Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 442 The Calamity of the God Lord, Taiyi's Death Date
Daluo Heaven.

Taiyou Heaven, this place is the celestial domain of the Taiyou lineage.

"I don't expect the Moon Goddess to dare to take action, but she doesn't even have the guts to observe what's happening in the universe. Has she forgotten that she's a True Saint-level ancient god?!"

You Qingchuan laughed in fury, his heart churning with disbelief. Could this Moon Goddess possibly be any more cautious?!
The old woman, holding a dragon-headed cane, sighed and said:
"Your Highness need not be so angry. The reason why the Moon Goddess is like this now is entirely the result of the seeds sown by Chi Wanyang back then."

"The rumor of 'the sun and moon shining together' caused her a lot of suffering, and she became the primary target of many ancient gods at the time. Caution had become ingrained in her nature."

"Moreover, the Moon Goddess did not come away empty-handed; she only ceased all observation and returned to the Great Luo Heaven after the appearance of Daoist fluctuations that surpassed the level of a True Saint..."

"That's not going back, that's fleeing!" You Qingchuan sneered. "A True Saint-level Ancient God didn't even have the courage to look him in the eye; he fled straight back to the Great Luo Heaven!"

The old woman paused, then continued, "According to what the Moon Goddess saw, His Highness's plan was doomed to fail from the very beginning. Ji Jingqiu of the Yanhuang Federation alone was able to fight against two Heavenly Lords from outside the realm, and Qi Tian of the Yinling Realm was also on his side."

You Qingchuan pondered, "Ji Jingqiu has only been a few decades, not even a century, since he broke through to the Heavenly King realm. How can he already contend with the Heavenly Monarch? What benefits did he gain in the Dawn Realm, and why is he the only one to return?"

The old woman remained silent. If they could capture Ji Jingqiu, all these problems would be solved.

But with all the Heavenly Lords outside the realm having suffered defeats, it's all wishful thinking.

Of the few gods who have awakened so far, Cang Qing is clearly on the side of the Yanhuang Federation and will never allow them to attack Ji Jingqiu without authorization.

You Qingchuan was well aware of this, but there was absolutely nothing he could do about it.

They had already witnessed the power of the Heavenly Lord in their brief exchange, yet Ji Jingqiu, after decades of seclusion, was able to fight two against one...

This young man from the Yanhuang Federation has already gained the ability to influence the situation in the Netherworld. Looking across the Netherworld, he is no longer just a promising junior.

"Send the message to [Immortal Mountain]."

After a moment of silence, You Qingchuan spoke.

The old woman shook her head: "Nine Mountains have not returned, and [Immortal Mountain] has no ability to pose a threat to Ji Jingqiu."

You Qingchuan was well aware of this, but he did not want to let Ji Jingqiu grow up unhindered, not only because of Ji Tianxing, but also because of the orders from the God Lord.

The Supreme Lord of Taiyou has decreed that Ji Jingqiu must not be allowed to merge with the Dao of the Nether Sea. If there are any signs of this happening, we must stop it at all costs!
Just as You Qingchuan fell silent, the old woman suddenly turned and looked out at the sky, her expression solemn.

An ancient god from the lineage of the Holy King appeared before the two without expression. After glancing at the old woman, he looked at You Qingchuan and said calmly:
“You Qingchuan of the Taiyou lineage, come with me, the Holy King wants to see you.”

You Qingchuan's expression immediately turned extremely ugly. This was Xing, an ancient god of the Holy King lineage.

When this person comes forward, it's usually not a good thing.

In ancient times, the lineage of the Holy Kings led their armies to conquer the heavens, and this man was one of the leaders.

The old woman said in a deep voice, "What is the Holy King's purpose in summoning Prince Qingchuan? As members of the Five Families, Prince Qingchuan is currently the head of my Taiyou Families. Even the Holy King should show him a certain degree of respect—"

Xing said indifferently, "You Qingchuan of the Taiyou lineage has colluded with forces outside the realm and betrayed the You Realm. The Holy King wants to see you."

You Qingchuan's heart sank into an endless abyss.

Even though he tried not to associate it with anything, the worst outcome still happened.

He was confident that the Taiyou lineage had not left any loose ends or traces in this operation, but at a certain level, evidence was only secondary.

The old woman didn't speak, but her hand gripping the dragon head of her cane tightened noticeably, silently embedding itself into the ground below. The invisible energy within the hall intertwined, creating ripples like raging waves.

"Should I personally come and invite you?"

