Chapter 153: Curse Entangled True Self, Temple's Supplemental Gift

Chapter 153: Curse Entangled True Self, Temple's Supplemental Gift

Long Qingyang glanced at the Water Moon Pearl spinning in front of Ji Jingqiu, a rare sight of its own volition in a thousand years.

Imbued with the divine essence of Wan Chengang, it was no ordinary object, having gained sentience, or it wouldn't qualify as a heritage artifact.

"You can hold it for now, but don't take it out of the Dao field," Long Qingyang pointed at the Water Moon Pearl, "When you enter the Shackles Realm and need to nurture your divine power, come to me and formally claim it."

"Thank you, Ancestor Long!"

"Mhm," Long Qingyang acknowledged with a faint response and turned to leave.

Ji Jingqiu couldn't shake the feeling that Ancestor Long seemed suddenly dispirited.

Hiss... Should I call Dragon Lord?

Ji Jingqiu extended his palm, and the Ten Thousand Phenomena Orb floated into it. After playing with it for a moment, he resumed his cultivation.

A white-robed divine official appeared.

In a book, a 1 and a 6, followed by a 1 and a 9?

In that gaze, he saw the opportunity of Reversing Innate, a metamorphosis of life's essence, and a 'rebirth' of the self.

The Bodhimanda Fruit it bore was also half-real, half-illusory.

As he entered the gate, he saw Ji Jingqiu meditating in the center of the training ground, his face pale and breath faint, seemingly on the verge of death! Shi Xuan Zhen's face darkened, but instead of approaching, he left the courtyard and informed Ancestor Long Qingyang.

After seeing Shi off, Ji Jingqiu's mind calmed, but his eyes gradually ignited with a certain fire.

To be honest, it was as simple as Shi sitting there for a moment and then breaking through.

Half a month later, a golden divine glow, transformed from medicinal power, vanished into thin air after coursing through his limbs and bones.

The energy surge nurtured the Law Reason Form, a metamorphosis akin to rebirth.

Since ascending to the pinnacle of Grandmastership and overseeing the Dragon Tiger Dao Field, not once had he frowned for any matter.

But if he wanted to Reverse Innate... he'd have to sever the Curse Net's shackles, truly freeing his True Self from the cage, and be reborn.

In an instant, Ji Jingqiu's perception expanded, allowing him to 'see' any plant or tree within a hundred meters, even the current Ji Jingqiu!

A cold liquid entered his mouth, and before Ji Jingqiu could ask what it was, he felt an intangible, formless substance filling his 'body'.

Luo Youde was stunned for a moment, then quickly guided the official to Ji Jingqiu's cultivation site.

"Didn't you say it guides Reversing Innate?" Ji Jingqiu wondered.

"Sorry for the trouble, Senior."

But speaking of which, the root of it all was Ji Jingqiu!

According to Shi, when the time came, he would sense the opportunity of Reversing Innate, a mystical sensation akin to the feeling of opening the Heavenly Man Gate, yet more profound and abstruse.

"No trouble, I'm also curious to see you." The white-robed official smiled, "Also, the High Priests have a message for you."

At this thought, Hera's mood brightened.

Any one of them tainted would have a rank level instantly stripped away.

After sensing Ji Jingqiu's current state, he rarely frowned.

Then, following an unseen pull, he stood before another version of himself.

[You can take him back to the windmill, find Vivian in the Rose Wine House, and help him with Vivian... This is Will's only wish!]



But if he really died, who would help him pull down the other three bastards from the Divine Throne?

Fortunately, none of these freaks had a good ending. Some died in vain, some imprisoned themselves, and others went missing, with no news for ten thousand years.

In the boundless abyss, his soul slowly descended, passing through layers of hazy mist and intersecting lights, crossing the boundary between this shore and the other, finally arriving at an indescribable realm.

A thousand-year-old azure orb and a heart-sea candle.

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu's soul uncontrollably entered the soul ocean.

Half a month passed, and with great resource expenditure, Ji Jingqiu pushed the progress of the Formless Dao Body from 96% to a strained 98.1%.

Just like the Bodhi fruit's request that day—

In the box, a golden fruit the size of a dragon's eye, half-transparent and half-solid, straddling the line between illusion and reality.

With this progress, he was now qualified to borrow the power of Reversing Innate and step into the final stage.

Wait... Could those four bastards have wanted me to intervene? Considering this possibility, Hera's mood soured, and she felt like vomiting!

Damn it, if I don't leave soon, I might rob this kid!

At this moment—

Could it be a failed attempt at Reversing Innate?

