Chapter 150: Watched By All! Ji Qing Draws Sword To Shatter The Void, Heavenly Gate Reappears In The World After A Millennium!
“Open… Open Heavenly Gate?”
“Ten days?”
“Mister Ji will Open Heavenly Gate in ten days and Forge Dao Foundation?”
Many Grandmasters all seemed unable to believe their own ears.
If it were someone else saying “Open Heavenly Gate, Forge Dao Foundation,” they would only be ridiculed.
They would even think it was wishful thinking.
But the one speaking now was “Heavenly Saber” Ji Qing!
The only Great Grandmaster in the entire world!
“Mister Ji, you… aren’t joking?”
Elder Crane’s voice was trembling as he spoke.
That was trembling from excitement.
Open Heavenly Gate.
He dreamed that some Martial Artist could Open Heavenly Gate.
He didn’t expect it to happen so soon?
He knew Ji Qing had very high talent, but no matter how highly he estimated Ji Qing, he thought it would take at least three to five years to possibly Open Heavenly Gate.
And that was only a possibility.
If it was slightly worse, it might take ten years to Open Heavenly Gate.
But now?
No need for ten years, nor five years or three years.
Ten days!
In merely ten days, Ji Qing would be able to Open Heavenly Gate.
“Ji Mou naturally won’t joke about such matters. Moreover, Martial Artists generally widely invite Martial Artists from all over the world when Opening Heavenly Gate, holding a ‘Heaven’s Gate Banquet.’ Elder Crane should know that, right?”
Ji Qing asked.
“I know, of course I know! The ancient records in Ling Xiao Pavilion all mention it. In the great era of cultivation a thousand years ago, once a Martial Artist sensed they could Open Heavenly Gate, they would hold a ‘Heaven’s Gate Banquet’ and invite many fellow daoists from all over the world to observe.”
“So, Mister Ji also wants to hold a Heaven’s Gate Banquet?”
“Right. Can your Ling Xiao Pavilion hold the Heaven’s Gate Banquet?”
“Of course we can! Mister Ji, rest assured, leave the Heaven’s Gate Banquet to our Ling Xiao Pavilion, and we will surely handle it properly!”
Elder Crane’s mood was still surging.
Heaven’s Gate Banquet.
Such an obscure term.
Probably, aside from Ling Xiao Pavilion and some very ancient Martial Dao sects, even Grandmasters wouldn’t know what a “Heaven’s Gate Banquet” is.
But no matter. As long as Ji Qing holds the “Heaven’s Gate Banquet,” news about the Heaven’s Gate Banquet will naturally spread throughout the entire world.
“Good. Since Ling Xiao Pavilion can hold the Heaven’s Gate Banquet, then Ji Mou entrusts it to Ling Xiao Pavilion.”
After Ji Qing finished speaking, he turned and left directly.
There were too many people here with eyes everywhere.
If they really needed to discuss major matters, there was no need to do it in the Great Hall.
Besides, his goal had already been achieved.
Once the Heaven’s Gate Banquet was successfully held ten days later, and he successfully Opened Heavenly Gate and Forged Dao Foundation.
Then Ji Qing would have unstoppable momentum.
Whatever he wanted to do would be very easy.
As Ji Qing left, only the many Martial Artists in the Great Hall were left looking at each other in dismay.
They were all still a bit dazed now.
What was going on?
How did it suddenly come to holding some Heaven’s Gate Banquet.
They had been discussing the Martial Arts Alliance and preparing to cultivate some Martial Artists to Promote to Innate.
Now Ji Qing was going to Open Heavenly Gate and Forge Dao Foundation?
“Everyone, since it’s Mister Ji who spoke, it must be true. Ten days later, Ling Xiao Pavilion will hold the ‘Heaven’s Gate Banquet’ for Mister Ji, and any Martial Artist in the world can come to Ling Xiao Pavilion to observe.”
“Especially Grandmasters. Observing ‘Opening Heavenly Gate’ once is a rare opportunity that may lead to comprehension and thus a chance to Open Heavenly Gate and Forge Dao Foundation.”
“If any of you go down the mountain, you can also spread the word widely. As for the Martial Arts Alliance matter, we will pause discussion for now and talk after the Heaven’s Gate Banquet in ten days.”
