Chapter 196: Embarking on the Ancient Road, the Beginning of Invincibility

Chapter 196: Embarking on the Ancient Road, the Beginning of Invincibility

Ji Jingqiu ascended to the mountain peak and, after a brief moment of inscription, chose to depart. Lu Tong escorted him down the mountain, leading him to the heavens.

In an instant, he felt the gaze of dozens of eyes fixated on him, as if an invisible net had bound him in the void, coming from all directions, with an extremely terrifying aura behind him.

However, these gazes quickly melted away like snow, dispelled by a majestic man with divine flames dancing on his body, standing by Ji Jingqiu's side, bringing a strong sense of security.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is our Nine Palaces' young Grandmaster, Ji Jingqiu. In the future, I hope you will take care of him."

A faint smile escaped the majestic man's lips.

A brief silence ensued, like the calm before a storm, but in front of this man, no one dared to make a move.

Then, light sighs echoed from all around, some figures floating away, while others remained to offer superficial congratulations. Among them, there were also those who sincerely wished him well, and some even requested Ji Jingqiu to look after their own young talents after he embarked on the Ancient Road...

The position of the Abyss Sea was too high, and even if they personally took action, it would require more than two portions of divine power to eradicate a single portion of the mist.

Previously, for a seed slot, the North Business Alliance had colluded to eliminate him in the half-plane of Po Suo.

This meant that they had lost their bet countless years ago.

Qi Yunfei nodded, "That's correct."

Qi Yunfei glanced at him, "What's the relationship between you and your senior brother? I'm not sure about his relationship with He Donghuang. Never mind that, tell me, where did you find this young taboo-level talent? Do you know that these past days, almost all the Nine Palaces and the surrounding civilizations have been turned upside down, and we still can't find any information about Ji Jingqiu."

Many powerful beings sighed, as the rifts were random, making it difficult for them to find suitable partners. Even if they did, how could they trust that the other party wouldn't play tricks? They wanted to return to the Great Universe, but the civilizations there might not want them back! "Aren't you curious... why the mist is seeping in from the Ancient Road?" Someone suddenly spoke with a heavy voice, "Does this mean that there's mist within the Ancient Road as well?"

More than ten figures stood like gods.

Ji Jingqiu glanced at the list, which contained hundreds of powerful civilizations! "On the Ancient Road, be cautious of others. Better to kill by mistake than to trust by mistake. Even those from the Nine Palaces can't be trusted. Anything can happen on the Ancient Road. It will be your first cruel battlefield, filled with betrayal and bloodshed. Remember the contract techniques I taught you."

Powerful beings explored various broken planes, seeking opportunities and transformations, while weaker ones struggled to survive. This was the first stage of the Ancient Road, the best time for warriors to transform and evolve.

The elders of the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace came to meet Ji Jingqiu, offering encouragement and blessings before bidding him farewell.

The competition for the Ancient Road had begun!

"Indeed, this broken universe is heading towards destruction, even more so than the Great Universe, as it's being devoured by the Abyss Sea."

As they entered, they witnessed countless planes, like illusions and bubbles, rotating and collapsing. Worlds were born and destroyed in an instant, with only two long rivers connecting the beginning and end, transcending and dominating everything...

Ji Jingqiu nodded, indicating his understanding.

Gu Chensha spoke with a solemn voice, "Under the influence of the Ancient Road's will, we will hunt down any creatures that dare to venture into the Ancient Road for trials."

Given the vastness of the Ancient Road, one's power would eventually be exhausted. Ji Jingqiu needed to establish his own faction to gather resources and intelligence.

Trusting a complex and vast faction was not as reliable as trusting an individual.

...

Ji Jingqiu's gaze intensified.

"No problem." Lu Tong waved his hand and turned to Ji Jingqiu, "You should go and rest. The Ancient Road will open soon, and we hope you can adjust to your best condition. We're expecting you to break into the top thirty of the Eternal Monument."

"Is it migrating to another place... or returning to the Great Universe?" someone asked.

Suddenly, an elder from the Hunter Corporation spoke with a deep and solemn voice, taking the lead.

