The First Sage of Military Strategists

After accumulating power and engaging in killings over this period, Han Qing's number of Dharma thoughts has reached 78,000.

At this moment, under the baptism of the vast power of heaven and earth, the intensity of every strand of his magical thought was rapidly increasing.

Han Qing closed his eyes slightly, and powerful magical energy surged within his body.

His aura and imposing presence were constantly rising, radiating an even more terrifying pressure.

Inside the temple, every wisp of magical thought became brighter and more dazzling, its intensity increasing several times over.

The whole process was quite short, only a few breaths, and the transformation was over.

Han Qing opened his eyes and slowly exhaled a breath of fresh air. His condition had reached another peak, and he could feel an unprecedentedly powerful force reverberating within his body.

He silently activated the Future Great Unity Body, simultaneously activating the true meaning of martial arts and the power of Dharma thought, which suddenly converged into a Dharma body behind him. He was still wearing a feather fan and a silk turban, exuding a faint air of refined elegance.

"There has been an improvement, but it hasn't reached its limit yet!" Han Qing silently assessed the situation.

The strength of the Great Harmony Technique in the future will be related to both martial arts realm and magic realm.

Although his cultivation level had improved, Han Qing was not satisfied. If his martial arts level had also improved, the power of this secret technique would have reached an astonishing level, enough to injure or even kill a master at the level of a holy land leader.

"Well, when we go back this time, we can put aside the improvement of our Dharma Dao realm for now. If we want to break through, we need to accumulate and settle down."

"I need to find a way to improve my martial arts level first. Currently, I have only opened 360 hidden acupoints, which is too few."

Martial arts are currently holding him back, so for quite some time now, Han Qing has been using magic spells and magical artifacts to kill enemies, and has hardly ever engaged in close combat. However, the martial arts practitioners who refine their spirit are the most skilled in close combat, precisely because his martial arts level is too weak.

The opponents he faced were all too formidable; in close combat, a single misstep could easily lead to his death.

Therefore, he decided to address his weaknesses so that his abilities would make a great leap forward.

As for how to make up for it, his thinking was also very clear. First, he would hunt down a powerful figure from the Holy Desert Empire and use the Seven Killings Stele to seize his martial arts cultivation. Second, he would take the opportunity to return to Shu and retrieve the remaining half of the Future Great Harmony Scripture from the Wonderland.

"I wonder if the Great Vajra Temple has any martial arts experts. If I can kill one, my martial arts level will immediately improve by a lot!" Han Qing thought to himself.

There are very few people who specialize in martial arts and reach the pinnacle. In the entire Great Yu Dynasty, he only knew of Meng Chong.

Although Han Yi is also a top martial arts master, his level of magic is also terrifyingly high.

Han Qing pondered that he must inquire extensively upon returning to find out which enemy experts specialized in martial arts, as these individuals would be his primary targets for future assassinations.

As he pondered, his gaze pierced through the open fifth heavenly gate, first seeing a void space, and then the sixth heavenly gate standing behind that vast space.

He stretched out his palm, and the power of his spiritual energy surged and converged, forming a bright yellow sphere of light.

This is a small world. Those who open the five heavenly gates can independently divide heaven and earth, create worlds, and refine spatial magic treasures.

When fighting in a world of one's own making, one's own strength will be greatly enhanced, while the strength of the enemy will be suppressed. Over time, this can create a huge advantage.

"Opening the sixth Heavenly Gate allows one to traverse the void, teleporting tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of miles with a single thought, greatly enhancing one's ability to survive."

"It is precisely because of this that experts at the Golden Body Realm III and above rarely die. At the very least, they can teleport away in an instant, making them impossible to catch up with."

"If I can reach the third level of the Golden Body Realm, then I will have the possibility of killing the leader of the Holy Land."

Han Qing made a quick decision. Although he wasn't very confident, he was already here, so he had to give it a try. Even if he couldn't make it, he was sure his life wouldn't be in danger.

"go!"

Han Qing soared out and crossed the fifth heavenly gate.

Whoohoo!
A long, powerful wind swept through, its oppressive force pervading the air.

Han Qing suddenly felt a surge of power around him, which formed a sealing barrier that was exactly the same as the Yin-Yang True Realm.

That wasn't all. More power from heaven and earth converged, forming a second true realm outside the first Yin-Yang True Realm, followed by a third, a fourth...

The number of them increased rapidly, nested layer upon layer, each layer more robust than the last, and the internal pressure also grew stronger.

Han Qing frowned. He hadn't expected that the trial he was facing would be the Thirty-Three Heavens!

