Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 478 Hesitating to act for fear of breaking the law, he overturned the table.
The battlefield of the Netherworld, at the edge of the boundary membrane.

The Holy King's words fell like a piece of ice thrown into a boiling pot.

The battlefield, which had just been teeming with supernatural powers and killing techniques raining down like rain, instantly fell into a deathly silence, even the fundamental principles of the Dao were frozen and solidified.

The Holy King stood to the side, his robe sleeves fluttering lightly, instantly smoothing out the spatial ripples left by the fierce battle.

The saints behind Him looked extremely...disillusioned?
Even their gazes toward the Holy King at this moment carried a hint of surprise and inquiry.

They then turned around and looked back at the area they were guarding, their eyes filled with apprehension.

An absurd yet irresistible thought began to take root in their minds—

Does the Netherworld really need their protection?

And so it is with the saints of the netherworld.

Not to mention the powerful figures who gathered from all sorts of families.

The original battles, formations, and long-planned hunting schemes all became meaningless after the Holy King's words.

What swept through everyone, besides disbelief and astonishment, was a chill that penetrated to the bone.

A scheme devised by the two Great Dao Ancestors?!
Every word he said felt like a heavy hammer blow to my heart, making it hard to breathe.

"Who was that person just now?" someone whispered, harboring a glimmer of hope, and beginning to question whether this might be a setup orchestrated by the Netherworld itself.

"What kind of setup is this?" someone immediately retorted. "Those two shockwaves just now were clearly at least at the half-step transcendent level. With two such powerful figures joining the Netherworld, why would they need to put on an act?"

"Whose powerful figure managed to sneak into the Netherworld while the two sides were fighting?"

"I don't know, but we should both thank him for risking his life and provoking a mysterious and formidable enemy hidden deep within the Netherworld..."

"Wan Qianqiu... could he be that Great Dao Ancestor?"

"The Netherworld... We must not rush! Everyone, we need to consider this carefully!"

All the true saints from beyond the realm, even those old monsters who had experienced countless tribulations and taken a detached view of life and death, felt a chill run from the soles of their feet straight to the top of their heads!

The previous composure and confidence that he had the upper hand were instantly shattered.

This Netherworld is not a lamb to the slaughter, but an abyss inhabited by more than one evil dragon!

And they were the lambs who almost strayed into the dragon's mouth.

……

They belong to the [Intercepting Heaven Sect] faction.

His face looked extremely pale.

The one who was just knocked away was one of the three invincible beings in [This Shore]...

[Ancestor Xuan]?!

The words from the Venerable One echoed in his mind, and he held his breath.

Xin Zun was indeed right; certain opportunities in the Netherworld were beyond their reach and covetousness.

But this is called "potential usurpers"?!

The Mystic Ancestor himself confirmed that it was a scheme devised by two Great Dao Ancestors! And a measure taken by several Transcendent Beings!

Even if their numbers double, what difference would it make? They wouldn't even make a ripple if they charged in!
Zhi suddenly regretted getting on the pirate ship of these remnants of the Netherworld.

They can't even protect their own stronghold. How can their promises from that day truly come true? Isn't it all just a mirage?
"We stopped you earlier because we couldn't bear to see you perish, adding to the bloodshed in this world and disrupting the already unstable situation in the Netherworld."

Ahead, the Holy King of the Netherworld spoke again, his voice calm and still, yet carrying an almost cruel tranquility.

"Now it seems that I was meddling too much. I should have taken responsibility for my own life and death."

"Since none of you intend to go in right now, we'll head back now. Please feel free to do as you please."

Having said that, he ignored the saints outside the realm, turned around, and led a group of powerful figures from the Netherworld back into the Netherworld, leaving a gap in the boundary membrane.

Without repair or defense, it's like opening a gateway to hell, just as this holy king said—

We will no longer obstruct you!
The fear and trepidation in each household intensified.

Did these powerful beings in the Netherworld already know that such an evil dragon was lurking within its borders, which is why they did their utmost to prevent their invasion?

The idea that they might die inside and cause further bloodshed is obviously nonsense, but if the concern is that their intrusion might awaken the dragon, then it makes sense!

"correct."

Ahead, the Holy King suddenly stopped.

He didn't turn around; his voice came calmly, yet it resonated clearly in the ears of every True Saint beyond the boundary:

"Brother Zhi, Fellow Daoist Mo Li, let's cancel that duel we made earlier. It's pointless now."

"From this day forward..."

