Ink panel: Hunting the sun and surveying the sky from the bow.

Deep in the palace, it was late at night.

Ji Bo had a smooth journey and arrived in front of the Soul-Cultivating Palace.

This palace is where Ji Zikong rests, works and practices on a daily basis.

He is basically here late at night.

At this time, the lights in the Soul-raising Hall were still on, and two guards from the Internal Affairs Department were guarding the door.

The guard recognized Ji Bochu and stepped forward and said respectfully, "Chief Steward Ji."

Ji Bochu stopped and said hurriedly: "I have something very urgent to report to His Highness in person. Please inform him."

"Manager Ji, please wait a moment."

The guard responded with a smile, turned around and quietly entered the hall.

A moment later, the guard walked out of the hall, clasped his hands together, and said gently, "Chief Steward Ji, Your Highness, please come in."

Ji Bo nodded in thanks and walked into the hall without any hesitation.

Inside the hall, the flickering candlelight illuminates the magnificent golden dome.

The air is filled with a light fragrance that makes people feel peaceful.

Ji Bochu's expression unconsciously became solemn.

Deep in the hall, there is an antique desk with a few ordinary objects on it.

On one side of the desk, Ji Zikong sat on a golden cushion, surrounded by circles of sword light that had not yet completely dissipated.

His long hair was casually scattered, and his eyes were as sharp as lightning.

Chu Yuanfu, the chief eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, was waiting quietly by the side.

As the number one martial artist in the Great Zhou Dynasty, Ji Zikong has abundant blood and energy, vast spiritual power, and is full of vitality.

Ever since he had achieved success in cultivation, he had basically not slept at all.

Every day is spent on official duties and cultivation, and he lives in the Soul Nurturing Hall for many years.

Seeing Ji Bo walking in, Ji Zikong ended his practice, exhaled heavily, and suddenly a strong wind blew.

The clothes that Chu Yuanfu and Ji Bo wore could not help but rustle and flutter in the foul air.

The two felt a sharp air that scratched their skin painfully.

"Chief Steward Ji came to see me late at night." Ji Zikong said with authority without getting angry, "Is there something important you want to discuss?"

Faced with the powerful aura of the martial artist at the Unity Realm, Ji Bochu felt a little uneasy.

He hurriedly stepped forward, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, there is indeed an important matter. In the next few days..."

Having said this, he deliberately paused and glanced at Chu Yuanfu standing beside him.

Seeing that Ji Zikong had no other reaction, he thought for a while and said carefully: "I just received a secret report that the general of the military department, Shen Qing, has broken through the Yuanshen realm."

Hearing this, Ji Zikong's brows did not show the slightest ripple, as if he had already known it.

He glanced at Ji Bochu and found that he looked extremely happy. He asked calmly, "Are you trying to say that it's because of the Immortal Martial Arts?"

Ji Bochu's eyes flashed with a fiery light, and he nodded excitedly, "That's right, Your Majesty. The latest version of the [Great Sacred Body Method] should be working."

"This is a great thing for our Ji family. With this new immortal martial arts technique, as long as the younger generation of the clan competes to practice, perhaps another top martial artist will emerge. When His Majesty faces the catastrophe in the future, he will be more confident."

Ji Zikong gently stroked the exquisite teacup on the table, and his thoughts seemed to drift away.

After a long while, he slowly asked, "This matter is not urgent, let's put it aside for now."

Ji Bochu was stunned.

"Is there anything else, Chief Steward Ji?"

Ji Bochu wanted to argue again and said, "Your Majesty..."

"Chief Steward Ji." Ji Zikong interrupted him and said, "Go back and sort this out. If you have any questions later, come and ask me."

Ji Bochu heard the intention of expelling guests from Ji Zikong's words, so he stopped insisting and clasped his hands together and said, "I obey your order."

With that said, he withdrew.

boom.

The door closed again.

Ji Zikong and Chu Yuanfu were the only two people left in the huge hall.

"Chu Banban!"

Ji Zikong's words broke the silence in the hall.

Chu Yuanfu bowed his head and said, "The old slave is here."

"There's something strange about Shen Qing."

Chu Yuanfu frowned, and Shen Qing's childish face appeared in his mind.

"Your Majesty, what's so strange about Mr. Shen?"

Ji Zikong said with a serious expression: "Do you think that a person born in the lower class, without any spiritual martial arts opportunity to strengthen his muscles and bones and help his practice, can break through to the Yuanshen realm in just a few years, no matter how talented he is?"

"This... Your Majesty, I am an old servant with little knowledge and I really don't know." Chu Yuanfu quickly apologized.

"Impossible!" Ji Zikong shook his head and answered himself: "In the 900 years since the founding of the Great Zhou, there has never been such a person. If it were at the end of the ancient times, there might still be such a monster, but in the current environment, it is impossible!"

