Chapter 166: The Mountain and the Sea, Jin Clan's Young Master

Chapter 166: The Mountain and the Sea, Jin Clan's Young Master

After a moment, Ji Jingqiu sat under an ancient tree, while the elder and the middle-aged man sat opposite him, their eyes burning with surprise and excitement, as if appraising a rare treasure.

Dragon Qingyang's voice echoed in Ji Jingqiu's mind:

"Zhang Daoxuan is the name of the first generation Dao Master..."

"This person's state is somewhat like a deity in the Federation, but there are many differences."

"Additionally, the two before you are not to be underestimated. One is a Mind Form master, and the other is a Celestial Warrior. No wonder He Shuai has such a deep foundation, even after ten thousand years of seclusion."

"As far as we know, in the Nine Provinces, Celestial Warriors are also undisputed powerhouses. They have the qualifications to guard a region and serve as divine generals, with life and death in their hands."

"Elder, what do you think?"

In 1, 6, 1, 9, a book, a look, a wrong version!

"I am Jin Lie, the current clan leader of this generation. Nice to meet you, Young Master Ji."

Ji Jingqiu was taken aback.

"Eh? Someone here has awakened the Roar of the Moon! Elder, you're right, this woman has a strong bloodline. If she enters the Bloodline Awakening Pool, there's hope for a transformation and the manifestation of a portion of the ancestral true body."

"Has the ancient royal city ruins already been cleared?"

"Yes, He Shuai's message also mentioned it."

"Clan Leader, rest assured! I'll give it my all!"

He secretly assessed the situation, feeling that the previous strike was so powerful that even the Heavenly Peak's Sealed Kings might not be able to withstand it!

"Do you believe that if you go to the ancestral temple and ask this question, the souls of the ancestors will wake up and slap you?"

In the past, the Mu Clan joined forces with the Federation, using a strand of Mu Shuai's residual consciousness to create a divine body, intending to enshrine it as a deity in a temple.

...

"I crossed the Primordial barrier with the help of the reverse Primordial."

"On this visit, pay attention and don't bring the clan's bad temper here!"

[And this is Yama Zhou, one of the Nine Provinces, so the scenery we see will be reversed.]



"Heart Ocean? Is it the Heart Ocean?"

[After my death, Ah He and the others implanted my divine will core into a seed of a divine tree, transforming it into a deity-like existence. This divine tree is my temple, and although I have lived until now, I am also bound within this 'temple' and cannot escape.]



Whether it was due to the environment, his attainment of the Heart Ocean Realm, or a combination of both, his mental power could now be purely projected without relying on any secret techniques or Dao principles.

This made the clan's young disciples, who were already eager for the ancient path, even more excited, like they had been injected with chicken blood, all vying for the chance to challenge.

[The ancestors of the two before you were followers of Ah He. Before he left, he promised their ancestors that someone would lead them to greatness.]



When the true body descended upon the Nine Provinces, it was even more exaggerated than the projection's arrival, and the restriction that bound his mental power within his body was almost non-existent!

This sight caused the elder and the middle-aged man's eyebrows to twitch.

Ji Jingqiu sat under the tree, spending his first night in the Nine Provinces with the elder's company.

Feeling the vast purity within Ji Jingqiu's mental fluctuations, Jin Lie and Jin Zong were both surprised.

The elder sighed, thinking that the young man was too impulsive. He admonished in a deep voice, "The ancestors have waited and guarded here for ten thousand years, not for a junior like you to hesitate and have second thoughts after meeting someone!"

"I've just arrived in the Nine Provinces and want to test my abilities. I wonder if Clan Leader Jin can help arrange something?"

At the same time, it also confirmed one of his speculations.

Jin Zong remained silent for a long time, nodding slightly, his gaze profound.

[How do you compare to your peers in the Federation?]



The ancient tree, which had been silent for many years, glowed, enveloping the surrounding mountains in a hazy halo.

In that instant, his Primordial Formless Dao Body seemed to connect with the Dao principles and laws of the outside world, leveraging a portion of the world's power.

Levi Thornfield's expression shifted, sensing the arrival of someone from an upper clan.

...

Elves?

[Since you have already attained the Primordial, I feel a little more at ease. Tomorrow, you can spar with the younger generation of the clan to settle their hearts and let me see your strength.]



After a brief moment, the guards returned and conveyed that the clan leader was already aware, inviting them to proceed directly.

Everyone's faces changed.

