Chapter 263: Three Hundred Years Of Earth-shaking Changes, The Former Number One Great Emperor Of Black Ruins Returns!
In the Immortal Path, there are many cultivators at this moment, not Great Emperors, but Void Immortals.
Void Immortals who descended from the Immortal Realm.
The number is simply too large.
Densely packed.
Once Great Emperors, Demon Emperors, and other Sovereigns dominated the Immortal Path.
But now it’s completely different.
Void Immortals are everywhere, while Great Emperors and Demon Emperors have become extremely few.
“Swish.”
Figures appeared one after another.
They were all full of Immortal Spiritual Energy.
“Is that… an Immortal Treasure? And it’s an Immortal Mansion, how can an Immortal Treasure appear here?”
“These Black Ruins once had some True Immortals battling Eternal Universe Heavenly Venerates, even breaking the Immortal Path. Perhaps this Immortal Mansion was left behind by a True Immortal from that era.”
“An Immortal Mansion, if I could obtain this Immortal Mansion, that would be a great opportunity, and the possibility of becoming a True Immortal in the future would greatly increase…”
“There’s no time to delay, before too many Void Immortals arrive, let’s act quickly…”
Thus, these first few Void Immortals to arrive immediately moved towards the Immortal Mansion.
To seize the Immortal Mansion first.
When a few Void Immortals made their move, attempting to grasp the Immortal Mansion.
As a result, the Immortal Mansion remained completely unmoved.
The few Void Immortals exerted all their strength, but could not do anything about the Immortal Mansion.
“Trash! Even with an Immortal Treasure before you, you can’t seize the opportunity!”
Just then, another Void Immortal arrived.
The leader was a tall Void Immortal whose entire body seemed to be bathed in starlight.
His aura was clearly a great deal stronger than that of the Void Immortals.
The few Void Immortals who first discovered the Immortal Mansion’s expressions changed slightly upon seeing this man.
But in the end, they retreated without saying a word.
The reason was simple: because this person was a descendant of an Immortal Lord, Yu Hengyuan!
Their strength was inferior, and their background was also inferior.
“Yu Hengyuan has arrived, now no one can contend for the Immortal Mansion.”
“Yu Hengyuan was the first to arrive? Even if other Void Immortals come, it will be useless. The Immortal Mansion will definitely fall into Yu Hengyuan’s hands.”
“Yu Hengyuan is already a descendant of an Immortal Lord, with a deep background, and his talent is also extremely outstanding, only one step away from becoming a True Immortal. If he obtains this Immortal Treasure, the possibility of becoming a True Immortal in the future will greatly increase…”
Many Void Immortals were envious.
However, some Great Emperors were mixed in among the Void Immortals.
Among these Great Emperors were some ancient existences.
Looking at the “Immortal Mansion,” they vaguely felt a sense of familiarity.
“This Immortal Mansion… it seems to have appeared in the Immortal Path before? It seems to have been taken by someone…”
Before the Great Emperors could recall who had taken the Immortal Mansion, Yu Hengyuan made his move.
He grabbed the Immortal Mansion with both hands.
“Rise!”
Immortal Spiritual Energy erupted wildly, and Yu Hengyuan intended to forcefully suppress the Immortal Mansion and take it into his possession.
“Boom.”
Suddenly, the Immortal Mansion shone brightly.
Immediately after, the Immortal Mansion seemed to become incredibly heavy, and it pressed down fiercely.
Yu Hengyuan’s hands were crushed.
“Ah…”
Yu Hengyuan let out a scream.
Although his Immortal Spirit Body was shattered, and he could recover quickly, he was indeed injured.
And it was extremely painful.
He was a dignified descendant of an Immortal Lord, Yu Hengyuan, who stood at the pinnacle of Void Immortals. When had he ever suffered such a loss?
He couldn’t even subdue an Immortal Treasure?
But the next moment, a figure appeared outside the Immortal Mansion.
With a wave of his hand, the Immortal Mansion rapidly shrunk.
In the end, it shrunk to the size of a palm and flew directly into his body.
Silence!
The void fell silent.
Eyes turned towards the figure in the void.
As if in disbelief.
“A Human Race cultivator from the Lower Realm? It seems to be a… Great Emperor?”
“Does this Immortal Mansion belong to someone?”
“No, the Immortal Mansion has not been refined. He is a Great Emperor and practices the Martial Way System, so he cannot refine Immortal Treasures. But this Immortal Mansion seems to truly belong to him…”
“A mere Great Emperor from the Lower Realm, is he worthy of possessing this Immortal Treasure?”
Now, whether it was the Immortal Path or the Black Ruins.
The situation for cultivators was somewhat delicate.
The Mortal Immortals had gone into seclusion.
Some said the Mortal Immortals had reached an agreement with True Immortals and ascended to the Immortal Realm.
Others said the Mortal Immortals were hiding in the Black Ruins, minding their own business.
In any case, the whereabouts of the seven Mortal Immortals were unknown.
