Chapter 173: Bodhimanda Insight, Chaos

Chapter 173: Bodhimanda Insight, Chaos

"You really won?" Mu Rouzhi exclaimed, her eyelashes trembling slightly as she cautiously approached from behind, disbelief in her voice.

The battle had erupted with astonishing speed.

Two Archduke Prodigies, along with four others, had formed a flanking formation. Even if Ji Jingqiu had chosen to assassinate, the battle would have ended swiftly.

The fight was completely one-sided, and neither of the Archduke Prodigies could last three exchanges against Ji Jingqiu.

Ji Jingqiu spoke earnestly, "I'm reflecting. In the life-and-death struggle, I let two Archduke-level warriors escape, only killing two traitors from our side, and taking out a piece of trash from the Eye of Demon Empire along the way."

The elven girl wasn't sure if she should comfort him. Something about his words sounded strange, not like genuine reflection or self-blame...

...

"Calm down," he said slowly. "Longbei is still inside, and you know his strength. He's the strongest among the three of you."

In front of him, the dangers within the Death Domain seemed non-existent.

Xi Yin glanced warily at the person beside him and said in a low voice, "Xi Yan, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be working with the Phoenixfall Kingdom to hunt them down?" Xi Yan replied nonchalantly, "We haven't found their trail yet, but we will eventually."

"Are you letting them go?" An alien warrior complained, "They're Archdukes. We shouldn't let them leave just like that."

"Fortunately, this is the Bosa Demiplane. The first stage doesn't allow for powers beyond the specified limits. If we were outside, you might be in danger."

But the divine will that had come seemed to retreat as suddenly as it had arrived, like a receding tide leaving no trace on the sand, causing Ji Jingqiu to question if he had imagined it.

A grandmaster from the Phoenixfall Kingdom was toasting with a Marquis from the Eye of Demon Empire.

Even for a top-tier civilization like Starwood Forest, Archduke Warriors were among the most outstanding of the younger generation, second only to a few Supreme Crowned King Warriors. They enjoyed high status within their clans and were seen as potential Celestial seeds for the future.

"So, from now on, let's surround them from all sides. Whether it's the Flaming Sun Federation or those pesky elves from Starwood Forest, we'll control the destination of their journey to be the Cangqing Temple. Let them scout the path for us."

"Hey, once we find Old Ji and the others, we'll give these bastards a good beating," Diao Xingyun spat.

The two countries had an extremely close relationship, jointly occupying a universe-class secret realm. The cultivation system of the Phoenixfall Kingdom was based within this secret realm.

Diao Xingyun took one last look at the Three-Eye Technique warrior before him, no longer eager to continue fighting. He swiftly withdrew and rushed towards the one who had come to support him.

In the distance, mountains stretched endlessly, and giant trees reached towards the sky.

A tall and slender young man walked slowly, his eyes calm and serene like a deep well. The veins on his body were like underground magma, flowing and terrifying. His qi seemed to condense into a solid form, forming a black sun shadow behind him.

The Eye of Demon Empire.

Led by the Black Sun Tribe and the Eye of Demon Empire, the conqueror civilizations began a crackdown on other civilizations. Under guidance, most warriors were driven towards fixed locations.

Yue Youcong's expression was indifferent, her eyebrows slightly furrowed as if a faint shadow was burning within. A hazy shadow emerged, unaffected by the mortal world, and lightly brushed past an alien warrior.

Previously, when she encountered an attack from a warrior of the Eye of Demon Empire, another Dark Elf from Starwood Forest had chosen to watch coldly from the sidelines.

Battles erupted every moment, and the Flaming Sun Federation was just one of the many involved. Starwood Forest and the Wood Spirit Clan were also caught in this hunt and counter-hunt, creating an incredibly chaotic battlefield.

A cold hum filled the air as an Archduke Warrior from the Eye of Demon Empire approached, his gaze like cold electricity, and his eyes burning with passion as he looked at Yue Youcong.

Xuantian Seven Divine Fury Spear, First Form! This spear was incredibly fast! Unparalleled speed! Even the former Ji Jingqiu, upon seeing this spear for the first time, couldn't help but be pierced by its astonishing speed.

