138: Heaven and man are united, God’s crown is transparent
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Han Li closed his eyes. This time, his spiritual will had greatly increased, and the power of Heaven Evolution Divine Strike was also rapidly rising.
The power of this Soul attack skill depended on the strength of his spiritual will.
The stronger the Soul, the greater the power.
In the center of his Heavenly Court, his Soul sat in the Void Realm, and the divine fire of his spiritual will burned fiercely.
It was even more powerful than the divine fire of will before.
The stronger the Soul, the greater the power of Heaven Evolution Divine Strike.
Condensing Celestial God Pierce to silently kill ordinary Innate Realm First or Second Stage Martial Artists was not a big problem.
However, facing an Peak of the Acquired Realm opponent was not so easy.
He could kill, but it would definitely not be so effortless.
Every step of improvement was quite significant.
The strongest aspect of his was still his Physical Body.
He crushed everything with sheer power.
It was difficult to encounter a Yin Demon King in the human world. Han Li estimated that after everything was over, he planned to visit the Central Continent.
There were more Yin Demons in the Yin Domain.
This place was a dangerous forbidden zone, but also the best place for him to improve his spiritual will... At dawn, with the rising sun, Baoping County regained its liveliness.
Han Li had breakfast and left the inn directly.
Following his route map, he continued towards the direction of Pu Tuo Country.
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Passing through one county after another, crossing mountains and rivers.
After a few days, Han Li arrived at the central city of Baoyue Country.
The capital of Baoyue Country, Baoxiang City.
Outside the city, Han Li gazed into the distance. Baoxiang City looked like a giant elephant lying prostrate on the ground.
The city was also built very grandly and magnificently.
It was different from the cities of the Wu Dynasty, and had a touch of exotic flavor.
After a glance, Han Li walked into this Precious Elephant capital city.
Since he had come all this way, he had to take a look.
Passing through the city gate, a lively scene greeted his eyes.
As the capital of Baoyue Country, Baoxiang City was still quite prosperous.
This was also the first lively city Han Li had entered since arriving in Baoyue Country.
Other places were just ordinary county towns.
Compared to the capital of the Wu Dynasty, Baoxiang City was still quite lacking.
"Such dense Spiritual Qi. Is there also a large Spiritual Vein under this Baoxiang City?"
Walking on the street, Han Li felt the invisible changes in the earth.
He had Cultivated Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill, and was extremely sensitive to the Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins.
He had only felt the dense Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins in the hot springs of Tianling City before; today was the second time.
Now, his cultivation and Cultivation Technique had greatly improved. Even walking on the ground, he could feel the powerful Earth Spiritual Qi.
Upon careful sensing, Han Li discovered that this Spiritual Vein under Baoxiang City, although not as powerful as the super Spiritual Vein in Tianling City, was still very strong.
Following his senses, Han Li went deep into the city, passing through streets and alleys, and finally stopped.
His gaze fell forward.
A city wall several zhang high stood tall.
Palaces and buildings could be seen behind the city wall.
This was the imperial palace of Baoyue Country.
The place where the Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins was most concentrated was the Baoyue Imperial Palace in front of him.
The imperial palace walls were guarded by soldiers in uniform, holding weapons.
Each of them was clad in armor, exuding an imposing Aura.
Not only that, the entire imperial palace was also covered by a Formation. It was basically impossible to enter the imperial palace silently.
However, for others, this was impossible, but for Han Li, it was just a matter of whether he wanted to or not.
Kun Peng Transformation Art allowed him to pass through Formations and enter easily.
"Forget it. After all, it's the imperial palace of a country; there must be a God Realm Supreme guarding it. It's better not to take risks..."
Han Li let out a breath, finally calming this dangerous thought.
Although he could already sweep through Xiantian martial artist, and his strength had increased several times, he still couldn't compare to the God Realm.
God Realm Supreme communicate with the power of Heaven and Earth; their strength was far beyond what a Xiantian martial artist could compare to.
Although he was confident in himself, he still knew the formidable power of God Realm giants.
Although Baoyue Country was not as powerful as the Wu Dynasty, it was not to be underestimated.
It was not yet time for a Xiantian martial artist to run rampant in the imperial palace.
"Let's see if there are any hot springs nearby. If a hot spring connects to the Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins, I can also draw from it."
Withdrawing his gaze, Han Li then disappeared from his original spot... Half an hour later, Han Li entered an inn.