Elder Crane was truly anxious.
He was too lazy to say more to these people and left Elder Deer, Elder Tiger, and the others to discuss.
He himself left the Great Hall at the first moment.
In an instant, the discussions in the Great Hall became even more heated.
Ji Qing had just returned to the Martial Arts Library when Elder Crane followed.
“Is Mister Ji here?”
“Elder Crane, please come in.”
Soon, Elder Crane carefully entered the Martial Arts Library.
His expression was extremely respectful.
Although both were Grandmasters, and even though Ji Qing was now a Great Grandmaster, they were both in the Innate Realm after all, so Elder Crane didn’t need to be so respectful.
But Elder Crane now regarded Ji Qing as a Dao Foundation Expert.
How could he not be respectful?
Elder Crane bowed to Ji Qing before sitting down cross-legged.
“Mister Ji, you dislike the Martial Arts Alliance model and say you want to establish a sect. What are the specific rules?”
Elder Crane asked carefully.
He knew Ji Qing had ideas in mind, so he specially came to ask.
After all, if he asked after Ji Qing Forged Dao Foundation in ten days, it would be too late for everything.
Ji Qing pondered for a moment, then slowly said: “Now with Spiritual Energy Revival, it is a great era of cultivation. But I believe that ‘cultivation’ is not just Cultivation; Martial Dao is also a form of cultivation.”
“But currently, Martial Dao is declining, and Immortal Sects even regard Martial Artists as inferior. In this situation, Martial Artists in the world should unite as one and not remain scattered. So I propose establishing a Heavenly Martial Sacred Land or sect.”
“Ten days later, once I Forge Dao Foundation, I will have strength comparable to a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator. At that time, if I establish a sect, it will surely attract Martial Artists from all over the world. Moreover, I have Spirit Stones to help Grandmasters forge Innate Bodies. I also have experience in Opening Heavenly Gate and Forging Dao Foundation. Elder Crane, do you think there would be any Grandmaster or First-Rank Martial Artist in the world who wouldn’t be attracted?”
Elder Crane thought carefully upon hearing this.
If he were an ordinary First-Rank or Grandmaster, he would definitely be tempted.
Moreover, even if not all Martial Artists joined, it wouldn’t matter.
At that time, the sect established by Ji Qing would surely become a holy land in the hearts of Martial Artists throughout the world.
The only trouble might be potential conflicts with other Immortal Sects.
But ten days later, Ji Qing would be a Dao Foundation Expert.
A thousand years ago, it was also a great era of cultivation, when Immortal Sects dominated, but Martial Dao also flourished greatly.
What did it rely on?
Definitely not the mercy of Immortal Sects.
It was strength!
To be precise, it relied on the strength of Dao Foundation Experts, even Heavenly Human Experts!
Elder Crane took a deep breath and said solemnly: “Mister Ji, if you establish a force from scratch, it would really be too slow. Although with your prestige, it would surely become a Heavenly Martial Sacred Land, it would still be somewhat troublesome.”
“Our Ling Xiao Pavilion is willing to join the force you establish, Mister Ji, and follow your arrangements!”
Ji Qing smiled.
Although this was only Elder Crane’s decision.
But Elder Crane had the highest prestige in Ling Xiao Pavilion.
Once Elder Crane decided, it was the decision of Elder Deer and Elder Tiger.
“Alright. As long as Elder Crane can convince everyone in Ling Xiao Pavilion, then we will use Ling Xiao Pavilion as the foundation to establish a new sect.”
“Mister Ji, what should the new sect be called?”
“Name… let’s call it Heavenly Martial Sacred Land.”
Ji Qing was determined to build a Heavenly Martial Sacred Land for his own use.
“Good. The Heaven’s Gate Banquet ten days later will be the time when Heavenly Martial Sacred Land is formally established!”
Elder Crane was in a great mood.
He was now full of ambition.
Calculating his age, he was only in his sixties.
In the future, he might not have no day of “Opening Heavenly Gate”!
Especially Ji Qing’s high talent gave Elder Crane full confidence.
He even felt that “Dao Foundation” wouldn’t be Ji Qing’s end point.
Ji Qing was very likely to go further in the future, achieving “Heavenly Human,” and at that time, Heavenly Martial Sacred Land would be top-tier even among Immortal Sects.
