229: Ten years, peak, attributes!

If that's the case, then this matter can be understood.

The Devil King opened several interdimensional rifts between the Otherworldly Demon World and Bluetar, connecting them.

However, opening these interdimensional rifts caused no small amount of damage to the Devil King, even for him.

Coupled with the fact that the Ten Saints of Great Xia had once fought the Devil King—though Kong Yunchang was severely wounded and lost most of his combat power, and the other Ten Saints of Great Xia also suffered various injuries—

the Devil King was also wounded. Adding to his previous injuries, he now lacked sufficient power to completely dominate the Otherworldly Demon World.

As the Devil King began his recovery, the Three Great Royal Clans under his command, these three races that had once produced Devil King powerhouses, were naturally unwilling to remain idle.

Though they had significant friction among themselves, they united against the Devil King.

The Devil King naturally knew this.

However, he was helpless. After all, the Three Great Royal Clans also had Devil King foundations. If he were at his peak, he could naturally suppress them.

But now... the Devil King was injured.

He could no longer suppress the Three Great Royal Clans, so he began to use others to achieve his goals.

He deliberately set up the Profound Spirit Space in the territory of the Sky Demon Royal Clan, allowing them to know about its opening immediately.

The Sky Devil Emperor was already close to the Devil King stage and was even more powerful than the Two Sages of Literature and Martial Arts and Kong Yunchang, so he naturally coveted the Profound Spirit Luck.

The Sky Devil Emperor would definitely take action!

So at this point, the Devil King had Wang Mu inform the Great Xia Human Clan of this news, precisely to make the Great Xia Human Clan act against the Sky Devil Emperor.

No matter what, even if the Great Xia Human Clan didn't kill the Sky Devil Emperor, merely severely wounding him would still achieve the Devil King's expectations.

After all... if the Sky Devil Emperor was severely wounded, the other two Otherworldly Demon Royal Clans wouldn't remain idle.

At that time, the balance between the Three Great Royal Clans would be directly broken, and the Devil King would be able to openly spread his influence throughout the Otherworldly Demon World, and even... completely suppress the Three Great Royal Clans.

What the Devil King didn't expect, however, was that while the Great Xia Human Clan didn't kill the Sky Devil Emperor, they directly suppressed him.

This left the current Sky Demon Royal Clan without a Devil Emperor.

This certainly exceeded the Devil King's expectations, but the extent to which it exceeded... was even greater.

If the other two Royal Clans were to act at this time, they wouldn't need to expend too much power to seize the Sky Demon Royal Clan's territory and resources.

Although the Devil King could also seize some opportunities, there was still a significant gap compared to his previous expectations.

"But... what does this have to do with Senior Sister?"

Lu Sheng voiced the doubt in his heart.

Kong Yunchang glanced at Lan Linglong, but she only smiled serenely and did not offer an explanation. Kong Yunchang, helpless, began to explain.

"The Bloodline in your Second Senior Sister's body belongs to Lan Ting, who was once the Great Xia's foremost Formation Master and the Prodigy with the greatest hope of becoming a new Saint of Great Xia!"

"Lan Ting spent his entire life's effort creating the Great Xia's most top-tier Formation, the Yin-Yang Dual Dragon Formation! If Lan Ting himself were to activate this Formation, sacrificing his own Lifespan, he would have the power to fight even the Devil King!"

"Unfortunately, Lan Ting perished after creating this Formation, leaving only Linglong in the world."

"But the Bloodline in Linglong's body also destined her to be able to master the Yin-Yang Dual Dragon Formation!"

"The Sky Devil Emperor cannot be killed, or rather, he cannot be killed with just one attempt. Relying on his Devil King Bloodline, the Sky Devil Emperor can even be Reborn. Of course, if Wu Lin and I joined forces, we could suppress and kill the Sky Devil Emperor!"

"But the Sky Devil Emperor can be Reborn! After Rebirth, he would retreat into the Otherworldly Demon World. Although he would pay a considerable price, we would no longer be able to do anything to him!"

"However, if Linglong takes action, she can use her own Lifespan as a price to trap him within the Formation for ten years!"

