After practicing Qi for a thousand years, one can finally become a god!

Chapter 230 Critical Crisis
Netherworld Sect.

The group of invincible beings are paying close attention.

Upon Qi Sheng's arrival, the first to make a move were the twenty-four immortal generals who wielded the twenty-four solar term banners.

They wielded divine banners and set up a grand array of seasonal changes, first suppressing Qi Sheng as the world changed.

Then Qi Huang made his move, wielding the "God-Slaying Blade." The moment this supreme treasure was unleashed, even ghosts and gods trembled in fear.

The other invincible realm beings did not make a move.

But it was already like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut; there was no holding back whatsoever, and the goal was to kill with a single blow.

however.

"here we go again!"

Wu Wang's eyes narrowed as he saw the void tremble once more, this time with three strange beings appearing simultaneously—

The woman in green appeared between Qi Sheng and the God-Slaying Blade. Qi Huang swung his blade down, originally targeting Qi Sheng, but it was blocked by the woman in green.

Qi Huang's sword can slay the invincible and even the shadow monkey.

but.

Look at the woman in green. She has an exceptionally beautiful face and a beautiful figure. With just a slight raise of her hand, her slender, boneless hand, which seems soft and weak, deftly grasps the blade of the God-Slaying Blade.

This knife!

Stopped it!

"How can it be!"

Qi Huang was shocked. He felt as if his slash had not struck refined iron, but rather vanished without a trace, like a stone sinking into the sea.

This, this, this!
"Infinite strength."

"His physique is like that of a dragon."

Wu Wang felt a chill run down his spine. As an expert, he could see that the woman in green was able to withstand the God-Slaying Blade not only because of her strong physique, but also because of her boundless strength, all of which far surpassed Qi Huang's.

Invincible!

This is truly unbeatable!
The woman in green was by no means inferior to the Shadow Monkey, and compared to the Shadow Monkey's playful nature of stepping on shadows, the woman in green's abilities seemed more suited to head-on combat.

Qi Sheng actually had a backup plan!

On the other side, Li Yun's face was grim: "Qi Sheng's summoning of strange creatures is so powerful, how can we deal with it?"

Wu Wang gritted his teeth: "It's alright. Under the suppression of the seasonal formation, Qi Sheng will definitely have no way to escape this time. As long as he dies, perhaps this strange phenomenon will naturally disappear."

He trusted the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Array.

However, as soon as he finished speaking—

"Please enjoy yourselves, everyone. I will take my leave now."

On the other side, Qi Shenglang laughed, and a yellow light descended, completely ignoring the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Formation set up by the twenty-four immortal generals, disappearing without a trace.

"This this!"

Wu Wang's expression changed.

Qi Huang's eyes were wide with rage.

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

Has Qi Sheng run away again?
What to do about weird things?
Then, the woman in green had calm, still eyes. She exchanged a glance with Qi Huang, then gracefully charged forward, clenching her fist.

There were two more strange statues—

One was a toad covered in fleshy growths, which opened its mouth wide to devour everything. What was even more disgusting was that the fleshy growths on its body also split open mouths, constantly opening and sticking out tongues, eating whatever it saw, whether it was visible rocks and trees or invisible spiritual energy, it devoured everything without reservation.

One was an ape covered in silver fur. It stood there like a war god descending to earth. Its silver fur grew wildly and embedded itself into the void, exploring in all directions. It was actually infiltrating the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Formation. Many flaws in the formation were discovered in an instant. Its silver fur was everywhere, finding the flaws and attacking them.

"They're all invincible!"

"Three invincible realms!"

"My Netherworld Sect is in grave danger!"

Li Yun's face turned completely gloomy.

……

Changwei Mountain.

A celestial abode.

Qi Sheng appeared, a smile on his face.

He only cared about killing and not about burying them. He ran away the moment he summoned the three strange creatures. A wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall. As for the strange creatures, let the Netherworld Sect deal with them.