Thus, Elder Crane didn’t dare disturb Ji Qing anymore and took his leave.
After Elder Crane left, he quickly informed Elder Deer and Elder Tiger.
The two naturally agreed.
Previously wanting to establish the Martial Arts Alliance was just to avoid stimulating various parties, and it was only a transitional force anyway.
But now that Ji Qing could Open Heavenly Gate and Forge Dao Foundation.
There was no need for the Martial Arts Alliance.
Directly go all the way and establish Heavenly Martial Sacred Land!
After Elder Crane and the others discussed and settled it, they began widely sending invitation letters, publicizing the Heaven’s Gate Banquet in ten days.
And Elder Crane’s method was very simple.
Notify Listen to the Wind Towers everywhere.
Then cooperate with Listen to the Wind Tower to have them post Ling Xiao Pavilion’s announcements in various places.
Just like promoting the Jianghu Ranking.
Yongchang Year 17, April 6th, “Heavenly Saber” Ji Qing holds “Heaven’s Gate Banquet” at Ling Xiao Pavilion. At that time, Ji Qing will “Open Heavenly Gate, Forge Dao Foundation,” widely inviting Martial Artists from all over the world to Ling Xiao Pavilion to observe!
“Boom.”
As Listen to the Wind Towers everywhere posted Ling Xiao Pavilion’s announcements.
Instantly, Jianghu shook! The world shook!
Many people were curious: what is Heaven’s Gate Banquet?
What is Opening Heavenly Gate?
What is Forging Dao Foundation?
Ling Xiao Pavilion didn’t hide it but explained one by one through Listen to the Wind Tower.
Even the explanation was very simple.
Dao Foundation is comparable to Immortal Path Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor!
Just this one sentence immediately exploded throughout the world.
Now with Spiritual Energy Revival, Immortal Sects have appeared.
Even ordinary people revere “Immortals” immensely.
And among Immortals, “Foundation Establishment Old Ancestors” are high above, presiding over Immortal Sects.
The other explanations didn’t matter much.
But “Dao Foundation” comparable to “Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor” was instantly remembered by ordinary people.
No matter how dull or ignorant, people had a simple understanding.
That “Heavenly Saber” Ji Qing was equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor!
However, the most shocked were still the Martial Artists in Jianghu.
Especially those Martial Dao prominent families.
Those First-Rank Martial Artists or those with hidden Grandmasters.
For example, Lingnan Song Family.
Lingnan Song Family was the overlord in the Lingnan area.
Unfortunately, with Immortal Sects appearing, one Immortal Sect happened to be in the Lingnan area.
Therefore, the current Song Family in Lingnan still had some influence but lived in constant fear every day, afraid of offending the Immortal Sect and being wiped out by it one day.
They had heard of “Heavenly Saber” Ji Qing before.
But Lingnan Song Family actually had a grudge with Ji Qing.
When contending for the Demon Saber back then, Ji Qing killed Lingnan Song Family’s “Hidden Saber” Song Yan and “Divine Saber” Song Yi!
This grudge was not small.
Although the Song Family ultimately didn’t seek revenge from Ji Qing, was it because they didn’t want to?
It was because they didn’t dare!
The Song Family admitted they weren’t Ji Qing’s opponents.
Later, Ji Qing soared even higher, comparable to a Grandmaster, and the Song Family completely gave up on revenge.
But now, hearing that Ji Qing was going to “Open Heavenly Gate and Forge Dao Foundation,” the Song Family couldn’t sit still.
In the current Spiritual Energy Revival, the Song Family accidentally obtained a spiritual object and luckily gave birth to a Grandmaster.
But now this Grandmaster and all the First-rate Experts in the family were gathered together.
“‘Heavenly Saber’ Ji Qing is going to Open Heavenly Gate. What do you all think?”
Everyone looked at each other.
There were grudges between the Song Family and Ji Qing.
They all knew it well.
But that was the Heaven’s Gate Banquet.
To personally witness a Grandmaster “Opening Heavenly Gate”—what an honor? What an opportunity?
After a long time, it was the newly born Grandmaster of the Song Family who spoke.
“Go!”
