Chapter 279: After Hundreds Of Years Of Ascension, Ji Qing Finally Becomes An Immortal Lord!
When Ji Qing returned to the Xu Mi Immortal Sect, he saw a scene of panic.
Ji Qing raised his head and looked at the void.
The rift there had not disappeared and was instead growing larger.
A terrifying aura seemed to be gradually emanating from it.
Moreover, space storms had formed around the rift, tearing apart anyone who approached, even True Immortals.
Only Immortal Lords could barely get close.
But to truly enter, only Immortal Venerables could.
Yet, no Immortal Venerable had appeared.
This was highly unusual.
Ji Qing immediately rushed to the Purple Void Palace.
Quite a few Immortal Lords had also rushed to the Purple Void Palace.
They were all disciples of the Master.
But these disciples were all in a state of panic.
Even Immortal Lords felt a sense of impending disaster.
“What exactly has happened?”
“It should be related to that person who escaped from the ‘Minor Thousand Realm’ in the Ninth Heaven. They were pursued by people from the Ninth Heaven all the way to the First Heaven, and those people seemed to have gone all out, opening this space rift.”
“Does this space rift feel familiar to you? Like the Eternal Universe back then…”
The crowd discussed amongst themselves.
They had some guesses but dared not be certain.
Upon hearing this, Ji Qing’s heart also tensed.
Like the Eternal Universe?
“Swish.”
Soon, a familiar figure appeared in the Great Hall of the Purple Void Palace.
Everyone immediately became solemn.
“Greetings, Master!”
This figure was none other than Zi Xu Immortal Venerable!
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable swept a cold gaze over them and said in a deep voice, “You all saw the rift in the void, right? This is a major event! People from the Minor Thousand Realm in the Ninth Heaven have opened a cosmic passage for various reasons, connecting to another different universe. It’s another universe besides the Eternal Universe.”
“This new universe has been continuously studied by the people of the Ninth Heaven’s Minor Thousand Realm. They call it the ‘Gods Universe’, and they have even made contact with people from the Gods Universe. This violates the rules of the ‘Heavenly Court’ in the Immortal Realm.”
“Therefore, the ‘Heavenly Court’ has issued a kill order. Every heaven among the Thirty-three Heavens can send Immortals to the Ninth Heaven to annihilate the Minor Thousand Realm! For you, this is an opportunity! A great fortune!”
The crowd rejoiced upon hearing this.
Wasn’t this just openly dividing the “Minor Thousand Realm”?
After all, the Minor Thousand Realm was a hegemonic power in the Ninth Heaven.
It was initially formed by an alliance of many Immortal Sects, known as the “Minor Thousand Realm”, dominating the Ninth Heaven.
Such a deeply founded hegemonic power was now facing the fate of being divided by the Thirty-three Heavens.
Theoretically, the Heavenly Court was the overlord of the Immortal Realm.
But in reality, the Heavenly Court was established precisely to deal with the war against the Eternal Universe.
The great power within the Heavenly Court was actually controlled by the various hegemonic powers of the Thirty-three Heavens.
This time, the kill order against the Minor Thousand Realm of the Ninth Heaven was a joint decision by the hegemonic powers of each heaven!
This indicated that the Minor Thousand Realm indeed had a path to ruin.
It had touched the inverse scale of the Immortal Realm.
Violating rules, secretly studying other different universes, and bringing great enemies to the Immortal Realm.
The Immortal Realm still cannot destroy one Eternal Universe.
Now, with another Gods Universe, wouldn’t the pressure on the Immortal Realm be even greater?
Ji Qing’s heart also stirred.
This was indeed a rare and unparalleled opportunity.
Dividing the Minor Thousand Realm, and the Minor Thousand Realm possessed so many good things?
Everyone had a chance.
“Master, what about the passage to the Gods Universe in the First Heaven?”
Ji Qing asked.
“Once a cosmic passage is opened, it cannot be closed because it is formed by the collision of two universes. This also indicates that the Gods Universe is already very close to our Immortal Realm Universe, and has even collided. Of course, the Minor Thousand Realm played a role, and the Gods Universe also played a role from within, pushing the collision between the Gods Universe and the Immortal Realm. However, this passage is still very narrow, and those above Immortal Venerable cannot enter at all; at most, those below Immortal Venerable can enter.”
“Experts above Immortal Venerable from the Xu Mi Immortal Sect will take action to blockade the surroundings of the passage. The Heavenly Court will also dispatch strong individuals to guard it, so you don’t need to worry about the passage to the Gods Universe for the time being.”
Ji Qing understood.
In fact, he still had many doubts.
For instance, why did the Minor Thousand Realm have to study the Gods Universe?
And why did the group being pursued by the Minor Thousand Realm insist on opening the passage to the Gods Universe?
What benefits did the Gods Universe possess that made Immortal Realm cultivators so desperate to open its passage?
However, since his Master did not mention it, it must be classified information.
Or, he would know once he went to the Minor Thousand Realm.
