Chapter 236: Agula's Recent Years Have Not Been Ideal

Chapter 236: Agula's Recent Years Have Not Been Ideal

Under the farewell of the Ancient Path Will.

Ji Jingqiu returned to the coordinates where he had entered the Ancient Path, which was also above the Nine Palaces.

As soon as he appeared, a vast and gentle force of heaven and earth enveloped him, making it difficult to break free.

Instinctively, Ji Jingqiu activated the newly formed Sacred Embryo Prototype, and his mind seemed to connect with the world in a mysterious way, reaching the clouds above and the earth below. It felt as if he could command the power of heaven and earth with a single thought.

He sensed that this power seemed to hold no hostility.

"Hmm? Don't be alarmed, Junior Brother Ji. It's me, Gu Chensha."

The familiar mental transmission from Senior Brother Gu put Ji Jingqiu at ease.

"The Master has returned to the Nine Palaces. By my calculations, you should be back by now. Let me wait for you here. Come, let's go see the Master together."

Hearing Senior Brother Gu's words, Ji Jingqiu's spirit lifted.

Senior Brother Gu's master was none other than the Great Crimson Sky Lord, of the same generation as Mu Qing, and he had once competed with He Shuai on the Ancient Path.

"Has Junior Brother Ji already formed the Sacred Embryo?" Senior Brother Gu asked along the way.

"Yes, luckily."

"Junior Brother Ji's progress is truly enviable." Senior Brother Gu's eyes glazed over slightly, as if he had thought of something.

Ji Jingqiu was still pondering the previous sensation.

With the formation of the Sacred Embryo Prototype, the previous self seemed to be still bound within a cocoon, one step away from true unity with heaven and man, and freedom in the world. But once he broke free from the cocoon and became a butterfly, he could soar through the skies with this power.

This made him even more eager to return to the Great Universe and stabilize the Sacred Embryo Prototype.

"Junior Brother Ji, do you want to try 'flying'?" Senior Brother Gu suddenly asked, a hint of a smile appearing on his usually stern face.

Flying...

Ji Jingqiu's heart raced.

For a physical body to ignore gravity and fly freely meant entering another level of life.

Usually, only warriors in the later stages of the Shackles Realm could achieve this, freeing their bodies from constraints, defying gravity and magnetic fields, and even facing the harsh conditions of the universe, but they still couldn't traverse it with ease.

Ji Jingqiu had previously leaped down from a mountain peak thousands of meters high, but it was far from graceful flying, relying on the continuous force of the air.

"I'll give it a try."

Ji Jingqiu's mind moved, attempting to merge with heaven and earth, and he felt the pulse of the surrounding airflow.

He adjusted his body and used his mind to sense the flow of the air. With the power of the Sacred Embryo Prototype, he soon felt as if he were merging with the airflow, like a leaf in the wind, moving with it, his body rising and falling in the sky, "floating" in the world.

This scene attracted the attention and curiosity of many.

After all, warriors who could attempt flying were among the top in the Celestial Realm.

"It's possible, but it's not enough!"

Ji Jingqiu whispered.

He was merely moving with the wind, and true flight meant controlling the wind.

Senior Brother Gu, standing beside him, smiled but did not intervene.

Upon entering the Embryo Breath Realm, one could achieve unity with heaven and man, manipulate the world without the need for divine abilities, and flying would be a side effect.

Like Junior Brother Ji, who had formed the Sacred Embryo Prototype in the Divine Roaming Realm, there were only a few across the Nine Provinces.

After trying for a moment, Ji Jingqiu finally found the knack and used his mental power to control the airflow, achieving true flight.

With a thought, the surrounding airflow embraced him, allowing him to go wherever he wished, no longer a drifting leaf but a free-flying bird in the sky.

Ji Jingqiu contemplated this transformation.

This method of controlling the airflow not only enabled flight but also reduced resistance in combat, converting it into propulsion, indirectly increasing his speed.

This made Ji Jingqiu sigh, as it was an initial manifestation of the power of the mind in the present world.

The wonders of the mind were indeed profound, capable of evolving various divine abilities!

[This is like the well frog.]



La Jian's ridicule echoed in the inner world.

Previously, Hera had mocked Ji Jingqiu for his ignorance of the wonders of mental power.

Today, Ji Jingqiu, having just learned of the mysteries of the mind, was in high spirits and did not argue with La Jian.

