Chapter 236: Black Abyss In Peril, Ji Qing Steps In To Battle Emperor! Black Ruins Shaken, A New Emperor!
The Star Cloud Alliance was in a joyous mood.
In the past few years, the Star Cloud Alliance has advanced cautiously, gradually eroding the Black Abyss.
Although the Black Abyss had resisted before, it was far from a match for the Star Cloud Alliance.
Today, the Black Abyss is no longer able to resist.
In the Great Hall of the Star Cloud Alliance, many slumbering Saint Venerables were awakened.
Seated in a position of high authority was the Star Cloud Alliance’s current Quasi-Emperor, the Star River Emperor!
In the Great Hall, discussions were underway about how to deliver a final fatal blow to the Black Abyss and completely suppress it.
“Everyone, the Lord of the Black Abyss is invincible within the Black Abyss. Even Great Emperors dare not easily provoke the Lord of the Black Abyss within its territory. As long as the Lord of the Black Abyss exists, the Black Abyss will never be destroyed. Although we can suppress the Black Abyss step by step, we can only suppress its subordinate forces. We must sever all of the Black Abyss’s subordinate forces, leaving it no opportunity to recover.”
Many Saint Venerables nodded in agreement.
They never considered destroying the Black Abyss, nor could they destroy it.
They could only sever the Black Abyss’s subordinate forces.
This is what they were currently doing.
“Currently, the people of the Black Abyss are trying every means to recruit some Saint Venerables. However, the Saint Venerables they recruit know of the Star River Emperor’s might and dare not offer aid. Once we completely blockade the Black Abyss, then even after ten thousand years, one hundred thousand years, or even longer, it will absolutely pose no threat to our Star Cloud Alliance.”
“But I fear the Black Abyss might invite some powerful beings, such as other Emperors…”
At this point, the many Saint Venerables in the Great Hall fell silent.
Inviting other Emperors?
This possibility was extremely slim, but not entirely impossible.
The Star River Emperor slowly spoke, “The Black Abyss cannot invite other Emperors. You shall proceed according to the plan. Remember, do not get too close to the Black Abyss. The closer you are to the Black Abyss, the stronger the Lord of the Black Abyss becomes. If you are dragged into the Black Abyss then, even I cannot save you.”
“Yes, Emperor!”
everyone’s hearts grew solemn.
In truth, no one had forgotten the power of the Lord of the Black Abyss.
Even if they were to blockade the Black Abyss, they would try to stay far away from it and would never dare to approach.
“Report.”
At this moment, a cultivator in the Dharma Aspect Realm hurried forward to report.
“What is it?”
“Reporting to the Emperor! Two people have arrived outside our Star Cloud Realm. One is the Young Master of the Black Abyss, Qian Mingri, and the other claims to be Ji Qing of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. They are here to pay their respects to the Emperor.”
This news caused some surprise among the many Saint Venerables in the Great Hall.
The Young Master of the Black Abyss, Qian Mingri, was one thing.
One could only say he had some talent.
The possibility of him becoming a Great Expert was high.
As for becoming a Saint Venerable?
That would depend on luck.
The Lord of the Black Abyss once had high hopes for Qian Mingri, even hoping he would achieve the status of Great Emperor.
But now, it seemed extremely difficult.
They were more concerned about the other person.
Ji Qing of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!
This name was very familiar to them.
In the vast Black Ruins, any Great Expert had likely heard the name “Ji Qing.”
He was someone who, as a Martial God, had beheaded a Great Expert. More recently, as a Great Expert, he had annihilated nine Demon Great Sages and thoroughly cleared the Jade Immortal Demon Domain, forcibly seizing a demon domain from Gu Xi Demon Emperor and turning it into human territory.
This news had already spread throughout the Black Ruins.
It had caused a sensation in the Black Ruins at the time.
The outside world rumored that as long as Ji Qing did not perish midway, he would undoubtedly become a Supreme Expert in the future.
“Ji Qing… why has he come?”
The Star River Emperor frowned.
He had a premonition that the dispute between the Star Cloud Alliance and the Black Abyss might encounter unforeseen complications and accidents.
“Reporting to the Emperor, this Ji Qing once had some acquaintance with the Young Master of the Black Abyss, Qian Mingri. But I didn’t expect their friendship to be so deep that Ji Qing would come to our Star Cloud Alliance to stand up for Qian Mingri. This is indeed troublesome.”
“Ji Qing’s own strength rivals that of a top-tier Saint Venerable, and he has the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory behind him, so he is indeed very troublesome.”
“It seems the Black Abyss has truly found a powerful ally…”
“Emperor, what do you think…”
All eyes turned to the Star River Emperor.
“Let them in.”
The Star River Emperor said indifferently.
Ji Qing, he had naturally heard of his great reputation.
His combat power was comparable to a top-tier Saint Venerable.
Therefore, he could not be underestimated.
However, he was a Quasi-Emperor, and he feared no one except Great Emperors.