A cold, distant voice came from the boundless heights. The old woman who had been confronting Xing suddenly turned red in the face, staggered back several steps, and looked at You Qingchuan with a bitter smile.

The one who spoke just now was the Holy King himself!

You Qingchuan staggered to his feet, stopping the old woman who was about to attack again, and took a deep breath:
"Grandma Qiu, step back. Do not offend the Holy King. As a junior, it is my duty to personally visit and clear up the misunderstanding."

……

The Celestial Domain to which the Azure lineage belongs.

Cang You stared blankly and said, "Master, are you kidding me?"

Cang Qing said thoughtfully, "It's news from the True Saints outside the realm. They said that Ji Jingqiu killed the Heavenly Lords of each of their families in the Dawn Realm, which led to this revenge. Of course, there may be revenge, but it's also true that he's using this opportunity to investigate the anomalies on our side."

Cang You was unsure how to react.

Just now, she learned from her master that the final winner of the Heavenly King Dao Competition in the Dawn Realm was actually Ji Jingqiu!

In the battle for the Heavenly King's Way, more than a handful of Heavenly Lords from each faction died, almost all of them at the hands of Ji Jingqiu alone!
She suddenly remembered her conversation with Ji Jingqiu.

At that time, she asked Ji Jingqiu if he had seen the True Saints of various families in the Chaoxia Realm, and the kid replied, "I've seen both the living and the dead."

At the time, I thought the battle was too fierce, and even the Heavenly Emperor had died in the Heavenly King Battlefield.

So it turns out this kid killed him himself?!
"Don't be too surprised. Ji Jingqiu had merged with the Heavenly Tribulation and raised his realm to the peak of the Heavenly King realm, which enabled him to kill a Heavenly Monarch of the same realm," Cang Qing explained.

"So, once this kid reaches the peak of the Heavenly King realm, he can crush the Heavenly Monarch realm?" Cang You murmured.

The silence of the azure sky is indeed the truth.

This kid's cultivation is so profound it's unbelievable; even the top Heavenly Kings carefully nurtured by various transcendent sects outside the realm can't compare to him.

"How is Ji Jingqiu now?" Cang You suddenly asked. "Did Senior Qinglian make a move?"

Cang Qing nodded. Qing Lian had indeed made a move, but before that, Ji Jingqiu, who had broken through to the fifth level of the Heavenly King realm but had not yet reached perfection, had already resisted the combined power of two Heavenly Monarchs.

This kid... feels even more extraordinary than Mu Shitian and He Donghuang back then.

Cang You shook his head, temporarily setting aside Ji Jingqiu's interference, and asked seriously, "Was the one who made the move earlier a transcendent being from outside the realm?"

Cang Qing calmly said, "Don't worry, we have already learned that there is no true transcendent being in this world. The known transcendent beings have all attained enlightenment through alternative means."

"Not a single true transcendent being?" Cang You asked in surprise. "What does this mean? Is this news from the Yin Spirit Realm? But didn't Mu Shitian claim that he had a conversation with a true transcendent being?"

Cang Qing was silent for a moment, then said, "Have you forgotten that Mu Shitian can ignore the backlash from the River of Time?"

Cang You's heart trembled. Was Mu Shitian the transcendent being he had seen in the flow of time in the past? Was that the real Mu Shitian or an imprint?

This guy carried the heavy burden of suffering back then, so even the backlash from the river of time was nothing to him.

Strictly speaking, Mu Shitian died ten thousand years ago; he is merely a "continuation" of the Sea of ​​Bitterness.

When the Sea of ​​Suffering truly collapses, Mu Shitian will also disappear completely.

Cang Qing slowly said, "According to the Yin Spirit Realm, all the transcendent beings have left the Boundary Sea and gone to the Great Dao. No one knows exactly where that place is, but there are rumors that these beings will return sooner or later."

“Return…” Cangyou whispered.

"The Netherworld is beset by internal and external troubles. We need to make a decision as soon as possible: whether to sever our ties with the Great Luo Heaven and separate ourselves from it, or to take root in the Netherworld and bloom a brilliant new flower."

Cang Qing stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the boundless deep sky. Cang You could sense his master's complex and surging thoughts, which was very rare.

“Master…” Cang You bit her lip lightly, “There is no need to worry. With Ji Jingqiu’s advancement speed, he may be able to replicate the advancement speed of He Donghuang and others back then and become an important combat force.”

“Time waits for no one,” Cang Qing sighed. “Saint and I have reached a temporary consensus: the Netherworld needs a transcendent warrior to emerge as soon as possible.”

