Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 470 Calamities Arise, All in One Fall
"So it's Fellow Daoist Shouji from the Pantheon."

"Fellow Daoist Poxu, Fellow Daoist Yuanying, greetings." Shouji smiled and nodded, slightly surprised.

Unexpectedly, Ji Jingqiu brought in two other families in addition to them.

Both of these are forces that the Pantheon needs to win over.

Did Yuan Chu Palace establish contact with other Taoist sects as soon as it was founded?
"You two should also be on guard?" Shouji said softly, his mind racing.

The two nodded in succession: "Brother, rest assured, we understand. The fellow disciples we brought here have all cut off all channels of communication with the outside world to prevent any traitors from appearing and the information from being leaked."

Shouji smiled and said, "That's good. It's the same on my side. It seems that this time, we've managed to catch [this shore] by the tail."

Po Xu said in a chilling tone, "I hope that among those who are besieging us this time, there won't be any disciples from your or my families."

Yuan Ying warned, "Fellow disciples, if you encounter someone you know, you must not show mercy. In order to escape, the only way for them to survive is to kill us. Even if they escape, they will only be prolonging their lives."

The crowd nodded, their expressions indifferent, yet each carried a hint of murderous intent.

Ji Jingqiu, who was standing to the side, was surprised to hear this.

These individuals were on guard against potential internal traitors from the very beginning. To prevent the siege from being leaked in advance, they had already made arrangements when calling for reinforcements; they were all seasoned veterans.

In other words... the power of this side is truly considerable. Even the Pantheon, which is one of the leaders among the various factions, may have treacherous individuals among its members.

Ji Jingqiu shook his head inwardly. Judging from the ultimate goal of [This Shore], this was already considered betraying one's master and ancestors. No wonder these people were so murderous.

Shouji turned around and said, "Fellow Daoist Ji, please lead the way."

Ji Jingqiu nodded. As soon as he had this thought, it was as if he had touched upon something indescribable in the dark.

Its size is infinite, its breadth is boundless, its depth is limitless...

Ubiquitous, yet nowhere to be found...

Om-!
In a daze, he glimpsed a mysterious woven net that reflected all things and encompassed all heavens, in which all phenomena appeared, all kinds of energies intertwined, and the principles of birth and death of all things and all kinds of operating mechanisms flowed endlessly.

Shouji and the others on one side looked at them with strange eyes.

This is... the Realm of Harmony with the Dao?
The Dao Realm itself is nothing special; even a Heavenly King can do it. But this is the Great Void Realm. To achieve the Dao and the Heavenly Heart, only a Dao Ancestor who has reached the end of the Great Dao is qualified to do so.

When Ji Jingqiu first ascended to the Heavenly Venerable realm, he was able to unite with the Dao and the Dharma Realm.

"The Great Dao of Cause and Effect..."

Po Xu murmured. Although he and Yuan Ying were equally surprised, they had at least witnessed Ji Jingqiu's breakthrough process firsthand, which gave them a basis for accepting it.

"Could the one who recently ascended to the Heavenly Venerable realm be Fellow Daoist Ji from the Primordial Palace?"

Behind Shouji, a Daoist ancestor asked a question.

Shouji nodded: "That's right."

"No wonder," the latter exclaimed. "The classic pattern of the sun and moon in the sky and stars surrounding it is only one aspect of the universe. I wonder what kind of cosmic landscape this person has created."

That is at this time.

A thunderous sound that shook the world resounded, causing the entire Great Void Realm to tremble violently. This trembling of the Great Dao echoed in all directions, affecting everyone's mind.

Soon, a vast, misty river, with no beginning and no end, appeared before all living beings, instantly filling the vast universe from nothingness.

at this time.

Ji Jingqiu slowly opened his eyes, and the sun and moon reflected in them, revealing the web of cause and effect.

My gaze is fixed on a certain spot in the starry sky.

"Gentlemen, we've found them. It seems the enemy has also received reinforcements. Their auras are chaotic, and there are quite a few powerful individuals over there."

The crowd was initially surprised by the strange phenomenon occurring in the Void Realm, and then looked in the direction Ji Jingqiu pointed.

After a moment of contemplation, Shouji spoke up: "It seems... to be from the same direction?"

