Chapter 218: One Palm Sends Two Great Experts Flying! Ji Qing’s Identity Exposed, Immortal Seeking Tower Shaken!
“Not leaving?”
Qian Mingri’s expression froze.
He seemed somewhat incredulous.
He had explained so clearly, even stating his name as “Qian Mingri of the Black Abyss,” yet these Divine Ability Realm cultivators still wouldn’t leave?
“Did you hear clearly, Qian Mingri of the Black Abyss!”
“Pfft.”
Suddenly, Bai Xi let out a laugh.
“I know, the Young Master of the Black Abyss, born from the Fortune of the Black Abyss. Your Black Abyss is quite domineering, claiming the Heart Questioning Tower is yours, no problem. But you want to drive us away?”
Bai Xi directly took out a token.
“Core Disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory…”
Qian Mingri’s face darkened.
The Black Abyss was a special force, controlled by a family, the Qian Family.
As the Young Master of the Black Abyss, Qian Mingri had almost never suffered setbacks.
Although the Black Abyss was not a top-tier force, it was still a first-rate large force in the Black Ruins.
It was just a little bit inferior to top-tier forces.
“So what if you’re a Core Disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory? This Young Master is rich and willful, I’ll book it at ten times the price! Why aren’t you guys leaving quickly?”
Qian Mingri was too lazy to feign civility anymore.
Although the old guys in his family had told him to be cautious when he went out,
to try not to cause trouble, and that if he kicked an iron plate, it would be troublesome.
But after so many years, Qian Mingri had never kicked an iron plate.
A Core Disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, their identity was indeed difficult to provoke, but there were many Core Disciples in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, yet there was only one Young Master in the entire Black Abyss.
He was not afraid of Bai Xi.
Bai Xi’s expression also became somewhat unpleasant.
Although she seemed easygoing usually, getting along with many people, she was actually very proud and thought highly of herself. After all, she had passed the Martial Dao Seal and was considered a Top Heavenly Talent in the Black Ruins.
As a result, Qian Mingri completely disregarded her.
But the other party’s identity as “Young Master of the Black Abyss” was indeed troublesome.
She was truly inferior to him, as he had two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators protecting him.
“Forget it, let’s end this gathering for now.”
Someone spoke up.
After all, not everyone was like Bai Xi, who, backed by the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, was not afraid of the Black Abyss.
They were scared!
Most people couldn’t afford to provoke the Young Master of the Black Abyss.
“That’s more like it. This Young Master is not a stingy person; triple compensation for everyone!”
The Young Master of the Black Abyss showed a smile.
He had taken the words of those old guys in the Black Abyss to heart.
He could use his power to suppress others, but provide financial compensation afterward.
Even if he really kicked an iron plate, it wouldn’t cost him his life.
As for Spirit Stones?
He was not short of Spirit Stones at all. Even ten times the compensation wouldn’t make him flinch.
“Fellow Daoist Li…”
Bai Xi gave Ji Qing a look.
It was best not to make a move.
Otherwise, if Ji Qing revealed his identity, it would naturally make the Young Master of the Black Abyss retreat.
But his identity would be exposed, and “gatherings” like this would lose their atmosphere.
It would also be unfavorable to Ji Qing’s self-created cultivation technique.
“Let’s go.”
Ji Qing immediately got up and left the Heart Questioning Tower.
“Everyone, let’s temporarily end this gathering. We’ll meet again another day.”
Everyone had lost the mood to continue the gathering.
“Okay, then another day.”
As everyone slowly dispersed,
Ji Qing and Bai Xi turned and left.
But Ji Qing did not leave the Immortal Seeking Tower.
He planned to browse around a bit more.
“What’s the background of this Young Master of the Black Abyss?”
Ji Qing asked Bai Xi.
Bai Xi replied, “The Black Abyss is a very special Inner World, occupied by the Qian Family, which gradually formed the Qian Family of the Black Abyss. As for Qian Mingri, the Young Master of the Black Abyss, it is said that he was born by the Lord of the Black Abyss using a special secret technique and the Fortune of the Black Abyss. Therefore, he is very important to the entire Black Abyss, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been appointed as the Young Master of the Black Abyss so early.”
“Moreover, his performance is indeed not bad. In just fifty years, he has already reached the Divine Ability Realm, and his cultivation seems to have no bottlenecks. The entire Black Abyss has placed great hopes on him. Ordinary cultivators really can’t afford to provoke him. Even Core Disciples of our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory can’t afford to provoke him.”
“However, if Fellow Daoist Ji revealed his true identity, the Young Master of the Black Abyss would have to roll as far away as possible…”
Bai Xi pursed her lips and smiled.
“I see… Never mind, this exchange has yielded great gains. I’ll consolidate for a while and get more familiar with the Immortal Seeking Tower.”
Ji Qing immediately found an inn in the Immortal Seeking Tower to stay.
He also began to sort out the gains from today’s exchanges.
Only a few hours passed.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted outside the inn.
“Young Master, we’ve investigated. Bai Xi and Li Mu of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory are staying in this inn.”
“Good, bring them out for this Young Master!”
“Swish.”
Ji Qing’s eyes snapped open.
