Chapter 204: Ji Qing “dies”!
Ji Qing’s heart trembled.
He had never imagined that the Heavenly Mandate Lock was… so simple?
Yes, the Heavenly Mandate Lock is very simple!
Previously, when Ji Qing studied the Heavenly Mandate Lock, even with the help of fortune, it was very difficult for him to unlock it. He had almost “worn it down” bit by bit through time and fortune.
But at this moment, Ji Qing was in a state of “Enlightenment” within the Ten Thousand Dao Realm, which made everything completely different.
In Ji Qing’s eyes, this Heavenly Mandate Lock seemed to hold no secrets at all.
It was too simple.
However, Ji Qing was very clear in his heart.
It wasn’t that the Heavenly Mandate Lock was simple, but that his Comprehension at this moment was too terrifying.
Or rather, the “Enlightenment” born from the Ten Thousand Dao Realm was too terrifying.
No wonder the many Great Experts and Elders of the Spirit Fusion Lineage held the “Ten Thousand Dao Realm” in such high regard.
It wasn’t just because the Ten Thousand Dao Realm could potentially birth Legendary Dao Fruits, but also because the “Enlightenment” born from the Ten Thousand Dao Realm was far beyond all previous enlightenments, temporarily elevating Comprehension to an unimaginable level.
Then, amidst this terrifying Enlightenment, Ji Qing frantically began to unlock the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
Ten percent, thirty percent, fifty percent, eighty percent…
“Boom.”
The Fifth layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock was completely unlocked.
Without the slightest hindrance, Ji Qing began to continue unlocking the Sixth layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
He didn’t even have time to check on his Domain Space.
He had to seize the time.
However, he didn’t need to check.
Because Ji Qing could feel that his Domain Space was also undergoing a rapid Transformation.
It was transforming from Minor Accomplishment to Major Accomplishment.
Time passed little by little.
He didn’t know how much time had passed.
“Boom.”
Ji Qing’s Domain Space vibrated again, and then underwent a fierce Transformation.
This time it was even more intense than before.
“Domain Space Perfection!”
Ji Qing glanced at the Heavenly Mandate Lock again.
He had already unlocked the Sixth layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock and was currently entering the Seventh layer.
Domain Space Perfection meant one thing.
Ji Qing could now attempt to Transform his Domain Space into a Realm.
This was not an easy task.
To Transform a Domain Space into a Realm, two conditions needed to be met.
First, there had to be World-Suppressing Stones, and a considerable number of them.
Without World-Suppressing Stones, even if it transformed into a Realm, it might be unstable and quickly collapse.
Second, there needed to be sufficient Enlightenment.
For example, how the world operates.
Or, how the Rules operate.
Countless Rules such as Time, Space, and Five Elements.
Of course, it was impossible to comprehend each one individually.
But for a Domain Space to Transform into a Realm, it was almost “taking a shortcut,” equivalent to using a shortcut.
It only required a certain amount of Enlightenment, and then let the Domain Space transform on its own.
It wasn’t necessary to grasp everything oneself.
This greatly reduced the difficulty of Transforming into a Realm.
But even so, it still required very strong Enlightenment.
Ji Qing had twelve World-Suppressing Stones, plus one obtained from his previous venture into the Purgatory Battlefield, bringing his total to thirteen World-Suppressing Stones.
These World-Suppressing Stones should be sufficient.
Ji Qing now only lacked Enlightenment.
Based on Ji Qing’s initial estimation, reaching the Seventh layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock should have been enough to achieve Domain Space Perfection.
And indeed, that was the case.
His Domain Space had indeed reached Perfection.
However, to “Transform into a Realm,” Ji Qing felt it was still a bit of a stretch.
To be more confident, it would be best to unlock the Heavenly Mandate Lock to the Eighth or even Ninth layer!
The Heavenly Mandate Lock only had nine layers.
Once the Heavenly Mandate Lock was fully unlocked, Ji Qing might have more confidence in Transforming his Domain Space into a Realm.
Ji Qing no longer hesitated.
While the “Enlightenment” still lasted, he continued to attempt to unlock the Heavenly Mandate Lock.
For the Seventh layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock, Ji Qing had no problems and unlocked it smoothly.
However, when he reached the Eighth layer of the Heavenly Mandate Lock, his speed noticeably slowed.
After the Eighth layer came the Ninth, which was Perfection.
Ji Qing was also gradually understanding what the Nine Heavens Mandate Lock truly was.
“Heavenly Mandate…”
Ji Qing whispered softly.
The so-called Nine Heavens Mandate Lock always revolved around a single core point: “Heavenly Mandate.”
It was unknown which terrifying existence, certainly a Great Expert, perhaps even a Top Great Power, created this Method.
