Chapter 280: Ji Qing Kills Immortal Lord With One Saber Strike From Afar, Monopolizes Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, Intimidates Dozens Of Immortal Lords!
“Fellow Daoist Ji?!”
It all came back!
Everything came back!
In the Chaos Space, after encountering the seven-treasure Chaos Qi, the two were contending for Chaos Treasures. Ji Qing, even though he was only a True Immortal at the time, had already displayed peerless elegance.
Luo Yu was even able to obtain a Chaos Treasure thanks to Ji Qing’s help.
It has been several hundred years since they parted ways in the Chaos Space.
Unexpectedly, upon meeting again, Ji Qing had already become a high and mighty Immortal Lord!
However, this is a good thing, a great thing!
Since Ji Qing is willing to lend a hand, it means he probably won’t die this time.
“Is Fellow Daoist insisting on intervening?”
At this moment, the Immortal Lord spoke.
The reason Luo Yu hadn’t died was because Ji Qing intervened to stop the other party.
“Indeed, Ji Mou and Fellow Daoist Luo are old acquaintances. Could you, on my behalf, spare Fellow Daoist Luo?”
Ji Qing stood with his hands behind his back, speaking nonchalantly.
The Immortal Lord fell silent.
He stared intently at Ji Qing.
Although Ji Qing had not drawn his sword, he made the Immortal Lord feel uneasy.
It seemed as if a great terror would be unleashed if the other party drew his sword.
Perhaps, he would die!
An Immortal Lord’s intuition was always very accurate.
This seemingly ordinary Immortal Lord possessed an unfathomable strength.
He had no deep-seated grudges with Luo Yu; he was merely invited by the True Immortal beside him.
“Alright, since Fellow Daoist has spoken, this Lord will naturally give face.”
With that said, the Immortal Lord turned and left without the slightest hesitation.
The True Immortal beside the Immortal Lord’s expression changed instantly.
He dared not say anything to Ji Qing and hastily followed the Immortal Lord.
If he stayed here any longer, he would likely be in danger.
Ji Qing did not pursue.
Because there was no need.
He saw Luo Yu and lent a hand out of convenience.
He wasn’t here to be Luo Yu’s henchman.
Luo Yu’s grudges still needed to be resolved by himself.
There were many cultivators around.
They had originally thought they would witness a spectacle, but now there was no more spectacle to be seen.
One by one, they lost interest and stopped paying attention.
With so many cultivators present, it was normal for them to have some conflicts, and no one would expend energy to focus on them.
Luo Yu took a deep breath and bowed to Ji Qing: “Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ji, for extending a helping hand and saving my life. Otherwise, I would likely have been in grave danger today. Your great kindness is beyond words, and I will remember it forever!”
Luo Yu’s salute was unnecessary, but Ji Qing did not evade it, graciously accepting the bow.
After all, he had indeed saved Luo Yu’s life.
“Fellow Daoist Luo, the Minor Thousand Realm is dangerous, and you have no team now, so continuing to venture forth is meaningless. Once you truly enter the Minor Thousand Realm, it will likely be even more perilous. Therefore, you should return to the Third Heaven.”
Ji Qing said.
Luo Yu’s strength was too poor; even a True Immortal with some backing would be cannon fodder in the Minor Thousand Realm.
It was too dangerous.
Luo Yu was still unwilling to accept this.
He looked at Ji Qing. Luo Yu would naturally not ask Ji Qing to take him along.
This was a contention for opportunities.
Even though Ji Qing was an Immortal Lord, the path was fraught with difficulties. How could he take a True Immortal along as a burden?
It was absolutely impossible!
Moreover, Luo Yu couldn’t bring himself to ask.
Unless, he had value to Ji Qing.
He had to demonstrate his own worth.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, are you familiar with the Minor Thousand Realm? Do you have any specific targets?”
Ji Qing shook his head.
“I’m just trying my luck.”
Ji Qing said truthfully.
“Trying my luck…”
Luo Yu heard this, then gritted his teeth and transmitted his voice: “Fellow Daoist Ji, the reason I formed a team to come here is that I know a True Immortal acquaintance in the Minor Thousand Realm. Her status there is extraordinary; she is an Immortal Venerable Seed! As long as I can find her, I will know about all the treasures and opportune locations in the Minor Thousand Realm. She sent this news before the Minor Thousand Realm was sealed, and she is likely still in the Minor Thousand Realm now.”
“If Fellow Daoist Ji is willing, take me with you. If I cannot contact her, then do not trouble yourself, and I will leave the Minor Thousand Realm directly. However, if I do contact her, then the three of us will form a team, and whatever fortune we gain will be according to our own creation.”
Luo Yu presented a proposal that Ji Qing found impossible to refuse.
The other party had an acquaintance in the Minor Thousand Realm?
And an Immortal Venerable Seed at that.
This was no small matter.
That person must be very familiar with the Minor Thousand Realm.
