Gao Wu: I can portray characters from all realms.

Chapter 71 Blood Sacrifice Begins, Settle Your Mind for Sainthood!

The city lord's mansion is located at the very center, the core of the city's protective formation.

Yin Yue sat alone, eyes closed, in the center of the Blood Refining and Demon Transformation Array. The Six Fiends of the Underworld stood behind her, radiating a chilling aura.

A short while later, a knock sounded on the door.

Hearing the knocking on the door, Yin Yue opened her eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing in them, and said softly, "Come in."

Qin Wu pushed open the door and entered, tossing two tokens into Yin Yue's hands, and asked, "When will the formation be activated?"

Yinyue raised her hand to take the token and said calmly, "Now."

With the two tokens in hand, Yin Yue began chanting a complex incantation. Before long, two enormous beams of light, capable of blotting out the sky, burst forth from her hands.

The beam of light, radiating immense energy, shot into the sky and converged on the top of the city lord's mansion.

Meanwhile, within Dongling City, beams of light suddenly rose into the sky, heading towards the heavens. Starting from the City Lord's Mansion, they quickly merged together, transforming into a massive, semi-transparent barrier that enveloped the entire outer city.

At that moment, at the city gate, the old man who had just passed through the city inspection was pushed aside by the barrier behind him, and a huge reaction force made him stagger.

It took the old man a long time to recover his senses. He turned to look at the two city guards, only to see a sinister glint in their eyes.

Ruthless, the spear in his hand suddenly turned and thrust towards the old man!

In front of the old man, Zhang He, who had just entered the city, shot out two beams of light from his fingertips the instant they made their move, piercing through their foreheads!

Zhang He finished all this expressionlessly, then looked up at the pillar of light in the sky.

"The blood sacrifice has begun."

He first glanced at the people beside him who had suddenly fallen into panic, then looked in the direction of the Prince Duan's residence, and finally sighed.

He then pointed to a few people and said, "I am an imperial envoy of the court. There is currently a demonic sect causing trouble. You few should temporarily settle the people around here."

I'm going to rescue people in other places.

Zhang He's expression was indifferent, but the mysterious light emanating from his fingertips earlier possessed an inexplicable intimidating power. The people he pointed out were all experienced in management, and with their help, the place was temporarily stabilized.

Seeing that everything was in good order, Zhang He left and headed to another city gate.

"You're really decisive, so decisive that I almost admire you." Qin Wu looked at Yin Yue, whose face was somewhat pale.

One of the achievements of the current prime minister was improving the city's protective formation, giving it the "Desperate Lock" and "Spiritual Replenishment" features.

It has the function of "transforming rain".

The former sealed off the city, both inside and out, leaving no place for birds to escape. Not to mention True Qi, even ordinary Foundation Establishment experts could not break through it.

The latter involves causing a spiritual rain to fall every three days within the magic array, which nourishes the body and allows mortals to survive for up to a year.

The only drawback is the enormous cost; if either one is chosen, the daily expenditure would amount to a month's worth of taxes.

When the two are combined, they form a true impregnable fortress, the last line of defense for all cities. And now, this line of defense has become the best aid to the Blood Refining and Demon Transformation Array.

"When you start to doubt something, then that thing is true, and the false thing is also true."

I don't know what their plan is, but I'm sure they have one, so I can't just sit here and wait to die.

So, I revealed my true colors.

Looking up at the pillar of light in the sky, a smile curved the corners of Silver Moon's lips.

Two months later, the best time will come. Qin Wu will be able to extend his lifespan and use his innate third-level power at will. Yu Xingshi will be drained of his strength and will no longer be able to hold the token.

Most importantly, Qin He would have been able to fully advance during that period, achieving the Innate Realm and truly possessing the status of a "Demon Embryo".

But now that the plan has been activated ahead of schedule, all three of these factors have vanished.

Qin Wu's lifespan was not extended, and his combat power was greatly reduced. Yu Xingshi was not dead, and without his first pot of gold, the efficiency of the formation would be greatly reduced, and the time it would take to drain the city would be greatly increased. Qin He could only be forced to achieve the Innate Realm, which was not perfect and might not be able to fully bear that "status".

But where in this world is there anything perfect?

Come on, let me see how you respond.

At the Duan Prince's residence, Tang Luo looked up at the pillar of light in the sky, then at Qin Chen beside him, and for the first time, felt somewhat powerless.

That's too fast, it's just too fast!

He could never have imagined that the blood sacrifice, originally scheduled for two and a half months later, would begin now!

"Aren't you leaving?" Qin Chen turned his head and looked at Tang Luo.

Tang Luo's keen hearing had already detected the faint footsteps outside, and people were beginning to evacuate the crowd in an organized manner, moving away from the Prince Duan's residence.

Everything was in perfect order; clearly, Qin Chen had anticipated this day.

And Li Yuanba was probably among those who were dispersed.

He wanted to solve all of this on his own.

But Tang Luo shook his head, picked up the two golden drumsticks, turned to Qin Chen beside him, and asked, "Are you ready?"

He wasn't going to leave.

If we're going to leave, we'll go to the city lord's mansion and see if there's even a one percent chance.