“Alright, go down and prepare. I will notify you when the time comes.”
“Thank you, Master.”
Thus, everyone left the Purple Void Palace.
“Ji Qing, you stay.”
Ji Qing heard his Master’s telepathic message.
Soon, everyone left the Purple Void Palace.
Only Ji Qing and Zi Xu Immortal Venerable remained.
“Master, do you have any instructions?”
Ji Qing asked.
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable looked at Ji Qing and nodded with satisfaction. “Your Immortal Spirit Body has reached Perfection. I presume you are considering a promotion to Immortal Lord?”
“This disciple wishes to attempt promotion to Immortal Lord after achieving a breakthrough in his Heart Realm.”
“Then my advice to you is, if you can break through to Immortal Lord, do so as soon as possible. Once you reach Immortal Lord, your Strength will greatly improve, and you will be able to obtain many benefits when dividing the Minor Thousand Realm. The Minor Thousand Realm has a profound Foundation; you cannot imagine how many Treasures it holds, which will be crucial for your future attempt at becoming an Immortal Venerable. Therefore, you must be prepared this time.”
“Yes, Master, this disciple understands!”
“One more thing, do not touch the cultivation techniques of the Gods Universe within the Minor Thousand Realm. The Minor Thousand Realm has been studying the Gods Universe, and the reason is simple: the cultivation methods of the Gods Universe are different from the Eternal Universe. The Eternal Universe and the Immortal Realm cultivation systems are incompatible, but the Gods Universe is different. They follow the path of Faith; as long as there are enough believers to provide sufficient Power of Faith, one can achieve Deification, establish a Divine Kingdom, form a Divine System, and then continuously strengthen their Strength. This is an extremely expansive cultivation system.”
“Many Immortal Lords have no hope of promotion and can never become Immortal Venerables. However, if they combine this with the cultivation system of the Gods Universe, spread Faith, and establish Divine Kingdoms, they can cross the threshold of Immortal Venerable and possess Immortal Venerable Strength! But in doing so, they will no longer be able to gain Enlightenment of the Great Dao and can only tread that path to the end. However, the system of the Gods Universe also has limitations and cannot expand infinitely.”
“But for those Immortal Lords and True Immortals who have no hope of becoming Immortal Venerables, it holds an irresistible temptation. This is why the Heavenly Court has issued a kill order against the Minor Thousand Realm, absolutely not allowing the cultivation system of the Gods Universe to spread. I am merely letting you know in advance, so never think that your Talent is extraordinary and attempt to cultivate both systems.”
Ji Qing’s heart tensed.
“Thank you for your teachings, Master. This disciple will surely keep them in mind!”
So the cultivation system of this Gods Universe was the path of Deities?
It followed the path of Faith for Deification.
This point was completely different from the Divine Race.
It was entirely different from the Immortal Realm cultivation system and the Eternal Universe.
For the Deities of the Gods Universe, they sought to obtain a large number of intelligent beings to provide them with Faith.
Therefore, the Immortal Realm, and even the Eternal Universe, would likely be coveted by the Gods Universe.
“Alright, you can go down and prepare as well. The Minor Thousand Realm has been sealed. When the action will be taken, wait for the Heavenly Court’s notification, but it should not be long.”
“Yes, Master.”
Ji Qing turned and left the Purple Void Palace.
Upon returning to the Golden Toad Palace, Ji Qing also knew that this opportunity was rare.
Since his Master said that only by breaking through to Immortal Lord would he seize the greatest benefits from this opportunity, he had to work hard.
Now, all he lacked was his Heart Realm.
And regarding his Heart Realm, Ji Qing was almost ready.
Hadn’t he captured four True Immortals alive precisely to improve his Heart Realm?
Thus, Ji Qing immediately began to “plant demons” in these four True Immortals.
Planting demons also required time.
However, it did not require too much time.
After three years, these four True Immortals gave birth to Demon Spirits.
Ji Qing immediately began to use the Demonic Spirit Heart Refining Art, directly refining these four Demon Spirits.
Ji Qing’s Heart Realm was now far more powerful than before.
The refining efficiency was also much higher.
Refining all four Demon Spirits together took only five years.
Five years later, Ji Qing’s Heart Realm also reached Perfection.
“Heart Realm: Myriad Laws Unscathed （ Sixth Realm Tenth Order, Immortal Characteristic ）”
Sixth Realm Tenth Order!
It was basically the limit.
However, the effect of Ji Qing using True Immortal level Demon Spirits was also very limited.
To break through from the Sixth Realm to the Seventh Realm, how many Demon Spirits would it take?
Ten?
Or twenty?
Improving the Heart Realm was easy, but breaking through the realm was difficult.
Let alone ten or twenty Demon Spirits.
Even refining a hundred True Immortal level Demon Spirits might not be enough to break through.
However, Ji Qing had long made arrangements.
Breaking through the Heart Realm?
He had accumulated Immortal Realm Fortune for hundreds of years, and his Spiritual Imprint was integrated into the Immortal Realm. Naturally, he could “Use My Heart to Replace Heaven’s Heart” to temper his Heart Realm.
