Expedition

Ning Qi accepted the greeting without hesitation.

He played a crucial role in today's battle. If he hadn't single-handedly killed all three of Zhan Tian Martial Saint, the martial world would have faced its end, and all the Martial Saint present would have perished.

This great kindness is a life-saving grace.

The saints understood perfectly well, and therefore looked at Ning Qi with great gratitude.

As for Daoist Longshan and the others, their eyes were full of pride when they looked at Ning Qi. Daoist Longshan, in particular, seemed to be transported back to the sea of fire more than ten years ago. He dared not think that he had any merit or ability to accept such a brilliant disciple.

"Please rise, everyone," Ning Qi said calmly.

He looked around at the crowd.

There are more than thirty fewer than when they arrived; those were all traitors.

It's hard to imagine that 30% of the Martial Saint in the entire Martial World chose to surrender to the Mountain and Sea Realm. Furthermore, three half-step Divine Ability Realm experts who stood at the pinnacle of the Martial World also chose to defect to the enemy. If it weren't for Ning Qi's sudden rise, the fate of the Martial World would probably have been sealed.

Even so.

The martial arts world has also suffered a severe blow.

Many traitors were killed, and the top combat force suffered heavy losses. If the battle had not ended quickly and Gui Changqing and the Great Flame Martial Saint had not rushed to the rescue, there would have been few casualties among the ordinary Martial Saint, although some were Martial Saint injured, and the losses would have been even more severe.

now.

As the saints gradually withdrew from their joy of victory, a sense of bewilderment rose in their eyes.

Nearly half of the martial arts world's top combat power has been lost, and the Mountain and Sea Realm has already begun its preparations, so an invasion is likely imminent. What will become of their future?

Even the Great Flame Martial Saint felt a pang of sorrow.

Soft sighs rose and fell, filled with sorrow.

The ancient sages, in particular, were utterly defeated. They had plotted for millennia, using various Secret Method to barely survive until the present day, even becoming unlike their former selves. Yet, they never imagined they would end up like this.

Today's baptism of martial arts will is only halfway through, meaning that some low-level Martial Saint have made breakthroughs, while those fourth and fifth-level Martial Saint have not yet broken through.

This was a devastating blow to everyone's soul.

However, Ning Qi's emotions did not fluctuate much.

He had already mentally prepared himself for this situation. Although the current situation was worse than he had imagined, it was still within his acceptable range.

He never placed his hopes on anyone else.

This early contact with the World Will wasn't entirely without its benefits; at least, after being baptized by the World Will, Ning Qi has completely perfected his World Lord realm.

In other words...

He is now capable of attempting to merge with the will of the world!

Seeing everyone's dejected expression.

Ning Qi didn't say much, but simply swung the sword in his hand. Sword lights flashed, and the spiritual chains that had been binding the world's will snapped.

The next moment.

The will of the world shines brightly!

Having been bound for so long, unable to break free even when sensing danger, now that they are free, they suddenly become surging and powerful.

The Martial Saint ' attention was immediately drawn, and then they were somewhat horrified.

Previously, they had worked with the traitors to awaken the world's will for a baptism. Just now, the traitors suddenly broke out and bound the world's will, intending to severely damage or even destroy it. What if the world's will is now unable to distinguish between good and evil and acts only on instinct, treating them as enemies?

That would be adding insult to injury.

Upon realizing this, the Martial Saint felt even more apprehensive.

The world's will surged, and powerful streaks of spiritual energy shot out in all directions in fury.

Fortunately.

A five-colored Sword Qi slashed towards the sky, severing the bolts of lightning in mid-air. Ning Qi then drew in streaks of crimson lightning, forming a barrier that separated everyone from the will of the world.

Seeing the indiscriminate attack of the world's will, everyone felt a bitter taste in their mouths.

The Great Flame Martial Saint said with a heavy heart:

"The world's will is driven by instinct and may not be able to distinguish between good and evil in a short time. We may not be able to appease it in the short term. For now, we can only retreat and wait until the world's will becomes more docile before we return."

All the saints nodded slowly, but they all knew that things would be even more difficult afterward.

With the invasion of the Mountain and Sea Realm imminent, every minute and every second is precious. Who knows when the world's will will be able to completely quell the unrest, or whether the world's will will continue to unleash its power? Everything is uncertain.

The saints were disheartened.

He subconsciously looked at Ning Qi.

Ning Qi is now the strongest in the martial arts world, and naturally has the highest authority. Moreover, some observant people have noticed that Ning Qi's expression has not changed much from beginning to end. Even though the Great Flame Martial Saint's confidence has greatly diminished, he has remained consistent.

Gradually, all eyes fell on Ning Qi.