It was not too late to decide after hearing what Ji Qing had to say.
Soon, two figures entered the Great Hall.
One of them was the Young Master of the Black Abyss, Qian Mingri, walking slightly behind.
But the one leading, though his aura was that of a Nirvana Realm Great Expert, was not to be underestimated by anyone.
After all, that was Ji Qing of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!
Known as the foremost Heavenly Talent in all ages!
He was also a definite future Supreme Expert.
Who would dare to underestimate him?
Ji Qing led Qian Mingri into the Great Hall of the Star Cloud Realm.
His gaze swept around, and he saw many Saint Venerables in the Great Hall.
And sitting in the foremost position was a cultivator in white, his eyes as bright as stars, radiating an aura clearly one level higher than Saint Venerables.
A Quasi-Emperor!
This was a genuine Quasi-Emperor!
Ji Qing had met Quasi-Emperors before, and even fought them, such as the Silver Sword Emperor of the Tianguang Alliance.
Therefore, Ji Qing naturally understood the aura of a Quasi-Emperor.
“Ji Qing of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory greets all Fellow Daoists of the Star Cloud Alliance, and greets the Star River Emperor!”
Ji Qing’s attitude was neither subservient nor arrogant.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, please take a seat.”
The Star River Emperor also invited Ji Qing to take a seat.
However, he overlooked Qian Mingri.
How could a Quasi-Emperor overlook Qian Mingri?
There could only be one explanation: it was intentional.
This also indicated the Star River Emperor’s attitude.
Qian Mingri silently walked behind Ji Qing.
Ji Qing immediately spoke, “Emperor, I, Ji Mou, have brought the Young Master of the Black Abyss, Qian Mingri, here today to mediate the dispute between the Star Cloud Alliance and the Black Abyss.”
Ji Qing directly stated the purpose of his visit.
“Mediate?”
The Star River Emperor looked at Ji Qing and asked word by word, “Are you, Fellow Daoist Ji, mediating on behalf of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?”
Ji Qing shook his head and said, “No, this matter has nothing to do with the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. I, Ji Mou, am only acting in a personal capacity, hoping to mediate the conflict between the Star Cloud Alliance and the Black Abyss.”
“In a personal capacity? Then I refuse!”
The Star River Emperor refused without hesitation.
Since Ji Qing stated it was in a personal capacity and unrelated to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, the Star River Emperor naturally had no need to concern himself with the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Relying on Ji Qing alone, even with the combat power of a top-tier Saint Venerable, so what?
The Star River Emperor was unfazed!
The entire Great Hall fell silent.
No one spoke anymore.
The atmosphere was incredibly oppressive.
Ji Qing had not expected the Star River Emperor to refuse so decisively.
There was no room for negotiation.
Qian Mingri’s face turned pale.
He understood that the Star River Emperor’s refusal represented the Star Cloud Alliance’s stance.
If the Star River Emperor refused Ji Qing, then Ji Qing’s mediation would be impossible.
Even the so-called bottom line that Qian Mingri had previously mentioned, drawing a line at Luoyun Human Territory, had become a joke.
The Star River Emperor, by refusing outright without offering any terms of reconciliation, naturally paid no heed to the Black Abyss’s so-called bottom line.
After a long while, Ji Qing slowly spoke, “May I ask what it would take for Your Excellency to be willing to mediate with the Black Abyss?”
“It’s very simple. If the Black Abyss displays its strength, then I will naturally reconcile with the Black Abyss. In the Black Ruins, what cannot be obtained through strength is useless through mere words.”
Ji Qing understood.
Strength!
Currently, the strength of the Black Abyss made the Star Cloud Alliance believe it was nothing special.
There was no need for reconciliation.
This was indeed the case.
The Black Abyss’s strength was completely suppressed by the Star Cloud Alliance.
As long as the Star Cloud Alliance did not approach the Black Abyss, the Black Abyss could do nothing.
To be left alone guarding only the Black Abyss was equivalent to a slow death.
Without vast territories and influence, how could they support the numerous cultivators within the Black Abyss?
The Black Abyss alone was far from enough.
“Strength, you say? Then does Ji Mou count?”
Ji Qing’s words sent a shockwave through the Saint Venerables in the Great Hall.
Even the Star River Emperor’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“Does Fellow Daoist Ji truly intend to stand up for the Black Abyss?”
“The Emperor can interpret it that way.”
Ji Qing was too lazy to explain further.
He had been very low-key earlier, requesting mediation.
Yet, the Star River Emperor had not even given him a shred of respect.
Perhaps, he truly considered him just a top-tier Saint Venerable?
Strength!
Wasn’t the Star River Emperor talking about strength?
Then Ji Qing would show his strength!
The atmosphere in the Great Hall became even more oppressive.
Ji Qing had single-handedly annihilated nine Demon Great Sages.
His strength was terrifying.
Aside from the Star River Emperor, who dared to claim they could deal with Ji Qing?
