Chapter 170: Saber Domain Emerges, Crowd In Shock! Ji Qing Defeats Heavenly Human—first In Barren Domain From Ancient Times To Now!
Time passed little by little.
Cang Yuan had been waiting on the Heavenly Desolation Battlefield for a long time, but Ji Qing had still not appeared.
Cang Yuan was not in a hurry, but some of the cultivators observing from the surroundings became impatient.
“Swish.”
Suddenly, two streaks of light flew from the distant horizon.
The streaks of light stopped in the void of the Heavenly Desolation Battlefield and revealed their figures.
“That’s… Ji Qing has arrived!”
“Who is next to Ji Qing?”
“It seems to be a Golden Core True Person, is it a Golden Core True Person from the Wind Thunder Sect?”
“It seems to be… Baoyue Zhenren!”
“What, Baoyue Zhenren? Baoyue Zhenren, who is known as an inner sect heavenly talent, how could she come together with Ji Qing? What is their relationship?”
“Baoyue Zhenren, she was once also Black Robe Nine Patterns, a heavenly talent of the immortal path whose talent and potential were not inferior to Ji Qing’s…”
Everyone was extremely surprised to see Baoyue Zhenren and Ji Qing arrive together.
Baoyue Zhenren was very low-key.
She rarely appeared in public like this.
Upon seeing Baoyue Zhenren, Zhao Xiaozhu, Mu Yunxia, and Ling Shuang Ren all showed a hint of surprise on their faces.
Especially Zhao Xiaozhu, as a disciple of the Wind Thunder Sect’s immortal path lineage, she was quite a prominent figure herself.
She naturally knew of Baoyue Zhenren, and even understood her better than others.
In her heart, Baoyue Zhenren was simply the Golden Core she admired the most.
Baoyue Zhenren almost completely surpassed Zhao Xiaozhu in every aspect.
Baoyue Zhenren herself was an alchemist, and a Golden Core alchemist at that, and even a refiner.
She also understood formations and had high attainments in them.
She also dabbled in talismans.
The power displayed by Baoyue Zhenren was essentially one thing: comprehensiveness!
And she was too comprehensive.
So comprehensive that the more one understood her, the more helpless they felt.
Logically speaking, Zhao Xiaozhu was also a prominent figure in the inner sect.
But compared to Baoyue Zhenren, she was far behind.
“So it’s Baoyue Zhenren… I wonder what the exact relationship is between Brother Ji and Baoyue Zhenren?”
Zhao Xiaozhu said softly.
Mu Yunxia was also very surprised in her heart.
Baoyue Zhenren was very low-key externally, and equally low-key among inner sect disciples.
However, due to Zhao Xiaozhu’s connection, Mu Yunxia had also carefully studied Baoyue Zhenren.
The more she understood, the more her heart sank.
If Ji Qing was the most dazzling person in the martial dao lineage, whose reputation spread throughout Heavenly Desolation City.
Then Baoyue Zhenren was extremely low-key.
Yet her talent and disposition were no less than Ji Qing’s.
The arrival of these two together surprised many disciples and elders of the Wind Thunder Sect’s immortal path lineage.
“Baoyue? What’s his relationship with Ji Qing?”
“One is at Dao Foundation, the other is a Golden Core True Person, logically they shouldn’t have any intersection.”
“What’s going on with Baoyue Zhenren?”
Many familiar Golden Core True Persons even sent communication talismans to Baoyue Zhenren.
But Baoyue Zhenren did not reply.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, don’t die, I’m still waiting to help you cultivate.”
After Baoyue Zhenren finished speaking, she flew towards the distance and joined the familiar Golden Core True Persons in “observing” the battle.
Baoyue Zhenren was just an “interlude.”
When Ji Qing looked at a burly man in the distant void, he knew that the opponent was the Heavenly Human Cang Yuan!
Cang Yuan also opened his eyes.
“Boom.”
The two faced each other from afar. Though separated by a hundred zhang, their gazes collided in the void, as if stirring up invisible ripples.
Many people around them fell silent.
They even retreated further back.
No one dared to get too close.
Although Ji Qing was only at Dao Foundation, his ability to defeat Golden Core led everyone to mentally regard him as a Heavenly Human, otherwise they wouldn’t have spread the word that he possessed Heavenly Human combat power.
This was equivalent to two Heavenly Humans fighting with all their might, so how could it be trivial?
Cang Yuan gazed at Ji Qing.
The clash of gazes was merely to confirm if Ji Qing had fighting intent.
And the two were evenly matched, both with high fighting intent.
Cang Yuan then took a step forward.
“Boom.”
With this step, the void seemed to stir up a layer of ripples, visible ripples spreading out in all directions.
Ji Qing, even from a great distance, was instantly caught in this ripple.
Even with his true qi protecting him, it was useless.
Because this was a form of artistic conception!
“Heavenly Human Artistic Conception…”
Ji Qing felt it, truly experienced Heavenly Human Artistic Conception.
