Chapter 163: Primordial Body and the Dao Treasury

Chapter 163: Primordial Body and the Dao Treasury

The Ji Clan.

"This boy might become your rival!"

"You should prepare yourself early. Even though our ancestor was the first among the Seven Shuais, you, as..."

After dealing with a group of incessantly chatty elders, Ji Anquan felt extremely annoyed.

Suddenly, he began to understand why his ancestor, despite being from a prominent family, chose to establish his own clan and rewrite the family records—the first entry in the Ji Clan's current genealogy was Ji Tianxing, the ancestor himself! All because he wanted to make a name for himself, and the family was both a help and a hindrance!

After dealing with the family elders, he once again visited the ancestral hall.

The news from Dong3 Huang Star had reached the Ji Clan's hands at the earliest opportunity.

After preliminary analysis, it was determined that Ji Jingqiu had used Reversing Innate as the key to open the door to the Primordial Ultimate Great Perfection.

Ji Anquan was curious if Ji Jingqiu had truly not obtained the Dao Treasury.

Upon entering the ancestral hall and paying his respects to the ancestors, Ji Anquan once again received a clear answer from the elders.

No, he had not.

But soon, another command from the elders left Ji Anquan stunned.

The elders believed that this boy was extraordinary and wanted him to befriend Ji Jingqiu!

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The Four Directions Divine Lord Temple.

The White Robe Divine Official, Xue Xuandao, reported, "Your Divine Lordships, Ji Jingqiu has returned safely and is suspected to have attained the Primordial Ultimate Great Perfection."

"We are already aware of this matter," spoke the Eastern Qingling Wei Nine Qi Divine Lord, "You may inform the Federation that the Three Demonic Beings have suffered Dao injuries and will not be able to cause trouble on the Dao path for the next few years. The Federation should seize this opportunity to expand into the Nine Provinces."

Upon hearing this, Xue Xuandao's eyes narrowed, and his heart was filled with shock.

The Three Demonic Beings of the wilderness had been injured by the Dao? Who could have injured them simultaneously?!

An astonishing guess flashed through his mind, and he whispered, "Could it be the Dao Treasury left behind by Ji Shuai that you mentioned last time? What did Ji Shuai hide in it? The thoughts of a deity?"

"But when the Ji Clan made their statement, Ji Jingqiu had already left Dong3 Huang Star. Or did Ji Jingqiu obtain the Dao Treasury before that? But this doesn't make sense either, because when the Ji Clan spoke, they confirmed that the Dao Treasury was still there and had not chosen a master..."

Xue Xuandao was a bit confused, "Is the Ji Clan helping him cover up? But why would they specifically spread the word throughout the world?"

The conflicting doubts and contradictions left Xue Xuandao feeling perplexed.

"Don't overthink it," the Eastern Divine Lord spoke calmly, "It's not as complicated as you think. That person personally visited the Ji Clan. The Dao Treasury has indeed been obtained by Ji Jingqiu, but this matter should not be spread."

That person visited the Ji Clan... Was it Ji Shuai?

Xue Xuandao's heart skipped a beat, and he exclaimed in shock, "The Dao Treasury left behind by Ji Shuai... Could it be He Shuai?!"

If it were truly He Shuai's divine thoughts, then it wouldn't be surprising that the Three Demonic Beings were injured.

The reason they were called the Three Demonic Beings was because Hera had been forcefully dethroned by that person.

The Eastern Divine Lord calmly revealed a secret from the past:

"Tianxing and Donghuang were from the same planet, and among us, their friendship was the strongest. Tianxing knew Donghuang's personality well and understood that he would never follow his arrangements, so he made early preparations."

"Spreading the word throughout the world was the first step in his plan, but he didn't expect that in the future, there would be an extraordinary person like Ji Jingqiu, just like how there were seven of us in the past..."

Xue Xuandao's pupils constricted. Were these two the closest of friends?

This was different from what he had learned from history!

He calmed himself and asked, "May I dare to ask Your Divine Lordship, what should we do next?"

"There is no arrangement," the Eastern Divine Lord spoke softly, "How he walks and which path he chooses is up to him. All we can do is wait for his growth."

"Moreover..."

"Given Tianxing's personality, he probably has already made arrangements."

