Chapter 109: A Time Without Heroes, A Youngster's Fame

Chapter 109: A Time Without Heroes, A Youngster's Fame

At the Ji Family Mansion.

Ji Anyu strolled through the intricate wooden corridor, casually tossing a piece of bread into the pond.

A nearby servant sighed, "Young Master Anyu, Young Master Anquan will blame us again for not stopping you."

Ji Anyu smiled and strode across the corridor, pushing open an ancient wooden door. Inside, behind a folding screen, a faint figure could be seen gently encouraging a middle-aged man.

Despite the significant age gap, the middle-aged man repeatedly bowed, his every action exuding reverence.

Noticing Ji Anyu's arrival, the young man behind the screen paused briefly before concluding his conversation.

Ji Anyu casually walked to the tea table and picked up the tea jar without hesitation. Suddenly, a notification appeared on the terminal.

Hearing this, Ji Anyu couldn't help but sigh in relief. The mission and responsibilities of their branch, which had lasted for many years, were finally coming to an end.

"Hey, it was originally meant for Li Xuanting, but for some unknown reason, it was later changed to Li Yingtian, our peer. This infuriated Li Xuanting, who got into a fight with the Ji Family Council. He's been suppressed now, and I don't know what will happen next." Ji Anquan spoke with amusement, enjoying the spectacle.

The mysterious disappearance of a newly ascended Celestial Warrior caused a huge uproar among the federal elite, leading to accusations of the Ji Family's domineering behavior.

Ji Anquan used this as a reference, feeling that his swordplay lacked some crucial elements.

Ji Jingqiu decided to take a break and watch the virtual arena fights in the Mind Pod.

"You've worked hard over the years." Ji Anquan spoke solemnly, "The family will compensate you according to the agreement from back then. Congratulations, Hall Brother Anyu. You will likely become the youngest Clan Elder in the family soon."

Ji Anyu's pupils constricted in shock, and he exclaimed, "How is that possible?!"

Ji Anquan smiled, "I also thought it was impossible, but I checked the Ji Family's recent activities and found that this time, the Clan Elder might be taking advantage of the situation. It seems like they're forcing the uncle and nephew to make a certain decision, but this is just my guess, without any evidence."

A staff member cleared their throat, "Maybe they did fight this morning?"

Ah, did Zhuang Budong help with the opening of the Sixth Limit? Ji Anyu's eyes widened in surprise.

Seeing the message from Brother Eight, his eyes flickered with a hint of emotion.

"A time without heroes, a youngster's fame."

Even a genius warrior needs time to refine their martial arts; the difference lies only in the speed of their progress.

"Yes, not only did he succeed, but he also gained the favor of the Four Divine Guardians."

"You're familiar with him." Ji Anquan spoke nonchalantly, "The Vice President of East District 3 Council, who's running for the next President, came to me."

But this time, the Ji Family was not involved; it was a pot dropped from the heavens!

Was this related to the Western Region?

"Since he's your man, I won't interfere. I was thinking of sending someone to see if we could recruit him." Ji Anquan shook his head, "Meeting these prodigies is like encountering rare treasures; I can't help but want to bring them all under my command."

"Forget it, let's not talk about this. We'll just wait for the results."

Ji Anyu looked up in surprise, "How did you know that name?"

"What?"

The senior mentioned earlier had also cultivated the Formless Dao Body and, upon breaking through the Celestial level, had developed the Formless Dharma Field, claiming to be able to evolve all the laws of the world.

In the distance, a woman from the Wilderness Sect was persistently pestering a staff member, who looked helpless.

"By the way, has your brother received the news? The Sixth Limit of Celestial Warriors has been opened. After some time, when the rules are fully integrated, all Five Limitation Warriors will be able to ascend to the Sixth Limit." Ji Anquan suddenly interjected.

Ji Anquan changed the subject:

"Which Li Family member?" Ji Anyu couldn't help but ask.

This tea...

Ji Anyu, having experienced Ji Jingqiu's rapid cultivation speed, was aware of the drawback it brought—a short cultivation time.

Ji Anquan fell silent for a moment, then repeated the eight words from the video with a solemn tone:

He hadn't miscalculated; this kid had only been at the Four Guardian Stars for two weeks before and after.

Ji Jingqiu regained his senses.

"The Celestial Body?" Ji Anyu's eyes lit up, "You've mastered the Heavenly Martial Diagram, but you still can't find the location of that Dao Treasury?"

"Isn't there an election?"

Ji Anyu suddenly asked, "I heard that your Heavenly Martial Diagram has almost reached completion?"

Although this cousin had said he was just guessing, Ji Anyu took it seriously.

After leaving, Ji Jingqiu lay in the Mind Pod, reflecting.

