Immortal Refiner

In truth, Li Qing’s current cultivation in the vital energy martial dao also lay within the Qi-Blood Embracing the Core realm.

However, since his primary focus was the immortal dao, supplemented by body refinement techniques, his fleshly body had already reached a level comparable to that of a great demon king in the divine transformation realm. As a result, his vital energy martial dao cultivation had long been neglected.

”So, the next realm after Qi-Blood Embracing the Core is the Divine Fire Realm. Who could have imagined that we’d need to ignite the blood core as fuel?”

As Li Qing spoke, his gaze continued down the page. After Chen Chaosheng ignited his blood core, he became unstoppable, receiving massive rewards from the dynasty and even serving as the martial alliance leader for over two hundred years.

”In the Red Moon Calendar year 580, Chen Chaosheng, already the martial alliance leader, clearly defined the path forward for the vital energy martial dao: Ignite the Divine Fire, use its light to illuminate one’s own body, shatter the shackles, break free from constraints, and unlock the Human Body’s Hidden Treasures!”

This passage was somewhat vague, but it clearly pointed toward the path ahead!

Even Li Qing found it a bit confusing. He understood that this must be the cultivation path beyond the vital energy martial dao.

To learn how to cultivate it, he would need to find some related cultivation techniques and arcane codices.

The Chronicles of the Dynasty in his hand recorded major events that had occurred in the Blood Martial Dynasty over the years, as well as the key figures involved in these events.

The book also mentioned the dao guardian of the vital energy martial dao in vivid detail, though it didn’t explicitly name Li Qing. Yet this mysterious figure was a household name throughout the dynasty, known by all.

From the very founding of the Blood Martial Dynasty, and even before, this guardian had provided substantial support to the vital energy martial dao.

Seeing the account of his own deeds, Li Qing chuckled softly and shook his head, but said nothing more.

He set down the completed Chronicles of the Dynasty, having gained a basic understanding of the Blood Martial Dynasty’s development over the past few centuries.

The most crucial element was undoubtedly the vital energy martial dao. Beyond that, the various Ji Ling had also made indispensable contributions, each playing a vital role.

Eager to learn more, Li Qing immediately picked up another book detailing the vital energy martial dao.

This volume outlined all the current cultivation realms of the vital energy martial dao!

It began with outer strength, progressed to inner strength, and then advanced to the qi blood nine revolutions—not the grandmaster realm!

The qi blood nine revolutions marked the martial dao’s entry into the innate realm. After this, practitioners would condense a blood core within their bodies, completing the Qi-Blood Embracing the Core!

The path described above was familiar to Li Qing. Upon reaching Qi-Blood Embracing the Core, one would possess combat power comparable to a core formation cultivator, with a fleshly body equivalent to a third-tier demonic beast and further enhanced innate true qi.

”After Qi-Blood Embracing the Core, ignite your Divine Fire. This realm is known as the Divine Fire Realm, and it represents the combat power of a city lord in the major walled cities.”

”Once the Divine Fire is ignited and its flames reach a certain intensity, you can perceive the shackles and fetters within your body.”

”Then, tear apart these shackles and shatter the fetters. Each shackle you tear open unlocks a corresponding Human Body’s Hidden Treasure and grants mastery of a Human Body Divine Power!”

”This realm is called the Martial Dao Sage. However, the shackles and fetters within each person’s body are unique, and the divine abilities they unlock vary accordingly.”

”Some tear apart the shackles on their arms, gaining boundless strength, making mountain-moving and ridge-shifting effortless.”

”Others shatter the fetters in their lungs and viscera, unleashing storm-force winds with a single exhalation!”

”...”

This marks the current pinnacle of the vital energy martial dao.

The Sage Realm is distinguished by the number of shackles torn and fetters broken. Yet, to this day, no one knows the true limits of this realm—how many shackles can ultimately be shattered.

Martial artists who reach this realm are called Martial Dao Sages, a title that implies they are as worthy of reverence as saints.

”Intriguing,” Li Qing mused. ”By shattering these shackles, one can unlock the Human Body’s Hidden Treasures and gain fleshly body divine abilities!”

”I’ll need to acquire a Martial Dao Technique soon, at least one that allows cultivation to the Martial Dao Sage level.”

In the current Blood Martial Dynasty, anyone can obtain basic martial dao manuals, allowing them to cultivate all the way to the Qi Blood Embracing Core Realm!

Beyond that stage, further cultivation techniques must be obtained through the martial alliance.

This isn’t a betrayal of the original intent behind martial propagation. Each Sage Realm expert possesses immense power, capable of leveling a metropolis with ease. Such unchecked power would inevitably lead to disaster.

Of course, over the years, the Blood Martial Dynasty has also produced many exceptionally talented Martial Dao Sages who have pioneered new cultivation techniques.

These sages have taken on numerous disciples and become legendary figures throughout the dynasty.

To be honest, Li Qing was eager to test the true strength of these so-called Martial Dao Sages.

Logically speaking, the Qi-Blood Embracing the Core realm should be equivalent to the combat power of a core formation cultivator.

Then wouldn’t the Divine Fire Realm be equivalent to a nascent soul cultivator, and these Martial Dao Sages, shining like stars, possess the combat power of a divine transformation realm cultivator?!

Although he knew combat power couldn’t be measured so casually, Li Qing couldn’t suppress his urge to personally test the truth.

”This walled city I’m currently in is magnificent, but far from truly powerful. I haven’t sensed any vital energy martial artists beyond the Qi-Blood Embracing the Core realm.”

”It seems I’ll have to visit other cities. I might as well head straight to the royal city and see what’s become of the Royal Family and the martial alliance.”

”Sigh, I hope some of my old acquaintances are still alive.” Li Qing sighed softly, his figure flickering into nothingness, vanishing from the spot in an instant.

(End of the Chapter)

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