Qian Chong nodded in satisfaction, as this ability could be shared, ensuring complete control! "Can it grow?" Qian Chong suddenly asked.

"All true seed warriors, prepare!"

No one was willing to be a mere follower from the start, and they had second thoughts about leaving.

Lu Tong shook his head, "We'll wait for Jingqiu to get stronger."

Additionally, the elder brother gave Ji Jingqiu a token, which could summon certain indigenous beings on the Ancient Road. The ancestors of the Nine Palaces had developed factions on the Ancient Road, and this was their legacy. Other factions had done the same, but it was uncertain how many remained.

Qian Chong asked, "Can it be shared with others?"

The connection with the Federation would continue to be handled by Qian Chong.

"I've been to several places, and finally found a trace of high-quality Spirit Energy." Qi Yunfei spoke casually, "You've forged a taboo root, and the Palace should support you. I hope this Spirit Energy will help you navigate the Divine Roaming Realm more smoothly."

Those present were the top figures of various Overlord-class factions, standing at the pinnacle of this region.

Some faces turned solemn, as they had heard of the reputation of the Crystal Civilization. At this moment, their expressions were grave.

Including defeating other warriors, harvesting rare resources, hunting mythical creatures, interacting with indigenous beings... all these actions would be recorded, tallied, and ranked.

"This blade was forged by an elder from my hometown when he was young."

Sen Luo smiled, "You're lucky to be in the same place as me. You have the chance to become my initial team, Sen Luo!"

He asked with concern, "Do you have the ability to interfere with the separated child lamp?"

Two days later.

According to the records, the Ancient Road contained precious resources, including "World Origin," which could help warriors open their Inner World ahead of time!

Before they could observe more, their perspective suddenly descended, and they entered a Boundary River filled with countless colorful bubbles.

After a moment, the Majestic Man beside Ji Jingqiu seemed to accept the task, but in reality, he left room for discretion.

After seeing Xi Yezi off, Ji Jingqiu returned to his cultivation chamber.

Having witnessed Ji Jingqiu forcing back the black mist of Yu Hai, he became especially interested in this Divine Ability.

As for the workers, they were as good as cattle, having no say among their peers.

At this moment, their eyes flashed as they closely observed the appearance of the Heritage Ancient Path, trying to find another channel.

He flicked his finger, sending this strand of Spirit Energy into Ji Jingqiu's hand, which the latter immediately stored within his Inner World.

A powerful figure was surrounded by countless golden chains of the Dao, seemingly always in resonance with the Heavenly Dao, muttering softly with a grim expression.

The situation on the Ancient Road would only become more severe.

He drew his sword, and the cold light emanating from it startled people's eyes.

Hearing that Ji Jingqiu was from his homeland, Xi Yezi didn't ask further. Currently, the higher-ups of the Nine Palaces knew that Ji Jingqiu had a mysterious identity and was the Palace Lord of the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace who had been brought back to bolster their prestige.

The essence of the Ancient Road was a collection of countless Inner Worlds and Secondary Universe Planes. Within these already shattered universe planes, there were Indigenous Beings, Mythical Creatures, and even some monsters.

Qi Yunfei didn't pay attention to this guy trying to throw a tantrum, pondering, "Ji Jingqiu is from the Great Universe? Have you contacted them?"

Shi Xuanzhen had already obtained a spot through the Jin Clan's connections, and after he left, the Dragon and Tiger Dao Field would send people to enter one after another.

"I've made quite some progress during this time," said Ji Jingqiu. During this period, under the nurturing of his senior brothers, he had received a lot of nourishment from Divine Essence, and his innate abilities had entered a new stage, not far from perfection.

On the Ancient Road, just in Yanfu Province alone, there were eight hundred million warriors, and the total number of people in the entire Far East War Zone would exceed two billion.

However, at the same time, there were also people whose hearts were stirred at this moment. If they could become followers of a future Forbidden Sequence member, they might have their own opportunities in the future, but...

Lu Tong smiled bitterly, "We can't contact them for the time being."

In the face of so many opportunities and providence, even family ties might not be reliable.