If Ji Qing were to stand with the Black Abyss, the situation might indeed change significantly.
At the very least, the Star Cloud Alliance would not be able to suppress the Black Abyss so easily.
Ji Qing had single-handedly cleared the Jade Immortal Demon Domain and turned it into human territory.
No one dared to underestimate Ji Qing.
“Since Fellow Daoist Ji is so confident, then I shall test your strength.”
The Star River Emperor’s tone was calm.
But anyone familiar with the Star River Emperor knew that he was enraged!
Since the Star River Emperor had achieved the Quasi-Emperor realm, almost no one dared to defy him.
All his decisions had gone smoothly.
Even if war broke out with the Black Abyss, the Star Cloud Alliance held the advantage.
However, Ji Qing seemed to completely disregard him, a “Quasi-Emperor.”
He even intended to interfere in the dispute between the Star Cloud Alliance and the Black Abyss in a personal capacity.
Ji Qing overestimated himself!
Without the identity of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, Ji Qing would have died ten thousand times over.
This was the Star River Emperor’s true thought.
If you want to meddle, you need the strength to meddle!
“Very well, then I, Ji Mou, shall spar with the Emperor.”
Ji Qing responded immediately.
Seeing the sharp glint in Ji Qing’s eyes and his fighting spirit, Qian Mingri, however, was sweating profusely in anxiety.
“Fellow Daoist Ji… that is an Emperor! You have already done enough, there is no need to risk yourself…”
Qian Mingri was truly moved.
For the sake of the Black Abyss, or more accurately, for his sake, Ji Qing dared to confront the Star River Emperor?
Which Saint Venerable dares to do this?
“It’s fine, the Emperor and I are merely sparring, there won’t be any danger.”
Ji Qing was speaking the truth.
The Star Cloud Alliance was different from the Tianguang Alliance.
Even Star River Emperor only intended to make Ji Qing retreat.
He wouldn’t dare to truly kill Ji Qing.
After all, the Star Cloud Alliance had no Supreme Experts and could not bear the wrath of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Even if Ji Qing was defeated, there would be no danger.
Let alone the Emperor?
Ji Qing had fought before!
It was just that the Tianguang Alliance and Gu Xi Demon Emperor had blocked the news, so Black Ruins did not know about it now.
But Ji Qing was also looking forward to this battle.
He actively wanted to fight Star River Emperor.
One-on-one, Ji Qing also wanted to see if he could defeat an Emperor.
“Let’s go to Black Ruins.”
Star River Emperor took a step forward and had already left Star Cloud Realm.
Ji Qing followed closely, also flying out of Star Cloud Realm.
Qian Mingri and many Saint Venerables of the Star Cloud Alliance immediately followed.
However, these Saint Venerables felt a vague sense of worry.
Ji Qing was good at creating miracles.
Many times in the past, he could defeat stronger opponents.
Last time, Ji Qing had killed nine Demon Great Sages.
But some time had passed.
What if Ji Qing’s strength had improved again?
If it were other cultivators, improving even a little bit of strength would be extremely difficult.
But Ji Qing was different.
What if Ji Qing truly improved his strength, and even defeated Star River Emperor? The consequences would be unimaginable!
“The Emperor is still a bit impulsive, why bother with Ji Qing? Just ignore him.”
“Ji Qing has clearly stated he will stand with Black Abyss. If the Emperor ignores him, then we will have to face Ji Qing. Who among you wants to fight Ji Qing?”
The Saint Venerables of the Star Cloud Alliance looked at each other.
Was this a joke? Fight Ji Qing?
They would likely be killed by Ji Qing.
Therefore, only the Emperor could step forward for this battle.
Only if the Emperor stepped forward could Ji Qing be forced to retreat. At that time, Ji Qing would realize the gap and honestly return to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Otherwise, with Ji Qing on Black Abyss’s side, it would truly be a big trouble for the Star Cloud Alliance.
“Don’t worry, the Emperor knows what he’s doing. No matter how strong a top Saint Venerable is, they are absolutely no match for an Emperor!”
Everyone nodded.
A “Quasi-Emperor” is also an Emperor!
They were far superior to Saint Venerables.
Even an Eight Tribulation Saint Venerable would be utterly defeated against a Quasi-Emperor!
No matter how confidently the Saint Venerables of the Star Cloud Alliance spoke.
They could not intervene in this battle.
In the vast Black Ruins, it was boundless.
Ji Qing and Star River Emperor stood in the void, facing each other from afar.
Star River Emperor’s voice boomed in Ji Qing’s ear: “Fellow Daoist Ji, your strength may be extraordinary, and your talent very high, but you must know that a ‘Quasi-Emperor’ is completely different from a Saint Venerable. Although theoretically, a ‘Quasi-Emperor’ is also a Saint Venerable, the gap is too vast.”
“Today, I will let you know what a Quasi-Emperor is!”
As Star River Emperor finished speaking, he attacked directly.