He had heard a lot about the Sixth Heavenly Gate from ancient books and from other people. There were nine types of trials in total. The most dangerous one was the one Han Qing was currently facing. The power of heaven and earth would condense into thirty-three Yin-Yang True Realms in a very short time. If one could not break through, one would be trapped and die inside. Although the other eight types were also difficult, if one sensed that something was wrong, one could save one's life by retreating to the Fifth Heavenly Gate.

At this moment, Han Qing faced a difficult choice: to believe in himself and break through the thirty-three heavens, or to retreat immediately before the thirty-three seals were fully formed.

If the judgment is wrong, life will be lost here, and everything will be in vain.

"Let's take a step back and wait until we've accumulated enough experience before trying again!"

In an instant, Han Qing made a judgment: this was a matter of life and death, and there was no room for acting on impulse.

"Walk!"

Han Qing suddenly activated the Future Great Harmony Body, manifesting the Dharma. With a single palm strike, the first layer of the seal collapsed.

Without stopping for a moment, he flew outwards, his magical body continuously striking, breaking through the second to fifth layers in succession, collapsing and dissipating.

Thirty-three layers, each layer stronger and more solid than the last.

Therefore, breaking through the first five layers was not difficult for Han Qing, but it became increasingly difficult as he progressed. He was unsure of the strength of the later sealing barriers, so he chose to retreat.

Because he no longer needs to take risks. After crossing the fifth heavenly gate, he is confident that he can confront a powerful figure at the level of a holy land leader head-on.

As for dealing with Han Yi, there's no rush. The gap is too large, and even if we overcome this obstacle, we still won't be able to defeat him.

Therefore, Han Qing flew back and returned to the area where the fifth Heavenly Gate was located before the sixth seal was completed.

Then, he returned the way he came, passing through one heavenly gate after another, and finally descended from the sky, landing on a barren mountain below.

Within a few breaths, the dark clouds that had been pressing down on the sky above vanished completely, along with the overwhelming pressure that had permeated the world.

"My husband, congratulations on successfully breaking through to the second level of the Golden Body Realm."

Yan Qiuling flew over from afar immediately, a smile on her face and joy in her eyes. Han Qing raised his eyes, gazing into the distance: "Now, if I encounter the Holy Land leader again, I will never be as pathetic as before. Sirius King and Xuan Chan, if we clash again, I will defeat them honorably and with my own strength."

With his increased strength, Han Qing's self-confidence also greatly improved, and he exuded a confidence that came from within when he spoke.

Yan Qiuling's eyes were full of admiration: "Husband, in my eyes, you will always be the strongest. I think one day you will defeat Han Yi and lead the change of the trend of humanity."

Han Qing felt a warmth in his heart as he sensed the admiration and love in Yan Qiuling's eyes.

"My wife, let's go back to Linchuan City first. We must seize this opportunity to improve our strength during this war."

"What my husband says is absolutely right."

The two immediately took flight and returned to Linchuan City in less than half a day.

into the night.

In the City Lord's Mansion, in a spacious courtyard on the west side, Han Qing and Yan Qiuling lived.

There are many courtyards around, all inhabited by top-tier experts.

Han Qing held an ink brush and practiced calligraphy on a sheet of snow-white Xuan paper.

As the saying goes, one should remain calm in the face of great events, and practicing calligraphy is Han Qing's way of maintaining inner peace.

He wrote thirty-three characters for "quiet" on the Xuan paper. Each character was square and vigorous, exuding a burgeoning and sharp spirit.

Just as his handwriting reflects his personality, Han Qing's character is also like a sharp sword, vigorous and upward-striving, extremely confident. However, he usually hides this sharpness.

After finishing the last stroke, Han Qing calmed down and entered a state of tranquility, as still as a calm lake. In this state, he would be extremely efficient in whatever he did.

At this moment, footsteps came from outside. It was the steward of the courtyard, a hunchbacked old man surnamed Liu.

"My lord, someone is requesting an audience at the door. It's Wang Qiang, Young Master Wang!"

Han Qing continued writing, then slightly raised her eyes: "Let him in!"

"it is good!"

A moment later, Wang Qiang pushed open the door and entered, her expression respectful. She presented a long sword with both hands. The sword was dark red, with intricate patterns interwoven on it, resembling roses. A magnificent and large ruby ​​was inlaid on the hilt, which looked crystal clear.

"Thank you for saving my life, young master. I, Wang Qiang, am a grateful person. However, I don't have anything of value on me, except for this Rose Thorn Sword, which is an ancestral treasure of my Wang family and one of the ten great treasures of Shennong Dao Palace. I offer it to you to repay your life-saving grace." Wang Qiang's words were powerful and resounding.

"It seems that not all scions of prominent families are arrogant and domineering." Han Qing put down his brush, feeling a slight appreciation for Wang Qiang.

He glanced at it; the sword was beautiful, and it contained a vast amount of magical power. It was indeed an excellent magical treasure.

