Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

The next day in the evening.

Chen Jie led the Ximentang army back to the Dagukou Fortress.

After the 50,000-strong army returned to the Dagukou Fortress, their mentality was completely different from before.

During their entry into the capital, Ximentang suffered heavy losses in the final street fighting, with casualties exceeding one thousand.

Although the rebels suffered greater casualties.

but,

Chen Jie was seething with anger.

While strengthening the defenses of the Dagu Fortress, he also closely monitored the situation in the capital.

The Crown Prince and members of the royal family, including Li Lingyue, have been safely transported to Qingzhou, Shandong.

Then,

Chen Jie began to transfer troops from Shandong, Songjiang Prefecture, eastern Zhejiang, and Nanjing.

and,

Deng Yonghe personally led the Ximentang First Fleet with 20,000 troops straight toward the Dagukou Fortress.

Jack Bonaparte also began to transfer all of the French mercenary groups to the Dagu Fortress.

One battleship, twelve cruisers, thirty-six gunboats, and more than fifty supply and transport ships.

The total strength of the Ximentang Navy exceeded 25,000 men.

This battle was unavoidable!

The Dagu Fortress became a strategically vital location.

After Prince Ning, Li Mu, captured the capital with his 500,000-strong army, he was bound to march south.

Simultaneously,

As Guan Qilin's army entered the grasslands, the 300,000-strong Japanese army crossed the Shanhaiguan Pass and settled in Tangshan, Hebei.

The Russian troops originally stationed in Tangshan withdrew completely.

The Japanese were powerful, and the Russians in the North dared not fight them head-on, so they had no choice but to leave.

Prince Ning Li Mu's army joined forces with the Japanese army, and their first objective was to capture the Dagu Fortress.

Therefore,
Chen Jie had no choice but to reinforce the Dagu Fortress unless he surrendered Tianjin.

but,

Ximentang can no longer back down!
Once the Dagukou Fortress in Tianjin is ceded, the next target will be Cangzhou in Hebei.

The Japanese army numbered far more than 300,000.

After occupying the Northeast, they increased their troops by a million, with the plan to annex the entire Daqian Dynasty.

Chen Jie continuously reinforced the Dagukou Fortress, gathering the First Fleet, including cargo ships from the Canal Gang.

This even includes the eighteen newly produced and commissioned 'Storm' fast attack ships.

In the direction of Songjiang Prefecture,

The Second Fleet of the Ximengtang Army was on high alert, ready to launch a pincer attack on the eight major fleets of the East.

According to Chen Jie's plan, the troops at the Dagu Fortress in Tianjin alone would be increased to 200,000.

Unlike previous supply trains that transported ammunition, this time the weapons and ammunition were escorted by the First Fleet of the Ximengtang.

The army has 150,000 men, and the navy has 50,000 men!

At the same time, the latest heavy weapon of the army from the Ximentang Arsenal—tanks—was also brought in!
Twenty light tanks were transported to Tianjin Port by transport ship.

With the increased troop strength of Ximentang, the Dagukou Fortress could not accommodate them all.

therefore,

After planning to reinforce his troops, Ximentang sent troops to occupy the entire city of Tianjin.

At this time,

The garrison in Tianjin already knew of the fall of the capital.

Chaos erupted in Tianjin.

Throughout Tianjin, the defending troops fled, and the civilians scattered like birds and beasts in terror.

therefore,

Ximentang led his troops out of the Dagu Fortress and captured Tianjin City without breaking a sweat.

Tianjin City truly lived up to its reputation as the gateway to the capital, with a total of seven passes leading from the Dagu Fortress all the way to the city.

therefore,

After Chen Jie captured Tianjin, he mobilized his troops to the Zizhulin barracks.

The Dagukou Fortress and the Zizhulin Military Camp form a strategic triangle, supporting each other from both sides.

None of the soldiers in Ximen Hall questioned Chen Jie's plans and arrangements.

Tianjin was firmly under the control of Ximentang.

The Dagukou Fortress was able to withstand attacks from the sea and avoid being attacked from both sides.

The main force that was actually facing the capital was stationed at the Zizhulin barracks.

