Chapter 240: Kicking Down a Door is Ticking, Kicking Down a Hundred Veins...

Chapter 240: Kicking Down a Door is Ticking, Kicking Down a Hundred Veins...

Ji Jingqiu opened his eyes.

The Shackles Realm pursued the pinnacle of the corporeal body. After breaking free from the shackles that bound one's body, one could step out of reality and into the myths of ancient times, forging the legendary Immaculate Dao Body and the Unextinguishable Golden Body.

[Bodhimanda Golden Body], he had already locked onto it in the Supreme Buddha Sect's exchange list. However, the points required to forge this golden body in the Shackles Realm were still in the [World of Samsara].

He had nothing to offer, and he didn't want to delay himself, so he had to find another way.

Fortunately, Elder Mu readily agreed.

"Jingqiu, you've broken through two shackles. How do you feel now?"

Not far away, Hong Hu saw Ji Jingqiu open his eyes, his aura stabilizing, and asked with a gleam in his eyes.

Breaking through and breaking free from two shackles in one go was not unheard of in the history of the Federation, but overall, there was no comparison to Ji Jingqiu.

Just one point—age.

As far as Hong Hu knew, those who had reached the peak of the Divine Roaming Realm would accumulate for at least a decade or even several decades before experiencing a breakthrough in the early stages.

This situation was not uncommon, mainly due to the mental state.

Many warriors would linger at the peak of the Divine Roaming Realm for a long time, and only after settling down would they prepare for a breakthrough. Some would even wait until they were firmly established before choosing to break through the shackles.

In this situation, they would either cultivate their minds or accumulate their life potential, belonging to the category of accumulating before unleashing.

But Ji Jingqiu, by all accounts, had been practicing martial arts for less than two years!

White Deer Daoist sighed lightly, "It seems that the path to the Divine Treasury is about to rewrite the Federation's martial arts traditions in the Divine Roaming Realm."

Hong Hu eagerly asked, "When will the Four Directions Divine Lord announce it to the public?"

White Deer Daoist smiled with relief.

No matter when, the Dragon Tiger Arena's Ji Jingqiu would be the trailblazer for this path, worthy of being recorded in the annals of history, along with the name "Dragon Tiger."

Ji Jingqiu slowly stood up, his body now several times stronger than before, and he marveled in his heart, not to mention the Shackles Realm, which was known for its physical perfection.

He had broken through two shackles, and even before this transformation was complete, he was already several times stronger than before, and within his arms, there seemed to be a divine power, as if...

His body was no longer just flesh and blood! Ji Jingqiu suppressed the urge to carefully comprehend, and he got up to join his senior uncle and senior brother.

He briefly described what had just happened to the two senior uncles.

Since it involved challenging the various martial arts of the Federation, the Dragon Tiger Arena would definitely need to contribute, and there was no need to hide it.

Upon hearing Ji Jingqiu's description, everyone was amazed.

They hadn't noticed anything unusual just now, and in their eyes, Ji Jingqiu was just sitting there with his eyes closed, seemingly contemplating the mysteries of the breakthrough.

"When martial arts reach the seventh realm, the path opens, and the initial characteristics of the Great Dao being everywhere are already evident, let alone those Supreme Grandmasters."

White Deer Daoist spoke softly, resolving the doubts of the others.

Then, he looked at Ji Jingqiu, his brows furrowing unconsciously:

"That old ancestor of the Mu family wants you to visit and discuss the Dao, challenging a hundred veins?"

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

For a moment, White Deer Daoist didn't speak, remaining silent as his mind was filled with inexplicable thoughts, pondering the intentions of that person.

Upon reaching the Supreme Grandmaster Realm, every action would have an impact on the Federation, and others needed to deeply consider the profound meaning behind them.

Especially, why would the old ancestor of the Mu family arrange the path for their Qilin Seed?

Was it because of Qingyang Grandmaster?

Hong Hu, standing nearby, frowned, "Visit and discuss the Dao? This isn't a good thing! Jingqiu, you must think thrice before taking action!"

Yang Yao, standing beside him, said with a smile, "Visit and discuss the Dao, does that mean challenging various martial arts halls and noble families one by one? Isn't this a plot from a novel? Pointing fingers at the world, suppressing the martial arts heroes, that's too cool!"

