Chapter 286: Immortal Venerable Candidate List Once Every Hundred Years, Ji Qing Ranks On The List, Fame Spreads Through Thirty-three Heavens!
Everyone stared intently at the cosmic passage.
Afraid that something might go wrong.
They never imagined that the cosmic passage was actually “withdrawing” from the Black Ruins bit by bit.
This was truly inconceivable.
However, only Ji Qing knew what was happening.
He had mobilized 80% of the Black Ruins’ power to forcefully “push” the cosmic passage.
But was it truly the cosmic passage of the Eternal Universe that was being “pushed”?
Impossible!
With the Eternal Universe’s sheer magnitude, one would have to control the Immortal Realm to push it.
How could such a small entity as the Black Ruins push the Eternal Universe?
In fact, it was the opposite.
It wasn’t the Black Ruins pushing the Eternal Universe.
Instead, the Black Ruins used the Eternal Universe’s power to push itself away from the Eternal Universe.
This way, the cosmic passage would naturally move away from the Black Ruins.
Then, the Black Ruins would no longer have a cosmic passage.
It sounded almost like a fairy tale.
But Ji Qing had actually done it.
The facts proved it was feasible!
The cosmic passage truly moved away from the Black Ruins, bit by bit.
Until they were completely separated.
There was no longer any contact between the Eternal Universe and the Black Ruins; they separated far apart. The massive rift that was originally formed by the Black Ruins being “collided” with by the Eternal Universe also rapidly healed.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing’s consciousness returned to his main body’s Immortal Lord body.
He opened his eyes.
“Immortal Lord Ji, you’re awake? The cosmic passage is truly gone, you really closed the cosmic passage…”
The seven Great Immortal Lords were extremely excited.
This was simply unbelievable.
Without the cosmic passage, cultivators from the Eternal Universe could no longer invade the Black Ruins.
Then, they wouldn’t have to stay in the Black Ruins and could return to the Immortal Realm. How could they not be excited?
When Ji Qing had said he would completely drive away the Eternal Universe before, they had only done so out of necessity, as they couldn’t defeat Ji Qing.
To their surprise, Ji Qing had actually achieved it.
It was truly hard to believe.
But it was a fact!
A smile appeared on Ji Qing’s face.
He had just transformed into the Heavenly Dao of the Black Ruins and even manipulated the Black Ruins to “wrestle” with the Eternal Universe, ultimately pushing the Black Ruins away from it. This unique experience could be considered one of a kind.
Unconsciously, Ji Qing’s mind had also been tempered.
As a result, Ji Qing’s Heart Realm had now improved by a large margin.
“Mind: Seventh Realm Eighth Stage”
Ji Qing looked at his current mind.
His eyes widened.
Incredible.
Truly incredible.
It had actually improved by a full five stages?
After all, his mind had only been at the Seventh Realm Third Stage before.
Moreover, after reaching the Seventh Realm Third Stage, Ji Qing’s mind improvement had become very difficult.
Ordinary Demon Spirits at the True Immortal level were no longer of much use.
Ji Qing pondered carefully, was it the transformation into the Heavenly Dao of the Black Ruins that allowed his Heart Realm to improve?
No, it shouldn’t be.
Merely transforming into the Heavenly Dao of the Black Ruins would not have allowed Ji Qing’s current Heart Realm to improve.
What truly caused Ji Qing’s Heart Realm to improve was when Ji Qing transformed into the Heavenly Dao, gathered 80% of the power, and “collided” with the Eternal Universe.
That was the key.
The collision with the Eternal Universe had tempered Ji Qing’s mind.
And the Eternal Universe, what a magnificent existence it was?
It was an existence comparable to the Immortal Realm.
Ji Qing being able to “collide” with it, even for a short time, was not a trivial matter and played a crucial role in tempering his mind.
That was why Ji Qing’s Heart Realm had directly improved by “five stages.”
“So that’s how it is…”
Ji Qing pondered.
He really wanted to push the Black Ruins to collide with the Eternal Universe again.
Perhaps by using the Eternal Universe, Ji Qing’s mind could directly break through to the Eighth Realm.
However, this was just wishful thinking.
It was extremely dangerous.
If the Black Ruins were to collide with the Eternal Universe again, the Black Ruins might be shattered, possibly leading to its destruction.
Ji Qing could not risk the entire Black Ruins for his own ethereal and potentially minor improvement in his Heart Realm.
Besides, it was just the Heart Realm.
As long as his Immortal Realm fortune accumulated sufficiently, he could use his heart to replace heaven’s heart in the future and use the Immortal Realm for tempering, thus allowing his mind to break through.
It wasn’t necessarily the Eternal Universe.
Of course, the Black Ruins not only had the Eternal Universe but also the Immortal Realm.
Especially the seven Great Immortal Lords.
