Chapter 250: Eleven Supreme Laws Shock Numerous Great Emperors! Ji Qing Uncovers Secret Of Severed Immortal Path!
No one expected such a sudden change.
Suddenly, a blade light appeared.
However, upon seeing this blade light, many cultivators in the Immortal Path immediately felt a chill in their hearts, recognizing its owner.
In the Immortal Path, there weren’t many people who could unleash such a terrifying blade light.
It was none other than that Supreme Great Emperor!
But why would the Supreme Great Emperor interfere in a matter between a Demon Emperor from the Black Ruins and a Human Emperor?
Is it simply because they are both Human Emperors?
“Boom.”
The blade light, which was unstoppable in the Immortal Path, was suppressed by the Black Ruins within its domain.
Its might could only reach the Black Ruins’ limit, which was the level of Ten Times Great Emperor Combat Power.
Therefore, although this saber strike was extremely terrifying, the Black Shark Demon Emperor managed to block it.
The Black Shark Demon Emperor looked at the figure in the void with suspicion and uncertainty.
“You are…”
The Black Shark Demon Emperor didn’t recognize Ji Qing, but the Eternal Silence Great Emperor did.
With a face full of excitement, he immediately bowed and said, “Greetings, Supreme Great Emperor!”
It had been over two hundred years, and the Eternal Silence Great Emperor finally saw Ji Qing again.
“Supreme Great Emperor? That Supreme Expert from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory…”
The Black Shark Demon Emperor’s heart sank.
No wonder this saber strike was so terrifying.
It was actually that Supreme Expert from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?
However, what of it, being a Supreme Expert?
The Black Shark Demon Emperor sneered, “Ji Qing, you and I are both Supreme Experts. The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory offended me, but since I’ve encountered you today, I’ll give you some face.”
The Black Shark Demon Emperor did not want to get entangled with Ji Qing.
After all, it was common knowledge that within the Black Ruins, in a one-on-one fight, no Supreme Expert could overcome another.
“Trying to leave? I’m afraid you won’t be able to leave today!”
Ji Qing didn’t ask what had happened.
But since the Black Shark Demon Emperor was already pursuing the Eternal Silence Great Emperor, there was nothing more to say.
He must be killed!
“Hum.”
A five-colored radiance flashed from Ji Qing’s body.
It directly engulfed the Black Shark Demon Emperor.
This was the Five Layered Heavenly Domain, which was sufficient to trap a Supreme Expert.
It was impossible for a Supreme Expert to break free from the Five Layered Heavenly Domain in a short period.
“What?”
The Black Shark Demon Emperor hadn’t expected Ji Qing to dare to attack?
In the Black Ruins, everyone was a Supreme Expert, and their powers were equal; who could do anything to whom?
Therefore, the Black Shark Demon Emperor was not too panicked. Instead, he sneered, “Ji Qing, this is the Black Ruins, not the Immortal Path. You can’t do anything to me!”
This was not just the Black Shark Demon Emperor’s thought; it was shared by the other Great Emperors and Demon Emperors nearby.
In a one-on-one fight within the Black Ruins, all Supreme Experts were equal; no one could do anything to another.
“Is that so?”
Ji Qing stared coldly at the Black Shark Demon Emperor.
What the Black Shark Demon Emperor said was only partially true.
For example, in the Black Ruins, he indeed could not kill the Black Shark Demon Emperor.
But just because he couldn’t kill him in the Black Ruins didn’t mean he couldn’t kill him elsewhere.
For instance… the Void!
Ji Qing used the Five Layered Heavenly Domain to trap the Black Shark Demon Emperor.
Then, he drew his sword and slashed.
“Boom.”
The Black Ruins vibrated for millions of miles.
The surrounding void shattered, revealing a cold, desolate, mysterious place within.
“This is… the Void!”
Seeing the dark, cold, mysterious place within, the Black Shark Demon Emperor’s face changed drastically.
Ji Qing was actually going to drag him into the Void?
Theoretically, in a one-on-one fight, even for Supreme Experts, it was impossible to drag another Supreme Expert into the Void.
But Ji Qing’s Five Layered Heavenly Domain could trap the Black Shark Demon Emperor?
Therefore, Ji Qing could open the Void effortlessly.
It was equivalent to Ji Qing possessing two “Supreme Expert” abilities.
The Five Layered Heavenly Domain could reach the level of a Supreme Expert.
His Saber Technique could also reach the level of a Supreme Expert.
Thus, Ji Qing trapped the Black Shark Demon Emperor with the Five Layered Heavenly Domain while simultaneously using the Blade of Destruction to break through the void and connect to the Void.
Then, Ji Qing took a step forward, taking the Black Shark Demon Emperor within the Five Layered Heavenly Domain along with him into the Void.
“Other Demon Race Supreme Experts, save me, save me… No…”
The Black Shark Demon Emperor was filled with terror.
He finally felt fear now.
