Chapter 203: “emperor’s Son” Falls, Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect Shaken! Ji Qing Refines Imperial Blood, Fourth Divine Body Born!
“Dead… dead…”
They had just confidently believed that the combined Martial Saints of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect could resist Ji Qing.
And the result?
Dozens of Martial Saints, annihilated with a single palm strike!
At this moment, everyone realized just how terrifying Ji Qing was.
Such strength had long surpassed the Martial Saint realm, and even the Martial God realm.
Before Ji Qing, Martial Saints were like mere clay figurines and pottery, easily broken.
“Ji Qing is too terrifying; he killed the Emperor’s Son and annihilated dozens of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s Martial Saints with one palm strike. The situation in the Fire Burning Secret Realm is irreversible…”
“Then do not provoke the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, do not provoke Ji Qing, and abide by Ji Qing’s rules.”
“The Emperor’s Son of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect is dead; this matter is not so easily resolved…”
Many cultivators dared not approach the Secret Realm Hub and dispersed.
Ji Qing immediately sent a Communication Talisman to the nearby cultivators of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Eighth Secret Realm Hub, come quickly!”
Soon, Martial Saints from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory arrived at the Eighth Secret Realm Hub.
They saw Ji Qing.
And they saw the ground covered in blood.
“Your Highness, what is this…”
The Martial Saint from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory asked.
“Ji Mou killed Di Cang of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, annihilated dozens of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s Martial Saints, seized the Eighth Secret Realm Hub. Now I need someone to guard this hub, and then Ji Mou needs to go eliminate those from Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect who are occupying the Secret Realm Hub.”
Ji Qing’s voice was very calm.
But to the ears of a few Disciples of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, it was like a Thunderclap.
“Killed Di Cang… wasn’t that the Emperor’s Son of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect? This time, the disciples of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect secretly entered the Fire Burning Secret Realm and were considered invincible terrifying existences by the Martial Saints of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, yet Your Highness eliminated him?”
The few were somewhat bewildered.
But Ji Qing was too lazy to delay.
The Fire Burning Secret Realm had a month’s time; though it seemed long, he still needed to eliminate all the Martial Saints of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
It would take considerable time.
“I’ll leave this place to you all…”
Ji Qing took a step forward, and he had already vanished from sight.
…
In Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, many Great Experts and even the Sect Master were gathered.
They were quietly awaiting good news from the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
The Fire Burning Secret Realm had existed for over ten thousand years.
Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect had always placed great importance on the Fire Burning Secret Realm, but for various reasons, they had never managed to control it.
For example, the last time the Fire Burning Secret Realm opened, Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect had an absolute advantage, but the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory intervened at a crucial moment, and with the joint efforts of other factions, Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect only controlled seventy percent of the Secret Realm Hubs, ultimately failing to completely control the Fire Burning Secret Realm, which made Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect furious.
This time, however, it was different.
Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect had made thorough preparations.
They would absolutely not let what happened last time occur again.
Moreover, this time they even had the “Emperor’s Son” personally enter the Fire Burning Secret Realm, which was enough to sweep away all obstacles.
Therefore, Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect was determined to succeed this time and would definitely control the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
“The Fire Burning Secret Realm has just opened, but if Di Cang and the others are fast and efficient, they won’t need a month to completely control the Fire Burning Secret Realm.”
A Great Expert said with a smile.
Overall, the atmosphere among the Great Experts was quite relaxed.
“Report…”
At this moment, a cultivator of the Divine Ability Realm with a look of panic and desperation on his face rushed into the Great Hall.
“Hmm, why are you so panicked?”
The Sect Master was slightly displeased.
The Divine Ability Realm cultivator’s face was pale, and he said, trembling, “Reporting to the Sect Master, it’s… it’s the ‘Emperor’s Son’ who is in trouble. The ‘Emperor’s Son’s’ Life Tablet just shattered…”
“Boom.”
As soon as these words were spoken, all the Great Experts in the Great Hall, including the Sect Master of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, were hit by Stormy Seas.
They could hardly believe their ears.
What did they hear?
The “Emperor’s Son’s” Life Tablet shattered?
Only when one completely perishes does their Life Tablet shatter.
But the “Emperor’s Son” went to the Fire Burning Secret Realm, where there were only Martial Saints. With the “Emperor’s Son’s” strength, he could completely look down on everyone; how could he possibly die?
“Investigate! What exactly happened? See if the Emperor’s Son was ambushed outside the Fire Burning Secret Realm…”
“Report…”
Just then, another Divine Ability Realm cultivator rushed in in a hurry.
“Sect Master, something big has happened. Just now, dozens of Martial Saints’ Life Tablets all shattered, and those Martial Saints were all the ones who entered the Fire Burning Secret Realm this time…”
“Boom.”
