Chapter 246: Sweeping Momentum, The Arrival of the Ko Family

Chapter 246: Sweeping Momentum, The Arrival of the Ko Family

Meng Jiao spoke with a hint of resentment, "This kid does have some skills. He's challenged over a dozen Martial Lineages, and so far, no one has been able to probe the depth of his abilities."

"Yue Qingshan of the Heaven Pillar Lineage, the master of the Mountain Shaker technique, do you remember him? He integrated his supernatural powers with his sword techniques, reaching the pinnacle of transformation. With the lineage's supreme technique, Thousand Layers of Heaven, this kid took on 116 of his strikes without countering a single one, forcing Yue Qingshan to concede defeat!"

The man in black nodded solemnly.

The Thousand Layers of Heaven is the ultimate technique of the Heaven Pillar Lineage. Once unleashed, it's an endless series of layers, each more formidable than the last, culminating in a thousand layers that can split the heavens and earth. In the past, the ancestor of Qingyuan refined this technique to perfection, capable of seizing the stars and grasping the moon with a mere flick of his hand.

Before he left, Yue Qingshan had just broken free from his third shackle. Now, he's at the fourth or fifth breakthrough, and 116 consecutive strikes should be his limit.

Ji Jingqiu can directly face and withstand his strongest technique without needing to continue the fight.

There's no chance of victory!

"As for Yun Xuanfei of the Heart Sword Lineage... Well, let's not dwell on her. She and Ji Jingqiu engaged in a heart-to-heart discussion, and although it took several minutes to determine the winner, according to Yun Xuanfei's own admission, she and the previous opponents were all defeated in a similar fashion..."

Of course, a genius like Lei Yu from the Federation wouldn't stop at the Holy King stage.

Even he needs a few months between each attempt.

Meng Jiao shuddered. The gap between Heaven People and Heaven Persons is no exaggeration; it's even greater than the difference between Mind Phase and cultivation.

This is the wave of inquiry that Ji Jingqiu has set in motion.

As his divine will is exhausted, the waters of the Sea of Suffering gradually dissipate.

Even Quasi-Heaven Persons, who are just a step away from becoming Heaven Persons and rank among the top ten on the Federation's Hidden Dragon Ranking, can at most manage a few moves.

An innate warning, rooted deep in his genes, tells him that contact means death. "Stepping on the void, leaving traces in the emptiness, Lei Yu has reached this level even without entering the Mind Phase!"

Some onlookers are visibly shaken.

Meng Jiao speaks with gravity, "I don't believe Ji Jingqiu will lose, not even to someone stronger!"

"Indeed, the esteemed elders of the Day and Night Dao Site will be returning soon. We must quickly inform the Dao Site and prepare to receive them."

"And there's also Ye Linjiang of the Donglin Dao Temple, who wields the technique of Summoning the Heavenly River. They faced off along the river that runs through the Donglin Star, where Ye Linjiang had the home-field advantage. He exerted his full strength, summoning the power of the Yangtze, but Ji Jingqiu still defeated him with his first and second strikes."

The Ko and Li families have arrived and wish to meet you.

Not to mention the formidable martial artists among them.

The Heavenly Road, as the Federation's frontier, has always been a gathering place for its elite combat forces.

In an instant, the space seems to freeze, as if trapped in stagnation.

This is Ji Jingqiu's nineteenth battle.

This is the "Ten Thousand Phenomena" he has observed during this time.

"Hmm... But even an average Mind Phase warrior might not be his match, right?"

His figure suddenly rises, and his body resonates with the dense sound of cracking joints. His aura surges, and his right fist seems to have doubled in size, giving off an overwhelming presence.

For the first several dozen moves, he only defends without attacking.

Breaking through the Mind Phase level with the shackles, it's no wonder they marvel.

It's about time he makes his move.

These people have honed their martial arts on the Heavenly Road for years, each with their own trump cards. No one knows how far they've truly progressed.

It's unclear if the masters have made their move.

The onlookers are silent, gazing at the figure who remains serene and unperturbed.

Tian Zuijian exhales,

In this field, the physical body can tear through space, enter the Heart Ocean, and traverse the void by harnessing the ocean's characteristics.

He's confident that Ji Jingqiu's defense without counterattack is an attempt to secretly learn from his opponent.

