Chapter 168: Mythical Creatures, and the Opportunity to See the Divine

Chapter 168: Mythical Creatures, and the Opportunity to See the Divine

In the vast Grand Universe, the Bosa Demiplane is renowned and considered one of the Ancestral Homelands. Numerous civilizations have mastered the Gateways, with most of them being orderly and neutral, leaning towards the natural side. However, there are also a few dark factions that one should be cautious of.

"Thank you for the reminder, Mu Yi."

After bidding farewell to Mu Yi and Jin Lao, Ji Jingqiu opened the Gateway and embarked on his return journey.

The surrounding young people, including Jin Xi, had been dispersed. The matter of the Gateway was to be kept as confidential as possible. Jin Lao stood with his hands clasped behind his back beneath the ancient tree, seeing Ji Jingqiu off. As he did so, he heard Mu Shen's warning.

"Jin Zong, the Canglang Jin Clan must be prepared."

"Thus far, everything has unfolded as Ji Tianhang prophesied. What follows next... will be war. You must be ready to welcome war, a war that will sweep across the entire Nine Provinces."

"Please rest assured, Mu Shen. The Canglang Jin Clan has always been preparing for this day." The old man's gaze was profound.

...

"When you visit the Mu Clan, ask Jun Cheng for detailed information about the Bosa Demiplane. With my connection, he won't refuse."

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"The reason I sought you out is because you can establish a True Seed Daofield prototype. This proves that your physique is extraordinary, and it's not something that can be solely attributed to Martial Heaven. So, I suspect that you might possess a special body refinement secret art. Although I'm unsure if it will be useful, I want to give it a try."

"Do you have a special secret art for tempering the physique?" Shi Xinjian spoke with emphasis, her expression serious. "I want to use a spot to exchange for this secret art. I have an innate deficiency, and if I don't enhance my physique to a certain degree, reversing my innate nature might bring me to the brink of life and death."

Yue Yourong took a deep breath and said softly, "The rumors are true. The Six Great Clans don't even need to go to the Four Guardians. They can forge superior Dao bodies right here in the Ancestral Homeland."

Shi Xinjian's eyes gleamed with determination as she said, "Have you heard of Great Master Meng Pingchuan?"

"Doesn't Ji Jingqiu know?" Yue Yourong asked, slightly surprised. "Haven't you been to the Dragon Tiger Dojo's headquarters? Your Dragon Tiger Dojo also raises many exotic tigers and dragons. In terms of foundation, among the Daofield sects, your Dragon Tiger Dojo has the deepest roots."

The others were not surprised, having known each other for a long time. They were all aware of Shi Xinjian's most significant innate defect—her physique.

Even without the chance to compete for the final spot, the opportunity to enter the Bosa Demiplane itself was a stroke of luck.

On his shoulder, the spiritual image of Ancestor Long Qingyang urged him.

He sighed softly, "As expected of the Six Great Clans, cultivating for ten thousand years. It's not an exaggeration to call this planet a divine kingdom of the mortal world."

Ji Jingqiu understood the key point—it seemed to be about making a choice between the Nine Provinces and the Grand Universe.

The entire Southern Seventh Sector was under the influence of the Mu Clan. If not for their intentional control, more than half of the Southern Sector would have fallen under their command.

Previously, the Wild Sect had wanted to trade this secret art with him.

"But in the future, when you reach a certain level, you'll discover that this suppression is also a form of tempering, a cultivation method that the beings of the Nine Provinces yearn for but cannot attain."

There wasn't much to say about the former, as it was widely known.

Ji Jingqiu asked subconsciously, "What's the difference?"

Ji Jingqiu stepped aside.

"Before his seclusion, this person accepted over a hundred challenges, all of which ended within three moves. Who knows what improvements he's made during his seclusion? He's truly a monster."

The Grand Universe's suppression of various powers was all-encompassing, including the suppression of mental energy.

Unfortunately, during the time Ji Jingqiu spent on the Four Guardians, Mu Lao had already left Dong3 Huang Star. Otherwise, Ji Jingqiu would have visited him earlier.