In fact, Ji Qing had felt Heavenly Human Artistic Conception long ago.
He had once obtained a Heavenly Human sword.
That sword possessed Heavenly Human Artistic Conception.
Ji Qing had even used the Heavenly Human Artistic Conception within that sword to temper his Saber Intent.
But the Heavenly Human Artistic Conception in that sword back then was boundless water, and the more he used it, the less there was.
But now it was different.
Now Ji Qing was facing a true Heavenly Human!
As the Heavenly Human Artistic Conception enveloped Ji Qing, he felt a suppression on a spiritual level.
“Heavenly Human Artistic Conception is similar to ‘momentum,’ but it is actually the Heavenly Human’s enlightenment of Heaven and Man Unity, allowing them to borrow a trace of the pressure of heaven and earth from the world! It is far stronger than ‘momentum,’ and the only thing that can resist Heavenly Human Artistic Conception is stronger Heavenly Human Artistic Conception!”
Ji Qing understood in his heart.
Under the Heavenly Human Artistic Conception, he would be suppressed.
Even if he had Saber Intent, or even a Domain, it would be the same.
This was his only weakness compared to a Heavenly Human, Heavenly Human Artistic Conception!
In fact, it wasn’t just Ji Qing; even other Golden Core True Persons would be suppressed when facing Heavenly Human Artistic Conception.
Heavenly Human Artistic Conception was inherently the unique advantage of a Heavenly Human.
However, Heavenly Human Artistic Conception also varied in strength.
Cang Yuan’s Heavenly Human Artistic Conception had a very domineering feeling. Ji Qing felt it, and this suppression was at most one-tenth.
In other words, he was suppressed by at most one-tenth of his strength, and could still exert ninety percent of his power.
Ji Qing gradually placed his hand on the Demon Saber.
And Cang Yuan had no divine weapon.
“Clang.”
Ji Qing drew his sword.
Facing Cang Yuan, Ji Qing did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.
In fact, Ji Qing even took the initiative to draw his saber first.
This saber strike gathered the terrifying malevolent energy of the Demon Saber.
It also contained the infinite foundation within Ji Qing’s physical body.
The terrifying Saber Qi, moreover, instantly gathered to over a hundred zhang.
In the void, the hundred-zhang Saber Qi seemed to cut through the void, and then fell with a roar.
Cang Yuan seemed somewhat surprised.
This saber strike was definitely the power of the Heavenly Human realm.
A hundred-zhang Saber Qi, some Heavenly Humans might not be able to unleash such terrifying power.
But Cang Yuan did not retreat.
He directly threw a punch.
“Boom.”
This punch seemed to move heaven and earth.
Ji Qing felt as if everything around him had suddenly “moved.”
He didn’t know if it was an illusion.
With just this punch, it fiercely collided with the hundred-zhang Saber Qi.
It was impossible to describe how terrifying this collision was.
The Saber Qi shattered with a crisp sound.
It scattered in all directions.
But Cang Yuan’s punch, though continuously cut by the Saber Qi, did not dissipate.
It seemed to have reached its extreme.
With just one blow, the superiority was evident!
“Ji Qing, that saber strike just now, indeed rivaled a Heavenly Human’s saber strike, but you are ultimately only at Dao Foundation! Even if you unleashed a saber strike comparable to a Heavenly Human’s, you are not a true Heavenly Human!”
This was Cang Yuan’s advantage!
This was also his confidence!
No matter how Ji Qing defeated Golden Core cultivators.
His cultivation was a disadvantage that Ji Qing could not erase.
Seeing this, some Golden Core cultivators and Heavenly Humans around shook their heads slightly, already knowing that the outcome of this battle was likely decided.
“Ji Qing is still half a step short, not a Heavenly Human. If Ji Qing were in the Heavenly Human Realm, Cang Yuan would likely not be Ji Qing’s opponent.”
“Cang Yuan’s victory in this battle is somewhat unfair, but who told Ji Qing to think himself capable of defeating Golden Core and accepting Cang Yuan’s challenge letter?”
“Heavenly Humans are indeed stronger than Golden Core cultivators. Ji Qing can defeat Golden Core cultivators, but he is not an opponent for Cang Yuan, a Heavenly Human.”
“Actually, Ji Qing was at a disadvantage from the beginning. Cang Yuan’s Heavenly Human Artistic Conception had suppressed Ji Qing to death… one wrong step leads to a cascade of wrong steps…”
The insights of these Golden Core cultivators and Heavenly Humans were naturally sharp.
They could see that the outcome of the battle was already decided between the two.
If Ji Qing had no other means, he would definitely be defeated in this battle.
However, even if Ji Qing lost, this battle did show that Ji Qing truly possessed Heavenly Human combat power.
The hundred-zhang Saber Qi just now indeed had the might comparable to an ordinary Heavenly Human.
But no matter how strong that saber strike was, it was ultimately dispersed by Cang Yuan’s punch.
In the void, Ji Qing was dozens of zhang away from Cang Yuan.
