Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 1248 - 442: Skillful Heavenly Monarch, Desolate Sky

After much deliberation, Ji Jingqiu took the reluctant Qi Tian along with him.

He left his Guardian Heavenly Monarch behind to cultivate well in the Sealed Land.

Before departing, Ji Jingqiu noticed Senior Qinglian seemingly regarding several Outer Realm Heavenly Monarchs as research subjects.

"You should ponder the domain of the Heavenly Monarch carefully. Do not rush to prove your Heavenly Venerable. Your advancement has been fast enough, find ways to continue broadening your depth and width."

Qinglian advised Ji Jingqiu again, evidently having gained some insights recently.

Ji Jingqiu traveled with Qi Tian, who, though regretful, understood the long future ahead and the importance of forging good relations with the Yanhuang Federation for opportunities to return.

Moreover, the matter involved the four Divine Lords of the Federation, which piqued Qi Tian's interest.

Along the journey, Ji Jingqiu inquired about the domain of the Heavenly Monarch.

Only when his realm would be polished to perfection could he begin to break through the threshold of Heavenly Monarch.

The Heaven Opening Divine Power, the most crucial aspect of the Heavenly Monarch, to him was merely a matter of time.

Qi Tian had no reason to refuse and also wished to reciprocate for Ji Jingqiu's recent enlightenment, providing an extremely detailed explanation.

"The origin of the path of the Heavenly Monarch is not too distant, it is not an ancient road but a new path."

"The first to walk this path was revered by the world as the 'Skillful Heavenly Monarch,' a sage from the previous epoch, alongside another elder known by the Taoist name Duoe, collectively hailed as the most likely transcendents of the last epoch, renowned far and wide."

"The Skillful Heavenly Monarch opened the path of the Heavenly Monarch to the world. The key to this realm is not the enhancement of Dao Power, but the nurturing of the Heaven Opening Divine Power."

"Generally speaking, after the Peak of Heavenly King, refining oneself to break through to the Extreme Realm, essentially crossing the boundary of Dao Power, signifies stepping over the Heavenly Monarch threshold."

"However, only upon the complete nurturing of the Heaven Opening Divine Power can one be called a Heavenly Monarch. The Skillful Heavenly Monarch accomplished this step; before him, there were those at Heavenly King capable of matching Heavenly Venerables, but none had completed the evolution of the Heaven Opening Divine Power."

"Truly stepping into the Heavenly Monarch comes with a distinct marker, which we call 'Human World,' though historical records show the Skillful Heavenly Monarch preferred to call it 'True Realm.'

"'True Realm, 'Human World'?"

Seeing Ji Jingqiu curious, Qi Tian then demonstrated to him the so-called 'Human World.'

Centered on Qi Tian, the Dharma of Dao seemed to manifest, like an eternal Arrogant Sun, radiating in all directions, evolving a wondrous domain.

This wondrous scene was immaculate, pure and oppressive, reshaping the surrounding Heaven and Earth continuously since its appearance. Standing closer, Ji Jingqiu felt as if entering someone's Inner Heaven and Earth, sensing an isolation from the world.

Yet, Qi Tian in the midst of it all exhibited a harmony with Dao in his every movement, conveying a sense of natural skillfulness.

"Is this... the Dao Wonders?"

Ji Jingqiu discerned carefully,

"It's closer to reality, like Inner Heaven and Earth combined with Heavenly King Dharma Realm, yet distinct... Interesting, this alone could completely suppress any existence below a Heavenly Monarch, why didn't you use it before?"

The Heavenly King Dharma Realm is the sublimation of one's Heaven and Earth Dojo, fusing Inner Heaven and Earth with the dojo, the essence of the Heavenly King.

Whereas the Dao Wonders are essentially a Manifestation of Dao.

Qi Tian indifferently replied, "Among the same tier, this thing serves little, useful only to bully those inferior. Yet, if this picture is damaged, we would suffer Dao injuries, far more severe than simple physical or spirit harm, making it more ornamental than practical."

Ji Jingqiu understood, realizing the severity of Dao injuries is no small matter.

"By the way, the 'Human World' has another wonder," Qi Tian recalled, "If unfortunate enough to be lost in the Sea of Realms, the 'Human World' allows us, like some True Saints, to withstand the erosion of Void, achieving 'unscathed.'

"Though typically there aren't many chances."

Qi Tian shrugged,

"We, as Heavenly Monarchs, directed towards True Saints, are qualified to pave the path in the future, and entering or exiting the Sea of Realms is always safeguarded by True Saint."

"So, this thing, it's merely intriguing at first, but upon experiencing it, one realizes it's quite redundant."

Ji Jingqiu reflected again, "An intriguing Heavenly Monarch domain, why does the Skillful Heavenly Monarch prefer calling it 'True Realm'? Will this realm undergo transformation in subsequent realms?"

"Probably for its meaning of truth without illusion," Qi Tian thought, "Indeed, transformation occurs; the 'True Realm' expands and perfects with the elevation of Dao Power, and in the True Saint Domain, it becomes the supreme foundation, thus every Heavenly Monarch has the potential to step into the Supreme True Saint Domain."

Ji Jingqiu moved slightly away, standing outside Qi Tian's 'True Realm,' soon discovering previously unseen facets.

In contrast to his surrounding Void, Qi Tian's 'True Realm' appeared clear, otherworldly, pure, and vibrant.

The Void beneath his feet seemed rather a dusty, approaching decayed and dreary picture. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

A distinct division existed between the two.

Ji Jingqiu furrowed his brow, never having felt anything amiss in the world, this was his first time sensing the anomaly.

Could this be the essence behind the Skillful Heavenly Monarch's naming of it 'True Realm'?

Ji Jingqiu suddenly thought, perhaps the 'True Realm' is the most worth exploring aspect of the Heavenly Monarch domain.

"What ultimately became of the Skillful Heavenly Monarch?"

"Not known." Qi Tian shook his head, "Like Taoist Duoe, both mysteriously disappeared, no one knows where they ventured, whether they had proven transcendence."

Their journey continued with mutual inquiries between Ji Jingqiu and Qi Tian.