Chapter 149: The Poisonous Affliction! The Bodhimanda Fruit

Chapter 149: The Poisonous Affliction! The Bodhimanda Fruit

The selection tournament had concluded the night before.

That very evening, Ji Jingqiu was forcefully dragged to a social gathering, where he was forced to drink until the early hours of the morning. The next day, he was pulled along to another event, and after reluctantly attending two events, Ji Jingqiu made a swift escape.

Up until now, he hadn't had the chance to inform Yang Shi and Grandmaster about his achievement of topping the talent ranking.

Ji Jingqiu dialed Yang Shi's communication device, and after a brief moment, the call connected.

In the projection, Yang Shi's complexion looked much better than before, and his appearance had noticeably become younger, with the white hair at his temples gradually turning black.

"Master Yang, are you about to break through?" Ji Jingqiu blurted out.

Yang Yan smiled and nodded, "In a short week, or at most half a month, I will officially break through the Bright Mind."

"What if I say no?" Ji Anyu asked with confusion.

"Because Ji Jingqiu has hope, I wanted to ask about his condition first," Ji Anquan said earnestly.

If the main family intends to follow in the footsteps of their cousin, Lou Qinglan, and pursue a path of marriage alliance...

"Brother, you might not understand," Ji Anquan paused, "In our ancestor's autobiography, Mu Shuai was always the person he hated the most. Our ancestor even affectionately referred to him as 'that bastard,' saying that he had ruined many of his plans."

Before Ji Jingqiu could find an excuse to leave, such as needing to take a bath or go to sleep... Gu Luohan proactively urged him to leave the Buddha Country and focus on his cultivation.

After a moment of contemplation, Ji Jingqiu borrowed a secret room from the old hall master.

Among the same batch of disciples, Ji Jingqiu was the first to break through the barrier at the Four Guard Stars while the others were still finding their footing.

Ji Anyu suddenly asked, "What's the situation with this Grand Martial Arts Tournament? I heard it's completely different from the past."

"Congratulations, Master Yang!" Ji Jingqiu's spirit was invigorated, and he immediately reported the good news, "Disciple also recently won first place in the selection tournament."

Ji Jingqiu secretly praised, Senior Gu is indeed perceptive... that's the spirit!

Ji Jingqiu explained, "In a while, whether I'm at the Four Guard Stars or not won't matter."

He will have a lot of things to write about.

Ji Jingqiu was unclear about this.

Afterward, Ji Jingqiu had a warm interaction with Grandmaster and others, expressing his regret that Grandmaster didn't come with San Xi and the others to the Four Guard Stars.

Ji Jingqiu's eyes sparkled, as if he was also eagerly anticipating the arrival of this day.

Yet, amidst the calm waters, there are hidden waves, and in the silence, there are startling thunders.

In his heart, he wondered which faction was so bold as to choose this time to hold an exchange competition with the Dragon Tiger Dojo?

"Of course, we'll find an opportunity for him to meet with an unexpected demise," Ji Anquan said earnestly, "If you say it's not possible, then it must be terrible. If such a terrible person were to obtain the Mu Shuai inheritance, how much trouble would it cause in the future?"

However, in front of the entire Ji family, Ji Jingqiu's influence was not worth mentioning.

"Brother, rest assured, that person will most likely not come looking for you," Ji Anquan reassured.

Ji Anyu suddenly thought of Lou Qinglan, and his expression became peculiar.

Hela did not answer his question but instead told him a sentence with profound meaning.

When one encounters joyous events, their mood is especially refreshed.

His ancestor, Ji, was from a prestigious family, had a life of military campaigns, and was known for his flawless strategies, earning him the hidden reputation as the leader of the Seven Generals.

It would only be a light and casual stroke of the brush.

Why did Hela believe that she could weaken the other three Wilderness Demons?

Oh, wait...

However, on this day, their clan had hidden themselves for tens of thousands of years, all for the purpose of guarding and witnessing the inheritance of the Dao treasure in this place.

As for how much the Bodhi tree can eat in one go...

[But we don't think so, because we once also believed that no one in this world could withstand the poisonous affliction, until... you appeared]



In this situation, how could he cooperate with her?

Ji Jingqiu pondered in his heart, wondering if there would be a corresponding record in the Buddha Country, allowing the Supreme Buddha Sect to find him through screening and searching?