...

Ji Jingqiu nodded lightly and honestly admitted that if it were just a few Group or Huayue Martial Artists, they couldn't provide any pressure to his current self. However, if a large number of them were to attack, perhaps they could give him a sense of tempering.

"Let's return to the Martial Arts Hall."

"Are you going to the Bosa Demiplane?"

"As expected, the Dragon Tiger Dojo has also arrived!"

Ji Jingqiu said, "I do have a secret art for sculpting the divine form within the body. It's of a high grade. What do you want to exchange for it?"

After disembarking from the flying shuttle, everyone immediately noticed a towering, steep mountain piercing the clouds in the distance. Only the dazzling starlight flowing from the summit could be seen through the cloud sea.

"The reason is simple—the Grand Universe is the center of everything." Long Qingyang's gaze was profound. "As for the other questions, leave them for you to explore in the future. Just remember that the crucial breakthroughs must be achieved within the Grand Universe, strengthening your connection with it."

Ji Jingqiu nodded, thinking to himself that even within the Six Great Clans, harmony seemed to be lacking in recent years.

As for the latter, although rare, it was not exclusive.

Everyone felt a sense of awe, understanding the significance of his words.

"I sense a unique power permeating the air." Shi Xinjian suddenly spoke with gravity, her eyes sparkling. "By bathing in this environment for an extended period, one's physique can surpass others from the very beginning."

Shi Xinjian circled the room and stood before a large floor-to-ceiling window, taking in the distant forests.

Long Qingyang clasped his hands behind his back and narrowed his eyes. With his vision, he could easily spot certain divine anomalies on the planet's surface, such as rare treasures.

Long Qingyang didn't answer but asked instead, "Do you know why He Shuai and the others, after visiting the Nine Provinces, still chose to return to the Federation?"

Mu Juncheng directly led everyone to a vast courtyard.

Among those accompanying them was Yin Wushuang and the others, who had been staying there all along.

"My spiritual image can usually last for a few months without issue, but crossing two demiplanes, it couldn't even endure two weeks."

After bidding farewell to Yang Yan and the others, Ji Jingqiu boarded the spaceship with Long Qingyang, heading for the Mu Clan's Ancestral Homeland.

"Some with extremely high evolution levels are given the name of mythical creatures. Their cultivation is at least at the Divine Journey Realm. However, this situation is rare, a chance encounter."

In the Nine Provinces, his Formless Dao Body could summon a strand of heavenly power.

Mu Juncheng continued, "To be precise, currently, only the Six Great Clans in the Federation have cultivated so-called divine creatures. Additionally, in the Bosa Demiplane we're heading to, there are numerous divine creatures."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up. The Mu Clan's Ancestral Homeland! Long Qingyang suddenly spoke up, "This trip might bring you many enemies, and there might even be Martial Artists who join forces against you. Be prepared."

Ji Jingqiu hesitated, "Are you talking about the first Supreme Grandmaster born in the Federation after the Seven Shuaies?"

Under the suppression from the Grand Universe, his once active mental prowess had quieted down significantly.

In the vast Grand Universe, only a Grandmaster of the Celestial Beings could create their own small domain, harnessing the perfect synergy of time, location, and people. This was the essence of a Complete Heavenly Daofield.

Near the airport, many people recognized some of them and whispered amongst themselves.

Within the projection, Old Master Mu maintained his majestic aura, while Ji Jingqiu, compared to a few months ago, seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

"Brother Mu, I heard that your ancestral homeland, the Six Great Clans, nurtures many mythical creatures. Is that true?" Yue Yourong asked.

Compared to their previous meeting, her aura had deepened significantly, indicating notable progress during this period.

"Divine creatures..." Ji Jingqiu murmured. The nurturing of his Innate Divine Ability required the nourishment of Divine Substance.

Long Qingyang, a Celestial Warrior, did not accompany them, as Mu Clan had its own Celestial Warriors to receive them.

