Chapter 188: Slaying Thirteen Martial Saints! Earns The Title “blade Domain Great Sage”, Ji Qing Shocks The Barren Domain!
“Hahaha, I’ve wanted to advance further my entire life, and now I see hope, how could I give up? So, count me in!”
The Great Sun Martial Saint also stated his stance immediately after.
“I’ve lived long enough… to be able to fight one last time before dying is worth it!”
The speaker was the Bright Yang Martial Saint.
Then, one after another.
The Black White Martial Saint also hid among them, remaining silent.
Only a sharp glint occasionally flashed in his eyes.
He was different from the other Martial Saints.
The other Martial Saints merely desired the Guixu Sacred Law, but he wanted to kill Ji Qing and seize the divinity in the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch’s hand.
As one Martial Saint after another declared their stance, Ji Qing glanced over, seeing about thirteen Martial Saints.
Each of these thirteen Martial Saints was renowned.
Each one was no worse than the Wine Sword Martial Saint.
Even though his reputation was well-known, having slain the Extreme Sword Martial Saint, what of it?
It was nothing more than death!
Since these Martial Saints dared to stand out today, they had already prepared for death.
They were truly individuals who “sought the Way.”
To hear the Way in the morning and die in the evening would be acceptable!
After all, with the Guixu Sacred Law, they might still have a sliver of hope.
Even if this sliver of hope was very slim.
But without the Guixu Sacred Law, they could only linger on.
“Good! Then as you wish.”
“Thirteen Martial Saints, you may all come at me together.”
Ji Qing said calmly.
One-on-one?
That was simply impossible.
The Wine Sword Martial Saint and the Great Sun Martial Saint’s intention was for them to join forces.
Facing Ji Qing one-on-one, they had no confidence.
Moreover, their choice to make a move at the Martial Saint Banquet was precisely because they intended to join forces, wasn’t it?
And Ji Qing fulfilled their wish.
In this battle, Ji Qing was not being overconfident.
He had his own considerations.
Martial Artists are never cultivated in isolation.
They are fundamentally different from cultivators.
Martial Artists must fight against heaven and earth, and battle against people and heaven.
Only through combat can they transcend.
Furthermore, Ji Qing had recently been “researching” the Heavenly Mandate Lock, and he had vaguely uncovered some clues.
The so-called Heavenly Mandate Lock seemed to be related to the “Heavenly Mandate.”
And “Heavenly Mandate” might have another name, which is Fortune.
Ji Qing’s Heavenly Mandate Lock had been stuck at the fourth level for a long time, making slow progress. Could it be because his current Fortune was only enough to unlock the third level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock?
Of course, the connection between the Heavenly Mandate Lock and “Fortune” was currently just Ji Qing’s speculation.
However, since it was a speculation, it was worth trying.
Now, thirteen top Martial Saints from the Barren Domain were challenging him together, each of them being a renowned figure with considerable Fortune.
Once he defeated these thirteen Martial Saints, it would likely cause a sensation throughout the Barren Domain, and his Fortune would probably surge.
Fortune is invisible and intangible.
It is actually difficult to analyze.
But if after this battle, Ji Qing’s “research” into the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock could accelerate significantly, or even unlock the fourth level, then it would undoubtedly prove that the Heavenly Mandate Lock was closely related to Fortune.
As for defeat?
Ji Qing had never considered defeat.
Because he would not be defeated!
At the very least, facing thirteen Martial Saints at the same cultivation realm as him, he would absolutely not be defeated.
If he were to be defeated in such a situation, then he shouldn’t even think about passing the Martial Dao Seal; it would be pointless and a waste of time.
As Ji Qing’s words fell.
The surroundings immediately erupted in commotion.
“Martial Saint Ji is going to face thirteen Martial Saints simultaneously?”
“Unbelievable, that’s thirteen Martial Saints, and they are all top-tier Martial Saints! Whether it’s the Wine Sword Martial Saint, the Great Sun Martial Saint, or the Bright Yang Martial Saint, which one of them isn’t renowned?”
“Even if Martial Saint Ji’s strength is great, can he handle thirteen top-tier Martial Saints at once? I fear the legend of Martial Saint Ji’s invincibility will end…”
Many people in the outside world currently bestowed Ji Qing with the title of “invincible.”
Carefully reviewing Ji Qing’s battles.
It was true that he had never been defeated.
But now, with thirteen top-tier Martial Saints joining forces, how could Ji Qing not be defeated?
Even the once renowned Guixu Great Sage, who swept through the entire Barren Domain, had actually only encountered encirclement and assassination by at most five Martial Saints and five Nascent Souls. He had never encountered encirclement and assassination by thirteen top-tier Martial Saints.
Although Ji Qing had also cultivated the Guixu Sacred Law and most likely gained the Power of Return to Void.