"During these ten years, the Sky Devil Emperor's abilities will be continuously weakened by the power of the Yin-Yang Dual Dragon Formation. After ten years, the Sky Devil Emperor will become incredibly weak, and by then... his Bloodline Power will have completely dried up. That will be our best chance to suppress and kill the Sky Devil Emperor!"

"Furthermore, during these ten years, if the other two great Royal Clans of the Otherworldly Demon World learn that the Sky Devil Emperor has been suppressed by us, they will inevitably attack the Sky Demon Royal Clan. At that time, our Great Xia Territory will also usher in a period of peace. Taking advantage of this peaceful period, with the existence of Profound Spirit Luck, Great Xia will develop rapidly and Cultivate more powerhouses!"

"By the time the Otherworldly Demon World has time to attack us, we will no longer be the Great Xia of before. We will possess a more solid foundation and more top-tier powerhouses!"

"We will reclaim... more territory!"

Kong Yunchang's voice slowly reached Lu Sheng's ears.

However, listening to these words, Lu Sheng fell silent.

He understood the meaning behind Kong Yunchang's words: nothing more than sacrificing Lan Linglong for Great Xia's rapid development and stability over the next ten years.

Sacrifice, from the moment Spiritual Qi recovered, from the moment the Otherworldly Demons invaded, has constantly occurred to the Human Race.

It was the sacrifice of Xia Wuji, the Human Race's first Martial Artist, that led to the current path of Great Xia's Martial Artists.

It was the sacrifice of Mu Changge, the first powerhouse to ascend to a Saintly Position in Great Xia, that led to the current Great Xia Territory and the foundation for the Great Xia Human Clan's stable development.

It was the sacrifice of countless Martial Artists of Great Xia that ensured peace and tranquility behind the nine frontline cities.

Lu Sheng was not averse to the word 'sacrifice'. In fact, if it came to a point where Lu Sheng himself needed to sacrifice, he would probably still do so without hesitation.

But when the word 'sacrifice' fell upon his Senior Sister, upon his own kin, Lu Sheng couldn't bear it.

Lu Sheng slowly raised his head, looking at Lan Linglong, his voice trembling slightly: "So..."

Lu Sheng swallowed with some difficulty, his voice still trembling: "Senior Sister only has ten years left?"

Lu Sheng didn't want to accept it, but looking at Lan Linglong's hair, already half gray, and her skin, which had been smooth as jade just a few days ago but now had some wrinkles and even some cracks, he had to accept this scene before his eyes.

Kong Yunchang was silent.

Lan Linglong reached out and gently held Lu Sheng's hand. But when Lu Sheng felt Lan Linglong's hand gradually becoming rough, he instinctively wanted to pull his hand back, somewhat afraid.

But in the end, Lan Linglong gripped it tightly.

"What? Little Junior Brother, are you now disliking Senior Sister for being old?"

Lan Linglong said to Lu Sheng with a hint of chiding.

Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng's heart trembled. He could even hear a touch of vicissitude in Lan Linglong's voice.

"Second Senior Sister!"

Lan Linglong looked at Lu Sheng, tilted her head, and smiled. She reached out and ruffled Lu Sheng's hair, just as she had done before in Yun City.

"Little Junior Brother has grown up, but Senior Sister doesn't know how much more time she has to see you. But Senior Sister doesn't regret this matter at all!"

"This is Senior Sister's destiny, and it's something Senior Sister is willing to do. And look, Senior Sister, who is only in the Viscera Refining Realm, can trap a Devil Emperor who is even more powerful than Master!"

"And... with Senior Sister here... Yin Yang City will not be invaded by Otherworldly Demons for ten years. No matter how you look at it, Great Xia profited!"

"Senior Sister doesn't know what the scenery will be like after ten years, so Little Junior Brother, you must be strong. At least... see the scenery after ten years for Senior Sister, won't you?"

The gentler Lan Linglong's voice became, the more that gentleness was like a knife, constantly tearing at Lu Sheng's heart.

It could be said that Lan Linglong was the first person to make Lu Sheng feel warmth since his Transmigration. But now... Lu Sheng didn't know what to say for a moment, only looking at Lan Linglong with increasingly complex and unwilling eyes.