Without the Mortal Immortals, although the cultivators of the Black Ruins were individually powerful, they were suppressed by the True Immortals and had little say, nor did they dare to offend those Void Immortals.
However, upon seeing this figure, some Great Emperors’ expressions became agitated.
The appearance of this figure seemed to unlock their long-sealed memories.
“It’s him…”
“Haha, he’s back…”
“The number one Heavenly Talent of the Black Ruins back then, even the number one Great Emperor among all cultivators…”
Compared to the Great Emperors’ excitement and joy, Yu Hengyuan’s expression turned cold.
“No matter who you are, since you cannot refine the Immortal Treasure, give it to me!”
Yu Hengyuan’s words caused the figure in the void to suddenly raise his head.
“Swish.”
The indifferent gaze of the other party sent a shock through Yu Hengyuan’s heart.
For some reason, Yu Hengyuan felt a sense of dread.
This was a feeling he only had when facing a True Immortal.
But the other party was just a Great Emperor.
Nor was he a True Immortal, nor a legendary Mortal Immortal.
How could he give him such a feeling of dread?
“You… want the Immortal Mansion?”
The Great Emperor in the void slowly extended his hand.
In his palm was a small and exquisite Immortal Mansion.
“Indeed. Give me this Immortal Mansion, and perhaps I can give you a chance to follow me…”
Yu Hengyuan puffed out his chest and said coldly.
In the Immortal Realm, there were countless Void Immortals who wanted to follow him.
He heard that cultivators from the Lower Realm also had some merits, with relatively strong individual combat power.
Therefore, offering a spot to follow him to a Great Emperor was not a big deal.
“Follow me?”
“No, you are too weak…”
“In the Black Ruins, there is only one way to obtain an Immortal Treasure, and that is to defeat me…”
The Great Emperor in the void swept his gaze, seeing so many Void Immortals, and seemed somewhat surprised.
But that was all.
He extended his hand.
Flicking his finger towards Yu Hengyuan.
“Whoosh.”
With just this flick of his finger, Yu Hengyuan felt great terror.
Danger!
An extremely dangerous feeling arose in his heart.
He had a vague premonition.
With a casual strike from the other party, he would die!
But how was this possible?
“Boom.”
Yu Hengyuan was struck, and then a vast power erupted.
That was the power of a True Immortal!
Yu Hengyuan actually had a trace of True Immortal power on him?
This was also normal.
Yu Hengyuan’s identity was noble; he was a descendant of an Immortal Lord.
His clan had quite a few True Immortals guarding it.
It was normal for him to be bestowed the power of a True Immortal by an elder True Immortal for protection when he descended to the Lower Realm.
But the more this was the case, the more chilling it became.
The power of a True Immortal was only activated when facing a situation of certain death.
And the activation of the True Immortal power here could only mean one thing.
Did a casual strike from the other party rival a True Immortal?
This was simply incredible!
“A True Immortal?”
“If it were a True Immortal’s True Body, it might be a bit troublesome, but it’s just a trace of True Immortal power…”
“Clang.”
No one saw how the Great Emperor in the void drew his sword.
Not even a trace of Blade Light was seen.
Shadowless and formless.
But suddenly, the activated True Immortal power instantly shattered.
Following that, Yu Hengyuan’s Immortal Spirit Body also instantly exploded.
Completely annihilated.
Dead.
Yu Hengyuan died just like that.
Without even a scream.
Silence!
The surroundings fell silent.
As if they couldn’t believe it.
Yu Hengyuan actually died just like that?
Crucially, Yu Hengyuan’s identity was very special.
A descendant of an Immortal Lord!
Although the Immortal Lord of Yu Hengyuan’s family had long disappeared, there were still several True Immortals guarding it.
Once the True Immortals were enraged, the consequences would be unimaginable.
No one had expected that a Great Emperor from the Lower Realm would be so bold? To dare to kill Yu Hengyuan…
“You seem to know me…”
All eyes turned towards a Great Emperor in the crowd.
This Great Emperor had no sense of presence.
But now, he suddenly became the focus of everyone’s attention.
“Know you? Of course, I know you… back in the Immortal Path, you were the renowned Supreme Great Emperor!”
That Great Emperor appeared very excited.
As the words “Supreme Great Emperor” fell.
“Whoosh.”
Some other Great Emperors also showed emotional reactions.
Supreme Great Emperor!
That was the legend of the Black Ruins!
Before the Immortal Path was repaired, it was said that this “Supreme Great Emperor” had once led nine generations of powerful individuals to sweep through three Restricted Areas.
Can be called the foremost figure below a Mortal Immortal in the Black Ruins!
Unfortunately, the Eternal Universe summoned a Star Lord.
Everything then changed.
After this, the Supreme Great Emperor disappeared without a trace, completely unheard from.
I didn’t expect him to appear now.
And he appeared so powerfully, killing Yu Hengyuan with a flick of his finger!