But Ji Qing had only just broken through to the Martial Saint realm. Could he be compared to the Guixu Great Sage?
“What a great opportunity!”
“Is this the once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity that the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch spoke of? Such an opportunity only comes once. Thirteen top-tier Martial Saints joining forces, even I would be blown to pieces…”
The Black White Martial Saint’s heart rejoiced.
He had finally waited for his chance!
If Ji Qing weren’t so arrogant, he truly would have had no recourse.
The Eight Desolations Divine Monarch also had no recourse.
But Ji Qing was too arrogant at the Martial Saint Banquet, actually wanting to fight thirteen?
What did Ji Qing take the thirteen Martial Saints for?
Even if the Guixu Great Sage were resurrected, he wouldn’t dare to be so arrogant.
Ji Qing took a step forward and moved into the Void.
The Wind Thunder Sect had formations, so there was no need to worry about being affected.
The other thirteen Martial Saints also ascended into the Void.
Although Ji Qing was arrogant, no one dared to underestimate him.
The Wine Sword Martial Saint also discarded his wine gourd.
His hand finally rested on the hilt of his sword.
He hadn’t held a sword in a long time, but as his hand touched the hilt, he felt no unfamiliarity.
After all, he was the Wine Sword Martial Saint!
“Whoosh.”
The Wine Sword Martial Saint made his move.
A dazzling sword light whistled out.
Behind him, a massive phantom seemed to materialize.
Once upon a time, who remembered that he, the Wine Sword Martial Saint, also entered the Dao through the sword?
The Wine Sword Martial Saint was no weaker than any top Sword Saint!
At the same time, the Great Sun Martial Saint also attacked.
He unleashed a punch.
It was like a blazing sun, emitting endless light and heat.
This punch shook the heavens and earth.
The Void itself seemed to be blown apart.
This was just the attack of two Martial Saints, and their might was already earth-shattering.
It was even more terrifying than the strike of the Extreme Sword Martial Saint!
The remaining eleven Martial Saints were slightly slower.
But their aura had locked onto Ji Qing.
If Ji Qing showed any opening, he would face their thunderous strike.
Anyone locked by such terrifying aura would not dare to go all out.
Being able to use half their strength would be considered good.
However, in the face of the attacks from the Wine Sword Martial Saint and the Great Sun Martial Saint, Ji Qing also unleashed a punch.
This punch appeared utterly ordinary.
There was no profound fist energy.
It seemed like a casual strike.
However, when Ji Qing’s fist collided with the Wine Sword Martial Saint’s sword energy.
The next moment, the sword energy, like ice and snow meeting a scorching sun, rapidly dispersed and vanished.
That incredibly terrifying sword energy simply disappeared without a trace.
At the same time, the Great Sun Martial Saint’s terrifying punch, like a true blazing sun, carrying endless light and heat, landed on Ji Qing’s fist.
But it was the same.
The endless light and heat vanished.
That blazing sun also instantly dimmed, as if setting in the west.
Many people’s hearts trembled.
They already had a guess in their minds.
“Is that… the Power of Return to Void?!”
“That’s right, it must be the Power of Return to Void! In the past, the Guixu Great Sage rampaged through the Barren Domain with the Power of Return to Void, known as the ‘Return of All Things,’ and was eventually crowned ‘Great Sage.’ Now, after so many years, the Power of Return to Void has reappeared?”
“Such terrifying Power of Return to Void! The Wine Sword Martial Saint’s sword energy could pierce everything; even if it’s not as good as the Extreme Sword Martial Saint’s, it’s not much different. Yet, Ji Qing’s casual punch turned it into nothingness?”
“Is this the terrifying might of the Power of Return to Void? No wonder so many top Martial Saints desired the Guixu Sacred Law…”
Everyone was shocked.
Ji Qing’s Power of Return to Void seemed terrifyingly strong.
It surpassed their imagination.
However, the most shocked was the Wine Sword Martial Saint.
He retreated almost immediately.
The Great Sun Martial Saint did the same.
Unfortunately, even their retreat could not stop the erosion of the Power of Return to Void.
Even if it was only a portion of the Power of Return to Void, their Martial Saint Power was shattered upon contact.
What sword energy, what blazing sun, all were unable to withstand a single blow.
“Power of Return to Void, hahaha, this is the Power of Return to Void…”
The Wine Sword Martial Saint laughed up at the sky.
Terrifyingly, amidst his laughter, his body began to annihilate at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Yes, it was annihilation.
It was as if he had been forcefully erased by some terrifying power.
In just a few breaths, the Wine Sword Martial Saint turned into ashes.
The Great Sun Martial Saint’s body was enveloped in a terrifying aura like a blazing sun.
He even seemed to have transformed into a blazing sun.
It vaguely resembled a trace of the might of the ancient divine beast “Golden Crow.”
But that was all.
