Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 178 Zhan Daojun and his targeted approach
The Ghost Sword Elder's voice carried an overwhelming sense of oppression.

Lu Ming's side, which had initially gained the upper hand, was now being pressured by the opponent's momentum.

This is the strength of a Dao Lord, even if he cannot unleash his full power.

It can still create a terrifying deterrent effect.

They are the most elite fighting force in this region.

"Boom!" A master of the Divine Refinement realm who had just been preparing to launch a sneak attack from behind was sent flying by his sword palm while he was in mid-air.

It had already turned into a blood mist.

This was the patriarch of a family in the sea, who has now died silently.

However, Lu Ming remembered the other party. He couldn't let his family suffer bullying in the future, since the other party had died on the battlefield.

Meanwhile, the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang looked rather unpleasant.

She never expected that it would be Elder Ghost Sword who would descend upon her.

In his youth, this person was also a top-tier prodigy with terrifying combat power.

Even if they had the same experience and were at the same level, she might not be their match.

Moreover, the other party had already reached the Dao Lord level.

Even in a battle between people of the same realm, they can absolutely unleash tremendous combat power.

Faced with such an existence.

She instantly felt a lot of pressure.

The joy just moments ago turned into despair.

However, at that moment, Lu Ming made his move.

Streaks of light flashed across his body.

The whole person seemed to be enveloped in a curtain of light.

We move forward step by step.

The light emanating from the crimson gold dragon-patterned cauldron was like a blazing flame, exuding majesty.

When their gaze fell upon Elder Ghost Sword.

Without hesitation, he threw a punch.

This punch was powerful and heavy, and the phantom image of a dragon and elephant behind him roared.

The cyan-gold fist shadows resembled shooting stars at this moment.

No one expected that Lu Ming would be the first to make a move, especially considering that he was facing a Dao Lord level expert.

"Buzz!" The sound of fist energy tearing through the air rang out.

Elder Ghost Sword remained expressionless.

A sword shadow instantly rushed forward from behind.

Next came the second and third rounds.
Thousands upon thousands of sword shadows flew toward Lu Ming at an extremely fast speed.

A cold, violent, and eerie aura.

The sight of the onlookers around them made them tremble.

"Humph!"

A cold snort sounded.

Brilliant cyan-gold runes appeared on Lu Ming's body.

His body gleamed with a metallic sheen.

His body seemed to have transformed into a humanoid weapon.

"Bang! Bang!" All the sword shadows that approached him were shattered by his even more ferocious power.

"Boom!"

After he shattered those millions of sword shadows.

A punch was thrown straight at Elder Ghost Sword, and this punch was far more ferocious than the one he had just shown.

It has a diameter of at least one kilometer.

The texture is clear.

When it erupts, it shakes people's eardrums.

"cut!"

The Ghost Sword Elder's expression finally changed. He clasped his hands together, and a thousand-foot-long sword beam emerged from above his head, surrounded by dark sword energy.

It fell towards the fist energy.

When the two collide.

"Boom!" The surrounding air vibrated continuously.

The aftershocks, carrying smoke and dust, stretched for dozens of miles.

A large number of trees were blown away.

Lu Ming stood amidst the smoke and dust, and he did not stop.

His body leaped high into the air once more.

He stepped downwards.

The cyan-gold dragon-elephant legs fell like pillars of heaven.

It emitted a deafening roar.

Elder Ghost Sword's body flew backward.

He clearly hadn't expected Lu Ming to be so difficult to deal with.

The latter gave him no time to think and immediately swooped down.

His fist slammed into the Ghost Sword Elder's shoulder, and one of the elder's arms collapsed instantly.

The sharp sword finger struck Lu Ming's palm, causing a burst of blood mist.

The battle between the two was terrifying.

Elder Ghost Sword retreated, and Lu Ming gave chase.

The latter stepped onto the mountain ridge, and the entire mountain range broke apart.

Elder Ghost Sword pointed his sword in retaliation, but Lu Ming dodged to the side, nearly severing a river a hundred feet wide.

In an instant, it was as if the sky had collapsed and the earth had split open.

On the battlefield, the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang looked at Lu Ming's agile and domineering figure, and a strange light appeared in her eyes.

In the palace of the Great Yu Dynasty, the Empress remained expressionless, but as she gazed at the scene below, a blush crept onto her face.

"Lu Ming's talent is terrifying!" the Grand Master said in disbelief. After all, defeating a Dao Child and fighting against a Dao Lord are two completely different things.

The latter is far more difficult than the former.

Originally, it was thought that Lu Ming would perish, but unexpectedly, the two fought fiercely and evenly.

"If Lord Jiuding is unharmed after this battle, his name will resound throughout the realms," the Seventh Ancestor said in disbelief.

