Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

Emperor Yu's Mountain Villa.

The great sun within Alkaid's spiritual world gradually dimmed.

A cycle of nurturing the divine intent came to a rest.

Feeling the growth of his Divine Intent, he felt some regret, "Nurturing the mind is not the same as body refining. The key lies in the nurturing aspect, and the efficiency is much slower compared to the tempering of the body."

In fact, the speed of his mind nurturing was not slow.

But the precedent of becoming a Martial Saint loomed before his eyes.

In just over a year, he leaped from a novice martial artist to Fifth Rank Divine Intent. Now, it might take a year and a half to nurture his Divine Intent in the Divine Intent Realm, such a stark adjustment was inevitably awkward for him.

"The biggest problem that arises is the lack of resources. Muscle-tendon strengthening, internal cultivation of organs, even blood replacement and marrow cleansing all have medicinal herbs for assistance. The efficiency of cultivation is sky-high. But when it comes to nurturing the mind...

almost all materials are monopolized by Red Star, which even designates all materials related to nurturing the mind as special tributes. Possession by other countries is considered illegal, and upon discovery, severe crackdowns follow..."

Alkaid could understand why Red Star banned materials for nurturing the mind but not those for blood replacement.

On one hand, they had to consider the face of the Artifact Sect and the stance of other countries.

On the other hand...

Martial Saints who have achieved Divine Intent can hypnotize and control others, posing a much greater threat to a country than mere Martial Saints.

Hypnotizing someone close to a Martial Saint and strapping them with bombs could lead to the Martial Saint's death.

It was an unpreventable risk.

"Speaking of which, it's been over a month since I reached the Fifth Rank, but why haven't the branches representing my new professions grown from the ancient tree? Is Divine Intent Martial Saint not considered a new realm? How great would it be if I could get an Alchemy profession?"

He had seen it in the information from the Rebirth Society provided by the Artifact Sect.

Although the Artifact Sect was renowned for artifact refining, they also had individuals skilled in alchemy. The elixirs they refined for longevity, healing, beautification, body strengthening, and Divine Refinement had exceptionally significant effects.

The Snow Ginseng Pills he had taken before were nothing compared to the real Spirit Pills.

The efficiency of cultivation with and without elixirs was like the difference between heaven and earth.

It was like ordinary people, who might work themselves to death scheming and competing, and yet might never become a manager, while some create billion-dollar companies just as a practice run.

"Without sufficient Divine Intent, my cultivation can only rely on the mountains and rivers' ley lines. Unlike true Celestials, I can't forge my body with the power of heaven and earth at all times. Consequently, after a month, the strength of my body has increased by only ten percent, barely surpassing the Martial Saint's limit.

To truly exceed the second limit of the human body and become a 'Celestial,' I need at least another three to five years of hard work."

Assessing his current state, Alkaid shook his head in the end. "Divine Intent relies on nurturing, and that requires at least a year and a half unless I can master alchemy. By creating some unparalleled Immortal Pills, I could rapidly increase my Divine Intent with the power of elixirs; otherwise, I really just have to endure this realm."

Fortunately, he had already refined his Flawless True Body. This stage only required intricate control over the operation of his own essence, spirit, and qi—a concept similar to the 'intricacies' at the physical level. For Alkaid, who had a Life Force Field, it was a realm he could adapt to and overcome with ease once he got used to it.

With the Flawless True Body, and the protection of the Great Sun Suppressing God Diagram, he was only lacking in attacks related to Divine Intent. Otherwise, it would not be an exaggeration to say he had broken through to the Primordial Chaos Martial Saint Realm.

...

As Alkaid diligently practiced, Zong Yan, Kong Fang, Yue Xingzhou, and Lei Yun approached one after another from afar.

Before they arrived, Alkaid had already sensed the seriousness on their faces.

"Is there trouble?"

Without guessing, Alkaid said, "Did Red Star make a move?"

Kong Fang and Yue Xingzhou glanced at Zong Yan, and in the end, it was Kong Fang who stepped forward to say, "We got news from Shangguan Xiong that, due to Red Star clearly pressuring the Rebirth Society's backers from the Middle East Continent, the countries, under stress, have abandoned the Rebirth Society...

In just three days, the Rebirth Society's power has been uprooted, with three great chairmen, three God Realm Martial Saints—one captured, one escaped..."

Alkaid was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

He already knew from his conversation with Ji Pingtian that the Rebirth Society was willing to step in and take on the pressure from Red Star.

Although Alkaid did not feel it was absolutely necessary for the Rebirth Society to intervene, since they were eager to show their worth, he also wanted to see what the Rebirth Society was truly capable of.

However...

How long has it been?

The entire Rebirth Society was uprooted?

Should he say that the Rebirth Society talked big but turned out to be ineffectual when it came to a real fight, or...

Is Red Star too strong?

So powerful that the Rebirth Society, backed by dozens of countries, dozens of Martial Saints, and three God Realm warriors, could not even withstand their serious efforts for a month?

"Hold on, why are there only two known outcomes for the three chairmen?"

Alkaid inquired.

As soon as he said this, Zong Yan's expression turned rather ugly.

After a while, he finally said, "Zhao Xuanbing has betrayed the Rebirth Society..."

After pondering for a moment, Alkaid said, "There's more than one traitor in the Rebirth Society besides Zhao Xuanbing, isn't there?"

Zong Yan silently nodded his head.