The Sect Master’s mind roared.
At this point, there was no need for further investigation.
Something big had happened!
It must have happened in the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
Not only did the Emperor’s Son die, but dozens of Martial Saints also perished.
Moreover, if the Sect Master guessed correctly, the Life Tablets of everyone who went to the Fire Burning Secret Realm this time would probably shatter one by one, and they would all perish in the end!
“Contact Yan Fen for me…”
Immediately, a Great Expert contacted Yan Fen.
Even if they were far apart, even if Yan Fen was in the Black Ruins, they could contact him immediately.
“Yan Fen, where are you?”
“Sect Master, I am leading the team within the Fire Burning Secret Realm. What’s wrong?”
“Yan Fen, the Emperor’s Son’s Life Tablet shattered, and dozens of Martial Saints’ Life Tablets also shattered. Do you know?”
“What? That’s impossible?”
At this moment, outside the Fire Burning Secret Realm, Yan Fen’s aura erupted instantly.
The enormous commotion immediately alarmed many Great Experts around.
“What’s going on? Why did Yan Fen erupt so suddenly?”
“Why is Yan Fen causing such a big commotion for no reason?”
“Yan Fen seems very angry. Why?”
Many Great Experts were unclear.
“Swish.”
Yan Fen’s gaze immediately fell upon Tian Ji Zi.
He abruptly stood up and walked step by step towards the three Great Venerables of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Tian Ji Zi, your Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory have truly impressive methods!”
Yan Fen’s entire body was burning with terrifying Flames.
Merely looking at these flames could make one’s Spirit burn.
But Tian Ji Zi was not afraid at all and sneered, “Old Ghost Yan, what are you going crazy about? Do you really think that by throwing a tantrum, I won’t be able to deal with you?”
Tian Ji Zi was a Great Venerable of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
His combat power was unparalleled!
How could he fear Yan Fen?
“Pretend! Keep pretending! Wasn’t it your Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory that deliberately killed our Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s Emperor’s Son, and even annihilated dozens of our Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s Martial Saints, thereby completely controlling the Fire Burning Secret Realm?”
Yan Fen was burning with rage.
If the other party were not Tian Ji Zi of the Spirit Fusion Lineage, he would have already attacked.
“Hmm? The Emperor’s Son of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect is dead? When did an Emperor’s Son appear?”
“Also, dozens of your Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s Martial Saints are dead?”
Tian Ji Zi was somewhat bewildered.
Huang Quan Great Venerable and Yin Lian Great Venerable beside him were also somewhat bewildered.
It was Huang Quan Great Venerable who seemed to react first. A look of wild joy appeared on his face, and he couldn’t help but laugh heartily, “Hahaha, Old Ghost Yan, so your Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect has finally encountered a tough opponent? You even secretly nurtured an Emperor’s Son, thinking you had the Fire Burning Secret Realm in the bag, only for him to die within the Fire Burning Secret Realm?”
“Good riddance! Excellent!”
Huang Quan Great Venerable also did not fear Yan Fen.
He even taunted him.
Yin Lian Great Venerable and Tian Ji Zi quickly reacted as well.
So, Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect had secretly nurtured an Emperor’s Son who had entered the Fire Burning Secret Realm?
Unfortunately, they must have run into Ji Qing.
Ji Qing… he was the terrifying prodigy who had cleared the Second Layer of the Purgatory Battlefield.
If anyone could kill the Emperor’s Son of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect at the same level, it would definitely be Ji Qing!
It was certain!
Tian Ji Zi also smiled.
Ji Qing, he really did as he said?
The “Emperor’s Son” of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, given the title “Emperor’s Son,” was likely invincible among his peers, even considered the future Hope of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
But he happened to encounter Ji Qing.
Even Tian Ji Zi, Huang Quan Great Venerable, and Yin Lian Great Venerable had to call Ji Qing a “prodigy.”
Let alone Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s “Emperor’s Son”?
“Tian Ji Zi, Huang Quan!”
Yan Fen’s rage had reached its peak.
This time, not only the Emperor’s Son died, but his own clan’s Qilin son, Yan Chuan, also died.
This filled Yan Fen’s heart with extreme anger.
“What, you want to fight? Hahaha, the three of us will accompany you for a warm-up.”
Tian Ji Zi, Huang Quan Great Venerable, and Yin Lian Great Venerable, the three Great Experts, immediately confronted the three Great Experts of Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
The atmosphere between the two sides was tense, as if a battle between Great Experts could erupt at any moment!
The Great Venerables of other forces around also understood the whole story.
Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect seemed to have been “tricked,” and even their secretly nurtured “Emperor’s Son” had perished in the Fire Burning Secret Realm?
Furthermore, dozens of Martial Saints had also died.
This was a heavy loss.
It was even possible they were completely wiped out!
