Chapter 310: Immortal Realm In Crisis, Ji Qing Achieves Mind Perfection, Attempts To Prove The Dao!
“Boom.”
This suction by the Devouring Origin Giant Beast was aimed squarely at the Gods Universe.
At this moment, whether cultivators of the Immortal Realm or the Eternal Universe, all slightly breathed a sigh of relief.
Better a fellow Daoist than oneself.
Even if all would have their origins devoured, with the Gods Universe being devoured first, the other two universes would have some chance to catch their breath.
“Hahaha, if the Main Gods of the Gods Universe don’t act, do you think you can dodge it? Isn’t it still being the first to have its Cosmic Origin devoured by the Devouring Origin Giant Beast?”
“Why is the Devouring Origin Giant Beast devouring the Gods Universe first?”
“Perhaps because the Gods Universe is too vast. Among our three universes, only the Gods Universe is the largest, far exceeding the Immortal Realm and the Eternal Universe.”
“Perhaps that’s it… Does the Gods Universe have any way to stop the Devouring Origin Giant Beast now?”
Numerous Immortal Emperors of the Immortal Realm discussed animatedly.
Their tones also carried a hint of relief.
The pressure just brought by the Devouring Origin Giant Beast had been too overwhelming.
If the Devouring Origin Giant Beast had targeted the Immortal Realm first, that would truly be adding insult to injury.
However, Ji Qing felt no relief in his heart.
Since the Devouring Origin Giant Beast had already chosen to act against the Gods Universe, the Immortal Realm could not escape.
He must find a way.
“The only plan now is to take the risk of going to Tian Wen City to invite back the three Ancestors of Dao. Who will take the risk to go to Tian Wen City?”
Ji Qing suddenly spoke up.
For a moment, everyone fell silent.
But most Immortal Emperors turned their gazes toward Kongxiang Immortal Emperor, Yufeng Immortal Emperor, and Daoyi Immortal Emperor.
After all, only these three Immortal Emperors had ventured into the Cosmic Sea, and only they had been to Tian Wen City.
If other Immortal Emperors went to the Cosmic Sea, even with the exact coordinates of Tian Wen City, they might not find it. Therefore, to seek reinforcements, one of these three Immortal Emperors had to go.
The three Immortal Emperors also roughly understood the thoughts of the others.
The task of going to Tian Wen City could only fall on them.
As for all three going together.
That wouldn’t do.
The Immortal Realm was short on manpower right now; how could they let all three leave together?
“I’ll go. My travel speed is the fastest, and I can invite back the three Ancestors of Dao from Tian Wen City a day earlier.”
Finally, Yufeng Immortal Emperor spoke up.
He volunteered, willing to leave the Immortal Realm for Tian Wen City.
Especially now that the Devouring Origin Giant Beast had begun devouring the Cosmic Origin of the Gods Universe, it wouldn’t care about a single Immortal Emperor. Leaving the Immortal Realm now was also the time least likely to provoke an attack from the Devouring Origin Giant Beast.
“Good, then we’ll trouble Yufeng Immortal Emperor!”
Ji Qing nodded.
Yufeng Immortal Emperor was indeed very suitable to go to Tian Wen City.
“No time to lose, I’ll set off now!”
Yufeng Immortal Emperor knew he must seize every moment, so without hesitation, he stepped into the cosmic passage again, entering the Cosmic Sea.
Soon, Yufeng Immortal Emperor quietly left the Immortal Realm.
The Devouring Origin Giant Beast indeed did not obstruct him.
Watching Yufeng Immortal Emperor’s aura gradually fade, everyone slightly breathed a sigh of relief.
At least there was hope.
But hope could not be entirely placed on Yufeng Immortal Emperor.
It would take a long time from the Immortal Realm to Tian Wen City, and even if he smoothly found the three Ancestors of Dao in Tian Wen City, their return from Tian Wen City to the Immortal Realm would also take a long time.
Round trip, how much time would that take?
Therefore, hope could not be entirely pinned on Yufeng Immortal Emperor.
They still had to find a way to confront the Devouring Origin Giant Beast.
Even if they couldn’t drive it away, they must at least defend against it.
However, the Gods Universe was currently in the worst straits.
