Chapter 260: Third Generation Perfection, Strength Explodes! Ji Qing Reenters Abyssal Realm, Outer Universe Cultivators’ Beliefs Collapse!
Ji Qing stood in the void, looking down at everyone.
Now Ji Qing needs time.
With the Curse Body, to annihilate those two Outer Universe Cultivators, it will ultimately require time.
Five breaths?
Or ten breaths?
Ji Qing needs this time.
Because, he must appear extremely powerful.
Only by being incomparably powerful can he deter the other cultivators.
Soon, one breath of time passed.
Many cultivators were indeed stunned.
Even experts at the Sixth Life Great Emperor level were stunned.
After all, that was a Forbidden Zone Monster at the Fifth Life Great Emperor level.
It was actually forcibly dragged into the void by Ji Qing within the Black Ruins, and directly annihilated.
Even if one life was sacrificed to take its place, it was useless.
This indicates that Ji Qing possesses the means to annihilate those Great Emperors of several lifetimes.
“Immortal Treasure…”
Someone guessed the reason.
Ji Qing has an Immortal Mansion, and that Immortal Mansion is an Immortal Treasure.
Directly trapping the opponent with the Immortal Mansion, even Great Emperors of several lifetimes cannot break free in a short time, wouldn’t they then become live targets?
Ji Qing can kill them one saber strike at a time, slowly.
No matter how many lives they have, they will die!
Even a Sixth Life Great Emperor cannot achieve this.
Therefore, many Great Emperors were cautious.
They did not dare to easily touch the hundred-mile boundary drawn by Ji Qing.
Two breaths of time!
Many cultivators even knew what Ji Qing was doing.
He was preparing to kill those two Outer Universe Cultivators.
At this moment, finally, some cultivators could not sit still.
“Boom”
A divine bird instantly crossed into the hundred-mile range.
This is the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor!
A Seventh Generation Demon Emperor!
It is said to have the bloodline of the Vermilion Bird from the Immortal Realm within its body.
Born with noble status.
Its cultivation journey was extremely rapid, and now it is honored as a Seventh Generation Demon Emperor.
Others dared not act, but the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor acted.
And when it acted, it went all out.
Terrifying flames instantly scorched an area of a hundred miles.
The opponent not only wanted to deal with Ji Qing, but also wanted to directly burn the two Outer Universe Cultivators within Ji Qing’s Curse Body to ashes, in that case, it would be the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor who killed the two Outer Universe Cultivators.
As for the beings of a world, the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor did not care.
Burn them all to ashes.
“Seventh Generation Demon Emperor…”
Ji Qing’s expression was solemn.
A Seventh Generation Demon Emperor, with combat power roughly around five hundred times that of a Great Emperor.
Extremely terrifying strength.
Even though this is the Black Ruins, the opponent can only exert the might of a Supreme Expert.
But the opponent’s flames are extremely divine.
They can actually burn the world through the Curse Body.
These terrifying flames can burn an entire world to ashes.
Perhaps in an instant, those two Outer Universe Cultivators would be dead.
Therefore, it cannot be in the Black Ruins.
For example, dragging them into the void!
“Boom.”
Ji Qing did not hesitate in the slightest.
At the first moment, he unleashed his Immortal Mansion and enveloped the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor.
Immediately, Ji Qing directly took the Immortal Mansion into the void.
The Immortal Mansion vibrated violently.
The Seventh Generation Demon Emperor was too terrifying.
The Immortal Mansion was shaking violently.
Ji Qing immediately used the “Shadowless Saber” and fought the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor with all his might.
However, without the assistance of the Curse Body, Ji Qing’s strength was slightly inferior to the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor’s.
As a result, Ji Qing was crushed.
Blade light shattered.
It’s just that Ji Qing’s Emperor Body is special.
It has strong resistance to the Five Elements Fire.
Otherwise, Ji Qing would have lost long ago.
“Crack.”
Ji Qing suddenly sensed that his Curse Body had shattered.
He wanted to stall for time.
Stall until the Curse Body completely killed the two Outer Universe Cultivators.
Unfortunately, as Ji Qing had thought before.
Someone would always take the risk.
While Ji Qing was fighting the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor in the void, someone attacked the Curse Body.
And broke the Curse Body.
Within it was a world containing two Outer Universe Cultivators.
Their target was those two Outer Universe Cultivators.
Ji Qing naturally could no longer continue fighting the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor.
He knew that neither he nor the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor could do anything to the other in a short period.
After all, both sides had combat power close to five hundred times that of a Great Emperor.
The key was that Ji Qing was missing the Curse Body.
If he had the Curse Body, his combat power would be comparable to a hundred Great Emperors, and then Ji Qing would have the confidence to kill the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor.
But without the Curse Body, Ji Qing had no confidence in dealing with the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor.
The crucial point was, if the Outer Universe Cultivators died, wouldn’t he and the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor have their gains reaped by others?
Therefore, Ji Qing recalled his Immortal Mansion and let the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor out.
And the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor did not engage in a fight with Ji Qing at this time.