Yang Yao stroked his chin and muttered, "I seem to remember... wasn't this something the 'Cushion' did? The side character in the narration challenged other sects and won several matches in a row, gaining immense fame. But when he challenged the protagonist's sect, he lost to the protagonist, and all his previous prestige became a stepping stone for the protagonist."

Hong Hu sighed, "Cool? Yes, it's cool, but stepping on others to rise, isn't that cool?"

White Deer Daoist calmly said, "For those at the peak of the Heaven Man Realm or those who have entered the Grandmaster Realm, this path is called the Grandmaster's Path, a friendly exchange between martial arts lineages."

"But for those below the Heaven Man Realm, this path is called Ticking."

Everyone: "..."

Hong Hu rubbed his face, took a deep breath, and nodded heavily, "Yes, do you think this is a friendly exchange? No, in ancient times, it was called 'Smashing the Stage'!"

Seeing that the others didn't understand, he explained the general situation in the Federation:

"The Federation's martial arts are transcendent and detached, unconcerned with worldly affairs. If it weren't for Jingqiu and the special circumstances here, not only you but even I might not have had the chance to see White Deer Senior Brother and Qingyang Grandmaster in several years."

"Taking our Dragon Tiger Arena as an example, the Heart Form is the public pinnacle, the highest combat power openly displayed by various forces. Heart Form warriors either continue to cultivate, striving to break through the Heaven Man Realm, or take charge of authority, managing the daily operations of their forces.

"When the Heaven Man doesn't appear, the Heart Form governs everything, and the Shackles Realm is the absolute backbone and main combat power of various forces, as well as their public image."

"So, those public martial arts exchanges, grand martial arts competitions, exploration competitions, and secret realm explorations you see are basically at the peak of the Shackles Realm."

"Once you reach the Shackles Realm, there is no such thing as a younger generation. The Federation sets the age limit at 20, and after 20, anyone who hasn't reached the Heaven Man Realm is considered a 'Fellow Traveler'!"

"In terms of difficulty, Jingqiu's opponent in this challenge will be a former Heavenly Prodigy, someone much older and stronger!"

"And in terms of significance, Jingqiu's challenge will be to the 'public image' of various forces!"

Hong Hu spoke with a heavy heart, "Imagine if a warrior from the Sun Yue Arena came to our Dragon Tiger Arena and, in the end, overwhelmed all our Shackles and Heart Form warriors. What does that mean? Does it mean that our Dragon Tiger Arena's warriors are not good enough, or that our Dragon Tiger Arena's inheritance is not good enough?"

"Whichever it is, it's something that various martial arts lineages cannot accept! It's a slap in the face, a ticking to the face, and if it gets out, the reputation of the entire martial arts lineage will be damaged!"

The Sun Yue Arena was an old enemy of the Dragon Tiger Arena, with a grudge dating back three hundred years.

If a strong warrior from the Sun Yue Arena were to overwhelm all their Heart Form and Shackles warriors...

Suddenly, everyone understood.

At this point, Hong Hu secretly glanced at White Deer Senior Brother.

Three hundred years ago, it was because White Deer Senior Brother didn't hold back and nearly killed a generation of Daoist disciples from the Sun Moon Martial Hall, which led to a grudge between them and the Sun Moon Martial Hall that has persisted until today.

Hong Hu cleared his throat and continued, "When it comes to the Shackles and Heart Phase Realms, it's no longer about the potential of individual warriors, but rather, it involves the very foundation of various lineage inheritances, which is, in essence, the Divine Dao Spell!"

"If Jingqiu wants to pay a visit and seek guidance, this is a dispute of Dao Law between the various warrior lineages!"

Zhang Xingshan couldn't hold back and said, "Can't we just have a friendly exchange, and everyone stops at a certain point? This way, everyone can save face and maintain their dignity!"

Hong Hu and White Deer Daoist exchanged glances.

The former shook his head and sighed, "In this situation, even a tie is a loss! A grand lineage tradition, yet they want to 'stop at a certain point' with a young junior who has just emerged from the younger generation? This is self-deception."

White Deer Daoist's attitude differed from Hong Hu's.

"If it's just stopping at a certain point, then what's the point of going to their doorstep?"

