Chapter 223: Ji Qing Seizes Treasure Tree By Force, Hundreds Of Great Experts Fall Silent! Second Supreme Dharma Idol Forged!
“Snatch!”
Ji Qing’s eyes exuded coldness.
Facing hundreds of Great Experts, he had to snatch to have a chance.
However, even when snatching, strategy was needed.
How to snatch?
How could he ensure he would snatch that tree without fail?
This required strategy.
The best method was a swift resolution.
But Ji Qing was not confident he could collect the tree into his Grotto-Heaven Small Realm with the utmost speed.
After all, this tree could already nurture Exotic Items.
What if it had some peculiar characteristics and was difficult to move? Then his swift resolution would make him the target of public criticism, wouldn’t it?
“The Heavenly Abyss Token has a one-month deadline. I’ll wait first! Let’s see if the tree can condense the Exotic Item before the month-long deadline arrives?”
Ji Qing thought very clearly.
If there were no Exotic Items, no one would care about this tree anymore.
The hundreds of Great Experts cared not about the tree itself, but about the Exotic Items on it!
Of course, Ji Qing also had to get as close to the tree as possible.
Once he made a move, the closer he was to the tree, the more of an advantage Ji Qing would have.
And to get close to that tree amidst hundreds of Great Experts, there was only one way: display his Strength!
Only with powerful Strength could one approach the great tree.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing revealed his form and flew towards the great tree.
Immediately, gazes fell upon Ji Qing, but they didn’t linger.
There were already hundreds of Great Experts.
What difference would one more Great Expert make?
As Ji Qing intended to continue flying towards the great tree, trying to get as close as possible.
Suddenly, a blue-robed Great Expert said coldly, “Fellow Daoist, stop! Within a hundred zhang of the Treasure Tree is for Ordinary Great Experts. Within fifty zhang is for Veteran Great Experts. Within ten zhang is for Top Great Powers.”
“Fellow Daoist, which category do you think you belong to?”
Ji Qing surveyed the surroundings.
Indeed, although the number of Great Experts was large, they were divided into three layers, and each layer was separated by a considerable distance.
As for the intervening areas, there was no one so far.
Clearly, the numerous Great Experts were abiding by these Rules.
Ji Qing was silent for a moment. He did not move forward but stopped at a hundred zhang.
This almost indicated that he was an Ordinary Great Expert.
As for those below the Great Expert realm?
This was the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss, and basically, everyone who came was a Great Expert.
Therefore, everyone tacitly assumed Ji Qing was a Great Expert.
Moreover, even though the aura of a Nirvana Realm Great Expert was different from that of a Dharma Aspect Realm expert, if Ji Qing deliberately concealed his aura, other Great Experts wouldn’t be able to tell.
Unless they knew Ji Qing, or recognized Ji Qing’s Divine Abilities or Dharma Aspects.
Otherwise, it was no problem for Ji Qing to “disguise” himself as a Great Expert.
Ji Qing had originally planned to move closer to the great tree, but now it seemed that as soon as he tried to get closer, he would definitely have to fight with someone.
It wasn’t necessary now; he needed to keep a low profile and observe first.
Thus, Ji Qing began to wait.
Beside Ji Qing was a burly Great Expert.
He appeared somewhat rough.
“Fellow Daoist, what is your name?”
The burly Great Expert took the initiative to speak.
“Li Mu.”
Ji Qing used an Alias.
“Fellow Daoist Li, it is truly a great Opportunity for us to obtain the Heavenly Abyss Token for the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss, and it is even more so to encounter this Treasure Tree.”
“Oh? Fellow Daoist, what is your name?”
“Haha, they all call me Xiong Man.”
“We are so far from the Treasure Tree. Even if there are Exotic Items, will they be left for us?”
Ji Qing asked.
It was rather strange that these Great Experts were not fighting each other.
Ji Qing actually hoped these Great Experts would fight, as that would give him a chance to Seize the great tree.
Xiong Man said with a smile, “Of course, we have a chance to obtain Exotic Items. If we didn’t have a chance, why would we be waiting here so diligently? Although the Great Experts here are divided into three waves based on their Strength, and they are clearly separated, everyone has a chance to obtain Exotic Items.”
“Once the Exotic Items on the Treasure Tree are nurtured, there will be many Exotic Items simultaneously. Moreover, these Exotic Items are incredibly fast, and some also possess special abilities. At that time, the Great Experts can directly make a move, but they can only act from their current positions, using their respective methods. Whoever is capable gets the Exotic Item!”
Ji Qing hadn’t expected such a rule!
They could only stay in their positions.
However, even if the Great Experts could only stay in their positions, their methods would not be significantly weaker.
Crucially, wouldn’t the Great Experts who were only ten zhang away from the Treasure Tree have a huge advantage?
After all, once an Exotic Item was nurtured to maturity, it was a case of “the nearest water tower gets the best of the moonlight.”
The closer, the better, undoubtedly.
“Fellow Daoist Xiong, we are a hundred zhang away from the Treasure Tree. This distance is too far. Once there are Exotic Items, I fear they will be obtained by the Top Great Powers ten zhang away. Even if there are any stragglers, there are still the Veteran Great Experts fifty zhang away. In the end, will there be any Exotic Items left for us Ordinary Great Experts?”