"Master... is there no way to save Senior Sister?"

Lu Sheng looked at Kong Yunchang, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Kong Yunchang was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "There are two ways!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a bright light immediately surged in Lu Sheng's eyes.

There's a way!

That means Lan Linglong still has hope!

"What is it?" Lu Sheng asked, somewhat impatiently.

Kong Yunchang explained, "The Yin-Yang Dual Dragon Formation consumes Lan Linglong's Lifespan. The stronger the person suppressed within it, the faster her Lifespan is consumed. Additionally, if Otherworldly Demons invade Yin Yang City and Lan Linglong takes action, the rate of consumption will further accelerate."

"However, because the Sky Devil Emperor sacrificed a portion of his Origin Power, and I severely wounded him, the Sky Devil Emperor is now incredibly weak. As a result, Lan Linglong's Lifespan consumption rate has decreased."

"If no Otherworldly Demons invade Yin Yang City, or if Lan Linglong is not required to take action, conservatively, she has more than ten years. It's just that Lan Linglong will never be able to leave Yin Yang City."

"However, if we can find some Spirit Medicine to replenish her Lifespan, it could extend this time."

"I naturally have Spirit Medicine to replenish Lifespan, but if too much Spirit Medicine is consumed, it will eventually lose its effect. So, this first method only addresses the symptoms, not the root cause."

Lu Sheng listened and fell silent for a moment.

However, even though it only addressed the symptoms, it extended Lan Linglong's survival time. As long as she was alive, a solution could be found.

"What about the second method?" Lu Sheng asked.

"The second method..." Kong Yunchang's voice paused, and he said with some helplessness, "The second method is to use powerful strength to forcibly sever the shackles between Lan Linglong and the Yin-Yang Dual Dragon Formation. However, this method is not something an ordinary person can achieve; at least, I cannot."

"In other words... it requires at least the Peak Realm, the same Realm as a Devil King, to achieve!" Kong Yunchang said gravely, looking at Lu Sheng.

Devil King! Peak Realm!

These words undoubtedly placed immense pressure on Lu Sheng's shoulders.

This Realm was not so easy to achieve.

Even among Otherworldly Demons, for so many years, there had only ever been one Devil King. Strong individuals like the Sky Devil Emperor, who were second only to a Devil King, had not crossed into this Realm despite years of Cultivation.

The Ten Saints of Great Xia were also powerful individuals and former Prodigies who had Cultivated for many years, yet they had not entered this Realm.

Although Lu Sheng was confident he could enter this Realm, ten years... Lu Sheng gritted his teeth, clenching his fists. He said to Lan Linglong in a deep voice, "Senior Sister, believe me, I will definitely enter the Peak Realm within ten years and save you!"

Facing Lu Sheng's words, Lan Linglong smiled slightly and said softly, "Senior Sister believes you!"

Although Lan Linglong said this, she sighed inwardly.

Achieving Peak within ten years, how easy could that be?

In the history of Great Xia, no one had ever entered Peak. Although her Little Junior Brother was exceptionally talented and had hope of entering this Realm in the future, ten years was ultimately too short.

However, ever since she learned about the Yin-Yang Dual Dragon Formation, Lan Linglong had already known her fate. She had no complaints about her current situation.

Being able to suppress a top Devil King and defend a frontline city with her own strength was already very satisfying for Lan Linglong.

The reason she spoke this way was merely not to disappoint her Little Junior Brother.

How could Lu Sheng not know Lan Linglong's perfunctory response?

However, he couldn't possibly reveal that he possessed a System.

With the System's existence, he would inevitably achieve Peak. This was Lu Sheng's confidence in the System, especially since he now also had a golden talent.

If even a golden talent couldn't lead him to Peak, he could try to exchange for even more Heaven-Defying Martial Arts Talent.

Lu Sheng refused to believe that he couldn't enter the Peak Realm within ten years!

For a moment, Lu Sheng's confidence returned.

People are like this: aimless and confused when they have no goal, but once they have a goal, their entire demeanor undergoes a drastic change.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Sheng slowly exhaled a breath of stale Qi, looked at Kong Yunchang, and asked softly, "Teacher... please explain the experience of the Spirit Transformation Realm to me!"

