77: The Western Yan army was defeated, and family law was enforced.

The two hundred thousand strong army of the Western Yan Dynasty sent to suppress the rebellion was almost completely annihilated, and all three hundred accompanying Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators perished!

Among the two Golden Core Realm Old Ancestors supervising the army, one perished, and the other returned severely wounded.

Subsequently, the Former Three Kingdoms Territory launched a full-scale counterattack, not only reoccupying all the territory of the Former Three Kingdoms Territory.

But they also aggressively pushed south, attempting to invade the Western Yan Dynasty.

This humiliating defeat of the Western Yan Dynasty has become the biggest topic of discussion in the Western Yan court over the past two days.

Let's take a look at the Prince of Jingjiang's commentary on this matter.

The straight-laced Prince of Jingjiang frankly stated that with such a military defeat, Western Yan probably doesn't even care about its Face anymore.

"Tell me, how many Governor Generals and ministers have the Ministry of War and the court, both internal and external offices, replaced over the successive terms?"

"Have they changed? It's the same old story, changing the soup but not the medicine!"

"If this continues, they will lose the Former Three Kingdoms Territory. After losing the Former Three Kingdoms Territory, they'll lose the borders, then the Royal Capital, and then there will be nothing left to lose—they will perish."

"I already said, for a major war like this, they didn't lay a proper foundation in the first place."

"How can they win such a crucial war? Be practical, I advise you all to first understand your own tactics, fighting methods, and the fundamental concepts of warfare."

...When Qin Dong heard this news, he was stunned on the spot.

"Golden Core Cultivators can also perish?"

His thoughts turned back, and he recalled the night the Ji Family Elder swept through two thousand Cultivators.

That kind of demeanor, that kind of brilliance—with a slight wave of his hand, a multitude of Qi Refining Cultivators suffered heavy casualties.

With a single movement, slaughtering Foundation Establishment Cultivators was like slaughtering pigs and dogs.

From this, the suppressive power of a Golden Core Cultivator was evident.

One can imagine how devastating this battle was to the Western Yan Dynasty.

Army casualties were minor; the loss of high-level Cultivators was a fundamental, crippling blow.

There might even be a scent of conspiracy involved!

Sure enough, the Western Yan Dynasty quickly took action.

Since the Emperor was absent, the Empress took charge of the government and controlled the imperial court.

After investigation, they learned that this incident occurred because other forces had intervened behind the Former Three Kingdoms Territory.

Thus, the Western Yan Dynasty chose to immediately seek help from surrounding powers, especially the Cloud Heaven Sect and the Dao Xian Palace.

The outcome of their plea for help remains unknown.

After another round of internal reorganization, perhaps based on finding a suitable heir, or perhaps to quickly quell the rebellion.

The Empress of the Western Yan Dynasty issued the following Imperial Decree.

"All those of Imperial Bloodline who possess Cultivation, regardless of gender, must enter the army and proceed to the Former Three Kingdoms Territory."

"Those who perform outstandingly in this war shall be established as the Heir Apparent."

"Six hundred thousand troops shall be raised, divided into three routes."

"Worthy Son-in-Law, will you assist me in this battle to suppress the bandits?"

The Prince of Jingjiang's Face showed obvious excitement, along with a hint of fanaticism.

Qin Dong took in this entire expression. No wonder his father-in-law was so agitated—he wanted to become the Emperor.

"It will take some time for the army and experts to gather. Worthy Son-in-Law, do you have any friends or relatives within your Sect?"

"Or teachers and Juniors—drag them all over."

"No," Qin Dong answered without hesitation.

The Prince of Jingjiang didn't pay much attention to what he said.

Because according to the requirements of the decree, he and Wang Wantang definitely had to go.

Since Wang Wantang was going, he wasn't worried that Qin Dong wouldn't follow.

However, that alone wasn't enough, so the Prince of Jingjiang threw out another explosive piece of news.

That is, for this expedition, the Western Yan Dynasty would bring out many valuable treasures.

Killing enemies could earn Military Merits, and Military Merits could be exchanged with the Western Yan Dynasty for resources to Cultivate and Magic Treasures.

As soon as this measure was announced, it immediately attracted the participation of many Loose Cultivators, who naturally joined the Western Yan Dynasty's army, becoming part of the accompanying Cultivators.

In response, Qin Dong stated that he would consider it carefully.

Hearing this, the Prince of Jingjiang finally left satisfied.

"Madam, let's continue."

"Mhm."

After a fierce battle, Qin Dong sat cross-legged on a cushion, resembling a saint or a Buddha.

Host: Qin Dong

Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection (100%)

Cultivation Techniques: Yellow Rank Cultivation Method x203, Mysterious Tier Cultivation Technique x50, Earth-Tier Techniques x11, Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique x1

Physique: Thick Earth Spirit Body, Soul Sealing Body (Progress 99%)

top-up points: 3500

What is a Golden Core Cultivator?

It is the transition from a Mortal to an Immortal.

However, one point is crucial in this process—one must refine the condensed Spiritual Qi within the body and transform it into a Golden Core to be considered a true Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

When a Golden Core Cultivator achieves a Breakthrough, they can form a Grade One to Grade Nine Golden Core.

Nine is the extreme number; the higher the grade of the Golden Core, the greater the increase in Cultivation power.