The two reappeared in the Black Ruins.
“Rumble.”
As soon as Ji Qing returned to the Black Ruins, he saw an extremely terrifying scene.
After his Curse Body was torn apart, a world within it was actually blown open by terrifying attacks.
Blown into pieces.
It was even unclear who had blasted the world open.
These cultivators had now gone completely mad.
Regardless of where those two Outer Universe Cultivators were, they were in this world anyway.
As long as they blasted open this world.
Even if they killed all living beings, as long as they could kill those two Outer Universe Cultivators, they would receive two million Contribution Value!
Such a massive amount of Contribution Value.
Enough to drive any cultivator crazy.
Even, anyone could intervene now.
It was too chaotic.
Countless attacks landed on that world.
Ji Qing took a deep breath.
In this situation, even his Immortal Treasure could not withstand it.
However, Ji Qing could sense the auras of those two Outer Universe Cultivators.
He also unleashed a saber strike.
Whether he could kill those two Outer Universe Cultivators first would depend on luck.
This was already the limit of what Ji Qing could do!
“Rumble.”
After one more breath, that world completely turned to dust.
All living beings within were annihilated.
It is only in the Black Ruins that there is a limit to the might.
If it were on the Immortal Path, such terrifying attacks would be even more horrifying.
Facing the attacks of so many cultivators, on the Immortal Path, even a Nine-Life Great Emperor would be blown to pieces.
After all, one did not know how many hidden Seventh Generation Great Emperors, and perhaps even Eighth Generation Great Emperors, had participated.
The smoke and dust dissipated.
Ji Qing sensed for a moment.
“Only killed one Outer Universe Cultivator?”
Ji Qing ultimately had some gains.
Of the two Outer Universe Cultivators, he killed one.
The other was killed by someone else, he didn’t know.
This was already a great fortune.
At least he didn’t work for nothing.
“Let’s go.”
Ji Qing knew that he was now “an eyesore.”
He had become a target of public criticism.
It was best to take what he could get and leave quickly.
Ji Qing traversed space, only to find that someone was following him.
“They think I can find the Outer Universe Cultivators? If they follow me, they can fish in troubled waters?”
Ji Qing frowned.
This was indeed troublesome.
He indeed knew the specific location of one more Outer Universe Cultivator.
But even he himself was being targeted, in this situation, it would be extremely difficult for Ji Qing to kill that Outer Universe Cultivator.
In the end, it would again depend on luck.
“Forget it, I’ll return to the Immortal Path first! Three million Contribution Value is enough to exchange for a lot of Chaos Origin…”
Ji Qing decided to return to the Immortal Path first.
After his strength grew, he would come to the Black Ruins to hunt down Outer Universe Cultivators.
As for whether the Outer Universe Cultivator would still be in the original location by then, that would depend on luck.
Ji Qing would definitely not go now.
Lest he work for others.
Ji Qing immediately returned to the Immortal Path.
And returned to the Human Immortal Hall.
He came before Great Emperor Wuliang and presented evidence of his killing three Outer Universe Cultivators.
Great Emperor Wuliang was somewhat surprised.
“Three million Contribution Value.”
After Great Emperor Wuliang confirmed it again and again, he still gave Ji Qing three million Contribution Value.
Ji Qing needed to plan this three million Contribution Value carefully.
“I have now lived out my Second Life, so I must prepare to live out my Third Life. The Heavenly Treasure for the Third Life is also in the Immortal Mansion. What is currently lacking is Chaos Origin.”
Ji Qing thought for a moment, and decided to go all out.
He directly exchanged for 167 portions of Chaos Origin.
This was just enough for Ji Qing to live out his Third Life, and for his Third Life’s Emperor Body to reach Perfection!
This cost 1.67 million Contribution Value.
Ji Qing immediately exchanged for Chaos Origin.
Then he returned to the cave dwelling’s secret chamber.
“Begin…”
Ji Qing began to refine the Chaos Origin.
Refining Chaos Origin also requires time.
It even takes quite a long time.
Ji Qing refined the Chaos Origin, portion after portion.
His second life Emperor Body also rapidly improved at a visible rate.
40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%…
Soon, the second life Emperor Body improved to 100% Perfection.
Then Ji Qing took out a Golden Pattern Bodhi from the Immortal Mansion.
This Golden Pattern Bodhi, like the Seven-Colored Treasure Lotus, was a Heavenly Treasure.
It could allow a Great Emperor to live out a second life, a third life.
But it couldn’t for a fourth life.
To live out a fourth life, a higher-grade Heavenly Treasure was needed.
This was fully reflected in the Human Immortal Hall.
Exchanging for Heavenly Treasures for two lives, three lives, only required one million Contribution Value.
However, to exchange for Heavenly Treasures for four to six lives, five million Contribution Value was needed.
The exchange price suddenly skyrocketed.
This showed that Heavenly Treasures for four to six lives were definitely more precious.
However, Ji Qing now had the Golden Pattern Bodhi, allowing him to live out a third life.
