Chapter 211: Giant Spirit God Clan First-tier Physical Body Shows Its Might, Crushing The Insect Mother Clone!
“Huh?”
Not only was the Insect Mother Clone confused.
Zhao Xinglong and the others were also confused.
They quickly distanced themselves from the Insect Mother Clone and looked at the two figures in the void.
“Is there hope?”
“Did a Great Expert from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory arrive?”
“Which Meridian’s Great Expert?”
However, when they clearly saw the two figures, their hearts sank.
One Martial God, seemed to hold a rather high status.
One Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator, seemed to be a subordinate.
This kind of configuration, Zhao Xinglong was all too familiar with.
Wasn’t this the configuration of the core disciples from each of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?
But no matter how high the status of a core disciple was, it was only within the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
What use was it for the current situation?
For a moment, Zhao Xinglong felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over him, and his spirits immediately chilled.
“Fellow Daoist, flee quickly, that is an Insect Mother Clone that has reached the limit of its Growth Stage…”
Zhao Xinglong gritted his teeth and shouted loudly.
After all, the other party had received his plea for help and had come to assist them.
He could not let the other party perish unknowingly.
“Fellow Daoist Zhao Xinglong…”
Canopus suddenly spoke.
It seemed he recognized the other party.
“You are…”
Zhao Xinglong had no impression of him and didn’t know who he was.
Canopus said with a smile, “Zhao Xinglong, my name is Canopus. You might not know me, but you must know Fellow Daoist Hunyi, right? He was an Observer with you in a world before.”
“Hunyi… I remember now. Fellow Daoist Canopus, aren’t you followers of that Heavenly Talent, Your Highness Ji Qing, from the Spirit Fusion Lineage?”
“Isn’t Your Highness right here?”
Zhao Xinglong looked at Ji Qing, his heart trembling.
Ji Qing!
Ji Qing of the Spirit Fusion Lineage!
Although he hadn’t met Ji Qing and had been stationed in the Shi Tuo Realm for a long time, it didn’t mean he was completely out of touch with news.
He was still aware of some major events happening within the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Zhao Xinglong had even heard of Ji Qing’s deeds.
The most recent major event was Ji Qing nurturing four Legendary Dao Fruits, making him the foremost person in the history of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!
He never expected to see Ji Qing here today?
“This is bad, Fellow Daoist Canopus, quickly take Your Highness Ji Qing and leave. This Insect Mother Clone is too strong…”
Zhao Xinglong’s expression changed drastically.
Ji Qing was no ordinary person.
If he were to die here, it would be a world-shattering event.
Even if they were lucky enough to survive, they would not escape death upon returning to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!
“Whoosh.”
Instead, Can Xiu Venerable approached Zhao Xinglong.
He glanced at Shi Tianlin and calmly asked, “Is this the cultivator who broke through the Martial Dao Seal?”
“Yes. Venerable Can Xiu, why aren’t you worried at all?”
“Worried about what? Do you think that big bug can kill Your Highness?”
Can Xiu Venerable smiled slightly.
He was fully confident in Ji Qing.
Zhao Xinglong no longer knew what to say.
A Martial God, facing an Insect Mother Clone comparable to the Dharma Aspect Realm Limit, and Can Xiu was acting so nonchalant and confident?
He couldn’t understand.
“Roar…”
The Insect Mother, however, became enraged.
A mere Martial God.
It had devoured countless such beings before.
And now, a Martial God dared to ruin its good deed?
Thus, it opened its mouth and inhaled.
It intended to swallow Ji Qing.
A terrifying suction force instantly acted upon Ji Qing.
But Ji Qing stood as if rooted to the spot, unmoving.
One must understand, Ji Qing was in the void.
He had no place to brace himself.
And yet, he could withstand the Devour power of the Insect Mother Clone?
Since it couldn’t suck him in, the Insect Mother Clone simply lunged at Ji Qing.
It opened its mouth and spewed.
Flames, venom, and everything else were hurled towards Ji Qing.
Insect Mothers possessed peculiar abilities.
These mainly depended on their growth environment.
With different growth environments, an Insect Mother’s abilities would also differ upon reaching the Growth Stage.
The Insect Mother Clone before them was most adept at Devouring, venom, and Flames.
In reality, even just one of these abilities would force most Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators to flee.
But Ji Qing?
Regardless of the scorching Flames or the corrosive venom,
his Physical Body was like indestructible diamond, showing not the slightest damage?
This was utterly inconceivable.
Even Dharma Aspect Realm Venerables could not withstand the terrifying abilities of an Insect Mother Clone’s Flames and venom.
Ji Qing, without even using his Divine Abilities or Dao Fruits, withstood them solely with his Physical Body.
“Grow!”
The next moment, Ji Qing’s body even grew.
It rapidly expanded to ten zhang.
