Chapter 217: Four Divine Abilities Suppress The Black Ruins! Heavenly Grade Reward, Innate Physique, Innate Dao Heart!
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing also appeared.
Even Ji Qing himself was paying attention to the two stone tablets.
In fact, all the divine abilities that appeared on the stone tablets were only names.
As for who possessed the divine abilities, it was not displayed.
It was merely speculation by some.
And even if they could infer Ji Qing’s divine abilities, they would only know a name.
What power the divine abilities possessed, etc., was unclear.
Therefore, Ji Qing came to the Divine Ability Forest to “showcase his divine abilities,” without any fear of being thoroughly understood.
Only by actually sparring and experiencing it firsthand could one know the true nature of Ji Qing’s divine abilities?
But who dared to spar with Ji Qing?
“It’s Ji Qing…”
“He just compiled divine abilities, and the changes on the Curiosity Ranking and Divine Ability Ranking must be because of Ji Qing.”
“Both rankings are in turmoil, I wonder how far Ji Qing’s divine abilities can reach?”
“After all, they are divine abilities derived from Legendary Dao Fruits, they must be good…”
Everyone looked at Ji Qing, but no one dared to approach.
Even within a hundred zhang radius of Ji Qing, everyone automatically retreated three steps.
Ji Qing’s reputation in the Black Ruins was not good.
It was all about ferocious might.
Such as slaying Emperor’s Sons, killing Wang Lin, and annihilating Wang Feng.
One by one.
It was a reputation built on the corpses of his opponents.
Such a fierce person, how could others dare to approach him casually?
Soon, the turmoil on the Curiosity Ranking ended.
Everyone looked closely.
There was only one change on the Curiosity Ranking just now.
“Great Five Elements Divine Light? This divine ability ranks eighth on the Curiosity Ranking!”
“Only one divine ability was recorded on the Curiosity Ranking, could it be Ji Qing’s divine ability?”
“It should be correct. In such a short time, almost only Ji Qing was compiling divine abilities. Moreover, it wouldn’t be such a coincidence that another person’s divine ability would appear on the Curiosity Ranking. It can only be Ji Qing.”
“The divine abilities derived from Ji Qing’s Legendary Dao Fruits, only one was recorded on the Curiosity Ranking? This… isn’t it a bit too little, considering Ji Qing has four Legendary Dao Fruits.”
Many people were somewhat surprised.
Great Five Elements Divine Light, just the name alone, its specific power and how peculiar it was, everyone was unaware.
Unlike “Absolute Freeze” or “Shadow Clone,” whose effects were basically known to everyone.
Unless someone sparred with Ji Qing and personally “tried it,” they would know the miraculous aspects of “Great Five Elements Divine Light.”
But it couldn’t be hidden forever.
Over time, someone would definitely eventually know the effects of the Great Five Elements Divine Light.
But in the short term, everyone could only guess.
Glances swept over Ji Qing.
But no one spoke to ask.
After all, divine abilities are secrets for every cultivator.
How could they be easily revealed?
If it weren’t for Ji Qing’s great reputation, and that he was noticed by everyone as soon as he entered the Divine Ability Forest, they might not even know the names of Ji Qing’s divine abilities.
However, everyone was still vaguely disappointed.
Four Legendary Dao Fruits, yielding legendary divine abilities.
How could only one divine ability be recorded on the Curiosity Ranking?
It was truly a disservice to the reputation of “Legendary Dao Fruits.”
However, the Curiosity Ranking ultimately emphasizes “curiosity.”
Perhaps it was normal for Ji Qing’s other divine abilities not to be particularly peculiar.
The most important thing was the Divine Ability Ranking.
Whether Ji Qing’s divine abilities were strong or not, it depended on the Divine Ability Ranking.
The stone tablet representing the Divine Ability Ranking vibrated for a considerable time.
As the vibration of the Divine Ability Ranking gradually subsided, everyone looked at the divine ability rankings on the stone tablet.
Upon seeing this, everyone’s expressions instantly changed drastically.
And within their hearts, stormy seas were stirred.
It changed!
The Divine Ability Ranking had changed dramatically.
Especially the top ten rankings on the Divine Ability Ranking, all shifted back by four places.
“Fifth place, Absolute Freeze! Absolute Freeze, which was originally first place, is now fifth?”
“Fourth place, Divine Ability Eight Heavenly Dragons! This divine ability was never heard of before, it should be a divine ability Ji Qing just compiled, and it actually surpassed Absolute Freeze?”
“Third place, Divine Ability Burning Heaven Purple Flame! This divine ability was also unheard of, it should also be a divine ability Ji Qing just compiled. Judging by the name, it should be a terrifying flame, is it even more terrifying than Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect’s ‘Heavenly Fire’?”