"Also, remember this: your future mental breakthroughs and breaking through the Celestial Barrier must be achieved within the Grand Universe!"

An invisible, intangible wind swirled around him, and under his control, the crisscrossing blade intent tore through the air without damaging the surroundings.

Could it be the Daozang? I've never heard of the Daozang being reusable...

Ji Jingqiu didn't feel much, and this power's nourishment of his physique could only be considered slightly better than nothing.

They had parted ways when heading to Dong3 Huang Star, and in less than a month, Lord Cheng's aura had visibly strengthened.

Although they had improved, it was not as significant as Lord Cheng's progress.

Speaking of cultivation, the Nine Provinces seemed more relaxed than the Grand Universe.

She seemed to have a certain obsession with her physique.

Ji Jingqiu thought to himself, "After experiencing the freedom of an unconstrained mind, it's hard to go back."

The entire planet resembled a massive emerald, embedded in the boundless and desolate depths of the universe.

Their destination was the ancestral star of the Mu Clan, Southern Seventh Jupiter.

Ji Jingqiu pondered, noticing the stark contrast; the suppression from the Grand Universe was far stronger than in the Nine Provinces.

Ji Jingqiu stood in place, attempting to leverage his Dao Body to manipulate the forces between heaven and earth, but as expected, he failed.

The gateway to the Bosa Demiplane was hidden on this planet.

"What would you like to drink?" Ji Jingqiu searched inside the house.

Yin Wushuang nodded.

Even with his mind's stability at the Firmament Realm, he could only briefly break free from his constraints, unable to completely escape them.

He asked in confusion, "I thought the Federation would eventually shift its focus entirely to the Nine Provinces. But now it seems they're still prioritizing the Grand Universe. Why is that?"

Ji Jingqiu's eyes gleamed with determination. "The Enlightenment Land?"

Upon seeing Ji Jingqiu's return, the old man immediately looked at the spiritual image on his shoulder. The image soared and returned to Long Qingyang's inner world, where it would be nurtured once again.

The others shared his sentiment.

The Federation's upper echelons had already made their choice—the Grand Universe.

"The Dragon Tiger Dojo has been in decline for so long, and I never expected this generation to seize the opportunity to revive it."

He tried again, this time utilizing the mental power of the Firmament Realm. In an instant, he broke free from the shackles that bound him.

Standing by the spaceship's porthole, he looked down. The planet's surface was covered in lush green, resembling a vibrant painting of life.

Ji Jingqiu nodded cautiously, indicating that he remembered.

After a moment, Mu Xuan Ying replied.

"The Mu Clan has been exploring the Bosa Demiplane for ten thousand years, searching for the 'Enlightenment Land' mentioned by our ancestors, but we've never found any clues."

Could it be his chance?

If his guess was correct, only the Embryo Breath, above the Firmament Realm, could completely ignore the suppression of the Grand Universe's foundational rules, allowing a warrior's mind to merge with heaven and earth, truly achieving the state of Heaven and Man as One.

"Indeed!" Mu Xuan Ying said solemnly, "Also, during your visit, avoid any association with other branches of the Mu Clan, except for Lord Cheng's lineage. The Mu Clan's intentions have become chaotic, and the good and bad are mixed. That's why I chose to leave the family."

Was it Mu Shuai who had achieved enlightenment in the Bosa Demiplane's Enlightenment Land? He recalled the various messages passed on by Mu Yi through mental imprinting but couldn't find any relevant keywords.

The group parted ways at the airport, and Lord Cheng personally led them to their temporary base.

"Jingqiu, it's been a while!"

Soon, Old Master Mu sent him a direct communication request.

Returning to the Grand Universe from Yama Zhou, Ji Jingqiu reappeared in the familiar temple.

Long Qingyang shook his head.

Ji Jingqiu's eyes narrowed.

"Aren't the Five Merchant Alliances the same? This Seed War has become a contest among various powers."

Shortly after Ji Jingqiu entered the house, someone knocked on his door.