The inn was luxuriously decorated and covered a large area.
This was not an ordinary inn, but an inn where one could soak in hot springs.
Of course, the consumption at this inn was not something ordinary people could afford.
For one day, just the accommodation fee alone required one tael of gold.
This did not include service fees.
One tael of gold for a day's stay, this was considered a sky-high price inn.
And the target consumers were powerful Martial Artists.
Ordinary people did not have that much money.
But being expensive was not without reason.
This hot spring inn offered hot springs, and according to the Shopkeeper's introduction, the hot springs in the inn were not ordinary hot springs, but spiritual springs.
Hot springs that connected to the Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins, just like the hot springs in Tianling City.
Led by the Shopkeeper, Han Li arrived in front of a huge hot spring.
There were many people soaking in the hot spring. Standing by the hot spring, Han Li could feel the powerful Spiritual Qi.
And all this Spiritual Qi came from the Earth Spiritual Veins.
"Guest, how is it here?"
Beside him, the Shopkeeper looked at Han Li with a friendly smile.
The Shopkeeper was also a Martial Artist. He could feel the power of the young man beside him, a Innate Realm big shot.
Such big shots were generous, and were the kind of guests the inn liked to receive the most.
One tael of gold was a large sum for ordinary people, but for such Innate Realm big shots, it was completely insignificant.
"Are there any private hot springs?"
Han Li looked at the Shopkeeper beside him and asked.
Hearing this, the Shopkeeper's eyes lit up instantly, and his expression became even more friendly: "Yes, yes, yes, Guest, our inn has Heaven-Grade VIP suites. Heaven-Grade VIP suites all come with a private hot spring, and the effect is better than the public hot springs."
"Then take me to see. If it's acceptable, I'll book it." Han Li said.
"Alright, Guest, please follow me." The Shopkeeper beamed with joy, then turned to lead the way, and Han Li followed behind.
Soon after, the Shopkeeper led Han Li to a private courtyard.
Pushing open the gate, neatly planted spiritual plants filled the courtyard, and Spiritual Qi was abundant.
The environment was very good.
The Shopkeeper led Han Li into the courtyard, and then into a room in the courtyard. Pushing open the door, there was a small hot spring in the room.
"Guest, this room is the hot spring room. The other side is the rest room, and there's also a Cultivation room. What do you think?" The Shopkeeper asked Han Li.
"Not bad."
Han Li nodded.
The Shopkeeper's eyes darted around. Looking at Han Li, he said: "Guest, for our Heaven-Grade VIP rooms, the price is ten taels of gold per day, including three meals. What do you think..."
"No problem."
"I'll book it for a month." Han Li said directly.
"O-one... one month?!"
The Shopkeeper's eyes widened.
"Is there a problem?" Han Li said lightly.
"N-no problem." The Shopkeeper recovered, a look of joy on his face. Han Li casually took out a silver ingot and tossed it to the Shopkeeper: "Arrange it. This is your tip."
"Thank you, Guest. Please wait a moment, I'll go arrange it for you now." The Shopkeeper beamed with joy and quickly turned to leave.
Han Li looked at the hot spring in the room, closed his eyes, and carefully felt it.
"Not bad. I can absorb the Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins. This way, my True Qi can also be greatly improved. Delaying for a month is not a big problem."
Han Li murmured to himself.
Soon, the Shopkeeper returned, and Han Li also paid the room fee.
A total of nine hundred taels of gold.
Paid in one lump sum.
For such top-tier rooms, there was no deposit fee.
Having paid the room fee and received the room Iron Plate, Han Li settled his mind.
"Guest, you must be from out of town. If you want to explore Baoxiang City, our inn offers a free service where we can arrange a dedicated person to guide you. Baoxiang City still has some good unique features."
The Shopkeeper said with a smile.
"Alright, I understand. I'll call you if I need anything." Han Li nodded.
The Shopkeeper smiled: "Then I won't disturb you, Guest."
With that, the Shopkeeper left with a joyful smile.
Han Li closed the door, then took off his clothes and entered the indoor hot spring.
A warm sensation enveloped him.
The hot spring here was not stagnant water, but flowing water, with the blessing of a Soul Formation, ensuring that the water temperature and Spiritual Qi were in a balanced state.
There was a reason for its expensiveness.
