Chapter 195: Slaying Taotie, Breaking The Seal, Desolate Realm In Uproar!
“Boom.”
Ji Qing’s punch was difficult for even himself to describe.
This was his punch of extreme sublimation!
It was even a punch where Ji Qing had cast aside life and death.
After all, Ji Qing knew very well that his spiritual imprint was merged with the Desolate Realm, so he couldn’t die!
Since he couldn’t die, what was there to hesitate about?
Of course, it was to… unleash the strongest punch with all his might!
With this punch, Ji Qing could clearly feel that he seemed to have broken some “limit.”
“Bang.”
A dull thud.
Before him was an incomparably terrifying divine beast, or one could call it a ferocious beast. This ferocious beast, the Taotie, even though it was manifested by the Great Formation, actually showed a hint of human-like “fear” in its eyes at this moment.
Then, the Taotie’s massive body instantly collapsed.
This time, the Power of Return to Void was effective.
It rapidly decomposed, turning into ashes.
The Taotie vanished.
This meant that Ji Qing had passed the second stage of the Martial Dao Seal!
Yet, Ji Qing did not feel excited.
Instead, he was completely immersed in that feeling of power exceeding a certain “limit” just now.
This feeling was very unique.
Ji Qing had to firmly grasp that feeling.
So, he turned a deaf ear to what happened after the Taotie was destroyed and immersed himself in that trace of enlightenment.
However, the three observers of the Martial Dao Seal all had their mouths agape.
The observers of the dignified Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory were all stunned.
They seemed to not believe their eyes.
They could not believe the scene before them.
The Taotie was defeated?
Not only defeated, but even turned into dust by Ji Qing’s punch.
Was this possible?
Was this normal?
But this was the truth!
The three looked at each other, seeing the shock and disbelief in each other’s eyes.
“The Taotie is defeated…”
“The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory is about to have another formidable figure. What is this? Ripping apart the ferocious beast Taotie with bare hands?”
“The key isn’t that the Taotie was defeated. Did you not notice just now that after Ji Qing threw that punch, a trace of rules seemed to have been distorted?”
“What, distorted rules? Are you saying… he broke the Martial God limit and touched upon a trace of the scope of rules?”
“Yes, as we all know, only those in the Void Comprehension Realm can distort a trace of the rules of heaven and earth. The Void Comprehension Realm relies on distorting a trace of space rules to travel long distances through space, thereby establishing a foothold in the Outer Domain. While the Primordial Spirit in the Spirit Transformation Realm can also traverse space, it’s not by distorting space rules, but by finding spatial gaps, by conforming to the rules. There’s a world of difference between these!”
“Above the Martial God is the Divine Ability Realm! That’s when the Divine Path Fruit has truly nurtured a Divine Ability, and even an Ordinary Supernatural can distort rules… This is a symbolic characteristic. Only when it reaches the point of distorting rules is it considered the power of the Void Comprehension Realm or the Divine Ability Realm.”
“Ji Qing’s punch was a punch of extreme sublimation. He might not be able to throw this punch again next time. However, to be able to break the limit and distort rules, even if it’s much weaker than the worst Void Comprehension Realm, he has still touched upon this realm, and he is currently only a Martial Saint…”
The three fell silent.
A Martial Saint exhibiting the power of the “Void Comprehension Realm,” even if only at the critical point, was a fantasy.
It was a rarity, even in the Outer Domain.
They never imagined they would see such an unimaginable Heavenly Talent in a remote Desolate Realm.
But the fact was before their eyes.
“There is one last stage in the Martial Dao Seal, the Heart Realm. This stage is actually the most important, determining his future ceiling. How about we wait a bit longer and see if he can pass the third stage?”
“Even if he can’t pass, so what? The Heart Realm is for later… But now, the talent Ji Qing has displayed, if it were known to the Spirit Fusion Lineage, do you believe the Spirit Fusion Lineage would immediately send people to take Ji Qing away?”
“So, you mean… let him have it easy?”
“Of course, we have to let him have it easy! But the Martial Dao Seal is the foundation of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. Anyone who dares to interfere in this matter will become a target. Once discovered, it will be very troublesome. However, it’s not entirely impossible. We can’t ‘let him have it easy’ openly, but we can provide assistance in terms of information and leave a good impression on Ji Qing.”
“Information… you mean about the third stage, the Heart Realm?”
“Exactly. There’s no clear rest time for the Heart Realm, but we can use our authority to allow Ji Qing a day of rest without any problem.”
The three looked at each other, understanding perfectly.
They considered themselves lucky to encounter a seedling like Ji Qing.
Since they had met him, it would be foolish not to seize the opportunity.
Otherwise, once Ji Qing went to the Spirit Fusion Lineage, they would have no chance.
