Chapter 502: Extermination Plan

Thick fog filled the air, the mist like invisible blades, spinning at high speed, cutting at a golden ball of light.

The black swamp was like a man-eating abyss, erupting with terrifying suction.

Li Fei stood within the 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】, a chaotic vortex beneath his feet, a sun and a moon above his head.

The sun and moon shone together.

He was simulating the exchange with Xu Jing in an illusion.

Without the Rumen Order, the illusion technique of the Nightmare Sect had dropped significantly in realism.

Li Fei constructed the illusion with the cultivation of a True Person, and the simulated Xu Jing did not possess the realm of a Grandmaster; his Martial Dao Domain 【Dark Cloud Heaven Swamp】 had at most thirty percent of the power of Xu Jing's peak period.

However, this was just right for Li Fei, because he didn't need to defeat Xu Jing in the illusion again; he needed to constantly adjust his 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】 with the help of the opponent's Martial Dao Domain.

Based on the "Yin-Yang Dichotomy" in Lin Tian's notes, "adding bricks and tiles" to his path of combining law and martial arts, Li Fei had already walked a path different from his predecessors.

The 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】, which combined five supernatural abilities and integrated law and martial arts, was his highest achievement at the current stage!

To some extent, the current Li Fei could already be considered a generation of masters!

Not referring to the cultivation realm, but to the achievement in Martial Dao.

As Li Fei constantly adjusted the various details of this small world, the sun above his head suddenly emitted scorching light, instantly covering the moon beside it, making Yin and Yang no longer balanced.

Immediately after, the 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】 became unstable, and strands of sword Qi began to collapse rapidly.

A few minutes later, this golden ball of light completely disintegrated, and the illusion collapsed.

Soon, the illusion recovered, and Li Fei appeared on a lake.

He didn't rush to continue simulating Xu Jing, but was thinking about the problem just now.

Using the method of demonic cultivation to quickly achieve the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability left him with the hidden danger of an unstable foundation.

Not only was the power of the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability inferior to others, but the imbuing speed of the Dragon Elephant power was slower.

And Li Fei's control over the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability was also weaker.

The most direct manifestation was that the bearing limit and duration of the 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】 had not reached the expected level.

Just like how much water a wooden bucket can hold depends on the shortest board.

Now the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability was the shortest board of the 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】.

Previously, when exchanging moves with Xu Jing, after 【Blood Rage】 reached its limit, when the Dragon Elephant power was imbued to four times his own strength, the 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】 had already reached its bearing limit.

If he continued to imbue, the 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】 would completely collapse, at which point he would need to bear this terrifying reaction force himself, every second, Blood Souls would decrease significantly!

However, a four-fold increase was not the limit of the 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】.

Li Fei could use the 【Refining Matter】 supernatural ability to refine Blood Souls, used to "reinforce" the 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】.

But the most cost-effective way was actually to strengthen his control over the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability and make up for the short board.

After the great revenge was avenged, Li Fei guarded before the tombstones of Hao Yi and Shangguan Xiao for a night, his state of mind unprecedentedly relaxed and peaceful.

Such a state of mind allowed his control over the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability to strengthen by a few points.

So he didn't hesitate to use the 【Eternal Stability】 supernatural ability to temporarily solidify this state of mind, using this as a foundation to solve the problem of his unstable foundation.

Unlike the "Heaven and Earth Unity" state of mind when solidifying the breakthrough last time, the consumption of supernatural power for this solidification of state of mind was much smaller, so Li Fei maintained it for several days.

During these few days, he almost didn't rest or sleep, simulating the exchange with Xu Jing in the illusion every day, and then using the quiet and peaceful state of mind to adjust the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability.

In the room, Li Fei slowly opened his eyes, finally stopping the 【Eternal Stability】 supernatural ability, his state of mind retreating from that seemingly eternal tranquility.

In order not to waste time, he almost didn't rest or sleep these few days, his heart-mind power was about to be exhausted, so he used the 【Refining Matter】 supernatural ability to refine Blood Souls to replenish it.

The consumption of the implant was similarly replenished by refining Blood Souls into life force using the 【Refining Matter】 supernatural ability.

Before the Blood Souls were exhausted, he almost became a "perpetual motion machine"!

By now, he had reached his limit, only able to stop the supernatural ability.

Fatigue was clearly visible on Li Fei's face, but his mood was still joyful.

The hard work of these few days had been effective; his control over the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability had strengthened a lot!

Li Fei got up and walked out of the room.

Under the night, Shi Caiming, who only had one arm left, was sitting on a lounge chair by the cliff edge, drinking alone as usual.

