Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 955 - 347: Bitter Suffering and Three Blades

"Actually, whether we go to the All Phenomena Divine Country or not makes no difference. After all, the All Phenomena God Lord doesn't really have much of a choice."

"But since Taiyin and Taiyang both went, the All Phenomena Divine Country can't refuse to go. These matters of face are all about mutual respect."

Ji Jingqiu realized.

Soon after, the two visited the Sun Divine Dynasty.

"Taiyin and Taiyang are not aligned," said Taoist Qinglian. "Taiyin belongs to the Nether Ruins Lineage, while the Sun Divine Dynasty originates from the ancient fiery sun. When they return to the Great Universe, half of the Star Spirits will fall under its command."

"Opposing the Sun Divine Dynasty is the Moon Ring of the Nine States, corresponding to the Moon Palace Seed, but unfortunately..."

Taoist Qinglian shook his head: "The ancient Moon God has long perished and his Tao extinguished. No one knows where his Dao Fruit was lost, and none of his descendants have set foot in the True Saint Domain."

Moon Ring, Ji Jingqiu once had interactions with this force on the Ancient Road, where one of the quasi-taboo leaders first died.

The leading woman was named Yue Huansha, who initiated the formation of a force called the Moon Palace.

Unexpectedly, those people were all Moon Palace Seeds...

"By the way."

Approaching the Sun Divine Dynasty, Taoist Qinglian suddenly smirked and said,

"The strongest figure of the Moon Palace later was a Dao Ancestor, a man, whose weapon was a Heaven-opening Axe."

At this moment, within the Sun Divine Dynasty, a man with an imposing presence and divine might strode out, as before, to receive Taoist Qinglian.

Leaving Ji Jingqiu behind him.

"A man, a Heaven-opening Axe..." Ji Jingqiu fell silent.

There are similar myths like Chang'e within the Federation.

So, Wu Gang is also a Moon Palace Seed?

When he regained his composure, a Heavenly King from the Sun Divine Dynasty personally welcomed him in.

As they walked, quite a few people gathered around as if they had foreseen their arrival, eyes full of scrutiny.

Speaking of which, he seemed to have no relation with the Sun Divine Dynasty.

"You want to challenge him? Speak again when you've reached the threshold of a Heavenly King."

The few Heavenly Kings welcoming him transmitted a scold without letting some of the restless martial artists provoke Ji Jingqiu.

"Please." The Heavenly Kings were very courteous. "We are very interested in the Yanhuang Federation and hope to inquire Friend Ji about some matters."

Moments later, Ji Jingqiu found that what they inquired about was surprisingly Chi Yinghuo.

This person remembered by Marshal He of yesteryears was surely uncommon.

After mastering the Hundred Veins, Ji Jingqiu reviewed certain rumors that said Chi Yinghuo possessed hidden inheritance and was not a true citizen of the Federation.

"That was a predecessor from three thousand years ago, I didn't have much interaction with him," Ji Jingqiu said helplessly.

The Sun Divine Dynasty was so inquisitive about this person's information; could Chi Yinghuo be an important member of the Sun Divine Dynasty?

A Heavenly King spoke: "I've heard there's a lineage named 'Pure Yang' within the Federation? Has Friend Ji ever seen it?"

"Naturally." Ji Jingqiu remembered, the Daoist Master of the Pure Yang Lineage was Chi Yinghuo's disciple.

The Heavenly Kings of the Sun Divine Dynasty exchanged glances, one courteously said: "The Dynasty wishes to send envoys to the Yanhuang Federation to promote exchange between sides. Friend Ji, would you be willing to assist in making introductions?"

Ji Jingqiu pondered for a moment and said: "How about a youth exchange between the younger generations? Pure Yang Lineage happens to have a young martial artist who has inherited the True Meaning of Pure Yang Path's Taoist Skill. He could be an exchange student to advance martial arts exchange between both sides."

"Exchange student?"

The Heavenly Kings mulled over the term, informed their ancestors behind them, quickly received a response, and immediately agreed:

"The Sun Divine Dynasty is willing to conduct martial arts exchange with the Yanhuang Federation."

Ji Jingqiu nodded with a smile, thinking that Yin Tianping from the Pure Yang Path had recently reached the Great Heavenly Position and was defending the frontier.

This time it seems Three Blades would suffer some hardship.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly thought, the Federation's certain sages learned various schools of methods, having experienced 'colliding divine skills' before. Do these martial veins' disciples signify an invisible network?

...

"You also have relations with the Sun Divine Dynasty?" Taoist Qinglian couldn't resist asking.

Ji Jingqiu shook his head, while he could be considered as having friends across the world, it wasn't to the extent of exaggerating everywhere to be friends.

Taoist Qinglian was somewhat doubtful, even though the True Saint of the Sun wasn't as courteous as the Taiyin Saint, considering his temperament, he had already relented considerably.

And the Yanhuang Federation and Sun Divine Dynasty had no real ties; he thought Ji Jingqiu had given him another "surprise."