This was Ji Qing’s optimal combat state as a First Order “Giant Spirit God Clan” member.
At this size, Ji Qing could unleash his strongest Power.
Ji Qing’s First Order Giant Spirit Race Physical Body had easily withstood all the Insect Mother Clone’s attacks.
Now, Ji Qing had to see the Power of the First Order Giant Spirit Race.
How terrifying was the Power of the race renowned as the “Tribe of Strength”?
Ji Qing immediately reached out his large hand towards the Insect Mother.
This massive palm covered the sky and earth, utterly inescapable, and Ji Qing grabbed it in one go.
Then he fiercely slammed it downwards.
“Boom.”
The Insect Mother was smashed into the ground by Ji Qing, creating a large pit.
The Insect Mother Clone was incredibly furious.
It violently flew out of the large pit again.
Ji Qing then punched down again.
“Bang bang bang bang bang.”
Each time, it ferociously smashed the Insect Mother into the ground.
The powerful Insect Mother Clone was like a toy in Ji Qing’s hands, constantly being “mishandled.”
“This…”
Zhao Xinglong, Shi Tianlin, and the others watched the scene with dumbfounded expressions.
They seemed unable to believe it.
They had personally experienced the might of the Insect Mother Clone before.
It was like a world-destroying monster.
The entire Shi Tuo Realm cowered before the Insect Mother Clone, and if the Insect Mother Clone wished, it could devour all life within the Shi Tuo Realm.
Yet, this terrifying Insect Mother Clone was being smashed around by Ji Qing’s punches, unable to find its bearings.
Ji Qing even grabbed the Insect Mother Clone with both hands and squeezed it together forcefully.
“Crunch.”
The Insect Mother Clone was instantly crushed into a mass of flesh and blood.
But this mass of flesh and blood was constantly wriggling and recovered in the blink of an eye.
“I have an immortal body, you cannot kill me…”
The Insect Mother Clone stared “furiously” at Ji Qing.
Although it wasn’t dead, it was in pain.
Being repeatedly smashed by Ji Qing.
That feeling was truly agonizing.
It could naturally see Ji Qing’s cultivation.
How could a mere Martial God possess such Power?
Furthermore, Ji Qing’s Physical Body was unimaginably formidable.
“Immortal body?”
Ji Qing smiled.
Where was there any immortal body?
It was merely the Insect Mother Clone’s rapid recovery that made it seem so.
So fast that many people believed it was unkillable.
Ji Qing once again extended his large hand, and as if picking up a chicken, directly “lifted” the Insect Mother.
Then, he clenched his other palm fiercely.
“Bang.”
The Insect Mother instantly exploded.
Flesh and blood flew everywhere.
This flesh and blood was still wriggling, attempting to recover.
But Ji Qing immediately unleashed the Power of Return to Void.
Countless strands of the Power of Return to Void spread out like a large net, covering every inch of the flesh and blood.
“Ah…”
Immediately, screams emanated from the flesh and blood.
The Power of Return to Void could return all things to ruin, and that was not just a saying.
It directly decomposed every piece of flesh and blood into its most basic particles. If there was any Spirit or Consciousness within the flesh and blood, it would be “erased.”
Ensuring there were no escapees.
“You cannot kill me… Once you kill me, this Venerable will remember you. No matter who you are then, there will be no place for you in the Black Ruins…”
The Insect Mother Clone’s flesh and blood transformed into terrifying faces.
Grinning ferociously, they roared at Ji Qing.
“Hiss.”
Ji Qing remained unmoved.
The Power of Return to Void swept over.
All the flesh and blood turned to ash, completely disappearing without a trace.
The Insect Mother Clone’s shrill voice also vanished.
The void returned to silence.
As if the Insect Mother had never existed.
“Dead… It’s dead? It died just like that?”
Zhao Xinglong took a deep breath, seemingly unable to believe it.
Yet, he had witnessed the entire battle between Ji Qing and the Insect Mother Clone.
He had initially expected a world-shattering and perilous fight.
Instead, what had he seen?
It was a complete one-sided “crushing” by Ji Qing.
He treated the Insect Mother Clone like a mere toy.
The two seemed to be on entirely different levels.
But the Insect Mother Clone could already rival the Dharma Aspect Realm Limit.
Does Ji Qing still need to surpass the Dharma Aspect Realm Limit?
Surpassing the Dharma Aspect Realm Limit, wouldn’t that be… a Great Expert?
Zhao Xinglong dared not continue thinking about it.
A Martial God, with combat power rivaling a Great Expert?
Was that possible?
If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed it.
Even now, seeing it with his own eyes, he still felt incredibly shocked.
“Your Highness Ji, is the Insect Mother Clone truly dead?”
Zhao Xinglong couldn’t help but ask.
“If it has no means of deception, then it should be dead.”
Ji Qing personally admitted.
“Hiss.”