Once the Nine Heavens Mandate Lock was unlocked, one would comprehend the “Heavenly Mandate.”
In a sense, “Heavenly Mandate” was similar to “Karma,” and also similar to “Rules.”
The operation of countless “Karma” and countless “Rules,” complementing each other, formed the “Heavenly Mandate.”
It was a bit complicated, but essentially it was helpful for comprehending the Rules of Heaven and Earth, and even the Great Dao.
That was all.
This Secret Technique could be cultivated by Heavenly Humans and Martial Saints.
It indicated an intention to allow cultivators to comprehend the Rules of Heaven and Earth and the Great Dao from the lower stages.
This was indeed very difficult.
However, for Ji Qing, cultivating this Secret Technique greatly promoted his Domain.
It even transformed into a Domain Space.
Now, it needed to Transform from a Domain Space into a Realm.
Seventh layer, Eighth layer, Ninth layer!
Finally, Ji Qing completely unlocked the Nine Heavens Mandate Lock.
The Nine Heavens Mandate Lock was completely perfected!
Ji Qing experienced an Inspiration Strike, and now had a clear understanding of how his Spirit Space could Transform into a Realm.
Before, it was hazy.
Transforming into a Realm completely relied on luck.
But now it was different.
Now Ji Qing was confident he could Transform into a Realm.
He even wanted to Transform it into a relatively complete world.
However, Ji Qing was very clear in his mind.
To recklessly Transform, to disregard everything and expect it to become like the Desolate Realm or the Purgatory Realm upon transformation, would be self-deception.
Even with twelve World-Suppressing Stones, it would ultimately result in failure.
To succeed, he must specifically determine what kind of “world” his Domain Space needed to Transform into.
“With my current cultivation and accumulation, even if it transforms into a Realm, it absolutely cannot become a great realm like the Desolate Realm or the Purgatory Realm. Therefore, it can only transform into a small realm.”
“But the Rules of a small realm are also very complete. With my current accumulation, I cannot even transform into a small realm.”
“Below small realms are Secret Realms and Grotto-heavens, which are not as stable, but can also be called worlds, can even have life, and can even support life’s cultivation…”
Ji Qing murmured softly.
Clearly, for his Domain Space to Transform into a Realm and ensure success, it could only transform into a Secret Realm or a Grotto-heaven.
This was already quite good!
It was said that Void Comprehension Realm cultivators could evolve Grotto-heavens.
However, the Grotto-heavens of Void Comprehension Realm cultivators were actually fragments of space from an original world, forming an independent space.
This was different from Ji Qing’s Domain Space Transforming into a Grotto-heaven.
Thus, Ji Qing began to plan the transformation into a Secret Realm or a Grotto-heaven.
For example, the covered range of the transformed Grotto-heaven Realm could not be too large; Ji Qing felt that a radius of a hundred li should be sufficient.
Then there were the Rules, the environment, and so on.
Brilliant ideas kept springing forth in Ji Qing’s mind. Supported by the “Enlightenment” of the Ten Thousand Dao Realm, a complete “Grotto-heaven Realm” began to form.
A Secret Realm, or a Grotto-heaven Realm.
No matter how small, it was still a true world!
Finally, a concrete “Grotto-heaven Realm” completely took shape in Ji Qing’s mind.
Ji Qing needed to Transform his Domain Space, and Ninth Peak was not spacious enough.
Moreover, when his Domain Space transformed into a “Grotto-heaven Realm,” the commotion would be enormous.
He would not be able to conceal it.
With this thought, Ji Qing immediately sent a Communication Talisman to the Lineage Master.
“Lineage Master, this disciple is about to prepare to evolve his Domain Space into a Realm. I require no one to interfere within a two-hundred-li radius around Ninth Peak.”
Ji Qing was preparing to “Transform” into a Realm in public!
After all, what those twelve World-Suppressing Stones were for, most of the Lineage Masters could guess.
After Ji Qing sent the Communication Talisman to the Lineage Master, he stepped out of Ninth Peak and hovered above it, unreservedly releasing his Domain Space.
At this moment, the Lineage Master of the Spirit Fusion Lineage was feeling mentally exhausted.
In order to “contend” for the Fire Burning Secret Realm, the Spirit Fusion Lineage had conceded many benefits.
But there was no alternative. As strong as the Spirit Fusion Lineage was, could they claim the Fire Burning Secret Realm entirely without letting the other lineages get some of the spoils?
That was simply impossible.
Even the Fire Burning Source Stones produced by the Fire Burning Secret Realm were largely divided among the other lineages.
The Spirit Fusion Lineage only held thirty percent of the Fire Burning Source Stones from the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
The remaining seventy percent was equally divided among the other twelve lineages.
