Chapter 318: The Great Dao Fruit! First Encounter with Wu Qingping (4000 Words)

Chapter 318: The Great Dao Fruit! First Encounter with Wu Qingping (4000 Words)



"Brother Xuanji."

Just as Gu Xuanji was puzzled about who had advanced to the Earth Immortal realm, a familiar voice sounded beside him.

He instantly snapped out of his daze.

Zhao Qinggan appeared beside him, his expression grave as he said, "The situation is not looking good right now."

There was no need for Zhao Qinggan to elaborate.

In the moment that Gu Xuanji regained his senses, his spiritual awareness instantly perceived the current situation.

He quickly shifted his gaze, looking beyond the Nine Sun Immortal Sect, towards the edge of the volcano's mountain pass.

Numerous powerful Demon Race members were standing at the pass, densely packed and glaring menacingly, waiting for the right moment to enter the Nine Sun Immortal Sect! How could they have arrived so quickly!

Gu Xuanji's heart sank.

Logically, unless they were initially teleported nearby, the Nine Sun Immortal Sect should have been the last place these demons would have come to.

But now, long before the final moment, these demons had swarmed here, all gathering at the Nine Sun Immortal Sect.

And as more and more demons gathered at the mountain pass, it proved that more were still on their way.

Such a strange phenomenon, coupled with the recent Earth Immortal phenomenon, made him suddenly feel like he had figured something out.

He immediately turned around and looked at the dark body of the Supreme Tower.

Among the hundred ancient names on the tower, a new name suddenly appeared!

Qin Zheng!

And he was ranked eleventh!

In the vast and boundless space within.

Six top-tier Celestial Immortals, tasked with guarding the Supreme Tower, were currently covered in blood, each with a fatal injury.

Some had their hearts pierced, while others had their heads shattered, and the most severe were left with only partial remains.

However, at this moment, they were all visibly healing at a speed perceivable to the naked eye. Within the Supreme Tower, they were immortal entities.

Their gazes were all focused on a figure not far away.

Surrounded by the swirling Nine Heavens Essence Qi.

Clad in a golden-patterned dark robe, it moved without wind, its garments fluttering, and its aura surging and soaring upwards.

"Such a profound foundation, truly terrifying!"

After a few breaths.

One of them exclaimed in awe.

To possess the combat power of a top-tier Celestial Immortal with a Human Immortal body was simply unimaginable!

The other five nodded in agreement.

"The Nine Heavens Essence Qi he has absorbed since entering the Supreme Tower is already enough to support the advancement of more than ten Celestial Immortals!"

"I fear he will deplete the Supreme Tower's millennia of accumulation with his absorption, and this is only to break through from Human Immortal to Earth Immortal."

The black-robed man continued.

Such accumulation, far surpassing that of ordinary cultivators by tens or even hundreds of times, explained his formidable combat power!

As the six marveled, Qin Zheng's spiritual awareness immersed itself in his inner world.

His inner world expanded infinitely, resembling a boundless sea, with nearly a hundred dazzling stars scattering light as they rose and fell.

The Three Realms of Immortal Dao.

Human Immortals expand and create their inner worlds.

Earth Immortals condense the sun, moon, and stars.

Celestial Immortals comprehend the rules of heaven and earth.

At this moment, Qin Zheng fully embodied the characteristics of an Earth Immortal, entering the Earth Immortal realm! His inner world gradually perfected, with nearly a hundred stars rotating and emitting streams of energy, further enhancing his inner world.

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But as an Earth Immortal, his inner world now provided feedback.

Every movement and action were now bolstered by the power of his inner world, and with each step, he felt the support of a realm.

His combat power soared to unknown heights.

Joy filled his heart.

Qin Zheng's gaze shifted to the center of his inner world, where the Great Dao Tree stood.

The Great Dao Tree continued to grow, reaching a height of ten zhang, seemingly insignificant in the vast inner world, but its aura filled every inch, and its swaying branches influenced the entire realm.

The number of Great Dao leaves on the branches had increased to over two thousand.

Most importantly, on the branches, Qin Zheng spotted a young fruit emitting a profound aura.

This was a new development for the Great Dao Tree!

Qin Zheng's thoughts expanded.

A single leaf could enhance his techniques, but what power did this fruit hold? However, the fruit had just sprouted and was not yet ripe, so it likely couldn't fully demonstrate its abilities.

After observing for a moment, Qin Zheng withdrew his spiritual awareness and returned to the physical world.

The six top-tier Celestial Immortals stood nearby, their severe injuries now fully healed.

"Immortal Art, Divine Weapon, Immortal Herb."

"You may choose one of them."

The six individuals turned to Qin Zheng and spoke.

At the upper three levels, the fortuitous rewards were no longer limited to the Nine Heavens Essence Qi!

This was the opportunity that countless members of the Human Race and the Demon Race in the Spirit Ruins Realm yearned for.