Was there a possibility that the seven Great Immortal Lords or True Immortals would stay in the Black Ruins and act arrogantly, not wanting to return to the Immortal Realm?
Actually, Ji Qing wasn’t worried about this situation at all.
The Lower Realm was equivalent to exile.
Even Void Immortals didn’t want to stay in the Black Ruins, let alone True Immortals or even Immortal Lords?
At least, the seven Great Immortal Lords were eager to return to the Immortal Realm immediately. How could they want to stay in the Black Ruins?
Did the Black Ruins have any cultivation resources, or any benefits?
Absolutely none.
It was the same for True Immortals; as long as they had any ambition, they would want to return to the Immortal Realm.
Even True Immortals whose potential was exhausted would be better off retiring in the Immortal Realm than in the Black Ruins.
Therefore, Ji Qing was not worried about this problem at all.
Without the Eternal Universe, the cultivators from the Immortal Realm in the Black Ruins would soon return to the Immortal Realm.
Ji Qing returned to Lingxi Immortal Palace.
“Ling Xi True Immortal, if you return to the Immortal Realm and encounter any trouble, you can find me at the Golden Toad Palace of Xu Mi Immortal Sect.”
Ji Qing also provided his contact information.
Although the transaction with Ling Xi True Immortal back then was a “deal,”
Ling Xi True Immortal had actually done a very good job, taking good care of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
Ji Qing owed Ling Xi True Immortal a debt of gratitude.
Afterward, Ji Qing returned to the Ninth Peak of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
He informed Baoyue, Ji Yao, and Yunmeng of the current situation in the Black Ruins.
All three women were overjoyed.
Ji Qing had completely resolved the trouble with the Eternal Universe?
Without the Eternal Universe, the Black Ruins would return to peace.
At the very least, the Black Ruins would no longer be at risk of collapse.
“Brother, are you returning to the Immortal Realm?”
Ji Yao asked.
Ji Qing had only been back in the Black Ruins for eleven years this time.
It wasn’t a long time, but it wasn’t short either.
“Yes, I returned to the Black Ruins this time precisely to resolve the trouble with the Eternal Universe. Now that my wish is fulfilled, I naturally have to return to the Immortal Realm.”
Ji Qing’s gaze swept over the three women: “Have the three of you thought clearly, whether you wish to ascend to the Immortal Realm with me?”
Ji Qing asked.
Regardless of the outcome, he respected their choices.
“Of course, we are all willing to follow you to the Immortal Realm!”
The three immediately replied, without the slightest hesitation.
Ji Qing smiled.
Liúyù Xiānzǐ also said with a smile, “Fellow Daoist Ji now holds a high position in Xu Mi Immortal Sect, and looking after you all will be a minor matter. In any case, the Black Ruins are too small. In the Immortal Realm, both one’s vision and future prospects are far superior to what the Black Ruins can offer.”
Liúyù Xiānzǐ also genuinely admired Ji Qing.
She herself was a wisp of consciousness born from the corpse of Yao Guang Immortal Lord, possessing an innate advantage from the start.
Even so, despite countless difficulties, she had only reached the True Immortal level thus far.
She was still not comparable to Ji Qing.
Ji Qing’s journey to where he was today was truly hard-earned.
“I will give you one month. Make arrangements for who you need to see and any other plans. Once we go to the Immortal Realm this time, it’s likely we won’t be able to return for a long time.”
Ji Qing said.
In fact, Ji Qing’s return to the Black Ruins this time had also resolved his karma.
He had completely resolved his last remaining concern.
After this, Ji Qing would most likely never return to the Black Ruins.
“A month?”
The three nodded.
One month was enough time!
Over the next month, the three of them successively bid farewell to some friends in the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
The three Great Emperors of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory also knew that Ji Qing and the others were about to ascend to the Immortal Realm, and they came to visit Ji Qing.
Ji Qing also understood the intentions of these three Great Emperors.
Ji Qing thought for a moment and left behind three saber qi.
These three saber qi were sealed, and once activated, a single saber qi could kill an Immortal Lord.
Even a top-tier Immortal Lord would die!
This was Ji Qing’s final trump card left for the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory.
No matter what dangers the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory encountered in the future, even life-or-death crises, these three saber qi could turn the tide.
But there were only three chances.
Once the three saber qi were used up, it would mean that the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory and Ji Qing’s fate were severed.
Whether the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory disappeared or perished afterward would be irrelevant to Ji Qing.
The three Great Emperors were naturally extremely grateful.
They knew that Ji Qing could not protect the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory forever.
With the three saber qi as their trump card, they were already content.
A month later, when Baoyue and the other two were ready, Ji Qing immediately led the three of them, along with Liúyù Xiānzǐ, a group of five, directly to the Immortal Realm passage.
“Whoosh.”
The five arrived at the Immortal Path and quickly found the Immortal Realm passage.
