500: Chapter 500: Ninth Level of Great Saint Realm

Once one reaches the level of the Great Saint Realm, breaking through even a single minor Realm requires an extremely long period of cultivation!

And the time required is measured in units of ten thousand years; it often takes tens of thousands or even over a hundred thousand years to break through one minor Realm.

How could anyone be like Qin Xiao, whose Breakthroughs are so simple and effortless, just like drinking cold water? He breezed from the second level of the Great Saint Realm to the third level!

Moreover, after breaking through to the third level, Qin Xiao's Breakthrough speed did not diminish; he then broke through to the fourth level!

Immediately followed by the fifth, sixth, seventh levels...

Only when he reached the ninth level of the Great Saint Realm did Qin Xiao finally stop his Breakthroughs.

During this period, he consumed a total of 6,800 qi luck value, nearly depleting all the luck he had accumulated over the years, leaving him with just over 2 million remaining.

After breaking through to the ninth level of the Great Saint Realm, Qin Xiao remained with his eyes tightly closed, not in a hurry to leave seclusion. Instead, he began to experience the enhancement in strength brought by his cultivation Breakthrough.

He felt his strength had increased tremendously. He could now easily defeat his former self at the first level of the Great Saint Realm with a single punch. Furthermore, his comprehension of the Saintly Dao rules and the Great Saint Domain had deepened.

With every move, he could unleash terrifying power. He felt that a single punch from him could shatter a Primordial God Mountain and obliterate myriad Dao rules. The energy within his body was vast and boundless, akin to a blazing star capable of incinerating all things.

After Qin Xiao's true self broke through in Realm, his Clone far away in the Taigu Dynasty also synchronized its cultivation level.

Then, with a flash, he left the Taigu Huang Palace and headed towards Qianshan City. He intended to seize this opportunity to subdue the Thousand Mountains Great Saint and, by the way, seize those four Bronze Ancient Halls.

He emerged from a spatial rift and soon arrived within Qianshan City.

Then, Qin Xiao gazed into the void, seeing through the layers of space to the Thousand Mountains Secret Realm hidden within.

Qin Xiao lightly traced a line through the space before him, and a spatial rift appeared. Taking a step forward, he quickly entered the spatial rift.

When Qin Xiao appeared again, he had already entered the Thousand Mountains Secret Realm.

"This Secret Realm is just the same as before, hasn't changed a bit!"

Qin Xiao glanced at the surrounding environment, nodded slightly, and sighed.

He could be said to be extremely familiar with this Secret Realm. Back then, he roamed freely here, transforming into the Iron Staff Mad Demon, secretly delivering blows and knocking people out with his staff, plundering resources.

That batch of Qing Province Prodigies who entered back then suffered greatly at his hands. He even gained a group of peerless beauties, namely Shen Xuerou, Huo Wu, Leng Qingxue, and others.

These individuals are now all within his harem. Under his cultivation, they have reached the Half-Saint Realm and are deeply favored.

But before Qin Xiao could reminisce for long, the figure of the Thousand Mountains Great Saint appeared before him.

"Who are you? Why have you come here?"

The Thousand Mountains Great Saint looked at Qin Xiao with great wariness and spoke in a deep voice.

He sensed that the aura emanating from the person before him was vast and boundless, terrifyingly so. Just a slight glance made him feel a sense of danger.

This person's strength was formidable, a Martial Artist on the same level as himself, yet far more powerful. He could not be defeated by force.

In an instant, the Thousand Mountains Great Saint made his judgment.

"A name is merely a title. If you must know, you may address me as [Qin]."

Qin Xiao looked up at the Thousand Mountains Great Saint and spoke in a somewhat relaxed tone.

"Qin? Have you come to see me for a reason?"

The Thousand Mountains Great Saint searched his mind for a moment but had no recollection whatsoever. He didn't remember having such an enemy, so the other party likely had business with him.

"Hmm! I have come for two matters. First, for the other four Bronze Ancient Halls representing metal, wood, water, and fire in your possession. I have taken a liking to these four Bronze Ancient Halls you hold. Second, for you yourself. I wish to subdue you and have you serve as my subordinate, working for me!"

Qin Xiao calmly stared at the Thousand Mountains Great Saint, his tone placid as he spoke.

"Fellow Daoist, you go too far!"

Upon hearing Qin Xiao's words, the Thousand Mountains Great Saint's face immediately darkened.

Those Bronze Ancient Halls are of mysterious origin, far more than just mobile spaces. The five halls represent five ultimate powers, namely the metal, wood, water, fire, and earth forces of the Five Elements!

He and several friends retrieved them from a Secret Realm. There were five in total. Now, four have fallen into his hands, while the other was taken out by a junior who entered for training. He has been searching for it ever since.

He hopes to gather these five Bronze Ancient Halls, merge them into one, and then uncover the mysteries within.

Such important treasures, he naturally refuses to hand them over!

As for the second point, the other party wanting him to submit and serve—this he is even more unwilling to do. He struggled immensely to become a Great Saint Realm powerhouse, paying who knows what price. How could he possibly be willing to serve another?

"It seems you are rather unwilling. In that case, we can only battle it out!"

Qin Xiao was not the least bit surprised by the Qianshan Sage's refusal.

If it were him, he would also refuse. After all, if someone wanted to seize your belongings and have you become their underling, no one would be pleased, no matter who it was.

"Hmph! Then come. I also wish to experience Fellow Daoist's strength!"

The Thousand Mountains Great Saint snorted coldly, his aura surging upwards. Countless strands of Devilish Qi emanated from his body.

They converged overhead, forming a vast devilish Domain. Standing aloft within it, he resembled a Devil King, overwhelmingly domineering.

Seeing this, Qin Xiao's lips curled slightly. The aura of the ninth level of the Great Saint Realm erupted from him like a boundless ocean, terrifyingly immense.

A massive crimson sun phantom appeared behind him, his Dharmic Form. As the crimson sun emerged, the entire Thousand Mountains Secret Realm boiled over, terrifying temperatures radiating outwards.

It directly pierced through the devilish clouds before the Thousand Mountains Great Saint, shining upon his body.

Seeing this, the Thousand Mountains Great Saint was inwardly shocked. He hadn't expected Qin Xiao's strength to be so formidable. Between the ninth level and the first level of the Great Saint Realm, there is a gap of eight minor Realms!

Their strength is naturally worlds apart! Even if an ancient Great Emperor manifested in this world, they could not, with cultivation at the first level of the Great Saint Realm, perform the Heaven-Defying feat of battling a Martial Artist at the ninth level.

However, the Qianshan Sage did not retreat, for at this moment, retreat was not an option. He formed hand seals with both hands, manipulating the devilish Domain to attack Qin Xiao.

The devilish Domain pressed down, the aura it emanated capable of tearing the heavens asunder and pulverizing all things in the world.

Qin Xiao showed no fear. He threw a punch forward, and the massive crimson phantom behind him crashed into the devilish Domain.

Instantly, flames erupted within the devilish Domain. The billowing Devilish Qi was instantly set ablaze!