Dragon Protection Pavilion
As soon as Lu Feng returned to the Prince Jingnan's Residence, he saw Lu Shuang pacing back and forth at the gate.
"You're finally back!"
Lu Shuang was filled with worry until she saw Lu Feng's figure with her own eyes, and only then did her heart finally settle down.
"I'm fine! They were just a few Great Grandmaster; I took care of them all."
After exchanging a few words, Lu Feng returned to his residence.
He sat down cross-legged, and with a thought, opened the panel:
[Main character: Lu Feng;]
[Cultivation Level: Great Early Grandmaster]
[Cultivation Techniques: Supreme Clarity Spirit-Observing Eye), not yet mastered; Nine Extremes Essence Condensation Art (level 5), progress 100%; Six-Zhang Golden Body (level 3); Spirit Condensation Art (not yet mastered); Nine Extremes Heaven-Breaking Slash (level 9);]
[Perfect Martial Arts: Phantom Sword Formation; Phantom Sword Art; Startling Thunder Flash; Hundred Beasts Body-Tempering Art; Walking on Air;...;]
[Formation: Four Symbols Formation;]
[Demon Points: 80 million]
Lu Feng pulled up the introduction to the Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye and examined it carefully.
The effect was indeed almost exactly as Feng Sanniang had described!
Once one has cultivated this skill to a minor level, one can use it to see through some basic illusion arrays.
For example, his own Phantom Sword Art would be completely exposed before these eyes.
This gives you an idea of just how domineering this technique is.
Upon reaching mastery, one can even see through the trajectory of the opponent's internal True Qi, directly targeting their weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Upon reaching the pinnacle of cultivation, one's eyes will awaken a special talent: the Clear and Pure Spirit Eyes.
The Clear and Pure Spirit Eyes and Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye differ from those of the Taiqing Temple; they do not require active activation, but are an instinct that resides within the eyes.
Upon seeing this, a glint flashed in Lu Feng's eyes.
"System, restore the Supreme Clarity Spirit-Observing Eye) to its full potential!"
[The Supreme Clarity Spirit-Observing Eye) has been fully repaired, requiring 50 million Demon Points; Repair now?]
"Repair!"
The moment the words left his mouth, the fifty million Demon Points on the panel vanished into thin air.
In the skill section, the word "incomplete" after "Supreme Clarity Spirit-Observing Eye) " slowly fades away, revealing the complete version of Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye.
"System! Upgrade the Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye to Minor Completion!"
[Upgrading the Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye to Minor Completion requires 30 million Demon Points; Upgrade now?]
Fortunately, he still had 30 million left!
"Promote!"
As soon as he finished speaking, streams of warm yet powerful True Essence surged into his eyes like a tide, repeatedly cleansing and refining them.
[Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye (Minor Completion);]
Lu Feng slowly opened his eyes.
In an instant, the world before my eyes suddenly became bright and clear.
Many subtle details that were previously imperceptible—the movement of dust, the shifting of light, the wisps of True Essence in the air—were now clearly visible to his eyes.
With a thought, he activated his True Essence and used the Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye.
In an instant, the world before my eyes lost all color, turning into a black and white expanse.
He looked down at his body, where a black, humanoid outline was surrounded by streams of milky-white energy flowing slowly along specific paths.
"This... is what is called True Essence," Lu Feng murmured.
Then, he unleashed the Phantom Sword Art.
Nine figures appeared out of thin air. But in his eyes at this moment, the other eight phantoms were just clumps of cold black shadows, their bodies empty and devoid of any flow of white energy.
The truth is immediately apparent!
Lu Feng carefully sensed it for a long time and made an estimate: after using the Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye for half an hour, he had consumed about one-tenth of his True Essence.
It should be noted that with the current strength of his True Essence, even if he continuously used the Phantom Sword Art for half an hour, it would only consume one-tenth of his essence.
This demonstrates just how terrifying the consumption of energy is by the Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye.
