Chapter 184: Martial Path to Divinity, Forbidden Gate, Mind Flame Omnipotent Lamp (Part 2)

Chapter 184: Martial Path to Divinity, Forbidden Gate, Mind Flame Omnipotent Lamp (Part 2)

For Ji Jingqiu, it was as if he had effortlessly walked a path he had traversed countless times in his daily life, taking a step forward without even realizing it himself...

And thus, he attained the Martial Dao's Divine Journey.

In this moment, Ji Jingqiu, amidst a cluster of mind lanterns, saw the divine within his heart.

In the light of those mind lanterns, Ji Jingqiu witnessed countless shadows of blade techniques—

There were hundreds of blade techniques he had self-taught, ranging from basic to inferior levels;

There were blade techniques he had learned from various predecessors in the Estate;

There was He Shuai, standing with his blade amidst heaven and earth, declaring war on all, seeking the Great Freedom and Great Transcendence in a single strike;

There were two unique blade techniques he had created by combining his own learnings;

And finally, there were the thousands of blade intents he had sparred with over the past ten days, each with their distinct and unmatched blade paths...

All these "scenery" along the way were permanently engraved in Ji Jingqiu's heart, shaping, molding, and ultimately becoming a part of his blade path.

In the vast emptiness.

A candle flame flickered in the profound darkness, growing brighter and stronger, transforming from deep red to golden, interweaving with the essence of life, until it reached its peak!

Others see the divine in the peak of their mind lanterns, but Ji Jingqiu did the opposite. He ignited the divine within his heart, causing his mind lantern to reach its peak, and then nurtured his heart's divine.

The two nourished each other, propelling their mutual advancement.

Until a pure divine essence was born within Ji Jingqiu's body!

This pure divine essence was like a mirror, reflecting Ji Jingqiu's martial prowess, allowing him to discover the flaws and inadequacies in his path.

This is the true "divine within the heart"!

Ji Jingqiu calmed his mind and observed the blade techniques portrayed in this "mirror," reflecting upon himself and identifying the shortcomings in his blade techniques. In this moment, he seized the opportunity to rectify and surpass a certain limit!

In an instant.

Ji Jingqiu entered a wondrous realm.

Heavy snow, mountain peaks, and cold winds... Everything harmonized perfectly, as if they had become one.

He crossed a threshold, truly understanding the principles of blade techniques, comprehending the divine will, and reaching the pinnacle of ancient blade techniques, achieving the unity of blade and heart.

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The former allowed him to transcend the limitations of the blade, seeing all things in heaven and earth as blades. Even the most ordinary blade techniques in his hands could be transformed into something extraordinary.

As for the latter, the so-called divine will—the divine is the heart, and the will is the body. With every slash of the blade, the entire body follows, unifying the divine will.

At this stage, he had reached the limit of the "mundane."

Beyond this point, it was no longer an ordinary blade.

Instead, it was a blade of the 【Divine Method】, communicating and harnessing the principles of heaven and earth, finding its place in the grand cycle of the universe.

Ji Jingqiu deeply comprehended this transcendent state, not just a strand of divine will permeating his body and mind, but also a temporary elevation and transformation of his mental state.

It was a fleeting state, and he was attempting to imprint and permanently preserve this mental state.

After a while, his body and mind reached a state of perfection, giving him a sense of freedom and unboundedness, as if he could soar through the skies without restraint.

At this moment, he had surpassed the limits of the Grand Seed Realm in the combat power domain. Even in the Nine Provinces, where the rules were less restrictive, he had reached the pinnacle, able to look down upon his peers!

It was time to test his blade in the Jade Capital!

...

Meng Qianyun glanced at Ji Jingqiu and nodded silently.

Indeed, he was the young man who had completed the entire journey and deciphered the blade intents left by his ancestors within five days.

His path to the Divine Journey was not only smooth and effortless, but he had also accumulated profound insights, nurturing a strand of pure divine essence, surpassing the majority of Divine Journey martial artists.

Meng Qianyun's body suddenly tensed, his gaze as sharp as a blade, leaving marks in the void.

He stared intently at Ji Jingqiu's figure.

In that fleeting moment, Ji Jingqiu's body... no, the air around him was filled with an aura that made Meng Qianyun's heart tremble.

What is this?!

Even Meng Qianyun couldn't help but feel astonished.

The Snow Ancestor in his sleeve shook off its lethargy and emerged from his sleeve, its dark golden serpentine eyes radiating an astonishing brilliance.

After carefully examining Ji Jingqiu, it suddenly left Meng Qianyun and leaped onto Ji Jingqiu's head, coiling atop it and hissing at the void ahead, as if trying to expel some sinister force.

...

Accompanied by the birth of pure divine essence.

Ji Jingqiu felt his blood boiling within him, and the principles of the law surrounding his body glowed and rapidly interpreted, propelling his innate divine power into the germination stage! This was an unexpected gain.

