally flows through the Mortal World, it will gradually spread throughout the Eastern Continent.

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Heavenly Court, Palace of the Polestar!

Standing inside this palace, the Immortals and Gods were noticeably fewer at a glance.

The entire Heavenly Court was further enveloped in a silent atmosphere.

Many Heavenly Court Immortals and Gods, who were not True Spirits listed on the Investiture of the Gods, were absent from the hall.

The cultivation ranged from the Heavenly Immortal Realm at the low end to the Taiyin Golden Immortal Realm at the high end, with many absentees.

An unprecedented plague swept through the Heavenly Court within a short time.

”Your Majesty.”

”In just ten days, many Heavenly Officials have already fallen in our Heavenly Court.”

”Among them… there were even several powerful Taiyin Golden Immortals.”

Gold Star Taibai stepped forward, his expression tense.

Upon hearing this, the expression of the Immortals and Gods within the palace varied.

On the throne.

Hao Tianʼs face was also extremely grim.

This unknown plague is far too terrifying; within a mere ten days, it swept through the entire Heavenly Court, affecting everything from the First Layer Heaven to the Thirty-Three Heavens, almost unavoidable.

Now Hao Tian has isolated those infected with this plague, preventing them from further contact with others, thereby curbing its further spread.

”Si Ming, have you managed to uncover the truth?”

Hao Tian looked towards Star Lord Si Ming.

”Reporting to Your Majesty.”

”After investigation, I have found the root cause.”

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”The Spiritual Charm from Nan Zhanbu Continent and the Blood and Flesh Melting Pills were brought to the Heavenly Court, then this unknown plague appeared,” Star Lord Si Ming reported.

”Nan Zhanbu Continent?”

 Hao Tian furrowed his brow, deep in thought, while also feeling somewhat relieved.

 Although Nan Zhanbu Continent is under the control of the Heavenly Court, the Buddhist Sect, many demons, and other forces also contend—itʼs the most competitive continent.

 Yet the true source of Spiritual Charm for the Heavenly Court lies in the Eastern Continent; as long as itʼs unaffected, thatʼs enough.

”From today onward.”

”We will no longer accept Spiritual Charm and Blood and Flesh Pill from Nan Zhanbu Continent,” Hao Tian immediately decreed.

 This plague really frightened Hao Tian; although there were many tributes from Nan Zhanbu Continent, the losses to the Heavenly Court were far too great this time.

 Naturally, Hao Tian would no longer approve any tributes, at least until the cause is investigated.

”Your Majesty.”

”The Buddha Land is also experiencing the same plague as our Heavenly Court, and many Bhikkhus and Buddhas have fallen,” an Immortal spoke up.

 Upon hearing this news.

 Hao Tianʼs stern face showed a trace of undisguised delight.

 At least.

 Itʼs not only his Heavenly Court suffering; the Buddhist Sect is affected as well.

 This made Hao Tian feel considerably balanced in his heart.

”Taibai, has Lord investigated the cause?”

 Hao Tian turned his gaze to Gold Star Taibai.

”Your Majesty,”

”This plague toxin was extracted from the corpses of deceased Immortals and Gods by the Lord.”

”Also extracted from the Spiritual Charm.”

 Gold Star Taibai presented a transparent jade box, inside which flickered several strands of black aura, sometimes invisible and seemingly non-existent.

 Hao Tian waved his hand.

 The jade box fell into his palm.

 Hao Tianʼs powerful Divine Thought probing inside immediately.

 Even at his cultivation level, he couldnʼt decipher anything.

”Is this the toxin causing such great loss to our Heavenly Court?” Hao Tian asked in surprise.

”The Lord says this toxin is exceedingly strange.”

”It seems to spread through killing, but the exact cause needs to be investigated at the root in Nan Zhanbu Continent,” Gold Star Taibai respectfully replied.

”Indeed.”

 Hao Tian nodded, expression serious: ”We must thoroughly investigate this.”

”Heavenly Master Zhang.”

 Hao Tian directly turned his gaze to Zhang Daoling.

”Present,”

 Zhang Daoling immediately stepped forward.

”Since the Heavenly Master is here, and the Master always keeps close to the Mortal World, this emperor assigns you with this important task, to investigate the matter of this plague,”

”To determine whether itʼs a natural disaster or a man-made calamity.”

”Once the source is found, report immediately,” Hao Tian said solemnly.

”I accept the decree,” Zhang Daoling did not refuse.

 Just at this moment!

”Report.”

”Just received a report from Si Lu Palace.”

”Eastern Continent, Kunlun Immortal Sectʼs Heavenly Seal shattered.”

”Recently, many Immortal Sects of the Eastern Continent have been offering Spiritual Charm tributes, but Kunlun has not,”

 A Heavenly Official from Si Lu Palace hurriedly entered Lingxiao, loudly reporting.

”Kunlun?”

 Hao Tianʼs expression changed.

”Refer this matter to Emperor Changsheng.”

”Kunlun is the Chan Sect lineage belonging to him; this matter should be handled by him,” Hao Tian promptly delegated the matter.

 Within the Heavenly Court.

 As the Heavenly Emperor, he is supreme, but there are four other Great Emperors below, each holding power within the Heavenly Court.

 This was established by Saints following the Investiture of the Gods war.

 Even after the Saints disappeared, the structure of the Heavenly Court remains.

 Even tributes of Spiritual Charm from the Lower Realm require distribution among many Great Emperors; Hao Tian holds the largest share, but other Great Emperors naturally have portions too.

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