"Is the business with the Sun Divine Dynasty done?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

Taoist Qinglian shook his head: "Being willing to stand neutral and not aiding either side is sufficient."

"Once we make another visit to All Phenomena, it should be time to formally head to the Three Thousand Yanfutu," Taoist Qinglian said solemnly. "At that time, you may need to play a part."

"I play a part?"

"Otherwise, why would I bring you out with me?" Taoist Qinglian glanced at him, "To establish a force, three points are key: the past, the present, and the future."

"You are the future of the Yanhuang Federation."

...

All Phenomena Divine Country.

"If His Holiness the Pope is willing to persuade the All Phenomena God Lord for us, the Heavenly Mechanism Realm can promise to have each of the esteemed lords assist the All Phenomena God Lord in freeing from the entanglement of Heavenly Demons."

The guest from the Three Thousand Yanfutu visited Wan Chengcang, warmly saying.

"At the same time, we are also very willing to help His Holiness control the All Phenomena Divine Country. Currently, the All Phenomena God Lord has entered a deep slumber, appearing only when necessary. Many factions below are wavering, and calling yourself a Pope is not enough to win them over."

"Additionally, if I'm not mistaken, it seems His Holiness is about to break through to the Heavenly Venerable."

Wan Chengcang, sitting in the foremost position, showed no change in expression.

"Heavenly Mechanism Realm, have you calculated even that?"

The envoy from the Heavenly Mechanism Realm smiled and said, "In the art of heavenly calculation, our Heavenly Mechanism Realm stands alone among the worlds."

"Oh?" Wan Chengcang's smile carried a hint of mockery, "But I think your calculations aren't thorough enough."

"What might His Holiness mean?" The envoy from the Heavenly Mechanism Realm tentatively asked.

Wan Chengcang replied leisurely, "Did you not figure out where I come from?"

The envoy from the Heavenly Mechanism Realm was slightly startled; wasn't this person once the Divine Son of the All Phenomena Divine Country?

He looked up, only to find that at some point, this figure had stood up, hands clasped behind, gazing coldly down at him with a grandiosity, calmly speaking words that shocked him to his core.

"I was born in the Yanhuang Federation, mentored by Marshal Ji, and settled in All Phenomena a millennium ago. Your Heavenly Mechanism Realm's accomplishments in heavenly calculation are not even worthy of carrying Marshal Ji's shoes."

The envoy from the Heavenly Mechanism Realm's pupils shrank sharply, blurting out:

"You come from the Yanhuang Federation?!"

...

A bishop strode quickly into the Divine Temple and saw Wan Chengcang, the new Pope, with his back turned to him.

He sighed and advised, "After all, he was an envoy from the Heavenly Mechanism Realm; you could have just seen him off. Why kill him?"

Wan Chengcang replied with a tone neither warm nor cold, "Having lain dormant for a millennium, some frustrations need venting. The Divine Lord should not count this against me."

The bishop couldn't help but smile wryly, and said, "Someone from the Yanhuang Federation is here. Should I send them to see you?"

Wan Chengcang slightly lifted his head, but still did not turn around. After a brief silence, he said:

"See them off."

"Tell them, not to waste time on me."

"The end of this great calamity shall be accounted for as the Divine Lord's repayment of my favors, and henceforth, I have nothing more to do with the Yanhuang Federation."

The bishop gave Wan Chengcang a deep look, filled with bewilderment.

From his words, it seemed that Wan Chengcang had fallen out with the Federation.

Over this millennium, just what had transpired among the Divine Lord, Wan Chengcang, and the Yanhuang Federation?

Once the bishop retreated.

Wan Chengcang still gazed at the divine statue before him, without a trace of a believer's humility. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Until a stern, apathetic figure appeared before him, exuding an intense fatigue as of twilight.

The All Phenomena God Lord.

Looking at Wan Chengcang, He then gazed into the void, calmly saying:

"You should have a meeting."

"No need."

Even facing the God Lord, Wan Chengcang's tone and demeanor remained unyielding, cold and hard as iron.

The All Phenomena God Lord said indifferently, "To some extent, you and that young man named Ji Jingqiu have commonalities. Not everyone is qualified to be plotted against by Ji Tianxing. Even I must admit, should this person attain the Dao, he would be even more troublesome than the Four Demons."

"Then there's even less reason to meet." Wan Chengcang looked at the All Phenomena God Lord, saying in a deep voice, "Does the promised still hold?"

The All Phenomena God Lord was silent for a moment before saying, "That should be asked of yourself."

Wan Chengcang suddenly said, "If I don't hold out, does that mean this kid should take over?"

Ji Jingqiu, like him, was a Formless Dao Body and had walked further and deeper on this path.

The All Phenomena God Lord shook His head, "He is the student of Mu Shitian and He Donghuang, and Ji Tianxing excels at exploiting every resource to its fullest extent, never 'wasting' anything."

"Quite the never-wasteful." Wan Chengcang nodded, saying, "After this battle, you repay my karma, and I shall bear your past Daoship."

The All Phenomena God Lord sighed.