In fact, there were already many people at the Immortal Realm passage, all queuing up to return to the Immortal Realm.
But as soon as Ji Qing appeared, everyone immediately and voluntarily made way.
Ji Qing didn’t stand on ceremony and went straight to the front.
The True Immortal guarding the Immortal Realm passage hurriedly said respectfully, “Immortal Lord, are you all returning to the Immortal Realm together?”
“Five in total.”
“Alright, you can ascend all at once. However, if your strength has not reached the Void Immortal level, you may need an Immortal Lord to protect you.”
Ji Qing nodded.
For those below the Void Immortal level, upon entering the Immortal Realm passage, they would face terrifying pressure that they could not withstand.
But with Ji Qing’s protection, there would be no problem.
Furthermore, one could not enter Immortal Treasures.
Doing so would also result in immense pressure.
Therefore, whether it was a True Immortal or an Immortal Lord, the number of people that could be protected at once during ascension was limited.
But a mere few people were certainly not a problem for Ji Qing.
Ji Yao and the others arrived at the entrance of the Immortal Realm passage. They cast one last look at the Black Ruins, then with a wave of his hand, Ji Qing directly led the four of them into the Immortal Realm passage.
“Swish.”
The five figures instantly disappeared.
Liúyù Xiānzǐ did not need Ji Qing’s shelter.
Baoyue did not need shelter either.
However, Ji Qing always watched over them, unwilling to let any mistakes happen.
Within the Immortal Realm passage, it seemed as though two realms had been crossed.
Finally, when the figures of the five reappeared, they had already arrived at the Reception Platform.
Around the Reception Platform were many reception envoys.
During this time, the reception envoys were extremely busy.
After all, many Void Immortals were returning to the Immortal Realm.
Most Void Immortals returned to the Immortal Realm.
But many Void Immortals had also reached their cultivation limit, or accumulated enough Merit Points to ascend to the Immortal Realm.
Many reception envoys had to rush to “snatch people.”
When the five figures appeared, a group of reception envoys prepared to “snatch people” as they usually did.
As a result, when they sensed the terrifying aura of Ji Qing among the five, their expressions all changed.
“Immortal Lord?”
“It’s Immortal Lord Ji from the Void Immortal Sect!”
“Greetings, Immortal Lord Ji!”
These reception envoys were greatly startled; it was actually Ji Qing?
Ji Qing had already become famous in the First Heaven.
After all, he was an Immortal Lord of the Void Immortal Sect, and also a Direct Disciple of an Immortal Venerable.
Crucially, the news that Ji Qing had killed Guiyi Immortal Lord, who was known as a “Half-step Immortal Venerable,” in the Minor Thousand Realm had also gradually spread, originating from the Kunlun Immortal Sect.
This news quickly spread throughout the First Heaven.
Moreover, these reception envoys also knew many things about Ji Qing.
Ji Qing’s feat of sweeping through the Eternal Universe forces in the Black Ruins had also spread.
He killed eight Middle Heavenly Venerates comparable to Immortal Lords with a single saber slash.
He single-handedly swept through the Eternal Universe forces.
Even the other two overlord-level forces could not find an Immortal Lord comparable to Ji Qing.
The current Ji Qing was completely the foremost person in the First Heaven below Immortal Venerable!
Ji Yao, Baoyue, and Yunmeng Goddess, seeing so many reception envoys, were extremely respectful towards Ji Qing.
It was then that they truly understood Ji Qing’s current status in the Immortal Realm.
Although Ji Qing had mentioned his identity before.
Liúyù Xiānzǐ had also explained.
But no matter how it was explained, how could it compare to the shock of witnessing it firsthand?
“Alright, let’s return to the Void Immortal Sect.”
Ji Qing lingered no longer, leading Baoyue and the others directly back to the Golden Toad Palace of the Void Immortal Sect.
Upon returning to the Golden Toad Palace, Baoyue, Ji Yao, and Yunmeng Goddess were all very satisfied.
Ji Qing, on the other hand, went to Purple Void Palace to meet his Master.
“Master, your disciple has returned.”
Ji Qing returned the Token that Zi Xu Immortal Venerable had given him.
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable nodded and took back the Token.
“You went to the Lower Realm and handled everything?”
“It has all been handled properly.”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable nodded: “The news of you killing Guiyi Immortal Lord is now spreading like wildfire; many people know you obtained the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault in the Minor Thousand Realm. Not only are Immortal Lords envious of the treasures you acquired, but even some Immortal Venerables are a bit covetous, though I have blocked those Immortal Venerables.”
“However, for some Immortal Lords, I cannot bully the lesser with the greater.”
Ji Qing understood.
“Immortal Lords… This disciple should be able to handle them!”
Being able to block Immortal Venerables was the greatest help to Ji Qing.
As for Immortal Lords?
Ji Qing didn’t take them to heart at all.
