Chapter 185: Ji Qing Appears, One Punch Annihilates Five Nascent Souls! Complete Guixu Sacred Law Finally Obtained!
In the Wind Thunder Sect, of the Martial Dao lineage, Ji Qing was in a secret chamber comprehending the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
The fourth layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock is too difficult.
Even for Ji Qing, he has only achieved initial comprehension, and is still very, very far from unlocking the fourth layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
However, it is not entirely without gain.
At least Ji Qing has a seventy to eighty percent chance that once the fourth layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock is unlocked, his domain will transform into space, which is a qualitative transformation, so it is normal for the fourth layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock to be difficult.
Ji Qing is currently using the resources of the Wind Thunder Sect, a precious heavenly material and earthly treasure called an “Enlightenment Fruit.”
An Enlightenment Fruit is incredibly expensive. But its effect is also very good; consuming one can keep the mind clear and accelerate thought, bringing forth a continuous stream of inspiration.
Problems that were previously difficult to understand can all be solved after taking an Enlightenment Fruit, similar to the state of “enlightenment” that cultivators experience, which is why it is called an Enlightenment Fruit.
However, even Ji Qing cannot afford to consume such a resource every day; only occasionally taking a few per month is already considered a rather “luxurious” act.
“Buzz.”
Just then, Ji Qing’s Communication Stone vibrated again.
Ji Qing immediately took out the Communication Stone and saw that it was a message from True Lord Tiansheng.
“Hmm?”
“The Guixu Sacred Law Fragment is obtained? But you are currently being pursued by the Zhou Tian Sect?”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
He had previously worried that True Lord Tiansheng might not succeed, or that something might have happened to him.
He actually got it?
It’s just that the situation is a bit urgent. If True Lord Tiansheng is being pursued by the Zhou Tian Sect, it means that “something has happened.” He needs to hurry and save True Lord Tiansheng, otherwise he won’t be able to obtain the last two fragments of the Guixu Sacred Law.
However, given that it’s the Zhou Tian Sect, Ji Qing must also be cautious.
The Zhou Tian Sect likely already considers him a “thorn in their side.”
Moreover, Ji Qing still had to consider a problem.
If he were to go and meet True Lord Tiansheng, what if it was a trap set by the Zhou Tian Sect specifically for him?
It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Ji Qing could not rule out this possibility, especially in the current situation, he had to be even more careful and cautious.
However, it was not impossible to find a solution.
Ji Qing immediately went to pay his respects to the only Spirit Transformation cultivator in the Wind Thunder Sect, Divine Lord Tian Feng!
Ji Qing could now see Divine Lord Tian Feng at any time.
“Disciple Ji Qing greets the Divine Lord!”
Even though Ji Qing now possessed Martial Saint combat power, he was still a “True Disciple”; this had not changed.
Even to the outside world, Ji Qing was only an “Inner Sect Disciple.”
And from the Martial Dao lineage.
“Ji Qing, why are you bothering this old man instead of diligently cultivating?” Divine Lord Tian Feng asked indifferently, opening his eyes.
“Divine Lord, this disciple does have something that requires your assistance…”
Ji Qing briefly explained that he had an undercover agent within the Zhou Tian Sect.
Upon hearing the full story, Divine Lord Tian Feng couldn’t help but be somewhat astonished.
“Ji Qing, you’re saying you arranged for a Nascent Soul True Monarch to go undercover in the Zhou Tian Sect, with the objective of obtaining that Five Elements Void Sacred Law from Guixu Great Sage back then? And now the last fragment of the Guixu Sacred Law has been found, but True Lord Tiansheng is being pursued by the Zhou Tian Sect, and you want me to keep an eye on that Divine Lord from the Zhou Tian Sect?” Divine Lord Tian Feng inquired.
“Yes, the situation is urgent, and this disciple must depart immediately to meet True Lord Tiansheng, but I fear it might be a trap. However, if Your Majesty can keep an eye on the Divine Lord of the Zhou Tian Sect, regardless of whether it’s a trap or not, this disciple will be safe.” Ji Qing stated truthfully.
Divine Lord Tian Feng looked at Ji Qing with a somewhat peculiar expression.
He couldn’t help but feel a sense of emotion.
Ji Qing is truly remarkable.
To have secretly placed a Nascent Soul True Monarch as an undercover agent in the Zhou Tian Sect, when the Wind Thunder Sect and the Zhou Tian Sect have been in a struggle for so many years without ever having the opportunity to place a Nascent Soul True Monarch there.
Yet now Ji Qing had achieved it.
And even the Nascent Soul True Monarch he placed had actually brought out a treasure from the Zhou Tian Sect.
A Guixu Sacred Law Fragment!
This is truly a good item.
Although Guixu Great Sage was only a Martial Saint back then, he was known for crushing all Martial Saints, having almost no rivals.
Only Spirit Transformation Divine Lords or Martial Gods could make Guixu Great Sage wary.
Such a Divine Skill, not even the Wind Thunder Sect possessed, and neither did the Martial Saint Sects in Heavenly Desolation City.
