Chapter 142: Remolding Physical Body, Shedding Mortality For Rebirth, Innate Five Elements Destruction Body Finally Achieved!
Ji Qing did not immediately return to An Yang City.
He still remembered that his purpose for this trip was not just to see Ji Yao.
He also had to accumulate Origin Points!
And to accumulate Origin Points, he had to slay demons.
Normally, in big cities or small towns, where could one encounter demons?
Even if encountered, their numbers would be very small.
Demons, in reality, mostly resided in the wilderness.
Especially now that Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy was gradually recovering, spiritual energy was scarce in human cities, while some mountain forests had more abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, and demons mostly preferred those places with abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy.
Ji Qing stood in the Void, his gaze cast downwards.
This place was not far from Jade Pool Sect.
Jade Pool Sect had a Spirit Gathering Great Formation, drawing spiritual energy from hundreds of miles around into the sect continuously.
The closer to Jade Pool Sect, the denser the spiritual energy became.
Ji Qing was currently about tens of miles from Jade Pool Sect.
In the mountain forest below, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy was more concentrated than elsewhere.
Moreover, the mountain forest stretched endlessly, beyond sight.
If there were any demons, they were likely hiding within.
Ji Qing did not have the Spiritual Sense of a cultivator.
This was rather inconvenient.
A cultivator’s Spiritual Sense could sweep across dozens of miles.
Any movement could be seen clearly.
Where demons were, they could naturally be found.
But Ji Qing did not have Spiritual Sense.
He could only rely on his own Martial Artist’s senses.
But the range of his senses was too small, practically useless.
Fortunately, Ji Qing still had the Demon Record.
If within a certain range, once a demon appeared, the Demon Record would definitely vibrate.
This was also a method of finding demons.
Previously, this method was not practical.
After all, his speed was very slow back then; how long would it take to find a demon using Internal Energy and light-body cultivation techniques?
But now it was different.
Now Ji Qing could fly!
Thus, Ji Qing lowered his altitude, flying rapidly at a height just above the large trees in the mountain forest.
“Buzz.”
Not long after, Ji Qing’s Demon Record vibrated.
“Hmm?”
Ji Qing immediately searched carefully nearby again.
Finally, he found a demon.
This demon was blood-red all over, resembling a giant elephant.
“Clang.”
Ji Qing directly drew his sword.
The blade light flashed and disappeared, landing on the demon.
“Crack.”
The demon was instantly frozen, its head already severed by the blade light.
Ji Qing killed it with one strike!
Moreover, the demon’s corpse was frozen, which preserved it relatively intact.
Ji Qing now knew that these demon corpses were quite valuable.
Naturally, he had to collect them properly.
“Collect.”
Ji Qing put the demon’s corpse into his Storage Jade Pendant.
He also gained 10 Origin Points from killing the demon.
However, although it was only 10 Origin Points, Ji Qing was very happy.
Because this was just the beginning.
He found a demon so easily, which also meant that the number of demons in this mountain forest must be considerable.
The more demons there were, the more Origin Points Ji Qing would gain.
Thus, Ji Qing began to fly through every inch of this mountain forest.
As long as there was a demon, it would absolutely not escape the detection of the Demon Record.
Thus, one after another.
Ji Qing was not in a hurry to improve his cultivation, focusing entirely on slaying demons and accumulating Origin Points.
Time passed day by day.
In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.
Ji Qing had also moved further and further away from Jade Pool Sect.
He was now hundreds of miles away.
“Hmm?”
Suddenly, Ji Qing felt an extreme sense of danger.
This was the innate sharp perception of an Innate Martial Artist.
Whenever there was danger, martial artists would have this feeling, like a premonition.
Ji Qing’s Demon Record also vibrated frantically.
“Rumble.”
Suddenly, the ground shook violently.
Ji Qing looked out and saw a giant demon in the distance, its body like a mountain, exuding terrifying demonic energy.
