Chapter 257: Who is Ling Shan? The Hundred Lineages Stir

Chapter 257: Who is Ling Shan? The Hundred Lineages Stir

At the center, the Four Guardians Star.

As the holy land for the cultivation of the Federation's martial arts seeds, the Four Guardians Star always maintains a state of people leaving in disappointment and others flocking to it.

At this moment, a debate among the youth unfolds regarding whether Ji Jingqiu will take action in the West.

Some of the youth come from martial arts clans and are accustomed to such matters from a young age, making them more realistic and distinct from the hot-blooded youth.

Among them, someone shakes their head and speaks in a complex tone: "He probably won't take action. You don't understand the pressures the Federation faces. It's not just the external Celestial Path, but also the internal conflicts that have existed for thousands of years, and the chaos in the West can be said to be the product of the intertwining of various forces for thousands of years."

"To put it bluntly, the reason you can live in a peaceful world is not only because of the stabilization efforts of the Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters but also the 'sacrifice' of the West."

"What do you mean by sacrificing the West to benefit the other three regions?" someone questions.

Ji Jingqiu's eyebrows furrow as his mind's moon reflects in the void, and he once again sees those pure eyes shimmering in the void, shimmering and flickering, as if flowing with the waves of life.

In a moment, the planet beneath their feet seems to pause its rotation.

On the communication device, a deep and solemn voice speaks: "It seems that the Mu Clan has initially succeeded. The Divine Armament has been awakened and has autonomously opened up the Ten Directions Crystal World. Currently, we can't contact anyone inside, we can only wait!"

In fact, both sides are on the front lines.

"This... how is this possible?! This is the West Fifth Celestial Star, how can you suppress me with your Heavenly Heart?!"

But if one can subdue the Heavenly Will or gain the support and recognition of the world plane, they can, at a critical moment, pay a huge price to borrow its power.

As for Si Ma Long, he stands on the first step.

...

"Don't be so arrogant!" Si Ma Long's face turns dark, and he attacks again.

But soon, the gloom between his eyebrows transforms into rage.

Although there are still considerable losses, the overall operation of the Federation's official system can be maintained, preventing collapse or hindering anyone.

"In history, there have been martial artists who thought they could change everything, but in the end, they completely disappeared, annihilated in the dust, without even a splash."

"Currently, under Ji Jingqiu's influence, more than hundreds of forces, big and small, have entered the West for relief efforts, although some commercial companies only symbolically provide supplies, but among them, there are more than a dozen top-notch Hundred Lineages, such as the Sky Sword Dojo..."

Suddenly, a deep pit appears on the ground, and Si Ma Long's figure disappears into the depths below.

If his expression is blankly staring at Ji Jingqiu, his eyes filled with murderous intent, almost overflowing.

Although there are policies above and countermeasures below, internal constraints are still maintained.

"Ji Jingqiu suppressed Si Ma Long?! Are you joking with me? How can a junior in the Shackles Realm suppress Si Ma Long?!"

Three Dharma Bodies stand together, and in an instant, they plunder the vast power of heaven and earth.

This is truly embarrassing.

"Excuse me, the West has transmitted the latest intelligence. Just a moment ago, Ji Jingqiu visited the Han Yang Si Ma Clan, one of the Hundred Lineages, and with a snap of their fingers, they suppressed Si Ma Long. Then, they challenged Si Ma Long, and after determining the victor, they engaged in a life-and-death battle. In the end, Ji Jingqiu manifested three Dharma Bodies and emerged victorious!"

This battle, since Si Ma Long was knocked down from the sky, has already determined the winner.

They believe that anyone who possesses this power can dominate the Transcendent realm!

However, Ji Jingqiu remains unmoved, seemingly merging with the void, and the universe's astral winds cannot approach him. The life field he upholds blocks everything outside.

Ji Jingqiu raises his head, and the light of countless sentient beings once again enters his heart. He feels the joy emanating from the mysterious realm.

Suddenly, Hela whispers in his ear, trying to tempt him.

Unfortunately...

Three Dharma Bodies stand behind Ji Jingqiu -

It's as if something is calling to him from the mysterious realm.

He sits next to his nephew, Li Ying Tian, and reaches out to hold his hand. He remains silent for a long time.

He looks up, gazing at Si Ma Long, who is currently standing in the sky, using life-threatening means. He seems to mutter:

Looking down at the figure who, even in a life-and-death battle, has firmly suppressed Si Ma Long, the Transcendent beings are unsure how to react.

Si Ma Long's eyes, deep and mysterious, stare at Ji Jingqiu. His previous words clearly show that he has already seen through Si Ma Long's attempt to test him, leaving him with no room to turn back.

Ji Jingqiu attacks. He ends the communication and returns to the ancestral house, looking at the sleeping youth inside. His furrowed brows gradually relax.