Xue Xuandao bowed silently.

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"Didn't you tell me that Ji Jingqiu would have to pass a life-and-death trial to reverse Innate, not to mention attaining the Primordial Body? How could it be difficult for him to even keep his life?"

Looking at the Federal Security Bureau Director, Lin Wenshan, Liu Zhong's expression was peculiar.

He hadn't expected that his old friend would be wrong about this.

Lin Wenshan had read the battle report sent back from Dong3 Huang Star.

Hundreds of qi energy filled the sky, condensed and unyielding, and not only had Ji Jingqiu safely passed through the reversal of Innate, but he had also likely attained the Primordial Body!

But Lin Wenshan couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Based on his understanding, Ji Jingqiu most likely had no chance of survival. The root of the Vicious Poison Syndrome was the curse of the Three Demonic Beings, and how could a True Seed Realm warrior like Ji Jingqiu completely break free from their curse? Even as a Celestial Warrior, he didn't have much confidence in escaping the Three Demonic Beings' targeting.

If not for the separation of worlds, any one of these three would be enough to destroy the Federation! Could it be that the Three Demonic Beings held back? This thought made Lin Wenshan shake his head.

"The Primordial Formless Body... Could this be the first in the history of the Formless Body?" Liu Zhong spoke slowly.

Lin Wenshan nodded but seemed a bit distracted, still pondering how Ji Jingqiu managed to pass through the reversal of Innate.

A smile slowly appeared on Liu Zhong's face, "A Primordial Body, this time, the Federation has gained another seed warrior, a glimmer of hope!"

Lin Wenshan's expression changed slightly, hesitated, but didn't say anything.

Ji Jingqiu has now attained the Primordial Body, securing his spot as a seed contestant.

In the past, the so-called seed contestants of the Federation were nothing special, but this year is different. The interests represented by this spot are terrifying...

The most crucial factor is that the number of spots is limited, depending on the five Gateway entrances they currently possess.

How many people can one Gateway entrance accommodate at once? What is the upper limit of the cultivator realm it can transport? What is the cooldown period between transmissions? Is it even safe...?

These questions make the Gateways to the Nine Provinces a major challenge for the Federation.

This is a decisive and critical issue for the Federation's expansion.

After the Federation officially decided to link certain benefits to the seed contestant spots, the top powers within the Federation have already started competing for these so-called seed spots.

However, Lin Wenshan merely thought about it and decided not to delve deeper.

Let the factions that covet this spot deal with their own headaches.

"I'd like to meet this young man," Liu Zhong said with a smile, looking at the Minister of the War Department beside him. "Next week, we'll hold a meeting about the seed cultivator spots, and we need to discuss some selection details in advance."

"Okay, the War Department will ensure proper notification," the Minister replied.

"Hmm," Liu Zhong suddenly remembered something and turned to Lin Wenshan with a serious expression. "Tell the young cultivators from Dong3 Huang Star to behave. I don't want to hear any more news about innocent Federation citizens being injured by those lawless youths."

Lin Wenshan nodded, indicating that he would take care of it immediately.

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Dong3 Huang Star, within its various regions.

News of Ji Jingqiu's return and his airport incident, where he stopped a conflict with a single punch, spread quickly among the young cultivators.

Although these youths came from different factions and were scattered across the four regions of the Federation, their circle was not that large.

"A punch that covers hundreds of meters in mid-air?! Damn, is the rumor true?! This guy relied solely on himself to push his Dao Body to the postnatal peak within a month, and then attempted to reverse the innate, directly attaining the Primordial Body?!"

"Could Ji Jingqiu have obtained the Ji Clan's Daozang inheritance early on?!"

"No, the Ji Clan released news confirming that the Daozang was still there when Ji Jingqiu had already left Dong3 Huang Star. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come."

"A monster... Do we have to compete with such a monster?"

"To be honest, don't be too pessimistic. The Ji Clan didn't reveal the criteria for the Daozang's selection. Who knows, maybe that senior is watching us?"

"Who's talking?"

"To be frank, this senior might be too domineering. Does he want us to cower and submit?"

"You're told not to involve ordinary people, and you interpret it as cowering and submitting? Which corporation are you from?"

