Chapter 199: Divine Skills Minor Accomplishment! Superior Dao Soldier!

In no time, all the Spiritual Creatures on the ground were completely absorbed.

Lu Zhangsheng opened the panel.

A blue light screen floated in the void.

Source Energy Points: 3420000.

"A royal relative's decades of accumulation truly are extraordinary."

"These Spiritual Creatures may only be a part of the opponent's whole."

Looking at the resource points in his hand, Lu Zhangsheng felt rather pleased.

Now he could finally upgrade several Divine Skills, and his strength would increase considerably again.

Moreover, even the Dao Soldier in his hand was gradually falling behind his own power.

Advancing to a Superior Dao Soldier was now imminent.

Then, Lu Zhangsheng did not hesitate, instantly clicking on the four Divine Skills at once, in a very bold manner.

Indeed, even the Combat Divine Skill "Great and Small Ruyi" was included in the upgrade.

"Hum..."

As the Source Energy Points instantly dropped by 2,400,000, a subtle wave descended into the depths of his mind, as if a supreme master were explaining the path of martial Dao to him.

Rumbling booms echoed through his mind, like evening drums and morning bells striking.

Lu Zhangsheng's spirit instantly brightened, and he was immersed in this mysterious Dao essence.

His whole body began to radiate brilliance, strands of golden light flickering over his surface, exceedingly wondrous.

At the same time, the gang qi within him started to circulate spontaneously, like great rivers roaring.

The power of several Divine Skills surrounded his body, and his form gradually swelled.

"Three meters."

"Five meters."

It kept growing until about eight meters before stopping.

【After years of arduous cultivation, the Star‑Shattering Blade, Five Elements Escape Method, Primordial Unity Divine Force, Great and Small Ruyi... have finally reached Minor Accomplishment.】

With a crisp Prompt Sound resonating in his mind, this upgrade formally concluded.

Lu Zhangsheng slowly opened his eyes, and a sharp beam of light pierced the void.

He looked down at his mortal body, as if it were a massive golden‑armored deity, exuding great pressure.

An overwhelmingly powerful aura spread outward.

"Roaaar..."

Qi and blood at the crown converged wildly; the seventh head and the eighth head, two ancient flying‑dragon phantoms, gradually emerged from the deep void.

"Eight‑Dragon Power."

After the Combat Divine Skill reached Minor Accomplishment, his strength was further amplified by the power of two dragons, truly terrifying.

"This Combat Divine Skill is indeed extraordinary."

"What kind of might will the legendary Ten‑Thousand‑Zhang True Body possess?"

He felt rather anticipative.

He was still under three zhang in true body, far from the might of ancient deities, yet he was walking this path and would become steadier.

Next, Lu Zhangsheng continued to verify several Divine Skills.

Having brought all the Divine Skills to Minor Accomplishment, his speed, defense, and blade technique power surged sharply.

The Five Elements Escape Method fully displayed its astonishing power.

Even some titled strongmen who fused demonic power would find it hard to catch up with him.

Unless he employed some flying exotic treasures, which are exceedingly rare.

With Eight‑Dragon Power plus several top‑grade Divine Skills, his overall strength had reached the threshold of a Grandmaster's pinnacle.

Among the hundreds of millions of warriors in Great Zhou, he could be called an absolute powerhouse.

Lu Zhangsheng felt quite pleased.

Now, undertaking the mission, his chances were even greater.

Although Qin Chaoyang described it as easy, the mission target was certainly not a weakling.

At least it possessed late‑stage Grandmaster, even pinnacle, strength.

He must make thorough preparations.

At that moment, Lu Zhangsheng thought of something and drew the Gold Radiance Blade.

He then gripped it tightly in his palm.

The whole blade shimmered brilliantly, strands of golden light dazzling—clearly not a mundane weapon.

Seeing the plus sign behind the Gold Radiance Blade lit up, he no longer hesitated and clicked immediately.

