Chapter 176: Baoyue Enters Seclusion To Form Her Nascent Soul, Ji Qing Guards Her, Nascent Soul Arrives!
Nascent Soul True Monarch!
Even an aged Nascent Soul True Monarch is far from comparable to a False Nascent Soul.
Six divine spirit phantoms roared behind Ji Qing.
The Five Prisons Samsara Saint Body gave Ji Qing boundless energy and power.
Even if the Imperial Ancestor truly intended to “play favorites” or “obstruct” the Moon King’s faction, Ji Qing was not afraid at all.
He was even faintly excited.
However, the Imperial Ancestor still spoke: “The victor is decided. The Moon King will become the new Emperor of Tianbao Kingdom.”
“Tomorrow, the Emperor shall issue an edict of abdication.”
After the Imperial Ancestor finished speaking, his Nascent Soul used an Evasion Technique and vanished.
Ji Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly: “Evasion Technique…”
Thus far, Ji Qing truly had no solution against a Nascent Soul’s Evasion Technique.
Perhaps he had to use his Domain?
Within his Domain, a Nascent Soul True Monarch should not be able to use an Evasion Technique.
Unless they could break through the Domain.
But Ji Qing had not yet fought a full-scale battle with a True Monarch, so he naturally didn’t know if his Domain could stop a Nascent Soul True Monarch’s Evasion Technique.
Emperor Baode was as if he had lost his parents.
Abdication!
He had to abdicate.
He had been on the throne for twenty years; how could he bear to abdicate?
But since the Imperial Ancestor had spoken, it meant there was no room for negotiation.
For a moment, Emperor Baode’s heart turned to ash. He didn’t say a word and turned to leave the Training Ground.
As for the lineages of King Wu, King Jing, King Kang, and King Xuan, they now looked as if their spines had been broken, bowing their heads to the Moon King.
Only the Moon King was ecstatic.
He had done it!
He had truly done it!
Once Emperor Baode issued the abdication edict tomorrow, he would be the supreme ruler of Tianbao Kingdom!
The sole Emperor!
Of course, no matter how excited the Moon King was, he knew who the “great benefactor” was.
It was his Great Aunt, Princess Qingyuan!
And even more so, Ji Qing, who had soundly defeated True Lord Shenglong!
“Thank you, Great Aunt. Thank you, Heavenly Man Ji!”
The Moon King’s voice was tinged with joy.
Ji Qing also retracted his divine spirit phantoms and appeared behind Baoyue Zhenren in a flash.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, I haven’t disappointed you, have I?”
Ji Qing asked with a smile.
“Of course not, but Fellow Daoist Ji, your strength upon entering the Heavenly Human Realm is truly terrifying. You even defeated a False Nascent Soul True Monarch… Could it be that you can Reverse Kill a Nascent Soul?”
Baoyue Zhenren could barely believe it.
She knew Ji Qing would be strong after breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm.
But she hadn’t expected him to be this strong.
That was a False Nascent Soul True Monarch!
Moreover, even with Wei Tianyi and Huang Jiutian attacking together, Ji Qing had still defeated them.
The crucial point was that Ji Qing hadn’t even used his Saber Domain.
Nor had he used Saber Qi.
To recall, Saber Qi combined with Saber Domain was Ji Qing’s method for Reverse Killing Heavenly Humans back then.
Now, relying solely on the strength of his Physical Body, he had defeated a False Nascent Soul True Monarch. How strong would Ji Qing be when fighting with his full power?
Baoyue Zhenren even suspected that Ji Qing could Reverse Kill a Nascent Soul.
Ji Qing did not reply.
Reverse Kill a Nascent Soul?
He wished he could try, but unfortunately, the Imperial Ancestor had not given him the chance just now.
They were both communicating via telepathy, so no one else knew.
Baoyue Zhenren immediately waved her hand and said, “Let’s go. We’ll see tomorrow if Emperor Baode will abdicate.”
In reality, Emperor Baode’s abdication was practically a foregone conclusion.
But until the last moment, one couldn’t be 100% certain.
The next day arrived quickly.
Emperor Baode summoned his ministers and publicly announced the abdication edict.
The Moon King ascended the throne as Emperor, becoming the new ruler of Tianbao Kingdom as he had wished.
As for King Wu, King Jing, King Kang, and King Xuan, the Moon King bestowed them generous rewards, but they were stripped of their real power and, at best, were confined to Tianbao City, never to stir up trouble again in this lifetime.
Although the officials were surprised, they understood the situation within the Imperial Family.
Most likely, the various factions of the Imperial Family had fought, and the Moon King had emerged victorious, allowing him to ascend the throne.
As for the others, they had all failed.
The officials didn’t really care who the Emperor was.
What they cared about was the Nascent Soul Old Ancestor of the Imperial Family.
That was the stabilizing force of Tianbao Kingdom.
If the Imperial Ancestor were to perish, the entire Tianbao Kingdom would face difficult times.
After the Moon King became Emperor, Ji Qing informed him that he wished to visit the Imperial Family’s Collection of Books.
To see what Martial Arts were available?
The Moon King readily agreed and gave Ji Qing a Token.
Ji Qing arrived at the Imperial Family’s Library.
It was divided into Immortal Path Cultivation Techniques and Martial Way Cultivation Techniques.
Ji Qing naturally chose the Martial Way Cultivation Techniques.
Ji Qing first checked for Five Elements-related Cultivation Techniques.
What if there was a powerful Five Elements Divine Skill?