Ji Qing also stared intently at the Devouring Origin Giant Beast. He saw it open its massive maw, then approach the Gods Universe, extending the maw into the Gods Universe, and suck fiercely.
The Cosmic Origin of the Gods Universe was devoured by the Devouring Origin Giant Beast.
This devouring process would surely be very long.
Possibly ten years.
Possibly decades.
Completely devouring the origin of the Gods Universe wouldn’t be that easy.
However, losing even a strand of Cosmic Origin would be a massive blow to the Gods Universe.
Ji Qing could even see the Main Gods of the Gods Universe attacking the massive maw of the Devouring Origin Giant Beast, trying to repel it.
But the Devouring Origin Giant Beast paid no heed.
It just madly sucked at the Cosmic Origin of the Gods Universe.
Even if it took some damage, relying on the Cosmic Origin, the Devouring Origin Giant Beast quickly recovered, even growing stronger.
This was “fighting to sustain war.”
As long as there was Cosmic Origin to devour, the Devouring Origin Giant Beast’s combat power would climb to an even more terrifying level.
Ji Qing withdrew his gaze.
Regardless of how the Gods Universe responded, the Immortal Realm could not sit idly by.
“Enlightened One…”
Ji Qing murmured softly.
He had originally intended to prove the Dao himself.
Now it seemed that no matter what, he had to try.
However, the Heart Realm was key.
Now his accumulated fortune exceeded any time before.
He wondered to what level he could improve his mind?
Thus, Ji Qing said to the various Immortal Emperors: “Fellow Daoists, Ji Mou must return to the Heavenly Court to cultivate in seclusion and see if there can be a breakthrough. If there are any changes with the Devouring Origin Giant Beast, send me a Communication Talisman.”
With that, Ji Qing stepped into space and vanished without a trace.
The numerous Immortal Emperors exchanged glances.
Ji Qing still wanted to return to the Heavenly Court to cultivate?
Moreover, he wanted to go further?
But Ji Qing was already an Immortal Emperor; how could he break through further?
“Could it be… an Enlightened One? Guixu Immortal Emperor wants to prove the Dao?”
“This… it’s possible. After all, there are five shares of Immortal Realm Authority in total. The Ancestors of Dao have said that two shares remain currently. With the right opportunity, anyone can prove the Dao, obtain Immortal Realm Authority, and become the Immortal Realm’s fourth Ancestor of Dao.”
“There are indeed two shares of Immortal Realm Authority left, but over so many years, how many stunning Immortal Emperors have been born? Yet which one has truly proved the Dao and become the fourth Ancestor of Dao? Even if Guixu Immortal Emperor has exceptional talent, attempting to prove the Dao is probably…”
“In this situation, no matter how difficult, we must try.”
The remaining Immortal Emperors had some guesses about Ji Qing’s desire to “break through.”
But most were not optimistic.
Proving the Dao in the Immortal Realm was no easy feat.
Ji Qing didn’t care what the other Immortal Emperors thought.
He returned to the Heavenly Court, back to the secret chamber.
Ji Qing slightly adjusted his emotions, bringing his mind to its optimal state.
“Let’s begin…”
Without any hesitation, Ji Qing used his heart to replace Heaven’s heart, transforming into the “Heavenly Dao.”
“Boom.”
This was not Ji Qing’s first time transforming into the “Heavenly Dao”; he was already very familiar with it.
Moreover, his current Heart Realm was Tenth Realm Ninth Order.
Far surpassing any previous time.
His mind was much stronger.
Indeed, the powerful mind allowed Ji Qing, even when embodying the Heavenly Dao, to have stronger resistance to the various pressures of the “Heavenly Dao.”
But that was all.
Ji Qing’s mind still couldn’t withstand the pressure of the Heavenly Dao for long.
But Ji Qing still had fortune.
With vast fortune supporting him, Ji Qing could persist longer.
Ji Qing felt time dragging on endlessly.
His fortune was being consumed dramatically every moment.
Yet his mind still couldn’t reach Tenth Order Perfection.
If it were before, from Ninth Order to Tenth Order, tempered by the Heavenly Dao for so long, it would have reached Tenth Order Perfection long ago.
But the Tenth Realm mind was clearly extraordinary.
This time it was Mind Perfection.