For example— [To be honest, those years were tough, but thankfully they're all in the past now]



Ji Anquan's eyes flashed with a peculiar light, but he didn't say anything further, nodding, "Since Brother has said so, then there's no problem."

The gene adjustment was successful.

Through the communication device, Ji Jingqiu greeted Grandmaster, Yao Shijie, and others, and then he saw the new banner posted in the center of the martial arts hall—

It could be said that at this step, Ji Jingqiu had already surpassed him! Suddenly, Yang Yan became concerned and asked, "Jingqiu, are you about to touch the barrier of Reversing Innate?"

The final tribulation? At that moment, Ji Jingqiu looked towards the Deity.

"The Federation has deployed Celestial Warriors, and up until now, the exploration has reached a significant depth," Ji Anquan chuckled, "The Federation has started establishing base camps and has communicated with multiple major factions. This Grand Martial Arts Tournament will become a link for multi-party exchanges." "To be honest, instead of worrying about the Grand Martial Arts Tournament, you should be more concerned about next month," Ji Anquan suddenly said, "There will be an exchange competition next month, and I wonder if Ji Jingqiu will be selected."

After the selection tournament, the Deity personally intervened, threading the needle between him and Hela.

Or perhaps—

Looking at the young clan member in the projection, Ji Anyu was startled.

Moreover, Ji Jingqiu had already been marked by the Dragon Tiger Dojo and the Stellar Corporation.

It was hard to imagine that a vulgar term like "bastard" would come out of their ancestor's mouth, but it also indirectly indicated the extent of the trouble and annoyance caused by Mu Shuai.

In simple terms, join hands and strive towards the same goal! Then Ji Jingqiu asked a question.

In the vast expanse of the universe, there was one thing he wouldn't elaborate on in his writings—the hardships he endured in his youth.

He would write about how, as a teenager, he liked to stay in the lower-level temple, hoping that the deities within would bless him with wealth and a peaceful, happy life...

Witnessing his senior brother's shifting expressions, Ji Anquan sighed, guessing what he was daydreaming about. Without engaging in his roundabout talk, he spoke directly, "Do you think Ji Jingqiu has a chance of obtaining the Dao treasure left behind by He Shuai?"

"A biography? Our ancestors have a biography?" Ji Anquan furrowed his brows, "I've never heard of it."

"After this battle, among the younger generation, only the old-school Bright Mind warriors are ahead of him. Strictly speaking, they can't be considered the same generation anymore."

The Deity's expression was unreadable, and Ji Anquan couldn't tell if it was worry, sympathy, or the usual calmness.

A...

The Deities were pleased.

After thanking the old hall master, Ji Anquan quickly entered the hall.

The Deity told him.

No matter how brilliant the Divine Yang warriors were, with the Federation's foundation and population base, every twenty years, a few Divine Yang warriors were born.

Ji Anquan snapped out of his thoughts, his face twitched, and he coughed lightly, "Since the ancestors have spoken, what doubts could you have?"

Perhaps, one day in the future.

"Well, this time, the participants in the Grand Martial Arts Tournament will venture into the Nine Continents."

"You're going back?" Yang Yan exclaimed, "Won't it hinder your cultivation?"

The Deity hoped to weaken the other three Wilderness Demons through Ji Jingqiu, allowing everyone to return to the same starting line.

Appropriate gestures of goodwill were already the limit of what they could do.

Let everyone meet a different Ji Shen.

[Gu Luohan]: The new faction has been screening believers in the central area for the past few days, but they haven't found the person they're looking for. To be safe, don't enter the Buddha Nation during this time to avoid being discovered in the corresponding records.

It's been a long time, even more than two dozen.

Suddenly, Ji Jingqiu didn't want to reconcile anymore.

Compared to Hela, the True Buddha was much cuter.

In his eyes, Ji Jingqiu was like a tiger sent to an unfamiliar grassland. Before reaching the top of the food chain, he just needed some time to adapt and find his place in the food chain.

Meeting in person... that wouldn't be a problem.

The Federation was pleased.

[Gu Luohan]: Good, good, good! Rest assured, we won't let you down!

"Him? He didn't leave, but he's temporarily busy. He's in the master's rest room receiving an important communication."

"Not me, it's those old guys." Ji Anquan shrugged.

It wasn't because of the Deity's sincere gratitude.

[The Poisonous Syndrome]



[Ji]: Is there anything special going on?

Ji Master, or Ji Patriarch, or Ji Shen, suddenly felt inspired to write his own biography, encouraging those who followed in his footsteps.

