Chapter 265: Holding Immortal Token To Enter Immortal Sect, Immortal Seed Slots Stir Hearts! Chi Wen Transforms Into Dragon, Ji Qing’s Reputation Soars!
Immortal Realm, Reception Platform.
A group of reception envoys were all waiting.
The reason for so many reception envoys was that a large batch of cultivators would “ascend” from the “Lower Realm” this time.
Of course, ascending is different now than it was before.
In the past, only a few people would ascend.
Ascending depended entirely on strength.
Now, ascending depends entirely on connections below.
After all, the Immortal Realm is in a great war with the Eternal Universe and has suffered significant losses. How could the True Immortals born within the Immortal Realm alone be enough to cover the consumption?
Moreover, cultivators who ascend from the Lower Realm are often accompanied by great opportunities and possess outstanding talent. If they are further honed, there is a high probability they can achieve True Immortal status, thus becoming a main force in the great war against the Eternal Universe.
It’s nothing more than opening the Immortal Path passage.
Cultivators who had already ascended had previously notified the specific “ascension date,” so that the reception envoys of various Immortal Sects could be prepared.
However, these reception envoys all knew this in their hearts.
Nowadays, more and more cultivators are ascending, but they are basically used as consumption.
“This time, it’s a collective ascension from the ‘Witch Realm.’ This ‘Witch Realm’ is very special, seemingly having some connection to the ‘Witch Tribe’ of the Immortal Realm’s past. It is said that their physical bodies are exceptionally strong, and once they cultivate immortal path methods, they also advance by leaps and bounds. Furthermore, their population is vast. The Immortal Lords who descended have praised them endlessly, and they can indeed fill the losses of the various Immortal Sects in recent years.”
“Each Immortal Sect has a quota. Everyone should act according to the rules and refrain from any underhanded tactics.”
The reception envoys exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with sharpness.
Ascending cultivators indeed have quotas.
The specific numbers of how many each Immortal Sect receives are all determined.
However, while the quantity is fixed, what about the “quality”?
They also had to compete to take in some outstanding cultivators from the Lower Realm.
After all, even cannon fodder is more valuable if it has the potential to become a True Immortal.
Among these, some Immortal Sects would naturally engage in some underhanded tactics.
It was basically everyone relying on their own means.
“Hum.”
Subsequently, the reception platform began to vibrate.
“They’re here! The ascending cultivators are here!”
Instantly, all the reception envoys’ gazes converged on the reception platform.
They were all rubbing their hands together, ready to “snatch people.”
Soon, a group of ascending cultivators immediately appeared on the reception platform.
Each of them was tall and sturdy, exuding a powerful aura.
Judging by the number, there were at least several hundred!
This was truly the first time so many ascending cultivators had appeared.
This was a “collective ascension.”
In reality, it was arranged by the True Immortals of the Witch Realm.
All the good seedlings were sent to ascend together.
“Haha, excellent, all good seedlings!”
The reception envoys’ eyes widened, their faces full of joy.
Then they entered “people-snatching” mode.
They each proclaimed the advantages of their Immortal Sect.
They couldn’t wait to take these ascending cultivators away immediately.
As for who had strong talent and who had weak talent, that would depend on the judgment of the reception envoys.
Approximately an hour later, most of them had been “snatched.”
Everyone was about to leave.
“Hum.”
Suddenly, the reception platform actually vibrated again, emitting a brilliant light.
“There’s a second wave?”
Many reception envoys were slightly startled.
They hadn’t heard about a second wave.
Moreover, the number of ascending cultivators assigned to each of them also matched.
Logically speaking, it should have ended.
Why was the reception platform vibrating again?
“No, this time it doesn’t seem to be cultivators from the Witch Realm ascending…”
As soon as the words fell, a figure appeared on the reception platform.
“Swish.”
Figures landed around Ji Qing.
Ji Qing had heard Ling Xi True Immortal mention matters of ascension in the Immortal Realm.
He guessed that this was probably the reception platform.
And the people around him were probably the reception envoys.
It’s just, why were there so many reception envoys this time?
Ji Qing immediately spoke: “Ascending cultivator Ji Qing from the Lower Realm’s Black Ruins, greetings to all True Immortals!”
Ji Qing immediately bowed.
Those who could be reception envoys were basically True Immortals.
“Black Ruins?”
“It seems to be a world descended upon by Reverse Light Immortal Lord, and it is currently at war with the Eternal Universe.”
“So it’s the Black Ruins. I heard this Black Ruins is not simple, having produced several Mortal Immortals. Its ascension to the Immortal Realm hundreds of years ago caused quite a stir.”
“So those Mortal Immortals were born in the Black Ruins? In that case, this young man seems to be a promising talent?”
“Hmm, he doesn’t seem to have an Immortal Spirit Body. He’ll need a precious treasure to reshape his Immortal Spirit Body…”
The reception envoys chattered amongst themselves.
Originally, some reception envoys were very interested in the “Black Ruins” and wanted to take Ji Qing into their Immortal Sect.