Ji Qing immediately refined the Golden Pattern Bodhi into his body, and then, using the Golden Pattern Bodhi as a foundation, attempted to live out a third life.
Anyway, he still had exactly one hundred portions of Chaos Origin.
If he could live out a third life, then he could improve the third life Emperor Body to Perfection!
Time passed day by day.
No one knew how long had passed, the Golden Pattern Bodhi had already been refined by Ji Qing.
Furthermore, using the Golden Pattern Bodhi as a foundation, he had successfully lived out a third life!
“Boom.”
Ji Qing’s third life Emperor Body manifested, and portions of Chaos Origin were frantically refined.
When the one hundred portions of Chaos Origin were completely refined.
Ji Qing also felt that his third life Emperor Body could not improve any further.
It had already reached third life Emperor Body Perfection!
From refining the Golden Pattern Bodhi, to living out a third life, and finally achieving third life Emperor Body Perfection.
Ji Qing estimated that at least thirty years had passed.
“Third life Emperor Body Perfection!”
Ji Qing felt the terrifying power within his body.
With the combined power of three lives, Ji Qing’s combat power had now reached an unimaginable level.
However, this was not the end.
Ji Qing still had the Saber Array Technique to cultivate.
The second layer of Saber Array Technique, the Invisible Blade, once mastered, could provide a 5% amplification. Ji Qing currently had 1.5 Immortal Points.
This was enough to master the Invisible Blade.
Thus, Ji Qing began to study the Invisible Blade.
He only needed to reach the beginner level.
At that time, one improvement would allow him to master it.
If he directly studied the Invisible Blade, it might take a long time.
But since Ji Qing had already mastered the Shadowless Saber, it was much easier.
After all, the Invisible Blade and the Shadowless Saber were from the same lineage.
Ji Qing only spent one year, and the Invisible Blade reached the beginner level.
“Improve Saber Array Technique’s Second Layer!”
Ji Qing no longer hesitated.
Immediately, 1 Immortal Point was consumed.
Images flashed through Ji Qing’s mind.
These were scenes of practicing the Invisible Blade.
Ji Qing immediately checked the Demon Record for his own status.
Ji Qing: Emperor Realm （ Three-Life Great Emperor ）
Golden Pattern Bodhi Emperor Body: Perfection （ Third Life ）
Giant Spirit Race: Third Tier （ 40% ）
Saber Array Technique: Invisible Blade （ Second Layer, 5% amplification ）
Mind: True Self Uniqueness （ Fifth Realm Tenth Stage, Immortal Characteristic ）
Immortal Points: 0.5 points
Ji Qing’s Saber Array Technique had indeed mastered the Invisible Blade.
The amplification was as high as 5%. Especially combined with the current three-life Perfection Emperor Body, Ji Qing’s current strength was astonishing.
Ji Qing carefully calculated, three lives of Emperor Body provided 660 times Great Emperor Combat Power.
The Immortal Slaying Saber and armor provided 100 times Great Emperor Combat Power.
The Third-Tier Giant Spirit God Race Physical Body provided 4 times Great Emperor Combat Power.
The Shadowless Saber amplified Emperor Body Combat Power by 5%, which was 33 times Great Emperor Combat Power.
Combined, Ji Qing’s current strength reached 797 times Great Emperor Combat Power.
It was around eight hundred times Great Emperor Combat Power.
This was a terrifying number.
If it were a Nine-Life Great Emperor, calculated at 60 times Great Emperor Combat Power per life, it would still be far inferior to Ji Qing.
Only if each life’s combat power was calculated at 90 times Great Emperor Combat Power could it perhaps rival Ji Qing.
But even for a Nine-Life Great Emperor, how many lives could reach 90 times Great Emperor Combat Power?
Probably very few.
In other words, Ji Qing’s current combat power alone had reached the peak of Immortal Path cultivators.
Ji Qing also had the Curse Body, which was comparable to a hundred times Great Emperor Combat Power.
Then Ji Qing’s actual combat power would be even more terrifying.
“The foundation of eleven Supreme Laws is beginning to manifest…”
Ji Qing murmured softly.
At first, Ji Qing’s eleven Supreme Laws had an advantage.
But the advantage was not very obvious.
It seemed that Ji Qing spending so much time bearing eleven Supreme Laws was not as good as improving his cultivation and realm earlier.
But now?
Ji Qing was merely a Three-Life Great Emperor.
Most of his combat power came from the Emperor Body shaped by the eleven Supreme Laws.
Relying on the three-life Emperor Body, Ji Qing could crush almost all Great Emperors.
The further along, the more obvious the advantage of Ji Qing’s eleven Supreme Laws became.
“Unfortunately, the Heavenly Treasure needed to live out a fourth life is not in the Immortal Mansion. If I wanted to exchange for it in the Human Immortal Hall, it would require five million Contribution Value…”
Ji Qing knew very well how difficult five million Contribution Value was.
He would need to kill five outer universe cultivators to obtain five million Contribution Value.
Where could he find five outer universe cultivators?
Ji Qing thought of the remaining outer universe cultivator.