This battle had almost cut off an “entire generation” of young cultivators from Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
The impact would only be felt later.
For a time, many Great Experts couldn’t help but communicate through telepathic messages.
“The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory actually has this kind of strength? Secretly nurturing a Martial Saint stronger than Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s ‘Emperor’s Son’?”
“Even Yan Fen is enraged, so this matter is likely true.”
“Last time the Fire Burning Secret Realm opened, we fought alongside the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory to secretly prevent Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect from completely controlling the Fire Burning Secret Realm. How long has it been, and the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory has already become more dominant than Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect?”
Many people had an indescribable feeling.
Before, they all worked together to resist Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
How did the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory quietly rise?
But they hadn’t heard of any outstanding Martial Saints from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory in recent years either.
Could it be that they were also secretly nurtured?
But the disciples of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory were all upright and honest; they wouldn’t be so cunning.
The Great Experts of these factions immediately sent messages back to their respective forces, asking them to quickly investigate the situation of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
A powerful individual, even a Martial Saint, must leave some traces.
It’s impossible for them to appear out of thin air.
When the various forces sent back some news about the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
The Great Experts compared the information and immediately locked onto one name.
Spirit Fusion Lineage, Ji Qing!
No wonder they hadn’t noticed Ji Qing of the Spirit Fusion Lineage; after all, Ji Qing had only been in the Spirit Fusion Lineage for just over two years.
In such a short period, how could he attract the attention of major top-tier forces?
But now, as they inquired carefully, Ji Qing’s various deeds even made the Great Experts a little astonished.
The most talented individual in the Spirit Fusion Lineage in tens of thousands of years.
As a Martial Saint, he had cleared two layers of the Purgatory Battlefield consecutively.
He was hailed as the number one prodigy in the history of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!
All these deeds and titles were on par with Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s past “Emperor’s Sons.”
They were even more terrifying!
The facts also proved that Ji Qing was indeed stronger than Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s “Emperor’s Son.”
After all, the “Emperor’s Son” died at Ji Qing’s hands.
“Hmph, so the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory are playing it this way, are they? Without a sound, they dealt a heavy blow to the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect. From now on, if we need Fire Burning Source Stones, we’ll have to beg the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.”
“What else can we do? Whether we beg the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory or the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, it’s all the same.”
“Tsk tsk tsk, the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory have caused the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect to suffer greatly this time. If it weren’t for the Great Experts of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory protecting that Ji Qing, the Great Experts of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect might have personally crushed him!”
“Hahaha, crushing Ji Qing is easy, but the Spirit Fusion Lineage is not to be trifled with. Although the Spirit Fusion Lineage doesn’t have a Supreme Expert from Black Ruins in this generation, the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory have always been united. Those old geezers from the Jie Mie Lineage have lived for countless ages; if they anger the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, those old geezers might go and tear down the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect!”
“Let’s wait and see. If it was indeed someone from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory who killed the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s ‘Emperor’s Son,’ then the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory should be able to control the Fire Burning Secret Realm very soon. Perhaps in just a few days, the Fire Burning Secret Realm will be closed, and then everything will be clear.”
The Great Experts from other forces were also watching, not fearing more trouble.
They would not actively get involved, but they didn’t mind watching the show.
Now, all that’s left is to wait!
In the end, Yan Fen’s calmness prevailed.
He did not engage in a great war with Tian Ji Zi and the others.
He was also waiting.
To see the final outcome for the Fire Burning Secret Realm?
If the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s Martial Saints could occupy a Secret Realm Hub and hold out until the end of the month, then the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect would have another chance next time.
At this moment, within the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
After Ji Qing killed Di Cang, he didn’t stop, immediately sweeping through the several Secret Realm Hubs occupied by the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
He also continuously pursued the cultivators of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
Furthermore, he established the rule that no one other than the cultivators of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory was allowed to approach within ten miles of a Secret Realm Hub.
If anyone dared to approach, Ji Qing would hunt them down to their death!
Several cultivators from other forces approached within ten miles of a Secret Realm Hub, and even after being warned, they did not leave, ultimately being killed by Ji Qing.
Ji Qing’s domineering manner spread throughout the entire Fire Burning Secret Realm.
However, the numerous cultivators could do nothing.
Then, one Secret Realm Hub after another was occupied by the Martial Saints of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Three, five, eight, ten…
In just a few days, people from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory occupied thirteen Secret Realm Hubs.
“Your Highness, all thirteen Secret Realm Hubs have been occupied by our people!”
The speaker was Zhao Yichen.
Now, he was fanatically devoted to Ji Qing.
Who could have imagined that the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, which was at a complete disadvantage, would now occupy thirteen Secret Realm Hubs solely because of Ji Qing?
It was simply unbelievable.
As for the cultivators of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, they had basically all been killed by Ji Qing alone.