This made these Great Emperors recall the glory of the Black Ruins in the past.
What Void Immortals, what cultivators of the Eternal Universe.
Below True Immortals, those Void Immortals and cultivators of the Eternal Universe were no match for Great Emperors.
Let alone Ji Qing, the Supreme Great Emperor who stood at the pinnacle of Great Emperors!
“Looking at your predicament, it seems it’s not good either… With the Immortal Path repaired, have True Immortals descended to the Lower Realm?”
Ji Qing asked indifferently.
“Yes, not only did True Immortals descend, but also… Immortal Lords! Later, Mortal Immortals also disappeared. Without the leadership of Mortal Immortals, we Human Race Great Emperors could only submit to True Immortals and fight for the Immortal Realm, hoping to accumulate enough Merit Points one day to ascend to immortality.”
This Great Emperor said with a wry smile.
He briefly explained the subsequent events in the Black Ruins.
The reason why Great Emperors were currently willing to fight for the Immortal Realm was because True Immortals had given them a glimmer of Hope.
A hope that seemed within reach, but was actually very distant.
Ascending to immortality!
As long as one had enough Merit Points, one could ascend to immortality!
Indeed, some people ascended to immortality.
But most Great Emperors died in battle.
Now, several hundred years later, the number of Great Emperors has decreased by seventy to eighty percent.
The new generation of cultivators absorb Immortal Spiritual Energy to condense Immortal Spirit Bodies and become Void Immortals.
No one else becomes a Human Emperor.
The title of “Great Emperor” will likely disappear completely from the river of history in the future.
“Supreme Great Emperor, you killed Yu Hengyuan, please leave quickly, otherwise you might get into trouble…”
Although this Great Emperor knew that saying this might cause trouble.
He still said it.
“Trouble?”
Ji Qing glanced around at the Void Immortals.
When these Void Immortals saw Ji Qing’s gaze, they quickly lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at him.
How terrifying was Ji Qing just now?
Even Yu Hengyuan died, and they didn’t want to court disaster by offending Ji Qing.
This Great Emperor of the Lower Realm was truly terrifying.
“What is your name? Whose True Immortal do you currently serve?”
Ji Qing asked.
“I am Tun Yue Great Emperor. I am ashamed; I am only a one-life Great Emperor, and my Emperor Body is not even Perfected. I am currently under Ling Xi True Immortal.”
“Ling Xi True Immortal? I still have some matters to understand, so I’ll trouble you, Fellow Daoist Tun Yue, to take me to see Ling Xi True Immortal.”
Ji Qing said indifferently.
He not only didn’t leave, but was going to Ling Xi True Immortal’s subordinate.
Tun Yue Great Emperor gritted his teeth and said, “Okay, I will take Fellow Daoist to see Ling Xi True Immortal now!”
After saying that, Tun Yue Great Emperor immediately turned around.
Ji Qing took a step forward, followed behind Tun Yue Great Emperor, and quickly disappeared from sight.
At this moment, countless Void Immortals in the void of the Immortal Path looked at each other.
What happened today was too significant.
The death of Yu Hengyuan would surely stir up a storm.
However, since that Supreme Great Emperor Ji Qing went under Ling Xi True Immortal, if Yu Hengyuan’s family wanted revenge, they would naturally be able to find Ji Qing easily.
“Let’s go, quickly report this matter.”
The Void Immortals quickly dispersed.
…
Ji Qing, following Tun Yue Great Emperor, traversed the void and arrived at an Immortal Palace in the Black Ruins.
This Immortal Palace was also an Immortal Treasure.
Ji Qing did not ask Tun Yue Great Emperor many questions.
No rush, let’s meet Ling Xi True Immortal first.
We’ll understand gradually later.
For Ji Qing now, three hundred years of Hard Cultivation had given him the ability to deal with any unexpected situations.
He could be very calm.
As soon as they entered Lingxi Immortal Palace, Tun Yue Great Emperor spoke proactively: “Many True Immortals from the Immortal Realm have descended to the Lower Realm, engaging in battles and standoffs with the Eternal Universe. Currently, the Immortal Realm has the advantage, but it’s impossible to drive away the Eternal Universe in a short period.”
“Many Great Emperors have pledged allegiance to some True Immortals. Ling Xi True Immortal is one of the very few True Immortals among all True Immortals who treat cultivators from the Black Ruins like Great Emperors and Demon Emperors equally. Under Ling Xi True Immortal, as long as one kills cultivators of the Eternal Universe, one can gain Merit Points. Once enough Merit Points are accumulated, one can obtain a quota to ascend to the Immortal Realm.”
“It is rumored that the first Great Emperor under Ling Xi True Immortal to accumulate enough Merit Points and ascend to the Immortal Realm was Liuyu Great Emperor!”
Hearing this, Ji Qing raised his eyebrows.
He was somewhat surprised.
But upon closer thought, it was within reason.
It’s just that Liuyu Great Emperor had already ascended to the Immortal Realm, so he would definitely not be seen this time.
