Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 883 - 323: Great Universe Marvels, The Strongest One (Part 3)

"Crash" Divine Skill?The Ancient Road’s Will almost couldn’t hold it together.

It really is of the same lineage!

The Yanhuang lineage, to this day, has only had the most elite martial artists exposed for their "glorious history," but even this isn’t the full picture, much like how Mu Shitian’s title is not as resounding as others.

But in terms of realm, he is the highest of the Yanhuang lineage since ancient times, with his reincarnation body inheriting the hearts of all beings, once surpassing the Five Pillars of yore, regarded by the Four Demons as the enemy of the Dao, yet few Real Saints of the realms are aware of his true nature.

On the other hand, that Ji Tianxing, despite not having a high realm, is quite capable of causing trouble, his reputation exceeding his power, especially adept at charming and flirtation.

Thinking of this, the Ancient Road’s Will glanced at Ji Jingqiu, this young one inherits from South Emperor He Donghuang and also bears Mu Shitian’s legacy, neither side should be connected to Ji Tianxing.

Thus, he can be saved.

[Go travel the Great Universe for a year. For the Great Universe, a year is very short, but it can still yield rewards for you.]

Ji Jingqiu nodded. The reason it was set for a year is because a period of turmoil will arrive shortly after a year.

Then, he expressed another intention for his visit to the Nine States.

[Buddha Country... I cannot help you. Though I am the Ancient Road’s Will, barely considered as Emperor Heaven’s Will, Emperor Heaven is not what it once was, I cannot rival those two Real Saints.]

[Once I reveal myself, those two Real Saints won’t spare me. At most, I can help you gather some intel and data.]

"Two Real Saints?"

Upon hearing the Ancient Road’s Will unable to assist him, Ji Jingqiu felt some regret, then asked,

"Are there only two Real Saints in the Nine States now?"

As the former aggregation of all top civilizations of the Great Universe, two Real Saints can be considered quite few.

[That Master of All Phenomena is equivalent to a Real Saint, but he fell into a deep slumber a long time ago, not in a good state.]

All Phenomena God Lord...

Ji Jingqiu pondered. Not long ago, someone from the All Phenomena Divine Country visited the Federation, hoping Ji Jingqiu would go to the Divine Country and become the All Phenomena Divine Son, second only to one person.

Before Ji Jingqiu could refuse, Ji Anquan already declined on his behalf.

The Ancient Road’s Will pointed a finger to Ji Jingqiu’s brow, a vast star map instantly appeared in his spirit.

[This is a partial star map, it will help you not lose your way.]

[The pathway I opened for you will last four months. You have four months to explore the surroundings and then return to enter the next Earth Territory.]

Ji Jingqiu scanned the star map, confirming the locations of several strange lands and nearby Ascension Platforms, his heart immediately had a plan.

"Please wait a moment, senior. I need to return to the Nine Palaces."

[Go ahead.]

...

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The Four Guardian Stars, Third Satellite.

The guardian who once had a brief encounter with Ji Jingqiu, Meng Jintian, suddenly opened his eyes, his expression solemn.

In front of the main hall, a Martial Artist suddenly walked in.

"Pei Yu..." He squinted his eyes, recalling certain recent rumors, "Weren’t you at the Wanwu Association, what brings you here?"

Pei Yu said calmly: "It has been a long time since I last saw Brother Meng, I missed you very much, so I came to meet with Brother Meng."

Meng Jintian slowly stood up, his gaze cold as his spirit swept across the satellite, then he chuckled without anger:

"Pei, what benefits did Zhang Tiancheng offer you to make you so willing to devote yourself to him, even to the point of betraying the Federation?"

Pei Yu looked deeply at him and said, "Don’t you feel constrained within the Federation, Brother Meng?"

"Constrained?"

"We, Heavenly Persons, have long transcended the mundane, aspiring to a higher level of life, yet we still have to abide by laws and even protect those ordinary people. Isn’t this a reversal?"

