Chapter 238: Ji Qing Returns, Great Emperor Name Shakes Thirteen Meridians Of Purgatory!
In the Purgatory Realm, Ji Qing returned with a large group of people.
Then Ji Qing returned to Ninth Peak.
Thus, the news spread quickly.
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory were in an uproar.
Ji Qing actually confronted Gu Xi Demon Emperor head-on?
And even tore off one of Gu Xi Demon Emperor’s arms?
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had birthed a new Great Emperor!
This news was too insane.
If not for the fact that so many people witnessed Ji Qing’s battle with Gu Xi Demon Emperor this time, no one would have believed it.
“Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish.”
Figures, one after another, rapidly arrived outside Ninth Peak.
But they dared not ascend Ninth Peak.
They only dared to wait quietly outside Ninth Peak.
The Thirteen Lineage Masters arrived.
Changfeng Old Ancestor also arrived.
Not just Changfeng Old Ancestor.
It seemed that some other Sacred Venerable Old Ancestors had been awakened recently.
At this moment, each and every one of them had solemn expressions.
But their eyes also carried a hint of excitement.
A Great Emperor!
Who would have thought it would happen so soon?
Especially the Rong Shen First Meridian Master, whose heart was filled with emotion.
When Ji Qing first arrived at the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, he was already a Top Great Power.
Now, Ji Qing had become a Great Emperor, and he was still a Top Great Power.
Compared to him, it was truly shameful.
But the Rong Shen First Meridian Master was now incredibly happy.
He even appeared radiant when facing the other twelve Lineage Masters.
With Ji Qing, it seemed there was no longer any objection to the Rong Shen Lineage becoming the head of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Come in.”
The door of the Cave Dwelling opened.
Ji Qing’s voice came from within the Cave Dwelling.
In the end, the Thirteen Lineage Masters, along with Changfeng Old Ancestor and other Sacred Venerables, entered.
Everyone saw Ji Qing.
“Greetings, Great Emperor!”
Whether it was Changfeng Old Ancestor or the many Lineage Masters, they all bowed respectfully to Ji Qing at this moment.
Great Emperor!
That was someone standing at the pinnacle of the Black Ruins.
The symbol of any Top Power!
Only when a Great Emperor was born could it be called a Top Power!
Even for the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, the strongest individual was currently a Great Emperor.
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had once produced Supreme Experts, but that was ancient history from many years ago.
The Supreme Experts had long since died.
But the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory were not lacking in Great Emperors.
Every generation had a Great Emperor.
And more than one!
This was the reason why the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had stood tall in the Black Ruins until now.
And now, the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had birthed another Great Emperor.
Naturally, this was a momentous event!
“Great Emperor, about your matter with Gu Xi Demon Emperor…”
Changfeng Old Ancestor couldn’t help but ask.
Even though the news had spread.
Even though the disciples had sworn to describe the entire sequence of events.
Changfeng Old Ancestor still wanted to hear Ji Qing’s reply.
“It’s true.”
“I currently only possess the Combat Power of a Great Emperor, and my true cultivation is still at the Nirvana Realm.”
Ji Qing personally admitted it.
“Boom.”
Even though they had already guessed it, the Thirteen Lineage Masters and Changfeng Old Ancestor and the others felt Stormy Seas surge in their hearts.
This was too shocking!
The key was that Ji Qing’s cultivation was still only at the Nirvana Realm?
Once Ji Qing became a Sacred Venerable, or even a Great Emperor in the future, how strong would his strength be?
Supreme Expert!
Without a doubt, Ji Qing would definitely become a Supreme Expert in the future!
Ji Qing’s terrifying Talent had now gradually translated into Strength.
“Hahaha, Heaven blesses my Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, Heaven blesses my Rong Shen Lineage, a Great Emperor has finally been born again! In time, he might even become a Supreme Expert…”
The Rong Shen First Meridian Master was overjoyed.
Ji Qing, however, shook his head and said, “Supreme Expert? It’s not that easy. I’m preparing to undergo the Lightning Tribulation to become a Sacred Venerable, but I don’t want what happened with Gu Xi Demon Emperor to happen again. Therefore, I need a Great Emperor to protect me.”
“Currently, within the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, which Great Emperor can be awakened?”
Since Ji Qing had returned to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, he naturally needed to undergo tribulation.
And after experiencing the incident with Gu Xi Demon Emperor, Ji Qing was now very cautious.
Someone must protect him.
Moreover, a Sacred Venerable protector would not even be enough.
It had to be a Great Emperor!
After all, if someone were to attack Ji Qing now, it would definitely be a Great Emperor.
Without a Great Emperor protector, Ji Qing might not even be safe during his tribulation.
“Great Emperor, you are going to undergo a Lightning Tribulation?”
“Yes.”
The Thirteen Lineage Masters and Changfeng Old Ancestor exchanged glances.
Finally, Changfeng Old Ancestor spoke, “Great Emperor, your surprise attack by Gu Xi Demon Emperor was indeed very dangerous. Since you are going to undergo tribulation to become a Saint, and this matter is extraordinary, we believe we should awaken the Jie Mie Lineage, Eternal Silence Great Emperor!”