For example, one comparable to the Five Elements Divine Light Great Law, capable of breaking through to Martial Saint.
Even if it wasn’t as good as the Five Elements Void Sacred Law, that would be fine.
It was a pity that after searching, Ji Qing found Martial Saint Cultivation Techniques, but none were Five Elements-related, so Ji Qing couldn’t use them.
Since he hadn’t found a satisfactory Martial Saint Cultivation Technique, Ji Qing lowered his expectations.
Cultivation Techniques like the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique, which strengthened the Physical Foundation and Strength, would also suffice.
However, even Martial Arts that could strengthen the Physical Foundation were not easy to come by.
After all, Ji Qing was already a Heavenly Human now.
A Heavenly Human Realm’s Physical Body was already very strong.
To further strengthen the Physical Body on this foundation was by no means easy.
It would be great for Ji Qing to find a Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique.
However, the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique took a different approach, introducing the power of stars to strengthen the Physical Foundation.
The Imperial Family’s Collection of Books was vast. Ji Qing browsed for a long time and truly found a Heavenly Human Realm Divine Skill.
“Nine Reversals of Fate!”
The concept behind this Divine Skill was extraordinary.
According to this Divine Skill, the Physical Body at the Heavenly Human Realm was already very powerful, and any further improvement was incredibly difficult. But what if the Heavenly Human Realm Physical Body was treated as an infant? Wouldn’t the Heavenly Human Realm Physical Body then be able to continue growing?
This concept was indeed very novel.
That’s why it was named “Reverse Fate.”
The so-called Nine Reversals of Fate meant that each time the state of the Physical Body was “reversed,” turning it into an “infant” state, allowing the Physical Body to grow.
The stronger the Physical Body, the more difficult it would be to reverse its state.
Therefore, the name Nine Reversals of Fate did not mean there were necessarily nine changes.
“Nine Reversals” was merely a hypothetical number.
Perhaps there would only be two or three reversals.
Perhaps there would be ten or twenty reversals.
It depended on one’s own condition.
When one reached the point where the body’s state could no longer be “reversed,” it meant the Nine Reversals of Fate had reached Perfection.
Ji Qing found this Martial Art very interesting.
Each reversal would significantly enhance the Physical Body.
And, unlike the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique.
It didn’t require introducing any star power.
Nor did it require condensing any divine spirits.
Reversing the state of the Physical Body to allow it to grow again would enhance the strength of Ji Qing’s Five Prisons Samsara Saint Body.
In this regard, Nine Reversals of Fate was more suitable for strengthening the Physical Foundation than the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique.
However, this Martial Art was difficult to cultivate.
Its entry requirement was countless times more difficult than the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique.
To even begin, one had to cause the Physical Body to collapse.
Or, to reshape the Physical Body.
For many people, this was almost impossible.
Unless they had just ascended to the Heavenly Human Realm and were still within the Heavenly Gate, when the Physical Body could be reshaped.
Otherwise, who could reshape their Physical Body?
As for the collapse of the Physical Body.
Even for a Heavenly Human, wouldn’t collapsing their Physical Body mean death?
One couldn’t commit suicide to cultivate a Martial Art.
Thus, over time, Nine Reversals of Fate had been placed on a high shelf in the Imperial Library.
“Wait, collapse of the Physical Body…”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
Reshaping his own Physical Body was impossible, as he had already done so within the Heavenly Gate.
Once missed, it was missed.
He could no longer reshape his Physical Body, but he felt he could still try if it collapsed.
Ji Qing had melted the Green Wood Divine Tree.
His vitality was incredibly strong.
Moreover, he had cultivated the Five Elements Divine Light Great Law to Perfection.
Once this Divine Skill reached Perfection, the melted Five Elements power was fundamental.
Ji Qing could gather the Five Elements power within his body and forcibly condense it.
As long as the Five Elements power did not collapse, he would not die.
And the condensed Five Elements power within his body was only a small portion.
At most, it would be a small clump of flesh and blood.
Then, couldn’t the other ninety-nine percent of his Physical Body “collapse”?
Wouldn’t his Nine Reversals of Fate then be initiated?
And then his Physical Body would regrow according to the method of Nine Reversals of Fate.
Of course, that would only be the entry stage.
It was the most basic form of “reversal.”
It wouldn’t even count as one change.
But even just initiating it would leave countless Heavenly Human Realm experts helpless.
“I can try it.”
Ji Qing had made up his mind.
He quickly memorized the contents of Nine Reversals of Fate.
Afterward, Ji Qing reviewed every Martial Art.
As a result, he only found Nine Reversals of Fate; all other Martial Arts were quite ordinary.
Ji Qing was not too disappointed.
Finding even one Martial Art was a significant gain.
His Physical Body was already very strong.
With the further cultivation of Nine Reversals of Fate, his Physical Body would likely advance further.
As Ji Qing exited the Imperial Family’s Library, he saw Baoyue Zhenren rushing towards the Imperial Palace.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, come with me to meet the Old Ancestor.”
“Old Ancestor?”
Baoyue Zhenren nodded.
However, she didn’t know the specific reason.
The Old Ancestor’s message was for Baoyue Zhenren to bring Ji Qing along.
Ji Qing nodded and followed Baoyue Zhenren.
Soon, the two arrived at the Old Ancestor’s cave dwelling.
Deep within the Imperial Palace, there is a cave dwelling.
Throughout history, only Nascent Soul Old Ancestors could reside there.
“Greetings, Old Ancestor.”
“Greetings, True Monarch.”
