Starting from the border troops, I've worked my way up to become a Martial Emperor.

Chapter 165 Divine Essence

Lu Yuan and his group headed towards the Divine Eagle Plains and eventually arrived at the ruins within five days.

This place in Daqin is definitely one of the more scenic spots.

It is summer now, and the lush green grassland stretches as far as the eye can see, with various wild animals occasionally darting by.

The ruins are located in this grassland, where a large pit has sunk in.

There was a faint light barrier on the outside, which should be the restriction.

You can clearly see that there is a mansion inside. It is not very large, but it is quite luxurious. It had been buried underground for a long time. This time, the ground collapsed after a heavy rain, exposing this ruin.

Just then, Xiao Xiong walked over, clasped his hands in greeting upon seeing Lu Yuan, and said, "King Qin."

"General, how long will this site remain open to the public?" Lu Yuan asked, looking at the crowd that had gathered in the distance. These people were all experts who had come from all directions, and he even saw the figure of the Crown Prince of Dayong.

The other party is now at the Divine Power Realm, and is obviously eager to try his luck with these ruins, since they contain not only cultivation techniques but also elixirs.

According to regulations, each imperial court could send ten people inside.

On his way here, Lu Yuan also received an invitation from the Crown Prince of Dayong, but he declined it on the grounds that he was in seclusion.

"It should be fully open today, but there are a lot of people here, including many experts, all at the Divine Power Realm. Some of them are even ruthless people who never show their faces," Xiao Xiong reminded them softly.

They were clearly a little worried.

After all, Lu Yuan's strength seems somewhat weak.

"Don't worry, I have my own plans," Lu Yuan said calmly.

Hearing him say that, Xiao Xiong stopped trying to persuade him.

After all, Lu Yuan had gotten to where he was today, so he didn't think the other party was someone who lacked caution.

After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "Will the Crown Princess also enter the ruins?"

Although Xiao Hua wanted to go in, she waved her hand and said, "I won't go in. I'll just watch from the outside."

After all, each dynasty only had ten slots.

If I go in by myself, I will not only occupy one spot, but I will also lower the overall strength of the team.

Normally, there wouldn't be any problem, as others would be more than enough to protect the Crown Princess's safety, but now that Lu Yuan is going down...

She was worried that something might happen to the other person while taking care of her, so she decisively chose to stay.

After hearing Xiao Hua's words, Xiao Xiong nodded.

Accompanying Lu Yuan towards the edge of the ruins, after he arrived.

Many people turned their attention to this. This time, each dynasty sent powerful figures, not to enter the ruins, but to take care of those who were entering.

After all, those who can come here are all high-ranking officials of each dynasty.

Take, for example, the Crown Prince of the Great Yong Dynasty.

If you encounter something in a ruin, there's nothing to say, but if you're assassinated outside...

That would be a lot of fun.

Therefore, the one who came this time was Chang Dao, the old Grand Commandant of Dayong.

At this moment, he stared at Lu Yuan, as if trying to see through the young man.

Originally a member of the Dayong clan, he has now become the king of the Qin Dynasty.

He was well aware of the underhanded dealings and scheming of the imperial nobles.

Now, seeing Lu Yuan's imposing presence and the powerful aura emanating from him, a hint of regret couldn't help but appear in his eyes.

Then his gaze swept over the crown prince beside him.

He noticed that the other person was also staring at Lu Yuan, but with a hint of murderous intent in their eyes.

Chang Dao couldn't help but shake his head.

It seems this trip into the ruins won't be peaceful.

Besides Dayong, the crown prince of Dongyi also came. He was the eldest son of the Azure Emperor and his cultivation was also at the Divine Power Realm.

He was tall and strong, with a resolute face.

However, Lu Yuan could clearly sense that this person possessed a beastly aura.

Among the experts from the Western Rong, Ling Ku was also present. Although his cultivation had not reached the level of divine powers, the people around him had all broken through to that level, and they were even subtly taking him as their master.

Clearly, their status among the Western Rong was very high.

Upon seeing Lu Yuan, Ling Ku began to wink and make faces.

I wanted to say hello, but because of my status, I didn't go forward.

The prince from Dayu was arrogant, but his cultivation was indeed not weak; within the realm of supernatural powers, he was among the top.

Besides these powerful figures in the imperial court.

Lu Yuan also took a look at the rogue cultivators. These people were also quite strong, and each one was unique.

There were experts whose entire bodies were shrouded in black mist.

Some were wrapped in animal skins, their hair disheveled, and they must have come from the Dongyi people.

But the fact that they dared to come here clearly shows that they all have the ability.

Standing to the side, Xiao Hua seemed to sense the power of these people as well, and whispered to Lu Yuan, "Brother Yuan, be careful when you enter the ruins."

