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Chapter 630 Low-Grade Heavenly Rank "Sacred Heart Technique"

Southern Forbidden Army Camp.

The autumn night wind, carrying a biting chill, howled as it swept across the rows of military tents, stirring up clouds of dust.

The footsteps and commands of the soldiers patrolling the camp at night sounded exceptionally clear in the silence.

Liang Jin lifted the heavy felt curtain of his tent, and a familiar smell mixed with leather, rust and sweat wafted out.

Inside the tent, the dim oil lamp was still burning, its wick crackling and casting a huge, flickering shadow on the tent wall.

A figure stood with his back to the door, hands clasped behind his back, his posture as upright as a pine tree, yet he exuded an air of nobility that seemed out of place with the ruggedness of the military.

Liang Jin paused slightly, his eyes instantly sharpening like a hawk's.

It's Xue Feng.

"Young Master Xue, it's you."

Liang Jin's voice was flat and emotionless as he walked straight to his bed, as if the other person were merely an ordinary piece of furniture within the tent.
"You've come to see me, but is it for your master?"

Xue Feng turned around abruptly, his brows furrowed, his face displaying a complex mix of emotions:
"Liang Jin! You've gone too far!"

"That is His Highness the Crown Prince, of noble blood. How dare you speak so disrespectfully to him?!"

He stepped forward, attempting to intimidate the other person with his imposing manner:
"You've indulged in a moment of verbal sparring today, have you forgotten your own worth? His Highness's status, position, wealth, and power—in which aspect can a lowly bannerman like you ever hope to rival him?"

"You've offended him to the point of death, but have you ever considered how difficult it will be for you to move an inch in the capital afterward?!"

Liang Jin acted as if he hadn't heard.

He walked to his wooden bed covered with coarse felt, and slowly and meticulously smoothed out the scattered blankets, his movements precise and deliberate, with a deliberate air of detachment.

Then, he began to unfasten the sword at his waist and take off his military uniform.

Seeing that he was ignoring her like this, Xue Feng's anger flared up, and her voice rose:

"I'm talking to you! What kind of attitude is this?!"

"What urgent message does the Prince want you to deliver to the Heir Apparent? Tell me immediately!"

"Considering we were colleagues, I can convey your message to His Highness the Crown Prince and try to mediate and resolve this grievance on your behalf!"

This is your last chance!

Liang Jin had already taken off his coat and hung it up, leaving him only in his undergarments.

He threw off the covers and lay down directly, his movements fluid and natural, as if Xue Feng's roar was nothing more than a mosquito disturbing his peaceful sleep.

His voice sounded exceptionally clear and cold in the dim light:
“Young Master Xue, His Highness has said that his words must not be revealed to anyone except the Crown Prince himself.”

"You are included, of course."

He paused, turned his head, and his gaze, like a cold blade, swept across Xue Feng's flushed face:
"If your prince wants to know, let him put aside his pitiful pride and come to ask me himself."

“I know you’re used to being subservient to your superiors as a subordinate.”

Liang Jin's tone carried a subtle hint of sarcasm:

"If you are worried about how to explain this to the Prince, I will explain it to him myself."

"If you're worried that the Crown Prince won't understand and will get angry... then let him sulk on his own."

He turned over, facing the tent wall, his voice already carrying a hint of dismissal:
"Young Master Xue, I have finished speaking."

"It's late, please."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liang Jin raised his hand, and a subtle gust of wind shot out from his fingertips.

"puff!"

The oil lamp went out immediately.

The tent was instantly plunged into thick darkness, with only the faint glow of the distant campfire outside filtering through the gaps in the darkness, casting a pale, dark red light.

Liang Jin pulled the blanket up, and soon his even breathing resumed, as if he had truly fallen into a deep sleep.

Xue Feng stood frozen in the darkness, his face ashen and his fists clenched.

He could clearly hear his heavy breathing and his wildly beating heartbeat, a sound born of utter disregard and the crushing trampling of his dignity.

He was of noble birth and highly respected in the Imperial Guard, yet he suffered repeated setbacks in front of Liang Jin.

He stared intently at the blurry outline on the bed, his eyes practically spitting fire.

However, Liang Jin's unyielding attitude, which was neither persuasive nor compliant, left him feeling deeply powerless.

He understood that further words would be futile.

In the end, Xue Feng could only squeeze out a suppressed snort through gritted teeth, then abruptly flicked his sleeves, turned around, lifted the curtain, and stepped out, his figure quickly disappearing into the cold night of the camp.