Ji Qing expressed his doubts.
“Fellow Daoist Li, your concerns are valid. The closer to the Treasure Tree, the greater the advantage. However, when the Exotic Items truly condense, you will understand. We Great Experts a hundred zhang away will definitely have opportunities to obtain Exotic Items as well.”
“Oh? I would like to witness this.”
A look of curiosity appeared on Ji Qing’s face.
Xiong Man did not elaborate, and Ji Qing did not press for details.
Time passed day by day.
According to what Xiong Man had said, the time it took for the Exotic Items on the Treasure Tree to fully mature was uncertain.
Perhaps three to five days.
Or perhaps ten days to half a month.
Sometimes, there were new ones every day.
Ji Qing waited patiently for six days.
On this day, the Treasure Tree emitted a brilliant light.
Xiong Man’s spirit lifted.
“An Exotic Item has matured…”
Ji Qing had finally waited.
Although his primary target was the tree itself.
But who would refuse Exotic Items?
Ji Qing naturally wanted to contend for them.
“Buzz.”
Afterward, the Exotic Items nurtured by the Treasure Tree transformed into streaks of flowing light, flying in all directions.
Their speed was too fast.
However, the Top Great Powers ten zhang away from the Treasure Tree seemed to be prepared.
The moment the Exotic Items flew out, the Top Great Powers made their move.
With the methods of Top Great Powers, it was not difficult to capture all the Exotic Items in one sweep.
However, there was more than one Top Great Power.
Everyone had their own thoughts.
Therefore, as soon as the Exotic Items matured, a Contention immediately arose among them.
Various Divine Abilities and Dharma Aspects collided in the Void.
Some Exotic Items swiftly flew out, bypassing the ten-zhang and fifty-zhang distances.
They flew directly towards the Great Experts at a hundred zhang.
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
The Great Experts at this hundred-zhang distance actually had a chance to obtain Exotic Items?
“There are too many Great Experts, and they are restraining each other. It is difficult even for Top Great Powers to obtain Exotic Items!”
“However, I can try…”
Ji Qing’s heart stirred.
He accurately aimed at a “straggler” Exotic Item, which was closest to the Great Experts at a hundred zhang.
Many Great Experts also made their move.
Including Xiong Man.
Xiong Man unleashed his Dharma Aspect, which was the phantom of a colossal bear standing between heaven and earth.
It also exuded an incredibly violent aura.
“Hahaha, this Exotic Item is mine!”
A Nirvana Realm Great Expert rejoiced inwardly.
Because the direction the Exotic Item was flying was towards him.
This Nirvana Realm Great Expert’s Dharma Aspect was a surging great river.
The river churned and surged, and with a sweep of its vast waters, it essentially drew the Exotic Item into itself.
Many Great Experts shook their heads.
It was no longer a contest.
That Great Expert was too lucky.
The direction the Exotic Item flew was towards that Great Expert, and coupled with the advantageous nature of his Dharma Aspect, it was very suitable for contending for Exotic Items.
This Exotic Item was basically his.
“Sigh… lost again…”
A look of disappointment appeared on Xiong Man’s face.
He had been waiting here for a long time.
But each time he missed his chance.
He hadn’t obtained a single Exotic Item.
He could only blame his bad Luck.
“Shua.”
Suddenly, a five-colored light appeared in the Void.
The five-colored light enveloped the Exotic Item that was a hundred zhang from the Treasure Tree.
Then, the Exotic Item, which was practically within reach, instantly vanished without a trace.
The Great Expert whose Dharma Aspect was a great river’s eyes widened.
“Where is my Exotic Item? Who stole my Exotic Item?”
The elder was furious.
The Exotic Item, which was clearly within reach, had vanished?
All of them were Great Experts and had broad knowledge.
They immediately thought of that five-colored light.
Clearly, the five-colored light was a Divine Ability, and the disappearance of the Exotic Item was undoubtedly related to the five-colored light.
Soon, everyone’s gaze settled on a strange cultivator.
Xiong Man also turned his head.
He looked at an Exotic Item that suddenly appeared in Ji Qing’s hand, and his mouth fell open, “Fellow Daoist Li, you…”
Ji Qing was indeed holding the Exotic Item from just moments ago.
Clearly, the five-colored light just now was cast by Ji Qing.
“By chance.”
Ji Qing smiled faintly.
In fact, he felt quite relaxed.
This Great Five Elements Divine Light was incredibly effective for snatching Exotic Items, too convenient.
With a sweep of the Great Five Elements Divine Light, one Exotic Item was basically secured.
Ji Qing surveyed the scene.
At ten and fifty zhang, Great Experts were still contending for Exotic Items.
These Exotic Items, due to the fierce Contention among the Great Experts, were not obtained by any single Great Expert.
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
This was an Opportunity!
Thus, Ji Qing once again cast the Great Five Elements Divine Light.
“Shua shua shua.”
Each time the five-colored light flashed, an Exotic Item was obtained.
What Divine Abilities, what Dharma Aspects.
All completely useless.
Any exotic item that was enveloped by Ji Qing’s Great Five Elements Divine Light could not escape; all of them fell into Ji Qing’s hands.
