Chapter 191: Divine Lord Tian Feng Falls, Void Glimpse Descends! Heavenly Desolation City In Turmoil, Ji Qing’s Life-and-death Crisis!
“Dead… dead?”
Many Deity Transformation Divine Lords’ expressions froze.
Divine Lord Yinghuo, is he just dead like that?
And not just dead, but utterly annihilated!
At this moment, the gazes of countless people towards Ji Qing had turned into fear, apprehension, and caution…
Who could have imagined that Divine Lord Yinghuo would be killed by a Martial Saint?
With just three punches!
Not even his Primordial Spirit managed to escape.
What kind of terrifying means is this?
Under normal circumstances, when Deity Transformation cultivators fight, even if one has an advantage, killing a Deity Transformation Divine Lord is actually very difficult.
After all, Deity Transformation Divine Lords all have Primordial Spirits.
As long as the Primordial Spirit traverses space and uses “Teleportation,” there’s basically no way to deal with them.
Unless there’s a special Magic Treasure that restricts “Teleportation.”
Otherwise, it’s simply impossible to kill a Deity Transformation Divine Lord.
But Divine Lord Yinghuo died.
Just now, under everyone’s watchful eyes, Divine Lord Yinghuo’s Primordial Spirit seemed to be “stunned.”
As if he had forgotten “Teleportation,” resulting in Ji Qing destroying his Primordial Spirit with a punch.
However, did Divine Lord Yinghuo truly forget “Teleportation”?
That’s impossible.
Teleportation is like an instinct of the Primordial Spirit; how could it be forgotten?
Then there’s only one possibility: Ji Qing possesses means to restrict the Primordial Spirit’s Teleportation, which is why he could kill Divine Lord Yinghuo.
“This Ji Qing is immensely strong, possessing extremely special Martial Saint power that seems capable of decomposing Magic and Magic Treasures.”
“It also seems capable of restricting Primordial Spirit Teleportation.”
“Ji Qing should also possess means to annihilate Primordial Spirits.”
“These three powers appearing on a Martial Saint, and all three powers combined in one individual, is truly unheard of. Divine Lord Yinghuo’s death was not unjust…”
At this, not a single Deity Transformation Divine Lord dared to make any rash moves.
Otherwise, Divine Lord Yinghuo’s fate would be their own.
It’s no wonder these Deity Transformation Divine Lords were apprehensive.
Previously, when the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven appeared, so many Deity Transformation Divine Lords fought for such a long time, yet they merely watched the spectacle, and not a single Deity Transformation Divine Lord perished.
But now?
As soon as Ji Qing appeared, he killed a Deity Transformation Divine Lord.
Such an unparalleled devil, who would dare provoke him?
“Everyone, I, Ji, intend to take True Lord Baoyue with me. Does anyone have any objections?”
Ji Qing’s voice echoed through the void.
Facing dozens of Deity Transformation Divine Lords, Ji Qing stood with his hands behind his back, looking down from above.
It didn’t look like he was asking.
It was more like he was informing them!
This was in the face of dozens of Deity Transformation Divine Lords!
True Lord Tiansheng, who was behind Ji Qing, saw this scene and felt his heart surge with excitement.
He had long suspected that Ji Qing might possess Deity Transformation Combat Power.
But he never expected him to be this strong?
Possessing Deity Transformation Combat Power is one thing, but being able to suppress and kill a Deity Transformation Divine Lord with three punches is another matter entirely.
Moreover, what about dozens of Deity Transformation Divine Lords?
At this moment, the many Deity Transformation Divine Lords were silent.
Not a single one dared to voice an objection.
Want to object?
Look at Divine Lord Yinghuo’s fate.
Thus, Ji Qing said indifferently, “Fellow Daoist Baoyue, let’s go.”
“Whoosh.”
The two figures directly turned into streaks of light and disappeared without a trace.
Only after Ji Qing disappeared did the dozens of Deity Transformation Divine Lords look at each other in dismay.
“Barren Domain, Wind Thunder Sect…”
“What a ‘Blade Domain Great Sage’! We have truly lost all face this time. Dozens of Deity Transformation cultivators were intimidated by the might of a single Martial Saint?”
“Forget it, I won’t compete for the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven this time…”
Thus, some Deity Transformation Divine Lords lost heart and simply turned to leave, no longer even contending for the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven…
But more Divine Lords deeply remembered the name “Ji Qing.”
…
In the void, Ji Qing, along with True Lord Baoyue and True Lord Tiansheng, moved far away from the group of Divine Lords.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, please stop for a moment.”
At this moment, True Lord Baoyue spoke.
Ji Qing stopped.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, is there a problem?”
Ji Qing asked.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, actually, during this trip to the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven, I have already obtained the ‘key’ to the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven. As long as I spend some more time within the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven, I will definitely be able to control it. At that time, I can put this Grotto-Heaven into the Xuling Immortal Mansion and bring it directly back to the Wind Thunder Sect.”
