Fire Phoenix Holding a Pearl.

The surging power instantly turned the area within dozens of *zhang* into a sea of fire, engulfing Chen Yuan along with it.

Then, another phoenix cry soared into the sky, firelight shot up, and the Fire Phoenix, holding the Celestial Pill, soared into the void, its own scorching flames rapidly enveloping the pill.

It was as if it wanted to completely refine the nascent soul inside.

Chen Yuan concentrated his mind and held his breath, remaining as still as a mountain.

The Fire Phoenix gradually melted away, slowly merging into the Celestial Pill, burning the entire pill red-hot. A dormant aura gradually emanated from it. When Chen Yuan's Celestial Pill's momentum dropped to its lowest point.

It suddenly surged again.

Like a sun, hanging high in the void, one could faintly see a wisp of nascent soul gradually manifesting inside, and at that moment.

A point of starlight bloomed in the bright night sky.

Intertwining with the scorching flames, one side was fiery, the other icy, like a *taiji*.

The surrounding Heaven and Earth spiritual energy became increasingly turbulent, constantly pouring into the Celestial Pill, absorbing this power from Heaven and Earth under the intertwining of the two forces.

At the same time, Chen Yuan's aura also began to surge.

In just a few breaths, it seemed to have reached the limit of the Core Formation Realm, faintly touching the boundary of Transforming Yang.

Time passed second by second, and the aura of the Celestial Pill condensed in the void became stronger and stronger. After about a quarter of an hour, the starlight and the scorching firelight both began to dim.

Chen Yuan looked towards the void, his face solemn.

The Celestial Pill at this moment was very different from before. There were two mysterious patterns condensed on the Celestial Pill, clearly demarcated, as if completely separating it.

And within the Celestial Pill, Chen Yuan could clearly see a tiny infant meditating cross-legged.

Its features were clear, and it looked extremely similar to him.

At the same time, there was a strange connection between them.

Nascent Soul!

A Nascent Soul condensed before entering the Transforming Yang Realm!

Chen Yuan's eyes flashed, and he asked in a low voice:

"Senior, can I break through to the Transforming Yang Realm now?"

If possible, he didn't want to wait, after all, although a Core Formation Realm martial artist was considered a figure in the *jianghu*, the many difficulties he faced were not something the Core Formation Realm could withstand.

If he could enter the Transforming Yang Realm, his strength in all aspects would soar.

Moro's white-robed figure was not inside the Emperor Slaughter Saber. During Chen Yuan's previous breakthrough, he had silently separated and watched his breakthrough.

His eyes were very solemn.

Heaven and Earth starlight, Fire Phoenix Nirvana.

This was even more mystical than when he had condensed his Nascent Soul in advance back then. His eyes kept flashing, not knowing what he was thinking. Hearing Chen Yuan's question, he returned to his senses and said:

"Your 'Nurturing Soul' has not been completed yet. The Nascent Soul at this time is very unstable and not suitable for breaking through, otherwise, it is very likely to fail. And once it fails,

Your cultivation will not be able to improve in a short period of time."

"For you, there is no need to be too hasty. Now that the Nascent Soul has just been formed, its divine light is weak. If you cultivate for a few months before breaking through, you will be sure of success.

At that time, you can also use the power of the breakthrough to greatly increase the Nascent Soul."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly. Although he felt somewhat urgent, the current situation was indeed not suitable for breaking through, only a few months.

He could afford to wait.

Moro had already spoken very bluntly, it was still that his cultivation was growing too fast, and his foundation was not stable.

Breaking through rashly had a high probability of failure.

After all, breaking through to the Transforming Yang Realm was not that simple. For ordinary martial artists, nurturing a Nascent Soul prototype was only the first step. Later, they had to undergo a real baptism.

Nascent Soul emerges, Heart Demons enter.

This was different from the Heart Demons during the Core Formation Realm. The Heart Demons when breaking through to the Nascent Soul would be even more terrifying, quietly affecting his mind. In addition, he had to experience the danger of the Nascent Soul shattering the Celestial Pill.

The fragile Nascent Soul undergoing the first refinement of the violent Heaven and Earth spiritual energy was very dangerous.

However, this was for ordinary people. Chen Yuan was different.

He had nurtured a Nascent Soul in advance, not just a prototype. In essence, it would make the Nascent Soul more condensed within the Celestial Pill, and it would be easier to welcome the refinement of Heaven and Earth spiritual energy.

There would not be much danger when shattering the Celestial Pill.

