Chapter 187: Turmoil Arises At The Martial Saint Banquet, The Saints Force Him To Hand Over The Guixu Sacred Law!
In the Wind Thunder Sect’s martial arts library, Ji Qing had arrived again.
However, Ji Qing’s status was different now.
He was no longer an inner sect disciple or a true disciple; he had now become the second Martial Saint of the Wind Thunder Sect’s Martial Dao lineage, and also an Elder of the Wind Thunder Sect.
Therefore, when he arrived at the martial arts library, he was already wearing the red robes representing the Nascent Soul and Martial Saint stages.
At the entrance of the martial arts library was the same white-robed Elder. He was slightly taken aback upon seeing Ji Qing but quickly reacted, immediately rising and respectfully saluting, “Greetings, Elder Ji!”
Although they were both Elders of the Wind Thunder Sect, the white-robed Elder and the red-robed Elder were on two different levels.
The white-robed Elder dared not act presumptuously in front of Ji Qing.
“Elder, there’s no need to be so polite.”
“I’ve come this time to find some Martial Saint cultivation techniques, preferably ones that can strengthen the physical foundation. Do you have any recommendations, Elder?”
“Martial Saint cultivation techniques that strengthen the physical foundation?”
The white-robed Elder pondered carefully.
In reality, there weren’t many Martial Saint level cultivation techniques in the Wind Thunder Sect’s martial arts library.
He had almost all of them memorized.
After a long pause, the white-robed Elder’s eyes lit up.
“I’ve got one! Please follow me, Elder Ji.”
Thus, Ji Qing followed the white-robed Elder directly to the fifth floor of the martial arts library.
This fifth floor was where the Nascent Soul and Martial Saint cultivation techniques were stored.
Ji Qing had also been to the fifth floor before and noticed that Martial Saint cultivation techniques were few.
The white-robed Elder approached a row of bookshelves and rummaged through the top shelf.
Finally, the white-robed Elder took out an ancient booklet.
Ji Qing looked closely.
“Geomagnetic Malevolent Energy Body Tempering Divine Skill.”
This divine skill primarily utilized “Geomagnetic Malevolent Energy.”
It introduced “Geomagnetic Malevolent Energy” to further improve the physical body. Moreover, as a physical body method at the Martial Saint level, it indicated that this divine skill had an extremely high upper limit and would likely result in terrifying improvements to the physical body.
The only troublesome aspect was that it was a bit painful.
Being constantly affected by Geomagnetic Malevolent Energy could potentially impact one’s spirit, causing Martial Saints to become mentally unstable.
It could even lead to drastic personality changes.
However, with Ji Qing’s potent Saber Intent, he naturally had no fear.
“Is this the only cultivation technique for strengthening the physical foundation?”
Ji Qing asked.
“Yes, it’s the only one. Actually, at the Martial Saint level, not many people specifically cultivate their physical bodies, because no matter how strong physical body cultivation becomes, it cannot compare to the special power condensed by a Martial Saint.”
“For instance, the Power of Return to Void cultivated by Elder Ji through the Five Elements Void Sacred Law. Even with a stronger physical body, can it withstand the Power of Return to Void?”
Ji Qing thought carefully.
It seemed that was indeed the case.
His Power of Return to Void was extraordinary.
It was even stronger than the Power of Return to Void of the Guixu Great Sage from back then.
But was the physical body useless?
It was definitely useful.
Especially for Ji Qing, if he wanted to elevate his Five Prisons Samsara Saint Body to a true Divine Body, his physical body would undoubtedly need to be stronger.
As for the Power of Return to Void?
Ji Qing certainly wouldn’t abandon it.
This was also the foundation of a Martial Saint.
The cultivation of many Martial Saints was essentially about continuously strengthening their Martial Saint Power.
Making their Martial Saint Power stronger.
Currently, Ji Qing’s Power of Return to Void should actually surpass that of the Guixu Great Sage.
However, it hadn’t touched its limit, and in fact, it was still far from touching its limit.
In other words, there was still significant room for improvement in his Power of Return to Void.
And how could the Power of Return to Void be improved?
The power of every Martial Saint was unique, and each had its own distinct method of improvement.
Ji Qing carefully recalled his Power of Return to Void. It was originally born from the unification of the Five Elements, and later, it had devoured the Power of True Dragon, Star Power, Power of Thunder Tribulation, and so on, before becoming the current Power of Return to Void.
Ji Qing’s eyes suddenly lit up.
He thought of the characteristics of the Power of Return to Void.
“The characteristic of my Power of Return to Void is to return all things to ruin, or in other words, it can decompose any power. Similarly, as long as the Power of Return to Void devours any exotic power, can it not improve itself?”
“If exotic power for the physical body is difficult to cultivate, then cultivate exotic true qi. This true qi has numerous varieties; if I were to cultivate them one by one and let the Power of Return to Void devour them, to what terrifying level could the Power of Return to Void be raised?”
A thought struck Ji Qing, and he had already made his decision.
The Power of Return to Void was the integration of the physical body and true qi.
Devouring exotic true qi could also enhance the Power of Return to Void.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately selected several true qi cultivation techniques.
For example, cultivating Ice True Qi, Flame True Qi, Destruction True Qi, and so on.