In just a moment, Ji Qing had acquired a total of five exotic items.
“Luck, it’s all luck…”
Ji Qing looked at the stunned gazes of Xiong Man and many Great Experts and hurriedly placed the exotic items into his Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
“Five… five exotic items!”
Xiong Man could hardly believe it.
The “fellow sufferer” who was just squatting with him at the outermost perimeter had now obtained five exotic items in one go?
For a moment, Xiong Man felt even more dejected.
“Fellow Daoist, if you have such means, why bother staying at the outermost perimeter?”
Xiong Man shook his head.
Ji Qing, however, smiled and said, “I am just an Ordinary Great Expert, so I can only stay at the outermost perimeter. It’s just that my Divine Ability is a bit special, making it very suitable for seizing exotic items.”
However, for Ji Qing to obtain five exotic items was not entirely a good thing.
Because, some Great Experts had already “set their sights” on Ji Qing.
There were at least dozens of those ill-intentioned gazes.
If not for the “rules” currently jointly observed by hundreds of Great Experts, some Great Experts would likely have already lost their patience and attacked Ji Qing directly.
After all, waiting for the Treasure Tree to gestate exotic items, how could it be faster than directly seizing them from other Great Experts?
But no one wanted to incur the wrath of numerous Great Experts, break the rules, and attack Ji Qing.
Therefore, they could only endure.
On the surface, nothing changed for Ji Qing, but he was overjoyed in his heart.
He didn’t expect such an unexpected gain?
Five exotic items!
To come to the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss and obtain five exotic items was simply too worthwhile.
Moreover, these were exotic items from the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss, which even Great Experts pursued; they were far from comparable to those in the first and second layers of the Heavenly Abyss.
Ji Qing temporarily suppressed the surging emotions in his heart.
His Heavenly Abyss Token had a one-month time limit.
Only a few days had passed.
Wait a little longer.
See if he could obtain more exotic items?
When the deadline approached, he would then make a move and take the Treasure Tree away directly.
That would be perfect!
Time passed day by day.
This time, a full eight days passed.
The previous time was six days.
This was almost half a month.
However, the Treasure Tree once again shone brightly.
Obviously, another exotic item had been gestated.
Ji Qing’s spirit was invigorated.
He lacked experience before and did not participate in the contention for exotic items immediately.
But this time was different.
Since he now had experience, he would no longer hold back.
As many exotic items as there were, he would seize them all!
After all, next time, Ji Qing was not sure if he could obtain another Heavenly Abyss Token for the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
“There are exotic items again!”
Xiong Man’s expression brightened.
This time he was well-prepared and was determined to obtain an exotic item!
Xiong Man inadvertently glanced at Ji Qing again.
He had to be very wary of this “Li Mu.”
Last time, “Li Mu” had seized five exotic items; that Divine Ability emitting colorful light was very bizarre, and he couldn’t afford to have “Li Mu” snatch the exotic items at the last moment.
In fact, many people were very wary of Ji Qing.
But as the exotic items were successfully gestated, no one paid attention to Ji Qing anymore.
All the Great Experts were intensely focused on the exotic items.
“Swish.”
The exotic items transformed into streaks of flowing light and instantly flew in all directions.
Many Great Experts almost immediately unleashed their respective Divine Abilities and Dharma Aspects to intercept those exotic items.
“This exotic item is mine!”
“This time, I definitely won’t let the exotic item slip away.”
“Stop…”
Each Great Expert displayed their unique abilities.
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, a cluster of five-colored light emerged from the void.
This cluster of five-colored light instantly enveloped the void.
The sky was illuminated with five-colored light.
However, this formation of five-colored light was only fleeting.
It seemed to disappear as soon as it appeared.
“Shua.”
But as the five-colored light appeared and disappeared.
The numerous Great Experts discovered with surprise and doubt that something was wrong.
The exotic items had also mysteriously disappeared.
Whether it was Great Experts within ten feet or fifty feet, they were all bewildered.
They looked at each other.
Only one question was in their minds: where did the exotic items go?
Exotic items do not disappear, they only transfer.
So, into whose hands had the exotic items transferred?
Everyone remembered the bizarre five-colored light.
Could it be…
All eyes immediately focused on Ji Qing.
As expected, Ji Qing suddenly had many exotic items in his hands.
One, three, five, eight, ten…
Everyone was stunned.
Xiong Man was also stunned.
Wasn’t it that he had prepared thoroughly and was determined to snatch an exotic item this time?
As a result, where were the exotic items?
All the exotic items, not a single one was obtained even by the Top Great Experts.
Now, all of them had fallen into “Li Mu’s” hands.
Xiong Man’s eyes widened.
As if he couldn’t believe it.
It wasn’t just Xiong Man who couldn’t believe it; hundreds of Great Experts couldn’t believe it either.
Especially those Top Great Experts.
They had struggled through hardships, fought against heaven and man, and were so close to the Treasure Tree.
In the end, they didn’t get a single exotic item, but instead, an Ordinary Great Expert, who was a hundred feet away from the Treasure Tree, had seized more than a dozen exotic items.
It was simply… outrageous!
Silence!
The many Great Experts who had been extremely noisy just moments ago were now all quiet.
