The First Sage of Military Strategists

“In ancient times, some people were born as top experts. For example, the Primordial Emperor was born out of nowhere. He opened all the apertures at birth and had terrifying strength on the path of law, equivalent to the current third level of the Rainbow Transformation Realm. So it is not surprising that a freak like Han Qing has appeared now.” The leader of the Mo family said in a deep voice.

"Master, what should we do now? A year from now, the outcome is uncertain. His growth rate is terrifying," Lin Motong said again.

The leader of the Mohist school flipped his palm, and an ancient stele appeared in his hand. This stele was the Primordial Ancient Seal, which sealed the Greedy Heavenly Demon within.

"This year, I will maximize my strength by utilizing the inheritance of the Greedy Demon. Secondly, I will try to break through the Ten Thousand Apertures. As long as I succeed, even if Han Qing can break through, the South China Sea War will at most end in a draw," the leader of the Mo family pondered.

After he finished speaking, his figure flashed and he disappeared from the spot.

Lin Motong could sense the worry in his master's words. It was the first time he had ever seen someone push him to this point, which showed just how terrifying Han Qing's strength was now.

...

Time flies, and three months have passed in a flash.

Beijing.

In a secret chamber within the imperial palace, Han Yi sat on a high platform, with demonic energy surging and raging around him.

Suddenly, the massive amount of demonic energy contracted abruptly and returned entirely to his body. Han Yi abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with cruelty and violence. Strange purple patterns, intertwined and twisted, suddenly appeared on his body; these were demonic runes.

"Han Yi, what good is a strong will? As long as there is desire, there will be a weakness. As long as you follow your desires, I can plant a demonic seed in your heart. When the time is right, this seed will take root and sprout, and I can use it to control your soul and body in one fell swoop." A strange smile appeared on Han Yi's face.

In his mind, Han Yi's will was still resisting.

"Destroyer of Heaven, your methods are indeed difficult to defend against, but the era of demons has passed. Even if you take over my body, so what? You still cannot escape the fate of being sealed again," Han Yi said in a deep voice.

The Destruction Demon chuckled, "Han Yi, there is no Primordial Emperor in this era. My methods are beyond your imagination. People call me the Destruction Demon, which is both right and wrong. I merely satisfy the desires of others and take the opportunity to plant demonic seeds. That's all. It is not me who destroys the world, but the desires in the hearts of all living beings."

As he spoke, his aura completely subsided, and the intricate, twisted patterns on his body suddenly disappeared, returning him to a state exactly like a human.

"Just watch, it won't be long before everyone in the capital becomes my demonic servant."

He said this, then got up and left the secret room.

...

The vast South China Sea.

In the center of a deserted island, the Silver Emperor, Young Master Xu, and the others gazed at a vast thunder pool before them. Lightning surged within the pool, and thunder dragons soared into the sky, their oppressive aura permeating the air.

"This Nine Extremes Thunder Pool contains eighteen kinds of thunder. Unless someone can open 9999 apertures, no one in this world can withstand the bombardment of thunder," the Silver Emperor said softly.

Young Master Xu asked with a look of awe, "My lord, now that this Thunder Pool has taken shape, can we begin to purge the various forces?"

Silver Emperor nodded slightly: "You said before that the natives who pose the greatest threat to us in this world are Han Qing. I want to see what this person is so powerful about. If he is really a martial arts prodigy who is once in a thousand years, I will give him a chance to enter the Upper Realm and join my Xuanlei Sect. If he is just ordinary, then I will just kill him directly."

“My lord, you must be careful. This person is the chosen one of this world, protected by the destiny of heaven. Killing him will be extremely difficult,” Lei Wanlong said respectfully, cupping his hands in greeting.

Silver Emperor chuckled, “How strong can he be? The Heavenly Dao of this world is even more incomplete than that of the Upper Realm. The upper limit of the Dao of Law is only the Rainbow Transformation Realm. As for the Dao of Martial Arts, although some people can touch the Myriad Apertures Realm, Han Qing is so young that it is impossible for him to go that far on the path of martial arts. Besides, I have the Nine Extreme Thunder Pool to help me. Killing him is just a piece of cake.”

As Yin Huang spoke, he suddenly extended his fair and smooth right hand, reciting an ancient scripture. In an instant, the Nine Extremes Thunder Pool rose from the ground, then slowly shrank, resembling a seal, and landed in the center of his palm. Lei Wanlong, standing to the side, looked on with envy. He didn't even know such a wondrous technique; he could only construct and activate the Thunder Pool, but not move it.

"I heard that Han Qing has been staying at Yuelu Academy. I'll go and meet him now." Yin Huang took a step forward, and in an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared. He transformed into a bolt of silver lightning and disappeared into the world.

"My lord, what should we do now?" Xu Yan flew over from not far away, his aura several times stronger than it had been a few months ago.

Behind him followed a large group of Refiners who flew out from the Ancient Void Domain. These people had also greatly improved their strength, simply because they had all consumed the Thunder Tribulation Pill, thus stepping into a new realm in one fell swoop.

"Do not make any rash moves before Lord Silver Emperor returns," Lei Wanlong said calmly.

...

Shu land.

Yuelu Academy.

Inside a tall bamboo building, several dozen feet high and nine stories high, Zhou Xiaoru, Qi Guanzi, and a group of powerful figures from Yuelu Academy were gathered together studying the ancient scripture of leaving the dust.

Han Qing had already compiled his understanding of the Ancient Scripture of Departure into a book and distributed it to everyone, but even with guidance, it was extremely difficult to fully master this ancient scripture.

Many powerful individuals discussed it while repeatedly trying it out.

Suddenly, everyone heard a thunderous roar from not far away, followed by a powerful pressure descending from the sky.

"Who?"

"There are enemies!"

"Let's go out and take a look!"

...

Brush brush!
In an instant, more than a dozen figures flew out of the pavilion and arrived above the academy, all looking up directly upwards.

Dark clouds rolled overhead, with magnificent, enormous, bright silver lightning dragons weaving through them. At the center of these dragons, a woman in a silver robe and veil looked down at the crowd with a cold expression.

"Who are you? This is Yuelu Academy. Your behavior is extremely rude. I advise you to disappear from my sight within three breaths, or I will surely make you vanish into thin air." Qi Gongzi, as the vice dean, stepped forward first, looking directly upwards, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Call Han Qing out. I'm not interested in anyone else," Silver Emperor said coldly.

Qi Guanzi frowned, and Chen Zhen, an academy steward next to him who was dressed in a black robe and had a slightly irritable temper, was the first to shout angrily.

"You woman, you keep asking to see our dean, do you really think everyone else is just for show? I'll teach you a lesson!"

As Chen Zhen spoke, he picked up a broadsword and charged towards the Silver Emperor.

He was a martial arts master, but he devoted most of his time and energy to studying martial arts, so he was extremely skilled in close combat. He was also wearing a high-grade battle armor, the Crimson Dragon Armor, and was extremely confident in his strength.

Moreover, he was always decisive and efficient; even when he heard someone trying to stop him from behind, he ignored them and continued soaring upwards. (End of Chapter)