He even watched his Saber Qi dissipate.
Dispersed by Cang Yuan’s punch.
But there was no hint of dejection on his face.
It was as if it was all within his expectations.
No dejection, no discouragement.
Ji Qing extended his hand.
He pointed to the void.
“Whoosh.”
A layer of white light instantly spread out from Ji Qing as the center, sweeping in all directions.
“This is…”
Cang Yuan wanted to avoid it.
But it was useless, the white light was too fast, and it swept over in almost the blink of an eye.
“Hmm?”
“It seems… there’s no feeling?”
Cang Yuan frowned.
What was Ji Qing doing?
The opponent would certainly not do something pointless.
Ji Qing suddenly moved.
He took a step forward.
It was as if there were invisible ripples under his feet.
“Boom.”
A terrifying pressure instantly descended upon Cang Yuan from all directions.
Cang Yuan, even though he was a Heavenly Human.
Even his Heavenly Human artistic conception.
At this very moment, all of it was suppressed.
It was so suppressed that he bowed his waist.
“How is this possible? How could my Heavenly Human artistic conception be suppressed?”
“And this kind of invisible restraint…”
Cang Yuan’s heart trembled!
Suppressed!
He, a dignified Heavenly Human, was actually suppressed by a Dao Foundation Martial Artist.
Was this even possible?
Although he found it unbelievable, this was the reality.
He was truly suppressed!
Seeing this scene, the cultivators surrounding the Heavenly Desolation Battlefield erupted in an uproar.
They were all cultivators.
They were even Golden Core and Heavenly Human cultivators.
How could they not see the subtle change between the two at this moment?
If Cang Yuan had held all the advantage before, then now, the situation had reversed.
Ji Qing had gained the advantage, actually suppressing Cang Yuan?
This was simply astonishing.
“What exactly is going on? How was Cang Yuan suddenly suppressed?”
“Cang Yuan is a Heavenly Human, possessing Heavenly Human artistic conception. Ji Qing doesn’t even have Heavenly Human artistic conception, how can he suppress Cang Yuan? Has Ji Qing broken through to become a Heavenly Human?”
“No, Ji Qing hasn’t broken through, he still doesn’t have Heavenly Human artistic conception.”
“Not being a Heavenly Human yet being able to suppress Heavenly Human artistic conception makes me think of one possibility…”
“What possibility?”
“The legendary Domain! After Martial Dao True Meaning comes the evolution of a Domain. If it really is a Domain, that is a power even Heavenly Humans dream of…”
“What, a Domain? How could Ji Qing, a Dao Foundation cultivator, evolve a Domain?”
Hearing some Heavenly Humans whisper about the mystery of “Domain.”
The hearts of many cultivators were stirred by stormy seas.
A Domain!
It was a Domain!
To comprehend Martial Dao True Meaning was already incredibly difficult.
Yet, above Martial Dao True Meaning, one had to evolve a Domain?
Rumor had it that a Domain evolved from the virtual to the real.
And the layer of white light Ji Qing was currently displaying was indeed visible to the naked eye…
“Master, has Ji Qing really evolved a Domain?”
Luo Xiong couldn’t help but ask Elder Qi.
Elder Qi had once attempted to reach the Martial Saint realm.
He had long since reached Perfection in the Heavenly Human realm.
Elder Qi must know.
Hearing Luo Xiong’s words, Elder Qi’s expression was grave, and he said solemnly, “That’s right, Ji Qing has evolved a Domain! I never expected that he, a Dao Foundation cultivator, would actually evolve a Domain? No wonder he was able to kill True Person Chong Yi back then. I previously thought Ji Qing had some method to counter True Person Chong Yi’s Magic Treasure, but now it seems, it must have been Ji Qing evolving a Domain that allowed him to kill True Person Chong Yi.”
Elder Qi felt that the younger generation was truly formidable!
It was a pity he wasn’t his true disciple.
He was only a nominal disciple.
Baoyue Zhenren’s eyes also flashed with a hint of brilliance.
She had already thought highly of Ji Qing.
She had also previously believed Ji Qing killed True Person Chong Yi by relying on his “Five Elements Physique.”
But now, seeing the Domain Ji Qing displayed, she knew she had underestimated Ji Qing.
Who would have thought that Ji Qing could evolve a Domain at the Dao Foundation stage?
“No wonder he could pass the Ten-Pattern trial. It’s likely due to the Domain…”
Baoyue Zhenren finally understood.
However, the battle was still ongoing.
Cang Yuan was also experienced. He vaguely guessed that the power suppressing him was Domain Power.
His expression was somewhat grim.
He had long comprehended Fist Intent.
But his Fist Intent had only reached Major Accomplishment over the years.
As for evolving a Domain?
He didn’t have the slightest clue.
Yet Ji Qing could evolve a Domain, and it was even a Saber Domain!
“Good, very good! I initially thought you were nothing special, but now it seems the Saber Domain is your trump card? Then let me test how strong your Saber Domain truly is?”