As a result, upon seeing that Ji Qing did not have an Immortal Spirit Body, they immediately abandoned the idea.
For a cultivator who still needed his Immortal Spirit Body reshaped, even if he became a True Immortal in the future, how much would it cost?
Could it be that he could actually become a Mortal Immortal?
Therefore, it wasn’t worth it.
For a moment, all the reception envoys fell silent.
“Fine, follow this old man to the Immortal Cloud Sect. Our Immortal Cloud Sect has few restrictions, we are free spirits, and cultivation relies on oneself, emphasizing destiny and opportunity…”
Ji Qing understood.
Simply put, no resources would be provided, and he would be left to fend for himself.
Ji Qing would not go to such an Immortal Sect, no matter how much he disliked being restricted.
After that, a few more Immortal Sects were willing to accept Ji Qing.
However, they were basically the same as the Immortal Cloud Sect.
“You must choose an Immortal Sect; this is the current rule of the Reception Platform!”
“Is that so? Then I choose… Sumeru Immortal Sect!”
Ji Qing said slowly.
“Sumeru Immortal Sect?”
Everyone laughed.
The Sumeru Immortal Sect was the overlord of the Sumeru Immortal Realm.
They absolutely would not compete with the numerous Immortal Sects for people.
The reason was very simple.
Because the Sumeru Immortal Sect encompassed the entire Sumeru Immortal Realm.
As long as a cultivator from the Sumeru Immortal Realm achieved True Immortal status, they could undergo an assessment to join the Sumeru Immortal Sect.
Upon passing the assessment, they could become a True Immortal of the Sumeru Immortal Sect.
The Sumeru Immortal Sect accepted Immortals.
They could directly “cream skim” the entire Sumeru Immortal Realm.
Why would they need to compete with other Immortal Sects for people?
Ji Qing was not qualified to join the Sumeru Immortal Sect.
Ji Qing immediately displayed the Sumeru Immortal Token.
When the Sumeru Immortal Token appeared, all the Immortals’ eyes widened.
“Where did a Sumeru Immortal Token come from?”
“A cultivator from the Lower Realm, not even a True Immortal, how could he have a Sumeru Immortal Token?”
“With a Sumeru Immortal Token, one can directly join the Sumeru Immortal Sect without an examination.”
“It’s too difficult for those below True Immortal to join the Sumeru Immortal Sect. They must actively participate in the assessment, and only those who are truly heaven-blessed and have supreme talent have a chance to join the Sumeru Immortal Sect. But a Sumeru Immortal Token directly bypasses the assessment…”
“What a pity, this is the Reception Platform, otherwise…”
Some True Immortals even revealed greedy expressions.
The Sumeru Immortal Token, this was a good thing.
Although this was a Sumeru Immortal Token for those below True Immortal, it could be kept for descendants or relatives and friends.
If this were not the Reception Platform, the True Immortals would have directly tried to seize it.
However, at the Reception Platform, they still did not dare to make a move to seize it.
Because, there were people from the Sumeru Immortal Sect here.
“Swoosh.”
As expected, with the appearance of the Sumeru Immortal Token, a True Immortal from the Sumeru Immortal Sect also appeared.
He extended his hand.
The Sumeru Immortal Token reached his hand.
“Indeed, it is a genuine Sumeru Immortal Token! According to the sect’s rules, regardless of how the Sumeru Immortal Token was obtained, as long as one possesses the token, they are fated with our Sumeru Immortal Sect. With the token, you can enter the sect without examination. Are you willing to join our Sumeru Immortal Sect?”
“This junior is willing!”
“Good, come with me.”
The True Immortal directly took out an Immortal Treasure.
Yes, it was indeed an Immortal Treasure.
Ji Qing knew very well that Immortal Treasures were probably quite rare in the Immortal Realm.
They were not that easy to obtain.
Many True Immortals only used Half-Immortal Treasures.
Yet, this reception envoy from the Sumeru Immortal Sect casually produced an Immortal Treasure, which also proved the distinction between the Sumeru Immortal Sect and other Immortal Sects.
“Senior, what is your name?”
“Shuguang.”
“Senior Shuguang, may I ask if there will be any trouble after entering the sect with this Sumeru Immortal Token?”
Ji Qing asked.
He keenly sensed that this Sumeru Immortal Token was not simple.
Ling Xi True Immortal had not elaborated on this point.
Perhaps, even Ling Xi True Immortal did not know.
Shu Guang True Immortal gazed deeply at Ji Qing and said faintly, “It is both an opportunity and a trouble. Disciples below True Immortal in the Sumeru Immortal Sect are divided into two categories: ordinary disciples and Immortal Seeds. For those who are Immortal Seeds, they must stand out from the ordinary disciples, overcoming numerous challenges, to win the title of Immortal Seed.
“However, those who enter the sect with a Sumeru Immortal Token automatically become Immortal Seeds. But new Immortal Seeds have a ten-year protection period, during which they do not have to accept any challenges. After ten years, however…”
Ji Qing understood.
As for the treatment and benefits of Immortal Seeds, Ji Qing did not inquire.
He would know once he joined the sect.