"Senior Brother Gu, I heard that mental power in the Embryo Breath Realm can easily hypnotize a person. Is that true?"

"Hypnotize?"

Senior Brother Gu shook his head, unconcerned.

"In that case, why wait for the Embryo Breath Realm? Staying focused is enough. As long as you cultivate the corresponding mental secret art, there will be limitations. The other party must either cooperate with you or have a mental realm far inferior to yours."

"Oh, right. What about you in the Great Universe..."

Senior Brother Gu suddenly understood and promptly reminded him,

"Hypnosis is just a minor path. Junior Brother, don't be misled. Using mental power to distort an individual is far inferior to replacing the mind with the mind of heaven. This is the true path."

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

They did not stop but continued towards the main palace of the Great Crimson Heaven Palace.

Soon after, Ji Jingqiu finally met the powerful figure who had once competed with He Shuai.

The man's appearance was that of a middle-aged person, with his hair loose and flowing, tall and majestic. Even sitting down, he seemed a head taller than Ji Jingqiu.

His gaze was calm, yet it gave off a sense of openness.

This was the Great Crimson Sky Lord, Gutan Tian.

Ji Jingqiu, along with Senior Brother Gu, bowed and said, "Disciple Ji Jingqiu, paying respects to Senior Brother Gu."

"Sit." Gutan Tian spoke concisely, gesturing for Ji Jingqiu to sit opposite him.

They were in the backyard of the main palace, where the mountains and rivers had been shrunk countless times using the Cavern Heaven technique and placed there as the "back garden" of the Great Crimson Heaven Palace.

With a glance, Ji Jingqiu could see the overall landscape, with mountains stretching far and wide, covering an unknown number of tens of thousands of miles.

He could even see tiny creatures leaping among the mountains, no bigger than a finger, resembling long worms.

"Some powerful beings in the Tridivisioned Floating Earth even capture and keep small universes as back gardens."

"Gutan Tian gazed at the Cavern Heaven garden ahead, and spoke calmly.

Ji Jingqiu's heart trembled.

Universes are also classified, usually based on their size and the integrity of their heavenly laws.

The lowest level is the Plane, most of which are not even as large as a planet. In ancient times, they were also known as Cavern Heavens.

These Cavern Heavens can produce a Heaven Person, which is the limit of the world.

Next, there are the Cosmic Dimensions, which are further divided into medium and small.

As for the so-called Sub-Cosmic Planes...

All planes beyond the Great Universe can be classified into this category!

This is the supreme status established by the Great Universe countless years ago, thanks to the five original pillar god systems, including Cang Qing and Saint King.

"Jingqiu, do you know the attitude of the various powers of the Tridivisioned Floating Earth towards the impending impact of the Dark Sea on the Great Universe?" Gutan Tian asked, his brows furrowed.

Ji Jingqiu frowned slightly, "Anticipation?"

Gutan Tian calmly replied, "You could say that. The status of the Great Universe is above all else, it's too well-built to be 'crafted'. Even the various powers don't have the qualifications to impact the Great Universe, so they can only hope that the Dark Sea will collapse it."

Ji Jingqiu contemplated, "In their eyes, is the Great Universe a whale?"

When a whale falls, all things thrive.

"Your understanding is very correct." Gutan Tian's gaze deepened, "So, when the day comes that the Dark Sea collapses the Great Universe, it will be the time for the various powers to divide the remnants of the Great Universe. They will try to use the remnants as a springboard to leap towards higher realms."

Ji Jingqiu remained silent, showing no reaction, nor was any reaction needed.

Gutan Tian didn't continue on this topic, but stopped there.

Ji Jingqiu nodded, unable to hide anything from this senior.

"Then you should return to the Federation as soon as possible." Gutan Tian was not surprised, as similar events had been recorded in history, like the once third-ranked Ming Miao Yin.

He paused for a moment, then said, "In the past, He Donghuang had returned to the Federation several times, even after reaching the Heaven Person stage. Yet, in the end, he still suffered and returned with great difficulty."

"I've summarized a few things for him. It's nothing more than having too many attachments, being too concerned, having too many considerations, and thinking too much. With his mind, how could he possibly outsmart the calculations of those petty schemers?"

As he spoke, Gutan Tian shook his head slightly. Many of his current views were shaped by He Donghuang's experiences as a cautionary tale.

For people like them, the fewer attachments they have, the more invincible they become.