Everyone also saw in horror that even the blazing sun was gradually vanishing, at most only slightly slower than the Wine Sword Martial Saint’s disappearance.
The Great Sun Martial Saint glanced at the Wine Sword Martial Saint beside him, who was already gone.
He sighed and said, “I never met the Guixu Great Sage, but after fighting Martial Saint Ji today, I know the Power of Return to Void lives up to its name. I hope Martial Saint Ji will venture into the Martial Dao Seal in the future and bring hope to the Martial Artists of this realm…”
The Great Sun Martial Saint also turned into ashes.
With a single strike.
Even Ji Qing seemed to have only thrown a casual punch.
The Wine Sword Martial Saint and the Great Sun Martial Saint had both perished.
Silence!
Below, countless cultivators became quiet.
Their expressions were filled with shock.
This was the Power of Return to Void?
It was simply unbelievable!
No wonder the Guixu Great Sage could roam the Barren Domain with it and earn the title of “Great Sage.”
Everyone had underestimated the Power of Return to Void.
Just as everyone was immersed in shock.
Even Ji Qing had unleashed the Power of Return to Void, and all his attention was focused on the confrontation between the Wine Sword Martial Saint and the Great Sun Martial Saint.
A giant palm descended from the sky.
The palm had black and white edges.
The black color was chilling, as if containing infinite destruction.
The white color was vibrant, as if full of endless vitality.
These two “contradictory” forces existed within a single palm.
They even complemented each other, forming a unified whole.
The timing for this attack was perfect.
Not even those watching were able to detect it.
“Is that… the Black White Martial Saint?”
“He was hiding his identity and mixed in with a group of Martial Saints?”
“The Black White Martial Saint is not dead yet? He is a being more terrifying than the Extreme Sword Martial Saint, and he struck precisely when Ji Qing’s full attention was on the Wine Sword Martial Saint and the Great Sun Martial Saint.”
“It’s not just the Black White Martial Saint! The other Martial Saints have also attacked together…”
The crowd’s hearts tightened.
Especially the Black Water Daoist, Zhao Xiaozhu, Feng Jin Martial Saint, and others, their hearts immediately became tense.
The attacks of eleven top Martial Saints remained.
Could Ji Qing withstand them?
With power of this level, even a strong physical body would likely not be able to endure it.
Even Martial Saint power would not be enough to block it.
This power had caused a qualitative change through quantitative change.
It had surpassed the Martial Saint level.
“Rumble.”
All the power engulfed Ji Qing’s figure.
“Presumptuous…”
A chilling voice exploded in everyone’s ears.
Killing intent!
Boundless killing intent instantly filled the void.
The crowd was incredibly shocked.
A Divine Lord!
This was the Divine Lord Tian Feng in his rage!
If Ji Qing died, the Divine Lord Tian Feng would have to deal with these remaining eleven Martial Saints, even if it meant disregarding the rules!
However, the Black White Martial Saint was not afraid at all.
He had a way to escape the Wind Thunder Sect.
But the prerequisite was that Ji Qing had to die!
And now, had Ji Qing died?
The Divine Lord Tian Feng had already appeared in the void.
However, he seemed to sense something and did not make a move immediately.
The dust and smoke dissipated.
The crowd saw a figure.
Ji Qing!
He remained as he was.
It was just that layers of mysterious power had appeared on his body.
This was the Power of Return to Void!
Ji Qing did not need to use his physical body to forcefully resist the power of the eleven top Martial Saints.
With such terrifying power, his physical body would also be blown apart.
But he was a Martial Saint.
And he had the Power of Return to Void.
The Power of Return to Void was indeed not good at defense, but its characteristic was “the return of all things to ruin.”
Therefore, when Ji Qing defended with all his might using the Power of Return to Void, as long as it could be decomposed by his Power of Return to Void, it could not harm Ji Qing.
And coincidentally.
Although the attacks of these eleven Martial Saints were terrifying, they did not exceed the decomposition limit of Ji Qing’s Power of Return to Void.
They were all decomposed by Ji Qing’s Power of Return to Void.
In other words, the full-power combined strike of the eleven top Martial Saints just now could not injure Ji Qing at all!
“How is this possible?”
The Black White Martial Saint’s eyes widened, as if he couldn’t believe it.
His attack was useless?
Even the Divine Lord Tian Feng, who had been furious just moments ago, showed a hint of surprise at this scene.
“Ji Qing’s Power of Return to Void seems to be even stronger than the Guixu Great Sage’s back then?”
The Divine Lord Tian Feng mused.
He had also read the Guixu Sacred Law and knew the characteristics of the Power of Return to Void cultivated through it.
The more strange species’ power was fused, the stronger the Power of Return to Void would become.
Thinking carefully, with Ji Qing backed by the Martial Dao Lineage of the Wind Thunder Sect, the strange species’ power he could cultivate was indeed not fewer than the Guixu Great Sage’s.