More than a dozen exotic items, and by just an Ordinary Great Expert, was truly too arrogant.
Didn’t he know that an innocent man is put to death for his wealth?
But Ji Qing, as if he had just realized, slowly and leisurely put the exotic items into his Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
If, previously, for the five exotic items, the many Great Experts, out of consideration for the tacit understanding and rules they had formed, would not have attacked Ji Qing.
But this time was too outrageous.
More than a dozen exotic items.
They were all taken by Ji Qing alone.
What did that make them?
“Fellow Daoist, you can’t use so many exotic items by yourself. Hoarding everything is a very dangerous thing.”
Suddenly, a Veteran Great Expert, who was fifty feet away from the Treasure Tree, spoke.
His gaze was fixed on Ji Qing.
Ji Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He had actually guessed that this situation would arise.
After all, with all the exotic items swept up by him, who could tolerate it?
However, he still did it.
Exotic items are encountered by chance and cannot be sought.
If there’s an opportunity, then one must seize as many as possible.
“According to the rules here, once an exotic item is fully gestated, isn’t it about relying on one’s own abilities? What, are you threatening me?”
Ji Qing’s gaze also fell upon the Great Expert who spoke.
The Great Expert’s face showed some embarrassment.
He then said angrily, “So many Fellow Daoists, and you alone have swallowed more than a dozen exotic items; can you stomach it all?”
At the same time, a Dharma Aspect suddenly appeared on this Veteran Great Expert.
His Dharma Aspect was a mass of surging flames.
Burning the void.
Its Might was considerable.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to occupy a position fifty feet away.
Ji Qing’s eyes turned cold.
So many Great Experts remained silent, yet this one person spoke up.
Did he truly consider him a pushover?
“Boom.”
Facing the opponent’s Dharma Aspect, Ji Qing directly threw a punch.
Instantly, the void vibrated.
This pure physical strength alone actually shook the void of the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
It was completely at the Great Expert level.
The opponent’s flame Dharma Aspect also condensed a hand, fiercely colliding with Ji Qing.
At the same time, the flames spread along Ji Qing’s arm and burned fiercely on Ji Qing’s body.
A vast expanse of mist suddenly appeared behind Ji Qing.
The mist churned, and the flames on his body were extinguished.
And not just the flames, but the flames in the void were also extinguished.
And following Ji Qing’s arm, they fell upon the Great Expert.
“What? This is…”
The Great Expert’s eyes widened.
Annihilation!
His body was actually being annihilated?
To know that he was a Veteran Great Expert.
Although he cultivated Superior Supernatural arts, he later forged a Top-tier Dharma Idol.
His combat power was extremely formidable, second only to Top Great Experts.
As a result, his physical body couldn’t withstand it now?
It was only after two exchanges.
Following Ji Qing’s use of the “Myriad Fusion Meridian,” he unleashed another punch.
This punch directly struck the Great Expert’s Dharma Aspect.
“Crack.”
With this single blow, the Dharma Aspect shattered.
With the double attack of the “Myriad Fusion Meridian” and the Second Stage Giant Spirit Race Physical Body, even a Veteran Great Expert couldn’t withstand it.
Moreover, a sweep of five-colored light from Ji Qing’s body.
It flashed directly over the Great Expert.
The Great Expert suddenly felt his body lighten.
It was as if something had been lost.
“Where is my Dharma Aspect?”
The Great Expert was furious and shocked.
His Dharma Aspect had actually disappeared?
“Yes, Dharma Aspect Fragment plus five.”
Ji Qing was satisfied.
The Dharma Aspect of the opposing Great Expert, which had been shattered, appeared in his hand.
Another Dharma Aspect Fragment was obtained.
This was all accumulation.
He had to accumulate resources to forge the Supreme Dharma Idol.
“Ah… my Dharma Aspect…”
That Great Expert cried out miserably.
Without his Dharma Aspect, his Strength plummeted.
“Bang.”
Ji Qing punched him in the body, directly blowing him up.
At the same time, the Myriad Fusion Meridian erupted with terrifying annihilating power, engulfing everything.
A powerhouse second only to a Top Great Power was killed by Ji Qing just like that.
At this moment, the Great Experts who had been stirring suddenly restrained their inner restlessness.
Instead, stormy seas churned in their hearts.
There was even a hint of Terror.
Dead!
A Veteran Great Expert was actually dead?
Moreover, the entire exchange lasted at most three moves.
He died in three moves, how could this Ordinary Great Expert, who displayed five-colored light and looked harmless, be so strong?
To know that even a Top Great Power would find it easy to defeat a Veteran Great Expert, but very difficult to kill one.
After all, a Veteran Great Expert is not a target for you to attack.
But the Great Expert just now had indeed died.
It took at most three breaths of Time.
In three breaths of Time, he killed a Veteran Great Expert.
Even Top Great Powers could not do that!
For a moment, many Great Experts were filled with shock and uncertainty.
Who exactly was the opponent?
It was as if he had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
They did not recognize him.
They only knew that his name was “Li Mu.”
Xiong Man’s eyes widened, as if he couldn’t believe it.
“Fellow Daoist Li, didn’t you say you were just an Ordinary Great Expert? With such Strength, you only needed to be within ten feet, why stay within a hundred feet?”