After all, Ji Qing himself was an Immortal Venerable Seed, and he was well aware of the privileges an Immortal Venerable Seed possessed.
If he could truly contact an Immortal Venerable Seed from the Minor Thousand Realm, then this trip to the Minor Thousand Realm would surely not be in vain.
Of course, there were risks.
If the other party was dead, or if they couldn’t be contacted, then it would be meaningless.
But even if they couldn’t make contact, Luo Yu would leave on his own and would not become a burden to Ji Qing.
“Good.”
Ji Qing agreed to Luo Yu’s proposal.
This proposal entailed no loss for Ji Qing, regardless of the outcome.
“Alright, let’s hurry inside.”
Ji Qing, with Luo Yu, immediately flew into the Minor Thousand Realm.
The Minor Thousand Realm had only recently had its seal lifted.
Many people wanted to enter the Minor Thousand Realm at the earliest opportunity.
Ji Qing and Luo Yu were not in such a hurry.
Upon entering the Minor Thousand Realm, Luo Yu immediately began to send a communication to the Immortal Venerable Seed in the Minor Thousand Realm.
After sending the communication, Luo Yu waited anxiously.
He wondered if the Immortal Venerable Seed in the Minor Thousand Realm was still alive.
After all, great changes had occurred in the Minor Thousand Realm.
Even Immortal Venerables had fallen, let alone Immortal Venerable Seeds?
“Buzz.”
After just a moment, the communication stone vibrated.
Luo Yu’s heart rejoiced.
There was news!
He picked up the communication stone and looked at it. The content contained only two words.
“Come quickly!”
“Hahaha, it’s settled! Fellow Daoist Ji, this is an Immortal Venerable Seed from the Minor Thousand Realm, a good friend with whom I have adventured through life and death, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy!”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy was not dead!
This was the greatest news for Luo Yu.
This meant he could team up with Ji Qing!
“Where is Yue Chan Immortal Fairy?”
“I’ll ask immediately.”
Thus, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy provided a specific location.
Ji Qing also knew that the Minor Thousand Realm was very chaotic now, and he did not want to prolong the night, lest something go wrong and cause trouble.
“Let’s go!”
Ji Qing immediately traversed space with Luo Yu and headed straight for the location given by Yue Chan Immortal Fairy.
…
The Tai Chen Secret Realm had now descended into utter chaos.
Each of the Thirty-three Heavens of the Immortal Realm was unique.
For example, the Ninth Heaven was different from other places.
It was composed of various secret realms.
The reason the dominant force of the Ninth Heaven was called the “Minor Thousand Realm” was also because it was said to have thousands of secret realms.
Secret realms varied in size.
Larger secret realms had Immortal Venerables guarding them.
Smaller secret realms did not even have Immortal Venerables.
The Tai Chen Secret Realm was considered mid-sized and had one Immortal Venerable.
Unfortunately, the Immortal Venerable was dead.
He was slain by a powerful figure from the Heavenly Court.
Then, the Tai Chen Secret Realm began to descend into chaos.
However, even in chaos, the Tai Chen Secret Realm could maintain order.
But now it was different.
The seal of the Ninth Heaven had been opened, and countless cultivators from the Immortal Realm had rushed into the Minor Thousand Realm, as well as into the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
These cultivators would kill any disciples from the Minor Thousand Realm they encountered.
Or capture them alive.
They madly plundered the treasures of the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
Clearly, the Tai Chen Secret Realm could no longer be preserved.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy was a True Immortal of the Tai Chen Secret Realm, and moreover, an Immortal Venerable Seed with a respected status.
Unfortunately, the Minor Thousand Realm was sealed, and now it was being carved up, with countless cultivators flooding in.
The Tai Chen Secret Realm was also in complete disarray.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy had originally intended to leave the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
But before she could leave, she saw a group of cultivators rushing in, killing any cultivators from the Tai Chen Secret Realm they encountered.
Then, she was chased relentlessly.
Even Immortal Lords attacked her.
Fortunately, she was an Immortal Venerable Seed and possessed trump cards, which allowed her to fend off the Immortal Lords.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy fled desperately.
However, there were too many cultivators within the Tai Chen Secret Realm, and she encountered danger from time to time.
At the True Immortal level, she was top-tier.
But there were too many Immortal Lords.
Every time she encountered one, she had to flee in a desperate struggle.
“Buzz.”
At this moment, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy’s communication stone vibrated.
She took out the communication stone and looked at it.
Her heart immediately rejoiced.
“Luo Yu from the Third Heaven? He actually came… If he can come, perhaps he can help me escape.”
However, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy also kept a cautious mind.
She did not directly ask Luo Yu for help.
She feared that if Luo Yu knew the situation in the Tai Chen Secret Realm, he might then be afraid to come.
Therefore, she casually replied, “Come quickly.”
As for how long it would take them to arrive, she did not know.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy hid in a cave dwelling.