Although it was only thirty percent, for the Spirit Fusion Lineage, it was already a huge pleasant surprise.
This was largely thanks to Ji Qing.
Without Ji Qing almost single-handedly controlling the Fire Burning Secret Realm, it would never have fallen into the hands of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
The Lineage Master was even considering giving Ji Qing some further reward.
Just as he was about to ask Ji Qing what he needed.
Suddenly, his Communication Stone vibrated.
“Ji Qing’s communication?”
The Lineage Master took out his Communication Stone and looked.
Instantly, the Lineage Master’s expression changed dramatically.
While there was surprise, within that surprise, there was also a hint of worry.
“Domain Space is about to Transform into a Realm?”
The Lineage Master was very concerned.
A Martial Saint, no matter how high his Comprehension, how could he be confident in Transforming into a Realm?
That was absolutely not something a Martial Saint could accomplish.
But the last time Ji Qing asked for World-Suppressing Stones, the Lineage Masters had roughly guessed.
“Whoosh.”
The Lineage Master took a step and instantly disappeared without a trace.
In the void of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
Even without approaching Ninth Peak, many people noticed the changes in the void.
“Is that… Your Highness Ji Qing? Why is he in the void?”
“What is Your Highness Ji Qing doing? Is he cultivating something?”
“Why do I feel a sense of palpitation?”
Just as everyone was curious and wanted to get closer.
“Swish.”
A figure appeared near Ninth Peak.
“All cultivators, retreat quickly! No one is allowed to approach the area within two hundred li of Ninth Peak!”
The voice echoed mightily through the void.
Everyone’s hearts tightened, and they immediately recognized the identity of the figure in the void.
“We obey the Lineage Master’s decree!”
Everyone retreated.
Even the Lineage Master retreated to two hundred miles away.
Actually, Ji Qing saying two hundred miles was to avoid any accidents.
The Grotto-heaven Small Realm he wanted to transform into would only cover an area of about a hundred miles.
“Ji Qing is too reckless… How can a Domain Space transform into a Realm so hastily?”
The Lineage Master frowned.
He felt Ji Qing was too hasty and reckless.
But now that Ji Qing’s Domain Space had begun to transform, there was no way to stop it.
Since it couldn’t be stopped, they had to create a good environment for Ji Qing, so Ji Qing would have no worries and could focus on the transformation.
Thus, the Lineage Master immediately sent a Communication Talisman to the Great Experts of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
“All who receive this Communication Talisman, come to the Ninth Peak of the Spirit Fusion Lineage immediately!”
After sending the Communication Talisman, the Spirit Fusion Lineage Master looked at Ji Qing in the void, only able to pray that Ji Qing would succeed this time.
If anything went wrong, he would ensure Ji Qing’s safety no matter what!
After only a moment, a ripple appeared in the void.
A colossal figure traversed through space.
Behind him, a phantom of a scorching sun appeared, and his entire body exuded an ancient and mysterious aura.
“Lineage Master, what happened? You actually used the urgent summons of the Spirit Fusion Lineage?”
This ancient Great Expert, who had no idea how long he had been in seclusion, rushed over as soon as he received the Lineage Master’s Communication Talisman.
After all, once the “urgent summons” was issued, any cultivator who received it had to rush to the designated location immediately.
Before the Lineage Master could answer, another Great Expert in the void arrived, riding the clouds.
The massive cloud mass obscured the sun and sky, exuding an extremely terrifying prestige.
“Lineage Master, are we going to fight a certain force?”
“Whoosh.”
A beam of Blade Light pierced through Heaven and Earth.
Immediately after, another ancient Great Expert arrived. A black saber floated above his head, and it seemed as if the sun and moon accompanied him. Just looking at it could cause people to feel a palpitation.
“Lineage Master, which force are we annihilating this time? My saber hasn’t been unsheathed for over ten thousand years. I’m already impatient to drink the blood of Great Experts!”
This was yet another ancient and mysterious Great Expert.
Their auras were all very unfamiliar.
This was just the beginning; more figures crossed through the void.
Only some very ancient and knowledgeable cultivators could roughly guess the identities of these Great Experts.
Each one of them had once been renowned.
Their fame even resounded throughout the Black Ruins!
As for the original cultivators of the Spirit Fusion Lineage, anyone below the Great Expert level, even those in the Divine Ability Realm, could only retreat further and further, daring not to approach the Ninth Peak.
Looking at the terrifying figures in the void, they all “trembled” and felt immensely shocked.
It seemed as if they were only now realizing that the Spirit Fusion Lineage actually had so many Great Experts?
Perhaps, this was the Foundation of the Spirit Fusion Lineage!
After all, they were one of the Upper Three Meridians, and even the foremost of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory in the past!
