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Chapter 579 Behind the Door [Part 5]

Hu Qi stared at the black spirit banner before him.

From the outside, it doesn't seem to be much different from before.

The only change is that the few missing lines on the banner have now been completely outlined.

And this is precisely the most crucial point.

After millions of years of weathering, the true patterns in the Black Spirit Banner have finally reached a state of perfection, remaining completely intact.

Moreover, Hu Qi has already completely refined the core of this true artifact.

Only then could Hu Qi be considered the owner of this black spirit banner.

He could clearly sense the close connection between himself and the black spirit banner.

Besides.

He could also feel a kind of feedback from this black spirit banner, no, it was more like a potential influence.

The power of this artifact is slowly and subtly influencing and strengthening his body.

This allowed his strength to improve slowly.

I checked the panel.

After finding nothing unusual, Hu Qi stopped interfering.

As long as it benefits oneself, that's fine.

And he had a premonition.

If this black spirit banner is shaken...

Perhaps it would be possible to directly tear apart the dimensional barrier we are currently in, forcibly ascend to a higher dimension, and enter the real world.

After all, this is a supreme weapon of the True Spirit level.

Of course, Hu Qi did not do that.

That would involve too many uncertainties and risks.

It's safer to go through the Gate of True Spirits.

However, there is one more thing to do before that.

With that in mind, Hu Qi did not hesitate.

He directly retrieved that wisp of Long Si's will once again.

"Don't waste your energy. Without my help, you won't be able to leave this place... Hmm? Wait, what are you holding in your hand?!"

Long Si's figure slowly appeared, his gaze falling on Hu Qi.

He was originally going to try to persuade Hu Qi, but his words suddenly stopped abruptly before he could finish speaking.

His eyes were fixed on the black spirit banner held in Hu Qi's hand.

For the first time, an undisguised look of astonishment appeared on his face, as if he had seen a ghost.

"This aura...it's a genuine artifact? How is this possible?!"

At this moment, he could clearly feel the danger emanating from above.

It seemed that a single sway of that black banner could annihilate him completely.

This sense of threat was completely different from what Hu Qi felt.

"Do you know this thing?"

Takashi's expression still betrayed a hint of disbelief.

He glanced at Hu Qi.

It seems they wanted to learn something from Hu Qi.

Unfortunately, this is clearly impossible.

"If you don't agree to my conditions, you're doomed anyway, so what's the point of answering?"

Hu Qi's eyes flickered slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.

"How could that be? Just like you said."

After thinking it over for a while, I think you're right. As allies, we should be honest with each other, and besides, you didn't have a choice, did you?

Hu Qi's statement was obviously false.

However, it was only to extract more information, perhaps so that he could find out the origin of this black spirit banner.

Although he had completely refined this artifact, he had no idea about its origin.

The only guess is that it must have come from the real world.

After all, this dimension only allows the existence of the limit of the Dao Fruit.

It's impossible to advance to the True Spirit level, let alone forge a True Artifact.

However, Takashi couldn't tell whether Hu Qi's words were true or false.

But Hu Qi is right about one thing.

He had no choice unless he willingly committed suicide.

But if he truly had this awareness, he wouldn't have waited until now.

Moreover, given his current condition, he couldn't even commit suicide if he wanted to. His death was entirely in Hu Qi's hands, and he had no control over it.

“True artifacts, as you can tell from the name, can only be used by beings at the True Spirit level.”

Ryuji spoke.

"Although I don't know the origin of your artifact, the fact that it's here suggests that its owner must have encountered some problems."

Even in the real world, powerful beings at the True Spirit level are extremely rare…

According to Takashi.

There are only nine True Spirits in the entire real world.

True Spirit level beings cannot die.

Even if a genuine artifact is damaged, it will self-repair over time, just like its owner.

Therefore, in theory, it is impossible for someone else to refine and master a true artifact.

When it comes to this.

Long Si looked at Hu Qi, and the meaning he wanted to express was self-evident.

True Spirits cannot die, and True Artifacts cannot be refined by others.

So where did Hu Qi get this black banner from?

Could it really be an incarnation of a True Spirit? Or...

Hu Qi frowned slightly.

Although Takashi didn't say it aloud, he naturally understood what it meant.

Looking at the black spirit banner in his hand.

He could confirm that he had completely refined the black spirit banner.

At least for now, he hasn't noticed any problems.

He hadn't even noticed this loophole before.