Cang Yuan’s aura climbed to its Peak.
At the same time, his Fist Intent was ignited to the extreme.
Seemingly to break through Ji Qing’s Saber Domain.
But it was useless.
The suppression of the Saber Domain remained.
Furthermore, Ji Qing took another step forward.
One step, two steps, three steps…
With each step Ji Qing took, the range of the Saber Domain shrunk by a circle.
And with each circle the Saber Domain shrunk, the suppression on Cang Yuan grew greater.
After Ji Qing took a few steps, Cang Yuan clearly felt his pressure had increased significantly.
Cang Yuan, naturally, wouldn’t let Ji Qing have his way.
He attempted to retreat sharply.
As a result, Ji Qing’s figure also flashed sharply.
It was as if he had Teleported.
No matter how Cang Yuan retreated, he could never escape the Domain’s embrace.
Cang Yuan understood.
Within the Domain, Ji Qing’s speed was unimaginably fast.
His attempt to escape the Domain through speed was impossible.
But a Domain was not invincible.
If he defeated Ji Qing, the Domain would naturally be broken.
Thus, Cang Yuan advanced instead of retreating, unleashing a punch.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing’s figure disappeared again.
He appeared behind Cang Yuan.
Cang Yuan’s previous punch had completely missed Ji Qing.
Cang Yuan’s heart sank.
He had still held some hope. If Ji Qing fought him head-on, then he would have a chance.
But now, Ji Qing avoided combat and refused to confront him directly.
His strength was useless.
Crucially, he couldn’t do anything to Ji Qing.
This was the Domain.
Only Domain could counter Domain!
Once Ji Qing unleashed his Domain, he had already placed himself in an invincible position.
“Are you only capable of running?”
“Avoiding battle, you will never be able to defeat me!”
Cang Yuan roared, still trying to provoke him.
Suddenly, Ji Qing stopped.
“As you wish!”
Ji Qing knew well that Cang Yuan was using provocation.
However, this was also the truth.
Ji Qing’s constant evasion indeed put him in an invincible position, but it also meant he couldn’t do anything to Cang Yuan.
Thus, Ji Qing waved his hand.
“Buzz.”
Saber Qi!
A large amount of Saber Qi emerged.
One, ten, a hundred, a thousand…
Over a thousand strands of Saber Qi suddenly appeared within the Domain.
These seemingly ordinary Saber Qi, empowered by the Saber Domain, had their Might skyrocket.
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh.”
Streaks of Saber Qi crazily descended upon Cang Yuan.
“Hahaha, do you think these Saber Qi can kill me? Impossible!”
Cang Yuan laughed instead.
Although these Saber Qi were numerous, they held no real Might for him.
He simply unleashed a punch.
Countless Saber Qi were annihilated.
They posed no threat whatsoever.
One punch, two punches, three punches…
Cang Yuan quickly realized something was wrong.
How did the Saber Qi within the Saber Domain seem inexhaustible?
No matter how many Saber Qi he annihilated, more Saber Qi continued to be born, relentlessly surging towards him, tearing him apart.
Again and again.
Even though Cang Yuan could shatter many Saber Qi, it still consumed his true qi.
And Ji Qing?
The Saber Qi seemed to be inexhaustible!
“Saber Domain… Well done, Saber Domain!”
“Within the Saber Domain, Saber Qi can circulate endlessly. Dissipated Saber Qi can rapidly condense again, continuously shredding the opponent until they are completely killed…”
“You want to rely on attrition? Little do you know, we Heavenly Humans do not recover Magic Power as slowly as Golden Core cultivators. Wherever Heavenly Human artistic conception reaches, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy can be devoured. Devour!”
With a roar from Cang Yuan.
The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy within a hundred-zhang radius was directly devoured.
It was completely infused into Cang Yuan’s body.
Simultaneously, the true qi within Cang Yuan’s body rapidly recovered.
Not to its Peak, perhaps.
But it quickly recovered to seven or eight tenths.
Ji Qing’s heart sank.
Heavenly Humans truly had no obvious Weakness.
Their Great Power was concentrated within themselves.
Even their recovery was so rapid.
However, so what?
Ji Qing also had a trump card!
Ji Qing once again shrunk the range of his Saber Domain.
Subsequently, strands of Saber Qi rapidly converged together.
In the blink of an eye, they condensed into a Saber Qi that was only ten zhang long.
Although it was only ten zhang long, it was far more solidified than the previous hundred-zhang Saber Qi, at least ten times more solidified!
And it was still continuing.
A hundred strands, three hundred strands, a thousand strands…
The Saber Qi continuously condensed and compressed.
Within Ji Qing’s Saber Domain, Ji Qing could completely achieve this.
When a thousand strands of Saber Qi condensed into one, forming a ten-zhang Saber Qi, Cang Yuan also felt a sense of dread.
“Boom.”
Ji Qing pointed his finger.
The Saber Qi descended upon Cang Yuan.
Cang Yuan also gathered all his true qi and unleashed a punch directly at the Saber Qi.