Xiong Man’s tone was somewhat complex.
He had thought they were all “fellow sufferers,” but found out he was a “big shot.”
He could even kill a Veteran Great Expert within three breaths.
Was he still an Ordinary Great Expert?
Even Top Great Powers were no more than this.
No, perhaps even Top Great Powers couldn’t do it.
“Fellow Daoist Xiong is right, I should go to the front.”
Ji Qing no longer hesitated.
He flew directly to a position ten feet from the Treasure Tree.
This time, no one came to obstruct him.
Many people exchanged glances.
They could see the apprehension in each other’s eyes.
This “Li Mu” was not to be trifled with.
But no one made a move again.
After all, Ji Qing had killed a Veteran Great Expert, proving his Strength.
They had all painstakingly cultivated to become Great Experts, and no one wanted to face such a terrifying and mysterious person as Ji Qing.
Therefore, they very tacitly kept silent.
Just like that, Time passed day by day.
The commotion this time quickly subsided.
However, Ji Qing knew very well.
If there were another Exotic Item next time, he would definitely not be so fortunate.
After all, the Great Five Elements Divine Light had such a great effect this time because it was unexpected.
But now that he had reached the ten-foot range, and everyone knew he had such means, no one would let him easily unleash the Great Five Elements Divine Light again.
Someone would definitely obstruct him then.
However, Ji Qing didn’t care.
He was silently calculating the Time.
Three days, five days, eight days, ten days…
The interval this time was very long, about twelve days.
Including the previous fourteen days, that made twenty-six days.
Ji Qing’s one-month deadline was also approaching.
In fact, many Great Experts’ Heavenly Abyss Tokens had expired, and they were being relocated out of the Abyssal Realm.
But new Great Experts kept finding the Treasure Tree.
Therefore, the overall number of Great Experts did not change much.
“Buzz.”
Finally, the Treasure Tree shone brightly again.
Exotic Items were coming again!
However, this time, gazes were falling on Ji Qing, to varying degrees.
Clearly, he had become a person of special attention.
Soon, the Exotic Items matured.
They turned into streams of light and flew in all directions.
“Boom.”
Numerous Great Experts made their move.
However, this time, many Great Experts were not intercepting or contending for the Exotic Items, but very tacitly attacked Ji Qing directly.
It wasn’t a killing blow.
But it was to suppress Ji Qing, to tie him down, and prevent him from unleashing the Great Five Elements Divine Light.
Clearly, the Great Experts were extremely wary of Ji Qing’s Great Five Elements Divine Light.
If the five-colored light flashed and the Exotic Item fell into Ji Qing’s hands, what would be left for them to contend for?
Therefore, they would join forces to suppress Ji Qing and prevent him from unleashing the Great Five Elements Divine Light.
“They are really guarding against me so strictly…”
“However, my target this time is not the Exotic Item!”
Ji Qing’s eyes flashed with sharp light.
“Roar…”
The roars of eight Heavenly Dragons sounded.
The Eight Heavenly Dragons Supernatural Power was unleashed.
It endured the suppression from the numerous Great Experts.
Ji Qing unleashed the Great Five Elements Divine Light again.
However, this time, Ji Qing’s target for unleashing the Great Five Elements Divine Light was not the Exotic Item, but the Treasure Tree!
“Swish.”
The Great Five Elements Divine Light flashed across the Treasure Tree and vanished.
The Treasure Tree remained unchanged.
Ji Qing’s Great Five Elements Divine Light failed for the first time.
However, it wasn’t the fault of the Great Five Elements Divine Light; Ji Qing had anticipated this.
The Treasure Tree was rooted in the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
For the Great Five Elements Divine Light to directly “sweep away” the Treasure Tree would be equivalent to sweeping away the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
Was that even possible?
However, if the Great Five Elements Divine Light could not sweep away the Treasure Tree, he would use the second method.
A ring of white light rapidly spread towards the Treasure Tree.
Grotto-Heaven Small Realm!
Ji Qing unleashed the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
After the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm enveloped the Treasure Tree, it couldn’t silently sweep the Treasure Tree away.
Then he could only do it by force.
Ji Qing intended to completely uproot the Treasure Tree and take it away directly.
“Rise!”
Ji Qing gave a low shout.
“Rumble.”
With a deafening earth-shattering sound.
The Treasure Tree was actually shaken and was being pulled out, bit by bit, by Ji Qing’s Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
Seeing this, many Great Experts were stunned.
“What is he doing?”
“Not contending for Exotic Items, but attacking the Treasure Tree?”
“Not good, he wants to take the Treasure Tree away.”
“If the Treasure Tree leaves the Abyssal Realm, it won’t be able to nurture Exotic Items, and it won’t be as magical. What does he want the Treasure Tree for?”
“No matter what his goal is, if the Treasure Tree is lost, we will all have no chance to get Exotic Items. Stop him quickly…”
Many Great Experts realized what Ji Qing intended to do.
They never expected that Ji Qing’s target would be the Treasure Tree?
However, the Great Experts who shouted the loudest did not make a move against Ji Qing.
They were all busy contending for the Exotic Items.
Because the reason was very simple.