His cousin had cultivated the [Celestial Chess Sword Map] left behind by their ancestors and was already designated as the next head of the Ji family.

Zhuang was a prime example.

And now, Ji Jingqiu had found his place on the food chain.

The reason the Federation couldn't solve the root of the Poisonous Syndrome was also because that root came from the Wilderness Demons.

There was no other intention, just a fear of unexpected situations. At least, before dying, he could die a full man.

Ji Anquan clicked his tongue, "When did you join the security bureau and start worrying about the Federation's affairs?"

For example, if you wished to the Deity to no longer be lonely, the Deity wouldn't send you a soulmate but would directly slap you to death. With death, one naturally wouldn't feel loneliness anymore.

"Not bad, San Xi passed the evaluation of the Four Guard Stars and obtained the qualification to enter." Yang Yan smiled strangely, "Logically speaking, he's your contemporary."

"Senior brother, what do you think of Ji Jingqiu?"

[Ji]: Gu Senior, my cultivation progress has reached 96%.

"This was sent and personally pasted by Ji Anquan." Yang Yan smiled helplessly, "In my opinion, it's a bit showy."

Those who have endured hardships shouldn't elaborate on their hardships in their writings.

Otherwise, he would have definitely hosted the gambling house himself, especially since he recently learned about a few good restaurants, and the bosses were all very hospitable, even giving him VIP cards.

"The Federation and... who are you talking about?!"

He smiled again, nodding, "It's not far off, my cultivation progress is almost at 96%."

Calm and carefree.

The 'old ancestors' he mentioned were the accompanying divine weapons left behind by the ancestors, just like the domineering sword left behind by He Shuai in the Four Guard Stars.

Dealing with the Deity required utmost caution, or one might fall into the abyss.

After nearly a week of absence, gazing at the True Buddha located in the center in the distance, Ji Jingqiu felt a surge of inexplicable peace.

"Good!" Yang Yan nodded heavily, "Once you break through the Inverted Transformation, you'll be completely free from the troubles of the Poisonous Syndrome!"

He was just one step away from the final Inverted Transformation.

[Ji]: Thank you, Senior!

That evening, the Yang Yan Martial Hall prepared a celebratory banquet, and although Ji Jingqiu wasn't present, it didn't stop everyone from rejoicing.

Chapter: The Unseen Path

Zheng Anquan, the older brother, patted Anyu on the shoulder, his expression full of comfort.

"It's like finally bidding farewell to past hardships."

Hela's intentions were simple—a mere "cooperation."

Anquan remained silent.

There weren't many cultivation chambers for individual practice within the martial arts hall, but after hearing that Anquan had important communications to attend to, the hall master readily lent him his own chamber.

Regarding the Daoist Canon, Anquan couldn't help but be solemn.

He casually mentioned, "Unlike other factions, the Six Great Families don't need to court so-called 'talents.' Their occasional investments are more about following their whims. They only need to court the Celestial Grandmaster, and that's it."

……

"Stellar Corporation... they have some connection with the Ji Family now, right?"

Anquan was taken aback. He stood up abruptly, his expression tense, and looked around as if the legendary figure's divine consciousness might be right beside him.

"I asked, but the answer was strange," Anquan said, his expression odd. "The Ancestor said that the Azure Commandant's Daoist Canon has been opened, but a true inheritor hasn't been chosen yet."

Looking back at the Federation's ten-thousand-year history, only those who break through the Celestial Realm and achieve the Celestial Body are worthy of entering the Six Great Families' field of vision.

[Ji]: Great, I'd also like to visit the teacher of the previous generation.

Ji spoke earnestly, "The teachings and care of the Yang Master have been a great help to me. If he is the inheritor of the Daoist Canon, it will be a blessing for the Federation."

Soon, this experience would become a minor part of his life.

But Ji was different! "I'll return to visit you and everyone after some time, Senior Brother."

The Yang Family's luck in the latter half of their lives might have been entirely due to meeting this young man.

"The Luo Han Fruit has been packaged and is on its way!"

In the vast expanse of the universe, a profound truth resonates: the limitless potential of humanity from ancient times to the present.

Zheng Anquan, with a dismissive gesture, explains, "That's something only the family head is qualified to touch upon. To be precise, it should be called notes or personal records."

"By the way, I heard that Luo Shishu and San Xi have been to the Four Guardian Stars?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly asks curiously.

