Chapter 158: Saber Intent Evolves, Domain Born—first In Martial Way From Ancient Times To Now!
What is above Saber Intent?
Ji Qing didn’t know.
The Ling Xiao Pavilion’s Martial Arts Library also had no record of it.
In fact, it wasn’t just Ling Xiao Pavilion that had no record.
Actually, all the martial arts libraries in the world, even those from the Heavenly Human Realm, had no record of what lies above Martial Dao True Meaning.
Clearly, the Martial Way Legacy of the Immeasurable Domain is incomplete.
Or rather, insufficient.
Martial Dao True Meaning seems to be the endpoint.
But is Martial Dao True Meaning the endpoint?
Previously, Ji Qing didn’t know, but now Ji Qing knows.
Because his Saber Intent has reached Perfection.
After Saber Intent reached Perfection, Ji Qing naturally entered into Enlightenment.
Every Cultivation Technique, upon reaching Perfection, yields a trace of Enlightenment.
Some people even enter into Enlightenment.
And now, Ji Qing has entered into Enlightenment.
Thoughts collided one after another in Ji Qing’s mind.
What happens after Saber Intent reaches Perfection?
What is above Saber Intent?
Soon, Ji Qing found out.
The most important characteristic of Saber Intent reaching Perfection is the materialization of Saber Intent!
That is, Saber Intent transforming into substance!
In fact, this has been foreshadowed.
Previously, Saber Momentum was entirely illusory and transparent, invisible to the naked eye.
After all, Saber Momentum is also a power of the Spiritual Level; who can see the Spirit?
But it’s different when it comes to Saber Intent.
Saber Intent is actually semi-transparent and semi-substantial.
This process has actually been a transformation from illusory to substantial.
It’s just that the process is very long, not achieved overnight.
And now, Ji Qing’s Saber Intent has reached Perfection.
The semi-transparent, semi-substantial Saber Intent began to transform from illusory to substantial.
But this is a process.
A process of Transformation,
Ji Qing could feel that Saber Intent transforming into substance was still a little bit short.
What is this little bit short?
It is precisely what is above Saber Intent!
Saber Intent can never become completely substantial.
At most, it can become 99% substantial.
To become completely substantial, one must Breakthrough.
Breakthrough to the Cultivation Realm above Saber Intent.
But what is the Cultivation Realm above Saber Intent?
Ji Qing is currently constantly deducing this in his mind.
His Saber Intent also seems to be constantly colliding, brewing, and deducing.
Finally, Ji Qing felt that he didn’t need to rely too much on his own deductions.
Everything would happen naturally.
Let the Saber Intent evolve on its own.
However, automatic evolution requires Time.
One day, two days, three days…
Finally, the evolution ended.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing opened his eyes.
He moved his mind.
Activating his Saber Intent.
“Buzz.”
Ji Qing’s Saber Intent rapidly radiated outwards.
The Saber Intent had disappeared.
And it was no longer illusory.
Not even a trace of illusion.
It was substantial.
Centered on Ji Qing, it radiated outwards in all directions.
It seemed somewhat similar to the Formations and Barriers of Cultivators.
Anyone within the range covered by Ji Qing’s Saber Intent would be suppressed.
And it wasn’t just Spiritual suppression.
It could even accommodate Saber Qi.
For example, Ji Qing unleashed Saber Qi.
Instantly, within the range covered by Saber Intent, Saber Qi surged.
And within it, it continuously shredded, without any loss.
How terrifying is this?
Previously, Ji Qing always said his weakness was a lack of area-of-effect attacks.
But now, as his Saber Intent evolved, Ji Qing gained area-of-effect attacks.
As long as he covers an area with his Saber Intent, Saber Qi will continuously shred, and his Saber Intent will continue to suppress.
How can this be fought?
It’s complete suppression and slaughter.
Ji Qing immediately checked the information on the Demon Record.
Ji Qing: Dao Foundation （ Perfection ）
Saber Domain: Beginner （ 1% ）
Origin Points: 32325 points
“Saber Domain?”
Ji Qing mused thoughtfully.
It should be the ability that spontaneously evolved from Saber Intent reaching Perfection.
That is what is above Saber Intent!
The Demon Record is definitely not wrong.
Then Ji Qing now possesses a Saber Domain!
It seems that what is above Saber Intent should be the Domain.
Ji Qing studied the Domain again.
The Domain has some similarities with Saber Momentum.
But the Domain is substantial.
Moreover, once trapped by a Domain, unless the Domain is broken, one cannot escape.
This is a fundamental difference from Saber Momentum.
Furthermore, within the Saber Domain, Ji Qing’s Saber Qi and Saber Techniques can all receive immense boosts in Might, and the loss of Saber Qi is extremely small, even allowing it to exist and circulate repeatedly within the Saber Domain.
If Ji Qing were to face an army of thousands now.
He wouldn’t need to move at all.
He would simply unleash his Saber Domain, and then, anyone within the Saber Domain would be ferociously shredded by Saber Qi.