No matter how strong the Guixu Great Sage was back then, he was still a lone cultivator.
Even if the Guixu Great Sage were reborn now, in terms of the Power of Return to Void alone, he would likely not be Ji Qing’s match.
“Ji Qing’s Power of Return to Void also has its limits. It can decompose so much of our power; its Power of Return to Void must be largely depleted. If we attack together, we can wear Ji Qing down to death!”
The Black White Martial Saint shouted loudly.
He was different from the Wine Sword Martial Saint, the Great Sun Martial Saint, and the Extreme Sword Martial Saint.
Those were martial arts fanatics who believed in defeating Ji Qing head-on.
But the Black White Martial Saint would use any means to achieve his goals.
He only wanted Ji Qing dead.
Nothing else mattered.
The other ten Martial Saints’ eyes also lit up.
Right, wear him down!
Ji Qing was only one person; no matter how strong his Power of Return to Void was, could it withstand the combined efforts of eleven Martial Saints?
It had to be said that the Black White Martial Saint’s combat experience was indeed very rich.
At a glance, he saw Ji Qing’s only weakness at the moment.
Ji Qing’s physical body, Power of Return to Void, etc., had almost no obvious weaknesses.
But when facing eleven Martial Saints, even the strongest Power of Return to Void would be depleted.
If they truly wore him down, Ji Qing might indeed be in some danger.
However, how could Ji Qing not know this weakness of his?
He shook his head, and with a thought,
“Buzz.”
The Saber Domain was instantly activated, enveloping all eleven Martial Saints.
Following that, streaks of Saber Qi appeared.
Tens of thousands of Saber Qi were no longer composed of true qi, but of the Power of Return to Void.
Ji Qing extended his hand, and the countless Saber Qi instantly locked onto the eleven Martial Saints.
Even facing so many Saber Qi, the Black White Martial Saint felt a sense of collapse.
“No…”
Ji Qing said softly, “Kill!”
As soon as his voice fell, tens of thousands of Saber Qi furiously tore into the eleven Martial Saints.
The power of the Power of Return to Void was once again fully displayed.
Ji Qing did not even need to clash with the eleven Martial Saints.
He simply stood in place.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths…
In just three breaths, only one of the eleven Martial Saints remained.
The Black White Martial Saint was still holding on.
There seemed to be infinite vitality within him, supporting his survival.
But facing tens of thousands of Saber Qi composed of the Power of Return to Void, he knew he was doomed!
“Hahaha, Eight Desolations Divine Monarch actually expected Martial Saints to kill you, how laughable. Even if the Guixu Great Sage were reborn, he wouldn’t be your opponent…”
The Black White Martial Saint’s voice echoed through the void.
Unfortunately, as the tens of thousands of Saber Qi surged forward, the Black White Martial Saint’s body was completely decomposed and turned to ash.
“Eight Desolations Divine Monarch?”
Ji Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly.
No wonder this Black White Martial Saint was hiding among a group of Martial Saints, pretending to be an ordinary Martial Saint.
So it turned out that the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch of the Zhou Tian Sect was instigating this.
Ji Qing looked up at the Divine Lord Tian Feng.
The Divine Lord Tian Feng understood his meaning and sneered, “No wonder Eight Desolations went to the Sea Area a while ago; it was to find the Black White Martial Saint. Since Eight Desolations dares to play such tricks, it’s only polite to reciprocate. Then I’ll go and settle the score with him!”
“Whoosh.”
The Divine Lord Tian Feng instantly disappeared into the void.
The Martial Saints and Nascent Souls who came to attend the Martial Saint Banquet all had their hearts tighten.
This was not something they could participate in.
This was a battle between Divine Lords.
Who would have thought that the challenge of Ji Qing by this group of Martial Saints was instigated by the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch from behind the scenes?
However, looking at Ji Qing in the void, everyone’s expression was complex.
In today’s battle, Ji Qing alone fought against thirteen top Martial Saints.
Not only was he unharmed, but he also killed thirteen Martial Saints.
Without a doubt, Ji Qing was now the undisputed number one Martial Saint in the Barren Domain!
Moreover, Ji Qing could now be called a “Great Sage.”
After all, the Black White Martial Saint had said before his death that even if the Guixu Great Sage were reborn, he would not be Ji Qing’s opponent.
This title of “Great Sage” was well-deserved!
“Although Martial Saint Ji also wields the Power of Return to Void, there is still a clear difference compared to the Guixu Great Sage, especially since Martial Saint Ji has evolved a domain, combining the Saber Domain with the Power of Return to Void, his strength has soared! I think it would be better to call him ‘Blade Domain Great Sage’.”
“‘Blade Domain Great Sage’ is indeed a fitting name, after all, no one in the entire Barren Domain has evolved a Saber Domain; he is unique!”
“I didn’t expect that after so many years, our Barren Domain would once again have a Great Sage.”
