Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

If underground organizations take advantage of this period to cause trouble again, who will suppress them? The top underground forces all possess Grandmaster combat power.

Yao Heshan said gravely, "Not only us, but several Great Grandmasters will also take action at that time, mobilizing all Grandmasters within their realms, as well as some Martial Artists at the peak of Heavenly Person. You are also on the list!"

Long Qingyang couldn't help but shake, "What exactly is this for?"

Beside him, Lu Tong frowned and suddenly, as if deep in thought, asked, "Is it because of the pact? Has the Federation also signed a pact?"

Yao Heshan was somewhat surprised; he didn't expect that the Nine Palaces were also aware of this top-secret information within the Federation, signed by Marshal Ji in years past, which he himself had only recently learned of.

But thinking of the great civilizations of the Nine Palaces, which were once civilizations of the Great Universe, he was not so surprised.

Yao Heshan nodded, looking at Long Qingyang and said, "I know your Dao injury is serious, but what if I tell you that this departure may offer you an opportunity to mend your Dao injury and further progress, would you go?"

Long Qingyang fell into silence.

Yao Heshan shook his head again:

"Don't struggle with it; you weren't on the list originally. It was the Great Grandmaster from the Mu Family who added you, saying he hoped to see you advance further. It's not up to you whether you go or not."

Long Qingyang's brow twitched.

"This departure is also related to the relaxation of the Great Universe rules four years later."

Yao Heshan spoke softly,

"The Great Grandmasters have calculated that at least for the next twenty years, there will not be anyone above Heavenly Person within the Great Universe!"

"And the relaxation of rules will be positive for Martial Artists who have not reached Heavenly Person, but for those who have, it may not necessarily be a good thing!"

Long Qingyang slowly said, "Even if I am not around, my Dragon Tiger Dojo is not an external object, and there are also two Heavenly Persons stationed here. What were you actually worried about earlier?"

Yao Heshan was silent for a while and then said, "We have thoroughly investigated the affair of Ji Jingqiu's parents, which is related to the two powers on the Heavenly Road, with offspring from the six great families involved, connected to a certain chain of interest. Of course, his parents were merely inadvertently affected, not the main target."

Long Qingyang furrowed his brows, asking only one question, "Are they still alive?"

Inadvertently affected?

Over so many years, how many had been 'inadvertently' affected?

There's nothing to discuss if they're not alive.

Yao Heshan gave a bitter smile, "Not sure, at the hint of the old ancestor of the Mu Family, we have secretly captured some individuals, but even they are unaware."

Long Qingyang also fell silent.

Yao Heshan's voice was low:

"During this time, I subtly discovered something; the old ancestor of the Mu Family seems very keen to see Ji Jingqiu stand against some forces, including members of the Mu Family!"

"That's why I've been somewhat worried. Although Ji Jingqiu has strong Martial Arts talent, sometimes the real trouble comes from dealing with 'people'. You too have been through it and know the difficulties in dealing with certain individuals."

"Not everything in this world can be resolved with fists, especially within the system of rules."

"This time, I even wanted to persuade you to let Ji Jingqiu stay and cultivate in the Nine States for a while before returning after stepping into Heavenly Person."

Facing Yao Heshan's sincere expression, Long Qingyang's eyes deepened, revealing a secret that Yao Heshan was unaware of.

"I once had a private conversation with Senior Mu."

Long Qingyang said plainly, "I told him that sometimes when one cannot bear to act oneself, external forces must be enlisted to cut away the rot, let out the tainted blood, and cleanse the decay."

Yao Heshan changed color, what was this old man saying? Encouraging the old ancestor of the Mu Family to bleed and cut flesh from Mu Family?

But that position involved such a vast scope. A real stirring of one part affects the whole: with a great calamity rising, how can the Federation withstand it?

Long Qingyang spoke again, his words still calm yet revealing an iron-blooded resolve:

"Some things I've wanted to say for a long time; you are always thinking of reconciling, but in reality, unfair conciliation is indulgence for oppressors and suppression for those enduring injustice. This is not reconciliation, it is muddling through!"

"With a great calamity about to arise, if the Federation cannot be transformed, how can it survive the calamity? Should we plead with certain individuals not to cause trouble?"

Lu Tong nodded, agreeing, "Qingyang, young brother, you make sense. If push comes to shove, having Jingqiu cultivate in the Nine States for a while is quite appropriate."

