God Emperor - Chapter 887

Chapter 887

Zhang Ruochen continued speaking . “If we really want to attack the Vampires first, we still can’t do so impulsively . We must plan carefully and it’s best if we unite with the imperial court to lower our losses as much as possible . ”

Shi Ren nodded . “Looking at it this way, the Guardians of the Prison will go through a challenge whether we fight or not . ”

Zhang Ruochen lived in the Bei Wang Mountain . There was a spiritual meridian under it . Thus, there was sufficient Spiritual Qi . It had 167 residences, but only the esteemed guests of the Guardians of the Prison could cultivate in Bei Wang Mountain .

The residence that he lived in was close to the mountaintop . It was the one with the most Spiritual Qi . It was guarded by two stone beasts and had four maids .

A spiritual spring flowed through the cave residence . There was also a defense formation, a Spiritual Collecting Formation, spiritual medicine, and pills . All in all, this was the treatment fit for a Swordsman .

“Back then, Sword Saint Xuanji also lived here when he visited the Pluto Sword Tomb,” Shi Ren said . “This is your first time here . Please rest tonight . Tomorrow, I will bring you to see the masters of the Taotian Sword’s line . ”

With that, Shi Ren decided to leave .

“There’s something I want to say but I’m unsure,” Zhang Ruochen finally said after considering it many times .

Shi Ren stopped and turned . He glanced at Zhang Ruochen and said, “We have had life-or-death experiences . Speak your mind . ”

Whoosh— Just then, Shi Ren snapped his fingers . A shred of Holy Qi flew out, activating the defense formation in the residence . This way, no one could hear them talk .

“In the netherworld, you should’ve realized that the Sixth Prince of the Immortal Vampires is my Fourth Senior Brother,” Zhang Ruochen said . “We had the same master . I’d once heard him say that the Vampires already have one of the six Saint Swords, but I don’t know which one they have . ”

Shi Ren’s expression changed . “Really?”

The six saint swords were all possessed by the Six Swordsmen and they were all Sword Saints . It was practically impossible for the Vampires to take one . However, if a Vampire really did take control of a saint sword and infiltrated the Pluto Sword Tomb, the damages would be unimaginable .

This was why Shi Ren had lost his composure .

Zhang Ruochen nodded . “I know that this is very important too, so I didn’t say it aloud . Of course, this hasn’t been proven yet . As of now, only you and I know this . It’s best not to alert them and make everyone panic . ”

After all, they couldn’t prove whether the Vampires really had a saint sword now . They also didn’t know which sword it was .

If news spread, the Six Swordsmen would probably all be suspected by the Guardians of the Prison and even forced out . If the Swordsmen and the Guardians of the Prison had conflicts, the Vampires would benefit the most .

“It indeed isn’t suitable to spread this news . We must investigate in secret . ”

Shi Ren’s eyes were dark . He naturally sensed the importance of this . He immediately left Zhang Ruochen’s residence and busied himself with tasks .

There are internal and external problems . The Pluto Sword Tomb is facing an abnormally big challenge . That Pluto who may be dead or alive is a great threat too .

Zhang Ruochen sighed . He released Blackie and the Elephant-swallowing Rabbit from the scroll world . He told them to leave the residence and enter the Pluto Sword Tomb to investigate .

Zhang Ruochen sat cross-legged in the residence . He activated the sixth level of the Emperor Ming Nine-sky Scripture . He absorbed the dense Spiritual Qi and continued fortifying his new realm .

No matter what, one’s own abilities were the most important resources . After reaching the Half-Saint Realm, one could absorb Spiritual Qi faster, but the cultivation speed would slow down .

It was rare for even a Saint Body to make a small improvement in ten years . Of course, reaching the Half-Saint Realm was a great accomplishment in itself . It was like reaching the pinnacle of one’s life .

Those who continued trying for the Saint Realm were either crazy cultivators with impossible talent or heirs of clans with rich resources .

In other words, even if you were talented, the Half-Saint Realm was your peak . If you wanted to enter the Saint Realm, it depended on your resources instead of pure talent .

For example:

Zhang Ruochen’s talent was pretty much crazy . He may not be the most talented in the world, but he was at least in the top three . However, if he lacked resources and cultivated naturally, he might only reach the ninth level of the Half-Saint Realm by the time he was 200 years old . And then he might be able to try entering the Saint Realm .

Other Monks’ talents were nowhere near Zhang Ruochen’s, so they had even less chances to try for the Saint Realm . Developing a Saint honestly required too many resources . Even the treasuries of many saint families could only cultivate two or three Saints . Even then, it was still unknown if they could become a Saint .

Of course, Zhang Ruochen had many opportunities and didn’t lack cultivation resources . He could go on the fast track and quickly raise his cultivation .

