Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 797 - 295: They Don’t Respect Me

Ji Jingqiu was moved; this choice was indeed suitable for the Federation and contained enormous interest.The number of martial artists across the realms is as numerous as the grains of sand, but Ascension Platforms like the East Three Bright Star are only eleven.

Every martial artist needs resources, needs a place for safe transactions, a platform. If the Federation can establish this market, the integration of various realms into the Great Universe means an endless influx of resources and martial artists into the Federation, bringing immeasurable benefits even if just "passing through."

Ultimately, the Yanhuang Federation will become one of the centers of the Great Universe.

But the establishment of such order relies on immense strength, and the most fundamental aspect is maintaining order.

"This is our original concept, but unfortunately, we probably won’t see it happen."

Ji Jingqiu remained silent.

If it were the Federation at its peak ten thousand years ago, it might genuinely be able to reach this step.

"The Federation’s future is yours. How it will proceed still depends on your choices."

"This generation of the Federation has produced quite a few promising talents; they won’t lose to the past, just need time to grow. We are very much looking forward to your future."

"Ji Anquan is a good kid, you should teach him well, don’t let him become another Ji Tianxing."

Ji Jingqiu was quite surprised; the Divine Lord was actually joking.

"Go ahead, creating a clone requires some preliminary preparations. In the meantime, you can perceive He’s ’One Qi to Three Pure Ones.’"

After bidding farewell to the Divine Lord, Ji Jingqiu left the Divine Temple.

Originally, he planned to return to the Four Guardian Stars after obtaining the method, but now the Divine Lord said he would create a Dao Soldier clone for him, which would require some preparation time, freeing up some leisure time for him.

Not long after leaving the Divine Temple, Ji Jingqiu suddenly stopped, turned around, and finally sensed the source of the discord!

Compared to several previous instances, the Divine Lords seemed...

More human?

Just like Hel in the Inner World.

Ji Jingqiu felt suspicion in his heart.

—To be dominated purely by divinity, yet at this moment leaning towards humanity’s dominance, is this a blessing or a curse for a god?

He asked Hel in his heart, but still received no response.

This fellow seemed to have fallen into slumber, closing his eyes and remaining speechless ever since he approached the Four Guardian Stars.

Looking up at the six streams of spiritual light guarding the skies above the Four Guardian Stars, Ji Jingqiu felt conflicted between heaviness and exhilaration.

According to Ji Anquan, the Four Guardian Stars would invite turmoil and usher in a war, also a reckoning.

He said the sages left something behind, seeking more peaceful times for the Federation, but did not mention the fates of the Divine Lords.

"Troubled autumn indeed."

Ji Jingqiu’s mood worsened considerably, making him think of those still lingering near the Four Guardian Stars.

Since it’s "inviting trouble," there must be bait; he guessed the bait was Hel’s true form.

Or perhaps the Eye of Sea of Suffering possibly rooted deep on this planet?

...

Federation, Li Family.

Li Xuantian stepped out from the void, solemnly seeking out his nephew Li Yingtian.

"Did those old fellows tell you to send the ’Five-Colored Mud’ to the Four Guardian Stars?"

Li Yingtian nodded.

Li Xuantian ground his teeth, exasperatedly said:

"Years ago, I used the direct bloodline as an excuse, wanting to create a clone for you to attempt breaking the curse, but those old fellows only dodged responsibility. Who are they preparing to hand over to this time?!"

"And they dare let you deliver it, are they so eager to die?!"

Li Yingtian calmly replied, "Second Uncle, you misunderstood. This is the old ancestor’s wish."

Li Xuantian paused in astonishment, asked incredulously, "What did you say, this is the old ancestor’s wish? Which old ancestor?!"

"Naturally, the one in the Divine Temple," Li Yingtian replied with a smile, "Which old ancestor could there be in the Li Family besides him."

Li Xuantian remained doubtful, frowned deeply, "Why would he want you to personally deliver the ’Five-Colored Mud’? Could it be that they discovered your connection to the Four Demons?"

Li Yingtian shook his head, said dispassionately, "Second Uncle, don’t overthink it. The old ancestor acts with deep intentions."

Li Xuantian remained silent for a long while before speaking, "As a junior, indeed I shouldn’t criticize the sages, but if they truly intend to..."

Li Yingtian shook his head, cutting off his second uncle’s unfinished words, unwilling to continue this argument.

"Second Uncle, they are urging me to hurry; I’ll be leaving shortly."

Li Xuantian frowned, what urgent matter prompted such haste?

"Shall I escort you personally?"

"No need, Second Uncle," Li Yingtian had a vague feeling that upon leaving this time, he might not return and would never see this impatient Second Uncle of his again.

At this moment, Li Yingtian’s heart was profoundly conflicted. The uncertainty of the future compounded by years of torment and suffering seemed to meld into a sense of relief.

He chuckled, with a hint of jest, "Second Uncle, it’s better to abandon your ’great’ plan now; you can still turn back."

Li Xuantian’s frown deepened, his thoughts evidently elsewhere, and said irritably, "No need for you to worry about my matters. If we don’t contend, do you think those old fellows will relent?"

Li Yingtian shook his head, "Ji Jingqiu’s rise is too rapid; you have no chance anymore."

Li Xuantian’s expression turned grim, yet he did not dispute it.

Who could have predicted that a mere little ant a few years ago would now be positioned above him!

Li Yingtian continued, self-absorbed:

"Who could have expected that after returning from the Ancient Road, in just one year, he would leap to a level comparable to the Heavenly Person? He deserves the title of the Federation’s foremost genius following the Seven Marshals."

"He is not only Marshal He’s successor but the new World Venerable of this era. Presently, the Mu Family bows their head, even the Supreme True Buddha Sect must lower, the officials support him, and alongside uniting the Hundred Veins, what do you have to compete against him?"