Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 486 A Group of Lacking Talent

Daluo Heaven.

Ji Jingqiu has many parts, one of which travels alone through the heavens, heading straight to the thirty-fourth heaven, the realm of the Azure lineage.

In his eyes, the void was layered upon layered, with no distance between any two points; one could cross it in a single step and go anywhere.

The reflections of two long rivers could be faintly seen in the void, extremely small and far away, with a considerable amount of water splashing up in the distance.

Across the vast expanse of time and space, the splashes of water were insignificant, but Ji Jingqiu knew very well that they were the commotion caused by the battle between Master He and that being in the River of Destiny.

If they get too close, even a true saint risks perishing.

He withdrew his gaze and turned it towards the Great Luo Heaven, piercing through layers of void and seeing scenes resembling the Great Dao Grotto-Heavens.

Returning after decades, not only Ji Jingqiu has grown, but also the Great Luo Heaven, jointly created by the five great gods, has undergone an astonishing transformation.

Although the Great Luo Heaven once had thirty-six layers, most of them were only in the rudiments of heaven and earth, with only the territories of the five lineages having been fully created.

Today, when Ji Jingqiu once again ascends to the Great Luo Heaven, he discovers that the remaining "empty" nascent forms of heaven and earth have been opened up and evolved. Within them, stars are like cave heavens, hanging high in the universe, accommodating the vast civilization of the Netherworld.

Many Netherworld True Saint Daoist temples have already moved in, relocating their entire temples into the Great Luo Heaven to fill the void in the Great Luo Heaven's foundation.

"really……"

"The Saints of the Netherworld have already prepared for the worst," Ji Jingqiu murmured. "Are they prepared to flee the entire realm if a real crisis comes?"

“The Saints of the Netherworld can escape, but your Federation cannot,” Wu Zhou said calmly.

Ji Jingqiu remained silent. Indeed, the saints of the Netherworld, including the five great gods, could flee when necessary, but the Federation could not. At most, they could relocate most of the Federation's citizens.

He stepped into the azure sky and felt refreshed. The sky was sunless yet bright, and auspicious signs were visible everywhere.

Ji Jingqiu looked surprised.

How many realms and heavens of the Netherworld did the Azure God System integrate to elevate the essence of this world to this level?
He sensed it slightly and discovered that the foundation of the Great Dao in this world, although not as great as the Great Universe, far surpassed the Three Thousand Jambudvipas, and was already capable of supporting beings of the Eight Realms to live and cultivate for a long time.

It's incredible.

The most perfect and core principle in the inner universe opened up by Ji Jingqiu is the Way of Cause and Effect. However, with three thousand great principles, it is extremely difficult to lay a solid foundation and perfect it. All that is needed is time.

Even though Ji Jingqiu used the stars of the Void Realm as his foundation and collected many Void Daoist essences, he still could not make up for this deficiency.

The evolution of realms takes time, which is the reason why those who have lived longer tend to be stronger once they reach the eighth realm.

Ji Jingqiu's current inner universe can already accommodate many civilizations and beings to thrive within it, but the limit for beings living within it is to break through to the Celestial level, and those beings who can break through to the Celestial level are destined to be few and far between.

This is the completeness of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, which determines the upper limit of the realm.

The reason why all living beings yearn for the ancestral land of the Great Dao is that it is often easier to break through realms and have a more solid foundation for the Dao there.

Realms with transcendent beings, especially the ancestral lands of the Great Dao, are far more powerful and have higher potential than ordinary realms.

The fact that so many True Saints and the Five Great Gods could be born in the Netherworld is inseparable from the Netherworld itself.

"Is it Fellow Daoist Ji?"

As soon as Ji Jingqiu stepped into the Azure Sky, a handsome middle-aged man with white eyebrows and beard and pointed ears came up to greet him, smiling and bowing respectfully.

"Old Master Lv," Ji Jingqiu replied with a smile.

This is Cang You's deputy, an elder of the Cang Qing lineage, and it's worth mentioning that he is also one of the progenitors of the Elf race.