With the vast Immortal Realm’s “Heavenly Dao” assisting Ji Qing’s Heart Realm breakthrough, there would naturally be no problem.
Ji Qing had already used this method successfully many times when he was in the Black Ruins.
Thus, Ji Qing no longer hesitated.
Even in the Golden Toad Palace, Ji Qing could use his heart to replace heaven’s heart.
This was not troublesome.
There would not even be much of a commotion.
Ji Qing adjusted his state.
Then, his Consciousness transferred to his Spiritual Imprint, and the Spiritual Imprint directly merged with the Origin of the Immortal Realm.
“Boom.”
Ji Qing seemed to have transformed into the “Heavenly Dao” of the Immortal Realm.
He suddenly saw various aspects of the “Immortal Realm.”
For example, the Thirty-three Heavens, with countless Immortals and cultivators in each heaven.
Ji Qing even saw the “Divine Race.”
The Divine Race was not few in number, but within the vast Immortal Realm, the territory occupied by the Divine Race was too small.
They had been driven to the nooks and crannies of the Immortal Realm, merely lingering on.
There was also the Chaos Space.
The Chaos Space was located above the Thirty-three Heavens.
In the future, it might form the Thirty-fourth Heaven.
But at this moment, as he transformed into the Heavenly Dao, Ji Qing felt that something was missing for the Chaos Space to become the Thirty-fourth Heaven.
Ji Qing also sensed the passage to the Gods Universe in the First Heaven.
It was like a “wound” on the Immortal Realm; although insignificant, it was impossible to “heal.”
Because behind this “wound” lay another vast universe.
Finally, Ji Qing, from the perspective of the Immortal Realm’s Heavenly Dao, looked towards the “Ninth Heaven.”
The Minor Thousand Realm within the Ninth Heaven had been sealed.
But there were still powerful Immortals within the Minor Thousand Realm, Immortals who surpassed Immortal Venerables, attempting to break through the blockade.
Unfortunately, it was useless.
The Immortals gathered in the Ninth Heaven were countless.
There were not few Immortal Venerables.
Not to mention those above Immortal Venerable.
The vast Ninth Heaven had already turned into a battlefield.
It was just waiting for the Heavenly Court’s order.
Ji Qing did not notice that his Immortal Realm Fortune was being consumed rapidly.
And during the process of transforming into the Heavenly Dao, his Heart Realm was being tempered, and it had broken through silently.
It broke through from the Sixth Realm to the Seventh Realm.
He had even improved further upon the Seventh Realm Heart Realm.
Finally, Ji Qing felt immense pressure.
It was a sign that the Immortal Realm Fortune had been exhausted.
Ji Qing dared not transform into the Heavenly Dao anymore.
He immediately detached himself from that feeling of “using my heart to replace heaven’s heart.”
“Hoo…”
Ji Qing let out a long sigh of relief.
He immediately checked his mind.
“Mind: Seventh Realm Third Stage （ Immortal Characteristic ）”
Ji Qing’s heart rejoiced.
Seventh Realm!
His mind had broken through to the Seventh Realm without anyone noticing, and had even reached the Third Stage!
This Immortal Realm fortune accumulated over hundreds of years is truly useful.
It’s incredibly useful.
Now, with both his mind and cultivation, Ji Qing met the requirements for breaking through to Immortal Lord.
What else did Ji Qing have to worry about?
Breakthrough!
Breakthrough right now!
Breaking through from True Immortal to Immortal Lord is very difficult, yet also very simple.
It only requires reshaping the Immortal Spirit Body.
But how does one reshape the Immortal Spirit Body?
That requires first dispersing the Immortal Spirit Body.
Once the Immortal Spirit Body is dispersed, it will reassemble.
If the foundation is sufficiently deep, the reassembled Immortal Spirit Body will have advanced from True Immortal to Immortal Lord.
It is difficult because if the foundation is not solid enough, and once the Immortal Spirit Body is dispersed, and then re-condensed, not only will one not achieve Immortal Lord, but one might not even be able to condense an Immortal Spirit Body.
If one is fortunate enough to condense an Immortal Spirit Body, it might even be inferior to the previous one, with strength decreasing instead of increasing.
It is simple because as long as the foundation is solid, dispersing and then re-condensing the Immortal Spirit Body will definitely allow one to step into the Immortal Lord realm.
This is also why many disciples under Zi Xu Immortal Venerable are Immortal Lords.
It is because their foundation is solid.
As long as the foundation is solid, achieving Immortal Lord is not difficult.
Conversely, after painstakingly achieving True Immortal, one’s potential ends there, and they will never be able to achieve Immortal Lord.
The difficulty from True Immortal to Immortal Lord is not that great.
However, the transformation from Immortal Lord to Immortal Venerable is a qualitative leap.
It is extremely difficult.
Ji Qing knew his own foundation well.
It was incredibly deep.
Therefore, Ji Qing did not hesitate or worry at all.
