Immortality began with the Demon Suppression Division

Time flies like water.

March passed in the blink of an eye.

The day Emperor Wu ascended the throne was grand and solemn.

On a mountain peak at the headquarters of the Demon Suppression Division, Luo Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his demeanor becoming increasingly calm and reserved.

He gazed towards the direction of Zhenbei City and waited quietly.

A moment later, Long Quan appeared in front of Luo Chen and said with a smile.

"Let's go."

"Yes, Master!"

Luo Chen agreed and followed Long Quan toward Zhenbei City.

Zhenbei City is bustling with activity, now a gathering place for people from all the major and minor forces in the northern region.

Luo Chen followed along, passing through palaces and arriving at the center of the imperial city.

Standing beside the officials, the young man, dressed in the robes of a deputy inspector of the Demon Suppression Division, exuded extraordinary heroic spirit.

Yes, his official rank has been promoted since he joined the Demon Suppression Division headquarters.

No one found it strange; on the contrary, they thought it was perfectly normal.

If Luo Chen hadn't shown insufficient strength, he could have advanced even further.

However, the 20-year-old deputy inspector of the Demon Suppression Division has set a precedent.

It is one rank higher than the commander-in-chief who guards a major city.

Looking at Long Quan, who stood at the head of all the officials, Luo Chen twitched the corner of his mouth.

This is what it feels like to have a powerful backer.

Looking up at the ninety-nine-tiered heavenly staircase ahead, a dark cloud-patterned brocade carpet stretches from outside Chengtian Gate all the way to Taihe Hall.

The golden-armored guards standing on both sides were all Xuanqiao martial artists, their qi condensed and undispersed, like a thousand sharp peaks standing tall.

Emperor Wu, dressed in a black and gold dragon-patterned imperial robe, emerged from a side hall, his toes touching the white jade steps.

With each step, a deep, resonant sound emanated from the depths of the dragon vein.

This is the aura of Emperor Wu's imperial dragon energy resonating with the dragon vein.

Below the steps, civil and military officials, martial arts masters, noble families, and people from blessed lands and grottoes all bowed and respectfully welcomed the Martial Emperor.

After the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven.

Emperor Wu sat high on his throne, slightly raised his hand, and a golden light shot straight up into the sky, tearing through the heavens.

Suddenly, the two characters "Da Wu" (Great Martial Arts) appeared in the sky above the imperial city, formed from the true essence of martial arts.

The Great Wu Dynasty!

The crowd below the stage cheered in unison.

"Long live the Martial Emperor! May the martial arts prosper forever!"

The sound was like a tidal wave, shaking the heavens and the earth.

Emperor Wu's imperial aura grew ever stronger.

"...A nation founded on martial prowess, with martial arts as its highest principle. Now that we have inherited the throne, we shall establish order throughout the land and unify the nine provinces..."

The coronation ceremony of Emperor Wu of the Great Wu Dynasty has now concluded.

Emperor Wu's first decree after ascending the throne was to mobilize the army and go to war!

Led by the eldest prince, Wu Tianqiong, the army set off for Juxiong Pass, determined to conquer this formidable pass within six months.

Luo Chen then realized that the Martial Emperor only had one legitimate son, Wu Tianqiong.

When Emperor Wu was young, he was obsessed with martial arts and had no children. Later, after he became a powerful figure, it became too difficult for him to have children.

It took countless efforts to create just one.

Wu Tianqiong's talent and comprehension were also extraordinary, and Emperor Wu was quite satisfied with this son.

Wu Tianqiong is quite strong. With him leading the troops and others assisting him, he should be able to stand on his own very soon.

……

Three days later.

Headquarters of the Demon Suppression Division.

Luo Chen returned to his mountain cave dwelling.

Long Quan was very busy these past three months. With the establishment of the new dynasty, there were many things he needed to discuss with Emperor Wu, so he did not pay attention to Luo Chen.

Now that Emperor Wu has ascended the throne...

Only then would he have time to inquire about Luo Chen.

"Master."

Luo Chen led Long Quan to the head of the main hall, and then waited.

Long Quan smiled, and the weariness in his eyes dissipated considerably.

"I am here today to let you receive the inheritance."

