Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 880 Chapter 357: Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, Completely Annihilated! Zhao Feng’s Great Breakthrough! (Part 2)

Zhao Feng touched down in the Imperial Palace Council Square, with the ministers following suit shortly after.

Observing the throng of officials, their faces etched with unease, Zhao Feng inquired, "What are your thoughts?"

"Your Highness," one minister began, his voice tinged with apprehension. "The Immortals and Gods, they are far too powerful. Each one resides in the Immortal Realm."

"The gulf between Qin and them is simply too vast," Han Fei added, a bitter smile playing on his lips.

"Do you all know the age of the Heavenly Court?" Zhao Feng asked, a faint smile gracing his face.

The ministers shook their heads in unison. "We do not know, Your Highness."

"The Heavenly Court existed even before the Mortal World. There was a time when our Mortal World was part of the Immortal Realm, but it was sundered by the Human Emperor of our Human Race, giving birth to the Mortal World and separating Immortals from mortals ever since."

"With that separation," Zhao Feng continued, "one day in the Immortal Realm equates to a year in the Mortal World. The Heavenly Court has flourished for eons, which is the bedrock of its might. Qin has only propagated teachings for five years; how can we possibly measure up to the Heavenly Court?"

"But Your Highness," another minister interjected, "the Heavenly Court now perceives Qin as an adversary, intending to annihilate it. Aside from Your Highness holding the nation together, we are utterly incompetent, unable to alleviate Qin's burdens." Han Fei spoke, his face a mask of shame.

"We are truly incompetent."

The assembled ministers bowed in unison towards Zhao Feng, their guilt palpable.

Witnessing their contrition, Zhao Feng offered a slight smile. "My sole expectation of you all is to fulfill your duties and fortify Qin. As long as each of you performs your part diligently, I shall be profoundly satisfied. This, too, was my father's expectation for you."

Ying Zheng nodded in agreement. "Indeed. These five years since the teachings began, we have witnessed the remarkable growth of Qin's national power. This progress is not merely the result of the Crown Prince and my efforts, but the culmination of all of Qin working in concert to forge this era of prosperity."

Upon hearing the words of Ying Zheng and his son, the ministers collectively bowed, vowing, "We pledge to be loyal to Qin unto death, never to disappoint His Majesty and the Crown Prince."

"Esteemed ministers," Zhao Feng declared, his voice resonating with calm assurance. "There is no need for excessive worry regarding the Immortals and Gods. They are undeniably powerful, veritable Immortals. However, they too possess limitations; they cannot freely traverse the Mortal World without hindrance. Even if they manage to enter, their strength cannot surpass my own. Qin still has ample time to develop." Zhao Feng concluded with a reassuring smile for the ministers.

"Feng'er," Ying Zheng mused suddenly. "Were the battle armors worn by those Heavenly Soldiers just now, were they Immortal Artifacts?"

"Above the Immortal Realm, even ordinary Heavenly Soldiers are equipped with Immortal Tier Divine Weapons and Magical Treasures, naturally far surpassing anything in the Mortal World," Zhao Feng explained with a smile. "Let us observe."

Zhao Feng's Divine Thought immediately delved into the Lingyun bottle. Within, over five thousand pills, condensed from Spiritual Charm, floated gently. "Although this Lingyun bottle lacks offensive or defensive capabilities, its ability to extract Lingyun and form pills is truly miraculous."

He paused, his thoughts turning to the celestial beings. "These Heavenly Soldiers and Generals seem to possess no flesh; rather, their souls merge with Lingyun to form their Heavenly Soldier bodies. Could this be the true nature of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals?" As Zhao Feng probed further with his Divine Thought, he uncovered the peculiar essence of the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals contained within the Lingyun bottle.

Subsequently, Zhao Feng released all the remnants of the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals. Five thousand silver masks, pieces of battle armor, and weapons cascaded onto the Council Square. Each item was a top-grade Immortal Tier weapon, and the battle armor was equally remarkable. Ordinary Heavenly Soldiers were clad in low-grade Immortal Tier armor and weapons, while a Heavenly Immortal would possess mid-grade Immortal Tier items. This particular Golden Immortal, however, was equipped with high-grade Immortal Tier gear. It was evident that the distribution of weaponry within the Heavenly Court adhered strictly to cultivation level and rank.

With a casual wave, Zhao Feng unleashed a streak of Sword Qi, slicing open a piece of Heavenly Soldier armor. A wisp of black energy emerged and dissipated, revealing no corpse or flesh within.

"Why is there no body inside this armor?" the ministers exclaimed in unison, their gazes fixed on the empty armor. "Why is it hollow?" Their faces registered shock and disbelief.

"The Heavenly Court is truly cruel," Zhao Feng remarked, the implication of his words hanging heavy in the air.

"So that's how the Heavenly Court's soldiers are never truly defeated."

Gazing at the battle armor, Zhao Feng mused with profound understanding.