Instantly, two terrifying powers collided.
One wave spread out in all directions.
Cang Yuan trembled all over.
Saber Qi cut through his protective true energy.
It left some wounds on his body.
Some wounds even bled a little.
But these minor injuries were insignificant.
At most, they were superficial wounds.
But this was only the beginning.
“Continue.”
Ji Qing condensed another ten-zhang saber qi.
“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.”
Saber qi descended one after another.
“He’s crazy…”
“Who can withstand this?”
“True Person Chong Yi didn’t die unjustly…”
Seeing this scene, the surrounding people were dumbfounded.
They could already imagine how miserable Cang Yuan would be later.
And indeed, that was the case.
“Stop!”
After the time it takes an incense stick to burn, True Person Cang Yuan had become a bloodied person.
His entire body was covered in blood.
Furthermore, his internal organs were also severely injured.
His eyes had lost their previous sharpness.
Looking at Ji Qing, True Person Cang Yuan’s heart was filled with bitterness.
“I lost…”
True Person Cang Yuan spoke with difficulty.
Forcing a Heavenly Human to concede was not an easy task.
But now, Cang Yuan had conceded.
This time, he was utterly defeated and wholeheartedly convinced.
He did not lose due to magic treasures.
Ji Qing had not resorted to any trickery.
It was a pure, head-on battle of strength.
If it were a battle to the death, he would surely be dead!
However, this was not a battle to the death.
Although a challenge letter was sent, a concession was sufficient.
Even so, making True Person Cang Yuan concede was incredibly difficult.
Heavenly Humans were, by nature, martial artists.
Martial artists fought against heaven and earth, unlike cultivators.
Cultivators prioritized self-preservation when encountering trouble, but martial artists relied on their fighting spirit.
If their fighting spirit was extinguished, their martial path would be difficult to advance further.
But Cang Yuan still conceded.
After all, he did not want to die.
The conflict between him and Ji Qing was merely a dispute over interests between Red Pill Tower and the Pill Shop.
He had tried his best and still lost; no one could fault him.
However, after today, Ji Qing’s reputation would likely grow even greater.
He would become the first person in the Barren Domain’s history to defeat a Heavenly Human while still in the Dao Foundation realm.
The greater Ji Qing’s fame, the more Cang Yuan would be frequently mentioned, serving as a mere foil to Ji Qing.
As Cang Yuan conceded, Ji Qing directly retracted his Saber Domain.
“Whoosh.”
Cang Yuan turned and left, disappearing into the sky in the blink of an eye.
After Cang Yuan left, the people who had been observing the battle seemed to awaken as if from a dream.
“Ji Qing… won?”
“Ji Qing won this battle honorably! And Cang Yuan has no grounds to dispute the loss.”
“Ji Qing’s physical body, true energy, and various martial arts had actually reached the Heavenly Human realm; he only lacked the Heavenly Human artistic conception. He had not yet achieved Heaven and Man Unity. However, Ji Qing paradoxically manifested a Saber Domain, suppressing Cang Yuan’s Heavenly Human artistic conception with it, thus naturally gaining a slight edge over Cang Yuan.”
“Cang Yuan could only concede. If he hadn’t, he would likely have met the same fate as True Person Chong Yi.”
“Defeating a Heavenly Human while at the Dao Foundation realm, truly the first person in the Barren Domain’s history!”
“The Martial Dao lineage of the Wind Thunder Sect, not showing off, has actually become this powerful? Even a Heavenly Human elder within the Golden Dragon Holy Land was defeated by Ji Qing…”
After this battle, not only Ji Qing’s fame would soar, but the Martial Dao lineage of the Wind Thunder Sect would also gain immense renown.
Crimson Sword Daoist and Black Water Daoist exchanged glances, then sighed, saying, “They say Sword Cultivators are the most formidable in combat! But compared to Heavenly Humans, they don’t have much of an advantage. And facing Fellow Daoist Ji’s Saber Domain, our sword cultivator techniques are likely completely countered…”
Crimson Sword Daoist knew clearly that if Ji Qing’s Saber Domain could suppress Cang Yuan, it could suppress sword cultivators.
If a Golden Core sword cultivator from the Heart Sword Sect were to fight Ji Qing, they would likely be defeated even more miserably.
The current Ji Qing has established a dominant momentum!
Even if his cultivation does not break through and he remains at Dao Foundation, no one will dare to underestimate Ji Qing anymore.
Whether Golden Core or Heavenly Human, they will be treated equally.
Moreover, Ji Qing is exceptionally talented; how could he stop at Dao Foundation?
As for Zhao Xiaozhu and the others, they were incredibly excited.
The stronger Ji Qing became, the more stable their Pill Shop would be.
Even Yu Hu Daoren breathed a sigh of relief.
This matter ultimately originated because of him.
If Ji Qing had lost, he would have been in dire straits.
Fortunately, Ji Qing won.
He would now diligently refine pills at the Pill Shop.