Unfortunately, the influx of cultivators was simply too frantic.
Every cave dwelling had to be searched.
“Boom.”
With a terrifying attack, the cave dwelling’s great formation was shattered.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy was startled.
Another Immortal Lord?
She gritted her teeth and once again unleashed a trump card, fending off the Immortal Lord.
Unfortunately, her trump card could only be used one more time, after which she would have no more.
“Remnants of the Tai Chen Secret Realm? Interesting.”
This Immortal Lord’s eyes flashed with a hint of sharpness.
A mere True Immortal who could withstand his attack was definitely not an ordinary True Immortal.
If he captured her alive and then soul-searched her, he would definitely gain considerable rewards.
After all, the higher someone’s status, the more they would understand the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
Thus, this Immortal Lord relentlessly pursued Yue Chan Immortal Fairy.
After an unknown amount of time, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy used another trump card.
This was the last time.
After this, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy would have no trump cards left.
Once she faced an Immortal Lord’s attack again, she would not be able to withstand it.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy fled desperately.
But the Immortal Lord relentlessly pursued her.
He would not rest until he captured her alive.
“Alas…”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy had nowhere left to flee.
She prepared to make a desperate stand.
“Yue Chan Immortal Fairy, where are you? We have already arrived at the Tai Chen Secret Realm.”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy’s Communication Stone vibrated again.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy was overjoyed.
Luo Yu had arrived.
She immediately stopped.
“Save me…”
This time, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy hesitated not at all, unafraid that Luo Yu wouldn’t come.
Because he had already arrived and likely understood the situation of the Tai Chen Secret Realm, yet still wanted to find her, it showed he wasn’t afraid of the current situation in the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
“A plea for help?”
That Immortal Lord sneered.
In front of him, asking for help was too late!
He immediately extended his hand and grabbed directly towards Yue Chan Immortal Fairy.
As long as he captured Yue Chan Immortal Fairy, he could just leave.
“Swish.”
Suddenly, two figures appeared in the void.
One True Immortal, one Immortal Lord!
It was Ji Qing and Luo Yu.
Upon seeing Yue Chan Immortal Fairy, Luo Yu shouted even louder, “It’s Yue Chan Immortal Fairy…”
Ji Qing, on the other hand, looked at that Immortal Lord.
“Immortal Lord, please stop…”
Although that Immortal Lord had heard Ji Qing’s words, he did not stop and completely ignored him.
He only wished to capture Yue Chan Immortal Fairy alive.
Ji Qing smiled.
It seemed not everyone would give him face.
Especially in the current situation of the Tai Chen Secret Realm, everyone was vying for the opportunities within.
In such a case, they would resort to any means necessary.
Since that was the case, he had nothing to worry about.
“Clang.”
Suddenly, Ji Qing drew his saber.
Without any warning.
This saber was the Heavenly Mandate Saber.
It instantly locked onto that Immortal Lord.
And it was unavoidable; the saber strike was guaranteed to hit!
Coupled with the Void Merging Immortal Art.
A terrifying strike with over 300 times the combat power of a True Immortal instantly reached the Immortal Lord.
“What?”
The Immortal Lord’s heart trembled.
Danger!
Extreme danger!
For this Immortal Lord, this strike was too dangerous.
In front of this strike, his so-called Immortal Monarch Level Defensive Immortal Treasure instantly shattered with a “crack.”
It then struck his Immortal Lord Body.
“Ah…”
The Immortal Lord cried out in pain.
“Snap.”
Ji Qing sheathed his saber.
The Immortal Lord’s screams also abruptly stopped.
In the void, the Immortal Lord’s Immortal Lord Body, like weathered stone, slowly turned to dust.
Dead!
This powerful Immortal Lord had actually died just like that.
In full view of everyone, he was cut down by Ji Qing’s saber.
True Immortal Luo Yu and Yue Chan Immortal Fairy alike were stunned into immobility, barely able to believe what they were witnessing.
That was an Immortal Lord!
A true Immortal Lord!
Even if Ji Qing was also an Immortal Lord, and even a strong one among them.
But Ji Qing could instantly kill an Immortal Lord of the same rank with one saber strike.
Was this reasonable?
“Yue Chan Immortal Fairy, are you alright?”
True Immortal Luo Yu immediately asked.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy finally came back to her senses, shook her head and said, “I’m fine, thank you, Fellow Daoist Luo Yu. Who is this senior…”
“This is Immortal Monarch Ji.”
“Yue Chan pays her respects to Immortal Monarch Ji, and thanks Immortal Monarch for saving my life!”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy faced Ji Qing with full courtesy.
She did not seem like an Immortal Venerable Seed at all, showing no arrogance.
But upon reflection, with the Minor Thousand Realm now carved up, how could an Immortal Venerable Seed still possess any arrogance?
“It’s nothing, Fellow Daoist Luo Yu said you are his friend, it was just a small matter.”
