Translator: AnubisTL
Li Qing, having returned to his cave abode at Lingyun Sect, frowned deeply.
"These Demonic Marks are proving far more troublesome than I anticipated."
Initially, the marks had merely clung to his skin, occasionally suppressing the flow of mana within his body.
But during his arduous journey back to Lingyun Sect, the marks had begun to burrow deeper into his flesh, gradually threatening his very foundation.
If the Demonic Marks were to fully penetrate his core, his hard-earned cultivation would be utterly destroyed.
The methods of the Demon Realm Saint Ancestor were truly terrifying.
This was a situation Li Qing had never wanted to face. After a long period of contemplation, he finally retrieved four spirit pearls:
Metal, Wood, Fire, and Earth!
The four-colored spirit pearls radiated brilliant spiritual light within his cave abode, continuously emitting a magnificent aura.
These were supreme treasures of heaven and earth, the very foundation upon which the laws of the Human Realm were built!
Each spirit pearl emanated spiritual energy of unparalleled purity. Simply being within the aura's embrace filled Li Qing with a profound sense of tranquility.
The power of the spirit pearl suppressed the Demonic Mark's spread within his body.
"It seems the solution lies within these spirit pearls. I need to gather all five elements spirit pearls and see if completing the set works!"
For most cultivators, collecting all five elements spirit pearls would be an impossible task. These were the supreme treasures of this realm, and even the Five Elements Spirit Saint had only managed to gather three in all his years.
But for Li Qing, this was no great challenge.
The final Water Spirit Pearl was right here in the Lingyun Sect!
Immediately, Li Qing sent a message to Su Xin, asking her to come to his cave abode.
Soon, a graceful figure entered Li Qing's cave abode.
Li Qing looked at Su Xin and smiled wryly. "I'm afraid I need your help with something again."
Li Qing had removed his upper garment, revealing the jet-black Demonic Mark etched across his chest.
Su Xin's expression shifted slightly as she took in the sight. "You... why do you always get yourself into these situations?"
With that, she parted her crimson lips and spat out an azure spirit pearl.
She didn't ask Li Qing how he had managed this. She knew he carried far too many burdens on his shoulders. Now that he had returned safely, she assumed the Lingyun Sect had once again been spared from disaster.
This sect was always so well-protected by him.
The Water Spirit Pearl possessed purifying and cleansing properties. Li Qing had previously used Su Xin's assistance to eradicate the demonic qi implanted within his body.
As a stream of pure, refreshing Water Spirit energy seeped into Li Qing's body, the dark Demonic Marks gradually faded.
But soon, Su Xin's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.
These Demonic Marks were deeply ingrained, and even with the Water Spirit Pearl, she couldn't completely eradicate them!
"How is this possible... Even the Water Spirit Pearl can't cleanse these Demonic Marks? What kind of entity left these behind?" she exclaimed in shock. Suddenly, as if remembering something, she turned to Li Qing with a look of astonishment, as if she had guessed the answer.
Li Qing sighed softly. "I fought the Demon Realm Saint Ancestor's dao body. Given that it was the Demon Realm Saint Ancestor's technique, it's only natural that a single Water Spirit Pearl wouldn't be effective."
"Don't worry, I've already eliminated the Formless Saint Ancestor's dao body," Li Qing said casually.
Hearing his nonchalant tone, Su Xin's mind reeled.
Unbelievable! The Formless Saint Ancestor's dao body, which had plagued every Divine Transformation Great Power in the Human Realm, had been eliminated so easily?
"What should we do now? This primordial demonic qi from the saint ancestor is so stubbornly entrenched," Su Xin said, her voice filled with concern.
Li Qing chuckled softly and retrieved four spirit pearls from his Carefree Cosmos Pouch with a flick of his wrist.
Instantly, the cave abode flooded with vibrant, multicolored light. Pure Five Elements Spiritual Energy intertwined, yet also repelled each other.
As she gazed at the dazzling spiritual light, Su Xin's heart trembled anew.
As the master of the Water Spirit Pearl, how could she fail to recognize that the four spirit pearls Li Qing had produced shared the same primordial origin as her own?
The five elements spirit pearlsβlost for centuries and revered as the supreme treasures of the Human Realmβhad been gathered in Li Qing's hands!