Even though the Spirit Fusion Lineage currently had no Supreme Experts in the Black Ruins, its Foundation was still incredibly formidable.
The Lineage Master saw the figures in the void; he recognized every one of them.
Some of them were even of much higher “generations.”
But he was the Lineage Master.
In charge of the Spirit Fusion Lineage, even Great Experts of higher generations had to respectfully address him as “Lineage Master.”
“Elders, I have summoned you all to the Ninth Peak today to protect Ji Qing, the most talented individual of the Spirit Fusion Lineage in tens of thousands of years, surpassing even ‘Emperor’s Son’ level Heavenly Talents!”
“Ji Qing is currently transforming his Domain Space into a Realm. No one is allowed to approach within a radius of two hundred miles!”
“Therefore, I will trouble all of you Elders!”
Following the “Lineage Master’s” explanation, some Great Experts looked at Ji Qing’s figure in the void with confusion.
A mere Martial Saint was hailed as the most talented individual in the Spirit Fusion Lineage in tens of thousands of years?
These Great Experts were all in seclusion or even slumber, completely unaware of the miracles “Ji Qing” had created.
However, they knew what it meant for a Domain Space to transform into a Realm.
“Lineage Master, rest assured, with our protection, we will ensure this child’s safety!”
“It’s just that a Martial Saint is trying to evolve a world…”
The Great Experts obviously knew the difficulty involved.
Throughout history, in the entire Black Ruins, they had never heard of any Martial Saint who could evolve a world.
Ji Qing was the first!
It was no wonder the Lineage Master had mobilized such a large force.
For such a monstrous genius who surpassed the “Emperor’s Son” level, no amount of caution was too much.
“Ji Qing has his own plans. We only need to provide protection.”
The Lineage Master did not offer further explanation.
“Rumble.”
In the next moment, Ji Qing’s Domain Space began its transformation.
This transformation caused an immense commotion.
After all, it was equivalent to the birth of a “new world.”
Even a “Grotto-heaven Small Realm” was still a world.
It was incompatible with the Purgatory Realm.
This would cause a strong “rejection” from the Purgatory Realm.
Naturally, it would trigger a massive vibration.
Such a large commotion also alerted the Great Experts from other lineages.
“Swish, swish, swish.”
Figures traversed through space.
However, they were stopped by the numerous Great Experts of the Spirit Fusion Lineage at a distance of two hundred miles.
Among them, the Lineage Masters of the other twelve meridians also arrived.
When they saw Ji Qing’s Domain Space, they immediately understood.
After all, the World-Suppressing Stone on Ji Qing was obtained by them from a Restricted Area.
“Ji Qing is actually rushing to transform into a Realm so urgently? What is wrong with your Spirit Fusion Lineage, to allow a Martial Saint to evolve a world so hastily?”
Although the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had their own “rivalries” and “competitions.”
They were all benign competitions.
Not long ago, Ji Qing, through his own efforts, had crushed countless Martial Saints of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect and allowed the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory to “occupy” the Fire Burning Secret Realm.
He was a person of great merit.
And a Heavenly Talent who surpassed the “Emperor’s Son” level.
They also did not want Ji Qing to be in any danger.
The Spirit Fusion Lineage Master said solemnly, “Everyone, please stand two hundred miles away and do not approach! We will discuss any matters after Ji Qing’s cultivation is complete.”
The Lineage Masters and Great Experts of each meridian exchanged glances.
Seeing that the Great Experts of the Spirit Fusion Lineage, even the old monsters, had come out in full force, they knew that the Spirit Fusion Lineage was serious this time.
Thus, the Great Experts of the other meridians also followed the rules of the Spirit Fusion Lineage, standing two hundred miles away and quietly watching Ji Qing’s figure in the void.
The Great Experts generally knew what Ji Qing was doing.
However, many cultivators below the Great Expert level were full of confusion.
They didn’t know what Ji Qing had done to alarm so many Great Experts.
At this moment, Ji Qing’s mind was completely occupied.
His consciousness was immersed in his Domain Space.
The transformation of the Domain Space was not an overnight process.
Instead, it was very slow.
The biggest difference between Space and a World was “Rules.”
A space was just an isolated space.
At most, it had Space Rules.
And they were not very complete.
But a World was different.
The Rules were relatively complete.
As Ji Qing’s Domain Space began to transform into a Realm, in the eyes of the Great Experts, Ji Qing’s Domain Space violently trembled, as if a void storm had erupted.
Everything within the space was pulverized.
But after being pulverized, some Rules began to emerge.
Then, with the operation of the Rules, the void storm within the space gradually subsided, and everything became orderly.
The first to appear were Space Rules, and the second was Time Rules.
This was the foundation of a World!