“Let’s go.”
The three made up their minds instantly and disappeared in a flash.
Inside the Martial Dao Seal, Ji Qing was still immersed in that wonderful feeling.
However, he gradually regained consciousness.
“What was that punch of extreme sublimation just now?”
Ji Qing vaguely felt that it was very important.
But he didn’t know what it was.
“Hmm?”
Suddenly, Ji Qing looked up.
He found that three figures had appeared before him.
Each of these figures exuded an extremely terrifying aura.
Yet, Ji Qing felt a sense of familiarity.
These were the three figures he had seen like blazing suns when he had an “enlightenment” in the “Hundred Dao Realm” for the Martial Dao Seal.
They were from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!
“Ji Qing, congratulations on passing the second stage of the Martial Dao Seal.”
The three spoke.
“You are… from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?”
“Yes, we are the three observers sent to the Martial Dao Seal by the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. I am Canopus, and they are Venerable Hun Yi and Venerable Shang Heng.”
Ji Qing’s heart trembled.
Venerable?
Usually, only those in the Void Glimpse Realm or above, or those in the Divine Ability Realm or above in the Martial Way, could be called “Venerable.”
Obviously, these three observers were martial artists, so they were Venerables of the Divine Ability Realm or above.
“Greetings to the three Venerables!”
Ji Qing bowed to the three.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, there’s no need for such courtesy. If you pass the Martial Dao Seal, we will be fellow disciples from now on, and we might even have to rely on you in the future.”
Venerable Canopus spoke very courteously.
“Venerables, why have you come? I remember the Martial Dao Seal has three stages, with the last one remaining.”
Ji Qing asked.
“Yes, there is indeed one last stage. This final stage is called the Heart Realm. As the name suggests, it primarily tests the heart. Our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory not only values talent but also the heart.”
“After reaching the Divine Ability Realm, the heart becomes even more important. The more powerful the Divine Ability, the stronger the heart needed to control it. Just like an ordinary mortal, even if they possessed a Divine Ability, do you think they could perfectly control it?”
Ji Qing understood.
The power of a martial artist was different from that of an Immortal Dao cultivator.
A martial artist’s power was all within themselves.
With such immense power, even if the physical body could bear it, without a strong heart, how could they control such great power?
Therefore, the heart had to match.
“The Heart Realm is divided into several stages. The first stage of the Heart Realm is ‘Immovable as a Mountain’! The core lies in absolute stability of the state of mind and extraordinary composure in the face of external shocks. There’s a saying among mortals: ‘Even if Mount Tai collapses before him, his expression will not change; even if deer appear to his left, his eyes will not blink.’ This actually refers to the Immovable as a Mountain state of mind!”
“Unmoved by external things, undisturbed by emotions, with a heart as firm as a rock, and as calm as the abyss! This is the highest state of mind for mortals!”
“The second stage of the Heart Realm is ‘Seeing the True Nature of the Mind’! This stage allows one to explore ‘Who am I?’ ‘Where do I come from?’ ‘What is the heart?’ One can clearly perceive the workings of the rules of heaven and earth. This stage can be considered ‘extraordinary and saintly’ in terms of the heart, capable of bearing the release of Divine Abilities, and is crucial for achieving the Divine Ability Realm!”
“The third stage of the Heart Realm is ‘Cocoon Breaking Butterfly’! This stage can turn the impossible into the possible, see through all illusions, bear reality with an ethereal heart, and even create things from nothing, shaping life with the heart. It is incredibly profound.”
“There are actually further stages like the fourth stage ‘All Things Share a Source’ and the fifth stage ‘True Self Uniqueness,’ but the fourth and fifth stages are too far away for us. You will naturally know when you reach that point in the future.”
Ji Qing was incredulous upon hearing this.
So, there were also cultivation realms for the heart?
And they were divided in such detail.
“The Heart Realm has five stages, and each stage is divided into ten orders! For the first stage, Immovable as a Mountain, with each increase in order, the control over one’s own internal body power improves. For example, at the first order of the first stage, one might only control ten percent of their body’s power, possessing terrifying strength but unable to unleash it. Only by reaching the tenth order can one control one hundred percent of their physical body’s power!”
“Only by breaking through to the second stage, Seeing the True Nature of the Mind, is the heart considered ‘extraordinary and saintly,’ able to perceive the workings of the rules of heaven and earth, and only then can the heart bear Divine Abilities and subsequently break through to the Divine Ability Realm! If one does not reach the second stage of the Heart Realm, even if the Divine Path Fruit has fully transformed into a Divine Ability, one cannot control the power of the Divine Ability. Rashly using a Divine Ability will only harm oneself and others.”
“Young Friend Ji, for the third stage of the Martial Dao Seal, you only need your heart to reach the fifth stage of the first order to pass. However, if possible, the stronger your heart, the better. Only then will you be valued by the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.”