"Haha, this senior better be able to suppress everyone. This trip isn't just about the Daozang; there are several old-school Haoyue who came purely to challenge him!"

"I'm thinking... Do you guys have some misunderstanding about the Primordial Body? It's true, this thing might not appear once in a thousand years."

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Yangyan Martial Arts Academy.

After returning to the academy, Ji Jingqiu's first request was to enter closed-door cultivation to sort through his recent gains.

The old master Yang immediately offered his own cultivation room.

Seated in the secluded meditation room, Ji Jingqiu closed his eyes under the watchful eyes of his two elders, slowly sensing his own rounded and complete state.

With an unprecedented clarity of mind and body, combined with the pure clarity he had absorbed from the "Qingjing Bamboo" previously, he felt a sense of transparency and purity, greatly enhancing his five senses and six perceptions.

Additionally, the condensed and substantial Dao pattern runes, unlike the illusory ones from before, densely covered his five viscera and six bowels, blood vessels, and meridians, as if his entire body were engraved with Dao pattern runes.

He deliberately circulated his Qi energy towards his viscera, and to his surprise, under his inner vision, all five viscera were pulsating rhythmically, with a crystalline light resembling divine clouds on their surfaces, like small suns effortlessly digesting the pressure.

This was a significant transformation, as his physical strength had increased substantially. The improvement was not limited to his bones and meridians but also extended to the most fundamental and challenging-to-temper viscera, which had become resilient and robust.

It was a comprehensive elevation.

Aside from other benefits, the backlash from the Guiyi Jue on his physical body would be significantly reduced, making it a regular technique from now on.

As he intentionally stimulated his viscera, they emitted a muffled thunderous sound like heavenly drums, a resonance of the five viscera.

Ji Jingqiu recalled that some ancient texts in the Dragon Tiger Dao Field mentioned that certain powerful cultivators didn't need to attack; they could injure opponents simply by resonating their viscera and flowing their blood energy.

This was a crushing of life essence, not ordinary sound, but a mysterious resonance.

Hong Hu and Yang Yan, who were observing from the side, were amazed, circling around Ji Jingqiu as if admiring a precious national treasure, a prehistoric one at that.

In a sense, a Primordial Formless Dao Body cultivator at the True Seed Realm was indeed a "national treasure" for the Federation!

In their perception, Ji Jingqiu's skin was translucent and radiant, as if divine clouds were emanating from every inch of his flesh, and the resonating sound of his bones was awe-inspiring.

The physique exuded an immaculate aura, emitting a subtle yet captivating fragrance that permeated the surrounding space, akin to the delicate scent of a distant orchid.

Upon inhaling, one could sense its ethereal purity, as if it had the power to cleanse the mind of distractions and impurities, leaving a profound impression.

Ji Jingqiu had experienced a similar phenomenon when he broke through the five limits of the celestial warrior, emitting a pleasant scent that he later suppressed using special means.

After all, it was somewhat peculiar for a grown man to emanate such a fragrance.

However, as he activated his Primordial Formless Dao Body, the fragrance reappeared, and this time, it couldn't be suppressed.

"This is the epitome of physical perfection, Ji, my young nephew. You're on the verge of transcending the Mortal Shell into Sainthood," Hong Hu whispered.

His perspective, broader than Yangyan's, was shaped by years spent in the secret archives of the Dragon Tiger Dojo, where he had delved into countless ancient texts.

"In ancient times, eminent monks and Daoists, through decades of meditation and self-cultivation, purged their bodies of impurities, aligning their minds and bodies with the heavens and earth. Only then, at the brink of death, could they reach such a state, yet they were still limited by the heavens, unable to progress further, ultimately passing away without illness."

"But now, Ji, my young nephew, has touched the threshold of Transcending the Mortal Shell into Sainthood... When he breaks through the Shackles Realm, he might very well forge an Immaculate Golden Body!"

Hong Hu's heart stirred with emotion, and his anticipation grew.

Indeed, the Primordial Body was extraordinary. What seemed like a mere 99.9% versus 100% difference was, in reality, a chasm between heaven and earth.

The Primordial Body's physical enhancement alone was enough to overpower peak postnatal warriors, and this wasn't even its most mystical aspect.

