A Saint King's Breakthrough, a Warrant, and the Greed of a Second-Rank Sect
The flying boat sped through the clouds, leaving the Heavenly Profound Sect far behind.
On the deck, the atmosphere remained one of shock and disbelief.
Although Hong Gui and Baihu had long been immune to Dongfang Yueming's "invincibility," seeing him suppress a high-ranking Saint King Realm ancestor to the point of vomiting blood and submitting by simply releasing a trace of his domain aura, the two women's eyes were still filled with uncontrollable fanaticism and worship.
At this moment, even Abbess Jingxu and Lu Qingxue became extremely careful with their breathing.
"Such overwhelming power over Saint King Realm realm cultivator..."
Abbess Jingxu gazed at Dongfang Yueming's retreating figure, her eyes filled with awe and deep confusion. "That absolute suppressive power that seemed capable of stripping away all laws and dominating heaven and earth... what level of domain is it? Could it truly be the legendary Earth-Grade Domain, or even... a higher-level existence?"
She dared not think too deeply about it, because it was beyond her understanding of common sense about Martial Dao.
I need to go into seclusion for a while.
Dongfang Yueming turned around and gave an instruction to everyone.
"Another seclusion?!"
Lu Qingxue couldn't help but gasp in surprise, her beautiful eyes widening in shock.
How long has it been since he last went into seclusion? At most half a day! Now he's just obtained the Saint King's Dharma, and he's going into seclusion again?
Could it be that he intends to break through the barrier of the Saint King Realm in one fell swoop?!
Seeing Lu Qingxue's horrified expression, Dongfang Yueming simply smiled faintly, offered no further explanation, turned and walked into the cabin of the flying boat, where he set up a soundproof array.
In the inner cabin.
Dongfang Yueming sat down cross-legged, his eyes flashing with an extremely intense light of ambition.
"Saint King Realm... controlling a region and condensing one's own Saintly Domain."
He held in his hand the jade slip he had just "obtained" from the Heavenly Profound Sect —the "Heavenly Profound Saint King Record" (Yellow Grade).
"System, enter and Point Allocation!"
[Ding! You have learned the Yellow Grade Saint King Dharma - "The Heavenly Profound Saint King Record" (0/21 billion, not yet at the Entry)!]
Two hundred and 10 billion?
Dongfang Yueming's lips twitched slightly as he looked at the terrifying initial energy expenditure. But for him, it was merely a slight "pain" at best.
"Point Allocation! Max it out directly!"
[Ding! Consumed 21 billion points, advanced to the Early-Stage Saint King!]
"BOOM!!!"
The instant the command was given, Dongfang Yueming felt a violent explosion simultaneously occur in his Sea of Consciousness and dantian!
His immortal Vitality, at the pinnacle of Nirvana Perfection, began to undergo a qualitative transformation at this moment, rapidly moving towards a profound and vast dimension of law!
"Continue!"
[Ding! Points consumed, advancing to Mid-Stage Saint King!] [Ding! Points consumed, advancing to Late-Stage Saint King!]
As a massive amount of points burned, Dongfang Yueming felt as if he had transformed into the creator god of this world! The space around him began to fold and distort visibly, and an absolute sense of dominance filled his soul.
"Perfection!"
[Ding! Points consumed, "The Heavenly Profound Saint King Record" has advanced to Saint King Perfection!]
"Buzz--!!!"
An invisible yet incredibly powerful holy pressure surged from Dongfang Yueming's body, even shattering the clouds surrounding the flying boat into nothingness!
[Lower Saint King Perfection: Hundred-Mile Sacred Domain]!
This is not a simple superposition like before, but a natural suppression of the life dimension that arises when the realm reaches its peak!
Within a hundred miles, as long as he has a thought, all living beings below the Saint King Realm are under his absolute control!
"Call..."
Dongfang Yueming slowly opened his eyes, his pupils seemingly reflecting the birth and death of stars, and the world seemingly upside down.
"Although it's only Lower-Tier Perfection achieved through Yellow Grade cultivation technique, with the support of my top-tier foundation, I now have the power to fight even veteran Saint King Perfection, or even Half-Step Emperor!"
