Demons Arise in Times of Chaos

The unprecedented Tribulation Lightning triggered by Ning Qi has finally ended.

All the cultivators within the war zone breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the thunderclouds dissipate.

But almost everyone was secretly complaining:

Damn it, I had to endure thirty-six Tribulation Lightning in total. Is this really the kind of tribulation a Dao Integration cultivator should undergo?

Ordinary cultivators only need to undergo three tribulations to reach the Dao; any more and they risk being annihilated.

Most geniuses can only survive six tribulations, while only the most outstanding geniuses can survive nine.

Ning Qi, on the other hand, multiplied it several times over!

Everyone realized that Ning Qi was probably the Dao Integration cultivator who had undergone the most tribulations in the history of the two spirit realms.

He even surpassed the sect leaders of the three strongest immortal sects, and even surpassed the three patriarchs.

Even after the Tribulation Lightning dissipated, everyone's hearts remained unsettled.

Regardless of which side the cultivators were on, they all understood that from this day forward, Ning Qi would be the most prominent genius in both spirit realms, and his potential was so terrifying that many dared not even imagine it!

How the sect leaders of the three great immortal sects would treat Ning Qi, and how the three patriarchs would view Ning Qi, were questions that lingered in their minds.

Ning Qi stood in the void.

The clouds and thunder dispersed, all merging into his body.

He silently sensed the Dao-integrating body he had achieved after transcending the tribulation, and a powerful and indestructible feeling arose spontaneously!

"Is this the Rule Body after advancing to the Dao Integration Realm?"

Ning Qi's eyes opened and closed, as if stars were falling within them, and he murmured to himself.

The Tribulation Lightning he summoned with all his might incorporated the powers of the Mountain and Sea Realm, the Vast Realm, the True Martial, and the Boundary Sea.

Such a risky tactic ultimately yielded substantial results.

Ning Qi clenched his fist, feeling that his current Dao body could easily unleash all the Divine Ability powers and techniques he had cultivated, as if all the Divine Ability powers and techniques had transformed into the Origin talents of those Demon Beast.

He no longer needs to form hand seals or deliberately condense the power within his body; with a thought, he can unleash any Divine Ability power or technique at will.

The wills of the two realms, who had been watching from afar, became somewhat solemn upon seeing Ning Qi appear.

The will of the Vast Realm was momentarily unsure whether to stay or leave.

The thought of fighting Ning Qi again made his heart pound.

The illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will stared at Ning Qi, roaring inwardly.

"This child will surely surpass Haoshan and Qinghai. I must nurture him and make him a match for them!"

Suddenly, Ning Qi's eyes swept downwards.

The wills of both realms were taken aback, and also looked down at the earth below Ning Qi.

The land was riddled with holes and charred black.

The Tribulation Lightning just now actually tore apart the war boundary. If the wills of both realms hadn't reacted extremely quickly and mobilized energy from the outside to consolidate it, this place might have been completely destroyed by the Tribulation Lightning and become part of the Boundary Sea.

Just then, a Black Shadow emitting black smoke suddenly emerged from within the earth's boundary wall.

The Black Shadow had been struck by Tribulation Lightning and was no longer recognizable as human; even its own aura had been obliterated, making it impossible to know who it was.

However, as soon as he appeared, he quickly glanced at Ning Qi above, and then, not daring to linger, he fled in a certain direction at lightning speed.

Neither Ning Qi nor the will of the two realms could immediately recognize who this surviving person was.

But judging from the direction he fled, it seemed to be towards the will of the Vast Realm.

The will of the Vast Realm was also taken aback when it saw the Black Shadow rushing towards it.

Could it be that gray-robed monk, Mi Hui?

Among the Haoran Realm cultivators who had previously pursued Ning Qi, Mi Hui was the strongest.

This person now has no aura left, but instead carries the lingering scent of Tribulation Lightning. Neither Ning Qi nor the will of the two realms made a move against such a lucky fellow.

They were all staring intently, wondering where this person was going.

When the Black Shadow realized it was being watched, it immediately flew even faster.

He was able to survive thanks to the resurrection pill bestowed upon him by his ancestor.

To the surprise of the illusory figure of the Vast Realm's will, this person did not stop in front of him, nor did he seem to beg for his help.

He seemed to have gone mad, continuing forward on his own.

At the same time, smoke billowed from his mouth as he hoarsely roared, "It's terrifying, it's terrifying!"

The illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will suddenly teleported to Ning Qi's side.

He first praised Ning Qi, "Kid, you really nailed that just now. Even the wills of the two realms were forced out of this place by your Tribulation Lightning."

Ning Qi cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, quickly concealing his sharp edge.

He inquired, "Lord Realm Master, is there any serious hidden danger in my condition?"

"So you're aware of the potential dangers, huh?" the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm said mockingly.