Once dragged into the Void by Ji Qing, there would be no suppression from the Black Ruins, and he would be no match for Ji Qing.
Although he didn’t know Ji Qing’s exact strength, having fought in the Immortal Path for over two hundred years, his strength must far exceed Ten Times Great Emperor Combat Power.
At that time, he would likely be in dire straits!
Unfortunately, in response to the Black Shark Demon Emperor’s plea for help, the Supreme Experts from the Demon Country faction remained indifferent.
The Demon Country was inherently a place of the fittest surviving.
Why would they risk offending Ji Qing for no reason?
Ji Qing was renowned in the Immortal Path.
Who dared to save him?
Thus, after Ji Qing and the Black Shark Demon Emperor disappeared, the void returned to normal.
Everything returned to a calm state.
It was as if nothing had happened.
However, only three breaths of time passed.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing returned from the Void to the Black Ruins.
He had already sheathed his sword.
Behind him, there was nothing.
The Black Shark Demon Emperor’s fate could be guessed without asking.
He was undoubtedly dead.
“Supreme Great Emperor, that Black Shark Demon Emperor…”
Although the Eternal Silence Great Emperor already had some suspicions, he couldn’t help but ask.
He was not aware of Ji Qing’s reputation in the Immortal Path.
“He has been killed by me!”
Ji Qing’s voice was calm.
Yet, it stirred a storm in the Eternal Silence Great Emperor’s heart!
Dead!
The Black Shark Demon Emperor was actually dead?
That was a Supreme Expert of the Black Ruins.
How could he be dead?
It wasn’t just the Eternal Silence Great Emperor who was shocked; the surrounding cultivators, whether Great Emperors, Demon Emperors, or Forbidden Zone Monsters, all felt a slight sinking feeling in their hearts.
They weren’t surprised that Ji Qing could slay the Black Shark Demon Emperor.
A mere Supreme Expert with Ten Times Great Emperor Combat Power, if they could also kill him.
But the key was that Ji Qing had “forcefully killed” him within the Black Ruins.
In a one-on-one situation, Ji Qing had actually managed to trap a Supreme Expert within the Black Ruins and then drag him away to be killed.
This was essentially no different from a forceful kill.
It was equivalent to Ji Qing breaking some kind of balance within the Black Ruins.
If he alone could kill Supreme Experts in the Black Ruins, then wasn’t he a blade hanging over the heads of the many Supreme Experts in the Black Ruins?
Above the Supreme Experts of the Black Ruins, there was now Supreme Great Emperor Ji Qing?
“Fortunately, Ji Qing went to fight in the Immortal Path, and it’s highly probable he won’t stay in the Black Ruins. Otherwise, this vast Black Ruins would truly be ruled by Ji Qing alone…”
Whether they were Human Emperors or Demon Emperors, they all felt a sense of relief at this moment.
Of course, Ji Qing couldn’t remain rampant in the Black Ruins forever.
The reason was very simple.
Ji Qing could not improve his strength in the Black Ruins.
What if a powerful expert with several tens of times Great Emperor Combat Power came from the Immortal Path, and Ji Qing instead dragged them into the Void?
Wouldn’t that be seeking his own demise?
Furthermore, if one truly wanted to kill a Supreme Expert in the Black Ruins, it was simple: invite several Supreme Experts with Ten Times Great Emperor Combat Power or more to attack together.
However, regardless of anything else, Ji Qing killing the Black Shark Demon Emperor had brought a great shock to everyone.
“Fellow Daoist Eternal Silence, why were you being chased by the Black Shark Demon Emperor? Has something happened to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?”
Ji Qing asked.
The Eternal Silence Great Emperor slowly calmed his agitated heart and transmitted his voice, “Fellow Daoist Ji, nothing has happened to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. It’s due to my personal reasons. I went to another Restricted Area and accidentally killed a direct descendant of the Black Shark Demon Emperor, and was pursued by the Black Shark Demon Emperor at all costs. Meanwhile, other Human Race Supreme Experts were tied up and unable to rescue me in time.”
“Fortunately, I knew that the Curse Forbidden Zone would open in the next few years, so I desperately made my way towards it, hoping for aid from a Human Race Supreme Expert. I didn’t expect that Fellow Daoist Ji would also return to the Black Ruins…”
The Eternal Silence Great Emperor sighed with emotion.
How long had Ji Qing been in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?
Now he could casually kill Supreme Experts, even within the Black Ruins.
This was simply… unprecedented!
The only one in the Black Ruins who could forcefully kill a Supreme Expert in a one-on-one fight within the Black Ruins.
It was only Ji Qing!
“Fellow Daoist Eternal Silence, tell me about the changes in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory over these past two hundred years.”
Ji Qing also wanted to know about the changes in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Alright, over these past two hundred years…”
As the Eternal Silence Great Emperor narrated, Ji Qing gradually learned about the changes in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
The Liuyu Great Emperor and the Grand Beginning Great Emperor did not come to disturb Ji Qing.