Venerable Canopus had essentially explained the specifics of the third stage, the “Heart Realm,” to Ji Qing.
Although this was just “common knowledge,” knowing this “common knowledge” before attempting the third stage was of immense help to Ji Qing.
“I see. Thank you to the three Venerables for the reminder. Ji Mou will not forget the support of the three Venerables if I join the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.”
Ji Qing naturally understood the purpose of Venerables Canopus and the other two coming to remind him.
They likely wanted to “befriend” him.
This was a good thing.
It meant that Ji Qing had shown his value during the second stage and earned the recognition of the three Venerables.
“By the way, if the spiritual power of the third stage does not meet the standard, will I be deemed to have failed the Martial Dao Seal, thus losing the opportunity to enter the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?”
Ji Qing asked.
This was what he was most concerned about at the moment.
Ji Qing wasn’t particularly eager to enter the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
But passing the Martial Dao Seal was important.
Only when he passed the Martial Dao Seal would the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory remove the Martial Dao Seal, thereby freeing the Desolate Realm from its constraints.
Martial artists would also be able to freely enter and exit the Outer Domain.
Venerable Canopus smiled and said, “Given the combat power Young Friend Ji displayed in the second stage, and his current cultivation of the Hundred Dao Realm in the Merger Scripture, even if his heart is a little weak in the third stage, it’s not a big deal. The Spirit Fusion Lineage will still be competing for him!”
“Therefore, Young Friend Ji can rest assured and boldly attempt the third stage! Regardless of whether you meet the requirements to pass the third stage, Young Friend Ji is already a disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!”
Ji Qing smiled.
The third stage was important, but it wasn’t that important.
The most important part was actually the second stage.
He had already passed the second stage.
As for the third stage, it only concerned his personal treatment within the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!
“Alright, I will still go and try.”
Ji Qing would naturally not give up easily.
A higher Heart Realm would allow him to gain more “treatment” when he was in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
This was a good thing!
It was time to showcase his heart “talent.”
Thus, Ji Qing directly entered the third stage and officially began the Heart Realm trial.
Venerable Canopus smiled and said, “What level do you think Ji Qing’s state of mind can reach?”
Venerable Hun Yi pondered for a moment and said, “Ji Qing rose from humble beginnings and reached today step by step. His heart should not be bad, but there is no heart system for cultivators in the Desolate Realm, and almost all martial artists have never trained their state of mind. Ji Qing’s state of mind should not be high. I think it’s probably around the fifth stage of the first order.”
Venerable Shang Heng had a different opinion.
“Ji Qing was able to exert power at the verge of ‘Void Glimpse’ and distort rules. How could his heart be too poor? A mere fifth stage of the first order can only mobilize fifty percent of his physical body’s power. Can that reach the level of ‘Void Glimpse Realm’ power? So I guess it’s around the eighth stage of the first order for his heart!”
The two Venerables disagreed.
Venerable Canopus thought for a moment and said, “I also agree with Venerable Shang Heng. Ji Qing’s Heart Realm should not be low, likely the seventh or eighth stage of the first order.”
“Then let’s watch closely! I even think Ji Qing won’t even have a fifth-order heart.”
Venerable Hun Yi also felt a competitive spirit.
Thus, the three stopped talking and carefully observed Ji Qing’s final stage.
Ji Qing entered the third stage of the Martial Dao Seal, the Heart Realm.
He kept waiting.
As a result, the expected trial did not appear.
The surroundings were pitch black, a vast expanse of starry sky.
“What is the trial for the third stage?”
Ji Qing frowned.
He had been here for so long, why hadn’t the third stage begun yet?
Ji Qing continued to wait.
One day, ten days, a month…
Finally, Ji Qing sensed that something was wrong.
He had been waiting for several months, and the surroundings had remained the same.
There was no change at all.
This made Ji Qing very puzzled.
Could something have gone wrong?
Or an accident?
The third trial had not begun for a long time…
However, there was another possibility that Ji Qing had also thought of.
Perhaps, the third trial had already begun.
It had begun the moment he entered this pitch-black starry sky.
This pitch-black starry sky was the third trial!
There was no one around.
No matter how far Ji Qing flew, it was all darkness.
No matter how terrifying his power was, he couldn’t break through the void.
He couldn’t even see a single life.
He couldn’t even fly to the end of the starry sky.
No one knew how much time had passed.
Ji Qing vaguely sensed that something was wrong.
He seemed to have forgotten even the concept of time.
There was no concept of time here at all.
Even Ji Qing felt incredibly frustrated facing these cold, desolate days.