Above the sky, beside the Rift.

He currently had three strands of Spirit Energy in his hand, two strands were nine feet nine inches long, and one was nine feet three inches long. They were the Water Moon Spirit Energy, the Clear Wind Spirit Energy, and the Yuan Dongtian Palace-sponsored Mountain Spirit Energy.

For Ji Jingqiu, to challenge the final ranking on the Ten Thousand Ancient Steles, he must achieve a perfect transformation in the Divine Sojourn Realm.

She extended her hand, and a strand of radiant divine light followed her pull, sweeping across the starry sky and passing through the wisps of shadow mist. The two touched, emitting a fierce hissing sound, like water and fire incompatible. After a moment, the divine light and shadow mist mutually annihilated each other.

At this moment, they deeply felt what the Ancient Road truly meant! It was a gathering of elites, and powerful figures were everywhere! Taking advantage of this person's inattention, some quietly turned and left this dragon's den. They went to the boundary, crossed the Boundary River, and left this plane, searching for their own opportunities. Others hesitated and chose to stay, and after witnessing Sen Luo's swift defeat, they realized for the first time that having a powerful backer from the start was a good choice.

All the warriors who obtained a spot began their journey, entering the Ancient Road through the quota.

The second stage was the trial road.

"Walking the Rift of Yu Hai, even if we return to the Great Universe, what about the fate of our clan and civilization?"

Ji Jingqiu stood up and looked up at the sky.

Qi Yunfei didn't answer immediately, looking up at the sky and after a while, he said, "I also hope the deterioration slows down, and I even more hope that the choice of your Great Crimson Heavenly Palace is correct."

"You can hide in the Spirit Kingdom!"

And almost at the moment of landing...

Regarding the establishment of a power, Ji Jingqiu wasn't very optimistic about himself. His initial plan was to subdue some young powerful figures, challenging them to a fight to prove his strength, gradually expanding his influence and attracting people he knew to gather.

- This was the information released by the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace.

Within just a few moves, he was knocked down by someone and stepped on the ground! The young man stared at the crystal on his glabella, contemplating for a while, and then, thinking he was being friendly, gave him two choices, his voice not loud but sounding like thunder in Ji Jingqiu's ears, "A Crystal Civilization warrior? Let me see... Hmm, you're on the list, so I'll give you one more choice -"

A foot stepped on his chest, suppressing him so he couldn't move.

In the end, only the top ten thousand ranked warriors were qualified to enter the final trial road, competing for a spot on the Ten Thousand Ancient Steles.

The Ancient Master helped him find two followers, one named Lu Zhen and the other named Qian You, both of whom were their own people, and the latter was a descendant of Qian Chong's younger brother. The two had signed a contract and could be trusted.

"In the short term, there's only one way, which is migration, but this way is just like drinking poison to quench thirst. Yanfu Province's sinking is just a matter of time for other provinces."

This was actually a rare nine feet nine inches top-grade Spirit Energy in the world, and it belonged to the Wind and Cloud category!

Compared to the Mind Flame Omnipotent Lamp, his Bodhimanda Insight was still in the initial stage.

Because... the proportion was...

In an instant, the majestic voice was like a deep and resounding bell, covering the nine floating islands and echoing in the hearts of countless warriors.

Each bubble represented a shattered universe plane, or perhaps the Inner Universe of a powerful figure! These bubbles were adjacent to each other, revealing a bizarre and mysterious aura, but no one could see what was inside. Only after entering would they know.

"You are this generation's Forbidden Sequence member, no need to be polite." Xi Yezi said politely, "I have nothing else, so I'll be going back."

For example, warriors from the Federation and the Nine Palaces.

This scene seemed to symbolize that the shadow mist could be annihilated, but it didn't make the powerful figures present feel better; instead, their expressions became even uglier.

The first stage was survival, simply put, staying alive, and it was also the best time for warriors to gather opportunities.

"Go, and come back alive."

His gaze then swept over the others around him, and he spoke with arrogance, "As for you all... you can join my crew and be my underlings. If you want to be my follower, you must at least be a Vassal King!"

