The First Sage of Military Strategists

This is Kyoto; we must not linger in battle, but finish this quickly.

Many thoughts flashed through the mind of the Child of Wonderful Sounds. Suddenly, he opened his mouth and let out a long howl, secretly activating a secret technique to produce wondrous Buddhist sounds.

The sound waves surged forward, engulfing Han Qing in an instant.

This is one of his strongest spells, capable of shattering the soul and body of others. Countless people have been reduced to ashes by this roar.

Han Qing also felt a sudden tremor in his brain, as if his body was being torn apart, and the pain was unbearable.

However, he managed to withstand the attack and charged towards the Child of Wonderful Sound.

Miaoyin Tongzi was startled, thinking to himself, "What a strong physique, what a solid spiritual mind!"

"cut!"

Han Qing let out a low shout and swung his sword. The sword light was like a shadow and whistled like the wind, enveloping Miaoyin Tongzi in an instant.

The latter was startled. The sword's momentum was condensed, and the killing intent surged, making him feel a strong sense of life and death crisis. He hurriedly mobilized a large amount of his magical power and poured it into the Buddhist Sound Bone Scripture in his palm. The scripture shone brightly and suddenly flew out of his hand. Characters flew out from within and intertwined and condensed on Han Qing's body to form a Sanskrit shield.

The blade clashed violently with the shield, producing a deafening roar.

Han Qing unleashed hundreds of slashes in an instant, colliding with the Buddhist sound shield no less than a thousand times.

The boy with the beautiful voice had a changing expression. At first, he was relaxed, then he became serious, and now he showed a look of horror.

The layer of Buddha light shield trembled continuously under the impact, its light grew dimmer and dimmer, and the shield became thinner and thinner. At a certain moment, the shield suddenly shattered, turning into runes that scattered and flew away.

"not good!"

The boy with the melodious voice let out a cry of surprise, turned around, and flew away.

Military strategists who cultivate their spiritual essence are extremely skilled in close combat. After just this brief exchange, he already understood that he was no match for Han Qing.

"You think you can leave?"

The Child of Wonderful Sounds used the Cloud Dragon Leap, his speed suddenly increasing as he flew rapidly into the distance.

Han Qing immediately caught up. Miao Yin Tong Zi thought Han Qing couldn't catch up, but when she scanned him with her magic sense, she saw starlight shimmering all over Han Qing's body. Suddenly, her speed increased dramatically, and she caught up with him at an even faster pace.

The boy with melodious voice was greatly surprised, and the distance between the two closed rapidly.

He immediately turned around, about to activate the Buddhist Sound Bone Scripture to stop Han Qing, but in the next instant, Han Qing grabbed at it from a distance, and a ball of dark light appeared out of thin air, enveloping the Buddhist Sound Bone Scripture and trying to take it away.

The boy with the wondrous voice was startled. It seemed that the Buddhist Bone Scripture was being suppressed by some mysterious force and could not be activated for the time being. It was about to fly away from his hand.

In that instant, Han Qing seized the moment when Miao Yin Tong Zi's defense was in a vacuum and slashed out with his sword.

The dazzling sword light instantly engulfed the Child of Wonderful Sound. Accompanied by a shrill scream, his body was split into countless pieces by the sword light, turning into a cloud of blood mist that drifted away, and many treasures also scattered in all directions.

With a wave of his hand, Han Qing unleashed a flash of light, enveloping and devouring all the treasures.

At this moment, the spirit of the Child of Wonderful Sound left his body, still intending to fly away and escape.

Han Qing activated the Boundless Monument once more, and a vortex of ghostly light appeared out of thin air above his head, unleashing an astonishing suction force that drew his soul toward the vortex.

"Ah!" The spirit of the Myriad Sound Child let out a silent shriek.

Just then, a sword light suddenly appeared from not far away, aiming to shatter the vortex of eerie light.

Han Qing's gaze sharpened, and he raised his hand to strike with his blade, colliding with the sword light. Both of them exploded in mid-air.

The soul of the Child of Wonderful Sound was then swallowed into the space inside the Boundless Monument.

In that instant, the two intertwined Yin-Yang seals in the air suddenly merged into one, becoming even more powerful but also unstable, entering a very special state.

Han Qing didn't have time to think much. With a thought, he put the Yin-Yang Curse Seal into the Boundless Stele. His gaze swept across the distance and landed on the figure that had just appeared. It was Lin Motong, the next generation leader of the Mo family.

"I didn't expect your strength to grow so rapidly. Last time we met you were only a half-saint, and now you've already become a saint." Lin Motong's words were tinged with surprise. He held a deep blue longsword in his hand, which emitted a hazy light and was of extremely high quality.

"Is there something you need, Young Master Lin? If not, I'll be leaving now," Han Qing said calmly.

"I want golden blood," Lin Motong said.

Han Qing flipped his palm over, and a ball of crystal-clear golden liquid appeared in the center of his hand.

"Golden Blood is a holy medicine for healing wounds and can also help people break through the Heavenly Gate. It is of immeasurable value. This item is also of great use to me. If you want it, you will need to offer a treasure of sufficient value."