"The Netherworld Sect killed the monsters, and I reaped the benefits, gaining a huge amount of 'merit'."

"The strange entity destroyed the Netherworld Sect, and I still benefited from it. Although I didn't get any 'merit,' I was able to use the strange entity to eliminate the Netherworld Sect, whose ambition for selflessness never died."

Qi Shengying is on both sides.

It is abbreviated as 'win-win'.

Of course, Qi Sheng still hoped that the Netherworld Sect would kill those three strange beings. After all, the Netherworld Sect was there and could be destroyed at any time, but the powerful forces that could help him kill the strange beings, such as the Netherworld Sect, which had many invincible cultivators, were becoming fewer and fewer.

Qi Sheng could tell which was more important.

This is also why, despite having the power to summon more monsters to attack the Netherworld Sect, he exercised restraint and only summoned three.

of course.

Even just three strange beings are enough to give the Netherworld Sect a real beating.

"This time it's no small matter."

Qi Sheng's gaze was deep and unfathomable as he brought up the control panel—

【Coordinates: Xuanming Realm】

[Introduction: The woman in green, more terrifying than her physique and strength, possesses a warlike and bloodthirsty heart. Her life is either spent in battle or on her way to battle, never ceasing.]

[Difficulty: Level 1 · ★★★★★★★★★★]

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【Coordinates: Xuanming Realm】

[Introduction: A toad. Toads are simple-minded; their only concern is eating. As long as they have food, they are happy.]

[Difficulty: Level 1 · ★★★★★★★★★★]

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【Coordinates: Xuanming Realm】

[Introduction: The Silver Ape has mutated hair with a bizarre regenerative ability, allowing it to inhabit and control any other flesh-and-blood creature with hair, thus eliminating worries about hair loss.]

[Difficulty: Level 1 · ★★★★★★★★]

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"Two ten-star ratings."

"An eight-star."

Qi Sheng smiled, recalling how the combination of the eight-star 'Eight-Clawed Lion King' and the ten-star 'Shadow Monkey' had caused the Netherworld Sect to suffer heavy losses, resulting in the death of an Invincible Realm expert.

This time, there's another ten-star anomaly; it's unclear how the Netherworld Sect will respond.

Qi Sheng felt terrified for the Netherworld Sect just thinking about it.

but--

"Wasn't it said that Qi Ji and Huang Di died in battle?"

However, the person who wielded the sword that Qi Sheng faced in the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Formation was none other than Qi Huang.

Can someone still wield a knife after they're dead?

Is it a combination similar to the seasonal banner and the immortal god general, or is it that Qi Huang actually did not die?
"He's probably not dead."

Qi Sheng smiled, not paying much attention.

After all, even minor figures like Wu Quan and the Three Flower Goddess, who are not even in the Invincible Realm, have their own ways to save their lives and escape. Not to mention those in the Invincible Realm who stand at the top of the Barbarian Pyramid and have reached the pinnacle of martial prowess and power.

Qi Huang will only have more ways to save his life.

Even if you're facing an unprecedented ten-star monster, it's normal to lose, but dying in battle is unlikely.

"Alright!"

"An unkillable cockroach, that's my best henchman."

Qi Sheng didn't want the Netherworld Sect to perish too soon.

……

A celestial abode.

Qi Sheng made up his mind and brought up the panel—

【Meritory: 1312005】

The panel showed a total of over 1.3 million merit points, of which a full million came from the Netherworld Sect's slaying of the Eight-Clawed Lion King, which came easily.

"With all this effort invested in the 'Sorrowful Cloud Sword Technique,' it will be difficult to complete the remaining three steps. It would be better to first fully master the 'Twenty-Four Solar Terms Technique.'"