“Thank you, Shu Guang True Immortal.”
Ji Qing bowed to Shu Guang True Immortal as a token of his gratitude.
Shu Guang True Immortal said nothing further.
Soon, the two arrived at an Immortal Palace floating in the void.
That was the Sumeru Immortal Palace!
The Immortal Palace exuded a sacred and solemn aura, with immortal cranes and strange beasts flying within it.
There were also various immortal herbs and rare flowers.
The concentration of Immortal Spiritual Energy within the Immortal Palace was astonishingly high.
Cultivating in the Immortal Palace for a long time, even a pig could become a propitious immortal pig.
Even ordinary cultivators, by cultivating in the Immortal Palace for a long time, might find it difficult to become True Immortals, but condensing an Immortal Spirit Body and achieving Void Immortal status would be effortless.
Ji Qing finally understood why the Immortal Realm sent so many Void Immortals to the Black Ruins as cannon fodder.
It turned out that in the Immortal Realm, Void Immortals did not even require very high talent.
Of course, this might also be the uniqueness of the Sumeru Immortal Sect; only the overlord of the Sumeru Immortal Realm could possess such an immortal grandeur.
Shuguang took Ji Qing to the Steward’s Great Hall of the Immortal Palace.
He said to a True Immortal steward: “A cultivator from the Lower Realm, holding a Sumeru Immortal Token, has arrived.”
“What, holding a Sumeru Immortal Token?”
Ji Qing took out the Sumeru Immortal Token.
After the steward Elder checked and approved, he immediately recorded Ji Qing’s name and issued an identity token.
“Ji Qing, First-Class Immortal Seed, Cave Dwelling Qingyun Palace, Cave Dwelling No. 9.”
“Someone, take Immortal Seed Ji to the cave dwelling.”
“Yes.”
A Void Immortal disciple respectfully stepped forward.
As for Shu Guang True Immortal, he had already left.
The Void Immortal disciple’s eyes were filled with envy.
A Sumeru Immortal Token, what great luck.
Moreover, for a cultivator from the Lower Realm to possess a Sumeru Immortal Token, they must have encountered an immense opportunity.
Soon, the Void Immortal disciple led Ji Qing to a magnificent palace and stopped outside Cave Dwelling No. 9.
“Immortal Seed Ji, your residence, Cave Dwelling No. 9, is one of the best cave dwellings in Qingyun Palace. Inside, there is a jade slip containing much information about the various benefits you receive as an Immortal Seed. You will understand after reading the jade slip.”
After speaking, the Void Immortal disciple bid farewell and left.
Ji Qing activated the token.
Instantly, the great door of Cave Dwelling No. 9 opened.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing clearly felt numerous spiritual senses and gazes falling upon him.
However, Ji Qing ignored them and directly entered the cave dwelling, after which the door closed.
“Cave Dwelling No. 9 has a new owner?”
“Which Immortal Seed is it?”
“Wait, we just got news. This one is from the Lower Realm, holding a Sumeru Immortal Token. Upon arrival, he was immediately granted the status of a First-Class Immortal Seed.”
“What, a cultivator who ascended from the Lower Realm can also obtain a Sumeru Immortal Token?”
“Truly fortunate! He must have obtained a great opportunity in the Lower Realm!”
“A Sumeru Immortal Token… However, for those Second-Class and Third-Class Immortal Seeds, this presents an opportunity. In ten years, Second-Class and Third-Class Immortal Seeds can challenge this person. Even if he hard cultivates in Cave Dwelling No. 9 for ten years, how much immortal technique can he master in that time? As for immortal treasures, everyone has them. While they might not be as good as his First-Class Immortal Treasure, they won’t be too far behind.”
“Indeed, can a lucky individual who ascended from the Lower Realm hold onto the status of a First-Class Immortal Seed?”
These were all Immortal Seeds.
Those qualified to reside in Qingyun Palace were all Immortal Seeds.
In the Immortal Realm, they were considered darlings of heaven.
Furthermore, they had distinguished themselves from ordinary disciples to gain Immortal Seed status.
They would only see Ji Qing as a lucky individual from the Lower Realm.
At this moment, Ji Qing was inside Cave Dwelling No. 9.
This cave dwelling was quite good.
The immortal spiritual energy was even more abundant.
Moreover, it came with its own secret realm.
The secret realm was also quite stable, capable of withstanding the power of an Immortal Lord.
It could be used for practicing immortal techniques, manipulating immortal treasures, and other methods.
There was a jade slip inside the cave dwelling.
Ji Qing immediately examined the jade slip.
The contents of the jade slip detailed the various benefits of being a First-Class Immortal Seed.
He could receive free Immortal Seed attire.
This attire was also an immortal treasure.
He could choose it himself.
“Immortal treasure? But I follow the Martial Way; immortal treasures are useless to me…”
Ji Qing frowned.
However, when he examined the immortal treasures using the fixed formation within the cave dwelling, he discovered that immortal treasures in the Immortal Realm were a general term. Whether it was a True Immortal or a Martial Immortal, they were all called immortal treasures. Specific immortal treasures had their own uses, and a cultivator achieving Martial Immortal could also choose Martial Immortal treasures.