"Han Qing, to tell you the truth, the reason I'm asking for Golden Blood is because the Grand Master wants to refine the Heavenly Profound Pill to promote the transformation of humanity. It's rumored that this pill can make someone instantly become a saint. If you're willing to give me Golden Blood, you'll definitely get the help of my Mo family and go further and more steadily in the tide of the transformation of humanity," Lin Motong said loudly.

"Heavenly Profound Pill? I didn't expect there would actually be someone who could refine such a legendary pill. However, you think you can make me hand over Golden Blood with just a few vague words? You're oversimplifying things." Han Qing shook his head.

"Han Qing, the strength of my Mo family is beyond your imagination. I advise you not to be so stubborn," Lin Motong said in a deep voice.

"Hahaha, so what if the Mohists are powerful? I, Han Qing, am not even afraid of the imperial court, so why would I fear the Mohists? I will weave my own destiny and do not need anyone's help." Han Qing laughed loudly, extremely confident.

Lin Motong shook his head: "Han Qing, I don't want to be your enemy, but this golden blood is very important to me, and I'm determined to get it! Forgive me! Azure Dragon Giant Spirit, please lend me a hand!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge puppet dragon appeared above, its body churning through the rolling clouds. A massive dragon head descended from the clouds, and numerous intricate gears meshed together, turning at varying speeds and emitting strange clicking sounds.

"So you are Han Qing? Hand over the Golden Blood, and this matter ends here!" A deep, resonant voice rang out from the dragon's mouth.

Han Qing looked up and examined the mechanical dragon. He remembered that when he was weak on the ice plains, he was shocked when he saw this mechanical dragon and felt an insurmountable fear. Now that he had become a saint, the oppressive feeling on the dragon had dissipated, but he still felt that its size was enormous.

But big doesn't necessarily mean strong!
Han Qing had a desire to challenge the strongest beings in the world, and this mechanical dragon was among them.

"Defeat the legend, become the legend, my soul will be transformed, my confidence will continue to accumulate, there is absolutely no reason for me to be afraid or retreat. Azure Dragon Giant Spirit, let me see just how capable you are!" Han Qing raised his head, his voice rolling and echoing between heaven and earth.

"Hmm? Young man, you're too confident. Let me shatter your confidence and make you face reality!"

The next instant, the giant azure dragon descended from the sky, its head wide open, and it bit down on Han Qing.

Its attacks are simple and unadorned, but its massive size contains terrifying power capable of destroying mountains and shaking the seas; even the simplest attack can unleash astonishing destructive force.

With a thought, Han Qing summoned the Yin Spirit Warrior, which flew forward and threw a punch at the dragon's head.

The two are completely disproportionate in size, but the result of the collision was not one-sided.

With a loud bang, the Yin Spirit Warrior was suddenly knocked back, but the Azure Dragon Giant also froze, unable to launch a continuous attack.

Han Qing immediately felt more confident. While the Azure Dragon Giant was strong, it wasn't powerful enough to overwhelm him. In terms of strength, it could suppress the Yin Spirit Warrior, but the advantage wasn't significant. In close combat, Han Qing might be able to defeat it. As he pondered this, the Azure Dragon Giant and the Yin Spirit Warrior engaged in a series of collisions in the air, each one accompanied by a deafening roar that echoed through the heavens and earth.

After seven consecutive collisions, the Yin Spirit Warrior finally exhausted its power and collapsed, turning into a gust of yin wind that echoed between heaven and earth.

But in the next instant, a large number of Yin soldiers transformed into black mist and shot out from the rolling evil domain behind Han Qing. In an instant, a brand new Yin spirit warrior was born, exuding a surging aura.

"Hmm?" The Azure Dragon Giant let out a slightly surprised exclamation. "Then I'll keep smashing it. Let's see how many times you can unleash this spell!!"

With that, the Azure Dragon Giant Spirit swayed and charged towards the Yin Spirit Warrior again.

During the fierce battle, Han Qing suddenly made a move, using the Cloud Dragon Soaring and Seven Luminaries Star Escape techniques in succession. In a flash, he transformed into a streak of light and rushed to the Azure Dragon Giant Spirit, then swung his sword repeatedly.

However, runes could be seen faintly appearing on the Azure Dragon Giant Spirit's body. These runes intertwined to form an indestructible runic shield, which completely resisted the sword light unleashed by Han Qing.

Lin Motong said slowly from the side, "Han Qing, the Azure Dragon Giant Spirit is the sect's guardian puppet that has been passed down for thousands of years in our Mo family. Its body is indestructible. There is absolutely no way that a Saint of the Incense Realm can harm it. Don't waste your time. Hand over the Golden Blood and I will leave immediately. If you drag this out any longer, more experts will arrive in the capital, and you will be in big trouble."

Han Qing frowned. He also sensed the sturdiness of this layer of rune armor, but this was within his expectations.

If the Azure Dragon Giant Spirit could be easily destroyed, it would not have become the Mo family's most prized treasure, a symbol of power and prestige.

Suddenly, the Azure Dragon Giant Spirit swayed, runes flashing all over its body, and a large amount of cloud appeared out of thin air, with lightning surging within it. In just an instant, a large area around it was transformed into a thunderous inferno.

