Chapter 212: Treasure Tree Appears, Ji Qing’s Legendary Dao Fruit Suppresses The Scene!
“Boom.”
Within the giant beast’s gaping maw, countless flesh and blood vibrated.
However, Ji Qing simply raised one palm upwards, and no matter how terrifying the giant beast’s power was, its gaping maw could not close.
Shock!
Bai Xi and the other three stared with wide eyes, their gazes filled with shock.
At this moment, Ji Qing was like a colossus holding up the sky.
“You guys go out first.”
Ji Qing said calmly.
It was evident that Ji Qing had not used his full strength, appearing relaxed and at ease.
“This…”
The four looked at each other, but in the end, they gritted their teeth and quickly flew a considerable distance away from the gaping maw before stopping.
Their gazes were fixed on Ji Qing and the giant beast from afar.
At this moment, Ji Qing, despite being thirty feet tall, still appeared so minuscule in front of the giant beast.
Yet, this “minuscule” Ji Qing seemed to possess boundless strength, unleashing a punch.
“Boom.”
The giant beast’s upper jaw was directly pierced. Ji Qing flew out through the opening of the beast’s upper jaw and then grabbed one of the horns on the beast’s head.
“Lift!”
Ji Qing roared.
He actually firmly gripped the horn, lifted the giant beast’s massive body, and then smashed it fiercely onto the ground.
“Bang.”
The giant beast was dazed by the fall and let out a mournful cry.
Ji Qing shook his head.
This giant beast merely relied on its immense size and looked intimidating, but in a real fight, it was far inferior to the Insect Mother Clone that Ji Qing had encountered.
At most, it was at the Martial God level.
Perhaps relying on its massive physique, it could possess Divine Ability Realm combat power.
But that was all.
It was no match for Ji Qing at all.
However, this giant beast also possessed masterful illusions, deceiving cultivators into flying into its maw and then swallowing them whole.
Just like Bai Xi and the others.
Without Ji Qing, Bai Xi and the other three would absolutely not have escaped and would likely have already entered the giant beast’s belly.
Ji Qing immediately condensed a giant palm.
It blotted out the sun.
“Boom.”
The palm fell, and the giant beast was completely crushed.
In terms of physical body, Ji Qing possessed a First-tier Physical Body of the Giant Spirit God Clan.
Below Great Experts, whose physical body could be stronger than a First-tier Giant Spirit Race physical body?
Even in the Immortal Realm, among those of the same tier, those who could rival the physical body of the Giant Spirit God Clan were few and far between.
“Whoosh.”
Bai Xi, Su Qingyao, and the others flew over.
Looking at the giant beast’s corpse on the ground, everyone felt a sense of lingering fear.
Li Muye, in particular, said with a complex expression, “We were almost swallowed by this giant beast. This beast is truly insidious, and it even knows how to create illusions. I fear it has already swallowed countless cultivators before this…”
This was indeed true.
They were definitely not the first cultivators to “fall for it.”
But they had Ji Qing, and relying on Ji Qing’s immense strength, they had counter-killed the giant beast.
“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ji! It seems gifting you an Abyssal Token was quite worthwhile!”
“If not for Fellow Daoist Ji, we would have been tricked this time…”
“They say the Abyssal Realm has Exotic Items and Divine Items, a place of opportunity, but they never said the Abyssal Realm was this dangerous…”
“Unfortunately, the Exotic Item was fake.”
Ji Qing smiled and said, “Everyone, you were actually careless. After all, you just entered the Abyssal Realm. As long as you are cautious, this giant beast’s illusions are not that realistic.”
However, regardless of anything else, everyone had witnessed Ji Qing’s strength.
With Ji Qing present, their safety in the Abyssal Realm this time was guaranteed.
In the following days, the group began to search around the first level of the Abyssal Realm, trying their luck.
And the group was quite cautious.
Although they didn’t encounter any danger, they also didn’t find any Exotic Items, let alone Divine Items.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.
For an entire half month, the group returned empty-handed, having found nothing.
At this moment, Su Qingyao of the Formless Lineage, who had remained silent, slightly furrowed her brows and suddenly spoke, “I just divined a hexagram for everyone, and the omen indicates great fortune.”
“If we keep heading south, we might have huge gains.”
Bai Xi’s eyes lit up, “Fellow Daoist Su’s Heart Divination technique from the Formless Lineage is a specialty of our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. Was that the Heart Divination just now?”
“Yes, it was indeed Heart Divination.”
Even Chu Kuangge of the Jie Mie Lineage rarely spoke, “Since it’s Heart Divination, it’s naturally very accurate. Let’s head south.”
The group had no objections.
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory each had their unique characteristics, and when cultivators from different meridians cooperated, they could often achieve remarkable results.