He had no more worries.
The other two Tower Masters of Red Pill Tower, Tai’a and True Person Qingya, looked very grim at this moment.
Cang Yuan actually lost?
Before the great war, they had never considered that Cang Yuan would lose.
And such a complete and utter defeat.
But the fact was right before their eyes.
Ji Qing manifested his Saber Domain and defeated Cang Yuan in one fell swoop.
They had nothing to say.
Even if they had gone up, they would have met the same fate.
“Enough, this matter ends here!”
Qingya sighed.
An unending feud?
That was impossible.
This was a dispute over interests, coupled with a matter of face.
Losing was losing.
At worst, they would just avoid Ji Qing in the future.
It was just a matter of losing face.
Everyone had backing forces, and they were all in Heavenly Desolation City.
They couldn’t just fight to the death at any moment.
Ji Qing nodded to the many familiar faces.
Afterward, he flew directly towards the Wind Thunder Sect.
Ji Qing returned to the courtyard.
True Person Baoyue followed closely, arriving at Ji Qing’s residence.
True Person Baoyue seemed to be reacquainting herself with Ji Qing, smiling and saying, “Fellow Daoist Ji possesses the Five Elements Dao Body, cultivates the Five Elements Divine Light Great Law, and has also manifested a Saber Domain. You’ve truly hidden your strength well!”
“To think I even modified the pagoda for you to protect yourself, but it turns out you didn’t need it at all. I was just wasting my effort.”
From beginning to end, Ji Qing had not used the Thirteen Layered Flame God Treasure Pagoda for protection.
Because there was simply no need.
Ji Qing had his Saber Domain, placing him in an invincible position, so why would he need a magic treasure for protection?
“True Person Baoyue, how can it be called wasted effort? With the pagoda, I could more confidently go all out!”
“Now that your challenge with Cang Yuan is over, will you continue cultivating?”
“Of course, I have already refined three types of Five Elements materials. I am still missing the Five Elements Fire and Five Elements Earth, and I need Fellow Daoist Baoyue’s help to cultivate so I can be promoted to Heavenly Human soon!”
Ji Qing knew that his current strength had almost reached its limit.
Either the Saber Domain would improve.
But currently, the Saber Domain showed no signs of improvement.
To achieve a significant increase in strength, there was only one way.
That was to be promoted to Heavenly Human!
Ji Qing was still somewhat dissatisfied with the great war against Cang Yuan this time.
The problem was similar to the last battle against True Person Chong Yi.
In the end, Ji Qing had to rely on “attrition” to defeat Cang Yuan.
If he were promoted to Heavenly Human, it would be different.
“Alright, then I will continue to assist you in your cultivation!”
True Person Baoyue agreed.
Previously, she had merely seen Ji Qing’s potential.
But now, she genuinely wanted to help Ji Qing.
Once Ji Qing was promoted to Heavenly Human, he could probably help her immediately.
Therefore, True Person Baoyue was now more eager than Ji Qing himself.
“Whoosh.”
The two activated their Identity Tokens in the secret chamber and entered the True Inheritance Grand Hall.
Then, they continued to refine divine fire within the True Inheritance Grand Hall.
This time, Ji Qing was determined to refine the divine fire to its absolute limit before exiting seclusion!
Ji Qing and True Person Baoyue cultivated together in the True Inheritance Grand Hall.
The disturbances in the outside world could no longer affect Ji Qing.
Ji Qing truly focused on refining the divine fire in seclusion.
One month, three months, five months, six months…
Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing suddenly opened his eyes.
The first thing he saw was a beautiful face: True Person Baoyue!
“Hoo…”
Ji Qing breathed a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his lips: “Thank you for your hard work, Fellow Daoist Baoyue. For a full six months, if not for your assistance in my cultivation, it would have taken me another three to five years to refine the divine fire.”
Ji Qing’s gratitude was heartfelt.
He hadn’t expected that the amount of “divine fire” he needed this time would be so immense.
Even though True Person Baoyue desperately nurtured it and even consumed many pills, she could barely sustain Ji Qing’s demand for divine fire.
Otherwise, Ji Qing would not have been able to refine the divine fire to its limit so quickly.
True Person Baoyue also breathed a sigh of relief.
She had indeed been very tired these past six months.
Even when refining pills or artifacts, she had never been this exhausted.
This time, Ji Qing had truly “drained” her.
If it had gone on for a few more months, True Person Baoyue might not have been able to hold on.
But fortunately, Ji Qing had finally finished his cultivation, having refined four types of Five Elements materials.
Now, only the last type remained: Five Elements Earth!
“Fellow Daoist Ji, you have only the Five Elements Earth left to refine among the Five Elements. Have you decided which Earth attribute material to refine?”
True Person Baoyue asked.
“This… I haven’t really thought about it yet. Do you have any suggestions, Fellow Daoist Baoyue?”
Ji Qing looked at True Person Baoyue.
“I actually do. Do you know about Creation Divine Soil, Fellow Daoist Ji?”