The place Ji Jingqiu was pointing to seemed to be precisely the center of the projection of that vast river.

"Could it be that this group of people unearthed the treasures or treasury left behind by that person?"

The atmosphere immediately became lively.

Originally, everyone was filled with murderous intent and ready to take the initiative to wipe out the thieves of "This Shore," but now it seems that there may be unexpected gains.

"Hehe." Shouji laughed, "Gentlemen, let's go and see what's going on."

Everyone readily agreed, with Ji Jingqiu leading the way, and they set off together.

……

……

"This is……"

Fu Shan stared in shock at the young man's back. This third disciple of the Red Lotus Realm Master had just arrived in the Tai Xu Realm and had already triggered the hidden opportunities within this realm. He truly lived up to the rumors of being a person with a destiny!
Ahead, a young man standing alone turned around. He was tall and slender with handsome features and an indescribable arrogance between his brows.

"Gentlemen, I'm afraid we'll have to put the previous matter aside for now. There is a great opportunity ahead, so please forgive me for not being able to keep the appointment."

At this moment, the scattered figures, including Fu Shan and Qing Yu, numbered more than ten.

The Red Lotus Realm Lord's level of attention to this matter exceeded their expectations. They had originally thought that reinforcements would be limited to two or three people at most, but they did not expect that he would even send his third disciple, Xuan Chongguang...

Fu Shan and Qing Yu exchanged a glance, their faces showing helplessness, as Ji Jingqiu had once again escaped a calamity for the time being.

They had no choice; these powerful individuals who had followed Xuan Zhongguang obeyed only his orders.

"With such an opportunity before us, it is naturally more important." Fu Shan nodded and exclaimed, "I have long heard that Brother Xuan is born with good fortune. When he was young, he was given Lingzhi Dew by a crane while walking on the road. Today, it is truly well-deserved that he has caused such a phenomenon as soon as he arrived in the Taixu Realm!"

Qingyu covered her mouth and laughed, "In that case, Ji Jingqiu's fate is not over yet. He is someone whose life is not meant to end, and he has been given a few more days of life."

Xuan Zhongguang smiled, turned around and stared at the illusory image of the vast river in front of him, his eyes filled with a strange expression.

He was indeed born with good fortune, able to find rare and precious treasures on the street, but this opportunity... had nothing to do with him, but with a pendant given to him by his master.

The pendant was just an ordinary item, but it seemed to contain a strange Daoist charm. Under his master's arrangement, he forcibly connected with the River of Fate as soon as he entered this world, which unexpectedly triggered such a magnificent phenomenon.

Even Xuan Chongguang couldn't help but look expectant.

This is the Void Realm, and that person is an absolute powerhouse even in the Realm of Returning to Truth, far surpassing his master.

If this guy casually slips something out of his hand, not only will he be envious, but even his master will be green with envy!
As the illusory image of the vast river became more and more real, as if it might truly descend upon the world at any moment, lightning flashed and disappeared in the misty waves, outlining the rudimentary shape of a long sword.

The earth-shaking sound earlier was not thunder, but clearly the sound of swords clashing!

"A...divine blade?" Xuan Zhongguang's eyes gleamed with astonishment. "No, it's the spirit of a divine blade! The Void was actually nurtured here..."

Before he could finish speaking, a bolt of chaotic heavenly lightning struck down from the sky, annihilating a large area of ​​the void in its path, so fast that it was impossible to dodge!

In an instant, what could be described as crashing waves was the lightning that engulfed the world.

Everyone's expression changed as they witnessed Xuan Zhongguang in the center withstand the heavenly punishment lightning head-on.

Fu Shan was startled. Was this person cursed by heaven and earth for mentioning the true name of Tai Xu?
But didn't Xuan Chongguang just receive the opportunity from the Taixu Realm?
As the sea of ​​lightning gradually dissipated, Xuan Zhongguang's flesh and blood radiated divine light, his Dao body was reconstructed, and he returned to his original state amidst the chaotic mist.

“We were careless…” Xuan Zhongguang shook his head, his expression unchanged. “This lightning was just a warning.”

"Chongguang, you have once again turned misfortune into blessing, and your Dao body has undergone another transformation?" a Dao Ancestor said.

