Chapter 295: Hunter Ji Qing Slays High God! Battle Merit Breaks Ten Thousand, Ji Qing Comprehends Space Great Dao!
Ji Qing was no stranger to the Ninth Heaven.
He had been to the Ninth Heaven before, and even to the Tai Chen Secret Realm, where he had obtained various treasures and cultivation resources.
However, Ji Qing was far from familiar with the Ninth Heaven.
Ji Qing unfurled the kill list.
Every Deity on this kill list had a precise location.
And Deities were different from Immortals.
Immortals could roam anywhere, their movements unpredictable.
But Deities were different.
For Deities to develop followers and their own Divine Kingdoms, they had to spread faith.
Where faith was, that’s where the Deity basically was.
Unless a Deity disregarded their followers, they could directly take their Divine Kingdom and leave.
Otherwise, basically, where the vast majority of followers were, the Deity would definitely be there.
Relatively speaking, Deities were less flexible than Immortals.
Immortals’ great power was self-contained; they could be wherever they wanted.
Their movements were unpredictable, making it very difficult to pinpoint an Immortal.
“Hmm? Is that the Tai Chen Secret Realm?”
Ji Qing saw the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
More accurately, the direction of the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
The Tai Chen Secret Realm was no longer there; only ruins remained.
Back then, the Tai Chen Secret Realm had been the site of an Immortal Venerable battle.
How terrifying were Immortal Venerables?
With their full power unleashed, they had shattered the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
The Tai Chen Secret Realm had not recovered, and there was no one there.
However, there were also some Secret Realms near the Tai Chen Secret Realm.
Ji Qing saw the Tai Yuan Secret Realm.
This Tai Yuan Secret Realm bordered the Tai Chen Secret Realm, but the Tai Yuan Secret Realm was much larger than the Tai Chen Secret Realm, and even an Immortal Venerable battle could not shatter it.
The key was that many Deities on the kill list were in the Tai Yuan Secret Realm.
“I’ll go to the Tai Yuan Secret Realm!”
Ji Qing immediately concealed his aura, ensuring not a trace leaked out, and then silently stepped into the Tai Yuan Secret Realm.
“Boom.”
Ji Qing had just stepped into the Tai Yuan Secret Realm.
And then…
he was discovered.
Ji Qing found himself in a Divine Kingdom, the surrounding space sealed, and a colossal Deity figure towering into the sky.
There was even a terrifying oppressive force all around.
Ji Qing immediately understood.
This was a Divine Kingdom!
Within a Deity’s Divine Kingdom, the Deity was the most powerful being.
No secret could be hidden from a Deity within their Divine Kingdom.
And the entire Tai Yuan Secret Realm had long been divided among the various Deities.
No matter where Ji Qing went in the Tai Yuan Secret Realm, he would be drawn into the Divine Kingdom of one of the Deities.
His skill at concealing his aura was utterly insignificant.
Therefore, it was impossible for Ji Qing to enter the Tai Yuan Secret Realm undetected.
“Another cultivator from the Immortal Realm attempting to infiltrate the Tai Yuan Secret Realm. I, Radiant Light, a Middle God, shall pronounce your death sentence! Unless you are willing to pledge your faith to me!”
Ji Qing’s mind was filled with the voice of “Radiant Light.”
“Radiant Light?”
Ji Qing had some impression.
This Radiant Light was precisely on the kill list.
It was a Middle God.
“Death sentence?”
Ji Qing chuckled.
“I’d like to see what methods you Deities possess.”
Ji Qing knew that Deities could unleash their strongest power within their Divine Kingdoms.
But Ji Qing didn’t care.
He had no intention of escaping the Divine Kingdom; he simply wanted to see what methods Deities had.
Radiant Light’s expression was neither joyful nor sorrowful.
“You will fall into the boundless purgatory and suffer burning flames!”
As Radiant Light finished speaking.
“Boom.”
Flames, boundless flames, ignited around Ji Qing.
The terrifying flames seemed to warp even the void as they burned.
However, Ji Qing stood motionless.
Just these flames?
They were indeed somewhat extraordinary, seeming to burn the soul.
But that was all.
Ji Qing had mastered the “Five Elements Great Dao”; what were mere flames to him?
Ji Qing opened his mouth and inhaled.
“Hum.”
The vast flames were directly devoured by Ji Qing, all drawn into his Great Dao Body.
These mere flames were utterly incapable of harming Ji Qing.
Radiant Light’s eyes narrowed slightly.
It seemed to find the situation somewhat troublesome.
These flames were no ordinary flames.
Even Immortal Lords had to deal with them cautiously, and that was within its Divine Kingdom.
How could it be dealt with so easily?
“Is that all?”
Ji Qing was somewhat disappointed.
“Hmph, Divine Kingdom Flame!”
Radiant Light no longer hesitated, mobilizing the power of its Divine Kingdom, which transformed into a white flame descending from the sky.