At the same time, Bai Xi arrived at Ji Qing’s room.
“Fellow Daoist, we’ve truly run into trouble this time. That Young Master of the Black Abyss, Qian Mingri, has brought people to arrest us. Moreover, almost all the Fellow Daoists we had discussions with a few hours ago have been arrested…”
Bai Xi’s expression was somewhat grim.
She wasn’t afraid, though.
With Ji Qing here, she was certainly not afraid.
She just felt a bit apologetic.
She was the one who brought Ji Qing to the Immortal Seeking Tower.
And ended up encountering such “troubles.”
“The Young Master of the Black Abyss arrested the Divine Ability Realm cultivators who were discussing with us?”
Ji Qing immediately sensed.
Indeed, those familiar faces from a few hours ago had all been arrested by the Young Master of the Black Abyss.
Even the residences of him and Bai Xi had been found.
Now, two Dharma Aspect Realm experts were rushing towards them.
“What’s the reason?”
Ji Qing asked.
“It seems the Young Master of the Black Abyss was targeted for assassination and almost lost his life. He suspects we were involved in the assassination…”
“Assassination?”
Ji Qing’s brow twitched.
Was he “passively” being drawn into some conspiracy?
“Bang.”
The door to the room was kicked open.
The two Dharma Aspect Realm experts exuded terrifying auras and said coldly, “Bai Xi, Li Mu, our Young Master requests your presence for a chat!”
Although the Young Master of the Black Abyss was domineering, he dared not kill Bai Xi and Ji Qing.
After all, their current identities were disciples of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Bai Xi was also a Core Disciple of the Yin-Yang lineage of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
If there was no concrete evidence, killing them was impossible!
But the Young Master of the Black Abyss still had the ability to forcibly abduct them.
At this moment, many cultivators had gathered outside the inn.
They were all watching the spectacle.
The Young Master of the Black Abyss was among the crowd, his face dark.
He even had several Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators protecting him from behind.
The importance the Black Abyss placed on Qian Mingri was evident.
There were also several Divine Ability Realm cultivators, all of whom had been sealed and suppressed by the Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators of the Black Abyss. They were all disheveled and in a sorry state, having long lost the spirited demeanor from their earlier discussions.
Some people around were also watching the show,
and even discussing it unscrupulously.
“It seems this Young Master of the Black Abyss is truly angered. After all, who wouldn’t be upset if they were assassinated?”
“These Divine Ability Realm cultivators don’t look like they would dare to assassinate the Young Master of the Black Abyss.”
“That’s unclear, but it’s said that the cultivator who assassinated the Young Master of the Black Abyss was also in the Divine Ability Realm and had excellent skill in concealing their aura. They must have been fully prepared. Could it really be those two in the inn?”
“The two in the inn are cultivators from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, and one of them is a Core Disciple. They definitely won’t surrender meekly. This is going to be a good show.”
“So what if she’s a Core Disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory? When you’re under someone else’s roof, you have to bow your head. The Young Master of the Black Abyss has Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators under him, and he’s sent two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators. It’s more than enough to capture two Divine Ability Realm cultivators from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.”
Most people thought this way.
At this moment, inside the inn room.
Ji Qing looked at the two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators who were wantonly releasing terrifying auras before him.
“Never mind.”
Ji Qing shook his head.
He knew his identity could no longer be hidden.
He had not revealed his identity before because it was a trivial matter, causing no harm.
But now, he would not take the blame for no reason.
Nor would he be captured and humiliated by others.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t be called being low-key; it would be suffering needlessly!
“Scram.”
Facing the two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators, Ji Qing flicked his finger.
The two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators’ expressions changed drastically.
They seemed to feel a strong sense of dread in their hearts.
“Bang, bang.”
Ji Qing merely flicked his finger, and two terrifying forces instantly struck them.
Even their Dharma Aspects, which they had painstakingly forged, disintegrated inch by inch in an instant.
The two of them were sent flying backward and crashed heavily to the ground.
“Boom.”
Upon seeing this, many people’s eyes widened.
There was even a hint of excitement in their eyes.
This was a spectacle!
And quite a significant one.
These were two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators.
Their Dharma Aspects had been shattered, and they were directly blasted out.
“What?”
The Young Master of the Black Abyss’s eyes widened even further, his mind shaken.
His two Dharma Aspect Realm guards were personally selected by the Lord of the Black Abyss.
They were among the best in the Dharma Aspect Realm.
How could their Dharma Aspects be shattered, and they be severely injured in a single blow?
“Young Master, something is strange! Those two in the inn are only in the Divine Ability Realm. They should not possess such strength. Perhaps they are indeed the ones who assassinated the Young Master…”
The several Dharma Aspect Realm guards behind Qian Mingri immediately shielded him with tense expressions.
The Young Master of the Black Abyss must not be harmed!
Otherwise, the Lord of the Black Abyss would surely be enraged!
“Assassins?”
Bai Xi and Ji Qing appeared.
Bai Xi sneered, “Who are the assassins? Qian Mingri, do you really think this is the Black Abyss, where you can do whatever you want?”
Qian Mingri stared coldly at the two.
Finally, his gaze fell on Ji Qing.
It was Ji Qing who had heavily injured the two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators.