……

Nothing happened all night.

the next day.

After finishing his duties in the camp, Liang Jin, carrying prepared water, easily preserved dry rations, and some simple medicines, once again sneaked into the icy, chilly mineral chamber through the hidden tunnel.

Under the dim light of the oil lamp, Empress Mu Congshuang huddled on the cold ground, already awake.

Her face was pale, her magnificent phoenix robe was covered in dust and disheveled, and she had long lost her former elegance and nobility, leaving only the vulnerability and disarray of someone who had survived a calamity.

Liang Jin, still wearing that expressionless, pale mask, checked her pulse and condition. Only after confirming that her life was not in danger did he feel a little relieved.

Mu Congshuang had no grudge against him, and he had no intention of harming her.

So Liang Jin fed her some food and water to make sure she wouldn't have any health problems.

He then took out the "True Word Root" that emitted a strange sweet and fishy smell again, crushed it, and forcibly fed it into Mu Congshuang's mouth, using his internal energy to catalyze the medicinal effect.

I forgot to ask about many things yesterday, so I'll ask them again today.

soon.

Mu Congshuang's body began to twitch slightly and unconsciously, her empty eyes darting rapidly under her eyelids, and she made incomprehensible hoarse sounds in her throat.

Liang Jin obtained more royal secrets from Mu Congshuang.

But to his surprise, Liang Jin asked a question that surprised him.

"Is there a problem with the imperial tomb?"

Liang Jin frowned.

After the death of Emperor Taizu of the Great Qian Dynasty, Zhao Wuji, a huge amount of national resources were spent on building an extremely extravagant imperial mausoleum.

Everyone knows about this, and on the surface, there is no problem.

However, under the influence of the True Word Root, Mu Congshuang revealed a secret she had discovered during her years in the palace.

That is, the emperor would sometimes secretly accompany the Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial to the imperial mausoleum to pay homage.

In this process, the emperor's imperial seal seems to have played a significant role.

If someone else heard this news, they probably wouldn't take it too seriously.

However, Liang Jin had a different opinion on this matter.

He knew that the Yin Seal itself was strange and unusual.

After Zhao Wuji led his army to wipe out the Youhuan tribe, he obtained the jade cong that was taken from the forbidden land of the Youhuan tribe from the high priest of the Youhuan tribe.

Knowing the value of the jade cong, Zhao Wuji crafted it into his own seal, which became a mysterious Yin seal.

It is said that the first volume of the "Yin Fu Long Tui Jing" is engraved on the Yin Seal, which records the method of making Yin Bone Puppet.

That jade cong came from that mysterious underground palace.

The danger level of that place was terrifying; even a top-tier martial artist like Fu Jun, the first generation of the God of Catching, who was at the peak of the second rank, could be trapped and die there.

If Liang Jin hadn't retained the memories of a time traveler, he probably would have been trapped inside and turned into a pile of bones.

Judging from the environment inside, even Zhao Wuji, the peerless expert who was once invincible, probably didn't dare to step into it. As a result, no one dared to touch the jade tablet inside, and it was eventually obtained by Liang Jin.

Even though obtaining the jade tablet was extremely dangerous, if Liang Jin hadn't used the [Items] to sever the mysterious connection to the jade tablet, he would have been buried underground long ago.

This is precisely why Liang Jin attaches great importance to the Yin Seal.

He hadn't expected that Yin Xi seemed to be connected to the imperial tomb. Could it be that there was some secret hidden in the imperial tomb?
However, to Liang Jin's surprise, there was another person who also attached great importance to this matter. That person was none other than the current Empress Mu Congshuang's grandfather, Duke Zhenguo Mu Canglong.

When Mu Congshuang told Mu Canglong about her discovery, Mu Canglong became very interested and ordered Mu Congshuang to do everything possible to thoroughly investigate the secret behind it.

However, Mu Congshuang was very passive and even somewhat resistant to Mu Canglong's orders, so she did not try to investigate and has yet to find anything.

"The deciphering of the dragon armor scripture on my jade scepter is nearing completion. I'll check its value once it's finished."

"If it is of great value, then I must find out the secret of the Yin Seal."

Liang Jin secretly made up his mind.

The first volume of the Yin Seal, "The Yin Talisman Dragon's Metamorphosis Scripture," contains a method for creating Yin Bone Puppets.

Within the Great Wilderness Blood Marrow Jade, there is a record of the "Mahagala Dharma Protector's Skill".