If he wanted to see her again in the future, he would probably have to go to the Immortal Realm.
Tun Yue Great Emperor arrived in front of a magnificent Palace, but two Void Immortals immediately stopped him.
Tun Yue Great Emperor could only say cautiously: “I have an urgent matter to report to Ling Xi True Immortal, please announce it.”
“Urgent matter?”
The other’s gaze fell on Ji Qing.
He could only sense the Great Emperor Aura on Ji Qing, the same as Tun Yue Great Emperor.
Other than that, he had no other perception.
“The True Immortal has ordered that you are not to be disturbed unless it is a major issue, so, Tun Yue Great Emperor, please return.”
These two Void Immortals absolutely refused to let them pass.
“You…”
Tun Yue Great Emperor was furious.
Although Ling Xi True Immortal treated Great Emperors and Void Immortals equally.
Within Lingxi Immortal Palace, Void Immortals still considered themselves superior.
After all, in their eyes, a Great Emperor wanting to become an immortal was akin to a fool’s dream.
They were all cultivators with no future ahead of them.
Once one shaped an Emperor Body with World Origin, it would be very difficult to reshape an Immortal Spirit Body with Immortal Spiritual Energy again.
It couldn’t be said that it was absolutely impossible.
But to transform into an Immortal Spirit Body was harder than climbing to the heavens.
In several hundred years, how many Great Emperors in the Black Ruins had become immortals?
Not a single one!
It was the same even if they went to the Immortal Realm.
Therefore, although Great Emperors possessed strong Combat Power, Void Immortals would not think highly of Great Emperors.
This was the current predicament of Great Emperors in the Black Ruins.
Seeing this scene, Ji Qing also roughly understood the current status of Great Emperors in the Black Ruins.
“Supreme Great Emperor, please rest in the Immortal Palace for a while. If Ling Xi True Immortal knows, she will definitely summon you…”
Tun Yue Great Emperor currently had no other options.
He could only ask Ji Qing to wait.
However, Ji Qing shook his head and said, “Why bother with so much trouble? I, Ji Mou, will go see Ling Xi True Immortal myself.”
Ji Qing immediately set off and walked towards the palace.
Tun Yue Great Emperor’s face changed drastically: “Supreme Great Emperor, absolutely not! If you offend Ling Xi True Immortal…”
But Ji Qing had no intention of stopping.
“Bold! How dare you trespass into the Immortal Palace…”
The two Void Immortals were furious. However, they didn’t even make a move, only feeling a terrifying Power pressing down on them.
Instantly, they couldn’t move at all.
They only felt a great terror from the depths of their minds.
They could only watch helplessly as Ji Qing passed them and walked into the palace.
They were extremely shocked in their hearts.
However, they could not break free from the restraint.
Was this still a Great Emperor?
Although Great Emperors were very strong, they weren’t this strong.
Suppressing them with just a glance?
Even Tun Yue Great Emperor was stunned.
He had already thought highly enough of Ji Qing.
But now, it seemed he had still underestimated Ji Qing.
He dared to trespass into the Immortal Palace, the residence of a True Immortal…
However, regardless of what everyone thought, Ji Qing had already walked into the palace.
As soon as he entered the palace, he saw a woman in palace attire with a graceful and ethereal aura.
Ji Qing immediately made a guess in his heart.
He walked step by step, stopping a hundred paces away from the woman.
“Ji Qing, a recluse of the Black Ruins, greets Ling Xi True Immortal!”
Ji Qing still showed respect to the True Immortal.
Originally, Ling Xi True Immortal had her eyes closed.
But the next moment, Ling Xi True Immortal opened her eyes.
“Swish.”
A gaze as if it were substance fell upon Ji Qing.
Ling Xi True Immortal frowned.
“Not a Mortal Immortal…”
In Ling Xi True Immortal’s perception, Ji Qing was indeed not a Mortal Immortal.
But he was as dangerous as a Mortal Immortal.
She didn’t know why.
Clearly, this Ji Qing, a recluse of the Black Ruins, was probably not simple.
She hadn’t seen such a powerful Great Emperor in a long time.
It had to be said that in terms of Combat Power, the Law system in the Black Ruins indeed had its merits.
A Great Emperor being this strong was simply inconceivable.
Ji Qing was not a Mortal Immortal, but he was likely not far from becoming one.
He was probably a Nine-Life Great Emperor!
“Ji Qing, you trespassed into my Immortal Palace, what is the matter?”
Ling Xi True Immortal did not immediately attack Ji Qing.
The lingering sense of danger in her heart made Ling Xi True Immortal exercise restraint.
Let’s first hear what Ji Qing wanted.
“I apologize for disturbing you, Ling Xi True Immortal. I want to know, where have the seven Mortal Immortals of the Black Ruins gone?”
Others might not know, but True Immortals likely did.
The sudden disappearance of the Mortal Immortals was indeed quite strange.