“With ‘Blade Domain Great Sage’ guarding the Wind Thunder Sect, it’s equivalent to having an additional Spirit Transformation Divine Lord…”
Everyone sighed with emotion.
They even gave Ji Qing a “title,” calling him “Blade Domain Great Sage.”
Ji Qing once had a nickname in the Jianghu.
For example, “Astonishing Swan Saber.”
But now, Ji Qing’s title was unique.
Everyone else could only be called Martial Saint.
But he was “Great Sage.”
To distinguish him from other Martial Saints.
“Congratulations, Blade Domain Great Sage! Congratulations, Blade Domain Great Sage!”
Countless Nascent Souls and Martial Saints now bowed their heads to Ji Qing in salute.
To show their respect for Ji Qing, the “Great Sage”!
“Great Sage, hahaha, Great Sage…”
True Lord Tiansheng’s heart surged, and his whole body trembled.
He was truly too excited.
Didn’t he once go to the Zhou Tian Sect as an “undercover” agent at all costs, precisely because he saw Ji Qing’s potential?
And now, his gamble had paid off!
Ji Qing had become the second “Great Sage” born in the history of the Barren Domain.
His prestige was even greater than that of the Guixu Great Sage back then!
Tian Xiaoguang was also very excited.
Back then, he ran away with his cheap Master, betrayed the Zhou Tian Sect, and came to the Wind Thunder Sect.
He originally thought that he would have to live cautiously from then on.
He never expected Ji Qing to “rise” so quickly.
Now that he had become “Blade Domain Great Sage,” besides Spirit Transformation Divine Lords, wouldn’t he be able to walk sideways in the entire Barren Domain?
“Blade Domain Great Sage…”
Ji Qing experienced inspiration strikes.
The moment “Blade Domain Great Sage” was shouted by everyone, Ji Qing had a sense of connection.
His “fortune” had surged!
He had killed thirteen top Martial Saints today, and his fortune should have surged.
But now, with the appearance of the title “Blade Domain Great Sage,” Ji Qing’s fortune surged even more terrifyingly than if he had slain thirteen top Great Sages.
It even made Ji Qing feel a sense of connection.
Ji Qing couldn’t wait to test the issue of the “Heavenly Mandate Lock.”
He wanted to see if the Heavenly Mandate Lock was related to the fortune he had speculated about.
Therefore, Ji Qing nodded to some people he was familiar with, and then quickly transformed into a stream of light and flew back to Immeasurable Peak.
Upon returning to his Cave Dwelling, Ji Qing directly closed the Great Door of his Cave Dwelling and began his seclusion.
He could clearly feel his fortune still churning within him.
He presumed that as his fame as “Blade Domain Great Sage” spread throughout the Barren Domain, his reputation would surge again.
Seizing the current surge in fortune, Ji Qing immediately began to attempt to unlock the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
As soon as he attempted it, Ji Qing felt a tremendous difference.
In the past, when he tried to unlock the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock, it was like wading through mud. No matter how he studied it, it seemed obscure and incomprehensible, and unlocking it seemed like a distant dream.
But now, it was different.
Ji Qing felt his mind highly active. The previously obscure and incomprehensible Heavenly Mandate Lock seemed easy to understand in his eyes, and even the speed at which he unlocked it was rapid.
10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%…
The Heavenly Mandate Lock could not be unlocked with Origin Points.
It could only be unlocked through his own comprehension and ability.
In just a few days, Ji Qing had unlocked 50% of the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
Such progress was simply unimaginable.
Previously, Ji Qing’s progress on the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock had not even reached 10% in total, but now it had exceeded 50%.
And it was still progressing, with the unlocking speed not slowing down.
The reason was simple: the fortune on Ji Qing’s person was continuously converging towards him.
This time, the fortune on Ji Qing was incredibly immense.
After he fought thirteen top Martial Saints at the Martial Saint Banquet, killing them all, including the most elite Martial Saints like the Black White Martial Saint and the Great Sun Martial Saint.
As the news spread, the Barren Domain was completely shaken.
No one was unaware of the great name of the Wind Thunder Sect’s “Blade Domain Great Sage.”
Just like the former Guixu Great Sage.
The second Great Sage in the history of the Barren Domain.
Furthermore, there was a rumor.
Because the Zhou Tian Sect’s Eight Desolations Divine Monarch had instigated the Black White Martial Saint and others to attack Ji Qing from behind, the Wind Thunder Sect’s Divine Lord Tian Feng was furious and directly attacked the Zhou Tian Sect.
Although he was blocked by the Zhou Tian Sect’s Eight Desolations Divine Monarch, it was said that the Zhou Tian Sect was thrown into chaos. In the end, the Zhou Tian Sect announced it was sealing its mountain, with all forces retreating, leaving only Zhou Tian City.
This news was even more shocking than Ji Qing becoming the Blade Domain Great Sage.