He immediately left the Immortal Path and returned to the Black Ruins.
Ji Qing followed the same sensation he had when he transformed into “Heavenly Dao”.
He arrived at Black Feather Domain.
As a result, Ji Qing discovered that a great battle had occurred in Black Feather Domain.
Many Great Emperors were present.
In the end, many people died.
The outer universe cultivator was killed.
During the thirty years Ji Qing was in seclusion on the Immortal Path, many outer universe cultivators were found in the Black Ruins.
By now, they had basically all been exposed.
Even if they hadn’t been exposed, Ji Qing couldn’t find them.
Ji Qing frowned.
He could only return to Human Immortal City.
Ji Qing found Myriad Phenomena Great Emperor and Star Great Emperor.
Both Great Emperors had found nothing in the Black Ruins.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, I heard you had quite a harvest, exchanging for three million Contribution Value. You truly make us envious.”
There were no secrets in the Human Immortal Hall.
The news that Ji Qing had exchanged for three million Contribution Value had already spread.
Ji Qing still had over one million Contribution Value remaining.
“Has there been no change on the Immortal Path recently? Or, have those outer universe cultivators been cleared out?”
Ji Qing asked.
Myriad Phenomena Great Emperor shook his head and said, “There really isn’t much change on the Immortal Path. It’s just that the Mortal Immortals are very tense. It’s said the rifts are still expanding, and at any moment, even True Immortals might descend. That would be troublesome then.”
“As for outer universe cultivators, they haven’t been completely cleared out. Some outer universe cultivators have fled into Restricted Areas or Wonders. Some Restricted Areas or Wonders in the Black Ruins are truly beyond help. Once they escape in, no one can do anything.”
“It is currently known that several outer universe cultivators have escaped into the Abyssal Realm of the Black Ruins. That Abyssal Realm is a Wonder, and now a group of outer universe cultivators have escaped into it. This Abyssal Realm is likely also related to the outer universe.”
“There are still some Great Emperors outside the Abyssal Realm now, trying every way to break through it, but they haven’t had any success.”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
“Abyssal Realm?”
He was familiar with this.
He had entered this Wonder more than once.
The Abyssal Realm was divided into four layers.
The highest, the fourth layer, could only be entered by Saint Venerables.
Beyond Saint Venerable, even with a Heavenly Abyss Token, one could not enter.
“Abyssal Realm… I’ll go take a look.”
Ji Qing immediately left the Human Immortal Hall.
Ji Qing directly activated the mark of the Curse Divine Hall.
“Shua.”
Ji Qing returned to the Curse Divine Hall again.
This time, the Spirit of the Divine Hall was not surprised, seeming accustomed to it.
“Spirit of the Divine Hall, do you know about the Abyssal Realm?”
“Abyssal Realm? I know a little. It was left by ‘Abyssal Heavenly Venerate’ from the Eternal Universe. This ‘Abyssal Heavenly Venerate’ is extraordinary. In the Eternal Universe, his status is even more revered than Curse Heavenly Venerate.”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
“Then do you know how a Great Emperor can enter the Abyssal Realm?”
Ji Qing asked.
“No, the rules of the Abyssal Realm were set by ‘Abyssal Heavenly Venerate’, and no one can violate them.”
“What if the Abyssal Realm could be broken through?”
“That’s also a bit difficult… If Young Master cultivates the Curse Heavenly Body, then breaking through the Abyssal Realm with the Curse Heavenly Body would not be difficult.”
Ji Qing heard this and shook his head.
Cultivating the Curse Heavenly Body?
That was comparable to a True Immortal.
Moreover, he had never been to the Eternal Universe, so he couldn’t cultivate the Curse Heavenly Body.
“Is there truly no way?”
Ji Qing asked.
“The Restricted Areas and Wonders in the Black Ruins were all left by ‘Heavenly Venerate’ level powerhouses from the Eternal Universe. They are basically on par with ‘True Immortals’. To destroy or damage them requires ‘True Immortal’ level power.”
“Then why can some cultivators from the Eternal Universe enter the Abyssal Realm to hide? Even hiding for a long time with no signs of coming out. This doesn’t align with what you said, that the Abyssal Realm only follows ‘Abyssal Heavenly Venerate’s’ rules.”
The Spirit of the Divine Hall pondered, “I can only think of one possibility. Perhaps ‘Abyssal Heavenly Venerate’ set rules for the Abyssal Realm that allow cultivators from the Eternal Universe to enter it?”
Ji Qing thought about it carefully, and it was indeed a possibility.
Moreover, Ji Qing also thought of another possibility.
“Do I count as a cultivator from the Eternal Universe?”
Ji Qing asked.
After all, he had cultivated the Curse Body.
The Spirit of the Divine Hall was also somewhat surprised.
He didn’t expect Ji Qing to ask such a question.
“Perhaps, you have cultivated the Curse Body, which is a power that neither Immortal Realm nor Black Ruins cultivators can achieve. It belongs to the cultivation system of the Eternal Universe. However, the Abyssal Realm might also target your soul. Every Eternal cultivator has a soul, and they are all unique. If they target your soul, you might not be able to enter the Abyssal Realm.”