Baoyue Zhenren and Ji Qing both bowed to the Imperial Ancestor.
The Imperial Ancestor looked up at Ji Qing and Baoyue Zhenren, nodded, and said, “No need for formalities, sit.”
His voice was a little hoarse.
Ji Qing noticed that the Imperial Ancestor was surrounded by death qi, which was even more severe than yesterday.
And this was only after one day had passed.
In just one day, it had become so severe.
The Imperial Ancestor’s approaching end was not unfounded.
It seemed his end was truly near.
At most, within a month!
The Imperial Ancestor looked at Baoyue Zhenren and nodded, “Qingyuan, going to Wind Thunder Sect was the right choice. You’ve avoided the disputes of the Imperial Family and can cultivate in peace. Now you’re close to Golden Core Perfection.”
“Regarding Core Breaking Nascent Soul Formation, you must have made preparations at Wind Thunder Sect. I don’t have any pills here to help you form your Nascent Soul. However, I possess a unique treasure, the Heart Demon Lure!”
“This Heart Demon Lure is one of the foundations of our Tianbao Kingdom’s Imperial Family. Using the Heart Demon Lure allows one to fully experience the erosion of inner demons, which can help in resisting the Heart Demon Tribulation when forming your Nascent Soul.”
“However, past Patriarchs have all used the Heart Demon Lure, and there is only one final opportunity remaining. Once you use it, the Heart Demon Lure will shatter, and future generations will not be able to use it anymore.”
The Imperial Ancestor’s words caused a look of surprise to flash across Baoyue Zhenren’s face.
The Heart Demon Lure?
To sense the erosion of inner demons in advance?
It should be known that forming a Nascent Soul has three tribulations.
First is Nurturing Nascent Soul. It’s not easy to nurture a Nascent Soul within the Golden Core. If the Nurturing Nascent Soul is insufficient, the formed Nascent Soul after breaking the core will be weak. Like True Lord Shenglong, whose Nascent Soul was only an inch long, it’s impossible to cultivate a Nascent Soul; at most, it would be a False Nascent Soul.
Second is Stabilizing Nascent Soul. After breaking the core and forming the Nascent Soul, the Nascent Soul is very fragile and must endure various tribulations, such as wind tribulations, lightning tribulations, fire tribulations, and so on. Fortunately, there is only one type of tribulation, and with sufficient preparation of Magic Treasures, it can be overcome.
Third is the Heart Demon Tribulation. This stage appears after stabilizing the Nascent Soul. Inner demons will emerge within the cultivator’s mind. If they overcome it, they truly cultivate a Nascent Soul; if they fail, they will be backlashed by the inner demons, and their Nascent Soul will collapse.
This Heart Demon Tribulation is formless and intangible, and every Nascent Soul cultivator must experience it.
Many cultivators, despite having stabilized their Nascent Souls, fall at this final step.
But if one could experience the Heart Demon Tribulation in advance, this third stage would become much easier.
It could even allow for targeted improvement of shortcomings in the mind.
This is the function of the Heart Demon Lure.
Even Baoyue Zhenren didn’t know the Imperial Family possessed such a treasure?
At least, not at Wind Thunder Sect.
Otherwise, with her status as a True Disciple, she would definitely know.
A Supreme Treasure that even a Deity Transformation Sect like Wind Thunder Sect did not possess.
“No wonder our Tianbao Kingdom’s Imperial Family can almost guarantee a continuous lineage of Nascent Souls… so that’s how…”
A flicker of surprise crossed Baoyue Zhenren’s eyes.
The Heart Demon Lure was truly unexpected.
“The Heart Demon Lure is originally an Imperial Family foundation, known and usable only by Imperial Family members who have had the opportunity to form a Nascent Soul throughout history. Otherwise, if the news leaked, my Tianbao Kingdom would no longer be at peace. However, there is only one chance left for the Heart Demon Lure, so even if the news spreads, it doesn’t matter much.”
The Imperial Ancestor glanced at Ji Qing.
Did he really not consider Ji Qing an “outsider”?
He was giving the Heart Demon Lure to Baoyue Zhenren right in front of Ji Qing.
“Ji Qing of Wind Thunder Sect, Qingyuan must absolutely trust Fellow Daoist Ji. In fact, I only asked Qingyuan to come alone, unless she absolutely trusts you, but she brought you…”
Ji Qing was a little surprised.
He glanced at Baoyue Zhenren.
He was wondering why the Imperial Ancestor trusted him so much, not treating him as an outsider, and even giving the Heart Demon Lure, an Imperial Family foundation treasure, to Baoyue Zhenren in front of him.
It turned out the Imperial Ancestor had given the decision-making power to Baoyue Zhenren.
And Baoyue Zhenren bringing him along meant absolute trust in him!
“Thank you, Old Ancestor.”
Baoyue Zhenren put away the Heart Demon Lure.
The Imperial Ancestor turned his gaze back to Ji Qing.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, since Qingyuan trusts you, then I will not be stingy. This Jade Pendant is a treasure I accidentally obtained in a cave dwelling in the outer territories many years ago. After many years of research, I have determined that this is a treasure that only a Martial Artist can activate. The specific activation method should be through Domain.”
“Ji Qing of Wind Thunder Sect, who, from the Dao Foundation stage, reverse-killed Heavenly Humans and evolved a Domain, am I correct in what I say?”
Ji Qing was not too surprised.
It was normal for a Nascent Soul True Monarch to know his background.
“I shall gift this Jade Pendant to you, young friend, as a token of my regard.”