The other party simply threw a punch.
It was as if a star had fallen.
The dark void suddenly lit up, becoming incomparably dazzling.
Moreover, the void vibrated for thirty thousand miles.
Terrifying pressure spread in all directions.
At this moment, the instant Star River Emperor attacked, the rules of this Black Ruins seemed to be suppressed.
All those watching felt immensely shocked.
Emperor!
This was the might of an Emperor!
“Hahaha, is the might of an Emperor so great? Too strong! With just this single blow from the Emperor, even dozens of top Saint Venerables working together would be utterly defeated!”
“‘Quasi-Emperors’ can be ranked above Saint Venerables on their own for a reason. We were worried earlier whether the ‘Emperor’ might suffer an upset and be defeated by Ji Qing, but now it seems there’s no need to worry at all.”
“As long as the Great Emperors do not appear, ‘Emperors’ are the invincible beings in Black Ruins…”
The Saint Venerables of the Star Cloud Alliance were overjoyed.
They knew that ‘Quasi-Emperors’ were very strong.
But they had never truly seen Star River Emperor make a move.
After all, no one was worthy of Star River Emperor’s move.
Not even the Lord of the Black Abyss.
When far from Black Abyss, the Saint Venerables of the Star Cloud Alliance could defeat the Lord of the Black Abyss by working together.
It was only today, with the battle against Ji Qing, the renowned number one Heavenly Talent of the Human Race in Black Ruins, that Star River Emperor truly displayed the might of a ‘Quasi-Emperor’!
And Ji Qing’s feelings were even more intense.
Back then, he fought Silver Sword Emperor and Blood Eagle Emperor in the Abyssal Realm.
The Abyssal Realm was a wonder, completely different from Black Ruins.
Moreover, the Abyssal Realm would even limit the terrifying power unleashed by strong individuals.
The destructive power of Emperors was suppressed in the Abyssal Realm.
The destructive power was not as terrifying.
But it was different in Black Ruins.
An Emperor’s strike shook Black Ruins for tens of thousands of miles.
Even the rules of Black Ruins were temporarily suppressed.
This was the might of an Emperor!
Facing an Emperor’s punch, even an Eight Tribulation Saint Venerable was far from able to resist.
“Buzz.”
Ji Qing immediately activated his Five Layered Heavenly Domain.
Instantly, five-colored light flashed in the void, enveloping Ji Qing.
Then, Star River Emperor’s punch landed within the Five Layered Heavenly Domain.
“Rumble.”
Terrifying power shook the Five Layered Heavenly Domain.
And it broke through Ji Qing’s layers of Heavenly Domain like a hot knife through butter.
The Geng Gold Heavenly Domain was shattered.
The Thunder Fire Heavenly Domain was also shattered.
Then came the Heavy Water Heavenly Domain, which also collapsed.
Star River Emperor’s punch directly shattered three layers of Ji Qing’s Heavenly Domain.
However, that was as far as it went.
At the Thick Earth Heavenly Domain, Ji Qing held on.
Back then, Silver Sword Emperor and Blood Eagle Emperor working together could barely shatter four layers of Heavenly Domain, but a single Emperor could only shatter three layers.
This indicated that even the newly promoted Star River Emperor’s strength was not inferior to Silver Sword Emperor.
The strength of Emperors was mostly similar.
There wasn’t much difference.
After all, every Emperor was once a top Heavenly Talent.
How could their strength not be formidable?
But Star River Emperor’s expression changed drastically when he saw this.
“How is this possible?”
He had not held back at all with this punch.
It was his full power strike.
And yet, Ji Qing blocked it?
With Star River Emperor’s insight, he could see that Ji Qing’s Five Layered Heavenly Domain contained five Supreme Laws.
It was simply incredible.
“You can block one punch, but can you block two, three, or even countless punches?”
Star River Emperor unleashed his second punch, third punch… again.
There were even countless terrifying fist shadows filling the sky.
However, Ji Qing was not afraid at all.
The five-colored light of his Five Layered Heavenly Domain flashed slightly.
The three layers of Heavenly Domain that had just shattered and collapsed were restored as if they had never been broken.
It was as if they had never been shattered.
This was the characteristic of the Five Layered Heavenly Domain.
As long as one layer of Heavenly Domain had not been shattered, the Five Layered Heavenly Domain would be inexhaustible.
Back then, two Emperor-level experts working together could not break the Five Layered Heavenly Domain, let alone a single Star River Emperor?
As for the countless fist shadows now, Ji Qing was not afraid at all.
After all, not every punch was as terrifying as the previous one.
“Rumble.”
Countless fist shadows landed on Ji Qing’s Five Layered Heavenly Domain.
They submerged the Five Layered Heavenly Domain.
The Five Layered Heavenly Domain vibrated violently, but there was no sign of collapse.
As the dust settled.
Everyone was dumbfounded, Ji Qing had actually blocked it and was completely unharmed!