Ji Qing said indifferently.
What remained was the communication between True Immortal Luo Yu and Yue Chan Immortal Fairy.
Ji Qing did not help for free.
True Immortal Luo Yu explained his intentions, and Yue Chan Immortal Fairy gritted her teeth, finally agreeing.
“Immortal Monarch Ji, Yue Chan has only one condition. If Yue Chan obtains a treasure, and wishes to leave the Ninth Heaven, I hope Immortal Monarch can escort Yue Chan safely away.”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy stated her condition.
“No problem.”
Ji Qing agreed.
Escorting her out of the Ninth Heaven was merely a small matter for Ji Qing.
It was not a difficult task.
“Good! Yue Chan indeed knows where the Treasure Vault of the Tai Chen Secret Realm is… However, Immortal Monarch Ji likely looks down on ordinary treasures, right? You most likely need treasures useful for breaking through to Immortal Venerable.”
“Indeed, I, Ji Mou, do need treasures that can aid in breaking through to Immortal Venerable. Does Yue Chan Immortal Fairy know where to find them?”
“I am an Immortal Venerable Seed of the Tai Chen Secret Realm, with authority second only to the Immortal Venerable. I do know of one place, which is the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault… When the Immortal Venerable was killed by the Heavenly Court, those great existences of the Heavenly Court did not plunder the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, so it should still be there. As for whether it has been plundered by later cultivators, I’m not sure.”
“Then please, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy, lead the way to the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.”
“Alright.”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy did not hesitate and immediately led the way.
The Tai Chen Secret Realm was already in this state, completely fragmented.
She also had to make preparations for herself.
Rather than letting others snatch the treasures of the Tai Chen Secret Realm, it was better for them to fall into the hands of her, a rightful disciple of the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
Perhaps, one day, she could even rebuild the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy led Ji Qing and Luo Yu, quickly flying into the depths of the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
This Secret Realm was indeed magical.
It was like a small world, yet it was connected to the Immortal Realm.
However, in subtle details, it was different from the Immortal Realm.
For example, the spatial dimensions were not quite the same.
The space within the Tai Chen Secret Realm was very strong; ordinary True Immortals found it difficult to traverse space.
Only Immortal Lords could traverse space freely.
Ji Qing found the flying speed too slow.
He directly took the two of them and traversed space.
When Ji Qing, following Yue Chan’s route, traversed space and arrived above a mountain peak.
“Hmm?”
Everyone’s expressions immediately changed greatly.
On this mountain peak, there were already many Immortal Lords.
“How can there be so many Immortal Lords?”
Luo Yu’s face darkened.
“This is Taichen Peak, the residence of the Tai Chen Immortal Venerable, so it’s normal for Immortal Lords to be searching here intently. However, the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault should not have been found yet.”
“It’s just that, if there are so many Immortal Lords continuously, even if we open the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, we might not be able to take the treasures away…”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy was somewhat worried.
If they hid and waited for these Immortal Lords to leave.
How long would that take?
Moreover, with the passage of time, it was not impossible that those Immortal Lords would discover the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
In fact, the possibility was quite high.
After all, there must be other cultivators of the Tai Chen Secret Realm, like Yue Chan Immortal Fairy, who knew about the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
Therefore, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy and True Immortal Luo Yu both looked towards Ji Qing.
Only Ji Qing could make the decision.
“No need to wait! Let’s go directly to the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault! As for these Immortal Lords…”
A cold glint flashed in Ji Qing’s eyes.
“Then make them scram! No one is allowed to approach within ten li of Taichen Peak! Anyone who approaches will be killed!”
True Immortal Luo Yu and Yue Chan Immortal Fairy widened their eyes.
So domineering?
To know that, at a rough glance, there were already over twenty Immortal Lords on Taichen Peak.
Furthermore, more Immortal Lords would arrive successively.
Did Ji Qing intend to fight against all the Immortal Lords by himself?
Even Luo Yu, who knew Ji Qing was very bold, was greatly shocked.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, perhaps it’s better to proceed slowly. If you do this, you might become the enemy of many Immortal Lords and be attacked by all of them…”
True Immortal Luo Yu spoke to persuade him.
Ji Qing was currently his protective charm.
He did not want Ji Qing to be in any danger.
Although Ji Qing’s actions were very domineering, the price he would pay was immense.
Could he, by himself, contend against so many Immortal Lords?
That was simply impossible!
Ji Qing merely smiled faintly.
“It’s fine, you two stay here and don’t come out.”
After speaking, Ji Qing took a step forward and actually appeared, flying directly onto Taichen Peak.
Ji Qing’s appearance immediately drew the attention of many people.
Because Ji Qing was very high-profile.
He showed no intention of hiding at all.
Ji Qing’s gaze swept across the many Immortal Lords in the void.
Then he slowly said, “Within ten breaths, everyone leave Taichen Peak! Otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!”