Ji Qing’s brows furrowed.
It seemed he had to try his luck?
Ji Qing immediately left the Curse Divine Hall and headed to the Abyssal Realm.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing traversed space and arrived directly outside the Abyssal Realm.
He was no stranger to the Abyssal Realm.
However, in the past, he had always entered the Abyssal Realm through the Heavenly Abyss Token.
Now that Ji Qing wanted to enter the Abyssal Realm directly, he had to try it himself.
As Ji Qing traversed through.
Streams of gazes instantly fell upon Ji Qing.
It turned out that outside the Abyssal Realm, there were many Great Emperors, Demon Emperors, and other cultivators from the Immortal Path.
They were all unwilling.
They surrounded the Abyssal Realm, hoping to find a solution, or in case any Outer Universe Cultivator left the Abyssal Realm, they could ambush them.
Originally, the many cultivators were very calm.
But with Ji Qing’s arrival, it was like a pebble thrown into water.
The crowd immediately became restless.
“It’s him, the Human Race Supreme Great Emperor!”
“I heard the Supreme Great Emperor had a great harvest this time, exchanging for as much as three million Contribution Value.”
“Last time, Ji Qing also took advantage of the chaos and, in front of so many experts above the Seven-Life Great Emperor level, forcefully killed an Outer Universe Cultivator.”
“Ji Qing’s Strength is extremely high, even in the Black Ruins, in a one-on-one fight, an expert at the Fifth Life Great Emperor level could be forcefully killed by him…”
This time, there weren’t so many Seven-Life Great Emperors.
Even Seven-Life Great Emperors were rare.
After all, being unable to deal with the Abyssal Realm, Seven-Life Great Emperors weren’t that bored to be waiting outside the Abyssal Realm.
Most were cultivators of two lives or more, below seven lives.
With no other options, they could only come to the Abyssal Realm to try their luck.
Therefore, Ji Qing’s arrival could be considered the descent of a “heavyweight” expert.
Naturally, it attracted the attention of many cultivators.
Ji Qing appeared and did not pay attention to the cultivators outside the Abyssal Realm.
He approached the Abyssal Realm step by step.
Outside the Abyssal Realm, there was no path.
In the past, Ji Qing had also entered through the Heavenly Abyss Token.
However, those Outer Universe Cultivators did not enter through the Heavenly Abyss Token.
Ji Qing continued to walk towards the Abyssal Realm.
Soon, Ji Qing was close to the Abyssal Realm.
Many cultivators were puzzled.
Could Ji Qing “fly into” the Abyssal Realm?
They had tried long ago, it was impossible!
There was no path to the Abyssal Realm either.
How could they fly in?
Only those Outer Universe Cultivators, for reasons unknown, could enter the Abyssal Realm.
“Heh, the Supreme Great Emperor thinks he’s special and can fly into the Abyssal Realm? If the Abyssal Realm were that easy to enter, so many of us wouldn’t be waiting outside to ambush.”
“It’s fine to let Ji Qing give it a try.”
“If he doesn’t try, how will the Supreme Great Emperor be satisfied?”
A smile appeared on the faces of many cultivators.
In fact, when they first arrived at the Abyssal Realm, weren’t they all like Ji Qing?
They had all tried to find a flaw or a shortcut to the Abyssal Realm and fly in directly.
But in the end, none of them could enter the Abyssal Realm.
They could only wait outside to ambush.
Finally, Ji Qing was very close to the Abyssal Realm.
The next moment, Ji Qing’s thoughts moved.
“Boom.”
The Curse Body descended.
The Curse Body shrunk to a very small size and covered Ji Qing’s body.
Then, Ji Qing extended his hand and touched the outermost layer of light of the Abyssal Realm.
In the past, other Great Emperors had also come into contact with the Abyssal Realm.
The result was no reaction at all.
Ji Qing was the same.
Initially, when he came into contact with the Abyssal Realm, there was indeed no reaction.
But soon, Ji Qing felt something different.
His hand could actually slowly “extend inward.”
So, Ji Qing’s entire body “sank” into the Abyssal Realm.
Then, Ji Qing disappeared without a trace.
Silence!
Outside the Abyssal Realm, it suddenly became quiet.
Many people were dumbfounded.
What did they see?
Ji Qing simply touched the Abyssal Realm lightly, and then he entered?
It was that simple?
Many cultivators found it incredible.
But this was the truth.
It was something they saw with their own eyes.
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh.”
Thus, one Great Emperor and Demon Emperor after another flew to the outside of the Abyssal Realm and extended their hands to touch the Abyssal Realm.
As a result, no matter how they tried, they could not enter the Abyssal Realm.
“Could it be that Ji Qing is an Outer Universe Cultivator? But that’s even more impossible. Ji Qing has already borne eleven Supreme Laws, and is a cultivator of the pure Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. Furthermore, the Mortal Immortal herself has seen Ji Qing. If he were truly an Outer Universe Cultivator, he would have been discovered long ago.”
