Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

"We can resist other forces, but there's one called the Emperor Heaven Alliance that you need to be cautious about. This alliance isn't active openly, but according to my investigation, it encompasses at least four Taboo forces, with ambitions to unify the Ancient Road. On your trip to the Floating Sacred Land, it's highly likely that you'll encounter their people," Ji Anquan said.

"Unify the Ancient Road?" Ji Jingqiu was surprised and nodded, "That really is extremely ambitious. I never even dared to think about that."

After taking the map, Ji Jingqiu took his leave and hurried off.

Ji Anquan personally saw him out and stood in the same place for a long time as he watched him leave.

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On the way, Ji Jingqiu asked Lady La about her opinions on the rumors regarding the Floating Temple and the Bodhi Tree in the Inner Realm world.

Hel directly counter-questioned him with several queries:

"Do you think, in the Great Universe and all its subsidiary Cosmic Planes, your lineage is the only 'Buddha'? Before Mu Shitian, was there really no Buddha lineage in the world? Then why is your lineage exclusively called the World Venerable Lineage?"

Ji Jingqiu couldn't help asking: "Why?"

"The reason is simple, in ancient times Mu Shitian won, he reached the end of this path, and thus your lineage was crowned with the title of World Venerable, even usurping the title of 'Saint King' from the Holy Light lineage."

"As for this Bodhi... I also look forward to the day you uncover the secrets hidden within the Bodhi Tree."

Ji Jingqiu did not expect such an explanation.

So the World Venerable Lineage is not just a term within the Federation?!

Then, this trip to the Floating Temple, isn't it like returning home?

The great young World Venerable makes his first Descent to his loyal Floating Temple...

Only, he didn't expect that even Hel wasn't aware of the roots of their own Bodhi Tree.

This was somewhat beyond Ji Jingqiu's expectations. He had asked before, and when Hel did not answer, he thought Hel didn't want to tell him, but it turned out Hel didn't know...

Ji Jingqiu felt a stir in his heart.

Their own Bodhi Tree was clearly not something that could be compared to Heavenly Medicine or Divine Medicine, it absolutely transcended the concept of "medicine," and was more like a Manifestation of some Dao principle.

Especially with the existence of Wisdom Light, Ji Jingqiu had inferred before that the status of Wisdom Light was even above the black mist of the Nether Sea, and not even the Glazed Glass Light of the Bodhi Tree could match it.

"I hope this trip to the Floating Sacred Land will be fruitful."

When Ji Jingqiu finally arrived at the designated Cosmic Plane, seeing the heavily guarded entrance, he couldn't help but admire the secrecy of the place, as he hadn't heard any news about the Holy Land being opened in advance.

However, exploring the Holy Land at this stage bore its own pros and cons.

Looking at the armed guards ahead, Ji Jingqiu did not try to hide himself. It was unrealistic to think of sneaking in without a trace under such circumstances.

He stepped forward directly and declared his identity from the Yanhuang Alliance.

According to the agreement among all parties, Martial Artists from the Yanhuang Alliance were entitled to explore the Holy Land.

But, to his unexpected non-surprise, Ji Jingqiu was obstructed.

The Martial Artist guarding the gate changed his expression noticeably upon hearing his declaration, telling him to leave quickly with a cold face, saying they had claimed this place and it was not for him to be here.

Was there trouble?

Ji Jingqiu's brows slightly furrowed. He did not attempt to reason with him, as truth only lies with the fist, and casually raised his hand.

Seeing that he was about to make a move, the gatekeeping Martial Artist was already on guard, shouting, "Dare to cause a..."

Before he could finish his third word, Ji Jingqiu had already breached his defenses and, under his shocked gaze, reached out and grabbed his neck.

Everyone was shocked, facing a strong person who subdued their leader in one move, and immediately someone took action to save their comrade.

However, only the sound of a tide was heard by their ears. Without Ji Jingqiu moving, those who tried to intervene were suddenly looking pale as if Heaven and Earth itself began to tremble at that moment.

They saw behind Ji Jingqiu a watery deep sea in the Void, with dark currents surging within, forming like a Vortex, suppressing everything, rumbling like thunder.

For a moment, it was as if they were bearing mountains upon their shoulders, with immense pressure atop their heads, rendering them unable to move.

Just a Law Domain was enough to immobilize them... Had a young Supreme arrived?!

Where did the Yanhuang Alliance get a second young Supreme?

"Misunderstanding! There's been a misunderstanding!"

The Martial Artist whose neck was clutched by Ji Jingqiu went pale and shouted hurriedly.

Ji Jingqiu remained calm, whispering: "Looks like I need to start killing my way in from the entrance."

Hearing this, the Martial Artist who was held by one hand of Ji Jingqiu shivered with fear, facing a young Supreme who acted with no regard for consequences. Unless a battle formation was assembled, nobody could restrain him.

Ji Jingqiu paid no heed to the plea from the Martial Artist in his hand, holding him, he made his way to the main gate. Along the way, the Martial Artists were already pressed down by the Water Moon Law Domain and were unable to resist.

Stepping through the gate and entering the Floating Sacred Land, Ji Jingqiu said indifferently: "Talk, what's the situation now? A word of caution, all your Spiritual Waves are under my control."

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Floating Sacred Land, deep within.

In a deep area of the Great Marsh, the mist obscured the sky, and even the heavy sunlight could not penetrate through.

An altar, built who knows how many years ago, had many places already dilapidated, but now there were people repairing it. Despite the passage of countless ages, one could vaguely see the engravings of various patterns on the altar, from All Spirits to Gods, from a speck of dust to the vast Universe.

These traces were very old, as if they spanned across the river of time.

"How much longer?" In the mist, several figures stood in confrontation.

"At least ten more days," someone replied coldly, "Moreover, once the repairs are finished, we need a sacrifice. Have you prepared?"

"The Heavenly Medicine is too precious; we plan to use Martial Artists from other forces as sacrifices," someone answered indifferently, with cold words, "The Yanhuang Alliance produced a Taboo Sequence last month, still 'immature' and not yet grown. Together with a Quasi-taboo from the Eternal Night Kingdom, they're just right to be sacrifices."

Some frowned, but soon relaxed, as the whole Heavenly Medicine was indeed too precious. If in the outside world, even with their prominent backgrounds and transcendent talents, it would be impossible for them to obtain it at this stage.

"Don't delay the progress," someone reminded, "Once the altar is activated, we can connect with the entity behind Mr. Mu and learn how to open the Floating Sacred Land's legacy grounds."

"Pity, we don't know where Mr. Mu has gone to," whispered someone amongst them, "If he were here, with his guidance, activating the altar would not need such a heavy price."

"If nothing unexpected occurred, Mr. Mu has already encountered disaster," someone sighed, "Most likely, it was the doing of that Ji Jingqiu. He bears a grudge against the Four Gods Church, and Mr. Mu was previously very close to them, cooperating."

The mist pulsed, and speech ceased among them, with only faint mumblings heard of someone uttering the name "Ji Jingqiu."