Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 954 - 347: Bitter Suffering and Three Blades

"This brat has pulled a fast one on me again," Taoist Qinglian muttered to himself.

"Nowadays, I wonder how I should address you, Taoist friend?" the True Saint of Taiyin cautiously inquired.

The True Saint of the Taiyin Divine Palace was an elder whose former self was the Ancient God of Taiyin from the Nether Ruins lineage. After the lineage fell silent, he was the sole surviving high position being.

Among the True Saints, there were very few as ancient as he.

He could vaguely guess the identity of this "Boundaryless Man" before him.

Just descending at the entrance of his dojo at Taiyin Divine Palace, this person exuded an extremely odd aura that even reached the meditating elder.

It was a feeling of being rejected by the world, out of place with everything around.

To people like them, this rejection was quite conspicuous, like being marked or haloed by the will of heaven and earth.

As if a... prisoner?

"Just call me Qinglian," Taoist Qinglian smiled slightly, "In early years, I also had the opportunity to admire the Miracle of the Ancient God of Taiyin."

Though he was one of the three pathfinders following the Five Pillars, by the measure of time, he couldn't compare to these Innate Ancient Gods.

When the Ancient God of Taiyin overlooked heaven and earth, he had yet to embark on the path of cultivation.

He only surpassed later on.

The True Saint of Taiyin sighed lightly, "Today, Taoist friend Qinglian comes to see me, finally confirming that certain things aren't just errors in my memory."

"Without achieving Transcendence, one will always be lost to time, dreaming in the human world," Qinglian's eyes darkened, "Freedom, as they say, is nothing but awakening."

The True Saint of Taiyin sighed deeply.

Even a True Saint is trapped by time, rising and falling with the tides, never truly free.

Unlike ordinary people, they are more attuned to the subtle changes on the Time River, yet powerless to alter it, akin to vaguely experiencing a dream.

"I come today as an envoy for the Yanhuang Federation," Taoist Qinglian calmly stated, "If the Four Demons are not eradicated, no one in this realm can prove the Tao and transcend."

The True Saint of Taiyin's expression darkened, "Is this true?"

They had long anticipated this, but had never confirmed it.

"It is true!" Taoist Qinglian said solemnly, "To completely eliminate the Four Demons, we must rely on the Yanhuang Federation, starting with the Dream Demon."

The True Saint of Taiyin frowned slightly, "I understand eliminating the Four Demons, but why must this matter depend on the Yanhuang Federation?"

"Such is destiny," Taoist Qinglian stated calmly, "Since the time of the Five Pillars, has anyone subdued any of the Four Demons in this realm? No, until the rise of the Yanhuang Federation, that is destiny."

The True Saint of Taiyin was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Your words, Taoist friend, may not convince others."

With the pride of a True Saint, how could everything be entrusted to a single power?

"It's merely the trend of the times," Taoist Qinglian replied indifferently.

The True Saint of Taiyin raised his eyebrows. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

What trend?

The Yanhuang Federation?

Or this task of subduing the Four Demons?

"To be honest, before you arrived, a 'guest' had already visited," the Taiyin True Saint implied, "Your journey may not be smooth."

Taoist Qinglian's gaze flickered, "Which faction?"

"Heavenly Mechanism Realm," replied the Taiyin True Saint, "But you should know, the Heavenly Mechanism Realm is merely a puppet put forward."

Taoist Qinglian sneered, "Such methods, truly 'nostalgic' for me."

The True Saint of Taiyin smiled without speaking.

Given his Nether Ruins lineage, discussing the Three Thousand Yanfutu further might lead to harm.

After all, this one before him also originates from the Three Thousand Yanfutu.

...

...

"Senior Qinglian, shouldn't we stay a little longer?" Ji Jingqiu asked, somewhat regretful.

Just now, he was engaging in Dao discussions with his "senior brothers and sisters", comparing himself with the Heavenly Kings, who knew that after just a few sentences, Taoist Qinglian would come out with a dark face, forcibly pulling him away.

Taoist Qinglian snorted, ignoring this young man's pitfall.

After adjusting his emotions, Taoist Qinglian slowly said:

"Thanks to you, we've reached an agreement. Now that it's settled, naturally we must proceed to the next, do you think we have much time?"

"An agreement reached?" Ji Jingqiu was somewhat astonished, then nodded to himself, "It seems I have some influence after all."

Taoist Qinglian didn't answer this guy; Taiyin Divine Palace is part of the Nether Ruins lineage, just evoking Mu Shitian's name would suffice, Ji Jingqiu's presence made no difference.

Come to think of it, isn't this guy Mu Shitian's successor?

"What's your view on the impending war, Senior Qinglian?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked.

"This battle holds little suspense," Taoist Qinglian's eyes narrowed slightly, "Two powerhouses after millennia of rest, it's no surprise they can win; the question is how they win, and by how much. Those in your side have quite the ambition, merely pushing back the Four Demons is the worst outcome in their plans."

Ji Jingqiu pondered, then said jokingly:

"You might be getting another neighbor!"

Hel: "..."

"But to capture the Four Demons, especially with All Real Saints watching, how challenging is that?"

"Moreover, once victorious, how should the Yanhuang Federation position itself? If those powerhouses are gone, would the Three Thousand Yanfutu forces allow the Yanhuang Federation to stand?"

Qinglian seemed to be answering him, or perhaps speaking to himself.

"If the calamity of the Four Demons can truly be eradicated, then the day of competition for transcendence among all is upon us, with the first target being the Yanhuang Federation, to then divide the legacy of the Four Demons."

Ji Jingqiu remained silent for a moment, then said, "It seems Senior Qinglian owes Marshal Ke a considerable favor."

Taoist Qinglian laughed, "You could say that, otherwise why would I tirelessly travel for your Federation."

"Let's go, there are three True Saint Dojos in the Nine States we must visit."

Ji Jingqiu was surprised, "Even the All Phenomena Divine Country?"

Taoist Qinglian pondered: