Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Yanfu State is considered mid-tier among the Nine States, having some gap compared with the top-tier Upper Three States.

"Someone in the Southern Wilderness Continent has reportedly claimed they aim to break into the top thirty this generation, but they are not in our battle zone, so it's unclear whether it's true."

"Uh, there are similar Martial Artists in the other two Upper Three States too. The one from Southern Wilderness Continent seems to have entered the Extreme West Battle Zone shared with West Phoenix Continent, contending with the Heavenly Pride of West Phoenix Continent."

People exchanged information, their expressions slightly relaxed, it seems there are still youths in Nine States this generation who can contend against the young Martial Artists sent from the Three Thousand Yama.

It's just unknown in which battle zone the opposing four will end up; hopefully not the Far East Battle Zone…

Our people know our own affairs; some are indeed excellent, but aiming for a shocking rank like top thirty in the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele is still far off.

Not to mention others, even Gu Tatian in past years stopped at twenty-third place!

Gu Tatian left with a wave of his sleeve, leaving only these words:

"Why rely on outsiders? Since my nephew has entered the Ancient Road, he should naturally sweep through undefeated!"

Red Bright Heavenly Palace's Palace Master Qi Yunfei laughed loudly and said, "Well said!" then left with Gu Tatian.

Only he in the gathering knew the origins of the nephew Gu Tatian mentioned.

Being that person's successor, sweeping through the Ancient Road is indeed righteous, isn't it?

At this moment on the Ancient Road, that young lad surnamed Ji might have already made a name for himself!

People: "…"

If not mistaken, wasn't the person Gu Tatian referred to also part of the Taboo Sequence, perhaps named Ji Jingqiu?

Being a Taboo naturally signifies extraordinary, peerless among peers.

But those who enter the top three hundred of the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele, aren't they all Taboos?

And the gap between the top three hundred and the top thirty is not too much to call it a chasm.

The mighty individuals shook their heads, each harboring their thoughts, setting off on their return journey, the first order of business being to discuss today's events with their backing forces.

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Over at the Great Red Sky Palace.

"Brother, you're back!" Visit My Virtual Library Empire (MV-LEMP-YR) for more.

"Master! Red Bright Palace Master!"

Seeing Gu Tatian return, Lu Tong and others felt relieved, breathing easier.

Gu Tatian's gaze swept over Gu Chensha and he nodded slightly: "Good, progress has not been delayed by trivial matters."

Lu Tong eagerly inquired, "Brother, how did it go?"

His brother's departure was prompted by sensing He Donghuang's Qi recently!

Gu Tatian shook his head: "I followed the trace, reaching the Four Demons' lair, but still found nothing, only sensed a wisp of fate's trajectory."

Lu Tong sighed, though it was not unexpected.

Quickly, he perked up, saying, "We've already contacted He Senior's hometown!"

"Besides He, how many of the other six survive?" Gu Tatian asked solemnly.

"Four. Technically speaking, those four have embarked on the Divine Dao path, not strictly human anymore," Lu Tong sighed.

Hearing Gu Tatian simply recount the recent happenings, everyone looked grave.

"It seems we need to accelerate contact with the Federation," Lu Tong frowned, "but I've recently heard that the Federation's situation isn't too good; their Heavenly Road is seriously targeted by the Four Demons."

"This could also be our chance; they'll urgently need the power of the Nine Palaces." Qi Yunfei said unconcernedly, "Just guarding one Heavenly Road, Nine Palaces combined with the Federation is still sufficient. You continue communicating there; I'm going to summon the other Palace Masters to return, beginning with conquering Buddha Country!"

Lu Tong nodded, indeed the reasoning was sound.

Heavenly Road is fraught with dangers, the Federation will need their external support more than ever, which is crucial for maintaining stability in the relationship between both sides.

Of course, this isn't a matter of just one or two days.

Just like the fall of Nine States isn't something that happens in a year or two, even if Buddha Country accelerates this process, it would still take at least a hundred or two hundred years.

They are more inclined to wait for Ji Jingqiu to rise, at least until he breaks through to become a Heavenly Person, to command a significant say within the Federation.

In the midst, Qian Chong suddenly said in a heavy voice: "Master, if Buddha Country is destroyed, what will happen to the myriad spirits at the lower levels?"

Gu Tatian remained silent for a moment, slightly shaking his head.

Even he couldn't possibly take care of everything.

This is the terrifying aspect of the Nether Sea, merely some dark fog invasions creating derived Deceit Fog, could leave countless people helpless and resigned to their fate.

"I have a method that may solve some of the troubles," Qian Chong's eyes shone brightly, extending his right hand, a glimmer of the Heart Lamp shone brilliantly in his palm.

Even in broad daylight, it shone like a second sun in the sky!

The second-generation Heart Lamp nourished by Qian Chong's Power of the Spirit, was incomparable even to those like Senluo!

"What is this?" Qi Yunfei narrowed his eyes slightly, faintly perceiving an exquisite essence contained within the strand of Heart Lamp.

Gu Tatian also frowned and gazed at it, feeling a sense of familiarity.

"This is Jing Qiu's Innate Divine Ability; before entering the Ancient Road, he split a strand of seed for me. This flame not only can restrain the Deceit Fog, but it can also stand equal against the black fog of Nether Sea!" Qian Chong said gravely.

Over the past months, he had been researching the Heart Lamp left by Jing Qiu, attempting multiple times and confirming that this strand of Heart Lamp, in the hands of Heavenly Human Martial Artists, could protect a city of millions!

Hearing his words, several people were moved, well aware of the implications of Qian Chong's statement.

"Are you sure?!" Qi Yunfei's demeanor surged as he seriously asked, "Is this Jing Qiu's Innate Divine Ability?!"

He inquired about many details, and with Qian Chong's responses, the amazement in their expressions grew thicker.

Eventually, Qi Yunfei muttered, "Could it be that my Nine Palaces will become the second Buddha Country? Why at this time? If it were ten thousand years earlier, my Nine Palaces by now might well have been the Lord of Yanfu!"

He sighed deeply, feeling an inexplicable regret.

Gu Tatian extended his hand, lightly touching the Heart Lamp in Qian Chong's palm.

After a long while, he questioned in bewilderment, "What is the nature of this power? I initially thought it similar to the purifying essence of Heavenly Divine Light, yet it's completely the opposite, not only non-domineering but quite gentle indeed, as if... embracing everything, capable of hiding Ten Thousand Skills?"

He suddenly recalled why it felt familiar!

That man from years ago who stood side by side with Senior He, known as World Venerable, had a similar aura.

Gu Tatian fell silent for a moment, unable to figure out more, and then looked towards Lu Tong: "I heard from your message, that a successor of He, has entered the Ancient Road?"

"Correct, it's Ji Jingqiu!" Lu Tong said with a smile, "Senior Mu also thinks highly of him."

Gu Tatian nodded calmly:

"Since even Senior Mu views him favorably, he should be quite promising, hopefully, he'll live up to Senior He's reputation."

"Alright, next I will guide Chensha in his practice, and once this trial of the Ancient Road yields results, we can then use Nether Sea to travel to All Realms, to explore the movements in various places."

"As for Qian Chong, cooperate with your Master Qi, and see if this Divine Ability can be promoted. If it can protect countless beings in Yanfu, it would indeed be a Merit."

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This day.

Hearing that the young Supreme of Beast Sea finally emerged from Nirvana, Ji Jingqiu decided to pay a visit.

He felt that the birth of a certain little one was imminent, planning to consult Beast Sea for related information.