It’s no wonder Ji Qing went to such great lengths to obtain the complete Guixu Sacred Law.
With the Guixu Sacred Law, Ji Qing’s accumulation will become even more profound, and he will have a greater chance of possessing Martial God combat power after breaking through to Martial Saint!
“Alright, I will keep an eye on the Divine Lord of the Zhou Tian Sect for you! You go quickly to meet True Lord Tiansheng, lest the Guixu Sacred Law fragment be taken back by the people of the Zhou Tian Sect. Even if I were to intervene later, it might be difficult to obtain the Guixu Sacred Law fragment again.”
“This time you can act boldly. Even if you kill a few Nascent Soul cultivators from the Zhou Tian Sect, I will take responsibility for it.”
Divine Lord Tian Feng was also a decisive figure.
He even granted Ji Qing significant authority.
Allowing Ji Qing to have no worries.
“Thank you, Divine Lord! This disciple will depart immediately!”
Ji Qing immediately got up and instantly turned into a stream of light, disappearing into the sky.
…
True Lord Tiansheng was fleeing for his life.
He was also dragging along his cheap disciple, Tian Xiaoguang, while fleeing.
Tian Xiaoguang was very cunning, or rather, very cautious.
Although he was “sheltered” by True Lord Tiansheng, he knew that this was only temporary shelter.
Therefore, when True Lord Tiansheng mentioned “fragments,” Tian Xiaoguang would talk around the subject, always saying it had been obtained but firmly refusing to hand it over to True Lord Tiansheng.
At least not until they reached a safe place would he give the fragment to True Lord Tiansheng.
Otherwise, given his cheap master’s methods and the pursuit of so many Nascent Soul True Monarchs from the Zhou Tian Sect, he truly feared that True Lord Tiansheng would directly abandon him, in which case he would be dead.
True Lord Tiansheng did not force him either; he understood Tian Xiaoguang’s concerns.
This cheap disciple was good in all aspects, except he was too cautious and didn’t trust anyone.
“Good disciple, look at the mess you’ve gotten us into! I told you to find the fragments, not to cause trouble in the Zhou Tian Sect. Now we have a group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs following us, and with the slightest mistake, even I might die.”
Although Tian Xiaoguang found the Guixu Sacred Law fragment, True Lord Tiansheng was still somewhat angry.
Being chased by a group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs, how could he be happy?
Tian Xiaoguang, however, tightly grasped True Lord Tiansheng’s hand and said nervously, “Master, this disciple was only following your instructions to bring out the fragment no matter what. In Trial Sword Valley, the fragment was first obtained by other Foundation Establishment disciples. This disciple wanted to buy it with Spirit Stones, but the other party was unwilling. This disciple feared that the fragment would be handed over to a Zhou Tian Sect Elder by the other party, so he had no choice but to take a risk…”
True Lord Tiansheng did not speak.
He wasn’t actually blaming Tian Xiaoguang, but rather the Nascent Soul True Monarchs behind them were chasing too closely.
He was now also worried that he might not be able to hold out until Ji Qing arrived…
“Master, those Nascent Soul True Monarchs behind us are getting closer and closer. Where else can we escape to?” Tian Xiaoguang asked.
The current situation was truly too dangerous.
Once those Nascent Soul True Monarchs behind them got close, it would be truly troublesome.
At that time, they would surely die!
“Just hold on a little longer. Once we reach Heavenly Desolation City, we’ll be safe.” True Lord Tiansheng said.
“Heavenly Desolation City? That’s Wind Thunder Sect territory, and the Wind Thunder Sect and the Zhou Tian Sect are sworn enemies. Once we reach Heavenly Desolation City, the Zhou Tian Sect would not dare to pursue us. But in this situation, can we escape to Heavenly Desolation City?”
Tian Xiaoguang looked at the Nascent Soul True Monarchs behind them.
They had gotten closer.
It would likely be within the time it takes to burn an incense stick before they were caught by the Nascent Soul True Monarchs behind them.
“Why are you panicking? Your master has already notified a powerful expert. He will come to our aid. As long as he arrives, we will be safe.”
True Lord Tiansheng did not hide anything from Tian Xiaoguang.
He also needed to give Tian Xiaoguang hope.
Otherwise, if they knew they were doomed, in despair, it was hard to say what Tian Xiaoguang might do.
“A powerful expert?” Tian Xiaoguang was a little curious, what kind of expert could make True Lord Tiansheng so confident?
Time passed slowly.
The group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs pursuing them had gotten very close.
Tian Xiaoguang could even hear the shouts of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs behind them.
“Tiansheng, you can’t escape anymore. Surrender quickly, and perhaps your life will be spared!”
“Tiansheng, it’s not a big deal, is it? Even if you killed some Golden Core Elders, you are a Nascent Soul True Monarch, perhaps the Divine Lord will forgive you and let you atone for your crimes.”
“Tiansheng, if you continue to be stubborn, it will be too late…”
Although the Nascent Soul True Monarchs from the Zhou Tian Sect kept “persuading” True Lord Tiansheng to stop, True Lord Tiansheng did not respond at all and naturally did not stop.