“Let’s begin.”
Ji Qing immediately began to disperse his Immortal Spirit Body.
This was already a Perfect Immortal Spirit Body.
Once dispersed and reassembled, it would definitely lead to achieving Immortal Lord.
At that time, to what unimaginable extent would the Immortal Spirit Body transform?
Ji Qing’s Immortal Spirit Body dispersed.
Then, it condensed anew.
However, this re-condensation was different.
A large amount of Immortal Spiritual Energy converged towards Ji Qing’s Golden Toad Palace.
Ji Qing directly took out a large pile of Immortal Crystals and crushed them.
Instantly, the Immortal Spiritual Energy became extremely dense, almost turning into liquid.
With abundant Immortal Spiritual Energy, Ji Qing’s Immortal Spirit Body condensed rapidly.
One percent, twenty percent, thirty percent, forty percent, fifty percent…
Finally, as the last wisp of Immortal Spiritual Energy was absorbed into the Immortal Spirit Body.
“Boom.”
A terrifying aura emanated outwards.
The Immortal Spirit Body had re-condensed.
And during the process of re-condensation, the Immortal Spirit Body had also been almost completely reassembled.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing’s eyes snapped open.
“Immortal Lord, I’ve finally become one!”
Ji Qing checked his own stats.
Ji Qing: Immortal Lord
Perfect Immortal Lord Body: 1%
Young Chaos Demon God: Fifth Stage （ 1% ）
Saber Array Technique: Infinite Saber （ Third Layer, 10% amplification ）
Mind: Seventh Realm Third Stage （ Immortal Characteristic ）
Immortal Points: 113.2 points
Indeed, Ji Qing had broken through from True Immortal to Immortal Lord.
And the Perfect Immortal Spirit Body had transformed into the Perfect Immortal Lord Body.
As for strength…
Ji Qing entered the Immortal Mansion and manifested his Chaos Demon God True Body.
His Immortal Lord Body compared to his Chaos Demon God True Body.
The result was that the Immortal Lord Body completely surpassed the Chaos Demon God True Body.
Moreover, after a detailed comparison, Ji Qing arrived at an approximate figure.
200 times True Immortal combat power!
This was the power displayed by Ji Qing’s Perfect Immortal Lord Body at this moment.
Compared to his Perfect Immortal Spirit Body, it had surged tenfold!
It was even more terrifying than his Chaos Demon God True Body.
Perfect Immortal Lord Body, 200 times True Immortal combat power.
Saber Array Technique Third Layer Infinite Saber, with a 10% amplification, equates to 20 times True Immortal combat power.
Immortal Lord-grade Immortal Treasure, Immortal Slaying Saber, 10 times True Immortal combat power.
Combined, this amounted to 230 times True Immortal combat power!
This was a terrifying number.
Because ordinary Immortal Lords only possessed about 20 times True Immortal combat power.
But Ji Qing?
He was more than ten times that!
And this was not all.
If the 100 times True Immortal combat power of the Chaos Demon God True Body was also included.
That would bring the total to 330 times True Immortal combat power.
Which Immortal Lord could possess such terrifying combat power?
“No wonder Master told me to break through to Immortal Lord as soon as possible; this increase in combat power is simply too terrifying…”
Ji Qing’s heart was filled with pride and ambition.
He also had greater confidence and certainty for this trip to the “Minor Thousand Realm”!
However, Ji Qing had only broken through his cultivation; he still needed to quickly match the “Immortal Lord” level techniques.
For example, Immortal Techniques.
Currently, the three Immortal Techniques Ji Qing possessed were all ordinary Immortal Techniques.
Whether it was Saber Array Technique, Chaos Immortal Trapping Art, or Forbidden Breaking Immortal Art.
No matter how profound or miraculous they were.
The quality of these Immortal Techniques limited their might.
Even the most powerful ordinary Immortal Technique could not compare to a superior Immortal Technique.
And superior Immortal Techniques could only be cultivated by those who had achieved Immortal Lord.
Now that Ji Qing had achieved Immortal Lord, he could also cultivate superior Immortal Techniques!
But Ji Qing had not yet updated his cultivation information.
His permissions did not allow him to view superior Immortal Techniques.
Ji Qing thought for a moment and decided to go to Purple Void Palace first to inform his Master of this good news.
He wanted to see what his Master’s intentions were.
Thus, Ji Qing got up and flew towards Purple Void Palace.
Soon, Ji Qing arrived at Purple Void Palace.
“Disciple greets Master.”
Ji Qing immediately paid his respects.
“Hmm? Ji Qing, you… you’ve broken through?”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable looked closely and saw that Ji Qing had actually broken through and achieved Immortal Lord?
“Good, that’s great! Hahaha, truly a person with great fortune. You can also make it to the grand opportunity in the Minor Thousand Realm!”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable burst into laughter.
Previously, although Ji Qing’s strength was barely sufficient, possessing Immortal Lord combat power.
In the eyes of True Immortals, or ordinary Immortal Lords, he was already quite good.