"Brother, you misunderstood," Zheng Anquan says calmly, "I'm not talking about causing trouble for the Federation, but for the Zheng family."

His voice deepens, "Is this your speculation, the family's, or... a conclusion?"

After the communication with Yang Shifu ends, he adds, "Don't be tense. It's just a speculation for now."

Ji Jingqiu still remembers Hela's gaze, as if saying, 'Do you really think I'm a fool? It's a matter of great shame.'

At that moment, Ji Jingqiu is lost in thought for a long time.

The path he has trodden through mountains and rivers, encountering countless hardships and landscapes, some have parted ways, while others have permanently settled in his heart and soul, shaping, molding, and tempering him, becoming a part of his very being.

Hela's existence is inherently twisted.

In this autobiography, he writes about his childhood fondness for the snack street outside the neighborhood, drooling from one end to the other, especially at the fried skewers stall of the Wangye shop.

Zheng Anquan's solemn expression at this moment clearly indicates that it's not just a matter of "appropriate goodwill."

Congratulations to Ji Shidi for surpassing the 'old generation' and winning the selection!

The essence of calamity lies in the erosion of the 'true self,' involving the secrets of the sea of suffering and genetic issues that are only superficial. Even the Federation, with all its resources, has yet to find the root cause.

"Okay," Ji says.

Not being in the group chat, he has no right to speak.

Yang Yan nods, "You decide for yourself. At your current level, I no longer have the qualifications to guide you."

Because all these are about to pass.

"An exchange competition?" Zheng Anyu asks in surprise, "With Dragon Tiger Dojo and other forces?"

Ji Jingqiu's excellence has already stirred the Zheng family, making them eager to recruit him.

But Zheng Anyu feels it's just right! In his heart, he can't help but feel a bit wistful. The man known as 'Eight Master,' who is unreliable, has actually recommended an unparalleled genius.

In this regard, the Divine Lord's answer is: "There's no need for, nor will there be, so-called trust between him and Hela. There can only be a brief cooperation towards a common goal."

Zheng Anyu asks, "Didn't you ask the Grand Patriarch?"

For Zheng Anyu, Ji Jingqiu is undoubtedly a blazingly talented martial arts prodigy, especially since he's just an ordinary member of the Zheng family branch.

He is his cousin, Zheng Anquan.

Zheng Anyu's expression freezes.

"By the way, has Brother Zheng left?" Ji Jingqiu asks.

"No," Zheng Anquan says calmly, "It's an exchange competition with the Federation and several neighboring friendly forces."

In the realm of heart connection, the most crucial step is to comprehend and interpret the embryonic form of their own dojo, thereby glimpsing the wonders of the celestial realm.

Even at this stage, many good people are willing to lend a hand, like Gu Laoxian. Whether the Three Demons will be happy is not within their consideration.

As proud as the Six Great Families, it's unimaginable for them to reach out to Ji Jingqiu after 'placing a piece' in the Dragon Tiger Dojo.

"I've heard," Yang Yan says with relief, his heart filled with unspoken emotions. His student has been to the Four Guardian Stars for just over two months and has already achieved fame several times.

The hardships Ji Jingqiu has faced are not due to some predetermined fate, but to the damn wilderness deities! At that moment, Ji Jingqiu must admit that Hela's words hold some truth.

...

The way this guy fulfills your request is inherently twisted.

"Venturing into the Nine Provinces?" Zheng Anyu exclaims, "I thought the Federation had just started exploring?"

Ji Jingqiu is also delighted.

In the past, a competition between the main branches would have lasted for decades.

Zheng Anyu then receives a communication.

Genetic debugging itself is not the problem, the issue lies in the curse of the Wilderness Three Demons, affecting any attempt to achieve life evolution and transcendence through non-'true self' means, invoking the curse of the Three Demons.

After the call with Gu Luohan ends, how can there be reconciliation?

Ji Jingqiu blinks, thinking this isn't something he should say. Afterward, the two of them chat briefly, and Gu Luohan congratulates Ji Jingqiu on securing the top spot in the selection.

Or perhaps, it's a form of reconciliation.

For instance, "Ji Jingqiu would also be happy."

In the Supreme Buddha Kingdom, gazing at the distant True Buddha, Ji Jingqiu regains his composure, finding peace in his heart.

He feels he's been a bit too eager lately, and the next month is the perfect time to wash away the mundane and discover his true self.

(End of Chapter)

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