"President, how is the injury recovering?"

Li Fei walked over and sat down beside the other party.

Shi Caiming didn't care at all: "It's okay, won't die."

In the battle with Benefactor Bai Chen, he was the most seriously injured.

The rest of the injuries could be recovered slowly by relying on extraordinary abilities or supernatural abilities, but his right arm used for the sword was destroyed by Benefactor Bai Chen.

Shi Caiming didn't have a supernatural ability that could "regrow limbs," needing to find a Martial Arts Master with this type of supernatural ability who could use it on others to treat him.

Li Fei had been helping Shi Caiming find someone the first time, and now the "physician" was on the way.

"I, this old man, don't have much time left anyway, and my realm can't break through anymore, so it's just like this. But you, you actually used the method of demonic cultivation."

Shi Caiming looked at Li Fei worriedly, "How is the situation?"

When he learned that Li Fei used the method of demonic cultivation to quickly achieve the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability, he felt heartbroken!

He knew that Li Fei must have walked the demonic path because he had to rush back to save him.

This would affect not only the current 【Dragon Elephant】, but also Li Fei's future breakthroughs!

So Shi Caiming was very concerned.

"You don't have to worry too much, my situation is still okay."

Li Fei smiled and told Shi Caiming about the results of these few days.

Shi Caiming didn't feel reassured after hearing it, driving his own Martial Dao Domain, and carefully "looked" at Li Fei again, only then did his face soften slightly.

Li Fei's current situation was indeed much better than he had expected.

Shi Caiming had seen quite a few demonic martial artists when he was young.

The implants in those people's bodies were almost always in a state of agitation. Qi and blood floating, heart and mind restless, power surging, the whole person was like a powder keg that could explode at any time!

But Li Fei's state at this moment, although there were some similar symptoms, the situation was not serious, simply not looking like he had cultivated the demonic path, but just that he had made a mistake in practicing martial arts, leaving behind some hidden dangers.

"Hmm, you must not be in a hurry next, take it slow, re-solidify the foundation, and then continue to refine new supernatural abilities."

Shi Caiming said to Li Fei.

Li Fei nodded.

Regarding the next supernatural ability, he already had preliminary ideas.

But it was not urgent for the time being.

After completely solving the hidden dangers of 【Dragon Elephant】, he would incorporate new implants.

Fortunately, every time the 【Dragon Elephant】 supernatural ability strengthened by one point, the 【Hunyuan Sword Realm】 could strengthen by one point, and the overall combat power could increase by a notch, not stagnating.

"The court has already let the Tianlan Cavalry go south, and ordered the six surrounding provinces to send elite forces to converge on Feng Province, and the final army will have a decisive battle with the rebel army near Feng Province."

Shi Caiming informed Li Fei of the court's latest movements.

Li Fei had been in seclusion for these few days, not hearing anything outside the window, and didn't know about the situation outside.

"Decisive battle near Feng Province."

Li Fei took a deep breath.

This meant that many people he cared about were forced to be involved in this great battle!

"This crusade against the rebel army, the Regional Commander of the army is Tianlan Cavalry Deputy Commander Huang Qiyuan, and the supervisor of the army, the Central Secretariat appointed you to serve."

Shi Caiming looked at Li Fei and said slowly.

Serving as a supervisor again!

Last time Li Fei was the supervisor of the army killing barbarians, this time he was still a supervisor, but the combat power of the two armies could not be mentioned in the same breath.

Because this army had the number one cavalry in the world—the Tianlan Cavalry!

Recalling the experience in the Northern Barbarians last time, Li Fei only felt the burden on his shoulders was a bit heavy.

The last war, at least only Prince-level combat power was clashing.

This time, the Tianlan Cavalry and a Martial Saint were directly facing off!

And Li Fei was still only a Martial Arts Master and True Person.

The court appointed him as a supervisor, probably because they valued his repeated creation of miracles and the various incredible combat records he had achieved.

Li Fei didn't belittle himself, but to be honest, he didn't think he could turn the tide in a war of this level and play a key role.

"Why, a lot of pressure?"

Shi Caiming saw the heaviness in Li Fei's heart.

Li Fei nodded, not hiding it.

Shi Caiming laughed: "If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up, how old are you? What realm are you at now? Don't always treat yourself as a savior, thinking that without you, this country will perish."

Li Fei also laughed upon hearing this.

Although he had indeed played an important role several times at critical moments, Shi Caiming was right; above this country, there were Grandmasters, top-tier True Persons, Martial Saints, True Lords, and Imperial Guards.

If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up; he really didn't need to put too much pressure on himself.

"When is the battle expected to start?"

Li Fei asked.