It was Ji Qing who heavily injured two Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators.
“Who are you exactly? If you aren’t an assassin, why would you deliberately hide your cultivation and pretend to be a Divine Ability Realm cultivator?”
In Qian Mingri’s opinion, Ji Qing must be a Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator.
Otherwise, how could he have severely injured his two Dharma Aspect Realm guards?
Ji Qing shook his head and said, “If I were truly an assassin, you would be dead by now. Do you really think these few Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators you have can protect you?”
Ji Qing immediately extended his hand.
“Buzz.”
His palm instantly became incredibly large.
It enveloped Qian Mingri in an instant.
“How dare you!”
The few Dharma Aspect Realm guards immediately unleashed their Dharma Aspects.
Terrifying auras shot up into the sky.
But facing Ji Qing’s terrifying palm, the Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators seemed to be facing a great enemy?
Then, the giant palm descended.
“Bang, bang, bang.”
The Dharma Aspect Realm guards were all sent flying by a single palm from Ji Qing.
Ji Qing’s palm was about to land on the Young Master of the Black Abyss.
But Ji Qing didn’t strike him down; instead, he grabbed the Young Master of the Black Abyss with his large hand.
“You… What are you doing?”
Qian Mingri was a little flustered.
He had a life-saving method left by the Lord of the Black Abyss.
But why hadn’t his life-saving method been triggered?
Ji Qing smiled slightly and pulled Qian Mingri directly in front of him.
He also knew that the Young Master of the Black Abyss definitely had a life-saving method left by a Top Great Power, but such methods usually only activated when life was in danger.
Ji Qing had only restrained Qian Mingri and had not intended to kill him, so Qian Mingri’s life-saving method naturally wouldn’t be triggered.
However, while his life could be spared, punishment for his actions was unavoidable.
Ji Qing intended to “teach” the Young Master of the Black Abyss a good lesson.
Thus, Ji Qing sealed the Young Master of the Black Abyss and then said to Bai Xi, “Hang Qian Mingri in front of the inn’s great door. No one is allowed to take him down without my permission.”
Upon hearing this, Qian Mingri’s face turned ashen.
This method wouldn’t cost him his life; the harm was minimal, but the insult was immense.
If this were to happen, he would become a laughingstock at the Immortal Seeking Tower.
“Okay.”
Bai Xi immediately did as instructed.
She also knew the identity and status of the Young Master of the Black Abyss.
Since she couldn’t kill him, she might as well make him suffer.
As for retaliation from the Black Abyss?
Following Ji Qing, Bai Xi had no fear at all.
Although the Young Master of the Black Abyss held a noble position,
how could he be more important than Ji Qing?
Ji Qing was currently the treasure of the entire Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. If the Black Abyss dared to make a move against Ji Qing just for a minor punishment of their Young Master, how would that look?
Thus, Bai Xi immediately hung the Young Master of the Black Abyss at the inn’s entrance.
This scene opened the eyes of the surrounding cultivators and left them dumbfounded.
Thus, the news exploded.
“That’s the Young Master of the Black Abyss! He usually acts with impunity in the Black Abyss. Even in the vast Black Ruins, his status is not low. Even Great Experts would be polite and give face to the Lord of the Black Abyss. How dare these two hang the Young Master of the Black Abyss in front of the inn?”
“These two are disciples of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, but even for a Core Disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, this is too big of a mess they’ve caused.”
“Just wait, the Black Abyss will send people soon, and those who come will likely be more than just Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators…”
The news spread rapidly.
It was predictable that this would be extremely “sensational” news.
Inside the inn, Ji Qing didn’t need to guess; he could already feel a massive amount of Fortune converging.
This indicated that the incident had indeed caused a huge stir.
Bai Xi looked at Ji Qing with a strange expression and said, “Fellow Daoist, if the Black Abyss truly sends people, you must stand firm. I am merely an ordinary Core Disciple; I cannot compare to the Young Master of the Black Abyss. Even if I call for reinforcements, it must be you calling for them. Otherwise, for an ordinary Core Disciple like me, if any Great Expert from the Black Abyss comes to punish me, the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory will not support me…”
Ji Qing smiled and said, “Naturally. Rest assured, Bai Xi. Even if people from the Black Abyss come, they will have to apologize!”
Bai Xi breathed a sigh of relief.
It was good that Ji Qing was willing to “take responsibility.”
Otherwise, Ji Qing would be fine, but she would be in dire straits.
Time passed bit by bit.
Qian Mingri’s face was now pale.
He was a Divine Ability Realm cultivator; being hung outside the door wouldn’t physically harm him, but he felt utterly humiliated.
He wished he could find a hole to crawl into.
But the news continued to spread, and the number of cultivators gathered outside the inn grew larger and larger, with many even coming specifically to “witness” the spectacle.
This was truly an “unparalleled humiliation”!
Qian Mingri had never suffered such “insult” in his life.
But now, he didn’t even dare to curse.
Who knew what more insane things the other party might do.
Suddenly, a path automatically parted in the crowd.
Two powerful auras emanated.
“It’s… Great Experts!”
“It seems to be the ‘Morning Bell’ and ‘Evening Drum,’ two Great Experts from the Black Abyss!”