The birth of divine essence shortened the time for his innate divine power.

He devoted all his energy to this moment, silently observing the interpretation of a supreme divine power from its seed to its germination.

At this moment.

The entire world paled in comparison to this dazzling scene, and he stared intently, witnessing the fusion of laws and the evolution of the Dao.

Experiencing this transformation firsthand was like opening up a new world for him, allowing him to glimpse into certain realms ahead of time.

"Supreme divine power originates from the foundational Dao base rooted in the physical body. The most significant aspects of my Dao base are the Formless Dao Body and the Heart Realm. I wonder what kind of innate talent will emerge from their combination?"

Ji Jingqiu murmured to himself.

This would be his third martial divine power! The second was the Bodhimanda Insight.

And the first was the Supreme Wisdom Light.

He was filled with anticipation.

Suddenly, Ji Jingqiu opened his eyes, and at that very moment, he heard a door creak open beside him, a sound that came without warning.

A door stood before him, seemingly rooted in the depths of the void, exuding an ancient, weathered, serene, and enigmatic aura.

Ji Jingqiu's expression turned solemn. In that instant, his mind and body resonated for a brief moment, a feeling similar to when he had opened the Heaven Man Gate and broken through the Five Limits.

Is this the Heaven Man Gate?

Ji Jingqiu's gaze intensified, and his eyes flashed with runes as the Bodhimanda Insight was fully activated, his pupils glowing with golden light. He stared intently at the void ahead, on high alert.

At this moment, he keenly sensed something eerie! The breaths and heartbeats of the dozen or so martial warriors behind him all disappeared.

The cold wind on the mountaintop and the nearby Meng Qianyun vanished, as if he had been transported to another world.

What's going on?

After crossing the Forbidden Gate, will it trigger an elevation similar to the Heaven Man Gate?

But the elevation of the True Realm is the Reverse Posterior, which he has already passed.

Speaking of which, the Heaven Man Gate is the will of the Heart Ocean, and the Forbidden Gate is related to the Heart Ocean?

Unfortunately... there are no precedents in the Federation, so he couldn't verify it.

As Ji Jingqiu's mind quieted, calmly contemplating his current situation.

The door gradually drew "nearer".

Until it was right before him, waiting for his entry.

Thin strands of black mist flowed out from behind the door, carrying a deadly threat, which Ji Jingqiu instinctively avoided.

This black mist reminded him of the one he had seen at night in the Old Royal City.

But the black mist before him was deeper and more dangerous.

He stood up, intending to retreat, but suddenly realized that his current self had already detached from his physical body and was purely a manifestation of his heart.

Ji Jingqiu had a sudden realization.

Indeed, all of this was related to the Heart Ocean.

Instead of retreating, he silently summoned the Bodhi Sprout, and a heart lantern ignited within him, dispelling the nearby black mist.

In the heart lantern, a seed sprouted and grew into a Bodhi tree, radiating a round halo that shielded against the encroaching black mist.

Gazing at the door before him, Ji Jingqiu chose not to step through. He had a premonition that entering would lead to great terror.

Even the endless black mist flowing from behind the door made him feel threatened. The encroaching black mist around him became "heavier", constantly eroding the jade-like light supported by the Bodhi tree.

If this continued, it might harm the Bodhi tree's origin.

Amidst his tumultuous thoughts, Ji Jingqiu sensed something. He perceived an enigmatic rune imprinted deep within his mind and body.

It was the innate divine power that had finally broken through and emerged—

The Mind Flame Omnipotent Lamp! With one lamp, all lamps are lit, and eventually, all lamps shine! This is a rare heart divine power. In its current state, it is still incomplete, but after combining with the Wisdom Light, it underwent a strange transformation, surpassing its original nature and ascending to a higher plane...

He stood silently in the midst of the darkness, listening to the rustling sound of metal being rubbed in the darkness.

Within the black mist, countless overlapping shadows danced, enigmatic and eerie.

However, the next moment.

On the mountaintop, a sun rose behind Ji Jingqiu, illuminating the ten directions with its splendor and sanctity! With the heart flame as its fire and the Wisdom Light as its root, it shone upon all directions, sweeping away all evil! Ji Jingqiu sat cross-legged, exerting all his strength to unleash this divine power. Behind him, a round halo shone like the great sun, and the dazzling glow made him appear majestic, like the manifestation of the Great Sun Tathagata.

Under the illumination of the Supreme Wisdom Light, the once rampant and spreading black fog seemed to be struck by lightning, rapidly retreating as if afraid of the Bodhi Wisdom Eye's radiance.

Ji Jingqiu, with a thought, swept his divine flame to capture a lingering strand of black fog that hadn't retreated in time. Despite its desperate struggles, it couldn't escape the encompassing Mind Flame Omnipotent Lamp.

Ji Jingqiu controlled the Mind Flame, not eradicating it completely but attempting to study it.