Soaking in it, Han Li felt much more comfortable all over. All ten thousand eight hundred pores on his body opened, and the Spiritual Qi from the hot spring permeated his body, nourishing every inch of his flesh and skin.
"It's really comfortable..."
Han Li felt the Spiritual Qi in the hot spring. This feeling was indeed refreshing.
A soak instantly swept away all mental and physical fatigue.
Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill (Perfection 8%!)
"With the improvement from the Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins, there's great hope of reaching the Heaven and Man Unity stage within a month..."
Han Li looked at the panel, thoughts emerging.
The higher the stage, the more difficult the improvement.
If he reached the Heaven and Man Unity stage, the quality of his True Qi would undergo another transformation.
If the transformation was sufficient, his True Qi could even reach the same level as the magical power of God Realm magnates.
However, this was just a prediction. Whether it could rival the magical power of the God Realm would depend on the actual changes.
Closing his eyes, Han Li fully circulated Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill, frantically and rapidly absorbing the Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins.
"Om—!"
A faint layer of light rose on his skin.
Through the spring eye of the spiritual spring, infinite Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins was devoured and absorbed.
Inside his body, in his Dantian, the dormant True Qi suddenly boiled like water.
Behind Han Li, a faint phantom of a towering tree appeared.
Golden and brilliant.
He had circulated Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill to its extreme Peak.
His True Qi was also rapidly improving.
Cultivating by rapidly absorbing the Qi of Earth Spiritual Veins was even more powerful than using the Iron Plate to assist in absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
This was also the unique ability of Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill.
When this Cultivation Technique was Cultivated to its extreme, he would be the Earth Dominator.
The stronger the improvement, the greater the change.
Even after Breakthrough to the God Realm, the power of Heaven and Earth he controlled would be stronger... Time flowed by, and Han Li Cultivated almost every day.
Occasionally, he would go out and, led by someone from the inn, tour Baoxiang City.
Every place had its unique characteristics.
Han Li also tried the various specialties of Baoxiang City.
However, his time outside was not long; he would at most delay for a little over an hour before returning to the inn to continue soaking in the hot spring, cultivating and strengthening himself with the Spiritual Qi from the connected Earth Spiritual Vein… The sun rose and the moon set.
A month, gone in a flash.
Inside the hot spring room, a misty haze lingered, and faintly, a layer of golden light bloomed.
“Om—!”
A powerful Aura emanated, sweeping through the hot spring room, and the mist disappeared. Han Li sat cross-legged in the center of the hot spring, unmoving as a mountain.
“Hoo…”
Suddenly, he opened his eyes, exhaling a mouthful of stale air, and the Aura emanating from his body instantly vanished.
“Splash—”
Han Li rose from the hot spring, water droplets dripping from his body.
Every inch of muscle on his body was filled with power.
Stepping out of the hot spring, Han Li’s True Qi stirred within him, and the water droplets on his body instantly evaporated completely.
Immediately, he put on his clothes.
His spirit felt much refreshed.
With a thought, the panel before him instantly appeared.
Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill (Unity of Heaven and Man 1%)
Looking at the panel before him, Han Li’s face showed a smile.
After a month of intense improvement, he had finally broken through a stage, his True Qi reaching the level of Unity of Heaven and Man, transforming once again.
His Aura also became much deeper.
Looking inward at his Dantian, golden True Qi flowed in the center of his Dantian; its color hadn't changed, but the True Qi had become much more viscous.
Previously like water, it was now as viscous as mercury.
Having entered the stage of Unity of Heaven and Man, its quality had increased by more than ten times compared to before.
In the Innate Realm, absolutely no one’s True Qi was as pure and profound as his, not even those with special Physiques would be able to compare.
“I wonder how my True Qi compares to the Dharma Power of a God Realm Supreme…”
Han Li’s thoughts flashed.
This transformation of True Qi had further advanced his strength; the same martial arts, when unleashed with different True Qi, would also produce vastly different power.
Han Li was unsure how he compared to the Dharma Power of a God Realm Supreme.
However, he felt that it should be quite similar.
If he were to break through to the next stage, he could be certain that even compared to a Divine Aperture Supreme, his True Qi would be more profound and pure than Dharma Power.
It could even be said that his current True Qi was fundamentally no different from Dharma Power.
The only difference was that his True Qi had not undergone the baptism of Heaven and Earth, so it was still True Qi.
However, in terms of quality, it was probably almost identical to Dharma Power.