"I am Jin Zong, an elder of the clan."

The middle-aged man, Levi Thornfield, spoke solemnly, "I, Jin Zong, am an elder of the clan."

He had a broader perspective than the younger generation.

Last night, he had only suspected, but now he was a hundred percent certain.

The half of the sky he had seen covered in darkness was actually a thick layer of rock, not darkness, and the other half was a planetary belt very close to the mortal world.

The elder looked deeply at Ji Jingqiu and said slowly, "I, Jin Zong, am an elder of the clan."

Ji Jingqiu subconsciously asked, "Has Mu Yi heard of the Bosa Demiplane?"

[Oh? Like Zhang Daoxuan, you attained the True Seed Realm and became a Celestial Body in the Nine Provinces? Did you cross the Celestial Barrier with the help of the Heart Ocean?]



"Do your best and don't let others look down on our lineage."

However, the middle-aged man remained silent, his gaze fixed on the young man in the field.

"Elder, the True Seed Realm can draw upon the world's power, and this person truly possesses a Primordial Divine Body!"

Only then did Levi Thornfield nod in satisfaction and say, "Let's go."

He guessed that the other party was referring to Hera.

[Of course, it's one of our ancestral homelands and also the homeland of all life that leans towards nature. Have you been there?]



...

"Thank you, Mu Yi!"

"Sparring isn't urgent. Young Master Ji's talent and passion are evident, having been chosen by that person."

[Just as the lifeforms of the Grand Universe have never ventured into the wilderness, the lifeforms of the Nine Provinces have never reached the summit of the mountains, and even connecting is difficult. Only at specific times can they be touched.]



[Prepare yourself, as this will be your first test.

Psychic communication was almost instantaneous.

【This is nothing. You need to grow quickly. The time left for you won't be much. Have you heard about the ancient Heavenly Path?】

This was likely referring to Mu Shuai.

"Really? Someone from the peak of the mountains has come?"

Jin Lie, standing nearby, murmured, suddenly realizing something, and gasped in shock.

"I wanted to observe this young man's depth and demeanor, but the golden dragon on his shoulder completely concealed him."

However, after awakening, that person rejected the proposal of the Federation and future generations, leaving behind only a sentence with profound implications—

Unsure if the other party could truly bear the burden of the clan's legacy.

In the Grand Universe, this was the privilege of a Mind Image Martial Arts warrior!

This wasn't him stirring up trouble; they had already revealed their identities, yet the other party wasn't even willing to proactively welcome them...

Jin Lao scoffed, "What do you mean? Stop daydreaming. Can't you see that Mu Shen is showing him special attention? The relationship between our clan and Mu Shen has long been inseparable. Do you still dare to oppose Mu Shen?"

Did the Council of Elders send others as well?

"Is this a King-sealing level?!" Lei Dong exclaimed in shock, "I feel like he's even stronger than several of our clan's elders!"

"The ancient royal city?"

"Although there are no kings among the younger generation of the Jin clan, there are several marquises. Additionally, there are a few young people with exceptional bloodlines, which are reflected in the Celestial Wolf Mirror. Our bloodline at the peak of the mountains has been gradually weakening in recent years, and with the arrival of a great era of competition, we urgently need an infusion of fresh blood."

"Rest assured, Elder. Why worry about this?" The leader of the group, Ji Jingqiu, said dismissively, "This clan has been separated from the peak of the mountains for ten thousand years. The bloodline is probably already diluted."

"I understand." Ji Jingqiu suddenly thought of something and asked, "Aunt Mu, why did He Senior block this gateway?"

Ji Jingqiu's heart stirred. No wonder Aunt Mu mentioned being part of the ancient tree clan, yet she had transformed into an ancient sacred tree.

Now that the other party had taken the initiative, he didn't need to beat around the bush. Tomorrow, he could observe the value of this young man who had been "pre-selected."

"The guy over there is about to lose. He's using the strongest Celestial Wolf Howl to the Moon as his opening move." He chuckled.

At this moment, a golden-haired woman stepped forward. Her long legs were eye-catching, well-proportioned, and exuded explosiveness. Her gaze was aggressive, scrutinizing her opponent, and her entire being radiated a wild and unrestrained aura.

Jin Lie quickly walked up to the elder and spoke in a low, excited tone:

【It's him. Do you remember entering the Ethereal Sea in the Grand Universe?】

This was the Law Domain?! She had seen the Law Domain and was even close to condensing her own. It definitely wasn't this powerful!