True Lord Baoyue said excitedly.
“Bring the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven back to the Wind Thunder Sect?”
Ji Qing’s eyes also lit up.
Previously, he had learned of the Wind Thunder Sect’s secrets from Divine Lord Tian Feng.
He knew that the three Deity Transformation Sects of Heavenly Desolation City were actually split from the Heavenly Desolation Sect.
In the past, the Grotto-Heaven of the Heavenly Desolation Sect was taken away by the Haoxian Sect.
This caused the Heavenly Desolation Sect to fall apart.
Once a Grotto-Heaven is acquired, it represents a Foundation for a sect!
And it’s a better Foundation than anything else.
With a Grotto-Heaven, Deity Transformation cultivators can be passed down through generations.
There’s even a slim chance of birthing Void Glimpse cultivators.
One can imagine how important a Grotto-Heaven is to a sect.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, do you have confidence?”
“Seventy to eighty percent. It’s not a big problem.”
Ji Qing thought for a moment, then nodded, “How do we re-enter the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven?”
“That’s easy. I have the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven Mark. If you enter my Immortal Mansion, I can bring you all into the Grotto-Heaven.”
“Alright.”
Ji Qing agreed.
Thus, True Lord Baoyue directly took Ji Qing and True Lord Tiansheng into her Immortal Mansion.
This was True Lord Tiansheng’s first time entering the Xuling Immortal Mansion.
He looked at the Xuling Immortal Mansion, his mind immensely shaken.
However, this also made True Lord Tiansheng understand that he had completely earned the trust of Ji Qing and True Lord Baoyue.
Otherwise, whether it was the Immortal Mansion or the Grotto-Heaven, how could he possibly enter?
“I didn’t expect True Lord Baoyue to have such an opportunity. In the future, Deity Transformation will surely not be a problem, and perhaps even surpassing Deity Transformation…”
True Lord Tiansheng sighed.
Ji Qing, on the other hand, saw Jiao Ling, Gui Ling, and Xie Ling.
“Fellow Daoist Jiao Ling, how is Xie Ling?”
Ji Qing asked.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, Xie Ling is fine. Only its puppet body is shattered, and refining a new one is not easy. However, it’s fine to stay in the Immortal Mansion. When Fellow Daoist Baoyue can refine puppets in the future, she can forge a new puppet body for Xie Ling.”
Ji Qing nodded.
It was good that Xie Ling was alright.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing and True Lord Tiansheng were moved out of the Immortal Mansion.
“This is… the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven?”
Ji Qing immediately felt the uniqueness of this Grotto-Heaven.
Spiritual Energy!
Incredibly dense Spiritual Energy!
Compared to this, any Spirit Vein was far inferior to the Spiritual Energy within the Grotto-Heaven.
In such a Spiritual Energy environment, even without cultivation, all ailments would be dispelled, and the physical body would be nourished by the Spiritual Energy imperceptibly.
Crucially, the Spiritual Energy seemed to contain a special aura.
It made one feel refreshed and invigorated.
It was as if one were in a state of “Enlightenment” at all times.
Of course, it might not even be one percent of “Enlightenment,” but having this effect would lead to twice the results with half the effort in cultivation, progressing at lightning speed!
“A Grotto-Heaven, so this is a Grotto-Heaven. If I could cultivate here for a long time, this old Daoist might also have hope of achieving Deity Transformation…”
True Lord Tiansheng was the most excited.
He knew of Grotto-Heavens, but he had never entered one, nor had he experienced what a Grotto-Heaven was like.
And now, he had truly entered a Grotto-Heaven, truly experienced it, and his heart was filled with excitement.
This was simply a Holy Land for cultivation!
Cultivating here, why worry about not achieving Deity Transformation?
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, do you need any help in controlling this Tianqing Grotto-Heaven?”
Ji Qing asked.
He also knew that controlling a Grotto-Heaven was certainly not an easy task.
“If you need help… let True Lord Tiansheng do it. He is a Nascent Soul cultivator and will not be rejected by the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven.”
“This old Daoist will do his utmost.”
True Lord Tiansheng hastily pledged.
Ji Qing smiled, saying nothing.
He brought True Lord Tiansheng here precisely as a precaution.
After all, he was a Martial Artist.
As expected, True Lord Tiansheng did prove useful.
Conversely, despite his Martial Saint strength, capable of killing Deity Transformation Divine Lords,
he couldn’t offer much help in controlling the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven.
Ji Qing simply continued to study the fifth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock. Since the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven wouldn’t be controlled overnight, it would certainly take time, at least a few months.
However, when Ji Qing began studying the Heavenly Mandate Lock, he unexpectedly discovered that researching it within the Grotto-Heaven was remarkably effective.
Firstly, because he had suppressed and killed Divine Lord Yinghuo with three punches under everyone’s gaze, his own Fortune had significantly increased.
