Chapter 143: Sword Qi Lotus Transformation

Chapter 143: Sword Qi Lotus Transformation

It was time for the shift change.

Ji Jingqiu opened his eyes, and the surface of the bamboo in his hand had lost its radiant white glow.

He looked at the bamboo in his hand, now reduced to scrap, his eyes glinting.

Yue Youcong glanced at him and casually asked, "What benefits did you get?"

Ji Jingqiu calmly replied, "It's similar to the Principle gift after killing a guardian, increasing by about 1%."

"So much?" Yue Youcong was shocked, "You've probably reached perfection, right? Wow, 1% after 90% is not a small amount."

Ji Jingqiu nodded, "Before this trip, I might be able to push it to 95%."

Just as Quan Shimeng's sword was about to strike, the trapped and helpless knife stance suddenly erupted at the most critical moment! No longer seeking change or engagement, but rather calmly and simply, following the path of the Great Dao, forcing Quan Shimeng to defend.

In the face of this sudden change, Quan Shimeng had no choice but to turn his sword and stab at Ji Jingqiu's long sword.

After waking up Yue Youcong, the three decided to head towards the center of the Imperial City, searching for and clearing out the Imperial City guards along the way.

Suddenly, several people stiffened, their faces changing, as the Principle within their moves dissipated.

As the bonfire went out, the warriors who had been in the square also quietly left in different directions, obviously not wanting to get into a conflict too early, especially since Ji Jingqiu and Yue Youcong had already teamed up.

Just as he was about to swing his sword to cut down this sneaky attacker, he was surprised to find that Yue Youcong had already struck, not lingering but swiftly retreating.

The swiftness of this strike meant that if the other party didn't defend, they would only meet their end! Even if his sword could also hit Ji Jingqiu, it would only result in mutual destruction.

At their level, the crucial ultimate kill techniques were a contest of understanding and application of the Principle!

Suddenly, a sound of breaking through the air came from behind.

Quan Shimeng smiled bitterly and disappeared in a flash of white light.

Ji Jingqiu stood up and scanned the crowd, noticing that most of them were gathered in small groups, taking turns guarding.

In the conference room.

The one known as the master of killing, whose skill was below 'I See the Sword's Way', had his 'Sword Qi Lotus Transformation' broken so easily?

The three of them continued to sweep through the area.

As the bonfire in the center of the square went out on its own.

The pure and serene energy of the Bodhi Tree was very similar, as if they came from the same origin, but the energy within the bamboo was extremely faint.

It seemed that many battles had taken place during the night.

Ji Jingqiu started with the Rainfall Divine Blade, enveloping all the warriors in front of him with the blade's light! Although he had only learned three to four-tenths of the skill, Ji Jingqiu's strength and speed far surpassed Xu Hongfei's, making his Rainfall Divine Blade awe-inspiring.

"I'm curious what secrets this ruin holds."

Combining the might of the Potala World, almost no one could block his two attacks, and in an instant, he cut through them like slicing vegetables, working with Yue Youcong to swiftly suppress the remaining warriors' counterattack!

The others didn't fare well either, with several bone-deep cuts on their bodies.

"This team," Ji Jingqiu shook his head.

As he leaped forward, the few people under siege thought another strong enemy had arrived, and they couldn't help but smile bitterly.

At that moment, Ji Jingqiu took a step, his expression calm, and the Potala World silently bloomed, instantly disrupting and suppressing the Principle that the crowd had gathered. Then, his knife fell like rain!

"Unfortunately, many seed warriors didn't take action tonight."

Yue Youcong eagerly said, "Let's go and join the fight!"

Didn't they say that Ji Jingqiu hadn't yet developed the fourth Divine Skill? After sending away the last warrior, Ji Jingqiu stood still with his knife, his eyes lowered, and he let out a sigh.

This strike of Ji Jingqiu seemed fierce and domineering, but it lacked the Principle, only combining technique and strength.

Duan Xuanji really wanted to suggest that they go and fight the guards, but when his gaze fell on the face of the besieged warrior, he said in a low voice:

The additional 1% progress further accelerated the complete integration of the Potala World into the Dao Body, becoming the fourth Divine Skill.