Su Qingyao’s combat power might not be very strong, but this “Heart Divination” technique was truly miraculous.
The group had only walked for a day.
Suddenly, a valley appeared before them.
Within the valley, a radiant treasure light emanated.
At the center of the treasure light stood a towering ancient tree.
Beneath the tree were nine stone platforms, and nine cultivators sat cross-legged on the platforms, quietly waiting.
Outside the stone platforms, some cultivators eyed the platforms and the tree covetously but, for some reason, dared not step forward.
Moreover, there were bloodstains and corpses on the ground.
Clearly, some cultivators had died here, and more than one.
“It’s… it’s the Stone Platform Treasure Tree! What luck, we have such great luck to encounter the Stone Platform Treasure Tree?”
Li Muye said excitedly.
“What Stone Platform Treasure Tree? Explain it clearly.”
Bai Xi asked.
“I once heard that there is a Stone Platform Treasure Tree in the first level of the Abyssal Realm, which appears occasionally. When the Stone Platform Treasure Tree appears, nine stone platforms will manifest. Any cultivator who sits on one, after a certain period, the treasure tree will nurture nine exotic items, which will then fall and fly into the hands of the cultivators on the nine stone platforms.”
“Looking at the intense treasure light of the Stone Platform Treasure Tree, it’s likely the exotic items it nurtures are about to fall. We need to quickly sit on the stone platforms and wait for the exotic items to drop.”
Hearing Li Muye’s explanation, everyone understood the rules of the Stone Platform Treasure Tree.
Furthermore, with so many corpses on the ground, it was likely due to the contention for the nine stone platforms.
The nine cultivators currently sitting on the stone platforms had likely gone through a brutal struggle to secure their positions.
The others were wary and dared not try to seize the stone platforms.
But if they left, they were unwilling to do so.
Thus, this situation had arisen.
“Swish.”
The gazes of the four immediately turned towards Ji Qing.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, if we are to fight for the stone platforms, we will have to rely on you.”
Su Qingyao suddenly said.
“No problem.”
Ji Qing naturally understood what they meant.
Moreover, he himself was very interested in the Stone Platform Treasure Tree.
Thus, Ji Qing and the other four flew directly into the valley.
Immediately, many gazes fell upon Ji Qing and his group.
“Five more cultivators have arrived, and they look like Martial Gods.”
“It’s also their good luck to encounter the Stone Platform Treasure Tree.”
“However, they’ve encountered the Stone Platform Treasure Tree, but can they claim a spot on any of the stone platforms?”
“Heh heh, perhaps they are just more fools coming to their deaths!”
These people were mostly Martial Gods.
As for Martial Saints? They were few and far between.
Moreover, they hid in the corners, not daring to approach the Stone Platform Treasure Tree at all.
Ji Qing and his group did not stand on ceremony and headed straight for the Stone Platform Treasure Tree.
The other Martial Gods did not stop them.
Instead, they parted a path, adopting a “wait and see” attitude.
They couldn’t compete with the nine people on the stone platforms, but they didn’t mind watching the show.
Especially if the situation changed after the exotic items fell, perhaps they could fish in troubled waters.
Ji Qing’s gaze swept over the cultivators on the nine stone platforms one by one.
When his gaze settled on a burly Martial God, the other party let out a cold snort, “Hmph, does Hu Badao seem like a pushover?”
The other party referred to himself as “Hu Badao.” As his voice fell, a Dao Fruit appeared above his head.
This Dao Fruit surprisingly had three Dao Marks, clearly indicating it was a Peerless Dao Fruit!
Moreover, the Dao Fruit was “knife-shaped,” which was immediately unsettling.
This “Hu Badao” was definitely not a pushover!
When Ji Qing shifted his gaze to the other Martial Gods on the stone platforms.
The result was that each of them directly displayed their Dao Fruits, and they were basically all Peerless Dao Fruits.
Clearly, none of those who occupied the nine stone platform positions were weaklings.
Choosing any one of them meant being prepared to pay a heavy price, even the price of death like those on the ground.
The surrounding people revealed playful expressions.
Whom would these five people choose?
Ji Qing swept his gaze and slowly spoke, “I’ll give you three breaths of time to give up all nine stone platforms. After three breaths, anyone still on the platforms will be killed without mercy!”
Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes widened.
They didn’t laugh.
There were no truly foolish cultivators who could come to the Abyssal Realm.
Especially those who knew the rules of the Stone Platform Treasure Tree would not speak carelessly.
Yet now, Ji Qing was ordering all nine people on the platforms to get off.
How arrogant was that?
On what basis?
But as Ji Qing’s words fell, he was too lazy to waste any more time.
So they could display their Dao Fruits, huh?
That would be too easy to handle.
