Chapter 665 274: Heaven's Net, the Trapped Dragon Ascends (Part 3)

Being one step ahead is not that unusual.

There's definitely something unknown to me inside, playing a role.

Is it talent, mind, or perhaps the mysterious destiny of heaven and earth?

Who can say for sure?

Since joining the Imperial Extreme Hall.

Ji Hai has been cautious, never daring to step out of line, thus avoiding any targeting.

Yet, within lies a stormy land of mystery; he still feels it.

Thanks to the protection of the Law Enforcement Elder, he has not lacked any treatment. In fact, he receives more than ordinary Inner Sect disciples. But he always feels that his destiny has yet to unfold, and this is not the status he should possess.

Laugh now, but it may not last until the end.

Ji Hai has that confidence.

However, when Ziyun was slain, leaving only a remnant soul returning.

The direct descendants of the Ji family on Bingli Island were massively slaughtered, even his arranged backhand—Ji Tang—died in the lower world, he felt as if something was quietly slipping away from him.

Perhaps it's a chance, or perhaps it's fate.

"I refuse to accept this."

Sensing the faint emotions fluctuating within Dragon Maiden Ziyun's remnant soul, Ji Hai's eyes turned blood-red again.

If it weren't for his years as emperor, perfectly mastering the art of hiding his emotions, he might have already lost control...

"Thank you, Brother Xuan Ji, for comforting me. Indeed, there is a long way to go..."

After a moment of silence, he cupped his hands again and said, "The Great Li Dynasty established by my younger brother was destroyed, the direct bloodline suffered great tribulations, and I just cannot let go of that frustration... That little thief acted in a way that can only be described as enmity against the path. I ask for your assistance, Senior Brother…"

"I understand. If I were in your shoes, I couldn't swallow this anger either. Not to mention, Chen Ping is technically considered a blood descendant of the Ji Family."

Li Xuanji resisted the urge to laugh hysterically.

He then sighed deeply, seeing the veins bulging on Ji Hai's forehead, nearly losing control, he decided not to provoke him any further, and thus turned around, "Qingluo, I bestow upon you the Ten Thousand Spirits Heaven-Locking Net to lock the Qi mechanism of this island."

"Rest assured, Master, with this net in hand, even a single Yin Soul or a Divine Thought cannot break through the blockade."

A tall and cold-looking silver-armored woman bowed in respect, took the ethereal light net, and with a flicker, merged with it, forming a vast bowl-like light cover, disappearing into the void.

"With Qingluo guarding here, you can rest assured. Once anyone breaks through and leaves, we will receive news and intercept for the kill. No matter how cunning Chen Ping may be, he will be trapped inside, unable to make progress for a lifetime."

Li Xuanji knows that cultivating the Stinging Dragon Scripture requires the catalysis of boundless fortune.

Though it appears to be the easiest Cultivation Technique to train, it is also the hardest.

Without sufficient fortune resources, even if one presses on until death from old age, it's impossible to reach the Dao Alchemy level.

Not to mention reaching the Dao Alchemy level.

After Bingli Island produced a chosen son like Ji Hai, thousands of years of heaven's mandate vanished, even achieving True Dragon's Perfect Dharma Body would be quite an accomplishment for Chen Ping, not to mention advancing further.

Of course, regardless of how the person inside endures, Ji Hai's foundation for achieving the Dao has been destroyed, helping him is an act of goodwill without any cost.

"Thank you, Brother Xuan Ji. Regarding the issue of Double Moon Secret Realm, my younger brother will surely assist with full force."

Ji Hai reciprocated the favor and expressed deep gratitude.

"No need to mention, it's all good."

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In the region of Xiaoshan, it had become a meat grinder.

The elite forces of the Great Yu Dynasty and the Beizhou Wolf Riders clashed fiercely, engaging in dozens of bloody battles, where every inch of land seemed stained with blood.