At most, a few remained, hiding somewhere.
Ji Qing was too lazy to pursue them further; his objective had been achieved anyway.
With all thirteen Secret Realm Hubs under control, only one thing remained.
To merge the thirteen hubs, thereby completely controlling the Fire Burning Secret Realm!
This crucial step naturally had to be handed over to Ji Qing.
“Your Highness, please do it.”
Zhao Yichen said respectfully.
Ji Qing was very satisfied.
Thus, he stood before the seventh Secret Realm Hub.
This was the central hub of the entire secret realm, capable of connecting all hubs on both sides.
Ji Qing immediately sensed the thirteen hubs.
He even understood the “mystery” behind them.
The thirteen hubs were equivalent to the thirteen crucial points of a formation.
Connecting the thirteen hubs together would form a massive formation.
And the formation was equivalent to the key to the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
How to connect the thirteen hubs?
It lay in the intricate patterns within each hub.
All that was needed was to arrange the patterns correctly.
The patterns in the other twelve hubs had already been arranged.
Only Ji Qing was left.
This pattern was not complex.
Ji Qing immediately arranged the patterns one by one.
“Buzz.”
Instantly, the thirteen hubs became one.
Even the entire Fire Burning Secret Realm began to vibrate.
Ji Qing could clearly feel that he had gained a sense of “control” over the entire secret realm.
He could directly “teleport” anyone in the secret realm out.
Ji Qing could also utilize the power of the secret realm to kill everyone within it.
“Hmm? There are still some Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect stragglers. I didn’t have time to chase you before, but now that I control the secret realm, I’ll deal with you.”
Ji Qing had no mercy.
He immediately manipulated the power of the secret realm to eliminate the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s stragglers.
Even though they were hidden very well, it was useless.
With the last Martial Saint of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect being eliminated by Ji Qing, all the Martial Saints from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect who had entered the Fire Burning Secret Realm this time were wiped out!
After eliminating the Martial Saints of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, Ji Qing began to deal with some cultivators from other forces one by one.
He naturally wouldn’t slaughter them without reason.
For these cultivators, Ji Qing directly used the power of the secret realm to teleport them out of the secret realm.
Outside the Fire Burning Secret Realm, many Great Experts were waiting quietly.
Suddenly, the Fire Burning Secret Realm began to vibrate violently.
Immediately afterward, figures began to appear outside the secret realm.
“What’s going on? It’s not even a month, why am I out?”
“I just got a bit of Fire Burning Source Stone, and I’m already out?”
“The secret realm seems to have only been open for seven or eight days, not even ten days, why is it closing?”
“No, it’s not the secret realm closing, it’s that the secret realm has a master, and we were teleported out by the secret realm’s master…”
Seeing the cultivators appearing one after another outside the secret realm, some Great Experts immediately understood what was happening.
The secret realm had a master!
It seemed that the conflict between the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory and the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect within the Fire Burning Secret Realm had concluded, with the victor gaining complete control of the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
As for which side won?
It was obvious without even looking.
By now, many Martial Saints from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had emerged, but not a single Martial Saint from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect had been seen.
This already explained a lot.
Why haven’t they come out?
Most likely, they will never come out…
Great Venerable Yan Fen’s face turned ashen, and the Great Experts of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect also looked grim.
To this day, not a single Martial Saint from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect has emerged.
What did this mean?
The Martial Saints of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect had most likely been completely annihilated!
That was nearly two hundred Martial Saints.
And they were all the most outstanding and talented Martial Saints of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
Even the “Emperor’s Son” had been killed.
Ji Qing had almost caused a generational break among the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s young generation’s Heavenly Talents.
“Good, good indeed, Ji Qing!”
Yan Fen’s killing intent surged.
He wished he could kill Ji Qing immediately.
But he was still waiting.
Hoping that some Martial Saints might have escaped Ji Qing’s “poisonous hand.”
Unfortunately, there were none.
Finally, no one else was being teleported out of the secret realm.
As the last figure appeared, countless gazes converged instantly.
“Ji Qing!”
Yan Fen said coldly, “I only ask one question: are any of my Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s Martial Saints still alive?”
“Whoosh.”
Tian Ji Zi immediately moved to Ji Qing’s side.
“Don’t be afraid, just tell the truth. What can old ghost Yan do to you?”
Ji Qing nodded and calmly said, “Senior, in the battle for the secret realm, there are only deaths and no lives. You should understand this. Therefore… they are all dead!”
“Boom.”
Ji Qing’s direct confession caused everyone’s expression to change slightly.
Ruthless!
Truly cold-blooded and ruthless!
That was nearly two hundred Martial Saints, all of them Heavenly Talents of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
And they were all lost in one battle!
Ji Qing, through his own efforts, had almost annihilated the young generation’s Heavenly Talents of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
This news was explosive.