Cang You's expression changed drastically. She knew very well what those words meant. For her master and the others who aspired to true freedom, this meant sacrifice!

Someone needs to become the one who unites with the Dao in this world, abandoning all past accumulations and attempts, severing the path to the future, and becoming the protector of the Netherworld.

"Is the situation that serious?" Cang You asked incredulously.

In her view, the current situation is not exactly ideal, nor is it nearly as urgent as it seems.

Cang Qing shook his head. He didn't mention much, only saying that the Netherworld might soon face a joint invasion from outside forces, and that Cang You should inform his subordinates to prepare.

Just as Cang You's heart was churning with emotion, he suddenly received a message from Ji Jingqiu.

……

……

Big universe.

Kong Xiao and Qi Tian decided to stay in the sealed land for a while to hone their cultivation with the help of the Death Demon.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Even with their extraordinary backgrounds and extensive travels through the Boundary Sea, such a chance was rare. Qi Tian thought to himself, "Since meeting Brother Ji, although I've suffered some setbacks, it's truly been a blessing in disguise. Not only have I broken through one layer of the dream realm, but now I also have this kind of good fortune..."

As for the other five imprisoned Heavenly Lords, apart from the last one, who was somewhat undeservedly killed and whose Daoist name was Tianran, the other five only suffered loss and had no good fortune to be tempered.

As for Tianran, it seems Senior Qinglian has other plans.

Finally, Kong Xiao said that after staying here for a while and completing his Heaven-Opening Divine Power, he wanted to travel to the Federation and visit the Mu family and the various martial arts lineages of the World Honored One's lineage.

After settling Kong Xiao and Qi Tian, ​​Ji Jingqiu contacted Ji Anquan, who had been in seclusion for nearly thirty years. He wondered what kind of trouble this guy had gotten into this time.

Normally, this guy would never ask Qinglian to send him a message.

After a while.

"Does this concern the four God Lords?" Ji Jingqiu became serious. "What exactly went wrong? Didn't you already find traces of the four God Lords' reincarnations?"

On the other end of the communication line, Ji Anquan sighed: "That's right, but the reincarnation of a god is in a somewhat delicate situation."

"The four divine lords have all performed great deeds in this realm and should be protected by the will of heaven and earth. It is normal for them to have smooth sailing. Even if they become the chosen ones of the heavens, it would be a great honor for them... Why did such an accident happen?"

Ji Jingqiu had already become suspicious.

Could it be the work of some true saint behind this?

But how did the latter find the four reincarnations of the gods?
Ji Anquan said, "It was based on this point that I found the traces of several predecessors."

Ji Jingqiu understood instantly.

He didn't know exactly how Ji Anquan did this, but perhaps it was related to the legacy of General Ji.

However, this path is indeed theoretically feasible, at least for preliminary screening. The True Saint is naturally capable of screening out those born with good fortune over the years on a large scale.

If you're lucky, you might actually find the reincarnations of the four deities within your jurisdiction.

But this also means that the four gods did not reincarnate in the universe, but went to the three thousand Jambudvipa.
Is this their original intention, or an arrangement of the universe?

"Is someone setting up a trap here?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

Ji Anquan remained silent for a moment, then said, "I suspect that Taiyi and the ancestors were involved in this matter. As for whether other True Saints were involved, I have no way of knowing."

"If you say you have doubts, then you definitely do." Ji Jingqiu frowned. Was Commander Ji finally about to make his move?
Both Master Mu and Master He had warned him to be careful of Commander Ji.

But Ji Shuai shouldn't be in the Netherworld right now, right?
After delaying the return of the God of Taiyou, he went to the outer realm with Taiyi.

According to the final scene brought by Brother Jianguang, Ji Shuai and Taiyi also arrived at the Chaoxia Realm and reached some kind of contract with Chaoge to hunt down the strong in [This Shore].

Could it be that General Ji has already returned, and even arrived before the Void Emperor and the other saints?

Ji Jingqiu felt a headache coming on. He had already witnessed Ji Shuai's methods back in the Heart Sutra era, and they were simply troublesome.

He would rather be hunted down by the Heavenly Sovereigns like Tianyan than confront this person.

"Which deity encountered an accident?"

"It was Senior Qin Tianfeng, the Commander Qin. I finally calculated that Commander Qin's reincarnation was placed in a heaven called 'Desolate Heaven'. This heaven belongs to the Three Thousand Jambudvipa and is home to the Ten Directions Sect called 'Desolate Heaven'. It is also near the Burial Sea."