The demonic energy was so heavy that even after a distant glance, Ji Qing felt a palpitation.
“That is… a Demon King?”
Ji Qing’s heart trembled.
A Demon King!
That was a terrifying existence that surpassed Great Demons, comparable to a Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor.
Moreover, this Demon King was so terrifying that ordinary Foundation Establishment Old Ancestors might not dare to provoke it.
Ji Qing suddenly understood why Jade Pool Sect did not clear out the demons within hundreds of miles.
It wasn’t that they didn’t, but that they dared not, and could not!
Facing this terrifying Demon King, who would dare to say they could kill it?
Ji Qing was simply very lucky.
He had only encountered this Demon King after killing for three months.
“Go!”
Where would Ji Qing dare to continue slaying demons in this mountain forest?
He immediately retreated rapidly, heading towards An Yang City.
Ji Qing traveled without any stops, taking three days to finally return to An Yang City.
Upon returning to An Yang City, Ji Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Within Hundred Battles Sect, everything was as usual.
“Mister Ji, you’re back?”
The first person to spot Ji Qing was Han Gao.
His aura was stronger, he should have broken through to Qi Refining Layer Two.
He was stronger than before, but not much.
“Han Gao, has anyone from Floating Cloud Sect arrived?”
Ji Qing asked.
“Mister Ji, it’s strange to say, several months have passed, and Floating Cloud Sect has shown no activity.”
“No activity?”
Ji Qing pondered.
No activity for months meant they were either preparing something in secret, or Liu Hao and the others were not important at all.
However, regardless of the reason, it was good that the people of Hundred Battles Sect were safe.
Soon, Lie Yingniang and others also arrived.
Ji Qing chatted with them for a while before going into seclusion in the Martial Arts Pavilion.
His gains from this trip were significant.
Moreover, the time for the invitation from Ling Xiao Pavilion was approaching.
Ji Qing had to seize the time to improve his cultivation.
Ji Qing glanced at his current Origin Points.
“Origin Points: 980 points.”
This was truly a massive harvest, with Origin Points increasing by a full 902 points.
It was roughly one demon slain per day, totaling ninety demons.
Where did so many demons come from?
Were they also demons that had been dormant for a thousand years?
This was possible.
And very likely, they were all subordinates of that Demon King.
That Demon King was too terrifying.
However, with so many Origin Points, Ji Qing could not only improve his cultivation to “Perfection” and become a true “Grandmaster.”
He could also be more confident in the upcoming appointment at Ling Xiao Pavilion.
“Begin, upgrade the Innate Five Elements Destruction Scripture!”
As one hundred Origin Points disappeared.
The Innate Five Elements Destruction True Qi within Ji Qing’s body surged again.
The Innate Five Elements Destruction Scripture advanced from Minor Accomplishment to Major Accomplishment.
Ji Qing felt the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy pouring into his body, but it wasn’t dense enough.
He immediately took out a Spirit Stone and crushed it.
Pure spiritual energy entered his body and was converted into strands of Innate Five Elements Destruction True Qi.
The Innate Five Elements Destruction True Qi in his body surged tenfold, reaching a terrifying ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine strands.
Ji Qing’s body also became more powerful, seemingly taking another step towards the Innate Five Elements Destruction Body.
He could now withstand the burst of over ten thousand strands of Innate True Qi at once.
However, ultimately, it was still one step away.
The so-called complete Innate form was to forge an Innate Body.
It was equivalent to reshaping the Acquired Body into an Innate Body.
Previously, Ji Qing’s promotion to Innate had only resulted in the birth of Innate True Qi.
But his body was still an Acquired Body.
Is this considered the complete Innate form!
And now, Ji Qing’s Innate Five Elements Destruction Scripture had reached Major Accomplishment.
One more step, and it would be Perfection.
At that time, his Acquired Body would be reshaped into a true Innate Body.
Only with an Innate Body could one be called a Grandmaster!
