Chapter 184: Fellow Daoist Ji, Save Me! Fragment Obtained, True Lord Tiansheng Flees For His Life!
Heavenly Desolation City, Wind Thunder Sect.
At this moment, Feng Jin Martial Saint of the Wind Thunder Sect’s Martial Dao lineage was paying respects to a Deity Transformation Divine Lord of the Wind Thunder Sect.
It wasn’t that Feng Jin Martial Saint took the initiative to pay respects, but rather a summons from the Divine Lord.
“Feng Jin Martial Saint, what do you think of Ji Qing’s matter?”
The Deity Transformation Divine Lord asked directly.
Feng Jin Martial Saint’s expression was somewhat complex.
This matter had actually alarmed the Divine Lord.
It was quite normal, actually. Ji Qing had reversed his cultivation to challenge a Martial Saint, and had even slain Extreme Sword Martial Saint.
This news was truly too shocking.
Any force in the Barren Domain that learned of this news would be shaken.
After all, that was Extreme Sword Martial Saint!
In the entire Barren Domain, which Martial Saint dared to claim to be stronger than Extreme Sword Martial Saint?
Including the Martial Saint Sects in Heavenly Desolation City.
Who dared to claim to be stronger than Extreme Sword Martial Saint?
But since Ji Qing could kill Extreme Sword Martial Saint, it meant that Ji Qing was more terrifying than Extreme Sword Martial Saint.
And stronger than most Martial Saint Sects!
Currently, although Ji Qing was merely a Heavenly Human, he had truly become “a sect by himself.” Even a Divine Lord had to regard him with new eyes.
Feng Jin Martial Saint sighed and said, “Divine Lord, Ji Qing’s current strength is already the strongest below Divine Lords. In the Barren Domain, I don’t think any Martial Saint or Nascent Soul will be Ji Qing’s opponent.”
“He is a true Martial God seed! He might even become an invincible Martial God and sweep across a realm!”
The Deity Transformation Divine Lord’s eyes narrowed.
Sweeping across a realm!
What terrifying talent was this?
In fact, this statement was not an exaggeration.
Whether in the Barren Domain or other domains, the strongest combat power was essentially just Deity Transformation or Martial God.
As for those above Deity Transformation in the Central Region, they had gone to the Outer Domain to break through.
In an era before the discovery of the Outer Domain, Ji Qing’s strength could truly sweep across a realm!
“It’s a pity, the Martial Way is broken… Why must he be a martial artist? If he were Nascent Soul, then in the future he would achieve Deity Transformation, or even go to the Outer Domain to achieve Void Glimpse. Wouldn’t our Wind Thunder Sect have hope of becoming a hegemon of a realm?”
The Divine Lord also sighed with emotion.
A hegemon of a realm.
He had never even dared to think about it before.
But now, such a seedling had appeared in the sect.
But unfortunately, he was a martial artist.
He couldn’t help but sigh with regret.
Martial Saints and even Martial Gods could not travel to the Outer Domain, being blocked by the Martial Dao Seal.
Let alone sweeping across a realm, Ji Qing…
He couldn’t even become a Martial God!
Unless… there were Divinity Creatures!
“Divine Lord, can you truly not make the trip to the Outer Domain? Divinity Creatures are almost extinct in our realm, but there are still many in the Outer Domain. As a Deity Transformation Divine Lord, you can go to the Outer Domain to hunt Divinity Creatures to obtain Divinity, and let Ji Qing comprehend it, giving him a chance to become a Martial God.”
Feng Jin Martial Saint couldn’t help but ask.
It was one thing for him.
Even with Divinity, it would be difficult to comprehend and even more difficult to manifest Divinity.
But Ji Qing was different.
With Ji Qing’s talent, being trapped at the Martial Saint realm was too much of a waste.
“Hunting Divinity Creatures, I can do it if I spend some time. But Ji Qing has displayed such talent. Once I leave, do you think that old thing from the Zhou Tian Sect will be able to resist making a move against Ji Qing?”
“Therefore, I cannot leave the Wind Thunder Sect for now. I must also keep an eye on that old thing from the Zhou Tian Sect.”
The Divine Lord said in a deep voice.
Feng Jin Martial Saint fell silent.
The grudge between the Wind Thunder Sect and the Zhou Tian Sect could not be resolved in a few words.
The two sides were sworn enemies!
Even their respective Deity Transformation Divine Lords had fought fiercely in the past.
The Divine Lords of both sides were essentially pinned down.
Neither dared to make a rash move.
“However, it’s not that there’s no way.”
Feng Jin Martial Saint’s eyes lit up: “What way?”
The Divine Lord said meaningfully, “The first way, and the best way, is for Ji Qing to pass through the Martial Dao Seal. Once he passes the Martial Dao Seal, it will bring immense benefits to Ji Qing, allowing him to directly enter the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, almost reaching the heavens in one step!”
“The second way is that when Ji Qing achieves Martial Saint, he will possess Martial God combat power and be able to withstand the attacks of that old thing from the Zhou Tian Sect, at least not be easily killed. In that case, I can confidently go to the Outer Domain to hunt Divinity Creatures, extract Divinity for Ji Qing, and allow him to comprehend Divinity, hoping to become a Martial God in this era where the Martial Way is broken!”
