Chapter 283: Vast Changes Over Time, Returns To Thirteen Meridians Of Purgatory! Ji Qing Becomes Immortal Lord, Everyone Overjoyed!
Lingxi Immortal Palace is now in a state of panic, with morale at rock bottom.
Not long ago, Ling Xi True Immortal personally took action and fought against a Heavenly Venerate from the Eternal Universe, but the Eternal Universe played dirty by secretly hiding two Heavenly Venerates, resulting in three Heavenly Venerates ganging up on Ling Xi True Immortal.
This led to Ling Xi True Immortal’s crushing defeat, and she even suffered severe injuries, from which she is still recovering.
Yet, Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord remained unmoved and did not send even a shred of support to Lingxi Immortal Palace.
This made it very clear to many people that the conflict between Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord and Ling Xi True Immortal is irreconcilable and even escalating, with Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord openly “targeting” Ling Xi True Immortal.
If this continues, Ling Xi True Immortal herself may be in danger.
As for Lingxi Immortal Palace, the losses are even more severe.
Many Void Immortals have fallen.
A full quarter have died.
And crucially, there are no replacements.
So, what will Lingxi Immortal Palace use to withstand the Eternal Universe’s offensive next?
This time, Lingxi Immortal Palace is truly facing internal troubles and external threats.
But the Void Immortal Sect has no choice either; those assigned to Lingxi Immortal Palace must stand or fall with it.
Run away?
That would be worse than death.
“Sigh, why has Lingxi Immortal Palace fallen to this point? What irreconcilable grudge exists between Ling Xi True Immortal and Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord that makes him treat her this way?”
“That’s unclear, but ever since Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord descended to the lower realm, he has been targeting Ling Xi True Immortal. Could their grudge be related to the Immortal Realm?”
“Most likely. Both Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord and Ling Xi True Immortal came from the Immortal Realm, and perhaps they had personal grudges before. But bringing such personal grudges to the Black Ruins and the battlefield has made us innocent bystanders suffer.”
“I wonder how badly Ling Xi True Immortal is injured? If the injuries are too severe, Lingxi Immortal Palace may be in danger too…”
Many Void Immortals were filled with worry.
It’s been so long, yet Ling Xi True Immortal has not shown herself.
Her injuries are probably very serious.
One must know, True Immortals have condensed an Immortal Spirit Body.
As long as the Immortal Spirit Body is not completely annihilated, recovery is swift.
Once recovered, it won’t affect combat strength.
It won’t be affected by the injuries for a long time.
If truly affected by injuries, it would be on the spirit or mind level.
Such injuries are the most troublesome.
“Whoosh”.
Suddenly, two figures arrived outside Lingxi Immortal Palace.
Since they were not from Lingxi Immortal Palace, they could not enter unless by force.
These two were naturally Ji Qing and Liuyu Immortal.
“An old acquaintance visits; please, Ling Xi True Immortal, show yourself!”
Ji Qing’s voice transmitted into Lingxi Immortal Palace.
The two stood outside the Immortal Palace, and Ji Qing did not conceal his aura but instead released his presence.
This release of presence immediately shook many Void Immortals inside Lingxi Immortal Palace.
“Immortal Lord? An Immortal Lord has actually come, and he’s brought a True Immortal to Lingxi Immortal Palace? And he’s an old acquaintance of Ling Xi True Immortal?”
“There are only eight Immortal Lords in the Black Ruins total, but I’ve seen all eight from afar, and I have no impression of this Immortal Lord at all. He absolutely isn’t one of the eight. Where did this new Immortal Lord come from? Could he be the ninth Immortal Lord descended from the Immortal Realm?”
“It’s possible he’s a good friend of Ling Xi True Immortal from the Immortal Realm. After all, Ling Xi True Immortal also descended from the Immortal Realm, so it’s not impossible for a friend to have broken through to Immortal Lord.”
Many people’s gazes fell on Ji Qing and Liuyu Immortal.
But no one recognized Ji Qing.
Ji Qing sensed slightly.
Lingxi Immortal Palace surprisingly had not a single Great Emperor.
Over these thousand-plus years, Great Emperors had withered away too quickly.
After all, Great Emperors were already scarce in number.
With the passage of time, Great Emperors might all become cannon fodder.
He just didn’t know how the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory were faring.
Back then, Ji Qing had asked Ling Xi True Immortal to look after the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Over a thousand years, seas have turned to mulberry fields.
To know the specifics, Ji Qing still needed to ask Ling Xi True Immortal.
“Old acquaintance? You are…”
Suddenly, a familiar voice came from within Lingxi Immortal Palace.
Then, a figure appeared.