However, he then patted his illusory chest and said, "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one will dare to do anything to you."

"Then thank you very much, Realm Lord!"

Even though Ning Qi had survived an unprecedented Tribulation Lightning and achieved a body that belonged to no realm, he remained vigilant.

During his previous tribulation, Ning Qi had secretly and deliberately directed the Tribulation Lightning towards the illusory image of the will of the two realms.

Just like what he encountered, those Tribulation Lightning took human form, as if they had an infinite supply of energy and had condensed all his knowledge and skills.

The various Divine Ability powers and techniques used by Tribulation Lightning were all stronger than those used by Ning Qi before.

The illusory images of the wills of the two realms followed Ying Jie, which meant that Ning Qi was fighting against them, but both sides handled the situation with ease.

Although they were eventually forced to retreat, it was because they were still just illusory clones, and they could only exert the strength at the limit of the Dao Integration Realm within the current war domain.

The wills of both realms devoted the vast majority of their power to maintaining the stability of their own spirit realm and the war realm.

Therefore, Ning Qi was certain that the power of the wills of the two realms was still far greater than his own.

To secure final victory, Ning Qi will not bare his fangs until the very last moment!

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm was naturally very satisfied to see that he remained as humble as ever.

Compared to the two old guys, Shan Zu and Hai Zu, Ning Qi was obviously much more obedient and worth cultivating.

However, given the current state of the Spirit World War, he is unable to extricate himself from it for the time being.

After the two exchanged greetings, the illusory image of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will looked at the fleeing Black Shadow and said to Ning Qi:

"So many Dao-merging cultivators have perished under your Tribulation Lightning, aren't you going to eliminate them completely and let them go?"

Ning Qi glanced at the man's back.

"Lord of the Realm, aren't you curious whether this person is truly insane or just feigning madness?"

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm smiled.

"Now that you put it that way, I understand what you mean. You want to play cat and mouse games?"

Ning Qi replied, "No, I have a vague idea of who this person is. It's unexpected that he survived. Now that he's finally alive, I want to know if his hatred for me has truly disappeared. If not, then I'll make him even more desperate!"

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm glanced at Ning Qi.

"I have no idea who this person is, yet you managed to guess."

Ning Qi stroked his chin.

"Perhaps it was the power bestowed upon me by the previous Tribulation Lightning."

This point also piqued the curiosity of the Mountain and Sea Realm's will.

Ning Qi's aura is currently unpredictable, and even he is somewhat unsure just how strong Ning Qi really is.

Gazing at Ning Qi's magnificent robes, their yin and yang colors like ink wash, adorned with 365 star-like shadows, the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm asked:

"I remember the Tribulation Lightning you triggered involved three hundred rules, but now three hundred and sixty-five star shadows have appeared on your robe. Could it be that you mastered another sixty-five rules after passing the Tribulation Lightning?"

Ning Qi laughed awkwardly:

"Nothing can be hidden from the Realm Lord; the boy has indeed gained a great deal from the Tribulation Lightning."

He threw so many treasures into the Tribulation Lightning. After being baptized by the Tribulation Lightning, and with Ning Qi constantly comprehending the Tribulation Lightning within it, Ning Qi did indeed master sixty-five more rules.

"Incredible!" the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm exclaimed once again.

"You flatter me, Lord Realm Master. Let's see where this person is headed."

The will of the Mountain and Sea Realm nodded.

And so, the two of them flew out of the air and landed far behind the Black Shadow.

As for the illusory image of the Vast Realm's will, seeing that the person hadn't asked for help and instead appeared to be insane, it simply ignored him.

He couldn't tell whether the other party was a Dao Integration Realm cultivator from his Vast Realm or a Dao Integration Realm cultivator from the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Now, he has received another summons from his master, the Holy Ancestor, so he should go and report back first.

The Black Shadow moved forward erratically.

After he woke up, he also became aware of his own condition.

His inhuman, ghostly appearance filled him with intense hatred.

What he hated even more was that he never expected to be the only one left alive!

From the moment the Black Shadow awoke, it knew it could no longer do anything to Ning Qi.

But he was determined to get revenge!

He used to be incredibly successful, but now he has nothing left, so even if he dies, he wants to take a bunch of people down with him.

Therefore, the Black Shadow was both feigning madness and genuine madness driven by emotions.

Fortunately, as the only one who survived Ning Qi's tribulation, he also benefited from some of the tribulation's advantages.

One method was to extinguish all his aura, which would temporarily paralyze everyone.

So far, the results are good; neither Ning Qi nor the will of the two realms has recognized who he is.

Another thing is that he feels his own strength has increased by a third!

The Black Shadow let out a soft sigh.

If he had obtained these benefits before he went against Ning Qi, he might not have ended up in this situation.