It was highly probable that the top Great Experts of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect and the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory would have to clash several times to settle this grudge.
Yan Fen stared intently at Ji Qing.
But in the end, he did not make a move.
He knew very well that the rules for the secret realm battle were set by the top Great Experts of many forces.
Everyone had to abide by them together.
The Martial Saints of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect dying in the secret realm was a result of their inferior skills, which was in accordance with the rules.
But if he dared to kill Ji Qing.
Even if he was a Great Venerable of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, he would definitely die!
Did they really think the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory were made of mud?
However, he was a Great Expert with a long lifespan, so he would have plenty of opportunities in the future.
“Let’s go!”
Yan Fen and two other Great Experts from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect tore through space and left.
Ji Qing watched in the direction Yan Fen had left.
He remembered the look in his eyes.
It was a look of unending enmity!
Ji Qing suddenly turned his head and asked Tian Ji Zi, “Elder, can you kill this Great Venerable Yan Fen?”
“Uh…”
Tian Ji Zi was caught off guard, and his expression was somewhat awkward.
That was a Great Venerable, a bona fide Great Expert.
“If it were an ordinary Great Venerable, I could kill him, but this old ghost Yan is different. His position in the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect is very high, and although his strength is slightly inferior to mine, it’s not that easy to kill him…”
Ji Qing understood.
Simply put, Elder Tian Ji Zi could not kill Yan Fen.
It seemed he could not rely on Elder Tian Ji Zi.
He had to continue working hard, strive to improve his strength, and personally kill Yan Fen in the future.
Otherwise, with a Great Expert like Yan Fen constantly watching him from the shadows, Ji Qing would not feel at ease!
“Ji Qing, you don’t need to worry. You are a Core Disciple of my Spirit Fusion Lineage, and even old ghost Yan would not dare to act recklessly,”
Elder Tian Ji Zi also said to comfort him.
At this time, some forces friendly with the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory came forward to converse.
“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Tian Ji Zi. Your Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory have finally secured the Fire Burning Secret Realm. From now on, if we want Fire Burning Source Stones, we’ll have to buy them from you.”
“What are the terms for purchasing Fire Burning Source Stones?”
“Will we still be able to enter the Fire Burning Secret Realm in the future?”
One question after another was posed, all of them thorny issues.
Elder Tian Ji Zi was not good at handling such matters.
Therefore, he replied, “Specific matters will have to be discussed back at our respective Lineage Masters of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. Once there is news, we will naturally inform all fellow Daoists.”
Everyone nodded.
They also all extended goodwill towards Ji Qing.
Ji Qing’s ability to kill the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s “Emperor’s Son” showed that he himself was a genius at the level of an “Emperor’s Son,” or even more talented than an “Emperor’s Son.”
In the future, it will be more than just Great Experts.
Befriending them now can only be beneficial.
And those Martial Saints and Nascent Souls looked at Ji Qing with different eyes.
Each one was envious and wary, their expressions incredibly complex.
Thus, these Great Experts also led their respective disciples away.
In the end, only the people from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory remained.
“Zhao Yichen, tell us properly about your experience in the Fire Burning Secret Realm.”
“Yes, Elder.”
Thus, Zhao Yichen vividly recounted what happened in the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
Especially Ji Qing’s battle with Yan Chuan, his battle with Di Cang of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, his annihilation of dozens of Martial Saints with a single palm, and then his push through the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s Martial Saints…
Each event was described so vividly, as if Zhao Yichen had witnessed it himself.
But in reality, Zhao Yichen had not seen it firsthand.
Instead, he had compiled rumors from many people in the secret realm.
However, it was mostly accurate.
Therefore, Ji Qing did not interrupt his narration.
After listening, the three Great Experts exchanged glances.
Even the dignified Great Experts were deeply shocked.
Especially Ji Qing’s battle with the Emperor’s Son of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, which was incredibly shocking.
With his Divine Body and Imperial Blood, Di Cang was already formidable enough.
But Ji Qing?
Relying on three Divine Bodies and his Domain Space, he had actually killed Di Cang.
Huang Quan Great Venerable couldn’t help but look at Tian Ji Zi with a meaningful gaze.
“Tian Ji Zi, your Spirit Fusion Lineage is quite tight-lipped. Ji Qing possesses three Divine Bodies, and yet your Spirit Fusion Lineage hasn’t let even a single piece of news leak out…”
Yin Lian Great Venerable also pursed her lips and smiled, her expression filled with a thousand charms: “No wonder Ji Qing could help Bai Xi’s Divine Path Fruit undergo transformation. To have three Divine Bodies, this is an even more terrifying talent than the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s ‘Emperor’s Son’.”
As for the previous displeasure Yin Lian Great Venerable had towards Ji Qing, it had long since vanished.