The strength of a Grandmaster depended on the quality of the Innate Body forged.
Fortunately, Ji Qing chose the Innate Five Elements Destruction Scripture; according to its description, once an Innate Body was forged, it would be the Innate Five Elements Destruction Body.
Once successfully forged, every movement would possess great Might.
Only by forging the Innate Five Elements Destruction Body could the Might of the Innate Five Elements Destruction Scripture be fully realized.
Thinking of this, Ji Qing no longer hesitated.
“Upgrade the Innate Five Elements Destruction Scripture!”
“Boom.”
As 100 Origin Points disappeared.
Ji Qing felt his entire body tremble.
Many images flooded his mind.
It seemed to depict his day-after-day cultivation of the Innate Five Elements Destruction Scripture.
From Major Accomplishment to Perfection was completely different from before.
Firstly, the Innate True Qi within his body was no longer in strands but had become “mist-like.”
It was like a mist, pervading his Dantian.
Then came his body.
Ji Qing felt a sensation akin to his flesh and blood melting away.
Flesh, sinews, bones, skin, membranes, and even the internal organs dissolved, but then they quickly grew back.
Ji Qing’s mind recalled a word.
Rebirth!
This was true rebirth!
However, this process was extremely long.
It even required a terrifying amount of spiritual energy.
Ji Qing roughly understood why, in the Dharma-Ending Age, almost no one could become a Great Grandmaster.
With the meager spiritual objects of the Dharma-Ending Age, how could the body transform from Acquired to Innate?
It was simply impossible to forge an Innate Body!
However, Ji Qing was currently most abundant in spirit stones.
Ji Qing directly took out a large handful of spirit stones.
“Crack.”
Ji Qing crushed all the spirit stones.
Instantly, a massive amount of spiritual energy was absorbed into Ji Qing’s body, and his physique began to be remodeled step by step.
One day, two days, three days…
The remodeling speed was very slow.
A full twenty-odd days passed.
It was already March, and the agreed-upon date for the Ling Xiao Pavilion invitation was fast approaching, yet Ji Qing was still in seclusion.
“Swish.”
Finally, Ji Qing opened his eyes.
The next moment, Ji Qing gently extended his palm.
His skin was fair, and there wasn’t even a callus on his palm.
Yet Ji Qing could feel the terrifying power contained within his palm.
He lightly grasped at the void.
“Boom.”
The void let out an explosion.
A mere light grasp produced a dull explosive sound.
Ji Qing’s eyes widened.
The ground was paved with hard blue bricks.
He gently inserted his five fingers downwards.
Then, five small holes appeared in the ground.
In front of Ji Qing’s fingers, these hard blue bricks were like tofu.
And Ji Qing’s fingers were unharmed!
“Is this the Innate Body?”
Ji Qing was shocked.
“No, the Innate Body shouldn’t be this powerful. The reason my Innate Body is so strong is that I forged the Innate Five Elements Destruction Body! The Power of the Five Elements cannot harm my body at all!”
Ji Qing felt immense emotion.
The Innate Five Elements Destruction Body was finally complete!
His strength had increased tenfold, no, a hundredfold.
He was terrifyingly strong now!
Ji Qing opened the Demon Record to check his condition.
Ji Qing: Innate Martial Artist, Perfection
Innate Five Elements Destruction Scripture: Perfection, Innate Five Elements Destruction Body
Saber Intent: Beginner, 5%
Origin Points: 780 points
As expected, Ji Qing had now reached the cultivation realm of Innate Perfection.
He had forged the Innate Five Elements Destruction Body.
His physique was now different from that of a mortal.
He no longer needed to eat grains and cereals, but could sustain himself by breathing in the wind and dew.
As long as there was Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, he did not need to eat.
At this point, Ji Qing was a true Great Grandmaster!
Great Grandmasters were beings that even cultivators had to treat seriously, comparable to the Peak of Qi Cultivation Stage Nine.
Moreover, their Combat Power was even greater!