"Can the Immortal Art provide a glimpse of the Taiyi Realm?"

Qin Zheng immediately asked.

This was one of his primary objectives for entering the Spirit Ruins.

Across from him, the six individuals exchanged glances, and one of them responded, "It can only offer a glimpse of its essence, but it cannot truly lead one to the Taiyi Realm."

Qin Zheng nodded and then asked, "What grade is the Divine Weapon?"

The six replied, "It's above the Celestial Immortal level, a Taiyi-ranked weapon that has yet to awaken."

"The Immortal Herb is known as Immortal Tears, capable of granting instant ascension, bestowing the pinnacle strength of a Celestial Immortal. However, the price is stagnation, forever halting further progress."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng made his choice, "I choose the Divine Weapon!"

As the Immortal Art couldn't provide insight into the Taiyi Realm, and the Immortal Herb seemed useless, the Divine Weapon above the Celestial Immortal level was the most suitable choice for his current situation. Throughout his cultivation journey, except for the very beginning when his strength was meager, and the Demon Clan members he encountered weren't exceptionally powerful, a single ghost-headed saber could defeat everyone.

Later, his power and realm ascended rapidly, and the weapons he acquired couldn't withstand his strength for long.

Now, with a Divine Weapon above the Celestial Immortal level, it should be sufficient for him to use it for a considerable period.

After all, the Taiyi Realm wasn't something one could break through easily.

The six individuals nodded.

Then, the surrounding void trembled.

In front of Qin Zheng, ripples appeared, and a large saber radiating intense heat emerged.

"Nine Heavens Radiant Sun Blade."

"The Nine Sun Immortal Sect's former town-suppressing divine saber, a Taiyi-ranked divine weapon!"

"After the Great Annihilation, divine artifacts conceal their power, losing their Taiyi-ranked might, but it's still a divine weapon above the Celestial Immortal level!"

As Qin Zheng examined the saber, the voices of the six individuals continued to echo in his ears.

Divine artifacts conceal their power, so this was also considered a Taiyi-ranked divine weapon, but it awaited its awakening.

With this thought, Qin Zheng extended his hand and gently grasped the hilt.

Hum! The saber suddenly trembled.

Then, it emitted waves of intense heat.

In an instant, it seemed as if a great sun had appeared in Qin Zheng's hand.

It was as if the saber was resisting. However, Qin Zheng remained calm, slightly exerting his five fingers while channeling the Infinite Seal.

Tendrils of Chaos Primordial True Intent spread out, immediately suppressing the intense heat and restoring the saber's tranquility.

"Divine artifacts have their consciousness; this is a fine blade."

Qin Zheng nodded, and with a thought, he stored the saber within his inner world.

The six individuals standing not far from him turned to face him and spoke, "There are two more levels ahead."

"With your strength, you should have been able to pass the second-to-last level."

"But after that young man with the surname Wu entered more than ten million years ago, the power of the second-to-last level has been increasing steadily!"

"Even we don't know if anyone will be able to pass it."

Listening to their words, Qin Zheng's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he had a vague guess about something.

Then, the six individuals looked at Qin Zheng and said, "The Nine Sun Supreme Tower has imprinted the top ten existences who entered it."

"The second-to-last level requires you to face the imprints of the top ten talents in the Supreme Tower."

"Every victory will increase your ranking by one."

"To pass this level, you must defeat all ten."

"Including that young man with the surname Wu!"

"Your talent is strong. We wish you good luck."

After they finished speaking, the figures of the six individuals gradually dissipated, and the surroundings transformed into a starry sky.

Amidst the swirling dust, a silver-robed youth holding a pair of hammers slowly appeared.

"After more than ten million years, someone has finally made it here again!"

He stretched his neck, his face filled with excitement as he looked at Qin Zheng and said, "Another Earth Immortal, just like that young man with the surname Wu. Interesting!"

As he spoke, he took a step forward and instantly appeared in front of Qin Zheng. The hammers shattered the void, and he struck down fiercely.

Then—

Boom! A muffled sound echoed.

Qin Zheng slowly retracted his right hand.

The silver-robed youth's headless corpse staggered a few steps before disappearing.

After breaking through the Earth Immortal Realm, Qin Zheng's strength underwent another earth-shattering transformation.

This tenth opponent was easily dispatched!

However, Qin Zheng's expression wasn't relaxed; instead, it carried a hint of solemnity.

Wu Qingping.

This level required facing Wu Qingping!

A legendary figure in the Spirit Ruins Realm, who rose from humble beginnings, achieving the impossible in less than a thousand years, going from nothing to becoming the first in the Spirit Ruins Realm!

Single-handedly rivaling the power of the Seven Great Demon Gods, he restored the Human Race's defiance and dignity. And now, Qin Zheng was about to face this legendary figure in a battle of equals!