It required more tempering of the mind.
Fortunately, Ji Qing had prepared a massive amount of fortune, enough to sustain even longer than before.
By embodying the “Heavenly Dao,” Ji Qing could clearly sense the overlapping part with the Gods Universe, now also vibrating intensely.
He could even feel the “wail” of the Gods Universe.
It was a strong terror, a strong unwillingness—an “emotion.”
This “emotion” could only be sensed by embodying the “Heavenly Dao” of a universe.
Clearly, the Gods Universe, under attack by the Devouring Origin Giant Beast and having its Cosmic Origin devoured, felt intense discomfort.
But it seemed there was no way out.
The Devouring Origin Giant Beast fed on Cosmic Origin and was naturally a counter to universes.
Moreover, Ji Qing could sense that the Gods Universe was “weakening” every moment, likely because its Cosmic Origin was being devoured by the Devouring Origin Giant Beast.
Thus the Gods Universe was weakening.
If the Gods Universe was like this, what about the Immortal Realm?
Once the Devouring Origin Giant Beast began devouring the Immortal Realm’s origin, it would probably be the same.
Ji Qing’s heart sank.
However, while Ji Qing’s attention was on the Gods Universe, his fortune had unknowingly been completely consumed.
Still, such vast fortune had indeed sustained a very long time.
At least ten breaths.
This was the longest Ji Qing had ever sustained embodying the Heavenly Dao.
And this long tempering of the mind finally brought it to complete perfection.
After his fortune was exhausted, Ji Qing exited the state of using his heart to replace Heaven’s heart.
Ji Qing’s consciousness returned to his Immortal Emperor body.
Now Ji Qing was in the cultivation secret chamber.
He looked up at the secret chamber.
After Mind Perfection, everything around him seemed to feel different.
“Hum.”
The next moment, Ji Qing’s mind seemed to begin reflecting the surroundings.
This feeling was extremely wondrous.
Everything around was reflected in his mind; nothing could escape the mind’s reflection.
It seemed all things were under Ji Qing’s control.
“This is… Light of the Mind?”
Ji Qing’s heart stirred, thinking of a possibility.
He had seen in some ancient texts of the Heavenly Court that once the mind reached great perfection, Tenth Realm Mind Perfection would release the Light of the Mind, capable of reflecting the surroundings.
Under the Light of the Mind, all things would reveal their essence.
Even the Great Dao was no exception.
Therefore, any cultivator who birthed the Light of the Mind was certain to become an Immortal Emperor.
Unfortunately, achieving Mind Perfection was too difficult.
Even among Immortal Emperors, to date, only the three Ancestors of Dao had achieved Mind Perfection.
Now Ji Qing had to be added to that list.
“So this is Mind Perfection…”
Ji Qing murmured softly.
It was truly miraculous.
The Light of the Mind reflected the essence of things.
It could see through all illusions.
Then, could Mind Perfection bear the pressure of the “Heavenly Dao”?
And thereby obtain Immortal Realm Authority to become an Ancestor of Dao?
The process of obtaining Immortal Realm Authority was also called “proving the Dao.”
This step had blocked countless Immortal Emperors.
Since ancient times, countless Immortal Emperors had attempted to prove the Dao.
But without exception, all had failed and returned defeated.
Only the three Ancestors of Dao had succeeded, becoming the Immortal Realm’s only three Enlightened Ones.
“Guixu Immortal Emperor, the Devouring Origin Giant Beast has changed; come quickly!”
At this time, Ji Qing received a Communication Talisman from Jiutian Immortal Emperor.
“The Devouring Origin Giant Beast has changed?”
Ji Qing was slightly startled.
Wasn’t the Devouring Origin Giant Beast devouring the Cosmic Origin of the Gods Universe?
How much time had passed? The Cosmic Origin of the Gods Universe surely hadn’t been fully devoured; what change could there be?
However, since Jiutian Immortal Emperor sent the message, there must be a major change.
Ji Qing immediately stood up, took one step, and instantly arrived outside the cosmic passage.
At this moment, outside the cosmic passage, almost all Immortal Emperors of the Immortal Realm had gathered.
Everyone’s expressions were very grave.
“Jiutian Immortal Emperor, what’s going on?”
Ji Qing asked.
