Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 1215 - 431: Netherworld Ambush, Death Demon’s Warning

[Mayfly Palace]

"Sending us to the Yanhuang Federation?"

Ji Boyu looked up in surprise, gazing at the face of a middle-aged Daoist who looked younger than him, but in reality, was older by many decades.

The Daoist's face was stern and meticulous as he said, "Because, Master Ji, you are from the Yanhuang Federation, this mission wasn't originally meant for you. But the Vice Palace Master went against everyone's opinion and assigned this mission to you. I hope you will balance personal feelings with duty and not let the Vice Palace Master down."

Ji Boyu looked back at his old comrades.

They exchanged glances, filled with meaning and intent clear.

We're going home, brothers.

Yet, truth be told...

They weren't quite keen on returning yet.

Especially since there was a troublesome prodigy back "home."

"Uncle Master Wang, will Ji Linyuan from the Chongshan Dao Lineage be accompanying us?" Li Yuanli asked.

The Daoist shook his head and said, "With Luo Sheng's death, the position of Heavenly Monarch in the palace is vacant. Junior Brother Linyuan has passed the Heavenly Path of Daoist career and is the first candidate."

"There's still a position?" Li Yuanli asked in surprise.

"With the palace's deep resources, if we want to nurture someone, it's always possible," Ji Boyu waved his hand dismissively.

The Daoist replied indifferently, "The palace indeed has resources, but a Heavenly Monarch is not achieved solely through resources or talent. Both are essential—plus, one must have the fate for it."

"Fate?"

"The number of Heavenly Monarchs the palace supports is limited. Junior Brother Linyuan just reached the late-period of the Heavenly King stage when the position of Heavenly Monarch became vacant. Isn't that fate?"

Ji Boyu gave the Daoist a curious look, thinking to himself that this fellow probably doesn't have a good relationship with Luo Sheng's Dao Lineage, now deceased.

Li Yuanli mused that Old Man Ji was indeed spot on this time—one generation plants the tree, another enjoys the shade—but in reverse, it works just the same.

Ke Qingliu sighed inwardly, thinking that Linyuan is taking advantage of the situation splendidly.

"What does the Vice Palace Master want us to do upon our return to the Netherworld?" Ji Boyu asked.

The Daoist looked at Ji Boyu, and his previously rigid and expressionless face showed rare appreciation:

"Remember what you just said: it's the Vice Palace Master assigning you tasks, not the palace."

"As for what specifically, someone will inform you on the way."

"Is it just the few of us executing the mission?" Ji Boyu asked.

"Yes." The middle-aged Daoist replied succinctly and suddenly looked at Ke Qingliu, "Junior Brother Ke, has your Dao injury improved?"

Ke Qingliu understood that he was referring to their former Great Grandmaster of the Ke family, Ke Qianchi.

Although they joined the Mayfly Palace through Linyuan's connections, once inside, Ke Qianchi caught the eye of a high-ranking figure in the palace.

He was a Supreme Grandmaster of the Federation, and though he didn't match the Seven Marshals, his potential and talent were not weak.

However, this figure, while accepting Ke Qianchi, did nothing more than provide basic resources, seemingly wanting Ke Qianchi to endure this ordeal on his own.

Ke Qingliu's brows relaxed as he said, "Much better than before."

The middle-aged Daoist nodded and said, "If Junior Brother Ke can get through this, the palace will assist him in breaking through the Heavenly Venerate Barrier, giving him a chance to regain his honor."

"Revenge?" Ke Qingliu's expression slightly changed, "Are you referring to Zhang Tiancheng, who practices in the Heavenly Cutting Sect?"

The Daoist nodded calmly, "The opening of the Sea of Realms will begin soon. If Junior Brother Ke breaks through before then, he will have the chance to go there, and the battlefield will always offer opportunities to encounter Zhang Tiancheng."

After speaking, he added with some regret:

"If Junior Brother Ke hadn't suffered this Dao injury, he could naturally have ascended to the Absolute Peak as a Heavenly King by just being familiar with the Dao laws of the Sea of Realms. Becoming a Heavenly Monarch was possible too, but now, even if he fully recovers, becoming a Heavenly Monarch is difficult."

The group remained silent, exchanging glances and frowning.

They were sent on a mission, while Linyuan and Old Mr. Ke were left behind, and it was hinted that Old Mr. Ke could be helped to break through the Heavenly Venerate...

Was this a warning coupled with a reward?

...

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[Returning to Truth Temple]

"You want me to go to the Netherworld?"

Kong Xiao, who had just returned to the temple and entered the dojo for seclusion, was forcibly summoned by his Master, appearing with a cold expression,

"Doesn't the temple know that I'm on the verge of deducing the complete Hongmeng Divine Power?"

"Why disturb me at this time?"

His master, Saint Kongwu, examined this once-proud disciple, who had always reached great heights. Only after confirming that he had no intention of heading to the Netherworld on his own did he slightly nod.

After his return, Kong Xiao was personally inspected by the Deputy Temple Master, and only after confirming everything was fine was he allowed into seclusion.

But the lack of any issues made them even more suspicious.

If Kong Xiao had been very proactive, it would only prove that the unknown evil magic of Ji Jingqiu was still effective, and he would never have allowed him to go on his own.

"Weren't we the ones who suffered little loss this time, why intervene now?"

Star Sky Tower, Heavenly Cutting Sect, and others each lost a Heavenly Monarch in battle, and those Transcendence Gates naturally found it hard to swallow their resentment.

But as for Returning to Truth Temple, they just slightly lost face, which is trivial compared to losing a Heavenly Monarch—it was a lesser ill.

Kongwu snorted coldly, "The temple indeed was observing and had not planned to take action, but news came not long ago that your Uncle Master Putuo was ambushed by the Netherworld while returning! Right now, the team is scattered, and some have even been captured by the All Saints of the Netherworld!"

"Netherworld ambush?" Kong Xiao was startled and asked in disbelief: "What's that about?! The All Saints of the Netherworld ambushed our Returning to Truth Temple's team?!"

He hastened back for seclusion to deduce the Heaven Opening Divine Power, allowing Uncle Master Jin Tuo to escort him back early. He never expected that his Uncle Master Putuo, and others who returned later, would be ambushed by the All Saints of the Netherworld...