“Remember not to be arrogant! Guiyi Immortal Lord was very strong, but there are those stronger than Guiyi Immortal Lord, and even quite a number of them…”
“Your disciple will be cautious and mindful.”
“Good, you may go.”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable was very pleased with Ji Qing.
Furthermore, Ji Qing was an Immortal Lord of the Void Immortal Sect.
It was impossible for other forces to play any underhanded tricks; the Void Immortal Sect would not stand by and watch.
As for overt means, Ji Qing could handle them himself.
This was the benefit of having a powerful backing and apprenticing under an Immortal Venerable.
Even if they knew Ji Qing had obtained a great opportunity, so what?
Ji Qing was completely fearless.
Returning to the Golden Toad Palace, Ji Qing first made arrangements for Baoyue, Yunmeng Goddess, and Ji Yao.
They could not become disciples of the Void Immortal Sect.
After all, their talent was insufficient.
But Ji Qing, as an Immortal Lord and an Immortal Venerable Seed, could easily arrange for a few people in the Golden Toad Palace.
However, Liúyù Xiānzǐ had a somewhat special status and could not stay in the Golden Toad Palace for extended periods.
“Fellow Daoist Liúyù, I obtained many resources from the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, some of which I no longer need, but giving them to you, Fellow Daoist Liúyù, should help you in your promotion to Immortal Lord.”
Ji Qing was not stingy and directly gave many treasures.
These treasures would greatly benefit Liúyù Xiānzǐ in cultivating to become an Immortal Lord.
After all, they were treasures from the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault.
Each one was incredibly precious.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, this is truly too precious…”
Ji Qing, however, shook his head: “Perhaps it is precious to you, Fellow Daoist, but to Ji Mou, these treasures are useless and of no effect. You need not refuse further. If you can achieve Immortal Lord status sooner, perhaps you can help me one or two in the future.”
Liúyù Xiānzǐ heard this and no longer refused, accepting the various treasures Ji Qing bestowed upon her.
However, Liúyù Xiānzǐ also knew clearly that even if she became an Immortal Lord, with Ji Qing’s strength, why would she truly be needed?
“Fellow Daoist Ji, then I shall return to the Kunlun Immortal Sect to cultivate in seclusion. If Fellow Daoist Ji needs me, you can contact me at any time.”
Ji Qing nodded.
Afterwards, Liúyù Xiānzǐ also left the Golden Toad Palace and returned to the Kunlun Immortal Palace.
Ji Qing then completely handed over the Golden Toad Palace to Ji Yao, Baoyue, and Yunmeng Goddess to manage.
It was just like the Ninth Peak of the Thirteen Meridians of Purgatory back then.
Ji Qing also gave the three women many resources.
Especially Baoyue and Ji Yao.
Their cultivation goal was only one: to become an Immortal!
Baoyue still had hope of becoming an Immortal, and even a considerable amount of hope.
But it was difficult for Ji Yao.
Ji Yao’s potential was exhausted, but Ji Qing had abundant resources, which could be used to pile up and allow Ji Yao to achieve Void Immortal.
As for whether she could achieve True Immortal, that would depend on Ji Yao’s fortune.
Or, when Ji Qing advanced further and became an Immortal Venerable.
Perhaps at that time, there would be some treasures that could allow Ji Yao to achieve True Immortal.
In the Immortal Realm, there were all sorts of wonders.
Let alone achieving True Immortal, there were even treasures to achieve Immortal Lord that could allow one to ascend to the heavens in a single step!
But such treasures, even if they appeared, were not obtainable by Immortal Lords.
At the very least, an Immortal Venerable would be required.
Ji Qing immediately checked his own data.
Ji Qing: Immortal Lord
Perfect Immortal Lord Body: 30%
Young Chaos Demon God: Fifth Stage （1%）
Heavenly Mandate Saber: Amplification 50% （Perfection）
Mind: Seventh Realm Eighth Stage （Immortal Characteristic）
Immortal Points: 83.2 points
His Perfect Immortal Lord Body only had 30% progress.
It was still a long way from Perfection.
Becoming an Immortal Venerable was even more distant.
“Cultivating the Perfect Immortal Lord Body is difficult; it takes 100 years to increase by 1%…”
And this was with the help of the Void Immortal Sect’s cultivation resources, and even included the various treasures Ji Qing had obtained.
Otherwise, the cultivation speed would be even slower.
From Immortal Lord to Immortal Venerable was indeed a qualitative transformation.
This cultivation difficulty was enough to make many Immortal Lords stop.
Ninety percent of Immortal Lords did not even have the qualification to become Immortal Venerable.
However, this speed was too slow.
Ji Qing could not tolerate such a slow pace.
But Ji Qing had no solution for the time being.
The Minor Thousand Realm had already been divided up; Ji Qing would not gain anything if he went now.
As for the Chaos Space, Ji Qing truly wished to go.