Thus, a Dao Fruit suddenly appeared above his head.
It was none other than a Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit!
With the appearance of this Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit, golden light illuminated half the valley.
Everyone stared at the Dao Fruit above Ji Qing’s head.
They were all dumbfounded.
Especially the fourth golden Dao Mark on Ji Qing’s Dao Fruit, which was practically “blinding.”
But everyone knew what that fourth golden Dao Mark signified.
“Leg… Legendary Dao Fruit? How is this possible?”
“Are there still people in the Black Ruins who have nurtured a Legendary Dao Fruit?”
“What is this person’s origin?”
“Four Dao Marks, and the fourth Dao Mark is golden… That’s right, it’s exactly as recorded, this is a Legendary Dao Fruit!”
“Look, the Peerless Dao Fruits of the nine people on the platforms have dimmed and lost their luster under the golden radiance of his Legendary Dao Fruit, clearly suppressed. Only a Legendary Dao Fruit possesses such a divine quality.”
“We thought a fool had arrived, but unexpectedly it’s a fierce dragon…”
Not only were the cultivators outside the stone platforms shocked, but the nine cultivators sitting on the platforms were even more shocked, their hearts churning with stormy seas.
A Legendary Dao Fruit.
Although no one had seen it before, they all knew that Legendary Dao Fruits existed in the Black Ruins.
In fact, the records were quite detailed.
Now, comparing them, there was no mistake, it was a Legendary Dao Fruit!
A Martial God who had nurtured a Legendary Dao Fruit, asking them to give up their platforms, what could they do?
One breath, two breaths, three breaths!
Time was up.
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.”
Figures instantly left the stone platforms.
Clearly, they had made their choice.
However, four people remained on the stone platforms.
Among them was “Hu Badao.”
He looked at Ji Qing with a complex expression and said solemnly, “Fellow Daoist, your strength is acknowledged by us. You and your companion are only five people, and five stone platforms have now been cleared, enough for you and your companions to use.”
Obviously, Hu Badao did not want to leave.
The other three also did not want to leave.
Even though Ji Qing was a “Legendary Dao Fruit,” they were unwilling to give up the exotic items they were about to obtain.
Ji Qing was too lazy to waste words.
He extended his hand and directly slapped towards Hu Badao and the other three.
Hu Badao roared, “I, Hu Badao, have never retreated without a fight, even if you are a Legendary Dao Fruit…”
“Clang.”
Hu Badao drew his sword.
In the Black Ruins, how could a Martial God known as “Hegemonic Saber” be a mere false reputation?
Hu Badao’s saber strike had already been empowered by the force of a Peerless Dao Fruit.
At the same time, the other three also made their move.
Four Martial Gods with Peerless Dao Fruits facing Ji Qing alone.
The four could still fight if they joined forces.
This was the thought of the four, and also the thought of many people.
Then…
There was no then.
Ji Qing brought his palm down.
What blade light.
What fist technique.
What Peerless Dao Fruit.
Useless, all of it was useless.
How could Ji Qing’s current physical body be shaken by mere Martial Gods?
Therefore, with a single palm strike, the four Martial Gods who had nurtured Peerless Dao Fruits were instantly crushed into a pool of pulp, utterly dead.
“Oh?”
Ji Qing was somewhat surprised; his terrifying power had left the nine stone platforms completely unharmed?
Clearly, this Stone Platform Treasure Tree was no simple thing!
However, the attention of others was not on the stone platforms.
Instead, their eyes were wide open.
The vast valley became incredibly quiet, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.
Originally, everyone had expected to witness a fierce battle.
And this was the result?
Four Martial Gods with Peerless Dao Fruits.
Killed by Ji Qing with a single palm strike.
It was as easy as swatting four mosquitoes.
This stark contrast made everyone disbelieve.
“Is this the Legendary Dao Fruit? The Black Ruins haven’t seen a Legendary Dao Fruit born in a long time… So, the Legendary Dao Fruit is even more terrifying than recorded in the ancient texts.”
“I just remembered, this Dao Fruit looks familiar. Isn’t it the Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit from the Spirit Fusion Lineage of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?”
“Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit? Is this person a core disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?”
“It’s said that the Spirit Fusion Lineage has the strongest combat power among the Thirteen Meridians. It seems to be true now. With the addition of a Legendary Dao Fruit, a Martial God realm is almost invincible…”
Especially the five Martial Gods who had left the stone platforms earlier, they were now filled with lingering fear and a sense of relief.
They were glad they had made the right choice to voluntarily leave the stone platforms.
Otherwise, they would probably have met the same fate as those four, turned into a pool of pulp.
Ji Qing swept his gaze around and looked at the crowd, “Who else wants to go to the stone platform?”