The transformation and Breakthrough of True Qi was not just a change in quality; his control over his own True Qi had also reached an astonishing degree.
Unleashing Kun Peng Transformation Art with full power, he could now sustain it for a longer period.
This increase in the quality of his True Qi had brought his strength another step closer to a God Realm Supreme.
And in this past month, Han Li had gained a new Divine Ability.
Heaven Evolution Divine Strike had reached Perfection, giving rise to a Divine Ability.
Divine Summit Transparency!
The derived Divine Ability instantly gave his Heaven Evolution Divine Strike a qualitative leap in power, which even an Peak of the Acquired Realm Martial Artist could not withstand.
Han Li had also tried this Divine Ability once; it could temporarily boost his mental Soul, doubling it, allowing him to unleash an astonishing strike.
Although he hadn't used it in actual combat yet, Han Li believed in the power of Celestial God Pierce, making it easy to eliminate an Peak of the Acquired Realm Martial Artist.
Opening the full panel, Han Li’s gaze fell upon the panel before him.
name: Han Li.
Realm: Innate Third Realm Middle Stage!
martial arts: Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill Heaven-Grade High Grade (Unity of Heaven and Man 1%) Life-奪ing Spear Technique Earth-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Ben Lei Fist Earth-Grade Medium Grade (Perfection) Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art Heaven-Grade Low Grade (Peak of Perfection 45%) Dragon Elephant Divine Fist Heaven-Grade Medium Grade (Perfection) Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay Earth-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Kun Peng Transformation Art Heaven-Grade Medium Grade (Perfection) Heavenly Evolution Divine Art Heaven-Grade High Grade (Initial Mastery 15%) Heaven Evolution Divine Strike Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Azure Emperor Wood Monarch Fist Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection)
skill: Archery (Perfection) Alchemy (Great Master 11%) Artifact Refining (Great Master 7%) Formation Technique (Great Master 9%)
Heaven and Earth Demon Seed: (Level Six 90%)
Divine Ability: Thunder Gods Wrath (Fourth Realm 45%) Peerless Might of Heaven and Earth (Third Realm 85%) Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison (Third Realm 12%) Taiqing Sword Intent (Third Realm 52%) Devouring Heaven and Earth (Second Realm 75%) Azure Emperor Dharma Image (First Realm 10%) Divine Summit Transparency (First Realm 2%)
Scanning the panel, Han Li also had more accurate data in his mind.
“Alright, tomorrow, I’ll continue my journey.”
Closing the panel, Han Li then walked out of the hot spring room.
Looking at the spiritual plants in the courtyard, Han Li took a deep breath.
Next time, he would definitely come to Baoxiang City again.
This wave of improvement meant he wouldn't have any major Breakthroughs in the short term.
Once everything settled, cultivating properly again would also be a huge improvement.
Earth Spiritual Veins were not that easy to encounter.
“Bang bang!!”
Just then, the courtyard door was knocked.
Han Li came back to his senses, took a step, and arrived at the courtyard entrance.
“Creak~”
The tightly closed courtyard door opened, and the Shopkeeper appeared before him.
“Young Master Han.”
Looking at Han Li, the Shopkeeper’s face showed a warm smile.
“Is something the matter?”
Looking at the Shopkeeper, Han Li asked.
“Young Master Han, it’s like this, the owner of our inn has arrived and wishes to meet you.”
The Shopkeeper said.
“The owner of the inn?”
Han Li frowned as he looked at the Shopkeeper.
Seeing this, the Shopkeeper immediately said, “Young Master, please don’t misunderstand. My master enjoys befriending heroes from all over the world. Today he wishes to meet you, chat, and make a friend. There is no other intention.”
“Who is your master?”
Han Li asked.
The Shopkeeper glanced left and right, then leaned in and whispered, “Young Master Han, my master is the current Third Prince Your Highness.”
“…Third Prince?!”
Hearing the Shopkeeper, Han Li was stunned.
This was somewhat beyond his expectation.
This inn actually belonged to the Emperor’s son.
However… considering the location and this hot spring property, it was likely that someone without a powerful background wouldn’t be able to acquire it.
“Young Master Han, do you think you have time?” the Shopkeeper looked at him and said.
“Where is it?” Han Li looked at the Shopkeeper and asked.
Shopkeeper: “Not far, just in the private room of the inn’s teahouse.”