However, facing such a grand opportunity as the “Minor Thousand Realm,” this level of strength was simply not enough.
Even with a great opportunity, it would not be Ji Qing’s turn.
But now, it was different.
Ji Qing had broken through to become an Immortal Lord.
With Ji Qing’s Mortal Immortal foundation, he could finally contend for this opportunity in the Minor Thousand Realm!
For many cultivators, the Minor Thousand Realm was accessible.
But what could they actually obtain in the end?
In reality, it would ultimately be nothing.
But for Ji Qing, after achieving Immortal Lord, the thing he wanted to contend for was very simple.
It was the hope of becoming an Immortal Venerable!
“Master, your disciple has just achieved Immortal Lord and still needs to cultivate some Immortal Techniques…”
“Go to the Steward Hall and display your cultivation. With your Master here in the Xu Mi Immortal Sect, you can rest assured. Once you display your cultivation, with your status as an Immortal Venerable Seed, your authority will be elevated to a level second only to the Immortal Venerable.”
“Yes, Master.”
Having received his Master’s approval, Ji Qing immediately took his leave and headed directly to the Steward Hall.
Having a strong backing indeed made a difference.
There was no need to worry.
Ji Qing entered the Steward Hall, and immediately many gazes fell upon him. He did not deliberately conceal his aura; there was no need.
Thus, the aura of an Immortal Lord swept outwards.
The cultivators present all changed their expressions.
The aura of an Immortal Lord was something they were all too familiar with.
However, the person before them was Ji Qing.
How had he become an Immortal Lord in such a short time?
Thus, the Steward Hall erupted in a commotion.
“Ji Qing… has truly achieved Immortal Lord?”
“Unbelievable, it’s only been this long, hasn’t it been less than a thousand years since Ji Qing ascended to the Immortal Realm? How did he become an Immortal Lord?”
“He is a Direct Disciple of the Immortal Venerable, even the Immortal Venerable’s most valued disciple, and an Immortal Venerable Seed. The cultivation resources Ji Qing can enjoy are far beyond our imagination. While achieving Immortal Lord at this stage is indeed fast, it’s not impossible.”
“There are many in the Immortal Realm who achieved Immortal Lord faster than Ji Qing, but wasn’t it rumored that Ji Qing already possessed Immortal Lord combat power when he was a True Immortal? He had the combat power of the Void Battle Tower’s twentieth level, and now he has achieved Immortal Lord; what terrifying level must his combat power have reached now?”
“Has Ji Qing’s breakthrough to Immortal Lord now anything to do with the Minor Thousand Realm?”
There were indeed a few well-informed individuals who knew about the Minor Thousand Realm.
However, overall, everyone was greatly shocked by Ji Qing’s ability to break through and become an Immortal Lord.
Ji Qing arrived before an Elder of the Steward Hall and immediately said, “Disciple Ji Qing of Golden Toad Palace has broken through to Immortal Lord. Please verify.”
“Please follow me, Immortal Monarch Ji.”
A Steward Hall Elder, who was also an Immortal Lord, immediately took Ji Qing to be verified.
Soon, the verification was complete.
The Steward Hall Elder said with emotion, “Immortal Monarch Ji, congratulations.”
This statement undoubtedly confirmed Ji Qing’s cultivation.
Ji Qing had truly been promoted to Immortal Lord!
Afterwards, the Steward Hall updated Ji Qing’s Identity Token and permissions.
From beginning to end, Ji Qing encountered no trouble whatsoever.
The Xu Mi Immortal Sect, overall, still provided preferential treatment to talented disciples.
But Ji Qing’s unobstructed journey and smooth progress were clearly not just because he was a genius disciple.
The more important reason was that his Master was Zi Xu Immortal Venerable!
This was also why Xu Mi Immortal Sect insisted on having Immortal Venerable Seeds become disciples.
That was also a form of protection for genius disciples.
Ji Qing returned to Golden Toad Palace. His permissions had been increased, allowing him to view and exchange for high-tier immortal techniques.
Ji Qing immediately checked the immortal techniques in the Saber Technique category.
He felt that Saber Array Technique was no longer sufficient.
At the very least, it could not keep up with the improvement of his current strength.
There were actually many immortal techniques in the Saber Technique or Sword Technique categories.
Moreover, Ji Qing was gradually realizing that in the Immortal Realm, above True Immortal, while there were distinctions between Martial Immortal, Demon Immortal, and True Immortal.
The distinctions had already become very blurred.
At the Immortal Lord level, these distinctions became even more blurred.
Whether Martial Immortal, True Immortal, or Demon Immortal, the immortal techniques they cultivated were all the same.
It felt like taking different paths to reach the same destination.
Ji Qing saw various high-tier Saber Technique immortal techniques, each one astonishingly brilliant. However, at the Immortal Lord level, Ji Qing had to choose techniques suitable for himself.