Everyone is waiting for the troops to be assembled and for the weapons and ammunition to be fully equipped.

in addition,

Generals such as Yan Kuangtu, Aman, Xiong Chao, and Zhang Changfeng were all stationed in their respective garrison areas, ready to engage in a major battle with the Japanese army at any time.

Since the eight major fleets of the Eastern Ocean have already been deployed, no one knows from which place they will land and attack.

Therefore,
This is also the main reason why Chen Jie left the Second Fleet in Songjiang Prefecture.

Li Lingyue didn't understand why Chen Jie would stay in Tianjin instead of going directly back to Shandong.

Chen Jie explained that, while Prince Ning, Li Mu, occupied the capital and his power base was not yet stable, they were waiting for an opportunity to retake the capital in one fell swoop.

This battle was bound to happen sooner or later; it was just a matter of time.

Chen Jie naturally hoped to fight as soon as possible; the longer it dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for Ximentang.

not to mention,
He now possesses the Crown Prince, imperial edicts, the Imperial Seal, and the Imperial Sword!
Whether considering the greater good of the nation or the strength of the army, Chen Jie has every reason to retake the capital.

He secretly calculated the time; Prince Ning, Li Mu, should be almost done purging the major aristocratic families.

The Japanese army is currently stationed in Tangshan, although they are still cooperating with Prince Ning, Li Mu.

but,

All of this is because of the existence of Simon Hall.

Once Ximentang is defeated, the Japanese army will be the first to turn its guns on the army of Prince Ning, Li Mu, and engage in direct combat.

The elite secret police of Ximen Hall in the capital city continuously transmitted various messages.

Just as I had guessed.

After Prince Ning, Li Mu, entered the capital, he became arrogant and domineering.

He considered himself the chosen one and began preparing to become emperor.

In order to stabilize the current situation of the Great Qian Dynasty, he did not target officials at all levels of the government, but instead turned his sword against the major families in the capital.

One word—money!

After he raised an army in the Northwest, he was already running out of money.

Fortunately, he received strong support from the Japanese, which gave him enough funds to survive until he captured the capital.

In order to raise a large amount of funds in a short period of time, he had no choice but to target those aristocratic families with more than a hundred years of history.

There are too many powerful families in the capital, and ordinary people don't have much money.

therefore,

From top to bottom, the Northwest Army exhibited bandit-like behavior of burning, killing, and looting.

This scene caused immense pain to many aristocratic families who had originally supported the Northwest Army.

After Prince Ning, Li Mu, seized the capital, it seemed as if he had already taken control of the Great Qian Dynasty.

He hadn't even realized that he currently only controlled the Northwest and the capital.

Let's not even talk about places like Jiangnan, Guangdong and Guangxi, western Sichuan, eastern Zhejiang, southern Jiangsu, and Hanzhong.

Even Tianjin, the gateway to the capital, is still under the control of Ximen Tang.

What he didn't expect was that there were 300,000 Japanese troops stationed in Tangshan, Hebei, and hundreds of thousands more Japanese troops stationed in the Northeast, ready to launch a major attack on the Daqian Dynasty and swallow it up.

While sending people to investigate the situation in the capital, Chen Jie also paid special attention to Guan Qilin's movements.

quickly,

He then received news that Guan Qilin had led a large army to the grasslands and quickly occupied them.

and,

Guan Qilin lived up to his reputation as the number one warrior of the Great Qian Dynasty. After conquering the grasslands, he quickly stabilized the situation and formed an alliance with Northern Russia.

After learning the details, Chen Jie couldn't help but sigh.

Prince Ning, Li Mu, was at best a vassal king in the northwest and was not suitable to be the emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Even if the Japanese didn't enter the pass and retreated to the Northeast...

Prince Ning, Li Mu, will likely find it difficult to stay in the capital for long, as Guan Qilin will certainly not let the matter rest.

If Guan Qilin were to cooperate with the Russian army, it would likely be time for them to re-enter the Central Plains.

And now,
The situation in the Daqian Dynasty became increasingly chaotic as the Japanese, the Russians, Guan Qilin, Prince Ning Li Mu, Prince Shu Li Chuang, and others fought amongst themselves.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to reinforce troops in Tianjin, Chen Jie announced that he would go into seclusion!