“Eternal Silence Great Emperor? Alright, then you may go awaken Eternal Silence Great Emperor!”
“We obey the Great Emperor’s decree!”
Ji Qing waved his hand, signaling them to leave.
Three days later, Ji Qing went to the Jie Mie Lineage.
Since Eternal Silence Great Emperor was to be awakened, he, as a Great Emperor, had to be present.
Moreover, since awakening this Eternal Silence Great Emperor would require him to act as a protector, Ji Qing naturally had to establish a good relationship with Eternal Silence Great Emperor.
Soon, under the Lineage Master of the Jie Mie Lineage’s seal and calls.
“Buzz.”
The land and mountains of the Jie Mie Lineage trembled slightly.
Immediately after, a terrifying aura shot up into the sky.
“Who dares to awaken this Emperor?”
A magnificent voice echoed through the Void of the Jie Mie Lineage.
“We welcome Eternal Silence Great Emperor!”
Everyone hurriedly bowed respectfully.
Ji Qing, however, took a step forward, entering the Void.
He cupped his fists slightly in the Void as a greeting.
This was a greeting between peers.
A figure stepped out from the Void.
“Hmm?”
“A Nirvana Realm Great Expert… but why does your aura give this Emperor a sense of unease?”
This figure was naturally Eternal Silence Great Emperor, who had just been awakened.
The other party saw through Ji Qing’s reality at a glance.
He felt something was very wrong.
Extremely strange.
At this moment, the Jie Mie Lineage Master explained cautiously, “Reporting to Great Emperor, this is Ji Qing, the Great Emperor of the Rong Shen Lineage. He is the newly born Great Emperor of our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.”
“Nonsense, how can a Nirvana Realm cultivator be a Great Emperor?”
Eternal Silence Great Emperor’s gaze turned icy.
“Great Emperor, it is indeed so…”
Changfeng Old Ancestor also spoke.
Eternal Silence Great Emperor recognized Changfeng Old Ancestor.
Furthermore, upon hearing all the deeds of Ji Qing, even Eternal Silence Great Emperor felt Stormy Seas surge in his heart.
A Great Emperor for hundreds of years?
Slaying a Great Expert with the power of a Martial God?
And now, as a Great Expert, tearing off an arm of Gu Xi Demon Emperor?
No matter how Eternal Silence Great Emperor heard it, it sounded somewhat dreamlike.
“Where is Gu Xi Demon Emperor’s arm?”
Eternal Silence Great Emperor asked.
Ji Qing directly produced Gu Xi Demon Emperor’s arm.
At this, Eternal Silence Great Emperor believed what everyone had said.
This Demon Emperor’s arm could not be faked.
Ji Qing did not get angry.
This matter was indeed unbelievable, and it was normal for Eternal Silence Great Emperor not to believe it.
“So, you awakened me because you want me to protect Fellow Daoist Ji?”
“Yes, I fear other Great Emperor experts may disrupt my tribulation this time, so I must be cautious!”
Eternal Silence Great Emperor nodded.
Although the Human Race was one entity, it was not monolithic, and internal strife existed.
Especially since the strength Ji Qing displayed was too terrifying.
Now that the Tianguang Alliance had also produced a Supreme Expert.
What Ji Qing worried about was likely that Supreme Expert from the Tianguang Alliance!
“Fellow Daoist Ji, rest assured, with this Emperor here, no one can disturb your tribulation!”
“However, although Fellow Daoist Ji’s strength is great, the greatest difficulty for you is the Heart Demon Tribulation. You must be careful.”
Ji Qing nodded.
“Then let’s go to the Black Ruins. I’ll trouble you, Eternal Silence Fellow Daoist.”
Ji Qing had already prepared everything.
Everything was waiting for Eternal Silence Great Emperor to awaken.
“Good, to the Black Ruins! Today, this Emperor will personally watch Fellow Daoist transcend tribulation and become a Saint!”
Eternal Silence Great Emperor also wanted to witness Ji Qing, this “Great Emperor,” undergo tribulation and become a Saint, which would likely be the first in the history of the Black Ruins!
“We also wish to observe…”
Changfeng Old Ancestor and the others spoke.
“You may.”
Ji Qing nodded.
It was merely observation, not a major issue.
Thus, the group directly exited the Purgatory Realm.
Ji Qing’s tribulation to become a Saint was a major event for the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
This matter was not kept secret.
Therefore, more and more cultivators, especially Great Experts, rushed to the vicinity of the Purgatory Realm.
Eternal Silence Great Emperor had everyone stand a hundred miles away.
He was the closest to Ji Qing.
He was not afraid of being affected by the Lightning Tribulation.
If any unexpected situation arose, Eternal Silence Great Emperor could provide immediate Support.
Ji Qing stood quietly in the Void.
He already knew how to draw down the lightning tribulation; he only needed to use his Supreme Law to vibrate laws of the same attribute, and at that time, he would naturally be discovered by the “Heavenly Dao.”