Secondly, because the Tianqing Grotto-Heaven itself provided about one percent of the effect of “Enlightenment,” cultivating within the Grotto-Heaven allowed him to maintain calmness and rationality at all times, making his thoughts more active.
With both factors combined, Ji Qing’s research on the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock progressed by leaps and bounds.
The progress rate surged from 38%.
48%, 58%, 68%, 78%, 88%…
Finally, one day, Ji Qing’s progress on the fourth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock reached 100%, which meant Ji Qing had officially stepped into the fifth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock!
“Boom.”
Ji Qing’s Domain Space also instantly radiated outwards.
The Domain Space subsequently surged, upgrading from Beginner to Minor Accomplishment!
A Minor Accomplishment Domain Space was extremely terrifying, with a greatly expanded coverage area, and stronger pressure within the Domain Space.
Ji Qing estimated that with a Minor Accomplishment Domain Space, even if Ji Qing did nothing, it would take an ordinary Deity Transformation Divine Lord quite some time to blast through it.
As for Martial Saints and Nascent Souls.
Unless they possessed powerful Magic Treasures, they would be trapped within the Domain Space for their entire lives, unable to escape at all.
If previously Ji Qing, facing dozens of Deity Transformation Divine Lords, couldn’t guarantee his Domain Space wouldn’t be torn apart, and some Deity Transformation Divine Lords might escape.
But now, with a Minor Accomplishment Domain Space, even dozens of Deity Transformation cultivators would find it impossible to tear it apart in a short period!
Ji Qing even had the confidence to keep all dozens of Deity Transformation cultivators within the Domain Space, with not a single one escaping!
In this way, Ji Qing’s Domain Space, when combined with the Power of Return to Void, possessed terrifying destructive power.
Ji Qing didn’t even need to make a move.
He only needed to envelop them with his Domain Space and, at most, unleash the Power of Return to Void within it.
Any Deity Transformation Divine Lord trapped within the Domain Space would likely find it difficult to escape death!
Unbeknownst to him, Ji Qing’s strength had already improved to a level that would make Deity Transformation Divine Lords despair.
As for Martial Gods.
Martial Gods were somewhat special compared to Deity Transformation Divine Lords.
A Martial God can nurture a “Divine Ability Fruit”.
Although it is only a “Dao Fruit” and not yet a Divine Ability, its might is heaven-shattering.
Some “Divine Ability Fruits” could probably tear apart Ji Qing’s Domain Space with ease.
However, if it’s not a Divine Ability Fruit of extreme destruction, then even a Martial God would likely be trapped and die within the Domain Space.
But overall, Ji Qing’s Domain Space is more restraining to Spirit Transformation cultivators.
“Boom.”
Suddenly, Ji Qing felt the Grotto-heaven tremble slightly.
Ji Qing’s heart stirred: “Fellow Daoist Baoyue has taken control of Tianqing Grotto-Heaven?”
“Swish.”
True Monarch Baoyue and True Lord Tiansheng soon appeared.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, the Grotto-heaven has been completely brought under control. Now I will use the Immortal Mansion to house Tianqing Grotto-Heaven.”
Ji Qing nodded.
Generally, it is very difficult for Grotto-heavens to be housed by some Magic Treasures.
But Xuling Immortal Mansion is different.
Because Xuling Immortal Mansion’s grade is far beyond Tianqing Grotto-Heaven.
As True Monarch Baoyue deployed Xuling Immortal Mansion, the vast Tianqing Grotto-Heaven was indeed housed within Xuling Immortal Mansion.
“Alright, now we can return to Wind Thunder Sect without being discovered.”
True Monarch Baiyue naturally understood what a Grotto-heaven represented to Wind Thunder Sect.
If Xuling Immortal Mansion hadn’t been used to house it, they would have had to openly fly back to Wind Thunder Sect with Tianqing Grotto-Heaven, which would have been impossible.
Such a large commotion would likely have attracted even Void Comprehension Venerables to act.
But now, with Xuling Immortal Mansion, things are different.
No one knows that Tianqing Grotto-Heaven has been brought to Wind Thunder Sect.
As long as the secrecy is maintained well, it can be hidden for a long time.
As for the future, once Wind Thunder Sect produces a Void Comprehension Realm cultivator, there will be no need to conceal it.
This was also how True Monarch Baoyue planned for herself.
With a Grotto-heaven, she would have more confidence from Spirit Transformation to Void Comprehension Realm.
“Then let’s go back.”
The group set off towards Wind Thunder Sect.
This time, Ji Qing, True Monarch Baoyue, and True Lord Tiansheng returned to Wind Thunder Sect silently.
Without attracting anyone’s attention.
Ji Qing and True Monarch Baoyue needed to find a place to “settle” Tianqing Grotto-Heaven.
Where to place the Grotto-heaven was actually a problem.
After all, the Grotto-heaven had to be kept secret for now.
It couldn’t be discovered by anyone.
