Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 468 The Enlightened Celestial Venerable, Fate Unpredictable

The Realm of the Great Void.

The onlookers who had witnessed the Celestial Venerable's attainment of enlightenment gradually dispersed, some fighting, some searching for resources, and some refining their Dao essence...

Just get a general idea; do you expect us to wait for that person to make a complete breakthrough before we can continue doing our own thing?

Everyone is so busy! Taking the time to observe the Dao is already a great show of respect to that Heavenly Lord.

With such a magnificent inner universe, the breakthrough that follows is only a natural outcome. Since it's not one of their own, there's no need for them to worry.

But gradually.

I do not know how long it has been.

The people of the Taixu Realm, who had been continuing with their tasks, stopped again, their expressions becoming solemn.

Everyone looked up.

Wherever they are, they can see a blazing sun hanging in the sky, its light domineering and fierce enough to burn mountains and boil seas, cleanse the universe of all evil spirits and demons, and drive away all wickedness.

The clear moon is beside you, its gentle light not merely a backdrop, but an equal display to the blazing sun that dominates the heavens and earth, its radiance softening the fierce, all-consuming light of the sun...

The scene of the sun and moon in the sky, surrounded by stars, has not yet dissipated; instead, it continues to embody the two fundamental principles of the universe: the moon and the sun.

Why, after so much time, has this extraordinary phenomenon, which has spread throughout the heavens, not yet dissipated?!

With the inner universe structure he has created, how could he possibly fail to break through?

If it weren't for failure...

Is it not over yet?

……

The nascent universe, not yet fully developed, expanded at this moment, manifesting the only real universe behind Ji Jingqiu. It was hazy and illusory, yet appeared extremely real under the reflection of the stars in the heavens.

at the same time.

Ji Jingqiu's inner world is also undergoing earth-shattering changes, manifesting in the cosmos.

From the Pure Land of Bodhi to the blood-soaked rain, Ji Jingqiu's depiction of the Wuwang Mountains...

Just as Ji Jingqiu began to choose where the two worlds should merge.

Suddenly, the jade bead formed from the fragments of Return to Truth emitted a divine light, which locked onto the Boundless Mountain Range beneath the Sea of ​​Bitterness, guiding it into the inner world.

A rumbling sound echoed from the depths of the Wuwang Mountains, resonating with the Guizhen Jade Pearl. It rose from the ground and began to rise at an astonishing speed until the sun and moon shone like divine birds draped in rosy light, circling and traversing between the mountains.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze sharpened.

The step that left him most clueless was actually accomplished with the active cooperation of the Returning to Truth Jade Bead!
It was truly unexpected; the latter did indeed have a close connection with Wuwang Mountain!

Most importantly, does the Wuwang Mountain Range, a contemplative creation that has been washed by the waters of the Bitter Sea, truly possess the spirit of the real Wuwang Mountain?

Otherwise, why would Guizhen Jade Pearl be so proactive?

There is probably a connection between the Sea of ​​Bitterness and Mount Wuwang...

A surge of emotion welled up in Ji Jingqiu's heart as he gazed into the distance.

In the vast universe, a divine mountain rises abruptly from the ground, becoming the center of heaven and earth, with the sun and moon revolving around it and countless stars adorning its back.

Most of the sacred mountain was still shrouded in mist, and even he couldn't see it clearly. Only the highest peak seemed to be in reality.

With a thought, Ji Jingqiu stepped onto the mountain peak.

Like the inverted mountain he saw in the depths of the Nether Sea not long after breaking through to the Heavenly King, a dilapidated gate, neither a temple nor a Taoist temple, stood on the mountaintop, buried in dust and ashes.

Ji Jingqiu stood in front of the door, looking up at the drooping plaque with two characters written on it:
Burning incense

Ji Jingqiu's gaze sharpened.

Is it "burning incense" instead of "unfounded"?
Whom are we burning incense for, and what kind of incense are we burning?