“The grudge between Ji Qing and our Lingnan Song Family completely originated from the Demon Saber, and it was just Jianghu killing anyway, with no irreconcilable hatred. This time going to Ling Xiao Pavilion for the Heaven’s Gate Banquet is a rare opportunity; our Song Family absolutely cannot miss it.”
“I heard Ji Qing has Spirit Stones and can exchange them with Demons. We can catch some Demons to exchange for Spirit Stones… Times have changed; we Martial Artists will have to rely on Ji Qing in the future.”
The Song Family members pondered upon hearing this.
Ultimately deciding that they must attend the Heaven’s Gate Banquet.
……
Red Lotus Sect, Mystic Maiden Peak.
Lei Yu had always been following news about Ji Qing.
The previous invitation letter from Ling Xiao Pavilion had actually been sent to Red Lotus Sect as well.
But Red Lotus Sect’s Grandmasters ignored it.
Red Lotus Sect was still maintaining its reclusive state.
However, with Spiritual Energy gradually reviving, Red Lotus Sect’s reclusion probably had no meaning anymore.
Until this day, when news of Ji Qing holding the “Heaven’s Gate Banquet” reached Red Lotus Sect.
Instantly, all peaks of Red Lotus Sect were directly shocked.
Red Lotus Sect was inherited from a thousand years ago.
Like Ling Xiao Pavilion, it was extremely ancient.
Therefore, Red Lotus Sect had complete Martial Dao Inheritance.
Lei Yu also knew what “Opening Heavenly Gate” meant.
That was Forging Dao Foundation.
Up to now, Lei Yu had only just broken through to First-Rank.
As for Grandmaster?
She didn’t know how long it would take.
Perhaps twenty years, perhaps thirty years.
Or perhaps, she would never Promote to Innate in her lifetime.
But Ji Qing was about to Open Heavenly Gate. Lei Yu simply couldn’t believe it.
“Hahaha, the Dao Foundation Expert Opening Heavenly Gate is my third brother…”
Lei Yu burst into laughter.
Her laughter echoed throughout Mystic Maiden Peak.
Mystic Maiden Peak had long known about the special relationship between Lei Yu and Ji Qing.
After all, back then Lei Yu had asked Mystic Maiden Peak’s “Eldest Senior Sister” to “support” Ji Qing.
“Whoosh.”
Suddenly, Eldest Senior Sister Wang Feiyan’s massive figure landed nimbly in front of Lei Yu.
“Lei Yu, the Sect Master summons you.”
Wang Feiyan said.
“Sect Master?”
“Probably related to ‘Heavenly Saber’ holding the Heaven’s Gate Banquet. After all, Mister Ji is going to Open Heavenly Gate, and the Grandmasters in the sect can’t sit still either. Perhaps our Red Lotus Sect is not far from emerging…”
Lei Yu pondered.
It seemed that “Opening Heavenly Gate” was truly too important for Grandmasters.
So important that Red Lotus Sect’s Grandmasters, disregarding the reclusive rules, absolutely had to go to Ling Xiao Pavilion to personally observe Ji Qing “Opening Heavenly Gate.”
However, this was a good thing.
If Red Lotus Sect’s Grandmasters went to Ling Xiao Pavilion, they would definitely bring her along.
At that time, she could meet Ji Qing again.
It was just that this time they met, Ji Qing might already be a Dao Foundation Expert.
The gap between him and Lei Yu would widen once more.
It would already be like heaven and earth…
Ji Qing “Opening Heavenly Gate” shocked not only Lingnan Song Family and the reclusive Red Lotus Sect.
As soon as the news came out, some reclusive Grandmasters in various parts of Jianghu were also alarmed.
Some Grandmasters were old and frail; they didn’t care about Spiritual Energy Revival or disputes between Immortal Sects and Martial Dao.
They only wanted to quietly pass their later years.
They didn’t want to stir up trouble.
But the appearance of the Heaven’s Gate Banquet changed their minds.
That was Opening Heavenly Gate.
Which Grandmaster could refuse the temptation of Opening Heavenly Gate?
Thus, the reclusive Grandmasters also set off one after another for Ling Xiao Pavilion.
Time passed quickly.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
Ling Xiao Pavilion was already overcrowded early on.
Even Ling Xiao City at the foot of the mountain suddenly had several times more people.
Almost all were Martial Artists.
There were even some ordinary people coming to join in the fun.
