Chapter 254: The Graveyard of the Gods

Chapter 254: The Graveyard of the Gods

"Graveyard?" Ji Jingqiu fell silent for a moment before asking again, "Whose grave?"

【You would know, but not now.】

Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath, "Why would the Divine Lords say there isn't much time left?"

【It's simple, they will soon die.】

【I told you long ago, your Federation's divine system is a path with no return, the path of the evil gods. If those few are willing to walk to the head, it's fine, but they view themselves as too high to compromise, thus an early death is better.】

In the Inner Universe, Hela's expression was calm, unexpectedly not showing any contempt or mockery at this moment, only a faint and tranquil look.

Ji Jingqiu could feel the complexity and the difficulty of the several Divine Lords' choice, which Hela held in her heart, making it hard to express.

Ji Jingqiu frowned, what was at the end of this path? He had his heart's questioning, but Hela chose silence.

Because of this unique opportunity for reversal, it was very special—

In one, six, one nine? One book one. He glanced at the screen, showing no, one wrong version%!

Sui Canghai remained silent, his heart god similarly swept over the Western Four Ink Stars, only asking a single question, "Luo Family, the prestigious Thousand Martial Dao Family, can't even protect a whole planet?"

"Brother Ji! What's wrong, are you okay? Do you need the old ancestor to have a look?" A young man stepped out, his face youthful, with a look of concern, he was the next generation's direct descendant of the Luo family, named Luo Tianyou.

Ji Jingqiu smiled, slightly nodding.

This move did not hide, drawing Sui Canghai's attention.

"Can they settle down over there?" Cold Blade asked, "Lately, many transport ships have been held back, forbidden to leave the Western Federation."

...

At this moment, he carried a hint of mockery, smiling, his words revealing warmth.

The power of faith, the will of the believers...

"A clear-headed deity, at least has the power to choose believers, but He is like a beast without reason, greedily devouring all the power of faith, this will indeed make Him stronger, but it will also corrode and corrupt Him."

As Ji Jingqiu disappeared from the public view.

There was no need for it.

At this moment, the middle-aged man raised a cup and indicated Ji Jingqiu, who was the Laozu of the Luo Family.

Like in the past, a pure white Buddha sat cross-legged in the center of the Buddhist Kingdom, with black lines linking the void on His back, many black as ink.

Ji Jingqiu had heard this story before.

Ji Jingqiu knew he had asked the wrong person.

"You previously said the Ocean of Souls is the graveyard, whose graveyard?" He asked again.

The Third Military Commander of the Federation, who had long walked on the second step of the Celestial-Human path, the strong one.

The scene before him was one of ruins, eyes met with devastation, the ground pitted with craters and fissures, the distant sky bridge broken, the air filled with the pungent smell of burning, and in the ruins stood people, dazed, unaware of the future...

Even if the Luo family blocked the message in the first moment, but Ji Jingqiu's disappearance in the western chaos zone of the Federation was gradually spreading.

The terrifying aura suddenly spread, tearing through the small courtyard in an instant, making Luo Tianyou shudder. He had never seen such a furious Laozu.

"There's nothing to consider, no burden at all when speaking is this confident."

This time.

"Hope Jingqiu doesn't come to the west." Cold Blade said in a low voice.

He did not want Ji Jingqiu to go through this chaos, no matter what Ji Jingqiu chose, it would trigger a series of reactions.

Ji Jingqiu shook his head, he had already broken free of the Fifth Shackles, his vitality surged, and the power of the Heaven-human Union also increased, this was a chain reaction.

Xin Lie said faintly, "I have received the message from the Divine Lord, follow me, you will never see what you want to see here."

Helpless, he contacted Huang Xingfu.

He would continue to explore.

"Disappeared in the western war zone? What does he want to do, does he want to intervene in the western war?"

After his rise, he became one of the main figures who insisted on enforcing a high-pressure policy in the west of the Federation.

Ji Jingqiu's eyes narrowed, and he solemnly said, "Is it the third group army's Elder Xin?"

Zhang Zhongba sighed, "We have too many young brothers, never seen such matters, if they see certain things, it might not end well."

"Is the Anqing city area peaceful recently?"