Jin Lao nodded and provided him with specific information about the ancient royal city.

Ji Jingqiu never expected that some of He Senior's arrangements would involve a clan with a Celestial Being overseeing it, responsible for "guarding the door."

The Federation had searched for ten thousand years before finding the gateway to the Nine Provinces.

Aunt Mu's words also reminded him of a secret that his eighth brother had once told him.

A sense of infinite vastness and mystery arose, adorned with myriad phenomena.

Ji Jingqiu was delighted. This was completely unexpected!

Ji Jingqiu thought to himself.

A thin branch drooped down, and he curiously asked:

Such a woman, with a physique and appearance that perfectly matched his aesthetics, and also a talented Awakener of the Howl to the Moon—if he were to choose a marriage partner, he hoped it would be her.

Jin Lie had originally intended to arrange accommodations for Ji Jingqiu, but Ji Jingqiu politely declined, saying that he would be fine just staying by the tree.

However, after just one night, the clan leader gathered them all, saying that a young genius of their age group had come from above the clan and wanted to test their abilities.

The young man was named Lei Dong, from the peak of the mountains. Their faction was known as the Wolf Clan, and they all possessed the bloodline of the Celestial Wolf.

He couldn't see through this young man? Just as Jin Xi was about to strike him...

"Woof! I'm itching for a fight!"

"I have already attained the Primordial Formless, and among my peers in the Federation, I am considered exceptional."

This ancient city was the location chosen for their selection tournament.

At the town's entrance, several guests arrived.

【So this is the gateway left by that Supreme Divine Wanderer.】

"This matter has already alarmed the Council of Elders. They hope that we can welcome the Jin Clan back to the peak of the mountains. Anyone who dares to speak out of turn and affect this exchange will be sent back to their respective clan branches!"

"Elder, it seems like they don't value us much." Lei Dong spoke in a low voice.

Jin Lie was speechless and said embarrassedly, "Elder, you know that's not what I meant."

Only a Primordial Body could manipulate the power of heaven and earth in the True Seed Realm!

"He actually manipulated the power of heaven and earth. This isn't the Law Domain; it's the capture of the spirit of heaven and earth?"

As they ventured deeper, they found nothing along the way until they saw a group of people gathered in the distance, where the sounds of combat could be heard.

Moreover, what truly reassured him was not the two people in front of him but the ancient tree beside him—Aunt Mu, who claimed to be He Senior's companion.

"Not long ago, the younger generation of our Federation entered and swept through this place in advance. The Six Sense Purification Bamboo Grove in front of the Ten Thousand Year Stele was also swept clean by us."

Young people like this were capable of dominating a region, or even an era.

A group of young people followed the clan leader in a grand procession.

At this moment, she unleashed her bloodline's manifestation, which contained her strongest innate talent, equivalent to the Divine Body of the Federation.

【I used to hear Ah He mention him often. He said that this person was extraordinary, whether in terms of talent, sentiment, or ambition. Especially the path he chose, though it was a path of salvation, it was also a path of certain death...】

The clan's young people began to gather, their spirits high.

This was her bloodline manifestation, similar to the Federal's Skill Body.

Their clan lineage was born for battle, with every member a warrior, never fearing challenges.

He paused for a moment, then spoke softly in a probing tone, "Is your nation collaborating with that person?"

【Let's not talk about this. If you're going to the Bosa Demiplane, I can give you some coordinates. You can try your luck and see if you can gain some opportunities.

Jin Lie looked over the group of noisy young bunnies with satisfaction and instructed them:

Under the vast night sky.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly recalled the strange encounter in the Heart Ocean, the scenes he had seen there.

Speaking of which, his mental power spread out, revealing a great sense of purity.

As they entered the town, they explained their intentions to the guards.

This gave him many ideas, temporarily holding them in his heart to be verified later.

But in fact, the path had already been found by the senior He and Ji Shuai ten thousand years ago! [I’m not sure about the internal reasons, but I know it seems to be Ji Tianxing’s arrangement. Moreover, Ah He was somewhat disheartened by certain matters at the time, so he sealed this gateway…]



Ji Jingqiu thought, [Is the Primordial Body of the Transcendent Divine Body also known as the Heavenly Person Body? This term is not used within the Federation.]



But this is the successor of Senior He.

"If I’m not mistaken, that golden dragon should be the spirit image of a powerful figure, in terms of power, surpassing even my own. It should be the guardian chosen by Senior He."

