Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree
Chapter 1404 - 496: When False Becomes True, True Becomes False
One is the master of the Old Heavenly Court, likely a Great Dao Ancestor from a century ago.
The other also existed a century ago, who at the time prevailed over many Ancestor Masters on the Returning to Truth Road and was rumored to have befriended the strange person from the Void.
And as the Heavenly Emperor's gaze first fell on the World Venerable.
Most of the people present shared the same thought simultaneously—
The two ancient creatures from a hundred eras ago have finally met!
Is it a reunion of old friends or the meeting of Dao adversaries, having not seen each other for a hundred eras?
However, given the current situation, it seems the World Venerable is in a tiger's den, after all, this is the domain of the Old Heavenly Court, who knows what the final outcome will be.
The All Saints from the Sea of Realms who arrived early clearly anticipated this eagerly, with three words in their hearts—get it on!
Meanwhile, All Saints from the Netherworld focused their gaze on this Heavenly Emperor.
After being directed by the World Venerable, they still harbor many doubts about this Old Heavenly Court, including skepticism towards the true identity of this Heavenly Emperor.
Especially the Saint King, whose eyes expanded suddenly, but then frowned slightly, as it seemed the person before him was not who he was looking for.
The "Heavenly Emperor" before him wore the Nine Phoenix Crown, enshrined with tassels, not dressed in the Nine Chapters Robe, but in a splendid robe with the Group Stars engraved on it, underlaid with purple, symbolizing the auspicious purple Qi coming from the east.
This person's high and majestic aura, surrounded by bits of brilliant starlight in the Void, seemed to be accompanied by a vast and boundless universe wherever she went, always residing at the center of the Heaven and Earth Universe.
And to the Saint King, it was obvious at a glance, this was a female Divine!
The one they saw back then was undoubtedly male.
Of course, Innate Divine Beings have no gender distinction, so if one truly wants to change, it wouldn't be difficult...
Just then.
The Heavenly Emperor spoke, in a cold and indifferent tone, yet carried a vague meaning:
"A hundred eras ago, never heard of the name World Venerable."
These words induced an instant dead silence followed by a thousand layers of waves.
The young man named Wensu frowned and transmitted his voice:
"Kong Ming senior brother, you might have made a mistake in your search..."
"You believe anything others say?" Kong Ming interrupted, "Since when did you become so familiar with this Heavenly Emperor?"
Wensu opened his mouth, hesitated to speak.
Honestly speaking, he indeed held suspicions about this young man's identity, while the Old Heavenly Court, which had already shown its "fist", naturally appeared more credible.
Eventually, Wensu gently suggested: "Kong Ming senior brother, until now, the Golden Armor Divine Generals and Star Monarchs appearing from the Old Heavenly Court number more than thirty, at least of Dao Ancestor cultivation, with Supreme Rank running not less than a single hand."
This truly meets the specifications of the Transcendence Gate, but is not yet the limit of the Old Heavenly Court.
Given that the Old Heavenly Court was the Great Dao Ancestral Land of the past, it's basically confirmed, so even if this Heavenly Emperor is not that "Transcendent Ancestor", definitely a core figure, knowing what happened back then wouldn't be surprising.
And now, the Heavenly Emperor has pointed directly at Kong Ming and others' "World Venerable", calling him an impostor, Wensu has to harbor doubts.
Kong Ming glanced at him and said: "This person instructed me in the cultivation of [Instant Shadow Splitting Light Sword Spirit]."
Wensu was shocked and suddenly suspicious: "Senior brother when did you cultivate [Instant Shadow Splitting Light Sword Spirit]? Before the master left, wasn't it dismissed as too difficult for us, thus not imparting its essence?"
"That's why it's called guidance, otherwise would I need this person's guidance?" Kong Ming glared at him, solemnly saying, "This person's grasp of [Instant Shadow Splitting Light Sword Spirit] resembles 40 to 50 percent of the master's, which is enough to prove his identity."
Wensu's expression became serious, this Killing Technique was the master's best-kept secret, used rarely after Enlightenment, the only time, the master used this move to cut open the Taoist career foundation of a certain Ancestor Master!
The one who can grasp 40 to 50 percent of its essence must have witnessed it multiple times, and yet not even they, the direct disciples could learn it...
Wensu hesitated: "So now we..."
"What are you meddling with?" Kong Ming said bluntly, "If you don't take a stand no one will treat you as a mute, sit tight."
Similar conversations took place among the All Saints on both sides present.
"Heh, they really started fighting..."
"Opening move is already questioning each other's identity, couldn't this one recognize the World Venerable's identity?"
"Senior brother, why don't you say the one you brought from the Netherworld might be fake?"
"Fake? Impossible, the sword light left by the Ancestor Master at the Human World Pavilion completely recognized this one—"
"Merely a surviving anchor left by a single Ancestor Master might not explain much, this Heavenly Emperor could very likely be a Dao Ancestor from ages past!"
With the Heavenly Emperor's identification, a wave of startling tides erupted among the All Saints.
Some frowned, some showed surprise, while others like Tuo Hai hesitated briefly before revealing a smile...
But ultimately, the All Saints temporarily suppressed their doubts in their hearts, and none stood out rashly at this moment, only observing the changes quietly.
At least, enduring through the days they walked this road, the All Saints have grown considerably confident in Ji Jingqiu World Venerable's identity.
Meanwhile, Feng Ming and others directly glared coldly at the Heavenly Emperor, being among the least who firmly believed in Ji Jingqiu's identity.
Standing with them were Human World Pavilion and a few individuals like Kong Ming.
Mieyu on the side did not miss the slightest change in expression and Primordial Spirit fluctuations in the three Feng Ming, also temporarily suppressing his doubts.
"In Primordial Palace's eyes, this person's identity is unquestionable, Feng Ming and the others believe strongly in this, likely being the fallback left by Ancestor Ning—"
"Feng Ming and the others indeed mentioned, this one received great gifts in the Void Realm, left by [Void], so by this view, the identity should be correct."