Chapter 793: Eight Thousand

When Li Luo's own phase force surged into that boundless ocean of energy, he immediately sensed just how unimaginably vast the gap was between the "Qi Harmony" of the entire Qingming Banner and the "Qi Harmony" of the Fifth Division from before.

The eight thousand banner members of the Qingming Banner in "Qi Harmony" could match a Marquis-level expert. Although such a Marquis-level expert would be at most One More Rank, Two Ranks, no matter what, it was still the power of a Marquis-level expert. The Marquis Realm was the first true transformation in phase force cultivation. Only by stepping into the Marquis Realm could one truly be considered a strong expert. Whether in Outer Shenzhou or Inner Shenzhou, Marquis-level experts were the backbone of any faction.

Even their Li Li Tianwang lineage. So when many great Banner Leaders first took control of a complete banner's "Qi Harmony" power, they would often lose themselves in this massive force, sometimes even feeling at a loss as to what to do. Under such circumstances, being able to maintain one's

mental state was already considered good, let alone hoping to wield this massive force for one's own use and execute various attacks.

This situation, Li Luo now faced as well. Within that boundless ocean of energy, the consciousness of eight thousand banner members surged. Although there was the "Dragon Breath Evil Refining Art," a same-origin evil refining art, as guidance, Li Luo was still overwhelmed at the first instant by the cacophony that flooded his mind,

leaving him dizzy and dazzled.

At the same time, the countless streams of energy were tugging at his own phase force, making it impossible for him to maintain order.

Li Luo's brows furrowed tightly at this moment, a hint of pain crossing his face. Around the training ground, the eight thousand banner members also wore solemn expressions. They too felt the chaos of the "Qi Harmony," but they could offer Li Luo no help. The only thing they could do was try as much as possible to discard any resistance in their consciousness,

so that Li Luo could integrate more smoothly.

Zhao Zhao Yanzhi glanced at Li Luo with some worry. Li Luo showed no sign of pulling out, clearly he had no intention of giving up yet.

Remember in one second.

"What a stubborn temperament." Zhao Zhao Yanzhi was somewhat helpless. As far as she knew, many great Banner Leaders had ended in failure on their first attempt to control a banner's "Qi Harmony," even the great Banner Leader of the Dragon Bloodline Golden Blood

Banner, Li Li Qingfeng.

That Li Li Qingfeng had also gone through three attempts before he could smoothly master a banner's "Qi Harmony." So failing on the first try was really nothing to worry about. Moreover, here they still had Zhong Ling, who had not fully submitted. This fellow still had some followers in the First Division. If they secretly did not cooperate, this would only further

increase the difficulty on Li Luo's side.

At one spot in the training ground, Zhong Ling's eyes were half-open, half-closed, a half-smile playing at the corner of his lips, his peripheral vision flicking toward Li Luo's position.

Li Luo, oh Li Luo, you've ruined so many of my plans, yet now you want to easily get what you wish for. How can all the good things in the world fall to you?

Zhong Ling had also figured it out now. Li Luo had cut off his path forward, and this grudge was no small matter. Since that was the case, he had also thought of a way to retaliate: to give Li Luo no pretext to expel him from the Qingming Banner. He had been personally assigned here by Zhong Zhong Yushi. If Li Luo wanted to expel him, he would not only need a valid reason but also secure approval from all the academy heads. And these,

Li Luo could not obtain so easily in a short time.

Only by staying in the Qingming Banner could he bring more trouble to Li Luo. While thinking these thoughts, Zhong Ling was also sensing the boundless ocean of energy above. At this moment, it was still in a chaotic, disorderly state. Li Luo's phase force had not appeared within it. Inside, it was like eight

thousand headless flies, with no rules whatsoever.

"Looks like there's no hope..." Zhong Ling chuckled inwardly, feeling that the foul mood of recent days had finally been vented a little.

Just as he was thinking this, a sudden ripple stirred within the ocean of energy above. A particularly distinct strand of phase force, wrapped in a special pressure, slowly rose within it.

That special pressure was not unfamiliar to Zhong Ling. It was unmistakably brought by the Qi Shou Jin Yin.

This made Zhong Ling's heart sink. Li Luo had come to his senses so quickly from such a chaotic, massive torrent of energy? How was that possible!