He had actually thought about this day, but he still didn't want to leave.

If it is said that it stems from his attachment to or longing for this world, it is not entirely so.

However, he was not clear-headed.

He was not reconciled.

Sometimes, people do have certain principles, but people should always have some principles.

But having already made this choice, he has no regrets.

But at this moment, Tang Luo also felt a sense of helplessness.

The time given to him was far too little.

It has only been two months since Su Hui awakened and obtained the golden finger. Faced with the disaster of destroying cities and mountains, he is still somewhat overwhelmed.

He hated this feeling, he hated it terribly.

Tang Luo took a deep breath and then exhaled.

Then, I told myself that there would be no next time.

At this moment, seeing that he had not left, Qin Chen looked at him with some surprise.

After a long pause, he said, "Qin Wu blocked my communication channels and placed me under house arrest here. It is suspected that he intercepted the messages from Tiancheng Sect. There are probably spies of theirs within Yunjing County as well."

I sent people to the Nanming Prefectural Government and the Tianyue Sect, but I don't know when they will arrive.

He remained silent for a while, then slowly walked out the door.

Tang Luo followed behind him, gazing at his back. For some reason, he suddenly felt that Qin Chen's back seemed taller than before.

After a long while, Qin Chen walked to the center of the courtyard, and only then did Tang Luo hear soft voices.

"In my not-so-long 32 years of life, I have only come to understand one truth."

Mountains may crumble, and rivers may flow away.

Ultimately, you can't really rely on others.

Ultimately, people have to rely on themselves.

Only personal strength is the source of all confidence.

As Qin Chen spoke, his aura gradually grew more imposing.

"Brother Yuanba, do you know what a saint is?"

Qin Chen didn't turn around, but suddenly asked this question.

Tang Luo looked at Qin Chen with some confusion, wondering why he suddenly asked that question.

But Qin Chen ignored Tang Luo and spoke to himself, "I said that in the cultivation method, there is a legend called 'Calming the Mind to Become a Saint, Heavenly Evolution Divine Power'."

If one can calm one's mind and attain sainthood, one will be granted divine powers.

Within the cultivation method, the "sacred" is divided into four types.

The perfect man, the celestial man, the divine man, the complete man.

The so-called "perfect person" is a "free spirit" who is selfless and without ego, who lives in the halls of power but does not seek fame, and who transcends the world but forgets himself.

Those who attain the highest level of enlightenment can ride the true course of Heaven and Earth, control the transformations of the six qi, and roam freely in the boundless realm.

What time is it, why are you still talking about this?

Tang Luo was filled with confusion, but he could sense that Qin Chen's momentum was rising higher and higher with each word he spoke!

Qin Chen ignored Tang Luo's confusion and continued speaking to himself:

The so-called "divine being" is a god who transcends the heavens and does not change with things.

It does not eat grains, but drinks the wind and dew; its thoughts can change heaven and earth, and its spirit can cause the four seas to swell.

"Celestial beings" are those with supernatural powers and the ability to know all things.

A "perfect person" possesses both wisdom and courage, a resounding voice, a well-rounded character, and is both virtuous and talented. Their resolve is as firm as a diamond, and their will moves all directions.

So it was about becoming a saint by donning armor!

Only then did Tang Luo suddenly remember what Qin Chen had been saying.

"Achieving Sainthood by donning armor" is the most unique Earthly Fiend Technique in the world, so unique that even Tang Luo can understand it.

Aside from "becoming a saint by donning armor," the names of the other Earthly Fiend Techniques have not even been revealed.

The cultivation system of "becoming a saint by donning armor," including the sage, the divine man, the celestial man, and the perfect man, is recorded in Wang Yuande's library. Although it is not very clear, the existence of it or not makes a world of difference.

"I stood before the 'perfect person,' hesitant to step inside."

Qin Chen paused for a moment, then finally spoke.

These words seemed to have been accumulating in his heart for a long time, and now, once he opened his mouth, they flowed like mercury, unstoppable.

"From a young age, I aspired to help those in distress and uphold justice for the world. Therefore, 'it' chose me, and I chose it in return."

But before I could advance to the Innate Realm, I hesitated, torn between choosing between my family and the world.

Many people might think this isn't a choice, that the scales were never balanced from the start, but for me, it's a choice I had to make.

In my eyes, it is not only equal, but also incompatible.

It's impossible to have both, but I have to choose one.

A "perfect person" is not someone who is "flawless and perfect" in the eyes of the world, but rather someone who is "flawless" and "perfect" in their own eyes.

For me, this is something I must give up, but I can't bring myself to do it, so I'm stuck.

Therefore, I stopped here, after 832 days and nights.

Now, I've made my choice.

As Qin Chen spoke, his body began to change; he became brighter—literally brighter, he was radiant!

His whole body radiated a light like the sun, not intense, but inexplicably warm and gentle.

As he changed, the world also underwent inexplicable changes.

The once clear sky suddenly turned cloudy, a howling wind rose from the ground, thunder rumbled in his ears, and silver snakes danced in the sky, lightning flashed across the clear sky, and flashes of light illuminated Tang Luo's bewildered face.