The more people discovered it, the greater the risk of exposure for the Grotto-heaven.
Currently, Wind Thunder Sect had no means to resist Void Comprehension Realm cultivators.
“There are two places. One is Divine Lord Tian Feng’s Cave Dwelling. Even if the Divine Lord isn’t there, no one dares to go to his Cave Dwelling, so there’s a certain level of safety. But if we need to use the Grotto-heaven, we’d have to use it frequently, and it might arouse suspicion.”
“Another place is Fellow Daoist Ji’s Immeasurable Peak. Currently, your Immeasurable Peak only has you, and it’s very large, completely capable of storing Tianqing Grotto-Heaven. At most, we’ll set up some formations, and no one will be able to peer into Immeasurable Peak’s true state. And you should also need to use Tianqing Grotto-Heaven, right?”
True Monarch Baoyue spoke.
Actually, there was another reason True Monarch Baoyue didn’t mention.
Given the importance of a Grotto-heaven to a sect, the place where it is housed would automatically become the core of Wind Thunder Sect.
True Monarch Baoyue advocated for housing the Grotto-heaven on Immeasurable Peak, which was her way of securing rights for Ji Qing.
It was also a small gesture from True Monarch Baoyue.
In the entire Wind Thunder Sect, she trusted Ji Qing the most.
As for True Monarch Baoyue’s own place?
True Monarch Baoyue wasn’t qualified to use a mountain peak alone.
Currently, only Divine Lord Tian Feng, Ji Qing, and the Sect Master of Wind Thunder Sect were able to use a mountain peak alone.
Among these three, True Monarch Baoyue naturally trusted Ji Qing the most.
“Okay, then let’s install it on Immeasurable Peak!”
Ji Qing agreed.
Thus, True Monarch Baoyue immediately set up six layers of Great Formations on Immeasurable Peak, three layers inside and three layers outside.
The functions of these Great Formations were dazzling.
Anyway, without Ji Qing’s Token, it was impossible for others to enter Immeasurable Peak.
Naturally, they couldn’t see through the situation within Immeasurable Peak.
After setting up the Great Formations, True Monarch Baoyue deployed the Immortal Mansion and “released” the housed Tianqing Grotto-Heaven from it.
“Rumble.”
Tianqing Grotto-Heaven landed on Immeasurable Peak.
Such a large commotion, yet no one in Wind Thunder Sect noticed anything amiss.
All were blocked by the formations on Immeasurable Peak.
Soon, the Grotto-heaven merged with Immeasurable Peak.
Ji Qing was very satisfied.
Within the Grotto-heaven, even cultivators with average Aptitude could achieve Golden Core.
Those with slightly better Aptitude could achieve Nascent Soul.
For example, Black Water Daoist and Zhao Xiaozhu, if they cultivated in the Grotto-heaven for a long time, achieving Nascent Soul would not be a problem.
True Monarch Baoyue achieving Spirit Transformation was a certainty, and she even had a great chance of going beyond Spirit Transformation.
It should be known that there were not just one person with True Monarch Baoyue’s Aptitude in Wind Thunder Sect.
There were many True Disciples.
These True Disciples, for various reasons, not all of them could achieve Nascent Soul.
About half of them could achieve Nascent Soul.
This success rate was already very high.
But with a Grotto-heaven, every True Disciple could achieve Nascent Soul.
And for Spirit Transformation, it would be continuous generations, and there would be more than one Spirit Transformation cultivator.
Not only Immortal Path cultivators, but even Martial Artists would benefit greatly from cultivating within the Grotto-heaven.
If some Heavenly Humans stayed in the Grotto-heaven every day, many would achieve Martial Saint, and it wouldn’t be like now, where Wind Thunder Sect’s Martial Dao Lineage, including Ji Qing, only had two Martial Saints.
“Alright, now that the Grotto-heaven is on Immeasurable Peak, I will have to trouble Fellow Daoist Ji from now on.”
True Monarch Baoyue said with a smile.
“Right, the list of people entering the Grotto-heaven to cultivate also needs careful consideration. For now, secrecy is the priority.”
Ji Qing nodded.
If secrecy was to be maintained, then naturally, the fewer people entering the Grotto-heaven, the better it could be kept secret.
With more people, uncontrollable factors would increase.
Ji Qing carefully selected the list.
Forget about those True Disciples; although their Talent might be very high, Ji Qing couldn’t guarantee they could keep the secret.
But Black Water Daoist, Zhao Xiaozhu, and others were all people from his lineage, and their Talent was passable.
If they cultivated in the Grotto-heaven, they would still have a chance to achieve Nascent Soul in the future.
True Lord Tiansheng could also be considered.
Moreover, True Lord Tiansheng had an advantage: his cultivation had long been at Nascent Soul Perfection.
Only within the Grotto-heaven could he possibly break through to Spirit Transformation.
Although the chance was still very small.
But what if?
If True Lord Tiansheng became a Spirit Transformation cultivator, then Wind Thunder Sect would have two Spirit Transformation cultivators.
