Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 957 - 348: Qinglian Appraises the Seven Marshals, True Saint Takes Action (Part 2)

Ji Jingqiu once made a choice in the western part of the Federation.

He bowed his head and left the lavish banquets held by prominent families, stepping into the tumultuous night.

Yet even this choice pales in comparison to the allegory of Taoist Qinglian.

Because no matter the choice made in the former scenario, it required the sacrifice of innocents.

Whereas in the latter, the decision-maker need only sacrifice themselves.

Taoist Qinglian calmly said:

"It's situations like these 'predicaments,' that Ji Tianxing loved setting for He Donghuang in the past."

"Before He Donghuang could overcome this hurdle, no matter how high his Dao Power, how fast his Breakthrough... what use was it? He still had to tread lightly, afraid of disturbing others."

"At that time, in my eyes, he was just like a dog Ji Tianxing raised, to be manipulated, not worthy of like or dislike."

"But after He Donghuang overcame this hurdle, my impression of him was beyond simple like or dislike, but rather..."

"Recognition?"

"Reverence?"

"Fear?"

He fell silent again for a long time.

Even he couldn't find an accurate word to describe his first impression of that "untamed, lawless" fellow.

He looked at Ji Jingqiu and slowly said:

"In the past, Ji Tianxing always enjoyed telling He Donghuang that the world is not about simple, clean cuts for everything."

"He Donghuang's disciple, can you guess, under Ji Tianxing's 'careful tutelage,' how He Donghuang, who broke through his Mental Realm barrier, responded?"

Ji Jingqiu pondered, from Master He's perspective, what would he say?

This question...

It doesn't seem difficult to guess.

He said, "Just being invincible in the world would be enough."

Taoist Qinglian gave him a deep look and laughed heartily:

"Truly worthy of being his disciple!"

"That day, He Donghuang told Ji Tianxing—"

"Then just keep cutting!"

Cut until there's no backing!

Cut until there's no great calamity or tribulation!

Cut until where his blade's light falls in the Human World becomes a taboo, and no one dares to offend!

During this time, naturally, innocent victims might appear, but would not cutting prevent the appearance of innocent victims?

As always.

In this world, where is there something as simple as a clean cut?

More cuts are needed.

Since then, He Donghuang gained the Great Freedom and Great Transcendence of the Mental Realm, completely surpassing Ji Tianxing.

His rapid Breakthrough was only surpassed by Mu Shitian, who bore the will of all beings.

It was also with this Dao Heart that He Donghuang dared to look towards that Transcendence Realm shortly after becoming a True Saint.

From Taoist Qinglian's perspective, He Donghuang, on the path of the Dao Heart, had already stepped into the Nine Realms Transcendence's "Great Freedom."

In terms of Mental Realm, he was not below Mu Shitian.

Their directions differed, but there was no hierarchy.

Both were on the "Other Shore."

Sometimes, Taoist Qinglian even wondered if this was what Ji Tianxing wanted to see?

A He Donghuang forever within Ji Tianxing's control, versus a He Donghuang forced by Ji Tianxing to break free and make great breakthroughs...

In either case, the winner was still the "Federation."

He had to admit one thing.

Even he could not see through that Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart.

Fortunately, in this Human World, there was still Ji Tianxing's "anchor."

"By the way, what Method are you recently cultivating? I always feel a familiar aura about you, a... pure incense smell, without all kinds of annoying delusions or Five Dirts."

Taoist Qinglian looked at the still-contemplating Ji Jingqiu.

The latter instinctively replied, "A Method obtained from Hel, tempering the Divine, striving to dwell long in Sitting Forget."

Taoist Qinglian's eyes showed a different color: "You've already touched the threshold of Sitting Forget?"

Ji Jingqiu came to his senses and said, "Lucky, I've entered Sitting Forget a few times, but couldn't stay long."

"Lucky..."

Qinglian was a bit puzzled; had the difficulty of Spiritual Cultivation in later generations decreased?

He had never heard of someone "lucky" enough to enter Sitting Forget.

Moreover, considering Ji Jingqiu's cultivation time, he could not have been in the Fetal Breathing state for long, lacking accumulation, how could he so quickly reach Sitting Forget?

Could it be the legacy of Mu Shitian?

It's possible.

He did not delve deeply, pondering for a moment and then saying, "Let's go, to the Three Thousand Yanfutu. Hopefully, this journey will be smooth."

Ji Jingqiu asked, "What is our goal on this trip?"

"First is to find allies," Taoist Qinglian said flatly, "Second is to identify enemies."

...

...

Three Thousand Yanfutu, a hidden gathering place.

"How much Tribulation Power is there this time? How many Heavenly Kings can it help promote to Heavenly Venerate, and how many Heavenly Venerate Ancestors can it support to break through? Has the Heavenly Mechanism Realm calculated it?"

"It's still being calculated; there are too many variables to measure precisely, and more time is needed."

"How are the talks with various forces? The distribution of Tribulation Power needs to be negotiated as soon as possible."

"In comparison, I am more curious whether your Heavenly Mechanism Realm has figured out what's deep within the Four Guardian Stars of the Yanhuang Federation?"

"Hmm, I'm also curious." Someone chimed in, "Tribulation Power is precious, but something that makes the Four Demons go mad must be even more rare, and several True Saint Ancestors are very interested."

"Taoist Friend Chang, the True Saint has expressed interest; they need you to calculate the Near Tao Land of the Great Universe soon and see if any of the Heavenly King Masters who arrived early at the Near Tao Land have already broken through."

Chang Ji, from the Heavenly Mechanism Realm, was dealing with inquiries from all sides.

He said gravely, "Efforts to persuade various sides are underway, but progress is slow. Our realm's disciples sent to the All Phenomena Divine Country have extinguished their soul lamp, and their life or death is uncertain. The All Phenomena Divine Country has yet to respond."

A middle-aged man said flatly, "The All Phenomena God Lord's situation is special now; it's unsuitable to push too hard, so let's set it aside for now."