“But this method is also very difficult. Ji Qing can create miracles, reversing his cultivation to challenge a Martial Saint as a Heavenly Human, but Martial God is ultimately different. Although that old thing from the Zhou Tian Sect is a Deity Transformation Divine Lord, with the Supreme Treasure of the Zhou Tian Sect, he is by no means someone an ordinary Divine Lord can deal with.”
“The third way is to go to the Central Region and join a great Void Glimpse sect in the Central Region. With the protection of a Void Glimpse expert, there will be as many Divinity Creatures as you want! But this method is also very difficult. There are only a few Void Glimpse experts in the Central Region, and they all have sects behind them. Why would they protect Ji Qing?”
Feng Jin fell silent upon hearing this.
After a long time, he slowly said, “The second method is the most realistic and most likely! Ji Qing now possesses the strength of a peak Martial Saint. If he takes another step and breaks through to Martial Saint, his strength will greatly increase, and he may well possess Martial God combat power. At that time, all difficulties and troubles will be resolved.”
The Deity Transformation Divine Lord also nodded.
He also knew that the second method was indeed the most realistic.
“During this time, I will keep an eye on that old thing from the Zhou Tian Sect, he wouldn’t dare to act recklessly. By the way, also tell Ji Qing to try not to leave Heavenly Desolation City. I’m afraid that old thing might go mad.”
“Alright, I will inform Ji Qing.”
Both of them had a hint of hope in their eyes.
Once Ji Qing became a Martial God, it would mean too much to the Wind Thunder Sect.
It could almost immediately change the landscape of the Barren Domain!
As time passed, the news of Ji Qing’s slaughter of Extreme Sword Martial Saint also spread rapidly.
Ji Qing truly became famous after this battle, known to everyone in the Barren Domain.
However, the many Martial Saint Sects in Heavenly Desolation City became silent.
They were even terrifyingly silent.
The Wind Thunder Sect, an Immortal Path sect, unexpectedly had such a terrifying and monstrous Heavenly Human realm martial artist named Ji Qing in its Martial Dao lineage.
This made the martial arts sects feel ashamed.
Especially the Martial Saint Sects in Heavenly Desolation City.
Ji Qing had visited those sects one by one in the past.
Yet, not a single Martial Saint Sect was willing to accept Ji Qing as an inner sect disciple.
Now, many martial arts sects were mocking the martial arts sects in Heavenly Desolation City.
Such a good martial talent seedling.
Yet the many Martial Saint Sects in Heavenly Desolation City failed to recognize his worth and pushed him away, allowing the Wind Thunder Sect to reap the benefits.
They regretted it immensely!
It wasn’t just these Martial Saint Sects that regretted it, but also the Zhou Tian Sect.
The Wind Thunder Sect and the Zhou Tian Sect were sworn enemies.
Any minor incident in the Wind Thunder Sect would be known to the Zhou Tian Sect immediately.
When the Zhou Tian Sect learned of the outcome of Ji Qing’s battle with Extreme Sword Martial Saint, many Nascent Soul Elders felt their hearts sink.
If they had known Ji Qing’s talent was so terrifying, they should have sent a Nascent Soul to assassinate him when he was still at the Dao Foundation stage.
They should have assassinated him at all costs.
Unfortunately, it was too late now.
Ji Qing’s momentum was established.
Who could kill Ji Qing except a Divine Lord?
As for the Divine Lord, he was always being watched by the Wind Thunder Sect’s Divine Lord.
There was simply no opportunity.
Regret!
However, one person in the Zhou Tian Sect was different. Not only did he not regret it, but he was also overjoyed.
The person who was happy was naturally True Lord Tiansheng, a guest elder of the Zhou Tian Sect.
“I knew that Ji Qing would personally participate in the Dao Competition. I just didn’t expect that Dan Ding Sect would invite Extreme Sword Martial Saint, and that Ji Qing would actually kill Extreme Sword Martial Saint. Now, with no Deity Transformation appearing, who is Ji Qing’s opponent?”
True Lord Tiansheng truly felt fortunate for his past decision.
If he hadn’t ultimately chosen to defect to Ji Qing and come to this Zhou Tian Sect as an “undercover agent,” given Ji Qing’s current growth trend, even if he hid in the Zhou Tian Sect, it would have been a dead end.
Although True Lord Tiansheng was overjoyed, he did not show it on his face.
He looked at his newly accepted disciple, Tian Xiaoguang, and had already made a decision in his heart.
“It’s time. Now, Fellow Daoist Ji is probably only one Five Elements Void Sacred Law away from becoming a true Martial Saint…”
True Lord Tiansheng no longer hesitated. He took out a Foundation Establishment Pill.
Immediately, Tian Xiaoguang’s eyes widened.
A Foundation Establishment Pill.
This was the Foundation Establishment Pill he had been dreaming of.
Once he had a Foundation Establishment Pill, he could successfully establish his foundation.
It would be one step closer to revenge!
He was truly yearning for this Foundation Establishment Pill.
After all, the Outer Sect Competition was held once every three years.
If he didn’t make it into the top ten of the Outer Sect Competition this time, he wouldn’t be able to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.
Unless he waited another three years.
