Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 449 Nether Mansion, Nether Realm (Wan Ding will update more)

"Master Ningzu's methods are extraordinary and his cultivation is profound. When he was a Heavenly King, he had already advanced his own Great Dao to the level of Heavenly Venerable, which opened our eyes and made us feel inferior."

Ji Jingqiu praised it highly, full of admiration.

"To be honest, Senior Brother Wu Tian, ​​my martial arts career has been quite smooth, and I can almost be called invincible. However, the battle with Ancestor Ning made me feel unprecedented pressure."

Ji Jingqiu spoke with deep emotion, and every word seemed to come from the bottom of his heart.

Strictly speaking, he wasn't lying. The young master of the Ferocious Ancestor had torn his tiger's mouth and made him bleed in a head-on collision. He had even forgotten who had made him bleed in the last time they were in the same realm.

Based on just the first half of the evaluation, Wu Tian could confirm that Ji Jingqiu had indeed engaged in a Dao struggle with the ancestral master's Dao imprint, and all the evaluations were consistent with the records within the palace.

When Master Ning was the Heavenly King, he deduced the illusory Great Dao into reality. Before ascending to the Heavenly Venerable realm, he merged his own Great Dao with the Dao of Heaven and Earth. Thus, without external force, he could smoothly and unimpededly enter the Eight Realms on his own.

In that era, there was no concept of a Heavenly Emperor or the Divine Power of Creation. Breaking through the barriers of the Eight Realms without external force was once regarded as the initial threshold for returning to one's true nature.

Wu Tian smiled and transmitted his voice:
"The power of the Ancestor is beyond boasting, but Junior Brother Ji is no ordinary man either. Being able to exchange blows with the Ancestor proves that you have already crossed the threshold of the Heavenly Monarch. But I see that you haven't reached the peak of the Heavenly King level yet, have you?"

"Not long ago, the Pantheon sent us a message asking if we had guided a new anchor. They must have also received a message from the Ancestor. Someone has gained the approval of that female Ancestor. Be careful."

Watching Wu Tian shake his head and leave, Ji Jingqiu muttered to himself, "It seems this guy really guessed something."

Had he known he would be temporarily joining the Yuan Chu Palace today, he certainly wouldn't have been so ruthless when fighting those two... at least when he fought the young patriarch; he would have stopped short of defeat.

He had been relentlessly beating up the founder of Yuanchu Palace, so how could he explain this to them? For the sake of both sides, he had to embellish the story slightly.

Ji Jingqiu sighed, wondering why he was still so young and impetuous, and didn't know how to respect his seniors at all.

……

……

After leading the envoys from various factions into a side hall, Wu Tian made an excuse to leave temporarily and went directly to find Senior Brother Luo.

"He said that?" the old man asked directly.

Wu Tian couldn't hide the smile on his face. He laughed and scolded, "This kid is cunning and slippery. He praised the patriarch for a while, but didn't mention the final result. His description of the patriarch also matches the records in the palace. It must be him."

“If it matches, it proves that he at least really met the Patriarch.” The old man smiled rarely, then shook his head. “But it doesn’t prove that he is the person the Patriarch was looking for not long ago. The Patriarch left behind more than one trace of his existence.”

“But the only remaining trace of existence alongside that of the Pantheon is the Netherworld!” Wu Tian laughed loudly. “This kid didn’t mention the outcome before, but since he was recognized by that of the Pantheon, his strength at the Heavenly King Realm is probably not much weaker than the Ancestor’s, and he might even have a slight advantage!”

The old man smiled faintly and said, "It's best if it's him. Besides, since he doesn't want to admit it, there's no need to force him to. It doesn't matter. Anyway, he's here, and we know what's going on."

Wu Tian nodded, then asked curiously, "What exactly did the Patriarch specifically send back a message about?"

Not long ago, a message from the patriarch made Senior Brother Luo, who had heard that Ji Jingqiu had a dispute with the patriarch, immediately set his sights on Ji Jingqiu.