Unfortunately, to go to the Chaos Space, one must possess a Chaos Token.
But Chaos Tokens were difficult to find.
Without a Chaos Token, going to the Chaos Space was seeking death.
Even Zi Xu Immortal Venerable no longer had a Chaos Token.
Ji Qing had no other recourse.
He could only quietly cultivate in seclusion.
Time passed in a flash, and ten years went by.
On this day, Ji Qing’s Communication Stone vibrated slightly.
Ji Qing discovered that many people had sent him messages.
They told him to quickly check the “Immortal Venerable Candidate List.”
“Immortal Venerable Candidate List?”
Ji Qing had vaguely heard of it.
The Heavenly Court often issued various lists.
For example, the True Immortal List, the Immortal Lord List, and so on.
There was even an Immortal Venerable List.
Among them was the Immortal Venerable Candidate List.
As it was issued by the Heavenly Court, it was very authoritative.
These lists were only published once every hundred years.
It just happened to be the time for the biannual list announcement.
In the past, these lists had nothing to do with Ji Qing, so he hadn’t paid attention.
But now, many people were messaging him, saying he was on the list.
“Brother.”
At this moment, Ji Yao rushed into the Cave Dwelling in a hurry.
Behind her were Baoyue and Yunmeng Goddess.
“Brother, everyone outside is saying you’re on the list, the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, and it’s spread everywhere. But we’re not disciples of the Void Immortal Sect, so we can’t see the Immortal Venerable Candidate List. Can you show us?”
Ji Yao could not sit still in the Golden Toad Palace.
During these ten years, she often roamed the Void Immortal Sect.
Moreover, Ji Yao was from the Golden Toad Palace, so even within the Void Immortal Sect, many people would show Ji Qing respect.
Therefore, Ji Yao could practically walk sideways in the Void Immortal Sect.
She had even made quite a few friends.
This time, Ji Yao was out and about when a friend informed her that her good elder brother was “on the list,” and it was a big deal.
Seeing that Baoyue and Yunmeng Goddess were all curious.
Ji Qing nodded.
He was now an Immortal Lord, and an Immortal Venerable Seed, his authority second only to an Immortal Venerable.
Therefore, Ji Qing immediately queried the Immortal Venerable Candidate List.
“Hum.”
Instantly, a golden radiance filled the Cave Dwelling of the Golden Toad Palace.
Within the golden radiance, a list appeared, which was the Immortal Venerable Candidate List.
The Immortal Venerable Candidate List had a total of one thousand names.
Ji Yao started looking from the thousandth place.
As a result, she saw it at a glance.
“What, only nine hundred and ninety-ninth place, just one rank higher than the thousandth place. Brother, your ranking is too low…”
Ji Yao immediately cried out.
She was quite dissatisfied.
In her heart, Ji Qing was simply flawless.
He single-handedly pushed through the Eternal Universe.
Killing Immortal Lords was as easy as taking something from her pocket.
How could he only be ranked ninth hundred and ninety-ninth on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List?
This was simply an insulting ranking.
It would be better not to rank at all.
Baoyue, however, understood something and shook her head, saying, “Ji Yao, this nine hundred and ninety-ninth place is not simple. This is the Immortal Venerable Candidate List made by gathering all the Immortal Lords from the thirty-three heavens of the Immortal Realm. To be on the list means you are among the cream of the crop of all Immortal Lords. Moreover, this is the Immortal Lord Candidate List, not a combat power list; it is compiled based solely on the potential to achieve Immortal Venerable in the future.”
“These thousand people are the Immortal Lords with the greatest hope of achieving Immortal Venerable in all thirty-three heavens of the Immortal Realm.”
“Fellow Daoist Ji, you haven’t reached Immortal Lord Perfection yet, have you? It’s already commendable to be on the Immortal Lord Candidate List when your Immortal Lord cultivation isn’t even perfected…”
Hearing Baoyue’s explanation, Ji Yao finally felt at ease.
Indeed, not just anyone could get on this Immortal Venerable Candidate List.
The vast Xu Mi Immortal Sect had only eleven people on the list.
The other ten were at Immortal Lord Perfection and had cultivated for who knows how long.
Only Ji Qing did not have the cultivation of Immortal Lord Perfection.
Ji Qing’s “gold content” for being on the list was clearly higher!
Ji Yao also became happy.
“So, it’s truly great news that Brother can be on the list?”
“Naturally.”
No wonder so many people had reminded Ji Yao to look at the Immortal Venerable Candidate List.
Being on the list, regardless of the ranking, was already something countless Immortal Lords yearned for but could not attain.
However, Ji Qing was not very happy.
“In the past Immortal Venerable Candidate Lists, how many people ultimately achieved Immortal Venerable?”
Ji Qing began to search.
Soon, Ji Qing found the result.
For each of the thousand spots announced on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, tracing back to the source, generally only 10% to 20% could ultimately achieve Immortal Venerable.