“No… impossible, that was the full power strike of an Emperor, how could a Great Expert, even with the combat power of a top Saint Venerable, possibly block it?”
“Can a Nirvana Realm Great Expert be this strong?”
“Does Ji Qing possess Emperor-level combat power?”
The many Saint Venerables of the Star Cloud Alliance now had an ominous premonition.
Would Star River Emperor also become Ji Qing’s stepping stone?
Thinking about how many people had become Ji Qing’s stepping stones during his rise.
Now, was it their Emperor’s turn?
Ji Qing knew that just defense was not enough.
He couldn’t let Star River Emperor be truly convinced.
“Grow!”
Ji Qing’s Second Stage Giant Spirit Race Physical Body instantly manifested.
It had grown to over twenty feet.
Moreover, its aura was now extremely terrifying, having gone from being comparable to a Great Expert to now being comparable to an Eight Tribulation Saint Venerable.
At the same time, the ten-thousand-foot-tall Ancestor God True Body also appeared behind Ji Qing, spanning across the void.
Following that, the Myriad Fusion Meridian, Blood Fiend Nether Sea, Divine Dragon Hegemonic Body, and other Supreme Dharma Aspects manifested, with various powerful means being applied to Ji Qing.
These Dharma Aspects carried eleven Supreme Laws.
A terrifying aura emanated throughout Black Ruins.
At this moment, Ji Qing’s aura also climbed to its peak!
“Divine Art, Sever Heaven and Earth!”
Ji Qing unleashed a Divine Art.
A Divine Art unique to the Giant Spirit God Clan!
Along with the Divine Art, the Dharma Aspect, and the eleven Supreme Laws, all accompanied this punch towards Star River Emperor.
Star River Emperor felt an extreme sense of danger.
He hadn’t felt this way since becoming a Quasi-Emperor.
However, now facing Ji Qing, he felt danger once more.
But the void had been sealed by the Zhenmu Heavenly Domain.
Star River Emperor could not even traverse space now.
He could only hard-counter Ji Qing’s attack.
Thus, Star River Emperor went all out, unleashing all his abilities in an attempt to block Ji Qing’s punch.
“Rumble.”
Finally, this punch landed.
It was even more powerful than Star River Emperor’s previous move.
The rules of the Black Ruins within a radius of ten thousand miles were suppressed.
Even Star River Emperor felt a sense of suppression.
A storm of waves surged in Star River Emperor’s heart.
He could see that Ji Qing’s power was extremely chaotic.
It hadn’t been consolidated into one.
Yet, a punch thrown with such chaotic power was even more terrifying than his own punch?
Emperor!
Ji Qing clearly possessed Emperor combat power!
Unfortunately, it was too late for Star River Emperor to realize this now.
He had no choice but to take Ji Qing’s punch head-on.
Thus, Star River Emperor’s Dharma Aspect shattered.
The Laws that Star River Emperor carried also shattered.
Even the Laws carrying Calamity Qi shattered instantly.
“Pfft.”
Star River Emperor spat out a mouthful of blood.
But at the critical moment, he forcefully retreated a distance.
This saved his Physical Body from being obliterated.
However, the shattering of his Dharma Aspect and Laws had severely wounded Star River Emperor.
Just like Ji Qing.
If he couldn’t kill Star River Emperor in one strike, Star River Emperor could recover instantly.
But even after recovering, Star River Emperor’s face was pale, and he no longer possessed his previous confident demeanor.
He was afraid!
That attack made Star River Emperor feel the aura of death.
It seemed if he had taken the full force of that punch, he might have died.
Even if he didn’t die, he would have been severely injured, the kind that wouldn’t heal quickly.
“Stop.”
“My Star Cloud Alliance is willing to discuss everything with the Black Ruins.”
Star River Emperor spoke.
This statement undoubtedly caused the expressions of many Star Cloud Alliance Saint Venerables to change drastically.
“The Emperor… has conceded?”
“Although he didn’t admit it directly, the Emperor has indeed lost.”
“Wasn’t Ji Qing a top Saint Venerable combatant? How can he now defeat even an Emperor…”
“The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory is hiding its strength very deeply. Who could have imagined that Ji Qing already possesses Emperor combat power? Equivalent to a Quasi-Emperor…”
Compared to the disappointment and apprehension of the many Star Cloud Alliance Saint Venerables.
Qian Mingri felt immense joy.
Ji Qing won!
Facing Star River Emperor, Ji Qing actually won?
With this, the Black Ruins are saved!
Qian Mingri never imagined that there would be such a turn of events.
Ji Qing had resolved the biggest problem.
Ji Qing looked deeply at Star River Emperor.
The latter was indeed decisive, conceding immediately.
If Ji Qing had thrown two more punches, Star River Emperor would likely have been finished…
Therefore, Ji Qing could now assess his own strength.
It seemed that after the Giant Spirit Race Physical Body became much stronger, it had helped his overall strength.
He should now truly possess “Quasi-Emperor” combat power.