At that time, Wind Thunder Sect’s situation would improve greatly.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately invited Black Water Daoist, Zhao Xiaozhu, and True Lord Tiansheng to Immeasurable Peak.
True Lord Tiansheng was very excited.
He naturally knew about the Grotto-heaven.
He also knew what it meant to be able to enter the Grotto-heaven to cultivate.
Moreover, Ji Qing inviting them alone to cultivate in the Grotto-heaven meant that he was also trusted by Ji Qing and had become a “core” member around Ji Qing.
As for Zhao Xiaozhu and Black Water Daoist, they were amazed.
Ji Qing did not tell them that it was a Grotto-heaven, only that cultivating on Immeasurable Peak would yield twice the results with half the effort.
They thought it was some Great Formation that had been set up.
They readily agreed.
Ji Qing also buried himself in hard cultivation.
He mainly focused on the “Heavenly Mandate Lock.”
In the Central Region, Ji Qing obtained a large amount of Fortune, which allowed him to unlock the fifth level of the Heavenly Mandate Lock, with enough energy left to continue unlocking it.
Time passed day by day.
Everything was very peaceful.
However, Ji Qing was a little puzzled why Divine Lord Tian Feng and others hadn’t returned yet?
Even though Outer Domain was far away, a year had already passed.
Judging by the time, they should have returned by now.
One day, Ji Qing received a Communication Talisman.
“Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch has returned?”
Ji Qing was somewhat surprised.
This was a Communication Talisman from Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch, asking him to go to Yin Yang Sect.
After all, Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch couldn’t directly break through Wind Thunder Sect’s Great Formation to find Ji Qing. The last time Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch and Nine Swords Divine Monarch could enter Wind Thunder Sect was because they were invited by Divine Lord Tian Feng.
Ji Qing’s heart had a faint bad premonition.
If Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch had returned, why hadn’t Divine Lord Tian Feng returned yet?
Ji Qing didn’t make random guesses; he immediately got up and took a step, leaving Wind Thunder Sect and arriving before the gates of Yin Yang Sect.
Although it was also one of the three great Spirit Transformation Orthodox Lineages of Heavenly Desolation City, this was Ji Qing’s first time visiting Yin Yang Sect.
A Nascent Soul True Monarch was already waiting at the mountain gate.
“Are you Fellow Daoist Ji?”
“It’s me.”
“The Divine Monarch has been waiting for a long time. Please come with me.”
Ji Qing immediately followed the other person into Yin Yang Sect and then arrived at a Cave Dwelling.
Ji Qing met Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch.
However, the moment Ji Qing saw Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch, he sensed something was wrong.
“Divine Monarch, you… only have your Primordial Spirit left?”
Ji Qing’s face changed drastically.
The dignified Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch only had his Primordial Spirit left?
Moreover, the Primordial Spirit seemed heavily injured, not lightly wounded.
It would take a long time to fully recover.
“Swish.”
Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch opened his eyes and said solemnly, “Ji Qing, Fellow Daoist Tian Feng and Fellow Daoist Nine Swords are both dead, their spirits and forms annihilated! Even I, now, have lost my Physical Body, and my Primordial Spirit is heavily wounded. I don’t know how long it will take to recover.”
“Boom.”
Ji Qing’s mind roared upon hearing this.
What had he heard?
Divine Lord Tian Feng was dead?
Not only Divine Lord Tian Feng, but Nine Swords Divine Monarch was also dead.
Was the Outer Domain that dangerous?
Three Spirit Transformation Divine Monarchs, and two died on one trip?
Even Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch’s Physical Body was destroyed, and he barely escaped with his Primordial Spirit.
“Divine Monarch, what exactly happened?”
Ji Qing asked.
How could the losses be so great?
“The three of us went to the Outer Domain together. Initially, we had bad luck and couldn’t find any Divinity Creatures. Finally, we found three Divinity Creatures after much effort. The three of us set up a Great Formation and finally managed to kill them. Just as we were about to return, an accident happened.”
“I don’t know from where three terrifying cultivators appeared and attacked us directly. Divine Lord Tian Feng and Nine Swords Divine Monarch couldn’t even withstand a single blow before their spirits and forms were annihilated.”
“I could only use a secret technique, abandon my Physical Body, and escape with my Primordial Spirit. Those three terrifying cultivators were likely Void Comprehension Realm cultivators. It’s fortunate that I managed to escape with my life.”
“Fortunately, Tian Feng gave the three Divinity aspects to me. This trip to the Outer Domain wasn’t in vain.”
Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch directly produced the three Divinity aspects.
These were obtained by Divine Lord Tian Feng at the cost of his life.
Ji Qing took the three Divinity aspects.
The Divinity aspects were crystal clear, as if they were about to dissipate at any moment.
But Ji Qing had many doubts in his heart.
“Divine Lord, you said those three cultivators were Void Comprehension Realm cultivators. Why did they attack you for no reason?”