Xuan Zhongguang nodded and said, "The heavenly lightning in this world also contains the Daoist essence of that person, and its concentration far exceeds that of the void space. Although I suffered some damage, I also broke through the illusion because of it, so it can be considered a blessing in disguise."

Qingyu and Fushan, who were standing to the side, fell silent.

Because he was struck by lightning for violating a taboo, he turned misfortune into good fortune and his cultivation level broke through.

Fu Shan sighed inwardly, realizing that he had been mistaken in his suspicions.

Xuan Zhongguang looked ahead again, his mind filled with conflicting emotions.

Could it be that the one who nurtured the spirit of a divine weapon in the Void Realm was planning to forge a top-tier divine weapon?
But how did Master know about this, and even know how to trigger its manifestation...?

"World Honored One..." Xuan Chongguang said in a low voice, "Is the rumor true?"

He suddenly looked at Fushan: "You mentioned earlier that Ji Jingqiu might be the 'World Honored One'?"

Qingyu calmly said, "That's right. The achievements this person has made in the Heavenly Monarch Realm are inconceivable. He has touched the second-tier barrier with ordinary Dao power!"

"Oh?" Xuan Zhongguang said with emotion, "What kind of incredible fortune did you receive to be able to do this?"

Someone nearby reminded him, "Back then, wasn't it him who conspired with Chaoge to bring about the calamity of the Chaoxia Realm?"

Xuan Chongguang nodded: "It seems that Chaoge is really willing to spend a lot and has given him a lot of benefits. However, this is far from enough to prove that he is the 'World Honored One'."

Fu Shan said, "This boy is indeed strange. Regardless of whether he is the World Honored One or not, the Lord of the Red Lotus Realm would probably want to see him."

Xuan Zhongguang glanced at Fu Shan, his expression turning slightly cold. Fu Shan's heart sank, completely unaware of where he had offended him.

Xuan Zhongguang said calmly, "First, confirm his location. Once I obtain the opportunity here, I will go find him."

Qing Yu said happily, "Please rest assured, Fellow Daoist Xuan, we have already contacted the fellow Daoists on Qingping Mountain." Fu Shan was puzzled. This person originally had no interest in Ji Jingqiu, so why did he suddenly change his mind?

"The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, and calamities arise together. Calamities are overcome by calamities, and calamities give birth to calamities... This is both an opportunity and a calamity."

Xuan Zhongguang muttered to himself.

He was born with good fortune and walked a path related to destiny. Although he was struck by the Chaos Heavenly Lightning, it also connected him to the River of Destiny in the Void Realm.

"Chongguang, someone's here."

Suddenly, someone in the crowd issued a warning.

"The unusual phenomenon is so obvious, it's normal for people to come," Xuan Chongguang said with a smile. "However, since we are all here, these newcomers can only retreat. Even if they are given an opportunity, they must be able to hold onto it!"

Everyone chuckled, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Indeed, with such a lineup, they are more than capable of dominating the Void Realm!

"Let me see who the first visitor was."

Seeing that it would take some time for the spirit of the divine weapon to appear in the world, Xuan Chongguang smiled and turned around to look, where he saw a young-looking person slowly appearing in the distance.

"It's actually a Celestial Venerable."

Just as Xuan Zhongguang was about to say something, he heard an incredulous question from beside him.

"It's you?!" Qingyu's pupils shrank suddenly.

"He is Ji Jingqiu!"

Fu Shan had only one thought in his mind: This kid actually broke through to the Heavenly Venerable realm?!

Was the one who recently broke through to the Heavenly Venerable realm and caused extraordinary phenomena in the heavens Ji Jingqiu?!
Then, he subconsciously shouted:
"Don't let him get away!"

Fu Shan was suddenly overjoyed. He and Qing Yu had contacted the Red Lotus Realm Lord in advance and received support.

With Ji Jingqiu's terrifying cultivation, now that he has broken through to the Heavenly Venerable realm, even he might not be able to suppress this boy!
Fortunately, they now have nearly ten Heavenly Venerables and Dao Ancestors in combat power, which is enough to overwhelm Ji Jingqiu!

"So you're Ji Jingqiu?" Xuan Zhongguang sized up the young man before him with great interest. "It seems this Taixu Realm truly is the place where my path began. Is this a harbinger of my wishes coming true?"