"You should learn from the lesson," Gutan Tian warned again, not wanting Ji Jingqiu to follow in He Donghuang's footsteps.

When He Donghuang achieved the Heaven Person stage, how far had the Federation's martial arts progressed? Yet, he still suffered and returned with difficulty.

Ji Jingqiu nodded in acknowledgment, indicating that he had learned the lesson.

"Senior Gutan, Elder He left me a coordinate, saying that if I fulfill a small request of his, I can receive a gift he left behind."

"Oh? Let me see the coordinate." Gutan Tian showed some interest, then casually asked, "What small request?"

"It's just... he hopes I can enter the top three of the Eternal Monument." Ji Jingqiu spoke cautiously.

Heavens, he wasn't intentionally exaggerating He Shuai's words, and even toned them down.

He Shuai's exact words were, "Fulfill some of his small requests, and you can go to the coordinates."

It must be said that, in certain aspects, the elders are still superior.

He always felt that he lacked a lot in this regard, being too straightforward in his daily life.

"... " Gutan Tian fell silent for a moment, glancing at the young man beside him, sensing a familiar shadow.

After hearing Ji Jingqiu report the coordinates, Gutan Tian furrowed his brows.

"Senior Gutan, is there something unexpected?" Ji Jingqiu keenly sensed Gutan Tian's strangeness.

Gutan Tian nodded, his voice heavy, "This coordinate is in the Buddha Land's territory, leaning towards the core area. Currently, various forces are attacking the Buddha Land, so you shouldn't go there for now."

He shook his head, "Ah He probably didn't anticipate that after the Mother Goddess Church, the Buddha Land would rise."

Ji Jingqiu learned from Gutan Tian that during their time in the Ancient Path, the Buddha Land had connected with external enemies, opening a "gateway" between the Nine Provinces and the Dark Sea. Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but feel solemn.

No wonder these guys were so low-key on the Ancient Path in this life.

"I heard from Qian Chong that your divine power is quite extraordinary?"

Ji Jingqiu nodded and condensed a Heart Lamp Seed.

Gutan Tian took the seed, his spiritual power scanned it, and slowly narrowed his eyes, giving an evaluation similar to the Ancient Path Will's.

Afterwards, Gutan Tian didn't immediately merge with the seed but instead kept it.

Ji Jingqiu felt a slight regret.

But soon.

"If you return to the Great Universe, you can leave some Heart Lamp seeds in the Nine Palaces. It will benefit your future status in the Nine Palaces," Gutan Tian said.

Ji Jingqiu immediately responded, "Absolutely!"

He had no other intentions; he simply enjoyed passing on the Heart Lamp.

"By the way, we've made some surprising discoveries in our recent attacks on the Buddha Land. Not only do they have connections with certain forces in the Tridivisioned Floating Earth, but they also cooperate with some forces in the Great Universe."

"Especially one particular force, you should be extra cautious when you return to the Great Universe. This force is within your Federation's territory, known as the Supreme Buddha Sect."

Upon hearing Gutan Tian's warning, Ji Jingqiu felt a bit dazed.

It had been a long time since he heard that name.

Calculating the time, it had been more than a year since he left the Federation, and during that time, he hadn't gone to pay respects to the True Buddha in the Buddha Country.

Looking at the Bodhi tree, which had become so thin, Heila frowned as she watched it from the side, observing the 'Liubaishan' outside the Pure Land.

What was this tree going crazy about?

At this moment.

Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but think of an unforgettable old friend.

He didn't know how Aguluo had been doing this past year, whether the situation within the Supreme Buddha Sect had improved or not, and whether things were going smoothly...

...

...

Aguluo's life over the past year had not been ideal.

At first, things were going well.

The original Dharma King's lineage, with Zuo Qianqiu at its head, had suffered a calamity from above, inexplicably encountering a great tribulation. He was trampled upon by that peerless genius from a hundred years ago and suffered severe injuries. If it weren't for the protection of the True Buddha, he might have lost his life.

Over the past year, every time Huang Fuxing thought about this, he felt deeply regretful.

If it weren't for Zuo Qianqiu, there wouldn't have been any of these events over the past year.

More than a year ago, with Zuo Qianqiu stepping down, the new Dharma faction fell into internal strife and power struggles, losing their qualification to manage the overall situation. That's when their lineage began to take control.

But the good times didn't last.

