342: Martial arts upper limit increased

“Eternal Mother, it is said that all who have seen her have died. She is mysterious and has intricate ties to the Eternal Life Alliance.”

“Lord Chief exchanged blows with her when he was traveling the world before his Breakthrough to the Rongtian Realm.”

Zu Cang said slowly.

“What was the outcome?”

Chu Jiang asked curiously.

Zu Cang: “The Eternal Mother was defeated, but he couldn't kill her.”

However, this also indirectly highlighted Yuan Shouyi's power. Someone who was defeated by him could still remain at the top of the Heaven-Grade list for a thousand years.

No one could break this record.

After a brief discussion, the group returned to their cabins to rest.

After all.

The Royal Capital is located in the Northern Eighteen Provinces, a distant journey that cannot be reached in a short time.

As night fell, the moon and stars filled the sky.

The flying boat continued to cut through the sea of clouds, still heading towards its predetermined destination.

“Master, Bai Ge, come and see! What a huge moon!”

Long Teng looked towards the horizon, where a gigantic silver disc hung in the sky, as if he could reach out and touch it.

“Tch… childish!”

Little Bai pouted and turned his head away. What was so good about the moon?

It seemed within reach, yet it was the most distant, almost impossible to attain.

“Hmm?”

Chu Jiang opened the flying boat's window and glanced outside.

Zu Cang and the others also looked out.

They saw.

A Demon Suppression Division flying boat was speeding nearby, but its size was much smaller than theirs, only capable of accommodating a few hundred people.

Standing on the flying boat were two people: a middle-aged man with an imposing presence and a woman in black with three thousand strands of dark hair casually draped over her shoulders, her hair tips slightly curled, and a pair of Phoenix eyes that exuded a mature charm.

“Oh, what a coincidence, it's Lu Qian, the Qing Province Pacification Envoy!”

Zu Cang laughed.

Qing Province Pacification Envoy?

Chu Jiang's mouth slightly opened. Qing Province is a super-large province, known as the first province in the East, where martial arts are extremely flourishing.

“He is probably taking Shen Liuying to participate in the assessment for Deputy Commander of the Demon Suppression Division. This person is also one of your competitors.”

“Her strength is not weak!”

Zu Cang stroked his beard and smiled faintly.

“Qiankun Tenth Level!”

Chu Jiang's Star Soul Eye swept over them, immediately realizing that the Qing Province Pacification Envoy's strength was extremely profound, like probing into a swamp.

He definitely possessed Heaven-Grade combat power.

The two people on the flying boat leaped up and boarded Zu Cang's massive boat.

“Qing Province Pacification Envoy, Lu Qian, greets Lord Chief!”

Lu Qian cupped his hands. Meeting Zu Cang here was unexpected for him, as the Lord Chief of the Demon Suppression Hall had not left the Royal Capital for many years.

Zu Cang nodded slightly, looked at Shen Liuying, and said, “A woman who rivals men, the Qing Province Demon Suppression Division has produced a great Genius.”

There were a total of seven candidates for Lord Shao Si this time: four from the Royal Capital and three from the provinces. Shen Liuying was the only woman.

“Lord Chief, you flatter me!”

Shen Liuying chuckled, her voice clear.

“These people are…”

Lu Qian looked at Chu Jiang and his group, whose style was somewhat unique.

A white ape was sleeping soundly, and a dragon-like creature was lying on the windowsill, watching the moon and grinning foolishly.

Chu Jiang and Fu Yunxuan, on the other hand, possessed extraordinary temperaments.

Zu Cang introduced them to the two: “This is Chu Jiang, the Yun Province Pacification Commissioner, and also a member of this candidate list.”

A look of surprise flashed in Lu Qian's eyes, and he said, “So it's Chu Garrison Envoy!”

There were originally six candidates for Lord Shao Si. Some time ago, the Royal Capital suddenly announced the addition of one more person, who was the Yun Province Pacification Commissioner.

Naturally, he paid attention and had heard of his deeds.

No one selected as a candidate by the Royal Capital Demon Suppression Division was a simple individual.

Although Chu Jiang's strength might not be as great as his, they were on the same level in terms of position, with no one being higher or lower.

“A pleasure to meet you!”

Chu Jiang responded simply.

Lu Qian and Zu Cang talked for a few moments, then went directly to the adjacent flying boat, discussing something in private.

Time flowed on, stars shifted, and the blazing sun hung high in the sky.

Chu Jiang, sitting cross-legged in his room, suddenly opened his eyes.

【Ding】

【System upgrade complete】

“I finally waited for you!”

A sharp glint flashed in Chu Jiang's eyes as he looked at the upgraded functions on his panel.

【First, the Martial Arts Fusion limit has been increased to the Heavenly Mandate Realm】

【Second, the Martial Arts Cultivate limit has been increased to Transcendent into Saint. When martial arts enter the Saint Realm, a qualitative change will occur, and their power will far exceed the Transcendent Realm】

(Note: Only Rongtian Level and above martial arts can Breakthrough to Transcendent into Saint)

【Third, killing demons of the same Realm grants an additional three times demon life essence; killing demons across major Realms grants an additional five times demon life essence, for a period of ten years】

【Fourth, one percent of the demon life essence obtained from each demon kill will automatically convert into your own Lifespan】

…

“Holy cow!”

“Panel, this is amazing!”

Chu Jiang was not surprised by the first function; every System upgrade basically increased the Fusion panel's limit.

The second one was unexpected for him. Beyond the Transcendent Realm, there was another Realm?

Above the Transcendent Realm is the Saint Realm.

The third meant that killing demons of the same Realm would grant him three times the demon life essence, and crossing major Realms would grant six times.

It should have been this way earlier.

Slaying high-level demons while getting the same demon life essence as low-level demons? Was that reasonable? At least it's slightly improved now.

Not bad.

“But Panel, you're too stingy. This is only for ten years?”

【Someone believes that the host will no longer need it in ten years, hehe】

【You can also renew it when it expires, host, no need to worry】

To this, Chu Jiang could only say—he might make a small profit, but the Panel would never lose.

The last function was a bit abnormal.

One percent of the demon life essence from slain demons automatically converted into his own Lifespan.

If he were to slay demons with a million demon life essence in the future, his own Lifespan would directly exceed ten thousand.

A full sense of security, no longer having to worry about insufficient Lifespan.

The Demon Suppression flying boat roared, crossing the towering Qinling Mountains and entering the Northern Eighteen Provinces.

Along the way, besides exchanging a greeting and a simple self-introduction with Chu Jiang, Shen Liuying did not say a second word.

Everything remained very calm.

Soon, Chu Jiang and the others saw the Royal Capital. As the economic, political, and military center of the Great Chu's forty-nine provinces, it was incredibly magnificent.

It seemed as if a golden Dragon of Luck coiled at the ends of heaven and earth.

The city was countless times larger than Yun Province City, stretching as far as the eye could see. Its sheer area covered hundreds of miles, with buildings, pavilions, and even lakes visible.

It was ridiculously massive.

It was the gathering place for elites from all states of Great Chu.

Every day, various intelligence flowed from the Royal Capital to the entire world.

The Royal Capital has an anti-flight array; no flying Magic Treasure or Spirit Beast can fly in the sky above it, or they will be shot down by the anti-flight killing array.

Therefore, Chu Jiang and the others left the flying boat and entered the gates of the Royal Capital.