They had originally intended to lend Ji Qing a hand and surround the Black Shark Demon Emperor together.
But they hadn’t expected Ji Qing to handle the Black Shark Demon Emperor alone, so the two of them didn’t come over.
A few hours later, Ji Qing understood the situation of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory and nodded, “Fellow Daoist Eternal Silence, I am aware of the situation in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. You should return for now. Once the Curse Forbidden Zone opens, a mysterious curse will spread, which will be very dangerous for ordinary Great Emperors.”
“When you return, please deliver a message to Baoyue and the others, telling them to cultivate with peace of mind.”
“Alright, I will leave now. Take care, Fellow Daoist Ji!”
The Eternal Silence Great Emperor also knew the danger of the Curse Forbidden Zone.
Ordinary Great Emperors wouldn’t even dare to approach it.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t be one of the ten Great Restricted Areas of the Black Ruins.
The Eternal Silence Great Emperor departed.
Ji Qing returned to face the Liuyu Great Emperor, the Grand Beginning Great Emperor, and the others.
However, Ji Qing’s overwhelmingly powerful slaying of the Black Shark Demon Emperor this time had indeed caused many cultivators to become wary.
It had both disadvantages and advantages.
Although it caused apprehension, which might hinder Ji Qing’s actions within the Curse Forbidden Zone, Ji Qing was currently in the Black Ruins, and the news would surely spread, causing his Black Ruins Fortune to skyrocket once again.
The Liuyu Great Emperor smiled and said, “Fellow Daoist Ji, with your display of might this time, our team is likely to become the target of everyone’s attention when entering the Curse Forbidden Zone. Everyone will be watching us.”
The Grand Beginning Great Emperor smiled slightly and said, “Fellow Daoist Ji actually managed to forcefully kill a Supreme Expert in a one-on-one fight within the Black Ruins. Haha, this must have kept many Great Emperors and Demon Emperors awake at night, fearing that Fellow Daoist Ji might decide to stay in the Black Ruins.”
The Grand Beginning Great Emperor’s words were not a joke.
It was a fact.
If Ji Qing decided to stay in the Black Ruins, countless cultivators would lose sleep.
After all, no one wanted a blade hanging over their heads.
However, Ji Qing merely smiled faintly and remained silent.
Him staying in the Black Ruins?
Ji Qing naturally did not wish for that.
Only in the Immortal Path could Ji Qing’s strength improve.
If his strength could not improve, what was the point of dominating everything in the Black Ruins?
When the limit of his lifespan arrived, he would return to dust, and all would be for naught.
Time passed day by day.
Finally, it was probably time.
Three months had passed.
Ji Qing had waited for three months.
And the Curse Forbidden Zone had finally opened.
Inside the Curse Forbidden Zone, a layer of gray mist was vaguely visible, slowly spreading outwards.
An evil, chilling aura spread out from within the Curse Forbidden Zone.
Even from afar, it could make Great Emperors shudder.
Ji Qing immediately focused on the Curse Forbidden Zone.
His expression also became solemn.
Because he could only faintly sense that evil, chilling aura.
But Ji Qing didn’t know where the curse was.
It was said that only when one was cursed could a cultivator know.
The difference was whether they could withstand it.
“This curse…”
Ji Qing frowned.
He tried to use his Innate Dao Heart to find the curse.
He found nothing.
The Curse Forbidden Zone had opened, but strangely, no one had rushed into it.
This was a rare “spectacle.”
In the past, for other forbidden zones, no matter how dangerous, the moment they opened, many cultivators would rush in.
They were afraid of being a step behind others.
Later, even after the Curse Forbidden Zone had fully opened, no cultivator entered.
Everyone looked at each other, but no one spoke.
Ji Qing, Liuyu Great Emperor, and Grand Beginning Great Emperor also stood still.
What a joke, if other cultivators didn’t try it first, who would dare to enter?
Finally, the Forbidden Zone Monster made a move.
A monster, like mud, wriggled in the void, slowly “crawling” into the entrance of the Curse Forbidden Zone.
Forbidden Zone Monsters had a certain resistance to curses.
That’s why it dared to be the first to enter the Curse Forbidden Zone.
Since there was a first, there would be a second, third, and fourth…
When one Demon Emperor and Great Emperor after another entered the Curse Forbidden Zone without any danger, many cultivators then flew into the Curse Forbidden Zone one after another.
“Let’s go in too.”
Ji Qing said.
He was still quite cautious, entering the Curse Forbidden Zone was considered quite conservative.
He was already quite late.
But safety was the most important.
Ji Qing was not in a hurry.
“Swoosh.”
Ji Qing and the other two crossed the gray mist of the Curse Forbidden Zone.
“Hmm?”
“This is… Curse Power?”
