Chapter 218: Chapter 155: Grade 6 Mysterious Skill

In Lu Yuan’s view, the Shengman and the Ancient Barbarians had to be conquered within the next two years.

If he could absorb both of these factions into the Northern Barbarians, their strength would increase dramatically, and the various Vassal Towns would naturally choose to submit.

The power wielded by a unified Northern Barbarians would be truly unimaginable.

Now, with both food and silver, if he didn’t act, when would he ever get another chance?

Just then, a data panel popped up before him.

[Fifth-Grade Cultivation Skill: Mixed Element Condensing Void Technique (Gathering Pill), (110,223/100,000 to Divinity Fusion). Use 10,000 Skill Level to advance?]

Lu Yuan’s lips curled into a smirk as he read the message.

’I can finally break through.’ Ever since he’d reached the pinnacle and perfected his physique, his upper limit had been raised to Divinity Fusion. That was why he had spent most of the winter cultivating the Mixed Element Condensing Void Technique.

Now, his efforts had finally paid off. It was time to advance.

’And with this, my cultivation will finally enter the Divine Palace Realm.’

’Once I reach this realm, I’ll finally be counted among the true experts.’

’Opening a Divine Palace within my body will bring another earth-shattering transformation to my strength.’

With Lu Yuan’s combat prowess, he would be able to hold his own even against more powerful opponents.

In short, he would no longer be as helpless as he was in the past when facing the high-ranking figures of the imperial court.

In the world of cultivation, the realms above Divine Essence were, from lowest to highest: the Divine Power Realm, the Dharma Realm, and finally, the Earth Immortal Realm.

The Divine Power Realm, as its name suggested, was for nurturing Divine Techniques within one’s body. This was a critical stage that would have a major impact on all future cultivation.

The strongest known Divine Technique was the "Palm of an Inner World," possessed by the Grand Preceptor of Great Yu.

When used in conjunction with his Dharma Aspect, he had once captured an Earth Immortal in his grasp, rendering them unable to escape.

He had slowly ground the Earth Immortal to death.

Ever since, most people went out of their way to avoid fighting him.

However, all of this was still a distant concern for Lu Yuan.

His current task was to increase his own strength.

After he chose to advance, a formidable power erupted from deep within him. At the same time, a flood of insights and memories related to cultivation filled his mind.

It was as if he had become a peerless expert, possessing boundless experience in cultivation.

Countless concepts came to him with ease, until one day, he created a powerful Cultivation Technique of his own.

Then, the system’s data panel reappeared in his mind.

[Sixth-Grade Cultivation Skill: Mixed Element Mysterious Skill (Divine Palace), (223/1,000 to Minor Achievement)]

’I finally broke through,’ Lu Yuan thought.

Mysterious Skill. This was a designation reserved for high-grade Cultivation Techniques. Any technique below the Sixth Grade was not qualified to be called a Mysterious Skill.

The only ones who could practice such techniques were disciples of the imperial family, the young masters of thousand-year-old clans, or the head disciples of a major sect.

Now, Lu Yuan finally had a Cultivation Technique worthy of him.

In fact, when he first arrived among the Northern Barbarians, the Xiao Clan had offered him a royal Cultivation Technique, but Lu Yuan had ultimately refused it.

For one, he had seen the technique, and its path was incompatible with his own. For another, if he had actually practiced it, he would have been well and truly branded as one of their own.

Even if no one dared to voice it, the members of the Northern Barbarian royal house would surely have been displeased.

Since he had a system to upgrade his techniques, there was no need to put the Xiao Clan in an awkward position.

HUUUUFF...

Lu Yuan rose to his feet and walked outside.

It was early spring now, but the ice and snow had yet to completely melt. As he stepped outside, the fresh scent of damp earth washed over him.

The Ming Pearls within the Prince’s Mansion cast a hazy, gentle glow.

Though night had fallen, the mansion was far from dark.

Lu Yuan was not one to shortchange himself. He had earned a great deal of silver. After sending a portion to the Celestial King Stronghold for Wu Han to train his army and ensuring he had no lack of Cultivation Resources for himself, he naturally spent the rest on all sorts of luxuries.

For instance, he had replaced every candle in the Prince’s Mansion with Ming Pearls, which illuminated the grounds brightly even in the dead of night.

This was true for both the interior rooms and the outdoor grounds. As for the cost, it was naturally no small sum.

But since he was the one who had earned the silver, others could only look on in envy.

Moreover, the court was now following Lu Yuan’s lead and had also earned a great deal. The treasury was overflowing with silver. In addition to their fixed monthly grain and pay silver, the Imperial Guard, Tiger Warriors, and Elite Cavalry would now also receive an extra one tael of carbon silver each month during the winter.

Although it wasn’t a huge amount, it was certainly not insignificant. If an ordinary Warrior’s family added a little of their own money, they could afford enough coal to stay warm for the entire winter.

The smoke was thick, but it was far better than freezing to death.

As a result, the soldiers’ old grievances against the court vanished. They even felt guilty for the faithless thoughts they’d had when the court was struggling. This, in turn, made the army more loyal than ever.

In addition to the pay silver, the supply of armor and low-level Cultivation Resources was also gradually improving.

In the past, it wasn’t that the Xiao Clan had been unwilling to provide better treatment for their men; they simply didn’t have the silver.

Now that the court had money, all manner of resources began to be supplied. The soldiers’ benefits were now even slightly better than they had been during the Northern Barbarians’ most prosperous era.

After leaving his courtyard, Lu Yuan spoke to the Personal Guard on duty outside the central gate. "Find Cai Chong and have him wait for me in the front hall."

With that said, he headed toward the front of the mansion.

The Guard acknowledged the order and quickly departed.

A moment later, just as Lu Yuan was taking a seat in the front hall, Cai Chong walked in with a deferential stoop. Upon seeing Lu Yuan, he bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

"Dispense with the formalities. I’ve summoned you at this hour mainly to ask about the situation in South City."

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