Later, when Ji Jingqiu challenged Shi, he found Shi's energy surge to be nearly twice as powerful as before!

But on the subconscious level, Hera stretched her body, awakened by the 'breath' of the Sea of Suffering Across Worlds.

For the first time, he directly sensed the existence of his True Self.

These days, he had been at the Dragon Tiger Dao Field, contemplating the Ten Thousand Phenomena Orb. With its assistance, his cultivation of the Formless Dao Body gained a slight boost, not much, but better than nothing.

As Long Qingyang reached the door, he finally took a cold breath, resisting the urge to look back, his mind in turmoil.

Fortunately—

...

It was said that this object was originally planted in the soul ocean, later transplanted by a martial arts master. Its essence was a kind of 'rule law principle', not a pure plant life.

She gently swayed, her serpent tail resting under her chin.

The soul fire kept leaping in his hollow head as he limped in front of Rain.

A special envoy from the temple quietly paid a visit.

In the center of the laboratory.

After receiving the message, Long Qing Yang, who was temporarily staying at the dojo, arrived at the courtyard in an instant and looked at Ji Jingqiu.

"Force it down him." Long Qing Yang didn't waste words with him, nor did he give him a chance to refuse. He instructed Shi Xuan Zhen to force-feed the medicine, and Shi Xuan Zhen, being a good-natured person, forcibly pried open Ji Jingqiu's mouth and poured the entire contents of the Thousand Year Azure into his mouth.

Ji Jingqiu recalled the instructions for consumption given by Gu Luo Han.

Ji Jingqiu spoke calmly, "The Water Moon Domain is merely the prototype of the dojo. What I have realized is far ahead of my fellow disciples."

Whether it was for the civilizations of the main world or for these ancient deities, the Sea of Suffering Across Worlds was a taboo among taboos that they must not touch.

He didn't have the ability to stir up the Sea of Suffering Across Worlds.

Ji Jingqiu's nephew?!

Shi Xuan Zhen didn't leave. With a serious expression, he asked what had happened and if he could talk about it.

Researcher A, who was on duty, glanced at the data, adjusted his glasses, confirmed that the values were within specifications, and didn't report it.

He thought that Ji Jingqiu might really die during the process of Reversing Innate.

After awakening from her slumber, Hera quickly confirmed that the aura was still coming from Ji Jingqiu.

"During this time, I'll be staying at the Four Guard Stars. If you have any questions, come find me."

He calmly made a phone call to the High Priest, informing him that he had touched upon the barrier of Reversing Innate and injured his True Self.

As he sensed Ji Jingqiu's state stabilizing in the darkness, Long Qing Yang's expression relaxed, and he took a deep look at Ji Jingqiu before getting up and leaving, saying only one sentence:

He saw the "curse" that entangled his True Self! Those invisible yet shimmering green curses intertwined into a complex net, deeply embedded within his True Self.

Apart from guiding Reversing Innate, the primary effect of the Bodhimanda Fruit was to cleanse the physical body.

The invitation for the Federation's exchange tournament also arrived before him.

After Shi Xuan Zhen left, Long Qing Yang remained silent, carefully observing Ji Jingqiu's current state.

But this Federation, a backwater place, had consecutively produced several anomalies!

After saying this, the white-robed divine official stood up, waved his hand to decline Ji Jingqiu's offer to see him off, and left gracefully.

Theoretically, no one could help him with this step, not even the High Priest. Like the past sixteen years, he could only rely on himself.

Long Qing Yang put his hands behind his back and glanced at the various resources placed in front of Ji Jingqiu, muttering, "Damn, wasted a Thousand Year Azure."

Ji Jingqiu, who was cultivating, sensed someone intruding. He ended his cultivation and saw a white-robed divine official sitting in front of him, placing two boxes in front of him.

However, the sudden change in Ji Jingqiu's situation made him worried.

Ji Jingqiu, with the help of the two great medicines, successfully pushed his Formless Dao Body to 99.9%, touching the peak of the acquired realm.

As the Bodhimanda Fruit completely dissolved, its medicinal power nourished his body, cleansing it over and over again.

Hera gradually fell silent again.

In their eyes, this aura was too conspicuous, like a bonfire in the wilderness on a dark night, carrying a bloody scent on the distant wind...

The curse of the Wretched Poison Syndrome, which represented the True Self, was one of them.

Of course, this was also because he had been suppressed for ten thousand years.

The further they went, the more difficult it became, and it was truly challenging.

A familiar figure returned to this place, none other than Long Qing Yang, who had visited once before.

The reason was that he was unprecedented, the Divine Choice of the Four Cardinal Deities! "Please take me to see Ji Jingqiu." The white-robed divine official smiled.