A cold voice and an overbearing tone instantly ignited Taichen Peak.
“What, leave Taichen Peak within ten breaths? What arrogance!”
“This Taichen Peak was once the residence of an Immortal Venerable in the Tai Chen Secret Realm. I heard there’s also an Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault. Could this person want to monopolize the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault?”
“Most likely, that’s the case. The Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault is tempting, but he’s an Immortal Lord, and so are we. By what right can he monopolize the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault?”
“This Lord wants to see what will happen if we don’t leave Taichen Peak within ten breaths!”
Many Immortal Lords sneered.
But in the end, some Immortal Lords were cautious and chose to leave Taichen Peak first.
It might be a bit embarrassing, but sometimes being cautious is better than losing one’s life.
However, the Immortal Lords who left were only a minority.
Most Immortal Lords remained.
One breath, three breaths, five breaths, eight breaths, ten breaths…
When ten breaths had passed, Ji Qing’s gaze instantly fixed on the nearest Immortal Lord.
That Immortal Lord’s expression stiffened sharply.
He even activated an Immortal Treasure immediately, and it was an Immortal Lord Grade defensive Immortal Treasure.
However, it was still not enough!
“Clang.”
Ji Qing drew his saber in an instant.
He unleashed the Heavenly Mandate Saber Technique, combined with the Void Merging Immortal Art; his saber strikes were always accurate!
Moreover, with combat power exceeding three hundred times that of a True Immortal, how could a single Immortal Lord Grade defensive Immortal Treasure block it?
“Crack.”
This was the sound of an Immortal Treasure shattering.
Immediately afterward, amidst the flying fragments of Immortal Treasures, a terrifying blade light split open the Immortal Lord’s Immortal Lord Body.
“Spare me…”
The Immortal Lord was greatly alarmed.
Because he felt the threat of death!
He might truly die from this saber strike!
Unfortunately, his plea for mercy was too late.
As the blade light fell, the Immortal Lord’s Immortal Lord Body instantly annihilated in the saber light.
An Immortal Lord, dead!
Silence!
Taichen Peak instantly fell silent.
The smiles on the faces of many Immortal Lords trembled violently, their expressions incredibly stiff.
Dead!
An Immortal Lord died just like that?
Without the slightest power to resist.
They saw it clearly.
That saber strike was too stunning, too terrifying.
One saber strike instantly killed an Immortal Lord!
They imagined themselves in that situation: could they block that saber strike?
Even with prior preparation, could they block it?
No.
Definitely could not block it!
Many Immortal Lords’ faces were filled with shock, and their hearts were churned by stormy seas.
At this moment, their dignified demeanor as Immortal Lords had vanished.
Like those True Immortals, they scattered in a frenzy, fleeing Taichen Peak madly.
In the blink of an eye, Taichen Peak became quiet again.
Ji Qing did not stop them.
He directly shouted, “Anyone approaching within ten miles of Taichen Peak will be slain!”
This voice boomed, spreading for a hundred miles around Taichen Peak.
Meanwhile, True Immortal Luo Yu and Yue Chan Immortal Fairy, who were hiding nearby, were dumbfounded.
They had “easily” repelled a group of Immortal Lords?
It was truly… unbelievable!
But upon reflection, it seemed reasonable.
Immortal Lords also felt fear.
Facing such a powerful Ji Qing.
Who would dare to remain on Taichen Peak?
Although theoretically these Immortal Lords could have joined forces.
But who would truly trust the others?
Without a foundation of trust, any so-called alliance would be a joke.
“Fellow Daoists, you can come out now.”
As Ji Qing’s voice fell, True Immortal Luo Yu and Yue Chan Immortal Fairy quickly flew to Ji Qing’s front.
The vast Taichen Peak was completely empty.
No one dared to remain within Taichen Peak any longer.
“Immortal Lord Ji, truly… divinely powerful!”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy couldn’t think of better words.
That was dozens of Immortal Lords.
And Ji Qing made them retreat with just a few words.
His individual might had intimidated dozens of Immortal Lords.
It was truly unimaginable!
“Alright, now it’s up to Yue Chan Immortal Fairy. I can’t find the exact location of the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault anytime soon.”
Ji Qing spoke.
The Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault on Taichen Peak was clearly hidden very discreetly; dozens of Immortal Lords had searched for so long without finding it.
Ji Qing didn’t want to waste time searching himself.
This was where Yue Chan Immortal Fairy’s role came in.
“Immortal Lord, rest assured, I know where the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault is?”
Then, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy led Ji Qing and Luo Yu, flying instantly into the depths of Taichen Peak.
Seeing this, the Immortal Lords standing more than ten miles away from Taichen Peak were all filled with uncertainty.
“Could they have found the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault?”
“There’s a possibility. Those two True Immortals must know the exact location of the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault. Otherwise, why would this Immortal Lord be so domineering, driving us all away? He probably wants to monopolize the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault!”