“Second place, Divine Ability Annihilation of All Laws! There’s no need to guess, this divine ability must belong to Ji Qing. In the past, Ji Qing had a peculiar method that could decompose opponents with a single strike. This divine ability should be an upgraded version of that peculiar power.”
“First place, Great Five Elements Divine Light! Isn’t this the divine ability just recorded on the Curiosity Ranking? On the Curiosity Ranking, it only ranked eighth, indicating that although it was peculiar, it wasn’t the most peculiar divine ability. But on the Divine Ability Ranking, Great Five Elements Divine Light ranked first, overpowering all divine abilities in the Black Ruins. How terrifying is its power?”
“Moreover, four brand new divine abilities, that’s right, corresponding to Ji Qing’s four Legendary Dao Fruits… Legends are indeed legends, overpowering all Peerless Dao Fruits! With four legendary divine abilities at his disposal, to what terrifying level has Ji Qing’s strength reached?”
“Just by the names, these four divine abilities are remarkable. It’s just that their special aspects are unknown, especially Great Five Elements Divine Light, which managed to overpower all the divine abilities in the Black Ruins…”
Everyone’s gaze fell on Ji Qing, their faces filled with astonishment.
If a single divine ability could overpower the Black Ruins, that would already be an extraordinary achievement.
But Ji Qing?
He possessed four divine abilities, all of which could overpower the Black Ruins.
Furthermore, Ji Qing was already capable of slaying a Great Expert like Wang Feng when he was a Martial God.
So now?
With these four divine abilities, Ji Qing’s strength had undoubtedly increased by an unknown amount.
If he encountered Wang Feng again, he could probably kill him instantly.
Of course, many people in the crowd were quietly leaving the Divine Ability Forest.
Sending messages to their respective factions.
Countless people were doing this.
After all, Ji Qing was now the focus of attention for the entire Black Ruins, and every move he made was closely watched.
“Buzz.”
A beam of light on the Curiosity Ranking enveloped Ji Qing.
On the Divine Ability Ranking, four beams of light enveloped Ji Qing.
Ji Qing’s mind also received a piece of unfamiliar information.
“The Curiosity Ranking recorded one of my divine abilities and gave me a Human Grade Reward. The Divine Ability Ranking gave me three Human Grade Rewards and one Earthly Grade Reward.”
Ji Qing sorted through the information in his mind.
The rewards given by the Divine Ability Forest were divided into Heavenly, Earthly, and Human grades.
Heavenly Grade rewards were the highest.
Earthly Grade were second.
Human Grade were the worst.
But even the worst Human Grade reward could be exchanged for a chance at “Enlightenment.”
Most people only obtained “Human Grade Rewards” in the Divine Ability Forest.
But this time, Ji Qing actually obtained an “Earthly Grade Reward,” which was very unusual.
It should be the “Earthly Grade” reward given by the divine ability “Great Five Elements Divine Light.”
To obtain an Earthly Grade reward, one must rank in the top ten on both lists.
Great Five Elements Divine Light achieved this.
Don’t underestimate this point; ranking in the top ten on both lists is extremely difficult.
The number of divine abilities that could truly achieve this was very few.
Great Five Elements Divine Light was one of them.
As for Heavenly Grade rewards, they were even more terrifying, for example, ranking first on both lists!
Great Five Elements Divine Light did not achieve first place on both lists.
On the Curiosity Ranking, Great Five Elements Divine Light was only ranked eighth.
However, Ji Qing still had four Human Grade rewards.
And three Human Grade rewards could be synthesized into one Earthly Grade reward.
Two Earthly Grade rewards could then be synthesized into one Heavenly Grade reward.
What was there to hesitate about?
Ji Qing immediately merged the three Human Grade rewards, obtaining one Earthly Grade reward.
Then he merged two Earthly Grade rewards.
Ji Qing now possessed one Heavenly Grade reward and one Human Grade reward.
“Let’s check the Human Grade reward first.”
Ji Qing began to silently review the Human Grade rewards in the Divine Ability Forest.
Indeed, the rewards were very rich.
Various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
As well as Treasures.
Even treasures for forging Top-tier Dharma Idols were available.
Of course, “Enlightenment” could also be exchanged.
One Human Grade reward allowed for one hour of “Enlightenment.”
“One hour is enough for my Spiritual Imprint to merge into the Black Ruins…”
Ji Qing was very excited.
His primary goal for coming to the Divine Ability Forest this time was to obtain a chance at “Enlightenment.”
Now, even a single Human Grade reward had achieved this goal.
Then what about the Heavenly Grade?
Ji Qing immediately checked.
The items that could be exchanged for Heavenly Grade rewards were much fewer.
Only a few dozen types.
However, each one could be considered unique in the entire Black Ruins!
These Supreme Treasures, Ji Qing couldn’t even understand.
He had never even heard of their names.