"Hum..."

As the Source Energy Points decreased by 800,000.

The Gold Radiance Blade suddenly burst into dazzling light, its aura continuously rising, as if boundless.

A short while later.

Around the blade, all brilliance was retracted, turning it into the appearance of an ordinary Dao Soldier.

【Mid‑grade Dao Soldier Gold Radiance, promoted to Superior Dao Soldier.】

A crisp Prompt Sound came.

Lu Zhangsheng gently urged the gang qi, flowing it into the blade.

Boom—Boom—Boom……

A fierce blade light surged out instantly, its momentum extremely ferocious.

As a Dao weapon that carries its own killing path, the Golden Blade's power skyrocketed after its promotion.

His strength increased again by a notch.

Some peak masters are merely wielding high‑grade Dao weapons.

As for supreme Dao weapons, even some titled elites may not possess them.

"Everything is ready now; we just wait for the mission to finish, then enter the Hunyuan Realm."

Lu Zhangsheng silently weighed it in his mind.

The entire Great Zhou's situation grew increasingly bizarre.

It was like a barrel of gunpowder, ready to explode at any moment.

The Hunyuan Realm is an extra‑dimensional space that has existed since the ancient Dragon Court.

The Spiritual Creatures it contains are absolutely astonishing.

This realm is also his chance for a complete breakthrough; he will use its vast resources to surge to Grandmaster and even the legendary Saint of War.

Even if, years later, ten thousand demons launch a massive assault, he will have more confidence.

That day, it seems, is not far off.

The fate of Chen State when it was besieged is still vivid in his mind.

The other side may not hold out for many more years.

Recently, DemonSubduingOffice internal intel has repeatedly mentioned the dire situation this dynasty faces.

……

Just as Lu Zhangsheng was elevating his divine abilities.

On a mountain peak thousands of li beyond Great Zhou.

Inside a dim cave dwelling.

Numerous men in red knelt respectfully on the ground, like pilgrims, gazing at a majestic figure ahead.

It turned out to be a genuine demon.

The demon had a bull's head and a human body, clad in dark armor, standing six or seven meters tall, its murderous aura extremely terrifying.

Its eyes were full of cruelty; it held a human thigh in its hand, gnawing on it wantonly.

Among the crowd below.

Zeng Tianlei, the chief of the Tianyao Gate in Qingzhou, was conspicuously among them.

The group dared not even breathe.

To this demon general, they were merely larger ants.

"How is the Great Zhou's plan progressing?"

A cold glint flickered in the bull‑head demon's eyes.

"Your Majesty, everything proceeds smoothly; those sacred lands and Great Zhou will soon clash."

"Both sides will certainly clash fiercely in the Hunyuan Realm…"

"When the time comes, we will seize the chance to sow chaos, breach the Demon‑Lock Tower, and rescue that group of elders…"

Zeng Tianlei replied respectfully.

His dream is to undergo Metamorphosis into a demon and then establish a nation belonging to demons.

That day is already near.

Great Zhou's decaying tower is about to collapse with a thunderous crash.

"Indeed, humans never learn; they only indulge in endless infighting."

"Kekeke… Let them fight to the death first; when I, the king, break through Chen State, it will become the humans' dead end in this realm…"

The bull‑head demon king's face was full of cruelty.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Everyone bowed repeatedly, their eyes growing ever more reverent.

They were all extremely grateful to board the demon race's great vessel.

……

Qingzhou.

Yaoguang Sacred Land.

A group of elders with white beards and hair sat upright in the main hall.

No one spoke; the atmosphere was very solemn.

"How is the plan proceeding?"

A elder in blue spoke coldly.

"Your Holiness, we have already made thorough preparations."

"We only need to wait for numerous divine sons to enter the Hunyuan Realm, then…"

A middle‑aged man in black on the right answered quickly.

"Good, very good; this plan must not fail."