"Let me inform you that we've formed a temporary alliance with the Four Divine Temples, the Black Sun Tribe, and other forces. Our goal is the Cangqing Temple, and this time, we must open its inner gate."

A second-tier warrior could actually harness the power of heaven and earth?

Ji Jingqiu looked around, and the previously abstruse and incomprehensible heaven and earth law seemed so "clear."

A loud shout rang out.

This delay allowed the pursuers to catch up.

"It's Ji Jingqiu! He ambushed us! Longbei concealed the truth. He didn't defeat Longbei by suppressing the Divine Fury, he can already harness the power of heaven and earth!"

In the elven girl's eyes, Ji Jingqiu's figure was tall and broad, and even in the face of this vast Death Domain filled with deathly silence, he didn't hesitate!

"What happened? Who did this?" he asked in a low voice.

Ji Jingqiu replied solemnly, "They're jealous of my talent."

It was known that the Bosa Demiplane was being eroded and plundered.

"Over the years, we've accumulated a lot of grudges. Whenever they see someone they don't like, they take action."

Ji Jingqiu shook his head, "No one knows it was me. Even if they did, it doesn't matter. They colluded with foreign races to harm me, and I haven't settled the score with them yet. I'm not alone."

The warrior who had been struck by a sword watched the two leave without pursuing them, deep in thought, recalling the sword strike from earlier.

The hairs on his body stood on end, as if something was watching him.

Xinde Sa, a warrior from the Eye of Demon Empire, asked cautiously, "Do you know who did this?"

"Good!"

"I don't know, but I know they're from the Phoenixfall Kingdom." Mu Rouzhi wondered, "What did you do to offend the Phoenixfall Kingdom? Why did they send two Archduke Warriors to hunt you down? I thought your federation didn't have much interaction with other civilizations."

Diao Xingyun was already stained with blood, his face stern. The tip of his spear shone with dazzling brightness, and his sharp aura surged from the spearhead.

Xinde Sa narrowed his eyes. The Phoenixfall Kingdom's formation was not small. What secret did the young man from the Flaming Sun Federation possess?

Ji Jingqiu, who had been wandering on the outskirts, recalled the Wood Spirit Clan's search for the Wood Spirit Clan's leader's enlightenment site.

Black mists emerged from under his feet, swirling around him before being suppressed by the Bodhi tree and thrown into a pool to feed the fish.

"In the past, have many civilizations ventured here?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked.

Not long after, they had already passed through five Dead Zones on their journey.

"Woman, surrender to our Eye of Demon Empire. Hand over your secret art, and we can grant you a spot for bloodline transformation, allowing you to become a noble citizen of our empire!" He spoke with arrogance, his attitude condescending.

This microscopic vision seemed to only scratch the surface of the divine anomaly.

"No problem. We have an absolute advantage in numbers. They either retreat from the trial or are driven away by us. They have no other choice!"

He formed hand seals, fully unleashing the Six Paths Revolving Fist, and attacked Diao Xingyun who was not far away.

He looked ahead and smiled faintly, saying:

...

Ji Jingqiu squinted. The Federation had also sent in hundreds of warriors, all of them young and spirited.

"Three moves? Arrogant!" The opponent's face darkened, "A lowly civilization that got lucky ten thousand years ago dares to compare heritage with our tribe. They truly have no sense!"

Even though Ji Jingqiu was the reason why the young warriors of the Federation had cultivated the secret art of Mind Defense, he was no exception. But at this moment, he could only barely hold on, and his actions were slowed down, revealing flaws.

Suddenly, a pure and bright sword light soared into the sky!

She looked to the right.

...

Li Chengfeng let out a long howl, opening the Six Paths with his fists, and his domineering aura forced back the foreign warrior in front of him.

This stirred his heart, and his gaze became even hotter, "Just relying on a secret art to rival our divine technique, this secret art is wasted on you. Hand it over to me!"

Li Chengfeng roared, and his muscles and bones resonated, unleashing a terrifying power from his natural bone structure and cultivated body.

"We'll get rid of some pests first."

"Don't be hasty. Our goal is to drive them to the Cangqing Temple, and let them clear the path for us. We must prioritize." The leader spoke calmly, "As for their strength, once those few arrive, they will hunt them down one by one. There's no need to worry, a few Crowned Kings won't cause much trouble."