Zhao Xinglong gasped.
“Zhao Xinglong thanks Your Highness.”
“Shi Tianlin thanks Senior.”
Zhao Xinglong and Shi Tianlin both bowed to Ji Qing in gratitude.
Shi Tianlin, in particular, had a flicker of eagerness and longing in his eyes.
He had heard clearly that Ji Qing was a Core Disciple of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
And he was also a Core Disciple.
So, if he became a Martial God, could he also be this powerful?
And he was currently a Martial Saint.
Only one realm away.
If Zhao Xinglong knew what Shi Tianlin was thinking, he would definitely think it was a pipe dream.
Which Martial God could be so strong?
It wasn’t the Martial God that was strong, it was Ji Qing!
“Insect Mother, who exactly is it that doesn’t fear even our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?”
Ji Qing asked.
Zhao Xinglong took a deep breath and explained, “Your Highness, the Insect Mother is a terrifying demon from the Black Ruins Demon Country, comparable to a top Great Expert. In fact, the Insect Mother’s strength isn’t at the absolute peak, but it has a very terrifying ability, which is to lay eggs.”
“The Insect Mother can lay many eggs, and these insect eggs spread within the Black Ruins. Upon encountering some Inner Worlds, or places with suitable conditions, the insect eggs will slowly hatch, becoming ‘Nascent Stage’ Insect Mothers. These ‘Nascent Stage’ Insect Mothers often hunt and devour many surrounding lives to improve themselves to the ‘Growth Stage’.”
“Once they reach the ‘Growth Stage’, the Insect Mother’s main body will refine these insect eggs into clones. Only when an insect egg reaches the ‘Mature Stage’ and each Insect Mother Clone reaches the ‘Mature Stage’ will it be at the Great Expert level.”
“The Insect Mother is very ancient and is itself a demon with a long lifespan. No one knows how many clones the Insect Mother has accumulated over such a long period, and how many of those clones have reached the ‘Mature Stage’ comparable to Great Experts. This has led many Great Experts to kill some ‘Mature Stage’ Insect Mothers, only to find out they were merely clones, and no one could find the Insect Mother’s true body.”
“Moreover, the Black Ruins Demon Country is a terrifying force comparable to our Human Race. Even our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory cannot do anything to the Insect Mother.”
Ji Qing pondered.
It seemed the Insect Mother Clone he killed earlier was not an exaggeration.
Killing it likely meant he had been “targeted” by the Insect Mother’s true body.
However, Ji Qing was not afraid.
He now had a rough idea of his own strength.
Based on his physical body alone, his “cultivation realm” seemed to be only First Order, comparable to the Dharma Aspect Realm Limit.
But the Giant Spirit God Clan were the cream of the crop among the “Race of Strength.”
Their strength was immeasurable.
Without even using Divine Arts, he could easily crush the Insect Mother Clone.
If he were to unleash all his techniques, he might truly be comparable to a Great Expert.
In human territory, even the Insect Mother could not do anything to a Great Expert.
However, the Insect Mother was ultimately a threat.
If his strength became sufficient in the future, he would have to exterminate the Insect Mother.
“You are called Shi Tianlin? Which lineage are you from?”
Ji Qing looked at the Martial Saint who had passed the Martial Dao Seal.
He had already understood the general situation.
Shi Tianlin, for the sake of his hometown, with fearless spirit, fought a ‘Nascent Stage’ Insect Mother and eventually killed it, protecting his homeland.
However, because of this, he attracted an Insect Mother Clone, bringing disaster upon himself.
“Senior, I am Shi Tianlin, from… the Jie Mie Lineage.”
Shi Tianlin showed no arrogance at all.
“Jie Mie Lineage… is also one of the Upper Three Meridians. Alright, let’s return to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory together.”
Zhao Xinglong was overjoyed.
With a Great Expert like Ji Qing traveling with them, it would be even safer.
“Thank you, Your Highness.”
“Thank you, Senior.”
Thus, Ji Qing took a few people and traversed space.
This time, they encountered no danger.
Ji Qing successfully returned to the Purgatory Realm.
Shi Tianlin, Zhao Xinglong, and the others expressed their repeated thanks.
The parties parted ways.
Ji Qing, meanwhile, returned to the Ninth Peak of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
He released Yunmeng Goddess and Baoyue Divine Lord from the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
“Fellow Daoists, this is the Ninth Peak, my cultivation cave dwelling. If you need anything, you can ask Can Xiu Venerable. I need to go see the Lineage Master.”
“Understood, Fellow Daoist Ji, please go ahead.”
The two women arrived in a brand new environment and curiously observed the Ninth Peak.
Thus, Ji Qing went directly to find the Lineage Master.
“Disciple Ji Qing requests an audience with the Lineage Master.”
“Enter.”
Ji Qing immediately entered the Lineage Master’s cave dwelling.