“The Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, so close! Truly unwilling to accept this!”
“If you’re unwilling, then go and try! Go to Taichen Peak and contend for it. No one is stopping you.”
“How about we try?”
Some Immortal Lords began to entertain the idea again.
However, no one wanted to approach within ten miles of Taichen Peak.
Instead, they all encouraged each other to go.
But none of those who achieved the Immortal Lord realm were fools.
No one wanted to be the first to act.
After all, Ji Qing’s deterrence was too great.
What if he angered Ji Qing and was slain with a single saber strike?
That would be irreversible.
Time passed slowly.
Many Immortal Lords were restless, but they dared not approach.
At this moment, a new Immortal Lord arrived at the scene.
“Fellow Daoists, why aren’t you entering Taichen Peak?”
This new Immortal Lord did not know about the situation.
He only felt it strange that so many Immortal Lords dared not approach Taichen Peak.
“Fellow Daoist, we are all waiting for the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault. Why don’t you go and try?”
Some Immortal Lords “instigated” this new Immortal Lord to head towards Taichen Peak.
Anyway, the other party didn’t know the specific situation of Taichen Peak.
The new Immortal Lord was not stupid either.
So many Immortal Lords staying away from Taichen Peak.
Clearly, Taichen Peak might hold dangers he was unaware of.
Rushing in rashly, who knew what would happen?
Thus, the new Immortal Lord sounded out indirectly, inquiring about the situation of Taichen Peak, but gained nothing.
This was because the Immortal Lords strictly avoided mentioning the incomparably domineering Immortal Lord in Taichen Peak.
Time passed little by little.
“Boom.”
Suddenly, there was a violent tremor.
Causing the entire Taichen Peak to shake.
Immediately afterward, a peculiar aura permeated the void.
“This is… the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault?!”
“It must be the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault! I didn’t expect the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault to appear! It must be him who found the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.”
“The Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, we came here precisely to find the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault!”
“No matter what, we have to give it a try.”
Sensing the aura of the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, many Immortal Lords’ hearts pounded with excitement.
Inside the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, there must be many treasures for breaking through to the Immortal Venerable realm.
These were the treasures they sought.
However, with that terrifying Immortal Lord in Taichen Peak, what could they do?
“Whoosh.”
However, there were still brave Immortal Lords.
As the saying goes, ignorance is bliss.
A stream of light flew within ten miles of Taichen Peak and quickly headed towards it.
Within this stream of light was the figure of an Immortal Lord.
And it was a new Immortal Lord.
Completely unaware that there was a terrifying Immortal Lord within Taichen Peak.
After sensing the aura of the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, he could no longer hold back and frantically rushed within ten miles of Taichen Peak.
Many Immortal Lords did not follow.
Instead, they stared intently at this Immortal Lord.
They wanted to see what would happen when he got close to within ten miles of Taichen Peak.
If nothing happened, then there would be a second, a third…
Ten miles, eight miles, five miles, three miles…
Almost there.
This Immortal Lord was already very close to Taichen Peak.
Now, only a mere mile remained.
This one-mile distance was too short for an Immortal Lord.
It could be crossed in an instant.
Yet, this mile felt like an insurmountable chasm.
This Immortal Lord abruptly stopped his advance.
Because there was killing intent!
“Swish.”
A saber light instantly appeared.
No one knew how far the saber light traveled, how it arrived in front of this Immortal Lord?
But the Immortal Lord within the stream of light forcibly halted, his eyes filled with shock.
He wanted to block this saber strike.
But as the saber light descended, his heart felt immense bitterness.
He couldn’t block it!
He simply couldn’t block it!
Was this a technique left behind by an “Immortal Venerable”?
An Immortal Venerable’s strike, terrifying indeed!
No wonder so many Immortal Lords only dared to stay more than ten miles away from Taichen Peak, not daring to approach.
He regretted it!
Unfortunately, no amount of regret could change anything.
“Ah…”
The Immortal Lord let out a miserable scream, then was cleaved apart by blade light. The Immortal Lord was dead!
Silence!
The area within ten miles of Taichen Peak instantly fell silent.
There was no earth-shattering commotion.
No loud warnings were given.
No one even spoke.
Yet, a chilling aura seemed to penetrate their very bones, making numerous Immortal Lords shiver.
This was already the second Immortal Lord to fall.
The method was the same.
Both were killed in a single strike!
“What… what in the world is going on?”
New Immortal Lords, unaware of what had happened, trembled as they spoke.
Fortunately, he had been cautious.
He hadn’t rushed forward.
Otherwise, would he have suffered the same fate as the Immortal Lord just now?
It was too terrifying.
“He kept his word. Those who dare to step within ten miles of Taichen Peak will be killed without mercy…”
An Immortal Lord said with a bitter smile.
There was no point in hiding anything now.
After all, there was no need for further probing.
