Chapter 526 - 318: Blood Dragon Martial Saint, Celestial Treasure Golden Pouch, The Number of Ancient Ships

’Is he planning on just sneaking away?’

The more Lu Mingyuan thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

’The Mongolian Dynasty is doomed. Yet the Blood Dragon Martial Saint, the Dynasty’s strongest expert, is only thinking of escaping?’

This made Lu Mingyuan curious about what a Martial Saint would pack when trying to escape. He immediately asked, "Where did you get that golden bag?"

The Blood Dragon Martial Saint’s expression tightened, his gaze turning defensive. "This is our Dynasty’s national treasure, the Celestial Treasure Golden Pouch. How dare an Outer Realm Evil Demon like you even think of touching it?"

"Ten Dragons Thousand Pores Palm."

The Blood Dragon Martial Saint’s hands drew a circle in the air. At its center, ten blood-red Dragon Shadows appeared, transforming into ten draconic pillars that flew toward Lu Mingyuan.

"Let me handle this."

Lu Mingyuan spoke up, stopping the two women who had already taken a step forward, ready to act. The Blood Dragon Martial Saint was indeed formidable; Yun Qinghe and Sui Yuqing would likely not be his match.

Lu Mingyuan, however, was fearless. He mobilized a continuous stream of Martial Dao Primordial Qi from within his body and immediately thrust out both palms.

"Tenth Layer of the Desolate Dragon Elephant Force—Dragon Elephant Devouring Heaven."

As Lu Mingyuan sent out the Palm Seal, a torrent of red-gold flames erupted from his back, instantly blanketing the land for a hundred li in a fiery wave.

The area around the Royal Palace became a raging bronze furnace. Any Cultivator below the Tenth Realm who dared to enter would be incinerated in less than a breath.

BOOM.

The two forces collided, creating a powerful shockwave that surged in all directions.

The iron walls of the Royal Palace, engraved with Array Inscriptions, withstood the force. Otherwise, most of the Royal Palace would have collapsed.

The two continued to trade blows, clashing dozens of times in quick succession.

The techniques they unleashed were all based on raw, ferocious power. Fists met palms, force met force. It was a pure contest of strength.

After a moment, the two separated.

The Blood Dragon Martial Saint was drenched in sweat and panting heavily. The skin on both his fists had split open, oozing crimson blood. He stared at the man from the outer realm in utter shock and said, "How is this possible... You’re only at the Twelfth Realm! How can you withstand my power?"

The Blood Dragon Martial Saint was over three hundred years old. His Cultivation was indeed profound, and his Martial Arts had reached the Ultimate Transformation Realm. However, he had grown old. His Blood Qi was fading, and the explosive strength and endurance of his Flesh Body were in decline.

Furthermore, he cultivated Divine Power, not his own strength.

Such power was ultimately unsustainable. He needed a constant supply of new Divine Stones to maintain his Cultivation, and he had no hope of winning a battle of attrition against Lu Mingyuan.

"Your world is doomed to destruction. You relied on the power of Divine Stones and did indeed create an era. But now, that era is over."

Lu Mingyuan’s expression remained composed. He didn’t retreat. Instead, he strode forward, clenched his hand into a fist, and bellowed, "Great Wilderness Divine Fist."

A figure resembling a Demon God in Taotie Armor slowly rose behind Lu Mingyuan. Its body was immense, its features savage, and it radiated a shocking killing intent.

This was a power unique to the Mysteries of Fist Way.

The Great Wilderness Divine Fist was a Supreme Divine Technique he had attained only after comprehending the Power of Profound Meaning.

These Profound Techniques were meant to be cultivated only by those at the Upper Three Grades of Integration, yet Lu Mingyuan had mastered them ahead of schedule. Their power was undeniable.

BOOM.

Lu Mingyuan threw a punch, which condensed into a massive Fist Seal.

The phantom figure in Taotie Armor threw a punch as well, colliding with the Blood Dragon Martial Saint’s Ten Dragons Seal Technique. In an instant, it shattered the Ten Dragons Dharma Aspect.

PFFT!

The Blood Dragon Martial Saint spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the iron wall. He slid down it like a sheet of paper, leaving a long, crimson smear in his wake.

Lu Mingyuan withdrew his Palm Seal and walked over to the Blood Dragon Martial Saint’s side.

The Blood Dragon Martial Saint’s holy body was a mangled wreck. More than half of his skull was shattered, the back of his head completely caved in. Holy Blood poured endlessly from his wounds.

A moment later, his life force vanished completely.

Having killed a Martial Saint, Lu Mingyuan felt neither guilt nor excitement. He was exceptionally calm.

In truth, the Blood Dragon Martial Saint never possessed the true power of a Martial Saint.

His Cultivation had been obtained by relying on the power of Divine Stones; there was a considerable gap between him and a true Martial Saint from the Central Plains World.

It was no surprise that he was at a disadvantage against him.

Lu Mingyuan took the Celestial Treasure Golden Pouch from the Blood Dragon Martial Saint’s corpse, weighing it in his hand with a curious expression. ’I wonder what’s inside? And what kind of special power does this golden pouch have?’

The Celestial Treasure Golden Pouch was so light it felt almost weightless. Held in his hand, its texture was like stroking a young woman’s skin.

SHIIING!

Lu Mingyuan infused his Holy Qi into the Celestial Treasure Golden Pouch. Immediately, a dazzling golden light burst forth. Ripples spread across the pouch’s surface as if it were water, and a foot-long opening appeared.

He sent a strand of his Divine Thought probing inside.

"Hahaha!"

Lu Mingyuan roared with ecstatic laughter. He had searched high and low for this, only for it to fall right into his lap!

"What is it?"

Seeing Lu Mingyuan so overjoyed, Yun Qinghe couldn’t help but ask.

"It’s a treasure trove."

Lu Mingyuan said with a smile.

The Inner Space of the Celestial Treasure Golden Pouch was incredibly vast, far larger than the Space Rings crafted by Qi Cultivators. It held an immense amount of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures—including Divine Stones, Divine Jade, Immortal Medicine, and more. It had everything one could ask for, in quantities so enormous they were difficult to count at a single glance.