“Boom.”
This white flame was filled with the Power of Faith from Radiant Light’s countless followers.
Ignited by the Power of Faith, it became the Fire of Faith.
These flames were extremely potent.
Even an Immortal Lord would have their Immortal Lord Body rapidly incinerated upon contact.
Unless one possessed special Immortal Treasures, it would be difficult to resist the Divine Kingdom Flame.
Ji Qing’s Great Dao Body calmly endured the scorching of the Divine Kingdom Flame. It had to be said that Radiant Light indeed possessed some skill, no wonder it was on the kill list.
Many of its methods surpassed those of top Immortal Lords.
If a top Immortal Lord encountered it, they would likely be defeated or even severely wounded if caught off guard.
However, against Ji Qing, this Divine Kingdom Flame was nothing.
Ji Qing extended his hand.
“Take!”
As Ji Qing spoke, the Divine Kingdom Flame filling the sky seemed to fall into Ji Qing’s hand.
It transformed into a small flame.
It was utterly incapable of harming Ji Qing.
“What?”
At this point, how could Radiant Light not know Ji Qing’s formidable power?
“Immortal Venerable…”
Radiant Light immediately gathered its Divine Kingdom and tried to flee.
But it was too late.
To deal with a mere Middle God, Ji Qing didn’t need to draw his sword.
He simply ceased concealing his Great Dao Body.
And he activated the Power of the Five Elements Great Dao within his Great Dao Body.
Instantly, five-colored radiance flickered.
“Rumble.”
The Power of the Five Elements Great Dao descended.
It was like a crushing force, destroying Radiant Light’s Divine Kingdom.
Countless screams arose from within the Divine Kingdom.
“Immortal Venerable? A dignified Immortal Venerable from the Immortal Realm, secretly ambushing me, a mere Middle God, how despicable…”
Radiant Light couldn’t help but be enraged.
It was indeed a top-tier Middle God.
Its various skills were among the best for Middle Gods.
No matter how powerful the opponent was, an Immortal Lord, it could ensure its own safe retreat.
But it never expected that an Immortal Venerable would conceal themselves and ambush it?
Was this still an Immortal Venerable?
It was simply not playing by the rules!
This completely overturned Radiant Light’s impression of Immortals.
Which Immortal Venerable was so despicable and shameless?
Yet, it had encountered one.
How terrifying was the Power of the Great Dao of an Immortal Venerable?
It surged down like a mighty torrent.
Moreover, it was the Power of the Five Elements Great Dao, inexhaustible.
It perfectly countered Radiant Light.
Radiant Light was a God of Flames, fitting precisely within the Five Elements.
Ji Qing’s Power of the Five Elements Great Dao instantly shattered its Divine Kingdom and rapidly annihilated it.
Thirty percent, fifty percent, eighty percent, ninety percent…
“Whoosh.”
Radiant Light made a decisive move, immediately ordering countless fanatical followers within the Divine Kingdom to escape.
As long as one fanatical follower escaped, it could rely on the follower’s Power of Faith to regenerate.
Ji Qing had vaguely heard of the characteristics of Deities.
Fanatical followers – not a single one could be let go!
Thus, Ji Qing once again utilized the Space Great Dao Power.
He sealed the space in the area of the Divine Kingdom.
Not a single fanatical follower could escape.
At this moment, Radiant Light realized the gravity of the situation.
It was about to perish.
Radiant Light never imagined it would perish in the Immortal Realm!
“No, impossible, I won’t perish…”
No matter how Radiant Light wailed, as its Divine Kingdom was completely annihilated and its fanatical followers were crushed by Ji Qing’s palm, Radiant Light perished completely.
Witnessing this scene, Ji Qing did not feel particularly pleased.
His clash with Radiant Light made him understand the many methods of Deities.
He also knew how troublesome Deities were.
If he were an Immortal Lord, at best he could only defeat Radiant Light’s Divine Kingdom.
As for completely killing Radiant Light, it would be difficult.
With so many fanatical followers, there would always be some who escaped.
“The strongest aspect of Deities is actually their means of survival… As long as they can preserve their lives, they can continue to spread faith in the future, eventually rebuild their Divine Kingdom, and ascend to godhood again!”
Ji Qing mused thoughtfully.
Deities indeed had many methods, and their strength generally increased significantly once they entered their Divine Kingdom.
Ji Qing killed Radiant Light and gained 10 Battle Merits.
However, with such a significant commotion, how could the Tai Yuan Secret Realm be unaware?
Thus, the gazes of countless Deities converged on Ji Qing.
And one gaze was exceptionally terrifying.
It made Ji Qing feel a faint threat.
“Buzz.”
A terrifying divine power instantly enveloped Ji Qing.
Ji Qing was instantly drawn into an unfamiliar Divine Kingdom.
Within this Divine Kingdom, a throne was vaguely visible, suspended in the Void.
