I picked up the scattered attributes

"This is incredible. My physical body is so powerful that as soon as I managed to generate a wisp of true energy, it was dispersed by my blood and qi."

The saying "too much of a good thing" probably applies here.

Realizing the crux of the problem, Feng Xia couldn't help but smile wryly.

This is equivalent to the enemy dying on their own before I even exert any effort...

To solve this problem, one must either consume more Qi-Nourishing Pills or find a sufficiently strong external force to withstand the impact on Qi and blood and forcibly open up the Divine Wheel Secret Realm.

Feng Xia immediately rejected the first method.

Based on his previous experience, he estimated that even if he swallowed all of Thousand Autumn Valley's reserves, the most likely outcome would not be that he would generate true energy and successfully open up the Divine Wheel Secret Realm, but rather that he would just let out a few more burps...

Hiccup... hiccup hiccup!

"As for the latter method... where can we find such external force? Lei Shao and Liu Chuanyuan probably can't do it. The old sect leader might be able to, but he's at a critical juncture between life and death, and I can't possibly disturb him right now..."

Feng Xia couldn't help but frown.

He truly had no idea that at a time when he needed to become stronger, he would be the one to worry about having gone too far!

"I can't possibly deplete my vital energy and weaken my physical body to open the Divine Wheel, can I?"

What's the difference between doing this and self-harm?

Moreover, a significant portion of his current strength is built upon his powerful physique; if he were to choose self-harm in order to break through...

Even after breaking through, it's just an ordinary Opening Wheel Realm. So, how different is it from not breaking through at all?

"If only Ancestor Chenhai were here, he would surely be able to find a solution." Feng Xia shook his head and looked at the remaining two kinds of pills.

Nilun Dan and Huiyuan Dan.

"Fine, it's come to this point, might as well give it a try!"

Hesitating for less than a moment, Feng Xia grabbed a handful of Niu Lun Pills with his left hand and a handful of Hui Yuan Pills with his right, looking every bit like a Kuaishou food livestreamer, all under Zhu You Niang's unwavering gaze...

Boil it all in one gulp!

"Cough cough cough... Ugh... Young lady, bring me some water!"

Here, water.

A slender, fair hand was extended towards it.

Feng Xia drank it down without even looking at it. As the cool sensation spread, the blockage in his throat finally eased considerably. Only then did he pat his chest with lingering fear.

"Damn it... So not every pill melts in your mouth?"

The taste of Huiyuan Pill was similar to that of Yunqi Pill, but the Nilun Pill was different. It wasn't until several Nilun Pills were swallowed at once that Feng Xia finally realized this astonishing fact:

It turns out that some pills also need to be chewed slowly and thoroughly!

"Sure enough, even if I swallow all these pills at once, they don't seem to have much effect on me... Hmm!" Feng Xia muttered to himself for a moment, then his expression suddenly changed slightly. "The Huiyuan Pill... doesn't seem to be completely ineffective?"

Under his soul perception, a faint vortex, no bigger than a thumb, appeared hesitantly, and then, with great effort, slowly spun around once.

As Feng Xia stared in disbelief, the tiny aura spun a second time, then a third, its speed decreasing while its amplitude of swaying increased...

Then, it wobbled in place and cracked open.

Feng Xia: "???"

Holy crap, don't die on the spot so soon, bro!

He didn't have time to think much before he hurriedly activated his soul power, using the "Floating Dream Three Lives Technique" as the general outline, and simultaneously employing the "Nine Dragons Sacred Heart Technique" and the "Heavenly Pattern Breathing Method" to stabilize the small vortex.

"It's not over yet!"

Boom——! !

Just as Feng Xia was fully immersed in his cultivation, a fiery red light suddenly appeared on the distant horizon of Canglan Mountain.

At first, this crimson hue was still far away, but it expanded at an extremely fast speed. In the blink of an eye, it spread across the sky like a sea of ​​fire, and with the ever-increasing temperature, it covered the sky above Qianqiu Valley!

"What it is?!"

"The sky... is on fire?"

In the Valley of a Thousand Autumns, a person with supernatural powers noticed this scene and was involuntarily shaken.

Those cultivators who had reached the Divine Power Realm quickly turned grim and solemn upon noticing the source of the flames.

"This aura... could it be..."

"Blazing flames scorch the sky, forever guarding the southeast... The imperial court's powerful figures have finally arrived!"

Lei Shao, who had just retreated back to the gate of Qianqiu Valley, suddenly turned around and looked into the distance, uttering a few words, one by one: "The Flaming Eagle mount... finally, a top expert has arrived..."

On one of the Five Elements Altars, the Heavenly Annihilation Sect Master and others opened their eyes, their faces filled with surprise, and looked towards the end of the sea of ​​fire.