That is... the Mu Clan?...

Clearly a Dharma Body, but also seemingly not.

"Si Ma Long... is he the 97th on the Tianren Ranking? Did he defeat a Transcendent?"

But at this moment, the West Fifth Celestial Star not only "refused" him but also allowed Ji Jingqiu to suppress him! In the next moment, Ji Jingqiu breaks free from the Heavenly and Earth Reversal's cage, his figure expands, and he presses down on Si Ma Long's face, slamming him down! Great Stone Slab Palm! Instantly, the sky tilts, and the earth shakes!

Behind him, three Dharma Bodies appear.

In an instant, Ji Jingqiu's aura becomes infinitely vast, completely overwhelming Si Ma Long!

Li Xuan Tian eagerly asks.

Suddenly, a voice mixed with the energy flows through the crowd: "I'll tell you since some people can't sit still. Ever since the Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters have been in control, some people have been testing the Federation's official system by stirring up chaos in the West, and among them are even members of the Six Great Families!"

"Ji Jingqiu, how dare you insult me like this?!"

The Mind Embryo enters the Dharma Body, and the Dharma Body sits on the Dao Creation. This is truly a life-and-death battle! Ji Jingqiu frowns as he walks out from underground, and for the first time, he understands the difficulty of killing a Transcendent.

Is it relief or quelling chaos...

"Ji Jingqiu may take action to help the victims along the way, but he can't openly stand up, otherwise, his enemies will be numerous, think about it yourselves!"

A youth from the center area, a descendant of a thousand-year-old martial arts clan, scoffs: "What ancient news? Even if there are internal conflicts, it doesn't require sacrificing the entire Federation's West.

However, they are just country bumpkins from the West, used to being local tyrants. They don't want to move, so they deliberately created this 'excuse'! They will bear the brunt of the current situation in the West!"

Fu Hongxi sighed lightly, "It has been confirmed that this is the intelligence sent back by Xin Lie. It should be correct, and the related combat videos are being collected and summarized. As for Ji Jingqiu's realm... Xin Lie said he has completed Body Unification and has initially entered the Heart Phase."

In the end.

In an instant, with the void where Ji Jingqiu stood as the center, it was as if the heavens and earth had turned upside down, and the rules and principles shattered.

Liu Zhong sighed, and the requirement of the four divine lords was for them not to hold Ji Jingqiu back.

The divine body of a phoenix-headed human manifested in the heavens and earth, hundreds of times larger than before, as if standing upright, supporting the sky!

This scene made the other Tianren's expressions subtle, their scalps tingling.

Si Ma Long couldn't accept this reality. Although the will of the planet was powerful, it was too 'loose' to resist the Tianren.

His greatest concern at the moment was that the other Tianren watching the battle would intervene.

Li Xuan Ting spoke calmly, "What else can be done? Just like before, do you really think Ji Jingqiu can stir up any trouble?"

Until a communication was opened, making his expression darken.

Li Xuan Ting spoke coldly, "I've reminded you, if you want to take action, do it with thunderous might, and be prepared for any consequences without fear, instead of being timid and hesitant!"

The next moment.

Even the surrounding Tianren spectators were expressionless, unsure how to react.

"Can the Military Department handle it?"

"Actually, even if he steps forward, it's useless. The Dragon Tiger Dojo doesn't have the qualifications to resist those powers. The Western Federation is the place with the most ancient martial arts families, second only to the central region..."

This artifact doesn't seem to be a killing weapon, but a 'settling artifact', with mysterious effects. Being able to be listed alongside divine armaments, and especially as it was left behind by Mu Shuai, it certainly isn't simple.

Usually, the competitions between Tianren warriors in the Federation are just for show.

It seems to be related to the Supreme Buddha, but its essence is purely pure, completely opposite to the Supreme Buddha.

The capital.

But the next moment.

Someone wondered, doubting if their recent busyness had caused their memory to distort.

Additionally, they couldn't understand Si Ma Long's actions, except for the Tianren from the Pei Clan, whose eyes were deep and profound.

"Just an hour ago, Ji Jingqiu challenged Si Ma Long, a Tianren from the Han Yang Si Ma Clan in the Western Federation, and won!"

If they fought again, it would be a life-or-death battle.

One face of a thunder god, with an angry Buddha's wrath, and overwhelming combat power;

The weight of the heavens and earth pressed down on Ji Jingqiu! "【Heaven and Earth Reversal】, this old thing even used his ultimate secret divine ability."

Xin Lie remained silent.

Like a comet colliding.

The implication behind these words made everyone shudder.

"Speed up, with the help of Mu Clan's divine armament, we will take the initiative!" Li Xuan Ting said solemnly.

The last statue stood in the heavens and earth, surrounded by a blossoming halo of illusory Udumbara flowers, a dignified and compassionate appearance, with various Buddhist symbols rising around...