Long Qingyang suddenly laughed:

"When I was young, I told that member of the Mu Family much of what I saw as 'right', yet I never expected that one day, it would fall to my Dragon Tiger Dojo to be the implement used to cut away flesh and let blood – that he would want the Heavenly Pride of the Dragon Tiger Dojo to be the blade for this task."

He paused, his gaze drifting toward the figure of a young man standing with a blade in the watery screen, who seemed to be lost in thought:

"Frankly speaking, I have never seen a Martial Artist as stunning as Jingqiu..."

Lu Tong nodded in agreement, "I've never seen it myself either, just heard about it in legends." MyVirtualLibraryEmpire(MVLEMPYR)appreciatesyourreadershipatthesource.

Long Qingyang spoke leisurely:

"You mentioned that in the next twenty years, the Federation will only leave some Heavenly People to station. I can't help but breathe a sigh of relief."

"It seems that these twenty years will be the era of the young."

"With Jing Qiu's rate of promotion, you should be worried about those talents instead."

"Back in the day, the Seven Marshals changed heaven and earth, they witnessed the world and all beings, and only then did they truly comprehend themselves and step into high positions..."

Yao Heshan leaped to his feet, feeling a tingling sensation spread throughout his body, his heart chilled.

This old geezer really dares to say anything!

Long Qingyang smiled and looked towards Mu Qing, "Does Senior Mu think what I said makes sense?"

Under the bright sunlight, the branches swayed lightly, dropping their leaves.

[Years ago I advised He not to get involved in the troublesome affairs of the Federation. However, He said that only by truly witnessing the world and all beings, can one understand where the Dao lies, and see the realm beyond Fetal Breathing.]

[I don't understand that step, so I never set foot in a higher domain. I only know that those seven guys, they all made that choice.]

[For that reason, Mu Shitian once said a phrase—those who desire transcendence must first enlighten all beings.]

[If Jing Qiu wants to enter a higher domain, he must unite the Federation and leave an indelible mark of his own in the Great Universe!]

Yao Heshan stood petrified.

Is Mu Shitian... Marshal Mu?

Is this what his words meant?

This person seems even crazier than Long Qingyang and that old ancestor from the Mu Family!

[Everyone take a seat. This journey on the Ancient Road has just begun; the climax has not yet been reached.]

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Sky Star Battlefield.

As Ji Jingqiu led his followers to sweep through the battlefield, destroying all that was above the taboos, the battle also came to an end.

At this very moment.

Under the leadership of the taboos, martial artists from the Far East war zone were carrying out the final sweep of the battlefield. At the same time, they allowed martial artists with similar points to earn the last few points needed to qualify for the challenge at the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele.

From time to time, passersby would see the figure standing with sword in hand, stationed at the center of the battlefield, and their eyes would show admiration.

This battle once again proved the gap between him and the rest of the martial artists.

Ji Jingqiu stood there with his sword, and by now, the number of enemies he had slain had exceeded nine hundred, and the Ancient Road Origin he had absorbed had reached its limit.

[You're quite good, being able to contain so much Ancient Road Origin. I originally thought you wouldn't be able to withstand more than three hundred strands. You far exceeded my expectations.]

Ji Jingqiu wanted to say he didn't mind taking on even more, but his body didn't seem to allow it.

After a moment of silence, the will of the Ancient Road spoke again:

[You belong to the First Sequence and are the true inheritor recognized by the Floating Lineage...]

[If you can make it into the top ten of the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele, I will assist you with Divine Traveling Heaven and Earth, understanding Heaven Heart, and nurturing a form of Holy Embryo, achieving the Foundation of Fetal Breathing.]

[If you can make it into the top five, I will grant you a supreme blessing, which can also be considered the last tribute from the veins of Emperor Heaven to the Great Universe.]

Ji Jingqiu's heart was erupted with a tremendous shock.

The reward for passing this level was too rich, just being able to nurture a form of the Holy Embryo meant that he could comprehend the mysteries of Fetal Breathing within the Chains Realm!

He couldn't help asking, "What if I can reach the top of the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele?"

[To be first...]

The will of the Ancient Road fell silent, and then in the usually calm voice, a rare ripple appeared.

[If you can reach the top of the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele and step onto Wuwang Mountain, you will be the last Lord of Emperor Heaven.]