At this moment, Qin Zheng felt his blood rushing faster, and his body began to tremble slightly.

It wasn't fear, but excitement!

For far too long, he had been unmatched within his realm!

Finally, there was someone who could truly push him to his limits! Qin Zheng's eyes burned with intensity.

In front of him, amidst the swirling dust, another Celestial Talent emerged.

But before this new arrival could speak, Qin Zheng took a step forward, his large hand clenched into a fist seal, and with strands of Heavenly Opening Intent swirling around him, he unleashed a mighty punch.

Outside the Nine Sun Supreme Tower.

At this moment, the area was swarming with members of the Demon Race.

After seizing the opportunity, the Demons who had originally been standing at the mountain pass all entered the Nine Sun Immortal Sect and directly arrived before the Supreme Tower.

Gu Xuanji's expression was alert, and his heart had already sunk to the extreme.

With so many Demons gathered, even though he had undergone the baptism of four Immortal Qi within the Supreme Tower and experienced a transformation, he was undoubtedly no match for them!

But that wasn't the most crucial concern.

If Qin Zheng were to die within this Spirit Ruins, it would be due to his insufficient strength. Although he was a Celestial Talent of the Human Race, his demise would not significantly impact the Human Race.

The primary concern was the one inside the Supreme Tower!

The Supreme Tower's rankings!

Stepping into the realm above Celestial Immortal was almost a certainty!

This individual had the potential to alter the balance of power in the Spirit Ruins Realm and shape the destiny of the Human Race!

Ranked eleventh!

Higher than the three from Dragon Palace, Phoenix Nest, and Immortal Mountain!

Only one rank below the Immortal Severing Sword, Wu Qingping!

With such potential, once this individual stepped into the realm above Celestial Immortal, their strength would undoubtedly be formidable, far surpassing the Ten Great Demon Gods!

At that time, with the cooperation of the Immortal Severing Sword, the history of the Human Race being invaded by the Demon Race might be rewritten!

But at this moment, powerful Demons had gathered all around.

Even if Qin Zheng were to emerge from the Supreme Tower, could he safely leave the Spirit Ruins?

The Demons could also think of the same things he was considering.

Facing such a significant threat, if he were a Demon, he would undoubtedly spare no effort to eliminate it!

Although Qin Zheng was powerful, he couldn't fight against so many Demons alone. How could he survive amidst this multitude of powerful Demons?

The more Gu Xuanji's thoughts wandered, the heavier his heart felt.

At this moment, he had no desire to observe the ranking changes on the Supreme Tower. Instead, he desperately pondered how to protect Qin Zheng from the surrounding Demon encirclement.

"Tenth!"

Suddenly, a tumultuous sound erupted from all around, snapping him back to reality.

Gu Xuanji lifted his head to look.

He saw that Qin Zheng, who had originally been ranked eleventh, had now risen to the tenth position.

Immediately after.

The ranking seemed to malfunction, changing rapidly.

'Qin Zheng' seemed to rise one rank every few breaths.

Ninth!

Eighth!

Seventh!

Watching the ranking changes, Gu Xuanji was shocked, but he also felt a mix of joy and panic.

The higher the rank, the greater the potential!

At this point, Qin Zheng had already demonstrated potential that was no weaker than that of the Immortal Severing Sword!

But the Demon Race would never allow the Human Race to have a second Immortal Severing Sword!

The higher Qin Zheng's ranking rose, the greater the potential he represented, and the more dangerous the situation became!

And as they watched the ranking changes on the tower.

The leader of the Demons, a man with an imposing aura, had eyes that held both shock and coldness, but more so, they were filled with surging killing intent.

On the other side, the disciples of Dragon Palace and Phoenix Nest, the two major powers, also had solemn expressions.

Although they maintained neutrality, it didn't mean they would allow the Human Race to have another Immortal Severing Sword!

The current balance of power in the Spirit Ruins Realm was most favorable to them. If this balance were disrupted, their days might not be as peaceful as they were now!

At this moment, as the rankings on the tower continued to change, the hearts of those present were filled with varying thoughts.

Regardless, the tower's rankings continued to shift.

Fifth!

Fourth!

Third!

When the ranking reached this point, the Demons' expressions turned icy cold.

"This Nine Sun Supreme Tower must be faulty!"

One of the Demons spoke in a cold voice.

But this statement, which seemed like a joke, actually drew nods from some of the Demons.

Seeing this, Gu Xuanji's eyes lit up, as if he had found a solution.

And in the next moment.

The ranking changed.

Qin Zheng's name rose to the second position!

Almost at that very moment.

Outside the Spirit Ruins.

In a certain place, within a small courtyard, a man was using a wooden sword to chop wood.

Suddenly, he seemed to sense something.

Then, a smile appeared in his eyes, and he softly said, "Not bad! Not bad!"

(End of Chapter)

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