“These two Great Experts are very famous. Now that they are here, the Young Master of the Black Abyss will be saved…”
“It’s probably not that easy. These two Great Venerables came but didn’t immediately rescue the Young Master of the Black Abyss…”
The Young Master of the Black Abyss’s eyes also lit up.
He naturally saw the arrival of the Great Venerables Morning Bell and Evening Drum.
In the Black Abyss, even as the Young Master, he had to be respectful towards Great Experts.
Great Experts are inviolable!
This was an ironclad rule of the Black Ruins!
The Young Master of the Black Abyss was overjoyed and cried out, “Great Venerable Morning Bell, Great Venerable Evening Drum, quickly take me down…”
“Young Master, please do not be angry. The Lord of the Abyss has sent us to negotiate with the Fellow Daoist in the inn. If you truly offended a Great Expert, then this minor punishment is deserved.”
Morning Bell suddenly spoke.
“What? You…”
The Young Master of the Black Abyss was dumbfounded.
Both Great Venerables Morning Bell and Evening Drum had arrived at the Immortal Seeking Tower, yet they weren’t releasing him first and were even asking him to apologize to those two.
The reason was simple:
It was because the other party was very likely a Great Expert!
Great Experts held such status in the vast Black Ruins.
Even he, the Young Master of the Black Ruins, absolutely could not offend a Great Expert.
Of course, this was provided that Great Venerables Morning Bell and Evening Drum could confirm the other party was a Great Expert.
Only Great Experts could earn their respect.
“Morning Bell of the Black Abyss, Evening Drum of the Black Abyss, we are here to pay our respects to Fellow Daoist. We request Fellow Daoist to reveal yourself.”
The voices of the two resounded mightily into the inn.
“Hmm?”
Ji Qing suddenly looked up.
Bai Xi’s expression also became solemn.
“Morning Bell, Evening Drum, these are two Great Experts from the Black Abyss…”
Bai Xi explained softly.
“Let’s go out and meet them.”
Thus, Ji Qing led Bai Xi out of the inn.
As Ji Qing and Bai Xi appeared, the two Great Venerables Morning Bell and Evening Drum scanned them one by one.
They had already received definite intelligence about Bai Xi and knew she was a genuine Divine Ability Realm cultivator.
As for Ji Qing, he used the alias “Li Mu,” and the Black Abyss had no specific intelligence on him.
Now, after being carefully sensed by the two Great Experts Morning Bell and Evening Drum,
even though Ji Qing had restrained his aura,
the two Great Experts could still see Ji Qing’s cultivation level at a glance.
“Divine Ability Realm? How is that possible!”
“If he’s in the Divine Ability Realm, how could he defeat so many Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators?”
The two Great Experts exchanged glances.
A hint of coldness flickered in their eyes.
Regardless of how “Li Mu” had defeated so many Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators, they were certain of one thing.
“Li Mu” was not in the Divine Ability Realm.
Since he wasn’t in the Divine Ability Realm, there was nothing to hesitate about.
“Rumble.”
The two Great Experts made their move.
They directly extended their massive hands towards Ji Qing.
If he were a Great Expert, they would show respect and negotiate.
But if he wasn’t even a Great Expert, what was there to negotiate?
The way they treated Great Experts and cultivators below that level was entirely different.
Seeing the two Great Experts attack without hesitation, a sharp glint flashed in Ji Qing’s eyes.
“Buzz.”
In the next moment, Ji Qing’s body swelled to twenty zhang.
A terrifying aura spread outwards in all directions without restraint.
Simultaneously, Ji Qing unleashed two punches, directly clashing head-on with the two Great Experts.
After all, Ji Qing now possessed the physical body of a Second Order Giant Spirit God Clan member.
His physical body was already genuinely comparable to that of a Great Expert.
“Bang, bang.”
Two dull thuds.
Morning Bell and Evening Drum’s hearts sank instantly.
An irresistible, immense force came from Ji Qing.
The full-power attacks of the two Great Experts not only failed to take effect but were directly shattered by Ji Qing’s pure power, and the terrifying force even sent them flying.
Witnessing this, everyone was dumbfounded.
“What? The two Great Experts Morning Bell and Evening Drum were not even a match for ‘Li Mu’ in one encounter and were directly sent flying?”
“How is that possible? Didn’t the two Great Experts say ‘Li Mu’ wasn’t a Great Expert? If he’s not a Great Expert, why could he so cleanly repel the combined efforts of two Great Experts?”
“Incredible, this ‘Li Mu’ is too incredible. His body is twenty zhang tall, what kind of Divine Ability is that?”
“Something’s not right. ‘Li Mu’s’ enormous body, and his aura has changed, it seems similar to someone… but that person was only a Martial God, not in the Divine Ability Realm.”
“If this ‘Li Mu’ is truly in the Divine Ability Realm, yet can defeat Great Experts, then it can only be that person. It’s too much of a coincidence; the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory couldn’t possibly have two terrifying Heavenly Talents simultaneously.”
Some people seemed to have a dawning suspicion.
“Whoosh.”
The two Great Experts Morning Bell and Evening Drum flew back again.
Although they were sent flying, the two Great Experts were not injured.
In fact, they didn’t even feel much anger.