The Holy King's voice paused, then took on a peculiar tone, and declared:

"The Netherworld is open to the entire World Sea free of charge. Of course, if you insist on paying an entrance fee, we have no objection."

"Welcome to the Netherworld, all families and sects."

All the powerful beings outside the realm watched as the Holy King and his group left triumphantly. The once heavily guarded Netherworld was suddenly breached, its gates wide open.

One of the stronger individuals couldn't help but break the silence, questioning with a hint of struggle:

"Knowing there are evil dragons among them, the saints of the Netherworld still dared to return, clearly they have something to rely on, perhaps there is another secret behind this..."

These questions were not without merit, but no one paid them any attention. No one made any rash moves, and as their eyes met, the atmosphere in the room became extremely strange.

Ultimately, no one wants to take risks for others.

The Netherworld, which was once considered a sure thing by everyone, has suddenly become a forbidden land that no one wants to set foot in.

One of the powerful figures couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. The siege that everyone had painstakingly planned and meticulously executed had actually been broken just like that?!
It’s simply baffling!
……

"Holy King, we've come back like this? What are you thinking?"

The Moon Goddess looked ahead warily, her divine senses not missing a single spot, always feeling that enemies were lurking in all directions.

"Holy King, has the Netherworld truly abandoned its defenses entirely?" A fiery True Saint directly asked for his opinion.

The Holy King walked at the very front, his steps still composed, but his back seemed to carry an indescribable weariness.

He didn't turn around, but asked calmly, his voice exceptionally clear in the silent starry sky:

"Do you think there's still a need to guard this area?"

The powerful figures looked at each other in bewilderment.

This is also the question in their minds: Does the Netherworld really need their protection?

It seems...not necessary?
These guys suddenly felt out of place... a sense of being superfluous.

"There was more than one who made a move earlier."

The Holy King suddenly spoke, his gaze fixed on the two surging rivers in the darkness.

As the connection between the Great Luo Heaven and the Great Universe has become increasingly close, he has been able to use the supreme authority of the Great Luo Heaven to constantly perceive the subtle pulse of these two supreme rivers.

The powerful figures all tensed up; there was another expert?!
"Was it the one who made the move just now from the Burial Sea?" Xi Yingzhen asked in a deep voice.

The Holy King nodded, and spoke again, his voice carrying a calm that seemed to have settled, and a certain indescribable sense of relief:

"Since this person is willing and able to take action, and is on our side to drive out the outsiders, then everything will be much easier."

The Holy King withdrew his gaze from the void, sweeping it over the faces behind him—some solemn, some surprised, some bewildered—and his voice suddenly became resolute:
"From this day forward, the Netherworld will no longer need defense."

"We will not stop those from outside the realm from coming and going; we will simply guard the Great Luo Heaven."

As the saints recovered from their initial shock, they gradually came to understand the master's intentions.

There are many powerful figures from outside the realm, and since they can't stop them, they might as well not try.

The hidden dangers within the region are too great to be eliminated, so we might as well ignore them and just guard our own little corner of the world.

Let's see if the fist of the outsider is stronger, or if the hidden danger within the boundary has a greater origin!
"We should thank that powerful figure who infiltrated the Netherworld," the Holy King said leisurely. "Without him, the one from Burial Sea wouldn't have taken action, and how would those outside the realm know the dangers of my Netherworld? Now, let them play their game."

"How should we handle things with the Yanhuang Federation?" the Moon Goddess suddenly asked.

The Holy King glanced at her, his gaze carrying a clear warning:
"If you don't want to die, stay away from that place!"

The Moon Goddess couldn't help but take a step back, overwhelmed by the Holy King's imposing aura.

Having just left the battlefield, this man exuded a bloodlust mixed with intense killing intent and domineering aura. In the past few days of war, the Holy King had single-handedly entangled several Supreme True Saints of the opposing side, and still had the strength to kill several True Saints and Ancient Ones.

The Holy King stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze deep and unfathomable. He glanced at the location of the Yanhuang Federation before withdrawing his gaze.

I didn't even look at it much.

sea ​​of ​​bitterness……

Is this the source of everything?
……

……

The boundless Void Sea. Luo Xuan suddenly stopped and looked back. Another "true self" rushed over and merged with him.

This was his trump card, honed over many years. It was a double-edged sword, yet his combat power remained undiminished, effectively giving him an extra self for a short period of time.

"Wan Qianqiu?!"

After processing his experience in the Netherworld, Luo Xuan, who had been calm, suddenly turned gloomy.