Within the sea of ​​fire, a massive shadow could be seen flapping its wings and flying, its raging flames churning and radiating a terrifying and awe-inspiring fiery power, causing the sky above Thousand Autumn Valley to distort continuously.

And upon that enormous shadow stood a majestic divine figure.

Even though the Heavenly Absolute Sect Master and the others were all veteran Dao Platform Realm cultivators, they still couldn't help but lower their heads when they saw that imposing figure, feeling an indescribable immense pressure.

As is widely known, Xuanwu State had four great Dukes who protected the state.

Every Duke of Zhenguo is at the eighth level of the Daotai Realm, the pinnacle among kings.

Previously, the leader of the Tianjue Sect sensed that the situation had changed and believed that they could not continue to delay as originally planned, but should instead choose a swift and decisive battle. Therefore, he reported the matter to the imperial court. Now, a day has passed, and the Duke of Zhenguo, who is closest to Qianqiu Valley...

We've finally arrived at the Canglan Mountains!

"Prince Zhennan...Qi Yan!"

Beneath the Five Elements Altar, the gaunt youth opened his mouth, a deep unease rising in his heart: "The Prince of Zhennan arrived a day earlier than expected..."

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Chapter 0063

The Prince of Zhennan, one of the four great dukes of the Xuanwu Kingdom... has arrived!

The moment he arrived, the fire elemental energy between heaven and earth seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, and instantly boiled up, transforming into a huge wheel of flames behind his head, one higher than the next, making him look like a fire deity!

Regardless of which side the supernatural being was facing, they all involuntarily felt pressure when facing that figure. It was an indescribable scorching heat that ignored the barriers of space and seemed capable of easily burning people to ashes once it erupted.

For a moment, the entire Thousand Autumn Valley fell silent.

It was as if only that majestic figure remained between heaven and earth, and only the crackling sounds of the flames burning remained.

This is the majesty of the Duke of Zhenguo!

"The Prince of Zhennan arrived a day early? How could that be?"

The gaunt boy's heart clenched suddenly, and he turned to look at the Heavenly Absolute Sect Master and the others: "Could it be... because of them?"

This time, the action plan has indeed encountered huge changes.

It was precisely for this reason that Qianqiu Valley suffered almost no damage during the five days it was besieged.

"Changes can bring opportunities, but they can also bring crises..."

The boy had already vaguely understood.

Someone must have informed the Xuanwu court, which is why a Duke of Zhenguo personally took action in advance, intending to extinguish any chance of change and completely destroy the former First Holy Land!

"With the current strength of Thousand Autumn Valley, perhaps only that old Sword King can withstand the Prince of Zhennan." The young man's thoughts raced, sweat beading on the back of his neck, quickly soaking his clothes. "But, once the old Sword King makes a move..."

He suddenly shook his head, a bitter smile gradually appearing on his lips.

No matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't find any solution!

If Qianqiu Valley wants to stop the King of Zhennan, the only way is for the sect leader, the old sword king, to personally take action. However, once the old sword king makes a move, he will inevitably lose the chance to break through to the Yuan Dan realm in a short period of time. When that person arrives, Qianqiu Valley will still only have one way out: death!

"It's a dead end no matter what..."

The boy took a deep breath.

He suddenly understood the meaning of "do your best and leave the rest to fate".

They had done everything they could, and their secret allies had done their utmost. Whether they lived or died now depended on the fate of Qianqiu Valley.

"Perhaps that mysterious powerful figure... can bring some surprises..."

Just then, the Prince of Zhennan in the sky finally made a move.

His gaze was deep, and his voice was very low: "Your efficiency... is too low."

The sect leader of Tianjue Sect and the others lowered their heads instinctively, not daring to utter the slightest rebuttal.

"Your criticism is correct."

"The imperial court does not tolerate incompetence. You'd better watch yourselves." The Prince of Zhennan spoke calmly, his gaze sharp as he looked down into Qianqiu Valley. "Ji Qixi, I have come in person. Aren't you going to come out and see me?"

The Valley of a Thousand Autumns was completely silent, without the slightest response.

The Prince of Zhennan frowned, his eyes narrowing slightly. Then, he relaxed his brows and said expressionlessly in a low voice, "Since you won't come out, don't blame me for taking action."

In the Valley of a Thousand Autumns, Lei Shao gritted his teeth, gripped the sword at his waist, and roared like thunder:

"Prince Zhennan...Qi Hong!"

"Oh? It's you."

The Prince of Zhennan glanced at Lei Shao, his expression unchanged, and simply shook his head: "Lei Shao, you'd better step down obediently. Or perhaps... you want me to depose you a second time?"