Ji Qing shook his head.
“Creation Divine Soil is said to have been passed down from ancient times. Precious Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures can only survive if planted in Creation Divine Soil. Once you refine Creation Divine Soil, your foundation will be incredibly strong, and you will become the strongest Heavenly Human when you break through!”
Baoyue Zhenren’s eyes seemed more excited than Ji Qing’s.
According to Ji Qing’s understanding of Baoyue Zhenren.
Her “suggestion” for him to find Creation Divine Soil was likely not that simple.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, do you also need Creation Divine Soil?”
Ji Qing asked.
Baoyue Zhenren shook her head and said, “I have no interest in Creation Divine Soil. However, ‘Infant Nurturing Grass’ can only grow in Creation Divine Soil. If Fellow Daoist Ji intends to refine Creation Divine Soil, it shouldn’t be a problem to casually pick some ‘Infant Nurturing Grass’, right?”
Ji Qing suddenly understood.
As expected, Baoyue Zhenren wanted the “Infant Nurturing Grass.”
After all, Baoyue Zhenren was nearing Golden Core Perfection.
Once she reached Golden Core Perfection, she would have to consider breaking through to Nascent Soul.
Even for a True Disciple, reaching Nascent Soul was not easy.
Not every True Disciple could break through to Nascent Soul.
“The Wind Thunder Sect doesn’t have Infant Nurturing Grass either?”
“No.”
“Then, according to your suggestion, where can we find Creation Divine Soil and Infant Nurturing Grass?”
“Some Deity Transformation Sects have Creation Divine Soil and Infant Nurturing Grass, but we can’t even dream of them. However, the Immortal Path Sect, Dan Ding Sect, has Creation Divine Soil, and Dan Ding Sect is sure to have planted Infant Nurturing Grass.”
Ji Qing stared at Baoyue Zhenren with a half-smile.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, have you been eyeing Dan Ding Sect for a long time?”
Baoyue Zhenren did not deny it, openly admitting it.
“Yes, I’ve been eyeing Dan Ding Sect for a long time.”
“Then why don’t you act yourself?”
“It’s simple, Dan Ding Sect has a sect-protecting Great Formation, and I can’t get in. Furthermore, even if I got in, if I were discovered, I wouldn’t be able to defeat the cultivators of Dan Ding Sect, nor could I escape. Although Infant Nurturing Grass is very important to me, I can’t risk my life for it.”
Ji Qing’s expression was a bit strange.
Baoyue Zhenren dared not risk her life, but he did?
“Fellow Daoist Ji, please listen carefully…”
Thus, Baoyue Zhenren gave a detailed introduction to Dan Ding Sect.
The former Dan Ding Sect had also produced one Deity Transformation expert.
It was a Deity Transformation Orthodox Lineage.
However, there was only one Deity Transformation expert, which was its founding Patriarch.
After the founding Patriarch of Dan Ding Sect, no Deity Transformation expert was ever born.
However, Dan Ding Sect was skilled in alchemy.
Through alchemy, the sect had become extremely wealthy, and they had many friends, enjoying good relations throughout the Barren Domain. Almost no power would offend Dan Ding Sect.
After all, who knew how many people a pill refining sect had helped?
Perhaps with a single word, they could rally friends and summon Deity Transformation experts.
Of course, although Dan Ding Sect had only produced one Deity Transformation expert, the Nascent Soul True Lords throughout the generations had rarely been absent; every generation had a Nascent Soul True Lord.
Until this generation.
The only Nascent Soul True Lord of Dan Ding Sect had passed away.
And a new Golden Core Perfection cultivator was currently consuming a Nascent Soul Pill to attempt a breakthrough to Nascent Soul.
Although there were generally no major issues, it would take several months.
In other words, these months were a “vacuum period” for Nascent Soul cultivators in Dan Ding Sect; during these months, the sect had no Nascent Soul experts!
“So, Fellow Daoist, you mean you want me to take advantage of the current period when Dan Ding Sect has no Nascent Soul experts to infiltrate Dan Ding Sect and steal Creation Divine Soil and Infant Nurturing Grass?”
“Something like that.”
“Then how many Golden Core cultivators does Dan Ding Sect have now?”
“Uh… probably a few dozen.”
“…”
Ji Qing fell silent.
Dozens of Golden Core cultivators; no wonder Baoyue Zhenren dared not go in herself.
If he were discovered, Ji Qing wouldn’t be able to handle it either.
He would be beaten to death by dozens of Golden Core cultivators.
Seeing that Ji Qing seemed to be refusing, Baoyue Zhenren quickly said, “Fellow Daoist, don’t rush. The reason I’m not going is firstly fear of being beaten to death, and secondly, Dan Ding Sect’s sect-protecting Great Formation is impenetrable.”
“But you are different, Fellow Daoist. You possess the Five Elements Dao Body. Although the Five Elements Divine Light Great Law is not yet perfected, Dan Ding Sect’s sect-protecting Great Formation is a Five Elements Great Formation. Your Five Elements Dao Body can allow you to infiltrate silently, and you won’t be discovered by the people of Dan Ding Sect at all.”