“Ji Qing… your journey took considerable time. You only had fifty years in the Martial God stage, and now you have about twenty-three years left. Can you break through to the Divine Ability Realm?”
The Lineage Master suddenly asked.
Ji Qing fell silent.
He had actually spent over twenty years transforming his physical body into that of a Giant Spirit God.
The disciples of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory in the Martial God stage only had fifty years.
If they didn’t break through within fifty years, they would be relegated to the outer sect.
As for the treatment in the outer sect, one only needed to look at Can Xiu, Zhao Xinglong, and the others.
Even those who were Divine Ability Realm experts could only become Observers, sitting at the Martial Dao Seal for thousands of years day in and day out.
Their cultivation would stagnate.
Being fortunate enough to have even a little improvement would be considered lucky.
Seeing Ji Qing’s silence, the Lineage Master admonished, “The Mind is crucial. If the Mind cannot break through to the Second Realm, then you cannot transform the Dao Fruit into Divine Abilities.”
“Yes, Lineage Master.”
Ji Qing thought for a moment and then asked, “When I returned, I encountered some matters…”
Ji Qing told the Lineage Master about killing the Insect Mother Clone.
The Lineage Master looked at Ji Qing with a look of disbelief.
Subsequently, he immediately sent a Communication Talisman, seemingly to inquire.
Not long after, the Lineage Master’s expression turned somewhat strange.
“Ji Qing, the Insect Mother Clone you killed was a ‘Growth Stage’ Limit Insect Mother Clone. Below the Great Expert level, it’s hard for anyone to kill it. You managed to kill it unharmed?”
It was no wonder the Lineage Master was astonished.
Being able to kill an Insect Mother Clone meant that Ji Qing’s combat power, even if not at the Great Expert level, was not far from it.
This was extraordinary!
Ji Qing was currently only a Martial God.
Even though the Spirit Fusion Lineage had the highest combat power among the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, Ji Qing’s feat was too heaven-defying!
Throughout the entire Black Ruins,
which faction’s Martial God possessed Great Expert level combat power?
In all of history, such an outrageous event had never occurred.
But the fact was right before his eyes.
“Lineage Master, regarding the Insect Mother’s true body…”
Ji Qing carefully asked.
“Don’t worry, the Insect Mother’s true body has always stayed within the Black Ruins Demon Country. It dares not come out. Heh heh, what’s killing one of its ‘Growth Stage’ clones to you? The Insect Mother has offended many Great Experts with its special ‘clones’, even offending some old monsters. How would it dare to leave the Demon Country? If it truly left, it wouldn’t even need us to act; it would be torn to shreds by some old monsters.”
“Therefore, even if the Insect Mother wanted to deal with you, at most it would use some clones. But those clones would be at most ‘Mature Stage’, which is only at the Ordinary Great Expert level. You already possess Great Expert combat power, why do you need to fear the Insect Mother?”
“Besides, didn’t I give you a life-saving item last time? Keep it with you, lest an accident truly occurs.”
Hearing the Lineage Master’s words, Ji Qing’s heart also relaxed considerably.
The Insect Mother’s true body was indeed terrifying.
But there were many cultivators who had grudges against the Insect Mother.
Among them were top-tier existences.
Countless Great Experts dreamed of crushing the Insect Mother.
“Demon Country… this Demon Country is hostile to our Human Race, why can’t it be destroyed?”
Ji Qing asked.
“The Demon Country’s strength is terrifying. Even if our Human Race were to go all out, we might not be able to destroy it. Moreover, the human Great Experts are not united. And the most terrifying thing in the Black Ruins is the Restricted Area. The Demon Country and the Human Race must also join forces to deal with the Restricted Area.”
“Restricted Area?”
Ji Qing had never heard of a “Restricted Area.”
“Restricted Area… generally only Great Experts know about it. You are only barely possessing Great Expert combat power now, still far from it. Knowing more will do you no good.”
“Yes, Lineage Master.”
Ji Qing nodded.
He then got up to take his leave and returned to the Ninth Peak.
Upon returning to the Ninth Peak, Baoyue Divine Lord and Yunmeng Goddess also came before Ji Qing.
“Fellow Daoists, is this Ninth Peak suitable for your stay?”
Ji Qing asked.
“Of course it’s suitable. This Ninth Peak is so large, and it’s exclusively yours, Fellow Daoist Ji. Moreover, we have heard about your various deeds within the Spirit Fusion Lineage; your reputation truly precedes you.”
“Fellow Daoist Ji stands out and garners attention wherever he goes.”
One was Yunmeng Goddess.
The other was Baoyue Divine Lord.
Each spoke in turn, neither yielding to the other.
Even Ji Qing could tell that these two were at odds.
“Your cultivation paths are different, so you should have different approaches.”