— The General's Mansion at the Dagu Fortress in Tianjin.

In the secret room.

As darkness fell, the entire city of Tianjin quieted down.

As Ximentang's army gradually increased its strength, the situation in Tianjin quickly stabilized.

The people no longer felt panicked.

Refugees from Beijing, Hebei, Henan, and Northeast China flocked to the city.

Because Chen Jie issued an order, Ximentang was allowed to accept an unlimited number of refugees.

Any refugee who enters the territory of Simon Church will have food to eat and will not starve to death.

Chen Jie sat in the secret room of the General's Mansion, his whole being becoming clear and serene.

There was no true energy circulating in his body; his aura was no longer sharp and aggressive, but rather restrained and peaceful.

Since his breakthrough in the Refining Spirit realm to the 'Heart Fasting' stage, his spiritual willpower has undergone a great change, and even his aura has transformed.

this moment,
He sat cross-legged in the secret room, like an old monk in deep meditation, having cast aside all thoughts from his mind.

Everything around him vanished from his consciousness.

The entire General's Mansion seemed to blend seamlessly with his artistic vision.

He spent 100 million [Martial Arts Merit Points] to activate the [Martial Saint Sect] resonance.

Om-!
"Strengthen the foundation and cultivate the source, preserve the righteous energy of the palm strike, nourish its sharpness, let the power flow through the tendons and fascia, so as to connect the whole body and penetrate the limbs!"

A voice echoed in his mind.

Prajna Zen Palm!
This is an unparalleled martial art known as the number one palm technique in the world. It is a martial art that Chen Jie learned from the inheritance of the Martial Saint Yan Kong after opening the [Martial Saint Sect].

boom--!
As the internal energy of the Vajra Skill permeates the entire body.

The essence of Prajna Zen Palm's power generation is integrated with internal energy, flowing like a small river through his meridians.

Then,

The tearing pain made Chen Jie feel as if his body was being ripped in two.

Then,

As the internal energy of the Vajra Skill was refined, Chen Jie felt his body rapidly expanding.

After absorbing the true energy of all the top experts in the 'Heavenly Class' last time, even though it has been condensed for so long...

but,

The deeper one's skill level, the more difficult it is to break through to the Blood-Moving Pill Force.

"My internal energy has been refined to its limit. It's too difficult to break through to the Blood-Moving Pill Force in one fell swoop!"

"With my current internal energy, I am no weaker than a master of the 'Blood-Moving Pill Force'!"

"How exactly can I break through to the Dan Jin level? My hidden acupoints are all open; under normal circumstances, I should be able to break through!"

call--!
He couldn't help but take a deep breath, his mind lost in thought.

at this time,

He could only continuously practice the Vajra Technique to allow his true energy to continue to condense.

He could clearly sense that he was only one step away from mastering the Blood Pill Technique.

However, taking this step is not so easy.

boom--!
Next,
He fully activated the Vajra Skill and integrated the key techniques of the Thirteen Protectors Horizontal Training with his true qi.

For a while,
He was completely immersed in understanding martial arts, forgetting the tearing pain in his body.

have to say,

Whether it's the Vajra Skill, the Prajna Palm, the Mighty Vajra Fist, or the Thirteen Protectors' Horizontal Training, these martial arts are all the ultimate techniques of the Martial Saint.

Once you've mastered every martial art to its limit, you have a chance to break through to the Martial Saint level!
but,

Perhaps it was because Chen Jie practiced too many different things, and at the same time, his internal energy absorption and condensation were too strong.

Therefore,
This, on the contrary, makes it difficult for him to break through to the next major realm.

boom--!
In an instant, his mind became completely clear, and he entered a state of meditation.

After the internal energy of the Vajra Skill was integrated with several other martial arts, he no longer felt pain, but instead felt a sense of relaxation.

Colorless, formless, without delusion, without thought!
All is emptiness!

Chen Jie himself couldn't remember exactly how many times he had entered a meditative state.

Once he activates the resonance of the Martial Saint Sect, he can use its power to enter a state of meditation or enlightenment.