"The Yin-Yang Five Elements operate on mutual generation and destruction," Li Qing explained. "Each element generates the next, yet also restrains another."
"If the five elements spirit pearls are brought together, their combined power will more than double," Li Qing said slowly, explaining his plan. In truth, he didn't even need to speak; the five pearls, now gathered, were already circling each other in the air, rising and falling rhythmically. The spiritual energy they radiated grew increasingly refined.
As the Five Elements Spiritual Energy intertwined, they seemed to be evolving toward the Great Dao itself.
Since ancient times, legends had foretold that if the five elements spirit pearls were united, a miraculous transformation would occur.
Even before their complete fusion, they were already manifesting extraordinary phenomena!
"Let's proceed as you suggest," Su Xin nodded, genuinely sensing the Water Spirit Pearl's enhanced power.
Next, Su Xin continued to channel the Water Spirit Pearl, purifying the strands of Demonic Mark within Li Qing's body.
This time, the results were markedly improved. Amplified by the four other spirit pearls, each pulse of pure Water Spirit Energy from the Water Spirit Pearl now effectively cleansed away a portion of the primordial demonic qi.
As this process repeated, the Demonic Marks on Li Qing's body gradually faded, suggesting they would soon be completely cleansed.
Meanwhile, Su Xin also reaped significant benefits from this process.
The interwoven Five Elements Spiritual Energy caused her cultivation to steadily rise, her mana rapidly approaching the threshold of the core formation realm.
She was now just half a step away from breaking through that final barrier.
Having reached the peak of the core formation realm, she could attempt the core shattering and nascent soul transformation at any moment. With the Water Spirit Pearl's enhancement and the Dragon Transformation Pill Li Qing had given her, achieving the nascent soul realm should be relatively straightforward.
All that remained was to successfully endure the heart demon tribulation, and she would ascend to the nascent soul realm.
Li Qing immediately recognized Su Xin's solid foundation. Her fundamentals were exceptionally strong, making the nascent soul transformation a mere formality.
Satisfied with this assessment, Li Qing closed his eyes once more, quietly absorbing the Water Spirit Pearl's cleansing spiritual energy into his fleshly body.
On the other side of the Azure Ridge Domain, at the site of Li Qing's final battle with the Formless Saint Ancestor, several figures descended from the sky.
"Heh, isn't that old ghost Chen Yuan? After all these years, you've finally reached the Divine Transformation stage. But judging by your appearance, you don't seem to be in great shape."
One of the figures glanced at True Monarch Chen Yuan, who had arrived later, and couldn't resist a mocking remark.
True Monarch Chen Yuan's injuries hadn't fully healed, leaving his face pale. He rolled his eyes and retorted, "Spare me your concern. I merely took three strikes from the Formless Saint Ancestor's dao body. It's nothing compared to you Divine Transformation Great Powers, hiding like rats in Moonlit Ridge, who were completely overwhelmed by the Saint Ancestor alone."
The man's expression stiffened slightly at this.
"Hmph, still as sharp-tongued as ever. You weren't so arrogant when you came to Moonlit Ridge begging for the method to break through your limits."
True Monarch Chen Yuan ignored him, merely curling his lip before turning his solemn gaze to the sword scar etched across the great earth.
The other cultivators, all at the divine transformation stage, also focused their attention on the desolate, ruined landscape.
"The Formless Saint Ancestor's aura lingers here. I can't mistake this demonic qi."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk... truly astonishing! Whose work is this? When did such a peerless figure emerge in the Human Realm?"
These cultivators were once Divine Transformation Great Powers who had roamed heaven and earth unchallenged. Yet, upon witnessing the sword scar, as deep as a ravine, they couldn't help but click their tongues in awe, feeling utterly inferior.
"Moreover, traces of a heavenly tribulation's qi mechanism remain!"
"This grows increasingly perplexing. Which fellow daoist clashed with the Formless Saint Ancestor in such a terrifying battle?"
"The sword they wielded must be extraordinary. Ordinary spirit treasures couldn't unleash such astonishing sword qi."
"Speaking of which, Chen Yuan, you've been in the Azure Ridge Domain all this time. Surely you must know something?"
True Monarch Chen Yuan merely shook his head, offering no explanation. He, too, was completely clueless.
(End of the Chapter)
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