Of course, Ji Qing only had a superficial understanding of these two Rules.
But it did not hinder the transformation of his Domain Space.
For example, Void Comprehension Realm Cultivators could not fully comprehend Space Rules, but it did not prevent them from cutting Space to form Grotto-heavens.
With Time Rules and Space Rules, Ji Qing’s Domain Space transformation was essentially half successful.
Next came the third, fourth, fifth, and even countless other Rules.
The transformation of the Domain Space into a Realm was now a sure thing!
The Spirit Fusion Lineage Master finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The Jie Mie Lineage Master said with a smile, “Ji Qing has some self-awareness and his mind is clear. He is transforming into a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm, right? Whether it’s a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm or a Secret Realm Small Realm, although they are both considered miniature worlds, only miniature worlds have the lowest transformation difficulty and can greatly increase the success rate.”
Many Great Experts also echoed his sentiments.
“Even if it’s a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm, so what? A Grotto-Heaven Small Realm is still a world! For a Martial Saint to evolve a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm is already the first in history, a miracle! It is also fortunate that our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory have Ji Qing! It seems that in another thousand years, our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory will have another Black Ruins Supreme Expert!”
Many people were shaken.
Even Great Experts were no exception.
A Black Ruins Supreme Expert!
If even one were to establish a sect, it could become one of the top powers in the entire Black Ruins.
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory were so powerful because, in the past, there was a Black Ruins Supreme Expert, who gathered the other twelve beings second only to Supreme Experts, allowing them to leave behind such a profound Foundation and thus achieve the current status of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
And Ji Qing’s current displayed talent was clearly that of a Black Ruins Supreme Expert.
A Martial Saint evolving a world, even if it were just a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm, was an unimaginable feat.
It was severely “beyond the scope.”
Yet Ji Qing had achieved it!
One month, two months, three months, four months, five months…
The two hundred-mile radius around the Ninth Peak had become a Restricted Area for the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
No one was allowed to enter or exit.
Many cultivators of the Spirit Fusion Lineage would occasionally cast a glance towards the Ninth Peak from afar.
They could see Ji Qing’s “Grotto-Heaven Small Realm” becoming clearer and clearer.
Clearly, it was not far from the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm being completely transformed.
And the World-Suppressing Stone also contributed to this.
Because during this period, whenever the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm became unstable, Ji Qing would Refine a World-Suppressing Stone, thereby quickly stabilizing the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm and allowing it to continue its transformation.
It could be said that the World-Suppressing Stone played a crucial role in stabilizing the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
Otherwise, even if Ji Qing wanted the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm to undergo transformation peacefully for several months, it would have been impossible.
“Shua.”
One day, Ji Qing opened his eyes.
“It’s done!”
Ji Qing immediately opened the Demon Record to check his condition.
Ji Qing: Martial Saint （ Perfection ）
Grotto-Heaven Small Realm: Beginner （ 1% ）
Nine Heavens Mandate Lock: Ninth Heaven （ Perfection ）
Blood Flame Divine Body: Perfection
Divinity: Ten Thousand Dao Realm （ Ten Thousand Threads of Divinity ）
Mind: Immovable as a Mountain （ First Realm Fifth Stage ）
Origin Point: 45,303,800 points
Ji Qing saw the “Grotto-Heaven Small Realm” and that it had now completely stabilized.
Although it was only in its “most basic” state, it could be gradually improved and enhanced in the future.
“Buzz.”
With a thought from Ji Qing.
His Grotto-Heaven Small Realm rapidly contracted and finally merged into his body.
Yet, within his body, there was a “Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.”
Since it was a “Small Realm,” it was capable of sustaining life.
This is the essential difference between space and the world.
Of course, the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm is still very crude, and the rules are very rough.
It’s fine for life to survive.
But if you want to give birth to powerful life, or support powerful life to cultivate, it’s impossible.
However, what Ji Qing cared about most was the improvement of his strength.
The Grotto-Heaven Small Realm, besides being able to be used to trap people.
Its greatest use is to borrow the power of the entire Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
In other words, all the power within the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm belongs to Ji Qing.
“A Void Comprehension Realm Cultivator, as long as they are stationed in their own grotto-heaven, can mobilize all the power within the grotto-heaven. Void Comprehension Realm Cultivators with or without a grotto-heaven are completely different matters.”
“But a Void Comprehension Realm Cultivator’s grotto-heaven cannot be carried with them, yet my Grotto-Heaven Small Realm can be carried with me, allowing me to unleash its might anytime, anywhere.”
“So, I have become stronger again…”
Countless thoughts flashed through Ji Qing’s mind.
He had become stronger again!
Although his physical body didn’t get stronger this time, with a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm embedded within him, his combat power would soar significantly.