If it were not for Mu Yi urging him to use his full strength, he would not need to use the Dao field prototype here to determine the clan’s resolve.

[Yes, by your standard, it’s the Heart Ocean. The depths of the Heart Ocean are a wilderness, and at the end of the wilderness lies a mountain.]



[… It seems Ah He has great expectations of you. I will reassess you.]



[Look up.]



This trip is to recruit the Jin clan.

At the same time.

This was once the southern emperor of the Nine Provinces, personally chosen successor after ten thousand years! Though the divine body is strong, under that person’s radiance, it only counts as decent.

The latter rolled her almond eyes wide, feeling the heavy pressure around her, the principles of heaven and earth moving, making her unable to bear or resist.

[I don’t know… in fact, I died long ago.]



Jin Lie shranked his head, muttering, "I didn’t, but as the clan leader, you often say our wolf Clan’s greatest flaw is not thinking, and as the clan leader, I must consider the clan more deeply…"

The so-called Transendent divine body, can be called the apex dao foundation, among the Nine Provinces, it’s a top-tier, entering the divine temple, holy [I will arrange the younger clan members to accompany this person for practice.]



Jin Lie couldn’t see, because although this was a heart image, it had never fully formed a complete human body, extremely disgraceful! And as a Heavenly Person, he naturally saw everything clearly! True Seed nurtures heaven and earth…

After the two left, Ji Jingqiu sat under the tree, chatting leisurely with Mu Yi.

If it is as he suspected…

The middle-aged man scolded, "What do you know? The Heavenly Person lineage never broke, the bloodline has always remained strong."

At the mention of the Jin clan's younger young Several young martial artists of this generation were already defeated by their opponents! This left the few from the mountain peak astonished, looking at the scene.

Ji Jingqiu simply explained the situation.

"Over the next few days, the clan’s younger members will undergo training at the old king’s city ruins, it’s better Ji Shao leads the team?"

And in the past, when Yamazhou was still called Youzhou, that dream demon was the largest owner of this land.

The middle-aged man and the old man spoke in turn, tone very calm and polite.

"Besides, you don’t need to worry about this, just behave yourselves."

Jinxia in their generation is considered outstanding.

[What you see now is just a corner of the mountain’s shadow, you cannot see it in the day, only at night, it appears.]



Ji Jingqiu gazed at the mountain’s silhouette, after a while, he softly said, "Mu yi, has anyone in the Nine Provinces truly climbed this mountain?"

How could this be possible, the ruins haven’t even initiated, how could anyone enter in advance?! At this moment, Jin lao suddenly recalled a clan’s secret, his expression abruptly turning serious.

"Shut up." Lei Yuanting’s expression remained unchanged, he knew the past conflict between this lineage and the mountain peak, paying no mind to these details.

[Do you think this young man qualifies for the clan to follow?]



“Law Domain!” The crowd exclaimed.

[This is a corner of Yamazhou, nothing special, just because the gateway is here, that’s why Ah He asked me to stay here.]



The branch hanging down poked Ji Jingqiu's face and then gently rubbed his head. Ji Jingqiu did not resist, obediently sitting there.

Upon hearing that defeating the guards could enhance the purity of his bloodline, and recognizing the familiar name "Six sense purification Bamboo," Ji Jingqiu confirmed it.

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“Mu Yi, is it true that they are really dead?”

In a sense, for the divine, the temple and incense are both the foundation of their existence and a restriction.

Lei Dong was indignant. He had long heard of this, and their journey here was for a marriage alliance. Initially, he was full of resistance, but now, hearing that the celestial beings of the clan had never ceased, it was clear that the divine power was not weak.

It seems these young fellows are far from qualified to probe your strength.

Only the sound of the sea tide was heard; Ji Jingqiu’s body did not move, yet it felt as if the heavens and earth were moving!

But at this moment, he was like a moth drawn to a flame, being easily suppressed by the manifested divine field before he even approached.

Ji Jingqiu looked up at the two figures before him and courteously asked, "This junior is Ji Jingqiu. May I know what to call you two?"

A gentle and tender voice brushed over Ji Jingqiu's heart.

"That is... a mountain?"

"Senior He hopes that one day, I can climb this mountain for him and see what secrets lie atop."

This move was even more powerful than Ji Jingqiu expected.

"Alright, should I be more forceful or more courteous?"

Elder Jin's expression instantly changed. The old king city originally revered the Dream Demon.