Overall, Chen Yuan in the 'Half-Step Transforming Yang' Realm was laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs.

It was an opportunity that ordinary people could hardly imagine.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior. I understand."

Chen Yuan nodded solemnly, then opened his mouth and sucked, and the Dan pill filled with mysterious heaven and earth patterns directly fell into his belly.

His own aura became more harmonious.

Chen Yuan even felt that his 'control' over the surrounding heaven and earth spiritual energy was even stronger, and even somewhat integrated into it, which greatly increased his combat power.

Mysterious Passages controls the heaven and earth spiritual energy, the Core Formation Realm controls the heaven and earth spiritual energy around the body, and the Transforming Yang Realm integrates into the heaven and earth spiritual energy with the Nascent Soul as the foundation.

The current Chen Yuan seemed to still be in the realm of "Celestial Pill", but he already had some of the mystical powers that only the Transforming Yang Realm possessed.

"Hoo..."

Chen Yuan let out a long breath, a trace of relief flashed across his face.

The feeling of gradually becoming stronger was really comfortable.

Chen Yuan, who had undergone another round of strengthening, would no longer be so passive when facing a Nascent Soul peak expert like Wanyan Shenkang, and he would have the power to fight back.

The breakthrough was considered a breakthrough, but Chen Yuan did not relax because of this. He was still connecting with the Nascent Soul in his dantian, stabilizing its divine light, and gradually sinking into silence.

......

......

Nothing happened overnight.

Chen Yuan, who was sitting on the mountain peak breathing, slowly opened his eyes when the first ray of sunlight fell. At this moment, the sky was not completely bright, and it was still a little dim.

Gusts of cold wind kept blowing.

This night, Chen Yuan had almost stabilized his Nascent Soul. After all, his 'breakthrough' was somewhat watered down. He had not truly reached the Transforming Yang Realm.

There was no need for long-term meditation.

Standing up, Chen Yuan's black robe fluttered in the wind, hunting and rattling. He turned his gaze towards a direction, which was the direction of Liangzhou City.

"Are you going back?"

Chen Yuan hesitated, after all, this time he had already obtained his military merits and benefits. Going back would inevitably face danger. The Northern Barbarian army, whose food and grass had been almost completely destroyed, would definitely pounce like crazy.

Danger was inevitable.

Just as Chen Yuan was thinking, Moro's voice came faintly:

"Just now, that fellow Daoist from Wudang Mountain sent a message to this poor monk."

"Huh?"

Chen Yuan was puzzled, he didn't have any perception.

Were Sixth Realm Immortals so terrifying?

"What did he say?"

"Today...you will be needed to take action."

"Need me to take action?"

"The Northern Barbarians have lost most of their food and grass, and will never delay any longer. A real decisive battle may take place in the next day or two. They are afraid that stronger existences will take action,

So...they need you."

"Why? My strength..."

Chen Yuan didn't finish his words, but the meaning was obvious.

He was only a Core Formation Realm cultivator, even if he had condensed a Nascent Soul, he was still considered an ordinary combat power in this great battle. He couldn't even beat the main generals of the four major camps of the Northern Liang Army.

Not to mention the King of Northern Liang, Wei Jinfeng.

Unless, the Asura Demon Lord came online.

But, unless absolutely necessary, this was absolutely not to be exposed, otherwise the consequences would be incalculable, and the loss to both him and the Dao God Palace would be too great.

"The one from Wudang Mountain will not take action this time. There are secrets involved. No one in the world knows the news of his breakthrough to the Sixth Realm except for a few people,

If the barbarians really have immortal methods, Liangzhou City will be destroyed."

"If it's really immortal methods, even if Senior possesses me and the Asura Demon Lord appears, we can't stop it, right?" Chen Yuan frowned, very puzzled.

Moro pondered for a moment and said:

"He knows that this poor monk is on you and can withstand the pressure of the immortals. And other people, even the King of Northern Liang, Wei Jinfeng, cannot bear this power."

"But in that case, our identities..."

"He has already made plans. This time, it will not arouse suspicion and will allow you to truly become famous throughout the world, and your prestige will reach the peak of the north."

Moro said in a deep voice.

It was obvious that he understood some of Chen Yuan's plans very clearly. Even without explanation, he knew that his ambitions were very great in the future, and prestige was a must.

"Also, to become an emperor, the hearts of the people are very important. This is related to our future plans."

"Is there danger?"

"There will be some, but not much..."

"Can I refuse?"