Never try to be a hero.

"Yes, I know," Lu Yuan said with a smile.

He patted Xiao Hua on the shoulder to reassure her.

"Cough, cough, cough, Princess, rest assured, as long as we are here, we will definitely ensure that nothing happens to His Highness Prince Qin." A member of the royal family said, his face pale and his breathing heavy, as if he had tuberculosis.

He always seemed very weak when he spoke, and coughing was constant.

But after getting to know him along the way, Lu Yuan realized that this person was actually very powerful.

Besides his supernatural powers, he also possessed a secret technique that could shake people's souls when he roared. People of the same level could even have their three souls and spirits frozen for a short time by the shock.

A battle between masters often happens in the blink of an eye.

With their three souls and seven spirits fixed, their fate is predictable.

However, the price he paid for this secret technique was that he became like a sickly ghost.

Just like that powerful figure from the Northern Netherworld King's Mansion who could burrow underground, although his strength was considerable, his body could never grow taller.

But the secret technique is indeed very attractive, as it can grant a person extremely high combat power in the shortest amount of time.

Almost every master with secret techniques can take on challenges beyond their level.

"If Xiao Shun says so, then there's naturally no problem," Lu Yuan said with a smile.

The master who had mastered the secret arts in the Great Qin Dynasty was named Xiao Shun, and he was one of the few outstanding disciples in the imperial clan.

Not only was he powerful, but he was also a general, serving in the Beast Cavalry.

Now he is considered Lu Yuan's subordinate.

Xiao Hua nodded and silently looked at the ruins.

"Buzz!"

At that moment, a buzzing sound rang out.

The restriction instantly emitted an amazing luster.

Xiao Xiong said from the side, "It's open."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Yuan rushed inside without hesitation, because the others had already moved as well.

Unlike the last test, this time there are some good things in this mansion.

If you go in even a step too late, the good stuff might fall into the hands of someone else.

The restriction was magical; when Lu Yuan approached, he could clearly feel it as if he were passing through a wall of air.

As soon as you step inside, you arrive at the entrance of the mansion.

Others are here too.

The gate was wide open.

Many people were facing off against each other, and some had already started fighting.

They wanted to be the first to rush inside.

"roar!"

Xiao Shun let out an angry roar.

For a moment, everyone in the room was frozen in place.

"Let's go! There are too many people, it will be untied soon."

After letting out a low growl, he protected Lu Yuan and led him inside, with the other Qin experts following closely behind.

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A moment later, when everyone came to their senses, they discovered that the people from Great Qin had already entered the building before them.

"mean!"

Someone shouted angrily and then gave chase.

However, Lu Yuan and the others ignored them completely.

I didn't stop when I passed the front yard, and went straight to the back yard.

Because everyone knows that the best things are in the backyard.

Sure enough, as soon as he arrived in a garden, Lu Yuan saw an old tree lying among the flowers, covered with fruit.

It's a beautiful bright orange color, with a glossy sheen.

"This should be the Dao Palace Fruit, this is that divine tree." Xiao Shun coughed with a rare frown, but said cautiously.

Lu Yuan would not hesitate.

The palms are turned over.

"Splash!"

He directly uprooted the divine tree and placed it into his spatial ring.

However, this delay allowed many people to catch up, including the Crown Prince of Dayong. He stared at Lu Yuan and said, "With so many fruits, you even uprooted the tree. Is this how princes of Qin do things? Bring out the divine tree now."

After he finished speaking, many people were eager to grab it.

There is no room for mercy in the ruins; once someone is dead, they are dead, and even the imperial court cannot pursue the matter—that is the rule.

Outside, they might be imposing princes and nobles, but here, they're no different from ordinary martial arts figures.

Lu Yuan glanced at him and said, "Since ancient times, treasures have been obtained by those who are destined to have them. If you can't get them, it just means you're not destined for them and you're not capable enough."

Lu Yuan's voice was cold.

They showed no respect whatsoever to the Crown Prince of Da Yong.

"presumptuous!"

As the Crown Prince of Dayong finished speaking.

Several figures had already broken through the air and were attacking Lu Yuan.

The powerful figures of Qin would certainly not let them succeed.

"ha!"

Xiao Shun roared again, but this time he had clearly expended a lot of energy, and his face was somewhat pale.

The expert from Dayong, who had just flown into the air, swayed as if he were drunk.

The other experts from the Qin royal family immediately took action.

Their methods were extremely ruthless.

"when!"

Someone wielded a large hammer and smashed it directly into the chest of a powerful expert in the Divine Power Realm of Dayong, causing his entire upper body to collapse.