The other party dared to do it, and had the strength to do it.
“What, there’s such a ruthless person?”
The newly arrived Immortal Lords were dumbfounded.
Two Immortal Lords killed consecutively?
And both in a single strike.
The blade strike was unfailing!
It was impossible to block.
How could they possibly compete?
“Let’s go!”
Many Immortal Lords made a decisive move, no longer coveting the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault within Taichen Peak.
There might be treasures in other parts of the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
Staying near Taichen Peak was pointless.
Soon, the area around Taichen Peak became much quieter.
At this moment, Ji Qing was indeed outside the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
He had found the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
He had even forcibly opened the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
This was what caused its aura to leak out, attracting the Immortal Lords.
However, Ji Qing unleashed a saber strike from afar, killing an Immortal Venerable.
This made Taichen Peak quiet.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, are you alright?”
True Immortal Luo Yu couldn’t help but ask.
He saw Ji Qing draw his saber.
But with the Immortal Venerable exposed outside Taichen Peak, and at such a distance, would Ji Qing’s saber strike be effective?
The facts proved that it was!
“One Immortal Lord has been killed. It should be quiet for a while now.”
Ji Qing said indifferently.
However, these words left True Immortal Luo Yu and Yue Chan Immortal Fairy in shock.
Even from such a distance, Ji Qing could still kill an Immortal Lord with a single saber strike from afar?
It was truly… unbelievable!
Killing an Immortal Lord from afar.
What an astonishing technique this was!
They wouldn’t even dare to imagine it.
Yet, Ji Qing had accomplished it.
“Alright, the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault is open. Let’s go in first.”
Ji Qing offered no explanation and immediately flew into the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
The two exchanged glances, seeing the shock in each other’s eyes.
Clearly, both realized that this was a powerful ally.
And an incredibly powerful one at that!
As long as they followed Ji Qing closely, everything would be fine.
Ji Qing was definitely more than just an Immortal Lord!
The two followed closely, also flying into the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
The moment they entered the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, the three felt a shock.
Even Ji Qing couldn’t help but feel a ripple of emotion.
Ji Qing already possessed quite a few treasures.
He was also an Immortal Venerable Seed of Xu Mi Immortal Sect, and had apprenticed under an Immortal Venerable.
Ji Qing had already seen a great many treasures.
He was knowledgeable.
Ordinary treasures could not stir much emotion in Ji Qing’s heart.
But now was different.
Now, the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault was filled with all sorts of treasures, piled up throughout the vault.
At this moment, whether it was Ji Qing, Luo Yu, or Yue Chan Immortal Fairy, they all had the same thought.
Foundation!
This was true foundation!
The treasures within the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault were beyond their imagination.
There were too many.
Moreover, as an Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, each item was a masterpiece.
Even Immortal Lord-grade Immortal Treasures were carefully selected to be worthy of inclusion in an Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
Many ordinary Immortal Lord-grade Immortal Treasures were not qualified to be placed in the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault at all.
“Why are there no Immortal Venerable-grade Immortal Treasures?”
Ji Qing frowned.
He raised a question.
It was abnormal for an Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault to lack Immortal Venerable-grade Immortal Treasures.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, the Immortal Venerable-grade Immortal Treasures in this treasure vault were most likely taken by the Immortal Venerable. Previously, a Heavenly Court expert appeared in the Tai Chen Secret Realm and fought with the Immortal Venerable…”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy explained.
Ji Qing mused.
This was also very possible.
After all, Immortal Venerable-grade Immortal Treasures were not common, and Immortal Venerables needed them greatly.
It was reasonable for them to be taken by the Immortal Venerable.
However, it didn’t matter if there were no Immortal Venerable-grade Immortal Treasures; it wouldn’t affect Ji Qing.
The treasures in this Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault were already more than enough.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, please go first. After you have chosen, we will choose.”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy and True Immortal Luo Yu were very “considerate.”
They said they would obtain opportunities based on their own abilities.
But with so many treasures, they had nothing to fight over.
As for Ji Qing choosing the most valuable treasures first,
it wouldn’t significantly impact them.
Ji Qing’s standards would surely be high, and he would likely be looking for treasures that aided in breaking through to Immortal Venerable.
Their own goal was to break through to Immortal Lord.
The two would not interfere with each other.
Ji Qing did not stand on ceremony.
He immediately began searching for treasures that would benefit the breakthrough to Immortal Venerable.
Such treasures were very rare.
Only sects with profound foundations might possess such treasures.
Ji Qing searched carefully.
“This is… a Great Dao Fruit? I heard that swallowing one can lead to enlightenment of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. A good item!”
“Ten Thousand Year Immortal Marrow? I’ve finally found Immortal Marrow again, and it’s Ten Thousand Year Immortal Marrow! It can directly enhance the Immortal Lord Body. This is also a good item.”