Mu Rouzhi, an elf girl whom Ji Jingqiu knew in the past, is now cultivating under his tutelage.

"That girl Rouzhi often talks about you," Old Green greeted her with a smile.

Just as Ji Jingqiu was about to say something, a secret and solemn telepathic transmission made him pause.

"The Azure lineage is in turmoil internally and is invaded by enemies externally. Do not go any further! The God Lord is currently trapped in the Underworld, and Cang You is barely managing to hold the fort. He cannot help your Federation for the time being."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes were deep, his expression unchanged: "I often think of old friends when I'm away. This is a small gift. Please pass it on to Rouzhi for me, senior."

He handcrafted a bracelet on the spot, each bead representing a star from the Void Realm.

Fellow Daoist Taixu is generous; with his back to a large tree, he is unhurried in giving gifts.

Old Green still smiled and accepted the bracelet, as if he wasn't the one who had just sent a telepathic warning to Ji Jingqiu.

"This is……?!"

Just as Old Man Green was about to put away the bracelet, he suddenly paused, his pupils contracted slightly, and he sighed:
"It seems the rumors from not long ago were true. Fellow Daoist Ji is indeed making quite a splash these days."

"What rumors?"

"Not long ago, a conflict broke out between forces outside the Netherworld in the Boundary Sea region, during which a Celestial Venerable, suspected to be from the Netherworld, went on a killing spree..."

Green Elder gave Ji Jingqiu a deep look, and privately transmitted his voice again:
"Leave now, young friend Ji. People are looking for you, both inside and outside the realm."

"Within the boundary?"

Ji Jingqiu's mind actively entered Elder Green's mental world, transforming into his true form to communicate with the latter face to face.

Green Elder was deeply moved. The spiritual world was such an important place that he would never open it to Ji Jingqiu, but this person had forcibly barged in!
Such cultivation... is he really just a Celestial Venerable?

Green Elder smiled wryly. Ji Jingqiu's rapid ascension to the Heavenly Venerable realm had already surprised them greatly. Who would have thought that after entering the Eighth Realm, he would maintain his previous "progress" and his true strength would far exceed that of his current realm?

"Some want to find you to exchange for their own Heavenly Lord who is suppressed within the Federation; others believe that you may hold the secrets of the Netherworld; and many others have unclear intentions..."

“Now, those who are eyeing you and the Federation are not only forces from outside the realm, but also quite a few from within the realm. Even within the Azure lineage, some people have other intentions.”

Old Green said in a low voice,

"Go to the Holy King's lineage. If anyone in the Netherworld can help you now, the Holy King's lineage should be considered one of them."

Ji Jingqiu nodded and thanked the man for the reminder.

With his mind returning to its original form, Ji Jingqiu excused himself and left. Under Elder Green's regretful gaze, this spiritual avatar vanished on the spot and disappeared into the Nether Sea.

Green Elder put away the bracelet, gazed at the spot where Ji Jingqiu had disappeared, and returned to the Azure Temple after a long while.

"Luchuan, why did Ji Jingqiu pass by the door without going in? What did you say to him?"

"What did Ji Jingqiu give you before? Was it related to Cang You?"

Inside the temple, towering figures descended, accompanied by a chorus of questions.

Midorikawa remained calm and deflected their questions one by one:
"Are you blind? Ji Jingqiu is only using an avatar; he is not the real person at all."

“That was a gift he gave to my disciples. You are meddling too much.”

"This is the Azure Heaven, under the rule of the God Lord. No one can overturn this heaven. You harbor treacherous intentions; be careful, or you will be punished in the future!"

……

The Great Luo Heaven has thirty-six layers.

This place is the highest point of the Great Luo Heaven and also the stronghold of the Holy King lineage.

Ji Jingqiu manifested in multiple forms, visiting not only the Cangqing lineage.

As soon as Ji Jingqiu stepped into this place, he saw a dazzling holy light shooting straight into the sky, illuminating the entire world. The peerless woman in it was as radiant and stunning as a fairy descended from heaven.