Ji Jingqiu's mind was in turmoil. He stepped towards the threshold, hoping that all the answers lay behind the door.

But he was stopped by an invisible barrier.

This is his inner world, and also his inner realm. Any cultivator should have absolute control over both of these.

Ji Jingqiu's emotions were in turmoil. Was it because his visualization was incomplete and the world behind the door did not exist, or because the mountain had escaped his control?

He looked at the plaque again, and an idea formed in his mind.

Perhaps, only by burning incense can one enter this gate...

Ji Jingqiu took a deep look at the portal. There was no time for now; he could only study it after breaking through to the Heavenly Venerable realm.

He turned and left, his mind returning to its proper place. He absorbed the abundant Dao energy between heaven and earth, and immediately unleashed the Heavenly Mandate technique. His words carried the mandate of heaven, and law followed his will, granting amnesty to the world and establishing the final order of this universe.

A mighty sea of ​​water comes down from the sky!
One is the sea of ​​suffering, the other is the sea of ​​darkness.
Ji Jingqiu used the True Spirit Pool as a foundation, bearing the projection of the waters of the Bitter Sea and the Nether Sea. One could see the blue waves rippling between heaven and earth, reflecting the sun, moon and stars, surrounding the Wuwang Divine Mountain.

The waters of the two seas are completely different and do not merge. Instead, they each occupy half of the Wuwang Mountain as the axis, clearly separated.

Suddenly.

Mount Wuwang rumbled and trembled, its foundation unstable, and there was a faint risk that the surging seawater would topple it.

Ji Jingqiu was not surprised and muttered to himself, "Is the imagined Wuwang Mountain, along with the fragments of Guizhen, still insufficient as the foundation of this universe?"

The moment the thought arose, a Bodhi tree seed had already sunk deep into the heart of the mountain, sprouting roots and growing wildly downwards, instantly penetrating the earth's veins and spreading throughout the mountain's roots and water veins; the tree trunk, on the other hand, grew upwards explosively, soon becoming a towering canopy, transforming into a majestic divine tree that supports the heavens and connects with the earth.

The Bodhi tree grows in the mountains, becoming like a "backing mountain" for Wuwang Mountain. Its gnarled roots, like dragons, are deeply embedded in the base of Wuwang Mountain, firmly nailing the entire sacred mountain into the void. The shaky mountain body is as stable as a rock, stopping the downward tilt.

The canopy of trees, which blocks out the sky, opens up a canopy of stars hanging above it.

Amidst the swaying branches and leaves, countless strands of clear, shimmering light flowed down, like warm, golden jewels cascading down, soaking into the rocks.

This is the Pure Land of Bodhi!
Ji Jingqiu's inner world of pure land was moved here along with the relocation of the Bodhi tree.

Under the shimmering light, the waters of the Bitter Sea and the Dark Sea surrounding the mountain gradually calmed down.

The strangest thing is that the waters of the Bitter Sea and the Dark Sea, which were originally clearly distinct and incompatible, seemed to be merging under the clear light of the crystal.

Ji Jingqiu was very curious about what the waters of the Bitter Sea and the Nether Sea would eventually merge into.

He reappeared atop Mount Wuwang, looking down and gazing up at the vast expanse of the world.

The "burning incense" practice happens to fall right under the canopy of a Bodhi tree.

Ji Jingqiu raised his hand, and a leaf slowly drooped from the Bodhi tree. He reached out and gently stroked the veins on the leaf.

A deep and majestic chant instantly resounded from the heart of the tree, as if it came from the very beginning of the universe, spreading and cleansing the world.

Under this sound that seemed to be the birth of a new world, the entire universe trembled violently, and an indescribable Daoist charm full of vitality spread out, taking root in the void and fixing the warp and weft of time and space.

In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled, and the inner universe underwent a great transformation. Now that the structure has been established, only a few aftershocks remain. Various strange phenomena also reflected in the heavens and came into the sight of powerful figures from all sides.