Liang Jin was quite looking forward to seeing what good things he could get from the jade scepter he had acquired.

Just as his mind was racing.

Sudden.

Liang Jincai noticed that the system panel at the edge of his field of vision was already flashing with a notification message.

He clicked on it and saw that there were new Nine-Rank Martial Artists in the capital.

"By the way, quite a few martial artists from other places did come to the capital today."

Liang Jin immediately recalled the scene he had seen on his way to the secret passage earlier that day.

A large number of weary travelers from the martial arts world poured into the gates of the capital.

Some of them were passing through this place on their way to Sizhou to participate in the martial arts tournament. Most of them stayed at the inn, their bags bulging, swords at their sides, their eyes wary yet expectant.

Another group entered the capital with a clear objective, and were quickly and warmly received by stewards or servants sent by various mansions. They were obviously hired by the powerful and wealthy in the capital to serve as guards or thugs.

The sudden increase in martial artists naturally provided new "nutrients" for the Nine Realms Without Boundaries.

"Judging from today's numbers, once I summon them into the Nine Void Boundless Realm, I will be able to achieve the feat of having ten thousand people."

"I wonder what the reward will be this time?"

Without further hesitation, Liang Jin summoned all the Nine Supreme Warriors into the Nine Void Boundless Realm.

hum-

Consciousness was instantly pulled away!
A familiar dizziness washed over me, and the scene before my eyes distorted and blurred like the surface of water tossed with a pebble, eventually fading into eternal darkness and howling winds.

……

The nine voids have no boundaries.

When Liang Jin came to his senses, he was already in that desolate and cold mirrored ruin.

The sky was an unchanging, deep black, and the cold wind was like the endless wailing of millions of wronged souls.

Countless newly appearing shadowy figures, like locusts awakened from their slumber, instinctively pounced on each other as soon as they appeared, beginning a new round of silent and brutal slaughter.

Liang Jin remained oblivious to the chaotic fighting here.

His entire focus was fixed on the system panel.

There, a new notification slowly appeared, like a brand:
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully summoned 10,000 martial artists using the Nine Void Boundless Technique. You will receive the following reward: a low-grade Heaven-level martial arts manual, "Sacred Heart Technique".]

"Heaven... Heaven-level?!"

Even with Liang Jin's unwavering will, he couldn't help but be shaken to his core, and his pupils suddenly dilated!

An indescribable surge of joy and awe coursed through my body like an electric current!

He anticipated that the reward for achieving this feat with ten thousand people would be incredibly generous.

But to his utter surprise, the system was so generous that it directly bestowed upon him the legendary Heavenly-level secret manual!
Heaven level!

These two words themselves represent the legend of the pinnacle of martial arts, the supreme martial arts that countless martial artists spend their entire lives and travel thousands of miles to find but still cannot grasp!
They are ethereal and exist only in fragments of ancient texts and oral myths.

People have only heard of him, but rarely have seen him.

In the past, Princess Kangning Zhao Xiling attracted heroes from all over the world with just a fabricated title of a top-level secret manual, which ultimately led to the tragic deception at Burial Dragon Ridge.

This shows that the words "Heavenly Level" carry immense weight in the hearts of martial artists!
Liang Jin had never seen a Heaven-level secret manual before, let alone seen anyone use it.

If we're talking about something that comes closest to a Heavenly-level secret manual, it's probably the "Mahagala Dharma Protector Technique".

However, Liang Jin always felt that the "Mahagala Protector Kung Fu" was not a martial arts manual in the strict sense, but more like a strange and evil method that could change the shape of the human body.

He once thought that he would probably find it difficult to find a Heaven-level secret manual in the short term.

Who could have imagined that the surprise would come so quickly!
"Low-grade Heavenly Rank..."

Liang Jin quickly noticed the suffix:

"Are there also upper and lower ranks within the Heavenly level?"

"However... so what if it's low-grade? As long as it's associated with the word 'Heavenly Grade,' it's already extraordinary!"

The immense surprise was like strong liquor, instantly rushing to my head.

Without hesitation, he immediately chose to claim the reward!

Boom——! ! !
It felt as if a thunderclap from the heavens had exploded directly in the depths of my soul!

A vast and boundless torrent of information, like the waters of the Milky Way bursting forth, surged and forcefully poured into Liang Jin's sea of ​​consciousness!

The sheer volume and the profound depth of this information far surpassed any cultivation method he had ever received before!
Severe pain!

