Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

This man, with his frost-white temples and a face that appears slightly stern, possesses a slender figure. His eyelids drooped slightly, conveying a unique serene calm that exuded a transcendental indifference to the mundane world.

He is the Martial Arts Master of the Dragon Tiger Dojo, Daoist Bai Lu.

"After paying my respects to Ancestor Master," Song Youde said, then left Ji Jingqiu alone and withdrew by himself.

Ji Jingqiu also saluted and said, "Disciple greets Ancestor Bai Lu."

"Master Yang is about to Breakthrough, and he will soon be a Heart Image Warrior. According to the rules, you may call me Master."

Daoist Bai Lu's gaze was deep and calm, with a slight mist on the high platform. He stood quietly under a pine tree in a flowing white Taoist robe, as if he was one with Heaven and Earth.

Ji Jingqiu willingly complied: "Disciple greets Master Bai Lu."

Daoist Bai Lu's usually stern face rarely showed a hint of a smile as he slowly said:

"I summoned you today for two reasons: one is to see the Heavenly Pride from the outer vein that the dojo has produced in recent years, and the other is to entrust you with some matters."

Disciples of the Dragon Tiger Dojo had always spread afar, and these branches are known as the outer veins.

"Judging by the fight just now," Bai Lu commented, "Ji, before reaching superior cultivation, you are already invincible in your caliber. Once your martial skills catch up, there won't be many peers in the history of Federation Martial Arts who can measure up against you."

The senior leaders of the dojo were startled when they heard Bai Lu's evaluation; 'Invincible' might not mean truly unbeatable, but it was definitely among the strongest.

But upon reflecting, everyone readily accepted it.

Before superior cultivation, the Dao is simple; Martial Arts are too mystical, with physique and skills being the main determinants of victory.

And Ji Jingqiu's physique, before forging his cultivation body, was arguably unprecedented!

The only ones who could rival him were probably those ancestors who plundered opportunities in the Spirit Ocean at the dawn of Martial Arts thousands of years ago.

This is an almost ultimate achievement in the present Federation.

"But you must not be complacent about this. The tempering of the physique has its limits. Next, you must catch up with the progress in martial skills and quickly achieve enlightenment."

"In Federation Martial Arts, the focus ultimately lies with the spirit. Capturing the Heaven and Earth Law with the spirit is the path to transcendence."

"Of course, the physical body, as a worldly vessel, should not be neglected."

"Furthermore, in your..."

Ji Jingqiu listened attentively. This Master Bai Lu seemed really concerned about him becoming arrogant, continuously pointing out several of his shortcomings and providing ways to improve, imparting his teaching sincerely.

Some advice formed his next goals—to elevate his level of martial skills during the period of forging his cultivation body.

The Federation classified martial skills very meticulously.

'Body and Intent', 'Enlightenment', 'Godseeing'.

After Godseeing, it's said to involve the layer of Dharma.

He is currently at the second step of Body and Intent.

The Body and Intent level emphasizes rigorous training and summarizing actual combat experience, aiming to merge various martial skills into one's own path and reach the pinnacle at the technique level.

When reaching the Enlightenment level, it no longer emphasizes change in techniques but is controlled through the heart and intent. If discussed in terms of Sword Skill, it is about reaching the realm where one forgets the sword in the swordplay, merging man and sword into one.

This time he took the opportunity to ask Master Bai Lu about some doubts he had regarding the classification of combat skills from the master's perspective.

"In the eyes of a master, there are no combat skills, only Dharma."

Daoist Bai Lu spoke calmly, unveiling the true essence of Martial Arts to Ji Jingqiu.

"The pinnacle of skills in Body and Intent is the endpoint of pure techniques."

"Going a step further, in the era of planets, it is the Martial Arts Transformation Realm, where the formidable even approach the level of Dharma."

"The earlier, the latter, they differentiate Lower Rank Combat Skills and Mid-grade Combat Skills."

"As for superior combat skills, they have already begun involving Heaven and Earth Law."

"Almost all martial artists who can cultivate superior combat skills before reaching Chains Realm have forged superior cultivation and inscribed Dharma within their bodies, participating in understanding the accompanying Martial Arts early."

"When you cultivate combat skills in the future, remember one thing; comprehending Dharma is the essence. Don't put the cart before the horse."

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

Daoist Bai Lu suddenly asked, "Would you be willing to join Zhuang Butong in a live broadcast arranged by the Federation officials to teach the wonders of Sixth Limit to all martial artists?"

Huh?

Broadcasting a class to all martial artists of the Federation?

Ji Jingqiu instinctively shook his head.

How to explain, what to explain?

Would he talk about Fatty Hu's diligent history of sharpening blades or his own astonishing wisdom?

Daoist Bai Lu seemed to be just mentioning it casually and laughed, saying:

"Indeed, this matter is currently too ostentatious; attracting attention may not be a good thing. Moreover, the rules of the Sixth Limit are not yet truly stable, and it will take some time to fit them with the rules of the Great Universe. It's better to wait."

"When you truly step into the ranks of the Federation Martial Arts Geniuses in the future, there will be things you won't need to bring up; others will actively help you."

"Here's what I'll do; I will help you get some resources for Martial Arts cultivation from some people."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up, he loved these practical rewards!

"Master, can it be exchanged for materials for superior cultivation?"

"Of course," Bai Lu nodded, "Have you already picked a cultivation body?"

"Yes, I've chosen the 'Formless Dao Body.'"

"Really, that cultivation body? What is your compatibility?"

"95.8%."

"Oh?" Bai Lu moved, "That's truly rare. Among those I've seen, you are the one with the highest compatibility who chose the Formless Dao Body."

"Master, are there many who practice the Formless Dao Body?"

"Very few, and even fewer achieve renown with it."

Daoist Bai Lu shook his head,

"This cultivation body has a very high threshold. Ordinary people only know it requires high spiritual cultivation, but they are unaware that it also demands even greater Martial Wisdom."