The Imperial Ancestor waved his hand directly, and the Jade Pendant fell into Ji Qing’s hand.
“Thank you, True Monarch.”
Ji Qing did not refuse and accepted the Jade Pendant.
“Old Ancestor, you…”
Baoyue Zhenren seemed to realize something, her expression tinged with sadness.
No matter what, the Old Ancestor was the stabilizing force of the Imperial Family.
Her ability to grow was also due to the Old Ancestor’s protection.
Nascent Soul True Monarchs have a lifespan of three thousand years, and the Imperial Ancestor had protected the Imperial Family for nearly three thousand years.
He could be called a living fossil of Tianbao Kingdom.
It was natural for Baoyue Zhenren to feel a sense of sorrow as such an ancient Nascent Soul was about to pass away.
“Do not be sad. In my youth, I had great ambitions and wished to attempt Spirit Transformation, but ultimately fell short… I hope you can take my place and see the scenery of Spirit Transformation…”
A smile appeared on the Imperial Ancestor’s face.
The next moment, the death qi around the Imperial Ancestor suddenly erupted.
“Buzz.”
A Nascent Soul appeared above the Imperial Ancestor’s head.
Unfortunately, the Nascent Soul, like sand and wind, gradually dissipated and finally vanished without a trace.
Only the Imperial Ancestor’s physical body remained, but he had already lowered his head, devoid of any life.
The Imperial Ancestor had passed away!
The Nascent Soul Old Ancestor who had guarded Tianbao Kingdom for three thousand years was now dead.
“Old Ancestor…”
Baoyue Zhenren also showed genuine emotion, radiating sorrow.
Ji Qing was also somewhat touched.
This was a Nascent Soul True Monarch!
He must have been a peerless figure in his prime.
But even after cultivating to the Nascent Soul stage, what of it?
When his time came, he would still pass away.
The pride in Ji Qing’s heart vanished without a trace.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, please bear with me for a little longer. With the Old Ancestor’s passing, Tianbao Kingdom may become unstable, and I must remain to oversee things for a while.”
Baoyue Zhenren said to Ji Qing.
“It’s alright, cultivation can be done anywhere.”
Ji Qing nodded.
He was not in a hurry to return.
Moreover, he had now obtained the Nine Reversals of Fate and needed time to cultivate.
He also had this mysterious Jade Pendant given by the Imperial Ancestor, which required a Domain to activate.
What kind of opportunity did it contain?
Ji Qing stayed in the Imperial Palace.
Moon King was very pleased and allocated a palace specifically for Ji Qing.
Of course, the Moon King had now ascended the throne, with the reign title “Tianzhen,” and was thus also known as Emperor Tianzhen.
In his palace, Ji Qing was indifferent to the affairs of Tianbao Kingdom.
With the death of the Imperial Ancestor, there would undoubtedly be some turmoil in Tianbao Kingdom.
But with Baoyue Zhenren and Emperor Tianzhen, Ji Qing’s intervention was not needed, and he was content with his leisure.
Ji Qing did not rush to cultivate the Nine Reversals of Fate immediately.
Instead, he took out the mysterious Jade Pendant.
Even the Imperial Ancestor was unaware of the secrets within this Jade Pendant.
Ji Qing immediately activated his Domain Power, and the Domain Power enveloped the Jade Pendant.
“Buzz.”
The Jade Pendant immediately vibrated slightly.
At the same time, Ji Qing’s consciousness immediately penetrated into the Jade Pendant.
Everything went smoothly, encountering no obstruction at all.
But without the Domain Power, no matter what method was used, consciousness could not penetrate the Jade Pendant.
As Ji Qing’s consciousness penetrated the Jade Pendant, Ji Qing “saw” a densely packed net before him.
Numerous “lines” of various kinds formed this large net.
Furthermore, a profoundly complex pattern appeared in Ji Qing’s mind.
Ji Qing had a flash of inspiration and seemed to understand immediately.
“One layer of fortune is one lock, the Heavenly Mandate fortune has nine locks.”
This meant that unlocking one layer of the lock represented one layer of fortune.
If all nine locks were unlocked, it would be nine layers of fortune, and nine layers of fortune would converge into the Heavenly Mandate.
As for what the Heavenly Mandate was, Ji Qing was unclear.
Ji Qing frowned.
This looked like some kind of “charlatanism.”
Or perhaps, cultivating some so-called fortune or Heavenly Mandate?
Unlocking a lock would grant fortune?
Ji Qing pondered for a moment and immediately began to try.
To unlock the first layer of the lock, one needed to utilize the lines in the void.
The densely packed lines intertwined with each other.
Even the first lock was quite complex.
It was too difficult to connect these lines together.
Each line was different, possessing unique characteristics.
Some were as volatile as fire.
Some were as tranquil as water.
Some broke with a touch.
Some were incredibly tough, bending but never breaking.
Ji Qing needed to understand the “characteristics” of each line before attempting to combine them into the first lock.
In short, it was very complicated.
Ji Qing named it the “Heavenly Mandate Lock.”
Thus, Ji Qing attempted to unlock the first layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
He became completely immersed in it.
Even Ji Qing himself was unaware.
This immersion lasted for about ten days.
“Hoo…”
Ji Qing suddenly woke up.
He had encountered a slight problem in the process of constructing the first Heavenly Mandate Lock.
He was perplexed and could not figure it out.
So he woke up, intending to clear his mind.
After waking up, Ji Qing calculated the time.
Nearly ten days had passed.