Ji Qing was unaware of the outside news.
He only felt that the fortune on his person was becoming increasingly vast, and the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock also seemed to be progressing more smoothly.
Finally, the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock was completely unlocked.
“Boom.”
With the unlocking of the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock, Ji Qing’s Saber Domain instantly materialized.
“This is…”
Ji Qing had a vague feeling.
His Saber Domain was about to undergo a transformation!
Previously, Ji Qing was not very clear about the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
He had made some guesses at the time.
Perhaps he needed to unlock all nine levels of the Heavenly Mandate Lock to allow his Domain to transform.
Later, he thought that perhaps unlocking the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock would be enough for his Domain to transform.
Even Ji Qing himself was not sure of the specifics.
And now, with the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock unlocked.
His Saber Domain also began its transformation.
Ji Qing finally realized with a start that the Heavenly Mandate Lock was far beyond his imagination.
A mere fourth level Heavenly Mandate Lock could cause his Domain to transform.
What about the fifth and sixth levels?
Even the seventh and even the ninth levels?
He dared not imagine!
This was truly an unexpected joy!
Ji Qing did not rush; he continued to unlock the fifth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
While the fortune on his person was still immense.
Anyway, the transformation of the Domain was not something that happened overnight and would take a long time. Ji Qing let the Domain transform on its own.
The fifth level Heavenly Mandate Lock was slightly more difficult.
But Ji Qing could still unlock it bit by bit.
Several months passed in the blink of an eye.
Ji Qing clearly felt that the progress on the fifth level Heavenly Mandate Lock had slowed down.
It had returned to the obscure and incomprehensible state of the past.
He knew that this was his current limit.
The fortune he had gained during this period could only support him in unlocking the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
There was still a distance to go before unlocking the fifth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
“Hmm?”
Ji Qing suddenly looked at his Saber Domain.
Because he vaguely felt that his Saber Domain was on the verge of a complete transformation.
“Boom.”
Finally, the Saber Domain trembled violently.
Within the range of his Saber Domain, Ji Qing could clearly feel that space seemed to have been cut.
His Saber Domain had become a unique space.
“My Saber Domain has transformed into a Domain Space?”
Ji Qing was very curious.
His Saber Domain had transformed naturally.
The next step after a Domain was Space.
His Domain seemed to have no difference.
But Ji Qing was perfectly clear about the specific difference.
The surrounding void had been cut.
This was an independent space.
Within his Domain Space, Nascent Soul cultivators could not even use Evasion Techniques.
Instead of being blocked by the Domain as before.
It was simply impossible to use Evasion Techniques.
Most importantly, with the Domain transforming into a Domain Space, Ji Qing could achieve true “Teleportation” within the Domain Space.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing’s figure appeared outside his Cave Dwelling soundlessly.
Then Ji Qing continued to teleport.
The entire Immeasurable Peak could basically be covered by Ji Qing’s Domain Space.
This range was actually quite large.
However, the larger the range, the greater the consumption for Ji Qing.
In the future, when dealing with Nascent Soul True Monarchs.
Ji Qing would simply envelop them with his Domain Space, and they would be like turtles in a jar.
Especially now that Ji Qing possessed the Power of Return to Void.
His Domain Space was filled with the Power of Return to Void.
What Nascent Soul or Martial Saint could withstand the unpredictable Power of Return to Void?
One could imagine that the sky full of the Power of Return to Void, without even needing to surge everywhere, would instantly appear before them like spatial displacement, making it unavoidable.
In such a situation, how could they resist?
However, what about dealing with Spirit Transformation or Martial God?
Ji Qing knew that the Primordial Spirit of a Spirit Transformation Divine Lord was very terrifying.
The Primordial Spirit could tear space apart.
His Domain Space might not be able to trap the Primordial Spirit of a Spirit Transformation Divine Lord.
As for the Power of Return to Void.
A Primordial Spirit could continuously mobilize Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy. As long as there was spiritual energy, the Primordial Spirit would be almost invincible.
Unless one could use the strongest power to directly pierce through all spiritual energy and strike directly at the Primordial Spirit.
It was equivalent to a “one-hit kill.”
Otherwise, it would be impossible to harm the Primordial Spirit.
Although Ji Qing’s Power of Return to Void was terrifying.
He might not be able to achieve a “one-hit kill” against a Primordial Spirit.
At least the “first form” of the Power of Return to Void could not do it.
If it were the second or even third form of the Power of Return to Void, he was unsure.
Ji Qing immediately flipped open the Demon Record to check his own situation.
Ji Qing: Martial Saint （Perfection）
Domain Space: Beginner （38%）
Heavenly Mandate Nine Heavens Lock: Fourth Level （38%）
Power of Return to Void: First Form （80%）
Origin Points: 4,233,800 points
Ji Qing saw that his Saber Domain had already become a Domain Space.