Han Li lowered his head slightly, his thoughts racing.
Why would the dignified Third Prince of Baoyue Country want to see him?
And the timing was also coincidental; today was the last day his room was due.
Meeting him at this time was probably not as simple as just getting to know him.
Perhaps, there were other factors.
Since the Shopkeeper in front of him was the Third Prince’s man, perhaps he had informed the Third Prince of his situation and cultivation, which was why he wanted to meet him.
“Alright then, lead the way.” Han Li nodded.
Just meeting him, no big deal.
The Shopkeeper looked delighted, then turned and led the way.
Han Li followed behind the Shopkeeper, heading towards the inn’s teahouse… Soon, Han Li followed the Shopkeeper to the teahouse of the inn.
In front of a private room on the top floor.
From here, one could overlook the surrounding scenery, and even see the Imperial Palace directly.
The Shopkeeper arrived at the door, knocked, and a voice came from inside. Immediately, the Shopkeeper gestured with his hand, and Han Li pushed the door open directly.
Inside the private room, a young man in brocade robes was sitting at the tea table, holding a teapot in one hand and pouring a cup of hot tea.
As Han Li entered the private room, the young man in brocade robes looked at Han Li.
Han Li also looked at the young man in brocade robes.
Their gazes met.
This young man had sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, an extraordinary temperament, wore a golden crown, and between his brows, exuded a powerful Aura. He wore a robe adorned with patterns of the sun and moon, indicating from his attire and appearance that he was an exceptional individual.
His Aura was also very profound, clearly a Martial Artist at the Peak of the Acquired Realm.
Beside the young man in brocade robes was a woman in black robes, whose Aura was also at the Peak of the Acquired Realm, standing coldly by his side. It seemed she should be the Third Prince’s personal attendant.
Upon seeing Han Li, the young man in brocade robes showed a refined smile on his face.
“Your Excellency, are you the Third Prince Your Highness?”
Han Li looked at the young man in brocade robes and spoke.
The young man in brocade robes nodded, stood up, and stepped forward, saying, “Young Hero Han, your temperament is extraordinary. I am indeed he.”
“May I ask why the Third Prince Your Highness wishes to see Han?” Han Li spoke, neither humble nor arrogant.
“Young Hero Han, please take a seat first, have some tea, and we can chat slowly.” The Third Prince Your Highness showed a refined smile. Han Li also didn’t stand on ceremony and sat down on a chair at the tea table.
“Come, try this. This is Snow Spirit Tea that I specially prepared. It can nourish the heart and replenish the spirit.”
The Third Prince spoke, his demeanor approachable, without any haughty posture. Han Li held the teacup, took a small sip, and a cold sensation surged into his lungs.
Although it was somewhat cold, it was inexplicably comfortable.
“Young Hero Han, how is this tea?”
The Third Prince looked at him and asked.
“Good, it has extraordinary effects.” Han Li nodded.
The Third Prince’s face showed a brilliant smile. Looking at him, he said, “If Young Hero Han likes it, I can give you some. This item is not available on the market.”
“Let’s get to the point. The Third Prince had someone invite me here; it shouldn’t be as simple as just drinking tea and chatting, right?”
Han Li said lightly.
The Third Prince held a teacup in one hand, took a sip, put down the teacup, looked at Han Li, and said, “Young Hero Han, judging by your accent, you should be from the Wu Dynasty, right?”
“Hm?”
Hearing this, Han Li’s eyes narrowed.
The Third Prince continued, “Young Hero Han, there’s no need to be surprised. I have been to the Wu Dynasty, and I also have a few Wu Dynasty people under my command, so I can tell.”
“I am indeed a Wu Dynasty person.” Han Li nodded, admitting it openly.
Hearing this, the Third Prince’s face showed an even more brilliant smile.
“The Wu Dynasty is vast and rich in resources, a land of outstanding people, most likely to produce Geniuses. Young Hero Han, with your extraordinary temperament and profound strength, you shouldn’t be an unknown figure in the Wu Dynasty, should you?”
“Your Highness overpraises me. I am merely an unknown nobody from the Wu Dynasty.”
“Haha, I don’t believe it. If Young Hero Han, with your temperament, were an unknown figure, that would truly be a false statement.” The Third Prince laughed aloud.
Han Li’s expression remained unchanged, showing no fluctuations whatsoever.
Explosion, twelve thousand, seeking support~