In other words, Martial Immortal treasures were similar to Emperor Weapons.
No, they were stronger than Emperor Weapons!
However, for Ji Qing, regardless of the type of immortal treasure, he had a fatal flaw.
That was not having an Immortal Spirit Body.
All immortal treasures required an Immortal Spirit Body to be used.
Typically, a Void Immortal could condense an Immortal Spirit Body, thus being able to activate immortal treasures.
Mortal Immortals were also immortals; as long as they had immortal spiritual energy, condensing an Immortal Spirit Body was effortless.
But Ji Qing was not a Mortal Immortal.
Even though his combat power rivaled that of a True Immortal, he was currently not a True Immortal, only a Great Emperor.
Without an Immortal Spirit Body, he could not use immortal treasures normally.
He could only activate them using immortal crystals.
Therefore, when Ji Qing selected immortal treasures, most of them would likely be unusable.
First, he chose an immortal robe.
Ji Qing selected an Inverted Five Elements Immortal Robe.
This immortal robe mainly served defensive and containment purposes.
Within the immortal robe, there was a self-contained world.
Moreover, if one had a Five Elements Immortal Spirit Body, it would be even more compatible.
Ji Qing did not have a Five Elements Immortal Spirit Body, but his Emperor Body contained the Five Elements, so there should be some compatibility.
It would just involve consuming immortal crystals.
Ji Qing had obtained an Immortal Mansion, so he had plenty of immortal crystals.
He still needed to select another immortal treasure.
Originally, some offensive immortal treasures would have been very suitable for Ji Qing, but Ji Qing lacked an Immortal Spirit Body, making them inconvenient to activate.
Did he have to replenish a large amount of immortal crystals every time he attacked?
That was unrealistic.
The immortal robe was fine; after taking a hit, he could replenish a large amount of immortal crystals afterward.
But offensive immortal treasures were not.
Thus, he could only choose immortal treasures that assisted cultivation.
Now that Ji Qing had ascended to the Immortal Realm, his first cultivation goal was naturally to achieve Mortal Immortal status.
Everything was to be centered around achieving Mortal Immortal.
However, achieving Mortal Immortal was very difficult.
It required the unification of nine lifetimes, gathering the power of nine lifetimes to break through to Mortal Immortal.
Among the many Nine-Life Great Emperors in the Black Ruins, even those whose Emperor Bodies had reached perfection in nine lifetimes, fewer than ten truly achieved Mortal Immortal.
This demonstrated how difficult it was to become a Mortal Immortal.
Furthermore, the unification of nine lifetimes required undergoing the baptism of the Heavenly Dao.
Once attempted, there was no turning back; if the attempt failed, one would surely die!
This was also why it stopped so many Nine-Life Great Emperors.
The risk was too high.
Now that Ji Qing was in the Immortal Realm, his Heavenly Dao baptism to attempt Mortal Immortal would be from the Immortal Realm’s Heavenly Dao.
In fact, the risk was even higher, and the success rate was lower.
But Ji Qing had a plan.
He would not rashly attempt it, nor would he gamble on luck.
Ji Qing needed to find a way to integrate his spiritual imprint into the Immortal Realm.
Only by integrating into the Immortal Realm could Ji Qing achieve immortality.
Even if the attempt to become a Mortal Immortal failed, he could regenerate a new body, completely unaffected, and thus have unlimited opportunities to attempt it again.
To integrate his spiritual imprint into the Immortal Realm, first, a large amount of fortune was needed, which Ji Qing could accumulate slowly.
Second, the mind needed to be powerful.
Although Ji Qing was currently at the Sixth Realm of the mind, the more powerful the mind was for integrating his spiritual imprint into the Immortal Realm, the better.
When the mind reached a certain level of power, it would not even require consuming fortune.
“Fortune can be accumulated slowly, but the mind… let’s see if there are any immortal treasures that assist mind cultivation?”
Ji Qing immediately had a direction.
In the Black Ruins, there were rarely any treasures that assisted mind cultivation.
In the Immortal Realm, such treasures were also rare, but not nonexistent.
Ji Qing happened to find one called the Demon Spirit Mirror.
This Demon Spirit Mirror sealed a demon spirit.
The demon spirit was very special, existing only on the spiritual level.
The demon spirit could even gnaw at the mind.
By using the Demon Spirit Mirror and facing the demon spirit directly, the mind could be improved through repeated confrontation with it.
However, there was a certain degree of danger involved.
Although it was impossible to directly devour the mind.
The Demon Spirit Mirror provided control.
But if the mind suffered damage, leaving behind psychological trauma or flaws.
It would not be worth the gain.
For this reason, even though the Demon Spirit Mirror was a First-Class Immortal Treasure, few people chose it.
Ji Qing immediately chose the Demon Spirit Mirror.
In addition to choosing two immortal treasures for free, First-Class Immortal Seeds could also select many immortal techniques for free.
There were also abundant cultivation resources provided monthly.