As soon as Ji Qing passed through the gray mist, he immediately felt a chilling, evil power that seemed to be everywhere, madly trying to drill into his body.
However, his Physical Body was a Third-Tier Giant Spirit God Race Physical Body.
His defense was very strong.
He was not afraid of this chilling, evil power.
But Ji Qing could guess that it was likely the contained Curse Power.
However, when Ji Qing covered his entire body with Law Power.
The chilling Curse Power could no longer drill into his body.
“This Curse Power is truly pervasive and hard to guard against, very strange.”
Ji Qing said slowly.
He looked up and found that at some unknown time, the three of them were in a simple, mysterious, and solemn Great Hall.
And inside the Great Hall, there were many cultivators.
They were all the Great Emperors, Demon Emperors, and other cultivators who had entered the Curse Forbidden Zone earlier.
Regardless of whether they entered first or last.
They were all in the Great Hall at this moment.
However, these cultivators seemed to be waiting for something.
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, a phantom figure projected from within the Great Hall.
“The Curse Divine Hall opens once every thousand years, welcome everyone to the Curse Divine Hall! I am the Spirit of the Divine Hall, specifically here to guide you through the divine hall trials.”
“The first trial is the Curse Staircase. You only need to pass through the nine levels of the Curse Staircase to pass the first trial and receive various rewards. If you fail, you will be removed from the Curse Divine Hall.”
The Spirit of the Divine Hall waved its hand.
A staircase as white as jade appeared before everyone.
It only had nine levels.
It seemed to lead to some mysterious area.
According to the Spirit of the Divine Hall, one only needed to walk past the nine levels of stairs.
But was it that easy?
“What kind of place is the Curse Divine Hall?”
“What is this about the nine levels of stairs?”
“Will there be any danger when stepping onto the nine levels of stairs?”
Many people asked.
Unfortunately, the Spirit of the Divine Hall remained silent.
Ji Qing’s expression also became solemn.
He knew that forbidden zones were very strange.
As one of the top ten forbidden zones in the Black Ruins, this Curse Forbidden Zone was naturally extraordinary.
It was said that once you entered the Curse Forbidden Zone, you could never enter a second time.
Therefore, the cultivators entering the Curse Forbidden Zone this time were basically all first-timers.
Some people might have some understanding.
After all, many cultivators had emerged from the Curse Forbidden Zone before.
They would have left some information, more or less.
But this information would surely only be told to those closest to them.
“I’ll go first!”
A Human Emperor was the first to walk towards the Curse Staircase.
“It’s Golden Peak Great Emperor! He’s actually going to the Curse Staircase first, does he know some secrets about the Curse Staircase?”
“It must be. Golden Peak Great Emperor is on good terms with Wind Fierce Great Emperor, and Wind Fierce Great Emperor once returned safely from the Curse Forbidden Zone, so he likely told him some secrets about the Curse Staircase.”
“Let’s see how Golden Peak Great Emperor does.”
Many people stared intently at Golden Peak Great Emperor.
In fact, Golden Peak Great Emperor did know some secrets about the Curse Staircase.
Wind Fierce Great Emperor had told him that the first trial of the Curse Forbidden Zone was the Curse Staircase, and each level of the staircase was filled with different curses. As long as one could withstand the curses of the nine levels and successfully pass, they would receive rewards.
As for the second trial, he could just not participate and leave at any time.
However, one had to withstand the curses of the nine levels of the Curse Staircase.
If they failed, they would leave with the curse still upon them.
Even if they returned to the Immortal Path, the curse might not be dispelled.
But Golden Peak Great Emperor felt that with his strength, withstanding the various curses on the Curse Staircase should not be a problem.
Golden Peak Great Emperor arrived at the Curse Staircase, took a deep breath, and then resolutely stepped onto the Curse Staircase.
“Buzz.”
As Golden Peak Great Emperor stepped onto the first level, it was as if he was carrying something heavy on his body, and his whole person seemed to stoop.
But Golden Peak Great Emperor seemed to be able to withstand it, and then stepped onto the second level.
On this second level, Golden Peak Great Emperor’s body seemed to be “rotting,” his flesh and blood constantly “rotting,” but Golden Peak Great Emperor was also recovering rapidly.
It seemed as if he was completely unaffected.
At this, everyone basically understood.
After all, they were all Great Emperors or Supreme Experts, how could they not understand Golden Peak Great Emperor’s current state?
“Curses, each level of the stairs has a different curse.”
“So that’s how it is, one must withstand the curses of the nine levels to pass the nine levels, and only then is the first trial passed.”
“Curses… are indeed very strange, but not impossible to withstand.”
Everyone’s hearts relaxed.
They continued to watch Golden Peak Great Emperor.
The third, fourth, fifth, sixth levels…
Golden Peak Great Emperor, as a Supreme Expert with more than ten times Great Emperor Combat Power.
Although he did not have twenty times Great Emperor Combat Power, his strength was still considerable on the Immortal Path.
