22: Divine Martial Realm, Flame God Body

The characteristics of the True Martial Realm are the Dantian transforming into a Qi Sea, and Protective Aura solidifying into form.

The characteristics of the Divine Martial Realm, on the other hand, are the True Essence condensing into a Golden Core, and the meticulous control over Protective Aura, allowing for short periods of aerial flight.

Logically speaking, this Realm requires all True Essence within the Qi Sea Dantian to condense into a single point, forming a True Core.

From then on, the speed of absorbing and converting True Essence would greatly increase, and the Physical Body would undergo a qualitative change, approaching its limit.

However, Xia Xuan's flame Qi Sea was simply too vast.

The Golden Core at the very end continued to refine and absorb True Essence for an entire day without stopping.

Outside, the Bronze Sparrow Terrace was like a black hole, unknowingly devouring all the Origin Qi from the surrounding tens of miles.

Within the flame Qi Sea, besides the pure cultivation feedback from the Bronze Sparrow Terrace, there was also a vast and special cultivation transferred to him through Dual Cultivation with Mu Wan'er.

The purity of the latter was no less than the former.

Xia Xuan observed as his own True Core grew from the size of a Dragon's eye, soaring into the sky like a brilliant golden star.

Others condensed a True Core; he condensed a star.

Moreover, the flame pillar in the sea of fire Qi still had not dissipated, providing him with an endless supply of fiery Yang power.

He looked inward.

Between his flesh, Meridians, and bones, a brand new flame talisman jade naturally emerged, resembling fragments of the Dao's rules, immersing him in them.

Enlightenment struck him.

Xia Xuan's understanding of the Pure Yang Divine Body advanced further.

After stepping into the Divine Martial Realm, he naturally mastered a secret technique that could unleash the power of the Pure Yang Divine Body.

Flame God Physique!

It awakened the flame talisman jade in his Physical Body, ignited his Protective Aura, and bathed him in divine fire, achieving the effect of a pseudo-Dharma form.

Although it couldn't fully draw upon the power of heaven and earth, it could extract all fire elements from heaven and earth to strengthen himself.

After waking up, Xia Xuan felt no discomfort. Even after intense activity and mental exertion, he was now full of vigor.

He didn't need to lean on a wall at all.

"Right, it seems I also unlocked a special achievement yesterday?"

Xia Xuan checked the System panel.

Host: Xia Xuan

Cultivation: Divine Martial Realm Fifth Layer

Heroic Spirit: Lü Bu

Divine Objects: talisman jade mountain, nether ghost king's nest, Bronze Sparrow Terrace...

tyrant points: 599

The achievement "A Night of Spring is Worth a Thousand Gold" provided three hundred tyrant points. Coupled with what he had accumulated before and the continuously growing resentment from the rise of talismans, he unknowingly had over five hundred points again.

"I've crossed seven Realms!"

The Divine Martial Realm was flawless and pure throughout, and even the Soul seemed to have sublimated.

The Disciples of the Myriad Desires Palace are truly wonderful.

Xia Xuan couldn't help but sigh, Mu Wan'er was like his lucky star.

Initially, the largest amount of tyrant points that caused a city-wide sensation and public outcry was obtained because of her.

Now, she also helped him unlock his first achievement.

This brought him a big step closer to Intermediate lottery draws.

"The Bronze Sparrow Terrace seems to have undergone a subtle change."

After last night, he found that he had a closer connection with the Bronze Sparrow Terrace.

Within the range covered by the Restriction, he only needed a thought to perceive everything within all the palaces, down to the finest detail.

In one of the great halls, Red Bell sat in front of her dressing table, her face like frost, gritting her teeth, "That little hussy really deserves to die, to actually dare to steal a march on me, phew..."

Her chest heaved violently, looking utterly exasperated.

In other places.

Mu Wan'er sat quietly, gazing out the window in a daze.

White Plain practiced her sword in the garden, her sword dance graceful, causing petals to flutter, a beautiful sight.

Ye Qingci was teasing Snowball, seemingly without any perception.

Now, Xia Xuan could easily discern the Realms of Red Bell and White Plain; one was Divine Martial Realm Seventh Layer, the other Divine Martial Realm Eighth Layer.

And Ye Qingci remained unfathomable.

Outside the Bronze Sparrow Terrace, Wu Zhong paced back and forth, as if he had something to report.

Xia Xuan saw this scene, tidied himself up, and then left the Bronze Sparrow Terrace.

"Your Highness."

Wu Zhong was radiant, exuding a new sense of unshakeable composure, and his skin glinted with a metallic luster.