If any one of them had faced this sword at this moment, they would only have the thought of "this sword is unstoppable," and then they would meet their end here! No wonder he was rated as Superlative.

Ji Jingqiu used the Potala World to suppress the countless lotuses, seizing the brief pause of the lotuses, and with the Unity Art, he swung his knife. The knife's stance was like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami, overwhelming Quan Shimeng.

Quan Shimeng originally wanted to struggle, but when the third and fourth knives fell, he only felt like he was facing an endless deep sea, unable to see the bottom.

Hmm, now they just needed to wait for the Potala World to take one more step and completely integrate into the Dao Body, and then the suppression of the Principle against peers would become even stronger.

He was greatly annoyed, having forgotten about this woman!

Yue Youcong's heart sank, and at this moment, Ji Jingqiu was in danger!

"Brother Quan, be careful!"

The knife light flashed, like a summer downpour, fierce and violent, unafraid of the group battle!

"Brother Ji, you're from the Dragon Tiger Dojo!"

These few people were obviously participants in the previous banquet.

The subtlety of this sword lay in going against the flow, following the opposite path, like a river flowing upstream, and resisting all wills! Everyone who witnessed the sharpness of this sword was shocked.

At that moment, a figure advanced fearlessly, boldly facing the overwhelming sword lights. With astonishing agility, he moved like a pike through countless hidden currents in the depths of the sea, weaving through the sword lights.

Among the warriors fighting and retreating in the front, one of them was none other than Bai Yutang of the Dragon Tiger Dojo. He had entered the sect a year earlier than Stone Xuanzhen and was one of the two seed warriors competing for the Galactic Qualifier spots in this session.

"Junior Brother Ji, retreat quickly! There are too many of them! Senior Brother Quan is also among them!"

Ji Jingqiu raised his eyebrows and replied, "I will!"

The one at the forefront instantly turned into a white light and disappeared, declared dead.

"It's a pity that he was eliminated first. These young warriors should have eliminated more Imperial City Guards..."

As their robes fluttered in the wind, each punch and kick seemed to contain a thousand pounds of force, creating visible air currents in the air! Observing the scene ahead, it seemed like several warriors were under siege by other warriors, forcing them to fight and retreat while supporting each other.

Ji Jingqiu had also cultivated the Mind Secret Technique. The Celestial Insight Dao Field's heritage was quite diverse, but in practical combat, it only caused the guards to stall for a moment, still requiring him to finish them off.

He could understand the latter technique. According to his master's speculation, the Heavenly Will Dao Body was a Dao Body that leaned towards the psychic side. With the Dao Body's Divine Anomaly and the Principle's empowerment, it was not surprising that it had such power.

His entire body was enveloped in sword energy, as if an invisible sword energy emanated from every pore. At this moment, it condensed into a lotus, surging forth, blocking the incoming attack from behind—the Sword Qi Lotus Transformation! The Dao Body he cultivated was named the Lotus Dao Body, and he followed the path of the sword. Its founder had once debated swordsmanship with the first Dao Master of the Celestial Sword Dao Field, from the True Seed to the Grandmaster level. Finally, the Celestial Sword Dao Master became a Grandmaster first, earning the title of the Celestial Sword.

Just then, Senior Brother Quan instinctively felt his neck hairs stand on end, and he let out a loud roar, unleashing all his power without reservation!

Through the weeds and vines, the sounds of intense combat could be vaguely heard from the ruins, with over ten figures maneuvering and dodging.

Ji Jingqiu also locked onto one of the figures and said in a deep voice, "I'll go first."

Seeing that it was Ji Jingqiu, someone teased, "Brother Ji, when will you let us bow down?"

Even the strongest, Senior Brother Quan, only managed to hold off Ji Jingqiu and Yue Youcong for a few exchanges, causing everyone's faces to change.

[Current Overall Ranking: 2]



The first night ended.

Just this move alone was enough to surpass the others.

Ji Jingqiu glanced at the points ranking and found that he had dropped from yesterday's ranking of 2nd to 9th today!