Furthermore, because Martial Saints did not possess true qi, these techniques were actually true qi cultivation techniques at the Heavenly Human level.
It should be relatively easy for Ji Qing to cultivate them.
Seeing Ji Qing take away several Heavenly Human level cultivation techniques, the white-robed Elder said nothing more.
Then, following the rules, Ji Qing went to a training room, memorized all the martial arts techniques thoroughly, and then left the martial arts library, returning to his residence.
As Ji Qing had already become a Martial Saint, and the second Martial Saint of the Martial Dao lineage at that.
Therefore, his residence had changed.
Ji Qing occupied a lone mountain peak, and on the peak was a cave dwelling, which Ji Qing himself named “Immeasurable Peak.”
After all, he came from the Boundless Sea Region.
Returning to Immeasurable Peak, it appeared very deserted.
The vast Immeasurable Peak had only Ji Qing alone.
Ji Qing took out the “Geomagnetic Malevolent Energy Body Tempering Divine Skill.” This divine skill required the assistance of Geomagnetic Malevolent Energy to begin.
There was no Geomagnetic Malevolent Energy on Immeasurable Peak.
However, there was no need to rush.
Geomagnetic Malevolent Energy was not particularly difficult to find.
He would find time to search for it later.
He decided to cultivate several Heavenly Human level martial arts techniques for exotic true qi.
For example, the “Frost Divine Skill.”
In fact, Ji Qing had possessed frost power before.
But compared to the “Frost Divine Skill,” it was clearly far inferior.
Once this Frost Divine Skill was cultivated to perfection, a single palm strike could freeze several miles, possessing terrifying might.
However, no matter how terrifying its might, it was still just a Heavenly Human level martial art.
Ji Qing immediately began to comprehend it.
With his current Martial Saint realm attainments, comprehending a Heavenly Human level martial art was not very difficult.
One day, two days, three days…
“Buzz.”
A layer of frost began to appear on the surface of Ji Qing’s body.
Then the frost spread rapidly.
One zhang, three zhang, five zhang, ten zhang…
Wherever the frost spread, everything was frozen by a surge of cold air.
The ground also seemed to be covered in a layer of frost.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing opened his eyes.
Clearly, the Frost Divine Skill had been mastered!
He had only taken three days to master it.
Ji Qing extended his hand.
A surge of Frost True Qi appeared in his palm.
However, even with this wisp of Frost True Qi, Ji Qing had to carefully nurture it.
Because if he wasn’t careful, it would be directly devoured by the Power of Return to Void.
This Power of Return to Void was quite overbearing.
Ji Qing currently had to suppress the Power of Return to Void to cultivate even a wisp of Frost True Qi.
In fact, Ji Qing cultivated Frost True Qi precisely to be devoured by the Power of Return to Void, but definitely not now.
What improvement could a mere wisp of Frost True Qi bring to the Power of Return to Void?
Ji Qing needed a large amount of Frost True Qi; he needed the Frost Divine Skill to be perfected.
If it were any other Martial Saint, they would be unable to cultivate in this manner for Heavenly Human level martial arts.
Unless they suppressed the Martial Saint Power within their body at all times.
But how could that be possible?
There were always times for rest.
There were always moments of relaxation.
Even for the supreme Martial Saints, how long would it take to cultivate a Heavenly Human level true qi martial art to perfection?
It would take at least several years.
It might even take decades.
Such a long period, solely to cultivate one Heavenly Human level true qi martial art, would be madness.
But Ji Qing was different.
He didn’t need such a long time.
He didn’t even need several months.
He only needed a few days to master a Heavenly Human level martial art.
The rest would rely on Origin Points.
“Raise the Frost Divine Skill to perfection!”
Ji Qing immediately consumed thirty thousand Origin Points.
As the Frost Divine Skill was enhanced, Ji Qing could clearly feel the Frost True Qi within his body increasing at a terrifying rate.
Ten wisps, a hundred wisps, a thousand wisps…
More Frost True Qi filled Ji Qing’s body.
It was as if he had cultivated for decades.
Soon, Ji Qing’s Frost True Qi stopped increasing.
Because his Frost Divine Skill had reached perfection.
The current Frost True Qi could likely freeze an area of several miles, its might already extremely terrifying.
However, the purpose of cultivating Frost True Qi was merely to “feed” the Power of Return to Void.
Ji Qing no longer suppressed the Power of Return to Void.
Thus, the Power of Return to Void and the Frost True Qi began to interact, intertwine, and devour.
As it turned out, the Frost True Qi was no match for the Power of Return to Void.
It was pushed back steadily by the Power of Return to Void.
In just half an hour, the Frost True Qi was gone, completely devoured by the Power of Return to Void.
After devouring the Frost True Qi, the Power of Return to Void clearly felt “greatly replenished,” and its might visibly increased by a lot.
However, this enhancement was not an increase in “quantity,” but an increase in “quality.”
After all, Ji Qing had already reached Martial Saint Perfection.
The “quantity” of the Power of Return to Void was fixed, but the “quality” was different.
Ji Qing carefully sensed the Power of Return to Void.
He did not feel any transformation in the Power of Return to Void.