Zuo Qianqiu's injuries, which were supposed to take years to heal, miraculously recovered and returned to their peak after coming into contact with a mysterious force. His martial arts also progressed further.

This person was already known as the one closest to becoming a Grandmaster a hundred years ago, and now he had taken another step forward...

Using his teacher's words, it was probably not far off.

Huang Fuxing sighed, his thoughts in turmoil, but his hands didn't slow down in sorting the packages, maintaining a steady pace.

Ever since the new Dharma faction regained control, the situation for their ancient Dharma lineage became even worse than before.

Even he, as the leader of the faction, had his disciples assigned to work in subordinate companies disguised as delivery companies, bearing the burden of humiliation, and working as package sorters.

Over the past year, Huang Fuxing had calmed down and reflected on the lessons learned, feeling that the source of all this bad luck started from the moment they lost contact with Ji Jingqiu.

As soon as Ji Jingqiu was discovered by the Dharma King's lineage, they suffered a great tribulation.

And ever since Ji Jingqiu's disappearance, suspected of going to another realm, the Dharma King's lineage had risen from the ashes.

The facts proved that Ji Jingqiu was indeed the lucky star of their ancient Dharma lineage, the future Buddha, and the hope of the Supreme Buddha Sect!

He had to contact Ji Jingqiu again and restore the glory of the Supreme Buddha Sect!

Under the flickering light, the air was filled with the unpleasant smell of machine oil, but Huang Fuxing's expression remained unchanged, seeing it as a trial from the True Buddha.

At that moment.

The smart terminal suddenly received a special communication request.

Huang Fuxing's heart stirred, and a surge of energy formed a hand that took the communication, not affecting his package sorting at all.

"Hello? Teacher! How's the situation on your side recently?"

Upon hearing the news from his teacher, Huang Fuxing's body trembled, and the surging energy rippled behind him. His eyes shone with excitement as he heard the best news in the past year.

No... it's not good news yet.

"You said that the Buddha Land sent news about Jingqiu? Why is that?"

Huang Fuxing's heart raced, excited to hear news about Jingqiu but also concerned.

Why would the Buddha Land in the Nine Provinces specifically send news about Jingqiu?

Huang Fuxing's expression changed abruptly, and his hands stopped working. The device beside him sounded a lazy alert, but he punched it, breaking it!

His face grim, he confirmed over the phone, "You said the Buddha Land wants us, the Supreme Buddha Sect, to capture Jingqiu and deliver him to a specific location?"

After getting confirmation, Huang Fuxing took a deep breath, excited, "Jingqiu, what did you do?!"

On the other end of the terminal, the old man's voice was weary, "According to what I've learned, it's because... he's too excellent."

...

...

After seeing Gu Shishu, Ji Jingqiu left with him.

Because he needed to leave some Heart Lamp seeds in the Nine Palaces, he had to delay for two days before returning to Mu Yi.

Soon, Ji Jingqiu received the 'Ancient Path Harvest' that Feng Wu had brought back for him from the Great Crimson Sky Palace.

Upon hearing that Ji Jingqiu had returned, Feng Wu quickly came to visit, found him, and told him about the decision of the Sun and Moon Alliance.

Ji Jingqiu nodded, "I have no objections. You remind everyone that when they pass on the Heart Lamp, they should remember that this is a good deed, a virtuous act, and that there's a will watching over them. They can profit from it, but they must never use it to harm others."

He set a bottom line for everyone with these words.

"Okay, Great-Grandmaster, I'll pass on your words." Feng Wu said solemnly, then joked, "So from now on, I'm the representative of the Sun and Moon Alliance in the Nine Palaces!"

Ji Jingqiu was speechless.

This title...

Then.

Ji Jingqiu said, "Gu Shishu asked me to leave some Heart Lamp seeds in the Nine Palaces, excluding the Great Crimson Sky Palace. Do you have any recommendations? Limited to the younger generation."

He added, "Preferably those with excellent character."

Feng Wu thought for a moment, "I'll prepare a list right away. By the way, the Nine Palaces are holding an Ancestor Worship ceremony in a few days. Great-Grandmaster, will you be attending?"

"Ancestor Worship?"

Ji Jingqiu was slightly confused. What did this have to do with him?

The Ancestor Worship ceremony in the Nine Palaces...

Theoretically, it had nothing to do with him, right?

Life is so unpredictable... Time to write, there'll be another chapter around midnight.

(End of Chapter)

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