If Ji Qing really snatched the Treasure Tree, there would be no more Exotic Items.
These Exotic Items were their only possible gains right now.
If they didn’t fight for them now, when would they?
Hundreds of Great Experts, sounding like an astronomical figure.
But the biggest drawback was the lack of unity!
Yet, a portion of Great Experts, after weighing the pros and cons, ultimately prepared to attack Ji Qing.
These Great Experts were generally unable to obtain Exotic Items.
Since they couldn’t get Exotic Items, they naturally had to ensure that the Treasure Tree remained, preserving the opportunity for future contention.
Ji Qing had a way to deal with this type of Great Expert.
He directly took out a handful of Exotic Items.
About ten or so.
Then, Ji Qing suddenly scattered them.
Instantly, ten or so Exotic Items shot through the air, flying off in various directions.
“Exotic Items! They are Exotic Items!”
“His move is to lure us away.”
“Never mind, contending for Exotic Items is most important!”
“As long as I can get an Exotic Item, whether the Treasure Tree is still here or not, what does it matter to me?”
Everyone understood the logic.
With the Treasure Tree, there would continue to be Exotic Items.
But they all only had one Heavenly Abyss Token, and obtaining one Exotic Item was already very good.
As long as they could get an Exotic Item, that was enough.
The Treasure Tree was naturally irrelevant to them.
Therefore, the Great Experts who were initially going to attack Ji Qing, because Ji Qing scattered about ten Exotic Items, a large portion of them were drawn away again to contend for the Exotic Items.
Ji Qing was somewhat reluctant.
That’s over ten exotic items!
He didn’t even get to use them.
Unfortunately, now he had no choice but to part with them reluctantly.
As for the remaining small portion of Great Experts who still resolutely moved against Ji Qing.
This was also within Ji Qing’s expectations.
Someone would definitely attack him.
Ji Qing’s method of dealing with it was also very simple.
Endure!
As long as he could withstand one wave of attacks from the Great Experts, he could take the Treasure Tree.
Therefore, this wave must be endured!
“Grow!”
Ji Qing’s body instantly expanded to twentyzhang.
The Second Stage Giant Spirit Race Physical Body unleashed its terrifying aura without reservation.
At the same time, Heavenly Dragons empowered Ji Qing’s physical body.
Ji Qing pointed at the void.
Ferociously burning purple flames instantly spread throughout the void.
Even more terrifying was the Myriad Fusion Meridian, a Supreme Dharma Aspect that manifested a terrifying anomaly.
An eighty-eightfold amplification.
The power of annihilation almost formed an impenetrable layer of defense around Ji Qing.
But offense is the best defense.
Ji Qing’s Dharma Aspect also unleashed the power of annihilation.
The greatest characteristic of the Myriad Fusion Meridian is its endless nature.
Therefore, Ji Qing could recklessly activate the power of annihilation.
Ji Qing’s Grotto-Heaven Small Realm was even more frantically activated, aiming to uproot the Treasure Tree.
“Rumble.”
Even with Ji Qing’s thorough preparations, he still had to face the attacks of dozens of Great Experts simultaneously.
This attack was extremely terrifying.
What Sky Burning Purple Flame, what power of annihilation, what Heavenly Dragons.
Under this level of terrifying power, they could only resist slightly.
Then came shattering and dissipation.
They couldn’t block it.
Whether it was Ji Qing’s Divine Abilities or his Dharma Aspect, even the Supreme Dharma Aspect amplified eighty-eightfold couldn’t block it.
Such a terrifying attack would make even a Top Great Power regret their actions.
But at this moment, Ji Qing was resolute.
He only needed to endure one wave.
Just one wave!
Finally, after this wave of attacks shattered Ji Qing’s various Divine Abilities, it landed on Ji Qing.
If it were any other Great Expert, even a Top Great Power, once the attack landed on them, they would surely die.
But Ji Qing was different.
This was also the biggest difference between Ji Qing and other Great Experts.
His physical body was the Second Stage Giant Spirit Race Physical Body.
His physical body’s strength was beyond imagination.
This was why Ji Qing used this method, trying to withstand one wave of attacks from dozens of Great Experts.
However, even though Ji Qing’s physical body was strong, the combined attack of dozens of Great Experts still dealt a terrifying blow to Ji Qing.
His physical body trembled violently.
His twenty-zhang massive physical body rapidly collapsed and annihilated.
One percent, two percent, three percent, four percent, five percent…
In the end, fifty percent of Ji Qing’s Second Stage Giant Spirit Race Physical Body was annihilated.
But Ji Qing smiled.
“Hahaha, I held on…”
Ji Qing withstood the first wave of attacks.
There would definitely be a second and third wave of attacks.
But Ji Qing enduring the first wave of attacks was enough.
Therefore, within the time of this first wave of attacks, Ji Qing’s Grotto-Heaven Small Realm had finally completed its “tree-pulling” task, almost uprooting the Treasure Tree and directly engulfing it within the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
At this point, some Great Experts were already roaring in anger.
“This person isn’t actually in the Nirvana Realm? He… is only a Dharma Aspect!”
“What, a cultivator in the Dharma Aspect Realm can kill Great Experts in the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss? And even snatch exotic items from so many of us Great Experts?”