Ji Qing took out the pieced-together Five Elements Void Sacred Law.
It was clearly mentioned on the Void Sacred Law that the Void Sacred Law had more than one form.
As long as the Void Sacred Law could continue to transform, it might evolve into a second or even a third form.
However, this was extremely difficult.
Ji Qing had also heard that Martial Saint Power also had several forms.
But most Martial Saints, until their death, could only maintain the first form of their Martial Saint Power, unable to transform into the second form.
Ji Qing immediately checked his own situation.
Ji Qing: Martial Saint （ Perfection ）
Saber Domain: Perfection
Nine Heavens Mandate Lock: Triple Layer
Power of Return to Void: First Form （ 5% ）
Origin Points: 4803800 points
“One Frost Divine Skill has increased the first form of the Power of Return to Void by 5%, doesn’t that mean I only need to cultivate another twenty martial arts techniques similar to Frost Divine Skill to evolve the Power of Return to Void to the second form?”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
Even the Guixu Great Sage back then always maintained the Power of Return to Void at its first form.
It is extremely difficult to make the Power of Return to Void transform into the second form.
Only Ji Qing, relying on the “Origin Point” to rapidly improve various Exotic True Qi Martial Arts, could “feed” them to the Power of Return to Void, allowing it to transform quickly.
Ji Qing then quickly cultivated other Exotic True Qi.
One, two, three, four…
Ji Qing spent nearly half a month cultivating four more Heavenly Human Realm level Exotic True Qi Martial Arts.
All the True Qi cultivated was fed to the Power of Return to Void.
The results were mixed, with some being better than others.
However, after devouring a total of five types of Exotic True Qi, Ji Qing’s Power of Return to Void first form had reached 20% progress.
In other words, each type of Exotic True Qi could increase the Power of Return to Void’s progress by 4% on average.
This was slightly lower than the 5% progress from the Frost Divine Skill before.
But Ji Qing was already very satisfied.
There were still about forty-five days until the Martial Saint Banquet. Calculating at a rate of cultivating one Exotic True Qi Martial Art every three days, each Exotic True Qi Martial Art could increase the Power of Return to Void’s progress by 4% on average.
In those forty-five days, the progress would increase by 60%.
Adding the current 20% progress, that would be 80% progress.
Although it was still not enough for the Power of Return to Void to transform into the second form.
However, 80% of the Power of Return to Void’s first form would have far greater might than the Power of Return to Void before.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately went all out cultivating various Heavenly Human Realm Exotic True Qi Martial Arts.
……
Soaring Dragon Mountain, Ninth Peak.
Soaring Dragon Mountain is a Martial Way Holy Land.
This Martial Way Holy Land only has one Martial Saint, and its foundation is actually very shallow.
Before this Martial Saint, Soaring Dragon Mountain was merely a Heavenly Human Sect.
It was entirely due to this Martial Saint that it rose to become a Martial Saint Sect.
The “Great Sun Martial Saint” of Soaring Dragon Mountain’s Ninth Peak is a living legend in the Barren Domain.
At this moment, a distinguished guest arrived at the Ninth Peak.
The Great Sun Martial Saint personally received him.
This distinguished guest took a swig from a wine gourd, appearing quite tipsy, and seemed no different from a drunkard.
However, no one dared to underestimate this “drunkard.”
Because he was the Wine Sword Martial Saint!
Without wine, there is no joy.
His Sword Intent was once comprehended from “wine,” and it was related to wine.
“Old drunkard, I think you should just stop practicing swords and start drinking instead. You’re the Wine Sword Martial Saint, and your wine comes before your sword. What kind of swordsman are you…”
The Great Sun Martial Saint said coldly.
He was also a martial arts fanatic.
He had always stayed at the Ninth Peak. Even after becoming a Martial Saint, he did not serve as a Supreme Elder of Soaring Dragon Mountain, nor was he the Sect Master. He remained the Peak Master of the Ninth Peak.
That was all.
The Great Sun Martial Saint’s only interest was practicing martial arts.
Only the Martial Way could arouse a sliver of interest in him.
The Wine Sword Martial Saint shook his head and said, “If I had to choose, I would definitely choose fine wine. Who needs to choose a sword… As for sword techniques, whoever wants to practice them can go ahead.”
The Great Sun Martial Saint shook his head.
He was friends with the Wine Sword Martial Saint, but he couldn’t understand the Wine Sword Martial Saint’s obsession with “fine wine,” nor why he seemed to disregard the Martial Way as if it were trash.
Yet, the Wine Sword Martial Saint was a top-tier Martial Saint!
In Soaring Dragon Mountain, no one could compare to the Wine Sword Martial Saint except himself.
“Old drunkard, speak. What business brings you to my Ninth Peak?”
The Great Sun Martial Saint asked.
The Wine Sword Martial Saint narrowed his eyes slightly and directly asked, “Do you know Ji Qing of the Wind Thunder Sect?”
“Of course, I know him. He, as a Heavenly Human, killed the Extreme Sword Martial Saint during the Dao Competition with the Dan Ding Sect. I heard that you were supposed to go to the Dao Competition, but the Extreme Sword Martial Saint went instead.”
“Yes, that’s why I owe Extreme Sword a life.”