However, even Heavenly Grade rewards were generally rewards below the “Great Expert” level.
And they were all precious resources for forging Dharma Aspects when in the “Dharma Aspect Realm.”
They were rare and could not be found elsewhere.
Only the Divine Ability Forest had them.
For the same Dharma Aspect, if the forging resources were different, the power would vary greatly.
There were also some treasures that Ji Qing needed to inquire about their specific effects.
Therefore, Ji Qing would keep the Heavenly Grade reward for now.
He would exchange it after he fully understood it later.
“I don’t need the Heavenly Grade reward for now, but the Human Grade reward needs to be used quickly…”
Ji Qing no longer hesitated and immediately exchanged for a chance at “Enlightenment.”
“Swish.”
Ji Qing disappeared again.
He had exchanged for a chance at “Enlightenment” and was teleported to a secret cultivation Cave Dwelling within the Divine Ability Forest.
No one would disturb him.
From the moment Ji Qing redeemed it, “Enlightenment” had already begun.
It was strange.
Although this was a cultivation Cave Dwelling in the Wonder Divine Ability Forest, Ji Qing felt as if he were in the Black Ruins.
There was no obstacle to his comprehension of the Black Ruins.
Therefore, Ji Qing, following his previous methods in the “Desolate Realm” and “Purgatory Realm,” skillfully began to comprehend the Rules of the Black Ruins.
In essence, they led to the same destination.
No matter how vast the Black Ruins were, their essence was the same.
Therefore, through Enlightenment, Ji Qing quickly saw the numerous Rules of the Black Ruins, densely spread throughout it.
Ji Qing also began to “investigate” the mysteries of the operation of these Black Ruins Rules.
Searching for the most “suitable” moment to merge his Spiritual Imprint into the Black Ruins.
Ji Qing didn’t know how much time had passed.
He felt like he had waited for a long time this time.
But he still hadn’t waited for a suitable opportunity.
Ji Qing vaguely understood.
The rules of the Black Ruins operated very perfectly.
It was impossible to find loopholes.
Ji Qing could even vaguely feel that the enlightenment effect was beginning to weaken.
In other words, his enlightenment time of one hour was about to end.
He couldn’t delay any longer.
If he delayed further, he wouldn’t be able to merge his spiritual imprint into the Black Ruins.
Ji Qing took a deep breath.
Since he couldn’t find a loophole, he would forcefully merge.
Anyway, his fortune was strong now.
He had accumulated countless fortunes from the Black Ruins.
He had just used four divine abilities to suppress all divine abilities in the Black Ruins, and immense fortune converged upon him.
Ji Qing was currently at the peak of his fortune.
“Merge!”
Ji Qing no longer hesitated and forcefully merged his spiritual imprint into the Black Ruins.
“Boom.”
Ji Qing only felt a roar in his mind.
Then came the pain!
Extreme pain!
It was a pain from the depths of his soul.
It felt as if his entire body was being crushed bit by bit by a terrifying millstone.
He couldn’t bear it!
Ji Qing couldn’t bear it at all!
Compared to the Desolate Realm and Purgatory Realm, it was not on the same level at all.
It was like a dwarf encountering a giant.
Ji Qing still felt he had been a bit reckless.
But he wasn’t afraid.
He wasn’t afraid even if he failed this time.
After all, he wouldn’t die.
If he wanted his spiritual imprint to merge into the Black Ruins and become immortal, how could he not take any risks?
Fortunately, Ji Qing still had a lot of fortune.
Without so much fortune from the Black Ruins, Ji Qing’s consciousness would have been annihilated in an instant.
The immense fortune protected Ji Qing’s spiritual imprint.
Although it was painful, Ji Qing gritted his teeth and endured.
He felt as if he had been crushed into countless fragments.
Yet, the countless fragments did not annihilate; instead, they were “infiltrating” into the rules of the Black Ruins bit by bit.
This was also a form of “merging.”
However, this method of merging was too slow and too painful.
And it could only be supported by fortune.
Time passed slowly.
Ji Qing felt as if days were passing like years.
Every minute and every second was torture.
But he couldn’t lose consciousness and could only bear this pain.
He didn’t know how long it had been.
Ji Qing seemed to have become numb from the torment.
It was as if the pain had lessened somewhat.
He even had the consciousness to observe his surroundings.
Ji Qing seemed to be in a vast void.
He had no physical body.
His spiritual consciousness could not manifest.
But he could see the vast Black Ruins, and he could see endless rules.
Especially, he could also see that in the wonder, his “physical body” was still with closed eyes.
“Has my… enlightenment time passed?”
Ji Qing vaguely understood what was happening.
His enlightenment time had long passed.
But he was being crushed by the rules of the Black Ruins, and that terrifying pain prevented him from checking his own situation.
Not until now.
Ji Qing’s feeling was very familiar.