“Mortal Immortals… they made some deals with Immortal Lords and then ascended to the Immortal Realm, no longer interfering with the Black Ruins.”
Ling Xi True Immortal did not conceal anything.
“They went to the Immortal Realm?”
Ji Qing pondered.
Mortal Immortals were different from Great Emperors.
Great Emperors were semi-finished products within the Law system, not yet Perfected.
But Mortal Immortals were already Perfected.
Mortal Immortals were also Immortals!
They were even a very special type of immortal among the Five Immortals of the Immortal Realm, with immense Potential.
If they went to the Immortal Realm, they would soar and have limitless prospects.
Seven Mortal Immortals could even make deals with Immortal Lords.
This showed the significant weight of Mortal Immortals, far beyond what Great Emperors could compare to.
“The Immortal Realm… If I were to go to the Immortal Realm, how many Merit Points would I need?”
Ji Qing asked.
“According to the rules set by the Immortal Lord, if a cultivator from the Black Ruins wishes to ascend to the Immortal Realm, they need one hundred million merit points.”
“One hundred million? How many merit points are awarded for killing an Eternal Universe cultivator at the Void Immortal level?”
“Ten thousand.”
Ji Qing understood.
He needed to kill ten thousand cultivators at the Void Immortal level to accumulate enough merit points.
This standard was unbelievably high.
But this was the standard set by the Immortal Lord.
Whether it could be achieved was the Black Ruins cultivators’ problem.
If they wanted to ascend, they needed one hundred million merit points!
“Ji Qing, since you are a Nine-Life Great Emperor, you probably want to unite your nine lives and ascend to become a Mortal Immortal, right?”
Ji Qing nodded. “Why, does Ling Xi True Immortal have a way?”
He didn’t hide it.
What Nine-Life Great Emperor wouldn’t want to unite their nine lives and achieve Mortal Immortal status?
But this step was very difficult!
It was difficult even when Mortal Immortals were around.
“I don’t have a way to become a Mortal Immortal. However, I can help you directly enter the Immortal Realm without having to arduously accumulate merit points.”
“Oh? What does Ling Xi True Immortal seek?”
Ji Qing didn’t believe Ling Xi True Immortal would help him for no reason.
There must be something requested.
“What I seek is actually very simple. If you don’t become a Mortal Immortal, then all is for naught. If you do become a Mortal Immortal, please shelter the Ling Xi Sect once!”
“Is it that simple?”
“Yes.”
Ji Qing stared intently at Ling Xi True Immortal.
The other party was very frank.
This was the request.
“Ling Xi Sect…”
“The Ling Xi Sect is an Immortal Realm sect that I founded. Originally, I didn’t want to descend, but some matters are beyond my control. I fear I won’t be able to return to the Immortal Realm in a short time.”
“Moreover, a Mortal Immortal has boundless prospects, and my next step in playing the long game is very worthwhile.”
Ling Xi True Immortal was very frank.
She didn’t hide anything, directly stating she saw great potential in Ji Qing’s talent.
After all, a Mortal Immortal had boundless prospects.
“Allow me some time to consider.”
Ji Qing did not agree immediately.
“Of course, if you’ve made your decision, you can come find me anytime. This is a Lingxi Immortal Palace Token, which will grant you unimpeded passage within the Lingxi Immortal Palace.”
Ling Xi True Immortal immediately extended her hand and received the token.
With this token, Ji Qing would be able to avoid many troubles.
“Thank you, Ling Xi True Immortal…”
Saying that, Ji Qing turned and left.
Watching Ji Qing’s disappearing back, Ling Xi True Immortal’s expression was inexplicably complex.
“A seed for Mortal Immortal…”
Ling Xi True Immortal’s biggest gain from descending was a Mortal Immortal.
The Immortal Realm governed countless lower realms.
Those who could achieve Mortal Immortal status were extremely few.
But the Black Ruins not only had Mortal Immortals, but quite a few.
Among the Five Immortals of the Immortal Realm, Mortal Immortals were the most difficult to achieve and had the greatest potential.
Regardless of whether Ji Qing succeeded or not, she had to try.
…
Ji Qing walked out of the palace.
The two Void Immortal guards’ hearts tightened.
Ji Qing did not restrain the two Void Immortal guards anymore; instead, he flashed the Ling Xi Immortal Palace Token in his hand.
The two guards immediately bowed their heads in greeting.
Their hearts were even more shocked.
How did Ling Xi True Immortal bestow an Immortal Palace Token upon this native of the Black Ruins?
This token was no ordinary item.
To see the token was to see the True Immortal!
This almost represented Ling Xi True Immortal herself!
“Supreme Great Emperor, you…”
Tun Yue Great Emperor also saw the token in Ji Qing’s hand, his face filled with shock.
This represented Ling Xi True Immortal’s approval.
“Fellow Daoist Tun Yue, there are many things I haven’t asked you about. Please tell me everything…”
Ji Qing stayed in Tun Yue Great Emperor’s Cave Dwelling and talked with Tun Yue Great Emperor for several days and nights.