“Hmph, how many lives do you, Wine Sword Martial Saint, owe? Get to the point, or get out of the Ninth Peak!”
The Wine Sword Martial Saint suddenly fell silent, saying nothing.
The atmosphere between the two became heavy.
After a long while, the Wine Sword Martial Saint’s expression became unusually solemn, and he said in a deep voice, “Ji Qing possesses the Five Elements Void Sacred Law, which is hailed as the foremost method in the Barren Domain for Martial Saints. Aren’t you curious about the Guixu Sacred Law? After all, you’ve been cultivating for so many years, and your strength has hit a bottleneck. But with the Guixu Sacred Law, perhaps you too could become as invincible in the Barren Domain as the Guixu Great Sage once was!”
The Great Sun Martial Saint’s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the Wine Sword Martial Saint with a meaningful gaze.
He was just a martial arts fanatic, not an idiot.
He could hear the implied meaning in the Wine Sword Martial Saint’s words.
“What, you Wine Sword want to deal with Ji Qing? Do you want revenge for Extreme Sword?”
“Revenge? No, I doubt even Extreme Sword Martial Saint himself would feel any grudge towards Ji Qing. He died at Ji Qing’s hands in the Dao Competition without any complaints. I just… can’t accept it. Don’t forget, I also have the Five Elements Dao Body. Theoretically, I can also cultivate the Guixu Sacred Law. Once I master it, can I attempt to break through the Martial Dao Seal?”
“This realm is too boring… Furthermore, without Divinity Creatures, I cannot advance further. Only by going to the Outer Domain can I find a broader world!”
The Wine Sword Martial Saint took another large swig of wine.
“In short, Great Sun Martial Saint, are you going or not?”
The Great Sun Martial Saint frowned. “The Wind Thunder Sect has a Deity Transformation Divine Lord…”
“It’s normal to have a stake in a sparring match, right? Ji Qing is holding a Martial Saint Banquet, which is the best opportunity! As for the danger… there will definitely be some. If you die, you’ll have nothing. But I’ve lived a long time, and I’m not afraid of death…”
The Wine Sword Martial Saint had thought it through.
He was not afraid of death.
If he were afraid of death, he wouldn’t have agreed to participate in the Dao Competition for the Dan Ding Sect back then.
He was afraid of having no hope.
And now, there was hope.
The Guixu Sacred Law was his hope.
He had thought about searching for the Guixu Sacred Law back then, as his Five Elements Dao Body was very compatible with it.
But he found nothing.
Eventually, he chose to cultivate other Martial Saint Cultivation Techniques.
Now that the Guixu Sacred Law had appeared, he couldn’t just do nothing; he had to try.
The Great Sun Martial Saint also had the Five Elements Dao Body.
That’s why the Wine Sword Martial Saint came to the Ninth Peak to find the Great Sun Martial Saint.
After a long while, the Great Sun Martial Saint sighed, “Alright, I’ll make the trip then. The Guixu Sacred Law… who told me I want it too…”
……
A solitary small island, rarely visited by anyone.
Yet, on this small island adrift at sea, there wasn’t a trace of demonic energy.
It was as if the surrounding hundred-mile radius was a “Forbidden Zone,” and no demon dared to set foot within a hundred miles of the island.
“Whoosh.”
On this day, a Deity Transformation Divine Lord appeared above the island.
“This is the place…”
The Eight Desolations Divine Monarch gazed at the island below, his expression extremely grim.
He was the only Divine Lord of the Zhou Tian Sect.
Originally, the Zhou Tian Sect and the Wind Thunder Sect were in a covert struggle, with neither able to overcome the other.
But the Wind Thunder Sect had quietly produced a Martial Saint!
And it was a Martial Saint who could change the situation between the two Deity Transformation Sects.
The Eight Desolations Divine Monarch could not sleep or eat peacefully.
However, he was being watched by the Divine Lord Tian Feng, leaving him with no room to act.
Therefore, after much deliberation, the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch finally made up his mind to come to this island to persuade someone to come out of seclusion.
As long as this person was willing to emerge, everything would be manageable.
“Black White Martial Saint, I, a Divine Lord, have come personally. What, are you so arrogant that you still won’t show yourself?”
The Eight Desolations Divine Monarch’s voice echoed mightily through the void, also spreading across the island.
His purpose for this trip was the Black White Martial Saint!
This Martial Saint was also incredibly famous a thousand years ago.
Unfortunately, he could not pass the Martial Dao Seal afterward, his path to Martial God was cut off, so he lived in seclusion on this island, uninvolved in worldly affairs.
“Whoosh.”
A figure shot up from the island into the sky, appearing before the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch.
It was a very peculiar figure.
His hair was half black and half white, extremely strange.
Even the clothes he wore were half black and half white.
Moreover, his face was also half black and half white.
“Eight Desolations Divine Monarch, what brings you to my Black White Island?”
The Black White Martial Saint asked coldly.
These Deity Transformation Divine Lords were usually aloof and wouldn’t bother with him.
But since he came in person today, there must be something.
“Black White Martial Saint, look at this.”
The Eight Desolations Divine Monarch got straight to the point and opened his palm.
In his palm was a box.
The box was slightly ajar, emitting a familiar aura.