Moreover, the Saber Domain can also defend.
If the Domain continuously contracts to a shallow layer around the body, its defensive power will be terrifying.
Breaking the Saber Domain is also very difficult.
Ji Qing mused thoughtfully.
Saber Momentum corresponds to the Innate Level.
Saber Intent corresponds to the Dao Foundation Level.
And the Domain likely corresponds to the Heavenly Human Realm!
No, even among Heavenly Humans, there are probably very few who can comprehend a Domain.
After all, the Immeasurable Domain has produced many Heavenly Human Realm cultivators.
But if one flips through the Legacies left by the Heavenly Human Realm, there is no mention of what is above Saber Intent.
The Domain that Ji Qing is currently comprehending has already surpassed the “Heavenly Human Realm” experts of the Immeasurable Domain.
He can be called the foremost person in the Martial Way throughout history!
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing stepped out.
Transforming into a streak of light, he vanished into the sky.
A few days later, Ji Qing returned to Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.
He returned to the Martial Arts Library.
There are still seven years left until the ten-year pact.
This period of Time still feels very long for Ji Qing.
His Saber Domain has now been established; the next step is his Cultivation.
He is already at Dao Foundation Perfection Cultivation.
Yet, Ji Qing felt that he seemed very far from the Heavenly Human Realm.
There was no clue.
Ji Qing repeatedly perused the Legacies left by the Heavenly Human Realm.
He still could not find a specific method to Breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Realm.
Those Legacies, between the lines, only had two words: Enlightenment.
But how to achieve Enlightenment?
There wasn’t the slightest clue.
Ji Qing thought for a moment and finally decided to use the most clumsy method.
Accumulation!
He only needed to continuously accumulate Martial Dao Foundation, and when his Martial Dao Foundation reached a certain level, he might naturally understand the path to the Heavenly Human Realm and thus step into it.
But even Accumulation has choices.
Ji Qing thought of the Heavenly Dragon Fundamental Seal.
This Dao Foundation Level Cultivation Technique is very good.
Upon reaching Perfection, he would gain a Heavenly Dragon Power, greatly increasing Ji Qing’s Strength.
Furthermore, the Accumulation in his body was also greatly enhanced.
However, while there are not a few Dao Foundation Level Cultivation Techniques, there are very few that solely focus on “Accumulation.”
Ji Qing thought for a moment and decided to issue a “Heavenly Martial Edict.”
Any Cultivation Technique of “Dao Foundation Level” could be presented to Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.
Upon doing so, they could directly enter Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.
Or they could request Spirit Stones, Spiritual Objects, or Divine Weapons, anything was acceptable.
In short, as long as there was a Dao Foundation Level Cultivation Technique, if Ji Qing was satisfied, he would fulfill their request.
The news spread from Heavenly Martial Sacred Land and immediately caused a vibration among the Martial Artists of the world.
That was the promise of “Heavenly Saber” Ji Qing.
Now the true foremost person in the Martial Way!
Even the Immortal Sects were searching their treasuries to see if they had similar Dao Foundation Cultivation Techniques.
After all, some Immortal Sects still had Martial Artists and collected some Martial Dao Cultivation Techniques.
These Immortal Sects knew the weight of “Heavenly Saber” Ji Qing.
To receive a promise from Ji Qing would be worth it!
Ji Qing, in the Martial Arts Library of Heavenly Martial Sacred Land, barely found three Dao Foundation Level Martial Arts that met his requirements.
They were Endless Vitality Divine Skill, Undying Divine Skill, and Wisdom-Broadening Mara Vajra Seal Method.
Endless Vitality Divine Skill and Undying Divine Skill both belonged to Daoist Cultivation Techniques.
Wisdom-Broadening Mara Vajra Seal Method was a Buddhist Cultivation Technique.
Endless Vitality Divine Skill and Undying Divine Skill both enhanced bodily recovery and defense.
Wisdom-Broadening Mara Vajra Seal Method, however, was somewhat special, increasing Wisdom.
Ji Qing did not know what “Wisdom” referred to; becoming smarter?
It is likely that this “Wisdom” is different from the “Wisdom” spoken of by ordinary people.
He would only know after cultivating it.
But since it was a cultivation technique to strengthen the foundation at the Dao Foundation level, Ji Qing was not polite.
He practiced them all.
Anyway, he only needed to get the cultivation technique to beginner level, and then spend three thousand Origin Points to reach perfection.
Ji Qing had plenty of Origin Points now.
There was no need to worry about not having enough Origin Points at all.
What Ji Qing needed to worry about was rather the lack of Dao Foundation cultivation techniques for strengthening the foundation and accumulation.
“Start with the easy ones and then move to the difficult ones. Practice the Endless Vitality Divine Skill.”
Ji Qing thought for a moment and first pondered the Endless Vitality Divine Skill.
This cultivation technique could improve recovery ability, and it was extremely difficult to cultivate.