However, as Ji Qing’s gaze swept over them, everyone lowered their heads and did not respond.
Ji Qing immediately walked onto a stone platform and sat down cross-legged.
He felt it carefully.
Nothing special.
He looked up at the Stone Platform Treasure Tree again.
He couldn’t see any signs of it nurturing any exotic items.
“Fellow Daoists, quickly come and sit on the stone platforms.”
Ji Qing said to Bai Xi and the others.
“Thank you, Fellow Daoist.”
Bai Xi, Su Qingyao, and the others eagerly flew onto the stone platforms.
They each found a stone platform to sit on.
Now they just needed to wait quietly.
There were still four stone platforms left.
Ji Qing looked at the eagerly waiting cultivators, his heart moved, and he spoke, “Fellow Daoists, do you still have Heavenly Abyss Tokens? No matter which layer’s token it is, just one token is enough to enter a stone platform. Moreover, with my shelter, no one can snatch your position!”
Ji Qing pointed to the remaining four stone platforms.
The meaning was self-evident.
He was going to “sell” the empty stone platform spots.
And he was asking for Heavenly Abyss Tokens.
After all, a Heavenly Abyss Token only allowed one to stay in the Abyssal Realm for a month.
It was too short for Ji Qing.
He wanted to stay longer.
The cultivators looked at each other, and some were indeed tempted.
A Heavenly Abyss Token was indeed precious.
But they couldn’t guarantee that a single Heavenly Abyss Token would definitely allow them to obtain an exotic item in the Abyssal Realm.
But now it was different.
This was the Stone Platform Treasure Tree.
Once one sat on the stone platform, they were guaranteed to obtain an exotic item nurtured by the Treasure Tree.
Why gamble for a month for an uncertain outcome, or steadily obtain an exotic item?
And with Ji Qing’s current strength, he could indeed guarantee their positions on the stone platforms.
“I… I have a Heavenly Abyss Token.”
Suddenly, a Martial Saint spoke.
“Hmm? Any Heavenly Abyss Token will do. Come up to the stone platform, and I will guarantee your position!”
“Thank you, Fellow Daoist.”
Although he was a Martial Saint, the fact that he dared to come to the Abyssal Realm clearly showed he was unwilling to come for nothing.
Seeing so many Martial Gods here, his strength was nowhere near enough.
But Ji Qing gave him hope.
So, he immediately took out a Heavenly Abyss Token and handed it to Ji Qing.
Ji Qing nodded and accepted the Heavenly Abyss Token.
The Martial Saint then successfully flew onto the stone platform and occupied a spot.
Immediately, many people gasped.
They actually let a mere Martial Saint sit on the stone platform?
But who dared to object?
With the first one, a second naturally followed.
“I also have a token, but it’s a Second Layer Heavenly Abyss Token.”
“Second Layer? Even better!”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
He had now arrived at the First Layer of the Abyssal Realm and had a certain understanding of it.
With his strength, he should actually go to the Second Layer of the Abyssal Realm.
The higher one went, the better the exotic items and divine items would be.
It was a pity that Ji Qing lacked a Second Layer Heavenly Abyss Token, and even if he wanted to go to the Second Layer, he couldn’t.
He hadn’t expected such a pleasant surprise.
Thus, the Martial God presented a Second Layer Heavenly Abyss Token.
Perhaps he felt that the gap between his strength and reaching the Second Layer of the Abyssal Realm was still too great.
This Heavenly Abyss Token was useless to him anyway, so it was better to exchange it for a spot on the stone platform and guarantee obtaining an exotic item.
Ji Qing accepted the Second Layer Heavenly Abyss Token.
Overall, it was similar to the First Layer Heavenly Abyss Token.
Only the color had changed slightly.
The First Layer Heavenly Abyss Token was black, while the Second Layer Heavenly Abyss Token was gray.
The Third Layer Heavenly Abyss Token was white.
It was rumored that there was a Fourth Layer above that, and the Heavenly Abyss Token of the Fourth Layer was rumored to be golden!
But Fourth Layer Heavenly Abyss Tokens were extremely rare.
And that was no longer a level that low-level cultivators could reach.
There were still two stone platforms left.
But no matter how the cultivators discussed it, without a Heavenly Abyss Token, they could only watch helplessly.
Time passed day by day.
The time for the Treasure Tree to nurture exotic items was getting closer.
It seemed that exotic items would be nurtured within the next day or two.
Later, some Martial Gods also arrived.
Seeing the empty stone platforms, they were overjoyed.
Unfortunately, after a few Martial Gods attempted to reach the stone platforms and were killed by Ji Qing, they all became obedient.
Their gazes towards Ji Qing were filled with extreme terror.
On the tenth day, the Treasure Tree shone brilliantly.