"So, what happened before wasn't the end, but just the beginning?"

"The sun and moon are in the sky, and the stars are surrounding them, yet they're just a backdrop?!"

In their eyes, the inner universe structure that is enough to lay the foundation for true sainthood is merely the background map of this vast universe!

“A majestic mountain stands at the center of the universe, surrounded by a vast ocean, and there is also a towering divine tree... What kind of cosmic structure is this? I have never heard of it before.”

"It may look a bit incongruous, but with the sun and moon in the sky and stars surrounding it as a backdrop, how could it be weak?"

"Who exactly is this person?"

……

In Ji Jingqiu's eyes, the magnificent scenery of this universe was reflected one by one, eventually shrinking into a vast scroll.

At the same time, Hela and Wu Zhou appeared behind Ji Jingqiu.

Zhou looked up and his eyes showed a strange expression:
"Is this the view from the summit of Wuwang Mountain? The place He Donghuang searched for in vain back then? Why is it...burning incense?"

Even Wu Zhou frowned deeply at this moment, his expression clearly showing surprise.

Hela glanced at the building, which was neither a Taoist temple nor a Buddhist temple, and, too lazy to think, walked to Ji Jingqiu's shoulder, looked out at the world, spread her hands, and demanded with a matter of course:
"Where is my merit lotus pond?"

Ji Jingqiu pondered whether to kick La Jiang into the sea now, or to kick her into the sea later.

"Stop making a scene, or I'll drown you in a sea of ​​suffering."

Faced with Ji Jingqiu's threat, Hela appeared disdainful, her chin slightly raised:

"Do you really think that I've just been idly soaking in the lotus pond all these years? Now that the Great Dao is about to be achieved, why would I be afraid of your illusory sea of ​​suffering?"

Ji Jingqiu looked puzzled: "Isn't that right?"

Did Ra-chan secretly train hard behind his back?

Hela chuckled and said, "You'll find out, but not now."

Ji Jingqiu's lips twitched. Was he going to play a guessing game with him?
He ignored Lajang and turned to walk down the mountain. The inner universe was in the initial stage of its formation and was still in a period of turmoil, requiring some time to calm and suppress it.

He followed a seemingly well-maintained mountain path down to the misty mountains and suddenly saw a huge footprint.

Those were tiger paw prints. Ji Jingqiu's gaze sharpened; were these the marks of Fat Tiger?
He looked up into the depths of the mist, but could not sense Fat Tiger's presence.

This fog... is like a portal, leading deep into another world.

"Unraveling these mysteries may hold the truth of everything," Ji Jingqiu murmured, no longer hesitating, before turning to suppress the turmoil within the inner universe.

The cosmic order has been set; his pioneering work has come to an end.

He returned his mind to his original self, feeling the surging energy and profound power that followed the successful creation of his inner universe.

His body's acupoints were densely packed like stars suspended in the sky, forming a pattern resembling a constellation of stars in the heavens, corresponding to the stars surrounding his inner world, while his eyes subtly corresponded to the sun and moon.

In the vast expanse of heaven and earth, he was as insignificant as a mustard seed, yet he seemed to condense the vitality of all life. His intense Dao power surged continuously, as if the sea of ​​stars had burst its banks, surging and overwhelming, causing the surrounding void to shatter, creating a pure land of his own!
"Third tier, or the peak of the third tier?"

Ji Jingqiu felt the surging power within him and murmured, unable to give an accurate measure for the moment.

Before he opened up his inner universe, his normal Dao power was only at the second level. Now that he has broken through the eighth realm and opened up his inner universe, his Dao power has also surged, directly surpassing the third level barrier and heading straight for perfection.

With his ordinary Dao power alone, he was invincible against the Heavenly Venerable and could even contend with the Dao Ancestor.