The Black Shadow silently scanned the war zone.

His spiritual awareness also extends to a wider range than before.

The bad news was that he saw Ning Qi and the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm seemed to be following him.

But he can't care about that now!

Before long, the Black Shadow finally found the target of his revenge.

The targets were located in the eastern region and consisted of two large armies at the Integration Realm, but not a single one at the Dao Integration Realm.

Around the time Ning Qi underwent his tribulation, the War Realm had temporarily entered a state of truce.

Those two armies led by Nascent Soul Realm experts were naturally the Xuanzhen Domain army and the Fuyou Domain army of Sword Ancestor and Qi Keqing.

The Black Shadow entered the war zone with the intention of causing trouble for them, hoping to force Ning Qi out.

However, he was stopped by Leng Qing'ao midway, which made him temporarily give up.

But now, he's determined to drag them down to hell!

The Black Shadow figure was cracked all over, its entire body charred black, with dark red, dry flesh exposed through the cracks.

Even though he was a body of perfect harmony with the Dao and a body of rules, he could not return to his original state, which showed how terrifying Ning Qi's tribulation was.

The Black Shadow continued to stagger forward, spouting incoherent nonsense.

"Demonic forces emerge in chaotic times, demonic forces emerge in chaotic times..."

Ahead, on the land...

Sword Ancestor Qi Keqing and the others also kept their eyes fixed on the direction where Ning Qi was.

When the Tribulation Lightning first appeared, they had great confidence in Ning Qi.

Could a mere Dao Integration Tribulation possibly stop someone like Ning Qi?

But when they reached the ninth tribulation, upon hearing the comments from the Dao Integration cultivators in the distance, their hearts sank.

After ten kalpas, and even more than twenty kalpas later, all that remained in their hearts was prayer.

Only after Ning Qi had survived the thirty-six tribulations and the clouds and thunder had dispersed, and Ning Qi had reappeared, did they finally feel completely at ease.

Sword Ancestor's old face was filled with joy, his sword eyes gleaming.

Recalling the history of the Wuji Sword Sect over the years, it almost declined after he took over, but now it has finally swept away the dust and regained its glory. The Wuji Sword Sect has finally produced a Dao-Merging Sect Master!

As for Qi Keqing and the other cultivators from the Fuyou Domain, they naturally cheered for Ning Qi as well.

They were even happier to see Ning Qi break through safely than to see someone from their own sect break through to the Dao Integration stage!

Suddenly, a Black Shadow appeared in the sky, wobbling as it flew toward their location.

Sword Ancestor and Qi Keqing exchanged a glance, neither knowing what to do.

However, after seeing Ning Qi following this person, Sword Ancestor and Qi Keqing felt relieved.

Even if that charred figure had attained Dao, so what?

Ning Qi followed behind the Black Shadow, and when he saw the Black Shadow flying towards the location of Sword Ancestor and the others, his eyes immediately sharpened!

"So it really was you! Even after barely surviving, you still haven't given up your wicked ways!"

The Black Shadow drew closer and closer to Sword Ancestor and the others, until it was within striking distance.

A murderous glint suddenly flashed in his feigned madness.

His charred body rushed towards Sword Ancestor and the others. At the same time, surprisingly, several bolts of lightning shot out from his body. All of these lightning bolts were exactly the same as the Tribulation Lightning that Ning Qi had undergone before!

Upon seeing this, Ning Qi's eyes flashed, and he actually lowered his hand that was about to attack.

He declared loudly, "Why haven't you all undergone your tribulation yet? When are you going to do it?"

Upon hearing this, Sword Ancestor and the others immediately understood.

Ning Qi had previously told them that he needed to find a suitable opportunity to undergo the tribulation.

Clearly, the moment this Black Shadow charged in presented them with a perfect opportunity to overcome their tribulation.

In an instant, Sword Ancestor, Qi Keqing, and all the cultivators in the armies of the two domains who had reached the limit of the Integration Realm all flew into the sky.

They had suppressed their cultivation for a long time, but now they no longer did.

The Black Shadow was taken aback when it saw the group rushing into the sky.

Suddenly, layers of clouds appeared around everyone, and countless dark clouds gathered in the sky, just like Ning Qi had done before.

The Black Shadow figure's pupils contracted, a hint of fear appearing in their eyes.

So much so that he instinctively retreated, not daring to move forward at all.

But the next second, he became aware of his own State of Mind and felt extremely guilty.

"Second brother, third brother, you're both dead. I'm the only one alive. What do I have to fear?"

"Ning Qi killed you all, slaughtered all the cultivators of our Three Realms, I have no way out!"

With this in mind, the Black Shadow charged forward again towards Sword Ancestor and the others.

Lightning flashed within his charred body, instantly adding a unique, bloodthirsty hue to the entire world.