Soon, the sweet fruit juice instantly turned into golden divine light, permeating his five viscera and six entrails, flowing towards his limbs and joints.

Shi Xuan Zhen spoke solemnly, "The fact that he was selected to participate in the exchange tournament proves that his strength is outstanding among the current generation of Moon Warriors. I investigated, and half a year ago, he successfully pushed his Power Body to 99.9%. Now, I fear that his Dharmakaya Domain has also been successfully cultivated."

He had just tried to break free from the curse net's restraints, but the situation was much worse than he had imagined, directly triggering the curse net and causing injury to his True Self.

Thus, the Formless Dao Body reached Supreme Primordial Perfection.

The preciousness of the secret medicine that could enhance the True Self was self-evident.

Shi Xuan Zhen happened to pass by Ji Jingqiu's residence and had something to discuss with his fellow disciple.

To be honest, he wasn't too worried initially.

For others, the Sea of Suffering Across Worlds was something to avoid, but these anomalies seemed to have found their mother, willingly rushing towards it!

Could this kid be the illegitimate child of a High Priest? I've never heard of a Divine Official being able to pass on their heritage in an orderly manner after becoming a god.

This place seemed like the end of time and space, where time had lost its measure, space had lost its boundaries, and everything had returned to the beginning, which was also the end.

As Ji Jingqiu stared at his other self, his mind became empty, as if undergoing purification and sublimation, ultimately guiding him to find all the answers.

It all came down to this step.

"Several High Priests asked me to bring you some 'supplements' to nourish your body." He smiled apologetically, "The Temple of Gods isn't as well-equipped as those top-tier forces in this regard. Being able to provide these is already our limit."

They looked at each other.

...

What had happened to this kid? When Ji Jingqiu woke up, he discovered that his body was in excruciating pain, like countless needles pricking him. This made his heart sink, as this pain was very similar to the Woe Poison Syndrome he had experienced before.

After confirming Ji Jingqiu's current state, he smiled with malicious joy, not holding back, and it was very human—upon realizing this, his mood suddenly turned gloomy.

In his perception, Ji Jingqiu's mental power was soaring, but his True Self was mysteriously riddled with holes, which was truly bizarre.

Ji Jingqiu paused for a moment.

Although he didn't understand how Ji Jingqiu reached this point, he was clear that reversing Innate was most likely his destination.

Until...

Rain had transmigrated to an alternate world dominated by the ocean, and after much effort, he finally transformed from an ordinary person without cultivation talent into a "Lich"!

Next, he would summon the undead, cultivate death magic, and bring his own Lich disaster to this world!

From the pile of graves, he dug out incomplete remains, piecing together the first undead...

Ji Jingqiu's expression turned solemn; this should be the deity that the Four Cardinal Deities wanted him to contact.

Luo Youde, who was in charge of handling the daily affairs of the dojo, saw this person and his face paled. He quickly invited the person into the dojo and wanted to notify Long Qing Yang immediately.

Over the years, it had always been mortals offering to the Temple of Gods, but today, the Temple of Gods had brought a Dragon Tiger Dojo practitioner to the dojo?

After opening it, a rich and fragrant scent instantly filled his nose and mouth, penetrating his internal organs. Just by smelling it, he felt his mind clear and his pores relaxed, as if soaking in a special bath.

At this person's peak, even the Four Deities of the Wilderness would detour around him, not out of fear of him, but out of fear of the karmic cause and effect he carried.

But...

At this point, even Professor Zuo's team couldn't help him anymore.

One day...

...

Shi Xuan Zhen slowly nodded and remained silent for a moment before saying, "Regarding the order of appearance in the exchange tournament, another person is also interested in the first battle. According to the Federation's wishes, you two should decide the winner internally, and whoever wins will take on the first battle."

"The second sentence is more interesting." The white-robed divine official spoke softly, "Before you become a mountain you can rely on, there will always be someone willing to be your mountain. So, there's no need for anxiety; just go with the flow."

Luo Youde was relieved that Dragon Ancestor was currently stationed at the dojo; otherwise, with the current state of the Dragon Tiger Dojo, not a single person was qualified to receive this High Priest of the Temple of Gods, the Four Deities' Divine Choice! The white-robed divine official stopped Luo Youde and smiled lightly, "There's no need to be so polite; I'm just here to deliver something."

After all, the warriors they had assisted basically got stuck at 90% perfection.

Ji Jingqiu raised his eyebrows, "Who is that person?"

...

Ji Jingqiu sat alone in the single-person courtyard on the mountainside, adjusting his state before opening the sealed box.