Hearing Lu Sheng's words, Kong Yunchang was startled. He hadn't expected Lu Sheng to recover so quickly. However, the more he saw this, the more his admiration for Lu Sheng grew.

If a strong individual lacked a strong mentality, even with exceptional talent, it would ultimately be difficult to achieve a top position.

If Lu Sheng had not recovered, his words about entering the Peak Realm in ten years would have been dismissed as a joke.

But now... that joke seemed a little more real in Kong Yunchang's heart.

Kong Yunchang and Lan Linglong exchanged glances. Their biggest concern was that this matter would cause emotional fluctuations in Lu Sheng, but now it seemed Lu Sheng was not affected.

Instead, it brought a sigh of relief to both of them.

Kong Yunchang smiled slightly, "I can tell from your condition that you are about to enter Spirit Transformation. However, it is correct that you ask me before entering Spirit Transformation."

Lu Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly, saying nothing, but feeling a little secretly pleased.

Indeed, the Spirit Transformation Realm was not that simple.

Kong Yunchang cleared his throat, then slowly said, "The Spirit Transformation Realm is the foundational Realm for transitioning from the Body Refining stage to the Qi Cultivation stage. It's like when you Cultivate blood Qi and become a Blood Qi Martial Artist; it's also the foundational Realm of your Martial Artist Dao."

"Upon reaching this Realm, you will transform the blood Qi throughout your body into Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, condense a Spirit Pill within your Dantian, and allow Spiritual Qi to permeate your flesh and blood. At this Realm, your Physical Body will become even stronger, though it will still be somewhat inferior compared to a Body Refining Martial Artist."

"However, once you reach this Realm, even ordinary Blood Qi weapons will be unable to harm your Physical Body in the slightest."

"Furthermore, with the blessing of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, both your combat power and Martial Arts will undergo earth-shattering changes."

"Of course, all these are changes for a Spirit Transformation Realm Martial Artist. The most important aspects are the Spiritual Qi attributes and the Spirit Pill quality of a Spirit Transformation Martial Artist!"

"Spiritual Qi attributes? Spirit Pill quality?" Lu Sheng's eyes moved slightly.

Lu Sheng naturally knew about Spiritual Qi attributes. For example, Gu Changge's attribute was water, and his sword techniques were like a vast, endless ocean.

Similarly, Li Qing's earth attribute made his attacks solid and his defense astonishing.

However, Lu Sheng had observed many Spirit Transformation Realm Martial Artists, and their attributes were all singular. But his own Dantian seemed to contain Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi of many different attributes.

Kong Yunchang's voice resonated at this moment, "The so-called attributes of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi are determined by the characteristics of your Bloodline Power. If someone's blood Qi bursts forth like a raging fire, then when he enters Spirit Transformation and transforms his blood Qi into Spiritual Qi, he will wield fire-attributed Spiritual Qi. If someone is like a flowing stream, after transformation, he will possess water-attributed Spiritual Qi!"

"As for what attribute the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi you absorbed before transformation has, it doesn't matter. Everything will be finalized only after your own blood Qi is transformed into Spiritual Qi!"

"Just like me, during the Body Refining stage, my blood Qi was sharp and radiant, and it eventually transformed into sword Spiritual Qi, one of the special attributes!"

As he spoke, Kong Yunchang extended his hand, and a wisp of Spiritual Qi appeared in his palm. Although it was just an extremely faint wisp of Spiritual Qi, in Lu Sheng's eyes, it was like a sharp, fine sword, capable of even cutting through his skin.

"Therefore, the attribute of Spiritual Qi will only be determined after you transform your blood Qi. You don't need to worry about the Spiritual Qi absorbed into your Dantian; it will all be transformed along with your blood Qi during the process."

Kong Yunchang's explanation brought understanding to Lu Sheng. Previously, Lu Sheng had been worried that the Spiritual Qi attributes in his Dantian were too complex, and if the attributes didn't match, it might explode. What then?

After hearing this, he felt relieved.

"Next, is the most important point: Spirit Pill quality!"