The First Sage of Military Strategists

“Your Majesty, this monster is a minor matter, but Han Qing is a major one. How to eliminate this villain is the most important issue we need to consider first,” the middle-aged man in black armor suddenly said.

This person is named Hong Lie, one of the leaders of demonic cultivators in ancient times, and possesses great strength.

After escaping from the Ancient Void Domain, Emperor Yu successfully persuaded him to submit to the imperial court and bestowed upon him the title of King Lie.

As for the person next to him wearing heavy khaki armor, he was not a powerful figure from this realm, but came from beyond the heavens. His surname was Kou and his given name was Huai. He had been leading troops in battles in the Holy Royal Court.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yu nodded slightly: "I already have three countermeasures in mind. First, I will immediately send someone to contact that old ghost from the Mo family. In terms of the strength of the means to seal the heaven and earth, the Heavenly Craft Workshop is far superior to the Nine Dragons Palace of the Imperial Heaven. If that old ghost is willing to lend a hand, he may be able to restrain the True Spirit of the Void and render its means of escaping by flying thousands of miles ineffective."

Second, Kou Huai, you continue to lead your troops to attack the Holy Royal Court. My previous promise still stands. As long as you can take down the Holy Royal Court, it can serve as the foundation of your Holy Armor Sect in this realm. You need to ask the Holy Armor Sect experts in the upper realm for a way to deal with Han Qing.

Third, Han Yi, you must immediately send someone to the Shennong Kingdom in the South China Sea to find the sealed location of the Gluttonous Heavenly Demon. If what that demon said is true, then the seven great Heavenly Demons will all be born next. Whoever obtains these seven inheritances will be able to break through the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, break through to the Rainbow Transformation Realm in one fell swoop, and step into a completely new realm. At that time, even if Han Qing has the True Spirit of the Void, I will have nothing to fear.”

"Your Majesty is truly a wise ruler," Han Yi said in a low voice, bowing slightly.

...

at the same time.

Above Yuelu Academy, a flash of silver light appeared, and Han Qing and his companion appeared in the sky.

Qi Guanzi was still shaken; he hadn't expected Han Qing to be able to help him escape in such a dangerous situation.

The two descended from the sky and landed on the open ground in front of a tall pavilion in the center of the academy. Zhou Xiaoru and the other powerful figures immediately came over and offered their congratulations.

"Congratulations, Elder Qi, on successfully breaking through the seventh Heavenly Gate!"

"From now on, Elder Qi will be the strongest person in the world."

"Congratulations, Elder Qi!"

...

Although Qi Guanzi did not deliberately display his strength, the aura he exuded was enough to make everyone around him tremble with fear, which was enough to show that his strength had reached a new level.

Qi Guanzi responded to each question, but there was not much joy on his face, and there was even a trace of worry in his heart.

A moment later, he followed Han Qing into the tall pavilion in front of him.

"Young Master, will Emperor Yu and the others come directly to kill us?" Qi Guanzi asked with some concern.

"It's fine if they come to kill us. I have plenty of ways to get everyone away. However, I guess Emperor Yu won't do that. His target is me. Yuelu Academy is nothing and poses no threat to the court at all." Han Qing said calmly, taking a sip of his tea.

Qi Guanzi nodded and sighed, "The situation in the world is getting more and more chaotic."

In the past, with his strength, he would have been able to roam the world freely, and no one would need to fear him.

But now it's far from that. The Nine Dragons Palace of the Imperial Heaven, the Boundless Stele, and the Heavenly Craft Workshop—these supreme treasures all possess terrifying combat power that threatens his life.

Moreover, extraordinary experts continue to descend upon the outer world of Pan Yuan, making this world even more dangerous than before, with powerful figures everywhere.

Han Qing drank the hot tea in his cup in one gulp, tapped the wooden table next to him lightly, closed his eyes slightly, and the Seven Killings Stele appeared in his mind. He directly absorbed the soul light points from the Peacock King Buddha.

In an instant, memories unfolded before Han Qing like a long river. Han Qing quickly collected a large amount of information, some of which was invaluable and even unknown to him, such as the legends about the seven great demon kings.

According to the memories of the Peacock King Buddha, in ancient times, seven great demon kings were born with the heavens and earth. Each of them was powerful, led the demon race, ravaged the world, and slaughtered all races.

Later, a terrifying being, unparalleled throughout the ages, was born among all races; he was named the Primordial Emperor.

It is unknown whether this person is human or not. All that is known is that he led the powerful of all races and launched the first war to exterminate demons, sealing away the seven great demons in one fell swoop.

The magical artifact that seals these seven great demons is called the Kongtong Seal. This seal is divided into seven parts, each of which is extremely powerful. If the seven seals are combined into one, it will be an unparalleled treasure, no less than the Nine Dragons Palace of the Imperial Heaven.

However, the battle to slay the demons was not a complete victory; it would be more accurate to describe it as a lose-lose situation.

After that, the Primordial Emperor mysteriously disappeared, and the demon race was not completely wiped out. It remained the most powerful force in the world during the ancient times until the early Middle Ages and the late Ancient Ages, when the human race launched the Second War to Destroy the Demons, which finally destroyed them completely.