In his previous life, Zhao Feng might have assumed that the Heavenly Court's soldiers and generals were merely mortals who achieved immortality and were then transformed.

However, the reality proved to be quite different.

This battle armor, despite being an Immortal Artifact, actually served as a prison. Once a soul was integrated, it became the Artifact Spirit of the Immortal Artifact. Combined with the unique forging techniques of the Heavenly Court, the spirit essence was refined into this very armor.

Consequently, even if the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were annihilated, their souls and armor would be re-summoned by the Heavenly Court's might, reforging the armor, infusing spirit essence, and compelling them to fight anew for the Heavenly Court.

Again and again.

Until their souls were utterly obliterated.

"Feng'er."

"Is there a particular reason for this?"

Ying Zheng inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"These Heavenly Soldiers and Generals are but souls, devoid of flesh and blood. The battle armor is their shell, an unbreakable shackle unless their soul completely dissipates, condemning them to eternal combat for the Heavenly Court."

"Perhaps their demise today has finally freed them from their torment," Zhao Feng stated calmly.

Upon hearing this revelation.

Ying Zheng's expression shifted subtly as he surveyed the more than five thousand sets of battle armor strewn across the ground, his gaze filled with an unnamable emotion.

The assembled courtiers mirrored his sentiment.

Zhao Feng's words alone conveyed the unimaginable suffering endured by these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

Lacking physical bodies or worldly pleasures, their souls were ensnared within the armor, trapped like prisoners in a cage.

Each time they were deployed, it was for battle, and even in death, they were resurrected, an endless, ceaseless cycle.

What profound agony could be worse than this?

"Chen Ping."

Zhao Feng called out.

"Your Highness is here."

Chen Ping promptly stepped forward.

"Dispatch these armors and weapons to the Artifact Hall. Investigate these Immortal Artifacts for any hidden functionalities, then reforge them into Black Armors and bestow them upon my Imperial Guard Army," Zhao Feng commanded with solemnity.

"I accept your command, Your Highness."

Chen Ping received the order without delay.

He then summoned the Tianxuan Sub-Mirror and collected all the Immortal Armor and weaponry present on the square.

"Ren Xiao."

Zhao Feng called out again.

"Your Highness is here."

Ren Xiao approached with a look of bewilderment.

"I shall grant you an opportunity, one that may facilitate your breakthrough," Zhao Feng said with a smile.

"I thank Your Highness," Ren Xiao's eyes brightened instantly as he expressed his gratitude.

"You have cultivated in the place of cultivation for ten years, reaching the Fifth Level of Divine Power."

"Consume this Gift Pill, and I shall act as your guardian."

"Let us witness the extent of your advancement."

Zhao Feng directly produced a Spiritual Charm Pill, condensed from the spirit essence of ordinary Heavenly Weapons.

He was keen to observe the pill's effects.

Ren Xiao accepted the Spirit Pill without hesitation, downing it immediately.

The moment the Spirit Pill entered his stomach!

Ren Xiao promptly sat in a cross-legged position, initiated his Cultivation Technique, and waves of imposing martial momentum emanated from his body.

Sixth Level of Divine Power, Seventh Layer, Eighth Layer, Ninth Layer.

Progressing almost effortlessly.

Ren Xiao directly broke through into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm.

Upon entering this new realm, an unexpected surge of Heavenly and Earthly Power manifested in the void, drawing forth Heaven and Earth Qi.

Furthermore, his advancement did not cease even after reaching the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm.

Heavenly Phenomenon First Layer, Second Level… he progressed directly to the Fifth Layer.

However, at this juncture.

The aura emanating from Ren Xiao began to show signs of instability, exhibiting a chaotic characteristic.

Zhao Feng swiftly raised his hand, directing a stream of potent True Yuan into Ren Xiao's body, stabilizing the influx of spirit essence into his Dantian and allowing Ren Xiao to gradually regain composure.

"Thank you for your timely intervention, Your Highness."

Ren Xiao, regaining his senses, expressed his profound gratitude.

"You absorbed less than thirty percent of the pill's power, yet it propelled you through multiple realms, advancing directly to the Fifth Layer of the Heavenly Phenomenon, a continuous breakthrough across nine levels."

"And all without any adverse effects,"

Zhao Feng utilized his True Yuan to conduct a brief examination, quickly assessing Ren Xiao's physical condition.

"Your Highness."

"I haven't experienced any adverse reactions either."

"This pill is far more powerful than the top-tier Breaking Realm Pills produced by the Elixir Hall; it's truly an Immortal Pill!" Ren Xiao exclaimed with elation.

Witnessing Ren Xiao's continuous breakthroughs, culminating in his direct ascent to the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, also filled the surrounding Military Commanders with eager anticipation as they looked toward Zhao Feng.

"You speak the truth; it is indeed an Immortal Pill," Zhao Feng replied with a slight smile, a flicker of excitement stirring within him as well.

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