"The Tianlan Cavalry needs about ten days to arrive in Feng Province, and it will also take some time for the elite forces of various provinces to converge."

"If the rebel army's vanguard force wants to kill their way to Feng Province, it will take at least fifteen days."

Shi Caiming informed Li Fei of the Central Secretariat's judgment.

Li Fei thought for a while and said:

"This battle, as long as the Tianlan Cavalry can block King Li, relying solely on the strength of the Southern Territory border troops, they definitely won't win, the First Imperial Prince has other trump cards."

Shi Caiming nodded:

"What did Lu Wenzheng say to you before he died?"

Li Fei: "Indeed said quite a few secrets."

Shi Caiming drank wine, pointing at Li Fei:

"You kid, have ideas again?"

Li Fei smiled and raised his wine cup, drinking a cup with Shi Caiming.

July 16th.

People from Changping University arrived in Feng Province.

Li Fei went to welcome Qiu Zian and Fang Ziyan personally.

"President Qiu's realm hasn't recovered yet, aren't you in seclusion? Why did you rush over too?"

Li Fei asked.

Qiu Zian, wearing a purple dress, laughed heroically: "The country is in danger, what seclusion are you still in?"

The province where Changping University is located is not among the six provinces that were "conscripted" this time.

But Qiu Zian and Fang Ziyan still rushed over.

Fang Ziyan had a flight supernatural ability, carrying Qiu Zian to fly all the way, instead arriving one step earlier than people from surrounding provinces that were closer.

"I heard President Shi was seriously injured, take me to treat him."

Fang Ziyan said.

Last time He Jian was plotted against, Li Fei also invited him to treat him; he possessed the 【Benevolent Heart】 supernatural ability.

Can grow white flesh, revive the dead, make severed limbs regrow! Can also treat mental injuries, and the key is that it can be cast on others, the top-tier treatment supernatural ability!

After Shi Caiming was injured, the first person Li Fei thought of was contacting Fang Ziyan.

Just didn't expect Qiu Zian would follow and come too.

"Good, Senior Fang please follow me."

Li Fei didn't act coy anymore, immediately arranging for someone to take Fang Ziyan to treat Shi Caiming.

"How to fight this battle, is there a plan? Are we just waiting here for the other party to kill their way over?"

Qiu Zian asked straightforwardly.

Li Fei didn't hide it, saying directly: "I do have some ideas, but currently manpower is insufficient."

"Oh?"

Qiu Zian's eyes lit up, she always liked to attack actively:

"How to say?"

Li Fei took Qiu Zian into the room, a map spread out on the table.

He pointed to one of the areas:

"This is Bai Sha Province, currently occupied by the Gouchen Sect and Baituo Mountain together, controlling the land of two prefectures. The rebel army marches north all the way, inevitably choosing to pass through Bai Sha Province and converge with this force."

"The Central Secretariat's order is to let the elite forces of Bai Sha Province retreat, converge with us in Feng Province, and finally have a decisive battle with the rebel army. But I think, if we can gather enough manpower in advance, we can completely choose to kill our way over before the rebel army arrives in Bai Sha Province, exterminating the Gouchen Sect and Baituo Mountain!"

Li Fei said exterminating the "Gouchen Sect" and "Baituo Mountain" as lightly as pulling out two nails.

Qiu Zian's eyes were bright, and she became excited all of a sudden.

She slapped the table hard: "This plan is good! Should do it like this!"

Li Fei smiled: "But now our manpower is not enough, Grandmaster-level combat power only has one President Shi, and he is seriously injured.

On the Bai Sha Province side, there is the president of Bai Sha University, but he is also injured. And the Gouchen Sect and Baituo Mountain combined, high-level combat power has one Divine Derivation Realm Grandmaster, seven Martial Arts Masters, and three True Persons. There are over a hundred Foundation Establishment martial artists combined.

We want to fight over, to ensure foolproof, at least need another Grandmaster to sit in town, otherwise it can't be fought."

Qiu Zian looked at him with strange eyes:

"Didn't you dry-kill Xu Jing? You can also be counted as a Grandmaster, right?"

Li Fei shook his head: "Xu Jing's situation is a bit special, and we should anticipate the enemy broadly."

"Hmm."

Qiu Zian also knew this move was a bit risky, couldn't be impulsive.

"Marquis."

Just as the two were talking, someone suddenly rushed to report.

"What's the matter?"

"The Xiao family is here, wanting to see you."

"Xiao family?"

This crusade against the rebel army, the Xiao family as a powerful backing for the Crown Prince, naturally also had to contribute their own strength.

Upon hearing that the Xiao family was here, Li Fei was a bit expectant.