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, you follow the Immortal Path System and are currently in the early stage of Spirit Transformation. You should strengthen your Primordial Spirit and reach Spirit Transformation Perfection as soon as possible. Then, you can attempt to comprehend the ‘Void Rules.’ In this regard, I may be able to offer some assistance, allowing you to comprehend the ‘Void Rules’ more quickly and easily.”
Baoyue Divine Lord’s eyes lit up.
“Alright, I will use the Immortal Mansion to cultivate to Spirit Transformation Perfection as quickly as possible!”
Baoyue Divine Lord knew Ji Qing would not speak without reason.
Since he said he could help her comprehend the Void Rules, there must be a way.
Baoyue Divine Lord then went to the Immortal Mansion to cultivate in seclusion.
All the necessary resources were also available in the Immortal Mansion.
Even if not, Can Xiu could exchange for them, as Ji Qing was not short of resources now.
“Goddess, your cultivation is actually simpler. Even if you do nothing, in a thousand years, you will become a ‘Third Order’ Giant Spirit God, second only to a True Immortal!”
“However, a thousand years is too long. If you want to speed things up, you can start with some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. I will first have Can Xiu exchange some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for you to try, and see which ones can accelerate your growth.”
Ji Qing also valued Yunmeng Goddess greatly.
After all, Yunmeng Goddess would become a very important right-hand person and a capable helper by his side in the future.
“Then I thank you, Fellow Daoist Ji.”
Yunmeng Goddess also left immediately to find Can Xiu Venerable.
Ji Qing decided to cultivate a cultivation technique that accelerated the gestation of his Dao Fruit.
His Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit had already reached Perfection earlier.
This time, after consideration, Ji Qing decided to choose the Five Elements Dao Fruit.
The reason was simple: Five Elements Dao Fruits were more common to find, or single-attribute Dao Fruits of one of the Five Elements were countless in number.
Ji Qing could find a Five Elements-based Dao Gestation Method, making it easier to accelerate the gestation of the Five Elements Dao Fruit.
Ji Qing began searching for Dao Gestation Methods within the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
And he indeed found one.
This search actually found it.
However, Ji Qing couldn’t find a Dao Gestation Method to fully realize the Five Elements Dao Fruit.
But he did find many Dao Gestation Methods for the five elements.
For example, Dao Gestation Methods for water-attribute Dao Fruits, or fire-attribute Dao Fruits.
Ji Qing also had some vague ideas in his mind.
He decided to give it a try.
So, Ji Qing immediately found a secret technique called “Water Dragon Chant.”
This was a Dao Gestation Method for water-attribute Dao Fruits.
It was said to be quite effective in accelerating the growth of water-attribute Dao Fruits.
Ji Qing immediately began to try it.
This Dao Gestation Method was difficult to get started with, but since Ji Qing had already gestated the Five Elements Dao Fruit, he had a bonus effect on cultivating any five-element Dao Gestation Method.
Ji Qing cultivated diligently and managed to get started after three months.
“Hoo…”
Ji Qing breathed a sigh of relief.
He still remembered the last time he cultivated the Dao Gestation Method for the Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit.
It took him a full ten months to get started.
Being able to get started in three months this time was already quite good.
However, this also indicated that perhaps the “Water Dragon Chant” Dao Gestation Method wasn’t as effective.
So, Ji Qing immediately used Origin Points to enhance it.
“Enhance Water Dragon Chant to Perfection!”
Water Dragon Chant was a secret technique of the Martial God level.
Therefore, Ji Qing consumed three million Origin Points and successfully enhanced the Water Dragon Chant Dao Gestation Method to Perfection.
The next moment, the Five Elements Dao Fruit immediately appeared above Ji Qing’s head.
It could be seen that the Five Elements Dao Fruit was rapidly expanding, and the fourth golden Dao Mark inscribed on it shone brightly.
Obviously, the Five Elements Dao Fruit was accelerating its gestation.
Soon, the Five Elements Dao Fruit stopped, and there was no more movement.
Ji Qing checked the status of the Five Elements Dao Fruit.
“Five Elements Dao Fruit: Minor Accomplishment （11%）”
Ji Qing’s Five Elements Dao Fruit had only reached Minor Accomplishment in gestation.
When Ji Qing cultivated the Dao Gestation Method of the Spirit Fusion Lineage, it directly brought the Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit to Perfection.
This showed the difference.
Clearly, the Dao Gestation Method of the Spirit Fusion Lineage was the most top-tier Dao Gestation Method.
It could directly bring Legendary Dao Fruits to Perfection.
However, the Dao Gestation Method of the Spirit Fusion Lineage was fundamental.
It was something that could be encountered by chance but not sought.
As for the “Water Dragon Chant” Dao Gestation Method, although also quite precious, it was still far inferior to the Spirit Fusion Dao Gestation Method.
However, Ji Qing was not discouraged.
On the contrary, Ji Qing saw hope.