"The Seven Great Dao Seals and the Seven Great Inheritances will be the key areas to compete for next!" Han Qing murmured to himself.

The seven Great Dao Seals combined into one is equivalent to a supreme treasure, and any one of these treasures would change the world's格局 (geju, a concept encompassing the overall situation, the overall structure, and the overall structure).

Each of the seven inheritances can help people break through the shackles of the Heavenly Dao and reach a realm beyond the Rainbow Transformation stage, which is equally important.

"The only thing that is certain now is that Shennong Kingdom is the sealed place of the Gluttonous Demon. I cannot miss this inheritance, nor can I let it fall into the hands of the imperial court," Han Qingxin said.

So that afternoon, Han Qing went to the South China Sea alone, while Qi Guanzi was stationed at Yuelu Academy and couldn't get away for the time being.

...

At the same time, the world situation is changing rapidly, and all the major forces are also making moves, wanting to seize a great opportunity in the torrent of humanitarian change.

On the summit of a majestic mountain, a large number of top experts who had escaped from the Ancient Domain of the Void were gathered.

Above the clouds, numerous figures appeared and disappeared, and streams of magical thoughts swept across the heavens and earth.

"We have suddenly arrived in this era and have only two choices: either join a powerful force or establish our own. You have all gathered here because you are unwilling to be dependent on others," an old man in a brown robe said slowly.

This old man was the leader of the Shi Xiu sect, named Shi Chen.

“Brother Shi is absolutely right. What is that Emperor Yu? He actually made us bow down and submit. Hmph, if we join forces, we will surely be able to establish a dynasty in no time. Why should we bow down to that Emperor Yu?” Another person next to him said loudly. This person was wearing a white robe with the head of an old man with a white beard on it. Underneath the robe, there was a constantly rolling white mist.

This person is the leader of the Void Cultivation Sect, named Xu Yan, whose strength ranks among the top of the ancient Divine Refiners.

"Elder Shi, Brother Xu, the most urgent task now is to find a place to settle down. What do you think of the Shennong Kingdom in the South China Sea?" Someone stepped forward. He was a man wearing a gray-blue robe. His name was Su, a cultivator of destiny, and also the leader of the cultivators of destiny.

"I gathered everyone here because I have the idea of ​​seizing the Shennong Kingdom in the South China Sea. I have heard that the Shennong Kingdom is the richest place in the world, with a large number of agricultural cultivators gathered there, but their strength is generally average, which is perfect for us to compete for," Shi Chen said in a deep voice.

"That's right. There's one more thing. The Shennong Kingdom in the South China Sea is said to be the sealed place of the Gluttonous Demon. If we can obtain its inheritance, we will have the opportunity to step into the Rainbow Transformation Realm or above. In any case, we must go to the Shennong Kingdom. We can't miss that great opportunity." Xu Yan said loudly.

The powerful figures quickly reached a consensus: to seize the Shennong Kingdom, and then use it as a base to conquer the world and establish an unparalleled dynasty.

At the same moment, numerous powerful figures and forces across the land were also converging on the Shennong Kingdom.

An invisible storm vortex slowly formed above the Shennong Kingdom.

...

the other side.

Han Qing flew at top speed and arrived at Shennong Kingdom. Shennong Kingdom is said to be the largest and richest island in the South China Sea, where birds sing and flowers bloom all year round, and spring is in full bloom.

When Han Qing arrived, the scene he saw was exactly the same as the rumors.

He saw vast grasslands and golden wheat fields, and even in the city, he could see a large number of exotic flowers and plants.

With an appreciative attitude, he flew over most of the island of Shennong Kingdom and soon arrived at the central capital of Shennong Kingdom, which is also the location of Shennong Dao Palace.

As one of the sacred sites of martial arts, Shennong Dao Palace has never participated in external conflicts. However, as a major sacred site of martial arts, its strength should not be underestimated.

Upon arriving at the location, Han Qing immediately contacted Yan Qiuling.

He left a wisp of his spiritual power on Yan Qiuling, which allowed him to sense her location and communicate with her at any time within a range of 100,000 miles.

The two quickly met at a nearby teahouse.

"My husband, your strength has become even greater."

Upon meeting, Yan Qiuling's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Han Qing laughed and said, "Your husband is now invincible. Even if it were Emperor Yu or Han Yi, I would not be afraid of him in the slightest."

Yan Qiuling's eyes were full of admiration and worship: "Husband, I knew long ago that you would become the strongest in the world and reach the pinnacle, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon."

"Let's put that aside for now. What's the situation in Shennong Kingdom? Has the seal of the Gluttonous Demon been found?" Han Qing took a sip of hot tea and asked softly.

Yan Qiuling also put away her smile and said seriously, "The sealed place of the Gluttonous Demon has not yet been found, but I have gathered some information, which all points to the possibility that the sealed place is in the South China Sea Abyss."