According to recent information he had gathered, the most remarkable transformation of the Primordial Body in the True Seed Realm was the manifestation of Primordial Divine Abilities!

These were divine abilities, not just supernatural phenomena.

And they were Primordial Divine Abilities!

Whether it was the Dao Body or the divine abilities, the addition of the word 'Primordial' signified a qualitative transformation.

The most distinctive feature of Primordial Divine Abilities was their perfect alignment with a warrior's martial foundation, evolving alongside the warrior's progress.

In theory, their upper limit was determined by the warrior's own potential.

At this moment, the sound of rushing rivers echoed within Ji Jingqiu's body, not an illusion but a genuine, flowing sound.

Initially, Hong Hu thought it was Ji's blood coursing like rivers, but soon he realized something and exclaimed softly, "Condensing Qi into Liquid!"

"The Primordial Body undergoes this transformation as well?!"

Yangyan's expression turned solemn. The condensed Qi, resembling a liquid state, was one of the hallmarks of the Shackles Realm.

Shackles Realm warriors possessed intensely concentrated Qi and blood, and since Qi was a refined and elevated form of Qi and blood, its transformation back into a liquid state wasn't a regression but a result of extreme purity and concentration.

Within Ji Jingqiu's profoundly enhanced, intricate network of deep, dark meridians, the surging Qi flowed like relentless rivers, brimming with vibrant vitality.

Like hibernating dragons and snakes, they finally emerged from their slumber, transforming into rivers and lakes, patrolling their territories along the riverbanks while continuing to expand into new domains.

Most astonishingly, Ji's Qi manifested a nearly liquid form.

The elevation of his physique had led to the corresponding elevation of his Qi.

It wasn't merely a doubling in quantity but a fundamental transformation—Condensing Qi into Liquid! This was the root cause of Ji's ability to project his fist Qi hundreds of meters, maintaining its condensed state without dispersion.

This time, by using Reversing Innate to push open the doors of the Primordial Body, Ji Jingqiu's already formidable physique, unmatched by any of his peers, underwent another leap in improvement.

If he were to return to the competition arena, even if the martial systems of Twilight and Longsa from the other two civilizations were not advantageous to him, allowing them to fully unleash their power, he could easily suppress both of them.

Unsurprisingly, he had reached the pinnacle of the Martial Sun level, beginning to glimpse the next realm and already having one foot in it!

For Ji Jingqiu, the greatest enhancement of the Primordial Body wasn't solely in the physical realm; one could even say...

It was merely a side effect!

The most fundamental transformation was the integration and elevation of the five supernatural phenomena of the Dao Body.

In his perception, a seed had been planted, requiring time to gestate. When it blossomed, divine abilities would emerge.

The gestation of divine abilities took time, not only for the seed to take root and sprout but also for Ji Jingqiu to nurture it with care.

The Primordial Divine Abilities that eventually blossomed would be rooted in the five supernatural phenomena, integrating the essence he had absorbed during this period, radiating dazzling brilliance and becoming his most fundamental Primordial Divine Abilities, accompanying him to the pinnacle of martial arts.

According to his estimation, this divine ability would perfectly inherit the blessings of the Bodhi World for the Dao Field, and it would also elevate from the foundation of the Formless Dao Body.

Even at this moment, it had already revealed some of its mysteries.

In the early stages, the Formless Dao Body could only imitate the characteristics of others' Qi and some of their techniques.

But later, it could even mimic the Dao Body itself!

This was what Yue Yourong had sought from him earlier, asking him to mimic the Heaven's Will Dao Body.

Generations of cultivators of the Formless Dao Body have, in the later stages of their cultivation, attempted to "mimic" two or three superior power bodies, replicating their divine mysteries. Although the power is not as strong as the original, and the process of imitation takes a long time, the strength lies in the ability to freely combine and match them!

A person possessing several superior power bodies, even if they are reduced versions, can unleash unimaginable power.

The reason why the Wanfa predecessor a thousand years ago could easily master others' ultimate skills was not only because of his unique Water Moon Dao Field, but also because of this ability to mimic.

After all, certain profound techniques are based on the Dao Body as their foundation.

After attaining the Primordial Formless Dao Body, Ji Jingqiu naturally mastered this divine skill.