Immediately afterward, the branches and leaves of the Treasure Tree began to shake rapidly.
“Swish swish swish.”
Streams of light descended from the Treasure Tree.
Each carrying an exotic item and flew towards the crowd.
The seven people sitting on the stone platforms each obtained an exotic item.
Ji Qing was no exception.
Suddenly, a dazzling light fell onto an empty stone platform.
Someone exclaimed, “Divine Item! There’s a Divine Item!”
The crowd became extremely agitated.
This time, the Treasure Tree had nurtured an extremely rare Divine Item?
It was known that the Abyssal Realm would only nurture exotic items and divine items.
It was said that divine items greatly helped in the improvement of the mind.
But divine items were extremely rare.
Ji Qing had actually encountered one.
On the two empty stone platforms, there was one exotic item and one divine item.
Many people’s eyes were filled with intense yearning and desire.
They wished they could immediately grasp the exotic item and divine item.
But the cultivators in the valley seemed rooted to the spot.
No matter how much they yearned in their hearts.
They dared not take a step closer to the stone platform.
Those were bloody lessons.
Without Ji Qing’s permission, anyone who dared to approach the stone platform would be directly crushed into pulp.
“Good luck.”
Ji Qing reached out and grabbed; the exotic item and divine item on the empty stone platform fell into his hands.
This time, under the Treasure Tree, Ji Qing obtained two exotic items, one divine item, and two Heavenly Abyss Tokens.
And it was a Second Layer Heavenly Abyss Token.
It could be said to be a huge harvest!
“Hum.”
As the divine item descended, the Stone Platform Treasure Tree began to vibrate, and then its illusory form gradually disappeared.
This valley also turned into an ordinary valley.
It’s uncertain when I’ll encounter a Stone Platform Treasure Tree again.
Ji Qing stared intently at the Treasure Tree.
But he had no idea where the Treasure Tree had disappeared to.
One could only say that this Stone Platform Treasure Tree was truly miraculous.
Ji Qing led everyone away from the valley.
Bai Xi suddenly spoke, “Fellow Daoist Ji, we are all preparing to leave the first layer of the Heavenly Abyss. We are not greedy; obtaining one exotic item would be satisfying enough.”
“There are still five days left, aren’t you going to try your luck again?”
Ji Qing asked.
The one-month period had five days remaining.
If luck was on their side, perhaps they could still encounter exotic items.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, according to our agreement, we have all obtained an exotic item, so you no longer need to protect us. You can go explore other places. We also know ourselves; this Heavenly Abyss, even the first layer, is fraught with danger. Since we’ve already obtained an exotic item, why should we continue to take risks?”
Su Qingyao also spoke.
“Since the four fellow daoists have made your decision, I will go to other places to try my luck.”
Ji Qing bid farewell to the four.
The four immediately and decisively left the first layer of the Heavenly Abyss.
After the four departed, Ji Qing’s gaze returned to the valley.
Many people in the valley had already left.
But it didn’t matter; Ji Qing had already marked two individuals.
It had been inconvenient for Ji Qing to act under the public gaze before.
But now, things were different.
Ji Qing’s targets were two Martial Gods from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
Ji Qing had not forgotten that his purpose in coming to the Heavenly Abyss was not merely to obtain exotic items incidentally.
The true objective was to capture cultivators from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect alive and obtain the Dao Gestation Method of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
This was the greatest objective!
Ji Qing immediately began to act.
He sensed the marked aura, tore through the void, and instantly entered a spatial passageway, disappearing without a trace.
…
Li Su and Zhao Sheng left the valley, their faces still etched with resentment.
After all, even though there were two empty stone platforms, they didn’t even dare to contend for them, watching helplessly as exotic items slipped through their grasp.
“I know who this person is!”
Suddenly, Li Su spoke.
“Hmm? Fellow Daoist Li, you know this person?”
“Yes, someone who can nurture a Legendary Dao Fruit is no ordinary person, and it’s a Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit at that. Do you remember the past Fire Burning Secret Realm? The Emperor’s Son led the expedition, and they were all killed by someone named ‘Ji Qing’ from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, resulting in a total annihilation. At that time, Ji Qing might have been a Martial Saint, but after so many years, he has likely cultivated to become a Martial God, and he is most likely the person in the valley!”
Zhao Sheng’s eyes lit up.
Right, that person possessed a Spirit Fusion Dao Fruit, and it was also a Legendary Dao Fruit.
How could the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory have so many terrifying Heavenly Talents, even more terrifying than an Emperor’s Son?
It was likely only that Ji Qing.
“Fellow Daoist Li, I remember Ji Qing has a kill-on-sight order issued against him in the sect. If Ji Qing is killed, the reward will be far more generous than one or two exotic items.”
Zhao Sheng said excitedly.