Yet he had not felt it at all, as if only one or two hours had passed.
“This Heavenly Mandate Lock is truly peculiar…”
Ji Qing also sensed the unusual nature of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
Ji Qing immediately intended to withdraw his Domain Power.
To activate the Jade Pendant, the Domain Power had to continuously envelop it, so Ji Qing had kept his Domain activated for the past ten days.
However, upon withdrawing it, Ji Qing had a faint feeling.
His Saber Domain seemed… very simple?
Yes, it was simply very simple.
Ji Qing once again unleashed his Saber Domain, and then, various insights flooded his mind.
After an unknown amount of time, Ji Qing opened his eyes.
The next moment, his domain was fully released.
“Boom.”
Ji Qing’s domain surged!
“This…”
Ji Qing was dumbfounded.
He immediately flipped open the Demon Record to check his condition.
Ji Qing: Heavenly Human （ Perfection ）
Saber Domain: Beginner （ 13% ）
Kai Yang Chapter: Major Accomplishment （ 1% ）
Yao Guang Chapter: Beginner （ 1% ）
Origin Points: 800 points
Ji Qing’s main focus was on his Saber Domain.
Ever since Ji Qing evolved his Saber Domain, for a very long time, its progress had been stuck at a mere 1%, with almost no improvement.
Ji Qing didn’t know how to improve it.
But now, his Saber Domain had suddenly surged to 13% progress.
This was clearly not normal.
“It’s the Heavenly Mandate Lock…”
Ji Qing quickly found the reason.
The improvement in his Saber Domain was likely due to the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
This made it even stranger.
The Heavenly Mandate Lock and the Saber Domain had no relation whatsoever.
Why did the Saber Domain surge?
Ji Qing had only just begun studying the first lock of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
Crucially, he hadn’t even broken through the first lock.
Yet, the progress of his Saber Domain had surged.
If he completely deciphered the first lock, would his Saber Domain directly reach Minor Accomplishment?
“The Heavenly Mandate Lock is related to the Saber Domain. This Heavenly Mandate Lock isn’t a martial art; it’s more like a strange ‘test.’ Through this strange ‘test,’ various abilities can be improved unconsciously, likely including domain abilities.”
“If this is the case, then this Heavenly Mandate Lock is extraordinary, equivalent to directly improving a domain. So far, I haven’t encountered any method to directly improve a domain, nor have I even heard of one…”
Ji Qing’s expression was grave, but his heart was filled with excitement and even eagerness to try.
That was the improvement of a domain.
Ji Qing’s domain had been without any progress for a long time.
Now that the Heavenly Mandate Lock could improve domains, Ji Qing was naturally overjoyed.
Moreover, Ji Qing had a faint feeling.
The Heavenly Mandate Lock was more than just improving domains.
It definitely had other uses, he just didn’t know them yet.
“I don’t have enough Origin Points, and even the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique isn’t at Perfection. Even if the Nine Reversals of Fate can reach Beginner, it’s useless without Origin Points.”
Ji Qing had originally planned to go to the Sea Area.
But now, he needed to stay in the Imperial Palace and cooperate with Baoyue Zhenren, and couldn’t leave easily.
However, if Ji Qing wanted to kill demons, why would he need to go to the Sea Area?
Thus, Ji Qing sent someone to notify Emperor Tianzhen.
Soon, Emperor Tianzhen arrived.
Even though he had become the Emperor and possessed an imperial aura, facing Ji Qing, Emperor Tianzhen’s posture was very humble.
“Greetings, Heavenly Man Ji. Do you require anything, Heavenly Man Ji?”
Emperor Tianzhen asked.
“Indeed, I have a need. I am cultivating a martial art that requires a large number of demons, so the more demons, the better, and the stronger they are, the better. I cannot leave right now, so I hope Your Majesty will send people to capture demons alive and deliver them to my palace.”
Ji Qing stated his request.
He used a pretext, claiming it was for cultivating a martial art.
In reality, this was quite normal.
With so many martial arts in the world, it was perfectly normal for some to require demons or a certain amount of killing intent.
Moreover, the Human Race and demons were naturally in opposition.
The Tianbao Kingdom was also constantly eradicating demons.
The only difference now was the need to capture them alive.
“Heavenly Man Ji, rest assured, there are many demons in Tianbao City. I will order people to send them to your palace shortly. Furthermore, I will issue an order for the entire Tianbao Kingdom to begin eradicating demons, with capturing them alive as the priority!”
Emperor Tianzhen immediately agreed to Ji Qing’s request.
He even took it very seriously, intending to mobilize the entire Tianbao Kingdom’s power to ensure Ji Qing’s satisfaction.
Ji Qing was naturally satisfied.
Just one hour after Emperor Tianzhen left, a large number of demons were delivered to Ji Qing’s palace.
Ji Qing naturally accepted them all.
As soon as the demons arrived, he killed them directly and threw their corpses into his Storage Bag.
More corpses had no impact.
In just a few hours, Ji Qing had almost annihilated all the demons in Tianbao City.
And Ji Qing gained a full fifty thousand Origin Points.
With fifty thousand Origin Points, perfecting the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique was no longer an issue.
Ji Qing immediately upgraded the Kai Yang Chapter, cultivating the Kai Yang Deity to Perfection.
This consumed ten thousand Origin Points.
Then came the Yao Guang Chapter, cultivating the Yao Guang Deity to Perfection, which cost thirty thousand Origin Points.
“Boom.”
After the Yao Guang Chapter reached Perfection, the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique was also perfected.