As he reversed Innate, shedding his old self, this was the moment when the curse rebounded.

But it was precisely because he clearly sensed Ji Jingqiu's true self that he felt puzzled and unable to understand.

Ji Jingqiu smiled, showing his teeth, "It's fine, why are we brothers talking about this? I happened to pass by and helped you suppress him."

Hai La's expression became uncertain.

If this person had intentions, even their Dragon Tiger Dojo couldn't protect Ji Jingqiu, because a single word from him could be equivalent to the will of the Four Cardinal Deities! The white-robed divine official walked into the courtyard.

"The first sentence is that you don't have to rush to reverse Innate. Wait until your power body cultivation reaches 99.9% before attempting to reverse Innate. This can break through the Innate barrier and transform your post-Innate body into an Innate one. And these two supplements can help you reach 99.9% faster."

The other party's reply was simple: I'll be there soon.

...

He seemed to hear a call from his soul, clearly sensing the "true self"! It wasn't about reversing Innate, but the existence of the "true self."

【After the task is completed, Will is willing to use (Corpse Explosion - Rare Skill) as a reward!】

Before stepping into Ji Jingqiu's courtyard, the white-robed divine official suddenly said:

"I'll just say a couple of sentences and then leave, so there's no need to disturb the Dragon Lord."

...

【He hopes...】

After checking Ji Jingqiu's condition again, Shi Xuan Zhen no longer hesitated, "Disciple will go now."

Deep red laboratory.

He fell into an unprecedented clarity and tranquility, as if all doubts and worries, all shackles and constraints, vanished in this moment.

But he hadn't yet sensed the mysterious connection of reversing Innate.

【Continue living as before.】

If he didn't touch it, he wouldn't die.

In the past, he could only sense the weight of his true self increasing with his own breakthroughs, but he couldn't specifically perceive his true self.

That bastard with the surname Mu, He had never seen such a rampant post-Innate being dare to attempt to shoulder the weight of the Sea of Suffering Across Worlds with his own strength!

Or be dragged back into the quagmire of suffering;

In essence, it was all about the strengthening of the true self, gradually stabilizing against the curse, no longer simply being suppressed.

After transplanting out his mind, combining the rules of the Great Universe, a strange change occurred, half "solidifying" into plant life, while the other half remained in the form of law principles.

Ji Jingqiu realized that the Bodhimanda guided one to see the true self, and seeing the true self would naturally allow one to find the opportunity to reverse Innate.

"Bro, you're thinking too much."

This person came quickly and left quickly, only bringing some unfamiliar but seemingly extraordinary "supplements" and two sentences, without even leaving his name.

A person who could make the Four Cardinal Deities remember his contact information... would it be simple?

This was the Bodhimanda.

The shell that was suppressed by the original long blade remained quietly lying there.

The so-called reversing Innate was inherently a transformation at the level of the true self.

But he had never heard of anyone getting injured by failing to break through reversing Innate.

"Hmm? Why is Hailah's activity index rising today?"

He watched with such tranquility that a faint joy emerged in his heart.

Shi Xuan Zhen was speechless for a moment.

As for him at this moment, even Ji Jingqiu's illusory end-time karma was enough for him to willingly lower his status to set boundaries with the Sea of Suffering Across Worlds.

Hearing 【Thousand Year Azure】, even Shi Xuan Zhen's calmness couldn't help but show a slight change in expression, hesitating for a moment. This was a great supplement for Heavenly Grandmasters to recover from injuries, sourced from deep within the Heavenly Path.

……

He could clearly feel the invisible force repairing his true self!

For this young man who had inherited the Wood Release Heaven Garment and was tainted by the stench of that dog named He, his death was certainly a welcome sight, worthy of applause.

……

He should be able to endure it, right? If not, he must avoid the reversing innate!

The key was the subsequent transformation. Shi Shixiong, with the help of reversing innate, had successfully reached the pinnacle of the acquired, with his dragon-tiger body cultivation reaching 99.9%, and his divine form and energy essence were taking shape.

At that moment, Ji Jingqiu sent someone on behalf of Lou Qinglan to retrieve the Bodhimanda Fruit safely and deliver it to the Dragon Tiger Dojo.

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Looking at the figure before him, Luo Youde's expression turned solemn. He quickly turned and left, but there was something he had to inform others about.

Using his energy surge, he carefully wrapped the Bodhimanda Fruit without directly touching it and placed it in his mouth. The sweet and fragrant fruit instantly turned into nectar, sliding down his throat.

"It's just a minor issue, Shixiong," Ji Jingqiu reassured Shi Xuan Zhen, his tone revealing a sense of determination. "I'll take care of it."