His Taoist robes fluttered without wind, and thirty-six divine rings appeared and disappeared around him. Each ring contained the Daoist essence of a top-tier True Saint that had been plundered, radiating a heart-palpitating aura of devouring and destruction.

Three times in a row!
He actually failed three times in the Netherworld, being ambushed by different people!
"Netherworld..."

"Since you all enjoy fishing so much..."

Luo Xuan took a step forward, his figure merging into the endless waves of the void before him. Only a cold, clenched voice, filled with gritted teeth, echoed amidst the roar of the tide.
"Then I will personally overturn your...fishpond!"

……

……

Boom!

The air currents surged for thousands of miles, overturning everything tangible and intangible in the Boundary Sea.

A dark, deep stream of light was moving at an incredible speed.

Under the escort of the two True Saints, Feng Ming, Ji Jingqiu rode Youlan across the Boundary Sea.

Upon entering the Boundary Sea, Youlan felt right at home, as if she had returned to her homeland. The dark, abyss-like scales opened and closed on their own, breathing in and out the primordial energy of the void, radiating an excitement and joy that originated from the depths of her bloodline.

With a sway of its body, its speed also increased dramatically, as if from the same source.

Witnessing this scene, Fengming and Konghai exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

This strange phenomenon is comparable to the early years of the patriarch recorded in the palace!
"Junior Brother Ji! Stop!"

A familiar figure appeared ahead; it was none other than the Hidden Dark True Saint, who had gone ahead to gather information in advance.

The group finally met here.

"Senior Brother Yin!" Ji Jingqiu greeted with clasped hands.

Yin An couldn't help but glance at You Lan beneath Ji Jingqiu.

This behemoth appears to be a world-devouring species like the ancestor, and even a level one ancestral beast.

"Junior Brother Ji, the latest developments have come from the Netherworld. This news has spread throughout all the Transcendent Sects, causing a sensation!"

Ji Jingqiu was taken aback. Could it be that the Netherworld had already been breached? Otherwise, how could the news have spread to all the transcendent sects?
Currently, although they have contacted other sects and informed them that there is a Bitter Sea Eye hidden in the Netherworld, and that the forces behind the siege must be the [This Shore] forces, they hope to receive support from all sides.

But few responded.

On one hand, the traitors they captured in the Taixu Realm not long ago have already caused a standoff between several transcendent sects.

For example, the Treasure Pavilion, which has never interfered in matters of the Boundary Sea, has been caught in the center of the vortex and is being questioned by multiple parties.

The mountain he captured belonged to the Heavenly Prison Palace.

The Heavenly Prison Palace has sent an inquiry, but it has been accepted by the Pantheon.

In addition, there was the recent news about the "Old Heavenly Court"...

It took Ji Jingqiu some time to sort out the various conflicts that had erupted in the Boundary Sea during this period.

With the emergence of various reclusive sects and their return to the Boundary Sea, the outbreak of many conflicts is only a matter of time.

"A month ago, various factions were hunting down the Netherworld, but someone unexpectedly lured out a mysterious powerhouse hidden within it!"

Yin An chuckled mysteriously and said...
"Can you guess who it was that lured out the mysterious powerhouse from the Netherworld?"

Fengming said impatiently, "Guess what? Just say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush."

Ji Jingqiu gave it a thumbs up.

His expression betrayed barely concealed schadenfreude: "It's said that he is the progenitor of [This Shore]!"

"Xuanzu?" Feng Ming frowned. "That name sounds familiar. Who is it?"

"You've even forgotten that person from the Heavenly Prison Palace?" Yin An retorted.

Feng Ming's expression suddenly turned serious: "You mean, Luo Xuan?!"

Yin An nodded: "During the time we were living in seclusion in our Yuan Chu Palace, this person was quite impressive, known as the Master of the Four Demons, and also one of the three invincible figures of [This Shore]."

Feng Ming sneered, "An invincible one? So, he really has embarked on that path?"

"As expected, it should be."

Ji Jingqiu asked curiously, "Tell me in detail."

Feng Ming extended a finger, sending a surge of primordial spirit energy containing a wealth of information into Ji Jingqiu's heart.

In a short while, Ji Jingqiu finally learned about the origins and actions of this master of the Four Demons.

"The younger brother of Luo Hou, the Great Ancestor of the Heavenly Prison Palace..."

Ji Jingqiu murmured.

This person's background is astonishing!
"What era does that person from [Heavenly Prison Palace] belong to?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked, puzzled.