"With this, there's no way this Dao Treasury will fall into the hands of any of the six major families!"

"Master Ji Anquan smiled, 'Otherwise, those old fools, would they ever let go of power and give it to me? It's the clan rules.'

When this person was mentioned, Ji Anquan didn't gloat over their misfortune but instead felt a tinge of pity. 'This person was born with a connection to the wilderness, but unfortunately, they carry a curse and have no hope of practicing martial arts. However, I heard...'

'Jingqiu is going to forge a body cultivation?' Ji Anquan thought, 'He's only been in the central region for a short while...'

It was the Formless Dao Body! He had heard a little about this cultivation method. Aside from its extremely high difficulty, it was also related to a predecessor from a thousand years ago.

Martial arts were a crucial factor in determining one's combat power.

'Who was that person just now? Their voice sounds somewhat familiar.'

Ji Anquan's eyes flickered, 'The Li family went crazy for some reason, wanting this person dead. But no one expected that the Four Divine Lords would suddenly issue a decree. Not only did this person escape unharmed, but they also transformed into a priest in the Divine Lord Temple. On the contrary, the Li family member suffered a severe punishment from their clan.'

The last rumor about that predecessor was that they ventured deep into the depths of the Heavenly Path, and no news of them had been heard since.

His younger cousin was gradually taking over the family's power. Speaking of which, the names that caught his cousin's attention were never simple, let alone those he could remember.

'He has just entered the Celestial Realm, and he has already defeated several veteran masters, using their respective martial arts styles!'

Ji Anquan shook his head and spoke frankly, 'Aside from the election, he's also here to test whether the Ji family has taken action against the new master in East District 3.'

Ji Anyu sighed, 'So, are you going to participate in this generation's Martial Arts Summit?'

'Haven't you figured this out yet?'

His gaze fell on the teapot, and Ji Anyu's heart stirred with the thought of snatching it and sending it to Jingqiu.

Ji Anyu clicked his tongue, 'You've really made a name for yourself. Has the Clan Council confirmed you as the next leader?'

The Heavenly Martial Diagram, the Ji family's ancestral contemplation diagram, was ranked first among the top-tier contemplation diagrams on the Divine Skills List.

Ji Anyu frowned, 'Li Ying Tian... Is he the sickly one from the Li family?'

'What I'm more curious about now is, which martial artist dares to challenge the one on the seventh level first.'

This was because the clan records stated that those who cultivated the Heavenly Martial Diagram could peer into the Heavenly Indications!

'Not bad. Born with extraordinary signs, he was originally expected to inherit the Ji family's martial tradition.'

Ji Anyu rolled his eyes and said impatiently, 'Fine, tonight you'll pack your things and stay with me. I'll tell the Clan Council that you're not up to the task and just want to loaf around like me.'

The two sat down, and Ji Anquan spoke frankly, 'I asked you here, my cousin, to convey a message from the Clan Council.'

'I'm sorry, Miss, but these are the rules. Everyone is treated the same, after all, this is a free basic public service.'

'What news did you receive, Cousin? Your expression went from joy to shock in an instant.'

'Whether it's difficult or not is one thing, and whether someone goes or not is another.' Ji Anquan smiled, 'This generation's Great Contention Era was decided countless years ago. Now it seems that the Sixth Limit might be the sign. If no one can defeat that person in these circumstances, it's bound to be disappointing.'

But as he continued reading, he was shocked and quickly calculated the time in his mind.

'Is it really impossible? Damn it, why is there only one challenge opportunity per day?'

Naturally, what concerned these Ji family disciples the most was the movements of the other major families.

He also felt that one challenge per day was far too dull.

But when he opened the terminal, he couldn't help but smile and shake his head. It was a message urging him to make a payment!

For a while, this predecessor's reputation soared, and the Formless Dao Body became the top-tier body cultivation method admired by countless martial artists.

Thirty years ago, this name had caused a sensation.

'Forget it then.' Ji Anquan chuckled, 'Power is something that once grasped, you never want to let go.'

Jingqiu stopped in his tracks and pricked up his ears.

The young man behind the screen stepped out, and the middle-aged man had already left.

'Where's the top-tier contemplation diagram? Where's the forbidden knowledge? And the most challenging telepathy? Even with advance preparation, shouldn't they be at the stage of accommodating forbidden knowledge by now? This is too fast, isn't it?'

Sigh, he really did stumble upon a treasure!

In just two weeks, he had thoroughly comprehended the Supreme Contemplation Diagram and completely absorbed the Forbidden Knowledge. And he still had time to assist Zhuang Budong in breaking through the Sixth Limit.

A genius warrior not only progresses rapidly in cultivation but also excels in combat.

In a daze...