He held on until the seventh level of the stairs.
However, at the seventh level, Golden Peak Great Emperor met with disaster.
“Ah…”
Golden Peak Great Emperor stepped onto the seventh level.
At this moment, he was carrying six curses.
Stepping onto the seventh level meant seven curses.
“Ah…”
Golden Peak Great Emperor let out a scream, and then, his flesh and blood rapidly disappeared, seemingly unstoppable. Even though the brilliance of Law Power was still on him, that brilliance was suppressed to the extreme.
Clearly, Golden Peak Great Emperor’s Law was suppressed.
Once the Law was suppressed, Golden Peak Great Emperor’s body could not bear so many curses.
The outcome was often tragic.
In a short time, Golden Peak Great Emperor, who had been spirited and full of hope just moments ago, now watched as he disintegrated before everyone’s eyes, disappearing completely without a trace.
He was dead!
Golden Peak Great Emperor, a Supreme Expert with more than ten times Great Emperor Combat Power, had died just like that.
And Golden Peak Great Emperor had only stepped onto the seventh level of the stairs.
He couldn’t withstand seven curses.
Everyone who saw this scene was in an uproar.
As if they couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
“Golden Peak Great Emperor couldn’t withstand the curses of seven levels?”
“Golden Peak Great Emperor was at least a Supreme Expert with more than ten times Great Emperor Combat Power, and he died just like that? Died on the Curse Staircase.”
“They all said the Curse Forbidden Zone was very dangerous, I didn’t realize why it was dangerous before. So the danger was in the Curse Divine Hall…”
“Even Golden Peak Great Emperor is dead, are we still going to attempt the first trial of the Curse Divine Hall?”
The death of Golden Peak Great Emperor had a significant impact.
Many Great Emperors hesitated.
They weren’t even Supreme Experts, would they dare to attempt the Curse Staircase?
After all, even Golden Peak Great Emperor had died.
Of course, curses were very strange.
The strength of one’s power had some influence on curses, but it was not a decisive factor.
Some were just Great Emperors, but their Laws were very special, and they could block the erosion of Curse Power and successfully pass the Curse Staircase.
Some Laws had poor resistance to curses, so even if a cultivator was strong, if they rashly tried to pass the Curse Staircase, it would be very dangerous.
Golden Peak Great Emperor was dead, and for a long time, no one dared to approach the Curse Staircase.
“I’ll go.”
Suddenly, Ji Qing spoke.
“Hmm? Fellow Daoist Ji, you…”
“It’s nothing. This curse should be a dual curse affecting both Law and Physical Body. But my Law and my Physical Body are both very strong, so it’s difficult for Curse Power to erode me.”
Ji Qing said slowly.
This was not Ji Qing being hasty.
On the contrary, Ji Qing had a good understanding of the situation of the Curse Staircase before daring to be the second to step onto it.
He had absolute confidence!
As Ji Qing approached the Curse Staircase, many cultivators’ eyes widened.
“It’s actually him?”
“The Supreme Great Emperor is already preparing to step onto the curse ladder so soon, not looking around more?”
“Perhaps the Supreme Great Emperor is confident, after all, the Supreme Great Emperor’s strength is much greater than Golden Peak Great Emperor’s.”
“Curse power is very strange, it’s not necessarily that strength alone can withstand the curse power…”
Many people had mixed feelings about Ji Qing heading towards the curse ladder.
But in Liuyu Great Emperor’s eyes, a sharp glint flickered.
She had confidence in Ji Qing.
Moreover, Ji Qing was not someone who acted impulsively.
Since Ji Qing proactively went to the curse ladder, it meant Ji Qing was confident.
Regardless of how others viewed Ji Qing.
He had already arrived before the curse ladder.
Ji Qing looked at the nine-tiered ladder, took a deep breath, and without further hesitation, stepped onto the first tier.
“Buzz.”
As expected, the first tier already contained a form of curse power.
It seemed to be desperately trying to corrode Ji Qing’s body.
But a light flashed on Ji Qing’s body.
That was a Law Power.
And it was Supreme Law.
With the shelter of this Supreme Law, the curse power on the first tier could not invade at all.
Ji Qing felt it carefully for a moment.
Indeed, there were no signs of corrosion, so he continued.
Ji Qing stepped onto the second tier.
As expected, another new curse.
The two curses stacked together, and their might surged.
However, Ji Qing’s Law Power still easily withstood it, as his Law was Supreme Law, above all other Laws.
Withstanding the corrosion of two curse powers, what was that really?
He could even withstand three, four.
But Ji Qing had many Laws.
He wouldn’t take risks.
He immediately unleashed his second Law to resist the corrosion of the second tier.
Then came the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth…
All the way to the ninth tier.
It was equivalent to nine curses concentrated within one person.
Yet, it had no effect on Ji Qing at all.
Because nine lights flashed on Ji Qing, those were nine Laws!