With Ji Qing’s talent, what was wrong with setting a higher standard to ask him to be a ‘Dao Gestator’?
It was reasonable and fair!
Even more so, after this battle, it would be impossible to find Ji Qing to be a ‘Dao Gestator’.
After all, who would be a Dao Gestator for someone else when they were a Heavenly Talent comparable to or even surpassing an ‘Emperor’s Son’?
Recalling this now, Bai Xi had truly struck gold!
With a ‘Emperor’s Son’-level Heavenly Talent acting as her ‘Dao Gestator’ and assisting her, how could her Divine Path Fruit not transform?
Elder Tianjizi chuckled awkwardly.
He was aware that Ji Qing possessed three Divine Bodies.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so supportive of Ji Qing.
However, facing the “teasing” from Huang Quan Great Venerable and Yin Lian Great Venerable, he had nothing to say and could only change the subject, asking Ji Qing, “Ji Qing, since you’ve controlled the Fire Burning Secret Realm, where is it located?”
“That’s simple.”
Ji Qing moved his thoughts.
“Rumble.”
Instantly, the Fire Burning Secret Realm broke through the void, appearing before everyone for the first time.
“It really is the Fire Burning Secret Realm… Excellent. This Fire Burning Secret Realm has existed for ten thousand years, and the major powers of the Black Ruins have fought over it for ten thousand years. Now, it has finally fallen into the hands of our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.”
“Ji Qing, now that you control the Fire Burning Secret Realm, you will have to help us move it, slowly bringing it back to the Purgatory Realm.”
Ji Qing nodded.
And so, everyone began to return.
However, with the Fire Burning Secret Realm, their speed was very slow.
Each spatial jump was very short.
After all, Ji Qing was still a Martial Saint; no matter how strong he was, he had a limit, and he was far from being comparable to a Great Expert.
In this way, Ji Qing, almost dragging the Fire Burning Secret Realm, returned to the Purgatory Realm step by step.
They passed through many territories along the way.
Almost everyone saw Ji Qing “swaggering” through with the Fire Burning Secret Realm in tow.
But so what?
If it were anyone else, any other force, they would have already attacked.
But it happened to be the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, and with three Great Experts accompanying them, which force would dare to act?
Ji Qing also deeply understood the principle of “it’s good to have a strong backer.”
Relying on the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, many things were indeed convenient.
Finally, Ji Qing and the others returned to the Purgatory Realm.
In fact, the news had already spread back to the Purgatory Realm.
Many Great Experts were eagerly awaiting.
The Fire Burning Source Stones in the Fire Burning Secret Realm were a hot commodity.
Although Great Experts might not need them, didn’t everyone have bloodline descendants or relatives and friends?
For nurturing Divine Path Fruits and forging fire-attribute Divine Weapons, Fire Burning Source Stones were incredibly useful.
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.”
Suddenly, thirteen figures appeared in the void.
Seeing these thirteen figures, the many Great Experts did not dare to act rashly.
“Greetings, Lineage Masters!”
These thirteen figures were none other than the Lineage Masters of each meridian.
Ji Qing keenly noticed that the auras of some of the Lineage Masters were somewhat weak.
Had they been injured?
Ji Qing did not know that these thirteen Lineage Masters had gone to the “Restricted Area.” Although it was a short visit, they had encountered some unexpected events.
That was why they appeared slightly disheveled.
However, upon seeing the Fire Burning Secret Realm that Ji Qing was “dragging,” the faces of the thirteen Lineage Masters showed a hint of a smile.
Ji Qing had actually succeeded?
He had actually taken down the Fire Burning Secret Realm that major powers had been unable to secure for ten thousand years!
“Ji Qing, you have done exceptionally well. Here are the World-Suppressing Stones we promised you, a total of twelve World-Suppressing Stones. For these twelve World-Suppressing Stones, we thirteen Lineage Masters put in a lot of effort, but fortunately, you lived up to our expectations and truly took down the Fire Burning Secret Realm!”
The Jie Mie Lineage Master immediately handed Ji Qing twelve World-Suppressing Stones.
“Thank you, Lineage Master!”
Ji Qing immediately put away the twelve World-Suppressing Stones, feeling quite satisfied.
“As for this Fire Burning Secret Realm, since it was obtained by Ji Qing, it naturally belongs to our Spirit Fusion Lineage… Ji Qing, move the secret realm to the Spirit Fusion Lineage.”
The Rong Shen First Meridian Master spoke.
“Wait, the World-Suppressing Stones were searched for by all of us, and there were also so many Martial Saints from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, with each family contributing ten Top Heavenly Talents. How has this Fire Burning Secret Realm become yours, the Spirit Fusion Lineage?”
Immediately, a Lineage Master objected.