This was actually a gradual change.
Ji Qing no longer focused on pursuing what kind of Saber Domain or Sword Domain it was.
He himself emphasized inclusiveness.
Therefore, the “Saber Domain” had subtly evolved into a “Domain Space.”
The attribute of “Saber” was no longer as strong.
As for the Power of Return to Void.
During these past few months, Ji Qing had focused on unlocking the Heavenly Mandate Lock, so he hadn’t cultivated Exotic True Qi. The Power of Return to Void remained in its first form.
However, Ji Qing felt that if he worked a little harder, it shouldn’t be too difficult to evolve the Power of Return to Void into its second form.
Ji Qing immediately got up and left his Cave Dwelling.
As soon as he emerged from his Cave Dwelling, Divine Lord Tian Feng’s voice reached his ears.
“Ji Qing, come to my Cave Dwelling for a moment.”
“Yes, Divine Lord.”
It seemed that Divine Lord Tian Feng had been paying attention to his Immeasurable Peak all along.
As soon as he came out of seclusion, he was summoned by Divine Lord Tian Feng.
Soon, Ji Qing arrived at Divine Lord Tian Feng’s Cave Dwelling.
“Greetings, Divine Lord.”
Ji Qing bowed to Divine Lord Tian Feng.
“Haha, Ji Qing, you don’t need to be so formal. You are now the ‘Blade Domain Great Sage,’ famous throughout the entire Barren Domain. In terms of reputation, you far surpass this Spirit Transformation Divine Lord like myself.”
Divine Lord Tian Feng seemed very pleased.
Everything about Ji Qing looked pleasing to him.
When Ji Qing was assessed as ten-patterned, he had felt regret, thinking that as a Martial Artist, Ji Qing’s path to Martial God was broken. No matter how astonishing his talent was, he would only reach a certain point, far inferior to Immortal Path True Disciples.
He had even considered not letting Ji Qing become a True Disciple at one point.
In the end, due to the rules, he still allowed Ji Qing to become a True Disciple.
But now, Divine Lord Tian Feng only felt a sense of relief.
Who would have thought that in just a few years, Ji Qing could have grown to his current state?
Becoming the renowned “Blade Domain Great Sage,” shaking the Barren Domain!
“Divine Lord, what is the matter you are looking for me for this time?”
Ji Qing asked.
The Divine Lord seeking him out was definitely not for casual conversation.
It was likely for something important.
“It’s like this. I went to the Zhou Tian Sect earlier to seek justice for you and to annoy that old thing from the Zhou Tian Sect. Who knew that the old thing was so cautious? Knowing that your momentum is now unstoppable, and unable to deal with you, he simply withdrew the Zhou Tian Sect’s forces and sealed the mountain.”
“The Zhou Tian Sect’s Mountain Protecting Formation is a tortoise shell. Especially once it’s sealed, even several Spirit Transformation or Martial Gods can’t do anything about it.”
“However, there’s also a benefit to the Zhou Tian Sect sealing its mountain: that old thing can’t come out either, so you no longer need to worry about the threat from the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch and can move freely in the Barren Domain.”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
This is a good thing.
He had always stayed within the Wind Thunder Sect, actually fearing that the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch of the Zhou Tian Sect would act unscrupulously and attack him directly.
But now that the Zhou Tian Sect has sealed its mountain, there are no more concerns.
Once the mountain is sealed, the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch himself cannot come out.
He can only come out when the time is right.
This is also why sects cannot simply seal their mountains.
Sealing a mountain is not an empty promise.
Once a mountain is sealed, one truly cannot come out.
“How long has the Zhou Tian Sect sealed its mountain?”
Ji Qing asked.
“The Zhou Tian Sect has sealed its mountain for three hundred years! I surmise the Eight Desolations Divine Monarch intends to fully cultivate the Zhou Tian Sect’s second Deity Transformation Divine Lord to counter your threat. After all, you can now be considered the Wind Thunder Sect’s second Deity Transformation Divine Lord…”
Ji Qing was lost in thought.
Sealed for three hundred years?
Aspiring to birth a second Deity Transformation Divine Lord?
In reality, the longer the delay, the more beneficial it is for Ji Qing.
Three hundred years is unnecessary.
Perhaps in ten years, Ji Qing could achieve Martial God. At that point, even if others couldn’t break through the Zhou Tian Sect’s tortoise shell, it didn’t mean he couldn’t.
“Divine Lord, when my strength is sufficient, I will definitely destroy the Zhou Tian Sect!”
Ji Qing stated resolutely.
The Eight Desolations Divine Monarch of the Zhou Tian Sect had schemed against him repeatedly, and Ji Qing was not so magnanimous as to pretend nothing had happened.
“Good, I shall await that day!”
Ji Qing then rose and took his leave, departing the Divine Lord’s Cave Dwelling.