White Deer Daoist looked at Ji Jingqiu and said slowly, "Since you want to pay a visit and seek guidance, then naturally you should give it your all, respect your opponent, and respect yourself. Either don't go, or if you do, strive for the utmost. The so-called compromise is the least pleasing."

Ji Jingqiu nodded seriously, as he also felt the same way.

Hong Hu pondered for a moment and said, "In the history of the Federation, there have been people who dared to do this, but basically no one has made it to the end."

"The last one to do this was Ji Lin Yuan, who consecutively challenged seventeen Federation warrior lineages in the Heart Phase Realm, and ultimately stopped there. It wasn't because he lacked strength, but because the forces backing him called it off."

"The reason? Hehe, of course, there were many forces offering sky-high prices in secret, wanting his life!"

Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu's eyes flashed.

He had already guessed that the person named Ji Lin Yuan from a hundred years ago was most likely his grandfather.

Including the example that his brother gave him earlier, the 'legendary heavenly prodigy' who owed a lot of money and eventually ran away, was the same person.

If he hadn't guessed wrong, his grandfather at that time also had the backing of the six major families.

Stopping midway...

Was it because they couldn't withstand the pressure, or did the families activate their personal connections?

Although the six major families were transcendent, they had intricate relationships with various powers.

As expected, behind this, there were likely interventions from the other six major families.

Ji Jingqiu had to admit that he had underestimated the influence of 'paying a visit and seeking guidance'.

If a Grandmaster pays a visit, it's a friendly exchange.

When a Shackles Realm warrior pays a visit and challenges, in the eyes of other warriors, it's called 'door-kicking'.

"Challenging one lineage is door-kicking, but if you can suppress all lineages... isn't that also a friendly exchange? If you only challenge one, it's easy to make enemies, but if you can truly defeat them all, who would willingly become your enemy? Even if not all, most would be convinced."

White Deer Daoist suddenly spoke up.

Hearing White Deer Senior Uncle's implied meaning, Ji Jingqiu seemed deep in thought.

Indeed, this made sense.

White Deer Daoist continued, "If you're truly prepared to take this path, first thoroughly understand the various mystical methods of Heart Phase and Shackles, and while you're at it, also learn about the Federation's 'Heaven Man Ranking' and 'Hidden Dragon Ranking'."

Hong Hu shook his head secretly, as he still didn't look favorably upon this matter.

It wasn't that he didn't believe in Jingqiu's potential, but Jingqiu was indeed too young, and his foundation was too shallow compared to those old masters.

In his eyes, Jingqiu's greatest advantage was the arena prototype.

This was an advantage in True Seed, Divine Roaming, and even Shackles, but what about Heart Phase Realm?

The heavenly limit was too difficult, blocking countless heavenly prodigies, and also making the Heart Phase Realm a place where dragons and tigers lie hidden.

After some thought, Hong Hu didn't persuade further, but instead asked solemnly, "Jingqiu, did that elder from the Mu family promise that the Mu family would step in and protect your Dao during your challenges?"

If Ji Jingqiu were to truly embark on this path, losing would be fine, but if he were to win all the way, there would also be numerous concerns.

White Deer Daoist pondered and said, "I'm also worried about this. What I'm most concerned about is the Supreme Buddha Sect. If you're going to pay a visit and seek guidance, you'll inevitably have to travel throughout the Federation, visiting various warrior lineages. I fear that during this time, you'll encounter attacks from the Supreme Buddha Sect."

Hong Hu frowned and said, "With Qingyang Grandmaster gone, you, Senior Brother, have to guard the East 3 Huang Star, and Senior Sister Qinghe has to guard the Dragon Tiger Ancestral Star... Do we have to call back Senior Brother Donghe?"

White Deer Daoist's eyes deepened, "Donghe is impetuous and not suitable to be a protector..."

Ji Jingqiu thought for a moment and interrupted the two, "There shouldn't be any issues with the Supreme Buddha Sect."

He planned to go 'online' tonight and visit the Buddha Country to see if the Buddha Elder was doing well.

Everyone looked at him.

White Deer Daoist's expression even carried a hint of surprise.

This kid, could it be that he just reported to that person? But...

With Zuo Qianqiu's past relationship with the Mu family, could that person really take action against the Mu family?

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69 Book Bar

Mind Sea

Supreme Buddha Country

A pure white Buddha sat with closed eyes in the center of the Buddha Country.