Ji Jingqiu ignored them and instead gazed at the shadow of the divine blade emerging in the clear, misty river ahead, sensing that the Azure Lord was about to make a move.

Could this be the gift that Taixu prepared for himself?
"Stop looking," Xuan Zhongguang laughed. "It doesn't belong to you. You should think about how to escape."

"escape?"

Ji Jingqiu looked around, glanced at the crowd in front of her, and said in surprise,

"Are you talking about me?"

Ji Jingqiu remained calm and composed, his gaze fixed on Fu Shan and Qing Yu, and said indifferently:
"To be honest, you are all surrounded. If you know what's good for you, surrender now and you might have a chance to survive."

"If we put up a last-ditch resistance, then our fate will be uncertain."

Xuan Zhongguang looked at Fu Shan and asked for confirmation, "Are you sure this person is really Ji Jingqiu?"

"This is it!"

"That's really strange. How could someone become stupid after breaking through to the Heavenly Venerable realm?"

Xuan Zhongguang narrowed his eyes, his aura no longer ethereal, but sharp and ruthless, pressing forward towards Ji Jingqiu, and grinning:
"Kid, kneel down and beg for mercy now, and I'll spare your life."

Qingyu suddenly had a bad feeling; she wasn't sure if Ji Jingqiu was just pretending to be calm...

Ji Jingqiu laughed and said, "Then let's see who gives whom a way out in the end."

The crowd's expressions changed slightly. Should they call for help?
next moment.

With a deafening roar, a gigantic fist descended from the sky, its light illuminating the world as it relentlessly crushed down, striking one of the strongest warriors from this shore on the outermost edge.

A bronze spear, flowing with a dark, annihilating light, pierced through the boundless void, triggering a great cataclysm. The spear was unparalleled, tearing apart and piercing everything in its path. Combined with the light of the fist, it left the outermost powerful beings on this shore with no way to escape!
And this is like a signal that something is about to begin.

Everyone's expression changed. In their perception, the auras of a number far exceeding their own appeared one after another, truly surrounding and attacking from all directions. A chaotic battle broke out in an instant!

Including Xuan Zhongguang, everyone tried to break through in all directions, but they were all forcibly intercepted and brought back.

This cosmic void is like an intricately woven chessboard of the Great Dao, filled with the Dao principles and divine abilities of various powerful beings. The collision of various Great Daos stirs up intense ripples in the Dharma Realm.

The powerful figures on this side have all been forcibly trapped in this starry sky.

Xuan Zhongguang's expression shifted from intrigued to unpleasant, indifferent, and finally cold, like a complete painting depicting the four seasons.

puff!
The faction of those who transcended the established order had a significant numerical advantage, often attacking one person with two or three members, primarily through preemptive strikes, thus gaining the upper hand and showing no mercy in their attacks.

Soon, Shouji achieved the first victory, severely injuring and suppressing one of the Dao Ancestors!

Ji Jingqiu did not rush to make a move, but looked at Qingyu and Fushan and smiled:

"Gentlemen, I have missed you dearly since we last parted, which is why I took the initiative to visit you. I hope you don't mind."

Fu Shan gritted his teeth, deeply surrounded and unable to spare any time to retort to Ji Jingqiu.

He fought desperately, but fearing to reveal his identity, he dared not use his most powerful killing techniques. Meanwhile, his opponent showed no mercy, and he quickly found himself in a passive position.

As he coughed up blood again, he roared:
"Ji Jingqiu!"

Ji Jingqiu stood in the center, waved, and greeted him with goodwill.

At this moment, a Golden Horned Dao Ancestor, with disheveled hair, withstood the combined attack of two equally powerful individuals, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his Dao body trembling.

He suddenly turned around, his face fierce as he locked onto Ji Jingqiu. A golden horn grew from his head, and with a hiss, the horn split the heavens and earth, carrying terrifying divine light, and slashed towards Ji Jingqiu!

Ji Jingqiu remained calm, casually slapping back with his palm, grasping the divine light of the Great Dao that the opponent had unleashed in his hand, and crushing it bit by bit.

Witnessing this scene, the powerful man's pupils shrank, and he froze on the spot.