Han Qing had been warned and suddenly used his escape technique to dodge, but the Yin Spirit Warrior was a beat too slow and was suddenly swallowed by the lightning, turning to ashes in an instant.

"This lightning might be enough to kill even a saint!"

Han Qing immediately made a judgment in his mind. He glanced around, and suddenly his figure flashed, rushing straight to Lin Motong who was standing to the side.

Lin Motong chuckled lightly: "Han Qing, you want to make a move against me? You've miscalculated!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Motong suddenly disappeared from his original spot and appeared above the Azure Dragon Giant's head. The two seemed to be connected as one, exuding an astonishing aura.

Han Qing turned and left, suddenly flying away into the distance.

Just as Lin Motong was about to send the Azure Dragon Giant Spirit to give chase, he suddenly turned around, frowned, and saw a figure he was extremely reluctant to see flying towards him—it was Han Yi.

"The Mohists are so arrogant, daring to flaunt their power in my capital. Aren't they afraid of death?" Han Yi's voice echoed between heaven and earth.

"Han Yi, with me here, you can't do anything!" The Azure Dragon Giant Spirit stared at Han Yi, its voice deep and resonant.

"A half-dead mechanical contraption dares to spout nonsense in front of me. If your Mo Clan leader were here in person, I might be a little wary. But you? Hmph! I don't even care about you. Fine, I'll dismantle this puppet first, then capture this brat and force that old ghost to come to the capital to compete with me!" Han Yi made a fierce move, throwing a punch in mid-air.

The Azure Dragon Giant roared, "I'll test your strength first!!"

Rumble!
In an instant, two terrifying forces collided, and the aftershocks swept across the area, leveling half of Hongfeng Manor in a flash. The people in the manor were also affected, their bodies turning into dust silently. Such a fierce battle was beyond the endurance of ordinary humans.

...

at this time.

Han Qing, along with Yan Qiuling and Zhou Xiaoru, sped north. He could sense pursuers behind him, so instead of returning to the manor, he decided to head out first, shake off these people, and then go back.

He was incredibly fast, soaring quite a distance and leaving many of his pursuers behind.

Zhou Xiaoru recalled the scene from just now, and his heart was quite moved.

"Is that the Azure Dragon Giant Spirit? Its power is indeed formidable, truly awe-inspiring!"

Yan Qiuling frowned: "The Mo family's actions are indeed a bit too domineering!"

Han Qing nodded slightly: "Weakness is the original sin. If I were a ninth-realm saint, how could Lin Motong dare to be so presumptuous? But it doesn't matter. One day I will crush this dragon and then test the strength of that Mo family leader!"

"What arrogant words! Hand over the Yin-Yang Curse Seal on the Myriad Sound Child, or I'll make sure you die a horrible death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a streak of light flew in from behind.

Han Qing glanced around and discovered that there were nine-colored lights flashing all over his body, which turned out to be nine layers of Yin-Yang curse seals.

With the blessing of the Yin-Yang curse seal, its flight speed was incredibly fast, so Han Qing was able to shake it off.

"This person must be the Crown Prince."

As the person flew closer, Han Qing glanced at his face and saw that he was slightly plump, wearing a python robe, and had an air of nobility. Combined with the previous information, it was easy to determine that this person was the Crown Prince.

He didn't want to get involved with the enemy anymore, after all, his biggest trump card at the moment, the Yin-Yang Curse Seal, was too risky to use.

However, upon seeing the prince's nine-fold Yin-Yang curse seal, he suddenly had an idea: to try and seize it. If he could, his strength would grow even more astonishingly.

While he was pondering, the Crown Prince had already made his move. The Nine Yin-Yang Curse Seal transformed into a giant palm and slammed down on Han Qing's head.

Han Qing suddenly drew his sword to meet the attack, unleashing a barrage of sword light, but it was easily shattered by the Nine Yin-Yang Curse Seal, and he was sent flying several miles away.

"The Ninefold Yin-Yang Curse Seal is indeed powerful; it cannot be defeated by force!" Han Qingxin thought to himself.

"Walk!"

He turned and fled.

The crown prince said loudly, "You think you can leave?"

The Yin-Yang Incantation Seal suddenly emitted a bright light, transforming into a domain of light that spread across the heavens and earth.

Han Qing was in the light domain, and his speed decreased sharply. However, in the next instant, a vast martial intent surged from his body, violently impacting the light domain formed by the Yin-Yang seals around him and repelling it.

He relaxed, his speed increased dramatically, and he transformed into a streak of light, soaring into the distance.

The prince was startled but did not pursue. He frowned and pondered, "What terrifying martial arts essence! Another ruthless character has emerged in this world. I must investigate him thoroughly."

Han Qing flew all the way until he was sure he had shaken off his pursuers, then took a detour back to Tianhu Villa.

Qi Wufeng heard the commotion and rushed over immediately.

"How about it?"

"I have already slain the Child of Wonderful Sound. Kyoto is indeed a place where hidden talents abound; I encountered many powerful individuals," Han Qing replied. (End of Chapter)