If the “Water Dragon Chant” Dao Gestation Method could accelerate the Five Elements Dao Fruit, then other five-element Dao Gestation Methods should also have an effect.
It would simply cost more Origin Points.
Ji Qing now had over a billion Origin Points.
He was not worried at all about running out of Origin Points.
So, Ji Qing immediately began cultivating other five-element Dao Gestation Methods.
The more top-tier the Dao Gestation Method, the better the effect.
Ji Qing quickly found the second Dao Gestation Method.
This time, it took even less time to get started, only two months.
Then came the third, fourth, fifth…
Until the sixth Dao Gestation Method was perfected.
“Boom.”
Ji Qing’s Five Elements Dao Fruit shone brightly, complementing the Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit.
Clearly, Ji Qing’s Five Elements Dao Fruit had also reached Perfection.
However, for the six Dao Gestation Methods, Ji Qing’s total time to get started was one year and three months, costing eighteen million Origin Points.
But it was worth it.
The difference in strength augmentation between a perfected Dao Fruit and one that was not was worlds apart.
With two Legendary Dao Fruits perfected, Ji Qing’s strength increased significantly once again.
However, the remaining True Dragon Dao Fruit and Blood Flame Dao Fruit were a bit troublesome.
For the Blood Flame Dao Fruit, the core was the Blood Flame Divine Body, which refined a drop of Imperial Blood from the “Emperor’s Son” of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
Therefore, to accelerate the gestation of the Blood Flame Dao Fruit, he should look for Dao Gestation Methods within the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
It should have an effect.
But the Dao Gestation Methods of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect were also fundamental.
They weren’t even found in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Perhaps, the Dao Gestation Methods of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect can only be obtained from the cultivators of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.”
Ji Qing mused thoughtfully.
The Blood Flame Dao Fruit at least had a direction and a glimmer of hope.
But the True Dragon Dao Fruit was troublesome.
Where would he find a Dao Gestation Method for the True Dragon Dao Fruit?
Ji Qing immediately began to search the records of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
To see if there were any Dao Gestation Methods related to “True Dragons.”
Even a clue would be helpful.
One day, Can Xiu Venerable came to report.
“Your Highness, Bai Xi Your Highness has come to visit.”
“Bai Xi? Please invite her in.”
Ji Qing and Bai Xi didn’t have much interaction.
At most, they had a “Dao Gestation” connection.
Soon, Ji Qing met Bai Xi in his Cave Dwelling.
Bai Xi was still a Martial God, but not yet at Perfection.
However, she was likely not far from Perfection.
This was the normal cultivation speed for Core Disciples.
Every Core Disciple in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory was a Top Heavenly Talent.
Within fifty years, even if they didn’t break through to the Divine Ability Realm, most of them would definitely reach Martial God Perfection.
Bai Xi, on the other hand, reached Martial God Perfection in less than thirty years.
“Fellow Daoist Bai Xi, is there something you need this time?”
Ji Qing knew very well that Bai Xi wouldn’t visit him for no reason.
She most likely had something important.
Bai Xi was direct and said, “Fellow Daoist Ji, do you know about the Black Ruins Wonder?”
“Wonder? I know a little, they are some miraculous places, similar to Secret Realms.”
“Yes, similar to Secret Realms, but Wonders cannot be destroyed even by Supreme Experts. Some Wonders contain many exotic items that might aid cultivation. However, many Wonders possess certain dangers, and require specific ‘credentials’ to enter.”
“Some Core Disciples from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory and I are mostly Martial Gods. By chance, we obtained a token for the ‘Abyssal Realm’ Wonder. The ‘Abyssal Realm’ is rich in exotic items and divine items. Some exotic items might accelerate Dao Fruit gestation, and could even help Dao Fruits derive divine abilities.”
“Divine items are even more miraculous, greatly enhancing the ‘Mind’. But ‘divine items’ are too rare and scarce, one can only rely on luck. This time, four of us Martial Gods have agreed to go to the ‘Abyssal Realm’ together. However, the ‘Abyssal Realm’ is full of dangers, and we need a powerful companion to accompany us. We all believe Fellow Daoist Ji is very suitable.”
“If Fellow Daoist Ji is willing to go to the Abyssal Realm, we will give you an ‘Abyssal Realm’ token, which will allow you to enter it smoothly. As long as each of us obtains one exotic item or divine item, you can part ways with us and don’t need to escort us the entire time.”
After listening, Ji Qing didn’t immediately agree but asked for details.
“Can only Martial Gods enter the Abyssal Realm?”
“The Abyssal Realm is divided into several layers. The First Layer can only be entered by Martial Saints and Martial Gods. The Second Layer is for those in the Divine Ability Realm and Dharma Aspect Realm. As for the Third Layer, it is said that only Great Experts can enter. Of course, weaker individuals can enter upper layers, but strong individuals cannot enter lower layers. For example, a Martial God can enter the Third Layer, but a Great Expert cannot enter the First Layer.”