It was none other than Ling Xi True Immortal!
However, at this moment, Ling Xi True Immortal’s eyes were wide open, as if in disbelief.
Ji Qing!
This “old acquaintance” was actually Ji Qing, who had ascended to the Immortal Realm over twelve hundred years ago?
Even more crucial was the aura on Ji Qing.
Immortal Lord!
A true Immortal Lord!
Ascended just twelve hundred years ago, and already an Immortal Lord?
Simply unbelievable.
Even though Ling Xi True Immortal knew Ji Qing was a Mortal Immortal, the head of the Five Immortals.
But becoming an Immortal Lord in twelve hundred years was still too fast.
Even Mortal Immortals weren’t that quick.
Ji Qing also saw Ling Xi True Immortal.
“Fellow Daoist Ling Xi, long time no see; your elegance remains the same!”
Ji Qing said with a smile.
“Immortal Monarch Ji, please come into the Immortal Palace for a talk.”
Ling Xi True Immortal opened Lingxi Immortal Palace and invited Ji Qing and Liuyu Immortal inside.
The three entered the Great Hall together.
Seeing Ji Qing, Ling Xi True Immortal still found it unbelievable.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, I wonder about the Lingxi Sect…”
Back then, Ji Qing had promised Ling Xi True Immortal that if he became a Mortal Immortal and the Lingxi Sect was in danger, he would help.
Ji Qing had long since reconnected with the Lingxi Sect.
But in these years, the Lingxi Sect hadn’t faced any major issues, so naturally they hadn’t sought his aid.
“Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Ling Xi; everything is normal with the Lingxi Sect, no danger.”
Ling Xi True Immortal nodded.
At this time, Ji Qing frowned slightly: “Fellow Daoist Ling Xi, it seems your spirit has suffered a minor injury that hasn’t recovered yet?”
“Yes, attacked by three Heavenly Venerates from the Eternal Universe, one of whom specializes in spiritual level attacks. The injury hasn’t fully healed even now. To fully recover, it’ll probably take at least a dozen years of hard cultivation… but Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord likely won’t give me that much time.”
“What do you mean? What exactly is the grudge between you and Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord?”
Ji Qing asked.
“Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord and I are old acquaintances from the Immortal Realm; we adventured together before, but during a contention over a treasury, he ambushed me, injured me, and took the treasury for himself. Relying on that treasury, he rose all the way to become an Immortal Lord.”
“This time he descended and found me, so he’s been trying every means to trouble me. Even those three Heavenly Venerates—he probably knew about them but didn’t warn me. Now that I’m injured and need long-term recovery, even when I requested temporary retreat to the rear for rest, Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord refused. He will likely force me into battle soon.”
At this point, Ling Xi True Immortal stopped.
There was some unwillingness in her heart.
But even if she had obtained the treasury back then, could she definitely have become an Immortal Lord?
Probably not.
Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord’s talent far exceeded hers.
Actually, after so many years, Ling Xi True Immortal had let go of the ambush by Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord; she didn’t want to pursue it and couldn’t anyway.
In the Immortal Realm, such things were common; it could only be said she had misjudged him.
Ling Xi True Immortal had let go, but Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord had not.
For some reason, upon descending and learning of Ling Xi True Immortal, Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord kept suppressing her.
Originally, Ling Xi True Immortal was under another Immortal Lord.
But Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord forcibly traded with that Immortal Lord, taking over the area including the battlefield where Ling Xi True Immortal was.
From then on, Ling Xi True Immortal faced endless troubles.
“So, what does Fellow Daoist Ling Xi plan to do?”
Ji Qing asked.
“No way out. He’s an Immortal Lord, I’m just a True Immortal with no background. What can I do? Survive day by day…”
Ji Qing pondered.
“Buzz”.
At that moment, Ling Xi True Immortal’s Communication Stone vibrated.
She received a message.
So, Ling Xi True Immortal checked the Communication Stone, and her expression changed.
“He really wants me dead…”
Ling Xi True Immortal’s face flushed red with anger.
“Fellow Daoist Ling Xi, what happened?”
“Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord orders me to go into battle, or face severe punishment!”
Ling Xi True Immortal was furious to the extreme.
She had yielded everywhere, but Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord had no intention of letting her go.
Ji Qing nodded.
He understood.
“How is the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory faring?”
Ji Qing asked.
“No major incidents with the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. Under my shelter, their Great Emperors have not participated in the great war against the Eternal Universe. However, in recent years, with Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord targeting me, if he can’t deal with me quickly, he may try every means, including those around me…”
Ji Qing understood.
Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord would target people around Ling Xi True Immortal.