In front of the Buddha, a majestic figure stood with hands behind his back, none other than the Dharma King of the Supreme Buddha Sect, Zuo Qianqiu.

Compared to the past, he looked noticeably younger, having recovered to the appearance and state of his prime, with a majestic and lofty aura.

With the support of the Yama Buddha Homeland, he not only healed his injuries but even made further progress, living out his second life, and the Grandmaster level was not far off.

Now, his true body had hidden itself in the Supreme Buddha Country, avoiding any potential accidents.

"Dharma King, we've received news that the East 3 Huang Star has reported the return of Ji Jingqiu."

At this moment, a man behind him reported.

"Ji Jingqiu..."

Zuo Qianqiu gazed at the Buddha before him and muttered,

"The Buddha Homeland wants this child but doesn't explain the reason. And this child is most likely the person chosen by the Old Law Sect. What do you think, should I hand this child over to the Buddha Homeland?"

Over a year ago, he sent his men to investigate the Old Law Sect secretly supporting a young Federation warrior, but just as they were about to make a breakthrough, Ji Lin Yuan accidentally injured and killed the man in charge with a punch, cutting off the trail.

And now, with the Buddha Homeland's request and the fact that Ji Jingqiu was also on the Four Guardians Star a year ago, Zuo Qianqiu was already seventy to eighty percent certain that Ji Jingqiu was the person he had been looking for.

Fate, indeed, was wondrous beyond words.

But now, Zuo Qianqiu was pondering why the Buddha Homeland specifically wanted this child. Could it be that this child not only had peerless talent but also had some kind of relationship with their lineage?

Zuo Qianqiu looked at the pure white Buddha before him. Such a 'sacred artifact', yet he couldn't freely control it; it was truly a pity.

If he could completely control this 'sacred artifact', he would dare to attack the Mu family right now!

"Have someone investigate Ji Jingqiu's movements, and at that time, I will personally take action."

The subordinate was shocked and exclaimed, "Master Dharma King, you're going to take action personally? He's just a True Seed Realm warrior who advanced a year ago. We're ready to serve you at any time!"

Zuo Qianqiu smiled faintly and said, "Finally, you've grasped a bit of the omnipresent wonder. It's a good opportunity to test this young man."

The man behind Zuo Qianqiu rejoiced and congratulated, "Once you take that step, who in the Federation will be your match?"

Zuo Qianqiu narrowed his eyes and said, "Don't be careless. It's still best to wait until those few leave..."

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Four Guardians Star.

White Jade Capital.

In a courtyard that resembled a secluded paradise, a stone path meandered through the grounds. Ning Fengyuan sat by the pond, fishing, without turning his head, he casually said, "Little Yan, why are you here to see this old man again today?"

Yan Ruhuo, the newest Deputy Minister of the War Administration Department, smiled and said, "I'm afraid that in a few days, I won't be able to see you, Elder."

Ning Fengyuan asked, "On your way here, did you see that old thing, Shi Wenjing?"

Shi Wenjing, one of the Four Great Masters of the Federation, was the founder of the Lion Heart Sect and a close friend of Ji Jingqiu. He was also the master of Shi Xin Juan.

Yan Ruhuo nodded and said, "I also saw Master Shi on the way. He urged us to quickly send the younger generation back to the Nine Provinces."

Ning Fengyuan laughed and said, "That old thing is so worried about his Closed Door Disciple. You guys better act quickly, otherwise, if that old man starts a fire, I won't get involved."

Yan Ruhuo sighed and said, "We're already working to conclude the Nine Provinces matter and send the younger generation back."

"Why are you here to see me this time?" asked Ning Fengyuan.

Yan Ruhuo hesitated for a moment and said, "I just received instructions from the Mu family. I wanted to consult your opinion."

Hearing this, Ning Fengyuan turned his head and teased, "What? You've just been helped by that person to become the Deputy Minister of the War Administration Department, and you've already forgotten your roots? You still need to ask for my opinion when you're given a task."

Yan Ruhuo sighed and said, "I wouldn't dare. This instruction is truly difficult to explain. I wanted to seek your insights and see if there are any other underlying reasons."

"If it's convenient, you can share it," said Ning Fengyuan, who was also interested.