【Twenty-four Solar Terms Qigong——】

[The first twelve solar terms: complete;]

[The Thirteenth Solar Term: 0/1300 (Beginner)]

……

The reason why the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms Exercise" can become the sect's most treasured technique of the Netherworld Sect, even though it clearly cannot increase lifespan and may even shorten it, is that it can still be ranked alongside the "Scripture of the Dead." This is due to its relatively low difficulty in the early stages of practice, its extremely rapid progress in cultivating the "Solar Terms Exercise," and its ability to quickly create more and more masters. This is reflected in its emphasis on diligent practice—

The entire "Twenty-Four Solar Terms Exercises," from the first to the twelfth solar term, from beginner to master, only took 24180 exercises.

Very few.

Too little.

For Qi Sheng now, a single day of divine intervention is enough to achieve extraordinary results.

However, Qi Sheng, who has mastered all twelve solar terms, can fight on equal terms with masters of the third tier and even masters of the fourth tier based solely on his skill in "Solar Terms Gong".

It offers great value for money.

And then—

From the thirteenth to the twenty-fourth solar term, one can learn and master each one in a single step, requiring only 68820 practice points in total.

It only requires a little over 60,000 merit points to easily master, so there's no reason to be so arrogant.

Qi Sheng worked diligently and decisively.

The 'black membrane' in sections thirteen and fourteen.

The 'black snake' in sections fifteen and sixteen.

The 'Black Dragon' in the seventeenth and eighteenth sections.

External medicine for the nineteenth and twentieth solar terms.

The 'internal methods' of the 2122 solar term.

The "three voids" of the second, third, second, and fourth solar terms.

Master them all.

Everything is perfect.

Having mastered all twenty-four solar terms, his combat power is unparalleled.

The twenty-four solar terms bring the four seasons to a perfect end, culminating in peak combat power.

At this point, Qi Sheng had already reached peak combat strength based solely on his skill in the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" technique.

But just like the "Sorrowful Cloud Sword Manual," only at this point can one truly begin the "Seasonal Exercises," marking a brand new stage.

【Twenty-four Solar Terms Qigong——】

Season 1: 0/10000 (Beginner);

Season 2: 0/10000 (Beginner);

Season 3: 0/10000 (Beginner);

Season 4: 0/10000 (Beginner);

……

The "Solar Terms Exercise" first involves practicing the twenty-four solar terms separately. After all the exercises are perfected, they are then integrated. The six major solar terms of each quarter are combined into one, transforming into the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, thus creating the "Four Seasons Battle Method".

The perfect fulfillment of all four seasons is the pinnacle.

For example, Qi Sanniang, with the help of the resources in the Netherworld Palace, cultivated at a rapid pace and perfected the "Four Seasons Battle Technique", becoming a top-tier figure, only one step away from the invincible realm.

However, just as Qi Sheng wanted to use the "Four Sword Techniques" to reach the invincible realm, he had to fully master the "Four Sword Techniques".

Qi San Niang's relationship with "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is similar. From "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" to "Four Seasons Battle Method", the four seasons need to be integrated again, called "Four Seasons Rotation", also known as "Yearly Plan".

There are two methods for this step—

One method is to utilize readily available powerful weapons and tools to advance in rank.

Secondly, it is very difficult to forge one's own powerful weapons.

To date, all the deceased Invincible War Gods in the Netherworld Sect, including the current ones, achieved the "Four Seasons Cycle" only by relying on the divine weapon "God-Slaying Blade." They can only be called "Weapon Masters" but cannot become "Weapon Lords," making it difficult for them to advance further. It is likely that they will be limited by the "God-Slaying Blade" for the rest of their lives, trapped in the Invincible Realm.

“Since I practice the ‘Seasonal Qigong,’ I will naturally follow the path of the ‘Master of War.’”

Although this path is more difficult, Qi Sheng is diligent and has enough time to collect the various materials needed to forge divine weapons, so it is not without hope.

However, the work required for the 'cycle of the four seasons' is quite substantial.

【Twenty-four Solar Terms Qigong——】

【Seasonal Cycle: Beginner (0/100000)】(+)

From beginner to expert, it takes a full 3100 million!
Massive quantities!

