novelraw Chapter 284 - 251: Minor Divine Techniques, The Fall of Qing Province, King Yingtian, Qing Country
Chapter 284 - 251: Minor Divine Techniques, The Fall of Qing Province, King Yingtian, Qing Country
Once the Reincarnation Law and the Devouring Demon Technique both reached the peak of the Law Realm, their fundamental principles began to show a discrepancy.
So, Xu Qing temporarily set aside the idea of further upgrading the Reincarnation Law and the Devouring Demon Technique. Instead, he focused his energy on the many Divine Techniques he had mastered.
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[Annihilation Divine Skill Jade Talisman Level 10: 0/512,000,000 (Originally an ordinary Divine Technique, it has advanced into a Minor Divine Technique after nine complete sublimations.)]
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[Heaven-Devouring Earth-Swallowing Divine Skill Jade Talisman (Fragment) Level 10: 0/256,000,000 (Originally a fragmented Divine Technique, but after nine complete sublimations, it has been fully restored, and its Mighty Power has been greatly enhanced.)]
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[Hell Reincarnation Divine Skill Jade Talisman Level 10: 0/512,000,000 (Originally an ordinary Divine Technique, it has advanced into a Minor Divine Technique after nine complete sublimations.)]
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[Hungry Ghost Reincarnation Divine Skill Jade Talisman Level 10: 0/512,000,000 (Originally an ordinary Divine Technique, it has advanced into a Minor Divine Technique after nine complete sublimations.)]
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[Beast Reincarnation Divine Skill Jade Talisman Level 10: 0/512,000,000 (Originally an ordinary Divine Technique, it has advanced into a Minor Divine Technique after nine complete sublimations.)]
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[Asura Reincarnation Divine Skill Jade Talisman Level 10: 0/512,000,000 (Originally an ordinary Divine Technique, it has advanced into a Minor Divine Technique after nine complete sublimations.)]
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[Human World Reincarnation Divine Skill Jade Talisman Level 10: 0/512,000,000 (Originally an ordinary Divine Technique, it has advanced into a Minor Divine Technique after nine complete sublimations.)]
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[Celestial Human Reincarnation Divine Skill Jade Talisman Level 10: 0/512,000,000 (Originally an ordinary Divine Technique, it has advanced into a Minor Divine Technique after nine complete sublimations.)]
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[Heart Demon Divine Skill Jade Talisman Level 10: 0/512,000,000 (Originally an ordinary Divine Technique, it has advanced into a Minor Divine Technique after nine complete sublimations.)]
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[Devouring Minor Divine Skill Jade Talisman Level 1: 0/100,000,000 (A Minor Divine Technique comprehended after completely mastering the first three layers of the Devouring Demon Technique. It possesses the power of devouring all things.)]
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Several years passed.
To be precise,
a full five years had passed.
Currently, Xu Qing had mastered nine Divine Techniques and two Minor Divine Techniques. As for the Reincarnation Law’s Minor Divine Technique, Six Paths of Reincarnation, he had only just begun to grasp it and had not yet condensed a Divine Power Jade Talisman. Therefore, it could not be recorded.
’A Divine Technique is no match for a Minor Divine Technique.’
Xu Qing’s expression was pensive.
With a thought, his consciousness entered his Soul Space. He sensed the Divine Power Jade Talismans, which quickly appeared in his mind like stars radiating light.
He could see that a Divine Technique consisted of only a single Divine Power Jade Talisman, whereas a Minor Divine Technique was composed of nine, forming what resembled a profound and unparalleled Divine Array.
That was why a Divine Technique was no match for a Minor Divine Technique.
Generally speaking, only those who had stepped into the Fourth Realm could master Minor Divine Techniques. The only exceptions were prodigies of monstrous talent with access to vast resources, who could comprehend them while still in the Third Realm.
Moreover, Minor Divine Techniques also had different tiers of strength.
From lowest to highest, they were divided into five tiers: Low-grade, Mid-grade, High-grade, Perfect, and Extreme.
A technique composed of nine Divine Power Jade Talismans was a Low-grade Minor Divine Technique; one with thirty-six, a Mid-grade Minor Divine Technique; one with seventy-two, a High-grade Minor Divine Technique; and one with one hundred and eight, a Perfect Minor Divine Technique.
As for an Extreme Minor Divine Technique, it was an existence nearly on par with a Great Divine Technique. What it condensed was no longer a Divine Power Jade Talisman, but rather another kind of indescribably profound mystery.
Currently, all the Divine Techniques Xu Qing had upgraded to Level 10 possessed only nine Divine Power Jade Talismans, making them all Low-grade Minor Divine Techniques.
However, the Mighty Power they unleashed already far surpassed that of ordinary Divine Techniques.
’One, two, three...’
Xu Qing observed the Devouring Minor Divine Technique as it manifested its Divine Power Jade Talismans. There were a great many of them, linked together in a rather profound way. ’It’s actually reached a full thirty-six Divine Power Jade Talismans. This is no longer a Low-grade Minor Divine Technique, but a Mid-grade Minor Divine Technique.’
At that moment, a flash of insight struck Xu Qing.
He had noticed a subtle connection between the Level 10 Heaven-Devouring Earth-Swallowing Divine Skill Jade Talisman (Fragment) and the Level 1 Devouring Minor Divine Technique.
’Divine Technique fusion.’
With a thought, Xu Qing unhesitatingly attempted to fuse the Divine Techniques. The two techniques drew closer to each other and, with the help of the Encyclopedia of All Things, began to merge.
BOOM!
Finally, Xu Qing’s mind trembled, and a great roar resounded within it.
The next moment...
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[Fusion Successful!]
[Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Minor Divine Technique Jade Talisman Level 1: 0/1,000,000,000 (Fused from the Level 10 Heaven-Devouring Earth-Swallowing Divine Skill Jade Talisman (Fragment) and the Level 1 Devouring Minor Divine Technique, perfectly merging the two Divine Techniques into a more powerful High-grade Minor Divine Technique.)]
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The information appeared.
’A High-grade Minor Divine Technique.’
Xu Qing was quite surprised.
Indeed. Xu Qing looked closely and saw that the original Level 10 Heaven-Devouring Earth-Swallowing Divine Skill Jade Talisman (Fragment) and the Level 1 Devouring Minor Divine Skill Jade Talisman had both vanished. All that remained was another, magnificent Divine Power Jade Talisman.
A total of seventy-two Divine Power Jade Talismans were combined, radiating a brilliant light that completely overshadowed all the other Minor Divine Techniques around it.
Xu Qing took a deep breath, feeling a change within himself. He mused, ’For five years, I have basically been a shut-in. Even without Top-grade Law Stones to aid my cultivation, as A Weapon Shop’s reputation grew, many weapons sold for a premium amidst fierce competition.’
’The daily income from A Weapon Shop, even from selling just one weapon, is enough to support my current daily consumption of Top-grade Law Stones.’
One must understand that after Xu Qing’s cultivation reached the peak of the Law Realm, if he spent the entire day practicing the Pattern Technique, he would need to consume one hundred Top-grade Law Stones in a single day.
That’s a thousand in ten days, ten thousand in a hundred days, and a hundred thousand in a thousand days...
"Master!"
BUZZ!
A streak of light tore through the air.
Ye Langtian was using the Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Technique to contact Xu Qing. Several years ago, Ye Langtian had been pulled into the "Mysterious: Deserted Village" and had spent five years passing its trials.
Moreover, after emerging, Ye Langtian’s cultivation had increased dramatically. He was on the verge of completely mastering the Devouring Demon Skill Three Secret Techniques, just a single step away.
"What is it?" Xu Qing asked.
"The Blood Demon Sect Cangzhou Chapter might be about to make a big move," Ye Langtian said.
"What do you mean?" Xu Qing asked.
"Master, you should know that the Great Zhou Martial Country divides the world into the Nine Provinces, and Cang Province is one of them. About a year ago, something monumental happened in Qing Province, another of the Nine Provinces."
Ye Langtian said in a low voice, "And I only recently learned of this news from the Blood Demon Sect Cangzhou Chapter."
"What news?" Xu Qing asked again.
"The Marquis of Qingzhou, Liu Baimei, was killed in battle. The Blood Demon Sect’s Qingzhou Chapter propped up a Dragon Child, who conquered the Qingzhou Prefecture, seized control of the entire province, and established himself as king."
Ye Langtian continued, "One month ago, that Dragon Child of Qing Province successfully ascended the throne and held his coronation ceremony. His title is King Yingtian. He founded a nation in the Qingzhou Prefecture, with the national title ’Qing Country’."
’King Yingtian, Qing Country.’
Xu Qing frowned. "So you’re saying the Blood Demon Sect’s Chapter over in Qing Province has contacted the Chapter here in Cang Province because they want to annex Cang Province?"
"That’s right."
Ye Langtian nodded. "That’s right. Master, I have now stepped into the Third Realm: Law Realm. Although I haven’t fully grasped the Devouring Law, my position in the Blood Demon Sect Cangzhou Chapter isn’t low."
"So, I learned about this. At first, the Chapter Master of the Blood Demon Sect Cangzhou Chapter seemed quite reluctant."
"But I don’t know what happened, or what great promise King Yingtian made, but the Chapter Master of the Cangzhou Chapter has now agreed."
Xu Qing nodded. "I see."
"Master, given this situation, we should also make preparations early," Ye Langtian advised.
Xu Qing nodded again. "Mm."
BUZZ!
The projected light screen disappeared as Xu Qing and Ye Langtian broke their connection.
’Qing Province actually fell.’
Xu Qing was stunned for a moment, quite surprised. For the past five years, he had been focused on his Cultivation Meditation in his own courtyard, paying little attention to the outside world.
And now, Ye Langtian had suddenly brought news that Qing Province, right next to Cang Province, had fallen, and that the Blood Demon Sect’s Qingzhou Chapter had even cultivated a Dragon Child.
Xu Qing took a deep breath. ’As the saying goes, the nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Qing Province was in a rush to establish a nation and even dreams of annexing Cang Province. This is a major taboo.’
’No matter how weak the Great Zhou Martial Country currently is, Qing Province has rebelled so openly. This is a slap in the face to the Great Zhou Martial Country. Even if that Emperor Yuanwu, Zhou Di, is a complete fool, he will do everything in his power to completely annihilate the rebel army in Qing Province.’
’So...’
Xu Qing mused, ’...the situation in Qing Province most likely won’t last long.’
「One month later.」
Emperor Yuanwu, Zhou Di, issued a Holy Decree. The Great Zhou Martial Country dispatched the Yuanwu Army, and the Marshal leading the Yuanwu Army was none other than Grand General Hong Dingtian.
In addition, the remaining Eight States of the Great Zhou Martial Country, including Cang Province of course, all had their Marquises receive the Holy Decree from Emperor Yuanwu. The decree ordered all eight Marquises to dispatch troops to Qing Province to assist the Yuanwu Army in exterminating the rebels.
Any who dared to disobey would be charged with treason.
In the end, all eight Marquises accepted the decree. For now, the world still belonged to the Great Zhou. Even if the Great Zhou’s National Fortune was crumbling, it was not yet time for the warlords to vie for supremacy.