Was it an accident, or was it due to the influence of this genuine artifact?
In that instant, a variety of thoughts flashed through Hu Qi's eyes.

"I've told you everything I know. Now, can you consider cooperating with me?"

Ryuji's voice rang out.

Her white eyes stared straight at Hu Qi without blinking.

Faced with this kind of gaze.

Hu Qi showed no embarrassment and smiled.

"Cooperation is certainly possible, but I still want to give it one last try!"

Before he could finish speaking, Hu Qi had already reached his hand into Long Si's body again.

At the same time, his entire arm turned into a deep, inky black in an instant.

next second.

The moment the fingertip touched that ray of light, the movement paused slightly, as if encountering a bubble-like barrier, and then passed through it without any hindrance.

"It's no use... You can't take away my true nature..."

See this scene.

Takashi smiled again.

However, the smile suddenly stopped abruptly and froze on his face the next second.

Because he saw that the dark hand reached forward again and directly grasped that wisp of true essence that should have been untouchable.

This is something that should have been impossible, but it is happening right before our eyes.

An indescribable fear surged from the depths of Long Si's heart, but he was powerless to do anything about it, and could only watch as Hu Qi forcibly stripped away this last bit of his true nature.

Hu Qi paid no attention to Long Si's words. His entire focus was on his palm.

The first attempt failed.

But this second time, with the added power of the true artifact Black Spirit Banner, he finally managed to firmly grasp this wisp of true essence in his hand.

As the arm was withdrawn, whether it was an illusion or not, in that instant, Ryuji's wisp of will seemed to fade even further.

"Is this what true traits are...?"

Hu Qi looked down at the distorted yet dazzling light.

He had a premonition that as soon as he let go, this true quality would completely break free from the current dimension.

It takes living beings as its vessel, and now that it has separated from Longsi, it is like an object with a density less than water that will eventually float.

Once this true quality is freed from its constraints, it is destined to rise to higher levels, until it breaks free from this dimension and returns to the real world.

I understand that.

He immediately began to refine and absorb this true essence.

The black spirit banner stood quietly to his side, its surface moving without wind, faintly emitting a ghostly light.

Silver patterns, like flowing waves, swirled around her, subtly isolating this space to prevent that wisp of true essence from escaping.

And faced with this scene.

Takashi could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything.

……

I don’t know how much time has passed.

Hu Qi opened his eyes.

The true essence in his hand had vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.

However, if one uses the Eye of Truth to introspect on oneself.

However, a distorted light could be clearly seen taking root deep within the body.

After transplanting, refining, and absorbing this true essence, Hu Qi sensed something had changed. He tried to perceive it but found nothing, and the panel showed no problems.

Seeing this, Hu Qi stopped thinking about it.

Now he has the qualifications to ascend to the real world.

It's time for a leap forward.

Thought of this.

He glanced at Ryuji.

However, at this moment, Takashi's expression had calmed down, and he seemed to have accepted the fact.

He simply looked at Hu Qi and said something profound.

"Don't think you can get away with this just because you stole my true nature. You will die!"

The words fell.

No matter how Hu Qi questioned him.

Takashi remained silent.

As a Void King who has surpassed the limits of the Dao Fruit Realm, even if he only has a wisp of will left, he is still incomparable to an ordinary Dao Lord.

Their unwavering will goes without saying.

Ordinary interrogation is useless.

Moreover, even with only this one remaining will, it could not withstand too much devastation.

See this.

Hu Qi opened his mouth and swallowed Long Si's wisp of will.

In just a moment, that wisp of will was completely annihilated.

Modified value +8945100 (73%)

Ryuji, the Void King, has perished completely.

At the same time, a series of images appeared before Hu Qi's eyes.

These are Takashi's memories.

However, it seems that this was done intentionally by Takashi, who destroyed his own memories, or perhaps it was because of the other party's special nature.

All Hu Qi could obtain were some scattered fragments of memories.

After simple digestion and absorption.

Hu Qi then stood up and took a step forward.

They left a certain space.

……

Not long after.

Inside the highest level of the Boundary Tower.

Hu Qi and a group of Dao Lords appeared at this place.

"After I leave, suppress the Gate of True Spirit here and guard it closely. This will slow down the erosion of the Source Calamity's power!"

Hu Qi's gaze swept over the group of Dao Lords, finally settling on Wan Gu Yi at the very front.

The aura emanating from Wan Gu Yi has now increased once again.

It has already surpassed the typical limits of the Dao Fruit Realm.