This scene was truly earth-shattering, affecting the entire operation of the Great Luo Heaven, with the primordial energy of earth, fire, wind, and water being particularly intense.

As someone who had been through it all, Ji Jingqiu immediately recognized that this was a sign of breaking into the Heavenly Monarch realm and establishing the Heavenly Creation Divine Power.

The woman who stood in mid-air, residing at the center of heaven and earth, was extraordinary and peerless in her generation, and was naturally Chi Ji of the Holy King lineage.

Of all the women Ji Jingqiu had ever seen in his life, aside from the patriarchs on the path to enlightenment, Hela and Chiji were the most beautiful.

It's unbelievable that after so many years, this former rival is now attempting to break through to the Heavenly Monarch realm. Time really has changed...

Just as Ji Jingqiu was reminiscing about the past, a dazzling holy light transformed into a magnificent sword light, slashing down from above and interrupting his thoughts!

This is no joke; at least the killing intent contained in the sword light was chilling and swept across the heavens and earth.

Interrupted from his reminiscence, Ji Jingqiu reached out and grasped the wisp of sword light. He looked at the woman, who, compared to back then, had only grown more arrogant and domineering than before.

She's still just as unpopular as she was back then.

Unlike me, who relies entirely on good relationships when I'm out and about.

"Ji Jingqiu!"

"You've finally appeared!" Akahime said slowly, descending to earth, like a solitary orchid on a precipice. Her long, untied hair fell behind her hips, and she wore a white robe and went barefoot. It seemed that no one could take away her unparalleled beauty and dazzling brilliance.

She walked towards Ji Jingqiu, her aura growing stronger with each step. Her body was like a divine sword, her divine light resonating with heaven and earth, becoming increasingly dazzling and domineering, locking onto Ji Jingqiu.

However, the next moment, Chi Ji's brows suddenly sharpened as she stared intently at Ji Jingqiu's location.

She lost her ability to pinpoint Ji Jingqiu's location; the latter was clearly standing right in front of her, yet she couldn't sense any trace of him.

This means that Ji Jingqiu could attack her without her even reacting!

Chi Ji's pupils shrank sharply: "You've actually stepped into the Heavenly Venerable realm?! Did you skip the Heavenly Monarch realm and directly strive for a higher realm, just to get through the current crisis?"

Ji Jingqiu smiled and said, "Congratulations, young friend Chi Ji, on reaching the Heavenly Lord realm. With your talent, the Heavenly Venerable is right before your eyes."

"What kind of tone is that?" Akahime's eyebrows shot up. "Are you looking down at me from a superior position?"

Ji Jingqiu said with a kind expression and gentle tone, "It's a misunderstanding. I was just moved by your rapid breakthrough. If it caused you any misunderstanding, it's my fault."

Akahime's expression darkened instantly, her fists clenched, and she really wanted to punch him.

She understood what Ji Jingqiu meant. Whether it was the Five Great God Systems or the True Saint Dojo, breaking through the Eighth Realm barrier meant entering another level.

Below the True Saint, Heavenly Venerables and Dao Ancestors, regardless of age, are all considered as peers and regarded as the foundation of the Daoist temple.

She is still only a Heavenly King, and can only be considered a "middle-aged generation". She is still "a generation" away from the Eighth Realm.

Akahime glared at Ji Jingqiu from head to toe, then suddenly said:
"If you've come seeking help, you can leave now. Our Holy King lineage is currently unable to spare any resources, and this matter has nothing to do with my personal opinion of you."

Ji Jingqiu raised an eyebrow: "Even the Holy King's lineage can't spare any resources?"

Akahime coldly replied, "Of the five pantheons, only my father remains to support them. How can he stand up for you? He can barely take care of himself."

She didn't even look at Ji Jingqiu, but instead looked down at the thirty-fifth level of heaven, her tone icy as she said:

“There are a lot of traitors and countless foreign enemies. Those who openly or secretly hope for the downfall of my Holy King lineage are definitely not those who covet your Federation.”