“There is only one possibility: Ji Qing has mastered some means similar to those of Outer Universe Cultivators, which is why he can enter the Abyssal Realm…”
“Looking at it this way, will Ji Qing capture all the Outer Universe Cultivators inside the Abyssal Realm?”
The expressions of many cultivators turned grim.
How long had they been waiting outside the Abyssal Realm?
They had gained nothing for so long.
Now, as soon as Ji Qing arrived, he was going to kill Outer Universe Cultivators?
Or even capture all those Outer Universe Cultivators.
How much Contribution Value would Ji Qing gain?
Five million?
Or ten million?
For a moment, many cultivators were very envious.
“It’s not that simple. The Abyssal Realm was left by experts from another universe. Ji Qing is not a true Outer Universe Cultivator, and his own safety might not be guaranteed inside the Abyssal Realm.”
Many people nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
Indeed, Ji Qing might have luckily entered the Abyssal Realm.
But he couldn’t compare to true Outer Universe Cultivators.
The Abyssal Realm might have already been controlled by those Outer Universe Cultivators.
Ji Qing entering the Abyssal Realm would be quite dangerous.
Therefore, no one left now.
They were all waiting outside the Abyssal Realm.
If anything unexpected happened, and the Abyssal Realm opened.
They could also rush into the Abyssal Realm to get a share.
For a moment, the crowd felt a glimmer of hope.
Hoping that Ji Qing would open the Abyssal Realm.
Ji Qing was unaware of the cultivators outside the Abyssal Realm anticipating him to open it.
For Ji Qing, he had returned to the Abyssal Realm.
And it was the First Layer.
He had no intention of opening the Abyssal Realm.
First, he couldn’t open it.
Second, if he opened it, and those cultivators rushed in, how many Outer Universe Cultivators could he still kill?
Ji Qing now had only one thought.
This time, he was bound to have a great harvest!
He was going to capture all the Outer Universe Cultivators in the Abyssal Realm!
“Abyssal Realm… Exotic Items, Divine Items…”
Ji Qing did not know why the “Abyssal Heavenly Venerate” of the Eternal Universe had left behind Divine Items and Exotic Items.
They could even help Black Ruins cultivators cultivate.
But with these treasures, this Abyssal Realm was no simple matter.
Ji Qing immediately began searching the First Layer.
Currently, Ji Qing was already a Supreme Expert, and a Three-Life Supreme Expert at that.
He was no longer what he used to be.
Therefore, Ji Qing’s perception directly covered the entire First Layer of the Abyssal Realm.
There were still quite a few Black Ruins cultivators in the Abyssal Realm now.
They had likely entered the Abyssal Realm using Heavenly Abyss Tokens.
Ji Qing didn’t know which one was an Outer Universe Cultivator.
That was simple.
“Boom.”
The Curse Body descended.
It instantly covered the entire First Layer of the Abyssal Realm.
Suddenly, countless cultivators felt as if the “sky had darkened.”
It was as if the sky and earth were collapsing.
Their hearts fell into fear and unease.
As if great terror was about to occur.
“What’s going on?”
“Why did the First Layer of the Abyssal Realm suddenly go dark?”
“I just entered the Abyssal Realm, preparing to search for Exotic Items and Divine Items, and such a major event occurred?”
“What a terrifying feeling… and, there seems to be an ominous aura…”
Many Black Ruins cultivators felt an inexplicable dread.
That “ominous” aura was also normal.
Because, that was Curse Power.
Although Curse Power was invisible and formless.
When it landed on a cultivator, the cultivator would instinctively resist.
It was this instinctive resistance, no matter how deeply hidden, that Ji Qing could detect.
Therefore, those Outer Universe Cultivators could not hide at all.
However, to Ji Qing’s surprise, there were so many people in the First Layer of the Abyssal Realm.
Yet, there wasn’t a single Outer Universe Cultivator.
“None?”
Ji Qing frowned.
Something was wrong.
Wasn’t it said that a group of Outer Universe Cultivators had escaped into the Abyssal Realm and were being sheltered by it?
Why wasn’t there even one?
Ji Qing looked up at the sky.
This was only the First Layer of the Abyssal Realm.
Above were the Second Layer, Third Layer, and Fourth Layer of the Abyssal Realm.
Perhaps the Outer Universe Cultivators are in the upper layers of the Abyssal Realm.
Ji Qing continued to climb upwards.
In the Abyssal Realm, without a Heavenly Abyss Token corresponding to the first layer, one cannot enter the next layer.
But Ji Qing didn’t care about that.
He forcibly broke in!
“Buzz.”
Ji Qing forcibly broke into the Second Layer.
He immediately felt a terrifying pressure descend.
“Just this much pressure?”
Ji Qing sneered.
The pressure was indeed terrifying.
But with his current Strength, he was not afraid at all.
This Abyssal Realm, a world unto itself.
It was no longer suppressed by the Power limit of the Black Ruins.
Therefore, in the Abyssal Realm, Ji Qing could unleash his full Strength.
