Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 1067 - 382: Competing for Favor on the Same Stage, News of Grandfather (Part 3)

Cangqing appeared slightly surprised, "How did you learn of this secret? Did Mu Shitian tell you?"

Cangyou couldn't help but wonder aloud, "Master, is there really such a saying?"

Cangqing nodded and said, "That is why Sheng Xini and I successively severed our Innate Foundation to experience the sufferings of all spirits."

Ji Jingqiu naturally learned of this matter from Wuzhou and Hel.

Hel had constantly been urging him to refine and purify his divine nature using his Supreme True Buddha's clone, to completely 'hatch' the Divine Embryo.

Meanwhile, Wuzhou countered that divine nature was ominous. Though initially, during Mid Period, everything seemed smooth sailing, with the Dao path perfectly clear, but ultimately, there were always signs of misfortune.

He had personally witnessed many True Saint level gods disappear or go mad during their retreats and breakthroughs, meeting with ominous fate.

To this, Hel responded, her and Taiyi being fake Gods of Gods?

Wuzhou retorted with a single sentence, "I am not sure about Taiyi, but I am quite clear on how Hel fell off the Divine Throne..."

Only after both sides argued to the point where even their underlying motives were exposed, did they cease their conflict.

Such a situation was very satisfactory to Ji Jingqiu.

Watching two rival antagonists, who couldn't stand each other, vie for favor saved him a lot of time dealing with their schemes. He only needed to sit by and watch them undermine each other.

Whether something works can't only be judged by its benefits, but also by its drawbacks and risks.

And Wuzhou and Hel perfectly solved this issue.

"Don't mention this," Cangqing said calmly, "The idea of divine nature being ominous originated beyond our realm."

Mentioning the Outer Realm, Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked, "Senior, have our Federation's Heavenly King Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters gone to train with the forces in the Outer Realm?"

Not long ago, he exchanged information with Ji Anquan, discovering that a group of old seniors, including his grandfather, who sought self-reliance, had not returned because they were accepted by Transcendence forces in the Outer Realm.

Previously, through Master Mu's disclosures, it seemed clear that Master Mu and others had anticipated, or even planned for, this news in advance.

"Not only your Federation's Heavenly Kings," Cangqing paused slightly, "Many Heavenly Kings from various Great Universe civilizations have been forced to the Outer Realm this time."

"Forced?"

Cangqing nodded and said:

"Certain individuals from the Outer Realm seemingly had long prepared to catch these people in one fell swoop, and we are negotiating with them now."

"Simply put, those who can cultivate to Heavenly King in the preceding Great Universe environment are considered outstanding in talent and character."

"The original destination for these individuals was a Near Tao Land, but news from Outer Realm's Transcendence forces resulted in them being caught in one sweep and incorporated into their own dojo."

Ji Jingqiu pondered, "So now my grandfather and others have been forced into Transcendence doj?"

"Have you heard of someone named Zhang Tiancheng from the Federation?"

Cangyou, seeming to recall something, suddenly asked.

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

He was the Vice President of the Federation's Wanwu Association, the root of the Wanwu Association rebellion, and he had made deals with one of the Four Demons.

Most importantly, he was one of the three people who left an impression on Master He.

The other two were Chi Yinghuo and his grandfather.

"I heard that this guy is doing quite well in the Transcendence forces outside," Cangyou said. "Among the forces visiting from outside this time, an envoy has a good relationship with him and has been inquiring about your Federation's recent situation."

Ji Jingqiu squinted.

It wasn't surprising that this person was doing well.

It's just uncertain how his grandfather is doing.

"There's also someone named Ji... Linyuan."

Seeing him aware of this person, Cangyou recalled a bit more and took the opportunity to inquire among friends from the Void and Taiyou lineages in the Spirit Realm.

"Hmm, I just asked, and it seems this batch of Heavenly Kings from your Federation have 'good potential,' with most joining Transcendence Gate, notably Zhang Tiancheng and Ji Linyuan, the latter shares your surname but doesn't appear as an adversary."

Cangyou shared the recently inquired news with keen interest.

"Did my grandfather confront Zhang Tiancheng?"

Ji Jingqiu was thoughtful.

Before departing, his grandfather was rumored to be at the Heavenly Person Peak, not far from Heavenly King status. Over twenty years have passed, he must have ascended to Heavenly King by now.

It's unclear if Zhang Tiancheng has attained Heavenly Venerable status.

Suddenly.

Cangyou raised her eyebrows, "This Zhang Tiancheng from your Federation doesn't seem like a good person."

"What do you mean?"

"I heard that certain forces from the Outer Realm are quite 'keen' on your Federation. Originally, they planned to 'settle' in the Federation under Zhang Tiancheng's name, presumably targeting the Four Demons' true form, but they were blocked by Ji Anquan."

Lord of Cangqing shook his head, "No need to worry, both Holy and Nether don't favor these folks, even if Taiyou insists, these people won't cause much trouble."

"You also don't need to worry about these elders. We will need to open the Sea of Realms and certainly head to the outer world in the future."

"Prepare yourself, Chi Ji will be here shortly."

Upon hearing this, Cangyou patted his shoulder, turned, and left, leaving Ji Jingqiu with his master.

"Have you met Chi Ji?" Cangqing casually asked, "Back then Mu Shitian defied the flow of time to visit the Holy King lineage, at that time Chi Ji was still a little girl, very rebellious, and was disciplined by Mu Shitian."

Ji Jingqiu widened his eyes, "There is such past?"

"Young people should mingle more," Cangqing nodded lightly.

Ji Jingqiu shook his head, "Senior, please don't tie any red strings. My aspirations are for the Dao, and even if I were to seek someone, it wouldn't be someone like Chi Ji. She doesn't have the good fortune for this."

Cangqing expressed no opinion, merely smiling.

Before long.

Ji Jingqiu turned his head, sensing an utterly unabashed presence approaching from outside the hall.

A woman slowly entered the hall, dressed in white robes and barefooted—with a tall stature almost two meters, towering over Ji Jingqiu, her proportions perfect, her voluptuous curves not concealed by the white robe.

Her beauty was enough to make one marvel at the creator's favoritism, and in fact, her father could indeed be considered a 'creator.'

Stepping into the great hall.

Chi Ji's gaze first landed on Ji Jingqiu.

In some sense.

This was their first official meeting.

On the Ancient Road, Ji Jingqiu had only slain one of Chi Ji's Reincarnation Bodies.

"Greetings to the Lord of Cangqing."

Chi Ji appeared calm, bowing to the Lord of Cangqing.

Though she was the Holy King's daughter, she still needed to observe etiquette before the other four pillars.

Cangqing slightly nodded, "Specifically, the Holy should have explained everything to you; this place is temporarily lent for your enlightenment."

After speaking.

He walked out of the great hall.

He needed to make preparations for Ji Jingqiu's Opening the World.

Just as Cangqing had not gone far, he suddenly paused, turned back to look.

A tall beauty was flung out of the hall, unexpectedly being struck out!

Cangqing shook his head.

After all, they are young, full of vigor; even when transmitting Dao, they must first have a fight.