But three years and then three years was too long; he didn’t want to wait anymore.
“Disciple earnestly requests Master to bestow the Foundation Establishment Pill!”
Tian Xiaoguang immediately knelt before True Lord Tiansheng and respectfully kowtowed to him.
True Lord Tiansheng’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He said nothing, just looked at Tian Xiaoguang quietly.
Tian Xiaoguang gritted his teeth and continued, “Disciple has already thought clearly about what Master asked me to consider. I will do as Master commands!”
True Lord Tiansheng had hinted to him more or less before.
Getting a Foundation Establishment Pill wasn’t that easy.
He had to pay a corresponding “price.”
Therefore, Tian Xiaoguang had long known that his cheap master had taken him as a disciple with ulterior motives.
At first, Tian Xiaoguang thought it was his talent and hard work that had moved True Lord Tiansheng.
Only later did he realize that his talent and effort were insignificant in the eyes of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
“Good, you said it yourself, don’t regret it.”
“Disciple does not regret it!”
Tian Xiaoguang gritted his teeth.
He had made up his mind in his heart.
He had to get this Foundation Establishment Pill.
Otherwise, if he couldn’t even establish his foundation, how could he get revenge?
“Here, take it. Your Master is not stingy. These are three Foundation Establishment Pills. With your spiritual roots, three Foundation Establishment Pills are enough for you to establish your foundation.”
True Lord Tiansheng waved his hand, and three Foundation Establishment Pills fell into Tian Xiaoguang’s hands.
“Three?”
Tian Xiaoguang was overjoyed.
He never expected it to be three Foundation Establishment Pills, not just one!
The difference between the two was huge.
With one Foundation Establishment Pill, A Tu would have at most a fifty to sixty percent chance of successfully establishing his foundation.
But with three, he had an eighty percent chance of establishing his foundation!
He had basically stepped halfway into the Foundation Establishment realm.
“Thank you, Master!”
“Go.”
Tian Xiaoguang immediately went to the secret chamber to begin establishing his foundation.
With True Lord Tiansheng present, nothing would disturb his foundation establishment.
“Now we just have to wait for Tian Xiaoguang to establish his foundation, and there are basically no problems. Then we’ll have to wait for the right time to scheme for the remaining two Guixu Sacred Law Fragments in Trial Sword Valley.”
“However, I still need to send a Communication Talisman to Ji Qing, so he doesn’t get impatient and look for other martial arts.”
True Lord Tiansheng was also afraid of wasting his effort.
If Ji Qing cultivated other martial arts and broke through to Martial Saint, then all his efforts of being undercover in the Zhou Tian Sect for so long would be in vain.
At this moment, Ji Qing was meeting Feng Jin Martial Saint.
Feng Jin Martial Saint looked at Ji Qing with a complex expression, then said with emotion, “Ji Qing, I never expected you to actually kill Extreme Sword Martial Saint. That battle was truly awe-inspiring. I am inferior to you!”
“However, you have gained so much fame and displayed such talent, but you must also be careful of that Deity Transformation Divine Lord from the Zhou Tian Sect. Remember not to get too close to the Zhou Tian Sect, lest that Deity Transformation Divine Lord disregard his reputation and attack you.”
Ji Qing nodded.
He also knew the relationship between the Zhou Tian Sect and the Wind Thunder Sect.
The two sides are sworn enemies.
Why doesn’t the Wind Thunder Sect dare to reveal its true disciples?
It’s because they were scared to death by the Zhou Tian Sect.
Similarly, the Zhou Tian Sect’s true disciples dare not reveal themselves, as they were also scared to death by the Wind Thunder Sect.
However, Ji Qing’s momentum is now established. At the Nascent Soul and Martial Saint levels, Ji Qing no longer fears anyone.
The terrifying thing is that the Zhou Tian Sect’s Deity Transformation Divine Lord might “not fight honorably” and act personally.
This is very possible.
After all, Ji Qing’s talent is too high. Once he is promoted to Martial Saint, he might possess Martial God combat power.
This is a tangible threat to the Zhou Tian Sect.
“I will be careful.”
Ji Qing nodded.
“There is another important matter that the Divine Lord personally entrusted to me. If possible, strive to build a solid foundation. Once you step into the Martial Saint realm, it’s best to possess Martial God combat power. You only need to be able to contend with that Divine Lord of the Zhou Tian Sect.”
“You don’t need to worry about the issue of divinity. The Divine Lord will personally go to the outer domains to hunt Divinity Creatures for you and extract divinity for your comprehension.”
Ji Qing’s head shot up at this.
He knew the immense significance of these words.
The Divine Lord going to the outer domains to hunt Divinity Creatures for him meant that the Divine Lord acknowledged him.
He was completely regarded as the most important person to cultivate.
This also eased Ji Qing’s heart slightly.
It didn’t matter if he couldn’t pass the Martial Dao Seal.
With the Divine Lord’s guarantee, he would be able to obtain divinity for comprehension.
It wouldn’t be difficult to ascend to Martial God.
“Thank you, Divine Lord.”
“Alright, you can go back now. Your most important task is accumulation. Without absolute certainty, do not attempt to break through to Martial Saint.”
“I understand.”