He then dispelled his cultivation technique and reopened the panel:
[Main character: Lu Feng;]
[Cultivation Level: Great Early Grandmaster]
[Cultivation Techniques: Nine Extremes Essence Condensation Art (Level 5) Progress 100%; Supreme Purity Spirit-Observing Eye (Minor Success); Six-Zhang Golden Body (Level 3); Spirit Condensation Art (Not Yet Entered); Nine Extremes Heaven-Breaking Slash (Level 9);]
[Perfect Martial Arts: Phantom Sword Formation; Phantom Sword Art; Startling Thunder Flash; Hundred Beasts Body-Tempering Art; Walking on Air;...;]
[Formation: Four Symbols Formation;]
[Demon Points: 0;]
The Demon Points have been reset to zero once again.
Unfortunately, the area around the imperial city had already been thoroughly ravaged by powerful figures over the years, making it impossible to find any formidable demonic beasts.
In addition, he had just killed four of Crown Prince Lu Xinghan's guards. Although he had done it cleanly, it was still not advisable for him to move around the city freely for the next few days.
In the days that followed, Lu Feng planned to go into seclusion and cultivate quietly, patiently waiting for the opening of the Ten Thousand Swords Tomb Secret Realm.
Meanwhile, inside the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace.
Two maids, one on each side, were massaging Crown Prince Lu Xinghan's shoulders. Lu Xinghan squinted, a look of enjoyment on his face.
A guard rushed into the hall.
"Your Highness, the bodies of four guards have just been discovered in Willow Lane Street!"
"What did you say?!" Lu Xinghan suddenly opened his eyes, his expression changing drastically.
His four bodyguards were all Great Grandmaster Perfection at the peak of their cultivation.
To be able to kill four people silently without alerting the patrolling officer...
The opponent's cultivation level is at least at the Celestial Person Realm!
It seems that the information about the Great Early Grandmaster was indeed a deliberate concealment by the other side.
"Can you verify the visitor's identity?"
"According to my investigation, the man was wearing a Shadow Pavilion token on his waist. As for whether he was an assassin from the Shadow Pavilion... that remains to be seen."
"Shadow Pavilion..."
Lu Xinghan stroked his chin, his eyes shifting between light and shadow.
If he really is an assassin from the Shadow Pavilion, then he can only accept his bad luck.
The royal family is not afraid of the Shadow Pavilion, but the old fogies in the palace will never allow the entire Shadow Pavilion to be targeted for the sake of a prince's personal grudge.
He can't move this behemoth on his own right now.
"Forget it, let's put this matter aside for now."
Lu Xinghan waved his hand, then changed the subject:
"Now, half of the officials in the court have agreed to accompany me, the Crown Prince, to the Tomb of Ten Thousand Swords Tomb."
"The other princes will definitely unite against me. You go and keep a close eye on them. Report back immediately if there's any sign of trouble!"
"Yes!"
After dismissing the guards, Lu Xinghan went straight into the quiet room and began to bind the string of Blood Bodhi Prayer Beads to his name with his own blood.
Meanwhile, in the Imperial Palace, in the Golden Palace.
Emperor Lu Yunqi sat high on the dragon throne. Beside his throne, another phoenix throne was placed side by side, and Empress Liu Yue sat on it.
Beneath the imperial steps, civil and military officials stood with their hands at their sides.
Lu Yunqi then spoke:
"The Ten Thousand Swords Tomb Secret Realm will open soon."
"All twelve of my princes will enter. The sons of the ministers may each choose one prince to accompany them into the Ten Thousand Swords Tomb."
"Our patriarch places great importance on this trip to the Tomb of Ten Thousand Swords Tomb. Anyone who manages to comprehend the sword dao inheritance and break through to the Celestial Person Realm will be able to directly enter the Dragon Protection Pavilion and become a member of our Great Qian Dragon Protection Pavilion!"
Upon hearing this, the eyes of every official in the court gleamed with fervor.
Dragon Protection Pavilion!
That was the true power center of the Great Qian!
They then discussed who would be selected to enter the Tomb of Ten Thousand Swords Tomb.
Just when the officials thought the morning court session was about to end!
Liu Yue, who was beside the throne, suddenly spoke softly:
"Furthermore, my daughter will also be entering the Ten Thousand Swords Tomb Secret Realm this time. I hope all of you will be aware of this."
Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell silent.
This is tantamount to forcing them to choose sides in front of the entire court.
However, neither the emperor on the dragon throne nor the officials below the steps dared to utter a word of rebuttal.
It's unclear whether it was out of fear of Liu Yue's cultivation at the Celestial Person Realm Third Layer, or because of... the person standing behind her.