Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 970 - 352: Jackpot Time for the Old-Timers

"But I believe this path is the orthodox one. At this point, how can there be any shortcuts? What they call time consumption is truly a step-by-step process."

"Orthodox? Back then you also said that He Donghuang was orthodox, but to this day, who has followed this path all the way?"

The topic turned to He Donghuang.

A man carrying a longbow spoke in a deep voice:

"I still haven't figured out why this person failed to break through back then, whether it was simply a failure or if it was related to the Four Demons."

"This time, we must be wary of any traps he might have left behind. His Tribulation Weapon is still suppressing the depths of the Federation."

"It's just a Tribulation Weapon, no matter how sharp a weapon is, if no one controls it, what's there to fear?" A man with a slanted Wujin long staff said disdainfully, "Not to mention that Tribulation Weapon is still suppressing the Dream Demon's true body, would they dare to move it? At that point, they'll be attacked from both sides!"

The one with the longbow suddenly said, "I still feel uneasy, I'll need to investigate further."

With that said, ignoring the others, he left the origin point of the plane's destruction.

No one paid attention to his early departure,

each present was a figurehead in their respective realms, even if they were of the same rank, no one could interfere with another's will.

They appeared here because their goals were aligned, a temporary alliance.

"Since the topic has returned to the Yanhuang Federation, let's first discuss this matter clearly."

"Although Qinglian has appeared, it is not certain he can draw any allies, at most they will not help each other."

"Wrong, do you really think his goal is us? It's those Ancient Gods!"

"The Five Pillars are about to return, and those ancient divinities are awakening too, such as those in the Sun Palace and Moon Palace. These are the ones the Yanhuang Federation is truly trying to win over."

"Even the Heavenly Mechanism Realm cannot calculate the presence of these ancient beings."

"The times are different, even if all these Ancient Gods return, so what? We have long reached the True Saint Domain; what is there to fear?"

"Even if the Yanhuang Federation convinces those Gods, it's just to fight against the Four Demons. In this matter, we can refrain from taking action, letting both sides decide the victor, and then we can intervene."

"Only, the Four Demons might have the same thought."

"The Four Demons are terrifying, recently the Nether Sea is becoming increasingly eroded, Wuzhou really deserves to die."

"We must plan a retreat, or if we fail to break through, and this realm is further eroded by the Four Demons, we will have no room to maneuver."

"When it comes to breakthroughs, one should forge ahead without hesitation! How can we..."

The ideologies of All Saints clashed here, stirring up great waves.

The violently surging energy was firmly confined within the lake, not spilling out even a little.

"Alright, why has it become an argument again." The man wearing a crown frowned, speaking, "The disciples within Yanhuang Federation have already found out, the Federation is attempting to transform the Four Guardian Stars into a battlefield."

"Heh, it seems they do have quite a few backup plans, not intending to completely rely on the Great Universe's suppression." Someone sneered coldly.

In their view, no matter how many preparations the Yanhuang Federation makes, it is nothing but a futile struggle.

After all, at its peak, the Yanhuang Federation had only two True Saints.

And today, gathered here for seeking Transcendence, there are over seven.

Not to mention other secret existences with their own agendas.

When the Four Demons invade the Great Universe, it will be the Great Universe's first significant tribulation upon awakening; those hidden in the shadows will gradually emerge.

"Is the Yanhuang Federation preparing to hunt the Four Demons, or are they preparing... to hunt us?"

"That would only be possible if they allied with the Four Demons." Someone chuckled lightly.

"Since you are not planning to deal with Qinglian and that young man, you must be prepared to defeat that young man in the Great Universe. At the very least, the disciples of the Heaven and Earth Mystic Sect have already failed."

Upon hearing this, the figure seeming to dwell above the Nine Heavens snorted coldly.

A figure shrouded in chaotic mist calmly said, "No matter, someone will step forward to capture this child at that time."

"Who? The Divine Prohibitions of the other families?" Someone shook their head, "I doubt it."

"This time, the Heaven and Earth Mystic Sect and Ten Thousand Tribulations Mountain acted to help the Heavenly Mechanism Realm better calculate this child's trump cards, and then each family will have their targeted plans."

"Why fixate on a single Heavenly Person?"

"With the Great Universe's rule suppression, even if we can take action, our Dao Power will be restricted, while those four youngsters transformed into Gods by the Dao Ancestor's body will not be weakened. The most direct way to deal with them is to cut off the source of their faith."

An immortal residing permanently in the Divine Country spoke divinely.