Ji Qing immediately returned to his residence.
In fact, Ji Qing did not inform Feng Jin Martial Saint of the situation; his current accumulation was already sufficient.
His physical body had reached perfection.
His true qi had also reached its extreme.
His domain had also reached perfection.
Everything had accumulated to the extreme that a Heavenly Human could reach.
Now, all that was missing was the cultivation technique to break through to Martial Saint.
Ji Qing took out the Guixu Sacred Law Fragment.
There were still four fragments.
If Ji Qing wished, he could choose a Martial Saint cultivation technique to break through now.
But even the Divine Lord had told him to build a solid foundation.
It was best to possess Martial God combat power at the Martial Saint stage.
Therefore, Ji Qing had to be even more cautious.
He was determined to obtain the Five Elements Void Sacred Law!
Unless it was truly impossible to obtain the Five Elements Void Sacred Law.
“I wonder how True Lord Tiansheng is doing with his plans for the Guixu Sacred Law fragments in the Zhou Tian Sect?”
“Given how much importance the Divine Lord places on me now, if I were to tell the Divine Lord that the Zhou Tian Sect has Guixu Sacred Law fragments, the Divine Lord might even attack the Zhou Tian Sect to retrieve the Guixu Sacred Law fragments…”
A bold thought flashed through Ji Qing’s mind.
This was not a fantasy.
He had now become the “hope” of the Wind Thunder Sect.
It was very possible that a Deity Transformation Divine Lord would spare no expense and cause a major disturbance in the Zhou Tian Sect to help him obtain the Five Elements Void Sacred Law fragments.
But Ji Qing decided to wait a little longer.
If True Lord Tiansheng could not find a way, he would then seek the Divine Lord’s help.
“Buzz.”
At this moment, Ji Qing received a Communication Talisman.
It was precisely from True Lord Tiansheng.
Ji Qing took out the Communication Stone and looked.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, please wait patiently. Within three months, there will surely be progress regarding the Guixu Sacred Law fragments…”
Ji Qing pondered.
True Lord Tiansheng likely knew that he had killed Extreme Sword Martial Saint in the Dao Competition and was now famous throughout the Barren Domain, so he was anxious.
He was afraid that Ji Qing would cultivate other techniques.
“Within three months? I can wait.”
Ji Qing thought about it; three months was not long, and it wouldn’t hurt to wait a little longer.
Besides, Ji Qing wasn’t unable to improve further.
He could still “study” the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
He could try to unlock the fourth level and see if it could cause his domain to transform!
Time flew by, and another two months passed.
During these two months, Ji Qing did not make any public appearances.
However, news about him did not decrease at all; instead, it intensified, spreading throughout the entire Barren Domain.
Yet, Ji Qing remained in tranquility, staying in his courtyard all the time.
He didn’t need to cultivate arduously every day.
He only needed to “unlock.”
But the Heavenly Mandate Lock was too difficult.
The fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock was still nowhere in sight, and he didn’t know when he would be able to unlock it.
On this day, True Monarch Baoyue arrived.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, please.”
Ji Qing and True Monarch Baoyue sat opposite each other.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, I’ve come to bid you farewell for now.”
“Farewell?”
Ji Qing couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t you preparing for the Nascent Soul banquet? Where are you going?”
True Monarch Baoyue smiled slightly and said, “Originally, I was indeed preparing for the Nascent Soul banquet, but you’ve caused too much of a stir recently. The sect has decided to keep a lower profile, so the Nascent Soul banquet has been temporarily postponed.”
“Jiao Ling mentioned that there are some things left by my Master in the Central Region that are very beneficial for condensing the Primordial Spirit, so I need to go to the Central Region to prepare for my future Primordial Spirit condensation.”
Jiao Ling also appeared.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, rest assured. Although the journey to the Central Region is long, with my protection and True Monarch Baoyue’s Immortal Mansion, even a Deity Transformation Divine Lord cannot harm you. This trip should not be too dangerous.”
Ji Qing nodded.
True Monarch Baoyue had an Immortal Mansion, so her safety was guaranteed.
More importantly, True Monarch Baoyue also needed to cultivate.
From Nascent Soul to Primordial Spirit, the Wind Thunder Sect could not provide much help.
Otherwise, the Wind Thunder Sect would have more than one Deity Transformation expert.
Whether she could condense her Primordial Spirit and ascend to Deity Transformation was crucial for True Monarch Baoyue.
She also had to strive for some opportunities.
“Then I wish True Monarch Baoyue a smooth journey.”
True Monarch Baoyue then departed.
Jiao Ling couldn’t help but ask, “Fellow Daoist Baoyue, you don’t need to be so rushed. You’ve only just ascended to Nascent Soul…”
True Monarch Baoyue shook her head.
She looked back at Ji Qing’s courtyard and murmured, “If Ji Qing cannot pass the Martial Dao Seal of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory after becoming a Martial Saint, then it will be very difficult for him to ascend to Martial God.”
“But if I condense my Primordial Spirit and ascend to Deity Transformation one day earlier, then I can also go to the outer domains to hunt Divinity Creatures for Fellow Daoist Ji and help him cultivate into a Martial God!”
