South Prefecture, Nine Dragon Mountain.

The Xiang Family Secret Realm, within a secret chamber.

Chen Yuan sat cross-legged, a faint power of rules swirling around him. His body rumbled incessantly, and the sound of a surging torrent could be clearly heard emanating from within.

He was... adjusting his state.

After meeting Wei Jinfeng, the Prince of Northern Liang, at the Free Sword Pass, Chen Yuan had traveled all the way to South Prefecture, wasting almost no time. In just a few days, he had rushed from the north of the Central Plains to the south.

All for a breakthrough!

Although the Half-Celestial Realm was already powerful, and his strength was even comparable to Sixth Realm Immortals, it was still far from enough. He could only use every means at his disposal to escape from the pursuit of the three Barbarian Gods, so how could he talk about fighting against the Immortal Domain?

Only by achieving the Martial God Realm could he have a chance to fight!

He had suffered serious injuries before, and an immediate breakthrough was not a wise move. After all, becoming a Saint through the flesh was no small matter. Since ancient times, there was only one recorded instance – Chu Taizu.

No one dared to underestimate it.

He had to raise his state to the highest level before attempting it.

Although he was not the head of the Xiang family, having yielded the position to Xiang Guangsheng, in their eyes, Chen Yuan carried the bloodline of Xiang Qianqiu, and his achievements were unparalleled in the world today. The family head could only be Chen Yuan.

As for Xiang Guangsheng, he was merely usurping the position and did not truly consider himself the head of the Xiang family. Therefore, when Chen Yuan spoke, he handed over the secret realm exclusive to the family head without hesitation.

A faint glow illuminated the entire secret chamber. Chen Yuan, bare-chested, appeared like a celestial being, surrounded by a large formation formed of top-grade Essence Crystals, which were continuously being devoured by him....

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While Chen Yuan was on his way to the extremely cold snowfields in the north, the world did not stand still. It continued to pass in a clamorous manner. In fact, the aftershocks of the annihilation of the Seven Kill Hall and the fall of Xiang Qianqiu had not completely dissipated.

They still occasionally stirred up a gust of wind.

In terms of the overall situation of the world, the recent period of time could actually be considered a rare period of peace, due to Chen Yuan's fear of the Immortal Domain.

Therefore, the armies under his command only pushed their spearhead to the border of Central Prefecture before stopping. In fact, for this reason, the current emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty, Sima Ke, even sent a letter.

He inquired when the royal army would enter the capital so that he could prepare in advance, arrange a grand welcome ceremony, avoid the disasters of war, and please Chen Yuan.

However, Chen Yuan was unsure whether Sima Ke was colluding with Sima Yuande, so the Yan army remained silent, as if they had not received the letter.

In the east, the clash between Martial Emperor City and the overseas dwarfs had fallen into a strange stalemate. Although there were daily battles, the Immortal from the Yagyu clan had not reappeared.

Jiang He suspected that there might be a conspiracy, and Ye Xiangnan and the others were also preparing to meet the enemy. A large number of Yan troops were converging towards the east.

In the north, the barbarians had even begun to retreat their troops on the very day Chen Yuan left, as if they were not prepared to interfere in the civil war in the Central Plains anymore. However, Chen Yuan did not think it was that simple.

He warned Wei Jinfeng to be careful and to inform him in time if there were any unusual movements.

In the west, due to the Bodhisattva of Salvation, a fierce debate over Buddhism had been ignited, with turmoil everywhere. Therefore, the offensive in Lanzhou had also come to a standstill.

And this was undoubtedly a good thing for Chen Yuan.

He completely focused his mind on breaking through, preparing to take advantage of this gap in time to reach the Sixth Realm and join the ranks of immortals and gods.

Ten days later.

Chen Yuan, who had been in seclusion and recuperating in the secret chamber, slowly opened his eyes. The dark secret chamber instantly lit up, as bright as day. His pupils were like stars, containing the vastness of the universe.

Sensing his own state, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. The time... was almost right.

The heavy door of the secret chamber opened, and Xiang Guangsheng quickly clasped his fist in salute, flattering him with a beaming smile:

"Congratulations on the Yan King's exit from seclusion."

Chen Yuan nodded with a faint smile and looked to his left:

"Senior, show yourself."

As soon as his voice fell, the calm void quickly twisted, and Moro, dressed in white monk's robes, slowly materialized, a faint smile on his lips:

"Well."

Moro had come here to protect Chen Yuan, after all, no one had ever experienced such a thing as becoming a Saint through the flesh. If someone were to disrupt it, the matter would be a big deal.

"Let's go."

"Where to?"

Xiang Guangsheng was stunned for a moment, somewhat suspicious.

"Become a Saint through the flesh."

"Become a Saint through the flesh!"