“Only one person can possess such terrifying strength. The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, Ji Qing!”
“What, he’s Ji Qing?”
“This person possesses four Divine Abilities, that’s right, it’s most likely Ji Qing…”
The hearts of many Great Experts trembled.
A name carries weight.
The name Ji Qing was truly thunderous.
Even though they were Great Experts, they were very familiar with “Ji Qing.”
After all, he was the only one in the entire Black Ruins who, as a Martial God, could kill Great Experts and whose four Legendary Supernatural Powers suppressed the younger generation of the entire Black Ruins.
Now, they had also witnessed Ji Qing’s strength.
It was even more terrifying than the rumors.
Ji Qing’s expression was very calm, as if he had long anticipated this.
His identity had ultimately been exposed.
Even if he had disguised himself, even if he had acted low-key.
But when he went all out and displayed his four Divine Abilities, his identity was bound to be exposed, as four Divine Abilities were simply too rare.
It could be guessed with a little thought.
But so what?
He withstood one wave of attacks from dozens of Great Experts.
Even Top Great Experts couldn’t do that.
Ji Qing did it.
And that was enough!
The next moment, Ji Qing activated the Heavenly Abyss Token.
“Farewell, fellow Daoists!”
Ji Qing’s face showed a smile.
As the Heavenly Abyss Token was activated.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing’s figure instantly disappeared, having been teleported out by the Heavenly Abyss Token.
Silence!
Hundreds of Great Experts looked at each other in dismay.
The contention for exotic items was long over at this moment.
The surroundings were deathly silent.
“Hundreds of us Great Experts watched as Ji Qing forcibly took away the Treasure Tree?”
“That’s Ji Qing, the supreme Heavenly Talent of the Black Ruins, truly living up to his name; his methods are beyond even Top Great Experts.”
“We lost fair and square…”
Some Great Experts also left immediately.
Who would have thought that hundreds of Great Experts would become Ji Qing’s stepping stones?
But that was the reality.
Moreover, the news would spread rapidly throughout the entire Black Ruins!
…
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing traversed space and returned to the Black Abyss.
He didn’t delay at all.
After all, theoretically, other Great Experts could still pursue him endlessly.
Only upon reaching the outside of the Black Abyss did Ji Qing breathe a sigh of relief.
“This time was really a bit risky… I almost got blown up…”
Ji Qing was also very aware of how dangerous it was for him in the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss this time.
Fifty percent of his physical body was annihilated.
Other Dharma Aspects, Divine Abilities, and so on, were even less able to withstand dozens of Great Experts.
He was just a step away from failure.
He might have had to spend another fifty years to re-condense his physical body.
But thankfully, the worst outcome did not occur.
Ji Qing successfully left the Heavenly Abyss with the Treasure Tree.
And not just the Treasure Tree.
Ji Qing still had some exotic items left.
Estimating about five or six pieces.
And as time went on, Ji Qing would gain a large amount of fortune.
In any case, this trip to the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss was a great success for Ji Qing.
Afterwards, Ji Qing entered the Black Abyss.
“Buzz.”
The Lord of the Black Abyss manifested.
Ji Qing waved his hand, releasing the Treasure Tree.
Seeing the Treasure Tree, even the Lord of the Black Abyss revealed a smile.
“Good, this is the tree I wanted.”
“The Blood Fiend Nether Sea Dharma Gate is yours, and the materials are also yours.”
The Lord of the Black Abyss was also decisive, directly giving the Supreme Dharma Aspect to Ji Qing.
“Thank you, Lord of the Black Abyss!”
Ji Qing was very happy.
The Blood Fiend Nether Sea was finally in his hands.
It was equivalent to his second Dharma Aspect.
Soon, Qian Mingri also arrived.
Ji Qing briefly recounted his trip to the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
Qian Mingri listened in stunned silence.
Hundreds of Great Experts vying for exotic items.
Withstanding the joint attack of dozens of Great Experts without dying.
Was this something he could comprehend?
Withstanding dozens of Great Experts without dying, and swaggering away with the Treasure Tree in front of hundreds of Great Experts.
This was simply… unimaginable.
Qian Mingri could even guess how shocked those Great Experts must have been.
“Hahaha, fellow Daoist Ji, I’m afraid your reputation in the Black Ruins will once again skyrocket!”
This was hundreds of Great Experts.
Each Great Expert was an absolute high-level figure in their respective factions.
The impact Ji Qing caused this time was too great.
Soon, Ji Qing returned to the Ninth Peak of the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
Ji Qing did not inform anyone in the Ninth Peak about his trip to the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss.
He immediately entered his Cave Dwelling and began to ponder the Blood Fiend Nether Sea Dharma Gate.
Ji Qing thought of the fifty-three years of experience.
He could first thoroughly study it and simulate forging the Dharma Aspect countless times.
Once the simulation was foolproof, he would then attempt to forge it.
Three months later, Ji Qing began forging the Blood Fiend Nether Sea.
“Success!”
A flicker of surprise flashed in Ji Qing’s eyes.
He moved his mind.
“Boom.”
A vast sea instantly appeared behind him, except this sea was a purple sea.