At this moment, the powerful individuals who have been stationed on the Heavenly Road collectively return, which will undoubtedly shake up the Federation's current landscape.

Meng Jiao clears his throat, "Master, there's something you don't know. Ji Jingqiu won the Divine Roaming Realm competition across the Nine Provinces, becoming the Ten Thousand Year First. Even across the Ten Thousand Worlds, there might not be many who can surpass him in the Divine Roaming Realm!"

"A Heaven Person has spoken, suggesting that the shackles of the Hundred Lineages should gather to prevent Ji Jingqiu from running amok."

This is the best outcome, aligning with the earlier rehearsal.

"Expansive and profound, the Dao's simplicity, he's deeply grasped the essence of those few from the Military Department. It's no wonder he's a renowned martial artist in the department."

Someone sighs.

...

"Additionally..."

This technique bears some resemblance to the pure Yang technique Ji Jingqiu witnessed in the past.

But in the end, Ji Jingqiu only defended without attacking, and his final move defeated the opponent."

His offensive surges like a tidal wave towards Ji Jingqiu.

And within three moves, he defeats his opponent.

This time, the Heaven Sun Temple invited him back to face Ji Jingqiu.

"The frontier only requires a few Heaven Persons to handle invasions, and their presence is sufficient."

"If I'm not mistaken, Ji Shidi's last strike seemed to carry a hint of the Donglin Dao Temple's 'Heavenly River's Waves' technique."

Aside from the numerous Heaven Persons...

At this moment,

A clear and crisp sound, like a dragon's roar, echoes as a blade's cry.

Amidst the resounding sound of the heavens pouring down, he stands like a reef, calmly enduring the baptism of the Sea of Suffering's waters.

But he doesn't want to admit it.

This is common on the Heavenly Road, where individuals often spar to sharpen their skills, learn from each other's divine spells, and absorb the essence and marrow of their Dao's heritage, integrating it into their martial arts.

Yet, even Ji Jingqiu seems like a light boat amidst the raging waves under his assault.

Tian Zuijian's expression grows heavy.

Until they see that the space around Ji Jingqiu, within several dozen meters, is sealed by Lei Yu's incredibly heavy fist strikes, leaving no room for escape. The crowd becomes alert.

Then, Lei Yu's offense surges like a tide, relentless and overwhelming, exerting immense pressure on Ji Jingqiu.

Online discussions on the topic are suppressed and redirected to another subject.

...

Every time the Heavenly Road changes, it's never for the better, indicating that the "passage" for invasions has widened!

When Heaven Persons get serious, even those who've just reached the rank can sweep through a region.

Meng Jiao speaks with indignation, "Even the core masters of various martial lineages can't handle him, and instead, he breaks through their defenses!"

Even without relying on Embryo Breath, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth, his pure physical prowess has reached a level equivalent to the fifth breakthrough.

Action: But no matter which realm it is, when it comes to titles like the Eternal First, it almost always represents an unparalleled miracle and the ultimate realm.

Meng Jiao's expression twitched as he said, "Senior Brother, will most of the warriors at the forefront of the Heaven Road return?"

"Oh?" Tian Zuijian couldn't help but be moved.

The tempering in the Bitter Sea might be able to enhance his life force "base."

Along the way, he absorbed the strengths of various lineages and refined his blade, attempting to create new sword techniques.

Ji Jingqiu nodded slightly, not denying it.

Although he wasn't clear about the specific value of the Eternal First in the Nine Provinces,

"There is no invincible law, only invincible people." Tian Zuijian sighed, "It's said to be the Grandmaster's inheritance, but how many of the later generations follow the old path and attain the Grandmaster's realm? Instead, the few Grandmasters today all stepped out of their own path beyond the Hundred Lineages."

Ji Jingqiu sat cross-legged on the top floor of the hotel, his skin glowing with a radiant auspicious glow.

"Some of them could even escape the lives of our Heaven Person warriors before entering the Heaven Person realm!"

Meng Jiao visibly relaxed.

Their master had given them a death order, not expecting them to defeat Ji Jingqiu, but they must withstand three moves!

With the physical body of the Fourth Breakthrough, he could match the normal standard of the Fifth Breakthrough.

Lei Yu activated the heavenly light to infuse his body, and every inch of his flesh and blood exuded divine flames, as if his body had transformed into the Heaven Sun.