The Rong Shen First Meridian Master was equally unceremonious, stubbornly resisting the pressure and directly ordering Ji Qing to hand over control of the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
Ji Qing did not refuse and handed over the control of the secret realm to the Rong Shen First Meridian Master.
After all, he was from his own lineage; how could he not side with his own Lineage Master?
The other Lineage Masters were naturally unwilling.
They were “discussing” and “communicating” among themselves.
As for how they would “discuss” and “communicate,” that was no longer Ji Qing’s concern.
Ji Qing had gained too much this time, and he directly returned to the Ninth Peak of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
Ji Qing began to take stock of his gains.
The twelve World-Suppressing Stones were a given; they were the “conditions” promised by the thirteen Lineage Masters.
The biggest unexpected gain was actually a drop of “Imperial Blood” obtained from Di Cang’s body.
“Imperial Blood…”
Ji Qing took out a porcelain bottle.
He uncapped it, and a rich aura emanated.
Even though it was just a single drop of blood, it made Ji Qing feel a sense of palpitation.
It was as if his very life level was being suppressed.
The life level of this drop of “Imperial Blood” was far higher than Ji Qing’s current level.
Ji Qing pondered deeply on how to deal with this drop of “Imperial Blood.”
Give up?
Impossible!
Such Imperial Blood was an accidental opportunity that even Di Cang had acquired, and upon obtaining it, he immediately became the “Emperor’s Son” of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect and a Top Heavenly Talent in the Black Ruins.
This showed how precious Imperial Blood was.
“Since Di Cang could refine this drop of ‘Imperial Blood,’ can I refine it too?”
Ji Qing thought of a possibility.
Refine the “Imperial Blood” to strengthen himself.
But Di Cang himself possessed the Imperial Clan Bloodline, so it could be said that refining Imperial Blood was a matter of being of the same lineage.
Ji Qing did not have the Imperial Clan Bloodline.
Could he really refine this drop of Imperial Blood?
“Then let’s try.”
Ji Qing did not dare to take too much of a risk; he first attempted to refine one ten-thousandth of this drop of Imperial Blood.
He was already being extremely cautious.
Even if something went wrong, he believed he could suppress one ten-thousandth of the Imperial Blood.
Of course, there was another crucial reason.
He had already imprinted his spiritual consciousness into the Purgatory Realm.
Even if refining the Imperial Blood went truly wrong.
At most, he would have to abandon this physical body.
With time, he could slowly “resurrect.”
Since he wouldn’t die, what was there to worry about?
“Then let’s begin…”
Ji Qing swallowed.
One ten-thousandth of the “Imperial Blood” was directly swallowed into Ji Qing’s body.
This small drop of “Imperial Blood” entered his body and felt like a raging flame, burning intensely within him.
Fortunately, Ji Qing’s physical body was strong enough.
And he also had the Five Elements Divine Body, so he could still endure it.
But even so, Ji Qing felt immense pain.
“Refine it for me!”
Ji Qing gathered the power of his physical body.
He even mobilized the Power of Return to Void.
He frantically refined this small drop of Imperial Blood.
Ji Qing’s True Dragon Divine Body, Merger Divine Body, and Five Elements Divine Body, all three Divine Bodies together suppressed this small drop of “Imperial Blood.” Ji Qing truly didn’t believe that he couldn’t even refine one ten-thousandth of the “Imperial Blood”?
Di Cang actually hadn’t completely refined the Imperial Blood back then.
But Ji Qing wouldn’t be as “carefree” as Di Cang.
If the Imperial Blood wasn’t thoroughly refined, how could he dare let it remain in his body?
It was a hidden danger.
It could erupt at any moment.
Therefore, if Ji Qing wanted to use Imperial Blood, he had to completely refine it.
Suppressed by the three Divine Bodies, the Imperial Blood began to resist.
Terrifying crimson flames seemed capable of burning everything.
Ji Qing’s physical body was directly burned to ashes.
But it didn’t matter; with the three Divine Bodies present, an endless supply of vitality poured in, and it quickly recovered.
It was a constant tug-of-war between burning and recovery.
Time passed bit by bit.
Ji Qing didn’t know how much time had passed.
Perhaps a day, perhaps a month, or even longer.
All his focus was on “suppressing” that one ten-thousandth of “Imperial Blood.”
Finally, that small drop of Imperial Blood could no longer withstand the continuous suppression of the three Divine Bodies.
It was completely “worn down” by sheer numbers, transforming into a magical power that nourished the physical body.
Originally, Ji Qing’s physical body had reached its limit, with no room for further advancement.
But now, Ji Qing could clearly feel that the limit of his physical body had been broken open.
Moreover, a new power seemed to be brewing within his physical body.
However, perhaps it was because one ten-thousandth of the “Imperial Blood” was too little.
That new kind of power was far from having grown.