In other words, out of the thousand Immortal Lords on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, only one hundred to two hundred could achieve Immortal Venerable.
A probability of 10% to 20% seemed low, but it was actually very high.
Immortal Venerable was a Venerable of Immortals.
Each one possessed a formidable reputation.
Moreover, Immortal Venerables had very long lifespans.
Accumulated over time, their numbers were not few.
But the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, while appearing grand.
Even if one was on the list, the probability of achieving Immortal Venerable was only one to two tenths.
Even so, anyone who could make it onto the Immortal Venerable Candidate List was a top-tier Immortal Lord, something countless people dreamed of.
With this, no matter how low-key Ji Qing tried to be, he couldn’t be anymore.
Being on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List meant that no one in all thirty-three heavens of the Immortal Realm would underestimate Ji Qing anymore.
“Ji Qing, come to Purple Void Palace quickly.”
Ji Qing received a Communication Talisman from his Master.
He guessed in his heart that it was likely related to the Immortal Venerable Candidate List.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately got up, left Golden Toad Palace, and went to Purple Void Palace.
As soon as he arrived at Purple Void Palace, Ji Qing felt numerous gazes.
The gazes were all burning with fervor.
They were his Master’s disciples, all Immortal Lords.
But only Ji Qing was on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List.
This showed Ji Qing’s potential, which had even gained the Heavenly Court’s recognition.
The Immortal Venerable Candidate List was quite authoritative.
Since the Immortal Venerable Candidate List existed, basically all Immortal Venerables born in the Immortal Realm emerged from the Immortal Lords on this list.
There were those who achieved Immortal Venerable without being on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, but they were extremely rare, few and far between.
Ji Qing’s Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters were basically hopeless of becoming Immortal Venerables.
Seeing that Ji Qing could be listed on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, how could they not be filled with excitement?
“Disciple Ji Qing, greets Master!”
Ji Qing respectfully stepped forward and bowed to his Master.
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable was also very pleased. With a wave of her hand, a golden scroll appeared in the void, which was none other than the Immortal Venerable Candidate List.
“Ninth hundred and ninety-ninth place on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List! Ji Qing, you are truly remarkable. To be listed on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List without even reaching Immortal Lord Perfection, you truly bring me honor!”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable’s voice was filled with a hint of excitement.
Since her Senior Brother’s demise, Zi Xu Immortal Venerable had placed even more importance on Ji Qing.
She now almost regarded Ji Qing as her only hope.
Two Immortal Venerables from one sect; she was now relying on Ji Qing.
“Master, will being on this Immortal Venerable Candidate List bring trouble?”
Ji Qing asked.
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable knew Ji Qing’s personality, and upon hearing his words, she understood what he meant.
Thus, Zi Xu Immortal Venerable chuckled and shook her head, saying, “Being careful and cautious is good, but you, you are just too careful, too cautious. The Immortal Venerable Candidate List is produced by the Heavenly Court, gathering the talents of the entire Immortal Realm. For you, the benefits are numerous. As for drawbacks, it’s just that some people will be more jealous; what trouble could there be?”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up, as if he heard an implied meaning, and he hurriedly asked, “Are there benefits?”
His Master wouldn’t speak without reason.
Since she said there were benefits to the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, there must be benefits.
“You, you only think about benefits.”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable thought for a moment, then said, “Of course there are benefits. Those who can make it onto the Immortal Venerable Candidate List will all receive a Chaos Space Token issued by the Heavenly Court, allowing them to enter the Chaos Space.”
“Chaos Space Token?”
Ji Qing’s heart was overjoyed upon hearing this.
He was worried about his slow cultivation progress and wanted to enter the Chaos Space, but he didn’t have a Chaos Space Token.
He never expected that the Heavenly Court would actually give out Chaos Space Tokens?
This was truly an unexpected joy.
“The Heavenly Court is composed of the hegemonic forces of the thirty-three heavens. Those who can make it onto the Immortal Venerable Candidate List are basically cultivators from the hegemonic forces of the thirty-three heavens. The Chaos Space Tokens are given out, essentially staying within the major powers of the Immortal Realm, everyone has a chance.”
“Therefore, sometimes you cannot be too low-key. If you hadn’t displayed your strength in the Minor Thousand Realm, you probably wouldn’t have even made it onto the Immortal Venerable Candidate List.”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable said meaningfully.
She knew her disciple was good at hiding his abilities.
Always very low-key about everything.
A low-key and cautious nature was naturally excellent, capable of avoiding much danger.
So many extraordinarily talented Heavenly Talents, due to being too high-profile, eventually encountered all sorts of troubles, leading to their downfall or complete demotivation.
But one could not be too low-key either.
At least one must demonstrate their strength.
Otherwise, if one gains no benefits and only undergoes hard cultivation without any opportunities, how can they achieve Immortal Venerable?