“Wait, this Heavenly Mandate Saber immortal technique, upon entering the beginner stage, can increase power by 10%, minor accomplishment by 20%, major accomplishment by 30%, and perfection by a staggering 50%. Its saber techniques possess terrifying might, but its cultivation is also very difficult, requiring considerable mastery of the Saber Path.”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
This Heavenly Mandate Saber not only possessed greater might but, crucially, had another characteristic: locking on!
As long as a saber was drawn, it could lock onto the opponent.
Even if the opponent escaped, the blade light could continue to pursue them.
It was as if it were truly “heavenly mandate.”
This was truly guaranteed to hit with every saber strike!
Especially when combined with Void Merging Immortal Art, it further fulfilled the promise of “guaranteed to hit with every saber strike.”
As for the difficulty of cultivation, requiring a high mastery of the Saber Path.
Didn’t this precisely fit Ji Qing’s conditions?
Ji Qing’s mastery of the Saber Path was already very high.
Thus, without the slightest hesitation, Ji Qing immediately chose the Heavenly Mandate Saber.
Ji Qing examined the contents of the Heavenly Mandate Saber.
He then began to attempt cultivation.
As long as he could achieve beginner stage, he could then use Immortal Points to rapidly improve.
Ji Qing began to cultivate diligently.
One year, three years, five years, eight years, ten years…
Ji Qing cultivated for a full ten years.
However, after ten years, the Heavenly Mandate Saber finally reached the beginner stage.
And the might of the beginner stage Heavenly Mandate Saber had already caught up to the third layer of Saber Array Technique.
But this was just the beginning.
“Improve the high-tier immortal technique Heavenly Mandate Saber to perfection!”
Ji Qing immediately spoke.
The Heavenly Mandate Saber was a high-tier immortal technique, belonging to the Immortal Lord level.
Each upgrade required 10 Immortal Points.
From beginner to perfection required three upgrades, totaling 30 Immortal Points.
Soon, Ji Qing consumed 30 Immortal Points.
Images began to appear in his mind.
It was as if he were diligently practicing the Heavenly Mandate Saber every day.
Day after day, year after year.
He didn’t know how long he cultivated.
One day, struck by inspiration, he intuitively mastered the Heavenly Mandate Saber, achieving complete perfection!
At this moment, Ji Qing had no further doubts about the Heavenly Mandate Saber.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing opened his eyes.
“Clang.”
Ji Qing directly drew his saber.
The blade light was silent, yet it instantly sliced through the void.
If Ji Qing hadn’t controlled his power, Golden Toad Palace would have been reduced to ashes under this saber strike.
Ji Qing was also immensely shocked.
A 50% increase meant 100 times the True Immortal combat power!
If the original Perfect Immortal Lord Body was included, Ji Qing could now unleash 310 times the True Immortal combat power.
A single saber technique caused Ji Qing’s combat power to skyrocket.
This was the terrifying aspect of high-tier immortal techniques!
No wonder they dared to be called high-tier immortal techniques.
They were incomparable to ordinary immortal techniques.
Their power was far greater.
Saber Array Technique was already a rare saber technique.
But compared to the Heavenly Mandate Saber, it was no match at all.
They were not on the same level.
Ji Qing consolidated his cultivation for a few more days.
Suddenly, Ji Qing’s Communication Stone vibrated.
“Ji Qing, come quickly.”
“It’s Master. Has the Heavenly Court finally issued an order?”
Ji Qing’s heart stirred.
Fortunately, he had now mastered the Heavenly Mandate Saber.
Even though there were still some shortcomings, such as some of his other immortal techniques being only ordinary immortal techniques.
But the most important one, Heavenly Mandate Saber, was a high-tier immortal technique.
His current strength was already sufficient at the Immortal Lord level.
Moreover, among Immortal Lords, Ji Qing was already finding it difficult to find an opponent.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately got up and flew towards Purple Void Palace.
Soon, Ji Qing arrived at Purple Void Palace.
Many of his Master’s disciples had already gathered at Purple Void Palace.
They were basically all Immortal Lords.
“Hmm? Junior Brother has become an Immortal Lord?”
When many of Ji Qing’s senior brothers and sisters saw him, they were slightly taken aback.
Immortal Lord!
Ji Qing had actually become an Immortal Lord?
Many disciples of Zi Xu Immortal Venerable, upon achieving Immortal Lord status, had actually left Xu Mi Immortal Sect.
They were unaware of the seething news within Xu Mi Immortal Sect about Ji Qing’s promotion to Immortal Lord.
Seeing Ji Qing suddenly become an Immortal Lord now, they were all very shocked!
After all, Ji Qing was their junior brother.
How long had it been since he joined Master’s tutelage?
And yet, he had already caught up to them.
This was simply incredible.
Even though they knew Ji Qing had exceptional talent and was valued by their Master.
They never expected Ji Qing to be able to catch up in cultivation so quickly.
Now they were at the same cultivation level, the same tier.
“Congratulations, Junior Brother, on your promotion to Immortal Lord!”
Despite their complex emotions, everyone still congratulated Ji Qing.
