396: Nine Netherworlds

Xiao Ruochen still remembered the first time he saw Li Qi; at that time, he was only at the Samsara Realm - Middle Stage. After Xiao Ruochen brought Li Qi back to the Immortal Martial World, he immediately went into seclusion and had no time to guide Li Qi's cultivation.

Originally, Xiao Ruochen thought he would guide him properly after coming out of seclusion, but he didn't expect that in just a few months, Li Qi had already reached the Reincarnation Stage - Peak Phase?!

He had advanced two Minor Achievements!

If one were to carefully sense him, it wouldn't be hard to find that the oppressive aura emanating from Li Qi was in no way inferior to Su Zimo's beside him!!!

This was a bit unbelievable. Although Su Zimo was only at the Creation Realm - Early Stage, he was a genuine Creation True Lord.

Could it be that Li Qi's current true combat power was already enough to contend with a Creation True Lord?

"Li Qi... you've already reached the Reincarnation Stage - Peak Phase?!"

Xiao Ruochen stared intently at Li Qi's figure and asked in surprise.

At this moment, all the Disciples of the Sect were present, and their gazes fell upon Li Qi one after another. Li Qi remained calm, completely unfazed. He rose and slightly cupped his hands towards Xiao Ruochen, saying,

"This Disciple's slight progress is all due to serendipitous Opportunity, coupled with the blessed land of the Sect, where outstanding individuals and spiritual energy converge, leading to today's Minor Achievement."

His words were watertight, implying he had good luck while praising the Sect's exceptional environment and the benefits he received from it. He subtly flattered Xiao Ruochen without a single flaw.

And Xiao Ruochen smiled.

He had been a shrewd old hand for many years, so how could he not understand the hidden meaning in Li Qi's words? He thought Li Qi was very cunning but also found him quite interesting.

Among the three people he brought from the Immortal Martial World, Li Qi was the one Xiao Ruochen valued the most. The first time he saw Li Qi, he sensed his extraordinary nature and astonishing potential.

And Li Qi's performance did not disappoint him. Before he even had a chance to guide him, Li Qi had already Broken Through to the Reincarnation Stage - Peak Phase.

"Good! Li Qi, you've done very well!"

"I'm afraid it won't be long before... my Immortal Martial God Sect will once again produce a Creation True Lord!"

This was Xiao Ruochen's assessment of Li Qi. He could see that Li Qi was only one step away from Breaking Through to the Creation Realm and could Breakthrough at any time.

Perhaps Li Qi held himself to a high standard, feeling that his current strength had not yet reached its limit and wished to continue refining himself, solidifying his foundation before making the Breakthrough.

This made Xiao Ruochen's evaluation of Li Qi even higher!

Not only did Xiao Ruochen hold Li Qi in high regard, but the other Disciples in the Sect also looked at Li Qi with admiration.

After all, the Dao Source Realm Sect Master had just said that Li Qi would soon be able to Breakthrough to the Creation Realm, which was almost a foregone conclusion.

Who wouldn't envy such a situation?

Xiao Ruochen's mood was exceptionally good at this moment. Not only had he himself Broken Through his original Realm, but his Disciples were also making rapid progress and had not disappointed him either.

The Immortal Martial God Sect's banquet lasted for three days before gradually coming to an end...

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Soon, a month had passed...

It was time for Li Qi and Su Zimo to set off to obtain the creation spiritual pearl.

Before this, Li Qi had successfully cultivated another sword technique from the Five Directions Sword Manual: Reincarnation Chapter: Asura Blazing Flame Sword!

This sword technique combined the power of Asura with the Five Elements of fire, making it incredibly powerful and fiery. Its Sword Qi was like fire, burning through the sky and splitting clouds, sweeping away all obstacles. When wielded against an enemy, its intense flames would engulf their bodies, making it impossible to parry.

And after this Asura Blazing Flame Sword was elevated to the Major Achievement Realm, Li Qi once again mastered a Six Paths Phenomenon: Asura Ghost Mask!

This was a fierce black iron mask, like an Asura, containing endless power. If one wore this mask, their combat power would instantly double, becoming incomparably brave, as if an Asura Ghost God had possessed them.

If the power of the Asura Ghost Mask was unleashed to its extreme, the wearer would then transform into the three-headed, six-armed Defying Heaven Asura form, becoming the strongest Defying Heaven Asura!

In this form... it could almost immune all negative states in the world.

After understanding the various powers of the Asura Ghost Mask, Li Qi deeply felt the terror of this Asura Ghost Mask, which was in no way inferior to any of the Six Paths Phenomenon he had mastered!

Just as they were about to depart, Su Zimo saw Li Qi again, and his heart couldn't help but feel a slight jolt.

"Senior Brother Li... seems different from a few days ago..."

"His strength has actually improved again!"

Although Su Zimo's heart was astonished, he showed no expression on his face and calmly said, "Senior Brother Li, it's time. We should depart."

Li Qi nodded slightly: "I am ready and can depart at any time."

The two no longer lingered. Their figures rose into the air, heading out of the Sect.

The Profound Sea Divine Clam, which nurtured the creation spiritual pearl, lived in a very dangerous place... named the Nine Underworld Treacherous Abyss.

The Nine Underworld Treacherous Abyss was deep and unfathomable, true to its name, extraordinarily treacherous. The water within the abyss was bone-chillingly cold and as dark as ink, with no sunlight, as if it led directly to the Nine Underworld below.

Within it lurked countless powerful evil spirits and Yao Beasts. They were cunning and cruel, taking pleasure in devouring living beings. Only Creation Realm powerhouses could move freely within it.

And this Nine Underworld Treacherous Abyss was far from the Immortal Martial God Sect, a distance of tens of thousands of miles. The two traveled on, and soon they were far from the Immortal Martial God Sect's territory.

This was Li Qi's first long journey in the Divine Firmament World, leaving the protection of the Immortal Martial God Sect, but his heart was very calm, without any apprehension or panic, like an old man who had been wandering here for a long time.

Before departing, Li Qi had collected a large amount of information related to the Divine Firmament World, including not only its geographical distribution but also detailed intelligence on its many forces.

Li Qi was no longer the outsider who had just arrived in the Divine Firmament World, completely clueless.

With his current understanding of the Divine Firmament World, even without Su Zimo's company, he would have no problem acting alone here.

The two figures soared through the air, and mountains and vast lakes continuously passed beneath them. Su Zimo also reminded him at the appropriate time.

"Junior Brother, we're almost there. Ahead is the Nine Underworld Treacherous Abyss!"

Li Qi wanted to look closely, and a huge, gloomy body of water appeared in his line of sight...