Only deep apprehension!
Because they had likely guessed “Li Mu’s” identity.
“To repel the combined efforts of two Great Experts so easily in the Divine Ability Realm, and coincidentally being a cultivator of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. If I’m not mistaken, it should be our young friend Ji Qing from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, right?”
As Morning Bell’s words fell, everyone around seemed to have a moment of “sudden realization” and understood immediately.
Ji Qing!
Yes, only Ji Qing could be this terrifying, fighting against Great Experts from the Divine Ability Realm.
After all, Ji Qing had previously slain Great Expert Wang Feng when he was only in the Martial God Realm.
Ji Qing hadn’t been this powerful back then.
This was understandable.
After all, Ji Qing was now in the Divine Ability Realm.
Having advanced one realm, his strength had also significantly increased, allowing him to easily repel Great Venerables Morning Bell and Evening Drum.
This was perfectly reasonable, wasn’t it?
This is reasonable, right?
Reasonable… what a joke!
The Great Experts Morning Bell and Evening Drum are nothing compared to Wang Feng back then.
These two Great Experts are renowned throughout the Black Abyss; they were Great Experts from who knows how many years ago.
Yet, they were effortlessly repelled by Ji Qing.
Moreover, Ji Qing didn’t even unleash any Divine Abilities.
It’s worth knowing that it’s now spread throughout the entire Black Ruins that Ji Qing, with his four Divine Abilities, dominates all other Divine Abilities in the Black Ruins.
Yet, such terrifying Divine Abilities were not even used by Ji Qing.
He repelled the combined efforts of two Great Experts with his Physical Body alone.
It’s truly terrifying!
As for the Young Master of the Black Abyss, he is now dumbfounded.
“Ji… Ji Qing…”
The Young Master of the Black Abyss is very familiar with the name “Ji Qing.”
This is because the Lord of the Black Abyss had warned him when he was in the Black Abyss that certain individuals below the Great Expert realm were absolutely not to be provoked.
Among them, ranking first was Ji Qing of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Absolutely not to be provoked!
This is a monstrous talent.
He cut down Great Experts while being in the Martial God realm.
Even though the Young Master of the Black Abyss was born with the Fortune of the Black Abyss, he is far inferior to Ji Qing.
Especially since Ji Qing is from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
In terms of background, the Young Master of the Black Abyss cannot compare to Ji Qing.
If he can’t compare in Strength and background, then he definitely shouldn’t provoke him.
But who would have thought that he not only provoked him but also attempted to “capture him alive” and “torture him.”
Moreover, he provoked him twice…
Thinking about it now, it’s truly… courting death.
It’s his fate to face this calamity!
Ji Qing knew that his identity had been exposed.
Since that was the case, he no longer bothered to hide.
Thus, Ji Qing resumed his original appearance.
This immediately caused a stir all around.
“It’s really Ji Qing?”
“Ji Qing disguised himself and came to the Immortal Seeking Tower, only to be encountered by the Young Master of the Black Abyss and hung in front of the Inn, truly… quite rare.”
“Haha, this time the Young Master of the Black Abyss has truly kicked a steel plate, and this steel plate is incredibly hard…”
“The combined efforts of the Great Experts Morning Bell and Evening Drum were repelled by the current Ji Qing in a single move, indicating Ji Qing’s strength has grown again. He’s only in the Divine Ability Realm, it’s truly unbelievable…”
For a time, many people looked at the Young Master of the Black Abyss, who was still hanging at the entrance of the Inn, with eyes that held a hint of… pity.
The Young Master of the Black Abyss acted arrogantly and domineeringly.
Everyone had even anticipated him kicking a steel plate.
But they never imagined that the Young Master of the Black Abyss would be so “lucky” to actually kick a steel plate.
And it was arguably the hardest steel plate in the Black Ruins.
Even Great Experts were willing to admit defeat.
The Great Experts Morning Bell and Evening Drum exchanged glances.
There was a hint of helplessness in their eyes.
Why did the Young Master have to provoke Ji Qing of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, of all people?
Even the Lord of the Black Abyss wouldn’t dare to do anything to Ji Qing.
Otherwise, those “old monsters” from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory would truly dare to overturn the entire Black Abyss…
Therefore, the two Great Experts could only offer the Young Master of the Black Abyss a look of “helplessness.”
Then, the Young Master would have to endure it.
Continuing to be hung at the entrance of the Inn.
After all, they could see that Ji Qing was still quite measured.
He had no intention of killing Qian Mingri.
It was merely a “punishment.”
“Young Friend Ji, the Young Master has indeed offended you, so it is reasonable for you to punish him. Our Black Abyss will not offend you further regarding this matter.”
Great Venerable Morning Bell put an end to the matter.
No one would use this matter to provoke Ji Qing again.
In essence, they had conceded defeat.
Of course, the one suffering was the Young Master of the Black Abyss…
“Ji… Fellow Daoist Ji, I know I was wrong. If you take me down, I, Qian Mingri, will definitely reform myself, be eternally grateful, and follow your every command…”
The Young Master of the Black Abyss blurted out many words of “conceding defeat.”
His flattery was so extreme that even the two Great Experts twitched their expressions slightly.