Looking at the two warriors who had easily eliminated the Imperial City Guards with their Mind Secret Techniques, Duan Xuanji shook his head helplessly.

Yue Youcong nodded and went to rest on the side.

As the person approached Ji Jingqiu, he drew his sword without hesitation and thrust it forward, the tip trembling slightly, aiming directly at Ji Jingqiu's throat! This sword technique was called "Counterflow"! As the sword light appeared, the surrounding air seemed to be torn by invisible sword energy, as if the rivers were flowing in reverse, with the air currents surging backward. The order and principles of the realm were shattered by this single sword, leaving only a thin sword scar!

Moreover, the last opponent was Senior Brother Quan, who had also been evaluated as a True Seed Realm warrior like Ji Jingqiu!

The opponent's Sword Qi Lotus Transformation opened his eyes to a whole new world. He had just tried to mimic the opponent's form using the Formless Dao Body's Divine Anomaly, like the Rainfall Divine Blade, attempting a Blade Qi Lotus Transformation, but it crumbled after just one transformation, barely managing to maintain the form.

"One person pushing back seven others... Truly a worthy disciple of the Pure Yang Dao. This Zhang Buzhou's body has already engraved three Divine Yangs, achieving the Pure Yang Wuji. Even without the title of Moonlight, his current combat power is already close to that level!"

Senior Brother Quan's eyes widened as he witnessed Ji Jingqiu's sword technique style transform from intricate to the essence of the Dao, instantly turning the tables on the critical flaw he had grasped!

Many people's eyes flickered, thinking that Ji Jingqiu's reputation might be undeserved or that he was too arrogant and disrespectful.

If not for his Potala skill's superiority, he might have suffered a small loss just now.

"Hmph, in just one night, he eliminated most of the warriors. At this rate, the Ruin Hunter will be over in two days."

[Congratulations on defeating an enemy, +10 points] x7

"What a Celestial Sword True Intention... The path of the sword awaits me! The Celestial Sword Dao Field has produced another extremely sharp sword!"

...

The opponent's martial arts were clearly superior to his, quickly seeing through his sword techniques and finding their flaws.

This made Duan Xuanji curious about Ji Jingqiu's psychic cultivation.

Ji Jingqiu kept watch while digesting what he had learned during the day.

And despite the intensity of the sword techniques, Ji Jingqiu could execute them countless times.

Facing this astonishing display, the crowd didn't show fear but instead wore peculiar expressions.

This was likely the ultimate Divine Anomaly of the opponent's Dao Body, making it extremely difficult to imitate.

When he finally stabilized his stance and looked back at the opponent, his eyebrows furrowed, his chest heaving with surging blood, and his sword-wielding hand had already gone numb!

The sudden change in events caused them to pale for a moment. Several people grunted under the sword lights.

In fact, just as he had predicted, within the various sanctuaries in this city, some places were peaceful like Ji Jingqiu and his group, while others were engaged in life-or-death struggles!

The sky began to brighten.

In the serene atmosphere, he absorbed the power of purity into his inner world, and a jade-like bamboo appeared by the pond, bathing in the radiant light.

However, when one of them saw Ji Jingqiu, their expression changed dramatically.

This piqued his curiosity about the origin of the bamboo.

Duan Xuanji originally wanted to take the opportunity to slip away, but Ji Jingqiu stopped him, causing him to break into a cold sweat.

Some formed alliances, eliminating the strongest first, while others suppressed multiple warriors with their own strength! In the end, they were either besieged by many or suppressed by a single person, leaving only one person sitting alone in the arena.

With a long sigh.

In this place, no one could leave, and they could only move within the square, with nowhere to escape.

The crowd remained silent, but they all stepped forward, not retreating at all, and their attacks were lethal!

In the next moment, his body lowered slightly, and his muscles tensed, unleashing a tremendous force from within. His long sword was like a dragon emerging from the sea, accumulating immense power on the blade's edge.

As the sword light shifted, all his evasive maneuvers and calculations were rendered useless, gradually trapping him in a corner, unable to escape.