This is why this situation occurs.

It's not that Wan Gu Yi's strength has made another breakthrough during this period.

It was because Hu Qi had previously rejected the title of Heaven.

This dimension may have become aware of the strangeness of the source disaster.

They actually chose the "Eternal One" and bestowed upon that celestial status once again.

Wan Gu Yi did not refuse.

After the successful fusion, it completely became the master of this dimension.

However, Hu Qi did not pay attention to this.

He raised his hand.

A white talisman appeared.

This is none other than the authority granted by this World Tower.

"Fellow Daoist, please rest assured! However, the road ahead is vast and uncertain, so please take care along the way!"

Wan Gu Yi nodded slightly.

But a sigh escaped his lips.

Even with his current status and position, making him the lord of this dimension, he still couldn't see through Hu Qi's strength.

Moreover, unlike Hu Qi.

Although his strength improved, the price he paid was enormous.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, he will be trapped in this dimension forever.

However, he does not regret it.

Only in this way can he possess greater power to resist the source of the calamity.

As for leaving and entering the Gate of True Spirits to escape this dimension, he had considered it.

However, the chances of such success are too low.

Throughout history, there have been Dao Lords more powerful than him, but they all perished among them.

"Fellow Daoists, farewell. May we meet again someday!"

Hu Qi glanced at everyone and said nothing more.

Arriving at the gate of the true spirit.

He raised his hand and placed it on the dark gold door.

With a burst of force from his palm, the Gate of True Spirits emitted a deafening roar that echoed throughout the entire space.

Under the astonished and uncertain gazes of the crowd,
The door was pushed open a crack.

In an instant, a dense, almost solidified, blackish-green stream of energy surged out.

That aura contained both boundless vitality and a destructive will to annihilate everything.

The contradiction is alarming.

The moment the airflow surged, the surrounding space seemed to be scorched by an invisible fire.

Numerous holes of varying sizes have appeared, resembling rotten leather.

The expressions of the Dao Lords changed instantly, and they all retreated.

Each person used their own means to protect themselves, fearing that they would be tainted by that strange aura.

The source calamity mist deep within the Void Sea is enough to threaten the Dao Lord.

Moreover, this originates from the source of calamity power, which is many times more concentrated within the Gate of True Spirits.

Even a Dao Lord would be severely injured if touched.

Only those who have reached the Dao Fruit realm have a chance of resisting.

At this moment, the one who bears the brunt is Hu Qi, who pushed open the door.

But he remained calm.

The primal aura that was powerful enough to destroy everything seemed to have no effect on him.

Hu Qi's gaze went straight into the doorway.

It was a pitch-black passage, like an abyss.

He paused briefly, then stepped inside.

His figure was quickly swallowed up by the thick darkness and disappeared.

The gate to the true spirit closed once more.

Just at this moment.

A line of golden text appeared out of thin air.

"This is……"

Wait until you see the contents clearly.

All the Dao Lords changed color.

That's why.

The information contained within is truly shocking, and even subtly unsettling.

Hu Qi not only elaborated on the existence of the real world as a higher dimension, but also pointed out a cruel and clear truth:

Only by grasping the 'true essence' can one transcend, ascend to a higher dimension, and enter the real world.

and.

To everyone's surprise, at the end, Hu Qi unreservedly included his latest version of the 'Heaven-Stealing Technique'.

Everyone fell silent for a moment, their expressions complex.

No one expected that the path to dimensional ascension would be so perilous.
Hu Qi was actually willing to reveal such an important secret technique.

Seeing this, the Lord of Truth understood why Hu Qi had previously prevented him from entering together.

Because if you don't have genuine qualities, entering would be tantamount to suicide.

"Authentic traits?"

A strange light flashed in the eyes of the masked Lord of Truth.

His path was to pursue truth.

To ascend to a higher dimension and enter the real world, to understand and pursue greater power.

This was naturally what he wanted as well.

However, this matter needs to be planned slowly and there is no need to rush it.

Now, he is actually looking forward to the next invasion of the Source Disaster and the emergence of the next Void King.

The other Dao Lords also had their own ideas to varying degrees.

However, he didn't reveal a single thing on the surface.

After memorizing this secret technique.

Everyone turned in unison towards the direction of the Gate of True Spirits and bowed in respect.

Regardless of their inner thoughts, this bow was performed from the bottom of their hearts.

Regardless, Hu Qi's actions left a glimmer of hope for everyone in this dimension of despair.

(End of this chapter)