He wasn’t stupid.
Stopping in this situation would mean he was the knife and they were the fish.
He was merely a guest elder, an “outsider” to the Zhou Tian Sect. While the Golden Core Elders had lower cultivation, they were undoubtedly insiders.
If he killed those Golden Core Elders, how could the Zhou Tian Sect spare him?
Only a fool would stop.
True Lord Tiansheng persisted for another hour.
“Boom.”
A terrifying gust of wind instantly enveloped him.
This was a magic!
The magic from the Nascent Soul True Monarchs behind him could actually cover True Lord Tiansheng.
This indicated that the opponents were truly close to catching him.
“Master…” Tian Xiaoguang felt immense terror in his heart.
True Lord Tiansheng could withstand magic at the Nascent Soul level, but he couldn’t!
Even a slight graze, and he would die!
True Lord Tiansheng’s face turned grim.
He glanced behind him, knowing that he had to hold on, no matter what.
“Burn the Nascent Soul!”
Instantly, a Nascent Soul appeared above True Lord Tiansheng’s head, and then the Nascent Soul began to burn.
The surging Magic Power instantly caused True Lord Tiansheng’s Evasion Technique speed to skyrocket.
In the blink of an eye, he had outrun the group of Nascent Souls behind him.
“Burning the Nascent Soul? He’s really willing to sacrifice. Burning it once damages the foundation and requires at least several years to cultivate back. If burned too much, the Nascent Soul will become weak and even on the verge of collapse. Keep chasing, let’s see how many times he can burn his Nascent Soul?”
Seeing True Lord Tiansheng burn his Nascent Soul, the Nascent Soul True Monarchs from the Zhou Tian Sect were not worried and continued to pursue.
True Lord Tiansheng, with Tian Xiaoguang, temporarily escaped the pursuit of the group of Nascent Souls. Tian Xiaoguang felt a little relieved, but seeing True Lord Tiansheng’s weakened Nascent Soul, he knew that his “Master” had truly put his life on the line this time.
He had even used a secret technique like burning the Nascent Soul.
But the good times didn’t last long. After about half an incense stick’s time, the group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs had caught up again.
Tian Xiaoguang couldn’t help but ask, “Master, when will that powerful expert you mentioned arrive? If he’s any later, even if he comes, I’m afraid he’ll only be here to collect our corpses…”
“Shut up! If it weren’t for you causing such a huge mess, would I have had to kill people and flee for my life?”
True Lord Tiansheng truly wished he could throw Tian Xiaoguang away.
But thinking of the Guixu Sacred Law fragment Tian Xiaoguang had obtained, he ultimately held back and could only focus on galloping forward.
Even though he had been fleeing for so long, he still couldn’t see Heavenly Desolation City.
It was still very far from Heavenly Desolation City.
True Lord Tiansheng roughly knew that he wouldn’t be able to escape to Heavenly Desolation City.
For now, he could only persevere, hoping that Ji Qing could arrive.
But he himself didn’t know how long he could hold on.
“Buzz.”
Just then, a flash of white light appeared.
The void emanated rippling waves like water, circle after circle, engulfing True Lord Tiansheng within them.
This was not some magic.
It was… Formation Flags!
A set of Formation Flags comparable to the Nascent Soul level.
The greatest use of such Formation Flags was not attack or defense, but confinement and the immobilization of Nascent Soul evasion techniques.
However, activating this set of Formation Flags had rather harsh conditions.
It had to be prepared in advance to ensure foolproof success.
Sensing the activation of the Formation Flags, True Lord Tiansheng directly used his Magic Treasure, which resembled a great seal, and blasted it directly towards the Formation Flags.
“Boom, boom, boom.”
He struck three times.
The Might of True Lord Tiansheng’s Magic Treasure could be said to be formidable, shaking the formation continuously with its blows, but the Formation Flags were not damaged and still held firm.
And during this time, several Nascent Soul True Monarchs finally arrived, surrounding True Lord Tiansheng.
However, the conditions for activating this set of formation flags are quite harsh.
We must be fully prepared to ensure everything is foolproof.
Sensing the activation of the formation flags, True Lord Tiansheng directly unleashed his magic treasure, which resembled a great seal, and directly blasted towards the formation flags.
“Boom, boom, boom.”
He blasted three times in a row.
True Lord Tiansheng’s magic treasure’s might could not be considered weak; it battered the formation, causing it to tremble constantly, but the formation flags were not damaged and still held their ground.
And during this time, several Nascent Soul True Monarchs finally arrived, completely surrounding True Lord Tiansheng.
“Tiansheng, you cannot escape!”
“With this cage formation activated, you can’t even use Evasion Techniques, how can you escape?”
“Not to mention your Nascent Soul is currently weak and your combat power is diminished. If you force yourself to endure, your Nascent Soul will collapse. Why bother persisting?”
True Lord Tiansheng looked at the situation before him, his heart sinking, while Tian Xiaoguang’s face turned pale, despair showing in his eyes.
A full five Nascent Soul True Lords.