"That person instructed us to deliver a challenge letter on behalf of Ji Jingqiu to the various martial lineages in the Federation," Yan Ruhuo sighed. "Elder Ning, you must know what this implies."

Ning Fengyuan was surprised and asked, "Is that all?"

He shook his head and said, "I thought it was something else. It's just delivering a challenge letter. I'll do it."

Yan Ruhuo was speechless. This was not just a simple matter of delivering a challenge letter.

If they weren't careful, Ji Jingqiu, a promising young talent, might be crushed in the process!

Ning Fengyuan calmly said, "That person has his reasons for asking you to do this. You just need to follow through without worrying about anything else."

Yan Ruhuo furrowed his brows, unable to hold back, and said, "Ji Jingqiu is very likely the Hidden Dragon closest to the Seven Commanders in the Federation's history. Is this step too big? Compared to those experienced in the Shackles Realm, and even the Heart Realm, is it too early?"

Ning Fengyuan neither confirmed nor denied, "At his level, the Seven Commanders have already defeated the ancestors of various martial lineages, initially establishing their status. Don't measure them with your limited perspective."

Yan Ruhuo was speechless.

Ning Fengyuan suddenly said, "Your timing is indeed quite coincidental. If you had come half a day later, you might not have seen me."

Yan Ruhuo's expression changed, and he said anxiously, "Isn't it not time for them to leave yet? Has it been moved up?"

"That's not the case," Ning Fengyuan sighed. "Some people are too difficult to invite. According to their wishes, they want us to personally make the trip."

Yan Ruhuo's heart trembled.

The Great Masters had jointly sent out invitation letters to various parties, but after a month, some still hadn't appeared.

News had arrived that someone had escaped to the Sea of the Soul, or even journeyed through various worlds, trying to evade the summons.

However, it seemed that those Great Masters had no intention of letting anyone on the list off the hook.

"Hmm, it's not just us. That person is also preparing to take action and make a trip to the Supreme Buddha Sect," Yan Ruhuo said.

"The Supreme Buddha Sect... Zuo Qianqiu?!" Yan Ruhuo was startled, then his face showed surprise and doubt. "Is that person going to take action against Zuo Qianqiu?"

After assuming the position of Deputy Minister of the War Administration Department, he finally had the authority to access certain secret information, or should it be called... scandals?

Among them was a past incident involving the Supreme Buddha Sect, and Zuo Qianqiu was on the list.

This person had once been courted by the Mu family, entered into their family through marriage, and should have been at the peak of his life. However, he endured humiliation from his wife and eventually rebelled against the Mu family, joining the Supreme Buddha Sect.

Strictly speaking, the Mu family owed him.

Ning Fengyuan narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly, "What else? If he stays, how many in the Federation can control him in our absence? It's all part of the plan."

Yan Ruhuo took a deep breath and asked, "What about the Heaven Road?"

"We all have to go," Ning Fengyuan narrowed his eyes. "You don't need to worry about the Heaven Road for now. What we should really be concerned about is internal turmoil."

Yan Ruhuo sighed and said, "This matter is too urgent. The Federation is completely unprepared, and it's likely to cause many problems..."

"There aren't that many things that go according to plan. Impermanence is the norm in life," said Ning Fengyuan calmly.

For a moment, Yan Ruhuo stood silently, unsure of what to say.

"Go now. I'll also be leaving soon. Regarding Ji Jingqiu, just follow that person's instructions," said Ning Fengyuan.

"I understand, Elder," Yan Ruhuo said.

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On this day.

Two messages of uncertain origin, with the official backing of the Federation, spread like wildfire across the martial arts forums.

"Breaking news! The Federation seems to be taking action against several forces, including the North Cang Merchant Alliance! It's suspected that a Master is involved!"

"Just received news! Ji Jingqiu of the Dragon Tiger Arena intends to challenge the various martial lineages of the Federation one by one!"

As these two messages stirred up a storm on the Federation's martial arts forums, the already turbulent Federation became even more profound, like the sea before a storm.

At this very moment.

Ji Jingqiu had just emerged from the temple of the Four Divine Lords.

He had visited several divine statues, explaining the profoundness of breaking through the Shackles Realm.

The Four Divine Lords also expressed their approval of his upcoming choice, believing it would help promote the concept of the Corporeal Divine Treasury.

In their eyes, this was also a path of law transmission.

(End of Chapter)

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