"Cut off the source of faith?" Someone pondered, "Are you planning to massacre the Federation's lower-level citizens? Who will bear the karma of that? The Great Universe's Heavenly Will would not allow it."

As the tribulation arises, the Federation, as the frontline of resistance, will naturally receive the favor of the Great Universe's Heavenly Will.

In this situation, slaughtering the citizens of the Yanhuang Federation to weaken the Divine system, even if the Great Universe's Heavenly Will lacks independent consciousness and could be more easily 'deceived,' it certainly isn't a fool to be deceived without a thought.

Upon contemplation, this existence suddenly frowned.

By then, wouldn't the martial artists of the Federation receive the favor of the Heavenly Will?

If that Ji Jingqiu were to receive the favor of the Heavenly Will, or even resonate with it...

What about the other families' Divine Prohibitions?

Merely a joke.

"I still suggest, this time we cannot allow that Ji Jingqiu to return to the Great Universe..."

"Sorry, I must excuse myself for a moment."

Suddenly.

A True Saint frowned, "That person has come knocking, I must return to entertain them."

"Who?"

"Who else could it be? Just as well, I had owed some people a favor back then, I might as well repay it all at once to avoid unexpected situations later."

"This person dares to come knocking?"

Upon hearing this statement, everyone visibly showed an unusual expression. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Could it be that Dao Fruit is indeed with Qinglian?

...

...

While the families were having a brief "meeting."

Taoist Qinglian didn't evade or hide, instead, boldly brought Ji Jingqiu to pay visits to the dojos of various families.

"Taoist Friend Shanhai, do you still remember the time by the Heavenly Saint Lake when I saved half your life from Shouzhen?"

"Heavenly Sword Son, long time no see, how come you are still a Dao Ancestor? I've told you long ago that your path is wrong. Oh well, if you refuse to listen, I won't speak further, lest you become annoyed and want to duel me, remembering the saying that great kindness is like a great enmity."

"Taoist Friend Xuan Chongyang, it's been a while, is your Xuan Sect still doing well? Hopefully, each generation is better than the last."

"Hahaha, Taoist Friend Tianhan! Back when we explored the Burial Sea, you saved me twice, I saved you three times, ah, those were truly memorable heroic days..."

"Ah, Jiu Huang, you're getting balder, why not come with me instead, and stop following Emperor Simurgh."

...

Faced with this former elder and pathfinder visiting one by one, even when he was "fully fired up," reaching a point where he made no distinction between friend and foe, they could only temporarily endure.

"Is it Brother Qinglian?!"

"... Qinglian Dao Brother, joking aside, the great kindness back then, Heavenly Sword Son dares not forget."

"It's needless for Dao Friend to worry about my Xuan Sect, just say what you want from me, past favors are not worth giving up my hope for Enlightenment."

A True Phoenix snorted, casting a sideways glance at Taoist Qinglian, and indeed the feathers on its head were sparse. Not far away a lazy Emperor Robe woman squinted, scrutinizing the young man behind Qinglian, and suddenly laughed coldly:

"Why don't you bring that Ji descendant here, maybe then I'd agree to you."

Faced with these old friends, Taoist Qinglian smiled, then suddenly sighed:

"I am diminished now, dare not claim brotherhood with you all, just thinking of our old friendship and missing those past years, I just wanted to visit you all."

"So, not to make things difficult for everyone, let all the past Karma be counted on this junior of mine's head. Bring out any rare treasures or scarce medicinal herbs and have him take them."

"To be honest, he will have a big battle soon, I intended to prepare him in advance, but my pockets are shallow, hence I'm disturbing you old friends."

"You wouldn't deny me, would you?"

The True Saints from each family looked at the young man behind Saint Qinglian, recalling the recent exchanges, and all fell into silence.

This is to make them hold their noses...

And aid the enemy?

Finally, Emperor Simurgh from the Phoenix Blood Palace smiled slightly, "Aren't you afraid this kid will burst?"

Taoist Qinglian smiled mildly, "If he bursts, then that's his inability, unable to bear the burden, and cannot blame anyone else."

Emperor Simurgh squinted at Ji Jingqiu, and suddenly said, "Why do I feel there is a familiar aura about you?"

Ji Jingqiu thought for a moment, tucked the two Phoenix Blood Flowers deeper into his Inner Heaven, and replied calmly, "I'm not familiar with the surname Ji."

Emperor Simurgh chuckled immediately, "Indeed a good child."