"Since this is your family heirloom, you should take it back. As the saying goes, a gentleman does not take what others love. I, Han Qing, am neither a gentleman nor do I like to do such things. As for saving you, I was acting on orders and doing my duty. I do not need your reward," Han Qing said calmly.

"Young Master, your noble character is truly admirable," Wang Qiang exclaimed, her respect for Han Qing growing ever stronger.

Han Qing continued writing, but after a while, Wang Qiang was still standing to the side, looking rather hesitant.

"Speak your mind boldly. I, Han Qing, am not a murderous demon. Why should I be so timid?" Han Qing said again.

“My lord, since you will not accept this sword, then I will give you some important intelligence from within my Wang family. It may have a way to help you seize the Great Brahma, but it comes with great risks.” Wang Qiang made up her mind and said loudly.

"Oh? Tell me." Han Qing became interested. The Great Brahma was almost one of the most powerful magical treasures in the world. If he had the chance to seize it, his strength would be greatly enhanced. Moreover, the Great Brahma was the foundation of the Great Vajra Temple. Once it was taken, it could even determine the outcome of this war.

"Young master, in the Holy Desert Empire, very few people possess the authority to freely enter and exit the inner world of Brahma. One of them is a great scholar from the royal court of the Holy Desert Empire named Sharma. He is at the Golden Body Realm. I know the location of his camp. If you take action, kill the enemy and seize the authority, you can enter the inner world of Brahma at any time."

"The Great Brahma is essentially a Buddhist pagoda. I can give you a magic incantation. If you can get close to its true form and use this incantation, you will have a chance to seize it," Wang Qiang said.

A wave of unease washed over Han Qing: "Is this part of your Wang family's plan?"

“Yes, but since you saved my life, I will not hide it. This information is absolutely true, and my Wang family has paid a heavy price for it.” As Wang Qiang spoke, she pointed her finger, and a wisp of her magical power flew into Han Qing’s body.

A complex incantation immediately appeared in Han Qing's mind, and this incantation was also recorded on the panel, named the Great Brahma Ruler Incantation.

Han Qing trusted Wang Qiang's words even more, but that wasn't enough. He was very tempted, but he had to carefully discern whether it was a trap.
"You mean you want me to infiltrate the enemy camp, kill Sharma, seize the decree, and then sneak into the Great Brahma World to forcibly take it by force? Do you know how much risk this involves? A slight mistake could lead to annihilation," Han Qing said in a deep voice.

Leaving aside the next step, the first step alone is extremely risky.

“What you say is absolutely right, young master. It is indeed extremely risky. However, everything I have said is from the bottom of my heart. You need not doubt me.” Wang Qiang’s tone and attitude were extremely sincere.

Han Qing's gaze was deep as he weighed the possibility of this matter coming to fruition. As the saying goes, the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish. He was not afraid of death, nor was he afraid of risks, but the risks and rewards had to be matched.

After weighing the options, Han Qing decided to take a gamble. Linchuan City was just a small border town, and he figured that if he stayed here, he might not gain much by the end of the war. So, he might as well take a chance.

He was extremely confident in his current strength and was confident that he could retreat safely even if he faced Xuan Chan, so he was not too afraid.

"Young master, I must take my leave now." Seeing that Han Qing was deep in thought, Wang Qiang had no intention of staying any longer and turned to leave.

"Wait a minute, this is your Wang family's plan. Aren't you afraid of being questioned by your elders if you reveal it to me like this?" Han Qing stopped him.

“I am the next head of the Wang family. I am not afraid of those old fellows in the clan. To be honest, I came here today with a selfish motive. I want to befriend you, young master. After all, the Wang family is indeed in decline now,” Wang Qiang said.

"Hmm? How about this, you come with me. Regardless of whether things work out or not, as long as your information is true, I'll accept this friendship. It just depends on whether you have the guts," Han Qing pondered.

If Wang Qiang is lying, then she should stay by my side. Once the lie is exposed, I will immediately kill her.

Wang Qiang was quite bold; without hesitation, she agreed immediately.

“Alright, young master, I’ll go with you.”

Every humanitarian change brings a major reshuffle to the world. For a declining family like the Wang family, they are likely to be purged. To save themselves, they either need to produce a new top expert or follow the right person.

Clearly, the first path was blocked. No exceptionally talented newcomers had emerged in this generation of the Wang family. He was the strongest, but he was still a long way from being a true top expert.

Furthermore, he noticed that Han Qing spoke with a calm and composed tone, suggesting that Han Qing must have something to rely on.

Han Qing isn't afraid? Why should I be?
Many thoughts flashed through Wang Qiang's mind, and she quickly made a decision. (End of Chapter)