This Young Master’s talent was indeed exceptional, but his temperament was truly… hard to judge.
Ji Qing, however, ignored the words of the Young Master of the Black Abyss.
Instead, he returned to the Inn.
“Bai Xi, release Qian Mingri in seven days.”
“Yes, Fellow Daoist.”
Bai Xi looked at Qian Mingri with schadenfreude.
This Young Master of the Black Abyss would be hung at the Inn’s entrance for seven days.
The Great Experts Morning Bell and Evening Drum were also helpless.
In the end, they simply left.
Only some cultivators in the Dharma Aspect Realm were left behind, with strict orders not to rescue Qian Mingri.
Thus, the Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators of the Black Abyss could only watch helplessly.
At this moment, inside the Inn.
The cultivators in the Divine Ability Realm, who had been rescued by Ji Qing earlier, repeatedly thanked him.
Unfortunately, seeing their restricted demeanor, Ji Qing knew that it was no longer possible for them to communicate and discuss Dao as before.
So, these people left.
Ji Qing said with a sense of loss, “Alas, fame reaching my level isn’t entirely a good thing…”
Bai Xi, however, smiled and said, “Fellow Daoist Ji, you are getting caught up in appearances. With your abilities, what difficulty is there in changing your appearance again? Anyway, others won’t be able to tell; you could change your appearance every day and no one would know.”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
Yes, if “Li Mu” exposed his identity, he could change his appearance again and become “Zhao Mu,” “Chen Mu,” “Wang Mu,” and so on. It would be completely fine.
Anyway, he was already familiar with the Immortal Seeking Tower.
At that time, he could integrate into many circles of Divine Ability Realm cultivators on his own.
Time passed day by day, and after seven days, the Young Master of the Black Abyss was finally let down.
The entire Immortal Seeking Tower was now buzzing with the news.
Everyone knew that the Young Master of the Black Abyss had kicked a steel plate.
Ji Qing also prepared to leave the Immortal Seeking Tower and try again after changing his appearance.
Suddenly, Bai Xi’s face showed a strange expression.
“Fellow Daoist, someone is here to see you.”
“Who is it?”
“The Young Master of the Black Abyss, Qian Mingri.”
“…”
Ji Qing frowned.
This Qian Mingri must hate him to death, right?
Why would he come to see him now?
“What does he want?”
“I don’t know. However, he is quite well-behaved this time and is waiting outside right now.”
Ji Qing thought about it and decided to let him in.
Let’s see what he wants.
“Let Qian Mingri in.”
“Yes.”
Thus, Bai Xi went out.
Soon, Qian Mingri followed Bai Xi and walked in.
Qian Mingri no longer possessed the arrogant and proud demeanor from before.
Instead, he was extremely respectful and bowed to Ji Qing, saying, “Greetings, Fellow Daoist Ji.”
“Speak, what business do you have with me?”
Ji Qing asked.
Qian Mingri looked up at Ji Qing, took a deep breath, and said solemnly, “Fellow Daoist Ji, are you looking to exchange Divine Ability Realm Cultivation Techniques with others to better create your own Divine Ability Realm Cultivation Techniques?”
“Yes.”
In fact, many people could guess Ji Qing’s purpose in the Immortal Seeking Tower.
After all, everyone in the Divine Ability Realm needs to create their own cultivation techniques.
This was not a secret.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, this matter is easy to handle. I invite Fellow Daoist Ji to the Black Abyss. Our Black Abyss has a unique environment. After many cultivators perish, they form Black Abyss Spirits. These Black Abyss Spirits are ignorant and unknowing, but if they are recognized by a Black Abyss Spirit, one can obtain some of the memories or Enlightenment of the Black Abyss Spirit from their lifetime.”
“Over the years, our Black Abyss has accumulated a vast number of Black Abyss Spirits, including many cultivators in the Divine Ability Realm and Dharma Aspect Realm. If Fellow Daoist goes to the Black Abyss and communicates with the Black Abyss Spirits, obtaining their recognition, you can directly gain the Black Abyss Spirits’ Enlightenment on many Divine Abilities. This is far more efficient than communicating with some Divine Ability Realm cultivators.”
Qian Mingri’s words made Ji Qing’s eyes light up.
The Black Abyss has such a peculiar characteristic?
Thus, Ji Qing turned his gaze towards Bai Xi.
Bai Xi understood Ji Qing’s intention and directly transmitted a message, saying, “Fellow Daoist Ji, Qian Mingri is correct. The Black Abyss Spirits in the Black Abyss are indeed so miraculous. However, Black Abyss Spirits are extremely precious within the Black Abyss, and except for some core areas of the Black Abyss, no one has the qualification to communicate with Black Abyss Spirits.”
“Qian Mingri is inviting you to go there. The Lord of the Black Abyss is surely aware of this, and this is likely instructed by the Lord of the Black Abyss… Therefore, whether to go or not, Fellow Daoist must consider carefully.”
Ji Qing understood.
The Black Abyss Spirits were indeed miraculous.
For cultivators in the Divine Ability Realm, they were of great help.
However, whether to go to the Black Abyss or not was up to Ji Qing.
“What is the relationship between the Black Abyss and the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?”
Ji Qing transmitted a question.