Almost instantly, the five powerful experts from the Great Yong Dynasty who rushed out were all killed.

This immediately shocked many people.

Lu Yuan and the others continued running towards the backyard.

Finally, they entered a warehouse filled with pills, various rare and precious treasures, weapons, and cultivation techniques.

Each one of them would be enough to make people outside fight tooth and nail to get their hands on it.

Without any hesitation, Lu Yuan stuffed everything directly into his spatial ring.

After the warehouse is cleaned up.

Xiao Shun said urgently, "Your Highness, the gate is surrounded, and we can't get out now."

Outside, several powerful figures from the imperial court, as well as martial arts masters, all had murderous intent on their faces.

However, the warehouse door was sturdy, and no one knew what material it was made of. After Xiao Shun and his men blocked the door, no one was able to rush in for a while.

But this can't go on forever.

Lu Yuan turned around and asked, "How long can you hold them off?"

"At most one night," Xiao Shun said after a moment's thought.

Lu Yuan looked at him and said, "That's enough. Block the gate and make sure no one gets in."

After he finished speaking, he found a place to sit down in the corner.

The other Qin experts, though puzzled, still carefully guarded the entrance.

This trip to the ruins went quite smoothly, and we gained a lot, but it was precisely because it went too smoothly.

No one else got anything.

This led to them being surrounded and attacked.

However, it was completely impossible for Lu Yuan to hand over what he had obtained.

He put a Dao Palace Fruit directly into his mouth and entered a state of cultivation.

The next moment, Lu Yuan saw his already very solid divine palace become even more stable in a short period of time, with spiritual energy flowing into his body like water.

His aura was also constantly increasing.

In a very short time, he achieved complete perfection and reached the Spirit Nourishing Realm.

Without any hesitation, Lu Yuan swallowed another Dao Palace Fruit.

The powerful energy caused him to exhale large amounts of white gas from his mouth and nose.

And it was during his cultivation.

Those outside the ruins could see the situation inside very clearly.

Chang Dao frowned: "Although this King of Qin has a brilliant record, he is still a bit petty. He is willing to risk his life for some treasures. Now he has only broken through to the Divine Origin Realm. How can he stop so many experts with supernatural powers?"

The expert from Da Yong who had come along nodded and said, "What the old Grand Commandant said is true. However, people who rise from the bottom always have some bad habits. Otherwise, why is it that in all these years, only the old Grand Commandant has been able to stand at the top in Da Yong?"

Upon hearing what the people around him said, Chang Dao's eyes flashed with a cold light.

However, he didn't say much.

He was most impatient with the nobles in the court and looked down on the lower-ranking generals.

The person who just spoke was a master from the Dayong imperial family.

On the other side, Xiao Xiong also frowned; he couldn't understand Lu Yuan's actions either.

I don't know why the other party chose to break through at this time.

Does reaching the Divine Origin Realm mean one can deal with so many supernatural powers?

At this moment, worry was evident in his eyes.

If something were to happen to Lu Yuan, even though he held a high position in the Qin Dynasty, he would likely be punished by the court.

Xiao Hua became even more worried and clenched her fists tightly.

From above, it looked like there were at least a hundred people storming the warehouse door.

They are all very strong.

If Lu Yuan and his group are not careful and fail to hold back the crowd, they will be overwhelmed by these people, and the enraged mob will show no mercy.

The Crown Prince of Dayong, the Crown Prince of Dongyi, and the Crown Prince of Dayu, who were all outside the warehouse, all had very ugly expressions.

They usually act superior, not only because of their own great strength, but also because of their unparalleled status.

He entered the ruins full of vigor, ready to plunder the treasures and make them part of his dynasty's foundation, for which he was commended by his father.

But who could have imagined that the Qin Dynasty would take the lead as soon as they entered?

Not only was the sacred tree taken away, but they also occupied the warehouse.

If we can't get in, wouldn't it be a joke if we found the ruins?

Those martial arts masters, who were usually arrogant and unruly, now saw the treasure right beside them, only to have it snatched away by someone else.

They all recklessly started banging on the door.

Xiao Shun and the others looked worried. At this rate, when would it ever end? They turned to look at Lu Yuan.

They discovered that the other party was still cultivating.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan had reached a crucial moment in his cultivation as time went by.

A large amount of vital energy surged from his body.

Golden light filled his entire body and then gradually merged with it.

"boom!"

With a booming sound emanating from his body, he broke through completely and reached the Divine Origin Realm.

As I opened my eyes, an unprecedented feeling of comfort spread throughout my body.

Upon feeling the power within his body, the corners of his mouth turned up.

"After reaching the Divine Origin Realm, I should be able to handle experts with supernatural powers, right?" Thinking this, he stood up.