"Sea Abyss? I've heard that there are many Sea Abysses in the South China Sea, and each Sea Abyss leads to a small world. Does that mean that the Gluttonous Demon is sealed in one of these small worlds?" Han Qing asked.

“Not bad.” Yan Qiuling nodded.

"Hmm, this is a bit troublesome. Finding the seal of the Gluttonous Demon among the many abysses will likely be extremely difficult," Han Qing pondered.

“My husband is absolutely right. I’m also stumped by this problem.” Yan Qiuling replied, then changed the subject, “Recently, Shennong Kingdom has been quite unsettled, with a large number of powerful figures arriving. It must be because news of the Gluttonous Demon has spread.”

"All of this is because of the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Demons..." Han Qing then explained what had happened during this period.

Yan Qiuling was terrified: "Husband, I never imagined that Emperor Yu would unite so many powerful people to attack you. It seems that he is really afraid of you."

"Emperor Yu wants to establish a unified dynasty that will last for thousands of generations. Naturally, he wants to eliminate all unstable factors, and I am now one of his biggest obstacles," Han Qing said in a deep voice.

"What do we do now? Is my husband going to the South China Sea Abyss?" Yan Qiuling asked.

"No rush. I am close to Chi Yan, the son of the King of Shennong Kingdom. He has invited me to visit him several times before. Now that I am here, I should pay him a visit," Han Qing said calmly.

“Okay.” Yan Qiuling and Chi Yan did not know each other. After her arrival, she had been operating in secret and had not met with Chi Yan.

Han Qing then took Yan Qiuling to pay her respects to Chi Yan, who had his own mansion in the city.

Han Qing did not go through the main gate, but decided to communicate with Chi Yan remotely using his spiritual power. After obtaining Chi Yan's permission, he teleported into Chi Yan's residence.

Because he has many enemies now, revealing his name could easily bring Chi Yan a lot of unnecessary trouble.

However, when he scanned the area with his magic and locked onto Chi Yan from a distance, he suddenly discovered that Chi Yan was lying in a side room of a pavilion, seemingly very ill and unconscious, with wisps of demonic energy emanating from his body.

"Hmm? How could Chi Yan be corrupted by demonic energy? His condition is very dangerous. If I don't help him in time, I'm afraid his soul will completely fall and his consciousness will be completely distorted, turning him into a true demon," Han Qing pondered.

He disregarded all manners and took a sudden step, instantly teleporting Yan Qiuling from outside the mansion to her room.

The room was empty except for Chi Yan lying on the bed. Under the power of his magic eye, he exuded demonic energy that filled every corner of the room.

Han Qing looked him over and could see the struggle on Chi Yan's face, as if he was fighting against something.

Under his divine eye, he saw wisps of black energy flowing within Chi Yan's soul, seeping and spreading deeper into it.

Once these wisps of demonic energy completely occupy his soul, Chi Yan's consciousness will be completely distorted, transforming him from a human into a demon.

To survive, every wisp of demonic energy must be extracted from its soul.

"Husband, why does he have such a heavy demonic aura on him?" Yan Qiuling asked in confusion.

"This means a demon wants to turn him into a demon servant," Han Qing whispered.

"What should we do? If this continues, he's definitely going to die!" Yan Qiuling said.

"This demonic energy has penetrated deep into the soul. To survive, we must find a way to extract it from the soul. But this is extremely difficult. Even the leader of the Holy Land cannot do it. Fortunately, he encountered me." As Han Qing spoke, he had already sent a thought into Chi Yan's mind. A powerful surge of magical energy flowed from between Chi Yan's eyebrows and went straight into his soul.

His magical power quickly spread throughout Chi Yan's soul, and then fiercely "attacked" the wisps of demonic energy that were wandering within it.

In an instant, no less than a third of the demonic energy was completely destroyed.

The remaining two-thirds of the demonic energy seemed to have a mind of its own, suddenly gathering together to form a fat demon head.

The demon's belly was as round and swollen as a mountain, with a huge mouth on top that kept spewing out oil, making it look extremely ugly.

"The Gluttonous Demon!" Han Qing frowned.

"You brat ruined my plans, so you might as well die in his place!"

A deep, resonant voice echoed out, and the demon suddenly flew out from between Chi Yan's eyebrows, lunging at Han Qing.

"Overestimating yourself, you're nothing but a few demonic thoughts. You think you can kill me? Perhaps you could do it if your true form came." As Han Qing spoke, a black and gold lotus flower suddenly appeared, directly sealing the demonic energy within it.

The lotus flower spun, and the power of nothingness permeated it. The demon let out a series of silent screams before finally collapsing completely.

Just then, Chi Yan, who was lying on the bed, opened his eyes and suddenly sat up straight, his eyes filled with fear and terror.

"It's a demon, a terrifying demon!"

Han Qing sensed his intense emotional fluctuations, and suddenly reached out and pointed, sending a wisp of magical thought into his brow.

The next moment, a clear and refreshing feeling spread throughout Chi Yan's body, and Chi Yan quickly calmed down.

He took a deep breath and finally calmed down, the scenes that had just unfolded flashing through his mind. (End of Chapter)