“Fellow Daoist Ji guarded me when I broke through to Nascent Soul, and later helped me pass the Immortal Mansion assessment, thereby refining the Immortal Mansion. I also hope that one day, if Fellow Daoist Ji encounters problems in his cultivation, I can also lend him a hand!”
Jiao Ling pondered.
It could see that True Monarch Baoyue seemed very eager to ascend to Primordial Spirit.
And this trip to the Central Region was actually not simple.
The opportunity left by Xuling Venerable was not easy to obtain!
But True Monarch Baoyue naturally could not tell Ji Qing these words truthfully.
…
The three-month deadline was approaching.
True Lord Tiansheng had been meticulously planning.
But the timing was needed.
Tian Xiaoguang successfully established his foundation and became an inner sect disciple.
But the time had not yet come.
True Lord Tiansheng had been trying to lock onto the specific location of the Guixu Sacred Law fragments.
And on this day, he finally locked onto it.
Therefore, the time for Tian Xiaoguang to enter the Trial Sword Valley had arrived!
“Master, you were looking for me?”
Tian Xiaoguang came from the inner sect to True Lord Tiansheng, still bowing respectfully.
There was no hint of arrogance on his face.
Even though he had become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Tian Xiaoguang knew that in front of True Lord Tiansheng, he was no different from an ant.
True Lord Tiansheng looked at Tian Xiaoguang, and suddenly, his eyes narrowed, and he said coldly, “Tian Xiaoguang, what did you promise me when you were establishing your foundation that day?”
Tian Xiaoguang’s heart tightened.
“If Master has any commands, this disciple will obey!”
“Good, then the time has come! Go to the Trial Sword Valley and choose a Flying Sword. This is the sect’s rule, and what you need to do is to go into the Trial Sword Valley…”
True Lord Tiansheng explained in detail Tian Xiaoguang’s purpose for going to the Trial Sword Valley.
He also provided the specific location of the Trial Sword Valley.
However, the specific location was actually an area that Tian Xiaoguang needed to search.
And inner sect disciples had a time limit for going to the Trial Sword Valley.
They only had one day.
If they couldn’t make the Flying Sword recognize them as its master within a day, it meant they had no fate with the Flying Swords of the Trial Sword Valley, and they had to leave.
Therefore, Tian Xiaoguang only had twelve hours to find the Guixu Sacred Law.
Tian Xiaoguang was shocked.
Indeed, there was a reason why True Lord Tiansheng accepted him as a disciple and even generously bestowed three Foundation Establishment Pills.
It was to have him search for two fragments in the Trial Sword Valley?
It seemed to be fragments of some cultivation technique.
What cultivation technique could make True Lord Tiansheng scheme so meticulously?
Many thoughts flashed through Tian Xiaoguang’s mind.
But he knew that no matter what his cheap master’s schemes were, his current situation was that he was the knife and he was the fish. If he disobeyed True Lord Tiansheng, it would be a dead end!
He wouldn’t believe that the Zhou Tian Sect’s rules could bind a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
If True Lord Tiansheng wanted to kill him, it wouldn’t be much more difficult than stepping on an ant.
“Remember, this time you must find the fragments!”
“Yes, this disciple will definitely find the fragments! However, if I encounter any danger or trouble, such as someone trying to snatch them…”
“It’s alright, I will give you Magic Treasures and some Talismans. Even if you face a Golden Core Realm cultivator, you can still save your life and cope with the dangers in the Trial Sword Valley. If someone tries to snatch them, kill them. Nothing is more important than those two fragments, including yourself, do you understand?”
Tian Xiaoguang’s heart tightened.
“Disciple understands!”
“Good, then go. I will wait for you outside the Trial Sword Valley.”
“Yes, Master.”
Tian Xiaoguang accepted the Magic Treasures, Talismans, and various life-saving items.
He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
True Lord Tiansheng had prepared so thoroughly for those two fragments; he likely wouldn’t allow any mistakes.
If he failed to bring out the two fragments, he was afraid…
Tian Xiaoguang dared not think about it.
He knew he had to bring out the fragments!
There was no other possibility.
Thus, Tian Xiaoguang immediately took his leave and flew towards the Trial Sword Valley.
“Finally, it’s time to cast the net…”
True Lord Tiansheng took a deep breath.
He had been “undercover” in the Zhou Tian Sect for so long.
Whether he could successfully obtain the two Guixu Sacred Law fragments depended on Tian Xiaoguang.
He hoped everything would go smoothly.
Thus, True Lord Tiansheng also quickly flew towards Trial Sword Valley.
He had to hide in the dark to support Tian Xiaoguang and deal with any unexpected events!
Tian Xiaoguang did not hesitate and quickly arrived at Trial Sword Valley.
He took out his Identity Token and handed it to an Elder of Trial Sword Valley.
“Inner Sect Disciple Tian Xiaoguang requests entry into Trial Sword Valley to seek a Flying Sword Opportunity.”
The Elders of Trial Sword Valley verified Tian Xiaoguang’s identity and nodded, saying, “You have just recently reached Foundation Establishment, meeting the conditions for entering Trial Sword Valley. Remember, you only have twelve hours. Once the time is up, you will be automatically teleported out of Trial Sword Valley.”
“Disciple understands.”