He learned about everything that had happened in the Black Ruins over the past three hundred years, covering every detail.
“That’s basically it… The Black Ruins have now become a battlefield between the Immortal Realm and the Eternal Universe. The new generation of Black Ruins cultivators largely practice the Immortal Spirit Body. Great Emperors… have basically become a term of the past, destined to perish in the future…”
Tun Yue Great Emperor’s tone was filled with melancholy as he spoke of this.
Emperors without hope of becoming Mortal Immortals were being abandoned by the era.
“I wonder if my old acquaintances are still here…”
Ji Qing murmured softly.
He had already heard from Tun Yue that the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory still existed, but their situation seemed not too good. However, he didn’t know the specifics, so Ji Qing would have to go to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory to understand them thoroughly.
As for Myriad Phenomena Great Emperor, Star Great Emperor, and others, Tun Yue Great Emperor had no contact with them.
Ji Qing immediately checked his own status.
Ji Qing: Emperor Realm （ Nine-Life Great Emperor ）
Nine-Life Emperor Body: Perfection
Giant Spirit Race: Third Order （ 40% ）
Saber Array Technique: Invisible Blade （ Second Layer, 5% amplification ）
Mind: True Self Uniqueness （ Fifth Realm Tenth Stage, Immortal Characteristic ）
Immortal Point: 0.5 points
He had already achieved Perfection in his nine lives.
Unfortunately, his Mind had still not broken through.
Upon exiting seclusion this time, Ji Qing had expected to gain immense Fortune.
But he was disappointed.
There was indeed Fortune.
But the amount of Fortune was very little.
The reason was simple.
With cultivators from the Immortal Realm descending, the Sovereigns of the Black Ruins were Immortal Realm cultivators and Eternal Universe cultivators.
No matter how glorious he was, he, a “Great Emperor,” was a person from the old era.
Gradually being forgotten in the long river of history.
Where would Fortune come from?
“Thank you, Tun Yue Great Emperor.”
Ji Qing stood up and gave Tun Yue Great Emperor a large handful of Immortal Crystals from his Immortal Mansion.
In his era, Immortal Crystals didn’t have much use.
But now, with Immortal Realm cultivators descending, they used Immortal Crystals.
These Immortal Crystals now had great utility.
“Supreme Great Emperor, this is too precious…”
Tun Yue Great Emperor looked up, but Ji Qing was nowhere to be seen.
Ji Qing had already left.
…
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had long since withered.
Although the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory still had three Great Emperors who had not fallen, their status in the current Black Ruins had plummeted.
The three Great Emperors had to pledge allegiance to a True Immortal to protect the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Otherwise, countless Void Immortals would come to cause trouble.
But even so, Void Immortals still came to cause trouble.
For example, there were currently more than a dozen Void Immortals outside the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, led by “Ling Ming Void Immortal.”
Ling Ming Void Immortal had his sights set on the “Foundation” of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
He had investigated, and the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had an ancient history.
Many exceptionally talented individuals had been born there.
There was even a so-called “Number One Great Emperor” of the Black Ruins who originated from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
He speculated that there must be some good things within the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Ling Ming Void Immortal, our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory are also under the command of Great Might True Immortal. If you dare to openly deal with our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, you are disrespecting Great Might True Immortal!”
Eternal Silence Great Emperor said coldly.
“Eternal Silence, stop using Great Might True Immortal to suppress me. You natives of the Black Ruins should have long since perished. Now that you’re struggling to survive in the cracks, you should be humble. How dare you invoke the name of a True Immortal? Today, either hand over some good things, or the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory have no need to exist…”
Ling Ming Void Immortal’s attitude was very aggressive.
Eternal Silence Great Emperor gritted his teeth.
But he was helpless.
The opponent had over a dozen Void Immortals, while the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory had three Great Emperors. Even if Great Emperors were stronger than Void Immortals, these three Great Emperors were only single-life Great Emperors, and not even at Perfection.
Moreover, these Void Immortals had all mastered Immortal Techniques, and their Strength was not inferior.
One-on-one, they were only slightly stronger.
Two-on-one, it was debatable.
Three-on-one, they were definitely no match.
Eternal Silence Great Emperor felt humiliated.
The dignified Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, once the overlords of the Black Ruins.
How had they fallen to this state?
“The treasures you seek, our Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory truly do not have…”
Eternal Silence Great Emperor spoke.
“You don’t have them?”
Ling Ming Void Immortal waved his hand.
Immediately, over a dozen Void Immortals were about to unleash their Immortal Techniques.
The terrifying fluctuations of Immortal Techniques caused Eternal Silence Great Emperor and the other two Great Emperors to change their expressions.
Humiliation!
It was truly too humiliating!
Although the three Great Emperors were not afraid of death.
But if a fight broke out, and any of the opponent’s Void Immortals died, the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory would be in much bigger trouble.