“Kill Ji Qing? Let’s not even think about it; killing Ji Qing would be seeking our own doom. The most sensible thing for us to do now is to leave the Heavenly Abyss quickly and send the news back to the sect, informing them that Ji Qing is in the Heavenly Abyss. The rest would be none of our concern. Although providing the clue isn’t as meritorious as killing Ji Qing, we will definitely receive a reward.”
Li Su was meticulous and analyzed everything logically.
Zhao Sheng nodded repeatedly.
“Oh?”
“Should I be saying, ‘This brat is too dangerous to be left alive’?”
Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice echoed through the void.
The tone even carried a hint of mockery.
But upon hearing this, Li Su and Zhao Sheng felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, their hearts turning cold.
“Escape!”
Li Su made a decisive move.
Activating their Heavenly Abyss Tokens to leave at this moment would be too late.
They could only flee!
Moreover, even though the voice was unfamiliar, the two were not foolish.
They could naturally guess who it was.
Ji Qing!
It must be Ji Qing from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!
This person was so treacherous and cunning that he had secretly followed them, his intentions being self-evident.
He intended to eliminate them secretly, without anyone knowing!
Unfortunately, no matter how fast the two reacted, they couldn’t match Ji Qing’s speed.
They still fled in different directions.
But then they suddenly looked up.
It seemed as if the sky had darkened.
In the void, a colossal hand, vast enough to obscure the sky, descended mightily.
“We’re finished…”
Li Su and Zhao Sheng felt utter despair in their hearts.
As for resisting?
It was meaningless.
They had already witnessed Ji Qing’s terrifying strength in the valley.
To kill them, Ji Qing could do it with effortless ease.
The strength gap between them was not even on the same level.
However, as the giant hand descended, the two were surprised.
They did not die.
They had merely arrived in a desolate and barren place.
Furthermore, the two had been separated.
Each of them was left alone.
“Ji Qing, what exactly do you want?”
Li Su asked.
Unfortunately, Ji Qing did not answer at all.
Because Ji Qing was currently in front of Zhao Sheng.
Ji Qing needed the Dao Gestation Method.
As for interrogation?
It was unnecessary.
He was already a Martial God; why would he need such a low-level method as interrogation?
Although Ji Qing’s mind wasn’t particularly strong, this was a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
After all, a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm was still a world.
Completely suppressing Zhao Sheng was not difficult at all.
Ji Qing used the power of the entire Grotto-Heaven Small Realm to directly perform a “Soul Search.”
“Rumble.”
Zhao Sheng tried to resist, his spirit reacting intensely.
But facing an entire world, he could not stop it.
Soon, Ji Qing finished the soul search.
He had also obtained the Dao Gestation Method he wanted.
However, the Dao Gestation Method that Zhao Sheng cultivated seemed very ordinary.
“What… what did you do to me?”
Zhao Sheng was flustered.
Ji Qing couldn’t be bothered to explain.
With a wave of his hand, Zhao Sheng was annihilated.
Ji Qing then appeared before Li Su.
He followed the same procedure and performed a soul search.
And this time, Ji Qing obtained a second Dao Gestation Method.
Ji Qing also waved his hand and annihilated Li Su.
Between him and the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, their enmity was as deep as the sea.
After all, he had killed the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s “Emperor’s Son,” and Ji Qing was well aware of this.
Moreover, during the soul search, Ji Qing learned that the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect had issued a kill-on-sight order against him.
They had even offered extremely generous rewards.
If anyone else encountered him and had some strength, they would not show him any mercy.
“A second Dao Gestation Method… but it seems very far from the Blood Flame Dao Fruit’s Dao Gestation Method that I need…”
Ji Qing knew that the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect also had many cultivation techniques and many Dao Fruits.
Therefore, there would certainly be endless Dao Gestation Methods.
But it was alright; he would continue to search for disciples of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
He refused to believe that he couldn’t find a suitable Dao Gestation Method from the disciples of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
Thus, Ji Qing continued to search throughout the first layer of the Heavenly Abyss.
However, he was not searching for exotic items or divine items, but for disciples of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
Unfortunately, after five days, Ji Qing did not encounter any more cultivators from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
But it was alright; Ji Qing still had two Heavenly Abyss Tokens.
He used another first-layer Heavenly Abyss Token.
This would allow him to remain in the first layer of the Heavenly Abyss for another month.
During this month, Ji Qing still did not encounter any divine items.
However, he did encounter three Martial Gods from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
Ji Qing naturally followed the same procedure, performing soul searches on all of them before killing them.
In total, he had killed five Martial Gods from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect in the first layer of the Heavenly Abyss.
He had obtained a total of five Dao Gestation Methods.