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen's expression changed, and his eyes filled with anticipation.

Seeing his appearance, Long Quan nodded secretly.

He took out three crystals from his spatial treasure: one jet black, one seven-colored, and one blood red.

"These are the three inheritances I have chosen for you. Once you master them, they will benefit you for a lifetime."

"Judging from your use of the sword, this 'Seven Absolute Blades of Rift' contains seven sword techniques. The last one is not a special technique and cannot be used in actual combat. It will be enough for you to use for a long time."

"This second technique is a fist technique specially chosen for you because your body tempering is quite good. It is called the 'Heaven-Shaking Divine Fist'."

"The last one is a Dharma Image Technique called the 'Slaying Heaven Asura Dharma Image'."

Long Quan paused at the end of his sentence before continuing.

"Since what you have practiced is already an unparalleled visualization diagram, I will not give it to you."

"This Dharma Form, which enters the path through killing, is most suitable for my Demon Suppression Division."

"But going too extreme can backfire. If you think it through, I can help you switch to another one."

As Long Quan spoke, his eyes remained fixed on Luo Chen.

"Master, let's choose this gate."

Luo Chen agreed without hesitation.

The meaning behind Long Quan bringing out this inheritance is already very clear.

I am also very interested in this Dharma.

"Good!" Long Quan laughed loudly.

He patted Luo Chen on the shoulder, then left with his hands behind his back.

"You should first accept the inheritance and cultivate on your own. If you have any questions afterward, you can come to me."

Luo Chen stood up to see him off.

After Long Quan had gone far away, he returned to the main hall and his gaze fell on the three crystals on the table.

"This sword technique is quite good; it can be combined with Yin-Yang True Qi to unleash even greater power."

"As for boxing techniques, I have no shortage of ways to fight. I'll consider practicing them when I have more lifespan left."

"As for the end..."

Luo Chen sat cross-legged and absorbed the three inheritances into his sea of ​​consciousness one by one.

[Martial Arts: Seven Absolute Blades of Sky Rift (Beginner)]

Martial Arts: Heaven-Shaking Divine Fist (Beginner Level)

[Technique: Slaughtering Heaven Asura Dharma Form (Not Yet Entered)]

"First, hone your swordsmanship, show it off, and maintain your genius persona."

Luo Chen thought about it and still felt that this was the safest way.

He doesn't have much time left to live, so he needs to be careful with his money.

"Investing 500 years of lifespan to evolve the Seven Absolute Blades of Sky Rift"

[Successfully invested 500 years of lifespan to evolve martial arts.]

[In your first year, you mastered the first move of the Seven Absolute Blades of the Sky-Splitting Technique—Severing the River! Relying on your past experience in swordsmanship, you grasped the basics.]

[In your fiftieth year, you have mastered the first three sword techniques, increasing your combat power.]

[In your hundredth year, you mastered the fourth sword technique—"Overwhelming River!" Layers of sword shadows, one move transforming into a hundred, like a torrential downpour covering a river.]

[In your third hundredth year, you have mastered the fifth form of the sword technique—Prisoner of the Abyss! The sword intent condenses into a barrier, unpredictable and elusive.]

[In the fifth hundred years, comprehending the sixth form of the sword technique...]

Luo Chen glanced at his remaining lifespan and decided to deduce the sixth form of the sword technique.

As for the final move, he had already given up hope.

The later the sword techniques, the greater the lifespan they consume.

"Continue to refine the sword technique!"

[In the 780th year, you mastered the sixth sword technique—Frost Condensation! When you draw your sword, it carries the true essence of extreme cold, freezing everything and setting the stage for your subsequent killing blow.]

Lifespan: 20/200.

[Martial Arts: Seven Absolute Blades of Sky Rift (Mastery)]

An endless stream of insights welled up in his mind, as if he had truly practiced swordsmanship for hundreds of years.

Every move was executed with ease and without hesitation.

"In the early stages, this sword technique is powerful and aggressive, breaking through defenses. In the later stages, it focuses on controlling the world with one's mind. When combined, it is expansive and powerful, yet full of hidden tricks."

Luo Chen was very satisfied as he comprehended the sword technique.