His mind was clear; this strand of black fog feared not his Mind Flame but the Supreme Wisdom Light infused within it.

Yet, it was uniquely afraid of his Wisdom Light.

Unfortunately, this strand of black fog seemed to possess intelligence, choosing self-annihilation at that moment, vanishing from the world.

This made Ji Jingqiu's heart tremble with curiosity. What exactly was this thing?

Suddenly, a heavy door-closing sound reverberated.

The door, which had taken a long time to descend before him, abruptly closed and quickly disappeared, leaving Ji Jingqiu no time to react.

He found himself back in his original world, feeling a sense of relief as his feet touched solid ground.

The sound of the mountain wind reached his ears, along with the familiar cold breeze and something unfamiliar...

The hissing of a snake spitting its tongue? Ji Jingqiu became alert, sensing something above him.

As if aware of his return, the little creature on his head slithered down, revealing itself as a black-and-white snake with dark golden eyes that reflected Ji Jingqiu's figure.

Before Ji Jingqiu could ask any questions, a slightly immature voice resonated in his mind:

【I, the Old Ancestor who has witnessed the universe's extinction, have decided to entrust my sister to you!】

Ji Jingqiu's expression changed slightly as he realized it was a mental transmission.

He turned to look at Meng Qianyun standing beside him, a startling thought crossing his mind.

Could this be the legendary Void Beast that Meng Dazongshi had subdued, and even after Meng Dazongshi's death, it refused to leave its old residence?

But why is it so small? The legendary Size-Changing Snake?

Before Ji Jingqiu could fully process his thoughts, Meng Qianyun, the Snow Ancestor, tapped the tip of his tail on Ji Jingqiu's wrist, and in an instant, an ancient and mysterious power flowed from the void, continuously entering his wrist, eventually forming a snake tattoo that connected head to tail.

Ji Jingqiu's expression turned solemn; he could sense that this tattoo was alive! It seemed to exist on his wrist but was actually nurtured in the void, forming a close connection with him through this tattoo, almost like a bloodline bond.

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu could even perceive its heartbeat.

Upon seeing the snake tattoo, Meng Qianyun's heart was filled with awe and astonishment.

As a descendant of the Meng family, he naturally understood the significance of the tattoo. In that moment, Meng Qianyun's gaze towards Ji Jingqiu was a complex mix of envy and sympathy.

Or perhaps both.

【Take it to the Nine Provinces. It will become your partner. Before it hatches, remember to 'feed' it with your Extinction Intent daily.】

Ji Jingqiu was stunned for a long time, feeling a bit dazed.

Is this really a Void Beast's egg? What did I just do?

He turned to Meng Qianyun for confirmation, and in their mutual gaze, he detected sympathy and pity, causing his heart to skip a beat.

Something's not right!

As if understanding his thoughts, Meng Qianyun shook his head and said solemnly, "The Snow Ancestor isn't deceiving you. You can consider this tattoo as an 'egg.' In the future, it will indeed hatch into a Void Beast. The Six Great Families once sought this egg from the Snow Ancestor, wanting to jointly nurture it with their combined strength, but the Snow Ancestor refused in the end."

The implication was clear: this was a benefit that even the Six Great Families couldn't obtain, so cherish it...

But Ji Jingqiu still had doubts and couldn't fully trust it.

Such good fortune came too suddenly.

It was like finding an ultimate treasure on the street.

Could such a thing truly exist in this world?

As he pondered, Ji Jingqiu suddenly realized the key point from Meng Qianyun's words.

— The Six Great Families wanted to nurture it together!

He sucked in a breath of cold air from the snowy mountain peak.

What kind of bottomless pit is this?!

Meng Qianyun nodded slightly, confirming his guess, and sighed softly, "Nurturing a Void Beast... indeed requires a lot of resources."

The little snake that had appeared on Meng Qianyun's head suddenly spoke up, its tail tapping him in dissatisfaction:

【That's because you humans can't provide the promotion resources our race truly needs! We are named 'World-Devouring,' and what we crave most is the essence of a world's extinction.】

【If the Extinction Intent on this boy can continue to grow and be consistently fed, it can save eighty percent of the resources!】

Meng Qianyun observed the situation, his eyes and heart assessing the situation.

It seemed like only twenty percent was needed...

This boy must be from the Dragon Tiger Dojo, right? Even ten Dragon Tiger Dojos might not be able to gather enough.

Ji Jingqiu's expression relaxed a bit.

Overall, getting a Void Beast for free was an incredible harvest. If word got out, not only would he be the envy of others, but even the Grandmasters would be jealous beyond measure.

As for the expenses during the process...

Thinking about becoming the estate lord of the outer layer of the Bosa Demiplane in five years, Ji Jingqiu's expression brightened.

He could afford it!

As for the first five years... Ji Jingqiu pondered for a moment.

What was the phone number of the Mu Family's Ancestor again?

(End of Chapter)

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