However, two of the Dao Gestation Methods were duplicates, meaning he had effectively obtained four Dao Gestation Methods.
Among these four Dao Gestation Methods, Ji Qing carefully screened them.
Perhaps only one Dao Gestation Method would be useful for his Blood Flame Dao Fruit.
Ji Qing moved out of the Heavenly Abyss.
He found a place in the Black Ruins and began to cultivate the Dao Gestation Method.
One month, three months, five months, eight months…
This time, Ji Qing cultivated for a full eight months before this Dao Gestation Method from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect barely reached the beginner stage.
Ji Qing did not hesitate.
He directly elevated it to perfection.
Instantly, Ji Qing’s Blood Flame Dao Fruit surged.
From beginner stage, it rose all the way to Major Accomplishment!
“Hoo…”
Ji Qing breathed a sigh of relief.
He immediately checked the specific status of his Blood Flame Dao Fruit.
“Blood Flame Dao Fruit: Major Accomplishment （5%）”
The Blood Flame Dao Fruit had already reached Major Accomplishment.
This indicated that the Dao Gestation Method obtained from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect disciples was useful!
However, there was still a considerable distance to Perfection.
But it was alright; he just needed to find more cultivators from the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect.
See if he could find other Dao Gestation Methods.
However, he had no more Heavenly Abyss Tokens for the first layer of the Heavenly Abyss.
Ji Qing only had a Heavenly Abyss Token for the second layer of the Heavenly Abyss remaining.
Once activated, he would enter the second layer of the Heavenly Abyss.
Unlike the first layer, those who could enter the second layer were basically all at the Divine Ability Realm or Dharma Aspect Realm.
They were almost the strongest cultivators below the Great Expert level.
Ji Qing was a Martial God, but as long as he could activate the Heavenly Abyss Token, he could enter the second layer of the Heavenly Abyss.
“Fine, I’ll go take a look at the second layer of the Heavenly Abyss.”
Ji Qing immediately made his decision.
The second layer of the Heavenly Abyss not only offered stronger exotic items and divine items.
And they might encounter stronger Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect cultivators.
However, with Ji Qing’s current strength, even if he only uses his physical body, his “First-tier Physical Body of the Giant Spirit God Clan” is enough to sweep across many Divine Ability Realm and Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators.
Not to mention that Ji Qing also has four Legendary Dao Fruits to empower him.
And a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
Ji Qing is very clear about his current positioning.
Even the Lineage Master commented that Ji Qing possesses Great Expert combat power!
Then what else does he have to worry about?
Ji Qing immediately took out the Heavenly Abyss Token of the Second Layer.
“Buzz.”
The next moment, Ji Qing disappeared without a trace.
When Ji Qing reappeared, he had already entered the Second Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
The environment of the Second Layer of Heavenly Abyss is similar to the First Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
However, Ji Qing keenly sensed that there was an invisible suppression within the Second Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
This invisible suppression, if one were below the Divine Ability Realm, they probably wouldn’t be able to withstand it.
This is also why, even though Martial Gods and Martial Saints can enter the Second Layer, no one does.
With such terrifying suppression, an ordinary Martial God would be like walking under immense pressure; what benefits could they gain in the Second Layer of Heavenly Abyss?
But Ji Qing is different.
Ji Qing’s cultivation realm is indeed Martial God.
But he is also a First-tier Giant Spirit God.
His physical body is theoretically equivalent to the Dharma Aspect Realm Limit.
Therefore, Ji Qing hardly felt anything significant in the Second Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
Ji Qing wandered around the Second Layer.
He had a clear feeling that there were significantly fewer people in the Second Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
After all, advancing from Martial God to Divine Ability Realm is a qualitative transformation.
It’s not that easy.
Not every Core Disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory can break through to the Divine Ability Realm.
This involves the issue of the “mind.”
If the Heart Realm is not strong enough, one cannot transform Dao Fruits into Divine Abilities.
Even if Divine Abilities are formed, they cannot be controlled.
Ji Qing wandered for about ten days.
He didn’t encounter any Exotic Items, nor did he encounter any Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect cultivators.
He was already prepared to waste this Heavenly Abyss Token.
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, in the distance of the Void, a ball of golden light flickered intensely.
At the same time, several figures were behind the golden light.
Each of them exuded a terrifying aura.
There was also a cultivator whose entire body was covered in crimson flames, almost obscuring the sky and sun, exuding an extremely terrifying might.
“This Exotic Item is mine, no one is taking it!”
Behind the cultivator covered in crimson flames was a boundless sea of blood flames, vast and imposing, inspiring awe.
That is a Dharma Aspect!
Once a cultivator advances to the Divine Ability Realm, they begin to forge their own Dharma Aspect.
The primary factor in forging a Dharma Aspect is resources.