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable was in the Great Hall of Purple Void Palace. He immediately spoke, “The Heavenly Court has issued an order to destroy the Minor Thousand Realm! Those at or above the Immortal Venerable level in the Minor Thousand Realm have already begun attacking the strongholds there. Since you are all below Immortal Venerable, you may also enter the Minor Thousand Realm.”
“Remember, all of you are to contend for the opportunity to achieve Immortal Venerable status! Most of you have no hope of becoming Immortal Venerable, but this is your chance. Whether you can achieve Immortal Venerable status depends on what opportunities you can obtain from the Minor Thousand Realm.”
The many Immortal Lords were already eager to try.
How could they miss the opportunity to become a Venerable?
However, opportunities also came with risks.
Dividing the Minor Thousand Realm would also depend on one’s strength.
Great opportunities would go to those with the strength.
Mutual combat was also inevitable.
This was also the tacit understanding of major powers.
“Alright, go.”
“Yes, Master!”
With that, everyone turned and left.
As Ji Qing left Purple Void Palace, some senior brothers approached him.
“Junior Brother, would you like to travel together? Entering the Minor Thousand Realm will undoubtedly be fraught with danger. If we travel together, pooling our strength, our chances of obtaining great opportunities will also be greater.”
With more people, their strength was indeed greater, and it was indeed possible to obtain opportunities.
But opportunities were ultimately few, while the number of people forming teams was much larger.
Who would get the opportunities then?
Moreover, with Ji Qing’s current strength, teaming up with other Immortal Lords would only make them a burden.
There was no need.
Thus, Ji Qing replied, “Ji Mou has no intention of forming a team; I wish to act alone.”
He refused straightforwardly.
The expressions of several senior brothers stiffened, not expecting Ji Qing to refuse so decisively.
In fact, they were also coveting Ji Qing’s strength.
After all, Ji Qing possessed Immortal Lord combat power when he was still a True Immortal.
Now that he had been promoted to Immortal Lord, his strength was certainly not bad.
But since Ji Qing refused, they could not force him.
“Alright, then Junior Brother, be careful when you go to the Ninth Heaven alone. The Minor Thousand Realm in the Ninth Heaven now gathers all thirty-three Heavens, with various Immortal Lords and True Immortals. With the slightest carelessness, you might fall into danger.”
After speaking, several Immortal Lords no longer lingered and directly traversed space, heading straight for the Ninth Heaven.
Ji Qing, alone, also entered space, similarly traversing towards the direction of the Ninth Heaven.
Second Heaven, Third Heaven, Fourth Heaven, Fifth Heaven…
Ji Qing traversed layer after layer.
Until the Ninth Heaven, Ji Qing emerged.
The Minor Thousand Realm was the overlord of the Ninth Heaven.
But this did not mean that the entire Ninth Heaven belonged to the forces of the Minor Thousand Realm.
When Ji Qing traversed into the Ninth Heaven, he happened to be outside an immortal sect called “Tian Lin Immortal Sect.”
At this moment, Tian Lin Immortal Sect was on the verge of tears.
The Ninth Heaven was crowded with many powerhouses.
True Immortals, Immortal Lords, and even Immortal Venerables.
Tian Lin Immortal Sect only had one Immortal Venerable.
But the key was that this Immortal Venerable had also gone to the Minor Thousand Realm to contend for opportunities.
Now, Tian Lin Immortal Sect could only close its gates, fearing that other True Immortals or Immortal Lords would take advantage of the situation.
Ji Qing noticed that many True Immortals and Immortal Lords were traveling in groups, forming teams.
Only a very small number were traveling alone.
Immortal Lords like Ji Qing, traveling alone, were actually not many.
But the aura emanating from each of them was terrifying.
They were likely the cream of the crop among Immortal Lords.
Of course, there were also lone True Immortals, but people did not pay much attention to them.
No matter how astonishing a lone True Immortal was, now that they had entered the Ninth Heaven and the Minor Thousand Realm, it did not matter.
Soon, Ji Qing arrived at the Minor Thousand Realm.
Just as he arrived at the Minor Thousand Realm, before even entering, Ji Qing witnessed a lively scene.
At the entrance of the Minor Thousand Realm, two groups were confronting each other.
One group consisted of five people, all True Immortals.
The other group had only two people.
But one of them was an Immortal Lord.
The five True Immortals had grim expressions.
At this moment, the True Immortal beside the Immortal Lord said triumphantly, “Heh heh, Luo Yu, I knew you would come to the Minor Thousand Realm. You want to use the opportunities here to cultivate into an Immortal Lord! However, precisely because of this, I invited Immortal Lord Tian Hui, who specifically waits for you at the entrance of the Minor Thousand Realm!”
“This matter is a private grudge between myself and Luo Yu. You are just teaming up with Luo Yu; private grudges have nothing to do with you. If you leave, I will not pursue you.”
This was said to the other four True Immortal teammates beside Luo Yu.
Instantly, these four True Immortal teammates hesitated.
Luo Yu’s private grudge.