Of course, Great Grandmasters were still at the Innate realm, so their Lifespan hadn’t increased much.
He still had a lot of Origin Points left, 780 points remaining.
If he acquired any Innate Martial Arts at Ling Xiao Pavilion this time, Ji Qing could also use Origin Points to quickly cultivate them to Perfection.
Ji Qing’s only weakness now was perhaps the lack of Innate Level Martial Skills.
But if he went to Ling Xiao Pavilion, he would likely be able to remedy this weakness.
“That’s right, my Innate True Qi has turned into mist?”
Ji Qing discovered that his Innate True Qi had changed.
The misty Innate True Qi had slightly increased in Might.
The Burst power was stronger.
Moreover, with Ji Qing’s current Innate Body, he could even withstand the Burst of all the misty Innate True Qi within his body.
Of course, after the Burst, there would be no more Innate True Qi.
But Ji Qing’s Innate Five Elements Body recovered quickly.
It could automatically absorb the Spiritual Energy from Heaven and Earth.
It was constantly converting Spiritual Energy into Innate True Qi.
This could be described as turning initiative into passivity.
In combat, this advantage would be even greater!
“This Innate Five Elements Destruction Body is simply too useful. It seems my choice back then was correct. It was worth waiting so long to gather the Five Elements Spiritual Objects to advance to Innate with the Innate Five Elements Destruction Scripture!”
A smile appeared on Ji Qing’s face.
Ji Qing’s cultivation had reached a bottleneck.
He had almost reached the peak of the Dharma-Ending Age.
As for advancing further, Ji Qing had no clue.
He wasn’t even sure if there was a path beyond the Innate realm.
He only vaguely recalled Shang Yutai mentioning it once in the Shangdu Imperial Family.
He said that beyond Innate, one must enter the Dao through martial arts, and then forge a Dao Foundation.
Perhaps forging a Dao Foundation was the path beyond Innate.
But Ji Qing did not know the specifics.
However, on this trip to Ling Xiao Pavilion, Ji Qing would likely be able to figure out the Martial Way path beyond the Innate realm.
Days passed.
Ji Qing consolidated his cultivation for a few more days, finally emerged from seclusion, and left the Martial Arts Pavilion.
“Phew…”
As soon as Ji Qing pushed open the door, a gust of breeze blew.
It was already March.
The late spring breeze carried a hint of warmth.
Ji Qing walked out.
He saw Lie Yingniang teaching disciples to practice martial arts.
He also saw Han Gao acting shamelessly, not cultivating, but instead moving a chair to bask in the sun.
Ji Qing had spent over a year with Han Gao and knew his personality well.
He basically cultivated for an hour or two a day.
For the rest of the time, he claimed that the cultivation effect was not good, so he didn’t cultivate much.
However, everyone has their own aspirations; Ji Qing had reminded him a few times and then stopped paying attention.
After all, even if Han Gao cultivated diligently, all twelve hours of the day, could he achieve Foundation Establishment?
He probably couldn’t achieve Foundation Establishment.
Since he couldn’t achieve Foundation Establishment anyway, Ji Qing let Han Gao cultivate as he pleased.
“Mister Ji, you’re out of seclusion! Judging by your aura, your cultivation has likely improved again, hasn’t it?”
Han Gao, who had been lazy moments ago, immediately stood up as soon as he saw Ji Qing come out, his movements incredibly swift, perfectly embodying a “lackey” demeanor.
But Han Gao paid no mind to others’ opinions.
So what if he was a lackey?
As long as he could cling to a strong supporter, that was enough.
If he could tightly hold onto a powerful figure like Ji Qing, he wouldn’t have to worry for the rest of his life!
The longer Han Gao stayed with Ji Qing, the more he marveled at him.
He was even shocked.
Ji Qing had a characteristic that others couldn’t match.
That was progress!
Ji Qing’s progress speed was too astonishing.
Every time he went into seclusion, there was bound to be great progress.