They had surrounded True Lord Tiansheng together, and even used formation flags to restrain him, preventing True Lord Tiansheng from using Evasion Techniques.
Without Evasion Techniques, how could he escape?
“This is completely over…”
Tian Xiaoguang still had a deep-seated hatred to avenge, he didn’t want to die.
It was a pity that he couldn’t intervene in this level of battle.
Even escaping was a luxury.
Any one of the Nascent Soul True Lords here could obliterate him with a mere breath.
“Tiansheng, I’ll ask you one last time, you were lurking in my Zhou Tian Sect, who exactly is the person behind you?”
One of the Nascent Soul True Lords asked loudly.
They had all figured it out now.
They knew True Lord Tiansheng wouldn’t “defect” from the Zhou Tian Sect for no reason.
It was likely premeditated.
Therefore, there must be someone behind True Lord Tiansheng!
“You want to know? Dream on! Hahaha…”
True Lord Tiansheng threw his head back and laughed.
The five Nascent Soul True Lords’ expressions darkened.
“Seeking death!”
Instantly, the five Nascent Soul True Lords stopped holding back and all released their Magic Treasures. Their terrifying auras intertwined, seemingly ready to unleash a thunderous strike at any moment.
“Master, we are going to die… Do you still have any contingency plans? If you do, please use them quickly, otherwise there really won’t be a chance…”
Tian Xiaoguang said through gritted teeth.
He actually understood True Lord Tiansheng very well.
He didn’t believe his “Master” truly had no contingency plan at all.
“Contingency plan…”
Where would True Lord Tiansheng have a contingency plan?
Suddenly, a white light whistled from the distance.
True Lord Tiansheng felt a familiar aura.
A smile appeared on his face.
“He’s here!”
“Who?”
“My contingency plan! He’s here, and we won’t have to die…”
As True Lord Tiansheng’s words fell, the other five Nascent Soul True Lords also sensed it and their gazes snapped towards the distant white light.
The white light moved extremely fast.
It had been far away moments ago, but in the blink of an eye, it was before everyone.
The white light revealed its form.
It was a young man in white robes, who exuded a terrifying aura of vitality.
Yes, it was a Martial Artist, and a Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist!
However, how could a mere Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist be True Lord Tiansheng’s contingency plan?
“Master, is this truly your contingency plan? And the expert you mentioned?”
Tian Xiaoguang seemed unable to believe himself.
How could a Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist be the contingency plan his Master spoke of?
They were being pursued by five Nascent Soul True Lords.
However, to Tian Xiaoguang’s surprise, the expressions of the five Nascent Soul True Lords were extremely grave. They kept scrutinizing the Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist, as if confirming something.
The Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist glanced at True Lord Tiansheng, nodded slightly, and said, “Fellow Daoist Tiansheng, you have worked hard. It seems I have not arrived too late.”
Hearing the conversation between the two sides, the faces of the five Nascent Soul True Lords changed drastically.
They had been guessing before, but were not sure.
But now that they heard the other party refer to himself as “Ji,” there was no doubt.
It must be the one they suspected.
“Wind Thunder Sect, Ji Qing! So it was you who arranged for Tiansheng to infiltrate my Zhou Tian Sect…”
One of the Nascent Soul True Lords gritted his teeth, staring intently at Ji Qing.
“Wind Thunder Sect’s Ji Qing?”
Tian Xiaoguang was still completely bewildered.
His level was too low; he had no access to information about Ji Qing.
Even if Ji Qing was famous throughout the Barren Domain, it was irrelevant to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator like him.
But it didn’t stop Tian Xiaoguang from vaguely sensing Ji Qing’s power.
Just such a Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist, standing before five Nascent Soul True Lords, had caused the latter’s imposing aura from moments ago to vanish without a trace.
They even wore expressions of apprehension.
Was this truly a Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist?
Tian Xiaoguang had never seen such a “majestic” Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist.
Could it be a Martial Saint?
“Master, is this perhaps a Martial Saint Senior?”
Tian Xiaoguang asked cautiously.
“Martial Saint? No, Fellow Daoist Ji is a Heavenly Human, but not an ordinary one. He is a Heavenly Human capable of killing a Martial Saint! Have you never heard of the Wind Thunder Sect Martial Artist who killed a Golden Core with only a Dao Foundation?”
Tian Xiaoguang’s eyes widened abruptly.
“Could it be that the Senior who killed True Person Chong Yi was him?”
“Yes! Fellow Daoist Ji is now a Heavenly Human, and not long ago, he killed the top Martial Saint in the Barren Domain, Extreme Sword Martial Saint! Otherwise, why do you think these five old things look so wary? Hahaha, it’s because they are afraid!”
True Lord Tiansheng laughed heartily.
It was truly exhilarating.
He felt incomparably uplifted.
After being chased by these Nascent Soul True Lords all the way, True Lord Tiansheng had long harbored a burning anger.
And now, all that anger had dissipated.
He felt comfortable.
They had chased True Lord Tiansheng all this way, and now it was their turn!
Tian Xiaoguang’s eyes also widened.
So it was indeed him.
