Chapter 117: Martial Artists and Deities, Foes on the Path

Chapter 117: Martial Artists and Deities, Foes on the Path

"The Crimson Lab is affiliated with the Defense Ministry's Second Institute, one of the Federation's only four P7 laboratories, and its primary research project is related to the deities of the Wilderness."

"Hela's true form is sealed within the Crimson Lab. According to the elders in the Church, she was pierced by a blade and fell into an eternal slumber."

"Hela's intelligence? Hmm... I can disclose some of it to you, but I won't give away the crucial parts for free. This is intelligence that our predecessors collected with great effort and dedication!"

"If you're willing, you can join our Wilderness Church. Our church structure is relatively loose, without many rigid restrictions. As long as you join the church and accumulate merit points, you can exchange them for core intelligence about the Wilderness."

Jiang Minghuan tried to recruit Ji Jingqiu, but her poor eloquence failed to move Ji Jingqiu, who politely declined for the time being.

Jiang Minghuan sighed and continued, "We hope you can help us confirm Hela's true form."

"How can I confirm that?" Ji Jingqiu asked in confusion. "Shouldn't Hela's true form be strictly sealed away? Even if I were invited to the Crimson Lab, it's unlikely that I could directly access such a highly classified entity."

Ji Jingqiu nodded slightly, "Rest assured, I'm from the Dragon Tiger Dojo, and I know my limits."

This wasn't just empty talk. In the Federation's history, it was clearly recorded that there had been Martial Dao Masters, and even Grandmasters, who had used this method to lure Wilderness creatures...

Therefore, True Seed Realm martial artists needed a medium to leverage the corresponding heavenly laws.

For example, the earliest divine will core of the Divine General Shenjun originated from a Grandmaster of the Dragon Tiger Dojo.

This doesn't necessarily mean that Grandpa Zhuang is also a member of the Wilderness Church.

Speaking of this, Jiang Minghuan raised his head slightly, pride evident in his eyes, "This Engraving Technique is one of the best in the Federation! Once you cultivate it, you can accelerate the forging of your Body of Power!"

He hesitated, "Was that elder you mentioned named Zhuang?"

Recently, through the secret archives of the Dragon Tiger Dojo, Ji Jingqiu learned about some interesting theories.

The Federation's only advantage is its unity.

Ji Jingqiu instructed, "No problem, I'm not picky. If necessary, I can exchange intelligence for it. I'm quite interested in news about the deities."

Of course, the Federation also had no better measures to deal with deities of the Four Demons' level.

This Mind Secret Technique was only slightly transformed, making it the most suitable Engraving Technique for him.

After learning that Hela's true form was located in the Crimson Lab, he pondered, wondering if their ultimate goal was to forcefully break into the Crimson Lab and awaken Hela.

[Old Man Mu]: Tch, your video caused quite a stir. I casually mentioned you in the group, and I never expected the Church members to make such a big fuss, even using my name as an excuse (shaking his head).

As for the Federation's deity system, in the eyes of martial artists, it was more like a relationship between elders and juniors, seniors and juniors.

Ji Jingqiu sent a message to Old Man Mu.

The next day at noon, Ji Jingqiu achieved the initial forging of the Superlative Body.

If one had to put it into words, the deities in the depths of the Wilderness were, at most, their creditors.

Ji Jingqiu pondered.

Two days before challenging the eighth level, the girl intentionally set a trap for certain people above.

"The Wilderness Church won't let friends down. But..." Jiang Minghuan paused, his voice turning solemn, "It's best if you don't try to actively search for the traces of the false gods of the Wilderness. It will only bring you misfortune!"

"Did you come to the Four Guardians Star just to investigate Hela's matter?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

It was then that Jiang Minghuan remembered that although this person was from the Stellar Corporation branch, they were also a disciple of the Dragon Tiger lineage.

Originating from the Spirit Ocean, and possessing forbidden knowledge that resembled the rules of the greater universe, it became the best medium.

Under Lou Qinglan's command, a large amount of supplies were delivered to Ji Jingqiu.

Ji Jingqiu silently murmured to himself.

Bringing misfortune... Elder Zhuang said the same, but the Divine General Shenjun and our Bodhi Tree didn't say so.

The so-called Engraving Technique is just a method of utilizing heartcurrent to inscribe heavenly laws into one's body and eventually forge the Dao Body.

"What's its name? Do you mind if I inspect the goods first?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

For example, the Federation's Martial Dao had a novel approach to the Superlative Body—

Given Ji Jingqiu's current reputation and popularity, it was no longer the Stellar Corporation but the Xilin Business Alliance that wanted to keep him.

Jiang Minghuan was taken aback. This was the Federation's top-tier Engraving Technique, and the higher-ups had offered this method to curry favor with Ji Jingqiu, assuming he would readily agree...

"There should be, right?" Jiang Minghuan thought for a moment, "That elder you mentioned was probably a friend of his."

The essence of the matter is that the rules of the greater universe are too solid, like a rock. The cultivation of the mind has not reached the state of profound meditation, and the spirit is tightly bound to the physical body, making it difficult to perceive the heavenly mind, let alone achieve unity with heaven and earth, or master the heavenly laws.

Whether it's the Celestial Warriors or the Wilderness creatures, they are all seekers on the path. If their paths are similar and they become foes, they are "foes on the path." As long as the other party hasn't reached the end of this path, there's a chance to pull them down and cut them to pieces.

Even if they have reached the end, there's still a possibility of pulling them down.