"Go, I'll go see with you."

Qiu Zian on the side said.

She heard about the previous conflict between Li Fei and the Xiao family, now intending to go and "press the field" for Li Fei.

A moment later, Li Fei and Qiu Zian met the people from the Xiao family in a reception hall.

There were three people in total, including Xiao Tao who had been defeated by Li Fei before.

"Huo Hansi? You came too?"

Qiu Zian asked in surprise as soon as she walked into the hall.

She was asking about a handsome young man with an extraordinary bearing.

The man looked only twenty-something, but his eyes had some vicissitudes, giving him a different kind of charm.

Seeing Qiu Zian, a look of surprise appeared on his face:

"Zi'an, you are actually here too!"

Qiu Zian's face sank: "Who allowed you to call this old lady Zi'an? Call me President Qiu!"

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The few people present were all stunned by Qiu Zian's fierce style.

Huo Hansi was even more embarrassed: "Zi... you at least give me some face..."

"You have a fart of face!"

Qiu Zian rolled her eyes.

"Cough, cough!"

A middle-aged man wearing exquisite clothes, with a goatee and a scholarly bearing, standing beside Huo Hansi, coughed, and smiled and bowed to Li Fei:

"I am Xiao Ruihang, met Marquis Jing'an, met President Qiu."

Xiao Ruihang, the third brother of the Xiao family head, it was he who ordered people to give Li Fei a portion of compensation before.

It was also he who agreed to Xiao Xiuyong going to talk to Li Fei.

Li Fei looked at this scholarly man, sensing the true power faintly flowing in the other party's body.

This meant that this person was a True Person of the current age!

"True Person Xiao, nice to meet you."

Li Fei nodded indifferently.

Xiao Ruihang pointed to Huo Hansi beside him:

"I came to introduce to the Marquis, this is the Xilin Huo family, 'Long-Water Dragon King' Huo Hansi."

Li Fei had felt a bit familiar when he heard the name 'Huo Hansi' from Qiu Zian just now.

Now hearing the words 'Xilin Huo family' and 'Long-Water Dragon King', he immediately knew who this person was.

Xilin Huo family, one of the "Seven Great Families" of Martial Dao, Huo Hansi was the person with the highest cultivation in the Huo family, a Grandmaster!

Literature has the Ten Great Clans, Martial Dao has the Seven Great Families.

The Xiao family as one of the Ten Great Clans had friendships with many top-tier forces in the Jianghu, and even had marriage ties with the Xilin Huo family.

This crusade against the rebel army, the Xiao family also mobilized most of their strength, even persuading Huo Hansi to participate in the battle personally!

"Met Grandmaster Huo."

For this Grandmaster, Li Fei still gave face and took the initiative to hold his fist and bow.

"Marquis Jing'an is polite."

Huo Hansi had a good attitude toward Li Fei, and Li Fei could feel the kindness in the other party's gaze.

Li Fei glanced at Qiu Zian beside him, thoughtful.

"Everyone please sit."

Li Fei invited several people to sit down.

Except for Xiao Tao who insisted on standing behind Xiao Ruihang, the others all found seats and sat down.

"This time the Xiao family and the Huo family, besides me and Grandmaster Huo, also brought a True Person and five Martial Arts Masters, plus fifty-two Foundation Establishment martial artists, fifteen Attachment-stage Great Mages!"

After sitting down, Xiao Ruihang went straight to the point, looking at Li Fei sincerely:

"These manpower, all at the Marquis's disposal!"

Li Fei was stunned, not expecting the Xiao family to have this attitude this time.

He glanced at Huo Hansi, seeing the other party didn't speak, also tacitly agreeing to this statement.

Huo Hansi, a dignified Grandmaster, listening to his own command, a Martial Arts Master?

"It seems that killing a Grandmaster, this combat record is indeed a bit useful."

Li Fei laughed secretly in his heart.

"Thank you all for your trust, since this is the case, then I won't be polite, there is indeed one thing right now that needs everyone's help."

Li Fei said.

Xiao Ruihang said solemnly: "Marquis please speak."

So Li Fei took out the plan he had just told Qiu Zian and said it again.

"Exterminate the Gouchen Sect and Baituo Mountain?"

Xiao Ruihang and Huo Hansi both showed surprise.

Especially Huo Hansi, his Huo family was only one of the "Seven Great Families," in terms of comprehensive strength, still below the Gouchen Sect and Baituo Mountain.

As a result, now Li Fei wanted to exterminate two top sects with strength above the Huo family at once?!

"Soldiers value speed, if you all agree, we can set off today."

Li Fei's voice resounded in the hall.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 503 =====