Ji Qing spent three months before he managed to get it to the beginner level.
Once it was at the beginner level, it would be easier.
He directly consumed three thousand Origin Points, and the Endless Vitality Divine Skill instantly reached perfection.
Immediately, Ji Qing felt a series of changes occurring within his body.
He cut his finger with a saber.
As a result, Ji Qing’s finger wound healed perfectly almost at a speed visible to the naked eye.
This was terrifying.
Although it did not directly enhance combat power, his foundation had been greatly strengthened.
Then came the Undying Divine Skill.
This martial art was slightly simpler.
It was a pure defensive martial art.
Ji Qing spent two months to reach the beginner level, and three thousand Origin Points to achieve perfection.
After the Undying Divine Skill reached perfection, Ji Qing felt as if his entire body, from bones to muscles, skin, and so on, had undergone a series of reinforcements.
Ji Qing had a faint realization.
This so-called Undying Divine Skill probably imitated those Divine Weapons and Magic Tools.
The goal was to refine the human body to be as tough as Divine Weapons or Magic Tools.
But the human body is just the human body; it has its limits.
How could it compare to those Divine Weapons and Magic Tools?
Therefore, in the end, the Undying Divine Skill only strengthened defense and had no other greater effect.
Finally came the Wisdom-Broadening Mara Vajra Seal Method.
This Buddhist cultivation technique was profound and unfathomable.
Ji Qing spent seven months to reach the beginner level, and then consumed three thousand Origin Points to achieve perfection.
Then, Ji Qing felt the so-called “wisdom” that this cultivation technique enhanced.
Ji Qing had a very peculiar feeling.
After “wisdom” increased, if there were changes, there were indeed some changes.
For example, Ji Qing’s way of looking at problems seemed to be more thorough.
There would be many brilliant ideas in the unseen.
This wisdom was not comprehension.
Nor did he become smarter.
It was “inspired thought.”
On the surface, it seemed useless, but it might be useful in the future.
Well, Ji Qing thought it was still very useful.
After all, could a cultivation technique that consumed three thousand Origin Points be useless?
It was just that it was not needed for the time being.
Time passed day by day.
However, there were no Dao Foundation level cultivation techniques from the “common folk.”
Until three years later, Elder Crane found Ji Qing.
“Supreme Elder, a young man has contributed a Dao Foundation level cultivation technique.”
“Oh? Bring him here for me to see.”
Soon, a young man was brought before Ji Qing by Elder Crane.
“Where is the cultivation technique?”
The young man respectfully gave the cultivation technique to Ji Qing and explained, “This is a martial art I obtained by chance. I cannot understand it, nor can I practice it. I am willing to offer it to the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land and ask the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land to avenge me!”
Ji Qing did not speak but first looked at the martial art.
This martial art was called the Embrace Dan Method.
It was a very simple and unadorned name.
Ji Qing took a brief look, and this martial art had a genius-like conception.
It belonged to a Dao Foundation Martial Artist’s “self-created” cultivation technique.
The other party had also been unable to break through to the Heavenly Human Realm, so he took a different path, imitating Golden Core cultivators.
He believed that the human body could also cultivate a “great pill.”
The main core was to imitate the Golden Core, continuously compressing the liquid Innate True Qi within the body.
Striving to compress it into a solid state.
Just like a Golden Core.
Of course, the idea was beautiful, but in reality, it must have failed.
The Immortal Path and the Martial Way were fundamentally different.
How could they be imitated so casually?
Although this Embrace Dan Method seemed to have failed, it had actually become a Dao Foundation martial art that strengthened the foundation.
Cultivating the Embrace Dan Method could compress the Innate True Qi within the body.
Once perfected, the Innate True Qi within the body would be compressed to its limit.
Not only would the might of the Innate True Qi surge, but the amount of Innate True Qi that the Dantian could contain might also increase by three to five times.
This was also an unexpected success.
That Dao Foundation Martial Artist, relying on this inadvertently achieved “Embrace Dan Method,” became a top-tier Dao Foundation Martial Artist, almost invincible among peers.
Ji Qing was very satisfied.
He said to the young man, “I, Ji Mou, promise you. Whatever grudges you have, tell Elder Crane, and he will arrange for your revenge. Furthermore, you can also become my Nominal Disciple, and from now on, you can practice martial arts with peace of mind at the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land!”
Ji Qing’s words made the young man overjoyed.
“Thank you, Master!”
Ji Qing waved his hand, and Elder Crane and the young man left.
Thus, Ji Qing began to cultivate this Embrace Dan Method.
It was quite difficult.
Ji Qing spent half a year to barely reach the beginner level.
Given Ji Qing’s current attainments in the Martial Way, taking a year to barely reach the beginner level showed the difficulty of the Embrace Dan Method.
Of course, this was also because the Embrace Dan Method was quite different from mainstream martial arts.
After reaching the beginner level, Ji Qing consumed three thousand Origin Points and directly raised it to perfection.
