99: Merging with the Dragon Vein, the Divine Realm Transforms as Spiritual Energy Surges (Part 2)

With his plan set, Lin Zhou immediately began to act. He knew that purifying the Death Passage was no small matter and that he had to be fully prepared.

First was the integration and deployment of power.

His consciousness connected deeply with the Dragon Vein core, guiding the vast and gentle Dragon Vein Spiritual Qi. Like channeling a river, he slowly gathered it toward the area where the Death Passage was located. This power was majestic and upright, intended to create a home-field environment full of vitality and order, fundamentally suppressing and repelling the death energy.

Simultaneously, he communicated with the Temple of Civilization in his Sea of Consciousness. The orb of light representing the School of Military's ideology trembled slightly, and a surge of 'Weapon-Qi'—solemn, sharp, and specialized in conquest and the destruction of negative existences—was drawn out. The orb representing the School of Medicine's ideology emitted a gentle yet resilient 'Disease-Dispelling Vitality,' containing the power to purify, heal, and drive out evil spirits.

Lin Zhou carefully performed an initial harmonization of these two vastly different yet aligned forces with the Dragon Vein's Spiritual Qi. This was no easy task; it was like merging fire and water, requiring extremely high control and the use of the Fire of Civilization as a 'binder' for fine-tuned regulation.

For a moment, with the mountain peak where Lin Zhou stood as the center, a strange and powerful energy field began to form. On the periphery was the heavy and gentle Dragon Vein Spiritual Qi, while the interior was interwoven with the golden sharp aura of the military and the vibrant green vitality of the School of Medicine. Under the command of his will, the three reached a delicate balance, collectively emitting a strong intent to 'cleanse filth and reshape order.'

At the level of the God Domain's rules, new temporary traits were generated:

[Dragon Vein Evil Suppression]: Dragon Vein power's suppression effect on Death and Undead units increased to 50%.

[Where the Blade Points]: The School of Military's killing intent permeates, increasing damage to negative energy entities by 30%.

[Vibrant Vitality]: The School of Medicine's vitality power is active, continuously purifying death remnants and promoting regional ecological recovery.

The followers within the God Domain all felt this powerful energy fluctuation. They stopped their work one after another and looked toward the core of the God Domain with awe. They knew that their Lord was performing a great Divine Ability.

The three heroes—Elwin, Bronzebeard, and Snik—felt it even more keenly, and they proactively came to the foot of the Dragon Vein Mountain Range, ready to follow any orders at any time.

With preparations complete, Lin Zhou turned his gaze toward the Death Passage sealed by moonlight.

The originally stable Moonlight Pillar, upon sensing the powerful purification force Lin Zhou had gathered, seemed to grow even brighter as if in response. At the entrance of the passage, the gray-black death energy had become much thinner under the continuous suppression of the Dragon Vein, and the uncomfortable sense of the Lich King's will behind it was now almost imperceptible.

"It's time."

Lin Zhou took a deep breath, a flash of determination in his eyes.

"Classmate Su, I am going to begin purifying the passage. Please gradually weaken the sealing power and let me take over!"

He sent the message to Su Yueyao through the weak Divine Power link they had established previously. Soon, he received a concise response: "Be careful, I will coordinate with you."

In the next moment, the bright Moonlight Pillar enveloping the passage began to weaken rhythmically and slowly, like a receding tide, gradually exposing the core area of the Seal.

At the very moment the Moonlight Sealing weakened—

"Buzz!!!"

The Death Passage acted like a long-suppressed Vicious Beast, suddenly erupting into a frenzy! The residual death energy surged out like a broken dam, attempting to crash through the weakened Seal! On the other side of the passage, the originally blurred will of the Lich King became clear once more, transmitting a cold killing intent across space, filled with the fury of being provoked!

"A death struggle!"

Lin Zhou gave a cold snort, and the purification power he had prepared for so long exploded like a pent-up flood!

"Dragon Vein Spiritual Qi, Suppress!"

The majestic, mysterious yellow Dragon Vein Qi was the first to press down. Like an invisible mountain, it firmly guarded the passage entrance, forcibly plugging the gushing death energy back and constructing a solid Spiritual Qi Barrier to prevent the death energy from leaking and polluting the God Domain during the purification process.

"School of Military Killing Intent, Break!"

The golden Weapon-Qi transformed into countless invisible swords, spears, and halberds. Like a well-trained army forming a battle array, they charged boldly into the passage! This Weapon-Qi was not a physical attack but a rule-based strike specifically targeting the essence of energy, especially negative energy. Wherever they passed, the dense death energy rapidly melted and dissipated like snow under the sun! The undead imprints and cursed runes remaining on the passage walls also crumbled one after another under the blade's edge.

"School of Medicine Vitality, Cleanse!"

The emerald-green light, full of life and vitality, followed closely behind like the gentlest yet most resilient flowing water, washing over the death energy areas torn open by the Weapon-Qi. This vitality was not overbearing, but it carried a firm will to 'restore original form.' It neutralized the corrosiveness of the death energy, repaired the spatial structures distorted by death rules, and dispelled all coldness and filth. It was like disinfecting and applying medicine to wounded land, prompting it to glow with life once more.