“And Innate Five Elements Spiritual Grass…”
Ji Qing began selecting various treasures from the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
He didn’t know until he started selecting, and was shocked.
Good items!
All of them were good items!
This was the foundation of the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
Truly incredible.
Whether it was treasures that aided in breaking through to Immortal Venerable, or those that could enhance the Immortal Lord Body, or those beneficial to Immortal Lords, there were simply too many.
However, compared to the overall quantity of treasures in the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, it was insignificant.
Ji Qing even found many Immortal Lord-grade Saber Type Immortal Treasures.
He collected them all.
“That’s enough. The remaining treasures are for you.”
Ji Qing stopped.
He had already selected them repeatedly.
Basically, any treasure he found valuable had been taken.
Although he had taken the most valuable treasures, Ji Qing had actually only taken about twenty percent of the treasures in the vault.
Eighty percent of the treasures remained.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy and True Immortal Luo Yu discussed for a while, and in a simple and direct manner, they each took forty percent of the treasures.
Both were overjoyed.
Forty percent of the treasures from the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault!
Although they were treasures that Ji Qing didn’t care for, for them, it was an unimaginably huge gain.
With so many treasures, they could even pile their way to becoming Immortal Lords!
“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ji!”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy respectfully bowed to Ji Qing.
This Immortal Lord truly kept his word.
He did not claim all the treasures in the vault for himself.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, I plan to return to the Third Heaven. This time’s harvest has been immense, and staying in the Minor Thousand Realm any longer is too dangerous.”
True Immortal Luo Yu was already having second thoughts about staying.
Having obtained so many treasures, it was better not to be greedy. He needed to convert them into strength quickly to achieve Immortal Lord.
That was the most important thing.
“What about Yue Chan Immortal Fairy? Where are you going?”
Ji Qing asked.
Upon hearing this, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy showed a confused expression.
She had grown up in the Minor Thousand Realm since childhood.
And cultivated until now.
Unless absolutely necessary, she didn’t want to leave the Minor Thousand Realm.
But given the current state of the Minor Thousand Realm, how could she remain there?
She couldn’t.
“Yue Chan Immortal Fairy, why don’t you come with me to the Sky Green Immortal Sect in the Third Heaven? With your talent and cultivation, the Sky Green Immortal Sect would surely be happy to accept you.”
True Immortal Luo Yu said.
Although the Minor Thousand Realm was blockaded by the Heavenly Court.
However, strict defense was maintained against those stronger than Immortal Venerables.
For cultivators below Immortal Venerable, they were not paid much attention to.
If they could escape the Minor Thousand Realm, then there would be no problem.
Joining other factions would also pose no problem whatsoever.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy is an Immortal Venerable Seed.
She would be accepted into any faction.
“Third Heaven…”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy looked at Luo Yu, then at Ji Qing.
“May I ask Immortal Monarch Ji, where are you from?”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy asked.
“First Heaven, Xu Mi Immortal Sect.”
Ji Qing replied.
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy seemed to have made a decision.
“Immortal Monarch Ji, would you be able to recommend this junior into the Xu Mi Immortal Sect?”
“Oh? You wish to join the Xu Mi Immortal Sect?”
“Yes.”
Ji Qing thought for a moment: “It’s easy. You can not only join the Xu Mi Immortal Sect, but my Master is also an Immortal Venerable of the Xu Mi Immortal Sect. She would surely be willing to take on another Immortal Venerable Seed as a disciple.”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy was overjoyed upon hearing this.
Immortal Venerable!
Ji Qing was actually a disciple of an Immortal Venerable?
Once she truly became a disciple of an Immortal Venerable, she would have status and backing.
She would also be able to fully integrate into the Xu Mi Immortal Sect.
“Thank you, Immortal Monarch Ji!”
Yue Chan Immortal Fairy was very grateful to Ji Qing.
Not everyone could become a disciple of an Immortal Venerable.
However, with such a powerful Immortal Lord as Ji Qing recommending her, this matter was practically a done deal.
“Congratulations, Yue Chan Immortal Fairy. If you can become a disciple of an Immortal Venerable, your cultivation journey from now on will be smooth sailing…”
Even True Immortal Luo Yu felt a bit envious of Yue Chan Immortal Fairy.
This was a blessing in disguise.
If he didn’t have his own sect, he would have wanted to go with them to the Xu Mi Immortal Sect to become a disciple…
However, if he were to become a disciple, the Immortal Venerable might not necessarily accept him.
After all, his talent was not as good as Yue Chan Immortal Fairy’s.
“Alright, I, Ji Mou, will send you two away from the Third Heaven first.”
After speaking, Ji Qing took the two away from the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
Ji Qing had just left the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
He had just prepared to leave Taichen Peak.
Suddenly, a restraining force instantly fell upon him.
“Leave the treasures from the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, and we will spare your life!”
Ji Qing looked up sharply at the void.
In the void, stood an Immortal, clad in armor, resembling a celestial being.