"But before that..."

There was nothing more to say.

Ji Jingqiu looked up at the distant mountains.

Along with the drop of emerald-like life essence, more vibrant than the previous dozen drops, falling into the pool, the dead fish that had been lying flat in the pool began to swim vigorously.

Li Chengfeng nodded, "I have no objections."

The opponent repeatedly attacked whenever he was about to break free from the encirclement, dragging him back into the quagmire.

"This is the last and largest Dead Zone. Be careful and don't overexert yourself!"

Relying on the speed of thunder, he managed to break through the encirclement, but he witnessed some Federation warriors failing to retreat in time and being killed on the battlefield.

"I'll be right back."

The next moment, a blade light blossomed, seemingly dividing the heavens and the earth!...

The number of opponents continued to increase, and they were no match for them.

He looked up at the World Tree in the distance, visible from anywhere, deep in thought.

...

He reached out and grabbed Yue Youcong, his aura overwhelming as he seized the moment when Yue Youcong's secret art was backfiring.

His keen aura surged, and he attempted to break free with a single strike, but someone among the enemies was skilled in the secret art of Mind Mystery.

"Run!"

Diao Xingyun grunted, blood flowing from his nose as his strike faltered.

Mu Rouzhi: "...Did you just kill one of your own? Won't you be punished when you return?"

Ji Jingqiu had swallowed thirteen Flowers of Life, one of which was the guide fee from Mu Rouzhi, carefully stored in a specialized container.

Following the will of Heaven, they cleansed the mortal world.

"Let's go. Continue searching for the Flowers of Life, but we need to hurry towards the Cangqing Temple. I have a feeling..."

Lei Zutree scoffed, "Are we done? Pray that the strongest among you doesn't encounter someone from our generation, or they might not even last three moves!"

Yue Youcong's thoughts were exceptionally clear, and she slowly said,

At the same time, he casually swallowed the Flower of Life, ensuring it was safe.

"Heaven and Earth Root..." he muttered to himself, "It's said that the ancestors of the Mu family obtained a great opportunity here, forging their supreme foundation. If I want to achieve greatness in this life, I must either find the place of enlightenment or uncover the secrets of the Cangqing Temple."

A figure strolled leisurely and stopped beside him, smiling lightly, "Xi Yin, are you injured?"

Seeing that the other Federation warriors had successfully retreated, he and Lei Zutree exchanged a glance and began to leave.

Diao Xingyun looked sideways, noticing the person hiding behind the crowd, with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, exuding an attitude of mockery and playfulness.

However, unlike before, his expression changed slightly as he sensed a strange anomaly.

"Heaven and Earth Power?!" Luqa's pupils contracted, "Are you sure you didn't sense it wrong?!"

Luqa's lips curled slightly. Even if they couldn't beat them now, entering the Blood Cleansing Pool would give them a 100% win rate?

Among the foreign warriors hunting them, two Crowned King-level Heaven's Pride warriors emerged and joined forces to surround him.

...

"Absolutely not!" Sereus panted, "Send me back! I need to enter the Blood Cleansing Pool. Once I regain my peak condition, I'll come back for their heads!"

After a brief hesitation, Mu Rouzhi nodded lightly, "I know a little. It's a special situation within the clan."

"Since they're deliberately herding us towards a specific location, it's highly likely they want us to complete a task for them. They won't take lethal action for now, so we can use this opportunity to contact other Federation warriors."

In an instant, he unleashed a thousand Six Paths Fist shadows, densely filling the void and repelling the warriors surrounding Diao Xingyun.

"What should we do next? Should we split up?" Diao Xingyun frowned.

"Go! Don't linger! There are too many of them!"

The latter didn't even have a chance to use their life-saving techniques and died silently.

Sereus took a deep breath and remained silent.

Ji Jingqiu opened his eyes and looked towards the distant mountains. With a slight movement of his heart, he could clearly perceive the delicate veins on any leaf in the forest, even though he was quite far from that area.

It had only been one day since they entered the Dead Zone.

...

Upon reaching the center of the Dead Zone, Ji Jingqiu, like the previous ten times, plucked the Flower of Life.