Back then, when True Person Chong Yi was killed, especially by someone at the Dao Foundation stage, it had become a laughingstock and caused a stir in the Zhou Tian Sect. Tian Xiaoguang had known about it then.
However, he hadn’t paid attention to who exactly killed him.
Now he heard it was the “Ji Qing” before him.
And Ji Qing had already become a Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artist and had killed a top Martial Saint.
How terrifying was that?
Tian Xiaoguang knew very well that he would struggle to survive even against a Golden Core True Person.
Fighting above his level?
That was something he didn’t even dare to think about.
“But they have five Nascent Souls…”
“Five? Even ten wouldn’t matter. Just watch, it’s their turn to have trouble!”
True Lord Tiansheng even happily watched the spectacle.
Tian Xiaoguang, a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator, did not know Ji Qing’s true power.
Killing a Martial Saint with Heavenly Human power, and a top Martial Saint at that, implied something that only they, the Nascent Souls, understood.
Upon encountering Ji Qing, escape was the only option.
Being able to save one’s life was the real skill!
“Escape!”
“Save whoever we can!”
As expected, the five Nascent Soul True Lords made a decisive move, immediately using their Evasion Techniques to prepare to flee.
If it were the old Ji Qing, he would indeed have had no recourse.
He previously had no means to restrict the Evasion Techniques of Nascent Souls.
This was Ji Qing’s only weakness.
If a Nascent Soul True Lord was determined to escape, Ji Qing wouldn’t have had much of a solution.
However, things were different now.
Because Ji Qing’s Domain had reached Perfection.
Ji Qing stood still, letting the five Nascent Soul True Lords use their Evasion Techniques.
“Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang.”
The five Nascent Souls, each from a different direction, used their Evasion Techniques to flee.
The result was that they all crashed into an invisible wall.
No, it couldn’t be called an invisible wall; rather, a layer of white light enveloped the surroundings.
“This is… a Domain?”
“How can a Domain block our Nascent Soul Evasion Techniques?”
“I don’t believe it…”
The five Nascent Soul True Lords’ expressions changed drastically.
Could a Domain block their Evasion Techniques?
It was unheard of.
They had never encountered such a thing before.
Just as the five Nascent Soul True Lords were preparing to completely shatter Ji Qing’s Domain, Ji Qing moved.
He knew that a Perfected Domain had a significant restrictive effect on the Evasion Techniques of Nascent Soul True Lords.
But if the opponent forcefully broke through the Domain, then they naturally wouldn’t be able to stop their Nascent Soul Evasion Techniques.
However, Ji Qing wouldn’t stand idly by.
“Buzz.”
Instantly, within the Saber Domain, a large amount of Saber Qi and Saber Intent materialized.
They madly shredded these Nascent Soul True Lords.
With Ji Qing’s current Perfected Domain’s amplification of Saber Qi, its Might was also terrifying.
It could even threaten Nascent Soul True Lords.
Therefore, the Nascent Soul True Lords couldn’t afford to be idle and had to pull themselves away to resist.
At the same time, Ji Qing directly unleashed a punch.
“Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.”
This was not one punch, but five.
Ji Qing went all out with each punch.
Even seven Deities roared above his head.
Thunder flashed as well.
Within Ji Qing’s Domain, Ji Qing’s speed was incredibly fast.
The five punches he threw were the same, arriving before the five Nascent Soul True Lords almost simultaneously.
The five Nascent Soul True Lords’ hearts trembled, and they immediately used their Magic Treasures to block.
Then…
With a “crack.”
Five Magic Treasures, including defensive ones, were shattered by Ji Qing’s punch.
“What?”
The five Nascent Soul True Lords could hardly believe their eyes.
One punch!
In just one punch, their Magic Treasures were shattered?
What terrifying Power was this?
Moreover, it wasn’t just the Magic Treasures that shattered; the terrifying fist energy also landed on them. Even Nascent Soul-level protective magic arts were like “bubbles,” easily broken with a poke.
“Pfft.”
The protective magic arts shattered instantly.
The terrifying Power penetrated the Nascent Soul True Lords’ Physical Bodies.
Nascent Soul True Lords were strong, but their strength lay in their Nascent Souls.
But their Physical Bodies?
They were simply not worth mentioning.
Even with less than twenty percent of the power remaining from this punch.
could easily tear apart their physical bodies.
“Ah…”
The five Nascent Soul True Lords cried out in agony.
Not a single exception.
Their physical bodies all collapsed.
But fortunately, their Nascent Souls were still intact.
However, as soon as their Nascent Souls were exposed within the domain, the overwhelming saber qi drowned the five Nascent Souls.
Then…
The Nascent Souls were instantly shredded by the saber qi.
The Nascent Souls were also completely annihilated.
The five Nascent Soul True Lords, who were just moments ago incredibly powerful and even aggressive, vanished into thin air, their forms and spirits utterly destroyed…
Silence!
The surroundings suddenly fell silent.
Tian Xiaoguang’s eyes widened.
His whole body trembled.
He couldn’t tell if it was excitement or fear.
Perhaps it was a mix of both.