“Desolate Sky, I vaguely remember it, but… Burial Sea?” Ji Jingqiu murmured, “How could this be?”

Since he opened the way to the world, who in the Netherworld is unaware of the dangers lurking in the Burial Sea?

Upon hearing that it might be adjacent to the Burial Sea, Ji Jingqiu began to hope that this matter was related to Commander Ji.

Even if Ji Shuai wanted to use him to explore the Burial Sea, he would never put him in danger, because it would be a "losing proposition".

“Since we’re in Jambudvipa, can’t we ask someone for help?” Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked.

The three thousand Jambudvipas do not have the rules of the greater universe, and the current Yanhuang Federation is not alone; they have many allies in the Nine Provinces alone.

Even without a true saint, the Heavenly Venerable can still be summoned.

“Most of the forces we can mobilize have been used to deal with the reincarnations of the other three gods,” Ji Anquan said with a wry smile. “The reason I suspect this matter is related to our ancestors and Taiyi is because we can hardly mobilize anyone this time. The timing is too perfect.”

Ji Jingqiu remained silent for a moment, his tone suggesting that "no one else could do it."

He asked, "So what is our relationship with the Desolate Heaven?"

"One good news and one bad news. The good news is that the Lord of the Desolate Heaven is one of the True Saint Dao Ancestors who entered the Sea of ​​Bitterness back then and suppressed it together with Master Mu."

Ji Jingqiu: "..."

Let's not dwell on the bad news.

"How many powerful figures are left in the Desolate Heaven?" Ji Jingqiu asked, his head aching.

"Two Celestial Venerables."

Ji Jingqiu breathed a sigh of relief. Even if they met head-on, they would have a chance to fight. At least they would have the power to maneuver. He would call Qi Tian and Kong Xiao over later.

After learning the specific details.

Ji Jingqiu first tried to contact Cang You, who was far away in Da Luo Tian.

This matter involves the four great gods, and the Cangqing faction should not refuse. He wanted to see if there were any other ways to break the deadlock.

After Cang You relayed the message to Cang Qing, the latter frowned and said:

"Our strongmen are currently being held back, while my main body is assisting Ming Guilai. Among the trustworthy people, we can squeeze out a few Heavenly Venerable level individuals. You can make the arrangements."

"As for the Burial Sea? There's no need to worry about that; Saint has been keeping an eye on that area."

Cang You nodded and relayed the message to Ji Jingqiu.

……

Could you send a few celestial beings...?

Ji Jingqiu pondered, realizing that there was no need to call out to Qi Tian and Kong Xiao anymore.

He asked Hela and Wu Zhou for their opinions on the matter in the Inner World.

Wu Zhouyi pointed out incisively: "You are a very valuable trump card. In the current Federation, you are second only to Ji Tianxing himself. So if this matter is really Ji Tianxing's plan, you will not be surprised at all."

Hela countered, "Why are you so certain that this matter is related to Ji Tianxing? Is it just a baseless association by Ji Anquan? Don't idolize Ji Tianxing; he's far from being able to calculate everything!"

……

In the vast ocean.

Taiyi and Ji Tianxing finally escaped the pursuit of the powerful figures from [This Shore].

The former suddenly asked, "Fellow Daoist Ji, who do you think will be the first among us to break through to transcendence?"

Ji Tianxing laughed and asked, "When you say 'we,' do you mean only you and me, or do you also include the rest of the Haila group?"

Taiyi smiled and said, "Does Fellow Daoist Ji believe that these three still have hope of breaking through to transcendence?"

"Of course," Ji Tianxing said with a faint smile. "If Shitian ever couldn't figure things out and offered himself to the snake, Hela would have died before you and me. Everything in this world is impermanent; fortune and misfortune are intertwined. How can anything be certain?"

Taiyi sighed, "This is not good. If Hela were to become the first to attain enlightenment, we would be the ones who suffer."

"Speaking of which, I've always wanted to ask, fellow Daoist, can you truly calculate everything?"

Ji Tianxing shook his head and said, "To calculate every step is an endless task. We only need to calculate the result. As long as the result is correct, the dangers and hardships of the process are not important."

"What result did you calculate this time, fellow Daoist?" Taiyi asked curiously.

Ji Tianxing said with a sincere and earnest expression:

"I have calculated your death date."

Taiyi's expression turned serious, showing neither joy nor anger. He simply said earnestly:
"I eagerly await your arrival."

(End of this chapter)