Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 1275 - 451: Innate Divine Strength, Land of Returning to Truth (3)

After Ji Jingqiu's condition stabilized, the Moon-cutting Sword Light continued its slumber.

"To think there are three extremely dangerous marks in a row..."

Jing Qiu stared at the red text in the book, then looked up at the ancient well in the courtyard. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

After Ancestor Ning achieved enlightenment, he spent considerable time searching for the fragments of this Returning to Truth Domain and finally found their coordinates, opening a secret passage.

Unfortunately, by then he had reached the true Returning to Truth Domain, and his true form couldn't fit inside. He had to divide himself into clones, reducing his realm to the Heavenly King level, to enter and explore.

But after several explorations, due to carelessness, each ended in unexpected failure.

When he was about to try again, he found himself anchored by the fragments of this Returning to Truth Domain and could not enter again.

Helpless, Ancestor Ning began cultivating disciples under his command, hoping they could enter on his behalf.

Yet, this period didn't last long before Ancestor Ning, led by some big shot, went in search of the true Returning to Truth Domain.

Considering the dangers of this Returning to Truth Domain, Ancestor Ning did not disclose it to his disciples, unwilling to see them sacrifice themselves needlessly.

He only mentioned it in his handwritten notes, as a guide for any potential outstanding individuals in the future.

This is a path to pre-explore the Returning to Truth Domain, which might enhance one's Dao Foundation, imbue it with the true Returning to Truth aura, and increase the possibility of future breakthroughs.

Jing Qiu was not in a hurry to explore the ancient well; it was there and wouldn't escape.

He continued to meticulously peruse the handwritten notes left by Ancestor Ning.

It seemed just a study, a row of bookshelves, but within lay a world; the various books, including handwritten notes, left by this individual exceeded ten million volumes.

Several days later.

Jing Qiu finally emerged from the study, and in front of Uncle Master Qin, he came to the ancient well and began examining it.

He had figured out how to proceed on this path, yet he hesitated whether to embark on it.

After all, this was an absolute land of high danger specially marked by Ancestor Ning.

Although it was recorded in the handwritten notes that it was due to carelessness that the various incarnations failed in the past.

But those who understand, understand.

Yet, on the other hand...

Where the Ancestor could tread, so could he.

After all, the Ancestor couldn't defeat him in the same realm...

Jing Qiu weighed the pros and cons in his heart.

A Heaven and Earth that even an Ancestor who once entered the Returning to Truth Domain tried every means to explore must have its irreplaceable value.

Recalling the handwritten notes left by Ancestor Ning, and the crises they recorded, Jing Qiu muttered to himself:

"Very dangerous, but not an absolute death ground. Even a Heavenly Monarch who has opened up the True Realm can try. Should I call Brother Qi Tian?"

During this time, Qi Tian was also staying in the Primordial Palace. Due to his relationship, and Qi Tian being a Heavenly Monarch, the hospitality of the Primordial Palace was quite commendable.

Jing Qiu pondered for a moment and temporarily gave up, mainly because the place was full of dangers. Since he was probing for the first time, he decided to wait until it was more secure to call that guy along.

Afterward, Jing Qiu informed Uncle Master Qin and Senior Brother Luo, who was always "guarding the gate", about everything.

The latter was astonished to find that this ancient well in the yard truly harbored mysterious secrets; as for supporting Jing Qiu's venture, there was some hesitation.

"I recall, indeed, the Ancestor had trained several excellent disciples in the past, but in the end, none were heard of again, which even aroused some negative rumor in the sect back then..."

Luo Shi's old face was marked with gravity, among those disciples, some were more outstanding than he was back then, yet none were heard from again.

Now it seems they all sacrificed themselves in the world linked by this ancient well.

Qin Qingchuan rose from the bamboo chair, circled the ancient well twice, and said calmly:

"If you are confident, go ahead; this is your path of cultivation."

Luo Shi hesitated, wanting to dissuade Jing Qiu from taking the risk, when...

"Rest assured, Uncle Master," Jing Qiu said seriously, "The Ancestor's incarnations had chances to retreat back then, so if I'm prudent, returning safely shouldn't be a problem."

Luo Shi's old face twitched.

This brat, he even dares to jab at the Ancestor!

"As for dealing with the other Transcendence Gates and the Primordial Palace, do you still need me to intervene?" Jing Qiu inquired.

According to his knowledge, three Transcendence Gates had already arrived.

Qin Qingchuan said, "We will handle the matters of the Primordial Palace ourselves; you need not worry."

Luo Shi also nodded, compared to "receiving" the heavenly kings of other sects, the secret hidden in this ancient well was naturally more important.

With consensus reached, Jing Qiu, in front of the two, recited a spell. From the depths of the ancient well, a vine slowly extended out, black as if cast from black iron, yet with a faint fragrance.

Luo Shi watched the appearance of this vine with a heavy expression. Until now, he had never detected any trace of this object, likely a handiwork of the Ancestor.

He suddenly asked, "Do you need a scroll painting for protection?"

Jing Qiu shook his head, "Exceeding the limits of force will be repelled. The Ancestor's first entry ended this way."

Luo Shi: "..."

As the vine slowly extended from the ancient well, it seemed to be identifying something.

Jing Qiu released the True Realm, and the vine immediately locked onto its target, gradually wrapping around Jing Qiu's waist.

"I'm going, wait for my return."

Jing Qiu actively leaped into the ancient well, infinitely descending guided by the vine.

Hearing his confident voice, Luo Shi sighed; he hoped for a safe return, though he felt he shouldn't have agreed.

Qin Qingchuan stared at the ancient well, and after a moment, said, "Send Wu Tian to inquire at the Pantheon if they have a similar passage."

"On it."

...

...

As Jing Qiu descended infinitely, the surrounding Heaven and Earth expanded more and more vast. The vine grew increasingly stout, as if it could uphold a cosmos, each leaf capable of bearing large swathes of starfields.

He could feel, a grander world was right before him.

Along the way.

Jing Qiu saw an inverted mountain range, somewhat familiar yet enigmatic, muttering:

"Wuwang Mountain?"

"Could this be the origin of 'Wuwang Mountain'?"