“High God!”
Seeing this, Ji Qing naturally knew that a High God had arrived.
A High God corresponds to an Immortal Venerable!
The Tai Yuan Secret Realm had a High God presiding over it.
Ji Qing had caused such a huge commotion, the Immortal Venerable had activated the Power of the Great Dao, how vast it was?
Naturally, it was noticed by the High God, so he arrived immediately.
“I am the Blood Sea God. Which Immortal Venerable dares to be presumptuous in the Tai Yuan Secret Realm?”
The Blood Sea God’s aura was very strong.
The Tai Yuan Secret Realm had more than one High God, but the Blood Sea God was the strongest among them.
Moreover, he was coincidentally on the kill list.
Ji Qing looked around.
He didn’t know when he had already found himself in a sea of blood.
The sea of blood churned, constantly eroding his Great Dao Body.
Moreover, within the sea of blood, there seemed to be countless arms, trying to drag him into the sea of blood.
There was great terror in this sea of blood.
Once dragged into the sea of blood, he would likely sink forever!
Ji Qing’s expression was solemn.
But he took a light step.
“Rumble.”
The sea of blood beneath his feet instantly exploded.
Countless arms also instantly turned to dust.
Ji Qing walked step by step into the Void, staring at the Blood Sea God.
Their gazes collided in the Void.
The Blood Sea God immediately knew that he had encountered a formidable opponent!
He had encountered Immortal Venerables from the Immortal Realm before.
They had even fought fiercely.
But this Immortal Venerable before him seemed different.
To be able to kick open his sea of blood with one foot meant he was by no means simple.
And Ji Qing also knew that the High Gods of the Gods Universe were different from Middle Gods and Low-level Deities.
Or rather, there was an essential difference.
Because High Gods could establish Divine Systems.
A High God who had established a Divine System and one who hadn’t were entirely different matters.
Ji Qing said calmly, “Blood Sea God, I know you have established a Divine System. If you don’t summon your Divine System now, I fear you won’t have a chance!”
Ji Qing was not threatening, but stating a fact.
He also wanted to witness how marvelous a Divine System established by a High God was.
“As you wish!”
The Blood Sea God waved his hand, and it seemed as if countless believers were chanting.
Immediately after, one passage after another appeared in the Divine Kingdom.
One Deity after another teleported into the Blood Sea God’s Divine Kingdom.
There were Low-level Deities, and Middle Gods.
One after another.
Finally, the Blood Sea God recalled his entire Divine System.
A total of nine Middle Gods and eighty-one Low-level Deities.
In other words, the Blood Sea God’s Divine System, including himself, comprised ninety-one Deities!
Such a lineup was truly terrifying.
Moreover, as these Deities arrived in the Divine Kingdom, Ji Qing could clearly feel the Might of the Blood Sea God’s Divine Kingdom soar.
This was the Divine System!
It could gather the Power of all Deities.
A High God without a Divine System, no matter how powerful, could never defeat a High God with a Divine System.
“Divine System…”
Ji Qing smiled.
A worthy opponent!
Truly a worthy opponent!
This Divine System was indeed powerful enough.
Any Immortal Venerable facing a High God with a Divine System would likely find it very difficult.
But Ji Qing still wanted to try it himself.
Could he, in his current state, slay a High God who possessed a Divine System?
Thus, Ji Qing slowly grasped the Hilt of the Immortal Slaying Saber.
Terrifying battle intent emerged from him.
Even the Immortal Slaying Saber seemed to be vibrating slightly.
“Blood Sea Killing Intent!”
As the Blood Sea God’s voice fell.
Instantly, the Deities disappeared one by one.
It seemed only the monstrous sea of blood remained in the Divine Kingdom.
The terrifying sea of blood surged towards Ji Qing.
These Deities had not disappeared.
Ji Qing sensed it clearly.
They were hidden in various parts of the Divine Kingdom.
However, Ji Qing knew that the Divine Kingdom was the foundation.
Instead of chasing after those Deities, it was better to directly destroy the Divine Kingdom.
If the Divine Kingdom was destroyed, the Blood Sea God would also suffer heavy damage.
But doing so would also cause Ji Qing to be swept into the sea of blood.
At this moment, Ji Qing had already made up his mind.
Fortunately, he not only had the Heavenly Mandate Saber but also the Void Shaking Saber.
Especially the first form of the Void Shaking Saber, which was precisely a group attack method.
No matter how many opponents there were, the first form of the Void Shaking Saber could lock onto them and slay them.
It was just that Ji Qing rarely used the first form of the Void Shaking Saber.
And now, the opportunity had arrived.
One High God, nine Middle Gods, and eighty-one Low-level Deities.
Without a group attack, it would indeed be somewhat difficult.
“Clang.”
As the sea of blood surged towards him, Ji Qing drew his saber.
“Void Shaking Saber First Form, Autumn Water Across the River!”