Since the Hu People launched another southern invasion, Chen Ping did not hold firmly at the passes but instead dispatched elite soldiers to launch attacks, capturing thirteen cities, and infiltrating Beizhou's occupied area.

However, the situation stopped there.

Once reaching Xiaoshan Plain, both sides engaged their cavalry, each employing cunning strategies, the battle became entangled.

Mainly because, among Beizhou Hu Cavalry, a new troop emerged: Red-Eyed Knights.

This type of cavalry is indifferent to pain, won't retreat unless the last person stands, seemingly devoid of thoughts or fears.

Frontline reports often mentioned that the opposing might be using some kind of wicked... technique to bewilder their minds, boosting combat power while rendering them no longer human.

"Seventh Brother, fighting like this is really not feasible. Sister Xiaoru has petitioned for reinforcements several times, and we are experiencing tremendous soldier losses..."

Ji Mingyue controls the Celestial Observation Mirror, usually able to see through the opposing situations clearly.

However, for some reason, this ability to discern everything and gather intelligence scarcely worked in the battle zone of the Black Lotus Sect.

A mysterious power seemed to envelop the million-strong Beizhou army.

The oddest part was not just the inability to see through the Celestial Observation Mirror, even personnel from the Celestial Heart Pavilion entering Beizhou's occupied areas quickly defected—it was unclear where the problem arose.

"Then, let's reinforce the troops, send orders to select elite soldiers, accelerate cultivation of the Primordial Golden Body Technique."

Chen Ping said in a deep voice.

The Golden Body Technique is generally not considered a rapid best practice, the horizontal training skills are even more challenging than Inner Qi Cultivation.

This is precisely why the Primordial Sword Sect gradually declined.

Fortunately, Chen Ping obtained some Secret Techniques from the Celestial Star Sect, capable of planting the Divine Soul True Seed, and summoning the Power of the Seven Stars to accelerate cultivation.

In this scenario of rapidly burning potential, disregarding bodily harm and lapsing into madness, the cultivation speed surged.

Three months to achieve Iron Body Realm, half a year to achieve Silver Body Realm.

With sufficient provisions and meat supply, under a year, training over ten thousand Silver Body Realm Primordial Knights is achievable, and the rapid formation of troops and their formidable combat power would certainly astound the world.

The current main force of over ten thousand Primordial Knights has achieved outstanding battle feats on the front lines, with the main general Han Xiaoru having a commanding presence, seemingly invincible everywhere.

Sadly, her elite soldiers are still a bit lacking.

The scale of the battle cannot yet be expanded.

Unfortunately, other military arrays are notably inferior.

Naturally, once the Primordial Army at the rear is trained, the situation will reverse quickly.

Chen Ping knows that Ji Mingyue's remark alludes to considering reinstating decapitation tactics, killing the masters behind the Red-Eyed Knights to improve the situation substantially.

Yet, Chen Ping understands this is exactly what the opponent wishes.

Even without Ji Mingyue's reminder, when his Divine Soul wielding sword leaned towards the black fog, he noticed the opponent seemed to have a massive open maw, waiting for him to fall into the trap.

That deep soul-level panic sent across his consciousness, how could he not realize?

There is a Grandmaster, waiting in ambush.

Chen Ping couldn't comprehend why that person merely projected power into the soldiers' minds on the battlefield instead of charging toward the frontline or towards Yujing to attack him. Yet, he wouldn't blindly challenge danger knowing the risk.

"Perhaps their situation mirrors mine, becoming akin to Earth-Bound Spirits. Just like me now, where at the capital my attack defense, fate, and luck are far superior to being at the frontline."

"Could it be those two from the Black Lotus Sect share the same situation?"

"Fearless at their home turf, but greatly reduced combat power once away?"

"Overall, it's still insufficient combat power."

Chen Ping contemplated well examining his Tribulation and Fortune, finally making a decision.

The method to break the deadlock eventually must start from within one's domain, for Qi mechanism is tangible and holds great potential.

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