If it were just True Immortals, it would be fine.
But the key was that there was an Immortal Lord on the opposing side.
That was an Immortal Lord!
Don’t look at this time in the Minor Thousand Realm, where Immortal Lords are everywhere.
But there are even more teams without Immortal Lords.
And their team happened to have no Immortal Lord.
For a moment, all four fell into a dilemma.
Their relationships with Luo Yu were all good; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been called by Luo Yu to team up.
Moreover, Luo Yu was their captain.
Luo Yu often had good opportunities.
Last time in the Chaos Space, it was said he even obtained a Chaos Treasure.
But these were nothing in front of an Immortal Lord.
They did not want to be enemies with an Immortal Lord.
Thus, one True Immortal spoke, “Fellow Daoist Luo, since it is your private grudge, then we are inconvenient to interfere, so…”
Although the four True Immortals had complex expressions.
For them, this was already the best choice.
Luo Yu’s expression was complex, but he still sighed and said, “You can leave.”
He also understood how immense the pressure was when facing an Immortal Lord.
If they were to participate, they would likely die.
Luo Yu originally had great hope for the Minor Thousand Realm.
He was only half a step away from becoming an Immortal Lord.
Unfortunately, he encountered an enemy from the Fifth Heaven.
And this enemy had brought an Immortal Lord.
“Does Senior truly intend to make a move? I am a disciple of the Azure Heaven Sect from the Third Heaven. If Senior makes a move, it would be bullying the small…”
However, a few words naturally could not stop an Immortal Lord.
“I am merely acting on someone’s behalf. In the Minor Thousand Realm, one bears the consequences of their actions when competing for opportunities; life and death are their own responsibility!”
The Immortal Lord said indifferently.
Indeed, within the Minor Thousand Realm, it was life and death for oneself.
Invoking the Azure Heaven Sect would not deter an Immortal Lord.
Even if the Azure Heaven Sect was the overlord of the Third Heaven, it would not.
“Since that is the case…”
True Immortal Luo Yu’s eyes seemed to have made a decision.
“Whoosh.”
A dark light instantly flew out from True Immortal Luo Yu’s brow, heading straight for the Immortal Lord.
No one expected that Luo Yu would make the first move.
However, after Luo Yu made his move, he did not continue to press forward.
Instead, he retreated in the opposite direction and attempted to enter space.
This was a diversion, an attempt to escape!
“Quite alert, but alas, in front of this Lord, all efforts are in vain!”
The Immortal Lord extended his hand and flicked his finger.
“Shhh.”
The dark light was instantly annihilated.
It was likely an Immortal Treasure, but it could not withstand a single blow from an Immortal Lord.
At the same time, the Immortal Lord reached out towards Luo Yu from afar.
Instantly, Luo Yu felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him.
Terrifying power descended from all directions, directly immobilizing his entire body.
Unable to resist!
Completely unable to resist!
Even though True Immortal Luo Yu had many life-saving means, and few among True Immortals could kill him.
Alas, he encountered an Immortal Lord.
Moreover, this Immortal Lord was not weak.
The gap between them was too vast.
In just one move, True Immortal Luo Yu could not hold on.
“I haven’t even cultivated into an Immortal Lord, I’m truly unwilling to accept this…”
Many scenes flashed through Luo Yu’s mind.
All of his past adventures.
But each time he turned disaster into fortune, eventually turning danger into safety, and obtained various benefits, cultivating step by step to his current level, being only half a step away from becoming an Immortal Lord.
This time, when he came to the Minor Thousand Realm, he was actually very well-prepared.
Moreover, unlike others, he ensured that he would find opportunities in the Minor Thousand Realm.
Unfortunately, Luo Yu never expected that before he even stepped into the Minor Thousand Realm, he would encounter an enemy seeking revenge, and critically, the other party had directly brought an Immortal Lord.
It directly crushed him.
He was about to die!
No matter how unwilling he was, it was useless.
The Immortal Lord had Luo Yu confined; no matter how unwilling Luo Yu was, in front of an Immortal Lord, he was like a struggling insect, easily crushed by the Immortal Lord.
Thus, the Immortal Lord clenched his hand.
The terrifying power could directly crush Luo Yu.
Luo Yu’s heart turned to ash, knowing that this time he could not escape.
He closed his eyes, awaiting the arrival of death.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths…
Luo Yu felt something was wrong.
Why was he not dead yet?
Luo Yu slowly opened his eyes and saw the Immortal Lord in front of him.
However, the Immortal Lord, who had been calm and composed from beginning to end, now wore a solemn expression.
His gaze passed over him, looking behind himself.
Luo Yu’s heart was filled with confusion.
What was behind him?
So, he also slowly turned around, and then, Luo Yu saw a figure.
It seemed somewhat familiar, yet also somewhat strange.
“Fellow Daoist Luo, it has been many years, do you still remember Ji Mou?”
Luo Yu’s heart trembled.
“You… you are…”
In a daze, Luo Yu’s sealed memories surged like a tide.
