Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 1281 - 453: I Am the World Venerable (Part 3)

Though they had the means to dispel the mist, they could hardly do it so effortlessly, as if strolling in their backyard, just by approaching, they made the Ghostly Mist voluntarily retreat.

"The endless night of eternity, a waning candle illuminates the new frost. Epoch after epoch, you are but the more interesting creatures among them, to withstand one move from me without defeat is enough to boast in the same realm."

Jing Qiu's expression was stern, his tone indifferent, replicating and altering these words from the existence within the Burial Sea, aiming to instill awe.

Yet it must be said, such "riddles" are very effective. The higher the realm, the more one knows, the easier it is for one's thoughts to wander, thus becoming intimidated.

The three of them wore grave expressions, caught between suspicion and uncertainty, guessing at the identity of the other.

The Sword Master said in a deep voice, "Who exactly are you?!"

"I dwell in the heartless, yet pursue the unwarranted, at the end of Returning to Truth, my true form may be seen." Jing Qiu glanced at the Inverted Mountain, speaking coldly, "Chant my name, and you may receive Heaven's Light's protection, ignoring the assault of the Ghostly Mist."

"You've said so much, yet not mentioned your true name!" the Sword Master couldn't help but say, very skeptical of this person's identity.

"The world calls me the World Venerable," Jing Qiu said calmly.

The old man looked solemn: "Such arrogance!"

Whether emerging, engaging, or withdrawing from the world, or the past, present, and future worlds...

The three realms and ten directions of Heaven and Earth are all within the world!

What kind of person dares to claim themselves the most revered in the world?!

"World Venerable?" The Sword Master dared to think, dared to shout, directly confirming Jing Qiu's words.

The other two simultaneously looked towards him. Since he was testing it out, there was no need for them to try; they only needed to confirm his state.

Soon, they discovered that in the center of the Sword Master's brows seemed to be a faint Heart Lamp, gently illuminating, dispelling the mist around.

The Sword Master's brows furrowed, what power could silently invade his body?

He poured all his Primordial Spirit Power into his brow, searching for the source of the Heart Lamp, ultimately finding nothing; the other's power did not root within him, but truly resonated from… an unseen echo?

The shock on the three's faces was evident.

Chanting this person's revered name truly could grant some intangible protection?!

If true, this person absolutely has an extraordinary origin, most likely inseparable from the place of Returning to Truth, even intimately connected!

"Taoist Friend possesses remarkable skills." The old man's eyes were deep, "My Dharma name is a 'Cang', I have met the World Venerable Taoist Friend. According to Brother Yuan's previous agreement, on the Returning to Truth Road, I am willing to regard you as the guide."

Jing Qiu stood with hands behind his back, eyes gazing into the distance, indifferently saying, "Traveling with me, I will bring you to behold the end of Returning to Truth, this is your immense fortune." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

The Sword Master's expression was peculiar.

This guy previously said that at the end of Returning to Truth, you could see his true form, now says to behold the end of Returning to Truth, is it a roundabout way to drag them to meet his true form?

The three exchanged glances, communicating silently among themselves, finally deciding to adhere to the previous agreement, no matter how perilous the end, it mattered not, it was but a clone, to seek out all truths.

Moreover, with this leader, they might avoid many dangers along the way, allowing them to travel further.

This alone was a tremendous victory!

"The three of us are willing to regard you as the leader and protect you along the way!"

Eventually, the Sword Master pinched his nose, taking the lead to express this, quite conceding.

The young Yuan beside was still in a daze, hesitant, he attempted to communicate with Jing Qiu's Primordial Spirit, but all was like a mud ox entering the sea, without response.

Jing Qiu looked towards the end of the bluestone road, and as his gaze moved, the mist retreated all along the way, such divine scenes made the three's expressions all filled with awe.

"Since it's decided, follow me on the road." Jing Qiu said plainly, "If you harbor a second heart, dare to defy my waters, I will trace Karma, and sever your true form in the future."

The self-proclaimed "Cang" old man nodded: "It's merely a clone, we can afford to lose, won't eat our words and become fat, World Venerable Taoist Friend can put your mind at ease."

He chanted Jing Qiu's "true name", his gaze turning to look at the mist beside, finding indeed signs of it dispersing, though not as obvious as the other's, still quite remarkable.

Cang silently mused in his heart:

"What kind of true name could be imprinted in this fragment of Returning to Truth, becoming the Dao of the rules between Heaven and Earth? He either relates to the place of Returning to Truth, or… the master of the Nether Mansion?"

Just as they had set foot on the new journey, the Sword Master suddenly remembered: "World Venerable Taoist Friend, if we encounter others along the way, how should we handle it?"

Jing Qiu had already drifted forward, blazing the trail in the front, truly having the air of a guide.

Hearing this, his response was quite blunt and domineering.

"Those who trust me stay."

"Those who do not, kill without mercy."