He clenched his fist, feeling the immense power surging within him.
"However, if I want to advance the Saint King's Technique to the Heaven Grade, I need more Yellow Grade materials."
Dongfang Yueming stood up, his gaze profound. "In this Southern Wasteland, there shouldn't be more than just the Heavenly Profound Sect, a second-grade sect, right?"
On the deck of the airship.
"Squeak." The hatch opened.
When Dongfang Yueming reappeared before everyone.
Besides Abbess Jingxu and Lu Qingxue, even Hong Gui and Baihu felt a strong sense of suffocation!
Although Dongfang Yueming did not deliberately release his aura, the holy aura that naturally emanated from him, as if he were one with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, made everyone present feel an urge to worship him!
"You... you really..." Lu Qingxue swallowed hard, her voice trembling uncontrollably.
"Not bad, Saint King Realm." Dongfang Yueming nodded indifferently, his tone as casual as if he had simply changed his clothes.
"Hiss--!"
Abbess Jingxu gasped, her whole body going numb.
Where on earth did this monster come from?! In half a day, it jumped directly from Nirvana to Saint King?! Is there any justice in this world?! Are they even letting the other cultivators live?!
"Let's go to the next second-grade sect."
Ignoring their shock, Dongfang Yueming issued the order directly.
The airship hovered above a massive city shrouded in a sandstorm.
"Raging Sand Valley, the third-ranked second-grade sect in the Southern Wasteland," Abbess Jingxu reported respectfully. She was now completely convinced of Dongfang Yueming, and even felt a slight fear of him.
Dongfang Yueming was preparing to shatter the great formation and enter to "collect debts," just as he had done at the Heavenly Profound Sect.
Just then...
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Dozens of extremely powerful auras suddenly shot up from within the Raging Sand Valley, completely surrounding the flying boat!
The leader was actually a middle-aged man who had reached the Early-Stage Saint King Realm —the Valley Master of Raging Sand Valley!
They saw Dongfang Yueming and the people on the flying boat.
Far from being alarmed, the Valley Master of Raging Sand Valley revealed a wildly joyful and greedy smile on his rugged face!
"Hahaha! It's like finding a needle in a haystack, only to have it come to you effortlessly!"
The Valley Master of Raging Sand Valley pointed at Dongfang Yueming and the others, laughing wildly, "My Raging Sand Valley is incredibly lucky! The bounty of a Earth Grade cultivation technique and the position of Elder of the Taibai Sword Sect has actually been delivered right to our doorstep!"
"What bounty?!"
Upon hearing this, Abbess Jingxu's expression changed, and an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.
"Old nun, don't you know?"
The Valley Master of Raging Sand Valley sneered, took out a blood-red jade slip that emitted a dazzling light from his robes, and held it high.
"The Sect Master of the Taibai Sword Sect has personally issued a world-wide [Supreme Kill Order]! Jingxu, along with his disciple Lu Qingxue and several rogue cultivators, have colluded with Variants and betrayed the sect! Anyone who kills you will be richly rewarded!"
"This... this is impossible!"
Abbess Jingxu was struck dumb, staggering back a few steps, her face filled with disbelief and despair.
"Sect Master... how could he possibly distort the truth?! It was clearly Old Ghost Song who colluded with the Variants!" Abbess Jingxu roared in grief and indignation. She was loyal to the sect, but she never expected to end up being wanted by the entire world and branded as a traitor!
"Old nun, don't try to plead your case with me. I only recognize the bounty offered by the Taibai Sword Sect!"
The Valley Master of Raging Sand Valley revealed a murderous intent in his eyes. Although he was also at the Early-Stage Saint King, he did not believe that these few wanted stray dogs could have much ability. As for what happened at the Heavenly Profound Sect, because the Tianxuan Ancestor had issued a mountain closure order, the news had not yet spread.
"Charge them! Kill or die!"
The Valley Master of Raging Sand Valley waved his hand, eager to claim this tremendous credit!