As for how strong he became, Ji Qing himself wasn’t entirely sure.
But if he encountered Di Cang of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect again, Ji Qing felt he might be able to defeat him with a single punch.
“Thank you, Lineage Master, and all the Elders, for guarding me while I cultivated! I have completed my transformation.”
Ji Qing bowed to the Lineage Master and the Great Experts and Elders of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
He wasn’t completely unaware of the outside world.
He naturally knew that these Great Experts had guarded him for a full six months.
Seeing that Ji Qing had finished cultivating, many Great Experts nodded with satisfaction, and then they all traversed the void and disappeared without a trace.
Only the Lineage Master and Tianjizi Elder remained.
“Ji Qing, go to your Ninth Peak.”
The Lineage Master said.
“Yes, Lineage Master.”
Ji Qing immediately invited the Lineage Master and Tianjizi Elder into the cave dwelling of the Ninth Peak.
Inside the cave dwelling, the Lineage Master directly asked, “Ji Qing, do you now possess four Divine Bodies?”
Ji Qing was somewhat surprised.
The Lineage Master could see that he possessed four Divine Bodies?
But the Lineage Master was a top Great Expert with unfathomable means, so Ji Qing could only nod and say, “That’s right. I killed Di Cang in the Fire Burning Secret Realm and obtained a drop of ‘Imperial Blood’ from him. After refining this drop of ‘Imperial Blood’, I obtained my fourth Divine Body, the Blood Flame Divine Body!”
Ji Qing displayed his Blood Flame Divine Body.
The Lineage Master and Tianjizi exchanged glances, and finally, Tianjizi Elder said sternly, “Ji Qing, you have been delaying the gestation of your Divine Path Fruit. Did you obtain the ‘Strange Species Divine Ability Method’ from the Purgatory Battlefield and intend to gestate several Divine Path Fruits simultaneously?”
Ji Qing was even more surprised.
The Lineage Master and Tianjizi Elder even knew about the “Strange Species Divine Ability Method”?
“Yes. I do have such an idea.”
In fact, it wasn’t just the Lineage Master and Tianjizi Elder who saw Ji Qing’s intentions.
Any Great Expert could see that Ji Qing already possessed ten thousand strands of Divinity.
Since he had reached the Ten Thousand Dao Realm, yet hadn’t gestated a Divine Path Fruit.
He must have some intentions.
Furthermore, since Ji Qing could obtain the Strange Species Divine Ability Method from the Purgatory Battlefield, others likely could as well.
Therefore, this cultivation technique was probably not uncommon within the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
At the very least, the Great Experts should all know about it.
The Lineage Master and Tianjizi Elder exchanged glances and finally both sighed, “Ji Qing, we can only advise you to be cautious! In fact, the ‘Strange Species Divine Ability Method’ is recorded in each lineage, but it has not been made public. If this cultivation technique can be mastered, it would undoubtedly be excellent, but its difficulty is simply too high. If it were made public, many people would rush to it, spending immense time attempting to gestate more than one Dao Fruit.”
“Some people with decent talent were thus delayed, their cultivation potential completely depleted, and they ultimately achieved nothing.”
“Ji Qing, although your talent is very high, even higher than an ‘Emperor’s Son’, your Heart Realm ultimately has flaws, so you must be cautious! I suggest you focus all your efforts on condensing one Divine Path Fruit, and don’t expend energy on condensing multiple Dao Fruits. With your Merger Scripture’s Ten Thousand Dao Realm cultivation, you still have hope of condensing a Legendary Dao Fruit.”
The two of them were earnestly persuading him.
In essence, their core point was that gestating multiple Dao Fruits was a complete waste of time and energy.
It was better to just gestate one Dao Fruit.
Ji Qing naturally understood this.
For an ordinary cultivator, gestating only one Dao Fruit was naturally the best choice.
But he was different.
He wasn’t afraid of wasting time and energy.
Because it wouldn’t take much time and energy at all.
He had only been in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory for less than three years.
Moreover, with his four Divine Bodies, if he didn’t gestate more Dao Fruits, wouldn’t that be a waste of his four Divine Bodies?
What was currently limiting Ji Qing was only the “Divinity” cap.
To gestate four Divine Path Fruits, Ji Qing would need to at least ensure he could merge forty thousand strands of Divinity.
Merit Points were a minor matter.
He had obtained the Fire Burning Secret Realm, and the Spirit Fusion Lineage had already given him enough Merit Points.
Let alone forty thousand strands of Divinity, he could exchange for a hundred thousand strands.
But what if his cap wasn’t enough to merge forty thousand strands of Divinity?
This wasn’t unnecessary worry.
Because Ji Qing could already vaguely sense the cap of Divinity.
Perhaps twenty thousand.