Tian Xiaoguang immediately flew into Trial Sword Valley.
As soon as he entered Trial Sword Valley, he encountered several “acquaintances.”
They were some of the disciples who had been in the top ten of the Outer Sect competition, and now they had all reached Foundation Establishment and entered Trial Sword Valley to seek Flying Sword Opportunities.
“Huh? Isn’t that Tian Xiaoguang? He actually reached Foundation Establishment and entered Trial Sword Valley…”
“I have heard about Tian Xiaoguang. He was quite lucky and, for some reason, was taken in by the Guest Elder True Lord Tiansheng as a disciple. With a Nascent Soul True Monarch supporting him, obtaining a Foundation Establishment Pill was not difficult.”
“Hmph, we went through immense hardship and finally managed to be in the top ten of the Outer Sect competition, thus receiving the Foundation Establishment Pill bestowed by the sect. What merit does he have to be able to reach Foundation Establishment like us?”
These Outer Sect disciples did not have a good impression of Tian Xiaoguang.
Back when they were in the Outer Sect, these individuals were Outer Sect prodigies, drawing much attention, while Tian Xiaoguang was unknown and insignificant, with no interaction between them.
But now Tian Xiaoguang had leaped to a slightly higher status than them, a disciple of a Nascent Soul True Monarch. How could they not be jealous?
Tian Xiaoguang merely glanced at these individuals, with no intention of greeting them, and walked away directly.
This further enraged them.
“Forget it, he is now a True Lord’s disciple, and we cannot associate with him. Let’s focus on finding Flying Swords. Once you enter the Inner Sect, without Talent, no amount of support will allow you to form a Core…”
The group could only console themselves this way.
Their Talent was stronger than Tian Xiaoguang’s, and their Hope of forming a Core in the future was greater.
Tian Xiaoguang was unaware of these individuals’ thoughts.
He needed to seize the Time now and reach the area True Lord Tiansheng had mentioned.
Soon, he flew to that area.
The scene before him, however, greatly shocked him.
What did he see?
A group of Foundation Establishment cultivators were “seeking opportunities” in this area.
“Why are there so many people?”
Tian Xiaoguang was very confused.
Did this area have any special significance?
Tian Xiaoguang inquired a bit and learned that previously, several Foundation Establishment disciples had obtained Flying Swords that recognized them as masters in this area, and the quality of these Flying Swords was quite good. Upon hearing the news, many disciples came to this area hoping to encounter a similar Opportunity.
Tian Xiaoguang’s heart sank.
With so many Foundation Establishment disciples in this area, he hoped that the Fragments he was searching for would not fall into the hands of these disciples, as that would be a huge trouble.
Unfortunately, Tian Xiaoguang had no other recourse; True Lord Tiansheng had designated this specific area.
Although the search area had been narrowed down considerably, it still required Tian Xiaoguang to search.
Therefore, Tian Xiaoguang began to search this area inch by inch.
The others paid it no mind.
They assumed Tian Xiaoguang was searching for a Flying Sword.
Time passed bit by bit.
One hour, two hours, three hours…
Tian Xiaoguang continued his search for Fragments but found nothing.
As for Flying Swords?
Tian Xiaoguang had no intention of searching for Flying Swords now.
Besides, True Lord Tiansheng had said that it was alright if he didn’t find a Flying Sword; if he found the Fragments, True Lord Tiansheng would bestow the most top-tier Flying Sword.
Thus, in Trial Sword Valley, Tian Xiaoguang’s most important Task was to search for Fragments.
“Hahaha, I found a Flying Sword!”
Suddenly, a Foundation Establishment disciple laughed heartily.
Immediately after, a small, silver-white Flying Sword was seen swirling around him.
Everyone looked on with envy.
Another lucky one.
This Flying Sword appeared to be of high quality, definitely a superior Flying Sword.
It seemed the Rumors were true; superior Flying Swords were indeed easily found here.
Not long after, the disciples who had encountered Tian Xiaoguang earlier also arrived here.
“Tian Xiaoguang is here too…”
“Then let’s search here as well. Someone has already found a Flying Sword, and it’s of superior quality.”
“Hopefully, we will also have the Luck to find a Flying Sword.”
These individuals stopped wandering around.
They tried their Luck in this area.
Not every disciple who entered Trial Sword Valley could find a Flying Sword.
Those who found Flying Swords were ultimately a minority.
Flying Swords possess spirits.
Finding a Flying Sword and then having it recognize you as its master was quite difficult.
As Time passed, Tian Xiaoguang became increasingly anxious.
Five hours, six hours, seven hours, eight hours…
It was almost ten hours, but Tian Xiaoguang still hadn’t found any Fragments.
However, the search area had become quite small.
Tian Xiaoguang gritted his teeth and decided to finish searching this area.
The Fragments must be within the remaining area.
“Ding.”
Suddenly, a white sword light flew towards a Foundation Establishment disciple.
“Another Flying Sword?”
“This Flying Sword has such terrifying sharpness; could it be a top-tier Flying Sword?”
“What good Luck.”
Many people were extremely envious.
They wished they were the lucky one.
Unfortunately, lucky individuals were always a minority.
That Foundation Establishment disciple was also very happy.
He beckoned, and the Flying Sword stopped in front of him.