Everyone stared at Ji Qing, dumbfounded.
As if they couldn’t believe it.
“Nine… nine Laws? Even nine Supreme Laws… How did the Supreme Great Emperor achieve this?”
“To actually have nine Supreme Laws, it’s simply unbelievable. Even one Supreme Law to withstand one curse power’s corrosion would allow one to easily pass the curse ladder, right?”
“No wonder the Supreme Great Emperor confidently stepped onto the curse ladder, so it turns out this curse ladder is completely helpless against the Supreme Great Emperor…”
Everyone suddenly understood.
At the same time, their hearts churned like stormy seas.
In the past, on the Immortal Path, they only knew that the Supreme Great Emperor was powerful.
Perhaps he had twenty-something times Great Emperor Combat Power.
And was also a Quasi-Emperor.
But why he was so strong, they had no concrete understanding.
And now, they could roughly understand why Ji Qing was so strong.
Nine Supreme Laws gathered in one person, this was unprecedented, how could he not be strong?
Moreover, were these nine Supreme Laws Ji Qing’s limit?
That wasn’t necessarily true.
Grand Beginning Great Emperor also breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, “Fellow Daoist Ji is truly well-hidden. All these years, I never knew Fellow Daoist Ji possessed so many Supreme Laws, it’s simply inconceivable.”
Now he could already imagine how strong Ji Qing’s Combat Power would be once he shaped his Emperor Body and ascended to become a true Great Emperor.
It was simply unimaginable.
Ji Qing didn’t care about how shocked others were; his figure had already disappeared.
Once one passed the nine tiers, they would arrive at the second layer of the Curse Divine Hall.
“Congratulations on passing the first layer of the Divine Hall’s trial. You can choose one of these rewards as your prize. Alternatively, you can accumulate them and receive stronger, more numerous Treasures after passing the second trial.”
Many rewards were listed before Ji Qing’s eyes.
Ji Qing looked closely.
Good heavens, there were Half-Immortal Treasures, Emperor Weapons, and so on.
Many Origins were also present.
No wonder many Great Emperors had to come to the Curse Forbidden Zone, even though it was very dangerous.
The rewards were indeed very generous.
So generous that it was almost excessive.
Simply passing the nine tiers allowed one to obtain a Half-Immortal Treasure and an Emperor Weapon.
This was an unimaginable benefit.
Of course, these Half-Immortal Treasures and Emperor Weapons were all of ordinary quality.
The quality of those Emperor Weapons could not compare to the Blade of Destruction in his hand.
Therefore, Ji Qing was not interested in these Half-Immortal Treasures or Emperor Weapons. He searched carefully but did not find any Chaos Origin.
It seemed that simply passing the first stage was not enough to exchange for Chaos Origin.
Ji Qing did not rush to claim his reward.
Instead, he asked, “What is the second trial?”
“The second trial’s test is a physical body curse. You must withstand the curse with your physical body to pass. This stage is extremely dangerous; those with weak physical bodies should not attempt the second stage.”
The Spirit of the Divine Hall’s words made Ji Qing frown.
Physical body curse?
This was indeed quite dangerous.
One could not use Laws to defend; one could only endure it with their physical body.
However, Great Emperors had Emperor Bodies.
The Emperor Body is also the physical body.
In essence, this trial primarily tested the strength of the Emperor Body.
However, this stage was not as favorable for Ji Qing.
At least, Ji Qing’s advantage was not significant.
After all, although he possessed the Third-Tier Giant Spirit God Race Physical Body, his Progress had only reached 40%, equivalent to four times Great Emperor Combat Power.
This was far inferior to those Supreme Experts.
It was hard to say whether he could withstand the physical body curse of the second stage.
Ji Qing hesitated.
He decided to accumulate his rewards and not claim them yet.
Soon, the second cultivator passed the nine tiers and arrived at the second layer of the Curse Divine Hall.
Then came the third, fourth, fifth…
Ji Qing kept waiting.
Finally, Liuyu Great Emperor and Grand Beginning Great Emperor arrived.
Both of them also appeared excited, having successfully passed the nine tiers and were eligible for rewards.
“Fellow Daoists, the second trial is about the physical body. However, I have not condensed an Emperor Body, and relying solely on my physical body, it is far inferior to your physical bodies with twenty times Great Emperor Combat Power. Therefore, I probably cannot attempt the second trial.”
Ji Qing stated directly.
Liuyu Great Emperor nodded and said, “Fellow Daoist Ji, in fact, I have already communicated with other Great Emperors and have a general understanding of what the three trials of the Curse Divine Hall are: Law, Physical Body, and Mind.”
“For Law and Physical Body, we can all attempt them. But Mind is too dangerous, so we will not attempt the third trial.”
“Moreover, many people should actually stop at the second trial. For the Emperor Body in the second trial, if one does not have twenty times Great Emperor Combat Power or more, I’m afraid they will face grave danger and cannot withstand the curse.”