Jiutian Immortal Emperor took a deep breath and said gravely: “Guixu Immortal Emperor, the Main Gods of the Gods Universe used some mysterious method and suddenly unleashed an extremely terrifying strike, far surpassing the level of an ordinary Immortal Emperor, repelling the Devouring Origin Giant Beast.”
“That Devouring Origin Giant Beast was only repelled and seems to have no major damage, but perhaps out of lingering fear or for other reasons, after being repelled, it no longer devours the Gods Universe. Instead, it turned its gaze toward the Eternal Universe and the Immortal Realm.”
“The Devouring Origin Giant Beast is still hesitating now, but it will likely decide soon. If it chooses our Immortal Realm, we’ll be in big trouble!”
Ji Qing immediately looked toward the Cosmic Sea through the cosmic passage.
Sure enough, the massive Devouring Origin Giant Beast had been repelled and was no longer devouring the Cosmic Origin of the Gods Universe. Instead, it was heading toward the Eternal Universe and Immortal Realm.
And its speed was increasing.
No one knew which universe the Devouring Origin Giant Beast would ultimately choose.
Perhaps the Eternal Universe.
Perhaps the Immortal Realm!
Once it chose the Immortal Realm, did the Immortal Realm have any special means to repel the Devouring Origin Giant Beast?
Currently, the Immortal Realm seemed to have almost no such special means like the Gods Universe.
“It’s coming!”
The numerous Immortal Emperors’ expressions tightened.
They stared fixedly at the Devouring Origin Giant Beast.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths…
Finally, the Devouring Origin Giant Beast charged toward the Immortal Realm.
It didn’t go to the Eternal Universe.
Clearly, this time the Devouring Origin Giant Beast’s target was the Immortal Realm.
The worst situation had ultimately arrived…
“Boom.”
The Devouring Origin Giant Beast suddenly opened its massive maw, extending it directly into the Immortal Realm, then madly sucking at the Immortal Realm’s Cosmic Origin.
“Attack!”
The numerous Immortal Emperors also tried every possible method, sparing no cost to unleash their strongest attack means.
Ji Qing was the same.
He even used the Light of the Mind to reflect the Devouring Origin Giant Beast, trying to find its “weakness.”
But where did the Devouring Origin Giant Beast have any weakness?
It was all much the same throughout its body.
Even if Ji Qing used the “Return to Ruin” Saber Technique, he couldn’t do anything to the Devouring Origin Giant Beast.
They could only watch helplessly as the Devouring Origin Giant Beast madly sucked at the Immortal Realm’s Cosmic Origin.
Ji Qing even heard the faint “wail” of the Immortal Realm.
“No, we can’t let the Devouring Origin Giant Beast continue devouring like this.”
Ji Qing suddenly spoke.
But the Immortal Emperors all wore worried expressions.
No one wanted the Devouring Origin Giant Beast to devour the Immortal Realm’s Cosmic Origin, but what could they do?
“I have a method; perhaps we can try it.”
“What method?”
Everyone turned their gazes to Ji Qing.
“Please protect me, fellow Daoists. Today, Ji Mou will attempt to ‘prove the Dao.'”
“What, prove the Dao?”
Everyone’s hearts shook.
Attempting to prove the Dao at this time?
This seemed like a method.
Could it succeed?
Since ancient times in the Immortal Realm, only the three Ancestors of Dao had successfully proved the Dao on the Righteous Path.
The others, no matter how brilliant, had all failed in their attempts to prove the Dao.
In this situation, could Ji Qing succeed in proving the Dao?
But besides this method, what other way was there?
Ji Qing was the most talented Immortal Emperor in the Immortal Realm’s history.
If even Ji Qing couldn’t prove the Dao successfully, then no one could.
“Good, we’ll protect Guixu Immortal Emperor!”
“No matter what, we must try.”
“We can’t count on the three Ancestors of Dao now; only if Guixu Immortal Emperor proves the Dao can we drive away the Devouring Origin Giant Beast…”
Everyone’s gazes fell on Ji Qing.
Now, Ji Qing had become the Immortal Realm’s only hope!
“No time to lose, let’s begin…”
Ji Qing steeled his resolve, slightly adjusted his state, and immediately began proving the Dao!