The Black White Martial Saint’s pupils contracted sharply.
“Divinity?”
Once upon a time, the Black White Martial Saint also aspired to become a Martial God.
Unfortunately, there were no longer any Divinity Creatures in the Barren Domain.
He even went to other domains, such as the Eastern Domain, Northern Domain, Central Region, etc., but found nothing.
The Black White Martial Saint tried every possible method, yet he still couldn’t obtain divinity.
In the end, disheartened, the Black White Martial Saint returned to the Barren Domain, found a small island, and lived in seclusion until now.
He never expected to see divinity again!
If it were anyone else, the Black White Martial Saint would have attacked and snatched it immediately. For divinity, he would pay any price.
However, the person before him was the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch, which was different.
No matter how much he craved divinity, he did not dare to act presumptuously before a Divine Lord.
If he attacked, even as the Black White Martial Saint, he would die!
“Eight Desolations Divine Monarch, what is the meaning of this?”
The Black White Martial Saint asked.
“It’s very simple, kill one person.”
“Kill whom?”
“Ji Qing of the Wind Thunder Sect.”
The Black White Martial Saint frowned.
“Ji Qing?”
“He is a Martial Saint, a… remarkably unusual Martial Saint!”
The Black White Martial Saint had been in seclusion on the island.
He had truly never heard of Ji Qing.
However, he did know of the Wind Thunder Sect.
The Wind Thunder Sect had a Deity Transformation Divine Lord.
“Where is the action to take place?”
“Of course, it’s at the Wind Thunder Sect, during the Martial Saint Banquet hosted by Ji Qing. This is your only chance.”
“…”
The Black White Martial Saint’s eyes turned cold.
Acting at the Wind Thunder Sect? Acting in front of a dignified Deity Transformation Divine Lord, wouldn’t that be sending himself to his death?
“You don’t need to worry about Divine Lord Tian Feng; I will have a way to hold him back then. Moreover, you won’t be acting alone; someone will cooperate with you to challenge Ji Qing together. You only need to exert all your strength, erupt suddenly, and kill him.”
“I will also conceal your identity, allowing you to participate in Ji Qing’s Martial Saint Banquet as an ordinary Martial Saint.”
The Eight Desolations Divine Monarch had arranged almost every detail.
There were even other Martial Saints to provide cover for the Black White Martial Saint.
The person who would ultimately act had to be the Black White Martial Saint.
Only the Black White Martial Saint would have the opportunity and strength to kill Ji Qing.
“What is so special about this person?”
The Black White Martial Saint asked.
“Ji Qing killed the Extreme Sword Martial Saint during the Dao Competition as a Heavenly Human. Now he has been promoted to Martial Saint, and he cultivates the Five Elements Void Sacred Law.”
The Black White Martial Saint’s eyes widened.
A Heavenly Human killing a Martial Saint?
And even the Extreme Sword Martial Saint?
While the Black White Martial Saint was arrogant, he also knew of the Extreme Sword Martial Saint.
Ji Qing had killed such a top-tier Martial Saint.
Now that he had advanced to Martial Saint and cultivated the Guixu Sacred Law, he could very possibly rival the Guixu Great Sage back then.
It was no wonder the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch wanted to find the Black White Martial Saint to deal with such a powerful, almost invincible Martial Saint.
Other than him, it was estimated that no other Martial Saint in the Barren Domain could deal with Ji Qing.
“After this is done, the divinity is mine!”
The Eight Desolations Divine Monarch nodded and said, “Naturally, the divinity will be yours then.”
The two sides confirmed the date of action and the details to be observed.
Afterward, the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch left.
Staring in the direction the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch had left, the Black White Martial Saint fell into a contemplative silence.
“Ji Qing…”
The Black White Martial Saint murmured in a low voice.
Killing Ji Qing?
The other party was highly likely to be someone like the Guixu Great Sage; how could killing such a person be easy?
He feared there was only a sliver of hope.
Yet, even a sliver of hope, the Black White Martial Saint would firmly grasp it.
If he missed this opportunity, it would be impossible for him to obtain divinity again.
He couldn’t go to the Outer Domain; besides the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch, which other Divine Lord would hunt divinity creatures for him and provide him with divinity?
He only had this one chance!
If he failed… then he would die.
The Black White Martial Saint knew that this time, he could only go all out!
…
Time flew by, and three months passed.
Heavenly Desolation City had become very lively.
Many Martial Saints, Nascent Souls, and almost all of the top powers in the Barren Domain had sent their high-level representatives to Heavenly Desolation City to attend Ji Qing’s Martial Saint Banquet.
There were also many cultivators who, although not invited, voluntarily came, and the Wind Thunder Sect welcomed them as well.
“Look quickly, isn’t that Fairy Misty? The most talented cultivator of the Saraswati Immortal Sect in a thousand years, she is already at the Nascent Soul cultivation. It is said that she has great hope of condensing a Primordial Spirit in the future, thus advancing to become a Spirit Transformation Divine Lord!”
“The Heavenly Gang Sect has also arrived, that is a true Martial God Orthodox Lineage, and there is still a Martial God stationed there! Although the Martial God’s lifespan is approaching its end, as one of the few remaining Martial Gods in the Barren Domain, his status is also highly respected. And the one leading them is the Breaking Void Martial Saint, who is also the youngest Martial Saint of the Heavenly Gang Sect.”