Pei Yu spoke earnestly,

"Brother Meng, do you know that in the realms, with the power Heavenly Persons have, they can guard and govern a territory, domineeringly! Within their domain, they can act as they wish, almost like ’Heavenly Will.’ Isn’t this a hundred times more satisfying than staying at the Federation?"

Meng Jintian sneered: "I’m called Jintian, didn’t dare to think as far as you. Do you really think that I haven’t traveled through the realms? In those major powers, those who are Heavenly Persons and guard the Lower Realm, who isn’t a direct lineage disciple or a prominent family member? Do you think you can rival them upon arrival?"

Pei Yu shook his head: "That’s why we chose to follow Alliance Leader Zhang, he is a talent on par with the Seven Marshals. This time, he will prove himself as a Heavenly Venerable and establish his own force."

Meng Jintian furrowed his brow: "Zhang Tiancheng has already reached the level of a Great Grandmaster?"

Pei Yu said indifferently: "That was a matter of a thousand years ago."

Meng Jintian’s expression grew increasingly grave: "So, today’s affair, the Wanwu Association has been planning for a thousand years?"

Pei Yu tried persuading again: "Brother Meng, the Federation is already a dead end. Ten thousand years ago, there were the Seven Marshals to block the Four Demons, and who are we relying on in this era? Rely on that Ji Jingqiu? He does have talent, on par with the Alliance Leader, but unfortunately, he was born a thousand years too late, unable to shoulder the burden."

Meng Jintian mocked: "In the end, it’s just your greed and fear of death, feeling that the Federation’s future is bleak and unwilling to sink with the big ship of the Federation into the sea."

Pei Yu questioned, puzzled: "Isn’t that reasonable?"

Meng Jintian showed no emotion, completely losing interest in sparring words with this kind of person.

The way is different, we cannot make plans together.

When even the place you’re born has turned its back on you, how will you give back one day?

And if a thousand years ago, everyone thought like you, where would you be today, Pei Yu?

"It’s better if Brother Meng doesn’t leave today after all."

"Very well."

...

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The Four Guardian Stars, Third Satellite.

The warden who had met Ji Jingqiu once, Meng Jintian, suddenly opened his eyes, his expression heavy.

A Martial Artist suddenly entered the front of the main hall.

"Pei Yu..." He squinted his eyes, recalling certain recent rumors, "Weren’t you at the Wanwu Association? What brings you here?"

Pei Yu stated calmly: "It has been a long time since I last saw Brother Meng, and I missed you a lot, so I came here especially to visit Brother Meng."

Meng Jintian rose slowly, his gaze icy, his Spirit radiating out rapidly scanning the satellite, but instead of anger, he laughed mockingly:

"Pei’s surname and yet you dare such ambition. Do you really think that I haven’t traveled through the realms? In those great powers, which among them can be governed by a Heavenly Person, where they can rule over a territory, like the ’Heavenly Will,’ unfettered and willful, and isn’t that thousands of times more liberated than staying within the Federation?"

Pei Yu seriously stated,

"Brother Meng, you know that in all the real power structures of the realms, a Heavenly Person can guard and govern a territory, have full control! Within their territory, they can do as they wish, almost becoming akin to ’Heavenly Will,’ isn’t that thousands of times more delightful than staying in the Federation?"

Meng Jintian sneered: "My name is Jintian, and yet I’m not as daring as you. Do you really think I haven’t traveled through all the realms? In those great powers, the Guardians who control the Lower Realm, which among them aren’t direct disciples or descendants of great clans? Do you think going there means you can stand shoulder to shoulder with them?"

Pei Yu shook his head: "That’s why we chose to follow Alliance Leader Zhang, he’s a genius on par with the Seven Marshals, and this expedition will prove him to be the Heavenly Venerable and allow him to establish his own sect."

Meng Jintian’s brows furrowed, and he said: "Zhang Tiancheng has already become a Great Grandmaster?"