Those were five Nascent Soul True Lords.
Great existences beyond his reach.
He never even dared to dream of becoming a Nascent Soul True Lord.
Being able to form a Golden Core was already considered incredibly lucky.
Yet, the five Nascent Souls, so unattainable in his eyes, couldn’t even withstand a single punch from Ji Qing before being annihilated.
Killing five great Nascent Souls with one punch!
What kind of spirit was this?
What kind of strength?
No wonder his cheap Master had been waiting for Ji Qing to arrive.
As long as Ji Qing came, they would survive.
With such strength, who could oppose him if a Spirit Transformation Divine Lord wasn’t present?
It wasn’t just Tian Xiaoguang who was shocked; True Lord Tiansheng was also very surprised.
Killing five great Nascent Souls with one punch!
Even though he knew Ji Qing was strong.
He had even killed the Extreme Sword Martial Saint.
But rumors were just rumors.
No matter how many rumors there were, they weren’t as impactful as witnessing it firsthand.
These five Nascent Souls had previously chased him with no escape route.
Yet now, they couldn’t even withstand one punch from Ji Qing.
Clearly, Ji Qing had grown stronger again.
Stronger than when he had suppressed him before!
Ji Qing waved his hand, and the storage bags of these Nascent Soul True Lords, along with some broken magic treasures, fell into his hands. He didn’t even look at them before putting them directly into his own storage bag.
Ji Qing was too wealthy now.
He had an endless supply of spirit stones.
He still had half a spirit vein in his storage bag that he hadn’t touched.
“Fellow Daoist Tiansheng, where are the Guixu Sacred Law fragments?”
Ji Qing asked.
True Lord Tiansheng’s gaze fell upon Tian Xiaoguang.
Tian Xiaoguang knew that he had no right to negotiate at this point.
Moreover, the crisis had been resolved.
So, without any further hesitation, he immediately took out two fragments from his storage bag.
Ji Qing took them and then pieced the six fragments together.
The pieces fit together perfectly.
Ji Qing smiled.
He glanced over them; the complete fragments indeed contained the full content of the Five Elements Void Sacred Law, which he directly memorized.
“Who is he?”
Ji Qing asked.
True Lord Tiansheng smiled and said, “His name is Tian Xiaoguang. He is a disciple I took in from the Zhou Tian Sect. He also carries a deep-seated hatred, and a Golden Core Elder of the Zhou Tian Sect is the enemy who killed his entire clan. This kid is quite sharp; without him, these two fragments might not have been obtained so quickly.”
Tian Xiaoguang was a little surprised.
He hadn’t expected his cheap “Master” to actually speak well of him?
“Tian Xiaoguang, you have done very well.”
“Since you found fragments in the Trial Sword Valley and gave up searching for flying swords, I will give you a flying sword!”
Ji Qing casually waved his hand.
A flying sword landed in Tian Xiaoguang’s hand.
The flying sword was emerald green, emitting a chilling aura, testifying to its sharpness.
“This is… a magic treasure-grade flying sword?”
Tian Xiaoguang’s heart trembled.
A magic treasure-grade flying sword was something even many Golden Core cultivators dreamed of.
With this magic treasure-grade flying sword in hand, under specific conditions, he might even be able to kill a Golden Core cultivator!
This was too precious.
So precious that his voice trembled, and he couldn’t speak for a moment.
“Take it, Fellow Daoist Ji is currently rolling in wealth and doesn’t lack such a flying sword.”
True Lord Tiansheng said with a smile.
“Th-thank you, Senior.”
Tian Xiaoguang quickly bowed.
He was too excited.
Ji Qing smiled slightly and said nothing.
He had become a “Senior” now.
It was somewhat poignant.
“Alright, let’s hurry back to Heavenly Desolation City to avoid any further complications.”
Ji Qing didn’t want to delay. Although he had asked Divine Lord Tian Feng to keep an eye on the divine lords of the Zhou Tian Sect, it was better to be safe than sorry.
What if Divine Lord Tian Feng couldn’t stop them?
Therefore, the three of them, Ji Qing, quickly headed towards Heavenly Desolation City.
They encountered no trouble on the way, and Ji Qing successfully returned to Heavenly Desolation City, arranging for True Lord Tiansheng and Tian Xiaoguang to join the Wind Thunder Sect.
Only by returning to the Wind Thunder Sect would they be absolutely safe.
“Settle down here in the Wind Thunder Sect first. When the Divine Lord returns, I will report to him and have you registered into the Wind Thunder Sect.”
Ji Qing also knew that True Lord Tiansheng’s matter was too significant and involved Nascent Soul True Lords. Even the Sect Master of the Wind Thunder Sect couldn’t directly admit True Lord Tiansheng into the sect.
Only Divine Lord Tian Feng could.
“Alright, we are not in a hurry.”
Ji Qing nodded and then turned to leave.
Ji Qing returned to his cultivation room and carefully sorted through the content of the Five Elements Void Sacred Law in his mind.
The Five Elements Void Sacred Law was indeed profound and vast.
Even after a rough read, Ji Qing didn’t have much of a grasp on it.