Which very likely included the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Actually, the matter between Fellow Daoist Ling Xi and Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord is just a small thing.”
Ji Qing spoke.
“Oh? Does Fellow Daoist Ji have a way to resolve the grudges? If you can mediate, I have no issue.”
Ling Xi True Immortal immediately stated her position.
“Mediate?”
Ji Qing shook his head.
“I don’t know Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord, so no mediation.”
“Then how does Fellow Daoist Ji plan to resolve the grudges?”
“Simple: kill Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord. Once dead, all grudges vanish.”
“…”
Ling Xi True Immortal didn’t know what to say.
Kill Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord?
She didn’t even dare think it.
In the Black Ruins, Immortal Lords had descended and fought the Eternal Universe for so long, yet not a single Immortal Lord had fallen.
Ji Qing casually said he would kill Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord?
Simply unbelievable!
“Ling Xi True Immortal, I’ll first go check on the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory. Regarding Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord, no matter what message he sends you, don’t respond. If he comes to Lingxi Immortal Palace, message me, and I’ll personally come to slay him! End the grudges once and for all!”
Ji Qing’s tone was resolute.
Not at all like joking.
As if he really would slay Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord.
But that was a proper Immortal Lord.
Even though Ji Qing was now an Immortal Lord too, could he really kill him?
Liuyu Immortal smiled slightly: “Fellow Daoist Ling Xi, Fellow Daoist Ji is no ordinary Immortal Lord; rest assured. In the Immortal Realm, Fellow Daoist Ji has slain countless Immortal Lords. When Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord arrives, just message immediately, and Fellow Daoist Ji will surely return.”
Ling Xi True Immortal’s heart shook.
Ji Qing had slain Immortal Lords in the Immortal Realm too?
Even more than one?
Truly… unbelievable!
Those were Immortal Lords!
But since Liuyu said so, it must be true.
Otherwise, Ji Qing wouldn’t be so confident.
Thus, Ji Qing temporarily left Lingxi Immortal Palace and shuttled toward the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Soon, Ji Qing arrived outside the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
“Whoosh”.
Ji Qing brought Liuyu Immortal directly into the realm.
He was the Supreme Elder of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory and could enter and exit Purgatory Realm at will.
However, upon entering Purgatory Realm, Ji Qing felt a massive shock.
The current Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory was completely different from before.
Ji Qing saw many cultivators starting on the Immortal Realm cultivation path from childhood.
Truly, seas have turned to mulberry fields.
Ji Qing had ascended to the Immortal Realm for twelve hundred years, and everything had changed.
But this was normal; now the Immortal Realm passage was repaired, and ascension to immortality was possible.
Who would still hard cultivate the Great Emperor path?
Everyone wanted to ascend to immortality.
Fortunately, the foundational framework of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory remained, still thirteen meridians of cultivators.
“Whoosh”.
Ji Qing went to the Spirit Fusion Lineage.
Though the Spirit Fusion Lineage had many strangers, there were even more acquaintances.
For example, the Spirit Fusion Lineage Master, and Tianjizi Elder, etc.
When Ji Qing arrived at Ninth Peak.
This was his Cave Dwelling.
Ji Qing immediately saw two familiar figures.
Baoyue and Yunmeng Goddess!
What surprised Ji Qing was Baoyue’s cultivation.
She was already a Void Immortal!
Over a thousand years wasn’t actually long.
Void Immortal—that was once the Emperor Realm!
For Baoyue to achieve Void Immortal so quickly was truly unbelievable.
She must have gained some opportunity again.
As for Yunmeng Goddess, she had Giant Spirit God Clan Bloodline.
Though without Ji Qing’s essence blood, over time, the Giant Spirit God Clan Bloodline could improve on its own.
Now, Yunmeng Goddess also had a third-tier Giant Spirit God Clan physical body!
Ji Qing also saw another figure.
His sister Ji Yao.
Ji Yao actually had some talent and followed the Immortal Path system.
Unfortunately, that talent was only for the Desolate Realm.
Even in the Desolate Realm, it wasn’t top-tier.
Even after over a thousand years, Ji Yao had only just reached Refining Void Realm.
And seemed stuck at Refining Void.
Reaching Integration Realm would be difficult.
Without special opportunities, her cultivation would end here for life.
This was normal cultivation.
For an ordinary person, even with some talent, great opportunities, and no lack of cultivation resources, they couldn’t go far.
Reaching Void Glimpse or Refining Void relied on piling up massive resources.
Going further was ascendant difficulty.
After all, potential was exhausted.
However, Ji Yao seemed to know she had reached her limit and stopped cultivating much, instead managing Ninth Peak meticulously.
Of course, this surely had contributions from Canopus and others.