Pei Yu replied calmly: "That was a thousand years ago."

Meng Jintian’s expression became even grimmer: "So, does that mean today’s events were planned by the Wanwu Association a thousand years ago?"

Pei Yu pressed again: "Brother Meng, the Federation has come to a dead end. Ten thousand years ago, we had the Seven Marshals to counter the Four Demons, and in this era, who are we counting on? On Ji Jingqiu? He does have talent, on par with the Alliance Leader, but in such times, is that even comparable to following Zhang Tiancheng, who is now comparable to the Seven Marshals, a genius ready to prove his way and create his own domain."

Meng Jintian sneered: "You’re all just afraid of dying, feeling there’s no future for the Federation and unwilling to sink with the big ship into the ocean, is that it?"

Pei Yu asked seriously, "Brother Meng, doesn’t remaining bound within the Federation feel stifling?"

"Stifling?"

"We, as Heavenly Persons, have long surpassed the mundane, aiming for a higher level of existence, yet we must abide by laws, even protect ordinary people—isn’t that upside down?"

Pei Yu said gravely,

"Brother Meng, don’t you know that in the various worlds, Heavenly Persons can govern and lead territories? They rule! Within their realm, they do as they please, almost as ’Heavenly Will.’ Isn’t that far more liberating than being stuck in the Federation?"

Meng Jintian snickered: "I’m named Jintian, haven’t I wandered the various worlds as well? In those great powers, those who can be Heavenly Persons and govern the Lower Realms, aren’t they all equal to direct lineage disciples of great families? Do you think you can be equal to them just by going there?"

Pei Yu shook his head: "That is why we chose to follow Alliance Leader Zhang, he is a genius on par with the Seven Marshals, and this time out, he will testify to be the Heavenly Venerable and establish his domain."

Meng Jintian furrowed his brows: "Has Zhang Tiancheng already stepped into the level of a Great Grandmaster?"

Pei Yu said indifferently: "That was a thousand years ago."

Meng Jintian’s expression grew more serious: "So, today’s event was planned by the Wanwu Association a thousand years ago?"

Pei Yu urged again: "Brother Meng, the Federation is already a dead end, a thousand years ago the Seven Marshals repelled the Four Demons, but who can we depend on in this era? Can we depend on Ji Jingqiu? He does have talent, no less than the Alliance Leader, but in this era, he remains an ordinary person, bound to laws."

Meng Jintian mocked: "When everyone was like you ten thousand years ago, where would you be today, Pei Yu?"

"Brother Meng, isn’t it what it should be?"

Meng Jintian’s face was blank, completely losing interest in communicating with this kind of person.

The moments passed as they stood in confrontation.

Suddenly, a chain pierced through the void, and in an instant, strung Pei Yu upon it, leaving him unable to struggle free.

As he watched this terrifying scene, Meng Jintian wasn’t surprised, but he could vaguely see the sneer on Pei Yu’s face, only to be met with a sneer from Ning:

What do you mean, we were indeed unaware of your infiltration?

Just yesterday, they had secretly slipped into the Four Guardian Stars, waiting for Ji Jingqiu to arrive as they awaited their opportunity.

Could it be that the message wasn’t sent?

Even if the other party suspected that message, did they think it was a setup?

No matter how invincible Ji Jingqiu is, can he be alone against them when Zhan Yang has long been lurking within the Four Guardian Stars, just waiting for Ji Jingqiu to arrive!

As time ticked by with the two confronting each other, one second after another, Pei Yu noticed Meng Jintian’s sneer. Unfazed, he instead broke into a fiendish grin and said:

"This is our token of loyalty! Zhan Yang has already infiltrated the Four Guardian Stars early, just waiting for Ji Jingqiu to show up! However invincible he may be, he cannot withstand our numbers."

A sneer escaped from Meng Jintian’s lips, and indeed he made no move in response.

Time slipped by as the two of them faced off, second by second.

Pei Yu showed a mocking smile as he glanced at Meng Jintian without fear when he noticed this.