Then, his eyes fell on the screen once again.

At this moment, Lu Ming's attacks became increasingly ferocious.

The fist energy grew faster and heavier with each strike.

The air ahead was trembling.

However, he also had injuries.

My arm was covered in blood.

A piece of flesh was also cut off from his shoulder.

The Ghost Sword Elder fared no better; his brow bone was shattered, and blood flowed down his face.

There was a fist mark on his chest, and his shoulders were sunken.

The right leg was dragging in an irregular position.

The leg was struck by Lu Ming's Dragon Elephant Kick, and the bone was shattered.

They were in a truly sorry state.

"Roar!"

Lu Ming roared, and his body involuntarily swelled up a size.

Then, two hands reached out, as if to tear the Ghost Sword Elder apart.

But just as he made his move...

"Buzz!" It seemed to have sensed danger.

A talisman appeared in Elder Ghost Sword's hand and instantly burst into flames.

An energy surged outwards.

Then, he actually left with Elder Ghost Sword.

In an instant, they arrived outside the territory of the Great Yu.

At this moment, Elder Ghost Sword was heartbroken.

This talisman is a teleportation talisman, which he bought at a high price. He originally intended to use it when encountering a powerful enemy, but he never expected to use it on Lu Ming.

He was filled with regret. If he had known, he would never have come to Dayu. But now it was too late to say anything.

Not only did they lose face, but they even had to use their precious possessions.

However, he still felt a little apprehensive when he thought about his battle with Lu Ming.

He was also glad that he had brought a talisman with him, otherwise he would most likely have been left in Dayu.

The Duke of Jiuding of Dayu was too ruthless.

He didn't want to die at the hands of the other party without knowing why.

Once he leaves Da Yu, he will be the renowned Ghost Sword Elder, and there will be plenty of opportunities to deal with Lu Ming in the future. He won't be foolish enough to risk his life now.

Unless the Duke of Jiuding remains permanently in his fiefdom, anyone who dares to come out will surely die.

With that thought in mind, he turned and headed towards the Tianxuan Sect without looking back.

This battle thoroughly shocked all sides. Lu Ming actually defeated Elder Ghost Sword at the same cultivation level, causing the opponent to flee in disarray.

This one battle alone was enough to make him famous beyond the borders.

Inside the Tian Shu Sect, the sect master, watching the scene unfold, felt a sense of embarrassment. He had just predicted Lu Ming's certain death, but now the opponent had actually won. However, at his level of mental fortitude, he didn't dwell on such matters too much.

After scanning the area below, he slowly said, "Pass down the word that no one is allowed to provide Lu Ming with the true blood of ferocious beasts used to condense his Dharma form. Tell the Kaiyang Sect that the various sects can decide the outcome of the battle for destiny themselves, but if they provide Lu Ming with the true blood of ferocious beasts..."

It means cutting yourself off from all the major sects, giving them time to reconsider.

"Yes, sir!" an elder replied and then withdrew.

This is the most severe punishment for any genius; the Dharma image will accompany them throughout their life.

As strength increases, so too will the Dharma form.

If Lu Ming's Dharma form cannot find suitable true blood, his talent and strength will be greatly reduced.

They were thrown further and further away by stronger peers of the same age.

In the end, he became just another ordinary person.

Such examples have occurred many times in the past.

Countless exceptionally talented young geniuses have been targeted in this way by various sects.

In the end, they became mediocre.

Tian Shu Dao Zi, standing to the side, couldn't help but smirk.

A smile appeared on his face.

What can the other side use to fight back?

As for the Great Yu royal family, he knew them best and they didn't possess any top-tier ferocious beast blood.

The true blood used by their ancestors was purchased from within the sect.

This time, Lu Ming will definitely pay the price for his ignorance.

Let him know what the price is for provoking an entire sect.

Inside the Yaoguang Sect, the sect leader also felt a sense of humiliation, as he hadn't expected Lu Ming to be so powerful.

Just then, an elder below raised his head and looked at the Yao Guang Sect Master, saying, "Sect Master, news just came from the Tian Shu Sect that they intend to take action against the Nine Cauldrons Duke of Dayu and seal off the true blood of the ferocious beasts."

Let his Dharma image be abolished.

A smile appeared on the lips of the Yao Guang Sect Master. "Alright, let's do it that way."

On the other side, Lu Ming was naturally unaware of all this, but even if he had known, he wouldn't have cared.

I don't need to buy it from anywhere else at all.

If we win this battle, we should have enough points to exchange for the Golden Crow Bloodline.

At that time, he will be invincible within the Dharma Aspect Realm.

Just then, the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang slowly walked over.

Her beautiful eyes stared at Lu Ming, and after sizing him up for a moment, she said, "I didn't expect that Lord Jiuding's strength was so terrifying. He is truly admirable."