“It must be to snatch divinity. In the Outer Domains, fights and snatching like this are too common.”
“If it was to snatch divinity, with three experienced Void Comprehension cultivators attacking, both Divine Lord Tian Feng and Nine Swords Divine Lord died, their bodies and spirits annihilated. How did you manage to return? Although only your Primordial Spirit remains and you are heavily injured, your life is not in danger. Was it that the three Void Comprehension cultivators were careless, or do you truly have powerful means of survival?”
“Or perhaps, they intentionally let the Divine Lord return…”
As soon as these words were spoken, Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch’s expression changed drastically.
He himself knew very well that the so-called secret technique was considered superior among Primordial Spirits, but when facing three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators, was his secret technique truly that strong?
Even three Void Comprehension cultivators couldn’t kill him?
At first, Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch hadn’t thought about it carefully.
After all, being able to escape back was a great fortune.
But now, reminded by Ji Qing, Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch immediately came to his senses.
“Not good, those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators intentionally let me return. Even more so… their goal wasn’t divinity, but our realm!”
“What do you mean?”
Ji Qing asked.
“In the Outer Domains, worlds like ours are called ‘Inner Worlds’. Many cultivators wish to plunder the resources of ‘Inner Worlds’ and try all sorts of methods to find the specific location of these ‘Inner Worlds’.”
“Those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators are most likely the same. They intercepted us not for divinity, but for the specific location of the ‘Inner World’. That’s why they intentionally let me escape, so they could determine our realm’s coordinates. If I’m not mistaken, they have likely already entered the ‘Desolate Realm’…”
Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch was trembling all over. It was a state of extreme “grief and indignation,” mixed with a trace of fear.
After all, those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators were coming for the “Desolate Realm.”
In a sense, he had harmed the “Desolate Realm.”
Ji Qing was very calm.
The more this was the case, the calmer he became.
“Our realm also has Void Comprehension Realm cultivators, so three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators cannot destroy the ‘Desolate Realm,’ but they can certainly plunder it extensively.”
“Moreover, Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch, your situation is likely very dangerous. They will kill you first…”
Ji Qing was very certain about this.
Destroying the “Desolate Realm” was impossible.
But Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch would definitely die. The other party would never let Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch go.
And not just Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch; if those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators were ruthless and wanted to eliminate all traces, the three major Deity Transformation Orthodox Lineages of Heavenly Desolation City, and even all of Heavenly Desolation City, could be annihilated by these three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators.
In other words, their three major Deity Transformation Orthodox Lineages were currently facing a life-or-death crisis.
“En?”
Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch’s expression suddenly changed drastically.
“Not good, they… they’ve really followed?”
Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch’s voice was trembling.
Ji Qing also felt a strong sense of crisis surge within him.
Terror!
Great terror was approaching!
Ji Qing immediately left Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch’s Cave Dwelling and looked towards the void in the distance.
At some unknown time, three terrifying cultivators had arrived above Heavenly Desolation City.
Ji Qing could tell at a glance that these were Void Comprehension Realm cultivators, far surpassing Deity Transformation Divine Lords.
There were faint fluctuations of “space” on their bodies.
“Void Comprehension” was to comprehend the mysteries of the void.
They could already perform long-distance space travel.
They could easily tear through space.
In the face of such powerful individuals, trying to escape?
That would be like dreaming while awake.
“They actually pursued…”
“Ji Qing, hurry and escape, save as many as you can. Remember, protect the Orthodox Lineage…”
After Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch finished speaking, he gritted his teeth and flew out of his Cave Dwelling, heading towards those three terrifying figures.
Ji Qing’s heart tightened.
He knew that with Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch’s departure, the outcome was likely dire…
The Divine Lords of the three major Deity Transformation Orthodox Lineages in Heavenly Desolation City would most likely be annihilated, body and spirit!
Ji Qing couldn’t afford to dwell on his emotions now. He immediately returned to the Wind Thunder Sect and found True Monarch Baoyue in the Grotto-heaven.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, this is an emergency. I need to know if the Xuling Immortal Mansion can traverse space?”
Ji Qing asked.
The Xuling Immortal Mansion was a Supreme Treasure of Tribulation Crossing cultivators; it was definitely different from ordinary treasures.
True Monarch Baoyue looked at Ji Qing with confusion.
She really didn’t know why Ji Qing was asking this.
But she still said gravely, “The Xuling Immortal Mansion itself can traverse space, but my cultivation is too low. Once I traverse space, the energy consumed is the energy of the Xuling Immortal Mansion.”
“Can the Xuling Immortal Mansion withstand Void Comprehension Realm cultivators?”
“For a short period, it’s fine, but it can’t last for long.”
Ji Qing had a clear understanding now.
He took a deep breath and explained that Divine Lord Tian Feng had already perished.
“What, three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators?”
True Monarch Baoyue’s expression changed drastically.