"It's almost like two camps. One side consists of conquering civilizations like the Eye of Demon Empire and the Black Sun Tribe. The other side includes the Starwood Forest and the Beast Sea, which uphold order."

He didn't rush to break the stalemate and counter the enemy's siege. After sustaining a few more injuries, he finally found an opportunity to retaliate.

Yue Youcong observed with a cold gaze. The ethereal silhouette, like a heavenly fairy, moved without a sound, as gentle as a spring breeze. With a wave of his palm, he unleashed a heart-shattering mental wave! The warrior from the Eye of Demon Empire's eyes turned cold, and his third eye opened, emitting a subtle, evil, and powerful mental surge that barely managed to counterbalance Mu Rouzhi's secret art.

Ji Jingqiu also noticed that Mu Rouzhi seemed to have a profound understanding of their federation, including detailed knowledge of the division between the Starwood and the Radiant Sun. Additionally, she was aware of the federation's limited interactions with surrounding civilizations.

Ji Jingqiu refrained from asking further and instead turned to ask, "According to past customs, how do the conflicts between your Starwood Forest and the Eye of Demon Empire usually play out here? Do you have a grudge against them?"

...

"Don't be impulsive! Let's retreat first. There will be an opportunity to settle this score!"

Most of the warriors were sent away by Ji Jingqiu, but some who were slower ended up buried in the mountains.

The sound of the surging ocean waves filled the air, but it didn't evoke a sense of tranquility or beauty. Instead, it felt like the deep sigh of nature.

"You seem to know a lot about our federation."

Yan Dongshun, a warrior from the Celestial Dojo, exuded a cold gaze. He repelled the enemy with a single move, displaying such prowess that it momentarily intimidated the opposing side.

Ji Jingqiu contemplated, his hand already gripping a wooden plaque, ready to retreat at any moment.

Mu Rouzhi spoke:

This scene left many onlookers around them stunned, their faces filled with awe and hesitation, not daring to approach.

"How will you divide the temple's legacy after this?"

The opponent smiled faintly. "With our overwhelming numerical advantage, why would we engage in a one-on-one fight? Moreover, we aren't the strongest. If the strongest were to intervene, you two wouldn't stand a chance."

"Hmm?"

"Let me witness the dominance of the Heaven-Embracing Blade!" The youth exclaimed.

Ji Jingqiu and Mu Rouzhi made their way, specifically targeting the Death Domain. Along the way, they encountered numerous hostile warriors from foreign races.

"According to them, there might be a Radiant Sun Warrior among them who has reached the Apex Archduke level," someone whispered.

At this moment, an immense and boundless will awakened within the void, penetrating through layers of illusions to reach this place. The aura it exuded was profound and vast, ancient and abstruse, enveloping the entire vast universe within its grasp.

Lu Ka smiled faintly. "He's just a lucky fellow who offended the taboo of my tribe. The royal decree is to execute him."

This was the Divine Journey Realm, a realm where only those with a connection to the Heart Spirit could sense the Spiritual Essence of the universe!

"The Black Sun Body?" Qin Qingjue, the short-haired girl, asked softly.

"The Heaven Blade Body?"

...

【Bodhimanda Insight】! A divine eye technique rooted in the Heart Spirit, it is one of the manifestations of the Six Roots Transparent. If perfected in the future, it can see through all illusions, understand the essence of all transformations, and also perceive the changes in various laws...

"There are too many of them, and they've formed an alliance. We're not as united as they are," Yue Youcong analyzed calmly. "The current situation calls for us to inform everyone to temporarily set aside internal conflicts and unite our forces against the foreign race warriors."

On a grassy plain, tension filled the air, and the intent to kill was palpable.

"Your Majesty Lu Ka, what's so extraordinary about that young man from the federation that warrants such a massive effort to hunt him down?"

Mu Rouzhi nodded, refraining from asking further. Such factional issues were quite common among various civilizations.

If it were the former, he might receive a reward. But if it were the latter, then trouble would ensue.

He exclaimed:

A servant hurried over and quietly reported the latest situation.

Diao Xingyun's expression turned solemn. When had he ever felt such power from Ji Jingqiu's hand?

He roared and personally covered the retreat for the other federal warriors.

They exchanged glances, nodding to each other in agreement.