“The Saraswati Immortal Sect has also arrived, led by Fairy Wuchen, who is also the Spirit Transformation seed of the Saraswati Immortal Sect, and the Nascent Soul True Monarch with the highest talent…”
“So many True Monarchs and Martial Saints, it’s truly a rare spectacle!”
“Heh heh, what use are more True Monarchs and Martial Saints? Now, before Martial Saint Ji, what is their talent worth in the eyes of all Martial Saints and True Monarchs in the Barren Domain?”
The crowd was in an uproar.
Normally, these were all important figures that one would seldom encounter.
Now, they had all traveled from afar, converging in Heavenly Desolation City.
Their purpose was singular: to witness firsthand the most renowned Martial Saint Ji Qing in the Barren Domain!
Especially for some Martial Saints, it was impossible for them to be completely convinced.
They were all Martial Saints; even if Ji Qing’s combat power was astonishing, so what?
The Extreme Sword Martial Saint had great renown, but it was just renown.
If they hadn’t truly fought, who would be certain they feared the Extreme Sword Martial Saint?
Some Martial Saints from major sects even felt that they could kill the Extreme Sword Martial Saint if they faced him.
Ji Qing had once reversed killed Golden Cores, reversed killed Heavenly Humans, and later killed Martial Saints and Nascent Souls.
Now, it was rumored that Ji Qing had obtained the core legacy of the Guixu Great Sage, the Five Elements Void Sacred Law, and cultivated the Power of Return to Void.
All these matters had propelled Ji Qing’s fame to surpass any Nascent Soul or Martial Saint.
Now that they could witness Ji Qing firsthand, these Nascent Souls and Martial Saints naturally would not refuse.
Soon, this group of Nascent Souls and Martial Saints went to the Wind Thunder Sect.
Among them were the Wine Sword Martial Saint and the Great Sun Martial Saint.
The two did not disguise themselves and used their true identities.
However, there was a stranger Martial Saint, unremarkable in appearance, who was constantly observing the Wind Thunder Sect.
A faint glint could be seen in his eyes.
Time slowly passed.
Ji Qing had yet to appear.
But the Martial Saint Banquet had not yet begun, so everyone could only wait quietly.
Ji Qing was currently in his Cave Dwelling on Immeasurable Peak.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing suddenly opened his eyes.
Ji Qing: Martial Saint （ Perfection ）
Saber Domain: Perfection
Nine Heavens Mandate Lock: Third Level
Power of Return to Void: First Level Form （80%）
Origin Point: 4,233,800 points
Ji Qing’s first level form of the Power of Return to Void had finally reached 80%, and it wasn’t far from the second level form.
Although it hadn’t reached the second level form yet, Ji Qing could clearly feel that even the first level form of the Power of Return to Void at 80% progress was much stronger than before.
“So, the Power of Return to Void can indeed be improved by focusing on ‘quality.’ Once the ‘quality’ is improved, the might of the Power of Return to Void will naturally become stronger…”
Ji Qing was satisfied with the current Power of Return to Void.
However, he did not know how strong he truly was.
After all, there was no benchmark.
“It’s almost time…”
Ji Qing naturally knew that today was his Martial Saint Banquet.
Therefore, Ji Qing got up, left his Cave Dwelling, and instantly transformed into a stream of light, flying out of Immeasurable Peak.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing arrived at the venue for the Martial Saint Banquet.
Countless cultivators had already gathered to celebrate him.
As Ji Qing entered the void, countless gazes fell upon him.
“Martial Saint Ji has arrived!”
“Is this Ji Qing? It’s my first time seeing him, he is truly extraordinarily handsome…”
“I had only heard of Ji Qing before, but now seeing him in person, I can feel his surging life force, indicating he is very young, likely not even a hundred years old, yet he has already achieved Martial Saint. Unbelievable.”
“A Martial Saint under a hundred years old… It’s a pity he was born in this era.”
“What’s a pity? Ji Qing is no ordinary Martial Saint; he has the Wind Thunder Sect behind him, and Divine Lord Tian Feng! Others lack divinity and cannot become Martial Gods, but with Ji Qing’s talent, Divine Lord Tian Feng would likely spare no expense to obtain divinity for Ji Qing from the Outer Domain, right?”
“Yes, Ji Qing also has a Divine Lord behind him…”
Many people showed envy in their eyes.
Everyone said the path to Martial God was broken.
That was for ordinary Martial Saints, or more precisely, for Martial Saints without strong backing.
Even for Spirit Transformation major sects, Divine Lords would not go to the Outer Domain to obtain divinity for their Martial Saints.
Firstly, it was a matter of talent.
If the talent was not top-notch, one or two portions of divinity would likely be insufficient to comprehend thoroughly and become a Martial God.
Secondly, it was a matter of safety.
Once a Divine Lord went to the Outer Domain, it would be quite dangerous; if they perished, it would be a fatal blow to the Spirit Transformation major sect.
It was precisely due to the superposition of various factors that those Spirit Transformation Divine Lords were unwilling to obtain divinity from the Outer Domain for their Martial Saints to attempt breakthroughs.