“The Black Abyss maintains neutrality and has good relations with various top forces in the Black Ruins. It is a very smooth-operating force, but no one dares to underestimate the Black Abyss.”
Bai Xi replied truthfully.
Ji Qing fell into contemplation.
Qian Mingri’s invitation was likely not a bad thing.
It was probably an attempt to win him over.
Or, to forge a good relationship.
After all, the Lord of the Black Abyss clearly valued Qian Mingri greatly and had been paving the way for him.
And Ji Qing was currently the most sought-after prodigy in the Black Ruins, a Heavenly Talent who had a high chance of becoming a Supreme Expert in the future.
Furthermore, he and Qian Mingri belonged to the same generation of young cultivators.
The Lord of the Black Abyss would definitely try to win over Ji Qing, or at least have Qian Mingri build a good relationship with Ji Qing.
As for the danger?
The Lord of the Black Abyss wouldn’t be so bold as to openly lure Ji Qing to the Black Abyss to kill him.
Unless the Black Abyss wanted to perish together.
Even though the Black Abyss was a first-rate force in the Black Ruins, it could not withstand the wrath of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Alright, thank you, Fellow Daoist Qian. I am indeed quite interested in the Black Abyss Spirits.”
Qian Mingri’s eyes lit up.
Ji Qing had agreed to go to the Black Abyss.
This was excellent!
“Fellow Daoist Bai Xi…”
“I will not go.”
Bai Xi shook her head.
She knew her place.
She was just an ordinary Core Disciple of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory and could not possibly be invited by the Lord of the Black Abyss.
“Fellow Daoist Bai Xi, then please return to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory and inform the Lineage Master that I am going to the Black Abyss as a guest.”
Ji Qing said in front of Qian Mingri.
“Okay.”
Bai Xi turned and left.
This was also a way of preparation, to let the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory know that Ji Qing had gone to the Black Abyss.
If anything were to happen to Ji Qing, the Black Abyss would be held responsible.
Bai Xi left, and Qian Mingri felt even more relaxed.
He said with a smile, “Fellow Daoist Ji, I offended you before. I apologize. However, you also kept me hanging for seven days, so you should have vented your anger.”
“Huh? You don’t hate me at all?”
Ji Qing looked at Qian Mingri in surprise.
He was truly somewhat astonished.
Shouldn’t a “fop” like Qian Mingri, with his arrogant pride, hold a grudge and try to save face?
Why did he appear like this now, holding no resentment towards Ji Qing at all.
Qian Mingri shook his head and said, “Fellow Daoist Ji, you don’t need to test me anymore. I am sincerely convinced by you! Besides, I’m not stupid. I can’t beat you in strength, and I can’t compete with your background. It’s even possible that you will become a Supreme Expert in the future, so why would I resent you?”
“Moreover, the great Lord of the Black Abyss once told me to follow you closely. As long as I follow you, when you become a Supreme Expert, I can also benefit and even extend the glory of the Black Abyss for countless years.”
“I may seem arrogant and overbearing, but in reality, I haven’t offended anyone I shouldn’t have all these years. But you were too low-key this time, it was completely a misunderstanding…”
Ji Qing roughly understood after hearing Qian Mingri’s words.
This guy was a bully to the weak and a coward to the strong.
As long as someone was stronger or had a deeper background than him, Qian Mingri harbored no resentment.
Instead, he would actively try to befriend them.
He would try every means possible to befriend them.
No wonder Qian Mingri had been arrogant and overbearing for so many years yet still lived well.
Besides the protection of the Black Abyss, more importantly, Qian Mingri was “able to bend and stretch,” and this “shameless” spirit was nothing like that of a Young Master of the Black Abyss.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, why don’t we set off now?”
Qian Mingri asked.
“Alright, let’s set off now!”
Ji Qing nodded.
He really wanted to see the Black Abyss Spirit and hoped to create his own Divine Ability and Cultivation Technique as soon as possible.
Thus, Ji Qing and Qian Mingri left the Immortal Seeking Tower together.
Many cultivators in the Dharma Aspect Realm also accompanied them.
After all, there was an assassination attempt, and the Black Abyss was very cautious.
“By the way, have the cultivators who assassinated you been found?”
Ji Qing suddenly asked.
Qian Mingri nodded, “They have been found. The other party is also from the Black Abyss, and the situation is a bit complicated…”
Ji Qing understood.
This was an internal matter of the Black Abyss, and he wouldn’t really press for details.
Thus, the group traversed the Void.
Soon, Ji Qing and the others emerged from the spatial passage, and he immediately saw a vast Inner World.
However, this Inner World seemed unusual.
It was larger than any Inner World Ji Qing had seen before.
It was much larger than the Purgatory Realm.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, let’s go.”
Ji Qing nodded and entered the Black Abyss with Qian Mingri.
Upon entering the Black Abyss, Ji Qing immediately felt something different.
The entire Black Abyss was pitch black.
There was no concept of daytime.
Furthermore, as soon as Ji Qing entered the Black Abyss, he felt as if a gaze was “watching” him from the depths of the void.
Ji Qing’s scalp tingled.
That gaze was extremely terrifying.
It made him feel a palpitation.