Currently, it was only a nascent form.
Since that was the case, Ji Qing would continue to refine Imperial Blood.
Now that he had successful experience in refining Imperial Blood, it was much easier to refine Imperial Blood again.
And the amount of Imperial Blood Ji Qing refined grew larger and larger.
One ten-thousandth, one thousandth, one hundredth, one tenth…
Finally, Ji Qing could refine one-tenth of a drop of “Imperial Blood”.
After ten times, Ji Qing completely refined the drop of Imperial Blood from Di Cang.
After the Imperial Blood was completely refined, Ji Qing’s Physical Body also welcomed a brand new Change.
“This is… a new Divine Body?”
Ji Qing’s mind trembled.
He felt that his Physical Body had birthed a fourth brand new Divine Body.
A Divine Body completely nurtured by “Imperial Blood”.
After all, Ji Qing was not Di Cang and could not merge with Imperial Blood; he had completely refined it.
Many miraculous aspects within the Imperial Blood had disappeared.
However, it had stimulated a brand new Divine Body.
Ji Qing moved his mind.
“Buzz.”
The fourth Divine Body manifested.
Behind Ji Qing, a colossal giant, who burned with Crimson Flames all over, vaguely appeared.
“Is this the fourth Divine Body? This Blood Flame Giant, is it perhaps the origin of the Imperial Blood, the founding Patriarch of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect back then?”
Ji Qing felt it was very likely.
Ji Qing sensed that the fourth Divine Body mainly controlled Flames.
Moreover, the Flames could burn through anything, even the Spiritual Level, which would also be scorched.
It was just like when Ji Qing was scorched by Grand Venerable Yan Fen’s Spiritual Fire.
Just by looking at it, one’s Spirit would be scorched by the Flames.
If Ji Qing had possessed the fourth Divine Body back then, Yan Fen’s Spiritual Fire would have had no effect on Ji Qing at all.
“Let’s call the fourth Divine Body the Blood Flame Divine Body.”
Ji Qing named the fourth Divine Body.
With the birth of the Blood Flame Divine Body, Ji Qing’s Physical Body, which had already reached its limit, broke through its limit once more.
In other words, his Physical Body could be Improved again.
This was easy; he just needed to Cultivate some more Cultivation Techniques to Strengthen the Physical Body.
Furthermore, the four Divine Bodies also reminded Ji Qing of the “Strange Species Divine Ability Method”.
According to the requirements of the “Strange Species Divine Ability Method”, one Divine Body corresponds to one Divine Path Fruit. Then, wouldn’t Ji Qing now be able to gestate up to four Divine Path Fruits?
Of course, this was under the premise that the amount of Divinity kept up.
“The amount of Divinity isn’t urgent for now. With just ten more Divinity, I’ll reach the Ten Thousand Dao Realm. The Ten Thousand Dao Realm is a hurdle; once passed, it’s a completely new Heaven and Earth…”
“Moreover, the Enlightenment born at the Ten Thousand Dao Realm must be utilized well. The more Divinity there is, the stronger the Enlightenment born will be. The Enlightenment of the Ten Thousand Dao Realm is arguably the strongest Enlightenment…”
Ji Qing took a deep breath.
He took out ten Divinity.
“Merge.”
When Ji Qing merged the ten Divinity into his body.
Instantly, the Divinity within Ji Qing’s body finally broke through ten thousand!
The Ten Thousand Dao Realm was achieved!
At the same Time, Ji Qing felt an extremely “transcendent” sensation.
Wherever his gaze fell, it was as if he could see through the Void, gazing directly at the Purgatory Realm Origin within the Void.
Those “Rules” operated like a vast and intricate machine, dominating the workings of all things in the Purgatory Realm.
Previously, looking at the workings of these Rules gave him a headache; they were obscure and difficult to understand.
But now, everything seemed very simple.
Ji Qing understood.
Enlightenment!
This was the Enlightenment of the Ten Thousand Dao Realm!
Arguably the strongest Enlightenment!
Enlightenment had a Time limit.
Ji Qing certainly would not waste this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Enlightenment.
He already had a plan.
The Enlightenment of the Ten Thousand Dao Realm would be used to unlock the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
To see if the Enlightenment of the Ten Thousand Dao Realm could directly bring his Domain to Perfection, or even Transform into a Realm.
Thus, the Heavenly Mandate Lock immediately appeared in Ji Qing’s mind.
Currently, Ji Qing’s Heavenly Mandate Lock was only at the Fifth level, with Progress of only 3%. Previously, he could only rely on Fortune to unlock the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
But now, Ji Qing was in the period of Enlightenment in the Ten Thousand Dao Realm.
All his attention was immersed in the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
Upon immersing himself, Ji Qing’s eyes immediately widened.
“This is…”
Ji Qing seemed to have made a momentous discovery!
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