"I have been thinking about this problem since I learned from Yu Zhen today that this boy has broken through the Yuan Shen realm. After thinking about it over and over again, I have come to this conclusion. Shen Qing must have some secrets that I don't know, otherwise how could a hunter get to this point today."

"So, the reason why he was able to cultivate to the Yuan Shen realm was definitely not because of any immortal martial arts technique. Maybe he just used the spiritual eye in the royal arsenal to cultivate, and he didn't even touch the immortal martial arts technique."

When Chu Yuanfu heard this, his face changed and he said, "Then isn't this boy guilty of deceiving the emperor?"

"There is no rule at the moment that says you must practice specific immortal martial arts techniques after entering the Royal Armory."

Chu Yuanfu was puzzled and asked, "Then what your majesty means is..."

Ji Zikong said: "At present, ordinary people have their own way of using talents, and geniuses have their own way of using talents. After all, he is already a martial artist in the Nascent Soul Realm. It would be a pity to let him be the test subject. It just so happens that I am in need of a sharp knife."

Ji Zikong stood up, looked down at the night sky through the window, and said ethereally: "In today's world, the spiritual martial arts opportunity is only enough for one person to transcend the sky and achieve the highest level. Even so, there is no certainty of victory against the Tianyao Clan."

"After all, there are still too many martial artists in the world. If you grab some, I grab some, and then we divide the remaining resources, there will not be enough for anyone."

"In my opinion, we need to have half as many martial artists as possible."

Chu Yuanfu, who was standing nearby, felt his heart tremble when he heard these cold words.

He said quickly: "Your Majesty, we have just gone through a meeting to quell the rebellion. If we continue to waste our time like this, I am afraid it will cause a civil uprising and endanger the country."

"I know." Ji Zikong said nonchalantly, "So I need a knife to do this for me little by little."

Chu Yuanfu said, "Your Majesty, if that's the case, won't this knife become a target of public criticism? I'm afraid it will chip after a few cuts, and it will break if it hits a hard rock."

"That's perfect! I'll be the missing half." Ji Zikong didn't care. He said coldly, "Knives are consumables. If they become useless, you can just replace them with another one. It won't be a problem."

Chu Yuanfu was very tactful and kept his head down, keeping silent and saying no more.

After a while, the Great Zhou Emperor Ji Zikong seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly said: "Speaking of which, I remember that my pacification this time was a little special, and I cancelled the title of marquis of Shen Qing. Now that he is a martial artist in the Yuanshen realm, it is time to give him some sweet treats so that he can be used by me. It is also a good opportunity to dig out his secrets. This thing may be more useful to the Great Dao than those immortal martial arts techniques." After pondering for a while, Ji Zikong ordered: "Let He Daban draft an edict for me tomorrow to confer Shen Qing the title of Wu'an Marquis."

"Your servant... obeys your order."

"It's late at night, and I still need to practice and rest. Please don't disturb me before dawn."

Ji Bochu returned to the royal armory with many questions in his mind.

He couldn't understand it no matter how hard he tried. Shen Qing had clearly proven that there was no problem with the latest version of the [Great Saint Body Method], so why didn't His Majesty adopt it to practice?

That is the immortal martial arts technique!

The path of practicing any immortal martial arts is extremely clear, from the simplest to the most advanced. Once practiced, the power and speed are far beyond what other martial arts can match, not to mention that it also contains a hint of the possibility of immortality.

Ji Bochu was very puzzled.

Since His Majesty does not allow cultivation, then I will just practice on my own.

Wait for Shen Qing to come over and figure out the context behind this [Sacred Body Great Perfection Method].

……

Shen Qing had no idea what was happening in the palace.

He walked into the Royal Armory as usual, looking calm.

After participating in the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Conference, he had gained insight into his own situation and the possible problems with his immortal martial arts techniques.

At this time, the mentality of entering the Royal Arsenal is completely different, and it is no longer hazy and unclear.

Shen Qing walked to the fifth floor of the Royal Armory and immediately saw Ji Bochu who was practicing boxing on the fifth floor.

Ji Bochu looked quite old, and Shen Qing guessed that he was probably over a hundred years old.

Even at his age, when he practices boxing, his fists are still whistling, and each punch has the power of a tsunami, tearing the surrounding air into pieces, revealing an indomitable spirit.

Shen Qing smiled and walked forward to greet him, "Manager Ji."

Ji Bo sensed something, he waved his sleeves and slowly closed his fist, turned around and looked at Shen Qing and said: "Sir Shen, why are you here so early today?"

"There's nothing going on at home, so I just came over."

