Chapter 191: Vassal King, See His Threshold

Chapter 191: Vassal King, See His Threshold

At this moment, Mu Qing truly saw a glimpse of Ah He's figure in Ji Jingqiu.

Especially that invincible belief and the mindset of being second to none, this is a watershed that distinguishes geniuses. The invincibility of their mindset leaves no room for any flaws.

It's unimaginable that after just a trip to the Bosuo Halfworld, Ji Jingqiu has undergone such a remarkable transformation... She was curious about what Ji Jingqiu had experienced during this time.

Ji Jingqiu was still reflecting on what had just happened.

After entering the Great Universe and witnessing the Martial Dao, his battle power smoothly crossed the threshold of the forbidden gate, thus entering the forbidden ranks.

At that time, an anomaly was triggered, but it was obviously incomplete, likely due to the suppression of the rules of heaven and earth.

It wasn't until he entered the Nine Provinces that he once again triggered a certain ethereal rule, provoking a response from the Dark Sea and the mountain. First, the Dark Sea transformed into a tribulation, blocking his path, and after overcoming the tribulation, his true name was engraved on the ancient stele atop the mountain, truly joining the forbidden sequence.

Ji Jingqiu clearly felt that his self had undergone a strange transformation.

Ji Jingqiu was surprised to find that this person's master was a contemporary of He Senior, and both were comrades-in-arms! Those who could travel with He Senior, let alone fight alongside him, were at least of the Seven Generals level or just a step away. These exceptional individuals were undoubtedly the ultimate geniuses who looked down upon their peers ten thousand years ago! "Senior Qian Chong, nice to meet you."

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Ji Jingqiu paused for a moment and said, "Senior Qian Chong, my divine ability is still incomplete."

[No wonder you can nurture such an invincible momentum.]



It wouldn't have been a problem in the past, but according to what Mu Qing said earlier...

Mu Qing suddenly spoke.

Hearing that it was an innate divine ability, Qian Chong didn't hide his deep regret. He then explained to Ji Jingqiu, "You just drove away the Dark Sea Mist. Once enveloped by the mist, you can only resist it with your divine power. When your divine power is exhausted, you can only wait to die!"

After that, he officially settled in the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace and enjoyed the core benefits to take his strength to the next level.

[Jingqiu, before you embark on the heritage ancient path, you should first accompany Qian Chong to the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace. The top forces in the Nine Provinces possess numerous resources and layouts within it. If you enter without a clear understanding, you will be at a disadvantage from the very beginning.]



...

His divine ability is called Mind Flame Omnipotent Lamp, and when it was born, it was accompanied by a symbolic meaning of its origin:

[Following your Federation's path, you should gather as much spiritual wisdom as possible. When you reach the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace, they can help you search for suitable spiritual wisdom. If you don't find a satisfactory one, don't force it. You can find it on the ancient path, which is abundant in resources. The only concern is your ability to acquire them.]



He gazed at the young man before him, feeling quite emotional and experiencing a strange, or rather, conflicting sensation.

"Junior Brother Ji!" Qian Chong stepped forward with a bright smile, "I am Qian Chong from the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace, and my master was a comrade-in-arms with He Senior."

Mu Qing sighed, feeling that Ji Jingqiu's luck was much better than Ah He's back then.

Another named Jin Gu was a steady and valiant man.

Even the Nine Palaces currently had no one who had entered the forbidden sequence.

Suddenly, the life seed that Ji Jingqiu had condensed when he first broke through the True Seed Realm seemed to pulsate like a beating heart.

"What divine ability did Junior Brother Ji use just now?" Qian Chong suddenly asked with concern.

Indeed, there were some similarities between them.

Even though Qian Chong had the urge to chat with Ji Jingqiu all night, he had to temporarily suppress it and went to meditate in a corner, leaving the space for the two of them.

[You have forged your unique supreme foundation. What you need to do next is to let it sprout and grow.]



[On the heritage ancient path, the final competition is not about who has the deeper foundation, but who can make their seed bloom into the most dazzling flower.]



Lin Tanian's expression changed, and his voice became solemn. He took a deep breath and said, "Senior Brother Gu, we are all from the same sect. Isn't it inappropriate to call me a follower? Moreover, my disciple is exceptionally talented, and it's almost certain that he will enter the Vassal King realm in the future!"

The next morning.

Thinking of this, he looked grave and quickened his steps with the young man. They entered the central building, and Lin Tanian announced, "Senior Brother Gu, I, Lin Tanian from the Great Jade Heaven, have come to visit!"

"What does Junior Brother Ji's divine ability lack?" Qian Chong asked with fiery eyes.

Mu Qing was deeply impressed by Ji Jingqiu's achievements and gains during this period.

Gu Chensha looked at him strangely and said slowly, "Junior Brother Lin, I think you misunderstood. I didn't mean to give him a spot, but to make him a follower of my junior brother."

He remembered that the bonfire seemed to be burning six clean bamboos.