With the Embrace Dan Method at perfection, Ji Qing fell into enlightenment.
And the Innate Five Elements Destruction True Qi within his body also began to compress.
As the Innate Five Elements Destruction True Qi was compressed again and again.
Ji Qing found that something was wrong.
According to the Embrace Dan Method, once the Innate True Qi was compressed to its limit, it would be in a semi-solid state.
But in reality, it was still liquid True Qi.
At most, the “amount” of Innate True Qi that the body could contain would surge.
But what about now?
With repeated crazy compression, and the Innate Five Elements Destruction True Qi being compressed to its limit.
And Ji Qing’s Innate True Qi was Five Elements True Qi.
It was indeed quite different from ordinary Innate True Qi.
The Five Elements mutually generate and restrain each other.
When the Innate Five Elements Destruction True Qi was compressed to its extreme, a very strange change occurred.
It completely transformed from a liquid state to a solid state.
Forming a solid crystal the size of a “sand grain.”
“Is this a Martial Way Golden Core?”
Ji Qing was dumbfounded.
He immediately thought of the Golden Core True Persons in the Immortal Path.
Their magic power condensed into a Golden Core, and their lifespan was a thousand years.
But Ji Qing?
His Innate True Qi condensed into a solid sand grain.
And it wasn’t just one.
But one, two, three, four, five…
Then, like a whale swallowing, a massive amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy was absorbed into his body, slowly transforming directly into one “sand grain” after another.
If calculated purely by quantity.
The Innate True Qi in Ji Qing’s body now was ten times what it was before!
This was terrifying.
Soon, Ji Qing’s Dantian reached its limit.
Ji Qing’s expression was a bit strange.
What was this?
He imitated the Golden Core, and ended up with so many grains of Innate True Qi?
This was something that the Embrace Dan Method had never encountered.
Originally, this was a deductive cultivation technique.
But because of Ji Qing’s special Innate Five Elements Destruction True Qi, an irreversible change occurred.
Forming one solid granule after another.
Ji Qing thought, “Since it imitates the Golden Core and is Five Elements True Qi, let’s call them Five Elements Pill Granules.”
These Five Elements Pill Granules reached their limit in Ji Qing’s body with only eighty-one of them (nine by nine).
No matter how much Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy he absorbed afterward, he could not increase the number of Five Elements Pill Granules.
Ji Qing knew that his cultivation might have gone slightly wrong.
These Five Elements Pill Granules were very strong.
Ji Qing used them slightly.
“Boom.”
A single Five Elements Pill Granule was like a crystallization of countless Five Elements Destruction True Qi.
Once unleashed, its might was terrifying.
He unleashed Saber Qi.
A single Five Elements Pill Granule could support countless Saber Qi slashes within his Domain.
And its might also surged.
Ji Qing felt that his body had become incomparably powerful.
The Five Elements Pill Granules had also reached their limit.
Yet, he could feel that he had not become a Heavenly Human Realm expert.
This made Ji Qing unable to help but doubt.
Was his path wrong?
To reach the Heavenly Human Realm, mere accumulation of foundation was not enough.
Comprehension was important.
But what to comprehend?
Ji Qing did not understand.
In the following years, he continued to collect Dao Foundation level martial arts from all over the world.
He successively cultivated the Nine-Layer Blood Sea Divine Skill, the Nine Heavens Ten Earths True Transformation Great Method, the Immovable Mountain Divine Skill, and so on…
These were all Dao Foundation martial arts that strengthened “foundation.”
These martial arts solidified Ji Qing’s foundation to an unimaginable degree.
Finally, the ten-year period arrived.
Ji Qing no longer continued to cultivate Dao Foundation level martial arts.
Because he had basically collected all the Dao Foundation level martial arts in the world.
Ji Qing had cultivated any martial art that could increase his foundation.
As for the Origin Points consumed, they were not worth mentioning.
After all, he had mobilized the entire Heavenly Martial Sacred Land to continuously hunt down demons.
“Swish.”
After all, he gathered the entire Heavenly Martial Sacred Land and had been relentlessly pursuing demons.
“Shua”.
Ji Qing opened his eyes.
The ten-year period had arrived, and he was finally about to set off.
Over these years, Ji Qing could only feel his “foundation” becoming deeper and deeper.
As for strength?
It had almost been constantly improving.
To this day, Ji Qing did not know how strong his strength was.
But he compared it to the descriptions of the Heavenly Human Realm in some ancient texts of the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.
Ji Qing could be sure that he was definitely not in the Heavenly Human Realm.
“Forget it, it seems that if I want to break through to the Heavenly Human Realm, I must leave the Boundless Sea Region…”
Ji Qing knew this clearly in his heart.
If he always stayed in the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land, perhaps one day he could comprehend the mysteries of the Heavenly Human Realm.
But it was also possible that he wouldn’t be able to comprehend it.
Was he supposed to rely on luck?
Ji Qing never relied on luck when practicing martial arts!