“Huh? Why are there two Fragments stuck to the Flying Sword?”
The Foundation Establishment disciple was a little confused and reached out, slowly taking two Fragments off the Flying Sword.
“Fragments?”
Tian Xiaoguang’s head snapped up as he looked at the Foundation Establishment disciple.
He could even see the two Fragments on the Flying Sword.
They were densely covered with text.
Moreover, both the appearance and the location of their discovery matched what True Lord Tiansheng had described.
Clearly, the Fragments had been found.
Unfortunately, they were not found by Tian Xiaoguang but had fallen into someone else’s hands.
“This is trouble!”
Tian Xiaoguang’s heart sank.
With the Fragments in someone else’s possession, it would be very difficult to obtain them again.
And True Lord Tiansheng had given him a strict command.
He immediately flew over, a smile appearing on his face, and said gently, “Fellow Daoist, could you sell me these two Fragments? I will purchase them with Spirit Stones.”
“What do you want these Fragments for?”
The other party was also very confused.
“I just like studying ancient artifacts.”
Tian Xiaoguang tried his best not to arouse suspicion.
However, he had no better solution and could only brace himself and attempt to purchase them with Spirit Stones. He even had to avoid appearing too eager, lest others suspect the Fragments were some kind of Treasure.
Nevertheless, this Foundation Establishment cultivator was also quite shrewd.
He glanced at the Fragments.
He couldn’t discern anything special, but he keenly sensed that Tian Xiaoguang seemed very interested in these two Fragments.
Therefore, he directly put the Fragments into his Storage Bag and said coldly, “Not for sale!”
He planned to study the Fragments carefully after leaving Trial Sword Valley.
Tian Xiaoguang’s expression turned grim.
He also stopped searching.
The Foundation Establishment disciple had already obtained a Flying Sword and was about to leave Trial Sword Valley.
Once he left, True Lord Tiansheng might have a way to obtain the Fragments from him.
But his Task had failed.
If he couldn’t obtain the Fragments, what use would he be to True Lord Tiansheng?
All the effort spent cultivating him, only for him to achieve nothing?
Tian Xiaoguang recalled True Lord Tiansheng’s words.
As long as the Fragments were found, he was to spare no effort.
Including, killing!
After all, once they left Trial Sword Valley, who knew if the other party would give the Fragments to some Elders?
By then, True Lord Tiansheng might have no recourse.
For a moment, a hint of killing intent flashed in Tian Xiaoguang’s eyes!
But he did not act immediately, as there were many Foundation Establishment cultivators present.
He was not in a hurry.
He followed behind the other party, intentionally or unintentionally.
There was still some distance from this area to the exit of Trial Sword Valley.
Tian Xiaoguang kept a certain distance behind the other party, watching as they approached the exit of Trial Sword Valley.
And there was no one else nearby.
Tian Xiaoguang immediately made his decision.
“Kill!”
Tian Xiaoguang made his move.
He directly activated the Magic Treasure given to him by True Lord Tiansheng, a Flying Shuttle.
The Flying Shuttle was more compact and stealthy than a Flying Sword.
Killing without a trace.
“Whoosh.”
The Flying Shuttle instantly turned into a streak of dark light and shot towards the Foundation Establishment cultivator.
The opponent did not react because Tian Xiaoguang was launching a surprise attack from behind.
Only when the Flying Shuttle approached did the opponent react.
“You…”
Unfortunately, it was too late.
The opponent only had a defensive Talisman on them, which instantly activated.
But how could a mere defensive Talisman block the attack of a Magic Treasure like Tian Xiaoguang’s?
“Pfft.”
The Flying Shuttle instantly pierced through the opponent’s head.
The opponent’s eyes widened.
But there was no Vitality left in his body.
“Plop.”
Such a promising Foundation Establishment cultivator fell to the ground like this, dying with his eyes wide open!
Tian Xiaoguang immediately took the opponent’s Storage Bag.
He swept it with his Spiritual Sense.
Fortunately, the two Fragments were still in the Storage Bag.
They were indeed the Fragments True Lord Tiansheng needed.
Tian Xiaoguang then put away the Fragments.
Just as he was about to dispose of the Corpse, several Foundation Establishment cultivators suddenly appeared in the distance.
And they were his former Acquaintances.
The top three from the Outer Sect competition!
“Tian Xiaoguang, what are you doing?”
The three looked at Tian Xiaoguang in shock.
What had they seen?
Tian Xiaoguang had actually killed someone!
Killing someone in Trial Sword Valley, was Tian Xiaoguang mad?
“Were you deliberately following me?”
Tian Xiaoguang stared coldly at the three in the distance, malevolent energy in his eyes.
“No, we were just passing by…”
The three were a little flustered.
“Run!”
Unfortunately, Tian Xiaoguang had no intention of letting the three go.
He wanted to get closer to them, but they were also cautious and fled backward.
How could Tian Xiaoguang let them escape?
He unleashed his Flying Shuttle and immediately flew towards them.
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh.”
The Flying Shuttle was indeed a Magic Treasure.
It was even more useful than a Flying Sword.
The only drawback was its high Magic Power Consumption.
With Tian Xiaoguang’s Foundation Establishment stage Magic Power, he couldn’t use the Flying Shuttle too many times.