He urged the qi within his body to circulate like a thousand dragons moving through water, rumbling like thunder. Then, the world of Bosa Demiplane moved, and an endless deep sea appeared behind him, the dark tide surging, forming a vortex, suppressing everything.

"Um... I guess this counts as cooperation, then."

Following Mu Yi's indication, Ji Jingqiu’s gaze followed the gap opened by the branch. The ancient light suddenly blossomed on the tree, casting a glow in the night, illuminating a corner of the sky.

His expression was peculiar as he softly said, "Junior thinks that the ruins over there probably don’t have much to offer."

"Hmm, in a certain sense, a martial artist in the Nine Provinces is freer than in the Federation..."

He communicated through the heart resonance, "Mu Yi, I am indeed guided by SeniorHe. May I ask, where is this?"

The leader was a middle-aged man with a commanding presence, turning back to scold a few juniors.

I am like Ah He, a member of the Grand Universe Alliance. I come from the Ten Thousand Year Stele, a star group more than five million light years away from your Federation. In your Federation's terms, I am of the elf clan.

It is said that this mountain and sea hide the origins of all worlds and the roots of myriad paths. Even the Four demons yearn to obtain the secrets within.

During the previous observation, the eager young man, who was ready to compete with the elders, was now utterly stunned.

Seeming to fear that the statement was too obscure, he added, "I was rescued by SeniorHe a thousand years ago and brought to the revered land."

Hmph, your Federation has only mastered theBosa Demiplane for ten thousand years, but in our Ten Thousand YearSteal, the history of exploring theBosaDemiplane can trace back tens of thousands of years.

Her steps were firm and resolute, her figure unfolded, slicing through the air, leaving no trace. A silver moon rose behind her, followed by a howling celestial wolf, shaking the silver moon!

...

Compared to the divine form, what truly shocked Ji Jingqiu was the display of the human form and the heavenshape.

Everyone was solemn, bowing their heads in acknowledgment.

He did not expect that fully displaying the Dao field form would have such overwhelming power, surpassing even the Grand Universe.

Upon hearing this, Elder Jin was delighted, feeling extremely pleased! The words of the ancestors had passed for thousands of years, and despite being influenced by that great power, he still found it too distant.

Without other surprises, this young man was indeed the descendant of that person! In the past, he had been the patron deity who protected the clan for thousands of years. He was not just close, even his responses to them were scarce, yet now he treated the young man before him with such affection, clearly loving the house and the raven, all because of that person's existence.

Taking a few steps forward, he said with a bright gaze, "I let you move more freely in your daily life, not to question thedecisions of theancestors!" Elder Jin was furious. "Daring to talk back after being chosen bySeniorHe, this child must be extraordinary. What kind of eyesight do you have to compare withSeniorHe? Do I need to teach you this?"

In the face of this ocean vortex, the proud Jin was like a fallen leaf, slowlydrifting, suppressed by thevortex, unable to move.

But if the goal was to inherit the ancient legacy and compete for the final ranking of the Ten Thousand YearSteal...

The thought was truly empowered by the collective faith of the masses, the incense incense of legend.

Lei Dong's eyes were sharp, never leaving the woman, slightly moved.

With JiJingqiu's vision, he captured a scene that was truly astonishing.

Elder Jin scolded, "I let youmove more freely inyourdaily life, not toquestion the decisions of theancestors!" Elder jin was furious. "Daring to talkback after being chosen bysenior He, this child must beextraordi nary. What kind of eyesight do you have to compare withSenior He? Do I need to teach you this?

In the face of this ocean vortex, the proudJind was like a fallen leaf, drifting, suppressed by the vortex, unable to move.

But if the goal was to inherit the ancient legacy and compete for the final ranking of the Ten Thousand Year Stele...

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On the way back, Jin communicated through the heart resonance, "Archduke... No, at least Archduke Absolute!"

His expression was shaken. "No, this young man'sstrengthisfarfrommatching him."

The other’s strength was actually noteworthy, capable of barely reaching the moonlight level, but the gapwas stilltoo vast.

Even the progress of your Federation’s martialpathis truly remarkable. To grasp the inner andouterheavenandearthishapeat theTrueSeed realm is simplyinconceivable.

EvenAh He backthenwasonly at the Divin Journey realm,initiallypenetrating theinner and outerheavensubtly.

However, yourgrasp of the Dao principle is too crude. Is this the limit of your Federation?

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