One had to admit, the treatment for First-Class Immortal Seeds was too good.
So good that it aroused envy.
Ji Qing knew without even going out that countless people were watching him now.
They couldn’t wait to challenge him and take his place.
Unfortunately, Ji Qing was a new Immortal Seed, and for ten years, Ji Qing did not need to accept challenges.
Of course, if Ji Qing chose to accept challenges, the Immortal Sect would not object.
“Accept challenges?”
Ji Qing shook his head.
Even though he could now kill True Immortals, the Immortal Realm was too complex.
He would not be so high-profile now.
As for the matter of needing Immortal Realm fortune, it was even simpler.
It was merely a matter of time accumulation.
Besides, even if he didn’t accept challenges, would he not have any influence?
Being a First-Class Immortal Seed and holding a Sumeru Immortal Token inherently carried immense influence.
No one would forget Ji Qing.
Even now, Ji Qing could feel a large amount of fortune converging.
Therefore, Ji Qing was not in a hurry at all.
He would slowly familiarize himself with the situation in Sumeru Immortal Palace and quietly await the arrival of the immortal treasures.
Soon, the Inverted Five Elements Immortal Robe and the Demon Spirit Mirror arrived.
Ji Qing put on the immortal robe and attempted to activate it using the power of his Emperor Body, but naturally, he could not.
It was fine; Ji Qing had plenty of immortal crystals.
It was just that doing so meant that after the immortal robe blocked one attack, a large amount of immortal crystals would be consumed.
Then came the Demon Spirit Mirror.
This was crucial.
Whether Ji Qing’s mind could improve depended on the Demon Spirit Mirror.
“Let’s try.”
Ji Qing immediately began to activate the Demon Spirit Mirror.
Instantly, Ji Qing felt an unseen force penetrating his body.
“Demon Spirit?”
Ji Qing only had a sensation.
But it was formless and intangible.
It was said that demon spirits only existed on the spiritual level.
Demon spirits could cause various silent erosions of the mind.
They could even directly devour the mind.
Ji Qing immediately sensed it with his spiritual power.
Indeed, he saw the demon spirit.
This demon spirit had no concrete shape.
It was just a vague mass.
Whatever shape the mind wished for the demon spirit to be, the demon spirit would become that shape.
What shape the mind desires the demon spirit to be, that is what shape the demon spirit will be.
The Demon Spirit is that its hope is to attract the mind, and then slowly immerse itself in the various illusions woven by the Demon Spirit.
However, Ji Qing was unmoved.
He had experienced too many mere illusions.
With his current mind, he had no fear of illusions at all.
Since he was not afraid of illusions, the Demon Spirit began to directly devour his mind.
It opened its bloody maw and bit down hard on Ji Qing’s mind.
Instantly, Ji Qing felt a palpitation.
It was as if something was missing.
“What a powerful Demon Spirit…”
Ji Qing had to praise the Demon Spirit’s power.
However, this was a good thing.
The mind had reached the Sixth Realm, and ordinary means could hardly affect it.
The Demon Spirit could directly devour the mind, which did have some effect on Ji Qing’s mind.
As long as there was an effect, there could be improvement.
Thus, Ji Qing sealed the Demon Spirit with the Demon Spirit Mirror again and immediately began to recover his mind.
He also couldn’t be devoured too much at once.
Otherwise, it would damage his foundation.
Time passed day by day.
Seeing that Ji Qing had not come out of Cave Dwelling No. 9, some Immortal Seeds became restless.
“It’s been several months, and this lucky guy from the Lower Realm hasn’t left the cave dwelling at all. Is he planning to stay in the cave dwelling for ten years?”
“He wants to exhaust the protection period for new Immortal Seeds, but I don’t want to waste it with him. If I don’t challenge him now, I won’t have the chance in ten years.”
“No matter what, we must send him a challenge. Do whatever it takes, whether it’s provocation or insults, we have to make him accept the challenge.”
Thus, one challenge letter after another was sent into Cave Dwelling No. 9.
Ji Qing used the Demon Spirit to temper his mind, and when he had free time for cultivation, he naturally saw the challenge letters.
Ji Qing didn’t even look closely at the contents of the challenge letters.
Most of them were not good words.
All sorts of provocations would be used.
But no matter what the challenge letter said, Ji Qing ignored them all.
One year, two years, three years…
As time passed, Ji Qing had not taken a single step out of Cave Dwelling No. 9, and many people had not even seen him.
Yet his reputation in Xu Mi Immortal Sect grew larger and larger.
Of course, it was not a good reputation.
Words like “cowardly.”
Like he got the Sumeru Immortal Token by stepping on dog excrement.
Like his strength was incredibly poor, and he didn’t dare to accept challenges; not to mention being an Immortal Seed, in terms of real strength, he was not even comparable to ordinary disciples of Xu Mi Immortal Sect.
And all sorts of increasingly exaggerated rumors.
As the saying goes, three people can make a tiger.
It was the same in the Immortal Realm.
Ji Qing gradually became the weakest Immortal Seed of the Sumeru Immortal Token, without exception!
He was unique.