“Then I’ll study the Heavenly Mandate Lock…”
Ji Qing began to study the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
This Heavenly Mandate Lock was profound and vast, allowing for extensive study.
Thus, perhaps for a year, or perhaps for ten years, Ji Qing was constantly studying the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
Yet, he still couldn’t unlock the sixth layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
He was still very far from it.
Ji Qing felt despair.
In this empty place, was he going to be trapped for his entire life?
Then what was the meaning of his long life?
It was merely a cage.
But deep down, Ji Qing still had his reason.
He vaguely guessed that the so-called Heart Realm trial was probably about enduring for as long as possible.
But how could he endure such days?
Ji Qing could deceive everyone else, but he couldn’t deceive his own mind!
Yet, the sliver of “reason” in Ji Qing’s heart made him continue to endure.
Until… he couldn’t endure anymore!
“I give up on the third trial…”
No one knew how much time had passed, but Ji Qing finally couldn’t take it anymore.
“Trial over…”
A piece of information suddenly appeared in Ji Qing’s mind.
It was specific information about his Heart Realm.
However, as Ji Qing closed his eyes and processed it, his entire body trembled.
“Swish.”
The next moment, Ji Qing’s figure was sent away.
Canopus, Hunyi, and Shangheng, the three observers, were also stunned.
The three exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat awkward.
Others might not know Ji Qing’s Heart Realm, but as the guardians of the Martial Dao Seal, they did.
Just now, they had also received information about Ji Qing’s third trial.
“First Realm, Second Order of the Heart Realm…”
The gazes of the three were somewhat strange.
It was actually just the Second Order?
This was truly… too poor.
Even Hun Yi Venerable, who didn’t have high hopes for Ji Qing, couldn’t help but widen his eyes.
At most, he thought that since Ji Qing was from the Desolate Realm and didn’t have a Heart Realm system, his Heart Realm wouldn’t be very strong.
But even then, he thought it might be Fourth Order.
He never expected Ji Qing to only be at the Second Order of the Heart Realm?
It was truly… unbelievable.
Seeing the three’s gazes, Ji Qing immediately guessed that they knew about his performance in the third trial and his current Heart Realm.
Therefore, Ji Qing asked, “The third trial, the Heart Realm trial, is over. Does it count towards passing the Martial Dao Seal?”
“Uh… it counts, it definitely counts. Although Young Friend Ji’s Heart Realm is only Second Order, if we think about it differently, this might even be a good thing. With only a Second Order Heart Realm, Young Friend Ji can only mobilize at most twenty percent of his power, and he could still defeat the Taotie beast and pass the second stage of the Martial Dao Seal. Isn’t that a good thing?”
“Young Friend Ji is also because there is no Heart Realm system in the Desolate Realm. Once he goes to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory and comes into contact with a complete Heart Realm system, his Heart Realm will definitely improve. At that time, he will be able to unleash more of his physical body’s power, so wouldn’t his strength continue to improve?”
Canopus Venerable’s words caused Ji Qing to pause slightly.
After careful consideration, it seemed to be true.
The Heart Realm determined the control over one’s own power.
He was only at the Second Order of the Heart Realm, able to unleash only twenty percent of his body’s power, and it was already so terrifying?
This showed how strong his physical body’s power was.
However, Canopus Venerable had some words left unsaid.
In fact, there were no cultivation methods for the Heart Realm system.
It relied entirely on individual talent.
If one’s Heart Realm was strong, it would always be strong.
It was too difficult for latecomers to catch up.
Even without an Inner World related to the Heart Realm system, many people had very high Heart Realm cultivation.
There were even those who had reached the Second Realm, Clarity of Mind and Seeing True Nature.
Ji Qing’s Heart Realm cultivation was only First Realm, Second Order, which essentially meant his Heart Realm was too poor.
If he were sent to the Spirit Fusion Lineage, they would certainly accept him, but his extremely poor Heart Realm would ultimately lower the evaluation of Ji Qing, and he would gradually blend in with the crowd in the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
“Young Friend Ji, congratulations on passing the Martial Dao Seal. You have about three months. Go back and prepare properly, arrange for your loved ones and friends, and after three months, we will take you to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!”
“Thank you, three Venerables.”
Ji Qing breathed a sigh of relief.
He wouldn’t think about his Heart Realm for now.
He had passed the Martial Dao Seal, and that was a joyous occasion.
“By the way, those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators…”
Ji Qing asked hesitantly.
“It’s fine. Those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators know you’ve passed the Martial Dao Seal, so they won’t dare to do anything. They will definitely leave the Desolate Realm and go to the Outer Domain.”
“As for the future, once Young Friend Ji achieves the Divine Ability Realm, those three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators will be insignificant.”
Canopus Venerable said.
Ji Qing nodded, then took a step forward, already flying out of the Martial Dao Seal.