Wasn’t this the feeling of his spiritual imprint?
“So, has my spiritual imprint successfully merged into the Black Ruins?”
The next moment, Ji Qing’s consciousness returned to his physical body.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing opened his eyes.
That’s right, he was still in the secret chamber of the Divine Ability Forest.
And more than an hour had passed; several days had passed…
This had never happened before in the Desolate Realm or Purgatory Realm.
When Ji Qing had an enlightenment back then, he could quickly merge his spiritual imprint into the Desolate Realm and Purgatory Realm.
But this time, merging into the Black Ruins encountered trouble.
Recalling now, Ji Qing was truly not afraid of his consciousness being crushed.
Or rather, his consciousness had already been crushed, but he had relied on his terrifying will to prevent his consciousness from dissipating, and then forcefully merged into the Black Ruins.
That’s why it took so long.
“Whoosh…”
Ji Qing breathed a sigh of relief.
Although there were many twists and turns this time, it was finally over.
His spiritual imprint had merged into the Black Ruins.
From now on, as long as the Black Ruins existed, he would not die.
Of course, he still had a lifespan limit.
Once his lifespan limit arrived, both his physical body and spiritual consciousness would completely die.
This was an iron rule of heaven and earth.
All living beings had a lifespan limit.
For example, the “Giant Spirit God Clan” also had a lifespan limit.
Only the legendary “Immortals” seemed to have infinite lifespans.
However, although “Immortals” had infinite lifespans, they would also encounter all sorts of tribulations.
If they couldn’t overcome them, even Immortals would turn to dust.
“My spiritual imprint has merged into the Black Ruins, and from now on, I have no more worries. Next, I need to create my own cultivation technique and improve my cultivation…”
Ji Qing didn’t know how good his comprehension was.
It might not be bad, but it definitely wouldn’t be enough to be peerless in the Black Ruins.
At the very least, Ji Qing still needed the “enlightenment” from the Divine Ability Forest to merge his spiritual imprint into the Black Ruins.
In fact, if Ji Qing’s comprehension was high enough, given the special situation of his spiritual imprint merging into the Black Ruins, he could observe the operation of the Black Ruins’ rules and gain many insights.
But he couldn’t gain insights now.
That meant his comprehension was insufficient.
“In future cultivation, comprehension will become increasingly important. Even though the Dharma Aspect Realm requires more resources, what about the Nirvana Realm above the Dharma Aspect Realm? To achieve Nirvana, exceptional comprehension is essential…”
Ji Qing had to find a way to improve his comprehension.
Although there were many treasures in heaven and earth, those that could permanently increase comprehension were very rare.
Suddenly, Ji Qing’s heart stirred.
He re-examined the treasures that could be exchanged for “Heavenly Grade Rewards” in the Divine Ability Forest.
He had only had a vague impression before.
But he hadn’t examined them carefully.
Finally, among the various treasures, Ji Qing saw one.
“Clear Spirit Water. Those who consume it will obtain an Innate Dao Heart.”
The description of this treasure was very simple.
“What is an Innate Dao Heart?”
Ji Qing continued to examine it.
“An Innate Dao Heart holder’s focus on the ‘Dao’ is enhanced.”
Ji Qing pondered.
What did it mean for one’s focus on the “Dao” to be enhanced?
The explanation was too vague.
But after being in the Black Ruins for so long, Ji Qing could vaguely judge what was a good thing.
As far as he knew, anything “innate” was a good thing.
For example, innate spiritual objects, innate magic treasures, etc.
As well as Innate Saint Body, Innate Divine Body, etc.
Anything “innate” was definitely a good thing.
And the Clear Spirit Water, once consumed, could grant an “Innate Dao Heart.”
Wasn’t this some kind of “Innate Physique”?
And it should be some kind of ethereal, hard-to-perceive “enlightenment” type Innate Physique.
“Innate Physique… and it’s related to ‘Enlightenment’?”
Ji Qing gritted his teeth.
“Exchange it!”
He had already made up his mind.
Innate physiques were rare.
Let alone being able to exchange for it with Heavenly Grade Rewards.
As for the other Dharma Aspect Materials that made him extremely covetous, he couldn’t use them even if he exchanged for them now.
The key was that the Innate Dao Heart was permanently effective.
Even the most precious Dharma Aspect Realm materials might not be suitable for Ji Qing’s own divine ability attributes.
When he needed Dharma Aspect Realm materials in the future, he could slowly accumulate them.
“Exchange for Clear Spirit Water.”
Ji Qing silently chanted in his mind.
The next moment, a ripple of space appeared in the void before him.
Immediately after, a small jade bottle floated before Ji Qing.
“Is this the Clear Spirit Water? A Heavenly Grade Reward, don’t disappoint me…”
Ji Qing took a deep breath.