The so-called Prodigy requires both Opportunity and talent.

If you are lucky, a Loose Cultivator could pick up a Divine Artifact and instantly join the ranks of the Prodigies.

If you are unlucky, even if your Cultivation reaches Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, if the Golden Core Breakthrough Opportunity doesn't arrive, you can only remain stuck in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Some Cultivators might never encounter such a Breakthrough Opportunity in their entire lives.

Qin Dong is currently in this stage, waiting for the Breakthrough Opportunity.

However, the progress of his Soul Sealing Body has also reached one hundred percent, so it is time to forge the Acquired Physique.

System, how long does the forging process for the Soul Sealing Body require?

[Ding, explanation fee: 300 top-up points]

"Take it."

[Ding, one quarter of an hour.]

Qin Dong rubbed his chin. A quarter of an hour wasn't long, so he didn't need to specifically run outside to perform the Breakthrough.

He immediately formed a Hand Seal with both hands and recited an Incantation.

"Buzz..." A faint trembling sound rang out.

In an instant, the surrounding Spiritual Qi surged forth like an ocean.

Moments later, countless Array Patterns rose up from beneath Qin Dong's feet, enveloping the entire room and forming a sealed space.

Having done this, Qin Dong sat cross-legged on the ground and took out the lacquer bone jade flower.

This small, jade-white flower emitted a rich fragrance, yet concealed a sinister, evil power.

Qin Dong infiltrated it with his Divine Sense, attempting to explore its mysteries.

Immediately, he felt a strong tearing force emanating from the petals, seemingly trying to devour his Divine Sense.

This situation indicated that the lacquer bone jade flower had fully absorbed the evil Qi.

To complete the forging of the Soul Sealing Body, three conditions must be met.

First, the Soul Slaughtering Demonic Art must reach a certain comprehension Realm, which Qin Dong has already Cultivated to Perfection.

Second, one must prepare a lacquer bone jade flower; the grade should not be too high, a Profound Rank Low Grade is sufficient to meet the condition.

Third, three Righteous Path Mind-Cultivation Techniques are required, which is even simpler, as Qin Dong has already completed this requirement with excess.

After confirming his preparations, Qin Dong held the lacquer bone jade flower and began circulating the Soul Slaughtering Demonic Art.

Instantly, a sinister evil Qi erupted from the lacquer bone jade flower in his hand, forming a dense black mist that wrapped around Qin Dong's entire body.

Under the shroud of this sinister evil Qi, the originally pure white petals of the lacquer bone jade flower gradually turned gray and dim.

Eventually, all the whiteness vanished, leaving behind only a dense black color, appearing extremely bizarre.

As the black evil Qi within the lacquer bone jade flower gradually weakened, Qin Dong's Face also became incredibly pale, and his body swayed twice, nearly falling over.

He bit his lip tightly, staring fixedly at the lacquer bone jade flower, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Buzz!"

The Void Realm trembled, and the patterns on the lacquer bone jade flower suddenly changed, with silver Runes emerging one after another.

Dense Death Qi surged entirely into Qin Dong's body, instantly and fiercely eroding his life force.

Qin Dong circulated the Three Revolutions Nanhua Scripture, protecting his vital Dantian area.

As the Soul Slaughtering Demonic Art circulated to the critical juncture, the will of death violently erupted, and Qin Dong's entire body went limp and powerless, collapsing... Time passed minute by minute.

"Lecher~"

"Hey, Lecher, why are you lying on the ground?"

"Lecher! You're ignoring me!"

Wang Wantang got up and suddenly saw Qin Dong lying on the ground.

After calling out several more times without a response, she quickly stepped forward and checked Qin Dong's breath with her finger.

Only then did she realize with alarm that Qin Dong had no breath left and was lying there quietly like a dead person.

"Lecher, wake up, don't scare me..."

"Wuwuwu, Wantang won't ask for so much anymore, please wake up."

"Lecher, I didn't mean to want so much."

Seeing this scene, Wang Wantang was completely dumbfounded.

What exactly is going on?

How could exercising lead to a perfectly healthy person being exercised to death?

Wang Wantang hugged Qin Dong's body, tears streaming down her Face, crying sorrowfully.

"Lecher, you were already frail and weak; you should have told me earlier, don't try to act tough."

"Now you've just left like this, what are Sister Zixuan and I supposed to do?"

"Wuwuwu."

Although Qin Dong couldn't move right now, his consciousness was still clear.

What in the world is she talking about?

Hearing Wang Wantang's words, Qin Dong was so angry his nose nearly twisted.

The next moment, the lacquer bone jade flower in Qin Dong's arms suddenly emitted a sacred white light.

At the same time, the Death Qi lingering around him was instantly purged clean.

A surge of aura slowly released from Qin Dong's body, filled with an indescribable pressure.

Immediately afterward, his entire body felt as if it were soaking in a hot spring, extremely comfortable.

The lacquer bone jade flower bloomed with another flash of white light.

Following this, Qin Dong opened his eyes, which shone like lightning, revealing sharp, cold gleams.

The Acquired Physique, the Soul Sealing Body, is complete!

Inside Qin Dong's Dantian, a Divine Soul Cage slowly condensed into form, radiating a powerful might.

Afterward, Qin Dong swiftly leaped up.

Executing Family Law.