He flew directly towards the Martial Arts Library.
Ji Qing, in one go, took ten volumes of Heavenly Human Realm exotic true qi martial arts.
His current main focus is the Power of Return to Void, and he must make the Power of Return to Void transform into its Second Form.
Ji Qing returned to his Cave Dwelling to cultivate exotic true qi.
It still basically took three days to reach the beginner stage, then he would directly use Origin Points to improve it to Perfection, and then let the Power of Return to Void completely devour and merge it.
And his Power of Return to Void was also steadily improving.
84%, 88%, 92%, 96%…
When the progress of the First Form of Guixu Power reached 100%, the Power of Return to Void automatically began to transform.
Once the First Form reaches Perfection, that is the beginning of the transformation.
Ji Qing discovered that the “Myriad Things Return to Ruin” characteristic of the Power of Return to Void was still retained, and even during the transformation, this “Myriad Things Return to Ruin” ability became even more terrifying.
This Myriad Things Return to Ruin ability, upon careful analysis, is essentially a “decomposition” ability.
The decomposition ability of the Power of Return to Void also has its limits.
For instance, certain special powers or Treasures cannot be decomposed.
For example, powers on the “Spiritual Level” cannot be decomposed.
Moreover, there are differences in the strength of decomposition.
For instance, previously, the strongest decomposition ability of the Power of Return to Void was the Power of the Five Elements.
Anything belonging to the Five Elements could be completely decomposed by the Power of Return to Void.
As for powers outside the Five Elements, it depended on Luck.
Some could be decomposed, while others could not, or the decomposition ability was very weak.
The Second Form of Guixu Power, in addition to greatly enhancing the decomposition ability, also gave birth to an ability, which is “erasure,” fundamentally “erasing.”
This means that even powers on the Spiritual Level can be countered by the Second Form of Guixu Power, and can directly “erase” spirit.
“Erasure… what a magical and terrifying power.”
Ji Qing’s mind vibrated.
He had never truly delved deep into understanding the inherent power of his own Power of Return to Void.
Decomposition?
Erasure?
These two are vastly different!
But without a doubt, whether it’s decomposition or erasure, it signifies immense power!
“The Second Form of Guixu Power possesses the ability to erase powers on the Spiritual Level; can it erase Primordial Spirit?”
Ji Qing’s heart stirred.
He thought of the Primordial Spirit condensed by Deity Transformation Divine Lords.
This is a very special existence.
The Primordial Spirit can be said to be a power on the Spiritual Level.
Yet, it also possesses a physical form and can interfere with the physical realm.
It should be considered the materialization of spirit!
Whether it can erase the power of the Primordial Spirit will be known by testing it on Divine Lord Tian Feng.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately got up.
He actively sought out Divine Lord Tian Feng’s Cave Dwelling.
“Divine Lord, I have something to request an audience for.”
“Come in.”
The Great Door of the Cave Dwelling slowly opened, and Ji Qing flew into the Cave Dwelling.
Ji Qing saw Divine Lord Tian Feng sitting cross-legged at a glance.
“Ji Qing, what do you seek of me?”
Divine Lord Tian Feng asked.
Ji Qing replied with a smile, “Divine Lord, I have just concluded my seclusion, and my Power of Return to Void has reached the Second Form, granting me an additional ability called ‘erasure.’ Therefore, I wish to test if the Second Form of Guixu Power can erase Primordial Spirit?”
Ji Qing answered truthfully without concealment.
After all, he would need Divine Lord Tian Feng’s cooperation for his Second Form Guixu Power.
“Second Form of Guixu Power, erasure?”
Divine Lord Tian Feng was somewhat surprised.
He knew that the Power of Return to Void had other forms.
In fact, he was also very curious.
As for erasing powers on the Spiritual Level?
He truly wasn’t afraid.
After all, Primordial Spirit is more than just a power on the Spiritual Level.
That is the greatest characteristic of the Immortal Path System.
Let alone cultivators, even Immortals possess Primordial Spirit.
Once one has a Primordial Spirit, it accompanies the Immortal Dao Cultivator for life.
“Alright, then I shall test your Second Form of Guixu Power.”
Divine Lord Tian Feng directly split off a wisp of Primordial Spirit power.
Even if it was just a wisp, it was true Primordial Spirit power.
Ji Qing also unleashed a wisp of his Power of Return to Void.
“Divine Lord, forgive my offense.”
Ji Qing waved his hand, and this wisp of Power of Return to Void instantly shot towards Divine Lord Tian Feng.
Divine Lord Tian Feng also waved his hand, “Go.”
Thus, this wisp of Primordial Spirit power instantly transformed into the shape of a Flying Sword, this was the Primordial Spirit Sword, and it directly slashed towards Ji Qing’s Power of Return to Void.
The Primordial Spirit Sword and the Power of Return to Void collided fiercely in the Void.
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