As the younger brother of that Great Dao Ancestor, how come he has not yet attained enlightenment and transcended the Dao after so many eras?
Should we say this person has very poor talent?
“I heard the patriarch mention this matter, saying that this person’s ambition was too great.” Feng Ming shook his head. “In the early years, the Great Dao of the Boundary Sea was more relaxed, and it was much easier to attain the Dao than in later generations. At that time, Luo Xuan had the opportunity to attain the Dao and transcend, but he wanted to emulate his elder brother, create a Great Dao that was unprecedented, and become the Great Dao Ancestor. That’s why he wasted his time all the way to later generations.”

"The Great Ancestor..."

Ji Jingqiu gazed into the distance, at an achievement he had yet to reach.

Although he had also paved the way in the Netherworld, he could never compare to those four, who laid the foundation for cultivation in later generations.

This is the true ancestor of the Great Dao!
Ji Jingqiu wondered if he would also have a chance to become a Great Dao Ancestor if he lived in the same era as those four.
The answer is no.

He was confident that he would not lose to anyone, but those four Great Dao Ancestors were the pinnacle of the world.

The outcome will only be known after the competition.

"Great Dao Ancestor, open the way..." Ji Jingqiu looked inward at the inner universe. With the stabilization of earth, fire, wind, and water, this universe was approaching an explosive growth.

Once you reach this point, the next step is to project countless worlds.

He was struggling with how to take this step, yet also eagerly awaiting the moment to do so.

“Junior Brother Ji, the Netherworld is now safe and sound. Such a great upheaval has caused all the forces that were hunting down to stop.”

"Your powerful figures are even more interesting; they directly opened the gates of other realms, allowing all other realms to enter."

"His outburst has made all parties even more hesitant to act, and no one dares to make any rash moves in the short term."

"This is enough time to hold out until other factions send reinforcements, after all—"

His voice turned serious as he spoke.
"That person, who is suspected to be Luo Xuan, openly claimed when he was forcibly expelled from the Netherworld that there were layouts left by two Great Dao Ancestors in the Netherworld, including traces of Wan Qianqiu's existence!"

"Wan Qianqiu? The one who created the 'Eternal History'?" Ji Jingqiu's expression was shocked.

"It is this one!"

Ji Jingqiu's expression was solemn as he pondered, "We have just come out of the Taixu Realm. Now, of the four Great Dao Ancestors, except for Luo Hou who has not yet made a move, they all have left behind their power that has manifested in the world at this time."

The layout of two Great Dao Ancestors appeared in the Netherworld. Besides Wan Qianqiu, the other one was naturally the Netherworld Lord.

Yin An interjected:

"Currently, news of a fifth Great Dao Ancestor has spread from the [Old Heavenly Court]. I don't know if it's true or not yet. I took a look, but out of caution, I didn't go any deeper."

"However, the situation in the Old Heavenly Court is even more dire than in the Netherworld. Too many forces have intervened, and various conflicts have erupted. I only glanced at it from afar, and several people turned around to warn me not to get involved."

At this point, Yin An paused, his expression strange, and said:
"Speaking of this [Old Heavenly Court], it seems to be related to the True Saints in your Netherworld. Behind the spread of this information is a figure known as the Void Emperor."

Ji Jingqiu remained silent. This must be referring to the Void Emperor and the others, right?

Are these ancestors really that good at creating drama?

They even unearthed the [Old Heavenly Court], which is suspected to be the fifth Great Dao Ancestor.
"Now that the predicament of the Netherworld has been resolved, do you still wish to travel to the Netherworld?"

He asked subtly, then solemnly offered his opinion.

"It is anticipated that in the future, the Netherworld and the Old Heavenly Court will become places where various forces flock together."

Ji Jingqiu pondered for a moment and said, "I have no interest in the [Old Heavenly Court]. Let's go back to the Netherworld; it'll be a triumphant return home."

Fengming nodded: "If it is indeed a scene where all parties gather, it will be a good thing for you, Junior Brother, as you can fight against powerful figures from all sides. We three will take care of protecting you."

Ji Jingqiu smiled and replied, "Then thank you very much, senior brothers."

Now that he is a Celestial Venerable, his combat power is comparable to that of the Dao Ancestor. After returning to the Netherworld, with the advantage of home ground and the Azure Lord, he might be able to go toe-to-toe with some True Saints.

And being close to the Federation, yet separated by the Bitter Sea, he directly mastered the skill of overturning tables.

In the past, Master Mu forcibly merged with the Bitter Sea using the True Saint Domain. If he were to spare no expense, it would only happen sooner!

(End of this chapter)