The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror-Chapter 430 - 188 Divine Soul Breakthrough, the Realm of Possession (Please Subscribe)

When Duke Yan Sheng’s vision darkened, he was unaware that Xu Qing, the very culprit almost leading North Kong to the gallows, was nearby and planning to intervene against the military and civilian rebels.

Previously, after meeting with General Yu, Xu Qing had been discussing military strategies and ensuring the well-being of the people with him during the day, while at night, within the camp, he practiced Dao Skill.

Having Feng Qintian as his protector, Xu Qing was able to cultivate with a much more settled mind.

It must be said that cultivating Dao Skill within a military camp is an exceedingly dangerous affair.

During this time, as Xu Qing’s Divine Soul slightly emerged from its shell, the surrounding Blood Killing surged like grinding millstones, crushing his Divine Soul.

His thoughts nearly ceased, and his Divine Soul seemed on the verge of shattering.

Had he not been practicing the Xuantian Visualization Method, coupled with the capability of the Golden Light Spell to convert Qi-Blood into Divine Soul Power, any other peak Manifestation cultivator undergoing Dao Skill cultivation in an army like his would have suffered severe damage to their Divine Soul within a few days, leaving serious aftermaths, thus severing their future path in cultivation.

This method of cultivating Dao Skill was even more perilous than bodily cultivating at the seabed near the shore.

The suffocating pressure even exceeded Xu Qing’s initial expectations at the onset.

However, the effect on tempering the Divine Soul was indeed significant.

Moreover, after presenting strategic advice to General Yu, Xu Qing’s mind became clear.

The original intention of the Court was to punish, or even eradicate, the rebellious populace.

This was not inherently bad for Xu Qing, as the decline in popular support for the Court would only lead to further chaos in the world, providing him with numerous opportunities.

Nevertheless, Xu Qing still hoped that these heavily oppressed people could escape the suppression of the Court.

Even if such actions brought him no benefit, Xu Qing was willing to take them.

Upon this thought, an enlightenment dawned upon him.

Benevolence, righteousness, and conscience are also part of civilization and culture, deeply rooted in humanity’s psyche.

Civilization and culture are constantly advancing through history.

Driven by benefits, yet there exists elements beyond mere interests.

In ancient times, sacrifices to ancestors and deities involved using humans as offerings; but as civilization progressed, such practices were naturally abandoned.

Gentlemen stay away from slaughtering but still consume meat.

This distance is out of compassion, whereas eating meat is instinctual.

The two do not conflict.

It is not the act of taking life that is wrong, but finding pleasure in innocent killing, cruelty, and abuse.

With his thoughts now clear, Xu Qing’s Divine Soul, under the crushing pressure of the Blood Killing in the camp, became even more pure and refined.

The Purple Emperor Dragon Armor also became more solidified and robust during this process.

At some point, Xu Qing seemed to break through some barrier, his Divine Soul becoming clear, transparent, and extremely comfortable.

A sudden realization emerged that he had finally broken through the bottleneck of the peak Manifestation realm, reaching the level of Divine Soul Possession.

Cultivating Dao Skill within the army was like placing one’s Divine Soul in a steel-making workshop, undergoing countless hammerings and refining, elevating his Divine Soul from iron to steel through this repeated tempering.

Tougher and more stable.

Xu Qing seemed to have cleared away a mist in his life, observing a deeper essence within himself.

"The path of Dual Cultivation of Magic and Martial Arts is the correct one. Divine Soul Cultivation is about refining one’s own nature; recognizing one’s nature is merit, while acting according to one’s nature is virtue. However, there are too many obstacles and dangers in the world. If one relies solely on their nature to act, they will encounter many serious problems. Therefore, martial force is required for protection to act in accordance with one’s nature."

This was reminiscent of his past life, where without a preemptive strike to avoid numerous retaliations, or without the creation of nuclear weapons, it would not have been possible to have a stable environment for industrialization, laying the foundation for later rise.

This preemptive strike opened the gates of heaven, and also the awakening and cry of ancient souls after centuries of decline, sweeping away the hesitation.

As it is for the country, so it is for the individual.

Suddenly, within the large camp, Xu Qing let out a long howl, resonating endlessly.

His howl astonished Feng Qintian outside, who was on guard.

Cultivating the Flying Sword Skill, which belongs to the category of Dao Skill Divine Power, he naturally understood the implications within Xu Qing’s long howl.

"Divine Soul Possession!" Despite having traveled far and wide, and being experienced, Feng Qintian could not have imagined that the young Top Scorer he was serving would have his Divine Soul breakthrough to the "Possession" level within the military camp.

With that step, he joined the ranks of the world’s top experts.

Even in the previous era of chaos, the golden age of Dao Skill and Martial Arts experts, achieving Possession was a remarkable feat.

"Three hundred years ago, the two Daoists Zhang, at this age, may not necessarily have attained such achievements," Feng Qintian was exceedingly astounded.

The two Zhangs referred to the mad Daoist Zhang Dian and the slovenly Daoist Zhang Sanfeng, both monumental figures in the Daoist community over the past three hundred years.

Especially Zhang Dian, who played no small part in assisting the Grand Ancestor in unifying the world.

After the success, he drifted away without leaving any Daoist lineage behind.

As for the slovenly Daoist, he was the founder of the Xuantian Dragon Ascension Path within the Dragon Gate Sect of Taihe Mountain. After realizing his Dao, he purged the world of demons, and during his prime, hardly any formidable Evil Demons or Evil Path were heard of in the world.

Only Demons such as the master of the Seven Kills Demon Palace from Changbai Mountain could match him, clashing three times in his life, each battle shaking the heavens and the earth.

On the other hand, considering the environment in which Xu Qing achieved Possession was actually within a vast military camp, this fact alone rendered Feng Qintian utterly astounded.

In such an environment, even his Flying Sword Skill would be greatly affected.

That Xu Jieyuan could cultivate his Divine Soul and make a breakthrough under these conditions was truly unbelievable!

What seemed incredible to Feng Qintian was just a natural progression for Xu Qing.

Ever since his journey to Dragon Tiger Mountain, Xu Qing had laid the foundation for advancing to Possession. His subsequent travels broadened his horizons and mind, further solidifying that foundation.