Ji Jingqiu nodded, "You've planted the lamp core within me, and I can sense your location through it, and also 'extinguish' it at will."

Lu Tong frowned, catching the hidden meaning behind his words, and asked, "Is the situation that bad?"

Such progress was truly astonishing. Generally, achieving a complete Divine Ability was something that could only be accomplished in the Shackles Realm.

The Ancient Road was about to begin, and he was doing his final preparations, recalling the plan he had made with his Shishu and the others.

With the countdown to the opening of the Heritage Ancient Road, it had officially begun.

Qi Yunfei nodded, seemingly unsurprised. He didn't beat around the bush with Lu Tong, and said, "Ji Jingqiu, are you a descendant or successor of He Donghuang?"

"The Ancient Road is about to open!"

Jin Xi and Jin Gu followed behind him, and they would enter the Ancient Road together. Although they would be separated into different realms within, if they persisted until the middle stage, they would have a chance to meet again.

At the same time...

After entering the Ancient Road, every warrior would be under the watchful eye of the Ancient Road's will, and all their actions would be 'graded'.

Ji Jingqiu was calculating in his mind.

"Jingqiu, how is your innate Divine Ability progressing?" Qian Chong walked over, curious.

Before they could make their own choices, all the warriors were randomly assigned to different planes!

Lu Shishu's expectations of him were the highest among everyone. The list of hostile clans he gave Lu Tong clearly recorded the young generation of clans that He Shuai had suppressed and made enemies with during his time on the Ancient Road.

"Thank you, Master Xi Yezi," Ji Jingqiu expressed his gratitude.

He took a step forward, and the crystal in his brow radiated powerful mental power, instantly manipulating the laws of heaven and earth, enveloping the surrounding area and covering everyone within it. At this moment, he focused solely on the young man, his smile radiant as he said, "I am the Omnipotent Lamp of the Crystal Clan, and our meeting is fate. Follow me, I'm an easy person to get along with. As long as you listen to me, I'll protect you and guide you deep into the Ancient Road!"

"Can he be trusted?"

Lu Tong still didn't acknowledge it, and innocently spread his hands, "I don't know either."

Only Qi Yunfei and Lu Tong remained in their original spots.

Ji Jingqiu's fingertip slowly glowed with a soft and restrained light, yet it seemed capable of illuminating all darkness. He nodded and said, "My Heart Flame Omnipotent Lamp has already derived its first layer of mystery, and can now condense a lamp core, which I can bestow upon other warriors. With a simple infusion of mental power, it can dispel evil."

After obtaining the lamp core of the Heart Flame Omnipotent Lamp, Qian Chong felt like he had acquired an ultimate Divine Ability, and he left excitedly.

...

This was a warrior with the qualifications to challenge the Forbidden Sequence, a Quasi-Forbidden Warrior! He had a high probability of breaking into the Forbidden Sequence on the Ancient Road, entering this terrifying realm and looking down upon his peers! Facing such a formidable opponent, even escape would be a luxury.

"Death or submission."

Even the strongest of warriors desired to enter and witness certain secrets, such as the destruction of heaven and earth, or a great calamity that even the Great Universe could barely survive.

In ancient legends, those two long rivers represented time and fate, and only the most supreme beings could transcend them.

Through Lu Tong's private mental transmission, Ji Jingqiu learned that the Majestic Man beside him was none other than the Palace Lord of Crimson Bright Palace, who had personally helped him find Spirit Energy! This Palace Lord had a good relationship with the Palace Lord of Great Crimson Heavenly Palace, and it was he who had invited him to join the Eight Palaces, which later became the Nine Palaces.

"I'll escort you."

Qian Chong's spirit lifted, and he carefully took the lamp core from Ji Jingqiu. Following his instructions, he introduced the lamp core into his own mental realm and nourished it with his mental power.

Lu Tong gave a dry laugh, "What's the meaning of this, Qi Shixiong?"

Ji Jingqiu took back the Azure Sovereign, and the strand of will within it was noticeably stronger than before.

As the opening of the Ancient Road approached, Ji Jingqiu sat in meditation for a long time, until the afternoon of that day.