“However, Fellow Daoist, don’t worry. If we pass the second trial, we will definitely exchange for Chaos Origin for you!”
This was also the result of discussions between Liuyu Great Emperor and Grand Beginning Great Emperor.
They unanimously decided to go all out to help Ji Qing collect Chaos Origin, to help Ji Qing shape the Emperor Body Outline and then ascend to become a true Great Emperor!
Once Ji Qing ascended to Great Emperor, his strength would undoubtedly soar.
At that time, would they be afraid of Ji Qing not repaying the favor?
Ji Qing knew this was not the time to be polite, so he cupped his fists towards them and said, “Then I’ll have to trouble you two, Fellow Daoists.”
Afterwards, Liuyu Great Emperor and Grand Beginning Great Emperor bid farewell to Ji Qing and went to attempt the second trial.
Ji Qing followed along.
He would not attempt the second trial.
But watching was fine.
Thus, Ji Qing watched as Grand Beginning Great Emperor and Liuyu Great Emperor walked into the second trial to endure the physical body curse.
Ji Qing waited quietly.
There were still many cultivators like Ji Qing.
They dared not attempt the second trial and simply left the Curse Forbidden Zone with their first-tier rewards.
This was also a wise choice.
“Buzz.”
The Spirit of the Divine Hall suddenly appeared before Ji Qing.
“Why are you not attempting the second trial?”
The Spirit of the Divine Hall asked.
Ji Qing was somewhat surprised.
He had been in the Curse Divine Hall for quite some time, and this was the first time he had seen the Spirit of the Divine Hall proactively speak to someone.
This was quite rare.
Ji Qing truthfully replied, “I have not yet shaped my Emperor Body, my physical body is weak, and I cannot attempt the second trial.”
The Spirit of the Divine Hall looked at Ji Qing deeply.
“Eleven Supreme Laws, yet only a Quasi-Emperor and have not shaped an Emperor Body… truly rare, no, almost never seen before! It’s too much of a pity that you’re not attempting the trials…”
A human-like expression appeared on the Divine Hall’s face.
This was also the first time Ji Qing had seen it.
“However, I will give you an opportunity.”
The Spirit of the Divine Hall waved its hand, and an invisible force enveloped Ji Qing.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing’s figure vanished.
When Ji Qing regained his senses, he found himself in a vast, empty great hall.
And there was no one around.
“What is going on?”
Ji Qing was filled with shock and uncertainty.
Soon, the Spirit of the Divine Hall appeared again.
“Since you are not suited for the physical body trial, I will give you a trial that suits you.”
“Can the trial stages be changed?”
“Of course they can be changed. After all, you are extraordinary, possessing eleven Supreme Laws. Missing such a promising talent would be a loss.”
“…”
Ji Qing fell silent.
These stages of the Curse Divine Hall appeared to treat everyone equally.
So it wasn’t the same after all?
They could even “treat Ji Qing differently.”
Then what about all those Great Emperors who worked so hard to pass the second trial?
“The Curse Divine Hall was left behind by Curse Heavenly Venerate. Heavenly Venerate crossed realms to battle the experts of the Immortal Realm. He was defeated by the Immortal Realm experts but managed to escape the Immortal Realm using the Curse Divine Hall, severing the connection between the Immortal Realm and the Black Ruins. He attempted to heal in the Black Ruins, but his injuries were too severe, and he eventually passed away.
“Before his death, Heavenly Venerate set up three trials for the Curse Divine Hall: Law, Physical Body, and Mind. Those who passed would inherit Heavenly Venerate’s legacy and mantle. Unfortunately, over the years, no one in the Black Ruins has ever been able to pass all three trials.”
Ji Qing’s heart trembled.
What had he heard?
Curse Heavenly Venerate battled experts from the Immortal Realm, fled to the Black Ruins, and severed the connection between the Immortal Realm and the Black Ruins.
Wasn’t that severing the Immortal Path?
This severing of the Immortal Path was actually done by Curse Heavenly Venerate?
“No, it’s likely not just Curse Heavenly Venerate. There are many other restricted areas in the Black Ruins, most of them likely from the same place as Curse Heavenly Venerate… So, the severing of the Immortal Path was actually caused by a powerful world battling the Immortal Realm, and the loser fled to the Black Ruins, severing the Immortal Path?”
Ji Qing’s heart was overcome with stormy seas.
This is a world-shattering secret!
I didn’t expect that Ji Qing would obtain such a world-shattering secret within the Curse Forbidden Zone!
“So, you want me to inherit the Legacy of the Curse Heavenly Venerate?”
“Yes.”
Ji Qing understood.
The Spirit of the Divine Hall had expectations for him.
Although Ji Qing didn’t know what level the “Curse Heavenly Venerate” was.
But the fact that the Curse Heavenly Venerate could use the Curse Divine Hall as a foundation to transform into the Curse Forbidden Zone was simply miraculous.
