This Martial Saint's Health Bar is Too Thick!-Chapter 574 - 81 Offering Sacrifice to Heaven

On the cliff plateau, Li Fei was sent flying by a palm strike.

This time, his challenge was against Master Qingmu of the Daluo Sect, whose primary Martial Arts discipline was Hand Skill.

Just as he was struck by the palm, a green light exploded in front of his eyes.

These green Forces turned into countless light points, which clung to Li Fei’s body.

Before Li Fei could react, these light points linked with each other, forming dozens of ropes on his body.

These ropes were flowing and full of tenacity, able to continually absorb the shock of the Force.

Simultaneously, Li Fei’s spiritual power was affected, as if numerous invisible ropes had locked him up, these ropes growing wildly like weeds, full of vitality and impossible to eradicate!

When a Martial Arts Master moved, it was all Tao Power, connecting faster than even a Fighter at the Peak of the Tao Foundation Stage.

After all, one was a major move, the other merely a basic attack.

Master Qingmu used a series of combos to completely break through Li Fei’s clone and defense, exposing his weaknesses, and the next move of Tao Power followed immediately, successfully controlling Li Fei.

Li Fei executed the "Calamity Relief Vajra Form," trying to break free from the control.

His practice in the "Calamity Relief Vajra Method" wasn’t lengthy; previously, he had only barely entered the threshold relying on his strong spiritual power.

However, after absorbing those memories of sword practice from Master Qing Xie’s subconscious world, Li Fei had made considerable progress in controlling Force.

Thus, his current use of "Calamity Relief Vajra Form" was quite proficient.

But before a Martial Arts Master, it was ultimately a step too slow. By the time he broke free, Master Qingmu had already reached his side, gently pressing his palm against Li Fei’s chest.

"This is as far as it goes."

Master Qingmu withdrew his hand.

He knew Li Fei’s Life Force was astonishing, comparable to Exotic Beasts.

But his palm could completely penetrate Li Fei’s chest, thereby shattering Li Fei’s heart.

If so, even a strong Life Force would be in vain.

So, this "advice" session came to an end.

"Thank you, Master."

Li Fei acknowledged the end, and sincerely bowed to him.

Although he had not used the Myriad Blood Pearl in this exchange, the opponent also did not use Divine Skills.

Relying on his powerful Life Force, he had endured much damage, ultimately holding out for thirty-two moves under his opponent’s hand.

Even though this performance seemed ’monstrous’ in the eyes of the Daluo Sect disciples, Li Fei was not satisfied.

Master Qingmu had controlled his force well and did not turn lethal, focusing mainly on control.

This made Li Fei realize a weakness of his own:

Once faced with strong control tactics, he easily fell into disadvantage.

Although the "Calamity Relief Vajra Method" could "break control," his mastery of it was still too lacking. It was fine against ordinary opponents, but when facing powerful ones, the ’control breaking’ speed seemed a bit slow.

This was a problem the Myriad Blood Pearl could not solve.

"The only solution is to rigorously practice the ’Calamity Relief Vajra Method.’"

Li Fei thought to himself.

Previously, his severe injury to True Master Qing Yu’s Lifebound Flying Sword, which made him retreat, had made him somewhat arrogant.

But his recent engagements with the Martial Arts Masters of the Daluo Sect made him reevaluate himself.

Forcing True Master Qing Yu to retreat was mainly because he happened to counter the opponent’s Flying Sword and its Divine Skills.

Change the person, change the Divine Skill.

The outcome of the battle could have been vastly different.

Amid admiring glances from young disciples of the Daluo Sect, Li Fei turned and left.

In the days that followed, he challenged Martial Arts Masters and True Masters of the Daluo Sect everywhere.

He would challenge someone every few days, astonishing people with his Exotic Beast-like strong Life Force and recovery speed.

Eventually, the strong warriors of the Daluo Sect grew tired of him, each declaring a period of secluded cultivation.

So, by early December, Li Fei found no more challengers.

Either the top True Masters of the Daluo Sect had died or fled, several Great Grandmasters had been sent on missions, and all remaining True Masters and Martial Arts Masters had declared seclusion.

Now, only Tai Yu was not in seclusion.

But with even Li Fei’s thick skin, he felt it inappropriate to challenge a Martial Saint...

This month-long journey of challenges had indeed brought significant gains for Li Fei:

He had gained experience in engaging with fighters of this level, his practice of the "Calamity Relief Vajra Method" had become even more refined.

Above all, the Myriad Blood Pearl had upgraded by two levels!

Previously, after Myriad Blood Pearl reached level 25, if Li Fei consumed his homemade Nether Spring Poison daily, it would take about four months for the Myriad Blood Pearl to level up.

But now, in just one month, Myriad Blood Pearl had climbed up two levels:

[Myriad Blood Pearl

Rank: Level 27, 58%

Blood Souls: 841 freёnovelkiss-com

Blood Soul Skills: Blood Rage (Strong), Blood Slaughter (Strong), Blood Power (Strong), Blood Spring (Strong), Blood Breath (Strong)

Transform Skill: Blood Demon (Strong)]

When the total number of Blood Souls exceeded 800, Li Fei once again got an opportunity to enhance a Blood Soul Skill.

Now, only [Blood Breath] was available for enhancement, so he used the opportunity on [Blood Breath].

[Blood Breath], enhanced, triggers at less than 40% of total Blood Soul count instead of 30% and still recovers 5% of the total count per minute.