Watching Ji Qing’s disappearing back, the three observers looked at each other.
“Alas, we thought we found a Top Heavenly Talent, but how could their Heart Realm be so poor?”
“First Realm, Second Order Heart Realm… Fortunately, being able to be First Realm Heart is already the peak Heart Realm among mortals. If they couldn’t even reach the First Realm Heart, then it would be troublesome, perhaps the Spirit Fusion Lineage wouldn’t even accept them…”
“Indeed. Now that Ji Qing at least has a First Realm Heart, and his Merger Scripture has reached the Hundred Dao Realm, even if he doesn’t become a Divine Ability Realm in the future, his combat power among Martial Gods will be terrifying.”
Of course, there were even greater benefits.
With the Martial Dao Seal passed, their mission was over, and they could return to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
…
Outside the Martial Dao Seal, many people were eagerly anticipating.
Even the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators were no longer resting with their eyes closed, but were staring intently at the Martial Dao Seal.
To see if the Martial Dao Seal would undergo any changes.
“Boom.”
Suddenly, the Martial Dao Seal vibrated violently.
Then it gradually calmed down, but this anomaly still attracted much attention.
Because for so many years, the Martial Dao Seal had not changed at all.
Now that Ji Qing went to the Martial Dao Seal to attempt the second trial, a change had occurred.
This was a variable!
Now, the martial artists of the Desolate Realm hoped for variables, rather than the stagnant situation of the past, without a hint of change.
“What’s going on, did Martial Saint Ji pass the Martial Dao Seal?”
Many people stared intently at the Martial Dao Seal, their eyes wide open.
Unfortunately, as time passed, the Martial Dao Seal showed no further anomalies.
Everyone’s hearts sank.
They had a premonition of something ominous.
If one failed the second trial of the Martial Dao Seal, they would die.
This meant that perhaps Ji Qing would never appear again…
Days passed.
Suddenly, a figure abruptly appeared outside the Martial Dao Seal.
“Swish.”
As this figure appeared, many people’s gazes fell upon them.
“Martial Saint Ji has appeared?”
“He’s not dead, and not even injured. Did Martial Saint Ji pass the Martial Dao Seal?”
“Rumor has it that no one has ever emerged alive from the second trial of the Martial Dao Seal. Martial Saint Ji is the first! However, did he truly succeed in passing the Martial Dao Seal?”
The multitude of martial artists became excited.
But they still couldn’t be certain, only harboring a faint guess.
Ji Qing’s gaze then turned towards the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators.
He firmly remembered their auras.
The gazes of the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators met Ji Qing’s in the void.
Ji Qing said nothing.
“Buzz.”
Ji Qing merely manifested a mark between his eyebrows.
Upon seeing this mark, the expressions of the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators changed drastically, and their hearts churned like stormy seas.
Others might not know what this meant, but they did.
That was the mark of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!
With this mark, it represented their identity within the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Clearly, Ji Qing had passed the Martial Dao Seal!
“How could he pass the Martial Dao Seal? How rare is it for an Inner World to produce a genius capable of passing the Martial Dao Seal of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, yet he succeeded?”
“The worst-case scenario has occurred. Fortunately, we didn’t destroy Heavenly Desolation City earlier. This matter might still have room for maneuver.”
“Let’s leave quickly, go to the Outer Domain, and live in anonymity, or seek refuge with a major power. According to the rules of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, even if Ji Qing wants revenge, he will seek it himself, and before he achieves the Divine Ability Realm, he probably won’t make a move against us. This period is our opportunity.”
“Escape!”
The three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators were very rational and clear-headed.
The fact that they had killed three Deity Transformation Divine Lords back then was considered a struggle for Divinity in the Outer Domain, a mutual killing, not a major grudge.
Later, when they coerced Ji Qing and wanted to seize the Immortal Mansion, perhaps that was when the grudge was formed.
But this kind of grudge was not to the point of eternal enmity.
If they had destroyed Heavenly Desolation City and the Wind Thunder Sect, it would have been different.
If they had truly done so, Ji Qing would likely have asked someone to eliminate them the moment he returned to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, at any cost!
But now, they had not yet formed an irreconcilable enmity.
Ji Qing probably wouldn’t expend a huge price to have them hunted down.
However, they had to leave now; they couldn’t be an eyesore in front of Ji Qing.
“Swish swish swish.”
Without the slightest hesitation, the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators acted decisively and flew directly out of the Desolate Realm along the world’s membrane, heading for the Outer Domain.
Seeing this scene, the Nascent Soul cultivators, Deity Transformation cultivators, Heavenly Humans, Martial Saints, and even Martial Gods immediately thought of something.
What other reason could there be for three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators to flee in disarray?