“There are also different types of Abyssal Tokens. We only have First Layer Abyssal Tokens, which can only enter the First Layer.”
Ji Qing understood.
In the First Layer, he only needed to face cultivators at the Martial Saint and Martial God levels.
No wonder Bai Xi came to find him.
After all, everyone knew Ji Qing’s immense strength. Although he was only a Martial God, his strength was definitely not that of a simple Martial God.
With Ji Qing accompanying them to the First Layer of the Abyssal Realm, it would undoubtedly be a guarantee of safety.
Therefore, they were willing to contribute an Abyssal Realm First Layer token.
This was the benefit of having great strength.
Even if Ji Qing didn’t have the opportunity to obtain an Abyssal Token, others were willing to give him one in exchange for his protection within the Abyssal Realm.
“Alright.”
Ji Qing nodded in agreement.
Abyssal Tokens were not easy to obtain.
One needed great fortune to acquire them.
Ji Qing had been in the Black Ruins for so many years, yet he hadn’t obtained an Abyssal Token.
It was already a sign of great fortune that the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had four people who obtained Abyssal Tokens.
“Excellent, then I will go inform the other three. We agree to depart in three days, and gather at the entrance of the Purgatory Realm then, how about it?”
“Okay.”
Bai Xi was very happy and immediately took her leave.
“The Wonder, the Abyssal Realm…”
Ji Qing also inquired about the “Abyssal Realm” within the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
After inquiring, he discovered that there were basically no discrepancies with what Bai Xi had said.
Abyssal Tokens also had an expiration date.
One could only stay in the Abyssal Realm for one month.
After one month, regardless of whether exotic items or divine items were obtained, they would be removed from the Abyssal Realm.
Moreover, while the Abyssal Realm had dangers, it was not a place of absolute despair.
Instead, there were many opportunities.
Therefore, in the eyes of many cultivators in the Black Ruins, obtaining an Abyssal Token was considered a great fortune.
The key was that Ji Qing had another idea.
Since the Abyssal Realm was so popular among Black Ruins cultivators and considered a place of opportunity, were there cultivators from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect there?
Ji Qing estimated that there most likely were.
At that time, if he captured a cultivator from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, wouldn’t he be able to obtain the Dao Gestation Method of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect?
Therefore, this trip to the Abyssal Realm was not only a chance to try his luck and see if he could obtain exotic or divine items, but more importantly, he could encounter cultivators from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect and thus obtain the Dao Gestation Method of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
Then his Blood Flame Dao Fruit could be perfected very quickly.
Time flew by, and three days quickly passed.
Ji Qing gave some instructions to Can Xiu, then left the Ninth Peak and headed towards the entrance of the Purgatory Realm.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing traversed space and arrived at the entrance of the Purgatory Realm.
He immediately saw four figures.
These four figures consisted of two men and two women.
Ji Qing only recognized Bai Xi among them.
He had never seen the other three.
Ji Qing had been in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory for quite some time.
However, he didn’t have much interaction with the cultivators from other meridians.
Ji Qing immediately flew over.
“Greetings, four Fellow Daoists.”
“Fellow Daoist Ji is too polite, we are all grateful that you agreed.”
The one speaking was a woman.
Bai Xi then introduced, “This is my friend, Su Qingyao from the Formless Lineage. These two are Chu Kuangge from the Jie Mie Lineage and Li Muye from the Burning Heaven Lineage.”
These three were also quite recognizable.
Chu Kuangge was dressed in black and looked like an iceberg, making people hesitant to approach him.
Li Muye wore a red robe and appeared as fiery as a flame.
The Burning Heaven Lineage, Ji Qing knew well, were mostly passionate and fiery. If they didn’t have such a temperament, they wouldn’t be able to cultivate the martial arts of the Burning Heaven Lineage.
As for Su Qingyao, she surprised Ji Qing somewhat.
After all, the Formless Lineage was very mysterious among the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
It was said that they were formless and ever-changing.
Not only their appearance but also their personalities were said to be ever-changing.
No one could be sure if the true Su Qingyao had such an appearance and personality.
While Ji Qing was observing the three, they were also observing Ji Qing.
After all, Ji Qing is now almost a legend within the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Even if he is only a Martial God.
A Martial God who has nurtured four Legendary Dao Fruits, how could he not be a legend?
“Fellow Daoist Ji, this is a Heavenly Abyss Token as promised to you.”
Bai Xi handed a Heavenly Abyss Token to Ji Qing.
Ji Qing took it.
Engraved on the token was a swirl of clouds, within which, as if, there was a massive Palace.
It looked ancient and mysterious.
“The Heavenly Abyss Token can only be activated in the Black Ruins, we need to leave the Purgatory Realm.”