Ji Jingqiu walked in effortlessly, as if treading on flat ground, and entered. Then, he plucked the Flower of Life and consumed it clumsily, like an old yellow ox chewing on a peony.

Upon hearing that the two Radiant Sun warriors from the Phoenixfall Kingdom had entered not long ago and were both severely injured, Lu Ka's expression turned grim, his aura intensifying.

"Spiritual Essence!" Qin Qingjue exclaimed softly, gazing at the massive Death Domain hundreds of meters ahead with concern.

The entire Bosa Demiplane was in an uproar.

At this point, Mu Rouzhi looked at Ji Jingqiu with curiosity.

Diao Xingyun found himself surrounded and under siege. Among the besiegers, there were two or three warriors whose strength wasn't far superior to his own. Within moments, the situation became dire.

He stood up and took a step towards Sereus. After checking his injuries, he slightly relaxed, relieved that the prince hadn't damaged his foundation.

...

"Hold on, Sereus! I'm coming!"

Xinde Sa from the Eye of Demon Empire glinted. "Indeed, our country, Xi Yan, is about to break through the Apex Archduke level. With their combined strength, they will surely defeat Ji Jingqiu."

Yan Dongshun spoke indifferently. "Whether it's ignorance or ants gazing at the heavens, this trial will soon reveal the truth."

With this spear, Diao Xingyun burst through the surrounding enemies' encirclement. Instead of fleeing, he glared coldly, took a step forward, and thrust his long spear. His body followed the spear's movement, fiercely targeting the warrior hidden behind the crowd! The latter's expression changed, and the third eye beneath their jaw opened. A mental shock several times stronger than before hit Diao Xingyun.

Not long after, Li Chengfeng, who had just finished scouting, frowned.

"Haha, do you believe that? In my eyes, it's just a weakling who offended the taboo of your tribe. This trial will reveal the truth." Yan Dongshun spoke, his heart burning with passion.

Standing atop a mountain, Ke Pingluan gazed into the distance. Behind him lay the corpses of several foreign race warriors.

"Move aside."

"The legend is true. This civilization, which has only developed for a mere ten thousand years, is a second-rate civilization." Ke Pingluan muttered to himself, his heart filled with fervor.

With a single strike of his sword, Yin Wushuang didn't pursue further. Instead, he frowned, gazing at the warrior from the Eye of Demon Empire whose aura wasn't inferior, approaching rapidly from a distance.

Upon hearing this, Ji Jingqiu contemplated, surprised by such a life-saving method.

In future encounters with similar foes, there are two things to be mindful of.

Yue Youcong, however, wasn't optimistic. His expression darkened as he said, "There are too many of them. It's not just one civilization. Even if we gather most of our people, we can barely ensure our safety."

"But your group is cautious in your actions and usually doesn't interfere in conflicts between races. You travel together on the outskirts, as if searching for something. You don't even thoroughly explore important ruins like the Cangqing Temple, so your presence isn't very strong."

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Perhaps many civilizations in the vast universe look down on the Flaming Sun Federation for its "good fortune." This sentiment is complex, and it's hard to say there isn't a hint of envy.

Although this realm is vast, resources are relative. He had a premonition that conflicts between various parties were very likely to escalate.

Seeing his fellow warrior's death, he was so furious that he nearly turned around to fight back.

"Hmph!"

"Let's go! Lao and Chengfeng have already broken free!"

"Everyone, do your best." Xi Yan emphasized each word, "Of course, before that, let's clear the area first."

"Scum?" Lei Zutree laughed angrily, "In a one-on-one fight, I can easily suppress you all!"

But he had a vague feeling...

In the eyes of truly top-tier civilizations, the Flaming Sun Federation, from all aspects, is one that requires serious treatment, especially their six great clans.

He looked again at the location of the World Tree, and this time, his gaze seemed to penetrate the mist, directly seeing a certain essence—layered, folded spaces! This was the true "distance" between them and the World Tree, and also countless similar secret realms like the one beneath their feet! Along with these realizations, Ji Jingqiu suddenly understood the nature of his ability.

Ji Jingqiu was shaken.

Several people nodded.

Mu Rouzhi thought for a moment and said, "It won't be few. There are usually hundreds as a starting point, and according to your Federation's classification, they range from Stars to Radiant Sun. Sometimes, there might even be Radiant Sun Prodigies."

