Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 881 - 323: Great Universe Marvels, The Strongest One

Above the sky, a dark and deep rift appeared, like a scar across the heavens, shocking and expanding at a terrifying speed, until a figure vanished into it.This scene startled countless people below, and it seemed all too "familiar", having been seen years ago, unforgettable for a lifetime.

Some tried to follow, to enter into it, but were blocked outside the rift.

"Is that... the Emperor Heaven Ancient Road?! What’s happening, has the ancient road reopened after years?!" a martial artist from the Nine Palaces exclaimed.

"If I’m not mistaken... Ancestor Ji returned yesterday, was that young figure who entered it Ancestor Ji?"

"The Ancestor Ji from the Great Universe?!"

"Naturally, who else could it be? Is there anyone other than the first on the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele qualified to enter the ancient road again? Make a note, there’s no similar record in the history books..."

"Isn’t this person busy with breakthroughs in the Great Universe?"

"Brother has been in seclusion lately? Ancestor Ji broke through to Heavenly Person half a month ago, flicked a finger to kill a Great Heavenly Position!"

"Before breaking through to Heavenly Person, he was a strong figure in Divine Prohibition, now surpassing Heavenly Gate, it is rumored he can rival the Heavenly King, who in the Great Universe can be his enemy?"

"He came to the Nine States, probably because there’s no opponent in the Great Universe anymore, truly lonely..."

...

Returning to the ancient road once more, Ji Jingqiu wanted to rub his hands together, it was again time to feast on the grand wealth.

What most made him regret at the moment was that it was his clone heading to the Heavenly Saint Lake.

The Nine Palaces, although having good relations with him and something to ask from the Federation, couldn’t treat the "No Heaven Daoist" like the Heavenly Saint Lake, giving in to his every demand, unless he agreed to stay years ago, becoming the "Heavenly Destiny" of the Nine Palaces.

Currently, the clone, far away at the third Ascension Platform, under the resources piled up by the Heavenly Saint Lake, was about to cross the first Wind Disaster.

"Senior, the junior has broken through to Heavenly Person and seeks further advancement through the remnants of the ancient road’s plane worlds."

Ji Jingqiu cupped his hands towards the illusory figure before him.

This was a projection formed by the will of the ancient road.

Ji Jingqiu sensed vaguely that this seemed more solid than the last farewell?

But according to the words from last time, shouldn’t this one’s strength be dropping slowly over time?

[The ancient road lacks no plane worlds, you may devour them if you can swallow them.]

Upon seeing Ji Jingqiu return, the will of the ancient road somewhat expected his purpose.

For Heavenly Persons, the quickest path to cultivate the inner heaven and earth is either by devouring other plane worlds or crossing calamities.

With a wave of its hand, stars arranged densely yet orderly, hung upon the sky, representing the many remnants of plane worlds of the Emperor Heaven Ancient Road.

It initially drew a column, no more than two handsful:

[These are the inner universes left by Emperor Heaven strong people of Heavenly Venerable and above from years past; even if some remnant is but a corner, it’s over-nutrition like ginseng for toddlers, hard to digest the true Dao rhyme within.]

It then divided out another column, this time spanning several hundred in number, then hesitating slightly, divided out more than half of them again:

[These are the remnants of the inner heaven and earth of Heavenly King Masters; this part is barely digestible for you now, you may use the Illusion Dao remnants within as verification, but don’t think of the rest for now, the realm is too high, hard to digest, even possibly overpower your own, affecting the operation of your inner heaven and earth.]

Pointing at the remaining stars: [These are of Heavenly Person level, you may freely pick them and refine as your base.]

Ji Jingqiu looked at the "dazzling array" of stars, momentarily overwhelmed by choice, couldn’t help but marvel, truly worthy of being second only to the Great Universe, the Emperor Heaven Universe of past years.

And this was just what remained; who knows how many strong people died at the last, their existence traces completely worn away.

After hesitating for a moment, Ji Jingqiu and Hel deliberated, then said:

"Senior, may I trouble you to help filter out those among the inner heaven and earth of Heavenly Person level that align closely with my path?"

The will of the ancient road nodded approvingly:

[A wise choice, I thought you would rush immediately to those of the Heavenly King level.]

Ji Jingqiu smiled: "I presently focus on crossing the Three Calamities to strengthen the foundation of the inner heaven and earth, Heavenly Person level is sufficient, the main point is that the paths should align, allowing for complementarity."

This was the outcome of his consultation with Hel.

Digesting an inner heaven and earth of the Heavenly King level, although yielding high returns, was too strenuous, taking much time, the comprehensive gain wouldn’t compete with devouring multiple Heavenly Person inner heaven and earths to elevate the base of his own world.

Once he has crossed the Three Calamities, then plotting for these remnants of Heavenly King level plane worlds would be doubly efficient.

These remnants won’t escape, no need to rush.

[What path do you pursue?]

"Perceive the formless through all phenomena." Ji Jingqiu added, "Even those remarkably rare and obscure paths are acceptable."

The will of the ancient road pondered slightly, pointing once more, behind it, the sky remained with only forty-nine "stars."

It refined the forty-nine stars into one, with a gentle flick, disappearing instantly from view.

Simultaneously, Ji Jingqiu sensed a peculiarity in his inner heaven and earth, looking inward, above the sky appeared a fresh red star.

Though forty-nine remnants of the inner heaven and earth were refined into one, the "thickness" of heaven and earth was far superior, within, the Dao rhyme and Dharma were either similar or entirely unfamiliar.

Confirming this, Ji Jingqiu’s eyes blazed, truly a lavish feast.

[These forty-nine remnants can be digested over three to five years, then you may return to seek me again.]

The will of the ancient road was indifferent to the disappearance of the forty-nine stars.

Four words, wealthy and arrogant.

It instead thought Ji Jingqiu’s current realm was too low, allowing him to devour, he couldn’t devour too much, needing time.