Ji Qing had definitely passed the Martial Dao Seal!
“Martial Saint Ji, did you pass the Martial Dao Seal?”
A Martial God couldn’t help but ask.
Even his voice was trembling.
Their eyes also held a hint of anticipation.
“Yes, I passed!”
Ji Qing said.
Silence!
The surroundings suddenly fell silent.
Just four words, yet they seemed to possess a terrifying power, causing everyone to cease their clamor.
Even many Martial Saints, and even Martial Gods, trembled slightly.
“Hahaha, I passed, I finally passed!”
“Master, do you see? Someone has finally broken through the Martial Dao Seal…”
“Will all the cultivators of our Desolate Realm be able to freely enter and exit the Outer Domain from now on?”
“Who would have thought that the one to break through the Martial Dao Seal would be a Martial Saint from the Barren Domain?”
“Martial Saint Ji… the Martial Dao Lineage of the Desolate Realm owes you a great debt!”
A sensation!
A complete sensation!
The Martial Dao Seal vibrated, and three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators fled in disarray.
And now, Ji Qing’s personal admission.
A storm of emotions surged through all the cultivators.
They had waited for too many years.
Even those at the Nascent Soul and Spirit Transformation stages, and even the native Void Comprehension Realm cultivators of the Desolate Realm, were moved.
Regardless of anything else, the Martial Dao Seal had restricted the Martial Way of the Desolate Realm.
Those Deity Transformation Divine Lords, without Martial Gods to venture into the Outer Domain with, could sometimes be in great danger.
Now, it was fine.
The restrictions on the Desolate Realm’s Martial Way had been completely lifted.
At the same time, Ji Qing felt a terrifying surge of fortune converging towards him.
The most terrifying among them was Martial Fortune.
It had at least increased tenfold instantly!
Such immense fortune and martial fortune meant that Ji Qing’s Spiritual Imprint could likely withstand several hundred or even a thousand years without issue.
However, Ji Qing also knew what the most important task was at the moment.
He immediately took out a Communication Stone and sent a message to everyone he could contact.
This was a “mass broadcast” communication.
And the content contained only three words.
“It’s passed!”
After sending the message, Ji Qing did not linger. He quickly transformed into a streak of light and flew towards Heavenly Desolation City.
He wanted to return to Heavenly Desolation City, and he wanted to tell everyone in the Wind Thunder Sect.
He had returned!
He had protected Heavenly Desolation City and protected the Wind Thunder Sect!
…
True Lord Tiansheng, the Sect Master of the Wind Thunder Sect, Zhao Xiaozhu, Black Water Daoist, and others, had basically evacuated Heavenly Desolation City.
Better safe than sorry.
They had to be prepared in case Ji Qing failed to break through the Martial Dao Seal, which could lead to the potential annihilation of the Wind Thunder Sect and even Heavenly Desolation City.
“Is there any news from True Lord Baoyue yet?”
The Sect Master of the Wind Thunder Sect couldn’t help but ask.
He no longer placed his hopes on Ji Qing.
Ji Qing’s attempt to break through the Martial Dao Seal was a matter of life and death, with extremely slim hope.
In the future, the Wind Thunder Sect would have to rely on True Lord Baoyue.
This was on the premise that True Lord Baoyue could break through to the Spirit Transformation stage.
Without reaching Spirit Transformation, even if the Wind Thunder Sect preserved most of its strength, if Heavenly Desolation City were destroyed, the Wind Thunder Sect would only be considered second-rate in the Barren Domain and could no longer be a top-tier force.
Over time, the Wind Thunder Sect would inevitably decline.
Therefore, in the Sect Master’s opinion, True Lord Baoyue was the most important.
Unfortunately, True Lord Baoyue was in closed-door seclusion and could not leave the Wind Thunder Sect.
If the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators went to Heavenly Desolation City, it would be troublesome.
True Lord Tiansheng shook his head.
There was currently no news from True Lord Baoyue.
Nor was there any news from Ji Qing.
Zhao Xiaozhu and Black Water Daoist remained silent.
They were merely Golden Core cultivators.
They were able to follow the Sect Master and others to evacuate Heavenly Desolation City out of respect for Ji Qing.
They were the ones who least wanted to see anything happen to Ji Qing.
But after such a long time, with no news from Ji Qing, both of them were filled with despair.
It seemed that no matter how exceptionally talented a person was, facing the Martial Dao Seal was like facing an insurmountable chasm.
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, the Communication Stones of Black Water Daoist and Zhao Xiaozhu vibrated.
The two took out their Communication Stones.
As it turned out, True Lord Tiansheng, the Sect Master of the Wind Thunder Sect, Feng Jin Martial Saint, and others, also took out their Communication Stones at the same time.
Everyone’s hearts were startled.