“That is the great Lord of the Black Abyss… The Lord of the Black Abyss constantly watches over the entire Black Abyss.”
Qian Mingri explained.
“The Lord of the Black Abyss… what exactly is it?”
Ji Qing couldn’t help but ask.
He vaguely felt that the gaze did not seem to belong to a living being.
“The Lord of the Black Abyss was born with the Black Abyss. My Qian Family is merely the family chosen by the Lord of the Black Abyss to manage it. The Lord of the Black Abyss is fair and just; you can understand the Lord of the Black Abyss as the will of the entire Black Abyss.”
Qian Mingri explained.
Ji Qing’s heart trembled.
The will of the entire Black Abyss?
No wonder that gaze had been so terrifying just now.
However, after hearing about the “existence” of the Lord of the Black Abyss, Ji Qing’s heart stirred.
A bold idea formed in his mind.
If he could use “Use My Heart to Replace Heaven’s Heart” to long-term replace the “Desolate Realm,” “Purgatory Realm,” or even the “Black Ruins,” would he also possess terrifying power similar to the “Lord of the Black Abyss”?
It was known that the “Lord of the Black Abyss” could easily suppress even top Great Experts.
Within the Black Abyss, the Lord of the Black Abyss was equivalent to the “old monsters” of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Second only to Supreme Experts.
Even Supreme Experts could not easily destroy the Black Abyss.
And as long as the Black Abyss did not perish, the Lord of the Black Abyss would never die.
“Hiss.”
Ji Qing gasped.
The Desolate Realm and the Purgatory Realm were one thing.
In the end, they were just Inner Worlds.
Even if he controlled the power of an Inner World, the impact would not be significant.
But if Ji Qing were to control the entire Black Ruins…
Ji Qing dared not even think about it.
If Ji Qing could truly control the Black Ruins, even if all the Supreme Experts of past generations were resurrected, they would probably not be Ji Qing’s match combined.
Of course, this would be very difficult.
After all, in the vast Black Ruins over so many years, there had only been one Lord of the Black Abyss.
It was too difficult for a world to birth consciousness.
The Black Abyss was also a special case among many special cases.
“Fellow Daoist, my Qian Family wishes to host a welcome banquet for you…”
Ji Qing shook his head and said, “No need for formalities. I am more eager to see the Black Abyss Spirit now.”
Ji Qing’s purpose for coming to the Black Abyss was to meet the Black Abyss Spirit.
“Alright then.”
Qian Mingri led Ji Qing downwards through the Black Abyss.
The depths of the Black Abyss were divided into several layers.
All the way down to below the Tenth Layer.
Qian Mingri stopped and spoke to this expanse of void, “Fellow Daoist Ji, this space is filled with Black Abyss Spirits. It is very difficult to gain the favor of a Black Abyss Spirit, and one must never use force, otherwise, the Lord of the Black Abyss will expel us…”
Ji Qing understood.
To gain recognition from a Black Abyss Spirit, one could only release their aura.
Especially for cultivators in the Divine Ability Realm.
If one wanted to attract a Black Abyss Spirit with Divine Abilities, they had to release the aura of their Divine Abilities.
To see which Black Abyss Spirits would be attracted by the Divine Abilities and willingly “communicate” with the cultivator.
At that time, the cultivator would be able to see the memories and enlightenment of the Black Abyss Spirit.
Ji Qing could already sense streaks of black shadows in this void.
They seemed to have no physical form, existing merely on a spiritual level.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, you don’t need to worry. Attracting a Black Abyss Spirit is very difficult. Even for me, who was born with the fortune of the Black Abyss, it took me a full year to gain the recognition of one Black Abyss Spirit.”
Qian Mingri repeatedly explained that attracting a Black Abyss Spirit was difficult.
But Ji Qing didn’t listen at all.
He just wanted to try it himself.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately released the aura of his Divine Abilities.
Moreover, he released the auras of all four of his Divine Abilities.
“Boom.”
With the explosion of the four terrifying Divine Ability auras.
Even Qian Mingri felt his heart palpitate.
“Is this Fellow Daoist Ji’s Legendary Supernatural Power?”
Qian Mingri stared intently at Ji Qing.
Even with Legendary Supernatural Power, it should be difficult to attract a Black Abyss Spirit and would definitely take a long time…
Then, Qian Mingri’s eyes suddenly widened.
What did he see?
In the entire void below the Tenth Layer, countless black shadows surged madly towards Ji Qing.
From a distance, they even formed a massive black cloud, rushing forward.
“Fellow Daoist Qian, you said it’s difficult to attract a Black Abyss Spirit?”
Ji Qing looked at Qian Mingri with confusion.
But Qian Mingri did not reply; instead, his eyes were wide open, and an expression of incredulous shock appeared on his face.
Were these the “arrogant” and “difficult” Black Abyss Spirits?
Normally, even for him, the Young Master of the Black Abyss born with its fortune, these Black Abyss Spirits at the Tenth Layer and below were indifferent.
But now?
Not one or two.
Nor ten or eight.
It was a vast expanse of them, tens of thousands of Black Abyss Spirits rushing towards Ji Qing.
A ridiculous thought flashed through Qian Mingri’s mind.
Who exactly was the Young Master of the Black Abyss?