The “Heavenly Dao” would definitely descend a lightning tribulation.
“Heavenly Dao…”
Ji Qing thought of his own act of “using my heart to replace heaven’s heart,” wasn’t that just replacing the “Heavenly Dao”?
As a result, he was now about to be “destroyed” by a lightning tribulation from the “Heavenly Dao.”
Ji Qing adjusted himself for the duration of one stick of incense.
He was basically in his optimal state.
“Let’s begin…”
Ji Qing’s mind moved.
A Supreme Law appeared behind him.
To vibrate laws of the same attribute and expose himself to the “Heavenly Dao,” any single Supreme Law would suffice.
Therefore, Ji Qing mobilized the Void Evasion Law.
“Buzz.”
Following that, Ji Qing triggered the Void Evasion Law.
After all, the Void Evasion Law is a type of Space Law.
And in the vast Black Ruins, what is most common?
It would certainly be Space Law.
After all, there are voids everywhere, practically ubiquitous.
One cannot escape space no matter where they go.
As the Void Evasion Law vibrated.
Space Laws of the same attribute were all vibrating.
This disturbance was too significant.
All cultivators felt the void shaking.
“What’s happening? It feels like the void itself is shaking.”
“It’s Emperor Ji Qing vibrating the Space Law.”
“Space Law, that’s also extremely rare… no wonder there’s such a huge disturbance.”
Under such a significant disturbance, the “Heavenly Dao” immediately sensed Ji Qing.
In the eyes of the “Heavenly Dao,” Ji Qing carrying many Supreme Laws was acting against heaven.
He needed to be eliminated.
Thus, the “Heavenly Dao” directly descended a lightning tribulation.
“Rumble.”
The lightning tribulation descended without any warning.
And lightning tribulations also differ.
Depending on the degree of threat, lightning tribulations are divided into triple, six-fold, and nine-fold lightning tribulations.
The more lightning tribulations there are, the harder they are to overcome.
But once overcome, after enduring the baptism of several lightning tribulations, the laws would significantly improve.
And at this moment, Ji Qing immediately took one lightning tribulation.
This lightning tribulation fell upon Ji Qing.
It caused no damage to Ji Qing’s physical body.
It wasn’t even as strong as an itch.
However, when the lightning tribulation fell on his eleven laws, it caused the laws to begin transforming.
First tribulation, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth…
One wave after another of lightning, it was dazzling.
It made the Thirteen Lineage Masters tremble with fear.
They were Top Great Powers.
They could also draw down lightning tribulations at any time and undergo tribulation.
However, the more they watched Ji Qing’s lightning tribulation, the more fear they felt in their hearts.
Such a terrifying lightning tribulation, to be able to barely withstand one tribulation would be considered good.
But the lightning tribulation was at least triple.
There were even six-fold and nine-fold.
And Ji Qing’s lightning tribulation was clearly nine-fold!
Eternal Silence Great Emperor’s heart sank.
He remembered very clearly that his own lightning tribulation back then was only six-fold.
Nine-fold lightning tribulation… he had never even seen one.
But now, Ji Qing was facing a nine-fold lightning tribulation!
“Boom.”
But as the seventh tribulation descended, Ji Qing was no longer concerned with the lightning power contained within the tribulation.
He knew that with his Supreme Law and his Third-Tier Giant Spirit Race physical body, the lightning power could not harm him.
But starting from the seventh tribulation, along with the lightning power came the most mysterious, unfathomable, and terrifying Heart Demon Tribulation!
Heart demon!
Ji Qing had never cultivated a heart demon up to this point in his cultivation.
He was also very curious to see what his Heart Demon Tribulation would be like.
In a daze, Ji Qing seemed to return to the Immeasurable Domain, where he was still a saber user wandering the Jianghu, still struggling in the Jianghu…
Suddenly, Ji Qing snapped awake.
“This is a heart demon? It seems… not that impressive.”
Ji Qing shook his head.
What Jianghu wanderer.
He was Ji Qing of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
He was a Great Emperor in the Black Ruins!
Currently undergoing tribulation to become a Saint.
Ji Qing remembered it all.
Then, he successfully passed the nine-fold lightning tribulation, his cultivation reaching the level of a One Tribulation Saint Venerable, and his strength advanced further.
Ji Qing immediately went to find Gu Xi Demon Emperor.
He personally slew Gu Xi Demon Emperor, shaking the Black Ruins.
The Demon Country was enraged and launched a Great War against the Human Race.
Ji Qing was besieged by several Demon Emperors. Although he managed to preserve his life, the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory suffered heavy losses, the Purgatory Realm was directly destroyed, and all the cultivators within it died.
Including Baoyue, Yunmeng Goddess, Can Xiu Venerable, and others within Ninth Peak.
Also including everyone from the Immeasurable Domain in the past.
Ji Qing truly became a solitary figure.
To think that a dignified Great Emperor would end up in such a state.
Ji Qing was filled with immense grief and rage. He endured several tribulations consecutively, then joined the Human Emperors in attacking the Demon Country, slaying several Demon Emperors. However, in the end, he could not withstand the encirclement of many Demon Emperors, was severely wounded, and was on the verge of death.