What had happened?
So many of them had received a communication at the same time?
Could it be… Heavenly Desolation City had been destroyed?
Upon thinking of this, their hearts tightened slightly.
Zhao Xiaozhu, with trembling hands, swept her Spiritual Sense.
“Hmm? This is…”
Zhao Xiaozhu saw the content within the Communication Stone.
It contained only a mere three words.
But these three words made Zhao Xiaozhu incredibly excited.
Because this was a communication sent by Ji Qing.
“It’s passed! Hahaha, it actually passed?”
Black Water Daoist couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
“I knew Elder Ji could definitely pass the Martial Dao Seal! If Elder Ji couldn’t pass it, it’s hard to imagine who else in the Desolate Realm could!”
True Lord Tiansheng laughed heartily towards the sky.
He had been the most confident in Ji Qing.
In the entire Wind Thunder Sect, he was the only one who truly believed Ji Qing could break through the Martial Dao Seal.
Now, the facts proved him right.
“Hahaha, the Supreme Elder has broken through the Martial Dao Seal, and from now on, our Wind Thunder Sect will have no worries!”
The Sect Master of the Wind Thunder Sect was very excited.
Although he was at the Nascent Soul stage and not a martial cultivator,
the Immortal Path and Martial Way lineages of the Wind Thunder Sect were integrated.
Even if the Martial Way lineage became the Sect Master of the Wind Thunder Sect in the future, he would have no complaints.
After Divine Lord Tian Feng’s demise, Ji Qing breaking through the Martial Dao Seal meant he had almost single-handedly shouldered the burden of the Wind Thunder Sect.
It was imaginable that in the future, with Ji Qing presiding, the Wind Thunder Sect would not only be the most top-tier sect in the Barren Domain but possibly even the most top-tier sect in the Central Region!
After all, Ji Qing would also venture to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory in the Outer Domain.
He could become a prominent figure in the Outer Domain.
Even sects in the Central Region that had Void Comprehension Realm cultivators would not dare to underestimate the Wind Thunder Sect!
“Quick, let’s hurry back to the Wind Thunder Sect to welcome the Supreme Elder!”
The Sect Master of the Wind Thunder Sect said with great spirit.
“Hahaha, yes, let’s go back in grand fashion!”
Everyone felt a sense of triumph.
The repressed and gloomy emotions they had held in their hearts for this period were completely released.
In fact, it wasn’t just outside Heavenly Desolation City; cultivators who remained within Heavenly Desolation City also received the message.
One by one, they rejoiced.
Jiao Ling, Crab Spirit, and Turtle Spirit also received the communication.
Jiao Ling looked at True Lord Baoyue, who was in seclusion, and said with emotion, “I never expected Fellow Daoist Ji could break through the Martial Dao Seal? That is the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, a top Outer Domain force that even our old master didn’t dare to provoke when he was at his peak.”
Crab Spirit, dragging its damaged puppet body, also said with a smile, “Heh heh, in the future, when Ji Qing goes to the Outer Domain, he must help me find a superior puppet body. It wouldn’t be in vain for me to have become this way.”
“There are many good things in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, a superior puppet body is certainly not a big deal.”
The three puppets were now relieved.
It was a pity that True Lord Baoyue was in closed-door seclusion and could not know this news.
Otherwise, True Lord Baoyue wouldn’t have been in such a hurry.
“I hope Fellow Daoist Baoyue can succeed this time…”
Jiao Ling harbored a slight worry for True Lord Baoyue.
It had been so long, and True Lord Baoyue had not yet broken through; this was not a good sign.
At this moment, Ji Qing was continuously rushing back to Heavenly Desolation City.
Soon, Ji Qing saw Heavenly Desolation City from afar.
The moment he returned to Heavenly Desolation City.
“Boom.”
The entire Heavenly Desolation City was in an uproar.
Countless cultivators.
Whether they were Immortal Dao cultivators or Martial Dao cultivators.
Whether they were at Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Dao Foundation, Heavenly Human, or even Nascent Soul, Martial Saint stages.
At this moment, they all landed on the ground, not daring to fly in the void.
Only Ji Qing was in the void.
Ji Qing looked down from above, surveying everyone in Heavenly Desolation City.
“Congratulations Martial Saint Ji, congratulations Martial Saint Ji, for saving Heavenly Desolation City and saving the Martial Way of the Desolate Realm!”
All the cultivators bowed deeply towards Ji Qing.
This was tens of thousands of people.
Shouting in unison and bowing together.
What immense honor!
Even the Divine Transformation Divine Lords of the three great Spirit Transformation orthodox lineages had never enjoyed such a grand salute from the cultivators of Heavenly Desolation City!
And now, Ji Qing enjoyed such a grand salute.
He deserved it!