The terms 'Battle Skill Great Accomplishment' and 'Battle Skill Minor Accomplishment' merely indicate the level of mastery over a combat technique or the theoretical potential power one can unleash.

Even when the eighth brother questioned him, he feigned ignorance and never openly admitted it.

...

Alas, no one in the later generations could replicate the fame of the Formless Dao Body.

Hearing this question, Ji Anyu remained silent for a moment.

Ji Anyu put away his terminal, poured himself a cup of tea, and as he inhaled the fragrant aroma, he felt his mind clear and transparent, silently praising the tea as a wondrous treasure from the depths of the Mind Ocean.

According to the Ji Family Regulations, the one who cultivates the Heavenly Martial Diagram will become the next Family Head.

In the previous battle, he neither dodged nor evaded, enduring five punches from the Seventh Layer's expert. With a single strike of his blade, he severed the opponent's arm! Unfortunately, he didn't anticipate that even without his most proficient right fist, the opponent's left fist alone was enough to send him off.

"Big Brother, you must have guessed that the Dao Treasury was left behind by He Shuai."

Repeated challenges?

"We've been investigating for a long time, and we only managed to restore a short segment of footage from inside the house. There's nothing in the footage, just a single sentence, and we suspect that this sentence was deliberately left behind by the powerful individual who intervened."

Ji Anyu's eyes revealed a hint of regret, thinking that he had been too obvious in his intentions.

"Are you talking about the Seventh Layer of the White Jade Capital?" Ji Anyu asked with a serious tone. "It's challenging. That person has attained the Martial God Realm, and even if someone breaks through the Sixth Limit in this generation, with a superior physique, it's still difficult to bridge the vast gap in martial arts."

"It's said that this person exerted a lot of effort in helping Zhuang Budong break through the Sixth Limit." Ji Quan spoke with interest. "I looked into it, and it turns out he's related to our cousin. I suspect it was your arrangement, Big Brother."

However, combat is not turn-based, and battles are not about comparing numbers. Some say that combat is an art, and the key lies in seizing opportunities and applying learned skills in real-time.

The young man followed his gaze and saw the tea leaves. He grabbed them and hid them behind his back, saying with caution:

Ji Anyu remained silent.

A woman from the Wilderness Sect sneered, "Those guys are indeed strong, but can they last an entire morning on the Seventh Layer? They're not worthy!"

Before Ji Anyu could think it through, Ji Quan shared another piece of news: "By the way, Big Brother, you know a young man named Ji Jingqiu, right?"

Ji Anyu was surprised, as he did recall the name.

Ji Quan's eyes lit up as he said, "This is the strongest name in a thousand years. I don't believe no one will compete for it!"

Ji Quan chuckled, "Big Brother, even if I want to participate, do you think those old fossils will allow it?"

"Zhuang Budong? Did that Elder Zhuang succeed?"

He paused for a moment, narrowing his eyes as he said, "This person seems to be able to traverse the wilderness beyond."

"Sixth Limit?!" Ji Anyu's eyes widened in shock. "I thought it would take about a hundred years. Did the Four Guardian Stars really make it happen?"

This was the true essence of martial arts.

"You want to drink and take it? That's too much! Only you, Big Brother Anyu, can do that. No one else should even think about it!"

He thought to himself that he should quickly inform Ji Jingqiu and remind him to break through the Sixth Limit before forging his body. "They have nothing to do with those people." Ji Quan scoffed, "They're just a bunch of freeloaders. Do you expect them to pave the way for the Federation? It was Elder Zhuang who succeeded."

Ji Jingqiu nodded subconsciously, feeling a deep resonance.

Ji Quan shook his head, "Not yet. Moreover, there's nothing to be happy about. It's all trouble. Sometimes, I envy your freedom, Big Brother Anyu."

...

He nonchalantly retracted his gaze, pretending nothing had happened, and prepared to look for another opportunity. He turned towards the door and said:

A teasing voice came from beside him.

This tea was called "Dao Mystic Tea," symbolizing the profound principles of the Dao. It was harvested from a tea tree naturally imprinted with Dharma principles. Warriors often drank it to aid in enlightenment and enhance their martial arts cultivation.

He was astonished. Had Ji Jingqiu already completed the preliminary steps for forging his body?

Ji Jingqiu nodded in agreement. Although he didn't know who those people were, lasting an entire morning on the Seventh Layer was like a pipe dream! The staff member looked around and, seeing no one nearby, spoke softly, "Miss, there's no point in arguing with me. Ordinary people can only use it once a day because it's a free public service. Those people are the best from the top Dao Fields. They have special privileges."

Ji Jingqiu seemed deep in thought and dialed his uncle, Song Youde.

You should have told me earlier.

Hmm... There's still one more chapter later.

(End of Chapter)

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