Ji Qing drew his saber from its sheath, the Blade Light hazy and ethereal, unpredictable, flowing like mercury. The entire Divine Kingdom seemed to be filled with terrifying Blade Light.
The Might of Autumn Water Across the River was slightly weaker.
It could only amplify by 40%, but even so, with this strike, Ji Qing exceeded 11000 times True Immortal Combat Power.
Such a terrifying saber strike instantly cleaved through the sea of blood, cutting through Deities within the Blood Sea Divine Kingdom.
“Ah…”
All ninety-one Deities screamed and wailed.
Then they were annihilated amidst the Blade Light.
Ji Qing’s Great Dao Body was now perfected.
When he unleashed the first form of the Void Shaking Saber, “Autumn Water Across the River,” Ji Qing hadn’t expected its Might to be so terrifying.
A total of ninety-one Deities, only the Blood Sea God did not perish in the Blade Light.
But the Blood Sea God’s Divine Kingdom had also collapsed.
Under the cutting of the Blade Light, the Blood Sea God’s Divine Kingdom could not withstand it.
“How can he be so strong…”
The Blood Sea God could hardly believe his eyes.
This was the Divine System he had painstakingly built.
Even in the Gods Universe, the Blood Sea God had once thought that as long as a God King did not appear, he could at least be invincible by gathering the power of his Divine System, or at least stand in an unassailable position.
As a result, facing Ji Qing, he was utterly defeated.
In just one move, his Divine System suffered a crushing defeat.
Countless Divine Kingdoms collapsed.
Countless Deities died.
It was unknown how many fanatical believers of the Deities would ultimately escape to re-ascend to a divine position.
“Whoosh.”
This was not the end.
Another saber strike.
But this strike was faster, its Might stronger, and it was silent and invisible, instantly reaching the Blood Sea God.
Even the Divine System could not block Ji Qing’s Blade Light, let alone the Blood Sea God whose Divine Kingdom had now collapsed?
Therefore, the Blood Sea God merely summoned waves of blood sea to block in front of him, but how could that block this terrifying saber strike?
Today, he unleashed “Moon Shadow Hidden Blade,” silently cleaving through the sea of blood, landing on the Blood Sea God.
Then, the Blood Sea God’s Divine Spirit Body instantly collapsed and was annihilated.
“I never expected that one day I would die in the Immortal Realm…”
The Blood Sea God’s voice echoed in the Void.
Then, the voice disappeared.
The Blood Sea God also completely vanished.
Ji Qing used Space to seal off this area.
Not a single fanatical believer of the Blood Sea God could escape. Ji Qing ensured that the Blood Sea God was completely killed.
“1000 Battle Merit obtained.”
Ji Qing smiled.
In such a short time, he had already obtained 1020 Battle Merit.
It seemed that obtaining Battle Merit was not that difficult.
However, killing a High God was not so easy.
It was only because Ji Qing’s Strength was truly too formidable.
That’s why it appeared so easy.
But if the Blood Sea God had encountered other Immortal Venerables, even if besieged by ten Immortal Venerables, the Blood Sea God would not have perished.
In fact, the “fall” determined by the Heavenly Court was not absolute.
As long as the Divine Kingdom of a Deity was shattered and their Divine Spirit Body was annihilated, it was considered a kill.
As for their fanatical believers escaping and being able to re-ascend to a divine position through their fanatical believers, it would take an unknown and extremely long time, and they would have almost no combat power. For the Heavenly Court, the criteria for determining a kill would not be so strict.
Otherwise, there would truly be very few people considered to have truly slain a Deity.
Ji Qing’s slaying of the Blood Sea God caused a great vibration in the Tai Yuan Secret Realm.
After all, that was the Blood Sea God.
A High God who had established a Divine System. The fall of the Blood Sea God meant that the Tai Yuan Secret Realm was no longer safe, and the other High Gods were almost all in a state of self-preservation.
However, Ji Qing left immediately.
He was a hunter.
He had to utilize the hunter’s greatest advantage, which was his elusive movements.
With Ji Qing’s Strength, it was no problem to sweep through the Tai Yuan Secret Realm.
But what would happen after sweeping through it?
He could not occupy the Tai Yuan Secret Realm.
After all, apart from the Tai Yuan Secret Realm, all other Secret Realms in the Ninth Heaven were the territories of Deities.
Even if Ji Qing occupied the Tai Yuan Secret Realm, the Heavenly Court would not station troops there.
At that time, a God King would definitely intervene.
How could Ji Qing resist a God King?
Therefore, Ji Qing decisively left the Tai Yuan Secret Realm and returned to the Heavenly Court.
Even if a God King from the Gods Universe wanted to find him, there would be no way.
Continuously consuming the deities of the Gods Universe.
This is the true hunter, and the true meaning of a hunter’s existence!
Returning to the Heavenly Court, Ji Qing continued to inquire about the situation of the deities from the Gods Universe in the Ninth Heaven.