"You've been to the Azure Azure lineage, haven't you? The Azure Azure lineage is leaderless and currently in internal strife, barely able to take care of itself; the Netherworld lineage is completely trapped in the Netherworld's predicament, harming both themselves and others; the Supreme Nether lineage has recently become more active, consistently advocating for communication and alliances with forces outside the realm; as for the Void lineage, heh heh, that Void Emperor is still leading a group of True Saints wandering around outside."

Chi Ji coldly swept her eyebrows: "In this situation, even my Holy King lineage can hardly hold on alone. We can only barely protect this small piece of land in Da Luo Tian. How can we help your Federation?"

"Has the situation deteriorated to this extent?" Ji Jingqiu frowned. His trip was not actually for the Federation, but only to borrow a treasure land from the Holy King lineage that could remain undetected by the beings in the Burial Sea.

In the Netherworld, besides the incapacitated Master He, perhaps only the Holy King, the head of all gods, could rival him.

This person reached the peak of True Saint back then, and now he is in charge of the Great Luo Heaven. He also has a tendency to merge with the Great Universe. Whether it is the timing or the location, he is no less than that person!
"You're Ji Jingqiu?"

In the thirty-sixth level, people came, all of them spectators, witnessing and observing as Chi Ji attained the position of Heavenly Lord.

A young-looking man approached, his gaze sharp and his aura powerful. He was not a native of the Netherworld, and his aura locked onto Ji Jingqiu.

Among the forces outside the realm, some want the Holy King lineage to perish, while others are trying to win over the Holy King lineage.

The young man's name was Li Hong. He had been cultivating for only ten thousand years, yet his cultivation had already reached the level of a Celestial Venerable. He had once stepped into the realm of a Celestial Monarch and was considered a promising candidate to reach the supreme level in this era, giving him reason to be proud.

Li Hong looked Ji Jingqiu up and down, his smile gradually turning strange. He seemed quite satisfied and confirmed again:

"So you're Ji Jingqiu from the Yanhuang Federation, the one who plotted to harm the Heavenly Lords of various clans?"

Ji Jingqiu looked at Chi Ji: "I just came from Cangqingtian. Is the information channel of Shengwangtian even more closed off than that of Cangqingtian, which is leaderless?"

Chi Ji glanced coldly at Li Hong. This man had repeatedly fawned over her before, and even a fool could see his true intentions, but it annoyed her.

But she knew that her father would never want to see Ji Jingqiu forcibly taken away by forces from outside the realm.

"Fellow Daoist Li, this is the Holy King Heaven." Chi Ji said calmly, then turned to Ji Jingqiu and said, "Recently, I broke through to the Heavenly Monarch realm and invited various forces to attend the ceremony. There are my Netherworld and other external factions, so communication with the outside world has indeed been somewhat hindered."

She was reminding Ji Jingqiu that the other party was an outsider.

Li Hong, unconvinced, stepped forward, exuding elegance, and said in a gentle voice:

“Chi Ji, please don’t take offense. This person has really gone too far. The current situation in the Netherworld can be said to be caused by him. If he hadn’t harmed the various Heavenly Lords, the various sects would not have formed an alliance to attack your world.”

"Give me some time. After I capture this person, I will use him as leverage to persuade various factions to reduce the blockade against your realm. At that time, you will..."

Ji Jingqiu twitched the corner of his mouth; he had suddenly changed his mind.

Given the current situation, the original plan is no longer realistic. The Netherworld is more troublesome than he imagined. He needs a more efficient and direct method, which will also be more... risky.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly turned around and kicked him in the right shoulder, causing half of the latter's body to explode, with blood and bones flying everywhere!
A dignified Celestial Venerable was suddenly revealed to everyone!

This happened in an instant.

Not to mention Akahime, even Li Hong himself didn't react in time!

With a thud, Li Hong felt an immense weight on his head, as if a divine mountain had crashed down on him, causing him to bang his head against the ground.

It was a shoe that stepped on him, causing him to kneel down on the spot.