“Moreover, even if Dan Ding Sect has dozens of Golden Core cultivators, so what? You have a Domain. Once you unleash your Domain, who can catch up to you except for a Nascent Soul True Lord using an Evasion Technique? And at this particular time, Dan Ding Sect has no Nascent Soul True Lords.”
“So, what concerns do you have, Fellow Daoist? Dan Ding Sect is practically unguarded before you. As long as we are not caught and killed on the spot, and we escape back to Wind Thunder Sect, the people of Dan Ding Sect will have no way to deal with us.”
Ji Qing stared at Baoyue Zhenren.
Baoyue Zhenren’s words sounded quite credible.
It seemed Dan Ding Sect was not really a dangerous place.
“Speed…”
Ji Qing thought of his own speed.
He hadn’t really considered it carefully before.
But now, reminded by Baoyue Zhenren, Ji Qing realized that if he unleashed his Domain, it could indeed be used for travel.
Within his Domain, Ji Qing’s speed was almost like Teleportation.
As long as he maintained his Domain and traveled at the fastest speed within it, no one below Nascent Soul could catch up to him.
Not even those speed-type Magic Treasures could.
With such terrifying speed, and not fearing Dan Ding Sect’s Five Elements Great Formation.
It was indeed worth trying at Dan Ding Sect.
After all, Ji Qing really needed Creation Divine Soil.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, I will first have someone inquire about Dan Ding Sect’s affairs. I will inform you in a few days, alright?”
Ji Qing pondered for a moment and proposed his idea.
“Alright.”
“Moreover, it’s not that you have to act alone. I will also accompany you. I have a special Magic Treasure that can conceal our auras, so no one will be able to discover us even if we enter Dan Ding Sect.”
Ji Qing nodded.
Afterward, Baoyue Zhenren returned the Thirteen Layered Flame God Treasure Pagoda to Ji Qing and left the True Inheritance Grand Hall.
Ji Qing immediately found people to inquire about Creation Divine Soil and Dan Ding Sect.
He made further inquiries from more people.
Finally, he reached a conclusion.
Creation Divine Soil was indeed magical, and Dan Ding Sect did indeed possess Creation Divine Soil.
The outside world had also heard that the Nascent Soul True Lord of Dan Ding Sect was approaching the end of his lifespan.
But there was no specific news.
Most likely, Baoyue Zhenren had investigated it herself.
Moreover, Baoyue Zhenren would have to go along.
If Dan Ding Sect still had Nascent Soul True Lords, Baoyue Zhenren would not have taken the risk.
After much deliberation, Ji Qing decided to go for it!
His Five Elements currently lacked Earth.
He was just missing Creation Divine Soil.
If he had to use other spiritual soils instead of Creation Divine Soil, Ji Qing would not be willing.
Cultivation was a matter of taking one step at a time; if one step was missed, all subsequent steps would be affected.
Although other spiritual soils could substitute for divine soil and allow for the initial stages of the Five Elements Divine Light Great Law.
But in that case, could the foundation compare to refining Creation Divine Soil?
Ji Qing had always believed in forging the deepest foundation, which would bring immense benefits to his future cultivation.
If he hadn’t known about Creation Divine Soil, it would have been one thing.
Now that he knew of such a magical Treasure as Creation Divine Soil, how could Ji Qing miss it?
Moreover, during these past few days, he had practiced traveling using his Domain.
The speed was indeed too fast.
Even if he were surrounded by dozens of Golden Core cultivators, Ji Qing could easily escape within his Saber Domain.
The only drawback was that when Ji Qing traveled, the Five Elements Pill Granules within him could not sustain prolonged consumption.
But if he prepared more pills to restore his vital energy in advance, he could naturally last longer.
Ji Qing had already made up his mind.
Therefore, he immediately sent a Communication Talisman to Baoyue Zhenren.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, come to the True Inheritance Grand Hall quickly!”
Ji Qing entered the True Inheritance Grand Hall ahead of time.
“Swish.”
Baoyue Zhenren also teleported to the True Inheritance Grand Hall.
She asked with a smile, “Fellow Daoist Ji, have you made a decision?”
“Yes, Fellow Daoist Baoyue, are you ready?”
“I’ve been ready for a long time. I’ve even prepared pills for you to recover your vital energy. If we need to escape, you can unleash your Domain without any worries, and you won’t have to worry about vital energy consumption.”
“…”
Ji Qing opened his mouth and finally revealed a helpless wry smile.
It could only be said that Baoyue Zhenren thought of everything…
Anything Ji Qing could think of, Baoyue Zhenren could also think of and even prepare for.
“Alright, there’s no time to delay, let’s depart immediately.”
“Good.”
Baoyue Zhenren’s face showed a hint of excitement.
Thus, the two of them left the True Inheritance Grand Hall, transforming into two streams of light and disappearing into the sky.
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