Chapter 642 - 267: Divine Martial Stage 5, Farewell Fubo

Tribulation Points +1084.

A beam of light flashed through his mind.

Chen Ping knew that dealing with the monkey and the fox was also considered a tribulation, and it had finally passed.

Although it seemed like a thrilling yet harmless event, it was not something trivial.

But one shouldn’t think of it like that.

"In this world, every tribulation, once passed, turns into fortune, but if not, it becomes a great calamity. Don’t be fooled by the fact that the monkey and the fox were hindered merely because of the Profound Mechanism Soul-Locking Seal. Had I not been strong enough to subdue them, the situation could have deteriorated rapidly, with disastrous consequences."

Once possessing enough strength and the legitimate claim of the "Fubo Island lineage," these two guardian holy beasts naturally submitted, and dared not harbor any disloyalty again.

Chen Ping did not make it difficult for the little fox named Xiangxue, and not just because its "plead for mercy" technique was quite effective.

Another reason was that it was a time when manpower was needed and the other party had not established a blood feud with them. When Han Xiaoru and Ji Mingyue saw the true form of the Fox Xiangxue, they rushed to hold it, unable to let go of this little fox exuding an exotic fragrance. At that point, Chen Ping was even less inclined to act harshly.

"The army sets off, seizing the victory to break through Ten Thousand Beasts Pass and pacify the lands of the four prefectures."

Chen Ping ordered.

This time, there was no need for him to say more.

Feng Yuantu and Yuo Qiu, among others, were already accustomed to his way of doing things.

In matters of attacking and seizing territory, land was secondary—the people’s hearts were most important.

Every time a city was taken, they proclaimed their governance strategy, and once benevolent policies were announced, the local populace more or less aligned their hearts with theirs.

When facing some obstinate wealthy merchants and powerful families, naturally, they were dealt with ruthlessly without sparing face for anyone.

In just over twenty days, more than sixty cities were swept and taken by the four-hundred-thousand strong army divided into six divisions, closing in on Rising Dragon Pass.

Once this pass was broken, Yujing Zone lay ahead.

At this point, it could be said that the Great Li Dynasty had, for the most part, changed hands.

Chen Ping took out the Azure Dragon Seal and observed that his forces had indeed become the most widespread power on this land.

Meanwhile, Beizhou’s side remained motionless.

They seemed to be contently securing their territory, without the slightest hint of ambition.

"This must be a facade."

Chen Ping said with a cold smile, instructing Ji Mingyue to assist in his guardianship, then used the Azure Dragon Seal to carefully assess the surrounding situation, before contemplating the issue of elevating his realm cultivation.

The Azure Dragon Seal, a treasure that had accompanied him for quite some time, began its ascension after the demon beasts’ return, initially seeming to be dormant, with no significant difference perceived.

Yet, its power to smash someone was evidently much stronger.

This, of course, wasn’t befitting of its status as a magical treasure.

After twenty days, the treasure finally showed signs of activity once again.

In Chen Ping’s telepathic sense.

The dormant spiritual quality seemed to awaken from a deep slumber, showing an affectionate and admiring attitude towards him.

It felt like giving birth to a baby after carrying it for ten months.

Chen Ping found it quite intriguing, experimentally gave it the name "Xiaocang," and upon sensing its thrill and excitement, he smiled knowingly and instructed, "Take a look at this world."

A light screen popped up before his eyes, the map it displayed was no longer a compilation of colored symbols, but realistic imagery.

The difference between a map and an image, by a single word, contained a technical disparity of at least a hundredfold.

"What a treasure."

Chen Ping marveled at it.

Looking at the image before him, appearing like a high-definition movie, left his mind in awe.

The magical treasures of this world are beyond comprehension.

Utterly inconceivable.

"Not only does it display the territory I control, it shows people and buildings, landscapes and defenses, and even detects the people’s allegiance and inclination."

Chen Ping’s thoughts flickered, sweeping his gaze from Jiangdong to Jiangnan, and from the Southwest to the Northwest, surveying his vast territory, and focusing his divine sense on a particular spot.

Indeed, the light screen of the Azure Dragon Seal, seemingly intelligent, zoomed in the image, revealing the figure of Han Wushang.

Han Wushang now was in the early-stage Unity Realm, having mastered the True Gang Glazed Body, his mighty form carried an imposing aura akin to a serene, majestic mountain.

If not for knowing his background, one wouldn’t have thought that just nine years ago, he was an undistinguished disciple of the Primordial Sword Sect.

And just over a year ago, he was merely a devoted family man who endured insults with a smile.

Han Wushang swung his sword.

Golden flames soared, and waves of Blood Gang surged.

Boom...

The gates of Pangshan City shattered, the drawbridge fell.

He rode slowly into the city, and among the thousands of soldiers on the city walls, not one dared shoot an arrow, all in terror.

"Those who resist, kill; those who surrender, spare."

Han Wushang ordered.

His thousands of cavalry charged into the city like a surging flood, capturing it in the blink of an eye.

"Heaven’s Mandate is mine, shifts in people’s hearts take but a moment."

Boom...

In Chen Ping’s vision, the city that was once a fiery red hue, with over two hundred thousand red dots, after Han Wushang’s army entered, whatever he did resulted in over a hundred thousand dots, representing the citizens, turning into a blue shade.

Such was the change of the city banner, followed by the hearts of the people.

Chen Ping locked his gaze on a spot where a few red dots had just turned into blue ones.