If cultivation could only be improved through hard cultivation, then there wouldn’t be so many cultivators stuck at the Immortal Lord realm in the Immortal Realm, unable to achieve Immortal Venerable.
Opportunity is also very important!
The Chaos Space Token, this is an opportunity.
“Ji Qing, your opportunities are truly not small. Nine hundred and ninety-ninth place, you’ve just barely made the list. But whether it’s first place or ninth hundred and ninety-ninth place, the Chaos Space Token received is the same…”
This was the true opportunity.
“Master, where do I go to collect this Chaos Space Token?”
“Of course, go to the Heavenly Court!”
“Where is the Heavenly Court?”
Ji Qing truly didn’t know where the Heavenly Court was.
In the Immortal Realm, he had only heard of the thirty-three heavens.
Although he occasionally heard of the Heavenly Court.
But Ji Qing didn’t know where the Heavenly Court was specifically.
“The Heavenly Court… is above the thirty-three heavens!”
“Isn’t it Chaos Space above the thirty-three heavens?”
“Who said that above the thirty-three heavens must be Chaos Space? Besides Chaos Space, there is also the Heavenly Court. However, the environment above the thirty-three heavens is actually quite harsh. If it weren’t for extreme necessity, why would the Heavenly Court headquarters be located above the thirty-three heavens? It’s simply that the thirty-three heavens are too crowded, leaving no space for the Heavenly Court, so it was eventually squeezed to above the thirty-three heavens.”
Ji Qing mused thoughtfully.
His Master’s words seemed to imply something else?
Revealing the Heavenly Court’s predicament.
Even the thirty-three heavens didn’t have space for the Heavenly Court, so they had to stay above the thirty-three heavens.
“However, the Heavenly Court is not simple, especially the Lord of the Heavenly Court… that renowned Heavenly Emperor! He has always wanted the Heavenly Court to become the absolute sovereign of the Immortal Realm. Staying above the thirty-three heavens is also for the purpose of seizing the thirty-fourth heaven, provided that the thirty-fourth heaven can truly form…”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable’s words revealed much hidden information.
But Ji Qing did not inquire further.
The information contained in these words was too vast.
Moreover, it had nothing to do with Ji Qing.
What concern was a Heavenly Emperor’s scheme to Ji Qing?
The Lord of the Heavenly Court, known as “Heavenly Emperor,” is different from the title “Immortal Emperor.”
This clearly showed the ambition in the heart of the Lord of the Heavenly Court.
But Ji Qing was not concerned with these matters.
These matters were also very distant from him; he didn’t want to get involved in such things.
At that level of existence, a slight brush could crush Ji Qing.
“So, if I go to the Heavenly Court, I can get the Chaos Space Token?”
“Correct.”
“Master, then this disciple…”
Ji Qing hesitated.
He vaguely felt that the Heavenly Court issuing the Immortal Venerable Candidate List and offering Chaos Space Tokens as rewards to the listed Immortal Lords.
This seemed like a setup?
It was definitely extraordinary.
But Zi Xu Immortal Venerable was completely unconcerned.
“Ji Qing, don’t overthink it. The Heavenly Court’s schemes have nothing to do with you. No matter how dazzling you are, you are currently just a mere Immortal Lord, not even an Immortal Venerable. Your goal now is to achieve Immortal Venerable at all costs as your primary objective! The Chaos Space Token is indeed a tremendous opportunity; you must seize it.”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable said.
Ji Qing pondered thoughtfully.
“Disciple understands!”
He decided to go to the Heavenly Court, obtain the Chaos Space Token, and then see if there were any opportunities in the Chaos Space.
There were many opportunities in the Chaos Space.
Moreover, this time Ji Qing was obtaining an Immortal Lord Token.
It was even better than the True Immortal Token Ji Qing had obtained last time.
It allowed him to go deeper into the Chaos Space.
Ji Qing bid farewell to his Master, left Purple Void Palace, and returned to Golden Toad Palace.
Ji Qing proactively informed his Master about what Zi Xu Immortal Venerable had said.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, so you’re going to the Heavenly Court above the thirty-three heavens to collect the Chaos Space Token?”
Baoyue asked.
“Yes, the Chaos Space Token, I am determined to get it! Then I will take the Chaos Space Token and head directly to the Chaos Space to seek opportunities.”
“Let me check and see how long one can stay in the Chaos Space with an Immortal Lord Grade Chaos Space Token?”
Ji Qing remembered that the True Immortal Grade Chaos Space Token only allowed him to stay in the outer regions of the Chaos Space for ten years.
Now that Ji Qing was going to obtain an Immortal Lord Grade Chaos Space Token, it would definitely be different.
Soon, Ji Qing found out.
The Immortal Lord Grade Chaos Space Token was indeed different.
It allowed one to stay in the depths of the Chaos Space for a hundred years.