For the past three months, he dared not slack off, always seizing every moment for cultivation.

Someone murmured.

Tian Zuijian couldn't help but laugh, looking at his junior brother who suddenly developed a sense of "collective honor" and "competitive spirit" at this moment. He teased,

"Weren't you just saying that you wanted to offer a bounty on the Black Market for Ji Jingqiu?"

Night fell.

"Again, he's only defending and not attacking... This kid is still as stubborn as ever." Someone else stared at Ji Jingqiu, unable to hold back their inner complaints.

The scene was calm and peaceful, transcending the mundane troubles of the world, as if all the distractions had been washed away, returning to its most original state.

Meng Jiao's tone hinted at a hint of schadenfreude.

Among the onlookers, someone sighed, "After this lineage, there will be nineteen, right? It's already surpassed Ji Linquan's record from back then."

Among the crowd, Ji Jingqiu maintained his usual combat style.

Until he stopped at Lei Yu's glabella.

Soon, the Heart Phase warrior from the Heaven Sun Temple felt a surge of mental strength.

Even the Federation's Martial Dao section had opened a special section called "The Path of Quest for Dao" to record his itinerary and combat process.

Three months.

Upon hearing this, Meng Jiao's eyelids twitched, and he subconsciously asked, "Is it a Near Heaven Person?"

Tian Zuijian narrowed his eyes, "We originally thought it was the Grandmasters taking action, but soon, a Heaven Person warrior discovered that the Heaven Road was undergoing changes."

It was indeed a realm of myriad marvels! Ji Jingqiu quietly contemplated the sublimation and transformation of his physical body. Under this tempering, he could feel that even the shackles on his divine embryo were beginning to loosen.

Lei Yu's expression turned solemn, already guessing the gap between himself and this young man.

"Ahem, Senior Brother, come and see, Ji Jingqiu has reached the Heaven Sun Temple!"

These people were either of the same generation as him or slightly younger, at least three or four decades younger than that Ji Jingqiu.

In the blink of an eye, he exhaled and spoke, and a seemingly slow punch was thrown out, but in reality, it was as fast as lightning! With this punch, the knowledgeable onlookers gasped, their expressions turning solemn.

The supernatural powers they possessed were all core inheritances of the Federation's Hundred Lineages.

It was utterly hopeless!

This was the manifestation of the Inner World's power reaching a certain level.

He felt that this time, his life force would definitely surpass 16.

At this moment.

Especially since their Day Moon Temple and Dragon Tiger Temple had old grudges.

Almost all the warriors in the top 500 of the Hidden Dragon Ranking were on the Heaven Road.

Ji Jingqiu turned his wrist, sheathed his sword, and sighed lightly, "Senior Brother Lei's punch is indeed formidable, forcing me to defend. I couldn't hold back just now."

He turned his head and suddenly discovered his junior brother bowing his head, tapping on the smart terminal.

Behind him, a solemn Dharma body sat cross-legged.

Every inch of flesh and blood in the human body contained treasures, and if they could all be unlocked, human potential would be immeasurable.

"What are you looking at?"

Tian Zuijian shook his head, "As far as I know, one of them hasn't even entered the Mind Phase!"

...

Over the past three months, as the Federation's Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters traveled deeper into the Heaven Road, rumors gradually spread, and signs of unrest emerged in various places, but they were quickly suppressed by the official authorities.

In the later stages of Martial Dao, the gap in combat power became increasingly difficult to surpass.

The sky above seemed to descend a terrifying divine light from the Heaven Sun Temple, and Lei Yu's tall figure seemed to merge with the sun, standing on divine light and punching forward.

"After that, we found that the intensity of the Heaven Road's attacks had significantly decreased."

Feeling the vibrant vitality within his body, he secretly guessed and planned to do a life force test in a couple of days.

He could sense that, under the tempering of the Bitter Sea, some of the treasures within his physical body were being unlocked.

But...

"Changes?" Meng Jiao gasped.

This was the complete Inner World, with both prosperity and decline.

Additionally, there were some Heaven Road warriors who weren't on the Hidden Dragon Ranking but were still powerful, not inferior to those on the list.