Seeing Zong Yan's dejected expression, Kong Fang reported straightforwardly, "Besides the three God Realm members, the Rebirth Society actually only had thirteen Martial Saints who could act freely. The rest, the many from the Middle East and Southeast Asian countries... were merely supporters and overseers attached to the Rebirth Society..."

"Just like Fang Lu, who represented the interests of the Liao Family?"

Alkaid remarked.

Kong Fang nodded.

These people were the representatives of various national interests within the Rebirth Society.

In times of danger, they would hide behind others, letting individuals like Hong Chuan, Zhao Xuanbing, Ji Pingtian, and Zong Yan, the God Realm and Martial Saints, go first. If there were benefits, they would surely rush to the front to claim them.
Experience tales at empire

"Oh."

Alkaid replied nonchalantly.

Any force, without a strong voice to stabilize the situation, will inevitably fall into infighting and power struggles when there are too many factions.

It might be tolerable if not faced with significant danger or targeted by a powerful force, but such an organization would quickly collapse in the face of intentional persecution.

Alkaid had long recognized the nature of the Rebirth Society and had never had much hope for it.

But...

What Ji Pingtian promised him, to secure a year of peaceful cultivation, turned out to be less than a month...

Well, all things considered, he had managed to buy himself two months' time, which was not too bad.

"Let it be so, then."

Alkaid voiced his approval.

There were some matters he preferred not to handle personally if someone else could do it for him.

After all, who would enjoy fighting and killing all day long?

Quietly cultivating, steadily approaching the realm of a Human Immortal, seeking eternal life, to be indestructible and uneroded—isn't that preferable?

This was the reason why Ji Pingtian was willing to block Red Star for him and why he had chosen to acknowledge it.

Unfortunately, there are many things in life that you cannot avoid simply because you do not wish to do them.

When the environment of the society is corrupt, no one can remain unaffected.

"Red Star, eh."

Alkaid voiced his thoughts aloud again.

This issue had reached a point where it had to be addressed.

Perhaps he could choose to avoid the limelight and, after three to five years, ascend to become a Celestial, and then overwhelm Red Star with irresistible force, but...

He did not want to wait that long.

Moreover...

Compared to Red Star, what truly worried him more was the Soul Commander from the Moon Demon Empire.

This individual, having had one of his avatars defeated by Alkaid, had completely vanished without a trace, causing even the Rebirth Society to become subtle and quiet, like the calm before the storm.

He...

might not give him three to five years to grow.

And even...

Given the opponent's understanding of the Life Force Field revealed when he shattered it, if he truly secluded himself in silent cultivation for three to five years, there was a chance that by the time he achieved the status of a Celestial, he would be facing a Divine Demon Body Refining practitioner of the Ninth Layer who had undergone Star Transformation.

Thinking of this, he glanced at Zong Yan, "Which leader was captured?"

"Leader Ji."

Zong Yan said and then hesitated, "In addition, there are three council members who were also captured; furthermore, many elites from the Society for the Benefit of the World are being hunted down..."

At this, he gave a bitter laugh, "Clearly, some countries have been frightened by Red Star's thunderous and overwhelming methods. To demonstrate to Red Star that they have no connection with our society, they are striking at us even more severely than Red Star..."

Alkaid was not surprised.

Having been the world's hegemon for hundreds of years, the fear of Red Star was deeply ingrained in every country.

It wasn't surprising that these countries, likened to grass on the top of a wall, would make such decisions.

"Let them come to Dayu."

Alkaid directed.

"Dayu... might not be able to protect them..."

Kong Fang said hesitantly.

After all, it was Red Star, the world hegemon, who was cracking down on them.

"We received news that as early as a month ago, the Sixteenth Prince, Jiang Zhengming, had already arrived in Dayu Country..."

"I know."

Alkaid glanced at Yue Xingzhou, "Old Yue told me about it. They sent an invitation... Even, I suspect that their strike against the Society for the Benefit of the World is in part because the society, which serves as a bond uniting the countries of the Middle East, showed signs of trouble that provoked them into acting drastically. On the other hand... it also serves as a warning to others."

"A warning to others..."

Zong Yan also had similar suspicions.

But he never expected that their society, which they thought was strong, was deemed so weak in the eyes of Red Star.

This feeling of powerlessness left him, a man whose homeland was constantly oppressed by Red Star, with an indescribable sense of desolation.

"In fact, just today, that Sixteenth Prince sent another invitation..."

Yue Xingzhou spoke earnestly, "He... invited us to witness an execution ceremony for terrorists who have destroyed the unity of the Middle East..."

With these words, both Zong Yan and Kong Fang were taken aback.

Then they suddenly realized something, and their pupils shrank dramatically.

"Oh, when?"

Alkaid inquired.

"In three days."

Yue Xingzhou's mood was heavy.

Clearly, this was Red Star's final ultimatum to Alkaid.

"Three days... that's a bit tight."

Alkaid sighed.

"Lord Alkaid..."

Zong Yan couldn't help but step forward, his mouth opening as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he said, "Maybe... you should go to Jade Capital Mountain... Snow Dragon and Red Star's forces are confronting each other at Jade Capital Mountain.

If you could meet Xie Boen, the Snow Dragon's strongest and Commander, and express your intent to submit, your talent and potential would surely make Snow Dragon happy to accept you and provide you protection."

He was adamant that Alkaid should not side with Red Star.

Otherwise, wouldn't the members of the Society for the Benefit of the World have sacrificed in vain?

"It's not necessary, three days is tight, but if we move quickly, it's still enough."

Alkaid then instructed his assistant Lei Yun, "Buy me a first-class plane ticket for a direct flight to Red Star Imperial Capital."