But it didn’t matter; Ji Qing only needed to get started, and the rest could be improved with Origin Points.
The entry requirements for the Five Elements Void Sacred Law were quite stringent.
Two conditions were needed.
First, one needed to possess the Five Elements Saint Body. While the Five Elements Dao Body might also succeed in cultivating it, the success rate would be very low. However, with the Five Elements Saint Body, there would be no problem, and the upper limit would be even higher when cultivating the Void Sacred Law!
Second, one needed to gather the Heart of Fire, Heart of Wood, Heart of Water, Heart of Earth, and Heart of Metal. Only by gathering all five Hearts of the Elements could one begin.
These two conditions were indispensable.
Of these two conditions, the second one was relatively simpler.
The Hearts of the Five Elements were extremely precious and rare, but some major powers would likely find them to some extent.
However, the Five Elements Dao Body was different; it was extremely rare.
As for the Five Elements Saint Body, it was almost extinct in the Barren Domain.
Even Ji Qing only obtained a trace of the Martial Dao Origin, which allowed him to transform his Five Elements Dao Body into the Five Elements Saint Body.
“I possess the Five Prisons Samsara Saint Body, which fulfills the first condition for cultivating the Void Sacred Law. As for the second condition, I will need to find the Hearts of the Five Elements. I wonder if the True Inheritance Hall has resources for the Hearts of the Five Elements?”
Ji Qing thought for a moment and immediately teleported to the True Inheritance Hall.
Within the True Inheritance Hall, Ji Qing conducted an inquiry.
Among the Hearts of the Five Elements, there was only one: the Heart of Fire.
And it required a full one hundred thousand Merit Points!
For a True Disciple, one hundred thousand Merit Points came with a half-price discount, making it fifty thousand Merit Points.
This wasn’t a problem.
Ji Qing checked how many Merit Points he had now.
Hmm, he didn’t have fifty thousand Merit Points.
But it was fine; Merit Points were not difficult for Ji Qing.
The trouble was the other four Hearts of the Five Elements, which would be difficult to obtain. Even the Wind Thunder Sect did not have them temporarily.
“Ji Qing, come quickly.”
Suddenly, Ji Qing received a Communication Talisman from Divine Lord Tian Feng.
Ji Qing left the True Inheritance Hall and quickly arrived at Divine Lord Tian Feng’s Cave Dwelling.
“Greetings, Divine Lord.”
Ji Qing respectfully bowed.
“Heh heh, that old thing from the Zhou Tian Sect suffered a great loss this time, but since I was keeping an eye on him, he couldn’t act personally. Ji Qing, did you get the Guixu Sacred Law fragments?”
Ji Qing replied, “Divine Lord, the Guixu Sacred Law fragments have been obtained, and the content of the Five Elements Void Sacred Law has already been memorized by me.”
Afterwards, Ji Qing also took out the pieced-together fragments of the Guixu Sacred Law and handed them to Divine Lord Tian Feng.
“Divine Lord, I am willing to contribute this Five Elements Void Sacred Law to the sect for them to make a copy. How many Merit Points would that earn me?”
Ji Qing asked directly.
Merit Points were too easy for Ji Qing to obtain.
Contributing the Five Elements Void Sacred Law was not simple.
This was known as the number one Martial Saint cultivation technique in the Barren Domain!
How could it be ordinary?
Once the Wind Thunder Sect’s Martial Dao lineage copied this cultivation technique, the sect’s Foundation would be greatly enhanced.
“The Five Elements Void Sacred Law is indeed rare. Since you are willing to contribute it, I will grant you one million Merit Points.”
Divine Lord Tian Feng was not stingy either and directly awarded Ji Qing one million Merit Points.
In reality, at Ji Qing’s level, there were few Cultivation Resources he could use.
The Wind Thunder Sect might not even have them.
Therefore, the actual utility of these Merit Points was not as great as imagined.
However, it was definitely enough to exchange for the Heart of Fire.
“Divine Lord, I need the Hearts of the Five Elements to cultivate the Void Sacred Law. Currently, the sect only has the Heart of Fire. Where can I find the other Hearts of the Five Elements?”
Ji Qing consulted the Divine Lord.
Regarding such matters, Divine Lord Tian Feng was far more knowledgeable than Ji Qing.
“Hearts of the Five Elements? That’s not easy; you’ll have to wait! Even the Heart of Fire appeared unexpectedly and was obtained by our Wind Thunder Sect.”
Divine Lord Tian Feng pondered for a moment before saying,
“Even the Myriad Treasures Pavilion doesn’t have them?”
Ji Qing asked, unwilling to give up.
“That… you’ll have to ask the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. However, as I said before, it depends on luck.”
Ji Qing was very disappointed.
If even Divine Lord Tian Feng said so, then these Hearts of the Five Elements were indeed difficult to obtain.
However, Ji Qing quickly calmed down.
If the Guixu Sacred Law could be cultivated so easily, it wouldn’t be the number one Martial Saint cultivation technique in the Barren Domain.