The seven deities were now linked as one.
When Ji Qing threw a punch, it was equivalent to the combined strike of seven deities.
The power was simply unimaginable.
The perfection of the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique also greatly strengthened Ji Qing’s Physical Foundation.
If Ji Qing were to encounter True Lord Shenglong again now.
Ji Qing was confident that with the augmentation of the seven deities, he could crush True Lord Shenglong with a single punch.
Ten thousand Origin Points remained.
Ji Qing attempted to cultivate the Nine Reversals of Fate first.
To see if he could reach Beginner.
Once he reached Beginner, ten thousand Origin Points could complete the first reversal of the Nine Reversals of Fate, allowing him to see its actual effects.
Thus, Ji Qing began to condense the essence of the Five Elements’ Power, merging them into one.
Then, Ji Qing’s physical body began to collapse.
From his arms, to his torso, and then to his head.
Ji Qing’s entire body disintegrated.
It turned into a pool of bloody mud.
Ji Qing was left with only the condensed essence of the Five Elements’ Power, with his consciousness attached to this essence.
Ji Qing was somewhat surprised.
This situation felt novel to him.
He knew clearly that with just a thought, his physical body could “regrow.”
This was somewhat similar to “regeneration from a drop of blood.”
Of course, the process of Ji Qing condensing and merging the Five Elements’ Power essence was also quite dangerous.
Because if the essence of the Five Elements’ Power were damaged, Ji Qing would die.
It was akin to demons having a life core within them.
Once the life core was destroyed, they died.
This was a clear weakness.
However, Ji Qing was different.
He was only at the Beginner stage of cultivating the Nine Reversals of Fate, which required concentrating the essence of the Five Elements’ Power into one point, forming something akin to a life core.
Once his physical body recovered, Ji Qing’s Five Elements’ Power would reintegrate into his body and disperse.
Thus, there would be no fatal vulnerability.
Even if his heart were shattered, Ji Qing would not die.
Unless his physical body was completely blown apart and annihilated.
Then, he would truly be dead.
Seeing his physical body completely disintegrate, Ji Qing immediately began to “reshape” his body according to the method of the Nine Reversals of Fate.
Reshaping the physical body was no easy feat.
And it had to be done according to the method of the Nine Reversals of Fate.
But Ji Qing still tried bit by bit.
One day, two days, three days…
If not for Ji Qing’s incredibly tenacious vitality.
He might not have been able to endure for such a long time.
After ten days, Ji Qing’s physical body had fully recovered.
And he saw the information on the Demon Record.
“Nine Reversals of Fate: Beginner （ 1% ）”
This indicated that the Nine Reversals of Fate had finally reached the Beginner stage.
“Upgrade Nine Reversals of Fate!”
Ji Qing no longer hesitated and immediately consumed ten thousand Origin Points to upgrade the Nine Reversals of Fate.
“Boom.”
Ji Qing felt a profound transformation occurring deep within his physical body.
Images flashed through his mind.
These were scenes of him cultivating the Nine Reversals of Fate.
It was as if he had mastered every inch of his body.
Then, his physical state began to reverse.
Reversing to an “infant” state.
And then came growth.
From infancy, it was natural growth.
It only required a large amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy.
Ji Qing immediately crushed a large handful of Spirit Stones.
A vast amount of spiritual energy surged into his body.
Soon, his physical body had mostly regrown to its current state.
“Nine Reversals of Fate: First Reversal （ Upgraded ）”
As expected, Ji Qing’s physical body had completed the “First Reversal.”
The Nine Reversals of Fate did not have stages like Minor Accomplishment or Major Accomplishment.
It only had First Reversal, Second Reversal, and so on.
Once the First Reversal was completed, all aspects of physical fitness would be significantly enhanced.
It was as if the body had grown a second time.
And it was natural growth.
“Truly magical…”
“Each reversal is equivalent to returning to infancy, and the infant’s physical quality, based on the current physical quality, grows again…”
“If one could reach Third Reversal, Fourth Reversal, Fifth Reversal, and even Ninth Reversal! To what extent would the physical body develop?”
Ji Qing felt a sense of awe.
The Nine Reversals of Fate was indeed heaven-defying.
Allowing the physical body to naturally grow time and time again.
This naturally increased the physical body’s foundation each time.
Such a method for strengthening the physical body was almost the most profound technique.
Ji Qing also vaguely felt that the Nine Reversals of Fate was even more profound than the Big Dipper Divine Illumination Technique.
Ji Qing was out of Origin Points.
But it didn’t matter, the second and third batches of demons were also being delivered.
Ji Qing directly slaughtered these demons, harvesting Origin Points.
Once he accumulated another ten thousand Origin Points, Ji Qing would upgrade the Nine Reversals of Fate again.
Time passed day by day.
One month, two months, three months…
Ji Qing’s eyes snapped open.
“Nine reversals, and it can still go further?”
Ji Qing’s heart trembled.
“Nine Reversals of Fate: The ‘Nine Reversals’ can improve.”
He looked at the information on the Demon Record, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
Ji Qing had known for a long time that the “Nine Reversals” in Nine Reversals of Fate was a virtual number.
Perhaps three reversals were the limit.
Or maybe twenty reversals were the limit.
Now Ji Qing had completed nine reversals, yet he could still improve.
This showed that Ji Qing’s physical body had truly great potential.
He had reversed it nine times, yet hadn’t reached the limit.
“The number of demons is decreasing…”
Ji Qing also knew that he had killed too many demons these past few months.