The patriarch and other great figures have gone on a long journey, and no one knows exactly where they have gone. However, according to the palace records, the place is beyond the reach of distance, making it extremely difficult to send messages.

Therefore, any message from the patriarch is of utmost importance, directly affecting the operation of the Primordial Palace.

"It's nothing much, but we are told that we must find this person and keep him in the palace at all costs until he returns."

Wu Tian's eyes gleamed with envy as he said, "It seems this kid's achievements are indeed remarkable, earning the ancestor's approval. The ancestor is far above the Great Dao, yet he can still sense events here?"

Luo Shidao said, "The ability to return to one's true nature is beyond our comprehension."

Wu Tian nodded, and murmured involuntarily, "Since the emergence of the Heavenly Monarch realm, the threshold for hoping to return to the True Realm seems to have evolved into being able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the esteemed masters at the same realm, right? Does this kid have the potential to stand alongside the Ancestor in the future?"

"I hope that day will come." The old man nodded.

Compared to Wu Tian, ​​he displayed a more composed demeanor, remaining unchanged even as the sun and sky seemed to fall before him.

As one of the founder's followers, Luo Shi knew very well that talent and aptitude were often not the decisive factors in reaching the pinnacle.

Fate is what matters.

Those with bad luck might get run over and killed halfway there.

"But what about the Netherworld..."

Luo Shi frowned and said, "I never expected that the Netherworld Palace, which was destroyed by all the great masters back then, would be reborn once again and even be called the Netherworld by chance by all parties in the Boundary Sea."

Wu Tian nodded. Ever since Uncle Qin "descended," they had conducted a detailed investigation, especially regarding Uncle Qin's origins.

The "幽" in "幽界" is the same as the "幽海" in "幽海".

It has nothing to do with the Netherworld they mentioned.

"The current Netherworld should be a large piece of the ruins of the Netherworld that has been reborn."

Wu Tian suddenly whispered, "I saw in the palace records that the You Mansion was destroyed by the combined efforts of all the officials back then?"

“That was a long time ago, before the patriarch was even born.”

Luo Shi said slowly,
"According to the ancestor's research, the Netherworld was too ambitious back then, attempting to open the 'cycle of reincarnation' for the world. If they succeed, all the powerful figures from all walks of life will fall under their control once they undergo tribulation and reincarnate. Naturally, you gentlemen will not tolerate them."

"Oh, right." Wu Tian suddenly remembered something and asked solemnly, "What should we do with the person who possesses the Netherworld Ancestral Court's identity token?"

Luo Shidao said, "This person probably wants to use this route to return to the ancestral court of yesteryear. The ancestor was once called the Devourer of Realms. After attaining enlightenment, he found the remains of the Netherworld, which included a part of the Netherworld's ancestral court. The disciples of the Netherworld can use this as a guide to lock onto their way back."

"Should we receive him?" Wu Tian frowned. "Should we consult the Ancestral Master's opinion? The Ancestral Master may not be willing to see the Netherworld Ancestral Court return."

Luo Shi shook his head:

"It's too far, and even if we send a message here, the patriarch might not receive it. Even if he does, we don't know when we'll get a reply."

"Let's do it according to Uncle Qin's wishes. He just arrived at Yuanchu Palace and is an important anchor point for the Patriarch's return. It's fine to go along with him in this matter. Besides..."

"It is indeed better for the ancestral temple of Youfu to remain silent."

Wu Tian suddenly asked, "Do we have any hope of finding the ancestral home of the Netherworld?"

The palace records state that even in the era when all the great masters were alive, the Netherworld Ancestral Court was the most prestigious sect, and the Netherworld Lord was a supreme powerhouse who roamed the world and was almost about to pave the way for the "world".

To open the path of a realm is to become the ancestor of the Great Dao.

This person attempted to open the path to all realms and become the ancestor of all the Great Daos!

