Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 1052 - 377: Cangqing’s Old Friend, The Original Dao Ancestor (Part 3)

"Later, when my master and the others failed in their breakthrough, the will of the Great Universe arose, redefining the authority of the Great Universe, but my master and the others still retained part of the 'permissions'."

"This war between all the saints and the Five Pillars involves, besides the struggle for discourse power, the most fundamental competition for authority."

Cang You suddenly looked outside and said, "Come, let me show you the meeting among the saints. If you truly want to open the way, you cannot avoid these 'gluttons' on the path."

Gluttons?

Cang You led Ji Jingqiu out of the Pure Land.

Ji Jingqiu noticed that behind them stood three towering and massive divine Dharma forms.

In the vast heaven and earth ahead, one could see figures standing at the pinnacle of the Dao, their true faces unseen, their majesty as intimidating as mountains, suffocating those around them.

Likewise, upon seeing the appearance of the leader of the Cangqing Lineage, Cang You, many glances were cast, but ultimately they all landed on Ji Jingqiu beside her.

"A youngster from the Yanhuang Federation?"

"So they came to Daluo Heaven, no wonder they couldn't be found."

Cold, indifferent gazes fell upon them.

Even without deliberately expressing hostility, the mere presence of so many formidable beings brought immense pressure.

Any Heavenly Person would likely have fallen under such weight at this moment.

Suddenly.

A roc's cry shook the skies!

Before Ji Jingqiu could realize, a golden-winged celestial Peng traversed the void, its form infinitely shrinking, landing on top of his head, its cold gaze sweeping over the many heroes ahead.

"Senior!" Ji Jingqiu shouted.

This was the Ancient Golden Roc subdued by Mu Shitian in the past, who later chose to follow voluntarily.

It was not the progenitor of the Golden Roc lineage in this world, but followed Mu Shitian to suppress the Bitter Sea, listen to the Dao, gaining immense benefits, its Daoist cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds, achieving combat power comparable to a True Saint in the Tao Ancestor Realm within merely ten thousand years.

Twenty years ago, Mu Shitian released it, and upon returning to its clan, the first thing it did was to challenge the progenitor.

Though it didn't win, it didn't lose either, and earned the recognition of the progenitor, gaining the qualification to establish its own school.

Now, seeing Ji Jingqiu arrive at Daluo Heaven, it manifested proactively, lending him support.

A golden feather fell, casting a golden glow across the sky through its reflection.

In its descent, the feather sliced through the void, heavy beyond measure.

Ji Jingqiu caught the feather.

This was the protective artifact left to him by the senior Golden Roc, capable of slicing through voids and prohibitions, forcibly opening a passage even if a Tao Ancestor worked to imprison the void.

Despite having this support, indifferent gazes still abounded.

It wasn't that they held a grudge against Ji Jingqiu, but the Yanhuang Federation was too conspicuous. Moreover, twenty years ago, He Donghuang and Mu Shitian had conspired against a group of True Saints, making many True Saints wary and hostile towards them.

Then factoring in the immense benefits of the Four Demons' true forms and certain rumors about the Time River...

If possible, these people wouldn't hesitate to carve up the Yanhuang Federation together.

At this moment.

From within the void, Saint Shouzhen suddenly emerged and warned all sides, "If it's a contest among equals and this kid dies, then so be it. But if someone shamelessly uses their seniority to bully the weak and provokes He Donghuang to flip the table, don't blame us for being merciless."

Immediately, many frowned. Wasn't it already confirmed that He Donghuang couldn't make a move anymore? Why was this saint from the Heavenly Saint Lake speaking up for the Yanhuang Federation?

Some powerful figures pondered. They had heard this person and several others had gone to the source of the Time River together—had they seen something there?

"Indeed."

A middle-aged man also stepped out, his face like a jade crown, his posture majestic, surrounded by a halo of five-colored divine light, his aura astonishing.

Beside him was a young man, none other than the Divine Prohibition from the Five Virtues Palace, Chang Sheng, who once crossed paths with Ji Jingqiu.

"Your tempers are all too flared up. Do you wish to completely overturn all Dharma and order? The time has not yet come! I don't mind dousing your fire!"

True Saint Kongxuan from the Five Virtues Palace shouted.

His presence immediately stirred reactions from many.

This old peacock surely took matters seriously. He was injured by the Dao while attempting a breakthrough to transcendence in the past and could only maintain his elder appearance normally, almost losing all his feathers. Yet key moments, he forcibly restored himself to his prime.

Just then.

The World Tree radiated brilliance, countless branches reaching into the Qingming, piercing into the Dharma Realm and Dao Sea, condensing the rhythm of the Dao, while Chaos Qi cascaded like a waterfall from the sky, yet it still refrained from joining the battlefield.

Ji Jingqiu could see that this World Tree was drawing numerous Dao Sources from the depths of the Dharma Realm—but for what purpose, he did not know.

Any one "drop" among them far exceeded the total fortune change of the Bitter Sea era!

At this moment.

The battle between the Lord of Cangqing and the Nine Mountains Saint remained unresolved.

"Cangqing has already held back," someone suddenly said.

The implication, of course, was that the World Tree had not been mobilized yet.

"But there is no sign of holding back from Nine Mountains."

A strong figure from the Holy King Lineage sneered, their gaze sweeping over the powerful figures from various realms, clearly guarded and hostile.

The Saint King and Void Emperor had not appeared, but ancient gods from their respective factions had shown themselves.

Although they hadn't intervened, their stance clearly sided with the Cangqing Lineage.

Witnessing this scene, Cang You understood well.

The hostility between the factions was quite evident.

Even though Shouzhen and others attempted to ease the situation, it only served to delay the outbreak of a great war.

She felt heavy at heart.

Nine Mountains' objective this time was probably already achieved.

He had already demonstrated strength matching the Five Pillars, enough to attract a faction of ancient gods dissatisfied with the Five Pillars, potentially becoming a new faction leader.

"Nine Mountains hasn't used his full strength either."

Emperor Simurgh of the Phoenix Blood Palace's voice was frigid, revealing some truths,

"During his reincarnation tribulation years ago, he had a fortuitous encounter in the River of Destiny. Now, one of his Dao Bodies has reached the level of a True Saint, becoming one with two True Saints."

Upon hearing this, the crowd's expressions immediately grew solemn.

Many glanced at a few of Nine Mountains' allies, indeed spotting one with an indistinct link to Nine Mountains' aura. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"One with two True Saints, truly extraordinary, Taoist Friend Nine Mountains. You have pioneered an unprecedented feat, no wonder you dare to challenge the Five Pillars," Shouzhen slowly said.

Upon hearing this, some people nodded.

Among all the saints, they had yet to hear of anyone who could elevate their Dao Body to the level of a True Saint. If Nine Mountains truly pioneered such a feat, his two bodies united, even the Five Pillars might not be able to contend with him!

Standing beside his master, Chang Sheng suddenly noticed that his master glanced several times at Saint Shouzhen's side and whispered with a hint of disdain:

"The old bastard really is shameless..."