As for the rumors outside, about martial artists being the lowest tier, or about cultivators being high and mighty.
Han Gao scoffed at them.
Under Ji Qing’s terrifying progress, any cultivator was not worth mentioning!
“Han Gao, use your Flying Sword to stab my palm.”
Ji Qing said calmly.
He also wanted to test how strong the newly forged “Innate Five Elements Destruction Body” was.
Han Gao was slightly taken aback.
“Mister Ji, are you serious?”
“Of course.”
Han Gao knew that Ji Qing never went back on his word.
So, he took a deep breath.
“Hum.”
The Flying Sword flew out from within Han Gao.
It exuded a sharp aura.
“Go.”
With a flick of Han Gao’s finger, the Flying Sword swiftly turned into a streak of light and, in the blink of an eye, arrived before Ji Qing’s palm.
Ji Qing indeed couldn’t see Han Gao’s Flying Sword.
Its speed was too fast.
But he could sense it.
So, Ji Qing directly extended his five fingers to grab the Flying Sword.
This was a sharp Flying Sword, after all.
It could easily pierce through any fine iron or heavy armor.
But Ji Qing?
He didn’t even use the Demon Saber.
He simply grabbed it with five fingers of his flesh and blood.
“Chirp.”
A light sound.
Even Han Gao’s mouth fell open.
Ji Qing actually didn’t dodge and grabbed the Flying Sword with his bare hands?
But the next moment, Han Gao, Lie Yingniang, and the others widened their eyes, as if in disbelief.
They saw that the incredibly sharp, all-conquering Flying Sword was firmly grasped by Ji Qing’s five fingers.
It was held firmly in his hand.
Ji Qing’s fingers were indeed scratched.
But that was all.
The scratch healed quickly.
However, those five fingers tightly held onto the Flying Sword, and no matter how Han Gao urged it, the sword could not break free from Ji Qing’s grip.
“How is this possible?”
Han Gao couldn’t help but ask.
No matter how strong Ji Qing was, he was still made of flesh and blood.
How could he catch a Flying Sword with his bare hands?
It was simply incredible.
It even surpassed Han Gao’s understanding.
However, Ji Qing smiled.
He did not explain the reason.
Ji Qing naturally knew the reason.
It was because his Innate Five Elements Destruction Body naturally suppressed powers within the Five Elements.
Han Gao’s Flying Sword and Magic Power both belonged to the Five Elements.
They were naturally suppressed by Ji Qing’s Innate Five Elements Body.
Even without using Innate True Qi, Ji Qing could grab a Flying Sword with his bare hands.
It was terrifying!
Of course, Han Gao was not a sword cultivator.
If it were a sword cultivator among cultivators, who specifically cultivated a natal Flying Sword, then the might of that person controlling the Flying Sword would be even greater.
With just his Innate Five Elements Destruction Body, Ji Qing might not be able to grab the Flying Sword.
Perhaps he would need to Burst Innate True Qi and combine it with his Innate Five Elements Destruction Body.
Of course, whether it would work or not would only be known after a specific test.
However, with his Innate Five Elements Destruction Body as a safeguard, even with the current Spiritual Energy Revival, and in this great era of Cultivation, Ji Qing could go anywhere in this vast world!
As long as he did not encounter a Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor, Ji Qing could roam freely!
“Considering the Time, it should be about time. Yingniang, I need to set off for Ling Xiao Pavilion.”
Lie Yingniang nodded.
“Han Gao, you will stay at Hundred Battles Sect to protect Yingniang. If you encounter an unbeatable foe, immediately go to Yunmeng River Mansion.”
“Mister Ji, rest assured. I have the advantage of Flying Swords and Formation Flags in hand, ordinary people are no match for me!”
Han Gao also straightened his back.
He was already vastly different from before.
“Then, Ji Mou shall depart!”
Ji Qing stepped forward, instantly appearing in the Void, transforming into a stream of light, and disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.
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