The more abundant the resources, the stronger the Dharma Aspect.
Of course, it must also match one’s own Divine Abilities.
If Divine Abilities are too weak, even abundant resources are useless.
Therefore, to be precise, the strength of a Dharma Aspect is closely related to Divine Abilities and resources.
And the cultivator with the sea of crimson flames had undoubtedly forged a top-tier Dharma Aspect.
Thus, once the Dharma Aspect was unleashed, it caused celestial phenomena, obscured the sky and sun, and was extremely terrifying.
They seemed to possess the demeanor of Great Experts.
“Wang Lin, you are going too far!”
“So what if I bully you?”
Wang Lin sneered.
The other Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators gritted their teeth in hatred.
The “Sea of Blood Flames” that Wang Lin forged is one of the Ten Great Dharma Aspects of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect. This Dharma Aspect requires nurturing the Peerless Dao Fruit of the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect and extremely precious resources to possibly forge the “Sea of Blood Flames” Dharma Aspect.
Once the “Sea of Blood Flames” Dharma Aspect is forged, its might is extremely astonishing.
The blood flames almost obscure the sky and sun and are endless. Among Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators, it is considered a top-tier existence.
Therefore, Wang Lin also used this to soar to become one of the top-tier Dharma Aspect cultivators in the Black Ruins, his fame spreading far and wide.
“Wang Lin, do you really think your ‘Sea of Blood Flames’ Dharma Aspect is invincible?”
As the voice sounded, a resplendent great sun slowly rose.
This terrifying great sun emitted endless light and heat.
Wherever the great sun’s radiance shone, all cultivators felt as if they were being scorched by the great sun, letting out cries of pain.
“Ah… this is the Golden Crow Dharma Aspect of the Great Sun Divine Sect; it should be Venerable Pei Ming.”
“What, Venerable Pei Ming is here too? How can we be so unlucky? We finally found an Exotic Item, and not only did Wang Lin show up, but Pei Ming did too.”
“How can we compete? With Pei Ming and Wang Lin unleashing their Dharma Aspects, we can’t even get close… Alas, the gap between us cultivators from small sects and those from top great sects is widening. We both forged Dharma Aspects, but we can’t even withstand the passive might emanating from the opponent’s Dharma Aspect…”
Many cultivators felt disheartened.
There is truly no comparison between disciples of small sects and great sects.
Perhaps Martial Saints can still contend to some extent.
When Martial Gods nurture Dao Fruits, there might be differences, but the gaps are not as pronounced.
By the Divine Ability Realm, the gap becomes quite significant, as Divine Abilities vary in power.
But by the Dharma Aspect Realm, the gap is even larger; it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it’s like heaven and earth.
The power between a top-tier Dharma Aspect and an ordinary Dharma Aspect is on entirely different levels.
An ordinary Dharma Aspect cannot even get close to a top-tier Dharma Aspect.
Let alone contend with it.
And now, as the Sea of Blood Flames Dharma Aspect and the Great Sun Dharma Aspect collide, other Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators retreat as far as possible.
Fearing that the aftermath of the Dharma Aspect collision would affect them, causing them to suffer collateral damage.
The Great Sun Dharma Aspect and the Sea of Blood Flames Dharma Aspect were still fiercely clashing.
Both could be considered Dharma Aspects with a hint of “fire attribute.”
And both are top-tier Dharma Aspects.
Whether it’s the great sun or the blood flames, there is no room for luck in the competition between Dharma Aspects.
The strong are strong.
The weak are weak.
There is no possibility of taking shortcuts.
Wang Lin and Pei Ming seem to be old rivals.
This is not the first time they have clashed.
This time, in their contention for the Exotic Item, they were truly fighting with fire.
The blood flames surged, constantly rolling, dyeing the entire sky a bloody hue.
Above Pei Ming’s head, a great sun floated, emitting endless light and heat, dispelling the blood flames in the void.
Just as the two were in a stalemate.
Suddenly, a large hand appeared in the void without warning.
And the hand grabbed.
It firmly grasped the Exotic Item in the void.
“How dare you!”
“Which audacious fellow dares to snatch the Exotic Item?”
Pei Ming and Wang Lin’s eyes turned cold.
As if having a tacit understanding, they immediately withdrew some of their Dharma Aspect’s might and stopped fighting.
Their gazes then turned towards a figure that had suddenly appeared in the void.
However, when they saw this figure, they both widened their eyes.
A strange expression appeared on their faces.
“Swish.”
Not only Pei Ming and Wang Lin.
Even some Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators who were far away were slightly stunned when they saw the figure that had suddenly appeared in the void.
As if they had seen something unbelievable.
“A… Martial God?”
The crowd looked at each other, and the scene seemed to fall into a rather peculiar silence.