His Strength must be very high.
The Legacy of such a powerful figure seemed not bad.
But the key was that the Curse Divine Hall already had three trials; could the Spirit of the Divine Hall change them?
“I can obtain the Legacy without passing the three trials?”
“Yes! The three trials are just a formality. Your Talent is so outstanding, the only one I’ve seen in the Black Ruins in so many years. Not letting you inherit the Legacy would be a great waste for the Master.”
“However, even if the three trials are a formality, the Rules must be followed. The second trial is the Physical Body trial, mainly testing your Physical Body, but you haven’t Shaped Emperor Body, and the Emperor Body is shaped by Laws, so I will allow you to use Laws to attempt the second trial.”
Ji Qing: “…”
He didn’t know what to say anymore.
What was this?
Cheating?
No, it wasn’t cheating.
This was… a guaranteed pass!
Then, the Spirit of the Divine Hall directly sent Ji Qing to the second trial.
Ji Qing was the only one present from beginning to end.
Terrifying curses descended.
Ji Qing immediately activated eleven Supreme Laws to protect his entire body, combined with the Third-Tier Giant Spirit God Race Physical Body, Ji Qing successfully passed the second trial.
He reached the third trial.
“The third trial is the Mind trial; no matter what, I can’t pass it…”
Ji Qing shook his head.
He knew his Mind was not yet strong enough.
He was only at the Fourth Realm and hadn’t broken through to the Fifth Realm yet.
And every Great Emperor basically had a Fifth Realm Mind.
How could Ji Qing pass the Mind trial when those Great Emperors with Fifth Realm Minds couldn’t?
“Your Mind is indeed too weak…”
Ji Qing saw that even the Spirit of the Divine Hall frowned.
Clearly, to “guarantee” Ji Qing’s pass through the third trial, even the Spirit of the Divine Hall was having a headache.
“To pass the third trial, the Mind must develop an ‘Immortal Characteristic.’ Only by developing a trace of an Immortal Characteristic can the Mind never regress, can it endure for eternity, and not worry about the erosion of Time on the Mind.”
The Spirit of the Divine Hall said.
“Heart Immortality? What kind of high Cultivation Realm is that? A Fifth Realm Mind definitely can’t achieve it. Could it be the Sixth Realm, Seventh Realm, or even higher?”
Ji Qing had never even heard of “Heart Immortality.”
A Fifth Realm Mind definitely could not achieve Heart Immortality.
Even the Sixth Realm could not achieve it.
Otherwise, over the years, no cultivator would have been able to pass the third trial of the Curse Divine Hall.
The Spirit of the Divine Hall immediately explained: “Developing a trace of an Immortal Characteristic in the Mind has little to do with how high the Mind Realm is. Even a First Realm Mind could potentially develop a trace of an Immortal Characteristic. Second Realm, Third Realm Minds, and so on, could also potentially develop a trace of an Immortal Characteristic.”
“Why don’t you experience the Heart Immortality Trait for yourself and you’ll know…”
The Spirit of the Divine Hall, in order to “guarantee” Ji Qing’s success through the three trials, had truly exhausted all its efforts.
It directly waved its hand.
Allowing Ji Qing to personally experience Heart Immortality.
Thus, Ji Qing felt a sense of dizziness.
When he came back to his senses, he seemed to be in a vast starry sky.
And he had “possessed” the body of a colossal figure.
From the “perspective” of that colossal figure, he personally experienced the entire process of this great being’s Heart Immortality.
“Experience it well. This is the entire process of a trace of an Immortal Characteristic developing in the Heavenly Venerate’s Mind back then…”
The voice of the Spirit of the Divine Hall entered Ji Qing’s ears.
Ji Qing’s heart tightened.
He had actually possessed the body of the “Curse Heavenly Venerate” from back then.
Such an opportunity was rare and could not be sought.
Ji Qing immediately concentrated his Spirit, as if he had truly transformed into the “Curse Heavenly Venerate.”
This “Curse Heavenly Venerate” faced a star directly.
Enduring the star’s scorching heat.
Even though his body was about to be burned to ashes by the star, the Curse Heavenly Venerate remained motionless.
At this moment, the Curse Heavenly Venerate seemed truly fearless of death.
And Ji Qing could clearly feel that the Curse Heavenly Venerate could not withstand the star’s scorching heat.
If the scorching continued,
the Curse Heavenly Venerate would truly die!
Ji Qing’s heart churned with stormy seas.
What kind of cultivation method was this?
Facing death directly?
Or to put himself in a desperate situation to find a way to survive?
This was Ji Qing’s first time seeing such a cultivation method.
Similarly, this brought immense shock to Ji Qing’s Mind!
However, what was even more shocking was that the Curse Heavenly Venerate did not retreat but instead advanced, facing the terrifying star and resolutely, step by step, striding towards the star.