He immediately opened the jade bottle. Inside was a drop of emerald liquid emitting a faint fragrance.
Ji Qing opened his mouth and poured the drop of Clear Spirit Water from the jade bottle directly into his mouth.
As the Clear Spirit Water entered his body, Ji Qing immediately felt a chill.
A chill all over his body.
Not only did his physical body feel cold, but even his spiritual consciousness felt extremely cold.
It felt as if his consciousness was about to freeze stiff.
The next moment, Ji Qing was frozen.
Motionless.
Yet, there was no frost on his body.
Days passed.
One month, three months, five months, eight months…
In the blink of an eye, a year had passed.
“Whoosh…”
Ji Qing slowly raised his head.
“Has a year passed already? Why did it only feel like a moment…”
Ji Qing murmured softly.
His consciousness was frozen, and he felt nothing.
When he woke up again, a year had passed.
Evidently, that drop of Clear Spirit Water was extremely overbearing.
It directly froze Ji Qing’s consciousness for a year.
However, when he awoke, he looked around.
It seemed that everything was the same, yet it also seemed different.
“This feeling……”
Ji Qing carefully comprehended.
He observed the secret chamber, seeming to see the secret chamber closely related to the Supernatural Power Forest, and the entire Supernatural Power Forest seemed to be forcibly “embedded” within the Black Ruins.
The Supernatural Power Forest was out of place with the Black Ruins.
It was clearly not a product of the Black Ruins.
Yet it had existed since ancient times, and the Black Ruins could not “expel” the Supernatural Power Forest.
However, Ji Qing felt a sense of “dread” in his heart.
He vaguely sensed a familiar trace on the “Supernatural Power Forest.”
That was… the trace of an immortal!
The Supernatural Power Forest was related to immortals!
“Not just the Supernatural Power Forest, but the Abyssal Realm too, they’re all in the same style, related to ‘immortals’…”
Ji Qing realized that the Abyssal Realm and the Supernatural Power Forest.
And possibly many other “wonders,” should all be related to “immortals.”
As for why Ji Qing felt they were related to “immortals,” it was naturally because after refining that drop of Giant Spirit God’s Essence Blood, he sensed a trace of “immortal” aura from it.
It was very similar to the wonders.
It’s just that the immortal aura on the wonders seemed more ancient, more mysterious, and vast.
“If it were before, I would have absolutely no way of having this observational power…”
Ji Qing’s heart stirred.
“Whoosh.”
He left the Supernatural Power Forest and arrived within the Black Ruins.
Being in the Black Ruins, this feeling of Ji Qing’s became even more apparent.
He could clearly sense the “Void Rules.”
Furthermore, he could sense the rules within the Black Ruins, filling the Black Ruins.
And his Spiritual Imprint merged with the Black Ruins. From the perspective of his Spiritual Imprint, trying to observe the rule operation of the vast Black Ruins was like playing the lute to a cow.
But now, he could actually understand.
And the more he immersed himself in it, the greater his enlightenment became.
“Is this the Innate Dao Heart? Perhaps my comprehension hasn’t improved much, but I’m very sensitive to the ‘Dao.’ Once I immerse myself in the enlightenment of the ‘Dao,’ the Innate Dao Heart can exert its immense power.”
“The Innate Dao Heart is most suitable for enlightenment…”
Ji Qing was very pleased.
It was indeed a Treasure exchanged for with the Heavenly Grade Reward from the Supernatural Power Forest.
It was truly unbelievable.
With an Innate Physique like the Innate Dao Heart, Ji Qing’s future cultivation path would definitely be smoother.
Not to mention anything else, but for the Divine Ability Realm, being able to create a Supernatural Power Realm Cultivation Technique could be helpful.
“I can also start working on creating a Supernatural Power Realm Cultivation Technique.”
Ji Qing’s figure flickered, and he instantly entered a spatial passage, disappearing without a trace.
……
Ji Qing’s dominance over all supernatural powers in the Black Ruins with his four supernatural powers had long since spread throughout the Black Ruins, and Ji Qing had even gained a massive amount of Fortune.
But he didn’t care about this matter now.
After returning to Ninth Peak, Ji Qing began to attempt to create a Supernatural Power Realm Cultivation Technique.
Based on his four supernatural powers, and referencing other people’s Supernatural Power Realm Cultivation Techniques, Ji Qing continuously tried. Even with the Innate Dao Heart, Ji Qing encountered problems.
Several months later, Ji Qing still had nothing to show for it.
Therefore, Ji Qing stopped.
He understood a principle.
Creating a cultivation technique through closed-door practice was not feasible.
With his Foundation and Accumulation, it was almost impossible to create a Supernatural Power Realm Cultivation Technique through closed-door practice at Ninth Peak.
Ji Qing consulted Can Xiu Venerable.
“Can Xiu, how did you create your cultivation technique back then?”
