Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 806 - 298: Only Cursing the Low Heavens, Bestowed the Taoist Title [No Heaven]

Heavenly Saint Lake.Perched above the boundless void, thousands of floating islands hang over the iridescent lake.

These islands cluster around the central Divine Mountain like stars encircling the moon.

This is the Holy Mountain of the Heavenly Saint Lake, the Ancestral Land.

Though known as the Holy Mountain, it is in every way akin to a small world. Only True Inheritor disciples who have achieved a breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Rank are qualified to reside here long-term and establish their own dojo.

Those below the Heavenly Person rank cultivate on the surrounding floating islands. A select few with top Heart Images are allowed to enter the Holy Mountain for cultivation ahead of time.

Here stands a waterside pavilion, surrounded by corridors with pavilions stretching endlessly, clouds floating ethereally. The spiritual lake is crystal clear, with lotus leaves almost climbing onto the corridors, and a pond full of thousand-petal lotuses blooming at their peak, their layered petals like the skirts of noblewomen.

In the center of the lake grows a Heavenly Medicine, its potency permeating the air, invigorating those who breathe it in.

Someone with a peculiar expression, choosing words carefully, whispered:

"Does ’Tian Qiu’ truly exist?"

Wasn’t someone impersonating a disciple of Heavenly Saint Lake?

How did they actually find him?

Even the Heavenly Venerable could not discern the karma within and have found no trace of it lately.

Other factions said that Heavenly Saint Lake was hiding it too well, making it hard for them to voice their grievances.

Some even speculated that Tian Qiu was actually a Divine Prohibition trained by another dojo or sect, deliberately disguising as a disciple of Heavenly Saint Lake to disgust them in the future, otherwise why would even several Heavenly Venerables fail to find anything?

"Junior Brother, what’s with those words?" An old Daoist said calmly, "Tian Qiu is our sect’s Kunpeng, ever since the Cosmic Light Fragments, he has been secluded in the sect pondering the Dao. He is about to emerge to face Fang Shoubai."

The person who spoke earlier fell silent, as indeed rumors had inexplicably spread recently that their Divine Prohibition disciple of Heavenly Saint Lake was about to break out.

At the mention of Fang Shoubai, several people present immediately frowned, looking towards the mountain gate, saying coldly:

"Fang Shoubai of the Yin Yang Dao Palace, is he obstinate, or under orders from the Yin Yang Dao Palace, insisting on opposing our Heavenly Saint Lake?"

The crowd squinted; this man was quite determined, insisting on battling their Divine Prohibition of Heavenly Saint Lake. Previously, some in the sect even believed that Tian Qiu was merely a disguise by Fang Shoubai.

"Ha, after all, it’s a Divine Prohibition, how could he not be arrogant? Even the one from the Great Universe was outlandishly arrogant." Someone mocked.

"To claim ’the decrees of the Heavenly Venerate Ancestor carry less weight than his words’—this one is indeed unruly, youthful arrogance." A Daoist sighed.

"But was he not speaking the truth?" Someone shook his head, "The coming era of the Great Universe will belong to the Divine Prohibition. Even a True Saint Dojo without a Divine Prohibition cannot stand tall in the next decade!"

Suddenly.

A portly Daoist slammed his hand onto the railing, bitterly lamenting:

"Hanyang, that scoundrel, is truly hateful! And his disciple Tianqingzi is even more infuriating, not only skilled at acting but also disguising his Spiritual Waves so cleanly, he even fooled me last time!"

The rest exchanged puzzled looks.

Someone cautiously asked: "Does Junior Brother Han Yin mean that Tian Qiu is from Hanyang’s lineage?"

"Oh, here comes Master Hanyang." Someone nearby reminded.

The chubby Daoist Han Yin immediately beamed, straightening his belly, and greeted enthusiastically, "Master Hanyang, congratulations, congratulations, congrats!"

This scene amused the other Daoists.

Before Hanyang could speak, a loud voice pierced through the sky:

"——Fang Shoubai from Yin Yang Dao Palace wishes to challenge Taoist Friend Tian Qiu, please do not hesitate to instruct us!"

Everyone furrowed their brows or darkened their expressions; no one looked pleased.

From afar, between caves and dojos, some resorted to outright cursing.

"Arrogant kid! Just wait a few days, and let’s see if he still has cause to be so presumptuous!"

Others quietly and worriedly discussed: "We do not know the exact strength of the sect’s member, if he loses in the end..."

Han Yin looked towards the Daoist Hanyang, warmly suggesting: "Master Hanyang, I must ask to be introduced one day."

Hanyang remained composed, smiling: "There will certainly be a chance."

This statement was unmistakably a signal, and despite having heard rumors before, the crowd was moved at this moment.

"I wonder, when will Kunpeng of the sect emerge?" A Daoist cautiously asked.

"He has already emerged." Hanyang did not hide it, speaking frankly.

The end of seclusion, not a return.

"Already emerged?"

The group was taken aback, and those seated stood up simultaneously.

"May I ask where that esteemed one is now, Master Hanyang?"

Before seeing this person and hearing the Ancestor Master speak, everyone did not know what seniority to assign him, so they could only refer to him as "that esteemed one" and "Kunpeng."

Hanyang teased them with a smile, promising they’d soon find out.

His gaze swept over the eager faces, then landed on Junior Brother Han Yin’s mournful, reproachful expression, and Hanyang couldn’t help but shiver.

In truth...

He was absolutely shocked too!

Never could he have imagined that Tianqingzi, that rascal, would go out twice and silently bring back "Tian Qiu" a month ago!

He had grilled Tianqingzi earlier, but couldn’t pry a single answer out!

As his master, Hanyang sighed in disbelief; how had he not realized before how tight-lipped that rascal truly was?

At this moment.

A grand bell rang out, resounding like a powerful ancient bell, carrying the power to cleanse the spirit and wash away worldly dust, echoing through the Heavens, transmitting its sound to the Holy Mountain and across the thousands of floating islands!

"This is..."

"Daoist career bell? Is there another senior brother going to challenge the Heaven-Reaching Path?"

"Hmm... is there about to be another Heavenly King?"

In an instant, countless disciples of the Heavenly Saint Lake were abuzz, gazing towards the Holy Mountain.