“Wait… how could I die? As long as I’m in the Black Ruins, I am Immortal, how could I possibly die? Something is wrong, very wrong…”
Ji Qing immediately sensed that something was amiss.
He was Immortal.
He would not perish.
He had the Demon Record.
He immediately checked the Demon Record, and to his surprise, Ji Qing saw his cultivation.
“Nirvana Realm?”
“I’m still only in the Nirvana Realm?”
Ji Qing’s heart trembled.
He immediately realized something.
He was still undergoing tribulation.
He had not passed the lightning tribulation at all.
Therefore, without realizing it, Ji Qing had fallen into a trap, descending into the Heart Demon Tribulation.
From beginning to end, Ji Qing was immersed in the Heart Demon Tribulation without knowing it.
However, Ji Qing was unsure when the Heart Demon Tribulation had actually begun.
Ji Qing was unclear.
This Heart Demon Tribulation was truly undetectable.
If not for the miraculous nature of Ji Qing’s Demon Record, he might still not know that he was trapped in the Heart Demon Tribulation.
Now that he knew he was undergoing the Heart Demon Tribulation, things became easier.
“Crack.”
The surrounding void seemed to shatter instantly.
Ji Qing felt a moment of dizziness.
He was indeed still within the lightning tribulation.
However, that was the final lightning tribulation.
The lightning tribulation fell upon him, posing no threat to Ji Qing.
The lightning tribulation stopped.
Ji Qing had successfully passed the lightning tribulation.
However, Ji Qing had learned from the experience of the Heart Demon Tribulation.
He immediately checked his status in the Demon Record.
Ji Qing: One Tribulation Saint Venerable
Grotto-Heaven Small Realm: Minor Accomplishment （91%）
Mind: All things are of the same origin （Fourth Realm First Order）
Origin Point: 981 billion points
Indeed, Ji Qing’s cultivation had reached One Tribulation Saint Venerable.
He was now a true Saint Venerable!
At this moment, Ji Qing successfully passed his tribulation and became a Saint!
However, given the terrifying nature of the Heart Demon Tribulation, Ji Qing did not continue to proactively undergo further tribulations.
His next tribulation would be in a hundred years.
If Ji Qing felt he was adequately prepared, he could also proactively undergo tribulation earlier.
Originally, Ji Qing had planned to undergo several tribulations consecutively.
But the encounter with the Heart Demon Tribulation made Ji Qing suppress his impulse.
The Heart Demon Tribulation was so insidious that he didn’t even know when he had fallen for it.
Clearly, Ji Qing’s mind was still lacking.
Undergoing the Heart Demon Tribulation was still very difficult.
This time, he was merely fortunate to have passed the Heart Demon Tribulation thanks to the Demon Record.
But next time, he might not be so lucky.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing appeared before Eternal Silence Great Emperor.
“Thank you, Great Emperor, for guarding me!”
Ji Qing bowed to Eternal Silence Great Emperor, expressing his gratitude.
Eternal Silence Great Emperor’s expression became somewhat complicated.
He had personally witnessed Ji Qing enduring the nine-fold lightning tribulation.
As a result, that nine-fold lightning tribulation was like a tickle.
It could not harm Ji Qing in the slightest.
Now, he truly believed that Ji Qing possessed Great Emperor Combat Power.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to pass the lightning tribulation so easily.
As for the Heart Demon Tribulation, other than the person involved, no one knew its perilous nature.
In any case, from the perspective of the surrounding onlookers, Ji Qing had passed the Heart Demon Tribulation with ease, effortlessly.
The key was that this was a nine-fold lightning tribulation!
At that time, Eternal Silence Great Emperor had only endured a six-fold lightning tribulation.
And he had been extremely cautious, exerting all his might, only then narrowly passing his tribulation to become a Saint.
“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Ji, on passing your tribulation and becoming a Saint!”
The cultivators of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory around them were also filled with excitement.
“Congratulations, Great Emperor, on passing your tribulation and becoming a Saint!”
This statement was indeed a bit strange.
But it was the truth.
Ji Qing, the “Great Emperor,” had now successfully passed his tribulation and become a Saint!
The Lineage Masters of the Thirteen Meridians were now somewhat bewildered.
The Lineage Masters of the Thirteen Meridians were now somewhat bewildered.
They observed Ji Qing’s tribulation crossing the entire way.
As a result, they didn’t gain any experience at all.
What experience could be gained from Ji Qing’s tribulation crossing?
The lightning tribulation striking his body felt no different than an itch.
They couldn’t compare to him.
Therefore, Ji Qing’s tribulation crossing indeed held no reference value.
That wasn’t a normal tribulation crossing at all.
After all, what “Great Emperor” would still go through tribulation to become a Saint?
Ji Qing returned to Ninth Peak.
He summoned Yunmeng Goddess.
At this moment, Yunmeng Goddess was already extremely expectant.