Thus, Ji Qing summoned Elder Crane, Lie Yingniang, and others.
“Greetings, Supreme Elder.”
Everyone took their seats.
Ji Qing’s gaze swept over everyone, and he slowly said, “The ten-year period has arrived. Although the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land has not yet produced a Dao Foundation Expert, the number of Great Grandmasters is large, and with the Two Provinces Land, the status of the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land will not be shaken in a short time. I believe that within ten years at most, the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land will once again produce a Dao Foundation Expert.”
Lie Yingniang couldn’t help but ask, “Mister Ji, are you leaving?”
“Yes. According to our agreement, I must leave…”
The entire Great Hall immediately fell silent.
They had known about Ji Qing’s departure for a long time.
But when the day truly arrived, they were still very reluctant to part.
Ji Qing was the founding Patriarch of the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land, and also the first-generation Patriarch.
His departure had an immeasurable impact on the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.
“I’ve already made all the necessary arrangements, I’m leaving!”
Ji Qing said no more.
He immediately got up and instantly turned into a stream of light, disappearing into the sky.
Ji Qing left the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.
However, he didn’t head to the Northern Mausoleum Immortal Palace immediately; instead, he flew towards the Yunmeng River.
Ji Qing still had many acquaintances.
He had to bid them farewell one by one.
At the very least, he had to meet them.
After all, this time leaving the Boundless Sea Region, who knew if they would ever meet again?
Perhaps this would be their last meeting.
Soon, Ji Qing arrived at the Yunmeng River.
The Yunmeng River was now entirely the territory of the Yunmeng Goddess.
Therefore, the waters were calm.
Countless ships on the river surface looked very lively.
With the major immortal sects demarcating their territories, the entire world had stabilized.
As a result, in the past ten years, the world had prospered again.
Even ordinary people enjoyed good weather.
This was because cultivators could summon the wind and rain.
Whenever there was a drought or flood, they could find cultivators to help.
This was much more stable than relying on the heavens for sustenance in the past.
The common people’s lives were becoming more and more prosperous.
Looking at the many ships on the Yunmeng River’s surface now, one could tell.
This was the first time Ji Qing had seen the Yunmeng River’s surface so prosperous.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing activated the Yunmeng Goddess’s mark and arrived at the Water Mansion.
“Mister Ji.”
The Yunmeng Goddess happened to be in the Water Mansion, and she smiled upon seeing Ji Qing.
Ji Qing also said with a smile, “Goddess, I’ve come to say goodbye this time…”
“Goodbye?”
“I’m leaving the Boundless Sea Region…”
Ji Qing briefly explained.
The Yunmeng Goddess fell silent.
She looked at Ji Qing with a complex expression and finally sighed, “In the past ten years, my memory has recovered considerably. A thousand years ago, some Golden Core and Heavenly Human realm experts led teams to the Boundless Sea Region, and now, a thousand years have passed, and no one has returned…”
The Yunmeng Goddess knew very well.
Ji Qing’s departure meant that he would likely never return.
“Goddess, please take back the mark.”
The Yunmeng Goddess nodded.
The mark was of no use on Ji Qing anymore.
“If I didn’t follow the Divine Path, I would also want to venture into the Boundless Sea Region… I wish you a safe journey, Mister Ji.”
The Yunmeng Goddess still sent Ji Qing her blessings.
“Take care, Goddess!”
Ji Qing left the Water Mansion.
“This direction… towards the Demon Slayer Chen Family!”
Ji Qing headed in the direction of the Chen Family.
…
The Demon Slayer Chen Family, Chen Luo and Chen Lin, after ten years of hard cultivation, coupled with bloodline amplification, their cultivation improved rapidly. They were now Late Qi Condensation Cultivators.
Such rapid cultivation speed marked them as prime candidates for Foundation Establishment, with prospects for breaking through in the future!
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing stood outside the Chen Family. He did not enter, but directly called out, “Chen Luo, Chen Lin.”
The entire Chen Family was alarmed.
“Is that… ‘Heavenly Saber’ Ji Qing?”
“Ji Qing is here to see Chen Luo and Chen Lin again.”
“The current ‘Heavenly Saber’ is extremely renowned, having defeated seven Foundation Establishment experts single-handedly. Some even believe Ji Qing is now the foremost person in the world…”
Chen Luo and Chen Lin rushed out.
“Third Brother.”
“Third Brother.”
Both of them appeared somewhat surprised.
“Second Brother, Fourth Sister, I’m leaving. I’ve come to bid you farewell.”
“Leave?”
“Your Chen Family has Foundation Establishment experts, but unfortunately, they did not choose to leave. I am going to venture into the Boundless Sea Region…”
Ji Qing briefly explained.
Chen Luo and Chen Lin’s expressions changed.
The Boundless Sea Region?
If Ji Qing were to leave this time, he likely wouldn’t return.
“Take care!”
The two did not try to persuade him.