Ji Qing had indeed saved Heavenly Desolation City.
He had even saved the Martial Dao Lineage of the Desolate Realm!
All cultivators in Heavenly Desolation City owed him a debt of gratitude!
Therefore, Ji Qing was naturally worthy of this salute!
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing flew back to the Wind Thunder Sect.
He immediately returned to Immeasurable Peak.
“Fellow Daoist Jiao Ling, has Fellow Daoist Baoyue not come out of seclusion yet?”
Ji Qing asked.
Jiao Ling nodded, “Yes, Fellow Daoist Baoyue is in closed-door seclusion and cannot be awakened. Therefore, she doesn’t know your news…”
Jiao Ling was also helpless.
Ji Qing had already broken through the Martial Dao Seal, and the crisis for the Wind Thunder Sect had been resolved. What was the point of True Lord Baoyue striving to break through?
But closed-door seclusion could not be disturbed.
If disturbed, the consequences would be severe.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, they could only wait!
True Lord Tiansheng, the Sect Master of the Wind Thunder Sect, Feng Jin Martial Saint, Black Water Daoist, Zhao Xiaozhu, and others also came to pay their respects.
Ji Qing invited them all into Immeasurable Peak.
Ji Qing informed them of his current situation.
Upon learning that the three Void Comprehension Realm cultivators had fled the Desolate Realm, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
With no threat from Void Comprehension Realm cultivators, the Wind Thunder Sect could rest easy.
“In three months, I will head to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory in the Outer Domain.”
Ji Qing said.
These words startled everyone.
But this was actually a good thing.
Ji Qing was destined to go to the Outer Domain.
Staying in the Desolate Realm, his achievements would be limited. Only by going to the Outer Domain, to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, could Ji Qing achieve great things!
The crowd left Immeasurable Peak.
Ji Qing returned to tranquility.
The trivial matters of the sect did not require Ji Qing’s worry or effort.
Therefore, Ji Qing also had to seize these three months of time.
He couldn’t waste these three months in vain.
However, should he cultivate his physical body for three months?
He still had a lot of physical body martial arts.
And his physical body had not yet reached its limit.
But three months wouldn’t bring much improvement.
Ji Qing thought about having to go to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory after three months.
Although he had performed well in the first and second stages of the Martial Dao Seal.
The Spirit Fusion Lineage would definitely accept him.
But it was better to be safe than sorry.
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory placed great importance on the mind.
His mind was too poor.
What if he was rejected by the Spirit Fusion Lineage?
Ji Qing had to guard against this.
Therefore, he had to use these three months to improve his heart realm.
But what method could improve the mind?
Even in the Outer Domain, improving the mind was extremely difficult.
Not to mention the Desolate Realm.
The Desolate Realm didn’t even have a mind system.
Nor did anyone value the mind.
Then how should he improve his mind?
Ji Qing thought of the trouble he encountered in the mind trial of the Martial Dao Seal.
That was his inability to endure the endless darkness and solitude.
A truly powerful mind might be one that achieved Heart Immortality!
A mind that even time could not erode.
To reach that level, Ji Qing was still very far off.
However, Ji Qing also thought of a method, perhaps he could try it.
His spiritual imprint had integrated with the Desolate Realm.
His spiritual imprint was still constantly enduring the “pressure” of the Desolate Realm’s operations.
It was only because of a large amount of fortune that Ji Qing’s spiritual imprint could withstand it.
Then, if his mind could reach a state similar to the “Rules” of the Desolate Realm.
Would it be able to last forever, achieving Heart Immortality?
This was a direction.
Ji Qing keenly sensed that the Desolate Realm actually had a will.
That was the will of the Rules!
Or rather, it was the will of Heaven and Earth.
Ji Qing could try to “replace his heart with the heart of heaven,” attempting to view the myriad beings of the Desolate Realm from the perspective of the “heart of heaven.”
Perhaps his mind would improve.
Ji Qing had not dared to do this before, fearing being crushed.
But with his current immense fortune, even if the “heart of heaven” was stronger, he could still resist to some extent, and not be instantly crushed.
Therefore, he could try it!
Moreover, even if he failed and his spirit was truly erased, he would only lose a tenth of his spiritual imprint.
At worst, he would lose the “immortal” characteristic.
The next time his Merger Scripture reached the Thousand Dao Realm, Ji Qing could gain enlightenment and then integrate his spiritual imprint with the Desolate Realm.
Ji Qing acted as soon as he thought of it.
Without further hesitation, he immediately merged his entire mind into his spiritual imprint.
“Let’s begin…”
Ji Qing activated his spiritual imprint, like a “little fish” swimming among the countless rules of the Desolate Realm, he directly leaped and resolutely “jumped into” the Origin of the Desolate Realm.
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