Perhaps he was a friend of that bishop? He had indeed sensed that the old man wasn't ordinary, but he didn't ask further. Later, he thought that the other party should be from the same generation as his grandfather.

Jiang Minghuan thought to himself.

"Then I'll need to report this to the higher-ups again." Jiang Minghuan hesitated.

The recent achievements were enough for the Dragon Tiger Lineage to recruit this future Martial Sunlight and even include him in the core group.

Jiang Minghuan hesitated, "I'm not entirely sure about the specifics, but the Sect also had a senior member who was invited to the Crimson Laboratory. According to that senior's description, once you're invited, you'll naturally come to understand."

Hela was the Federation's biggest catch, but not the only one.

The reason why Divine General Shenjun treated him so specially was likely because he was also considered a member of the Dragon Tiger lineage.

Although having the potential of a Martial Sunlight and being a true Martial Sunlight were two different things, considering that the person Ji Jingqiu defeated was too extraordinary, if he didn't become a Martial Sunlight in the future, it was likely that he had taken the wrong path...

[Old Master Mu]: "You can handle the Sect's matters as you see fit, without considering us. Our status in the Wilderness Sect is closer to that of an honorary advisor. In a few days, there might be a man with the surname Mu arriving in the central region. His grandfather boasts about his grandson's strength to me every day. When he arrives, you can teach that kid a lesson on my behalf and record a video for me."

[Cicada]: "Alright."

Unexpectedly, the [Carved Axe and Chisel] he received from Grandpa Zhuang brought him a pleasant surprise.

Ji Jingqiu fell silent for a moment, "Is the cultivation threshold for this secret technique high?"

Having achieved his goal for the night, Jiang Minghuan and Ji Jingqiu exchanged terminals and prepared to take their leave.

"Does anyone else possess this secret technique?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

He had already obtained the Engraving Principles from the Stellar Corporation's Dragon Tiger Dojo and carefully selected two to try first, but ultimately found the effects to be poor.

"Did you achieve your goal?" Ji Jingqiu asked curiously.

"The [Carved Axe and Chisel]!" Jiang Minghuan said solemnly, "This secret technique was obtained by a senior member of the Sect who ventured into the Soul Ocean. It's a legacy from the Seven Generals!"

Martial artists from the Federation do not believe in deities, especially those who have reached the Celestial Master level. In their eyes, so-called deities are just competitors on the path of cultivation.

One of the Federation's four highest-level laboratories, with a Master present 365 days a year, didn't surprise him. If these underground societies could still find opportunities to break in, the Four Guardians Star would have been lost long ago. It's better to disband the Federation and divide the assets sooner rather than later.

"Just enter meditation!" Jiang Minghuan explained, "I've already cultivated it, and it's not difficult. The earliest version seems to require profound meditation, but it has been simplified and reduced by the Sect's seniors."

...

In the past few days, Ji Jingqiu had even sought advice from his teacher, White Deer.

White Deer's evaluation of them was very high, calling them the Federation's greatest enemy, with a status surpassing that of the Supreme Buddha Sect.

Since Jiang Minghuan came in the name of Mei Jie, he obviously knew about his relationship with her and Old Master Mu, which could only have been informed to the Sect by the latter.

And as the saying goes, those in debt are the masters.

Of course, no martial artist who has forged a Superlative Body would think so.

So, a theory emerged that every martial artist who has forged a Superlative Body is a potential believer of the Wilderness Deity.

The teacher's reply was:

This idea is beautiful, but there's no foundation for it to take root.

"As for compensation, we can bestow upon you an Engraving Principle."

After seeing Jiang Minghuan off...

You didn't even appreciate the most advanced Engraving Principle!

"There are others," Jiang Minghuan seemed reluctant to delve deeper into this matter.

Ji Jingqiu nodded, deep in thought.

Ji Jingqiu's expression suddenly became strange.

Using the Forbidden Knowledge within the Soul Ocean to leverage the Heavenly and Earthly Principles of the greater universe is a ritual.

It was in the name of Mei Jie...

Ji Jingqiu became interested.

"Zhuang?" Jiang Minghuan quickly shook his head, "It doesn't matter if I tell you. He's our Wilderness Sect's fourth bishop, Luo Sa."

Ji Jingqiu understood, and it was clear that their Sect's senior was also a Riddle Master.

Additionally, the simplification and reduction...

Since it was a "ritual," there was a corresponding price to pay.

No need to be picky...

"Change the compensation," Ji Jingqiu said, "I don't need the Engraving Principle."

But due to the uniqueness of the Wilderness, this price became an empty promise.

...

For example, Hela.

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Minghuan shook his head, "Not only that, some people want to challenge the Federation's control over the Four Guardians Star. I'm here to stop them."

According to the information from the Supreme Buddha Sect's channels, those people had been planning for a long time, gradually planting many pawns over the years. If it weren't for the frequent personnel changes in the Four Guardians Star, they would have already made their move.

"The Engraving Principle?"

"These are provided by the Stellar Corporation. You just need to cultivate it. If you have any needs, let me know. Resources are no longer an issue."

[Old Master Mu]: "After you've taught him a lesson, say that Mu Xuan Ying asked you to do it. Consider it an internal matter of the Mu family. He won't dare to bother you afterward. Also, don't reveal your Visualization Chart."

In the corner, Lou Qinglan's eyes were filled with obvious delight.

"Just you alone?" Ji Jingqiu exclaimed.

The Federation's top-tier forces all have specialized laboratories for studying deities.

(End of Chapter)

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