Every night, they had to gather at the shelter, relying on the bonfire to fend off the dangers lurking in the darkness.

The Great Crimson Heavenly Palace.

Mu Qing's tone carried a hint of regret, then she changed the topic,

Ji Jingqiu nodded, "We can try it later."

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The middle-aged man stopped, looked up, and muttered to himself, "Is that the Sea Master of Cangluo Heaven? Seems like there are quite a few people with similar ideas..."

"But I heard that the ancient master of the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace isn't an easy person to deal with. He's arrogant and has offended many."

Compared to when he had just broken through the True Seed, the life seed within Ji Jingqiu at this moment was bursting with vitality, symbolizing the deep foundation he had established in the True Seed Realm under Mu Qing's guidance.

Suddenly, a furious shout came from the sky ahead:

He could try to gather a little lamp light to illuminate others.

The young man helplessly said, "Master, if it's really not possible, let's forget it. You've already visited two heavenly palaces and been turned away twice. We can't keep enduring this humiliation."

"In the greatest heavenly disaster of the Floating Hell Province, there's a phenomenon called 'Deceptive Fog'. It's actually a diluted version of the Dark Sea Mist, appearing randomly every night. Without the protection of a strong cultivator or a deity, all living beings will disappear without a trace overnight, their whereabouts unknown."

However, this generation of the Great Qingwei Heavenly Palace has produced a genius with the qualifications to challenge the Forbidden Sequence. But from the current situation, this person obviously doesn't have full confidence and is planning to wait until entering the Ancient Road before attempting the breakthrough.

Then, a crimson figure tore through the sky, an astonishing aura accompanying a young man as they swiftly left the floating island where the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace was located.

"Hmph! Gu Chensha, I, Cangluo Heaven, will remember today's humiliation!"

"That's my innate divine ability, the Mind Flame Omnipotent Lamp." Ji Jingqiu sensed their attitudes and asked, "Is this black mist special and difficult to deal with?"

Ji Jingqiu couldn't refuse, so he accepted.

Lin Tanian led the young man into the hall.

[A disciple of Zhang Daoxuan? Yes, I understand. In your federal era, those who achieved the Celestial Being state may have relied on the opportunity of the Abyss Sea. But those who can achieve the Great Sage state are undoubtedly brilliant and outstanding, with the hope of further advancement, yet they are ruined by their initial foundation.]



...

Gu Chensha glanced at him and said indifferently, "I know, otherwise, I wouldn't give him this chance."

—Transmitting the light from one lamp to all lamps, ultimately illuminating all lamps.

Mu Qing's earnest teachings continued throughout the night, constantly instructing Ji Jingqiu on certain details.

Just then,

If Ji Jingqiu could find it, he might be able to nurture the most powerful divine consciousness.

[You'll leave tomorrow. I have some more instructions for you tonight.]



Recalling the events that had just transpired, he realized that it wasn't just Ji Jingqiu's entry into the Nine Provinces and directly into the Forbidden that was fantastical, but also his earlier effortless repulsion of the Dark Sea Mist! If this ability could be replicated, then the unique characteristics of the Buddha Homeland would be replaced, and the survival pressure on the numerous civilizations behind the Nine Palaces in the Floating Hell Province would greatly decrease.

Mu Qing carefully inquired about Ji Jingqiu's experiences during this time.

The Jin Clan's ability to stand in this place, unaffected by the Deceptive Fog, was due to her presence. However, she didn't have an effective method to deal with the fog, and could only resist it with her divine substance, requiring a large amount of divine substance and faith power to replenish annually.

Both were outstanding members of the Jin Clan's younger generation, addressing him as 'Your Highness'. They had witnessed Ji Jingqiu's abilities before and held great respect for him.

Hearing that Ji Jingqiu had first gained recognition in the Bosuo Half-World, then later in the Martial Dao See God, he had caught the favor of a Void Beast, and finally, he had directly challenged the Jade Capital, defeating the federal era's geniuses one by one...

She also told Ji Jingqiu the coordinates of an Ancient Road, a place she and He Donghuang had found together, hiding a great opportunity. But a million years ago, it wasn't mature. By today, that opportunity must have fully ripened.

Lin Tanian frowned, "If Elder Gu is truly willing to give me this chance, why set such a difficult condition? As my follower, how can I hold my head high among my peers in the future?"

Most crucially, he felt a connection to something, as if something was calling him to go there.

The Jin Clan revered her, and she protected the Jin Clan.

"Okay, Mu Qing." Ji Jingqiu agreed.

Inside the hall, the light was soft and solemn, and a dignified man stood tall in the depths of the hall—Gu Chensha.

...

A remarkable middle-aged man led a bitterly smiling youth towards the hall.

For the Nine Palaces, a legacy spanning several epochs, they had thoroughly explored parts of the Heritage Ancient Path, even setting up opportunities early for later cultivators.

But for such significant opportunities, the Nine Palaces had limited control, and the competition among the various Heavenly Palaces was fierce. Only the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace had a higher probability due to the scarcity of direct disciples, potentially having more quotas.