“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Ji. The Giant Spirit God Race has broken through to the Third Order. If they can advance further, they will become gods! That is comparable to a True Immortal…”
Yunmeng Goddess’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
He understood the Giant Spirit God Race more clearly than anyone.
Even tribulation crossing to become a Saint was far inferior to the Giant Spirit God Race.
If Ji Qing could advance the Giant Spirit God Race’s physical body to the Fourth Tribulation, then without a doubt, Ji Qing would have no opponents in this Black Ruins.
What Great Emperors and Supreme Experts, they were not worth mentioning!
Ji Qing knew what Yunmeng Goddess wanted.
Thus, he directly condensed a drop of essence blood.
“Yunmeng Goddess, this is for you!”
Yunmeng Goddess immediately opened her mouth, swallowed Ji Qing’s Giant Spirit God Race essence blood, and quickly refined it.
“Boom.”
Not long after, Yunmeng Goddess broke through.
Giant Spirit God Race Second Order!
This was the level of a Great Expert.
Yunmeng Goddess did nothing and easily became a Second Order Giant Spirit God Race, comparable to a Great Expert.
This progress was indeed fast enough.
Of course, Yunmeng Goddess also knew that all of this was thanks to Ji Qing.
Without Ji Qing, she didn’t know how much longer she would have had to wait to break through to the Second Order.
With the Second Order Giant Spirit God Race, Yunmeng Goddess could do many things for Ji Qing.
After all, someone still needed to support Ji Qing’s Ninth Peak.
And to reach the level of a Great Expert, Yunmeng Goddess was the fastest.
This was also Ji Qing’s purpose in cultivating Yunmeng Goddess.
“Baoyue.”
Ji Qing summoned Baoyue to his cave dwelling.
“Fellow Daoist Ji.”
Baoyue addressed Ji Qing as “Fellow Daoist” as always, seemingly unconcerned by Ji Qing’s status as a “Great Emperor.”
Ji Qing smiled.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue, you are currently still in the Void Glimpse realm. However, your accumulation in the Void Glimpse is sufficient. To step into Refining Void, you need an opportunity, an opportunity for a deep analysis of space. I might be able to lend you a hand!”
Ji Qing said.
“Then I will trouble you, Fellow Daoist.”
Baoyue did not refuse.
After all, Ji Qing was now a dignified Great Emperor.
If he let even a little benefit slip from his hands, she would benefit immensely.
Moreover, Baoyue had sensed the aura of a Great Expert emanating from Yunmeng Goddess, who had just left Ji Qing’s secret chamber.
Yunmeng Goddess had already become a Great Expert, which undoubtedly further spurred Baoyue on.
She also wanted to advance further.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately unfurled his Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
Baoyue entered the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
Ji Qing was the master of the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
He could reveal any spatial mysteries of the Grotto-Heaven Small Realm to Baoyue.
Whether she could comprehend the secret of Refining Void would depend on Baoyue’s own comprehension.
After all, both Void Glimpse and Refining Void involved comprehending the secrets of space.
Ji Qing’s Grotto-Heaven Small Realm was of immense help to cultivators in comprehending the secrets of space.
Baoyue did not stand on ceremony and immediately began to comprehend.
However, she was different from Yunmeng Goddess.
Yunmeng Goddess did not need to cultivate at all; as long as she clung tightly to Ji Qing and he provided her with essence blood, or over a long period, Yunmeng Goddess’s strength would naturally improve.
But Baoyue was different; she was a cultivator and still relied on her own comprehension to improve her cultivation realm.
Ji Qing then summoned Canopus.
Canopus had always been in the Divine Ability Realm.
“Take all these Dharma Aspect Materials. Hurry and advance to the Dharma Aspect Realm.”
Canopus was immensely grateful.
The Dharma Aspect Materials provided by Ji Qing were extraordinary.
They were materials for top-tier Dharma Aspects.
Canopus never imagined that he would one day be able to forge a top-tier Dharma Aspect!
Once a top-tier Dharma Aspect was forged, he would be able to better carry Laws in the future and have a chance to become a Great Expert!
This was the ultimate goal in life for cultivators like Canopus.
To be able to become a Great Expert was the greatest achievement of Canopus’s life.
And now, Venerable Canopus truly saw hope!
Ji Qing also bestowed Dharma Aspect Materials to Hunyi and Shangheng one by one.
After doing all this, Ji Qing carefully contemplated the changes after his tribulation crossing.
First was his physical body.
Hmm, after being tempered by the lightning tribulation, his physical body had basically not changed.
After all, his physical body was a Third-Tier Giant Spirit God Race physical body.
It now truly rivaled that of a Great Emperor.
How much effect could a mere lightning tribulation have on his physical body?
Next were the Laws.
“Buzz.”
Ji Qing manifested eleven Laws.
The so-called Saint Venerable primarily involved tribulation crossing.
It was by means of the lightning tribulation that the Laws underwent a transformation.
Therefore, even with just one lightning tribulation, Ji Qing’s eleven Laws all underwent transformation.
After all, these were Supreme Laws.
First was the power of Supreme Laws.
It directly surged tenfold!