The Great Flame Martial Saint couldn't help but say:

"Fellow Sword Dao, do you have any other methods?"

Ning Qi glanced around at everyone and said calmly:

"I have a method you can try."

The saints fell silent, their gazes gradually rising with hope.

The boundary between mountains and seas.

The land is vast and boundless, with mountains and sea interspersed within it, hence its name.

The immortal mountains stretch endlessly, rich in natural treasures, home to countless rare birds Mutant Beast; the spiritual sea is vast, containing all things; and the deep sea is boundless.

Black Demon Mountain.

The Sha Qi stretched like clouds, reaching to the horizon, and various strange phenomena rose up, making people dare not approach at a glance. Within it, powerful auras could be faintly seen.

This is the site where the Black Demon Sect was founded.

But at this moment.

A furious roar soared into the sky, and a huge black skeleton roared, spewing black flames. This power made many Black Demon Sect disciples tremble.

"Who has provoked Black Flame True Lord to such a furious state?"

Numerous speculations arose in their minds. Watching the giant black skull roar and unleash its power without restraint, most of the disciples dared not even breathe, their eyes filled with longing.

What is True Lord?

In the Spirit Realm, only those at the Primordial Spirit Realm are qualified to be called True Lord. Once one enters the Primordial Spirit Realm, one can live for 30,000 years and even have the ability to separate Primordial Spirit primordial spirit from their body, controlling various Divine Ability such as earth, wind, water, and fire. Even in the Spirit Realm, they are still powerful cultivators.

Having already stepped into the third of the four steps to immortality, especially after acquiring Primordial Spirit, one can possess another's body to live a second life, making it less likely to perish.

The disciples were speculating.

The towering cliff on the back mountain.

The Black Flame True Lord, clad in a black robe, had cold eyes and had not yet recovered from the provocation of that lowly ant from the lower realm.

"You mere natives of the lower realm, insignificant ants, how dare you be so presumptuous! Once I conquer your world, I will extract your soul and imprison you on Sky-Piercing Cliff for ten thousand years, tormented by black flames every day!"

He felt his authority had been greatly challenged.

A sweet laugh rang out:

"Senior Brother Black Flame, why are you so angry? I've told you before, this Jiazi 1673 world is not as simple as it seems. The Golden Spirit Sect was incredibly powerful back then, considered one of the major sects in the Northern Xuan Region."

"But what was the result? When they attacked, their entire force was wiped out. Not only did they fail to receive any reward from the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm, but they also lost many talented and powerful individuals. From then on, their foundation was greatly weakened, and they declined in just a few thousand years. Only then did our Black Demon Sect have the opportunity to be swallowed up in one fell swoop!"

"We must learn from past mistakes and be wary. Senior Brother, it's better not to rush into these petty tricks to gain big credit. We should wait until Senior Brother Sect Master has completed the construction of the world passage, then launch a full-scale attack and crush them openly!"

A seductive woman dressed in purple walked gracefully towards them. Her attire was somewhat revealing and alluring. Although her words were persuasive, there was a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes.

"Ziyun, are you making fun of me?" Black Flame True Lord stared coldly, a terrifying sense of oppression descending.

True Lord Ziyun patted her chest repeatedly and said in a sweet voice:

"What are you saying, Senior Brother? I was just trying to be helpful. After all, we obtained this information from the Golden Spirit Sect's secret vault; it can't be faked."

"If I remember correctly, the Golden Spirit Sect sent a full ten thousand inner disciple Law Power Realm, and many of them were even True Disciple at the Purple Mansion Realm who temporarily suppressed their cultivation before going. They also carried many secret treasures with them."

"The Golden Spirit Sect is a powerful sect that has destroyed several small worlds, but I never expected it to fail here."

Black Flame True Lord snorted coldly, then said in a deep voice:

"I am naturally aware of this. The reason is simply that the world will of world number 1673 awakened back then. Now that we have a countermeasure, we will certainly not repeat the mistakes of the Golden Spirit Sect. Back then, the world will destroyed the world passage and suffered severe damage itself. So many years have passed, it may have already completely perished."

"Furthermore, Junior Sister seems to have forgotten that while the Golden Spirit Sect is powerful, is our Black Demon Sect weak? Having fully absorbed the Golden Spirit Sect's resources, even the Golden Spirit Sect at its peak is no match for us!"

"This time, our Sect Master said we must go all out to conquer World 1673 of the Jiazi Era. This baptism of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will will at least allow our Black Demon Sect to produce one or even two Void Dao Realm experts! At that time, our Black Demon Sect can also become a superior sect in the Northern Xuan Region!"

His eyes shone with fervor and expectation.