He revered Ji Jingqiu, seeing him as an idol, he called himself Ji Jingqiu challenging the Bai Yu Jing's seventh layer, which he had repeatedly watched countless times.

Once a pulse of the former as an idol, now evolved into a prestigious Martial Dao Family, and even more so, the Thousand Martial Dao Family.

Ji Jingqiu, after taking precautions, firmly locked on the Buddhist Kingdom's coordinates, heart wandering in the deep sea, entering the Buddhist Kingdom.

"This is...what?" Ji Jingqiu was deeply moved by this scene.

Ji Jingqiu followed the principle of no refusal.

"Of course, it's peaceful!" Luo Tianyou wrinkled his nose, "We have the Laozu sitting in the Anqing city, who dares to defy?"

When Luo Tianyou left, Luo Xiansha's expression could no longer hide its heaviness.

Ji Jingqiu smiled, his gaze turned to the distant urban area, and asked,

On his nineteenth birthday, he returned to his hometown, going down the street to buy flour and meat, he returned to the already dilapidated small house, making a bowl of wonton for himself, and in the end, embracing the past.

"This is your identification, which allows you to move freely in the Western Federation."

While preparing for his counter-proof, he had reviewed the materials collected by the Dragon Tiger Dojo, including the "past" of this person, which left a vivid impression on him.

His conversation with Huang Fusheng was through an intelligent terminal, not the Supreme Buddha, so he could hear the fatigue in the latter's words.

Cold Knife remained silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "When I break through to Transcendent, I'll go challenge those people."

"I heard that Ji Shijiezi made a big splash in the Ko Family not long ago. May I witness your unique divine abilities?"

In the past, the Supreme Buddha, who was meditating, now bowed his head, his eyes filled with pain and struggle. Ji Jingqiu could even hear a nearly beast-like roar.

Below the Celestial Beings, all are mere ants.

Ji Jingqiu stood by the railing, dispelling the effects of the wine, and scanned the area, slightly frowning.

Thinking of the "beating the old man" video, Ji Jingqiu rarely felt embarrassed.

Luo Tianyou hurriedly ran into a leisurely courtyard.

Ji Jingqiu pondered. This trip to the Western Federation was still under the pretext of "piercing a hundred meridians."

...

Uneasy?

Luo Xuansha raised his cup, but his hand paused in mid-air. His eyes suddenly deepened, and he stared quietly at Ji Jingqiu, giving him an indescribable sense of pressure.

"Come!"

After a moment, Luo Xuansha's anger surged: "Sui, what are you planning to do with Ji Shijiezi? Are you going to put him against those people?!"

Zhang Zhongba's spirits lifted, and he gave a thumbs-up: "Support!"

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[We're here to stabilize the situation. You'll understand when we meet... I hope you're just passing by.]



Western Federation, West Fifth Radiant Star.

"It's fine, let's go back."

"Ancestor, Ji Dage is missing!"

The entire manor was filled with the fragrance of wine, and the surroundings were serene, like a utopia untouched by dust.

It was a bowl of wonton.

"Ji Jingqiu, what are you polishing your martial arts for now?"

After both sides signed the covenant, the most noticeable change was that Ji Jingqiu relaxed his restrictions on Hera, giving her a certain degree of freedom.

But Luo Xuansha's expression suddenly darkened, and he nearly spat out through clenched teeth: "What do you know?!"

This man looked only thirty or forty, but his actual age was ten times that or more. His white hair and mature, weathered demeanor gave him a scholarly air.

Zhang Zhongba muttered under his breath and left the underground safe room first.

Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu's expression turned solemn. Huang Fusheng was the leader of the Old Law Faction, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the leader of the Supreme Buddha Sect now.

Not having achieved Transcendent, they remain "younger generation."

Finally, Xin Lie confirmed, "Do you need me to protect you on this journey?"

...

Cold Knife frowned, "Didn't you say much to Jingqiu?"

Luo Xuansha restrained his breath, remained silent for a moment, and calmed down before speaking coldly:

Luo Tianyou, standing beside him, looked dazed, unsure of what he meant.

Sui Canghai calmly said, "In my foolish life, I finally understood three words—no compromise."

The next morning.

Wasn't the war in the West supposed to be ongoing?