This indirectly brought Ji Qing a large amount of Immortal Realm fortune.
But no matter how the rumors outside were, Ji Qing still did not step out of the cave dwelling, nor did he accept any challenges.
Now everyone could see that Ji Qing was determined to exhaust the ten-year protection period for new Immortal Seeds.
Many people were already rubbing their hands together, grinding their teeth in hatred.
They wanted to see how Ji Qing would hide after ten years!
Five years, eight years, nine years…
Ji Qing indeed wanted to exhaust the ten years.
However, he was not idle during these ten years; he was using the Demon Spirit Mirror to temper his mind.
As for the effect.
It was indeed very good.
In just under ten years, Ji Qing’s mind had improved by one stage, reaching the second stage of the Sixth Realm!
However, the further one progressed, the slower the mind became.
It might only take ten years to go from the first stage of the Sixth Realm to the second stage.
But it might take fifty years or even a hundred years to go from the second stage to the third stage of the mind.
To the fourth stage of the mind, it would take a long, long time.
Mind improvement was the most difficult.
“There are still half a year left until ten years, no rush.”
Ji Qing was not in a hurry at all.
He would absolutely not leave the cave dwelling before ten years.
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, Ji Qing felt a slight anomaly within his body.
It seemed like a large amount of Immortal Spiritual Energy was flowing into his body.
Ji Qing, as the Nine-Life Great Emperor, did not need Immortal Spiritual Energy to cultivate.
Why would he actively absorb Immortal Spiritual Energy?
Ji Qing immediately traced the Immortal Spiritual Energy to check the situation within his body.
Finally, he saw a palm-sized object within his body.
It was frantically absorbing Immortal Spiritual Energy.
And it was gradually showing signs of “awakening.”
“This is… Chi Wen?”
Ji Qing’s long-sealed memories began to appear in his mind.
It was this Chi Wen that had given him a drop of True Dragon Blood back then, allowing him to possess the True Dragon Bloodline.
The Chi Wen was hidden within Ji Qing’s body.
Hoping that one day Ji Qing would ascend to the Immortal Realm, the Chi Wen could also benefit and transform into a True Dragon with Immortal Spiritual Energy.
The Chi Wen’s failure to cross the Dragon Transformation Tribulation back then could not be called a failure.
In fact, the Chi Wen was already transforming into a True Dragon.
However, due to severe injuries, it did not have enough Immortal Spiritual Energy to recover.
But it was different once it came to the Immortal Realm.
There was abundant Immortal Spiritual Energy.
During these ten years, Ji Qing had been tempering his mind and had not paid much attention.
Now it seemed that the Chi Wen had absorbed Immortal Spiritual Energy for ten years and was about to awaken.
Once it awakened, would the Chi Wen have to undergo tribulation again and transform into a True Dragon?
As time went by.
One month, two months, three months…
Finally, the Chi Wen awakened.
“Roar…”
The Chi Wen instantly transformed into a True Dragon.
It had truly succeeded in its transformation!
“Hahaha, Ji Qing, I didn’t expect you to actually reach the Immortal Realm. Now I have transformed into ninety percent True Dragon, only the last Dragon Transformation Tribulation remains!”
“Ji Qing, open the cave dwelling. I need to go outside to undergo tribulation! Today, I shall become a True Dragon!”
Ji Qing nodded.
Once the Dragon Transformation Tribulation arrived, no one could stop it.
If it were in the cave dwelling, the cave dwelling might be destroyed.
“There are still three months left until ten years, so it’s not a big deal to go out early.”
Ji Qing immediately nodded, then opened the cave dwelling.
…
Mo Yu, a Second-Class Immortal Seed, was among the top tier of Second-Class Immortal Seeds in terms of strength.
But he knew himself well.
He couldn’t defeat a First-Class Immortal Seed.
Those First-Class Immortal Seeds were all top Heavenly Talents in the Immortal Realm.
None of them were inferior to him.
It was a pipe dream for him to challenge and defeat any First-Class Immortal Seed.
Except for one “lucky guy,” Ji Qing, the owner of Cave Dwelling No. 9.
The moment Ji Qing appeared, Mo Yu felt his chance had arrived.
This was a golden opportunity for him to become a First-Class Immortal Seed.
It was even his only chance!
Therefore, Mo Yu was the first to send a challenge letter to Ji Qing, the owner of Cave Dwelling No. 9.
Then… there was no then.
His challenge letter sank like a stone into the sea, with no news at all.
It wasn’t just Mo Yu; other Second-Class and Third-Class Immortal Seeds who were confident in their strength had almost all sent challenge letters to Ji Qing.
But the outcome was the same, like a stone sinking into the sea.
Ji Qing did not respond to any Immortal Seed’s challenge.
Mo Yu was so angry he gritted his teeth.
But he didn’t give up.
He put himself in Ji Qing’s shoes and thought that if he were Ji Qing, he would probably make the same choice, staying in the cave dwelling for ten years.
“Hmm? He’s out?”
Suddenly, Mo Yu noticed that the Great Door of Cave Dwelling No. 9 had opened.