If he hadn't gone to Yama Zhou, he wouldn't have known that the Primordial Body could directly draw upon a strand of heavenly power! Even a single strand was heavenly power! Long Qingyang pondered, "The Celestial Warrior's Primordial Body can indeed draw upon heavenly power, but I've never heard of a Primordial Body at the True Seed Realm being able to do so."

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Ever since landing on this planet, Ji Jingqiu had an odd feeling.

Long Qingyang's expression and tone were extremely solemn as he spoke his last sentence.

He knew the girl's physique had a deficiency, but he didn't expect it to be this severe.

Ji Jingqiu shared his discovery about the suppression of the two worlds, especially how the Primordial Body could leverage heavenly power.

Shi Xinjian spoke softly, "I've tried 127 body refinement secrets, but none of them have helped me."

Although it was thin, prolonged exposure would accumulate over time, leading to a transformation.

Additionally, they all felt the nourishing effect of the mysterious power on their physical bodies.

The fifth Divine Intention, True Self, inscribed on his Dao Body, had the fundamental benefit of continuously strengthening his True Self, in addition to controlling the Formless.

"There are other opportunities, and you might have a chance in the future." Ji Jingqiu said with a chuckle.

Yin Wushuang was taken aback.

"It's normal. Many forces have chosen to collaborate, and the martial arts families have split into two factions. One faction is affiliated with the Six Great Clans, while the other is rumored to have cooperated with several Grandmaster Dao lineages."

"Compared to the Grand Universe, I feel that the Nine Provinces are more suitable for our cultivation." Ji Jingqiu said.

"Please."

The key to tempering one's physique lies in the combination of the Eternal Blades and the engraved axe.

With the guidance of the Mu family, the spaceship successfully landed.

"Of course, there are differences, and they are very important." Long Qingyang's eyes deepened, "Do you know what the foundation of martial arts lies in?"

"Good lad, I thought you would look down upon your peers, but I didn't expect you to advance so quickly."

Before heading to Yama Zhou, this feeling was not as pronounced as it is now. However, after experiencing the freedom of the heart, this shackle became particularly noticeable.

Inside the martial arts hall, Long Qingyang waited alone for his appearance.

It was as if an invisible shackle slowly enveloped him, confining his mental power within his physical body.

At this moment, Dong3 Huang Star was in the middle of the night.

"Jingqiu, you haven't been seen for so long. Have you sensed the location of the Daozang?" Yin Wushuang asked tentatively.

Ji Jingqiu returned to his resting room in the martial arts hall.

"What are your thoughts on this journey to the Nine Provinces?"

"Don't stand outside, come in. You can find a room to rest first. I have something to do, and I'll come back to you after I'm done."

A month had passed since the Ji family publicly announced the news, but so far, no one had heard of anyone obtaining the Daozang. Many warriors had chosen to give up.

With Long Qingyang's command, the spaceship used folding jumps and only took half a day to travel from Dong3 District to the South 7 District of the Federation.

"It's not that exaggerated." Mu Jun Cheng shook his head, "There are indeed regions on the ancestral star that can help cultivate superior martial bodies, but it's impossible to encompass an entire planet. Moreover, the cultivation progress is limited, and one still has to go to the Four Guardians in the end."

"Currently, it seems that the suppression in the Grand Universe is too heavy. The environment in the Nine Provinces is indeed more suitable for warriors to comprehend the Dao principles and seek out the spiritual prowess of heaven and earth."

Thinking about his trip to the Mu family's ancestral land tomorrow, Ji Jingqiu sent a message to Old Man Mu.

The Federation's Seed Battle was about to begin, and the once bustling Dong3 Huang Star suddenly became quiet. Many eligible warriors chose to participate in the battle.

"You can stay at my place these two days. I'll tell you about the situation in the Bosa Demiplane. This time, the demiplane will open in the morning of the day after tomorrow, so everyone should adjust their state during these two days."

However, they, who were at the Yangyan Martial Academy, knew that Ji Jingqiu had disappeared during this period, and no one knew where he had gone.

The next day.

Soon, he hurried back to the Yangyan Martial Academy.