They knew that Ji Qing had now reached the pinnacle of the world.
The Immeasurable Domain was too small for Ji Qing.
Ji Qing instantly turned into a stream of light and disappeared from sight.
…
Red Lotus Sect, Mystic Maiden Peak.
A figure arrived at Mystic Maiden Peak.
Ji Qing looked at the Red Lotus Sect.
This Red Lotus Sect was a martial arts sect.
It was also one of the few martial arts sects that had not merged into the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.
The sect also had Innate Grandmasters.
Ji Qing saw his Big Sister, Lei Yu.
After ten years, Lei Yu was still a First-Rank Martial Artist.
Becoming a Grandmaster was very difficult.
Even with the Spiritual Energy Revival, spiritual objects needed time to grow.
“Big Sister, I’m leaving…”
Ji Qing explained.
Lei Yu’s expression was somewhat disappointed.
“Big Sister, here are some spiritual objects and spirit stones. They should be useful for your future promotion to Innate.”
These spirit stones and spiritual objects were more than just useful!
They were even enough to forge an Innate Body in the future.
“If you encounter trouble, you can go to the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land…”
After Ji Qing finished speaking, he transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the sky.
…
Jade Pool Sect, this was the last place Ji Qing intended to visit.
And the last person he needed to bid farewell to.
His sister, Ji Yao!
Ji Qing stood with his hands behind his back, standing at the Jade Pool Sect.
“Ji Yao.”
Ji Qing’s voice directly transmitted into the Jade Pool Sect.
Soon, the Jade Pool Sect was in an uproar.
Fengluan Immortal appeared with Ji Yao.
“Brother…”
Ji Yao was very happy to see Ji Qing.
Only Fengluan Immortal’s expression was a little complicated.
She knew the purpose of Ji Qing’s visit to the Jade Pool Sect.
He was here to say goodbye.
Back then, she felt that Ji Yao and Ji Qing were from two different worlds.
In fact, Fengluan Immortal was correct.
The two were indeed from two different worlds.
It was just that Ji Qing was the one who achieved greater things.
Even if Ji Yao reached Foundation Establishment in the future, she would be far inferior to Ji Qing.
Ji Qing was now someone whom even the sect’s Old Ancestors treated with courtesy.
“Ji Yao, I’m leaving…”
Ji Qing briefly explained.
Ji Yao’s expression changed.
As if she couldn’t believe it.
“Fengluan Immortal should also know.”
Ji Yao’s gaze turned to Fengluan Immortal.
Indeed, Fengluan Immortal nodded.
But even so, Ji Yao still shook her head.
“Brother, you are now the only family I have…”
Ji Yao pursed her lips, tears welling up in her eyes.
Ji Qing said nothing.
He just looked at Ji Yao silently.
But Ji Yao understood what that meant.
She had grown up!
She was no longer the trembling little girl in the woven basket.
“Ji Yao, if you need to reach Foundation Establishment someday, then go to the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land. I have left some Foundation Establishment Pills for you there, which I exchanged from some Foundation Establishment Old Ancestors of immortal sects.”
At these words, Ji Yao’s eyes widened.
She knew how precious the Foundation Establishment Pill was.
Even in the Jade Pool Sect, truly exceptionally talented disciples had to wait for a Foundation Establishment Pill.
They didn’t even know how long they would have to wait.
Fengluan Immortal’s eyes widened as well.
A Foundation Establishment Pill.
She wanted one too…
Unfortunately, she didn’t have one either.
For a moment, she felt quite envious of Ji Yao.
Of course, the reason Ji Yao kept the Foundation Establishment Pill at the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land instead of giving it directly to Ji Yao was the consideration that wealth can tempt people.
If Ji Yao were to possess a Foundation Establishment Pill, it was likely many would risk their lives for it.
But it was very safe at the Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.
“Brother, take care…”
Ji Yao said with red eyes.
Ji Qing smiled slightly, “If I can return in the future, I will definitely visit. Cultivate diligently, achieve Foundation Establishment soon, or even condense a Golden Core. If so, we might meet again!”
“Brother, I will definitely condense a Golden Core and wait for you…”
“Swish.”
Ji Qing had already turned into a stream of light and disappeared.
Ji Qing left the Jade Pool Sect.
He had already bid farewell to all his acquaintances and his last remaining family member.
Therefore, his heart was very calm.
There was no sadness, no regret.
Only peace.
Ji Qing soon arrived at the Northern Mausoleum Immortal Palace.
He entered the Great Hall.
“Fellow Daoist Ji has arrived!”
Ji Qing saw Black Water Daoist seated at the head.
Ji Qing immediately took his seat.
He hadn’t arrived too early, but he wasn’t too late either.
Some people had not yet arrived.
So, Ji Qing also closed his eyes to rest, waiting quietly.
He waited for three full days.
Most of the Foundation Establishment cultivators had arrived.
Only eight people were absent.