"I will use the blood of countless Heavenly Prides to help my Yaoguang Sacred Land reach its pinnacle."

He had already waited far too long for this day.

Since learning of that news, he has been preparing continuously.

After several hundred years, he finally saw a glimmer of dawn.

……

The next day, early morning.

The sunrise was just beginning.

Early in the morning, Lu Zhangsheng received the detailed information of the mission.

He leaned back in his chair, quietly looking at the intelligence in his hand.

"Target One."

"Eliminate the big boss Wang Lichuan of the Feiyun Thieves." The intelligence also included this person's detailed appearance and deeds.

They were mostly crimes of extreme wickedness.

He had also intercepted and killed an exotic treasure of the Yong Royal Manor, sheer audacity.

No wonder Qin Gaoyang is looking for a way to get rid of him.

At that moment, Qin Ruobing walked over, gently cradling two infants, a hint of worry on her face.

"Husband, are you going to carry out the mission?"

In her view, a mission that even the royal manor finds troublesome must be extremely perilous.

Lu Zhangsheng gave a faint smile, "No need to worry."

"Having taken many favors from your father, it's better to resolve this matter as soon as possible."

He plans to slay the two within three months.

Then he will devote all his effort to preparing for the expedition to the Hunyuan Realm.

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"Husband, be careful in everything; the children are still waiting for you to return and name them..."

Qin Ruobing's tone was very gentle.

"Hmm."

Lu Zhangsheng smiled, nodded, and then rose to walk outward.

He quickly passed through the courtyard gate, then leapt forward, straight into the Azure Void.

"Whoosh..."

His whole body transformed into a streak of golden light, soaring through the vast heavens and earth.

In a few breaths, he vanished within the royal manor.

"What an astonishing speed."

Within the royal manor, some master-level strongmen saw this and their eyes grew exceedingly solemn.

Such speed, perhaps even peak masters have never possessed.

This made them increasingly wary of Lu Zhangsheng.

Only Qin Chaoyang felt rather excited in his heart.

The stronger Lu Zhangsheng becomes, the greater the assistance he can provide to him.

With such speed, he can come and go at will, greatly enhancing his survivability.

Given Lu Zhangsheng's talent, he will soon be able to enter the ranks of titled strongmen.

……

Cliff Province.

It lies in the northwest of the Great Zhou Dynasty, on the frontier, extremely chaotic.

A multitude of bandits run rampant, and many demonic humans hide within, causing the court's control to wane day by day.

By today, it has almost lost control over this province.

Yunfu Mountains.

It is also the largest mountain range in Cliff Province, teeming with bandits, even some master-level strongmen.

That day.

Around noon.

Inside a dim mountain cave.

Wang Lichuan sat upright on a tiger‑skin chair, taking large bites of the deer leg in his hand.

He ate messily, oil dripping from his mouth, while sipping spiritual wine, looking quite content.

His body was covered in flabby flesh, appearing extremely ferocious.

Below the cave, many bandits were keeping him company.

The atmosphere was rather lively.

"Great King, I heard you once handled affairs at the royal manor; why did you come here to establish such a huge legacy?"

A man in blue attire, buoyed by the alcohol, asked with a smiling face.

"Indeed, Great King, tell us..."

A group of people quickly began to make a ruckus, all very curious.

A late‑stage master strongman, who had become the leader of the bandits.

It was rather unbelievable.

"Haha... serving the authorities, where is the freedom to rob?"

"I not only seized the royal manor's treasure, but also played with several princesses; that feeling, hehe..."

Wang Lichuan's face was full of unruly defiance.

Sensing that treasure within his body, everything was worth it.

He had endured for a long time, finally found an opportunity, seized the treasure and fled a thousand miles away.

Even if Prince Yong's mansion seizes me, there's nothing they can do.

Thinking of this, he felt very pleased.

"Haha... Great King is mighty, are those princesses beautiful?"