Can Xiu Venerable thought for a moment and said, “There is no shortcut to creating a cultivation technique. You can only communicate with other Divine Ability Realm cultivators, and then one day, inspiration might strike, and you might get a bit of an idea, and then slowly create a cultivation technique.”
“Including the Core Disciples of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, they basically use this method. Therefore, Core Disciples of the Divine Ability Realm generally go out to ‘travel,’ which is actually forming a Divine Ability Realm circle, where everyone exchanges information and seeks inspiration.”
“Your Highness, you can actually do this too…”
Can Xiu Venerable had wanted to remind him for a long time.
But he felt Ji Qing was different.
After all, Ji Qing’s talent was unparalleled in the Black Ruins, perhaps Ji Qing wouldn’t need to be like them, and could create it just by referencing some Supernatural Power Realm Cultivation Techniques?
But the facts proved that Ji Qing’s closed-door practice was also not working.
“Communication…”
Ji Qing pondered.
Ji Qing had rarely communicated with cultivators of the same realm in his cultivation journey so far.
He had initially thought that with the Innate Dao Heart, creating a cultivation technique would be very easy.
But he had underestimated the difficulty of creating a cultivation technique.
Ji Qing’s Foundation and Accumulation were far from enough.
Since other Divine Ability Realm cultivators had to communicate with those of the same realm to create cultivation techniques, it indicated that this method was useful and effective.
Then Ji Qing naturally would not abandon it.
But who should he communicate with at the same realm?
If he were to find cultivators from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, the effect might not be very good.
Everyone in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory knew Ji Qing.
And his prestige was now very high.
Even the Divine Ability Realm cultivators of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory could not withstand Ji Qing’s prestige, so how could they communicate calmly?
It was better to find a Divine Ability Realm circle that did not know him.
Ji Qing thought for a moment, then immediately got up and headed to the Yin Yang Creation Lineage.
Over the years, as he had advanced to the Divine Ability Realm, Bai Xi had also advanced to the Divine Ability Realm.
Bai Xi had a wide circle of friends.
It was said that outside the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, she was on good terms with many cultivators.
He would try asking Bai Xi.
Soon, Ji Qing met Bai Xi at the Yin Yang Creation Lineage.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, you are a rare visitor. Tell me, what do you need me for?”
Bai Xi was one of the rare few who could maintain a normal demeanor when seeing Ji Qing.
Moreover, she knew that Ji Qing never came to her without a reason, so if he was looking for her, it was likely for something.
Ji Qing smiled slightly and said, “Creating a cultivation technique in the Divine Ability Realm requires communication. It’s not possible within the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. I heard that you have a wide circle of friends and many cultivator friends in the Divine Ability Realm. Could you perhaps take me along to communicate next time?”
“Communicate with cultivators of the same realm?”
Bai Xi’s eyes held a strange expression.
Cultivators of the same realm?
What exactly constituted a cultivator of Ji Qing’s same realm now?
After all, Ji Qing had long been able to kill Great Experts.
Of course, Bai Xi knew that Ji Qing was referring to Divine Ability Realm cultivators.
“I didn’t expect that merely creating a cultivation technique could stump you, Fellow Daoist…”
Bai Xi had thought that Ji Qing wouldn’t need communication with cultivators of the same realm at all and could directly create a cultivation technique.
It seemed Ji Qing’s talent wasn’t as exceptional as imagined.
He was still quite normal.
“I can take you to communicate, but you can’t go like this. You need to disguise yourself and conceal your aura. Otherwise, in the vast Black Ruins, which Divine Ability Realm cultivator would dare to communicate with you?”
Bai Xi’s words were the truth.
Ji Qing’s reputation was too great.
If he didn’t conceal his aura and disguise himself, any Divine Ability Realm cultivator who saw him would lose their composure.
After all, it was reasonable to treat Ji Qing as a Great Expert now.
“That is natural.”
Ji Qing nodded in agreement.
Disguising himself and concealing his aura was a given.
“Alright, then wait for my news. At most ten days to half a month, it won’t take too long.”
Ji Qing nodded: “Then I will trouble you, Fellow Daoist Bai Xi.”
Ji Qing then got up to take his leave and returned to Ninth Peak.
Disguising himself was simple.
Ji Qing was from the Giant Spirit God Clan, his physical body was extremely powerful, and his control over his physical body was almost one hundred percent.
Therefore, controlling his physical body to change his appearance was a simple matter.
As for concealing his aura.
Ji Qing couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t be seen through.
But he could use the aura of his Grotto-Heaven Small Realm to mask his own aura.
Then there would be no problem.
Because it wasn’t concealment, but rather only releasing the aura of the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
With the aura of the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm, no one would associate it with Ji Qing.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
Ji Qing also received news from Bai Xi.