He had once told Ji Jingqiu that the current Federation was too vast, and one person's voice was too weak. To make everyone value you, you must bind yourself to certain people, becoming their center or relying on them to expand your influence...

After witnessing Ji Jingqiu's Origin of All, Luo Xuansha was not stingy with his praise. Then, with the perspective of a Celestial Being, he broke through Ji Jingqiu's divine ability and offered his personal insights, refining some details for Ji Jingqiu.

The middle-aged man nodded slightly, his expression open and calm: "I am Xin Lie."

Ji Jingqiu was speechless for a moment.

The current situation in the West was no longer decided by one or two families; it had long become a tangled mess, impossible to untangle.

Xin Lie didn't say more but nodded, reaching out to pat Ji Jingqiu's shoulder and tearing open a spatial rift with one step, stepping into it.

...

Once he faced certain people, even he couldn't gamble the entire Luo Family for Ji Jingqiu.

The Luo Family's Celestial Being seemed to have a special interest in Ji Jingqiu, and the person accompanying him was the Luo Family's helmsman.

At his current stage, it was all about climbing the Great Dao, no matter how you put it.

Ji Jingqiu soon realized the "uneasiness" Huang Fusheng had mentioned.

Hera no longer hid the truth, speaking softly, "It's the realm of the gods."

Ji Jingqiu hesitated slightly, wondering if he should inform Master Sui. "Before you go, think it through." Xin Lie's eyes deepened as he spoke, "Here, you'll be a distinguished guest of the aristocratic family, and almost all your requests can be met. But if you leave here, you won't be able to enjoy these special treatments anymore."

The Western Federation had over a dozen martial lineages, and three of them still had Grand Transcendent masters. Among these three, two had evolved into martial arts clans over a long period.

Luo Xuansha put down his wine glass and patted Ji Jingqiu lightly, saying calmly:

"In the end, it will become a complete evil god."

He looked up and saw the distant Buddha, and his expression changed slightly.

Zhang Zhongba remained silent.

This was West 4 Black Star, the Anqing Metropolitan Area, and also the territory of the Vast Sea Luo Family.

Ji Jingqiu glanced at the restless fellow, not interfering, though he had freedom, it didn't mean she could act recklessly. She needed his approval.

This person's enthusiasm made Ji Jingqiu feel a bit overwhelmed, and it wasn't until late at night that they finally dispersed.

"I'm fine, just taking a walk."

He truly had high hopes for Ji Jingqiu's future, believing this kid had limitless potential, but it was his future that was limitless, not his present.

They were in a huge manor, brightly lit, without excessive splendor or opulence, but every detail of the decor exuded the unique understated luxury of an aristocratic family.

With his current strength, as long as he wasn't a Heaven-human, he could handle it.

Among those present at tonight's banquet, in addition to important members of the Luo Family, there were also key officials of West 4 Black Star and leaders of the local planetary forces. Only those with such identities were allowed inside.

"Of course, with its size and status, this faith power won't cause much trouble, it will just make it feel uncomfortable for a while."

"Alright, let's get to work. Damn it, those damn Sima Family, they've blocked it so thoroughly, they're not leaving any room for these people to live."

Unexpectedly, this time, he had La Jiang's entourage behind him.

The sudden unfamiliar voice made Ji Jingqiu immediately alert.

Huang Fusheng seemed to have something urgent, and he quickly hung up and left.

A Heaven-human took the initiative to affectionately call him his grandnephew, and even wanted to contribute to his martial arts. Who in the Federation could refuse such an offer?

He turned to look, and it was a middle-aged man in a Federation Marshal uniform, with eyebrows like flying swords, a face as sharp as a knife, and a robust physique with a majestic bearing.

{Fortunately, West 4 Black Star is not yet listed as a Transcendent No-Go Zone, and with a Heaven-human entourage to protect you, there shouldn't be any accidents.}

...

"I won't say more, goodbye!"

Luo Xuansha's voice was filled with concern. He said softly, "Grandnephew, rest assured, here with me, I can absolutely guarantee your safety. When the time comes, I'll personally accompany you to visit the Sima Family."

Hela coldly watched the Supreme Buddha not far away, without a trace of goodwill.