If they couldn’t kill the opponent, what was the point of fighting?
“Stubborn! It seems the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory truly have no need to exist…”
Ling Ming Void Immortal’s eyes turned cold.
He immediately activated an Immortal Technique and forcibly broke into the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, an invisible wave swept over Ling Ming Void Immortal.
“Urk…”
Ling Ming Void Immortal’s expression stiffened.
The Immortal Technique he had been brewing instantly vanished without a trace.
At the same time, Ling Ming Void Immortal’s body began to dissipate bit by bit, like sand in the wind.
In the blink of an eye, Ling Ming Void Immortal turned into dust.
Dead?
Everyone’s heart trembled.
Not only the three Great Emperors but also the other dozen or so Void Immortals were all immensely shocked.
How could he be dead?
That was Ling Ming Void Immortal.
He was arguably the strongest among them.
How could he be dead?
And they died silently.
They didn’t even know how they died.
“Who is it?”
“How could Ling Ming Void Immortal die?”
“Could it be a hidden move from the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory?”
For a moment, the more than a dozen Void Immortals became extremely vigilant.
“Swish.”
Just then, a figure walked out of the void.
All eyes instantly fell upon this figure.
Immediately, the three Great Emperors’ expressions became agitated.
As if in disbelief.
Especially Great Emperor Eternal Silence.
Upon seeing this figure, the dignified Great Emperor’s heart churned with stormy seas, his excitement beyond words…
“Ji… Qing! Supreme Great Emperor, hahaha, I knew it, you wouldn’t die so easily, you would definitely come back…”
Great Emperor Eternal Silence laughed up to the sky.
“Yes, I will definitely come back…”
Ji Qing turned his head and swept a glance at the more than a dozen Void Immortals.
Instantly, these Void Immortals seemed to sense danger and immediately shouted, “We are…”
Unfortunately, before they could finish speaking, Ji Qing was too lazy to listen to these Void Immortals.
He stretched out his hand and, with a void hand, grabbed at the dozen or so Void Immortals.
Suddenly, an invisible power seemed to engulf the dozen or so Void Immortals.
It was as if they were truly grasped by Ji Qing.
Then, Ji Qing squeezed hard.
“Bang.”
The dozen or so Void Immortals, continuously wailing and screaming, turned into dust in an instant.
Ji Qing shook his hand.
As if he had done something insignificant.
A dozen or so Void Immortals were annihilated by his hand.
“Eh?”
Ji Qing was somewhat surprised.
His Immortal Points had actually increased.
It increased by 0.5, equivalent to him killing five Demon Emperors.
“So there were five Demon Immortals…”
Ji Qing immediately reacted.
Demon Immortals!
Among these Void Immortals, five were Demon Immortals.
Killing Demon Immortals still earned Immortal Points.
“Immortal Points: 1 point.”
Ji Qing’s Immortal Points had now become “1”.
Ji Qing smiled.
His Saber Array Technique still had a third layer that he hadn’t mastered.
It was because he lacked Immortal Points.
Now he had enough Immortal Points.
The Saber Array Technique could also be completely perfected!
“Upgrade Saber Array Technique’s third layer.”
Ji Qing did not hesitate and immediately pushed for the Saber Array Technique.
Instantly, his 1 Immortal Point disappeared.
Images then appeared in his mind.
Those were his memories of diligently practicing the third layer of Saber Array Technique, “Infinite Blade.”
After an unknown amount of time.
Ji Qing opened his eyes.
“Saber Array Technique: Infinite Blade（ Third Layer, 10% Amplification）”
Ji Qing’s Saber Array Technique had been completely perfected.
There were only three layers in total, meaning three moves: Shadowless Saber, Invisible Blade, and Infinite Blade.
And Infinite Blade, which provided a 10% amplification, was of earth-shattering might to Ji Qing at this moment!
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing opened his eyes again.
During his “upgrade” of Infinite Blade, Great Emperor Eternal Silence and the others did not disturb him.
“Fellow Daoist Eternal Silence, it’s been a long time.”
Ji Qing spoke.
Immediately, Great Emperor Eternal Silence’s eyes welled up with tears.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, it’s been a long time…”
The other two Great Emperors also came forward to greet him.
However, their familiarity could not compare to Great Emperor Eternal Silence.
Naturally, they were not as close as Great Emperor Eternal Silence.
“Let’s go, let’s go back and check on the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.”
Ji Qing walked into the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
As soon as he entered, the situation of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory became basically clear.
The first feeling Ji Qing had was its desolation.
The Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory were too desolate.
Given the current situation of the Black Ruins, it was impossible for the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory to recruit disciples as they did before.
Moreover, the Immortal Path was now dominant.
Many people were cultivating the Immortal Path System.
Aspiring to become Immortals.
Hegemonic powers of the old era like the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory naturally fell out of favor.
This was also very normal.