Or even just a little over ten thousand.
But it definitely wouldn’t be forty thousand.
Ji Qing had to plan ahead.
Thus, Ji Qing asked, “Lineage Master, Tianjizi Elder, do you have any way to increase my Divinity cap? According to the conditions of the Strange Species Divine Ability Method, to gestate four Divine Path Fruits, at least forty thousand strands of Divinity are required.”
The Lineage Master and Tianjizi Elder were very helpless.
They had said so much, yet Ji Qing hadn’t taken a single word to heart?
Clearly, Ji Qing still wanted to gestate four Divine Path Fruits.
However, cultivation was a very personal matter.
Since Ji Qing had made up his mind, they would not persuade him further.
“Divinity cap…”
Tianjizi Elder pondered for a while and said, “Our Spirit Fusion Lineage’s Merger Scripture can indeed increase the Divinity cap. You have already cultivated the Merger Scripture to perfection, which greatly increased the Divinity cap, but it definitely cannot meet the demand for ‘forty thousand strands’.”
“To increase the Divinity cap, there is no other better method. The only way is to strengthen the Physical Body! Generally speaking, the stronger the Physical Body, the higher the Divinity cap.”
“You possess four Divine Bodies. These Divine Bodies undoubtedly enhance the Physical Body, even breaking the Physical Body’s cap, so your Divinity cap must not be low, at least twenty thousand strands, or even higher!”
“If you cannot break through the physical body’s limitations, then there is nothing that can be done.”
Ji Qing nodded.
The Divinity cap was very difficult to increase.
If the Spirit Fusion Lineage had a way, wouldn’t everyone be in the Ten Thousand Dao Realm?
But how was that possible?
“Alright, thank you, Lineage Master and Elder.”
Ji Qing understood in his heart.
He sent off the Lineage Master and Elder and immediately began to continue merging Divinity.
He had to see what his Divinity cap was.
Therefore, Ji Qing began to exchange for Divinity and then fused it madly.
He had already merged ten thousand strands of Divinity, and Ji Qing continued to merge.
One thousand, three thousand, five thousand, eight thousand…
Finally, it was another ten thousand strands of Divinity.
Unfortunately, this time there was no more “Enlightenment.”
After Ji Qing’s Divinity reached twenty thousand strands, he could already clearly feel the “cap.”
He continued to merge.
One thousand, two thousand, three thousand…
Finally, the Divinity count settled at 23,565 strands.
This was Ji Qing’s current Divinity cap.
At this cap, no matter how much Divinity he merged, it would be useless.
It would always remain fixed at this number.
“Over twenty-three thousand strands of Divinity, still far from forty thousand strands. Can I only gestate two Divine Path Fruits?”
Ji Qing was somewhat unwilling.
He recalled what Tianjizi Elder had said: the stronger the Physical Body, the higher the Divinity cap it could accommodate.
And his Physical Body, due to the Blood Flame Divine Body, had its cap opened again.
He could continue to improve his Physical Body.
With this thought, Ji Qing immediately asked Canopus to send him a pile of cultivation techniques for strengthening his physical foundation.
He cultivated one martial art every three days, frantically increasing his physical foundation.
Ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty…
Ji Qing spent another six months, cultivating a total of sixty martial arts at the physical body level.
His Physical Body cap had been reached again.
The Blood Flame Divine Body had greatly increased Ji Qing’s Physical Body cap.
The sixty martial arts at the physical body level had greatly enhanced Ji Qing’s physical strength.
Thus, Ji Qing began to merge Divinity again.
One thousand, two thousand, three thousand, four thousand, five thousand…
This time, Ji Qing was very tense.
Finally, when the Divinity count reached a little over thirty thousand.
Thirty thousand and eighty strands of Divinity!
It was now less than ten thousand strands of Divinity away from forty thousand.
Of course, during these six months, one million eight hundred thousand Origin Points were consumed.
“With my current Divinity count and Divine Body count, it’s enough to gestate three Divine Path Fruits!”
Ji Qing murmured softly.
But he had four Divine Bodies; gestating three Divine Path Fruits would be a waste of one Divine Body, wouldn’t it?
“No rush, I’ve only been in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory for over three years. Core Disciples at the Martial Saint level have twenty years.”
Ji Qing was actually not in a hurry.
His cultivation speed was already very fast.
However, he still needed to find a way to see if he could break through the physical body’s cap again.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to merge forty thousand strands of Divinity.
But Ji Qing pondered deeply, with almost no leads.
At this moment, Can Xiu Venerable came before Ji Qing.
“Your Highness, Tianjizi Elder has sent a manual, saying that Your Highness might need it.”
Ji Qing took the manual and, upon opening it, was overjoyed.