"You've had a Breakthrough?"

Everything was within Xia Xuan's expectations.

It would be strange if Wu Zhong, having received two Divine Pills, was still stuck in the True Martial Realm.

"It's all thanks to Your Highness's reliance."

Wu Zhong flattered him, then reported the main business: "Today, both the Crown Prince and Prince Qi came to visit the Great General.

Your subordinate heard them being severely reprimanded outside the hall. Now, the Crown Prince has already left, but Prince Qi still wishes to see Your Highness, saying he wants to apologize in person."

Speaking of which, this was Prince Qi's third visit; the previous two times he was refused entry.

Xia Xuan certainly intended to see him this time.

Third time's the charm. The first two times were enough to dampen his spirit.

If he didn't see him again, Prince Qi would probably directly list him as an enemy.

In the guest hall.

"It truly inconveniences Prince Qi to wait in my humble Prince Chu's Mansion."

Xia Xuan maintained his arrogant persona, speaking in a sarcastic tone.

Prince Qi, seeing that Xia Xuan was finally willing to see him, felt relieved and didn't care about his provocation, greeting him with a smile: "Third Brother, you've finally arrived."

"Your Second Brother, I, was a poor judge of character and almost caused Third Brother to encounter danger, which also led to a misunderstanding between us brothers.

If I had known that Black Owl was an undercover agent planted by the Killing Altar to harm Third Brother, I would have flayed him, pulled out his tendons, and dug out the mastermind behind him.

These past few days, your Second Brother has not had the chance to explain clearly to Third Brother, and I haven't been able to eat or sleep well."

His tone was ambiguous, giving Xia Xuan goosebumps.

"Stop trying to get close to me!"

Xia Xuan reprimanded, "It's one thing for the Killing Altar to frame you once, but why would they frame you repeatedly? Are they afraid others won't see through it?

Savage Tiger is your man. You can't escape responsibility for the Hou Zun assassination!"

Prince Qi's head ached, and at the same time, he cursed the mastermind ten thousand times. He couldn't understand why the master of the Killing Altar kept throwing the blame on him and not on others.

He said with a bitter smile, "Your Second Brother is truly wronged. Perhaps the master of the Killing Altar is an enemy of mine, but Savage Tiger is no longer my man. He defected to the Crown Prince. Regarding the Hou Zun incident, your Second Brother swears to heaven, I knew absolutely nothing!"

"The Crown Prince?"

Xia Xuan suddenly paused, then emphasized his syllables, appearing furious as if betrayed, "No wonder I always felt something was wrong. So it was my good Eldest Brother who wanted to kill me.

I was loyal to him, yet he wanted to get rid of me. Was it just because I said his woman was very 'moist'?"

Prince Qi looked as if he had suddenly understood.

An unexpected gain.

There was such a conflict between Prince Chu and the Crown Prince.

Someone like the Crown Prince, accustomed to a pampered life, daring to touch his woman, wasn't that courting death?

And Prince Chu, bold and reckless, capable of anything, could indeed do something like stealing the Crown Prince's woman.

Therefore, the Crown Prince planned everything. If successful, he could eliminate Prince Chu and frame him.

Moreover, the Crown Prince's methods were very clever. The first time, he could kill and then save, wasn't that precisely to eliminate his own suspicion?

However, the second time, he miscalculated the hidden combat power within the Prince Chu's Mansion.

Prince Qi's thoughts cleared, and he sighed inwardly, indeed, beauty only leads to trouble.

He eloquently stated his deductions and then comforted Xia Xuan: "Third Brother, rest assured, now that we know it was the Crown Prince who wanted to harm you, your Second Brother will absolutely not let him succeed.

If I were the Crown Prince, a mere woman, if Third Brother wants her, she should be given to Third Brother. How can she compare to our brotherhood?"

As he spoke, Prince Qi got carried away and spoke treasonous words, while also subtly observing Xia Xuan's expression.

Upon hearing this, Xia Xuan looked as if he regretted not meeting him sooner:

"So Second Brother is the one who understands me best! It's a pity I mistakenly sided with the Crown Prince earlier.

If Second Brother trusts me, let us join forces against my black-hearted Eldest Brother. After it's done, Second Brother, you'll be the Crown Prince, and I'll have my revenge!"

"Good!" Prince Qi smiled openly.

The gloom in his heart from the past few days was swept away.

Regardless of whether Prince Chu was truly sincere in his defection, at least this transformation of conflict into friendship was a complete success, and they reached a consensus to deal with the Crown Prince!