At most, ten or so uses and his Magic Power would be depleted.
However, it was more than enough to kill these three.
“Ah…”
The first one died tragically.
Then the second one didn’t get far either, its head pierced by the Flying Shuttle and it died tragically.
It was the third one’s turn.
The Flying Shuttle was right behind him, and death was inevitable.
Seeing that he could not escape death, the other person also became desperate.
“Tian Xiaoguang, we’ll die together!”
The other person then shouted, burning his Magic Power and transmitting a message in all directions: “Tian Xiaoguang killed someone…”
The voice spread far and wide.
The Flying Shuttle instantly pierced his throat.
But Tian Xiaoguang’s face changed drastically.
He had been exposed.
He could even see the figures of some disciples from Trial Sword Valley in the distance.
“Escape!”
Tian Xiaoguang didn’t hesitate and fled immediately.
What a joke, if he stayed here, he would be waiting for death.
As long as he escaped from here and handed over the fragment, True Lord Tiansheng would have a way to protect him.
“Swish.”
Tian Xiaoguang madly fled towards the exit.
Finally, he escaped the exit.
“Hmm?”
At the exit, the Elder of Trial Sword Valley didn’t feel anything strange.
Most likely, another lucky one who obtained a Flying Sword and came out early.
“Come, register.”
The Elder said.
Tian Xiaoguang completely ignored him.
Register?
What was there to register now?
He had to escape for his life quickly.
These Elders would probably find out about his killing soon.
If he didn’t escape now, he wouldn’t have another chance!
Thus, Tian Xiaoguang instantly turned into a streak of light and rushed out.
The Elder of Trial Sword Valley frowned.
The other party left in such a hurry without even registering.
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, the Elders received a Communication Talisman.
“Inner Sect Disciple Tian Xiaoguang has murdered several Foundation Establishment disciples in Trial Sword Valley. Anyone who finds Tian Xiaoguang may capture or kill him!”
Seeing this Communication Talisman, the Elders of Trial Sword Valley immediately reacted.
The disciple who rushed out without looking back was most likely Tian Xiaoguang!
They could even see the figure of Tian Xiaoguang, who had turned into a streak of light.
“Chase!”
The Elders chased without a word.
They were Golden Core True Persons, much faster than Tian Xiaoguang.
In a moment, they caught up to Tian Xiaoguang.
Tian Xiaoguang’s heart sank.
He knew he couldn’t escape these Golden Core Elders.
Once caught by the Golden Core Elders, he would surely die!
Tian Xiaoguang did not want to die.
He took a deep breath, seemingly making up his mind, and immediately shouted: “Master, the treasure has been obtained, please save me, Master…”
This voice spread far and wide.
Whether it was the Golden Core Elders behind him or True Lord Tiansheng hidden in the dark, they all felt their hearts sink upon hearing Tian Xiaoguang’s voice.
The Golden Core Elders were recalling who Tian Xiaoguang’s Master was.
Could it be that Tian Xiaoguang had accomplices?
True Lord Tiansheng immediately understood Tian Xiaoguang’s little scheme.
“Hmph, you truly are my good disciple, dragging me down with you…”
As a cold voice sounded, the expressions of the Golden Core Elders chasing Tian Xiaoguang instantly changed.
They remembered.
That voice… True Lord Tiansheng!
That was a Nascent Soul True Monarch!
“Escape!”
The Golden Core Elders made a decisive choice.
Unfortunately, True Lord Tiansheng had already made his move.
He extended a hand, covering the sky, and grabbed towards the Golden Core Elders.
The Golden Core Elders were shocked and enraged.
“Tiansheng, you dare betray Zhou Tian Sect?”
The voice rumbled, shaking the entire Zhou Tian Sect.
True Lord Tiansheng remained silent.
He knew that he had been dragged down by his “good disciple” today.
But since the Guixu Sacred Law Fragment had been obtained, the Zhou Tian Sect was no longer necessary!
Thus, he struck out resolutely.
“Bang.”
Several dignified Golden Core Elders couldn’t withstand a single blow from True Lord Tiansheng and were directly killed.
“Tiansheng, how dare you kill my Zhou Tian Sect Elders!?”
Several Nascent Soul True Monarchs had already noticed the commotion here.
At that moment, these Nascent Soul True Monarchs were shocked and enraged.
How could Tiansheng dare?
True Lord Tiansheng grabbed Tian Xiaoguang and instantly turned into a streak of light, flying out of Zhou Tian Sect.
But he knew that the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of Zhou Tian Sect would definitely hunt him.
He might not be able to escape the pursuit.
But with things as they were, there was no room for hesitation.
However, he still had a way to survive.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, the Guixu Sacred Law Fragment has been obtained, but I am being chased by a group of Zhou Tian Sect Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Fellow Daoist, come quickly and save me…”
True Lord Tiansheng sent a plea for help to Ji Qing immediately.
Then, he grabbed Tian Xiaoguang, unleashed his Nascent Soul Evasion Technique, and madly flew towards Heavenly Desolation City.
He believed that as long as Ji Qing arrived, he would be safe.
So, he could only hold on for now.
The longer he held on, the greater his chance of survival!
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