Within the Black Ruins, he was an “Emperor.”
He was only one step away from Great Emperor!
However, this “one step away” seemed like a vast distance.
Great Emperor… was a being on another level.
At the true peak of the Black Ruins stood only Great Emperors!
The vast Black Ruins were actually dominated by numerous Great Emperors!
And Ji Qing had finally reached this point.
He was incredibly close to Great Emperor.
“May I ask how Fellow Daoist Ji intends to mediate?”
Star River Emperor asked cautiously.
Just moments ago, he was a high and mighty Emperor.
But now, having been defeated by Ji Qing, he naturally lacked confidence.
A Quasi-Emperor, even without the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, Ji Qing was enough to decide the victor between two major forces, the Black Ruins and the Star Cloud Alliance.
Ji Qing glanced at Qian Mingri.
Qian Mingri stepped forward and apologized to Star River Emperor, “Emperor, our Black Ruins are willing to use Luoyun Human Domain as the boundary. The Black Ruins will only manage nine Human Domains, and the remaining dozens of Territories will belong to the Star Cloud Alliance. What does Your Excellency think?”
“Hmm? Is this the will of the Lord of the Black Abyss?”
“Yes.”
Star River Emperor looked deeply at Qian Mingri.
He felt that Qian Mingri was not to be underestimated.
This time, even though Ji Qing had clearly won, Qian Mingri could have made an outrageous demand, striving for more benefits for the Black Ruins.
But Qian Mingri merely proposed Luoyun Human Domain as the boundary.
This was no simple matter.
Because these nine Human Domains were currently under the absolute control of the Black Ruins.
Having more would be meaningless.
Their overall strength was inferior to the Star Cloud Alliance, and if they forcibly occupied many Territories, friction would be unavoidable in the future.
They couldn’t possibly go to Ji Qing every time, could they?
Therefore, one should only occupy as much territory as one has the capability for.
Qian Mingri had a clear understanding of this point.
“I agree! Fellow Daoist Ji, what do you think?”
Star River Emperor’s gaze shifted back to Ji Qing.
Clearly, Ji Qing was the crucial factor.
If Ji Qing did not agree, then the so-called division of power between the Black Ruins and the Star Cloud Alliance would be meaningless.
Ji Qing was also filled with emotion when he saw that Qian Mingri still proposed Luoyun Human Domain as the boundary.
Qian Mingri knew his own limitations.
He was not too greedy.
Even though he had won, Qian Mingri still adhered to his principles.
Moreover, as long as they had nine Human Domains, the Black Ruins could sustain themselves, and one day, they might have the opportunity to rise again.
At that time, the Black Ruins could reclaim everything they lost with their own hands!
“I have no objection.”
Ji Qing stated his position.
Star River Emperor was overjoyed and immediately signed an agreement with Qian Mingri.
Of course, the agreement itself was not important.
What was important was that Ji Qing was the witness to this agreement.
This was extremely significant.
If anyone were to break it in the future, Ji Qing would have grounds to intervene.
“The agreement is signed, let’s go.”
Ji Qing took Qian Mingri back to the Black Ruins.
The Lord of the Black Abyss also appeared.
“Ji Qing, thank you.”
“You are too kind, Lord of the Black Abyss. You and Fellow Daoist Qian both helped me before.”
Ji Qing could now face the Lord of the Black Abyss directly.
“You are likely still lacking a breakthrough in your Heart Realm. However, I cannot help you with issues of the heart.”
The Lord of the Black Abyss said.
Clearly, the Lord of the Black Abyss could see the predicament Ji Qing was currently facing.
Everything else was perfect, only lacking the breakthrough of the Heart Realm to the Fourth Realm.
Ji Qing then bid farewell to the Black Ruins and Qian Mingri.
He returned to the Purgatory Realm.
News of the agreement signed between the Star Cloud Alliance and the Black Ruins spread like wildfire.
The two great forces returned to their former tranquility.
And the key factor in this was Ji Qing!
News of Ji Qing’s battle with Star River Emperor gradually spread, immediately causing a sensation throughout the Black Ruins.
Who could have imagined that Ji Qing could defeat Star River Emperor?
He was a genuine Quasi-Emperor!
This meant that Ji Qing now possessed true Quasi-Emperor combat power!
Therefore, as the news spread, immense Fortune converged.
Ji Qing was not surprised.
Moreover, what he lacked most now was a large amount of Black Ruins Fortune.
There was no news from the Tianguang Alliance or Gu Xi Demon Emperor.
Clearly, with Ji Qing’s momentum now established, they had little recourse.
Unless a Great Emperor or Demon Emperor intervened.
But if that were to happen, the Great Emperors of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory would certainly not stand idly by.
The consequences would be too severe.
Great Emperors rarely clashed within the Black Ruins.
Great Emperors typically existed as deterrents.
Direct confrontations between Great Emperors were few and far between.