True Lord Ziyun said with a grin:

"So this is why you made these plans in advance, Senior Brother, hoping to use this opportunity to reach the Void Dao Realm and stand on equal footing with Sect Master Senior Brother?"

Black Flame True Lord's expression changed, and he shouted:

"Ziyun, don't talk nonsense. My loyalty to the sect leader is as solid as mountains and as deep as the sea, and I have no other intentions. This arrangement is just to test the waters of World Jiazi 1673 in advance, in case anything unexpected happens later."

"Moreover, I did not come away empty-handed this time. Due to the internal strife in world number 1673, half of its top combat power has been lost. When we launch our expedition, we will be able to suppress it with ease!"

True Lord Ziyun picked up the hem of his robe and smiled casually:

"I'm afraid even your senior brother, the sect leader, might not believe you. If you don't explain yourself clearly, he might be in trouble!"

Black Flame True Lord gave her a cold, hard look:

"On this expedition, I will send my Primordial Spirit into my body to accompany you, to prove my loyalty to my senior brother!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

The ever-joking Ziyun True Lord's expression changed drastically. She looked at Heiyan True Lord with disbelief, as if she thought he had gone mad.

Although those in the Primordial Spirit Realm can leave their physical body, they generally do not do so, as it is extremely risky. Moreover, their power will be suppressed after entering the small world. At most, they can only rely on the special characteristics of the Primordial Spirit to unleash combat power surpassing that of the Law Power Realm. If they encounter any unexpected situation, they will perish on the spot.

If the Primordial Spirit is destroyed, there is no chance to start over, not even the chance to be reincarnated.

This is tantamount to risking everything to go to the front lines.

She gazed intently at Black Flame True Lord for a moment, then bowed respectfully.

"It was Ziyun who misunderstood Senior Brother. Please forgive her!"

Black Flame True Lord simply waved his hand coldly.

But deep down, there was a burning passion within.

He was not truly loyal to the so-called sect leader and senior brother. To be honest, he wished he could take his place. The reason he took such a risk was because he had noticed some clues when he was summoned by the Martial Saint.

"The will of that small world not only did not perish, but instead recovered and became even stronger!"

"There's a problem, definitely a problem! I've studied a lot of information about World 1673. The world's will was absolutely on the verge of extinction back then. It's impossible for a small world to recover to this level in ten thousand years!"

"There must be a mystery within, perhaps even a hidden fortuitous opportunity. If I can obtain it, I might be able to reach the Void Realm, or even higher, even without relying on the baptism of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will!"

"Only in this way can I truly become the master of the Black Demon Sect in the future!"

He harbored deep ambitions.

This is not impossible.

Among the many smaller worlds invaded by the Mountain and Sea Realm, such examples are few, but they do exist.

It could be a naturally formed treasure from within the small world, a strange substance from the Tiansheng Boundary Sea that fell into the small world and formed there, or a remnant left behind by a fallen giant of the spirit world... anything is possible.

Black Flame True Lord felt that World 1673 was such a world.

In the blink of an eye.

A deep, resonant demonic voice suddenly echoed above the Black Demon Sect:

"Disciples of the Black Demon Sect have come to pay their respects!"

Almost instantly.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked in awe toward the core of Black Demon Mountain. They knew who the voice belonged to: the Black Demon Sect Master, the Black Demon True Lord!

The Black Demon True Lord is no ordinary True Lord; he has even stepped one foot into the Void Dao Realm.

Rumors circulate that even without the baptism of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will, he can become a Void Dao Realm expert on his own; it's only a matter of time.

In an instant.

Above Black Demon Mountain, powerful figures soared into the sky, densely packed and stretching as far as the eye could see.

Before Black Demon Cliff.

Black Flame True Lord and Purple Cloud True Lord have arrived, and we dare not hesitate for a moment.

The other elders and disciples also stopped in front of the cliff, arranged in order of strength.

No one dared to be negligent, whether they inner disciple the Law Power Realm, True Disciple of the Purple Mansion Realm, or elders of the Primordial Spirit Realm. As for the weaker outer disciples and menial disciples, they did not come. It was not that they were disrespectful, but that they were not qualified to become disciples of the Black Demon Sect.

A powerful and imposing figure slowly stepped out. He was dressed in a black and gold robe, exuding a domineering and fierce aura. His eyes seemed to radiate Demonic Qi with every blink.

All eyes bowed respectfully.

The Black True Lord stood with his hands behind his back, looking down upon all living beings.

"One month from now, 50,000 inner disciples and 3,000 True Disciple will embark on an expedition to World Number 1673!"

The disciples all became excited and shouted in unison:

"We will humbly obey the decree of our sect leader!"