This state allows his 'Refining Spirit Realm' to advance by leaps and bounds, and at the same time, it allows his martial arts power exertion realm to break through.

Although there are some differences between the state of meditation and sudden enlightenment.

However, all methods ultimately lead to the same result.

boom--!
After activating the resonance of the [Martial Saint Sect], Chen Jie quickly calmed down.

Since the turmoil in the Daqian Dynasty, Chen Jie led a large army to attack the capital.

He sensed a powerful sense of crisis.

Since he absorbed the "Heavenly" internal energy on the island and assimilated it into the "Diamond Skill" internal energy.

He was filled with anticipation, wanting to break through to the 'Mid-Stage of Mind Refinement' and to successfully advance his martial arts power to the 'Blood-Moving Pill Force'.

Therefore,
He had been holding back from activating the [Martial Saint Gate], waiting for the right opportunity.

really,

When he made up his mind to start activating the resonance of the [Martial Saint Sect].

His spiritual refinement began to strengthen.

For a while,
As he entered a meditative state, his spiritual awareness began to advance rapidly, increasing dramatically once again.

If someone were near Chen Jie, they would see that he seemed to be enveloped in a red light.

It's like the red light emitted when the [Blood Dragon Jade] is activated and travels between the two worlds.

Next,
A similar scene unfolded after Chen Jie's consciousness completely merged with the [Martial Saint Sect].

He entered that mystical state once again.

It's like walking under the starry sky, suspended in the air.

Under the starlight, there were statues everywhere.

These are all manifestations of the Martial Saint's consciousness, a state of mind, not actual statues or starry skies.

Therefore,
Entering this state is like being in a dream; you can't feel your own body.

but,

This time, after his spiritual consciousness resonated with the [Martial Saint Sect], it was somewhat different from any other time.

Before him appeared an enormous statue.

If the previous statue of the [Yan Kong Martial Saint] was a tower, then this enormous statue is like a mountain.

It looks very close, yet very far away.

Chen Jie felt his consciousness manifest, flying towards the giant statue under the starry sky.

This feeling is hard to describe with simple words.

As time went by, he got closer and closer to the giant statue.

He has activated the resonance state of the [Martial Saint Sect] many times and has a wealth of experience.

At this moment, he was very clear that this huge statue was absolutely different from the [Yan Kong Martial Saint].

The colossal statue, bathed in intense light beneath the starry sky, is truly awe-inspiring.

As Chen Jie approached the statue, his spiritual sense began to connect with it, and at the same time, with the light emanating from it.

boom!
As the ball of light exploded, a terrifying storm swept through the surrounding area.

next moment,
The light emanating from the giant statue instantly engulfed his spiritual senses.

hum!
A beam of light descended from the sky, entered his mind, and then his sea of ​​consciousness.

Next,
The light began to dim, but the enormous statue remained standing.

The sliver of light that was just lost only dimmed its radiance slightly, without affecting its immense size and majesty in the slightest.

this moment,
Chen Jie felt his spiritual senses begin to spread, as if he wanted to completely merge himself into the starry sky.

hiss--!
He was taken aback and looked up at the enormous statue.

Although he already knew in his heart that after activating the [Martial Saint Sect], he would receive the Martial Saint's inheritance!
By harnessing the power of the Martial Saint, one's strength can advance by leaps and bounds.

but,

When I realized that I had received the martial arts master's inheritance, I was still extremely shocked.

Sword Saint - Wuji!
This enormous statue, representing the inheritance of martial arts, is not the legacy of the [Yan Kong Martial Saint], but rather the legacy of the [Wu Ji Sword Saint]!

Amidst a sky full of stars, countless statues resemble twinkling stars.

Each statue represents a lineage of a martial arts master.

【Yan Kong Martial Saint】is considered a bright star in the sky. After Chen Jie obtained its inheritance, his strength improved significantly.

Even among martial saints, there are differences in strength!

The [Sword Saint of Limitless] is one of the most dazzling statues in the starry sky after the resonance of the Martial Saint Sect, and its brightness far exceeds that of the [Martial Saint of Void].

His legacy consists of only one sword technique—the Limitless Sword! (End of Chapter)