Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Just then.

Su Qiming's expression shook; after hesitating for a while he said, "Old Ge, Mystic Sky Dojo's Diao Xingyun... has been matched with Mr. Ji!"

Ge Hong's face was filled with shock as he dove into the spectator seats of Ji Jingqiu's arena.

...

Several battles ended in succession, and Ji Jingqiu shook his head in secret. His opponents were too weak to pose any threat to him.

And if they couldn't even pose a threat, they certainly couldn't sharpen his skills.

Having casually selected to proceed with the next match, Ji Jingqiu already considered leaving. Instead of continuing here, he thought it would be better to return to the seventh level to take a beating and fight back.

But to be honest, the martial skills of that person on the seventh level were too high, high beyond the heavens, and even though his martial skills had progressed at Divine Speed, he still hadn't managed to get close to that person, relying solely on his physique to withstand the battle.

That person's martial arts realm was at least at the peak of Enlightenment!

He entered another arena.

Ji Jingqiu was suddenly surprised to find that the number of spectators around the arena had jumped from tens and hundreds to thousands.

This made him slightly astonished, intuitively realizing that this time he had finally been matched with a formidable opponent.

A young man with a posture straight as a spear appeared on the opposite side of the arena. Upon seeing Ji Jingqiu, his face showed delight and he laughed with hands on his hips, saying:

"Ha ha ha! I didn't expect that in the end, it's still Mr. Diao who prevails! Mr. Ji, this is our first meeting, let's exchange pointers later!"

Ji Jingqiu wondered, does this person know him?

Seeing the confusion on Ji Jingqiu's face, the man suddenly clenched one fist, smashed it into his palm, seemingly unwilling and said:

"Damn it, is this what they call 'unknown to me, yet well-known to you'? You've beaten me to the act!"

Ji Jingqiu was bewildered by this person's behavior.

"I am Diao Xingyun, please remember that, Mr. Ji!"

The newcomer's hand slowly revealed an iron spear; the spear's tip pointing diagonally, his gaze sharp as an eagle, a proud Qi started rising in the distance, Locking onto Ji Jingqiu.

Although his words were puzzling, the sharpness of his Qi felt as if it could explode at any moment with a thunderous strike, certainly not someone easy to deal with!

Diao Xingyun?

Ji Jingqiu's eyes flashed: "Mystic Sky Dojo's Diao Xingyun?"

He had heard this name mentioned by Su Qiming before!

Diao Xingyun said with some pride: "It seems Mr. Diao does have some modest fame. Of course, Mr. Ji's name is also thunderous in Mr. Diao's ears!"

Ji Jingqiu placed his hand on his sword's hilt, omitting the pleasantries, his whole body's momentum bursting forth, he said solemnly:

"Please enlighten me!"

"Sure thing, sure thing, Mr. Ji is indeed a kindred spirit, straightforward indeed!"

Diao Xingyun's aura suddenly changed, his figure exploded forward like an arrow released from a bow, lifting his spear to stab!

Ji Jingqiu finally felt the pressure!

This person's strength was far from those he had faced earlier!

His face lit up with joy, not hesitating, he brought his sword down from above, the sword's motion was powerful and domineering, still adhering to the simplest approach.

The long spear moved like a dragon, the spear's tip flickered cold light, blooming like pear blossoms, intertwining with the sword light, the fierce clanging sounds drew the spectators' gazes.

"Who is this guy, how come I've never seen him before? He's actually able to exchange moves with Mr. Diao on an equal footing?!"

"I saw this person earlier, he sliced Green Forest Commerce's Qiu Zhong with a single blade, brutally fixated!"

"What a heavy sword! This person seems to be taking the simple but vast Dao approach, few changes in sword moves, but extremely heavy and fast! Sss—really brutally fixated! Mr. Diao's hands seem to be trembling!"

"Who is this person on the other side, does anyone know?"

The audience buzzed with discussion.

Among them, Ge Hong's face glowed with delight, his heart roaring, I know! My Ji brother! A real man!

...

The more Ji Jingqiu fought, the happier he became in his heart.

Honestly speaking, his martial arts were far inferior to that person on the seventh level, relying solely on martial arts he would only get beat up, but this person was just right!

A bit stronger would be too much, a bit weaker wouldn't suffice.

An excellent whetstone!

The two exchanged over a hundred moves in an instant,

Diao Xingyun changed his tactic, instantly unleashing a sky full of spear shadows, endless and ever-changing, concealing flaws within the spear techniques.

He had already confirmed that Ji Jingqiu's martial arts were not exquisite, but this guy's strength was really fierce, causing his hands to go numb. Now, he attempted to lure the enemy deeper.

Sure enough, Ji Jingqiu seemed oblivious as he thrust with his long sword!

Well done!

Diao Xingyun's eyes lit up, he launched a spear thrust, but was startled by the sudden burst of speed from Ji Jingqiu.

The guy had actually been holding back before!

Ji Jingqiu utilized the sudden burst of speed to close the distance rapidly, his long sword slashing diagonally, vigorously scraping past the spear handle, sparks flying.

At this moment, a realization dawned on Diao Xingyun.

The pressure Ji Jingqiu brought him was similar to that of the person on the seventh level, yet completely different.

That person on the seventh level was suppressing him with martial arts skill, with seemingly ordinary punches, no changes, yet completely permeating the unchanging rules within the myriad techniques, creating formlessness that overpowers form, every spear strike in front of his opponent fraught with flaws.

Ji Jingqiu, however, was relying on his physique to overpower and then control the fight, each cut containing speed and strength far exceeding his own!

Adding to this, the guy's eyes were also quite sharp, even though Diao Xingyun possessed enough skill to "use softness to overcome hardness," he still couldn't resist the opponent's blade always striking his weakest points.

The most crucial point was, Ji Jingqiu also seemed to be following the simple way of the Dao, which not only perfectly displayed his physical advantages but also minimized his weaknesses!

If Ji Jingqiu had adopted a more complicated swordplay, by now he would have been played under the spear.

Moreover...

Diao Xingyun's gaze sharpened, his long spear parried the sword and drove straight in, the spear technique imposing, as if even should mountains lie ahead, they'd be forcibly pierced through!

Ji Jingqiu didn't defend but counterattacked, still with an apparently flawed cut, yet ultimately forced Diao Xingyun to retreat and defend with his spear.