Xiang Guangsheng's pupils shrank. As the most trusted elder of Xiang Qianqiu, how could he not know what this meant? It could be said that Xiang Qianqiu had spent half his life striving to become a Saint through the flesh.

And his lifelong pursuit was now going to be fulfilled by the son he wanted to kill the most?

Chen Yuan had not told him about the breakthrough. Seeing the look of shock on his face, he simply smiled and stepped towards the exit of the secret realm.

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The summit of Nine Dragon Mountain.

Chen Yuan sat cross-legged in the void, while Moro stood beside him, watching him and exhorting:

"Becoming a Saint through the flesh is a major hurdle for martial artists. Have you made all the necessary preparations?"

"Senior, rest assured. Since I have decided to break through, I naturally have some confidence. What others cannot do does not mean that I, Chen Yuan, cannot do it. Realms... are not they meant to be broken through?"

Chen Yuan smiled faintly, appearing very confident.

"That's true."

Moro smiled knowingly when he heard Chen Yuan say this.

The two did not talk for long. Chen Yuan quickly arrived at the central area of the nine dragon-shaped mountain ranges. He looked up at the void and his eyes instantly narrowed.

A flash of light appeared, and a blood orb condensed from Xuanwu's essence quickly rose into the air, suspended above Chen Yuan's head, slowly rotating. Strands of essence condensed into a vortex and poured into Chen Yuan's body.

The powerful force poured into his body, quickly causing Chen Yuan's flesh to show signs of surging. He concentrated his mind and spirit, facing the sky with his five hearts, and began to absorb Xuanwu's essence.

Moro slowly distanced himself and stood beside Xiang Guangsheng, watching Chen Yuan's breakthrough, with a somewhat trance-like expression in his eyes.

Back then, he had also imagined such a scene, becoming an existence at the level of Chu Taizu, pacifying the Immortal Domain, and returning a bright and clear world to humanity. It was a pity that his foundation was ultimately not enough.

When his fleshly body had cultivated to the point of great success in supernatural powers, he could no longer make any progress, and could not even find a trace of direction. He could only give up this idea and turn to the path of the Primordial Spirit.

He had thought that no one in the world would be able to recreate the demeanor of Chu Taizu in the past, but he did not expect that it would now be fulfilled by Chen Yuan. But thinking about it, it seemed that this had been foreshadowed for a long time.

He had only cultivated for a few short years and had already traveled through centuries of ordinary people's lives. Wherever he went, great events and opportunities occurred one after another.

He had risen to power in just a few years, becoming the Yan King, destroying Jingtai's conspiracy to seek longevity, destroying the hopes of the Xiang imperial family for hundreds of years, and crushing all enemies.

He had passed through tribulations and become a Huayang, enduring a full nine levels of thunder tribulations, reaching a point that ordinary people could hardly imagine.

Based on his achievements, coupled with the current situation in the world, was this not in line with the prophecy of being born through tribulations?

How similar was he to Chu Taizu, the hero of the chaotic world a thousand years ago?

If Chen Yuan had not swept across the south in just half a year, how could there be the current unified situation in the south? The chaos in the world would have continued for who knows how long.

He had punctured the chaotic world and would also end it.

Now, Chen Yuan occupied the four southern prefectures, plus Yangzhou, Yunzhou, Dongzhou, Bingzhou, and the two prefectures of You and Liang. Of the thirteen prefectures in the Central Plains, he had already occupied ten. It could be said that most of the world had already been recovered by him, either openly or secretly.

He only needed to raise his arm, and the situation in the world would change.

With such great destiny, why could he not become a Saint?

Only if he could succeed in the path of the Martial God would there be hope for redemption in the human world in the future. He hoped that Chen Yuan would reach the invincible power of Chu Taizu, but he did not want him to fall like Chu Taizu.

Otherwise, that golden age would only be short-lived. If the Immortal Domain was not eliminated, there would never be peace in the human world.

No one knew what Moro was thinking at this time, even Xiang Guangsheng, who was beside him, did not know. He was just watching Chen Yuan's breakthrough with a slight regret.

Originally, the person who should be breaking through here should have been the head of the family, Xiang Qianqiu.

However, no matter what, Chen Yuan also had the bloodline of the Xiang family in his body. Presumably, after he successfully broke through, it would be enough to comfort the spirit of the family head in heaven.....

The immensity of Xuanwu's essence, once it erupted, was simply terrifying. It was the most terrifying force Chen Yuan had encountered since he entered the martial arts path, as if it was going to pour all of his accumulated power over the years into Chen Yuan's body.

The furnace of the flesh opened, and the raging demonic flames began to gradually rise, turning the area within a hundred feet around his breakthrough into a mysterious world of flames.

In the nine heavens, as Chen Yuan opened the furnace of his flesh and his aura reached its peak, rolling dark clouds quickly began to gather, stretching for as far as a hundred miles in just a short period of time.