This manual contained various methods attempted by “ancestors” of the Spirit Fusion Lineage to break through the physical body’s cap.
Of course, most of them had failed.
But even failure was an attempt, a line of thought.
It seemed Tianjizi Elder knew Ji Qing was “unwilling to give up,” so he sent this manual for Ji Qing to study.
What if it was useful?
“Elder Tianjizi is thoughtful…”
Ji Qing immediately began to read the manual, looking for an effective method.
The content of the manual was strange and full of wild ideas.
But most of it lacked practical significance.
Until Ji Qing saw the experiment of a certain Great Expert.
It was rumored that in ancient times, Divine Dragons and Phoenixes were top divine beasts in the world, comparable to “immortals.”
Among them, the Phoenix had a peculiar characteristic.
It was rumored that Phoenixes were immortal.
Even if they were killed, they would, over a long period, gradually be reborn from flames in the world.
And each time they were reborn from flames, a Phoenix’s strength would greatly increase.
Therefore, that Great Expert attempted to use the method of rebirth from flames.
The Great Expert naturally couldn’t find True Phoenix blood.
However, he could find True Phoenix bloodlines of a lesser tier.
He extracted True Phoenix bloodlines from some strange beasts and attempted to integrate them into other strange beasts.
The Great Expert killed those strange beasts, trying to activate the True Phoenix bloodline.
But they all basically died.
Only one Strange Beast truly achieved “Rebirth from Flames.”
But Great Experts conducted further experiments.
The death rate was too high.
Although some Strange Beasts did undergo Rebirth from Flames, there were no patterns.
It was purely a matter of Luck.
Over time, when Great Experts could find no patterns, they could only give up.
However, when Ji Qing saw this method, his eyes lit up.
He immediately had Canopus capture many Strange Beasts.
He also extracted some Strange Beasts that were close to Phoenixes, reputed to possess Phoenix Bloodline.
Many True Phoenix Bloodlines were extracted.
Then he experimented personally.
After testing them one by one, it was indeed successful by chance on one Strange Beast. After being killed, the Strange Beast underwent Rebirth from Flames, and its Physical Body’s strength significantly improved.
As for patterns?
It was exactly as recorded in the Manual, with no patterns whatsoever.
But Ji Qing vaguely sensed a pattern.
Luck!
Actually, Luck is also a pattern!
As long as one refines True Phoenix Bloodline, there is a slim Hope of Rebirth from Flames upon death.
It’s just that this Hope is very slim.
For anyone, this method is meaningless.
Even Great Experts have only one life.
If they die, they die.
To gamble with one’s life?
That’s simply a fantasy.
However, Ji Qing is different.
He truly possesses the conditions for “gambling.”
Because he will not die!
His Spiritual Imprint has merged into the Purgatory Realm.
Even if his Physical Body is completely annihilated, he will not die.
In a sense, as long as the Purgatory Realm does not perish, Ji Qing is an immortal being.
Ji Qing gained the ability of immortality since his Spiritual Imprint merged with the Desolate Realm, and then in the Purgatory Realm, he merged with the Spiritual Imprint again.
It’s a pity that up to this day, Ji Qing has not used this ability.
It seems this ability has no practical use.
However, Ji Qing now believes this ability can help him activate the True Phoenix Bloodline and thus “Rebirth from Flames.”
This is a matter of probability.
Can’t he just “die” a few more times?
The only trouble is perhaps that Ji Qing’s Physical Body is too strong, and it will take considerable Time for the Purgatory Realm to fully recover his Physical Body.
But Ji Qing still decided to give it a try.
Moreover, to increase the success rate, Ji Qing found ten Strange Beasts closest to Phoenixes, extracted their “True Phoenix Bloodline,” and then integrated it into his body.
As long as he “dies,” if any one of the ten “True Phoenix Bloodlines” takes effect, Ji Qing might “Rebirth from Flames.”
At that time, he will be able to break through the Physical Body’s upper limit and further Improve it.
This method is indeed incredibly insane.
But Ji Qing has genuinely begun to try it.
Ji Qing immediately announced his seclusion.
He sat cross-legged in the cultivation Secret Chamber.
“Let’s begin.”
As Ji Qing’s voice fell.
Ji Qing actively controlled his Physical Body, starting its annihilation.
His Physical Body is too strong; even for Ji Qing himself to “commit suicide,” the annihilation speed of his Physical Body is very slow.
But it is annihilating nonetheless, and Ji Qing himself is also controlling his Physical Body not to recover.
One percent, thirty percent, fifty percent, eighty percent…
Finally, Ji Qing’s last trace of flesh and blood was completely annihilated.
Ji Qing does not have a Nascent Soul or Primordial Spirit like other Cultivators.
With the annihilation of his Physical Body, it means he is “dead”!