With up to eight hundred times Great Emperor Combat Power, this pressure was simply not worth mentioning.
Ji Qing then descended with his Curse Body, covering the Abyssal Realm Second Layer.
Instantly, the Abyssal Realm Second Layer violently vibrated.
Countless cultivators felt as if the end of the world had arrived.
The invisible Curse Power permeated and eroded, yet no Outer Universe Cultivator could be found.
Ji Qing continued upwards.
Abyssal Realm Third Layer, Abyssal Realm Fourth Layer.
The Abyssal Realm Fourth Layer was basically all Saint Venerable cultivators.
Yet Ji Qing still could not find any Outer Universe Cultivators.
This was not normal.
So, Ji Qing looked upwards again.
Theoretically, the Abyssal Realm only had four layers.
But above the Fourth Layer, there seemed to be more.
However, there was never any mention of a Fifth Layer.
Ji Qing didn’t care if there was a Fifth Layer or not.
He had to search the entire Abyssal Realm.
Since there were none in the Abyssal Realm Fourth Layer, he would continue upwards.
However, as Ji Qing attempted to go further up, he felt resistance.
And the resistance was immense.
It seemed as if the power of the Abyssal Realm had all concentrated, preventing him from entering the upper layers.
“Have I been discovered?”
Ji Qing looked up at the sky.
He now guessed that the Abyssal Realm must have a Fifth Layer.
However, it was different from the ordinary Fifth Layer.
This Fifth Layer was likely only accessible to Outer Universe Cultivators.
This was a method left behind by the “Abyssal Venerate” back then.
If the “Abyssal Venerate” were still alive and in charge of the Abyssal Realm, Ji Qing would be as insignificant as an ant, easily crushed.
But the “Abyssal Venerate” had died long ago.
And they expected an Abyssal Realm alone to stop him?
That was wishful thinking!
“Clang.”
Ji Qing drew his sword.
This time, there was no dazzling light.
Because this time he used an Invisible Blade.
Shadowless and formless.
Ordinary people couldn’t even see the blade light.
Only a ripple swept past.
Yet the Invisible Blade was extremely terrifying.
Especially now that Ji Qing unleashed it, with eight hundred times Great Emperor Combat Power, how terrifying was that?
With a single strike, it violently impacted the void above the Abyssal Realm Fourth Layer.
“Rumble.”
The Abyssal Realm vibrated violently.
Above the Fourth Layer, Ji Qing forcefully cut open a massive rift.
Ji Qing smiled.
He immediately rushed into the rift.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing felt as if he were in outer space.
It was pitch black all around.
But he could see Heavenly Bodies one by one.
It was like a Universe.
“The Abyssal Realm truly has a Fifth Layer…”
Ji Qing’s heart tightened.
The scene of just the Fifth Layer was enough to confirm that the Abyssal Realm was indeed an artifact of the Eternal Universe.
They had actually set up a small universe in the Fifth Layer.
Yes, just a small universe.
A small universe beyond imagination.
And it often only had the form, not the spirit.
No matter how powerful the “Abyssal Venerate” was, he was only comparable to a True Immortal.
How could he have evolved a universe?
This was just a likeness.
But in reality, it was like a flower in a mirror or the moon in the water, unattainable.
However, Ji Qing sneered.
He saw Heavenly Bodies one after another within the universe.
“You are hiding here? No wonder I couldn’t find you…”
“Boom.”
The Curse Body descended again.
Enveloping the entire Abyssal Realm Fifth Layer.
The universe evolved on this layer was instantly exposed.
The “Universe” vibrated violently.
Following that, the “Heavenly Bodies” one by one also transformed into figures.
They were actually Outer Universe Cultivators.
“This person actually has a Curse Body. This is the technique of a Curse Heavenly Venerate, but he is not a cultivator from the Eternal Universe, how can he have a Curse Body?”
“We don’t know what method he used to steal the Curse Body and sneak into the Abyssal Realm. But we have no retreat now, we can only fight to the death and kill him! Fortunately, we have been recuperating in the Abyssal Realm Fifth Layer for so long, our strength has almost recovered. In the Abyssal Realm, it is most conducive for us to exert ourselves. He is not a Mortal Immortal, can we not deal with a Supreme Expert from the Black Ruins?”
“That’s right, let’s join forces and kill him!”
These Outer Universe Cultivators were now all full of fighting spirit and confidence.
After all, these Outer Universe Cultivators were different from all the ones Ji Qing had encountered before.
All the Outer Universe Cultivators Ji Qing had encountered before.
Mostly they had possessed people in the Black Ruins, or they wanted to forge their own path, or their strength had not yet recovered.
But the Outer Universe Cultivators in the Abyssal Realm Fifth Layer now, utilizing the unique environment of the Fifth Layer, had almost recovered and had the Abyssal Realm to aid them in combat.
This meant that Ji Qing might be facing true Eternal Universe cultivators!
Their Cultivation levels were actually similar.
Basically, they were all below True Immortal.
Their Cultivation was comparable to the “Void Immortals” in the Immortal Realm, and also comparable to Great Emperors.