……

Qi Sheng diligently practiced the "Seasonal Techniques" in the Immortal Abode Grotto, making rapid progress.

The words are divided into two parts.

The Netherworld Sect is in a terrible predicament.

……

boom!
The Netherworld Sect, the Netherworld Palace, the Hall of Immortality.

Li Yun kicked the coffin lid away, lifted the coffin lid, and stood up, her face pale and her expression ugly.

Soon.

boom!
Another coffin lid was kicked open, and Nanmen Feiying walked out from it.

Li Yun was shocked: "The sect leader is dead too?"

She knew that Nanmen Feiying was a master of one of the sect's four great mystical arts, the "Crossing Calamity Robe," which made him impervious to all magic. His defensive power was far superior to that of the five invincible war gods who had mastered the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms Technique." He was known throughout the barbarian lands for his unparalleled defense.

But this time, even he died in battle?
Nanmen Feiying smiled wryly: "I was careless."

Li Yun asked curiously, "Who could kill the sect leader?"

She thought about it carefully—

The woman in green only knows hand-to-hand combat and is difficult to get close to.

The toad monster was focused on devouring everything and was quite carefree.

The silver-haired ape, despite its fierce battles against heaven and earth, is ultimately the weakest.

Li Yun couldn't fathom how Nanmen Feiying had died.

Nanmen Feiying also felt unlucky: "Brother Sima was fighting fiercely with the woman in green in front of me, but who would have thought that the toad would yawn, open its mouth, and swallow Brother Sima whole through the woman in green, exposing me to her. She threw a punch with unparalleled strength. Even though I had put on my 'Transcending Calamity Robe,' I couldn't withstand the woman in green's storm of punches. She tore my robe apart and killed me."

He didn't have to die.

Unexpectedly, the usually zen-like toad monster suddenly attacked and devoured people, which led to its sudden death.

Li Yun was also surprised: "Why has the toad monster started too?"

This strange creature wouldn't eat people unless they approached it. It seemed very lazy, only devouring anything within arm's reach, and its movement was extremely slow, even slower than some up-and-coming talents who had just mastered the Cloud Climbing Technique.

This time, it was truly unexpected that he opened his mouth.

but--

"correct!"

"Brother Sima is dead, where is he?"

Li Yun suddenly realized something.

She died first, then Sima Dongchou, and then Nanmen Feiying.

But now she and Nanmen Feiying have both risen from their coffins, yet Sima Dongchou, who was caught in the middle, is nowhere to be seen—

"Is he still alive?"

Li Yun frowned.

Sima Feiying glanced at the twelve coffins in the Hall of Immortality, his eyes immediately narrowing: "Brother Sima!"

Li Yun was surprised and quickly looked. Sure enough, she saw Sima Dongchou lying peacefully in one of the coffins, but his figure was illusory, which was clearly a manifestation of insufficient strength and depleted vitality.

but!

"This is wrong!"

Li Yun was shocked.

The principle behind these coffins in the Hall of Immortality is roughly similar to that of the descent of gods by the immortals in the Netherworld Sect. Members of the Netherworld Sect descend to the mortal realm through the descent of gods, and even if they die in the mortal world, they can return, only losing three years of their lifespan in reality.

These coffins are also included.

Even if Li Yun and other invincible realm cultivators die in battle due to an accident, they can be resurrected in this coffin, and their magic power and vitality will be fully restored. At most, they will only lose three years of their lifespan.

However, Sima Dongchou's current state did not seem to indicate that he had lost three years of his lifespan.

The loss of skill and vitality is so difficult to recover.

For example—

Li Yun was revived in less than an hour.

Nanmen Feiying was resurrected in less than an hour.

But what about Sima Dongchou?

Li Yun and Nanmen Feiying waited for two extra hours in the Undying Hall before Sima Dongchou's corpse had only solidified to less than one percent.

That is to say-

"Brother Sima will need at least three months to fully recover!"

Li Yun and Nanmen Feiying exchanged a glance, both shocked.

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(End of this chapter)