Especially the Tai Yuan Secret Realm.
His killing of the Blood Sea God was a major event for the Gods Universe.
High Gods who can form Divine Systems are extremely precious.
The impact will surely be huge!
Just as Ji Qing had guessed, the fall of the Blood Sea God led to the Ninth Heaven, the Gods Universe, and even the God King personally investigating. But Ji Qing was fast, he was a hunter, his whereabouts were elusive, and his identity information was a top secret.
Even the God King could not investigate anything.
Ultimately, it could only be dropped.
Although High Gods of the Gods Universe rarely perish, there have been some High God casualties in clashes with many Immortals in the Ninth Heaven. This is the price the Gods Universe must pay to hold the Ninth Heaven!
Ji Qing did not rush to the Ninth Heaven to hunt.
He was very patient.
He waited for ten years.
Believing that the time was ripe and that the Ninth Heaven had gradually forgotten about the Blood Sea God, Ji Qing entered the Ninth Heaven again.
Ji Qing’s target this time was directly at the Yun Guang Secret Realm, one of the Ten Great Secret Realms.
In the Yun Guang Secret Realm, Ji Qing remembered that Immortal Venerable powerhouses had fiercely battled last time, and the Yun Guang Secret Realm seemed on the verge of collapse.
But the Ten Great Secret Realms are indeed different.
In the end, the Yun Guang Secret Realm did not collapse.
It only suffered considerable damage.
After the deities of the Gods Universe arrived, they reinforced the Ten Great Secret Realms in some unknown way. Even with an Immortal Venerable battle, the Ten Great Secret Realms would not collapse.
This time, Ji Qing’s actions were no longer hesitant.
Instead, they were swift, precise, and ruthless!
He struck without mercy, resolving his opponents in the fastest way possible.
Ji Qing’s target was a High God, the Black Light God!
This Black Light God was also a High God like the Blood Sea God, and had formed a Divine System. His strength was no less than the Blood Sea God’s, and he was very cunning, even participating in several encirclements of Immortal Venerables from the Immortal Realm, leading to the demise of two Immortal Venerables.
The Black Light God was on the kill list with a bounty of 2000 battle merits, double that of the Blood Sea God.
This shows how much the Heavenly Court valued the Black Light God.
Unfortunately, despite the kill list being available for so long, no Immortal Venerable had managed to kill the Black Light God.
Now, Ji Qing had set his sights on the Black Light God.
At this moment, the Black Light God was in the Yun Guang Secret Realm.
Three years ago, when the Blood Sea God was hunted, the Black Light God had been nervous for a while. After all, the Blood Sea God’s strength was not inferior to his, and he had also formed a Divine System. With him dead, if he encountered the same fate, he would likely be in dire straits.
But then, a long time passed, and no other High Gods were killed.
The Black Light God gradually let down his guard.
Now, three years later, the Black Light God had completely forgotten about the crisis brought about by the Blood Sea God’s demise.
The Black Light God had been quite pleased recently.
He had occupied more territory in the Yun Guang Secret Realm, allowing him to develop more faith.
He was currently a High God, but he had his eyes set on becoming a “God King.”
He needed more followers and to spread his faith more widely to have even a sliver of a chance to achieve God King status.
Therefore, he would seize every opportunity.
The Black Light God’s goal was to dominate the Yun Guang Secret Realm.
At that time, he could use the vast population of the Yun Guang Secret Realm as a foundation to slowly advance towards God King.
Although the chances of success were small, there was at least hope.
In the Gods Universe, he had no hope at all.
“Report, great Black Light God, we have just killed three True Immortals.”
A subordinate deity came to report.
“Well done. These Immortals have been quite active lately, but none have been spared.”
“Yes, great Black Light God!”
The Black Light God was very satisfied.
He didn’t pay much attention to those Immortals.
Only Immortal Venerables were worth his slight attention.
But he had a Divine System and had fought with Immortal Venerables a few times. Although he couldn’t kill Immortal Venerables, Immortal Venerables also couldn’t do anything to him. If an Immortal Venerable didn’t flee and clashed with him head-on, the one who would die would be the Immortal Venerable.
“If I could leave the Ninth Heaven and go to other regions of the Immortal Realm, my chances of becoming a God King in the future would be even greater…”
The Black Light God was ambitious.
His gaze had already turned to other regions of the Immortal Realm.
“Whoosh.”
Suddenly, an unfamiliar figure broke into his Divine Kingdom.
This figure was very abrupt.
It also surprised the Black Light God.
There were many clashes between deities and Immortals now. Those Immortals knew that the strongest aspect of deities was their Divine Kingdom, and in general combat, they were very cautious and would not be easily drawn into a Divine Kingdom.
Once drawn into a Divine Kingdom, they would try to escape by any means necessary.
How could an Immortal voluntarily enter a Divine Kingdom?