Was it because he had consecutively broken through fifteen Death Domains that he attracted such attention at this moment?

...

A Crowned King Warrior from the Eye of Demon Empire grunted and was directly slashed by the sword, his face turning deathly pale.

After Diao Xingyun and the others regrouped, they took a short rest.

On the battlefield, which was torn apart by countless sword lights, corpses were scattered everywhere. Numerous severed limbs and arms, and various colored blood merged, forming a small pool.

Lei Zutree's roots stood upright, and the flowing energy on his body outlined a robust and powerful physique.

"It's not just us who realize this. So, those we want to recruit might not only be Federation warriors. We can also try to ally with other civilizations being hunted."

"Interesting, a standout among the Crowned Kings." Someone whispered among the group hunting them, "Looks like these people aren't all useless."

The title of Crowned King implied that the young person could reign supreme among their peers.

On this ground covered in death, a short-haired girl slowly sheathed her sword, her expression unchanging.

Perhaps even the monster Longbei would find it difficult to deal with Ji Jingqiu.

A Crowned King Prodigy from the Black Sun Clan had a solemn expression.

"We give up. The cost of plucking the Flower of Life is too high. It's not worth it. It's better to focus on deciphering the Temple's secrets." Xi Yan shook his head.

Was this the will of the World Tree, or the gaze of the entity behind the Death Domain?

Ji Jingqiu didn't hesitate and headed straight for the Death Domain.

This was already the fifteenth Death Domain they had encountered on their journey, and the previous fourteen had all been broken through by Ji Jingqiu.

Li Chengfeng spoke in a low voice, "I'll go ahead. Be careful, everyone. If it's not possible, just withdraw from the trial. There's no need to risk your lives!"

In an instant, his aura surged, and with a buzzing sound, a dazzling sea of gun tips stirred the principles of heaven and earth!

But no matter where he was, when he looked up, he could see the towering giant tree in the distance, seemingly within reach but actually separated by countless worlds.

After that, the two of them quickly headed deeper into the forest to meet up with Yue Youcong and the others.

He asked Mu Rouzhi to confirm the remaining Crowned Kings in the group, besides a guy named Xi Yan, who was the other person?

"The situation is a bit tricky. It seems we're being hunted. They seem to be pushing us in a certain direction."

Xi Yin's eyes flickered, "They actually joined forces. Are they targeting the Cangqing Temple? What about the Flower of Life in the Death Domain?"

Additionally, he saw something like an air current flowing through heaven and earth, seemingly close but actually far away in the distance, a certain mysterious phenomenon.

"In the past, it was your Flaming Sun Federation that had the fewest people. At most, there were just a few dozen, but their strength was generally not bad, and the proportion of Radiant Suns was high, so your reputation isn't bad."

In any civilization, Divine Sons have the qualifications to be Crowned Kings, guarding a region.

But in the end, the kind-hearted elven girl spoke up, "The last guy unleashed the Divine Will Seal. This is a protection method only Grandmasters are qualified to use. He wasn't lying. He should indeed be a royal member of the Phoenixfall Kingdom, and an important one at that. His status is equivalent to the offspring of your Six Great Clans."

He prepared to follow their usual style, taking the initiative to ensure they would forever stay here, accompanied by the sound of the forest's waves.

"Hmm, don't underestimate this civilization. Their luck has always been good. It's possible they've truly produced a Crowned King Prodigy."

If it was just him, at most, he would fail the assassination and leave this demiplane. But at this moment, it wasn't just him being hunted. Li Chengfeng even forcefully pushed through seven or eight people to come and support him.

"Also, some ruins require people to explore, and there's resource competition. For example, if you want to pluck the Flower of Life, you must use 'people' to fill it, enduring the deathly silence within."

"What about the Wood Spirit Clan? Should we ally with them?"

"【Bodhimanda Insight】 is truly mysterious. Could it be that in the True Seed Realm, I can absorb Spiritual Essence?"

Ji Jingqiu muttered to himself.

Divine World, My Items Infinite Upgrade:

"My achievements today are due to my hard work and sweat, System. Upgrade me!"

(End of Chapter)

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