There were only three months left until the ten-year period.
Since he had come out, Mo Yu naturally flew towards Cave Dwelling No. 9 immediately.
There were many intelligent people in the Immortal Realm.
Who could become a disciple of Xu Mi Immortal Sect and be truly stupid?
Therefore, by the time Mo Yu arrived, other Immortal Seeds had also arrived.
Among Immortal Seeds, there was actually a competitive relationship.
For a moment, the atmosphere was somewhat tense.
Finally, the Great Door of the cave dwelling opened, and a figure walked out.
Everyone’s gaze fell upon that figure.
If their guess was correct, this person must be the owner of Cave Dwelling No. 9, the lucky one from the Lower Realm, the First-Class Immortal Seed Ji Qing!
When everyone’s gaze fell upon Ji Qing.
Instantly, everyone seemed to disbelieve it.
Their expressions were incredibly shocked.
What did they see?
Ji Qing had no Immortal Spiritual Energy on him.
In other words, Ji Qing didn’t even have an Immortal Spirit Body.
And a cultivator without an Immortal Spirit Body had become a First-Class Immortal Seed of Xu Mi Immortal Sect.
It was simply… unbelievable!
“Hahaha, without even an Immortal Spirit Body, how can he retain his status as an Immortal Seed?”
“I thought this lucky guy from the Lower Realm might have some talent, but I didn’t expect him to be like this. No matter what system he cultivates, without an Immortal Spirit Body, he cannot achieve True Immortal status. This First-Class Immortal Seed is definitely out of the question!”
“Ji Qing, there are only three months left until the ten-year mark. Why don’t you accept my challenge? After I become a First-Class Immortal Seed, I will protect you for a while, how about it?”
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Ji Qing did not have an Immortal Spirit Body.
Ji Qing was not pretending to be weak.
He was not on the same level as them.
He had simply gotten lucky and obtained the Sumeru Immortal Token.
Ji Qing coldly looked at the group of Immortal Seeds.
He didn’t speak, but simply waved his hand.
“Roar…”
Instantly, the Chi Wen flew out, and its body grew with the wind.
The terrifying True Dragon aura instantly filled Qingyun Palace.
“What, this is… a True Dragon?”
“How can a True Dragon be with Ji Qing?”
“No, this isn’t a True Dragon yet. It still needs the last Dragon Transformation Tribulation to finally transform into a True Dragon…”
“Does this Ji Qing truly have such great fortune? In the Lower Realm, not only did he obtain the Sumeru Immortal Token, but he also obtained a True Dragon that is about to transform?”
Everyone was shocked.
At the same time, they were incredibly envious.
True Dragons, they were on par with True Immortals.
Once one transformed into a True Dragon, they would undoubtedly be comparable to a True Immortal.
Who wouldn’t envy that?
“Rumble.”
The Dragon Transformation Tribulation had indeed descended.
A massive bolt of lightning struck the Chi Wen fiercely.
It immediately left the Chi Wen with torn skin and gaping wounds.
However, the Chi Wen was long past its former self.
It had already transformed ninety percent of its body, only the final Dragon Transformation Tribulation remained.
With its current robust vitality and physical body strength, there was no reason it couldn’t withstand the last Dragon Transformation Tribulation.
Indeed, although this bolt of lightning left the Chi Wen with torn skin and gaping wounds, looking bloody and disheveled, its aura was continuously climbing.
Finally, the Chi Wen fully grew dragon horns.
Its entire body completed its transformation.
Becoming a true True Dragon!
“Roar…”
After its transformation concluded, the Chi Wen returned directly to Ji Qing’s side.
Simultaneously, a pair of immense dragon eyes filled with majesty gazed at this group of Immortal Seeds.
“I heard you wanted to challenge me?”
Ji Qing spoke.
However, looking at the True Dragon with icy eyes, the expressions of these Immortal Seeds turned somewhat ashen.
How could they not understand Ji Qing’s meaning?
To challenge him, they would have to contend with a True Dragon.
But with a True Dragon present, who would dare to challenge?
That was comparable to a True Immortal!
Even the most astonishing Immortal Seed was insignificant before a True Immortal.
“According to the rules, Immortal Seed challenges cannot involve immortal pets or servants!”
Someone spoke.
“According to the rules, I still have a three-month protection period, during which I do not have to heed your challenges. You can either wait three more months, or let me challenge now with the True Dragon. Otherwise, get lost. Provoking a First-Class Immortal Seed, even if the True Dragon devours you, it would be your own doing!”
Everyone fell silent.
But no one spoke, they could only watch as Ji Qing swaggered away.
Everyone’s teeth itched with hatred.
But what could they do?
An immortal pet True Dragon, who dared to challenge Ji Qing?
“Truly fortunate, the Xu Mi Immortal Token, a True Dragon immortal pet…”
“Truly shameless, acting so arrogant by relying on a True Dragon? After three months, when he can’t challenge with the True Dragon, let’s see how embarrassed Ji Qing will be.”