“A hundred years?”
Ji Qing’s eyes lit up.
A hundred years was not a short time.
However, it couldn’t be considered truly long either.
“Alright, Fellow Daoist Ji, rest assured, Golden Toad Palace will be fine.”
Baoyue assured Ji Qing that she would take care of everything in the Golden Toad Palace to ease his mind.
Although Ji Yao was reluctant, she also knew that Ji Qing was going to the Chaos Space to cultivate.
Everything should prioritize cultivation.
Although Immortal Lords already hold a certain status in the Immortal Realm.
As long as one hasn’t become an Immortal Venerable, one’s influence in the Immortal Realm remains limited.
After Ji Qing arranged everything in the Golden Toad Palace, he left the Xu Mi Immortal Sect and the First Heaven, and traveled directly towards the Thirty-three Heavens.
Soon, Ji Qing arrived at the Thirty-three Heavens.
This was not Ji Qing’s first time in the Thirty-three Heavens.
Ji Qing looked up and casually took a step.
“Swish.”
Ji Qing arrived above the Thirty-three Heavens.
He also saw the Chaos Space.
It had been several hundred years since Ji Qing last left the Chaos Space.
He wasn’t sure if it was his illusion.
He always felt that the Chaos Space seemed to have expanded and grown a bit larger.
“Buzz.”
Above the Thirty-three Heavens, another figure appeared.
Also an Immortal Lord.
The other person was imposing and exuded a unique aura all over.
Upon seeing Ji Qing, the other person asked, “Fellow Daoist, are you heading to the Chaos Space or the Heavenly Court?”
“The Heavenly Court.”
Ji Qing did not hide anything.
“What a coincidence, I’m also going to the Heavenly Court. But it’s my first time, and I don’t know its exact location. Do you know?”
Ji Qing shook his head, “If I knew, I wouldn’t be lingering here.”
The two looked at each other, speechless.
Their expressions were somewhat awkward.
Both wanted to go to the Heavenly Court, but neither knew where it was.
“Are you also on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List?”
“First Heaven, Ji Qing.”
“Thirteenth Heaven, Guan Xing.”
Ji Qing’s heart stirred, he seemed to have seen this name before.
“Immortal Venerable Candidate List, number one hundred, Guān Xīng Xiān Jūn?”
Ji Qing remembered.
This position was somewhat special, exactly one hundred.
Therefore, Ji Qing had some impression.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, at number nine hundred and ninety-nine on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, you are also quite memorable.”
The two smiled at each other.
Indeed, their rankings were both very special.
They could be noticed at a glance.
In fact, Ji Qing’s “nine hundred and ninety-ninth” was even more eye-catching.
After all, being second to last, how could it not be conspicuous?
However, whether at the bottom or near the top, the Chaos Space Token received was the same.
“Shall we look for it together then?”
“Alright.”
The two decided to search for the Heavenly Court together.
Since it wasn’t in the Chaos Space, they would search everywhere.
The area above the Thirty-three Heavens was vast.
But they were both Immortal Lords, so their senses covered a wide range.
After searching for only a few hours, they suddenly stopped.
“We must have found it!”
“So that’s the Heavenly Court… it’s really quite conspicuous.”
The two looked closely.
In the distance, amidst a dark void, faintly appeared a massive Immortal Palace.
The Immortal Palace was filled with wisps of immortal qi.
And immortal light coiled around it, making the Immortal Palace very noticeable even in the dark void.
This was the Heavenly Court!
Thus, the two immediately flew towards it.
Soon, they arrived at the Immortal Palace.
However, the Immortal Palace seemed to have a Great Formation blocking them, preventing entry.
“Disciple Ji Qing, Disciple Guan Xing, as Immortal Lords on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, we are here to visit the Heavenly Court.”
The two did not force their way into the Heavenly Court.
Instead, they respectfully stated their identities.
“Buzz.”
A beam of light enveloped them, instantly drawing them into the Immortal Palace.
Inside the Immortal Palace, there was an Immortal Lord.
He smiled and said, “Since you are both Immortal Lords on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, you must be here to request the Chaos Space Token, correct?”
“Yes.”
“Then follow me.”
The two passed through layers of immortal clouds.
Finally, they stopped in front of a Great Hall.
This Great Hall was special.
Above the Great Hall was the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, emitting waves of golden light.
It appeared incredibly sacred and majestic.
“Since you are both on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List, please enter the hall. Only those on the Immortal Venerable Candidate List can step inside, and the Chaos Space Token is within the hall.”
This must be the so-called “verification” process.
Through verification and confirming their identities, they could obtain the Chaos Space Token.
There might be other intentions, which Ji Qing and Guan Xing would only know after truly entering the hall.
The two hesitated no longer.
In the Heavenly Court, what danger could there be?
Thus, the two instantly transformed into two streams of light and rushed into the hall.