And it was his, the Black Light God’s, Divine Kingdom?
“An Immortal who has come in to seek death. Since you wish to die, I shall grant your wish…”
The Black Light God sneered.
He was about to make a move.
But suddenly, he saw the unfamiliar figure in the Divine Kingdom instantly draw his sword.
“Clang.”
Instantly, the sky was filled with dazzling blade light.
His Divine Kingdom was instantly sliced open, and at the same time, a silent blade light struck his Divine Spirit Body.
His Divine Spirit Body had almost no resistance and was instantly annihilated.
In his dying moments, the Black Light God seemed to finally realize.
“Immortal Venerable…”
This was an Immortal Venerable.
The attack was as powerful as thunder.
He didn’t even have time to summon his Divine System.
Then… there was no then.
Ji Qing’s strike was swift, precise, and ruthless!
His goal was to assassinate the Black Light God, so he naturally wouldn’t give the Black Light God time to slowly summon his Divine System.
Instead, he struck with the force of thunder, completely annihilating the Black Light God.
Thus, the Black Light God was dead.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing once again traversed space, leaving the Yun Guang Secret Realm and returning to the Heavenly Court.
“2000 battle merits obtained, now totaling 3020 battle merits!”
Ji Qing was not in a hurry at all.
He would harvest slowly.
He fell silent again.
But within the Ninth Heaven, the God King of the Gods Universe was furious.
Another High God had died, one who could also form a Divine System.
And this time, the death was even faster.
He died before he could even summon his Divine System.
This was a one-hit kill!
Much faster than the Blood Sea God’s death last time.
However, both died by blade light.
With the means of a God King, it was naturally possible to analyze that it was the work of the same person.
“Who could it be? Two High Gods have fallen. It’s likely a hunter from the Heavenly Court, those rats in the gutter…”
The God King hated hunters the most.
They appeared and disappeared without a trace, their whereabouts elusive.
They specialized in assassinating and ambushing deities.
After succeeding, they would leave immediately without hesitation.
It was incredibly troublesome.
“I need to find a way. If another assassination occurs, High Gods must prioritize their own survival…”
The God King immediately issued a divine decree to all High Gods in the Ninth Heaven, informing them that the Blood Sea God and the Black Light God had both died at the hands of the same hunter, and urging all High Gods to be vigilant.
Ji Qing was also monitoring the reactions of the deities in the Ninth Heaven.
The reaction this time was immense.
The successive falls of High Gods had indeed caused a great stir.
However, Ji Qing reconsidered. He would temporarily stop assassinating High Gods.
They would surely be heavily guarded.
So, he would assassinate Middle Gods instead, killing several at once. The battle merits gained would surely be substantial.
Moreover, Middle Gods would find it very difficult to resist his assassination.
Even if Middle Gods were prepared, Ji Qing could still handle it with ease.
This time, Ji Qing only lay dormant for three years before he acted again.
The High Gods in the Ninth Heaven were strictly guarded.
But Ji Qing no longer assassinated High Gods.
Instead, he targeted Middle Gods.
Furthermore, he didn’t stop after assassinating one, but continued to assassinate.
One, three, five, eight, ten…
This time, Ji Qing assassinated a total of twenty-three Middle Gods before he stopped.
He then returned to the Heavenly Court again.
Twenty-three Middle Gods were all on the kill list, which meant 230 battle merits.
Ji Qing now had a total of 3250 battle merits.
The speed at which he gained battle merits was truly rapid.
However, it was still a long way from ten thousand battle merits.
Ji Qing was not in a hurry.
He continued at his own pace, assassinating the deities on the kill list.
If Middle Gods were heavily guarded, he would assassinate Low-level Deities.
There were too many Low-level Deities.
The Gods Universe could do little about it.
Then, after ten, twenty, or even several decades, Ji Qing would assassinate High Gods and Middle Gods again.
There was no discernible pattern at all.
Therefore, as time slowly passed.
In the blink of an eye, over a hundred years had passed in a flash.
This time, Ji Qing assassinated another High God and immediately left.
“Ji Qing, don’t run!”
A booming voice echoed.
A terrifying Divine Kingdom swept over.
A God King!
It was the God King of the Gods Universe who had personally taken action.
“Hmph, Radiant God King, for a dignified God King to attack a junior?”
The speaker was the Creation Immortal King.
Although a bit far away, the Creation Immortal King immediately intervened and blocked the Radiant God King’s attack.
And during this brief moment, Ji Qing successfully escaped the Ninth Heaven.
“Hoo…”
Ji Qing took a deep breath, calming his emotions.
He returned to the Heavenly Court and bowed towards the Creation Palace to express his gratitude: “Thank you, Creation Immortal King, for your assistance!”
“Hahaha, Immortal Venerable Ji, over these past hundred years, you have caused the Gods Universe heavy losses and made the Radiant God King furious, bolstering the prestige of our Immortal Realm. Naturally, I would not let the Radiant God King kill you.”