But Ji Qing was different.
With Ji Qing’s talent, could he not become a Martial God?
Perhaps no one believed Ji Qing could not become a Martial God.
As long as there was divinity!
With such talent, would Divine Lord Tian Feng allow Ji Qing to fail to advance to Martial God?
He would likely spare no expense to find divinity for Ji Qing, even if it meant hunting divinity creatures in the Outer Domain.
Therefore, Ji Qing was not an ordinary Martial Saint, but a future Martial God!
“Congratulations, Martial Saint Ji!”
The voices boomed, spreading throughout the Wind Thunder Sect.
The Wine Sword Martial Saint drank his wine; it wasn’t his first time seeing Ji Qing.
But the last time he saw Ji Qing, he was merely a Heavenly Human.
And now, Ji Qing was already a Martial Saint!
“Wine Sword, is that Ji Qing?”
“Yes. His presence is much stronger than last time…”
The Great Sun Martial Saint’s eyes held not only solemnity but also a greater sense of fighting intent.
What about the Extreme Sword Martial Saint?
He believed himself to be stronger than the Extreme Sword Martial Saint!
And the Black White Martial Saint, hidden in the shadows.
His gaze also fell upon Ji Qing.
He had also heard of Ji Qing’s various deeds; he had to admit that even he inwardly sighed, calling Ji Qing a living Martial Saint whose talent truly surpassed all ages.
It was a pity he was born in the wrong era.
If there were no Martial Dao Seal… with Ji Qing’s talent, who knew how far he could have gone?
Martial God?
Perhaps he could have surpassed Martial God!
What a pity, for his own ascension to Martial God.
Ji Qing must die today!
“Thank you all for coming from afar, Ji Mou is immensely grateful!”
Ji Qing walked down from the void step by step and took his seat at the head of the table.
Divine Lord Tian Feng did not appear today.
It was to avoid affecting the atmosphere of the Martial Saint Banquet.
After all, if a Divine Lord appeared, the protagonist would only be the Divine Lord.
And today’s protagonist was Ji Qing!
However, although Divine Lord Tian Feng did not appear, Ji Qing knew that the Divine Lord was constantly monitoring the situation of the Martial Saint Banquet.
The Martial Saint Banquet began.
The Wind Thunder Sect had prepared all sorts of spiritual fruits, fine wine, and delicacies, and even featured performances by graceful female cultivators.
For a time, the sounds of flutes and strings filled the air, like a heavenly realm.
Ji Qing also finally relaxed, not having to think about martial arts or cultivation.
He was completely relaxed in body and mind.
Many Martial Saints and Nascent Souls also came forward to converse.
Ji Qing welcomed them all.
After all, all guests were esteemed today.
“Elder Ji…”
Zhao Xiaozhu, the Black Water Daoist, and others, although their cultivation was low, only at the Golden Core Realm, were also among Ji Qing’s invited guests.
The two were visibly excited.
Congratulating Ji Qing on achieving Martial Saint.
They had watched Ji Qing “rise” all along, but had never dared to imagine that Ji Qing would reach the pinnacle of the Barren Domain so quickly.
It was simply like a dream.
The Black Water Daoist probably never imagined that after they had all painstakingly traveled from the Boundless Sea Region, Ji Qing would have already reached such a point; it was truly unimaginable.
Other Martial Saints and Nascent Souls also engaged primarily in conversation and praise.
“Martial Saint Ji, I heard you obtained the core legacy of the Guixu Great Sage and are cultivating the Five Elements Void Sacred Law. Now that the Five Elements are united, you have mastered the Power of Return to Void. Is this true?”
Eventually, some inappropriate voices arose.
The entire Martial Saint Banquet instantly fell silent.
The Guixu Sacred Law!
This satisfied everyone’s curiosity.
This matter had been the talk of the town in the Barren Domain.
After all, the Guixu Great Sage’s past was no small matter; the legend of the Guixu Great Sage still circulated to this day.
For the Guixu Sacred Law, many cultivators had already imbued it with a touch of “mythological” attribute.
“Hmm?”
Ji Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly.
His gaze instantly fixed on the person who spoke.
The other party held a wine gourd, appearing like a drunkard.
Ji Qing had seen this person before and knew his identity.
“Wine Sword Martial Saint! What do you want to ask?”
The relationship between Ji Qing and the Wine Sword Martial Saint was not very friendly.
The opponent in the last Dao Competition, if the Extreme Sword Martial Saint hadn’t intervened, would actually have been the Wine Sword Martial Saint.
The other party had actually dodged a calamity.
“I want to ask if Fellow Daoist Ji has cultivated the Guixu Sacred Law. If so, Fellow Daoist Bright Yang and I only wish to observe it. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Ji would be willing to part with it?”
As soon as the Wine Sword Martial Saint spoke, everyone’s expression changed slightly.
Clearly, the Wine Sword Martial Saint had come to cause trouble!
And his target was directly aimed at the Guixu Sacred Law.
The key point was that the Wine Sword Martial Saint didn’t come alone.
Beside him was another person.
The Great Sun Martial Saint!
“That’s the Great Sun Martial Saint from the Ninth Peak of Soaring Dragon Mountain. Why is he here too?”