If it's a life-or-death battle, it's not just a simple high-low situation. Any decision could affect the final outcome.

This scene made Si Ma Long's expression ugly.

Even Ran Qingshan looked on with a dazed gaze. Was this a prank?

Suppressing Si Ma Long was just the beginning, not the end.

The Tianren's expressions were solemn, prepared to rescue whoever was at a disadvantage.

When the Tianren regained their senses, they hesitated, unsure whether to intervene.

It was only at this moment that Ji Jingqiu stopped.

"He won against a Tianren?" someone asked again.

"Not much skill, but a big temper."

In the crowd, someone was silent. What else could they do but look down?

A fruit stage that had been extinct for a long time could be reborn through Nirvana? Hera looked up, her gaze towards the illusory Sea of Suffering completely changed.

...

Additionally, was the Golden Ape in this guy's hand the War Buddha suspended in the Heavenly Suspension?

For the first time, Hera left the pond, her snake tail dragging as she hovered in the air, holding Fat Tiger in her arms, gently stroking his axe, like a noble lady confined to the palace, keeping a cat as a pet to relieve boredom.

He was knocked back down into the underground again.

He originally thought that the temple was planning to use Ji Jingqiu as a catalyst, for the Hundred Veins to intervene and balance the West, allowing the officials to suppress the rebellion smoothly.

In Ji Jingqiu's first battle against a Tianren, he tried various methods, fighting cautiously without taking risks, solid and steady.

...

"Alright, I don't have time to chat with you." Li Xuan Ting impatiently hung up the communication.

With a roar, Si Ma Long leaped out of the underground, his body disheveled, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, and multiple injuries on his face, obviously having been targeted.

After staying here for so long, she still didn't seem to understand this Pure Land world.

Someone spoke softly, "Throughout history, how many dynasties could last forever? The Federation has existed for ten thousand years, with the Six Great Clans at the top. There's also the privileged class of long-lived martial artists. Yet, even now, the Federation's political system and laws remain, even allowing the trial of Tianren, and treating ordinary martial artists who break the law the same as commoners... This is already an extraordinary achievement. Most of the civilizations and races we've encountered exist in the form of dynasties and kingdoms."

If he's going to die, he'll die in the Celestial Path.

"Overall, if Ji Jingqiu steps forward, whether in terms of power or political means, he can't compete with them."

Western Federation.

But Si Ma Long didn't care. Today, he actually wanted to fight a junior for life or death.

Ji Jingqiu muttered to himself, turning to look towards the southeast. His Heavenly Eye's light flickered uncertainly.

Li Xuan Ting frowned. Among the Six Great Clans' clan-protecting divine armaments, Mu Clan's was the most mysterious.

Just like in the Journey to the West, the Great Peng isn't scary, but what's scary is the Ling Shan behind it.

In the void, a Tianren's expression turned ugly, ready to intervene.

The big figures from various departments all had peculiar gazes.

How could it be possible for someone to forge such an unparalleled physique under the Tianren?

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Even a Tianren's body would struggle to heal quickly, Si Ma Long was critically injured and on the verge of death, falling into a deep coma, and even his mind light became dim and wavering.

...

He spoke seriously, "Ji Jingqiu has another quality, he never bows down, not even death has made him yield. Those who want him to bow will never succeed."

"Who exactly is Ling Shan?"

If he wanted to continue his sweeping dominance, it wasn't enough; he needed to deepen his understanding of the Tianren realm.

When the fists clashed, the pure physical burst of Astral Wind shook for thousands of miles, stirring up a dust dragon that soared into the sky.

Ji Jingqiu's expression turned grave. He felt an oppressive pressure, originating from the void behind Sima Long.

His opponent wasn't one person, two people, or even his peers; it was the collective might of the Western Federation's noble families accumulated over thousands of years.

The entire venue fell silent.

"I never doubted that Jingqiu would intervene, not because he's a good person, but because his love and value for life won't lose to anyone."

The Tianren Dharmic Body was too strong, and Azure Sovereign's sharpness was limited. Moreover, the Dharma Principle within was too "thin," making it difficult to inflict harm on a cultivator of this caliber.

From the moment Ji Jingqiu arrived, he had no choice. If he could defeat Jingqiu, there might be room for negotiation, but now that even Jingqiu himself had fallen to Jingqiu, what future could the Sima Clan possibly have?

"He has intervened, and those photos are still spreading like wildfire online, not just on the Martial Arts Forum but across the entire Federation's internet, causing a tremendous uproar."

In the arena, Ji Jingqiu and Sima Long once again engaged in a life-and-death struggle, even more intense than before.

This was the Great Universe!

"If I want to dominate the Federation, I do need a divine armament to assist me, but not Senior Xuan Yi."