Back then, all the lords joined forces to kill the Lord of the Netherworld and destroyed the Netherworld. However, the ancestral court of the Netherworld did not fall. Instead, it was hidden away by the Lord of the Netherworld before his death.

If Yuan Chu Palace could find this ancestral temple, the gains would be unimaginable.

Luo Shi shook his head and said seriously:

"Don't even think about it, it will bring about a devastating disaster! Why do you think the Netherworld sought out the Netherworld?"

"An accident? A coincidence? It was destiny! What Youhai has been searching for is Youfu! Some people are not completely dead yet! Do you think the founder didn't have similar thoughts back then?"

Wu Tian exclaimed in surprise, "Could the Nether Sea be related to the Nether Palace from back then? Wait... could the Nether Sea be a forbidden zone formed from that person's remains?!"

Luo Shi was silent for a moment, then said, "The Nether Sea appeared much earlier than the death of the Lord of the Nether Palace. But the Ancestor suspected that the Lord of the Nether Palace might have hidden a contingency plan in the Nether Sea, and also... the Sea of ​​Bitterness." Luo Shi took a deep breath before saying, "Don't continue to investigate this matter. Some things, even if you know them, may cause you to be tainted by karma."

Wu Tian solemnly replied, "Alright."

"You know how to deal with the Pantheon," Luo Shi instructed. "As for the Netherworld Ancestral Court, follow Uncle Qin's instructions."

"Don't worry, Senior Brother, Wu Tian knows what he's doing." Wu Tian nodded and returned to the main hall to entertain the guests.

in the hall.

Ji Jingqiu originally held the title of chief disciple of the Heavenly King of Yuanchu Palace. With Wu Tian temporarily leaving, he had to take over. However, the job of entertaining guests was really not suitable for him. If Ji Anquan were here, he might have enjoyed this kind of occasion.

So he followed Wu Tian's example, made an excuse and left. Before leaving, he winked at Zhang Tiancheng, hinting that he had his eye on him.

As for what Zhang Tiancheng might think or how he might feel about this, that's his own business.

Wu Tianlai hadn't been gone long when he returned and saw Ji Jingqiu leaving. In the end, he couldn't bring him back.

"Senior Wu Tian."

As his thoughts were racing, a figure suddenly stood in front of him.

"I come from the ancestral court of the Netherworld and wish to borrow a passage..."

Wu Tian interrupted him directly, saying, "Junior Nephew Zhang, you should know very well what the situation is like at the Netherworld Ancestral Court. The Primordial Palace will not interfere in this matter."

Even though he had anticipated this, Zhang Tiancheng's expression still turned somewhat unpleasant.

He said in a deep voice, "Please allow me to meet with the ancestral master of your palace. The Netherworld Ancestral Court has come with sincerity this time. To be honest, senior, our lineage produced its second Transcendent being two centuries ago."

Wu Tian's expression changed slightly. Two centuries ago, a transcendent being was indeed born, but he had never heard of any connection to the Netherworld Ancestral Court...

Moreover, Zhang Tiancheng's words were also very vague and ambiguous. What does it mean that a second transcendent has been born?

Is the first one the fallen Lord of the Netherworld, or is it that besides him, the Netherworld already has two transcendent beings?

Regardless of the reason, these guys must have been planning this for a long time!
Thinking of this, Wu Tian's fear of the remnants of Youfu deepened.

These guys are so patient; their ambitions must be enormous. Yuan Chu Palace is absolutely not suited to get involved!

Wu Tian said decisively, "No need. Uncle Qin has already stated that he doesn't want to see you!"

Zhang Tiancheng gave Wu Tian a deep look and said calmly, "The Ancestral Court has no intention of tracing back to what happened back then, but the Netherworld will inevitably return to the right place. It would be better for the Yuan Chu Palace not to have too much contact with the Netherworld."

Wu Tian's face turned cold: "Are you threatening me? Believe me or not, I'll make sure you never leave this room."