"Has your Shixiong not returned yet?" Qi Yunfei asked bluntly, "Such an exceptional disciple, and he doesn't even come to see him?"

The realm of law, the embryonic form of the dojo, the formless Dao body, and the Divine Abilities... all of these had to undergo a metamorphic transformation within a short period.

The onlookers stared at the ruthlessly trampled Sen Luo, silent as cicadas in winter, their spirits trembling. No amount of knowledge from ancient books could compare to this firsthand experience.

Unexpectedly, this black mist had seeped in from within the Ancient Road.

The Heritage Ancient Road was divided into two stages.

And to accomplish all of this, good fortune and opportunities on the Ancient Road were essential.

Ji Jingqiu understood and nodded.

After leaving the gaze of the others, Qi Yunfei's face showed approval. With a wave of his hand, a strand of Spirit Energy, winding like a dragon, revealed its mysteries, swirling around his fingertip like a gentle breeze, formless and shapeless.

"You're thinking too much," a woman spoke softly, her body surrounded by divine light that transformed into over a dozen divine rings, making her appear transcendent and divine. "If Buddha Homeland isn't afraid of Shadow Mist, why would there not be a single Forbidden Sequence warrior in this generation?"

To search for resources and opportunities, one person's speed was a bit slow.

The initial team? Someone smiled bitterly. Were they to become someone else's subordinate as soon as they entered? Even followers weren't qualified, as the other party only accepted Vassal Kings, and his tone was so arrogant! The young man who was specially 'treated' by Sen Luo looked up from the blade he was staring at, and curiously turned his gaze to the former, slowly reaching out to grasp the hilt.

"Who forged this blade? It's quite interesting. The craftsmanship is a bit crude, but many of the techniques are intriguing. Most uniquely, I can't discern the lineage or tradition of its creator."

Qi Yunfei didn't delve further into this question, stopping at a hint. His eyes were deep and distant, and he sighed softly, "Still, we must try to speed things up a bit..."

"It's about to get chaotic..."

Xi Yezi nodded, "No wonder, his inherited tradition is quite interesting. If there's a chance, I'd like you to introduce me to him."

This is the place of the Heritage Ancient Path! Ji Jingqiu sensed the pull from the subconscious and let out a sigh of relief. Finally, the moment has arrived, and the Heritage Ancient Path of the Nine Provinces has opened before him.

"I wonder if the means of the Buddha Homeland can suppress the Shadow Sea’s black mist," a powerful figure suddenly spoke.

At this moment, a presence steadily climbed, overpowering everyone, standing alone at the forefront! "Is there a Vassal King among you?"

It was the black mist of the Shadow Sea!

Finished speaking, he turned to the Azure Sovereign in Ji Jingqiu's hand and said, "The base of your blade is not bad. I made a simple adjustment for you, integrating some special metals to increase its overall flexibility. From now on, you just need to continuously nourish the blade with divine substance."

Some followed his gaze and soon saw threads of black mist seeping out from the corner of the rift!

The young powerhouse who had just spoken, a follower of a Vassal King, was instantly trampled underfoot, lying flat on his back.

Qi Yunfei's gaze was deep, and he sounded very detached, "Returning to the Great Universe, it's not necessarily just one path of fighting back."

This Heritage Ancient Path only appears at the moment of descent. At other times, even the greatest powerhouses of the Nine Provinces cannot find where it is hidden.

Ji Jingqiu may not fully understand the value and significance of this Spirit Energy, but he was very clear that the preciousness of such SpiritEnergy is almost priceless! To find a supreme SpiritEnergy within a few days, either one must collide with overwhelming fortune, or one must expend tremendous effort and pay a great price. It is definitely not as simple as Qi Yunfei described.

The Ancient Path opens for a short period, a year, or a longer period, several years. He estimated that he would spend no little time searching for a suitable Heavenly Earth Spirit and refining it.

Qi Yunfei waved a hand, and Ji Jingqiu's figure vanished from the spot, directly sent out of the Spirit Realm, back to the Nine Palaces.