This was a matter of life and death.
“Now Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch is negotiating with the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators. If he can pay some price to make these three Void Comprehension cultivators retreat, that would be for the best.”
“If the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators want to exterminate us completely, then we must prepare for the worst…”
Ji Qing’s expression was very grim.
He knew very well that even if the Xuling Immortal Mansion could temporarily withstand the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators, once the Xuling Immortal Mansion was exposed, those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators would definitely target it.
That would be troublesome.
Using the Xuling Immortal Mansion would be like “drinking poison to quench thirst.”
It was not the best solution.
All sorts of thoughts flashed wildly through Ji Qing’s mind.
He was thinking of a solution.
“Let’s go, let’s go outside and see how Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch’s negotiations are going?”
Ji Qing and True Monarch Baoyue immediately left the Grotto-heaven and looked towards the void.
At this moment, many people, like Ji Qing, had sensed that something was wrong.
Thus, they began to gather in the void.
They saw three terrifying cultivators.
And Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch, in his Primordial Spirit form, met the three terrifying cultivators.
Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch was negotiating with the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators.
He basically said that whatever the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators wanted, they could have it.
As long as the Orthodox Lineage could be preserved.
This was almost giving them carte blanche.
This was the only method Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch could think of.
The result…
Ji Qing saw one of the Void Comprehension Realm cultivators on the opposite side casually point a finger.
“Bang.”
Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch, a dignified Deity Transformation cultivator.
Under the eyes of everyone, Primordial Chaos Divine Monarch was directly blown up by one of the Void Comprehension Realm cultivators.
His Primordial Spirit instantly collapsed, body and spirit annihilated!
“Boom.”
A commotion erupted among the cultivators below.
Especially in the Yin Yang Sect, many Nascent Souls rushed forward.
As a result, before they could even get close to the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators, they were blown up in mid-air.
This scene was very shocking.
The people of Heavenly Desolation City probably never imagined they would witness such a scene in their lifetime.
Nascent Soul True Monarchs were all blown up.
They had no power to fight back!
Deity Transformation Divine Lords perished, Nascent Soul True Monarchs were blown up.
At this moment, the Yin Yang Sect felt like the sky was falling…
In fact, it wasn’t just the Yin Yang Sect that felt like the sky was falling.
All of Heavenly Desolation City felt a sense of great terror.
Countless people wanted to flee Heavenly Desolation City.
As a result, one of the Void Comprehension Realm cultivators directly extended a finger.
Whether Nascent Soul or Martial Saint, they could no longer leave Heavenly Desolation City.
Everyone was trapped within Heavenly Desolation City.
True Monarch Baoyue’s expression became somewhat grim.
She knew that the worst outcome had occurred.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, what should we do?”
True Monarch Baoyue asked.
Her voice was also trembling.
At this time, True Monarch Baoyue had completely panicked.
Facing three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators was an absolute annihilation. Who wouldn’t panic?
“Bring out Fellow Daoist Jiao Ling.”
Soon, Jiao Ling emerged.
Ji Qing immediately asked, “Fellow Daoist Jiao Ling, do you have any solutions?”
When Jiao Ling understood the current situation, his heart sank.
This time, it was truly troublesome.
“There are too many such cultivators in the Outer Domains, specifically targeting Inner Worlds. Once they enter an Inner World, with their strength, they can do almost anything they want. They don’t have the strength to destroy the Desolate Realm, but destroying Heavenly Desolation City is effortless for them. The Void Comprehension Realm cultivators of the Central Region likely won’t intervene.”
“The most urgent matter, if we truly want to survive, there is probably only one way…”
“What way?”
Ji Qing asked.
Jiao Ling took a deep breath, then looked at Ji Qing and said gravely, “Ji Qing, I told you that the Martial Dao Seal is both a great tribulation for all martial artists in the Desolate Realm, but also a heaven-sent opportunity.”
“If you can pass the Martial Dao Seal, you will ascend to the heavens and become a disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. At that time, how dare those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators be arrogant in front of you? They wouldn’t dare to attack you even if they had a hundred times the courage!”
Jiao Ling revealed the method.
“Attempting the Martial Dao Seal?”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up, but he then fell silent.
He knew that if he could pass the Martial Dao Seal, all dangers would be resolved.
However, could he pass the Martial Dao Seal?
Ji Qing was already invincible at the Martial Saint level in the Barren Domain, and even the Desolate Realm.
But could this strength be enough to pass the Martial Dao Seal?
Ji Qing lacked confidence.
In fact, in Ji Qing’s imagination, he would either perfect his Domain Space, or preferably, his Five Prisons Samsara Saint Body would transform into a Divine Body, and then he would attempt the Martial Dao Seal, which might give him some chance.
As for now?
Ji Qing had little confidence.
If he tried to attempt the Martial Dao Seal, he might very well die!
However, in this situation, did Ji Qing have any other choice?