Also, the terrifying Blood Fiend.
Ji Qing immediately checked his own condition.
Ji Qing: Dharma Aspect Realm
Giant Spirit Race: Second Order （1%）
Grotto-Heaven Small Realm: Beginner （1%）
Myriad Fusion Meridian: Supreme Supernatural Power （Amplified eighty-eight times）
Blood Fiend Nether Sea: Supreme Supernatural Power （Amplified seventy-six times）
Mind: Seeing the True Nature of the Mind （Second Realm Fifth Stage）
Origin Point: 887,503,800 points
Ji Qing saw the Blood Fiend Nether Sea, with an amplification of up to seventy-six times.
This was a terrifying number.
Although it was not as good as the Myriad Fusion Meridian, the seventy-six times amplification caused the might of the Sky Burning Purple Flame to soar.
If Ji Qing had been able to cultivate the Blood Fiend Nether Sea in the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss, he probably wouldn’t have been able to withstand the combined attack of dozens of Great Experts.
Instead, many of those Great Experts would have likely perished.
After all, the Sky Burning Purple Flame could burn the sky and boil the sea, even scorching the spirit. Once its might was amplified seventy-six times, how terrifying would that be?
“I still need to Forge Dharma Aspect for the Great Five Elements Divine Light and the Eight Heavenly Dragons, but I haven’t found a compatible Supreme Dharma Idol yet.”
Ji Qing frowned.
Did he really have to create one himself?
Creating a Supreme Dharma Idol himself was too difficult.
And it was very unstable.
Ji Qing would not attempt to create a Dharma Aspect himself unless it was absolutely necessary.
If he were to create a Dharma Aspect with very low amplification, it would be a waste of the Legendary Supernatural Power that Ji Qing had nurtured with countless foundations and his heart’s blood.
Only a Supreme Dharma Idol was worthy of a Legendary Supernatural Power!
Ji Qing emerged from seclusion.
After he emerged, he was immediately summoned to the Lineage Master’s Cave Dwelling.
In the Cave Dwelling, Ji Qing saw all the Lineage Masters of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Disciple Ji Qing greets all Lineage Masters.”
Ji Qing’s attitude remained respectful.
The expressions of the Lineage Masters as they looked at Ji Qing were quite complex.
The Rong Shen First Meridian Master sighed and said, “Ji Qing, the commotion you caused in the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss was not small. If some old friends hadn’t inquired with me, I wouldn’t have known that you managed to seize the Treasure Tree from the presence of hundreds of Great Experts.”
Ji Qing shook his head and said, “Lineage Master, you flatter me. Actually, only dozens of Great Experts made a move, not as exaggerated as hundreds. If hundreds of Great Experts had attacked together, I probably wouldn’t have returned.”
The Lineage Masters’ expressions stiffened.
Listen to that, was that human speech?
What do you mean “only dozens of Great Experts”? Are dozens of Great Experts few?
Even for them, the Lineage Masters, facing the combined attack of dozens of Great Experts would leave no room for luck, and they would be blown apart in one hit.
But Ji Qing?
He directly withstood the combined attack of dozens of Great Experts.
Such strength was simply astounding.
It was likely that the thirteen Lineage Masters were no longer Ji Qing’s match one-on-one.
And Ji Qing was only at the Dharma Aspect Realm.
He was still very far from the Nirvana Realm.
“Ji Qing, you went to the Third Layer of Heavenly Abyss to make a deal with the Lord of the Black Abyss, didn’t you?”
The Lineage Master asked.
“Yes. The Lord of the Black Abyss gave me a Supreme Supernatural Power and Materials, and I seized the Treasure Tree for the Young Master of the Black Abyss.”
Ji Qing answered truthfully.
This was not a secret.
Even if he didn’t say it, the Lineage Masters likely already knew.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have asked this question.
“Ji Qing, you are the supreme heavenly talent of our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. How could we let you be worn out over the matter of Supreme Supernatural Power?”
“We summoned you this time so you could choose a Supreme Dharma Idol and see which one is compatible with your Supernatural Powers.”
“Our thirteen lineages have each done their utmost to find a Supreme Dharma Idol for you! These are Supreme Dharma Idols that each lineage exchanged for at great cost.”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
The last time they went to the Bronze Lamp Restricted Area, many Great Experts from various lineages owed Ji Qing a favor.
They knew that he urgently needed a Supreme Dharma Idol now, so they had gone to great lengths to obtain the methods for Supreme Dharma Idols,
essentially repaying Ji Qing’s favor.
This favor was worth it!
The thirteen Lineage Masters immediately presented the Supreme Dharma Idols.
There were a total of thirteen types, clearly not Dharma Aspects from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, but Supreme Dharma Idols from within the Black Ruins.
It was just unknown how much each lineage paid for these Supreme Dharma Idols.
The cost for a Supreme Dharma Idol would certainly not be small!
“I trouble all the Lineage Masters.”
Ji Qing was well aware that Supreme Dharma Idols were very rare in the Black Ruins.
It was not easy for the Lineage Masters to procure thirteen different Supreme Dharma Idols.
He also hoped to find a Supreme Dharma Idol that was compatible with himself.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately began to examine these thirteen Supreme Dharma Idols.