Chen Yuan was instinctively resistant. Bearing the power of an immortal sounded easy, but even Wei Jinfeng couldn't bear it. With his small body, it was hard to imagine what would happen at that time.

Even with Moro's protection, the danger was definitely not small.

"If you refuse, the Dao God Palace will lose a strong ally in the future. If you want to rebel and become emperor, you cannot do without his help."

"Huh?"

"Now that things have come to this, this poor monk can also tell you some things. The Sima family's usurpation of the throne back then was not that simple. Behind them, there is also a truly terrifying force.

This force is very strong, so strong that it is despairing. They will not let you easily unify the world, and the one from Wudang Mountain has broken through to the Sixth Realm and can share a lot of pressure in the future."

"Who...are they?"

Chen Yuan frowned tightly.

How strong would a force be that even a Sixth Realm Immortal was so afraid of?

Even thinking about it made it clear.

"It is still unspeakable now, speaking of it will bring great disaster. You just need to understand in your heart. Now the choice is given to you. It is to gamble for the future, or not to help Liangzhou this time. It is all up to you. This poor monk will not force you."

Moro's ethereal voice slowly sounded.

Chen Yuan pondered for a long time, thinking about who "they" were?

Would the resistance in the future be great?

Originally, Chen Yuan thought that he could rise up as long as his strength reached a certain level, but now it seemed that it was not that simple, and there were deeper plans involved.

Looking at the sun hanging high in the void, bringing life to the world, Chen Yuan said in a sonorous voice:

"Since Senior said that there will not be too much danger, and the identity of the Dao God Palace will not be exposed, and it can also allow my prestige to reach its peak, then...go!"

It was obvious that Moro had already discussed it with the one from Wudang Mountain. Refusing would be detrimental to his current situation.

Besides, wasn't his original idea to increase his prestige during the Northern Barbarian invasion?

Let's gamble!

In front of the people of the world, pretend one more time.

"Good."

In the Emperor Slaughter Saber, a faint smile appeared on Moro's face in white.

It seemed that he had already expected Chen Yuan to make such a choice.

To accomplish great things, one must have a heart that is not afraid of anything.

Chen Yuan...will definitely accomplish great things!

......

......

On this day in Liangzhou City, the atmosphere had reached its peak.

Countless Northern Liang troops began to prepare for battle. Most of the people in Liangzhou City also had a sense of determination. They knew that if Liangzhou City was broken, no one would survive.

There was quite a bit of determination.

And this was also the atmosphere that Wei Jinfeng had created.

He was very clear that the Northern Barbarian army, whose food and grass had been cut off, would do everything possible to counterattack. If they took Liangzhou City, everything would be safe. If they couldn't take it...under the crisis of food and grass, hundreds of thousands of cavalry would collapse without being attacked.

Even though he had weakened some of the barbarians' power the other day, he still couldn't change the overall situation.

The real decisive battle was coming!

Wei Jinfeng had not rested for several days and had been sitting on the head of Liangzhou City. The blood stains on his body were still there. This was left that night. He had fought Wanyan Tianba again.

But even with full combat power, he couldn't kill the other party.

He couldn't break the power of national destiny.

"Father."

Wei Wuque rushed to the head of Liangzhou City, covered in dust. When he saw Wei Jinfeng, he bowed and saluted.

"How is the preparation?"

Wei Jinfeng asked casually.

"It's ready."

"That's good."

"Has Brother Chen not returned yet?" Wei Wuque asked.

Liangzhou City had learned about what happened that day. Chen Yuan successfully led the eighteen Dark Guards to burn nearly 70% of the barbarians' food and grass.

The matter was handled very beautifully.

But unexpectedly, Chen Yuan's whereabouts suddenly disappeared.

This was not normal.

Although it was a bit far from Liangzhou City, with his strength as a Celestial Pill cultivator, it was impossible for him to not be able to arrive after so long.

"No."

"It's good that Brother Chen left. He has already done enough." Wei Wuque thought of his previous idea, and there was no hint of blame on his face.

He had killed a barbarian Transforming Yang, and risked burning the Northern Barbarian's food and grass. These achievements had surpassed most people in Liangzhou. What else could he and Liangzhou demand?

Did he want him to die for Liangzhou?

He was not a person from Liangzhou, but just a Jin envoy sent by the imperial court. Being able to do this, no one could find fault with him.

"That kid is a character. It's okay if he left. Maybe he can avenge us in the future." Zhou Bo, the main general of Earth Camp, said in a deep voice.