{If it's convenient, let's meet at West 4 Black Star later. I and La Jiang are currently in the western part of the Federation.}

"Ridiculous, even the Federation officials can't stop this war, what's a young man like him getting involved for? If he has the heart, breaking into the Grandmaster level won't be too late in the future!"

Luo Tianyou's eyes showed bewilderment.

"Grandnephew Ji! This is the Luo Family's unique 'Crimson Plum Wine', though it's not as good as the Ko Family's Spirit Wine, it also has its own charm. Come, fill it up!"

Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath, he probably guessed the source of those black silk threads.

According to the information, this person was born in the war-torn western region. On his eighth birthday, he suddenly craved dumplings. His mother went out to buy meat filling and dough, but encountered a firefight between the rebel army and never returned home.

His goal since then had been West 4 Black Star in Zone 4.

There were also those secretly celebrating, finally having the chance to see Ji Jingqiu alone!

"What can you see here?"

Luo Xuansha suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp, and his mind swept across the entire Anqing Metropolitan Area, and then continued to spread until it covered all of West 4 Black Star.

Hela spoke indifferently.

Tonight, there was a feast of delicacies and fine wines, all available. Luo Xuansha even gave Ji Jingqiu a strange smile and arranged for two women to accompany him.

"Some things, don't look, don't interfere, life will be much easier, and the path ahead will be much smoother."

{By the way, Jingqiu, it's best to avoid the Buddha Kingdom for a while, the True Buddha might be a bit 'restless' recently.}

Although he wasn't yet at the age for martial arts training, he had already started practicing the stake early, as he was a Natural Martial Bone! From birth, he was listed as the next generation clan leader of the Luo Family and was raised by Luo Xuansha from a young age.

A Heaven-human?

In this realm, there was a Grand Transcendent sitting in, but it was just a threshold.

This was a Heaven-human martial artist, a completely different species from those below Heaven-humans, and that's why there was the Divine Human Boundary and even the Divine Prohibition.

"This is the Ten Thousand Spirits' Retribution."

The greatest reason to experience the scenery along this path.

Some who were familiar with Ji Jingqiu sent him messages at the first opportunity, advising him not to act recklessly, as the western network was complex and impossible to untangle, having long become a mess.

During the banquet, amidst the melodious music, the guests were all cheerful, drinking and toasting, a lively scene.

But Ji Jingqiu soon realized that the Old Law Faction and the New Law Faction were different, they revered the ancient laws.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze flickered, was this a hint?

Xin Lie nodded:

Zhang Zhongba wiped his face, the recent running around and hard work made him feel a bit tired, even with his Shackles Realm physique. This fatigue came not only from his body but also from his mind.

Before this, they had hoped that Ji Jingqiu would take a more stable path, without the need for risks, just taking one step at a time...

Ji Jingqiu looked into the distance, he seemed to somewhat understand what "Ten Thousand Spirits' Retribution" meant, but there were still many crucial things missing.

As for those true masterminds, Ji Jingqiu's sudden behavior made them somewhat displeased.

Returning to the banquet, the crowd once again clinked their glasses in a lively atmosphere. Ji Jingqiu seized the opportunity and, amidst the hustle, quietly asked Luo Xuansha.

The Transcendent was drinking with him, and the most promising member of the thousand-year-old martial arts family was his devoted follower...

On the way back, Luo Tianyou volunteered, "Brother Ji, stay a few more days, and I'll take you to tour the famous attractions of West 4 Black Star."

At this moment, within the manor, including Sui Canghai, there were two Transcendents. Who was this visitor who could sneak past their perception without a sound?

{Currently, the Western Federation has seven time zones, and three of them are engulfed in warfare. Which planet are you heading to?}

Does climbing the Great Dao require a reason?

Fortunately, they all had the hope to break through this final barrier and change this messed-up world.

Ji Jingqiu entered the guest room arranged by the Luo family and slowly strolled into the courtyard of the detached house. He looked up at the morning stars in the sky, gradually dispersing the alcohol from his body.

Ji Jingqiu was speechless. What was this? "Senior, let's go."

{You're heading to the Western Federation?!}

Later, he tasted countless types of dumplings, but he couldn't find the taste of the Supreme Buddha, the taste of his ancestors. For two whole years, he was stuck at the stage of rebelling against Innate Body.