Purification process data feedback:

Passage death energy concentration: Initial 85% → 45% after Weapon-Qi strike → 15% after School of Medicine cleansing.

Passage spatial stability: Continuously improving, rule distortion significantly decreased.

Lich King's will interference intensity: Continuously weakening, isolated by the Dragon Vein and purification powers.

Throughout the process, Lin Zhou was fully concentrated, finely controlling the proportions and rhythm of the three forces. The Fire of Civilization burned fiercely in his Sea of Consciousness, acting as the supreme governing core to ensure the smooth progress of the purification operation.

One could see the originally dark and ominous passage changing at a visible rate. The gray-black death energy was dispelled, and the passage walls changed from being jagged with withered bones and wailing souls to gradually becoming smooth, even starting to emit tiny glimmers like new soil. The permeating death aura was replaced by fresh Spiritual Qi and vitality.

On the other side of the passage, the Lich King's projection let out an angry and unwilling roar. It tried to force a breakthrough, but under the absolute suppression of the Dragon Vein and the continuous erosion of the purification power, its strength could not be effectively transmitted. Instead, its own projection became somewhat unstable due to the backlash of power.

"No! Impossible! My Death Passage... is actually being purified?!" The Lich King's will was filled with disbelief. It had never encountered such a situation where a demigod's God Domain not only blocked its invasion but was also reversely purifying the passage it had opened?! This subverted its understanding!

The purification lasted for nearly a day in God Domain time (about one hour in the real world).

When the last trace of stubborn death energy was gently yet firmly dissolved by the School of Medicine's vitality, and when the passage entrance became completely stable, emitting a peaceful Spiritual Qi fluctuation with Dragon Vein characteristics identical to other areas of the God Domain—

The entire Death Passage vanished!

No, it wasn't exactly a disappearance. It had been completely "purified" and "transformed"!

In its place remained a [Spirit Eye Spring] about three meters in diameter, bottomless yet emitting pure Spiritual Qi and earthly vitality! Within the spring eye, it was no longer death energy, but a bubbling [Earth Vein Spirit Spring] containing Dragon Vein traits and faint life rules!

New special resource point: [Earth Vein Spirit Spring] (transformed from the purified Death Passage).

Effect: Stable daily production of a certain amount of Earth Vein Spirit Spring water (Elementary). The spring water contains pure Spiritual Qi and vitality, which can be directly consumed to accelerate cultivation or heal injuries. It can be used to irrigate spiritual plants to significantly speed up their growth and can also serve as a refining material for certain Advanced Medicinal Pills and potions.

Special Effect: In the area of the spring eye, Spiritual Qi concentration is increased by an additional 50%, and the fertility of the surrounding land and the lifespan of followers are slightly improved.

A blessing in disguise!

Who could have imagined that a fatal invasion crisis would end in such a way, even bringing a continuously producing precious resource point to Lin Zhou's God Domain!

The God Domain's rules emitted a joyful hum, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, becoming even lighter and more stable. The vibrations of the Dragon Vein Mountain Range also calmed down, appearing even more towering and majestic.

All the followers felt the lingering cold and threat vanish completely, replaced by a new, hopeful power of the spring. They erupted into earth-shattering cheers, and their faith in Lin Zhou reached a new height!

"Divine Might of our Lord!"

Power Of Faith surged into Lin Zhou's God Fire like a river bursting its banks, quickly replenishing the Divine Power he had just consumed and even showing signs of slight improvement!

Lin Zhou let out a long breath, a gratified smile appearing on his face. He had succeeded! Not only had he resolved a major concern, but he had also gained significant benefits. This purification operation also gave him a deeper understanding of the coordinated use of different ideological powers under the command of the Fire of Civilization.

"The School of Military breaks evil, the School of Medicine brings vitality, and the Dragon Vein suppresses... The The Way of the Hundred Schools truly have infinite wonderful uses," he thought with emotion.

Just then, he received a message from Su Yueyao, consisting of only two simple words, yet carrying a hint of subtle concern:

"Success?"

Lin Zhou replied: "I have fortunately fulfilled the mission. The passage has been purified and transformed into an Earth Vein Spirit Spring. Thank you for your assistance."

The other party was silent for a moment before replying: "Very good." No more was said, but a silent understanding had already been established.

In the real world, Lin Zhou opened his eyes from deep meditation, feeling the closer connection between his main body and the God Domain, as well as the abundant Divine Power in his body. He was filled with confidence.

There were less than two days of real-world time before the start of the Quarterfinals.

He did not know that beneath the seemingly calm daily life outside the window, hidden killing intent was already in motion. Inside a black hovercar, a man in the shadows looked at the report on the screen which displayed "Target's God Domain fluctuations are exceptionally stable, deep meditation suspected to have ended," and a cold arc curled at the corner of his mouth.

"The time has come. Prepare to 'invite' our little Genius friend over for a visit."