Once Ji Qing mastered the Five Elements Void Sacred Law, it would mean he would officially step into the Martial Saint Realm!
This step was crucial!
If the Heavenly Human Realm was considered the upper-middle tier in the Barren Domain.
Then the Martial Saint Realm was the top existence within the Barren Domain.
It was the same Cultivation Realm as Nascent Soul True Lords.
In the Barren Domain, if Spirit Transformations don’t appear, then Martial Saints are supreme!
This is beyond doubt.
For Ji Qing, this step held even greater significance.
Upon stepping into the Martial Saint realm, he would even be qualified to challenge the Martial Dao Seal of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Fine, Ji Qing, if you can cultivate to the Martial Saint realm, it will also be of utmost importance to our Wind Thunder Sect. As for the remaining Hearts of the Five Elements, I will personally make a trip to the Central Region to meet the Tower Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. I believe obtaining four Hearts of the Five Elements shouldn’t be a problem!”
Divine Lord Tian Feng said.
Ji Qing was overjoyed.
“Thank you, Divine Lord!”
Ji Qing knew that with Divine Lord Tian Feng personally intervening, things would surely be different.
No matter how strong he was, he was still a Heavenly Human. Even if he could contend with a top-tier Martial Saint, what of it?
Divine Lords were the true sovereigns of the Barren Domain!
If Ji Qing went to the Central Region, he probably wouldn’t even be able to see the Tower Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
Only with Divine Lord Tian Feng’s presence could the Tower Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion be persuaded to part with four Hearts of the Five Elements.
Ji Qing had no worries about whether the headquarters of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion could produce four Hearts of the Five Elements.
With the foundation of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion headquarters, four Hearts of the Five Elements would certainly not be an issue.
“Regarding True Lord Tiansheng, I would like to ask for the Divine Lord’s grace to have True Lord Tiansheng and his disciple registered into the Wind Thunder Sect’s Immortal Path lineage, to become an Elder and a disciple of the Wind Thunder Sect!”
Ji Qing did not mention a guest elder, but a true elder.
Divine Lord Tian Feng naturally understood Ji Qing’s intentions.
Moreover, he was aware of the entire sequence of events.
True Lord Tiansheng had completely thrown his lot in with Ji Qing, even going so far as to “go undercover” in the Zhou Tian Sect.
For a dignified Nascent Soul True Monarch to go to such lengths, he could be completely trusted.
“A trivial matter. It is a good thing that a Nascent Soul True Monarch sincerely joins our Wind Thunder Sect! I will notify the Sect Master now, and he will handle it.”
“Thank you, Divine Lord.”
Ji Qing breathed a sigh of relief.
“Alright, go back and wait for news. This trip to the Central Region shouldn’t take too long; I should be back in three to five days, or perhaps ten days at most.”
Ji Qing nodded, then took his leave.
Ji Qing first informed True Lord Tiansheng that his and Tian Xiaoguang’s entry had been arranged.
The two were naturally overjoyed.
They had already betrayed the Zhou Tian Sect, and if the Wind Thunder Sect did not accept them, they would have almost no place to stay in the Barren Domain.
Time passed day by day.
Both True Lord Tiansheng and Ji Qing maintained a very low profile within the Wind Thunder Sect.
Ji Qing knew the Divine Lord was not in the sect, so the lower his profile, the better.
However, as time went by, even if True Lord Tiansheng and Ji Qing didn’t say anything, the news eventually spread.
And it spread from within the Zhou Tian Sect.
Ji Qing had sent True Lord Tiansheng to infiltrate the Zhou Tian Sect to steal a treasure.
After the incident, True Lord Tiansheng and his disciple escaped the Zhou Tian Sect and were pursued by five Nascent Soul True Monarchs.
As a result, Ji Qing came to their aid and single-handedly slew the five Nascent Souls with one punch!
The Divine Lord of the Zhou Tian Sect was enraged, wishing he could personally kill Ji Qing, but was stopped by Divine Lord Tian Feng of the Wind Thunder Sect.
It was said that the two high-ranking Divine Lords clashed again and fought a battle.
It was unclear who lost or won.
However, in the end, the Divine Lord of the Zhou Tian Sect still returned to the Zhou Tian Sect and was unable to make a move against Ji Qing.
Upon the release of this news, the Wind Thunder Sect was shaken!
Heavenly Desolation City was shaken!
The Barren Domain was shaken!
Ji Qing had previously defeated the Extreme Sword Martial Saint in a Dao Competition.
And then he single-handedly slew five Nascent Souls with one punch!
Such strength was simply astounding.
Ji Qing’s various deeds spread throughout the Barren Domain, making him almost a living legend!
This further solidified Ji Qing’s title as the foremost person below the Divine Lords!
However, the outside world exaggerated things tremendously.
But it had no impact on Ji Qing whatsoever.
He rarely appeared, instead focusing on researching the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock in his secret chamber.
Of course, more importantly, he was waiting!
Waiting for the return of Divine Lord Tian Feng.
Seven days later, Ji Qing suddenly opened his eyes.
He sensed a familiar figure within the room.
The Divine Lord had returned!
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