Originally, Ji Qing had felt some unfamiliarity with the current Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, but returning to Ninth Peak, all unfamiliarity vanished, replaced by familiarity.
Ji Qing stepped forward and directly arrived above Ninth Peak.
“Who goes there? Don’t you know Ninth Peak is forbidden grounds? Get out now…”
Ji Yao was now the “steward” of Ninth Peak.
Sensing someone arrive at Ninth Peak, she immediately prepared to drive them away.
But when she looked up and saw that familiar figure, she seemed unable to believe her eyes.
“You… Big Brother?”
Ji Yao’s eyes widened.
Even her voice trembled.
“Yao’er… over a thousand years in a blink, and unexpectedly you’ve reached Refining Void Realm.”
Ji Qing spoke leisurely.
At this, Ji Yao had no more doubts.
“Sister Baoyue, Sister Yunmeng, come quick—Big Brother is back…”
Ji Yao shouted loudly.
“Whoosh whoosh”.
Two figures shot out extremely swiftly from the Cave Dwelling.
One was Baoyue Void Immortal.
One was Yunmeng Goddess.
Both looked at Ji Qing in the void, their expressions extremely agitated.
“Ji… Fellow Daoist, you’re really back?”
“It’s Fellow Daoist Ji; my Giant Spirit God Clan Bloodline is reacting… but… it feels a bit different.”
Yunmeng Goddess indeed sensed the reaction of her Giant Spirit God Clan Bloodline.
After all, her Giant Spirit God Clan Bloodline came from Ji Qing.
But Ji Qing now no longer had Giant Spirit God Clan Bloodline, but Chaos Demon God Bloodline.
“Indeed, it’s me; I’m back!”
Ji Qing said slowly.
At that moment, whether Baoyue, Ji Yao, or Yunmeng Goddess, all were extremely agitated.
Soon, Canopus also arrived.
“Greetings, Great Emperor! Great Emperor, you’ve finally returned!”
Canopus was also very excited.
Canopus’s potential was exhausted, and his cultivation hadn’t improved much.
“Yes, I’m back. A millennium apart, yet like yesterday.”
Ji Qing returned to the Cave Dwelling and carefully inquired about the changes in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory over these years.
“This is Liuyu Immortal, formerly the Liuyu Great Emperor of the Black Ruins!”
Ji Qing also introduced her to everyone.
“Immortal? A True Immortal?”
Everyone was shocked.
Looking closely at Liuyu Immortal, she was indeed a True Immortal.
In these years, they hadn’t interacted much with Immortal Lords, but they had with True Immortals.
Naturally, they could tell Liuyu Immortal was a True Immortal.
“Brother, have you become an immortal now?”
Ji Yao couldn’t help asking.
Ji Qing smiled slightly: “Yes, I’ve become an immortal.”
“Hahaha, great! I knew Big Brother would definitely become an immortal! Now we’re set; the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory has a True Immortal, and maybe we can even help Ling Xi True Immortal. She’s taken such good care of us these years; without her, how could the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory have a thousand years of peace?”
Ji Yao chattered on, saying much about Ling Xi True Immortal.
Ji Qing was somewhat surprised.
He had only heard Ling Xi True Immortal mention looking after the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory, brushed off in one sentence without details.
Now, from Ji Yao’s description, he realized Ling Xi True Immortal had done far more than just look after the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory; she had gone all out, especially for Ninth Peak.
Even Ji Yao knew of Ling Xi True Immortal’s plight but was powerless to change it.
“Brother, you must help Ling Xi True Immortal…”
At this time, Baoyue said: “Ji Yao, don’t be ridiculous! Ling Xi True Immortal offended Ascending Dragon Immortal Lord, who is stronger than a True Immortal, near the pinnacle of the Black Ruins. Even if Fellow Daoist Ji achieved True Immortal, he couldn’t oppose an Immortal Lord.”
“Ah? Immortal Lord…”
Ji Yao’s expression fell.
Yes, even a True Immortal couldn’t oppose an Immortal Lord.
Ji Qing smiled slightly: “Who said I’m a True Immortal? I did become an immortal, but I’ve long surpassed True Immortal to achieve Immortal Lord!”
“Immortal Lord? Like the eight great Immortal Lords of the Black Ruins?”
“Yes, exactly like the eight great Immortal Lords of the Black Ruins in your minds.”
Ji Qing didn’t elaborate.
Knowing he was an “Immortal Lord” was enough.
To spare Ji Yao and the others worry.
At these words, everyone’s expressions shook, as if in disbelief.
Immortal Lord!
Ji Qing not only became an immortal but advanced further to Immortal Lord!
Was this possible?