Meng Jiao continued, "That Heaven Serpent Lineage's Qu Zhuxiang, who cultivated the Heaven Serpent Chapter to the Great Accomplishment, had a physical body at the Fifth Breakthrough and hadn't entered the Mind Phase, yet he had already forged the Dragon Heaven Bodhimanda and possessed the Dragon Heaven Battle Technique. I watched and felt intimidated. Ji Jingqiu defended for the first sixty-seven moves without attacking, and in the end, he subdued him with a palm using a mental technique!"

Didn't you hear Ji Jingqiu just say that Lei Yu had already forced him to defend?

With this sword, it seemed as if the entire surrounding heaven and earth were encompassed within it.

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu was activating the Fire House Hell Visualization Chart to temper his physique.

"The Ko Family..."

In fact, the Grandmaster of the Pure Yang Technique had indeed studied under the Heaven Sun Temple in the past, but later, some unpleasant incidents occurred, and he was expelled from the temple. At this moment, the great sun seemed to descend, divine light soared into the sky, and fire blazed. Lei Yu had already brought the divine powers of the Sun Temple to the extreme, invoking the sun's mighty power.

"Strictly speaking, none of them withstood Ji Jingqiu's three moves!"

What kind of warrior could escape the lives of Heaven Persons before entering the Mind Phase? Were these the warriors from various realms facing the Heaven Road?

The next moment, Ji Jingqiu moved his feet, his body as agile as a heavenly serpent, snatching a glimmer of life from Lei Yu's fist! "Dragon Heaven Battle Technique?" Lei Yu's eyes narrowed, and his guess was confirmed.

"Hmm, don't mention it, this kid is indeed promoting the Federation's reputation. Tsk tsk, the more I look at him, the more I like him. I feel that this young man might become the one to carry on the Federation's Martial Dao in the future!"

"This young man's methods are too outrageous. It's not an exaggeration to say he's invincible in the Shackles Realm. No wonder he can roam freely in the Divine Roaming Realm and become the Eternal First in the Nine Provinces!"

Half a month ago, he broke free from the third shackle, and his physical body's life force intensity reached 15.96.

In the realm of Heart Phase, this young man was almost invincible.

In the era of ancient planets, the most headache-inducing were the young, robust men who were involved in all sorts of matters.

Especially those on the Heaven Man Ranking, there were signs of their return...

But this didn't mean the underground activities had subsided; some people were already getting restless.

Ji Jingqiu's spiritual power surged through his body, and he glanced at the terminal, only to find a message from Sui Canghai.

"This kid isn't just visiting to seek the Dao; he's sweeping through the Hundred Lineages!"

It could be said that with his own strength, Ji Jingqiu had attracted countless pairs of eyes.

"Good skills, good methods!"

Tian Zuijian licked his dry lips, his eyes filled with fiery battle intent.

Meng Jiao gnashed his teeth; due to Ji Jingqiu's consecutive victories, various parties were baffled, causing temporary chaos, especially among those about to accept challenges from the Martial Lineages.

But Ji Jingqiu wasn't just on the defensive; he was indeed probing for the essence of their supernatural techniques, just as others had guessed.

Not only had Ji Jingqiu challenged the Hundred Lineages so far, but he had also included the remarkable paths he had encountered on his journey, all of which had impressed him. He tried to imprint and preserve these paths.

Lei Yu sighed, retracting his protective energy, and said calmly, "It's Lei who has lost!"

Lei Yu's punch had crossed the realms of Heart Phase and Shackles, but in front of this young man, it still seemed so futile.

Ji Jingqiu stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window on the top floor of the hotel, and looked out at the distant sea. He closed his eyes, unified his mind and spirit, and teleported away, browsing the scenery.

Regarding the Heaven Road, Tian Zuijian's expression turned solemn, "A couple of months ago, numerous Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters from the Federation arrived at the forefront of the Heaven Road, taking away the Grandmasters who were stationed there, and heading deeper into the Heaven Road."

Meng Jiao listed four or five examples, causing Tian Zuijian's expression to become more and more astonished.

"There are signs that the Great Primordial Palace and the Ten Thousand Martial Arts Association are also returning to the Federation!"

"For those people, crossing a great realm and defeating enemies across realms is a very common occurrence."

Ji Jingqiu cupped his hands and didn't refuse, "Then I'll trouble the uncle from the Heaven Sun Lineage."

Ji Jingqiu also sighed with fatigue.

"That's right, Brother, how's the situation on the Heaven Road?" Meng Jiao suddenly asked seriously.