A sword light blazed nearby and exclaimed, "What a magnificent sight! You've truly achieved it. I wonder how you will project the myriad worlds after the cosmic turmoil subsides, the underlying rules settle, and the earth, fire, wind, and water differentiate..."

Ji Jingqiu stretched his limbs slightly and felt that his whole body was closely connected with the starry sky, as if every move he made could affect the great power of this world.

Now that the only real world has been established, the next step is to project all worlds.

"No rush, I need to think about this step further." Ji Jingqiu smiled. "After years of arduous cultivation, tonight I have finally stepped into the eighth realm and become a Heavenly Venerable!"

Sword Light suddenly asked in confusion, "Have you really become a Celestial Venerable?"

Ji Jingqiu was puzzled by the sword light and asked this question.

His inner universe has been opened, laying the foundation for the Heavenly Venerable.

The most important symbols and sources of power of the Celestial Venerable have all been completed.

Isn't this a Celestial Venerable?

With his surge in power, even a Heavenly Venerable who is still at the first level of power would not be able to withstand a single punch from him.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he is a "Heavenly Lord" in the realm of Heavenly Venerables!
"Where is your Great Dao?" the sword light asked in a deep voice. "And why didn't you summon the River of Destiny to appear in the world?"

Ji Jingqiu's expression suddenly turned serious.

He became a Celestial Venerable, and the path he chose to nurture and transform from the illusory to the real was the Great Dao of Cause and Effect.

Today, the Great Dao of Cause and Effect has permeated the inner universe, receiving feedback from the power of a universe; the two are complementary.

That's nothing. After becoming a Celestial Venerable, it's entirely possible to condense the true Great Dao.

But the problem is... what about the River of Destiny?!
He had already foreseen his destiny in the Netherworld, so this trial should have been dispensable for him.

Not to mention, because of Taixu, this world is particularly kind to him, so there's no reason for him to block the way; he should be the one to give way!
But why hasn't he felt the call of fate until now?

"Could it be because of the unique characteristics of this place?" Jian Guang guessed.

As the Taixu Daoist Temple, the Taixu Realm engraves the Dao of the True Self at its deepest level.

As far as Jian Guang knew, back then, when Tai Xu stepped into the Eighth Realm, he transcended time and fate because his true self was so strong that it was beyond comprehension, making him independent of everything.

In its view, Ji Jingqiu's ego is also exceptionally strong, and he also possesses a natal divine power that theoretically can endlessly strengthen his ego. However, due to his short cultivation period, it seems somewhat "insignificant".

Jian Guang sighed and said, "I hope it's not the worst outcome."

"What are you talking about?" Ji Jingqiu pressed.

"Do you remember when I told you to try to leave the Netherworld and become a Celestial Venerable in another realm?" Sword Light asked instead of answering.

Ji Jingqiu frowned and said, "You mean there's a problem with the River of Fate in the Netherworld? The reason I can't sense the River of Fate right now is very likely because it's limited by the River of Fate in the Netherworld?"

"I'm not sure," Jian Guang said in a deep voice. "By the way, when you resonated with your true self just now, I vaguely sensed that your true self seemed to have an old wound?"

Ji Jingqiu's eyes flashed; that was a long time ago... as long as sixteen years after his birth.

Toxicity.

However, he should have known this very well long ago, including the intervention of Master He.

Even now, when he looks inward at his true self, he sees nothing unusual.

Sword Light said in a deep voice:
"Your destiny shows signs of alteration and concealment, but this is merely a facade, a mirage set up to hide the deepest secret. As for the true depths of your destiny..."

"Actually, I felt a long time ago that you were a bit...unusual."

“Even those so-called ‘outliers’ are just people whose fates are uncertain and unpredictable, so they can change their predetermined destinies. But you are more like… not at all in the realm of fate, as if you don’t belong to this world.”

Ji Jingqiu remained calm, but turmoil was brewing within him.

He had heard similar things more than once.