The three Great Emperors bore humiliation and carried the burden, and being able to protect the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory from being lost was already their greatest effort.
Ji Qing returned to the Ninth Peak.
He saw many acquaintances.
“Fellow Daoist Baoyue…”
Baoyue’s eyes widened.
As if in disbelief.
Also Yunmeng Goddess and Can Xiu Venerable.
All three had expressions of disbelief.
“Fellow Daoist Ji!”
Baoyue had not had any news of Ji Qing for a long time.
Only now did she finally see Ji Qing again.
In fact, Baoyue herself was already part of the Immortal Path System.
She even had the potential to become an Immortal in the future.
Immortals from the Immortal Realm descending to the Lower Realm was a great benefit for Baoyue.
But she still remained at the Ninth Peak of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Everyone knew she was waiting for someone.
Ji Qing also saw many acquaintances.
Many people he had brought from the Desolate Realm back then.
Speaking of the Desolate Realm.
Suddenly, the expressions of everyone changed slightly.
“What happened to the Desolate Realm?”
Ji Qing asked.
Yunmeng Goddess lowered her head.
Can Xiu Venerable dared not speak.
Only Baoyue, with a desolate expression, said, “The Desolate Realm… is gone.”
“Gone?”
“A True Immortal fought a Heavenly Venerate from the Eternal Universe, and the aftermath destroyed the Desolate Realm…”
Ji Qing fell silent.
To True Immortals and Heavenly Venerates, a mere Desolate Realm was like an ant.
Like a speck of dust.
Who would care if they stepped on an ant? Or who would care about a speck of dust?
“Which True Immortal? Which Heavenly Venerate?”
Ji Qing asked.
“It was Poso True Immortal and Black Hole Heavenly Venerate.”
“Black Hole Heavenly Venerate…”
Ji Qing remembered that after he and the Nine-Life Great Emperor had swept through the three Restricted Areas, they had encountered a black hole.
That should have been Black Hole Heavenly Venerate.
In fact, he had already dealt with Black Hole Heavenly Venerate.
Seeing Ji Qing’s silence, everyone else also fell silent.
Yes, even if they knew, what then?
Those were True Immortals and Heavenly Venerates!
Could they expect Ji Qing to take revenge?
Ji Qing might truly be extraordinarily talented.
But that was the future, not the present.
Ji Qing also inquired about many things regarding the Great Emperors.
But even the three Great Emperors didn’t know much.
They couldn’t reach the level of the Nine-Life Great Emperor from that era.
Ji Qing immediately sent a Communication Talisman to his old acquaintances.
Asking them to come to the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
He just didn’t know how many of his old acquaintances were still alive.
Ji Qing sent messages to Myriad Phenomena Great Emperor, Star Great Emperor, and others.
He even sent some messages to the Nine-Life Great Emperor from back then.
Ji Qing wasn’t sure if they were still around.
He waited quietly in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Many things were unknown to ordinary Great Emperors.
Only after understanding everything clearly would Ji Qing reply to Ling Xi True Immortal.
Time passed day by day.
The Communication Stone remained silent.
A month passed.
Ji Qing saw no movement from the Communication Stone.
“No one?”
A sense of loneliness appeared in Ji Qing’s eyes.
The old acquaintances who had once commanded respect were all gone…
Perhaps dead.
Perhaps gone to the Immortal Realm.
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, Ji Qing’s Communication Stone vibrated.
Ji Qing saw the name on the Communication Stone, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.
He never expected that the only one to reply would be this person.
Great Emperor Wuliang!
Soon, Ji Qing met Great Emperor Wuliang!
This former Elder of the Human Immortal Hall.
Was the Nine-Life Great Emperor!
Ji Qing had exchanged a lot of resources with Contribution Value back then, and it was through Great Emperor Wuliang.
Ji Qing and Great Emperor Wuliang didn’t have much of a relationship.
At most, they just had each other’s contact information.
Ji Qing had contacted so many people.
In the end, only Great Emperor Wuliang replied.
“Supreme Great Emperor… I really didn’t expect you to still be in the Black Ruins…”
Great Emperor Wuliang arrived at Ninth Peak and was clearly very surprised to see Ji Qing.
Ji Qing saw Great Emperor Wuliang, and then he frowned: “Great Emperor Wuliang, you… you’re injured! You’ve had three life-bodies severed, and are now only the Six-Life Great Emperor…”
Ji Qing could tell.
The dignified Nine-Life Great Emperor had actually had three life-bodies severed.
This meant that Great Emperor Wuliang had encountered three life-or-death situations, forcing him to abandon one life-body to save his life.
From Nine-Life Great Emperor to Six-Life Great Emperor.
Great Emperor Wuliang had completely damaged his foundation.
There was no hope of becoming a Mortal Immortal in the future!
“Ji Qing, do you want to enter the Immortal Realm? I have a way!”
Great Emperor Wuliang stared intently at Ji Qing.
He had remained silent until now, but when he spoke, it was earth-shattering!
