Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 950 - 345: Ending a Sinister Fate (Part 2)

Suddenly.

Ji Jingqiu thought of something and asked, "If I can cut enemies along the causal line, can those Heavenly Venerable-level strong individuals also cut me along the causal line?"

"Karma is karma, destiny is destiny, though they intersect, they remain two separate pathways," Hel corrected. "Retribution is one of the foundational Dao established by your lineage since the Eight Realms."

"In this world, ten thousand years ago, as far as I know, perhaps someone delved into the Way of Cause and Effect."

"In the past, Mu Shitian was most troublesome, as he could resist All Worlds Suffering Sea alone and still track enemies along the causal line. During that period, we four had to sever ties with many believers to avoid him."

"Additionally, as I mentioned earlier, the rivers of time and destiny can be seen as two Divine Weapons nearly approaching the transcendence level. Even a True Saint must pay the price of backlash when altering fate or reversing time, as this defiance of logic often costs far more than 'gains,' with even the risk of falling."

Ji Jingqiu felt the situation and curiously asked, "I don't seem to feel any backlash. Locking enemies with the technique of causality doesn't require a price?"

If there were to be a price, it would be that he felt an increase in guilt upon himself.

The kind capable of kindling Karmic Fire to burn his body.

According to Lady La's theory, the forthcoming Thunder Disaster would also intensify based on this guilt.

Hel fell silent strangely, then slowly spoke:

"The Heavenly Will of the Great Universe is essentially the collective of everything within. It encompasses both nothingness and existence, with the rivers of time and destiny as companions of the cosmos, also under its control."

"At that time, Mu Shitian carried All Worlds Suffering Sea, wielding the will of all beings and spirits, nearly equivalent to half a Heavenly Dao. Hence, even the backlash of the river of destiny was nearly negligible to him, allowing him to act so recklessly!"

Ji Jingqiu understood, believing this to be reasonable.

Those who wish to save all beings will naturally be supported by all beings.

He corrected Lady La's mistake: "That wasn't a 'grip' of 'hold,' but 'bear'."

Hel snorted coldly, ignoring him, and continued:

"You've inherited his Dao Fruit, though still incomplete, it has planted a Self-Nature Bodhi tree. Innately, you're already aligned with the Way of Cause and Effect, possibly explaining your rapid progress."

Hel hadn't told Ji Jingqiu about something concerning his densely interwoven causal lines, which were even more absurd than Wuzhou's.

Regarding this, Hel initially believed it related to the Bitter Sea, since Ji Jingqiu practiced the Fire House Buddha Hell, which is essentially walking a path similar to Mu Shitian's.

But recently, she suspected it might be related to Ji Jingqiu's Wisdom Light.

Perhaps... Ji Jingqiu has embarked on a path of effect preceding cause.

She still needs further verification on this point.

"Someone is protecting them..."

Ji Jingqiu muttered to himself, reaching into the Void, grasping the hilt of the Green Master Blade, drawing a clear light.

It seemed he was using the Void as a sheath, hiding a Divine Sword. When drawn, the blade shimmered like water waves, reflecting the Void, winding like numerous rivers converging into one.

"Then let's cut once more, just a matter of more slashes."

He wanted to see whether the adversary could always act as a bodyguard, protecting these few evil ties around him!

...

Qi Luo rushed to the previously stabilized Boundary Gate by various forces with his lifetime's fastest speed, no longer considering whether he'd be discovered.

Not far behind, Wang He and others followed closely, believing Qi Luo still had protective measures.

Just as Qi Luo reached the Boundary Gate, he saw a white rainbow fall from the Void.

In the eyes of Wang He and others behind him, it seemed like a mighty white band from the Nine Heavens cutting down.

Qi Luo had no power to resist and was on the verge of being swallowed by this blade light.

Amid their shocked gaze, time seemed to freeze, and they heard a cold snort, as if someone had cast a glance, flicking fingers to shatter the blade light, saving Qi Luo.

This sight invigorated Wang He and others.

Surely there were hidden hands!

Surely a powerful figure was protecting Qi Luo!

They seemed to see a glimmer of hope for survival but soon were left stunned.

Countless blade lights rain down as if endless, tearing through the Void, illuminating the dark universe.

Qi Luo faced death realm; he roared and fought with all his might, but couldn't withstand a single blade light, shredded from head to toe, perishing instantly!