"Yeah, it's a pity that such a person didn't come from our Liangzhou, otherwise the King would definitely accept him as a closed disciple, and another peerless True Lord would emerge in the Central Plains."

The main general of Water Camp said with a smile.

When they talked about Chen Yuan, there was no contempt, no underestimation, and no disdain. On the contrary, the main generals of the Northern Liang Army admired him, a Core Formation Realm grandmaster.

Not to mention just losing track of him, even if he really left, it wouldn't matter.

They still admired him.

Wei Jinfeng looked ahead and said:

"This King has already reported his merits to the capital. I have fulfilled what I promised him. If he leaves..."

"Your Highness, what is that?"

Before Wei Jinfeng could finish speaking, suddenly, Guo Yan, the main general of Fire Camp, suddenly moved his eyes and saw a stream of light coming from far and near, heading straight for Liangzhou City.

"Could it be a scout from the Northern Barbarians?"

"Which scout is so stupid to come and die? This is obviously coming for Liangzhou City. Could it be a master in the *jianghu*?" Someone said.

This was not an isolated case. Under the danger that Liangzhou might be broken, the Liangzhou *jianghu* also moved with it. Some people had the common people in their hearts, and some wanted to make a name for themselves.

But they were not afraid of death and decided to fight the barbarians in Liangzhou City.

Even a top sect had sent out all its forces.

If the city is broken, Liangzhou will be destroyed. The martial artists of Liangzhou were born and raised here, and they couldn't bear to see their home destroyed by the barbarians. They only wanted to resist with their lives, and they would have no regrets even if they died.

This was what a young martial artist who had just stepped into martial arts said.

It caused a great shock in Liangzhou.

Therefore, if you look at the overall situation, you can see a very strange phenomenon. The number of people fleeing Liangzhou City was far less than the number of people rushing to Liangzhou City from other places.

The blood of the *jianghu* has not yet faded.

"It's Chen Yuan."

Others couldn't see clearly and couldn't sense it, but with his cultivation, even if he was far away, he could recognize the person's identity at a glance.

Wei Jinfeng's words shocked the generals at the head of Liangzhou City, including Wei Wuque.

Chen Yuan...was back!

He...actually came back!

With the merits he had made, even if he left, no one would say a word. They only felt that he had done enough, but he had come back again.

Under such a situation in Liangzhou, a person from Qingzhou was actually going to face the national crisis with them in Liangzhou.

For a time, the head of the city was silent.

Looking at Chen Yuan getting closer and closer, a trace of admiration flashed across everyone's faces.

This was...a son of the Central Plains!

With great righteousness in his heart, not afraid of life and death!

The light condensed by Chen Yuan streaked across the void, and he saw the people at the head of the city at a glance. With a thought, he turned his direction and landed directly from the void.

He glanced at Wei Wuque, nodded slightly at the admiring expression on his face, and then cupped his fists towards Wei Jinfeng and said:

"This subordinate, Chen Yuan, has met Your Highness."

"Well done." Wei Jinfeng's eyes fell on Chen Yuan and said in a deep voice:

"Your achievements have now spread throughout Liangzhou City and have been reported to the capital by this King. If the imperial court does not grant you a title, the tens of millions of people in Liangzhou will not agree, and this King will not agree either!"

"Thank you, Your Highness."

A smile appeared on Chen Yuan's face.

Conferring a title...

Not bad.

The road to rebellion in the future will be easier.

"Wuque congratulates Marquis Chen in advance." Wei Wuque cupped his hands and smiled.

"You are too polite, Your Highness."

Chen Yuan returned the salute.

"Conferring a title at the age of twenty-odd years, except for those who inherit the title, Chen Yuan, you are the first in this dynasty. Don't forget to invite me to drink when the time comes."

Zhou Bo said with a familiar smile.

"Don't worry, General Zhou, we will get drunk and not return when the time comes."

After saying that, Chen Yuan exchanged a few more pleasantries and continued to look at Wei Jinfeng and said:

"Your Highness, how is the situation now?"

Wei Jinfeng: "The decisive battle is coming soon."

Before Chen Yuan could continue speaking, suddenly, the war drums suddenly rang in Liangzhou City, shaking like thunder. The entire city could hear it clearly.

And everyone knew the meaning of this.

The barbarians...were coming.

And after the sound of the drums, there was a sound like an earthquake.

Looking into the distance.

Several miles outside Liangzhou City, dust was flying.

The decisive battle had begun!

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