They must have set up something without us noticing, sitting in the Four Guardian Stars to hunt down these petty ones.

But as time went by, he saw the mocking expression on Meng Jintian’s face, but instead of panicking, he responded with a sneer:

"This is indeed our pledge of allegiance! Zhan Yang has already infiltrated the Four Guardian Stars early, just waiting for Ji Jingqiu to arrive! However invincible he may be, he can still be opposed!"

Pei Yu showed a profound look, not long ago, someone from the All Phenomena Divine Country had been dispatched to the Federation in hopes that Ji Jingqiu would go to the Divine Country and become the All Phenomena Divine Son.

Before Ji Jingqiu could refuse, Ji Anquan had already refused on his behalf.

But little did they know, against the imminent might of the Four Demons, surely no one from the Federation would be foolish enough to sacrifice themselves for the cause today, right?

Surely this lot is no different from us in the end?

But as the moment ticked by, it seemed that the Federation’s other forces might have their own designs as well.

What if the chain didn’t arrive with the mail?

Even if they doubted that chain of mail, thinking it to be a setup?

But while watching each passing moment, and Meng Jintian’s sneer growing, Pei Yu didn’t panic; instead, he revealed a twisted grin:

"You didn’t know."

"Yesterday, we had already stealthily infiltrated the Four Guardian Stars, just waiting for Ji Jingqiu to come into play. No matter how invincible he is, he can’t withstand the unsealing of Hel, the Four Demon!"

Yet Meng Jintian maintained his mocking smile and replied: "You’re overthinking it. We, indeed, were completely unaware of your infiltration. But to stand guard over the Four Guardian Stars and slay you small, insignificant people—there is no need for Vein Master Ji."

This unexpected move gradually erased the smile on Pei Yu’s face.

What does he mean by they indeed were completely unaware?

We quietly infiltrated the Four Guardian Stars just days ago, undetected. Yet due to the demands of the Four Demon Followers, no action was taken, hoping to lure in Ji Jingqiu, the big fish.

Could it be the mail didn’t reach?

Even if the other side was suspicious of that mail and considered it a trap, they should have harbored doubts and been compelled to step in.

Just at this moment!

A chain pierced through the void, and in an instant, Pei Yu was impaled upon it, he had no chance to struggle free, with a look of terror dragged into the void!

A Heavenly Person, carried off like a child.

Facing this terrifying scene, Meng Jintian was not surprised; he vaguely saw dozens of figures hung across that "chain."

This made Meng Jintian sigh, Wanwu Association is part of the Federation, yet today they betrayed together too, unsure if other Federation forces are still holding other motives.

Additionally...

Listening to Pei Yu, they stealthily infiltrated the Federation days prior, awaiting Ji Jingqiu’s arrival.

The Snow Ancestor stationed at White Jade City, how could he not be aware, clearly "playing too much"!

This left Meng Jintian somewhat helpless.

Also feeling helpless was Ji Anquan at White Jade City.

He looked at the small black and white snake in front of him, and said with a headache: "Can’t you make a move earlier? What if something unexpected happens?"

He felt this one was a pure problem child!

Much harder to handle than Ji Jingqiu!

Snow Ancestor widened his golden eyes, raising his head, voice youthful yet full of olden wisdom:

"What unexpected could possibly happen? The Dream Demon appears to be lying in the laboratory, yet has already been sent by me to another void, only a Grandmaster can touch it."

"With the ancestor here, what are you afraid of? In today’s Great Universe, I, the ancestor, am the strongest!"

Its tail flicked, dozens of Heavenly Persons’ magic bodies burst in an instant, turning into blood mist, slowly settling onto its tail, turning into red mists of black and white.

The change induced by the first unscrupulous slaughter of Heavenly Persons surprised Snow Ancestor a bit.

Especially the red mists, why are they so similar to my silly little sister?

This made it fall into contemplation.

Could it be that my little sister is ahead of me?