Even with the combined efforts of the entire Tianbao Kingdom, they had captured almost all the demons they could. Now he had to go elsewhere.
Naturally, the pace had slowed down.
“I’ll go out and ask what the situation is in Tianbao Kingdom. If my presence is no longer needed, I’ll head to the sea area to harvest some origin points…”
Ji Qing genuinely needed origin points right now.
Thus, Ji Qing rose and left the palace.
…
In the Imperial Palace’s Great Hall, Baoyue Zhenren, Emperor Tianzhen, and some Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans from Tianbao Kingdom were gathered.
Everyone’s expression was extremely grave.
Emperor Tianzhen said in a deep voice, “Tianfeng Kingdom, Canglan Kingdom, and Yanjian Kingdom all have mutually beneficial and harmonious relations with our Tianbao Kingdom, but only Tiansheng Kingdom is different. Not only has it occupied thirteen cities of our Tianbao Kingdom, but it also has troops massed on the border, watching us menacingly.”
“Everyone, what do you think we should do?”
The many Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans exchanged glances, their expressions grave.
The talk of massing troops on the border and occupying thirteen cities were actually minor issues.
The truly fatal matter was that Tiansheng Kingdom had a Nascent Soul cultivator, True Lord Tiansheng.
He was the great being who had personally founded Tiansheng Kingdom.
Moreover, True Lord Tiansheng was in his prime, with a long lifespan.
Previously, True Lord Tiansheng had been wary of the Imperial Family’s Old Ancestor of Tianbao Kingdom and dared not act rashly.
But now, it was different.
With the passing of the Imperial Family’s Old Ancestor of Tianbao Kingdom, True Lord Tiansheng had developed ambitions, likely intending to annex Tianbao Kingdom in one fell swoop.
No amount of soldiers would be useful.
Therefore, everyone’s gaze turned to Baoyue Zhenren.
In this situation, only Baoyue Zhenren had a solution.
Others were willing but powerless.
Baoyue Zhenren said calmly, “Send a large army to confront Tiansheng Kingdom’s army, and continue to condemn Tiansheng Kingdom’s act of occupying thirteen cities.”
Everyone looked at each other, bewildered.
“Your Highness Princess Qingyuan, if True Lord Tiansheng personally arrives at Tianbao City…”
“If True Lord Tiansheng arrives, I will have a way to deal with him.”
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a slight sigh of relief.
It was good that there was a way to deal with it.
They were afraid of having no way at all; that would be a major problem.
All of Tiansheng Kingdom’s current actions actually had only one purpose.
That was to probe!
That Nascent Soul True Lord was probing.
If Tianbao Kingdom did not respond, Tiansheng Kingdom would likely believe they had ascertained its weaknesses.
That would be the true moment of crisis for Tianbao Kingdom.
The many Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans left the Great Hall.
However, Emperor Tianzhen asked with deep worry, “Great Aunt, do you truly have a way to deal with a Nascent Soul True Lord?”
“No.”
Emperor Tianzhen’s eyes widened.
“Then just now…”
“I was merely trying to stabilize them.”
Emperor Tianzhen’s expression turned very grim.
If his Great Aunt had no solution, what solution could he possibly have?
“Great Aunt, should we seek help from other powers? For example, the Wind Thunder Sect. You should know some Nascent Soul True Lords, right?”
Emperor Tianzhen asked cautiously.
Baoyue Zhenren glanced at Emperor Tianzhen and said indifferently, “Forget about the Nascent Soul True Lords of the Wind Thunder Sect. Even if I knew them, what price could I offer to invite a Nascent Soul True Lord?”
“This…”
Emperor Tianzhen fell silent.
He naturally understood the immense cost of inviting a Nascent Soul True Lord.
Besides, if a Nascent Soul True Lord was invited, would they really fight to the death?
That was not necessarily true.
At worst, True Lord Tiansheng could wait until the Nascent Soul True Lord invited by Tianbao Kingdom left before making his move.
What would Tianbao Kingdom have to resist him then?
“There is still one method that can solve this once and for all and preserve Tianbao Kingdom.”
Baoyue Zhenren spoke.
“What method?”
“That is for the Imperial Family to birth another Nascent Soul cultivator!”
Emperor Tianzhen’s expression dimmed.
How easy was it to birth another Nascent Soul cultivator?
Back then, the Old Ancestor had guarded Tianbao Kingdom for three thousand years, yet not a single Nascent Soul cultivator had been born, let alone in the Imperial Family, or even in the entire Tianbao Kingdom.
How much more so now, with such a tight deadline.
How could a Nascent Soul cultivator possibly be born?
“Wait, Great Aunt, you mean…”
Emperor Tianzhen’s heart skipped a beat.
He seemed to have thought of something and looked excitedly at Princess Qingyuan.
“That’s right, I am preparing to break through to Nascent Soul! If I fail, then all is lost. You should have some outstanding disciples of the Imperial Family follow Ji Qing to the Wind Thunder Sect, as a way to preserve a sliver of our bloodline.”
“If I succeed, then Tianbao Kingdom’s fate can be extended for another three thousand years!”
Baoyue Zhenren’s words undoubtedly confirmed Emperor Tianzhen’s guess.
Great Aunt was actually going to attempt a Nascent Soul breakthrough?
“Great Aunt, I will immediately summon Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans to protect you during your breakthrough.”
“No need. If these Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans make any moves, it might alert them instead. I will go find Fellow Daoist Ji. With Fellow Daoist Ji protecting me, as long as no Nascent Soul appears, I should be unharmed!”