A group of people all showed wicked smiles.

The atmosphere on the field grew increasingly intense.

"Have they never sent people to hunt down the Great King?"

At this moment, another subordinate spoke up to ask.

"Hmph... That bunch of government officials are useless; they can't do anything to me."

Wang Liechuan wore a look of disdain.

His strength is only one step away from the Grand Master Peak.

Moreover, with the strange treasure he seized within his body, he repeatedly escaped the prince's mansion's pursuit.

In recent years, the other side has had no movement.

He also gradually relaxed his vigilance.

He thought the prince's mansion could do nothing to him and had already given up the pursuit.

Just as these people were drinking heartily.

Suddenly, a powerful aura descended from the heavens, like a great mountain pressing on everyone's chests.

It made them all struggle to breathe.

Everyone stared in shock at the cave entrance.

"A top-tier expert has descended."

Everyone reacted immediately.

Such an aura is so overwhelming it makes one breathless, perhaps not inferior to our own Great King.

Wang Liechuan's intoxication instantly vanished, his face turning extremely solemn.

He immediately rose and walked toward the cave exterior.

Just as he stepped outside the cave, he saw a white-clad youth standing in the open space.

The youth's visage was handsome, his aura deep as an abyss.

Moreover, he sensed a strong threat emanating from the opponent.

This threat is second only to a Grand Master Peak expert.

"This is a master on par with myself."

He felt extremely vigilant in his heart.

"Are you Wang Liechuan?"

Lu Zhangsheng stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm as water.

He instantly recognized the opponent as the person marked for death in the intelligence.

"It is I; who are you?"

Sensing Lu Zhangsheng's hostility, Wang Liechuan's eyes flashed with a cold gleam.

He gripped his long blade tighter.

The surrounding bandits also glared at Lu Zhangsheng with hostility.

The newcomer bears ill intent; they naturally sensed it.

"Who are you? The one who came to kill you!"

Lu Zhangsheng's tone was icy cold.

He didn't waste words, preparing to strike.

"Bold, I see you're tired of living."

Wang Liechuan's face filled with killing intent, his murderous aura surging wildly.

"Do you really think I fear you? Kneel at once, and I may spare your life."

"Kill."

Lu Zhangsheng erupted with all his internal gang qi.

His divine ability 【Great Small Like Intention】 was also pushed to its limit.

His entire body swiftly expanded, transforming into a golden-armored giant standing in the open space.

An overwhelmingly powerful pressure instantly permeated the entire area.

"Roar roar roar..."

Above his head, eight ancient flying dragons roared frenziedly.

Immediately thereafter, he swung his blade forward.

"Clang..."

The blade's radiance was brilliant, as if it could cleave the void.

Shockwaves rang out in the air, the momentum heavens-shaking.

"Eight Dragon Power? What divine ability is this?"

Wang Liechuan's face was full of shock, his heart somewhat unable to believe it.

He never expected that the expert sent to hunt him this time would possess such an astonishing divine ability.

A golden-armored giant several zhang tall is too shocking to hear of.

The surrounding bandits were also filled with terror, having never witnessed such mighty power.

All of this happened in just a moment.

Wang Likuan dared not be negligent and fully activated the exotic treasure within his body.

"Swoosh swoosh swoosh…"

A pink spherical orb burst from his abdomen, radiating a rainbow of light.

Immediately thereafter, it instantly transformed into a suit of battle armor that draped over him.

Then, he lifted his long sword and slashed forward with a single stroke.

"Roar roar roar…"

Eight ancient flying dragons also erupted from above his head, the two sides' spear tips confronting each other's awns, neither giving way.

In an instant, the blades' light collided.

"Boom boom boom…"

The intense booming reverberated through the heavens, surrounding fierce qi slicing wildly, stirring up endless plumes of smoke.

The ground was scarred with intersecting sword marks, as if it had been plowed.

(End of Chapter)