For example, if there were previously eleven portions of Law power, after this lightning tribulation, the carried Law power surged to one hundred and ten portions.
It was fifteen portions before, and now it was one hundred and fifty portions.
“No wonder the gap between Saint Venerables and those in the Nirvana Realm is so large. Even a One Tribulation Saint Venerable compared to a top-tier Great Expert has at least a tenfold difference…”
At least tenfold!
Moreover, if one passed through two or three tribulations, or even more lightning tribulations, each one would result in a tenfold increase.
Of course, it was always a tenfold increase based on the foundation of a Great Expert.
For example, when Ji Qing reached his second Saint Venerable tribulation, he would gain another one hundred and ten portions of Law power.
And so on.
This continued until the Nine Tribulations Saint Venerable, or “Quasi-Emperor.”
“I wonder if my overall strength will be comparable to a Supreme Expert when I reach the Quasi-Emperor stage?”
Ji Qing also did not know how strong a Supreme Expert truly was.
However, to be able to suppress an era, they must be extraordinary.
And the most recent to become a Supreme Expert was Liuyu Great Emperor of the Tianguang Alliance.
“Mind…”
Ji Qing currently had no good solution for his mind.
However, his fortune had greatly increased now.
Perhaps he wouldn’t need to accumulate for a hundred years.
It might only take a few decades to once again “Use My Heart to Replace Heaven’s Heart.” At that time, with the help of the Black Ruins, Ji Qing’s Heart Realm would definitely be able to improve again, and improve significantly.
Time passed day by day.
Ji Qing was also consolidating his cultivation.
But in the Black Ruins, stormy seas were being stirred up.
News spread from the Black Ruins that Ji Qing of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had been personally acknowledged by Hengguang Great Emperor as being comparable to a Great Emperor!
This immediately caused a sensation in the Black Ruins.
A new Great Emperor had been born in the Black Ruins!
The Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect, Tianguang Alliance, and others, who knew what they were thinking.
They all fell silent.
However, most Human Race cultivators were joyous and encouraged.
After all, every additional Great Emperor for the Human Race was a foundation for the Human Race.
Great Emperors were too few.
They were too important to a race.
Whether it was the Human Race or the demon race, Great Emperors were considered the very foundation of foundations.
Even though the major powers of the Human Race were engaged in internal strife.
At the Great Emperor level, they were always united against external threats.
Thus, top powers like the Heavenly Fire Emperor Sect and Tianguang Alliance all extended their congratulations to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Congratulations to the Human Race for adding another Great Emperor!
Vast fortune converged upon Ji Qing.
This time, the fortune on Ji Qing was more immense than ever before.
It was so immense that it even exceeded Ji Qing’s expectations.
“I originally thought I would need several decades to ‘Use My Heart to Replace Heaven’s Heart,’ but now it seems I underestimated the influence of a Great Emperor.”
“With such terrifying fortune, decades are not needed; a few months will suffice!”
Ji Qing’s eyes flashed with sharp light.
Such immense fortune was simply unheard of.
He had never seen anything like it.
However, this was also a good thing.
Then, a great war erupted again between the Human Race and the Demon Country.
It was said to be a battle at the Great Emperor level.
Hengguang Great Emperor, along with several other Great Emperors, joined forces and razed Gu Xi Demon Emperor’s demon domain.
Gu Xi Demon Emperor also fled back to the Demon Country in a sorry state.
And all of this was related to Ji Qing, the “newly promoted Great Emperor.”
On this day, Hengguang Great Emperor personally came to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Fellow Daoist Hengguang.”
Eternal Silence Great Emperor had not gone back to slumber after waking up.
Upon seeing Hengguang Great Emperor, he greeted him.
The two were old acquaintances and were not unfamiliar with each other.
“So it’s Fellow Daoist Eternal Silence. I thought you were still slumbering; I didn’t expect you to have awakened. I am here specifically to find Fellow Daoist Ji.”
Soon, Hengguang and Eternal Silence arrived at Ji Qing’s Ninth Peak together.
Three Great Emperors gathered; what a magnificent sight!
Many cultivators also saw it for the first time.
“Fellow Daoist Hengguang, is there news about Gu Xi Demon Emperor?”
Ji Qing asked.
“Yes. This time I specifically came to give Fellow Daoist Ji an explanation. Gu Xi Demon Emperor was heavily injured by the combined efforts of several Great Emperors and fled back to the Demon Country. As for the demon domains under Gu Xi Demon Emperor, they will all be transferred to Fellow Daoist Ji as compensation. What do you think?”
Hengguang Great Emperor’s words made Ji Qing pause slightly.
The “explanation” Hengguang Great Emperor mentioned last time was not just empty words.
He truly gave an explanation.
In fact, the “explanation” was quite significant.
Several Great Emperors joined forces to kill Gu Xi Demon Emperor.
They also drove Gu Xi Demon Emperor back to the Demon Country, and even transferred the demon territory to Ji Qing.
This was truly… beyond Ji Qing’s expectations.