"That's good. There are many immortal martial arts techniques on the fifth floor. I'm really worried when you're not around. Hahaha..."

Shen Qing glanced around. This royal armory was built underground with no windows anywhere. There were guards guarding on the ground too, so there was nothing to worry about.

This is purely a compliment.

After a few pleasantries, Ji Bochu suddenly said seriously, "Sir Shen, I need your help with something. I wonder if it would be convenient for you."

Shen Qing clasped his fists and said politely, "Mr. Ji, you are too polite, but you can say whatever you want. I will definitely help you if I can."

"The Holy Body Great Accomplishment Method has been here for some time. It is said that this method can create a supreme body and transcend the mundane world. I also practiced it when I was young, but I found it a little difficult to practice, so I gave up in vain."

"So I would like to ask Mr. Shen, how should I practice this immortal martial arts in the best way? Is there any unique way to practice it?"

He came to ask me how to practice the Great Saint Body Method?

Since it was related to immortal martial arts, Shen Qing became alert almost subconsciously.

He already knew that he was being used by Ji Bochu as a tester of his immortal martial arts skills.

It seems that Ji Bochu noticed that his cultivation had improved and wanted to verify some of his training ideas.

That's perfect, just as he wished.

Shen Qing activated the skill of [Studying and Advancing the Way], and constantly recalled the cultivation path of the immortal martial arts method [Great Sage Body Method].

After a moment, he thought about his words and said, "The Great Saint Body Method is a martial art that focuses on the physical body. It is unique in its method of tempering the physical body."

"Its essence lies in harmonizing the vital energy of heaven and earth, refining the inner and outer, strengthening the tendons and bones, and finally using the essence of the whole body to refine a trace of holy blood, and use the holy blood to feed the flesh, and the king and his ministers assist each other to achieve the level of holy body perfection."

With the help of the [Study and Ask] skill, Shen Qing described every detail and every essence of "The Great Method of Sacred Body" vividly without any reservation, and the logic is self-consistent.

Three parts false and seven parts true.

Ji Bochu listened attentively, sometimes nodding, sometimes frowning, and sometimes showing surprise. It was obvious that he had gained a lot.

"Lord Shen, would you be willing to demonstrate it to me? Let me understand your true meaning." Ji Bochu's tone was filled with anticipation.

"nature."

Shen Qing did not hesitate and immediately mobilized the golden holy blood in his body.

Although the methods of the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Great Saint Body Method are completely different, they lead to the same goal and are surprisingly similar in the process of condensing holy blood.

The holy blood was surging, and Shen Qing's aura surged.

Soon, his muscles began to swell, and a golden glow faintly appeared under his skin. This was a sign that he was achieving minor success in cultivating his holy blood through the "Sacred Body Perfection Method".

After a moment, Shen Qing's whole body seemed to have turned into a furnace, with waves of heat constantly blowing from his body, which moved Ji Bochu who was present.

This is undoubtedly the method to achieve the great perfection of the Holy Body.

He really practiced and mastered part of the route.

Ji Bochu was overjoyed.

This technique has extremely powerful effects on the physical body. Once one has made some progress in practicing it, the increase in lifespan is extremely obvious.

"The Holy Body Great Completion Method is indeed extraordinary. I have really broadened my horizons today."

"Mr. Ji, you are too kind. I just achieved a small success by luck."

Shen Qing was repeatedly humble and did not dare to be arrogant.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Shen Qing decided to return to his spiritual eye to practice.

Just then, footsteps were heard coming from upstairs.

Then, a steward hurried in, with a solemn look on his face, and shouted to Shen Qing: "Master Shen Qing, there is an imperial edict, please accept it as soon as possible."

"Imperial edict? Steward Ji, I will be gone for a moment."

Shen Qing quickly followed the steward, secretly trying to figure out what this sudden order meant.

When he walked out of the royal armory, he immediately saw the eunuch He Yong, who was standing at the door, wearing a dragon robe and holding the imperial edict.

He Yong had a calm expression and a smiling face.

He took out the imperial edict and shouted, "Master Shen, please accept the edict!"

"The minister is here."

Shen Qing knelt on one knee.

He Yong's expression remained unchanged as he spread out the imperial edict and read out, "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Shen Qing has outstanding cultivation and has made great contributions in defending the local area. He is hereby conferred the title of Marquis of Wu'an and is awarded 10,000 wish-power beads and 100 hectares of fertile land to honor his merits. I decree this!"

What, was conferred a title of nobility?
Shen Qing was indeed a little surprised. This happened too suddenly and he hardly heard any news about it.

Now was not a good time to think about it, so he suppressed his thoughts and accepted the imperial edict: "I, your humble servant Shen Qing, thank you for your majesty's grace!" (End of this chapter)