The next moment, his Dao body was pierced from behind one after another. No matter how much he struggled, he could not escape the Dao chains that were rooted in his body. These were objects specifically designed for Dao Ancestors, and he soon became the second person to be suppressed.

"How could you think I'm an easy target? That's a bit disrespectful. I've even seriously considered whether I could break through your defenses single-handedly without calling for reinforcements." Ji Jingqiu shook his head, not joining the battle, but instead sitting in the center, overlooking the entire battlefield.

On the battlefield, a group of Celestial Venerables and Dao Ancestors fought fiercely. This level of struggle could have lasted for years or even longer, but the current "unfair" duel and the deadly moves brought the battle to a rapid end.

Someone wielded a giant axe and forcefully cleaved open the opponent's Dao body, shattering the opponent's inner universe in the process, thus reshaping the world for them.

Some wield spears like starlight, piercing countless acupoints in the enemy's body. Together with archers behind them, they can completely cripple the enemy's primordial spirit and Dao body. The trajectory of the arrows often follows the trajectory of the Great Dao.

Some even embodied an immortal divine kingdom, covering the entire arena, risking the repeated birth and death of their divine kingdom to erode their foundation, all to trap their opponents and give them no chance to escape.

The deadly techniques unseen in ordinary times unleashed their full power at this moment, instantly staining the void crimson with blood and displaying golden bones across the starry sky.
Witnessing this scene, Ji Jingqiu was deeply moved, for this was the difference between lone wolves and the united front.

If he were just Ji Jingqiu from the Netherworld, he probably wouldn't be able to summon so many people.

However, his status as a disciple of Yuan Chu Palace allowed him to join the ranks of those who transcended others. With a different status, the things he did were completely different.

Judging by this setup, a complete encirclement is no problem!

suddenly.

Ji Jingqiu noticed that the man who had been surrounded by several people and had previously promised to give him a chance to live seized the opportunity with the help of his companions and rushed towards the clear, misty river, grabbing the outline of the long sword that was being nurtured within it!

Suddenly, a terrifying force swept across the sky and the earth.

Heaven and earth seemed to have transformed into a chessboard, with crisscrossing lines forming the trajectory of the Great Dao.

Xuan Zhongguang grasped the spirit of the divine weapon, his aura surging. He turned back to look at the culprit of this incident, and the glances he cast across the battlefield made his face contort with rage, his eyes blazing with divine light.

The promising situation was overturned in an instant, and the people brought by this boy were destroyed!
Even now, no one knows what happened, or why Ji Jingqiu managed to summon so many powerful figures from various families to help him!

With the acquisition of the divine weapon's spirit, Xuan Zhongguang's confidence, ferocity, and killing intent surged.

With the spirit of the divine weapon personally crafted by Taixu in hand, even without a suitable vessel for the time being, he was confident that he could lead everyone to fight their way out!
The most important thing right now is to kill the mastermind!

With a soft shout, the world was filled with the light of swords, demonstrating the supreme way of the sword and mastering all the ways under heaven!

In the battlefield not far away, Shouji's expression changed. This person had actually grasped the great opportunity of the Taixu Realm!
Shouji abandoned his enemy and rushed towards Ji Jingqiu.

But it was too late. Xuan Chongguang was determined to kill the culprit. He wielded his divine weapon with overwhelming power. Wherever the Heavenly Blade went, sparks flew in the universe, and large areas of destruction and collapse appeared in the starry sky.

"No matter how this battle goes, you have absolutely no chance of survival!"

Xuan Chongguang shouted and his divine blade slashed towards Ji Jingqiu. The latter did not resist, nor did he even retreat, as if his mind had been captivated.

This scene made everyone present tense, their expressions ranging from solemn to laughing and fierce, all feeling a sense of exhilaration.

However, the blade's light dimmed rapidly the next moment.

The divine blade spirit that touched Ji Jingqiu's body did not slash across as everyone expected, causing his body to collapse and blood to splatter. Instead, it transformed into a stream of clear, misty water that gently swirled around him.

As Ji Jingqiu raised his hand, water flowed gently around his fingers, and he said softly:

"Fellow Daoist, you've taken the wrong one. This is my knife."

(End of this chapter)