Eternal Silence Great Emperor smiled and said, “Fellow Daoist Ji, you may not understand the weight of a Great Emperor. Once anyone becomes a Great Emperor, they are one of the foundations of the Human Race. Regardless of whether other cultivators fight to the death, at the Great Emperor level, everyone is united against outsiders. Great Emperors rarely engage in battles with each other.”
“If you were ambushed by Gu Xi Demon Emperor on Hengguang’s territory, it is equivalent to Hengguang Great Emperor’s dereliction of duty, so he naturally has to compensate you, and with satisfactory compensation.”
Ji Qing pondered.
Human Race Great Emperors are quite united.
This was completely different from what Ji Qing had thought.
No wonder Tianguang Alliance targeted Ji Qing so much from beginning to end.
Yet, the Supreme Experts of Tianguang Alliance never showed themselves.
So that was in accordance with the agreement between the Great Emperors.
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory also have Great Emperors!
“Fellow Daoist Ji, are you satisfied with Hengguang’s compensation?”
“Satisfied, more than satisfied!”
Ji Qing immediately accepted the demon territory under Gu Xi Demon Emperor.
That demon territory was vast.
Ji Qing also had to consider his subordinates at times.
He had the entire Immeasurable Domain’s people; with a few more demon territories, he wouldn’t have to worry about insufficient cultivation resources.
Eternal Silence Great Emperor also showed a smile.
Ji Qing accepted the demon territory, so wouldn’t this demon territory ultimately be counted within the territory of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?
In the future, cultivators from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory would still have to manage it.
The vast territory of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory was basically like this.
Each Great Emperor obtained some territory.
Over time, the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory naturally possessed the largest territory in the Black Ruins.
Bar none.
After all, in terms of foundation, if the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory didn’t claim first, who would dare to claim it?
“Good, as long as Fellow Daoist Ji is satisfied.”
Hengguang Great Emperor also smiled.
His strenuous efforts actually had another purpose: to befriend Ji Qing.
A Great Expert could possess the strength of a Great Emperor.
Then what would happen if he truly became a Great Emperor in the future?
“By the way, in ten years, the Human Race Supreme Conference will be held. Fellow Daoist Ji must attend!”
After saying that, Hengguang Great Emperor left.
“Supreme Conference?”
Ji Qing cast a questioning gaze towards Eternal Silence Great Emperor beside him.
Eternal Silence Great Emperor must know what the “Supreme Conference” was.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, the Supreme Conference is the highest assembly of the Human Race. Any force with a Great Emperor, even if it awakens a Great Emperor, will definitely participate. During this time, major affairs of the Human Race, matters with the Demon Country, and various disputes between Human Race factions will be discussed.”
“However, these are secondary. Do you know the true purpose of the Supreme Conference, Fellow Daoist?”
Ji Qing frowned.
He pondered for a while and shook his head.
The Supreme Conference had other purposes?
“Fellow Daoist, we are all Great Emperors. Beyond the Great Emperor, there is no further progress. Supreme Expert is merely an improvement in strength, not an improvement in cultivation realm. Beyond the Great Emperor is ‘Immortal’, and the Immortal Path is severed. The true purpose of the Supreme Conference is to ‘seek Immortality’, to find the path to becoming an Immortal!”
Ji Qing suddenly understood.
So that’s how it was.
Then it all made sense.
Immortal!
Whether it was the Immortal Path or the Martial Way.
It was all for becoming an Immortal.
Moreover, the Supreme Conference was not just for Great Emperors.
Mahayana cultivators of the Immortal Path would also participate.
It could be called the highest grand gathering of the Human Race!
“After I woke up this time and did not fall back into slumber, I was actually thinking of attending the Supreme Conference. There are only ten years left until the next Supreme Conference, and it will arrive soon. I will travel there with Fellow Daoist Ji then.”
Eternal Silence Great Emperor said.
“Ten years? Alright, I’ll go to the Supreme Conference in ten years to witness it.”
Ji Qing was also full of curiosity about the Supreme Conference.
A gathering of all Mahayana cultivators and Great Emperors of the Human Race in the entire Black Ruins.
As for becoming an Immortal, Ji Qing didn’t know how to achieve it either.
Perhaps no one in the entire Black Ruins knew.
Time passed day by day.
Ji Qing received another Communication Talisman from Qian Mingri.
It said that the Lord of the Black Abyss invited Ji Qing to the Black Abyss.
“Black Abyss?”
Qian Mingri’s Communication Talisman said it was a good thing.
Ji Qing immediately got up and teleported through space to the Black Abyss.
Soon, Ji Qing arrived outside the Black Abyss.
Qian Mingri and his men rushed to greet him.
“Greetings, Great Emperor!”
Qian Mingri was even more excited than Ji Qing.
He had originally intended to call Ji Qing “Fellow Daoist,” but their statuses were different now.
Ji Qing was now a “Great Emperor” renowned throughout the Black Ruins, and Qian Mingri did not dare to be presumptuous.
Ji Qing did not insist.
Since he became a Great Emperor, Ji Qing noticed that the attitudes of those around him had changed greatly.