“Even if Ji Qing loses his status as an Immortal Seed later, with this True Dragon by his side, Ji Qing will still be someone not to be trifled with…”
“Hmph, only one’s own power is truly substantial. Relying on a True Dragon, he’ll never become a True Immortal in his lifetime!”
Many people’s teeth itched with hatred, yet they were also envious.
But as Ji Qing said, there were still three months left, and with the True Dragon by his side, no one dared to provoke Ji Qing.
Everyone was waiting.
Waiting to challenge Ji Qing after another three months.
Thus, for the next three months, Ji Qing finally lived a “normal Immortal Seed” life.
He no longer had to stay in his Cave Dwelling, afraid to step outside.
Just in case, or to avoid some “misunderstandings.”
When Ji Qing went out, he always “rode out on the dragon.”
The Chi Wen was also very supportive.
The Chi Wen knew that the Immortal Realm was treacherous; even after becoming a True Dragon, without backing, it couldn’t escape being skinned and its tendons pulled.
Therefore, the Chi Wen decisively chose to continue following Ji Qing.
Although in the eyes of the Xu Mi Immortal Sect, Ji Qing was merely a lucky individual, with a slim chance of becoming a True Immortal, boasting and acting mighty by relying on the True Dragon.
But the Chi Wen knew in its heart that Ji Qing was more talented than anyone.
Ji Qing’s talent surpassed everyone’s imagination.
Once Ji Qing became an immortal, he would be a Mortal Immortal!
Following Ji Qing, his future was limitless.
As for now, although it didn’t know why Ji Qing was hiding his sharpness, being so low-key, even using it as a cover.
The Chi Wen didn’t mind.
It was its honor to be useful to Ji Qing!
Thus, the entire Xu Mi Immortal Sect became aware of Ji Qing, the “Immortal Seed who rides a dragon,” indirectly causing Ji Qing’s Immortal Realm fortune to surge.
But everyone knew that time was running out for Ji Qing.
The more triumphant Ji Qing was now, the more embarrassed he would be in the future.
At this moment, Shu Guang True Immortal was cultivating.
He was no longer responsible for the reception.
“Shuguang, that Ji Qing you received is quite something now, tsk tsk, I wonder why he’s so lucky to have a True Dragon by his side. Now he rides the True Dragon every day, living an extremely comfortable and carefree life.”
“A True Dragon, we True Immortals don’t even have the right to possess a True Dragon as an immortal pet…”
“Those Immortal Seeds who were itching to challenge Ji Qing, even devising all sorts of methods and tactics to force Ji Qing to accept a challenge. As a result, Ji Qing brought the True Dragon out of his Cave Dwelling, and now all those Immortal Seeds have backed down.”
“Those Immortal Seeds wanted to take advantage, but Ji Qing isn’t foolish. Would he have left his Cave Dwelling without absolute certainty? However, no matter how cautious Ji Qing is, no matter how much he plans, it cannot change one fact: he doesn’t even have an Immortal Spirit Body, and becoming a True Immortal is hopeless! Once the ten-year deadline arrives, and those Immortal Seeds issue their challenge, Ji Qing will not be able to refuse, and must accept at least one Immortal Seed’s challenge. If he fails, he will lose his identity as an Immortal Seed…”
Many True Immortals were well aware.
If Ji Qing could maintain his status as an Immortal Seed long-term, he might be able to obtain some precious Treasures and thus reshape his Immortal Spirit Body, giving him hope of becoming a True Immortal in the future.
But once he lost his identity as an Immortal Seed, it would be very difficult for Ji Qing to obtain precious Treasures to reshape his Immortal Spirit Body.
This possibility was extremely slim.
“Fellow Daoist Shuguang, you have contact with Ji Qing, whom you received. That person from the Ge Family has spoken. If you are willing to act as a go-between, and have Ji Qing accept the Ge Family’s Immortal Seed’s challenge, relinquishing the First-Class Immortal Seed position, the Ge Family will greatly compensate Ji Qing. As for Fellow Daoist Shuguang, the Ge Family is willing to offer an Immortal Treasure as a gift…”
“Swish.”
Shu Guang True Immortal instantly opened his eyes.
“Immortal Treasure? The Ge Family is quite generous! However, I am only responsible for acting as a go-between. As for the specific negotiations, let the Ge Family handle it.”
“Alright, it’s settled then!”
Shu Guang True Immortal’s mind conjured the image of Ji Qing.
“Ascending to the Immortal Realm, blessed by fortune? However, the fortune of those from the Lower Realm is likely useless in the Immortal Realm…”
Shu Guang True Immortal closed his eyes.
It was just acting as a go-between.
For Ji Qing, it might not necessarily be a bad thing.
After all, too many people had their eyes on Ji Qing’s First-Class Immortal Seed spot.
Making a decision sooner would allow for the maximization of the benefits of this Immortal Seed spot!
As for retaining the Immortal Seed spot?
Shu Guang True Immortal shook his head.
Absolutely no possibility!
Ji Qing, being new here, likely had no idea about the true value of an “Immortal Seed” in the Xu Mi Immortal Sect.
By the time the formal challenges arrived, it would be too late!