His previous fist power, imitating the Dragon Tiger Dao Body of the Senior Brother, allowed him to deeply understand the Dragon Tiger Dojo during his time sparring with the Senior Brother.

Although he has not fully imitated it yet, he can already display some of its divine mysteries.

And this is just the beginning, as he has yet to reverse the innate and attain the Primordial Dao Body.

After organizing his internal state and the transformation of his Dao Body, Ji Jingqiu returned to the Inner Scene World.

In fact, on this trip...

He also lost something.

The Bodhi Tree's green leaves rustled, creating a soothing sound. Vitality flowed through its sturdy trunk, and a hazy, clear light enveloped it, giving it a truly lush atmosphere.

After transforming the traces left by the Three Demons of the Wilderness into nourishment, the Bodhi Tree, like Ji Jingqiu's physique, made a leap forward, and the Pureland Domain expanded to eight zhang.

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu sat under the tree in meditation, with a special aura permeating between him and the Bodhi Tree.

He truly had the air of enlightenment.

He felt a sense of liberation, as if all shackles had been removed.

This was not an illusion, but reality.

After severing the shackles of Vicious Poison Syndrome, he felt like he had passed through a narrow gate, and from then on, the sea was wide and the sky high, allowing freedom and growth.

His true self was completely liberated, enhancing slowly with each moment. This enhancement, though slow and subtle, seemed to have no end.

The price for this was the permanent loss of the three Eternal Blades in his heart.

Ji Jingqiu sat under the tree, his mind calm.

The greatest gain from this trip, aside from the Primordial Formless Dao Body, was the inheritance gift from He Shuai! This inheritance was divided into three parts.

One part was engraved on the two remaining Eternal Blades he possessed, a martial arts inheritance.

Another part was located on Dong3 Huang Star, specifically within the temple in the lower layer! The last part was a set of coordinates, located in the Nine Provinces.

If he could fulfill a small request from He Shuai, he would be able to go to these coordinates and receive a grand gift' prepared by He Shuai himself.

And this small request was...

The top three of the Eternal Monument.

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In the late night, Ji Jingqiu finally ended his meditation.

Whether it was the breakthrough in the Formless Dao Body or the profound mysteries engraved on the two Eternal Blades, they were not something he could comprehend in a short time.

He needed time to digest and settle his thoughts before claiming the title of the first True Seed Realm cultivator in the Federation for ten thousand years, and then he would go for the top three of the Eternal Monument.

But before that, he had to confirm something.

It was the "Daozang" left by He Shuai in the temple.

It was a... gateway.

An entrance to a gateway leading to the Nine Provinces.

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Central Zone.

At the top floor of the hotel, in front of a floor-to-ceiling window.

The window reflected a tall and slender figure, his face appearing calm and handsome, but in reality, it had already started to distort, like the calm before a storm.

"Good... very good..."

After reading the latest intelligence from the terminal, the "psychotherapist" from Moro personally crushed the terminal.

His hand gripping the terminal turned pale, and a deep, terrifying "huh huh" sound emanated from his throat, carrying a repressive and gloomy tone.

In the window's reflection, his eyes turned red and black, and a cold killing intent slowly spread like shadows throughout the room.

"It seems... our great genius completely took me for a fool."

"I look forward to our meeting!"

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Taking advantage of the night, Ji Jingqiu left the Martial Arts Academy alone and arrived at the temple in the lower layer.

Here, there was a gateway sealed by He Shuai years ago, and he had sealed this gateway in another dimensional world.

The method of opening it, and even the way to sense it, were all recorded in the Daozang.

It could be said that only Ji Jingqiu could open this gateway at present.

After sensing the existence of the gateway as described in the Daozang, Ji Jingqiu did not rush in but instead slowly resealed it.

Currently, he knew nothing about the Nine Provinces and was not in a hurry to enter.

Ji Jingqiu contemplated the value of this gateway.

According to He Shuai's warning message, this was a stable gateway, and on the other side was a remote and safe area. He Shuai had once entered the Nine Provinces through this gateway and made a name for himself.

Although Ji Jingqiu did not yet understand the significance of the Nine Provinces to the Federation, he was certain that the appearance of this gateway would be enough to make Dong3 Huang Star once again become one of the Federation's "Central Zones."

(End of Chapter)

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