Then, excruciating pain surged forth, half of his Dao body exploded, and most importantly, some invisible yet all-pervasive power of the Great Dao was following his Dao body, slashing towards his inner universe!

"Ah..." Li Hong screamed in pain, his eyes wide open, but his foot remained motionless.

Ji Jingqiu didn't even glance at Li Hong, but looked into the depths of this world, and said:

"When did the lineage of the Holy King become so weak? They actually allow such fools to run rampant in the Great Luo Heaven."

There was no response from heaven and earth.

Akahime looked at Ji Jingqiu in shock once again.

She was wrong. In just a few decades, this person not only stepped into the realm of Heavenly Lord, but also reached an unimaginable height in the realm of Heavenly Venerable. With one kick, he made Li Hong, who was once also a Heavenly Lord, beg for mercy!
"Ji Jingqiu!" Li Hong roared, frantically unleashing his innate ultimate technique, but he still couldn't reach Ji Jingqiu.

Countless transparent threads appeared around the latter, causing Li Hong's various supernatural powers to deviate from their trajectory and strike Ji Jingqiu's side, but they could not reach him.

It's as if he and Ji Jingqiu are separated by a world.

Among the onlookers around, some looked wary, some were suspicious, and some hesitated about whether to make a move.

Deep within the heavens and earth, a voice as resounding as a bell spoke softly.

“Young friend, you have great abilities, but what you did today went too far. You should know that those who insult others will always be insulted in return.”

"If you want to climb over me to get ahead, then be prepared to be stepped on by me." Ji Jingqiu said without any politeness. "Who do you think you are? Stop criticizing me. If you dare to touch me, just try it!"

"presumptuous!"

Another angry shout rang out, and a majestic figure stood in the void like a god, looking down at the world. He walked step by step, and every step made the world tremble. The sound of the Dao was endless, and the world resonated with it!

"You dare to offend even the Holy One Sudatta! Do you really think no one dares to touch you?!"

"I'd like to see what the Yanhuang Federation has to say after capturing you! Does that person in the River of Time dare to risk their own life to stand up for you!"

This is a Dao Ancestor. When his Dao body moves, it seems that even the Great Luo Heaven is shaken, and a wave of Dao light sweeps over.

Seeing this, Akahime's already unpleasant expression grew even colder and more sinister.

They are indeed trying to steal the essence of their Great Luo Heaven. Why doesn't the Father God stop them?!

"Dao Ancestor, there's no difference."

Ji Jingqiu said calmly, raised his hand to grasp the hilt of the knife, and with Li Hong's head on his foot, he slashed out with the knife!

puff!
As Li Hong lay on his side on the ground, his pupils shrank to pinpoints, the head of the senior brother who had come to his rescue flew up into the air.

Even for a Dao Ancestor, this might not be a fatal injury, but the meaning behind such a casual action is the key!
Similarly, this is also a fatal humiliation!
At this moment, Ji Jingqiu unleashed a second strike amidst the shocked and incomprehensible faces of the crowd.

A line of sword light fell straight down, like the first ray of light piercing through the universe, distinguishing between the pure and the impure, and separating heaven and earth. Its sharpness was unparalleled, pointing directly at the inner universe of this Dao Ancestor!
Suddenly, a figure as tall as the heavens rose from the depths of the world, reaching out to block the sword light, his voice filled with fury:

"Where did you learn the Primordial Edge?! This is the true teaching of my Heaven-Slaying Sect!"

Ji Jingqiu stood in mid-air, a wisp of sword light swirling around him like a fish, startling the True Saint who had made the move, who dared not rashly grab Ji Jingqiu.

Ji Jingqiu sheathed his sword and said coldly:

"A bunch of junior scholars. Even your ancestors would have to address me as a fellow Daoist. Who do you think you are, treating me like an object in your palm, to be suppressed, bullied, and trampled upon at will?"

"Ignorant and fearless."

"Let the traces of his ascension come to me! I will personally ask him whether the covenant we made on the path to true immortality still holds true!"

(End of this chapter)