Back then, even Li Li Qingfeng failed to endure it on his first try. What does this Li Luo have to rely on?!

While Zhong Ling's heart was shaken with shock, Li Luo on his side quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He had almost truly been thrown into chaos by that massive, turbulent energy.

The "Qi Harmony" of these eight thousand banner members was indeed somewhat domineering. But fortunately, he had once controlled the power of the Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf and Dean Pang. Especially the latter, whose terrifying power was far beyond what a Marquis-level expert could compare to. Although Li Luo had only been a vessel at the time, he had at least

personally experienced that vast power.

And at that time, the Three-Tailed Heavenly Wolf was also at the False Marquis Realm, so compared to the force before him now, the gap was not too great.

Having gone through these experiences, although the "Qi Harmony" of these eight thousand banner members did bring Li Luo some trouble, fortunately it was a close call, and in the end he still managed to stay lucid.

However, this was not the end. Although he had regained clarity, the combined force of these eight thousand banner members was still chaotic and massive.

Li Luo activated the "Dragon-Returning Art," and combined with the Qi Shou Jin Yin, began to attempt to unify and take control of the power of these eight thousand banner members.

But the progress was very slow.

He spent an entire hour just barely integrating a small portion of the force. This left Li Luo somewhat helpless. Before today's Qi Harmony, he had already made some preparations, and even sought guidance from Li Li Jingtao and Li Li Fengyi. According to them, even Li Li Qingfeng of the Dragon Bloodline had gone through three attempts before he began

to adapt to this force and fully unify and control it.

And after experiencing it firsthand, he finally understood just how great the difficulty was.

That Li Li Qingfeng could take control of this force in three attempts showed his ability was indeed extraordinary. No wonder people said he had the bearing of a Dragon Head of this generation. Li Luo pressed down the distracting thoughts in his heart and carefully sensed this "ocean of energy." From his earlier test, he found that the reason this energy was so hard to unify and control was mainly because it came from eight thousand banner members. Even though the banner members had the same-origin "Dragon Breath Evil Refining Art" as guidance, the energy still contained a great deal of residual consciousness.

Among them, there were even some deliberately causing trouble, such as Zhong Ling and his people.

If the consciousness within these banner members' energy could be cowed into submission, then perhaps in that brief instant, control could be achieved.

Simply put, first beat these eight thousand banner members into a concussion, and then they would become dazed and obedient.

Li Luo's thoughts spun like flying.

But... when everyone's energy was mixed together like this, by what means could one cow these chaotic consciousnesses into submission? This seemed a bit like wishful thinking.

After all, even a Marquis Art could not be used in this kind of scenario, and anything less than a Marquis Art would have no meaning in shaking the mind and spirit.

After all, even a Marquis-class technique couldn't be deployed in this kind of scene, and anything less than a Marquis-class technique would have no power to shake the hearts and minds of those present.

Li Luo's heart stirred suddenly. A technique to cow the human mind—he seemed to actually have one.

It was the second Nine-Turn Art he had obtained from the Dragon Stele.

Heavenly Dragon Dharma Aspect: condense the shadow of a Heavenly Dragon from vast energy, possessing a wisp of Heavenly Dragon Qi. It can give birth to a thread of Heavenly Dragon pressure, with the marvelous ability to shake the heart and soul and shatter one's state of mind. (These past two days I tested positive, and the reaction was especially severe. On the first day I was so dizzy the world was spinning, I couldn't even get out of bed. Luckily I had a chapter saved up to get through yesterday. Today my condition is a bit better. After much deliberation, I still wrote a chapter, because I really didn't want to break the achievement of never missing an update for these past few years.)

The Heavenly Dragon Dharma Image condenses the shadow of a Heavenly Dragon with vast energy, possessing a trace of Heavenly Dragon Qi to birth a wisp of Heavenly Dragon pressure, capable of the wondrous effect of shaking the soul and destroying one's state of mind. (I've been sick these past two days, with a particularly severe reaction; on the first day I was so dizzy the world spun and I couldn't even get out of bed. Fortunately, I had one chapter in reserve to get through yesterday. Today things are a bit better. After much thought, I still wrote a chapter because I truly didn't want to break the streak of uninterrupted updates I've maintained for these past few years.)