Even the Rong Shen First Meridian Master and Elder Tianjizi, with whom he could joke freely before, were now respectful towards Ji Qing, calling him “Great Emperor” at every turn.
Perhaps only Baoyue remained true to her original intentions, calling Ji Qing “Fellow Daoist.”
“I heard the Lord of the Black Abyss was looking for me?”
“Yes. I will go and invite the great Lord of the Black Abyss immediately.”
Qian Mingri did not invite Ji Qing to enter the Black Abyss immediately.
Things were different now.
Ji Qing was now a Great Emperor.
And the deterrent power of a Great Emperor entering the Black Abyss would be immense.
“Buzz.”
Soon, the Lord of the Black Abyss appeared outside the Black Abyss.
“Fellow Daoist Ji.”
“Lord of the Black Abyss.”
In the Black Abyss, only the Lord of the Black Abyss could still treat Ji Qing as an equal.
“May I ask why the Lord of the Black Abyss is looking for me?”
Ji Qing asked.
“You will know when you enter the Black Abyss to observe. I also heard that you became a Great Emperor, which is why I invited you. Without the strength of a Great Emperor, even if an opportunity is placed before you, it will be useless.”
The Lord of the Black Abyss’s words piqued Ji Qing’s interest.
Only Great Emperors were qualified?
And it was an opportunity?
Although the Black Abyss was mysterious,
Ji Qing did not fear any danger.
Thus, Ji Qing entered the Black Abyss with the Lord of the Black Abyss.
The two descended rapidly.
All the way to the deepest part of the Black Abyss.
What the Black Abyss truly was, remained a mystery to this day.
It was not a Restricted Area, nor a Wonder.
But it was very special.
It even gave birth to extremely special existences like the Lord of the Black Abyss.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, I have studied the Black Abyss for so many years, and I still feel it is out of place with the Black Ruins and is likely not an item of the Black Ruins. Perhaps it is a Restricted Area, or perhaps a Wonder, but it seems to have some issues and has not become a complete entity. I call it a Semi-finished Product!”
The Lord of the Black Abyss said.
“Semi-finished Product?”
Ji Qing’s heart stirred.
If one followed this line of thought, it indeed seemed possible that it was a Semi-finished Product.
After all, the Black Abyss shared many similarities with Restricted Areas and Wonders.
It was just not as miraculous as Restricted Areas or Wonders.
“All the secrets lie at the deepest part of the Black Abyss!”
“But even I cannot open the deepest part of the Black Abyss. I can only sense it slightly; perhaps only the power of a Great Emperor can open the deepest part.”
“As for what lies at the deepest part, I am also unclear. But it should be some kind of opportunity…”
The Lord of the Black Abyss’s words were ambiguous.
However, Ji Qing did not feel that the Lord of the Black Abyss had any ulterior motives.
This was normal.
The Lord of the Black Abyss was a being similar to a Spirit of the Tool that gradually emerged after the Black Abyss arrived in the Black Ruins.
But it was different from a Spirit of the Tool.
The Lord of the Black Abyss had some understanding of the Black Abyss, but could not fully comprehend it.
Even though the Lord of the Black Abyss could control most of the Black Abyss, there were still a very small portion that even the Lord of the Black Abyss could not control.
This last level of the Black Abyss was like this.
The Lord of the Black Abyss could not control it either.
Ji Qing arrived at the last level of the Black Abyss.
There was a Great Door here.
But the Lord of the Black Abyss could not open it.
Ji Qing immediately extended his hand.
Under the augmentation of the Supreme Law, he pushed hard towards the Great Door.
“Hmm?”
Ji Qing’s expression changed slightly.
The Great Door did not budge at all.
There were no runes on the Great Door.
It did not look like any Great Formation either.
Why couldn’t he push it open?
One must know that with Ji Qing’s current augmentation of Supreme Law, he could easily push over a mountain.
Even a world would be shaken.
Yet, he couldn’t push open a door.
Outrageous!
It was truly outrageous!
Ji Qing could roughly guess that this Great Door was not simple.
But if it were simple, the Lord of the Black Abyss wouldn’t have sought him out.
Ji Qing took a deep breath, and the Supreme Laws on his body began to stack.
One, three, five, eight, ten…
Ji Qing had stacked a total of eleven Supreme Laws.
This was all the Laws he possessed.
Such terrifying Power, and yet he still couldn’t push open this Great Door?
“Boom.”
Ji Qing summoned the Ancestor God True Body to augment his strength.
The terrifying Power of the Ancestor God True Body also fell upon the Great Door.
The Great Door trembled violently.
But it could not be pushed open.
Strangely, no matter how strong Ji Qing’s Power was, the Great Door could not be destroyed.
Seeing this, Ji Qing no longer held back.
He immediately unleashed the Third-Tier Giant Spirit God Race Physical Body.
Instantly, a hundred-zhang tall body manifested.
Ji Qing placed his hands on the Great Door and immediately used all his Power.
“Open!”
Ji Qing’s Physical Body, comparable to a Great Emperor’s, applied pure Power to the Great Door.
Amidst violent Vibration, the Great Door was actually slowly pushed open a crack…