A tearing pain came from the depths of my soul, as if my entire consciousness was about to be burst by this supreme power!
Liang Jin let out a muffled groan, and his body trembled violently in the illusory image of the Nine Void Boundless Realm, almost causing him to lose his balance.

He gritted his teeth and, with a terrifyingly tenacious will, held fast to his mind, like a reef in a raging sea, enduring the frenzied onslaught of this torrent of knowledge!

After an unknown amount of time, the earth-shattering impact finally subsided.

Liang Jin's consciousness, like refined steel that has been repeatedly tempered, has become more condensed and clear than ever before.

Countless profound and mysterious words, images, and insights have been deeply imprinted on his soul and become a part of his life.

The Sacred Heart Formula!
This supreme martial art was created by the legendary alchemist Xu Fu, who spent a thousand years integrating the essence of martial arts from various schools and combining it with the characteristics of the phoenix bloodline.

Finally, Liang Jin got it all!
When Liang Jin had finished digesting the information from that small part of the iceberg, an indescribable shock and ecstasy instantly overwhelmed him!
This is more than just a martial arts technique.
This is simply a treasure trove of martial arts, encompassing everything and pointing directly to the ultimate in longevity and power!
It is both internally and externally refined, encompassing everything.

He possesses unparalleled lightness skill: the "Soaring Immortal Steps"! His body moves at will, like an immortal riding the wind, shrinking the ground to an inch, leaving no trace on the snow, and his speed is almost instantaneous!
Even more powerful offensive techniques: the Four Sacred Heart Techniques! Frostbite, Profound Ice, Ten Thousand Blades Piercing Clouds, and Emperor's Thunderous Fury! Each technique contains the mighty power of heaven and earth, capable of freezing all things and unleashing thunderous force!
The ultimate move of the primordial spirit: the four tribulations of the sacred heart! The shocking eye tribulation can intimidate and kill enemies with its power of sight, the evil blood tribulation can control the enemy's blood and qi, the heavenly heart tribulation can attack the enemy's mind and spirit, and the divine punishment tribulation can directly attack the primordial spirit!

Unpredictable and impossible to guard against!
There are even auxiliary abilities:

The Nahai Sacred Heart Mantra: It can assimilate and absorb the internal energy of others for one's own use, and transform the enemy's power to replenish one's own body!
Celestial Illusion: Creates a realistic illusion, bewitches the mind, and manipulates the five senses at will!
Seven Deadly Realms: The body can instantly decompose into particles, is immune to physical attacks, and reassembles elsewhere! Near-immortal!
Even after mastering it to its peak, one will possess many extraordinary abilities such as immortality, eternal youth, the ability to absorb the primordial spirit of others, and an indestructible body, allowing one to look down upon all living beings!
Any one of these abilities alone would be enough to support a world-class martial arts technique that would be renowned throughout the martial arts world!

Now, they have perfectly merged together, forming a complete, powerful system that points directly to the ultimate goal of martial arts and immortality!
Heaven level!

This is the Heavenly level!
The difference between it and the prefecture-level city is not a matter of quantity, but rather a sublimation of the essence of life.

It's a world apart, like heaven and earth!
"I've struck gold... I've truly stumbled upon an incredible treasure!"

Liang Jin roared inwardly, a surge of unprecedented confidence and pride surging within him!
He seemed to see a golden road unfolding beneath his feet, leading straight to the unattainable pinnacle of martial arts!
"The Sacred Heart Mantra... far exceeds my expectations!"

He clenched his fists tightly:

"We must cultivate as soon as possible! We must spare no effort to push it to its peak!"

An unwavering thought took root in Liang Jin's mind:
"Sorrow and joy... Once my divine skills are fully mastered, no matter how many tricks you have up your sleeve or how extraordinary your methods are, you will never escape from my grasp again!"

"When the time comes, I, Liang Jin, will definitely take your life!"

A second-rank expert like Bei Huan is even stronger than the Demon Slayer King.

Liang Jin was able to defeat him and escape, but it would be extremely difficult to capture and kill him completely.

After all, even the Demon Slayer King had his trump card, and he was able to injure Liang Jin before he died.

The cards we hold for joy and sorrow will only ever be more numerous.

Liang Jin once thought that he would probably find it difficult to completely kill off sorrow and joy before he truly entered the second rank.

But now that he has a powerful martial art like the Sacred Heart Technique, Liang Jin knows the outcome will be different!

(End of this chapter)