Zhang Tiancheng's expression also turned indifferent: "Since I dared to come, I was naturally prepared to leave safely."

Instead of being angry, Wu Tian laughed, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth, and said, "Very well, you'd better not show up in the territory of Yuanchu Palace again in the future. This is my advice to you out of consideration for our shared transcendent lineage!"

Zhang Tiancheng turned and left without expression.

He appeared calm, but his heart was filled with unspeakable turmoil.

The fastest road to the ancestral court was ultimately out of their reach, and the one who ruined all of this was most likely that kid from the Yanhuang Federation!

At this moment, Zhang Tiancheng wished he could immediately contact the sect to thoroughly cleanse the Netherworld, especially to remove the Yanhuang Federation, a thorn in his side!

"It seems your plan has failed."

A mocking tone rang out, and a hazy figure appeared beside Zhang Tiancheng, attracting Wu Tian's attention.

Wu Tian looked back again, his brows furrowing. This fluctuation of Daoist energy...

Perhaps only by employing the methods left behind by the patriarch can we subdue this person!
This person has reached the end of the True Saint realm!

Zhang Tiancheng said expressionlessly, "You can use your own methods, such as just storming in and taking it by force."

Tianqiong Daoist sneered, "You want me to just charge in? Well, I'll do the opposite. You can think about how to regain what little trust I have left in you."

Zhang Tiancheng's face was very unpleasant. No one could have guessed that Ji Jingqiu would appear at Yuanchu Palace. This plan had completely failed.

Just as he was leaving the hall.

Deep within the Yuan Chu Palace, a special sun rose, its sacred light carrying a transcendent charm, resembling a real pure land or the source of a universe, standing alone between heaven and earth, surrounding a figure shrouded in a hazy mist.

Everyone looked up and saw through the illusion, but still couldn't make out the figure.

"The Real World...?"

"Someone in the Primordial Palace is breaking through to the Heavenly Monarch realm?!"

"That's quite a blessing."

Wu Tian was also surprised for a long time. After realizing that the breakthrough was actually Ji Jingqiu, he clicked his tongue in amazement.

During this period, this kid used Uncle Qin's authority to delve into a lot of the annotations left by the patriarch and his insights into the Great Dao.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, after years of hard work, a new breakthrough has been achieved!
At this moment, deep within the Yuanchu Palace, the starry river shone like a wisp of smoke, and a sacred and splendid Daoist aura flowed, with the faint sound of tides that could be heard, like a projection of the Dao Sea.

Those present were all discerning individuals; they immediately recognized the true meaning of creation and the creation of all things within it, and felt that its profound Taoist principles and lofty ideals were unlike anything found in the mortal world.

Zhang Tiancheng stopped, looked back, and the unpleasantness in his expression turned into a heavy feeling in his heart.

This kid's rise to prominence...it's been far too fast!

It's faster than He Donghuang and others back then, making it unstoppable!

They can't delay any longer; they have to take action!

Think of this.

Without further hesitation, Zhang Tiancheng turned and walked away, only to bump into a group of people coming from the opposite direction.

"Go away."

The leader was a red-haired woman with flowing black hair and an amazing figure that her red dress couldn't conceal. She had a cool demeanor, but when combined with her bright and charming face, an indescribable allure emerged.

But as beautiful as she was, her words were cold and harsh.

Having suffered two humiliations in one day, Zhang Tiancheng glared angrily and left. Before he could even speak, he was swept aside by a True Saint-level wave, like autumn leaves being swept away by the wind, or perhaps just trash.

The group entered the gates of Yuanchu Palace without any assistance, as if they were in an empty place.

The red-haired woman looked up into the depths of the Yuanchu Palace, her eyes gleaming: "Uncle Mu, is it possible that this person is the one the Ancestor ordered us to find?"

The man beside her shook his head and said, "Opening up the [Real World] is merely the beginning of one's journey to becoming a Heavenly Monarch; it is not yet worthy of the patriarch's attention."

(End of this chapter)