"A Dao lineage with this person is a strong contender for the championship this time."

"Come out, is that Ji Jingqiu?"

Mu Jun Cheng was enthusiastic. Last night, his third grandfather personally called him and asked him to receive Ji Jingqiu well.

"That's right, I've heard of it too. When a Grandmaster opens the Dao and reaches the end, they can create a complete inner heaven, which can also be called a Divine Kingdom. By raising beasts within, over time, they may become imbued with divine nature, leading to a path of returning to their ancestral origins or evolution."

Ji Jingqiu and the others walked out of the airport and saw Mu Jun Cheng, who had come to pick them up in person.

"Trade? What trade?" Ji Jingqiu turned and asked.

Compared to the beginning, this spiritual form had shrunk, leaving only a thumb-sized body. The golden scales on its exterior had long since dimmed.

"There should be many secrets to tempering the physique, right?" Ji Jingqiu asked, "Your teacher is a Grandmaster, so how come you can't get the top-notch secrets of body refinement?"

"Yes! This Grandmaster uses the sword like you. He has a former residence that contains countless sword intents, which is a paradise for all sword users. Your Dao body has already proven its Primordial nature, but your martial skills have yet to reach the level of seeing the divine."

The "Divine Remains" obtained from Grandmaster Long Qingyang a while ago were extracted from a divine creature.

Mu Xuan Ying was relieved:

The girl in the red dress smiled brightly: "Jingqiu, do you mind if I come in and sit down?"

It was actually Shi Xinjian.

After greeting them, Mu Jun Cheng left in a hurry.

"Not only that, Yin Wushuang, Diao Xingyun... Hey, the top Dao academies in the Federation have also chosen to collaborate!"

During this time, the Dragon Tiger Dojo publicly declared that Ji Jingqiu had entered closed-door cultivation and was temporarily not accepting challenges.

"Mythical creatures?" Ji Jingqiu asked curiously.

Although they were rare, they couldn't resist the long-term accumulation! "That's right." Long Qingyang nodded slightly, "The foundation of martial arts lies in enhancing the 'self'. By breaking through in the Grand Universe, you can deepen the connection between your true self and the Grand Universe, which is extremely important. I also learned about this from above not long ago."

Ji Jingqiu was stunned.

"Wow, it feels much stronger. Is this the foundation of a martial arts family?" Diao Xingyun muttered.

It was like returning to the Yama Zhou once again! The underlying rules of this planet were much more relaxed than the outside world, and if he wasn't mistaken, this was probably the result of improvements made by the Mu family's warriors over generations.

Ji Jingqiu nodded and pondered in his heart.

The surrounding air seemed to become dense, and a sense of restraint like a tidal wave surged towards him, enveloping him.

As soon as Ji Jingqiu and his group arrived on the spaceship, they attracted many gazes.

Long Qingyang nodded:

"Jingqiu!"

"But if it's you, you might be able to find the 'Enlightenment Land' of our ancestors."

Ji Jingqiu didn't disturb Ah Cheng and seamlessly blended into the night, hurrying towards the location of the martial arts hall.

Suddenly, he felt as if he had stepped into an invisible quagmire.

...

Regarding Shi Xinjian, he had always viewed her differently. It started from the mixed battle where Mu Jun Cheng invited various parties, and the girl's final display of fist intent and demeanor.

At that time, Shi Xinjian had only a small martial body, but with one punch, she stirred up the Dao principles and broke the conventions.

"Enhancing the true self." Ji Jingqiu answered, confident that this answer was correct without a doubt.

"Seeing the divine in martial arts requires not only talent but also a certain amount of accumulation. Your talent and creativity are extremely high, and your progress is rapid. The only flaw is that your time in martial arts is too short."

"If you can go to Grandmaster Meng Pingchuan's former residence for secluded cultivation, there's a high probability that you'll directly point towards the realm of seeing the divine."

Shi Xinjian spoke softly,

"My teacher helped me obtain a spot, and I want to exchange it with you."

(End of Chapter)

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