The Jin Clan's elders insisted on assigning two young members of the Jin Clan to him, as his followers. Being alone outside, some tasks were inconvenient, so he had to delegate them to his subordinates.

【In the meantime, you've hit a bottleneck in your cultivation, so it's a good time to see if there are any suitable cultivation resources for you. After all, with their lineage being so sparse, it's a waste to leave them unused.】

Under Qian Chong's arrangement, Ji Jingqiu met his senior brother, Gu Chensha, the Grand Disciple of the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace and the current leader.

Innate divine abilities are inherently unique.

Others would need to forge their path through a thousand trials and tribulations, experiencing life and death, to have a chance to leap over the threshold, but for Ji Jingqiu, it was effortlessly smooth.

Afterward, Ji Jingqiu also mentioned that in a while, Shi Xuanzhen, the senior brother from the Dragon Tiger Dojo, would be coming here, so he asked Mu Qing to help look after him.

Even Mu Qing was curious about this matter.

Mu Qing's intention was straightforward: take advantage of the opportunity, and don't be a jerk, not caring about Qian Chong standing by.

【You've indeed reached your limit in the Great Universe, but this is the Nine Provinces, free from the suppression of the Great Universe's Heaven and Earth. You have the hope to advance further.】【As for how to progress, that's up to you. We can only provide you with resources.】

He paused and said, "Gu Chensha Senior Brother is a straightforward person. Arrogant words are just slander from petty people. Gu Senior Brother, he's just... he just likes to speak the truth sometimes."

【Even if Ah He were still alive, he would praise you for your progress during this time.】

Lin Tanian's face froze, then he became furious, his face turning red. Fortunately, he retained a shred of rationality, knowing that this was the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace, and he forcefully suppressed his anger, saying, "Gu Chensha Senior Brother, are you going too far?! Not willing to give the spot directly, but why humiliate us?!"

【Jingqiu, can your divine ability be shared with others?】

Before Ji Jingqiu left, he mentioned the eerie mist and recalled what he had seen at night in the old royal city.

【Is the mark on your hand the mark of the Void Beast's residence? Hmm, Swallow World Snake... I've heard of this name. This lineage is among the top bloodlines in the Void Beasts. I didn't expect you to gain their favor.】

The drooping branches swayed gently, and Mu Qing asked curiously.

They set off together, led by Qian Chong, toward the headquarters of the Nine Palaces, the location of the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace.

On the other hand, a young man who had entered the Forbidden Sequence was standing before him, which still shocked Qian Chong, especially since the young man's entry into the Forbidden Sequence was described so casually!

"Please come in, Lin Junior Brother." A calm voice came from within the hall.

The middle-aged man spoke solemnly, "What's this little grievance? This spot involves an important opportunity on the heritage path, with far-reaching consequences. If you're late, you'll be late at every step!"

The Nine Palaces.

Hearing this, Qian Chong couldn't help but be startled.

A woman named Jin Xi, whom he had fought before, a long-legged beauty with golden hair, exuded the unique wild beauty of the Tianlang Tribe.

On one hand, as the heir of Senior He, Ji Jingqiu's entry into the Forbidden Sequence seemed like a matter of course.

The young man was startled. Speak the truth? What kind of truth would offend others and even offend many people?

If he could sweep away the Dark Sea Mist, then the inferior Yanfu eerie mist was naturally no challenge.

"Nurture with divine substances."

The middle-aged man sighed, "Your talent is excellent, but you started on the martial path a bit late. If you had two more years, surpassing those people would be inevitable! This is also a matter of luck. Otherwise, we can only try to make up for it externally..."

Thus, another half a month passed.

The palace, located in the center of the floating island, was not far away.

Gu Chensha glanced at the young man behind Lin Tanian and, without waiting for Lin Tanian to speak, said calmly with an air of authority that brooked no refusal, "If you want the spot, let your disciple be my junior brother's follower."

"It's a pity, Ji Junior Brother, that your method can't be replicated." Qian Chong sighed, knowing that it was innate divine ability, there was no possibility of replication.

A branch drooped down, gently tapping Ji Jingqiu's lower abdomen.

The furious roar exploded in the air, like a volcanic eruption.

A week later, they successfully borrowed the void and arrived at the floating island where the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace was located.

"Later, I'll take you to visit the acting palace lord of the Great Crimson Heavenly Palace, Gu Chensha Senior Brother. Don't speak, just stand behind me. The Great Crimson Heavenly Palace has a sparse population, so there should be extra spots. I'll try to get one for you." The middle-aged man spoke in a low voice.

He suddenly understood why the previous Yu Hai Senior Brother had been so furious.

"I'm not humiliating you. I'm genuinely giving you an opportunity." Gu Chensha shook his head calmly, "So what if you're a genius? A vassal king is still below my junior brother's threshold."

At this moment, the young man named Lu Zhen witnessed what it meant to be a "person of temperament" and "speak the truth."

(End of Chapter)

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