“Alright, I will attempt the Martial Dao Seal!”
Ji Qing made up his mind.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, what confidence do you have in attempting the Martial Dao Seal now?”
Jiao Ling asked.
“Confidence? Perhaps only ten percent…”
Ji Qing replied truthfully.
Ten percent confidence, or even less than ten percent.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, the Martial Dao Seal is divided into three seals. The first seal, whether successful or not, will not result in death. But if you pass the first seal, you will have ten years to recuperate and can attempt the second seal after ten years. The second seal is very dangerous; failure means death!”
“So, you only need to pass the first seal now.”
Jiao Ling said.
“But if I only pass the first seal, I won’t be a disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, and facing the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators will still be a dead end.”
Ji Qing shook his head. What was the use of passing just the first seal?
Jiao Ling, however, smiled and said, “Fellow Daoist Ji, you underestimate the prestige of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. Even if you only pass the first seal, you will have the mark of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory on you. Before you attempt the second seal, let alone a mere three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators, even three Refining Void or Body Integration experts would absolutely not dare to attack you.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
This means that once he breaks through the first seal, he will have a ten-year “grace period.”
During this ten-year “grace period,” the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators would absolutely not dare to make things difficult for him.
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, that is not mere fame, but formidable might!
How would three mere Void Comprehension cultivators dare to challenge the rules of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?
Ji Qing understood.
“I am going to attempt the Martial Dao Seal!”
Ji Qing stated with absolute certainty.
His current strength might not be enough to break through the Martial Dao Seal, but the first seal alone, could he not break through that?
It’s important to note that in the Desolate Realm, there have indeed been people who broke through the first seal.
That indicates that the first seal is relatively easier.
Not that difficult.
However, there is only one problem now: how to attempt the Martial Dao Seal?
Heavenly Desolation City has already been sealed by three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators.
Under normal circumstances, even a Deity Transformation cultivator cannot escape Heavenly Desolation City.
Even with Deity Transformation combat power, Ji Qing couldn’t tear through the seal.
Moreover, if he made a move, he would inevitably face a thunderous strike from the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators!
“Fellow Daoist Ji, there is only one method now, and that is to use the Xuling Immortal Mansion. Only the Xuling Immortal Mansion can traverse space and leave Heavenly Desolation City.”
True Monarch Baoyue spoke.
Ji Qing and Jiao Ling fell silent.
This is because once the Xuling Immortal Mansion is used, they will definitely be targeted by the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators.
Such a powerful Immortal Mansion, no matter where it escapes to, will be pursued by the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators.
At that time, if Ji Qing goes to attempt the Martial Dao Seal, how long can the Xuling Immortal Mansion hold out?
But there really isn’t a good solution right now.
“Then I’ll have to trouble you, Fellow Daoist Baoyue! I will break through the first seal as quickly as possible, and then I can rely on the protection of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory for the Xuling Immortal Mansion.”
Ji Qing understood very well that if everyone wanted to survive, there was only one way: he had to break through the first seal.
Only by breaking through the first seal would there be ten years of safety.
Although it was not a permanent solution, they could find another way in the next ten years.
“Alright, please enter the Immortal Mansion first, Fellow Daoist Ji and Fellow Daoist Jiao Ling.”
Ji Qing and Jiao Ling nodded.
In fact, it wasn’t just Ji Qing and Jiao Ling.
True Monarch Baoyue also brought True Lord Tiansheng, Black Water Daoist, and Zhao Xiaozhu into the Immortal Mansion.
Regardless of anything else, once inside the Immortal Mansion, they would be safe.
As for Tianqing Grotto-Heaven.
That was too immense.
If there were no urgent matters, it could be slowly collected into the Immortal Mansion.
But with three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators watching, True Monarch Baoyue couldn’t silently move Tianqing Grotto-Heaven into the Immortal Mansion.
For now, all they could do was protect the people.
They would find a way later.
Thus, True Monarch Baoyue immediately stopped hesitating and flew into the void.
“Hum.”
In the void, an Immortal Mansion suddenly appeared.
As the Immortal Mansion appeared, the void was instantly filled with myriad rays of light, streams of auspicious energy, and purple qi originating from the east for thirty thousand miles. It was clearly an extraordinary Supreme Treasure!
Instantly, everyone in Heavenly Desolation City turned their gaze towards the Immortal Mansion.
Those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators also cast their gazes towards the Immortal Mansion.
Their expressions faintly held a hint of pleasant surprise.
“This is… a Void Comprehension Realm Magic Treasure?”
“No, it’s more than Void Comprehension Realm. I feel a palpitation in my heart, it’s definitely far beyond Void Comprehension, perhaps a Refining Void, or even an Integration Realm Magic Treasure!”
“What, this mere Desolate Realm has such a Supreme Treasure? Hahaha, this is truly our fortune!”
The three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators were extremely excited.
They immediately extended their large hands and reached directly for the Immortal Mansion.
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