Hoping to “stumble upon immortal opportunity.”
After all, once Ji Qing achieved Dao Foundation Expert, he would be comparable to a Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor.
Wouldn’t that make Ji Qing an Immortal?
If they could apprentice under Ji Qing…
Ordinary people wouldn’t think about practicing martial arts step by step.
They only wanted to ascend to heaven in one step!
Fortunately, Ling Xiao Pavilion Experts were maintaining order in Ling Xiao City.
Otherwise, Ling Xiao City would have been in chaos long ago.
During this time, many Jianghu people suddenly discovered that many unfamiliar Grandmasters seemed to have appeared in Jianghu all at once.
Perhaps an old woman with a walking stick.
Or an old man like a farmer.
Even a beggar covered in patches.
All unknown names, suddenly emerging.
But without exception, all were Grandmasters.
Many Martial Artists then suddenly realized.
There were actually so many reclusive Grandmasters in the world?
There hadn’t been even a hint of news before.
For these reclusive Grandmasters, Ling Xiao Pavilion also showed respect.
Prioritizing arrangements for them to stay in Ling Xiao Pavilion.
Even First-rate Experts had to be bumped down.
If there really wasn’t enough space, First-rate Experts had to go down to Ling Xiao City.
However, these Grandmasters coming from afar were basically received by Ling Xiao Pavilion’s Elder Crane and the other three Grandmasters.
As for Ji Qing, no one saw him.
According to Elder Crane, Ji Qing was still adjusting his state.
After all, to “Open Heavenly Gate,” he must adjust his state to the best.
The Grandmasters could all understand this.
Even Red Lotus Sect’s Lei Yu didn’t request to see Ji Qing.
She knew how important today was for Ji Qing.
Anyone, any matter, had to wait until today was over.
Ling Xiao Pavilion Square was now packed with people.
Many chairs were placed on the Square.
Each chair sat a Grandmaster.
Only Grandmasters were qualified to sit in the chairs.
The crowd curiously counted.
The number of Grandmasters was actually as high as fifty!
This was a terrifying number.
The previous invitation letters from Ling Xiao Pavilion had only invited just over twenty Grandmasters.
Now with Ji Qing holding the “Heaven’s Gate Banquet,” fifty Grandmasters came all at once.
Time passed bit by bit.
It was almost noon.
But no one dared to urge.
Everyone waited quietly.
“Whoosh.”
Suddenly, a stream of light flew out from the Martial Arts Library and quickly arrived in the void.
The stream of light manifested into a figure.
Black clothes, conical hat, long saber.
Such simple and unadorned attire, but in the world, only one Grandmaster dressed like this!
Heavenly Saber—Ji Qing!
As soon as Ji Qing appeared, the fifty Grandmasters, no matter how old or how high their status.
All immediately stood up and bowed to Ji Qing in the void.
This bow was not for Ji Qing’s great strength.
Nor for his high status.
They bowed because Ji Qing was willing to Open Heavenly Gate in public for them to observe.
It was equivalent to Ji Qing being a Martial Dao pioneer.
Worthy of their bow!
Ji Qing gave no response.
He merely gazed at the void.
Actually, there was nothing in the void.
But in Ji Qing’s perception, he clearly sensed that Martial Dao Gate.
Also known as Heavenly Gate in the secular world!
Everyone focused intently, eyes fixed unblinkingly on Ji Qing.
They wanted to see how Ji Qing would Open Heavenly Gate.
And Ji Qing’s way of Opening Heavenly Gate was very simple.
His hand gripped the hilt of the Demon Saber.
“Clang.”
Ji Qing drew his saber.
A brilliant blade light tore through the void.
This saber seemed different from Ji Qing’s previous “Astonishing Swan Saber.”
This saber was like a whole heaven and earth.
It fiercely “boomed” into the void.
In everyone’s sight, it was as if a vast heaven and earth suddenly crashed into the void.
Instantly, the void vibrated.
At the same time, in everyone’s eyes, after the void shook violently, a massive portal faintly appeared.
This portal spanned the void.
Emitting an ancient, sacred, domineering aura!
“That’s… Heavenly Gate!”
A Grandmaster exclaimed, voice trembling with excitement.
Heavenly Gate, after a thousand years, finally reappeared in the world!