If he thought that the Bodhimanda alone could help him through this tribulation, he was greatly mistaken!

At most, his martial arts future would be affected, but that was still much better than death.

A true seed realm junior, even if his cultivation went astray, would only suffer physical injuries. How could it possibly affect his true self?

Shi Xuan Zhen's eyes showed remorse as he said, "This person should have been dealt with by me. I never expected him to find you first, Shidi."

This was...

Moreover, he was not worried about this person harming Ji Jingqiu.

【Will's Lifelong Aspiration: He was an archer without talent, but during a hunt, he was gutted by a Shadow Bear. Will felt he had let down his parents and disappointed his trusting friends.】

Witnessing the Dragon Ancestor's brief appearance and silent departure, Ji Jingqiu felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that the elders of the dojo were concerned about him.

When he opened his eyes, Long Qingyang and Shi Shixiong were before him.

On this day, the Bodhimanda Fruit arrived, a friendly gesture from the Bone Bodhimanda.

In truth, he never had a choice.

As time passed, his already formidable physique, unparalleled among his peers, was further strengthened in his flesh, organs, and bones.

This kid...

"Ancestral Master, what about Shidi Ji?" Shi Xuan Zhen asked in a low voice.

Luo Youde's expression was filled with confusion. What was so important that it required the Great High Priest to personally visit?

It was time to welcome a new life and sever past shackles.

He finally understood why, after embarking on the martial path, his symptoms of the Karma of Evil improved after achieving the Six Limits of Celestial Being and other accomplishments.

"Fei Ziqing," Shi Xuan Zhen said, "this person is from the Sun and Moon Dojo. Three hundred years ago, they formed a grudge with our Dragon Tiger Dojo, which has lasted until now."

After witnessing the 99.9% increase in his power body, Ji Jingqiu continued to forge his power body while eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Bodhimanda Fruit.

Even the Federation President would need an appointment to meet with this person! In terms of status, he was even higher than a grandmaster.

According to the High Priest, the root of the Karma of Evil was the curse of the Three Demons?!

After saying this, he strode into the solitary courtyard.

Ji Jingqiu seemed to be challenging the barrier of reversing innate, causing his true self to manifest so clearly that he could perceive it.

He looked at the two supplements before him, exhaled slowly, and his gaze was filled with determination.

Then, with his hands behind his back, he left leisurely.

Ji Jingqiu had not yet had time to savor the second sentence left by the other.

Ji Jingqiu entered a meditative state again, circulating the Fire Prison Buddha Hell Observation Method, and with the help of the formless arena's control over the physical body, he managed to suppress the stinging sensation.

That fellow, despite failing in the Sea of Suffering, had miraculously obtained the Final Tribulation Karma from the Sea of Suffering across Worlds!

Ji Jingqiu's expression turned solemn.

After lowering her position, those four bastards, no better than Wood Release Heaven, took advantage of the situation, filling her with "Humanity's Fire" and slowing down her recovery.

His Dragon Tiger Essence Energy coiled and spiraled in the air, condensing into a lifelike dragon and tiger, exuding a formidable aura with divine eyes, as if they had truly gained sentience! As for the Dharmakaya Domain, Shi Shixiong still needed some time to nurture it.

"His true self created it, and it devoured his mortal body," Long Qingyang said gravely to Shi Xuan Zhen. "Go to the secret treasury yourself and take out a Thousand Year Azure Crystal to help your Shidi Ji solidify his foundation and nurture his essence."

However, Ji Jingqiu's current predicament left him perplexed.

Rain watched as Will's pelvis, now empty, fell silent...

This time, it wasn't the Cheetah Express Delivery but a personal delivery, and the signing location was not at the Four Guard Stars but in the central region.

Every movement and gesture of his now contained Dragon Tiger Great Strength. At this stage, his Dragon Sinew Tiger Bone was finally complete.

In the following days, Ji Jingqiu not only contemplated the Non-Form Dao Canon but also observed Shi Shixiong's process of reversing innate.

At this point, Shi Shixiong had one foot across the threshold of the Sun.

On the afternoon of that day, after his disappearance, the Three Demons had cast multiple curses, attempting to destroy this civilization that had given birth to numerous anomalies from various angles.

Ji Jingqiu observed with curiosity.

After hearing the High Priest's words, he had a feeling that reversing innate might be the first and most crucial challenge on his martial path, a matter of life and death.

"A Practical Lifelong Aspiration!"

"I love helping corpses the most!"

...

Many years later, Rain still couldn't understand how he, a warlock who was friends with darkness and evil, had become a savior.

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