His flesh trembled constantly, and the vitality of heaven and earth surged along with it.

At this time, at this moment.

In the world, there was only Chen Yuan alone!

Moro watched this magnificent scene, and his calm state of mind also fluctuated with it. He was truly happy for Chen Yuan. Regardless of success or failure, it was rare to have such ambition.

At that moment, the sound transmission talisman within the Moro Heavenly Book Treasure quickly vibrated. It was the voice of Lu Chengfeng, the old city lord of Martial Emperor City:

"Is Chen Yuan there? This old man has something to look for him for."

Moro frowned:

"What is it?"

"The Eastern Dwarves have unusual movements. I am afraid that they will launch a large-scale attack in the near future. With only Xiangnan and Jiang He, they cannot stop that Sixth Realm Immortal. Can Chen Yuan take action?

If he can take action, this old man will not care."

Almost everyone in the world knew that Chen Yuan had the strength to defeat Immortals. He naturally knew this as well. He had come here to ask for help. If he took action, it would inevitably cause a great shock.

It was a bit of an overkill to deal with a small Eastern Dwarf.

"Benefactor Chen is breaking through. I am afraid that he cannot go now. This poor monk is also protecting the Dao and cannot escape..." Moro looked at the breaking Chen Yuan and replied in a deep voice.

"Breakthrough? Is this kid about to step into the Sixth Realm?" Lu Chengfeng was somewhat surprised and taken aback. He only felt that Chen Yuan's cultivation speed was a bit too terrifying.

Even the original Chu Taizu was not this powerful.

If they were placed in the world a thousand years ago, the two of them... would probably have become bitter rivals.

"The Primordial Spirit is still a bit lacking. He is breaking through the flesh."

Moro did not hide it, because after today, this news would definitely spread. There was not much need to hide it anymore, and Lu Chengfeng was also trustworthy.

"Becoming a Saint through the flesh?"

Lu Chengfeng's voice quickly became somewhat heavy.

"Not bad."

"Could it be related to the path of the Martial God?"

Lu Chengfeng continued to ask.

Moro hesitated for a moment and replied:

"Not bad."

"So that's how it is..."

Lu Chengfeng's side fell silent for a long time before replying.

He and the former Chu Taizu were from the same era. They had also communicated with each other, but when he asked Chu Taizu how to achieve the Martial God Realm.

The answer he received was:

"You are already too late..."

At that time, Chu Taizu did not say it too clearly, and he did not ask too clearly. However, in the years that followed, he would occasionally think about this matter. Why did Chu Taizu say that it was too late?

With his realm, he naturally deduced the path of the Martial God, but he gained nothing. He could only infer the process of breaking through from Chu Taizu's few words.

Originally, he thought that it was necessary to undergo eight thunder tribulations and reach a terrifying level of Primordial Spirit foundation, which was why Chen Yuan's breakthrough phenomenon had made him quite excited.

But now, he seemed to be a bit clear.

To become a Martial God, one must first become a Saint!

Chen Yuan had always been a character who took one step and looked three steps ahead. Every thing he did was very important. Now, taking the lead in breaking through the flesh could not help but make him think.

"It's not that simple. This poor monk tried it before, and the breakthrough failed." Moro knew what Lu Chengfeng was thinking, so he immediately responded.

"Hehe, the path of the Martial God is naturally extremely difficult. This old man understands. Where are you now? Do you need this old man to go and protect the Dao?"

Once Chen Yuan successfully broke through, the advantages it would bring to them would be too great. It was worth him losing his composure, and even if Martial Emperor City was lost, it would not matter.

As long as Chen Yuan could step into the path of the Martial God, it would be worth it.

"There is no need for that. This poor monk can do it here. Moreover, almost no one knows about the breakthrough, so I don't think anyone will come to cause trouble."

"Alright, alright, you must protect him well. There must be no accidents..."

"Well...."

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Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the time of the second day. The phenomenon of a hundred miles in the void also attracted the attention of many people, and the news was spreading rapidly.

There were even many martial artists who wanted to come here to look for treasures, thinking that some secret realm had been opened. However, without exception, all of these people were killed by Xiang Guangsheng.

Rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go.

Moro was silent about this, neither approving nor preventing.

And Chen Yuan's absorption of Xuanwu's essence had basically come to an end. The huge blood bead had been completely devoured by Chen Yuan, and his flesh had expanded several times.

The rumbling sound continued, and the sound of his heart beating was like thunder. His internal organs were shaking with it. The robes on his upper body were completely destroyed. Instead, his chest was filled with bulging veins, full of power.

Suddenly, Chen Yuan suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the sky. He opened his mouth and roared, like a tiger roaring in the mountains. The huge dark clouds were instantly shattered by this low shout....

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