“However, you should lie low for a while and not go to the Ninth Heaven for now. The Radiant God King is still enraged and might take some drastic actions against you.”
“Yes, Immortal King.”
Ji Qing was very receptive to advice.
If it says no, then it’s no.
He checked his battle merits.
Another 130-plus years passed.
Ji Qing’s battle merits now just exceeded ten thousand, totaling 10,200 battle merits.
So many battle merits, that was Ji Qing’s accumulation of over a hundred years.
Ten thousand battle merits could be exchanged for one year of rest time.
But almost no one exchanged it for rest time.
However, one hundred years on the front lines could be exchanged for one year of rest.
Two hundred years would be two years.
And so on.
This was also a method provided by the Heavenly Court after comprehensive consideration.
Ten thousand battle merits was too much.
Many people naturally wouldn’t bear to exchange it for a mere year of rest.
So, would they just not rest at all?
That was impossible.
Therefore, the method of resting for one year after a hundred years of service was introduced.
Ji Qing could already rest for a year.
But Ji Qing wasn’t in a hurry.
A mere year wouldn’t be of much use even if he went back.
It was better to stay in the Heavenly Court.
Over the past hundred-plus years, Ji Qing hadn’t exchanged battle merits for any treasures.
That was because the treasures Ji Qing needed were very expensive.
And he didn’t need the cheap treasures.
So, he had kept putting it off until now.
However, now that his battle merits exceeded ten thousand, it was different.
He could finally exchange for the treasures he needed.
Ji Qing glanced at his various stats.
Ji Qing: Immortal Venerable
Great Dao Body: 100% perfected
Young Chaos Demon God: Sixth Order 1%
Mind: Eighth Realm Tenth Stage with Immortal Characteristic
Immortal Points: 673 points
Compared to over a hundred years ago, Ji Qing’s various stats had basically not improved at all.
That was because Ji Qing had already reached the peak of the Immortal Venerable realm.
He now needed to comprehend the Great Dao.
Only by comprehending the Great Dao and thus initially mastering the Great Dao within his Great Dao Body could he achieve the Immortal King realm.
However, this step was extremely difficult!
As difficult as ascending to heaven!
Sometimes, if one’s comprehension is insufficient, there is no way.
Ninety percent of Immortal Lords have almost no hope of becoming Immortal Kings.
This is precisely due to insufficient comprehension.
They could never comprehend the Great Dao within their Great Dao Body, let alone initially master it.
Over these past hundred-plus years, Ji Qing had occasionally attempted to comprehend the Space Great Dao, Saber Great Dao, and Five Elements Great Dao.
However, it had no effect.
After some thought, Ji Qing decided to use his “money power.”
It was too difficult for him to comprehend the Great Dao on his own.
So, he would use some auxiliary treasures.
For example, the Great Dao Treasure Tree, which Ji Qing had always dreamed of.
This Great Dao Treasure Tree was a treasure for enlightenment located in the Thirty-three Heavens.
Even Immortal Venerables could not easily enter the range of the Great Dao Treasure Tree to comprehend the Great Dao.
Therefore, even if Ji Qing could previously nurture Treasures of the Great Dao, other Immortal Venerables could not obtain a spot at the Great Dao Treasure Tree for Ji Qing.
But battle merits could be used for exchange.
Ji Qing checked the exchange price.
“Ten thousand battle merits for one year of enlightenment time at the Great Dao Treasure Tree.”
“Just a mere year…”
But Ji Qing did not hesitate.
He immediately exchanged it.
“Exchange successful, Ji Qing Immortal Venerable of Xu Mi Immortal Sect, you have exchanged for one year of enlightenment time at the Great Dao Treasure Tree. You may proceed to the Thirty-three Heavens immediately. The deadline is…”
Enlightenment has a deadline.
Exceed this deadline, and it will be too late.
Furthermore, when the time is up, Ji Qing must return to the Ninth Heaven immediately.
Therefore, Ji Qing wouldn’t even have time to visit Xu Mi Immortal Sect if he wanted to.
The Heavenly Court’s schedule was very tight.
Ji Qing could only set off for the Thirty-three Heavens immediately.
The Thirty-three Heavens is a relatively special place.
There are indeed two overlord-level forces there.
One of them is the “Great Dao Immortal Sect,” which possesses the Great Dao Treasure Tree.
Ji Qing arrived at the Great Dao Immortal Sect and presented his token. Subsequently, an Immortal Lord from the Great Dao Immortal Sect personally led Ji Qing to the Great Dao Treasure Tree.
Outside the Great Dao Treasure Tree, an Immortal Venerable appeared and re-examined Ji Qing’s token.
