Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 777 - 288: Eight Treasures Merit Pond, Defeating the Enemy with a Single Strike

Ji Jingqiu opened his eyes, his demeanor transforming from ocean-deep to a state of returning to simplicity, almost to nothingness.The crowd was silent for a moment, then some sighed, some laughed, some admired, while others remained silent.

In the grand hall, it was truly a sight of myriad phenomena, the full spectrum of human emotions.

"Nephew Ji is a prodigious talent, our Xinzhai Dojo concedes!"

"After today, the Hundred Veins unite, fulfilling the ancestors’ wish from ten thousand years ago to jointly protect the Federation!"

Seeing everyone in the hall agree, the Martial Artists from the Three Thousand Yanfutu were frowning in their hearts.

They knew more or less about the sect’s plan, such as attracting a faction within the Yanhuang Federation, using it as a foundation and advancing step by step.

But now...

Looking at the splendor of the hall, everyone felt a coldness creeping into their hearts, especially Ni Yu and a few others.

The rules of the Great Universe haven’t changed, and without the Descent of a Heavenly Person at Perfection, who could defeat this monster?

Only when he breaks through to a Heavenly Person, he would almost possess Chi Ji’s strength, guarding an Ascension Platform on his own!

When everyone’s minds were in chaos, Chang Sheng, having adjusted his breath, stood out and challenged:

"Ji Jingqiu, in the previous duel, neither of us were in our true forms, how about fighting once more!"

Everyone in the hall turned their attention to him, curious about what kind of dragon-tiger duel had just occurred.

Also, what did it mean not in their true form?

The majority of people still couldn’t understand the basis of the earlier battle.

However, Ji Jingqiu shook his head and said, "The previous battle was very fair."

Fair?

Does it mean that both our physical and spiritual sides were on the same level, without taking advantage?

Chang Sheng looked at him deeply, gritting his teeth: "You, even more arrogant than Chi Ji!"

Ji Jingqiu smiled: "Brother, you’ve already crossed blades with Chi Ji? How did it turn out?"

Chang Sheng snorted coldly, "She has already broken through to a Heavenly Person, before the upheaval of Heaven and Earth, in the Great Universe, she was virtually invincible. I was lucky to survive a strike."

Upon hearing this comment, Ji Jingqiu immediately understood.

"Shall we cross swords once more, deciding victory with a single move," Chang Sheng proposed again.

Ji Jingqiu politely replied, "Brother, your injuries are not fully healed, perhaps another time."

His impression of him was decent, after all, he was someone graced by the Five Virtues; regardless, he was a straightforward person.

Chang Sheng retorted with a cold hum, "You overthink. I am graced by the Five Virtues, who in the same realm can kill me? Just make your move."

"Since brother is so insistent, I shall oblige as brother wishes."

Ji Jingqiu no longer deferred, having no reason to continue avoiding it.

Seeing the two about to engage in another epic battle, everyone’s eyes shone with anticipation.

Both wielding Divine Prohibition, this battle might reveal the depth of both sides.

Ji Jingqiu stood up, grasping the Green Master before him.

The sound of the blade resonated like a rushing great river, or like the sound of tides, echoing through the heavens.

In an instant.

Two streams of Qi Force entangled, triggering the changes in Heavenly Time!

Everyone only felt the ceiling darken, as if suddenly plunging into night, the sky void of light, only stars shimmering in a dreamlike glow.

That was clearly "The Beginning of One Element," something many had already experienced!

Chang Sheng stood unafraid, tuning his breath to its peak.

Witnessing Chang Sheng being graced by the Five Virtues, the Five-Colored Divine Light rippling behind him, everyone was truly moved.

This truly was a Divine Prohibition!

A Divine Prohibition with Five Virtues even within the Heart Image Realm!

Under the pull of Qi Force.

Ji Jingqiu slowly drew his long blade, plainly and simply, yet a sudden blade cry arose, echoed within everyone’s Spirit God.

No longer humble or restrained, his aura of returning to simplicity reverted in this moment.

A sharp edge laid bare.

Majestic and imposing as if cleaving through Heaven and Earth.

Suppressing everyone in the hall to the point they nearly couldn’t breathe.

Ni Yu and others felt a chill; was this his full strength?!

Everything before was just a "playful act"?!

Facing this strike, despite Chang Sheng’s confidence, he could not help but prepare solemnly.

Still that previous strike?!

Now in his true form against an opponent, even if Ji Jingqiu’s All Laws are Void could recreate the End of Dharma, severing Holy Virtue, he had his ways to maintain the Five Virtues untouched!

At this moment.

Everyone seemed to see a shadow.

Standing tall, above all beings.

Gradually overlapping with Ji Jingqiu’s form.

Ji Jingqiu drew his blade and struck downward.

Amidst an expanse of chaos, the blade’s light suddenly flared, so brilliant it left an indelible mark in everyone’s Spirit God, compelling many to squint or even close their eyes.

When they opened their eyes again to look.

No one was there on the field.

Chang Sheng’s figure was nowhere to be seen.

"One strike... cut him away?" someone murmured.

The Heavenly Persons remained silent.

They saw clearly, Chang Sheng wasn’t dead, but heavily injured and fled.

Graced by the Five Virtues, invulnerable to all?

Ji Jingqiu triumphed through force breaking technique!

This guy’s physical body had already surpassed the scale of the Heart Image, rivalling the second level of a Heavenly Person, possibly not much less!

One strike brought forth the End of Dharma Age, what vanished was not only Holy Virtue, but all Five Virtues!

At this moment, they swapped places in their minds, if it were them, could they take that previous strike?

Those confident were only a few who stepped into the Second Layer Heaven of Heavenly Human Martial Artists.

But how much strength did Ji Jingqiu put into that single strike?

Everyone looked again, their gazes heavy, once again associating with Ji Jingqiu’s prior declaration of almost breaking into a Heavenly Person.

No mistake.

The once Federation’s top prodigy, was now vying for the title of the strongest in the present.

Only waiting for Ji Jingqiu to step into a Heavenly Person, would be the day he overpowers the current world!