Are there any signs of modification or concealment?

Who could that be?

The only person he could think of right now was Commander Ji.

Alternatively, could it be Taiyi?

He had previously received information from his grandfather that Taiyi had been observing someone in the Federation for thousands of years.

Because of the prefix "several thousand years", they speculated that the person was Zhang Tiancheng.

Especially after guessing Zhang Tiancheng's identity and background.

But now that I think about it, if Taiyi can observe Zhang Tiancheng, then he can also keep an eye on me.

Even setting aside the later afflicted illness, just consider the grandfather; he was originally Taiyi's "target."

Ji Jingqiu slowly exhaled.

Not far away.

The day he faces Taiyi and Ji Shuai directly is not far off.

He suppressed some of his suspicions and smiled:
"So what am I now? A Celestial Venerable? Or a Half-Step Celestial Venerable?"

“In terms of the inner universe, you have naturally become a Celestial Venerable, but you are not protected by the River of Destiny.” Jian Guang comforted him. “In history, such examples are rare, but they do exist. Tai Xu is one such example. He created the Way of the True Self and, upon entering the Eighth Realm, broke free from the destiny and the River of Time of the Tai Xu Realm.”

Ji Jingqiu seemed to be deep in thought.

It turns out that not all celestial beings need to rely on the power of the River of Destiny.

"I'm planning to go back to the Netherworld to check if my situation is related to the River of Fate in the Netherworld."

Ji Jingqiu spoke up.

"Furthermore, I need to reconsider whether to take back the clone Wutian."

His original plan for the Heavenly Venerable Path was to retrieve the clones he had created from the One Qi Transformation into Three Pure Ones, but his later journeys to the Primordial Palace and the Return to Truth Path made him no longer need any external forces.

Retrieving his clone, Wutian, from the other side of the myriad phenomena, can help him complete the third cycle of the inner universe's formation, decay, existence, and emptiness.

He has now completed the initial stage of "Cheng Jie".

The next step, harmonizing and opening up the earth, fire, and feng shui, is to completely complete the cycle of formation and abiding.

The sword flashed: "Alright, I'll protect you for a while longer. On the way back, I'll teach you the remaining sword techniques."

Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but glance at this guy.

Is this guy using him as a substitute for the anchor of survival?
He suddenly frowned. Did Jian Guang think that this trip might be life-or-death?
He asked bluntly, "Do you think there's any danger?"

“If my guess is correct,” Jian Guang said calmly, “then to some people you are very likely a fruit, and now that the fruit is ripe, it’s time to harvest it.”

Ji Jingqiu remained calm as his aura surged to its limit, soaring into the sky and forming a celestial phenomenon that was neither formless nor without form, influencing the creation and destruction of the void.

Using him as the fruit? Aren't you afraid of breaking your teeth!
"As I gradually reached the summit, all the mysteries began to surface one by one."

"I'm really looking forward to the final answer."

Jian Guang exclaimed, "Your Heavenly Venerable strength is truly outrageous. If I didn't tell you, no one would believe that you're only at the initial stage. I myself was probably no match for you back then."

Ji Jingqiu manipulated the threads of cause and effect, and this great path, nourished by the universe, was rapidly being completed, becoming the true great path.

Although he was not responded to by the river of fate, he could still glimpse the waves of the river of fate by relying on the principle of cause and effect.

"Before I leave, I need to collect the gift that Taixu left for me, and also..."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes flashed with a strange light, and he rubbed his hands together, saying:
"The Dao Ancestor of this Shore? It's time to settle accounts with him."

Sword Light warned, "Be careful. I won't make a move in this world, but there are plenty of people from [This Shore]."

"It's alright." Ji Jingqiu looked into the distance and smiled. "I'm not alone. I'm the kind of person who loves a united front."

not far away.

Several Dao Ancestors arrived together to pay a visit to the newly promoted Celestial Venerable!
(End of this chapter)