It only occurred under extremely special circumstances, such as a war between the Human Race and the Demon Country.
Or when the terrifying power from a Restricted Area swept through the Black Ruins.
Only then would Great Emperors act.
But with neither of these situations occurring now, Great Emperors naturally would not act lightly.
However, Ji Qing did not leave the Purgatory Realm.
He was enjoying a rare period of “leisure.”
Ji Qing could no longer advance or cultivate further.
The only thing he could do was ponder the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
But the progress was very slow.
For the rest, he could only wait quietly, accumulating Black Ruins Fortune.
Only when his Fortune reached a certain level could he “Use My Heart to Replace Heaven’s Heart” within the Black Ruins, thereby breaking through to the Fourth Realm of the Heart.
This was destined to take a long time.
Time passed day by day.
Ten years, thirty years, fifty years, eighty years…
In the blink of an eye, a hundred years had passed.
Ji Qing had never cultivated in seclusion for such a long period.
However, in a hundred years, Ji Qing’s progress was not significant.
Ji Qing: Nirvana Realm
Giant Spirit Race: Second Order Perfection （）
Grotto-Heaven Small Realm: Minor Accomplishment （91%）
Heart Realm: Cocoon Breaking Butterfly （Third Realm Tenth Order）
Origin Point: 981 billion points
After a hundred years, Ji Qing’s Giant Spirit Race Physical Body naturally reached perfection.
Second Order Perfection was actually equivalent to a Quasi-Emperor.
Ji Qing’s Giant Spirit Race Physical Body could now rival a Quasi-Emperor!
Now Ji Qing’s Giant Spirit Race Physical Body can already rival a Quasi-Emperor!
He could be considered to have reached the power of a “Quasi-Emperor” first.
Moreover, based on the current progress of the Giant Spirit Race Physical Body, in another hundred years, it should naturally reach the Third Tier.
Third-Tier Giant Spirit Race, that is the Emperor Realm!
In other words, even if Ji Qing does nothing, after a hundred years, he will achieve the Great Emperor realm with his physical body!
This is the terrifying aspect of the Divine Race.
They can even become Great Emperors just by sleeping.
They are truly blessed.
Then there is the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
Even if the progress is slow, it is close to Major Accomplishment.
Ji Qing’s Mind has not yet broken through.
It remains at the Third Realm Tenth Order.
However, Ji Qing knows in his heart.
The Fortune he has accumulated over a hundred years is already immense.
His Mind breaking through to the Fourth Realm is just around the corner!
“Your Highness, there is news of Yunmeng Goddess and Baoyue Venerable.”
At this moment, Can Xiu Venerable came to report.
“Speak.”
Ji Qing said indifferently.
Yunmeng Goddess and Baoyue had been unheard from for a hundred years.
Clearly, something must have happened to both of them.
But their Life Tablets had not shattered, indicating they were still alive. After all, Baoyue has the Xuling Immortal Mansion, and her safety is guaranteed, as it is a Tribulation Crossing Realm Supreme Treasure.
Ji Qing mobilized the forces of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory to investigate.
It took a hundred years to get even a slight clue.
Can Xiu Venerable took a deep breath and said solemnly, “Your Highness, we have indeed found a slight clue. Yunmeng Goddess and Baoyue Venerable should have entered the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.”
“This forbidden zone is generally only ventured into by Immortal Path cultivators, as it offers great help to them. Furthermore, only those below the Great Expert realm can enter. By all rights, Baoyue Venerable and Yunmeng Goddess should be safe. However, being unheard from for a hundred years suggests they might be trapped within the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.”
Can Xiu Venerable carefully explained the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
Ji Qing understood Baoyue.
Given Baoyue’s personality, it was highly possible she would enter the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
“Only those below the Great Expert realm can enter…”
In other words, Ji Qing also cannot enter the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
He can only wait slowly.
But Ji Qing did not want to wait.
“I will go and see for myself.”
After Ji Qing spoke, his figure flickered, and he had already disappeared from the Cave Dwelling.
…
Outside the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone, there were dense crowds of Immortal Path cultivators.
And they were basically all Immortal Path cultivators below the Integration Realm.
In the Immortal Path, Integration Realm is equivalent to Great Expert.
The Void Immortal Forbidden Zone only allowed cultivators below the Great Expert realm to enter, without distinguishing between Immortal Path and Martial Dao cultivators. However, the various Opportunities within the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone were almost all related to Immortal Path cultivators.
Over time, naturally, no Martial Dao cultivators ventured into the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
In the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone, some individuals, due to Opportunities, directly advanced from Void Glimpse to Refining Void.
Some even advanced directly from Refining Void to the Integration Realm.
They soared to success!
Therefore, the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone attracted a continuous stream of Immortal Path cultivators.
“Look quickly, it’s Qingxu Fairy! Did she also come to the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone?”
“The Void Immortal Forbidden Zone has been so lively recently. It’s said there are all sorts of Opportunities inside. Once an Opportunity is obtained, one’s Cultivation can greatly improve, and many have even advanced to the Integration Realm!”