At that moment, her eyes shone with light.

When her gaze swept over Lu Ming, it was filled with admiration.

"Thank you for the compliment," Lu Ming said calmly.

He didn't dislike this Kaiyang Saintess.

At least as allies, the other side is not afraid of war, and can be said to be going all out.

"I'm not praising you, I'm just stating the facts. After this battle, the Great Yu should be at peace, and you'll have less to do, my lord. I wonder if I'll have the honor of visiting your home? After all, we fought side by side, so we can be considered friends."

The Holy Maiden of Kaiyang rarely smiled.

They seemed very enthusiastic.

They let go of their past pride.

Lu Ming glanced at her and nodded. "If the Holy Maiden is willing, then so be it!"

Then, their gaze turned to the battlefield.

As time went by, another day passed in the blink of an eye.

The battle was finally drawing to a close.

At this point, the rebels were completely powerless to resist.

They surrounded the high platform to defend themselves.

As their numbers dwindled, the last of the rebel king's guards fell to the ground.

Lu Ming's lips involuntarily curled up.

They slowly walked forward.

Prince Yong stood on the high platform, holding a long sword. There was no one else around him; his own son had been beheaded in the battle just now.

He became completely isolated.

If you ask him if he regrets anything, he doesn't.

However, people always have to pay the price for their actions.

He pointed his long sword at Lu Ming and roared, "Lord Jiuding, it was you! If it weren't for you, the Great Yu would have been defeated. I was defeated by you, not by the Great Yu."

As he spoke, the long sword was already pressed against his neck.

When blood flows out.

The other two rebel kings also knew that their fate would not be good after they were captured.

He immediately placed the long sword across his own neck.

He died on the spot.

After seeing their bodies lying on the ground.

Lu Ming's face remained expressionless.

Wu Han cautiously approached and said, "My lord, all the rebels have been killed."

His armor was completely soaked.

Blood dripped from it from time to time.

His face was also covered in filth and blood.

However, his aura was extremely strong.

Standing still, it's like being in a giant furnace.

Lu Ming glanced at him and said calmly, "Notify the army to clean up the battlefield. The naval forces can be brought back first."

The battle is over.

Naturally, it doesn't require too many people.

The troops from each camp naturally had to return one after another.

"Yes, sir!" Wu Han replied and withdrew.

As Lu Ming was speaking, he walked towards the city.

Just as they entered the city gate, they turned around and found that the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang was following them. "Isn't the Holy Maiden going back to the capital?"

“My junior brothers have already gone back. I’ll stay here for a while. Didn’t we agree that I would visit your home? Besides, I consider you a friend,” said the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang, her voice unusually gentle.

Clearly, Lu Ming's current strength is enough for her to take him seriously.

After looking at her for a moment, the other person did not reply and continued walking forward.

In each prefecture, there is a villa owned by Lu Ming.

The desolate state was no exception.

Over the next few days, the army was busy cleaning up the battlefield, so Lu Ming did not leave.

As for the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang, she also stayed in Lu Ming's villa every day, and sometimes she would invite Lu Ming to drink.

Sometimes we would even spar with him.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Lu Ming gradually became less indifferent.

Clearly, this means she's starting to acknowledge this friend.

Such a change.

This pleased the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang greatly.

However, on this day, while she was breathing in the house...

The communication jade talisman lit up.

The gist of the above is that the major sects will impose sanctions on Lu Ming and will not sell him any of the precious blood of ferocious beasts.

The other party is in the Dharma Aspect Realm and is destined to disappear without a trace.

He blended into the crowd.

Kaiyang Sect has already agreed to the demands of the major sects.

Upon receiving the news, a complex expression appeared in the eyes of the Holy Maiden of Kaiyang.

She hadn't expected it to turn out this way.

I originally thought that Lu Ming would definitely become famous beyond the borders in the future, but now it seems that I was overthinking it.

Yes, how could one person possibly fight against the seven major sects?

Over the years, too many sect disciples have died at his hands, and an irreconcilable hatred has developed between the two sides.

How could the seven major sects allow Lu Ming to rise to power?

I'm still too young.

That's too one-sided.

Then, she stood up and walked outside.

The maid guarding the door said respectfully, "Holy Maiden, the Duke just sent someone over. He will return to Hongdu Prefecture tomorrow. If you wish to go, please make preparations."

"No need. Just tell Lu Ming that I've left."

A cold voice rang out, and then he turned into a streak of light and disappeared from the spot.

Meanwhile, Lu Ming was in his room.

He opened the system shop and was checking his haul.

After all, they were only one step away from a breakthrough.

We need to accumulate enough points to exchange for true blood as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)