The young man's aura was intimidating, confident and bold. Standing there, a smile on his face, his arrogance and self-assuredness unmasked, his gaze piercing, sweeping the surroundings, and finally focusing on the only young man in the field who did not show any difficulty under his revealed aura.

In the end, Gu Shixu also taught him the Contract Law, hoping he could form a faction on the Ancient Path.

In an instant, dozens of auras rose simultaneously, engaging in a clash of auras! Everyone was on high alert, sizing each other up, and in the first moment, they began probing and positioning themselves, gradually spreading out their positions.

The sky, overcast and heavy, like an iron curtain hanging low, dozens of figures appearing simultaneously on a pitch-black plain, with a dilapidated cluster of buildings on the horizon.

Ji Jingqiu hesitated and said, "It should be possible, right? Continuously pouring in your mental power, it will surely get brighter and brighter, but to what extent it can grow... that should be related to me."

Everyone looked up to see a rift appearing above the sky, a sight that shook the heart, dark and profound, expanding at a terrifying speed, soon occupying half the sky.

But equally, these fragmented planes would not lack the opportunities of creation, divine substances, Divine Ability Seeds, and Heavenly Earth spirits...

Following this, all the TrueSeed Warriors who obtained a spot vanished from their spots, crossing into another world.

And the black mist never ceased.

...

In the next moment.

The Heritage Ancient Path opened.

In the abrupt question, a youth with a purple crystal embedded in his brow stood proudly. His blood qi was astonishing, his mental power terrifying, and at this moment, his aura overpowered the others, almost instantly subduing the remaining warriors.

After converging on the Ancient Path, he could help handle some miscellaneous affairs.

He Shuai had never deliberately formed a faction, but later, he still unconsciously centered himself, pulling together a powerful alliance.

Qian Chong laughed and said, "Alright, you work hard on the Ancient Path, I'll study this thing."

Soon after, Gu Chensha and Lu Shixu arrived together. Lu Shixu's final earnest words to him were:

But Sen Luo was very "cautious," enveloping everyone in his aura, locking onto their auras. Should anyone try to escape, he would forcefully intervene, making an example out of a chicken to warn the monkeys! Upon entering the Ancient Path, he needed a batch of competent subordinates to help him investigate and gather intelligence.

A majestic voice echoed through the heavens and earth.

Like a conqueror originally prepared to lead his army to attack and conquer, but suddenly encountering a meteorite descent on the way, his ambitions and army wiped out, lying dazed on the ground, still not understanding what just happened, a bizarre and absurd situation, the illusion of the destruction of life and impermanence.

It was rumored that the Ancient Path was not only a place of heritage trials in the original universe of the Nine Provinces but also a place hiding the fire seeds, containing the remnants of countless civilizations from the ancient era.

When the passage is sufficient to accommodate the passage of Celestial Beings, it is the moment of formal "development."

A dull rumble like an ancient war drum sounded from beyond the horizon, followed by a distant and cool trumpet call, resonating across endless space and time, echoing through the heavens and earth.

"I've prepared a list for you, check it over carefully, suppress those who need to be suppressed, subdue those who need to be subdued, and strive to retrace the path of the Vassal predecessor!"

At this moment, Sen Luo "lay flat" on the ground, his head slightly tilted, his gaze vacant.

"Can't be concealed," someone sighed, "The essence of killing back is to obscure our aura with the life essence of countless beings from the Great Universe. How many beings must you slaughter to return with your clan to the Great Universe?"

Afterward, Ji Jingqiu chatted with Gu Shixu about the passage of the Jin Clan.

A woman from the Sky God Tribe sighed lightly, "At this rate of penetration, I fear that within a millennium, Floating Hell Province will become a desolate land, outside the Overlord Clan, no one can survive."

Afterward, the majestic man seemed satisfied, taking Ji Jingqiu and Lu Tong away.

Lu Tong said earnestly, "We've troubled Brother Qi this time."

Chi Mingtian Gong's forging master Xi Yezi handed the completed Azure Sovereign over to Ji Jingqiu, asking with interest.

Sighing...

Bowing his head in reflection...

Kneeling in front of the reader lord...

Then...

(End of Chapter)

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