He immediately got up and went to the Yin Yang Creation Lineage.
Moreover, he had already disguised himself and released the aura of his Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
The moment he saw Bai Xi.
Bai Xi frowned deeply.
“You are…”
“Fellow Daoist Bai, didn’t you send me a message to come?”
Ji Qing said with a half-smile.
“You are Fellow Daoist Ji?”
Bai Xi looked him up and down carefully.
If Ji Qing hadn’t admitted it himself, she might not have recognized him.
“That’s right, Fellow Daoist Ji uses this method to conceal his aura and disguise himself, who else could know your true identity? As for a name…”
“Spirit Fusion Lineage, Li Mu!”
This was also an alias that Ji Qing had used in Jianghu before.
As for being discovered?
That was impossible.
There were countless cultivators in the various lineages of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
It was just that there were few Core Disciples.
But there were too many cultivators who were not Core Disciples.
There were many in the Divine Ability Realm and Dharma Aspect Realm.
And there were many in seclusion who were not well-known.
Who would know if there was a Divine Ability Realm cultivator named “Li Mu” in the Spirit Fusion Lineage?
Moreover, it was with Bai Xi, so no one would be suspicious.
“Alright, Fellow Daoist Li Mu, then let’s set off.”
Thus, the two of them left the Purgatory Realm together.
As for the destination, Bai Xi didn’t say, Ji Qing would just follow Bai Xi.
Soon, the two of them traversed space, even traversing several times.
This indicated that the destination was very far.
Finally, during the last traversal, Bai Xi and Ji Qing arrived in an empty area of the Black Ruins.
Ji Qing focused his gaze.
Within the Black Ruins, a massive pavilion stood tall.
And the pavilion was slowly moving.
Near the pavilion, many cultivators had arrived through void traversal just like them, and flew directly into the pavilion.
“Where is this place?”
Ji Qing asked.
Bai Xi, on the other hand, looked at Ji Qing with a strange expression: “The renowned Immortal Seeking Tower, haven’t you been here before, Fellow Daoist?”
“I haven’t… but I have heard of the Immortal Seeking Tower. So this is the Immortal Seeking Tower?”
Ji Qing looked at the Immortal Seeking Tower in the distance, and information about the Immortal Seeking Tower naturally appeared in his mind.
The Immortal Seeking Tower is not just one.
It moves constantly within the Black Ruins.
It is said that the Immortal Seeking Tower offers all sorts of “blissful” enjoyments.
It’s just that the price is expensive.
Even Great Experts occasionally visit the Immortal Seeking Tower.
Moreover, the Immortal Seeking Tower also has various rare treasures, and cultivators can communicate with each other.
It is said that there are only “one hundred and eight” Immortal Seeking Towers in total. Compared to the vast Black Ruins, one hundred and eight Immortal Seeking Towers are far too few.
Moreover, they do not have fixed locations and are constantly moving within the Black Ruins.
If you are lucky, you can find one.
If you are unlucky, you will never find one.
Bai Xi waited for ten days before setting off, clearly looking for the Immortal Seeking Tower.
Now that the Immortal Seeking Tower has appeared, she naturally brought Ji Qing to it.
Moreover, the Immortal Seeking Tower is very safe.
There are Great Experts stationed inside.
Even Top Great Powers would have to retreat three steps.
“Do you usually gather and communicate in the Immortal Seeking Tower?”
Ji Qing asked.
“Otherwise? The Immortal Seeking Tower is great, it has everything you want, cultivation techniques, secret treasures, cave dwellings, etc. As long as you have enough Spirit Stones, you can have anything.”
“Even, some people like to seek pleasure, and the Immortal Seeking Tower can satisfy that.”
Ji Qing looked at Bai Xi with a strange expression.
Seeking pleasure?
Could this Bai Xi…
Forget it, Ji Qing didn’t want to think about it anymore. How Bai Xi acted was her freedom.
As for Spirit Stones, Ji Qing certainly wasn’t lacking.
Thus, the two entered the Immortal Seeking Tower together.
Upon entering the Immortal Seeking Tower, Ji Qing’s eyes were met with all sorts of magnificent and opulent buildings.
There were countless cultivators inside.
Some were in groups, discussing cultivation experiences.
Some were verifying Divine Abilities and Dharma Aspects together.
Whether it was Spirit Transformation, Void Glimpse, Refining Void, or Martial God, Divine Ability Realm, or Dharma Aspect Realm.
They were everywhere in the Immortal Seeking Tower.
Ji Qing even sensed many Great Expert auras.
Even Great Experts were in the Immortal Seeking Tower.
Of course, there were also those seeking pleasure.
Quite a few.
In the Immortal Seeking Tower, as long as you have Spirit Stones, you can have all sorts of enjoyments.
Not all Martial Way or Immortal Dao cultivators are ascetic.
Ji Qing understood.
