Then, he regained his composure.
"I suggest intensifying the blockade. Before Elder Shen erges, we must not allow anyone within a fifty-mile radius of Luoyang City, to prevent any disturbance to Elder Shen’s breakthrough."
"Mm."
The Grandmaster nodded in agreent.
He also understood the significance of two peak Grandmasters. It was rumored that the key to breaking through one’s limits lay within two peak Grandmasters. If the Demon-Subduing Division could produce a powerhouse who broke through their limits, the implications would be vastly different.
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「Outside Luoyang City.」
The Blade’s Hum continued to resonate incessantly.
All within a ten-zhang radius of Shen Changqing was enveloped by blade intent, transforming it into a deadly Domain. Anyone who stepped into this range without permission would be shredded by the blade intent.
Beyond ten zhang, Tiankui was restlessly pacing back and forth. Although it didn’t understand the reason behind Shen Changqing’s current transformation, it could sense the threat posed by the blade intent. That kind of threat made Tiankui, a Fierce Beast, feel quite uneasy.
However, it had been taken away by Shen Changqing shortly after its birth and regularly consud his blood. An imperceptible bond had ford between them, drawing them closer. For this reason, Tiankui had not been scared away by the blade intent.
「Inside the Sea of Consciousness.」
The transformation was still ongoing.
With the growth of the seventh petal, the Sea of Consciousness had expanded to a certain extent. Beyond that, the silhouette of an eighth petal was also gradually taking shape. Once its outline was complete, the growth ca to an abrupt halt.
「Externally.」
Shen Changqing’s vacant expression returned to normal. He closed his eyes again, sinking his mind back into his Sea of Consciousness. He was surprised to see the eight-petaled, blood-colored lotus, one petal of which was still just a silhouette.
That Demon Evil only provided enough Spiritual Power for to advance my True Intent from 65% to 75%. I didn’t even reach 80% True Intent! Was it because that Demon Evil had an insufficient foundation after its recent breakthrough, or is the consumption really this imnse?
He was inwardly astonished. The Spiritual Power from the Demon Evil in Luyang City had allowed his True Intent to advance directly from 30% to around 65%. Now, after slaying another Demon Evil, his True Intent had only progressed from the mid-60% range to around 75%. The increase in consumption was truly startling.
With this developnt, Shen Changqing felt that even if Xun Qu were to offer him another Demon Evil, reaching the absolute peak in the Spiritual System might not be guaranteed.
It is said that the difficulty of advancing in the Spiritual System increases towards the later stages, and it truly is as expected. Just this rate of consumption could drive anyone to despair. Without a substantial supply of Demon Evil, reaching the ultimate peak is far from simple.
Shen Changqing took a deep breath. Only now did he understand that his initial speculation had been a bit too naive.
Based on the current rate of consumption, if every Demon Evil was like the one he had just slain—recently broken through—he would need at least three to five of them to reach the ultimate peak in the Spiritual System.
If it were a more powerful Demon Evil, the required number could be reduced accordingly.
However, within the territory of Great Qin, aside from the Demon-Subduing Prison and the Demon Sealing Tower in the Capital City, Shen Changqing truly couldn’t find any other place where he could slaughter Demon Evil. A situation like that of Luoyang City was utterly exceptional.
I need to go back and have a proper talk with Dongfang Zhao!
He decided that when he returned to the Demon-Subduing Division this ti, he would lay certain matters bare and discuss them openly with Dongfang Zhao.
Otherwise, if he only killed Strange Monsters, maxing out his Spiritual System would take an eternity. Slaying Demon Evil was the quickest shortcut. After all, Demon Evil were imprisoned there mainly for research by the Hidden Heart Pavilion and to allow new Grandmasters to beco Defender Envoys. Although capturing Demon Evil ca at a trendous cost, as long as there was a price, there would be other ways to make an exchange. The only problem was how high a price one would have to pay for the exchange.
If breaking through the limits truly requires reaching the pinnacle in two aspects, then for Shimohe to have achieved this eight hundred years ago, when no Demon Evil had descended, his talent must have been truly peerless and astonishing!
Shen Changqing thought of the Mahavairocana. That man was a powerhouse who had broken through the limits. The two systems of a Grandmaster were incredibly difficult to advance in their later stages. The fact that Shimohe could still break through the limits... In terms of talent alone, Shen Changqing admitted he was inferior. However, he didn’t rule out the possibility that Shimohe might have had other fortuitous encounters.
Shaking his head, Shen Changqing stopped dwelling on such thoughts and refocused his attention on himself.
His entry into the peak range of the Spiritual System had also significantly increased his overall strength.
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Na: Shen Changqing
Affiliation: Great Qin’s Demon Suppression Division
Identity: Martial Hall Elder
True Intent: Battle-Hardened True Intent (70%)
Martial Arts: Great Sun Golden Body (30th Layer, upgradable), Great Sun Scripture (27th Layer, upgradable), Chiyang Divine Palm (3rd Layer), Seven Stars Stepping on Air Step (1st Layer)
Slaughter Value: 563
Divine Skills: 0
There wasn’t much change on the panel. But his Battle-Hardened True Intent had evolved from 60% to 70%. Additionally, the Slaughter Value had officially surpassed five hundred.
Nevertheless, Shen Changqing didn’t imdiately upgrade his other Martial Arts. The environnt he was currently in was not suitable for secluded breakthroughs.
My Martial Dao True Intent has successfully advanced to the 70% stage. In terms of the Spiritual System, I’ve formally entered the peak range. Although it’s just barely, I have indeed reached that stage!
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