But they probably didn’t know that the “Great Emperors” in the Immortal Path nowadays were not what they used to be.
“Kill!”
The Outer Universe Cultivators attacked first.
They also manifested extremely special physiques.
And extremely strange powers.
For example, a certain fluctuation.
It acted upon Ji Qing, causing his Physical Body to crack.
Even the Physical Body of a Third-Tier Giant Spirit God Race was the same.
And various overt and covert powers.
Completely different from the Law Power in the Black Ruins.
However, Ji Qing was completely unfazed.
Two figures suddenly appeared behind him.
Together with his true body, that made three figures.
These were Ji Qing’s three lives!
“Combine!”
With a low shout from Ji Qing.
The three lives merged into one.
Ji Qing felt his Power surge.
His gaze locked onto several figures.
“Clang.”
Ji Qing drew his sword again.
The shadowless and formless saber qi directly split into several streams.
Although the saber qi was divided and its Might weakened.
But his single strike had eight hundred times Great Emperor Might.
Even divided into four streams of saber qi, each could still have two hundred times Great Emperor Combat Power.
It was enough!
“Pfft.”
With four light sounds.
Indeed, those four Outer Universe Cultivators were directly killed by the Invisible Blade.
Even at their Peak, these Outer Universe Cultivators were only equivalent to ordinary Great Emperors.
Ji Qing judged others by himself.
It seemed he had overestimated these Outer Universe Cultivators.
Ji Qing himself had cultivated the Curse Body.
His Curse Body possessed over a hundred times Great Emperor Combat Power.
As a result, these Outer Universe Cultivators were at most at the Supreme Expert level.
Which was ten times Great Emperor Combat Power.
That was the absolute top level.
In reality, the reason for Ji Qing’s Curse Body being so powerful was simple.
His Curse Body used a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
That was a true world!
Cultivating the Curse Body with a Grotto-Heaven Small Realm.
Now, even if a Curse Heavenly Venerate were resurrected with the same Cultivation, Ji Qing’s Curse Body would be far superior.
There was no comparison.
This scene stunned the Outer Universe Cultivators.
What was this?
A crushing, overwhelming victory?
It was completely one-sided!
Ji Qing killing them was like crushing a swarm of ants.
It sent shockwaves through everyone.
“How could this be? Even those Void Immortals in the Immortal Realm were similar to us, or even a bit weaker than us. How could the Great Emperors of the Black Ruins be so powerful? It’s simply unbelievable…”
“Before, I felt that the Mortal Immortals of the Black Ruins were a bit too strong… I even felt that the top True Immortals were not as terrifying as those Mortal Immortals. And now, even the ordinary cultivators of the Black Ruins are this strong?”
“I’ve never heard of cultivators from the Black Ruins being this strong before…”
These Outer Universe Cultivators were all bewildered.
The news or intelligence they received was from before the Immortal Path Severed.
In the Black Ruins back then, everyone cultivated the Immortal Spirit Body.
Back then, Great Emperors could ascend after condensing the Immortal Spirit Body.
Who would painstakingly live through multiple lifetimes to achieve Mortal Immortal?
When ascension could directly lead to becoming an Immortal.
But it’s different now.
The Immortal Path Severed forced the cultivators of the Black Ruins to forge their own unique path.
They forcibly condensed the Emperor Body with the World Origin, lived through lifetime after lifetime, and gathered the strength of nine lifetimes in an attempt to achieve Mortal Immortal.
Their Combat Power is far beyond anything the Black Ruins has ever seen!
Ji Qing’s Saber Slash annihilated four Outer Universe Cultivators, and it was far from over.
He swung his saber again.
Directly targeting the Heavenly Bodies within this Universe.
Whether they were massive Heavenly Bodies or dimly glowing ones, none were spared.
Because each Heavenly Body represented an Outer Universe Cultivator.
Ji Qing would not let any of them go.
“Ah…”
Piercing screams echoed through the dark Void.
But it was useless.
Not a single Outer Universe Cultivator could withstand Ji Qing’s saber strike.
“How could this be? We thought that once we recovered our Strength in the Abyssal Realm, we could sweep through the Black Ruins… Is this Lower Realm this dangerous? Is this even a Lower Realm…”
The beliefs of the Outer Universe Cultivators crumbled.
If they had known the Lower Realm was this terrifying, they would never have descended, no matter what. Wouldn’t it have been better to stay in the Immortal Realm and fight those arrogant Void Immortals?
They just had to come down to the Lower Realm and get abused.
As for completing the Task.
At this moment, the Outer Universe Cultivators didn’t even need to think about it.
What Task could they possibly complete?
Even if a random Great Emperor from the Lower Realm appeared, they wouldn’t be able to defeat them.
What Task could they complete?
It was hard enough to survive.
With Ji Qing’s saber strikes, one after another.
Finally, the dark Universe fell silent.
The Universe became vast and empty.
All the Heavenly Bodies, without exception, were “annihilated” by Ji Qing.
This also meant that all the Outer Universe Cultivators in the Abyssal Realm were wiped out!