The inner world's wondrous scenery and the Dharmakaya intertwined and merged.

Along the way, wherever this punch passed, black cracks spread, forming several faintly visible black lines that undulated forward, erasing everything in their path! Although the cracks quickly healed, and the black lines faded, they still caused unease, sending a chill down one's spine.

"If the next place is also the Shackles Realm, I feel there's no need to look further. What Elder Zhou Yan said does make sense. Why bother fighting? Let's just line up and surrender, to avoid having Ji Jingqiu running around."

He was from the Heaven Sun Lineage, and later served in the Military Department. He was quite famous in the Shackles Realm, a veteran strong one. He had been striving to break through the Fourth Breakthrough, but hadn't yet entered the Heart Phase Realm.

But within just a few dozen moves, Ji Jingqiu could find the essence of their supernatural techniques? This was quite shocking to hear! Whether it was the Thousand Layers of Heaven or the Heaven Serpent Transformation Dragon Technique, they were both the Federation's Grandmaster legacies. To grasp their essence within a few dozen moves, what level of comprehension was this? "You're saying this guy is a freak! At such a young age, he's attained the Embryo Breath, and relies on it to dominate the Shackles Realm. He's simply a freak!"

The terminal's notification sound rang out.

"I somehow feel... Ji Jingqiu is the seasoned veteran, while Lei Yu is the young, inexperienced one?"

He floated forward with a smile, "Junior Ji, please stay for a few days and let the Heaven Sun Lineage fulfill its duties as hosts."

"You've never been to the Heaven Road. If you've seen the genius martial artists from various worlds there, you wouldn't be so surprised."

This sign of impending change could be sensed by anyone with a heart.

"This change is slow, and it's temporarily unclear whether it's good or bad. But the invading power has been temporarily restricted below the Divine Human Boundary."

Whether it's supernatural techniques or secret methods, as long as they can shatter and tear space, it signifies a battle strength that has broken through to the Heart Phase Realm.

"Of course, that Ji Jingqiu is still very terrifying!" Tian Zuijian said solemnly, "If he's truly as I suspect, within a few dozen moves, he'll grasp the essence of their supernatural techniques. This level of comprehension..."

Tian Zuijian was a bit stunned; it had been many years since he last used a smart terminal.

This young man, what had he eaten to grow up like this?! He clenched his fists, stepped on the void, and shouted, "I still have one punch, a technique I've created over the years, Junior Ji, catch it!"

Various wondrous and strange scenes materialized around him, surrounding and protecting him at the center.

"And there's also Yu Mingcong from the Star-Severing Lineage..."

The person in charge of the Heaven Sun Dao Site sighed; it was as expected.

Although Zhang Tiancheng had left the Federation, the Ten Thousand Martial Arts Association had been completely preserved, and now there were signs of its return to the Federation.

Ji Jingqiu had gone from being questioned by all parties as a 'newbie' to becoming the hottest martial artist of this generation.

"He won't lose to those top geniuses from the Heaven Road, even surpassing them!"

After his junior's explanation, Tian Zuijian finally understood Ji Jingqiu's remarkable victories.

He burst into laughter, "Junior Ji, in that case, I won't hold back!"

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After reading the message from Sui Canghai, Ji Jingqiu narrowed his eyes slightly.

The Federation's current strength might not be able to compare with those top-tier civilizations, but the Hundred Lineages' legacy passed down from ten thousand years ago would never lose to anyone! This point was something martial artists like Tian Zuijian, who had been fighting on the Heaven Road for years, were very clear about and took pride in. The ten-thousand-year-old Flame Splendor Miracle was legendary among the various worlds.

He paused and said solemnly:

And at the very top of this inner world, several dozen sparkling Morning Stars appeared, shining down on the mountains.

All was quiet, and the moonlight was as gentle as water.

After several dozen moves, Ji Jingqiu still hadn't been forced to counterattack.

In everyone's eyes, each of his attack moves was clear and distinct, easily avoidable.

Ji Jingqiu rubbed his forehead, feeling a bit of a headache.

Regarding the grudge between his grandfather and the Ke family, he had previously asked Ke Pingluan about it out of curiosity.

From Ke Pingluan, he had obtained some intelligence.

This seemed to also involve the emotional entanglements of that generation...

(End of Chapter)

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