“The Great Sun Martial Saint rarely leaves the Ninth Peak. His arrival at the Wind Thunder Sect this time is likely for the Guixu Sacred Law. After all, it is the number one Martial Saint Method in the Barren Domain. Who wouldn’t be tempted?”
“The Wine Sword Martial Saint knew he couldn’t defeat Ji Qing alone, so he roped in the Great Sun Martial Saint?”
“Indeed, I felt something was off about the atmosphere at the Martial Saint Banquet before. Too many Martial Saints attended, far exceeding the number of Nascent Soul True Monarchs. This is not normal. Now it seems, they have likely all come for the Guixu Sacred Law.”
“Then has Martial Saint Ji actually cultivated the Guixu Sacred Law?”
Regarding the Guixu Sacred Law, all information currently available was just rumor.
Ji Qing had never directly responded.
But seeing the Wine Sword Martial Saint’s demeanor, so confident, it seemed he was certain Ji Qing definitely possessed the Guixu Sacred Law.
Ji Qing’s gaze swept over the Wine Sword Martial Saint and the Great Sun Martial Saint one by one.
He then said, “Who else wishes to observe the Guixu Sacred Law?”
With these words, wasn’t it an indirect admission that the Guixu Sacred Law was with Ji Qing?
For a moment, everyone erupted in an uproar.
Many Martial Saints were stirred.
That was the number one Martial Saint Method in the Barren Domain.
Especially some Martial Saints with the Five Elements Dao Body, who had high compatibility with the Guixu Sacred Law.
They even felt that by cultivating the Guixu Sacred Law, they would have a sliver of hope to break through the Martial Dao Seal.
Once they broke through the Martial Dao Seal, it would be an instant ascent to heaven.
Who wouldn’t desire that?
However, many Martial Saints were not foolish.
To step forward at this moment, the consequences would be unpredictable.
The Great Sun Martial Saint and the Wine Sword Martial Saint must have planned this long ago and were prepared.
They could accept any outcome.
But could the other Martial Saints?
“I also want to see the Guixu Sacred Law.”
At this moment, another Martial Saint stepped forward.
“That’s the Bright Yang Martial Saint. How did he also step forward?”
“Bright Yang Martial Saint, his sect only has one Martial Saint. Is this a desperate gamble?”
“The Guixu Sacred Law has too much attraction for Martial Saints, especially for those with the Five Elements Dao Body…”
Many people pinned their hopes of breaking through the Martial Dao Seal on the Guixu Sacred Law.
But in reality?
Only Ji Qing knew that even if other Martial Saints cultivated the Guixu Sacred Law, they likely wouldn’t be able to break through the Martial Dao Seal.
But other Martial Saints didn’t believe it.
That was their only hope!
With the Bright Yang Martial Saint’s words, some other hesitant Martial Saints seemed to have made up their minds.
One by one, they stepped forward, choosing to demand the Guixu Sacred Law.
Among these Martial Saints, the Black White Martial Saint, who was unremarkable, was also mixed in the crowd.
Ji Qing’s gaze swept over the many Martial Saints one by one.
Without dealing with these Martial Saints, his Martial Saint Banquet today would likely become a joke.
Ji Qing took out the fragments of the Guixu Sacred Law, which had now been completely pieced together.
“Snap.”
Ji Qing directly threw it onto the table in front of him.
“The Guixu Sacred Law is right here!”
“Boom.”
The crowd erupted.
They didn’t expect that Ji Qing actually possessed the Guixu Sacred Law?
And he even openly took it out, making it public?
What did Ji Qing intend to do?
One by one, the Martial Saints looked at the Guixu Sacred Law with longing.
But they knew the biggest obstacle was Ji Qing!
“Defeat me, and you can observe the Guixu Sacred Law! However, you will only have one chance.”
“And once you make a move, it will be a matter of life and death!”
“So, who else wants the Guixu Sacred Law?”
Ji Qing’s icy gaze swept over the multitude of Martial Saints.
Instantly, the Martial Saints felt a chill run down their spines.
They knew that stepping forward at this moment would likely incur unimaginable consequences.
They… might die!
After all, even the Extreme Sword Martial Saint had died, let alone them?
If they entered the fray this time, Ji Qing was truly capable of killing people.
But if they wanted the Guixu Sacred Law, they had to pay the price!
The Martial Saints who had been incredibly excited just moments ago were now hesitating.
One by one, the Martial Saints exchanged glances, their faces filled with hesitation.
A reputation precedes a person.
Ji Qing had killed the Extreme Sword Martial Saint when he was still in the Heavenly Human Realm.
Not to mention that Ji Qing had now become a Martial Saint, and his strength was clearly even greater.
Was it worth it to fight Ji Qing to the death for a Guixu Sacred Law?
Thus, everyone’s gaze refocused on the Wine Sword Martial Saint.
“Gulp.”
The Wine Sword Martial Saint took a deep swig of strong liquor.
He casually wiped the wine from the corner of his mouth and said indifferently, “This old drunkard has lived long enough. If I don’t get to see the Guixu Sacred Law, I will die with regrets!”
As soon as he said this, the vast square fell silent.
You could hear a pin drop!
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