[Blood Breath] triggers when the total amount of Blood Souls is below 40%; it stops when it exceeds 40%.

So naturally, the higher this trigger limit, the better.

Compared with advancements in skill, the two-level upgrade of the Myriad Blood Pearl truly boosted Li Fei’s real Combat Power by a significant margin!

In the days to come, Li Fei also began a period of secluded cultivation.

Days passed one by one, and soon it was December 28th.

The New Year festival was just one day away.

In this world, there was no notion of "Spring Festival"; rather, it was the New Year festival, comprising the last three days of the year and the first two days of the new year—a unified national holiday.

The New Year festival was the most important festival of the year, and many sects chose to hold major ceremonies during this time.

That day, the entire Daluo Sect was bustling with activity.

Per tradition, the Daluo Sect held a Sacrificial Ceremony every New Year.

Buddhists believed in the Buddha, but Taoists did not worship the Taoist Ancestor; instead, they worshiped the Heavenly Dao.

Thus, the Sacrificial Ceremony was the most important ritual for Taoists.

As a leading sect of Taoism, the Daluo Sect would also invite representatives from the other two sects to witness the ceremony.

This year was no exception.

On December 28th, representatives from Yuhua Sect and the Upper Pure Sect arrived at Daluo Peak.

However, compared to the relaxed atmosphere of previous years, the atmosphere at Daluo Peak this year was much more solemn.

Moreover, the preparations for this year’s Sacrificial Ceremony were far more extensive than in previous years.

Disciples of the Daluo Sect carried boxes filled with precious spellcasting materials to Cloud Sea Plateau, and several Great Mages, each at least at the Possession Stage of cultivation, led groups of disciples to start setting up the ritual tracks with these materials.

The State Preceptor Yun Shu personally oversaw the square, supervising everything!

This busyness continued for four days.

By the afternoon of December 31st, a massive array that almost covered the entire Cloud Sea Plateau square had taken shape.

By then, even the most oblivious could sense that this year’s Sacrificial Ceremony was unlike those of previous years.

Though previous ceremonies were also solemn and grand, and arrays were also set up,

they never used so many materials or set up such a massive array.

Only a few high-ranking members of the Daluo Sect knew that to set up this array, one-third of the sect’s resources, accumulated over 800 years, had been depleted!

While the Daluo Sect was busy preparing for the Sacrificial Ceremony, the Imperial City was bustling as well.

All fifteen True Masters of the Righteous Law Pavilion mobilized, leading hundreds of Great Mages at the Possession Stage to set up arrays around the Heavenly Altar!

This Heavenly Altar was also located within the Imperial City and was specifically used for heavenly sacrifices.

The court also held a sacrificial ceremony each New Year and would have the Righteous Law Pavilion set up arrays in advance to manage the country’s fortune during the ceremony.

However, the scale of the array set up by the Righteous Law Pavilion this time far exceeded those of previous years!

...

"My lord, after the Sacrificial Ceremony, we can return to Lanling City," said Lv Wenxing to Li Fei in the room.

Li Fei had been mostly in seclusion during this period, making it hard for Lv Wenxing to meet with him.

It was only because they had gathered for a dinner during the New Year that he had the opportunity to speak with Li Fei alone.

"Did the State Preceptor say this?"

Li Fei’s eyes lit up as he hurriedly asked.

He had actually wanted to leave long ago.

The fourth implant was still waiting for him in the storeroom of Wu’an University, and he was also eager to settle Shangguan Xiao’s retrial.

But since Yun Shu had stayed at the Daluo Sect and had not left, he naturally could not urge him.

"Exactly, the State Preceptor said so himself," nodded Lv Wenxing.

Li Fei pondered, "Has the State Preceptor been waiting at the Daluo Sect just for this Sacrificial Ceremony?"

Lv Wenxing replied, "It seems so."

Li Fei asked, "Is there any specific reason?"

Lv Wenxing gave a wry smile, "I am a martial artist, not versed in magic, and I don’t know much about these ceremonies. All I know is that this year’s Sacrificial Ceremony is completely different from past years. A massive array has already been set up on the square at Cloud Sea Plateau!"

"Did the State Preceptor say if we need to do anything?"

asked Li Fei.

Lv Wenxing shook his head, "He didn’t say. He just asked us to participate in the Sacrificial Ceremony on time tomorrow. I specifically came to inform you, my lord, so you do not miss the time."

"Okay, thank you."

said Li Fei.

Lv Wenxing responded, "You’re welcome, my lord."

Li Fei looked out at the night sky through the window.

He was looking forward to going back after tomorrow.

....

Hong Guang 47th year, January 1st.

The first day of the New Year.

At noon, the Wendao Bell was struck again atop Daluo Peak.

The bell’s sound was distant and full of Taoist charm.

It rang nine times, and the crowd quickly gathered on Cloud Sea Plateau.

At the same time, thousands of miles away in the Imperial City.

Civil and military officials had gathered at the Heavenly Altar.

The imperial family’s relatives were also present, with Prince Li, Qin Mingli, the only Martial Saint of the royal family, standing at the forefront.

Sharing the front line with him were the Grand Secretary, Ye Ze’an, and Military Affairs Grand Marshal, Wenren Zheng.

Dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe and wearing a twelve-tiered crown, the Emperor stepped forward as the bell sounded, walking up to the Heavenly Altar.

The heavenly sacrifice began.

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