To go from the beginning to the pinnacle of the Half-Saint Realm’s first level, I can refine divine blood to raise my cultivation .

When I reach the pinnacle of the first level, I can buy a saint pill and use it to break into the next level .

From the beginning of the first level to the second level, it will take at least half a year . If I use the Spiritual Universe Map, I should be able to enter the second level within two months .

Zhang Ruochen had a general plan for his following cultivation .

He took out a drop of divine blood . Holding it in his hands, he slowly activated his techniques and started absorbing it .

Divine blood wasn’t only helpful to Monks in the Fish-Dragon Realm . It also had endless benefits for Half-Saints . However, the middle-age families didn’t have enough divine blood, so they didn’t want to give it to Half-Saints .

Zhang Ruochen didn’t care though . He had a pool of it . As long as he could boost his cultivation, so what if he used up all the divine blood?

At midnight, he’d already absorbed the entire drop of divine blood . He could feel that his physical strength had improved greatly . A portion of the rules within the divine blood entered his saint soul, thickening the Rules of Saintly Way within it .

He’d only absorbed a drop of divine blood, but Zhang Ruochen felt that his cultivation had improved greatly . More importantly, he’d only absorbed two-thirds of the drop’s power . Most of it was saved up inside him .

Cultivating the Dragon and Elephant Prajna Palm should help my body absorb it faster .

Zhang Ruochen stood up . He activated his Qi to start practicing the palm technique .

Suddenly, a blood-red spear pierced the defense formation at the residence’s entrance . With explosive murderous aura, it stabbed toward Zhang Ruochen .

Boom!

Rolling Blood Qi surged with the long spear . One could vaguely see the owner of the sword was a ten-foot-tall Vampire . He had flesh wings on his back, wore armor, and had fearsome features with a dark face and sharp fangs .

Zhang Ruochen’s expression darkened . “Draconic Transformation,” he thundered .

It was the Ninth Palm of the Dragon and Elephant Prajna Palm . Golden dragon scales appeared on Zhang Ruochen’s hand, transforming it into sharp dragon talon . He struck forward .

At the same time, Five Elements Chaotic Qi spread out from the center and covered the entire talon .

Kaboom .

The golden talon clashed against the spear . A powerful burst of energy rushed out in all directions . The defense formation runes in the residence all lit up . They shone blindingly, blocking the energy current .

Zhang Ruochen retreated dozens of feet before he could stabilize himself . Even with the Five Elements Chaotic Qi’s protection, his hand shook with pain .

So powerful . He must be at the pinnacle of the Half-Saint Realm’s sixth level .

Zhang Ruochen stared at the bloody cloud in the near distance . “The Vampires have charged into here? I’ve really underestimated your forces amongst the Guardians of the Prison . Speak! How many spies do you have here?”

The Vampire with the spear seemed extremely cold . “Zhang Ruochen, you are trapped in this cave . You can’t escape . Hand over the Taotian Sword and I can keep your corpse whole . ”

“You’re here to take my Taotian Sword instead of getting the Zhutian Sword from Xiang Zhengfeng . Do you think I’m weak and easy to bully?”

Zhang Ruochen released his Spiritual Energy to investigate outside the cave residence . He soon discovered that there were two very powerful Vampires outside . They had formation discs and were operating a formation to completely isolate the residence Zhang Ruochen was in .

This was why the outside world didn’t know that the Vampires were currently assassinating Zhang Ruochen to get the Taotian Sword .

“You’re facing death and you still dare to talk back . ”

The Vampire attacked again . He transformed into a streak of blood and shot toward Zhang Ruochen like lightning .

“Coming of the Blood God . ”

As the spear stabbed forward, shadows of six pairs of wings formed behind the Vampire . The blood-red spear radiated with icy Blood Qi . It felt as if the entire residence was sealed with ice .

Zhang Ruochen naturally felt great pressure . He pushed forward, activating the power of space . “Spatial Collapse,” he uttered .

Crack!

The space before Zhang Ruochen cracked like breaking glass . It collapsed inward, forming a 30-foot-wide hole . The collapsed space formed a huge swallowing force, devouring everything around it .

“Spatial power?” the Vampire exclaimed in shock .

However, he was prepared . Thus, the moment the space collapsed, he immediately retreated .

If this was before Zhang Ruochen had comprehended the spatial rules and reached the Half-Saint Realm, the Vampire might really have escaped . But now, Zhang Ruochen didn’t want to give him the chance .

“You want to escape? It’s not that easy . ”

Zhang Ruochen pushed forward . In the distance, three more long fissures opened up in the collapsed space . They extended all the way to the Immortal Vampire .