Black Water Daoist said with regret, “In the end, eight fellow daoists have decided to remain in the Immortal Sect and not venture into the Boundless Sea Region with us. However, most of the fellow daoists have arrived, a total of one hundred and eight Foundation Establishment cultivators!”
“However, the trip to the Boundless Sea Region is a matter of life and death. With too many people, to avoid chaos, it is still necessary to have some fellow daoists as leaders.”
“This old dao has five candidates. I count myself as one, Master Ku Hai of Heavenly Buddha Temple, Ye Qijun of Dong Yang Demonic Sect, Crimson Sword Daoist of Nan Li Sword Sect, and Fellow Daoist Ji Qing, the ‘Heavenly Saber’ of Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.”
“If anyone has a different opinion, you can voice it. Or if you believe you can take someone’s place, you can spar a bit.”
This was the list Black Water Daoist had directly drawn up.
There was no recommendation process.
Everyone was at the Foundation Establishment stage, and they spoke with strength. How could there be recommendations?
It was basically the Four Great Golden Core Orthodoxies plus Ji Qing.
Their strength was the most top-tier among everyone present.
“Fellow Daoist Black Water, which route do you plan to take?”
Ji Qing suddenly asked.
Black Water Daoist was slightly taken aback.
“Which route?”
“Naturally, the route along which the many Golden Core True Persons departed previously.”
Black Water Daoist took out a map.
It was a map of a small portion of the Boundless Sea Region near the shore.
Ji Qing glanced at the route.
Then he shook his head.
“Does Fellow Daoist Ji have any objections?”
Black Water Daoist asked.
Ji Qing slowly said, “Everyone should know that I spent a period of time traveling all over the world, actually chasing a Skin-changing Demon. I cultivated a secret technique that allowed me to track the Skin-changing Demon from afar, and I finally killed its main body!”
“After killing the Skin-changing Demon, I discovered it came from a place called the ‘Barren Domain’ to the Immeasurable Domain. The Skin-changing Demon had tried to leave the Boundless Sea Region multiple times, but all attempts failed.”
“However, the Skin-changing Demon also drew some sea route maps because of this, clearly marking which sea routes were more dangerous. And the Skin-changing Demon finally figured out a relatively safer route.”
Ji Qing immediately produced the Skin-changing Demon’s records.
He had Black Water Daoist, Master Ku Hai, and many other Foundation Establishment cultivators pass them around.
Black Water Daoist’s face showed a hint of joy upon seeing them.
“This is excellent. I never expected Fellow Daoist Ji to be able to eliminate the Skin-changing Demon, something even many Golden Core True Persons couldn’t achieve back then. Congratulations! And you’ve obtained a safe sea route, it seems our voyage this time will be very smooth.”
Black Water Daoist immediately supported taking the relatively safer route chosen by the Skin-changing Demon.
Not only the Skin-changing Demon, but the other Foundation Establishment cultivators also nodded in agreement.
Having a relatively safe route was naturally the best.
After all, the Boundless Sea Region was very dangerous.
If they chose a dangerous path, the casualties might be very heavy.
“Good, before we depart, this old man is willing to offer a joint formation technique from the Northern Mausoleum Immortal Palace. Fellow daoists only need to practice it a little, and you can set up the formation together. With the protection of the formation, we can resist some danger if we encounter any.”
Black Water Daoist immediately produced a jade slip.
The spiritual senses of many Foundation Establishment cultivators swept over it, and they immediately understood the formation.
Ji Qing also looked.
However, it had nothing to do with him.
He was a Dao Foundation cultivator, cultivating Innate True Qi, which was incompatible with the magic power of Foundation Establishment cultivators.
He couldn’t set up the formation with them.
However, with over a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators working together, it was enough.
Thus, the many Foundation Establishment cultivators began to practice.
This formation was not difficult for Foundation Establishment cultivators.
They could basically master it in one or two days.
Then came the practice.
This formation was primarily for defense.
The more cultivators there were, the stronger the formation’s defense was theoretically.
However, the downside was that it had almost no offensive capabilities.
But thinking about the vastness of the Boundless Sea Region, what need was there for offense? Being able to defend and survive was good enough.
Besides, for offense, wasn’t there Ji Qing?
Ji Qing was a Dao Foundation Expert, with astonishing offensive power.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, you are at the Dao Foundation stage and cannot set up the formation with us. But if we encounter danger, you can enter the formation for protection, while offense will be up to you.”
Black Water Daoist said to Ji Qing.
Ji Qing nodded.
He had no objections to this arrangement.
Ten days later, the formation practice was almost complete.
Black Water Daoist directly produced a flying boat.
“One cannot fly in the Boundless Sea Region; doing so would make you a target for numerous demons, attracting furious attacks that even Golden Core True Persons cannot withstand. This flying boat can also navigate the sea, and with spirit stones, it is quite fast.”
“To head to the Boundless Sea Region now, we can take the flying boat first.”
Everyone nodded, and then boarded the flying boat.
The space inside the flying boat was very large.