“Qingxu Fairy is already in the Refining Void Realm. One more step, and she will be a Integration Great Expert, truly entering the ranks of Black Ruins powerhouses.”
“But the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone is reportedly not peaceful lately…”
Many people were discussing.
The Focus of their discussion was Qingxu Fairy.
She wore a white dress, her black hair cascading like a waterfall, exuding the aura of the Refining Void Realm, truly like a fairy.
But there was a trace of worry on her face.
Qingxu Fairy had not made any improvement for several hundred years.
She felt that her Potential had reached its limit.
Every cultivator has their own Potential.
Once Potential is exhausted, no matter what, there will be no room for even the slightest Improvement.
Qingxu Fairy understood that without a great Opportunity, she would remain in the Refining Void Realm her entire life and could never advance to the Integration Realm!
This was why she had come to the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
Only within the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone, with a great Opportunity, could she have a chance to advance to the Integration Realm.
But the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone was also dangerous.
Many cultivators, once they entered, never came out.
Danger and opportunity coexisted.
Just as Qingxu Fairy was hesitating whether to enter the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
Suddenly, a ripple appeared in the Void.
Immediately after, a figure appeared in the Void.
Many people were slightly stunned.
They had not yet recognized this figure.
They only felt that the aura emanating from this figure was terrifying.
Thus, the figure instantly transformed into a colossal body of twenty zhang.
Numerous Dharma Aspects suddenly appeared on its body, and Laws emanated with terrifying auras.
Clearly, this was a Martial Dao expert.
The Immortal Path cultivators couldn’t immediately recall which Martial Dao expert this was.
Then, that Martial Dao expert unleashed a punch directly towards the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
“Rumble.”
The Void Immortal Forbidden Zone violently vibrated.
The surrounding Void instantly shattered like glazed glass.
“What? What is he doing?”
“Does he intend to destroy the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone?”
“For so many years, even Great Experts could not destroy the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone. Who is he? Does he not even know this basic common sense?”
“This person is likely more than just a Great Expert…”
“He… he seems to be Ji Qing Emperor from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory!”
“Emperor? Could it be the one from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory who is hailed as the greatest Heavenly Talent in all history…”
Many people’s hearts trembled.
They remembered, they truly remembered.
Even if Immortal Path cultivators didn’t pay much attention to Martial Dao.
They still had some understanding of certain important figures within the Martial Dao system.
Moreover, the person before them was too famous, and his actions were too sensational.
They just hadn’t thought in that direction before.
Now that they were reminded, they immediately thought of him.
Ji Qing of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, who defeated Star River Emperor as a Great Expert!
A powerful cultivator with the combat power of a true Emperor.
Why did such a terrifying expert suddenly appear at the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone?
And even attacked the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone directly?
Looking at Ji Qing’s move, the Void instantly shattered.
Qingxu Fairy’s heart tightened.
Her face also lit up with radiance.
In her dreams, she wanted to become a powerhouse standing at the peak of the Black Ruins, the master of her own destiny.
Unfortunately, she could not achieve it.
She was not like Ji Qing, the greatest Heavenly Talent in all history.
Her Potential was exhausted.
She would be confined to the Refining Void Realm forever, unable to make any further progress.
However, Ji Qing’s appearance seemed to offer Qingxu Fairy a glimmer of hope.
This was the “Emperor” of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. Judging by his demeanor, it seemed there was something he was determined to obtain within the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
Only cultivators below the Great Expert realm could enter the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
If she could find the Treasure the other party needed, wouldn’t that allow her to gain the favor of this great Emperor?
However, not now.
She had to wait until Ji Qing calmed down.
At this moment, Ji Qing could not calm down.
He had already unleashed his strongest means.
Attempting to “tear apart” the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
But he was disappointed.
With his current “Quasi-Emperor” strength, he still couldn’t shake the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
Rumors said that whether it was a Forbidden Zone or a Wonder.
Let alone Quasi-Emperors, even Great Emperors and Supreme Experts could not shake these forbidden zones.
Only extremely few weak forbidden zones could be destroyed.
Most others were helpless even to Supreme Experts.
And the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone was no ordinary forbidden zone.
Ji Qing could not shake the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone.
Ji Qing frowned.
The Void Immortal Forbidden Zone was primarily related to the Immortal Path.
He had no significant interactions with Immortal Path sects.
How could he enter the Void Immortal Forbidden Zone to search for Baoyue and Yunmeng Goddess?
“Swoosh.”
At this moment, a figure flew towards Ji Qing.
“Qingxu greets the Emperor!”
“Does Your Majesty need to find something, or someone? Qingxu is willing to assist!”
Facing Ji Qing, Qingxu Fairy was extremely respectful, not daring to show any arrogance.
She even felt extremely apprehensive in her heart.
She didn’t know what kind of temperament this renowned “Emperor” possessed.