“Fellow Daoist Ji, please don’t think my Great Dao Immortal Sect’s rules are overly complicated. It’s just that the Great Dao Treasure Tree is very special, and we must guard it strictly. The Great Dao Treasure Tree doesn’t allow enlightenment at all times; it only does so during specific periods. The Great Dao Treasure Tree generates ‘Dao Rhyme,’ and each time someone comes to comprehend the Great Dao, ‘Dao Rhyme’ is consumed. Once the ‘Dao Rhyme’ is depleted, it will take a very long time to accumulate again.”
“This time, Fellow Daoist Ji has exchanged for ‘one year’ of time to comprehend the Great Dao. The Great Dao Treasure Tree will have to consume one year’s worth of accumulated ‘Dao Rhyme,’ so please understand, Fellow Daoist Ji. For the great war in the Ninth Heaven, my Great Dao Immortal Sect has contributed its most prized treasure.”
Ji Qing understood.
So, the Great Dao Treasure Tree could not be comprehended at any time.
No wonder the Great Dao Immortal Sect guarded it so closely.
If it could be comprehended freely, the Great Dao Immortal Sect would be unimaginably wealthy from selling spots.
But that was not the case.
Accumulating “Dao Rhyme” was difficult.
Perhaps ten years of “Dao Rhyme” accumulation would only be enough for one year of enlightenment at the Great Dao Treasure Tree.
That’s why the battle merits required for exchanging for the Great Dao Treasure Tree were set so high.
The current enlightenment at the Great Dao Treasure Tree consumes the “Dao Rhyme” that the Great Dao Treasure Tree had accumulated over countless years.
Once the “Dao Rhyme” accumulated by the Great Dao Treasure Tree is depleted.
Then, no matter how many battle merits one has, they won’t be able to exchange for a chance to comprehend at the Great Dao Treasure Tree.
Ji Qing immediately understood.
In the future, if he wanted to comprehend at the Great Dao Treasure Tree, he needed to hurry.
If he was slow and the “Dao Rhyme” was depleted, he wouldn’t even have a chance to comprehend.
For a moment, Ji Qing felt a sense of urgency.
This was actually normal.
Many precious Supreme Treasures are unique.
If someone had accumulated enough battle merits and exchanged for a Supreme Treasure, then later individuals, no matter how many battle merits they accumulated, could no longer exchange for it.
Therefore, battle merits must be accumulated, and they must be accumulated quickly.
After verification, Ji Qing met the requirements.
Thus, Ji Qing immediately entered the enlightenment range of the Great Dao Treasure Tree.
Ji Qing entered the formation.
His eyes lit up.
This formation was an concealment formation.
After passing through the formation, Ji Qing finally saw the scene before him.
It was a tree that was a hundred zhang tall.
A tree that was a hundred zhang tall was not particularly shocking in the Immortal Realm.
There were also trees ten thousand zhang tall, which were not uncommon in the Immortal Realm.
But this tree was different.
When Ji Qing saw this tree, it was as if he was seeing the “Great Dao” itself.
It was as if Ji Qing was “facing” the Great Dao directly.
This was the Great Dao Treasure Tree!
Ji Qing was shocked, but he quickly regained his senses.
Time had already begun.
He had to seize the time to comprehend the Great Dao.
Wasting every second was a waste of battle merits.
Ji Qing’s Great Dao Body contained three Great Daos.
Therefore, he had to comprehend three Great Daos.
Should he comprehend them together, or each one separately?
Ji Qing quickly made a decision.
Comprehend them separately!
If he could comprehend one Great Dao, would that mean he was “half a step into Immortal King”?
That would also significantly improve his strength.
So, which Great Dao should he comprehend?
Ji Qing thought about the current situation in the Ninth Heaven.
His combat power was actually already sufficient.
He was almost invincible at the Immortal Venerable level.
Even the High Gods who had established Divine Systems were no match for him.
His combat power was sufficient, and further comprehension wouldn’t make him comparable to an Immortal King or God King.
And now, the God Kings of the Ninth Heaven regarded him as a thorn in their side.
It wasn’t every time that an Immortal King would save him.
What if the Immortal King was tied up with something, or delayed?
Therefore, the most important means for Ji Qing to improve now should be his life-saving abilities.
Among the three Great Daos within Ji Qing’s Great Dao Body, only the Space Great Dao was most suitable for self-preservation.
If his mastery of space was sufficient, he could even directly traverse space to escape from a God King’s Divine Kingdom.
If even God Kings couldn’t trap him, then Ji Qing would be in no danger in the Ninth Heaven.
Therefore, Ji Qing decisively chose to focus all his efforts on comprehending the Space Great Dao!
Thus, Ji Qing faced the Great Dao Treasure Tree, with all his attention focused on the Space Great Dao.
At this moment, in Ji Qing’s eyes, the Great Dao Treasure Tree seemed to “change.”
It was no longer a tree.
It had become the most profound, mysterious, and at the same time, the most widespread and universal “Space Great Dao.”
Ji Qing was completely immersed in the “Space Great Dao.”