It could even be used for cultivation.
Ji Qing stood on the flying boat, looking down.
City after city grew smaller.
The flying boat’s speed increased.
In just three days, Ji Qing felt a sea breeze blowing.
The Boundless Sea Region had arrived!
The flying boat arrived at the relatively safe route marked by the Skin-changing Demon.
This route was indeed calm and peaceful.
There weren’t many sea demons either.
This made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.
Black Water Daoist controlled the flying boat and, without hesitation, plunged straight into the sea.
“Splash.”
The flying boat entered the water smoothly.
Like an arrow released from a bow, its speed was very fast.
The coastline grew smaller and smaller.
In the end, it completely disappeared from sight.
For several days, the flying boat sailed through the sea area without encountering any demons.
No one knew if it was good luck or if this route was truly safe.
“Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Ji, you’ve been a great help this time. Without your sea chart and safe route, I fear we wouldn’t have been so smooth.”
Black Water Daoist appeared very pleased.
The flying boat had sailed into the vast sea.
It was boundless.
Even the most immense spiritual sense was insignificant compared to the vast sea.
After sailing in the sea for a month, the group encountered a great storm.
Huge waves crashed one after another.
But the flying boat remained very stable.
After all, it was a top-tier magic tool.
The turbulent waves couldn’t harm the flying boat at all.
However, along with the terrifying waves came demons.
And there were a large number of demons, densely packed.
Among them were many Demon Kings.
The expressions of many Foundation Establishment cultivators slightly changed.
Even in such harsh weather, the demons had still set their sights on the flying boat.
“Fellow daoists, prepare yourselves and set up the formation!”
Over a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators immediately set up the formation.
Instantly, the formation enveloped the entire flying boat.
“Boom.”
A colossal Demon King violently collided with the great formation.
The great formation rippled slightly.
It remained completely still.
But this was only the beginning.
One, ten, a hundred, a thousand…
Looking around, there were simply too many demons.
Even though most were ordinary demons or Great Demons.
But a multitude of ants can kill an elephant.
If these ordinary demons continued to assault the formation, depleting everyone’s magic power.
Once their magic power was exhausted, it would be troublesome.
Passive defense would definitely not work.
An offensive was necessary!
Black Water Daoist said worriedly, “Fellow Daoist Ji, I’m afraid you’ll have to act. However, with so many demons, our defense is strained. If we have to divert people to help you, our defense will be even tighter.”
“Therefore, we’ll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Ji to act alone first, kill as many as you can.”
Ji Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He saw more demons in the distance.
Dense, hundreds or thousands.
So many demons were indeed a huge threat.
After all, there were Demon Kings among them.
On the same level as Foundation Establishment cultivators.
“Ji Mou will try.”
Fellow Daoist Ji was also very cautious.
After all, with so many demons, one could not be too cautious.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, you just need to kill as much as you can. It will be enough to reduce our defensive pressure.”
Black Water Daoist did not expect Ji Qing to be able to kill all these demons.
That was simply impossible.
Ji Qing stopped talking.
He did not leave the Flying Boat, remaining within the formation.
This formation was for external defense, but one could attack outwards from within it.
Ji Qing took step after step, standing at the very front of the Flying Boat.
Then, Ji Qing took a deep breath.
“Buzz.”
The Saber Domain rapidly radiated outwards.
Centered on the Flying Boat, it spread out in all directions.
A wave of bright white light radiated outwards, even passing over the demons without causing any damage.
Everyone was confused.
They didn’t know what Ji Qing intended to do.
As the Saber Domain radiated outwards for about a hundred zhang.
Ji Qing felt it was sufficient.
Although the Saber Domain could continue to expand, the further it expanded, the more dispersed its Power became.
Within a hundred zhang radius, Ji Qing could unleash his strongest Attack.
Thus, the Five Elements Pill Granules within Ji Qing’s body instantly erupted.
“Boom.”
Suddenly, within the Saber Domain that had been harmless moments before, countless Saber Qis appeared.
Dense Saber Qis filled every corner of the Saber Domain.
Each Saber Qi could rival Ji Qing’s full-power Attack without using the Demon Saber or his Physical Body’s Power.
These were hundreds, even thousands, of Saber Qis.
Crucially, the Saber Qis only consumed a little.
Within the Saber Domain, the Saber Qis furiously crisscrossed, and immediately, one demon after another was cut into Fragments by the Saber Qis.
A thick, bloody scent permeated the Sea Area.
Within the Saber Domain, whether they were ordinary demons, Great Demons, or even Demon Kings.
Under the repeated slaughter of the Saber Qis, not a single one survived.
At most, the Demon Kings could resist for a while longer.
But it was useless.
Ultimately, within the hundred zhang radius Saber Domain, all the demons were dead.
At this moment, the entire Flying Boat fell silent.
Utter silence!
ps: Still a 10,000-character chapter, asking for monthly tickets, asking for monthly tickets, asking for monthly tickets!