This Immortal Seeking Tower was a cultivator’s version of a “money pit.”
Bai Xi led Ji Qing into a tall building.
This was the “Heart Questioning Tower.”
It was said that a special incense, very expensive, was burned there year-round.
But this incense could make one’s thoughts clear, making it most suitable for exchanging cultivation experiences.
Therefore, many cultivators in the Divine Ability Realm were willing to come to the “Heart Questioning Tower.”
As soon as they entered, they could see many Divine Ability Realm cultivators in groups.
Bai Xi went to the third floor and saw seven or eight Divine Ability Realm cultivators.
“Fellow Daoist Bai Xi.”
These cultivators all greeted Bai Xi.
“And this is…”
Everyone looked at Ji Qing.
Bai Xi introduced, “Fellow Daoist Li Mu from the Spirit Fusion Lineage. He is also a cultivator in the Divine Ability Realm and wishes to exchange insights on Divine Abilities, hoping to create compatible cultivation techniques.”
Everyone suddenly understood.
“So you are also a cultivator from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. Since you are a friend of Fellow Daoist Bai Xi, you are also our friend. We are all here to create our own cultivation techniques for the Divine Ability Realm, which is why we gather here to share and exchange experiences.”
Everyone was also very enthusiastic towards Ji Qing.
After all, the “Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory” was a top force and a focus of attention everywhere.
Of course, among these Divine Ability Realm cultivators, some also came from top forces.
The rest, even if not from top forces, had good backgrounds.
Their statuses and positions were roughly the same.
Only in this way could they communicate as equals.
“Since it’s your first time here, all expenses today are on me!”
Ji Qing didn’t say any unnecessary words.
He directly covered everyone’s expenses.
Everyone’s eyes lit up.
So generous!
What a straightforward person!
They liked it.
Thus, Ji Qing, with this act, directly integrated into this circle.
Bai Xi nodded secretly upon seeing this.
Ji Qing was indeed different from the Top Heavenly Talents she had met.
He seemed to treat everyone the same.
Even when facing cultivators who were clearly inferior to him, he could treat them as equals and actively integrate into the circle.
She had been worried that Ji Qing would not fit in with this group.
Now it seemed she had worried for nothing.
After Ji Qing integrated, he found that this group of people was quite serious.
They were genuinely there to exchange experiences on cultivation techniques for the Divine Ability Realm.
Moreover, none of them were mediocre.
They were all considered geniuses.
Occasional brilliant ideas gave Ji Qing inspiration.
In just two to three hours, Ji Qing felt he had gained a lot of inspiration.
He had spent months shut away at Ninth Peak without generating this much inspiration.
This made him sigh, realizing he had truly come to the right place this time.
To create a cultivation technique for the Divine Ability Realm, one truly needed to communicate with others.
In the Immortal Seeking Tower, there was no distinction between day and night.
Even the weather was always the same.
Occasionally, there would be some changes, but it was always clear skies.
Ji Qing and the others stayed for about ten days.
Ji Qing’s inspiration surged.
Although he still hadn’t created a cultivation technique for the Divine Ability Realm, his gains were substantial.
His Foundation had also clearly deepened.
With a few more such experiences, it should naturally lead to the creation of a cultivation technique.
Once he created a cultivation technique, Ji Qing could directly achieve Perfection using Origin Points.
This was a much greater advantage than other Divine Ability Realm cultivators.
Just as Ji Qing and the others were continuing their exchange, a blue-robed elder suddenly walked over and apologized with clasped hands, “Fellow Daoists, a Distinguished Guest is coming upstairs and wishes to book this entire floor. They are willing to compensate all of you, so…”
Everyone fell silent.
Compensation or not.
Were they people who lacked Spirit Stones?
Bai Xi also frowned and said coldly, “Which Distinguished Guest wishes to book the third floor? Let them say it themselves.”
“This… alright.”
The elder left.
Soon, several cultivators walked over.
However, the auras emanating from two of the cultivators caused Bai Xi and the others’ expressions to change slightly.
Dharma Aspect!
Two of them were cultivators in the Dharma Aspect Realm!
Among these cultivators, the leader also seemed to be a cultivator in the Divine Ability Realm.
And those two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators, it seemed, were merely guards for this Divine Ability Realm cultivator?
“Fellow Daoists, I am Qian Mingri from Black Abyss. I have invited a few friends to gather at the ‘Heart Questioning Tower.’ We do not like to be disturbed by outsiders, so please temporarily relocate. I will also offer compensation to all of you.”
Qian Mingri’s attitude was not overly arrogant.
But acting like this was tantamount to asking them to leave.
Especially those two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators, who intentionally or unintentionally exuded terrifying auras, making Bai Xi and the others’ expressions very grim.
“And if we don’t leave?”
Suddenly, Ji Qing spoke.