Bai Xi said.
The group then directly followed the Purgatory Realm passage and entered the Black Ruins.
“We can activate the Heavenly Abyss Token now! We need to get close and hold onto each other, so we won’t be separated when we’re teleported to the Abyssal Realm.”
Ji Qing immediately grabbed Bai Xi and Li Muye.
Then, the few of them activated the Heavenly Abyss Token together.
An invisible Power instantly enveloped the five of them.
“Swish.”
The figures of the five instantly disappeared.
Ji Qing could traverse the Void.
Therefore, he had a feeling of traversing Space.
It’s just that this Power was very strong.
It could forcibly take him through Space.
A moment later, Ji Qing and the other four arrived at a strange place.
Clouds swirled everywhere, the vegetation was lush and green, and strange rocks jutted out.
It looked like a fairyland.
“Is this the first level of the Abyssal Realm?”
Bai Xi also widened her eyes, looking at such beautiful scenery, she seemed very surprised.
She had also collected a lot of information about the Abyssal Realm.
But she didn’t know that the scenery within the pastoral lands was so beautiful?
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, a ball of brilliant golden light slowly rose.
It was very conspicuous amidst the clouds.
Everyone could feel that within the golden light, there seemed to be a “golden fruit.”
It seemed to contain infinite mysteries.
Seeing this golden light, the crowd had only one thought in their minds.
Exotic Item!
This was an Exotic Item!
It was exactly the same as the Exotic Items in the Abyssal Realm they had inquired about.
These Exotic Items all emitted brilliant light.
Either golden light, purple light, or white light, some even had splendid multicolored light.
No one knew when these Exotic Items would appear?
And where they would appear?
There was absolutely no pattern.
One could only rely on Luck.
Bai Xi and the others never imagined that their Luck would be this good.
They had only just arrived in the Abyssal Realm, and they actually encountered an Exotic Item?
Then what else was there to say?
Of course, it was to Seize the Exotic Item!
“Swish swish swish.”
They all scrambled towards the Exotic Item within the ball of golden light.
Although they were all companions.
When facing an Exotic Item, it was still “the able shall get it.”
Among the five, Li Muye was the closest to the golden light.
Therefore, Li Muye’s speed was the fastest, and he almost instantly flew in front of the Exotic Item.
A smile even appeared on his face.
“Alas, Li Muye got there first,”
Bai Xi was a little annoyed.
After all, the way they decided to distribute Exotic Items was that whoever obtained it first would get it.
If there was a Contention, then the one who obtained the Exotic Item could not contend further and had to give it to other companions who did not have an Exotic Item.
But now, none of the five had any Exotic Items.
So naturally, whoever got it would get it.
Who wouldn’t want to obtain an Exotic Item first?
After all, the Heavenly Abyss Token had a time limit of only one month.
No one could guarantee that they would encounter another Exotic Item within a month.
If they only obtained this one Exotic Item in the end, it would be a huge loss.
The others could do nothing.
After all, Li Muye was within striking distance of the Exotic Item.
And they were companions, so they couldn’t attack each other, thus they could only give up.
Li Muye’s hand fiercely grabbed towards the golden light.
Finally, the golden light was caught, and the Exotic Item was in hand.
However, it was unclear if it was because of the Exotic Item.
As Li Muye grasped the Exotic Item within the golden light, the surrounding clouds disappeared.
Everyone looked up.
Where were the swirling clouds all around?
Where was the lush green vegetation?
The surroundings no longer looked like a fairyland.
In front of everyone appeared two blood-red eyes, as large as houses.
And a gaping bloody maw, wide open, waiting for them to “walk into the trap” and fly into its maw.
And they had all been deceived.
They had already flown into the Giant Beast’s bloody maw.
“Holy crap…”
Li Muye’s heart trembled.
He could even smell the foul odor emanating from the Giant Beast’s mouth.
What golden light.
What Exotic Item.
It was all an Illusion!
It was an Illusion created by this Giant Beast.
The purpose was to lure them to “fly into” the Giant Beast’s bloody maw.
Unfortunately, they did not know the dangers of the Abyssal Realm.
As soon as they arrived in the Abyssal Realm, they were given such a huge surprise.
“Boom.”
The next moment, the bloody maw snapped shut fiercely.
“We’re finished…”
Bai Xi closed her eyes.
This Giant Beast was too terrifying.
And so treacherous.
This time, they had “walked into the trap,” and they were dead!
It was likely that they would become the fastest cultivators to die in the Abyssal Realm…
“Grow.”
Suddenly, a familiar voice reached everyone’s ears.
Everyone’s eyes widened.
They saw Ji Qing’s body instantly expand to ten zhang tall.
Like a small giant.
Then, the Giant Beast’s mouth snapped shut violently.
However, Ji Qing stretched out his hand and supported it upwards with one palm.