He predicted that with just a 1% increase, he would possess a complete fourth Divine Anomaly.

It was Yue Youcong!

In an instant, Ji Jingqiu leaped forward, grabbed Bai Yutang's shoulder, and threw him backward. With a horizontal slash, he drew a perfect circle, and the tip of the blade emitted a faint tearing sound, forcing back those who approached.

Suddenly, Ji Jingqiu shouted, and the Unity Art erupted, causing the long sword to accelerate without any flourish.

After all, even with Ji Jingqiu's strength, it was impossible to withstand the combined might of eight or nine warriors of the same level!

Even though Quan Shimeng managed to turn back and barely block the sword with his own, the injuries within his body could no longer be suppressed, causing him immense pain.

Moreover... what surprised him the most was that this bamboo contained a certain power of purity.

Ji Jingqiu's display of strength was indeed astonishing.

Facing the incoming sword light, Ji Jingqiu felt that the opponent's sword light pointed out the gaps in his sword techniques.

"Quan Shimeng from the North Azure Merchant Alliance is also quite impressive. His martial arts have almost reached the peak of Bright Sword Heart. Before the Grand Martial Tournament, he might have a chance to witness the divine!"

Yue Youcong's expression remained cold, and after successfully using the Mind Secret Technique, she consecutively executed the Great Stone Slap three times, striking Quan Shimeng's chest. The latter's body trembled violently, and he forcefully used his Power Body to suppress the injuries.

Looking at the ranking of points, Ji Jingqiu seemed to be deep in thought.

"What's there to regret? The strong survive, and only the strong have the qualification to enjoy the resource advantages of the relics!"

He suddenly realized that this sanctuary might also be an arena.

...

In terms of strength and composure, none could compare to Ji Jingqiu and Yue Youcong.

Ji Jingqiu's heart was filled with excitement. As Sui Shiguo had said, the improvement of martial arts still needed to be honed in actual combat, seeking one's own weaknesses! Quan Shimeng's understanding of Principles was extremely exquisite, but his Domain Embryo only managed to suppress the opponent momentarily before they regained their perception of Principles.

This scene left Bai Yutang, who was standing behind, utterly speechless.

Quan Shimeng's heart was filled with awe, leading with his sword, he twisted his body, allowing for faster sword strikes. But at that moment, a mental assault caused his body to stiffen.

This person's physique was even more outrageous than the rumors, and even with his advanced Power Body, he was still overwhelmed.

He had heard of this Ji Shidi before, but he never expected this person to be so fearless! A fellow warrior of the Superior Selection was killed so easily by him?

Bai Yutang turned and saw Ji Jingqiu, immediately shouting in surprise, his expression anxious.

No wonder it left even Sui Shiguo speechless, it was indeed an extraordinary Divine Anomaly!

Suddenly.

Tremendous force transmitted through the clash of sword and blade, and with a muffled groan, Quan Shimeng was forced to fly backward, taking several steps to dissipate the force into the ground, leaving deep footprints.

However, Ji Jingqiu didn't give them time to escape. Like a tiger among wolves, his sword strikes were swift as lightning and heavy as mountains, pressing down the other warriors.

The Evaluators began to assess the warriors who had taken action that night.

At this moment, it was as if a clear spring was surging in the air, and the sword light transformed into lotuses, slowly blooming in the sky, containing Principles within. It appeared exquisitely beautiful, but in reality, it concealed endless killing intent, as countless lotuses spun and fell towards Ji Jingqiu.

After a brief rest, Ji Jingqiu turned to face Senior Brother Bai.

As for the other warrior who was besieged alongside Bai Yutang, he had already taken the opportunity to leave.

"Ji Shidi! Thank you for your help!" Bai Yutang expressed his gratitude, "By the way, have you refreshed your task to enter the Inner City yet? I have a route map! I obtained it from the relic in the sanctuary last night, and it leads directly to the Inner City. According to the map, there are significantly more guards in the Inner City compared to the Outer City!"

Ji Jingqiu was overjoyed, eagerly welcoming the unlocked map!

(End of Chapter)

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