...

He made an excuse to get some fresh air and left the banquet hall. Walking along the corridor with red pillars, he saw the city lights shining brightly in the distant night. The prosperity and scale of this city even surpassed that of Taian City.

Is the Supreme Buddha Sect taking action in the Western Federation? If my memory serves me right, the Religious Administration Bureau has been sending people to station in the Western Federation to prevent underground sect members from causing chaos there.

He raised his glass again and smiled, "As long as you're with me, the wine will flow, and all the treatment will be according to the Transcendent standard!"

Zhang Zhongba heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Thanks to our little brother's blessing, we sent away a batch, and the city's index has stabilized."

Ji Jingqiu benefited greatly and toasted in respect.

Those black silk threads should be the source of faith for the Supreme Buddha! "His divine authority is corrupting, and his will is being hijacked by the believers, caught in a struggle for autonomy."

...

"How has the index of the Soul Plague been fluctuating recently?"

"Hahaha, Brother Ji, your talent is unmatched. Tonight, we won't leave until we're drunk. In the future, when you achieve Dao, my Luo family might be able to ride on your fame." Luo Xuansha's smile was radiant.

The Jin Xing Zhang family of the Divine Might Corporation has been plotting for centuries, yet this level remains unattainably distant. In this lifetime, they have placed all their hopes on Zhang Buzhou.

...

"When you finish your journey on this planet and need to move to the next one, you can contact me."

The price is that Hela, at critical moments, will need to sacrifice this avatar as a cost to assist.

A figure quickly walked in, and it was none other than Leng Dao.

The Western Federation ultimately belongs to the Transcendents.

"That's best. Before I leave, I have a question for you."

Luo Xuansha spoke up.

He pushed open the security door.

In the end, Ji Jingqiu bid farewell to Xin Lie and embarked on a solitary journey across the heavens and earth.

Luo Tianyou eagerly nodded and hurriedly left, feeling that the ancestor was strangely unfamiliar at this moment.

Zhang Zhongba chuckled, "Who dares to stop the Ko family's transport ship? Even if it's not ideal, it will be properly arranged. Our little brother has truly shown his worth, and the Ko family's transport ship will be dispatched as promised!"

Ji Jingqiu finally escaped the sweet talk and freed himself from the banquet.

This matter felt like a thorn deeply embedded in his heart.

This trip was somewhat different from what he had imagined. Upon arriving, he was still treated with the same grandeur as before.

This city, in particular, was exceptionally peaceful, with no trace of war or smoke.

"Brother Ji disappeared in West 4 Black Star? Where is he now?"

Even if one becomes a Transcendent, in the eyes of those people, they can't stir up much trouble!

Having said that, he self-deprecatingly remarked, "Weren't we like that back then? In the end, we still had to retreat in embarrassment until the elders intervened and smoothed things over."

...

He once thought that Jingqiu had the potential to reach the end of this road, and now it seems they didn't misjudge him.

Upon learning of Ji Jingqiu's itinerary, Huang Fuxing remained silent for a long time before responding.

After Sui Canghai left, Luo Xuansha remained silent for a while, then said to Luo Tianyou beside him, "Tianyou, ask your father to take you to find Ji Jingqiu. Once you find him, tell him that the Vast Sea Luo Family has prepared a rare treasure for him, sourced from the depths of the Soul Sea. As long as he returns, he will remain a distinguished guest of the Vast Sea lineage."

The "Ancient Law" of the Supreme Buddha Sect involves overseeing the operations of the Western Federation and, at crucial moments, solving "flaws" in their own way.

Ji Jingqiu was slightly startled. The retribution of the Ten Thousand Spirits? "Of course, His fall to this point is inseparable from His previous state of semi-chaos."

Ji Jingqiu asked again, "What about West 4 Black Star?"

"Strengthen the information blockade in the west. I don't want it to become a public spectacle in the Western Federation, making it difficult to end gracefully."

"After all, he's young. Let the Sima family find him and bring him back to the Sima family as a guest."

"Put pressure on the Dragon Tiger Dojo to manage their disciples and students."

"The thing I hate the most has happened. Although Ji Jingqiu is excellent, he still needs proper polishing and carving. Find his place."

(End of Chapter)

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