This time, the powerful presence that previously snorted coldly did not intervene again, nor make any sound, leaving Wang He and others utterly hopeless.

Wang He and others wanted to scatter and flee, yet blade lights locked on each individually, erasing both body and spirit.

Once all four perished in the cosmic void, a projection emerged from Qi Luo's explosion zone, coldly observing all.

Suddenly.

This presence turned furious, as if provoked, an overwhelming aura spread.

When, suddenly, a blade quietly swept across, its magnitude was enormous, yet it passed over a thousand rivers without stirring, falling before this presence could react!

In an instant, the cosmic void brightly shone, blade light illuminating the Void like a perfect Vajra, severing all laws, directly slicing through the projection.

Before vanishing, this strong figure from Ten Thousand Tribulations Mountain glimpsed a silhouette walking calmly through the Void.

"This is not a place where you can act recklessly."

The cold voice echoed through his thoughts.

Ji Jingqiu, who had swiftly arrived from East Three Bright Star, returned the blade into the Void, staring at the dissipating projection with countless radiant threads reflected in his eyes.

"A bit unfamiliar, still haven't calculated this person's origin," Ji Jingqiu frowned.

He inspected the causal lines, finding complete severance this time.

In addition, a thick causal line replaced them.

As expected, it was likely from that presence just now.

An evil consequence at the very least Heavenly King Peak...

Ji Jingqiu turned to glance in the direction of Mu Family Ancestor Star.

Was it aimed at Mu Family?

Seems during his absence, the Federation hasn't been very peaceful.

With major disasters looming, every imaginable entity was bound to emerge.

After fully resolving one evil tie.

Ji Jingqiu returned quietly to East Three Bright Star, entering the Divine Temple to visit several Divine Lords.

Only two awaited him in the Divine Temple.

One was Marshal Ke, Ke Qingxiu.

The other was Marshal Li, Li Shoucheng.

Their gazes were sharp, assessing Ji Jingqiu's current situation accurately, causing a change in their expressions.

Ji Jingqiu's speed exceeded their development during their time.

Ji Jingqiu first informed the two Divine Lords about what he learned concerning Marshal Ji from Wuzhou.

To which the two Divine Lords responded—

"No need to concern yourselves with him, whether dead or alive is his own choice," Ke Qingxiu said indifferently.

Ji Jingqiu keenly sensed a bit—

From Marshal Ke's words, Marshal Ji wasn't part of the Federation's upcoming plans.

This left him somewhat stunned, even bewildered.

Marshal Ji was not included in the Federation's coming plans?

How could this be?!

Li Shoucheng suddenly sighed softly:

"Among us seven, in terms of talent and fortune, Tianxing is admittedly the number one, but he is too thoughtful. The Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart accomplished him but also became a burden, preventing him from ever seeing the 'Other Shore.'"

Upon hearing Li Shoucheng's words, Ji Jingqiu suddenly recalled seeing the engraving on the mountaintop stele before entering the Ancestor Heaven Ancient Road.

It was a peak where only taboos could ascend.

At that time, neither Master He nor Master Mu ascended.

But he saw Marshal Ji's engraving atop the mountain.

Thoughts surged like waves, and Ji Jingqiu inquired, "Divine Lord, may I ask what you mentioned earlier as 'Other Shore'? Above True Saint?"

Li Shoucheng replied calmly:

"Spirit Sitting Forgetting marks the end of This Shore, take one more step forward, and you reach the Other Shore. To withstand Ten Thousand Tribulations for millennia without perishing, attain True Saint, one must step into the Spirit's Other Shore."

"Both Donghuang and Shitian are like this. This is also the reason Tianxing and we have never attained the True Saint Domain."

Ji Jingqiu was thoughtful, having heard this explanation previously from Senior Meng Pingchuan.

"The reason for you being summoned is to attend to a matter," Ke Qingxiu entered the main topic, stating indifferently,

"With great tribulation near, not far off, we need some reinforcements. You will carry our tokens to visit some people and invite back some others."

Visiting some people, Ji Jingqiu could understand, presumably old acquaintances of the Divine Lords.

But inviting back some people?

Ji Jingqiu suddenly thought of Wan Chengcang.

He suddenly wondered, did the Hundred Veins Masters from the Federation ten thousand years ago truly all perish?