Emperor Tianzhen nodded.
Ji Qing’s strength had been fully displayed during the “Succession Battle” that day.
Even a False Nascent Soul True Person was utterly defeated by Ji Qing. Below Nascent Soul, Ji Qing was practically invincible!
“Hmm?”
“Fellow Daoist Ji has come out of seclusion, just in time…”
Baoyue Zhenren swept out with her spiritual sense and discovered that Ji Qing had emerged from seclusion. She immediately flew out of the Great Hall.
“Whoosh.”
Baoyue Zhenren flew in front of Ji Qing.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, you… have reached Golden Core Perfection?”
Ji Qing could tell Baoyue Zhenren’s condition at a glance.
Previously, Baoyue Zhenren was merely close to perfection.
There were still tiny flaws.
But now, Baoyue Zhenren was completely perfected, without a single flaw.
“Yes, I used the Heart Demon Lure bestowed by the Old Ancestor, successfully resisted the erosion of inner demons, and with Mind Perfection, my cultivation also reached complete perfection.”
“Now that the time is right, I am preparing to go into seclusion to break through to Nascent Soul. I wish to ask Fellow Daoist Ji to protect me.”
Ji Qing’s heart trembled.
Breaking through to Nascent Soul?
Baoyue Zhenren wanted to go into seclusion to break through to Nascent Soul now?
Without realizing it, Baoyue Zhenren had already reached this point…
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, do you have confidence?”
“About seventy to eighty percent confidence.”
To break through to Nascent Soul, Baoyue Zhenren had made too many preparations.
For example, the Nascent Soul Pill, Infant Nurturing Grass, Spirit Condensing Pill, and so on.
And with the Heart Demon Lure, she had experienced the erosion of inner demons beforehand, which further increased her confidence.
Baoyue Zhenren was a True Disciple of the Wind Thunder Sect.
Her talent was also top-notch, a definite seed for Spirit Transformation.
Since Baoyue Zhenren had decided to break through to Nascent Soul, her confidence must be considerable.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, rest assured and go into seclusion. With me here, I will not let anyone disturb you.”
Baoyue Zhenren nodded.
She immediately went to the Cave Dwelling left by the Imperial Family’s Old Ancestor.
She would break through to Nascent Soul inside the Cave Dwelling.
Ji Qing then stood outside the Cave Dwelling, guarding Baoyue Zhenren.
Ji Qing knew that once Golden Core Breaking to Form Nascent Soul occurred, the commotion would be immense, and not the slightest disturbance could be tolerated.
Therefore, having a guardian was extremely necessary.
As time passed.
One month, two months, three months…
“Boom.”
Suddenly, a massive spiritual energy cloud condensed above the Cave Dwelling.
Spiritual energy from a radius of a hundred miles frantically surged towards the Cave Dwelling.
Ji Qing’s spirit surged.
He knew that Baoyue Zhenren had begun the process of Golden Core Breaking to Form Nascent Soul.
This would continue for a long time.
If someone with ill intentions were to appear and try to stop Baoyue Zhenren’s breakthrough to Nascent Soul, they would likely do so during this period.
The anomaly in the void also attracted the attention of many.
Emperor Tianzhen was one of those who knew the “inside story.”
He immediately came to the outside of the Cave Dwelling.
He also brought a large number of Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans.
“Halt!”
“Anyone who approaches within ten zhang of the Cave Dwelling will be killed without mercy!”
Ji Qing said coldly.
He would not let anyone approach the Cave Dwelling.
Not even Emperor Tianzhen!
Emperor Tianzhen showed no anger. Instead, he bowed respectfully to Ji Qing: “Thank you, Heavenly Man Ji, for guarding my Great Aunt. I have also dispatched some Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans to protect my Great Aunt, ensuring her breakthrough is not disturbed by anyone.”
Ji Qing merely nodded but said nothing.
The other Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans would also only guard the outer perimeter.
Time passed day by day.
At first, it only attracted the attention of a few people.
But they were all driven away by the Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans.
Even if some Golden Core True Persons or Heavenly Humans had ill intentions, with so many Heavenly Humans and Golden Core True Persons guarding the vicinity of the Cave Dwelling, looking so prepared, who would dare to approach?
Another two months passed.
On this day, in the previously clear sky, a figure suddenly appeared.
“Hmm?”
Ji Qing looked up sharply, his gaze fixed intently on the figure.
At the same time, Emperor Tianzhen and the other Golden Core True Persons and Heavenly Humans also noticed the figure.
However, when the figure exuded a terrifying aura, everyone’s expression changed drastically.
“True Lord… it’s a Nascent Soul True Lord!”
“How can there be a Nascent Soul True Lord?”
“Who exactly is he?”
Emperor Tianzhen seemed to think of something, and exclaimed, “True Lord Tiansheng, it’s True Lord Tiansheng…”
The purpose of a True Lord appearing at this time was self-evident.
True Lord Tiansheng said coldly, “Emperor Tianzhen, you are quite cautious, always hiding things. Someone actually broke through to the Nascent Soul stage? If they really broke through, couldn’t your Tianbao Kingdom continue its national destiny for another three thousand years?”
“What a pity, you met this Lord!”
True Lord Tiansheng immediately extended his large hand.
This large hand grew with the wind, and in the blink of an eye, it blotted out the sky and obscured the sun. The originally clear sky for thousands of miles suddenly turned dark.
Then, that large hand fiercely descended towards the Cave Dwelling.
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