"Not bad, the chaos in the west has indeed become a 'norm.' Historically, there have been many rebels, but most of the time, most planets are peaceful, and even if there's darkness, it's within controllable limits! Never once has it been as bad as it is now..."

"In fact, the west hasn't always been this chaotic; it has a 'periodicity,' and this periodicity is related to internal conflicts within the Federation." Someone suddenly spoke up, revealing a hidden secret.

Amidst this silence, the Tianren forgot to make a move, and in their daze, they watched Sima Long get beaten.

With at least a thousand years of lifespan and being the foundation of his clan, even in the eyes of the Federation, he was considered to have a profound background.

Sima Long's eyes were cold, and behind Ji Jingqiu, a round black hole silently opened, emitting a cosmic Astral Wind that could melt everything.

In front of it, even a magnified Phoenix-Headed Human Dharma Body seemed insignificant! Everyone was shocked, three Dharma Bodies?!

Some were filled with uncertainty.

"Currently, the first and third army groups have been cleansed and can head to the west to suppress the 'rebel army' at any time."

Even the Four Fiends of the Wilderness wouldn't dare to directly confront the rules of the Great Universe!

In this direction, he felt a connection with the life force of this planet, similar to the sentient beings on it.

At this moment, those who admired Ji Jingqiu, had faith in him, and had a filtered view of him, also felt that insurmountable "heavy barrier."

Tianren cultivators wandered through various dimensions, and in this process, a slight misstep could result in them becoming "puppets" of these dimensional worlds.

But the question was—

Who in this world could forever remain unbowed before the Tianren? Even in front of Ji Jingqiu, who was blessed with talent...

Everyone fell silent.

Liu Zhong's eyes widened in astonishment. Was this the confidence of the Temple of Gods?

Sima Long could borrow the power of several worlds, indicating his profound background.

This fighting style was a bit... too unrestrained.

Sima Long's expression changed, and he roared. The world shadow behind him was actually expelled by this vast heavenly will! This was the planet's will, and within it, the rules of the Great Universe were embedded, not an external dimensional force that could resist.

The Three Disasters of Tianren, the first disaster was a ladder, and it seemed that White Deer Master had already reached the second ladder.

The Sacred Embryo flew into his Dharma Body, and when the Dharma Body opened its eyes, a difficult-to-describe spirituality was revealed, as if a true Phoenix-Headed Human Dharma Body had descended.

"In fact, Ji Jingqiu has already reached the apex, becoming the new privileged class. Even the direct descendants of the Six Great Families might not receive such grand welcomes wherever they go..."

Moreover, this was West Fifth Radiant Star, the planet where he achieved Tianren. He had once used his life's stance to transform this planet, and theoretically, this planet was equivalent to his "affiliate."

Ji Jingqiu retracted his Dharma Body and Heavenly-Earthly Dojo, stepping on the unconscious Sima Long, and began to review the situation.

Finally, the Third Military Commander, Xin Lie, sent a mental message to Jingqiu: "The Federation is ultimately a society governed by law. You came here to seek guidance, and no one can find fault with you. But if you kill him here, it will invite criticism."

Sometimes, in the path of martial arts, bowing down is for a smoother journey ahead.

During Ji Jingqiu's three-month journey to the west, there was also turmoil, bloodshed, and sacrifices within the official ranks.

"Disaster relief?" Liu Zhong paused, "I prefer the term 'pacification.'"

Ruan Qingshan recalled Jingqiu from their group chats, the peer who was still fighting against the Poisonous Toxin Syndrome...

It was a combination of strength and law! "Qingshan, what do you think?" Someone in the crowd looked at Ruan Qingshan and whispered, "You know him, don't you?"

Indeed, it would be a waste for a Tianren to die here.

A reflection of the observer's heart, evolving into the Primordial Boundless, chaos and darkness, enlightening one, and using one to control myriad phenomena;

"Ji Jingqiu rose through his martial arts talent, and he was indeed from the East. He has no reason to be enemies with those people!"

Or perhaps, they had traveled through time, or this person had traveled through time, arriving in the era of Ji Jingqiu's rise...

His previous full-force strike had only left a sword scar on Sima Long's face, which had now healed.

"Um, are you saying that the dragon slayer will eventually become evil?"

...

So, he wouldn't make any harsh statements that might alert other Tianren. Instead, in the silence, he would strike at a critical moment to kill Ji Jingqiu, or at least cripple him! Only then would the Sima Clan have a chance, at least for now; he couldn't see beyond that.

In the depths of the void, it seemed that several great and vast wills were lurking, the "heavenly will" of dimensional planes.

The two clashed again, and incredibly, it was still a stalemate, without any fancy tricks.

Ji Jingqiu took a step forward, and time in the heavens and earth seemed to freeze in that instant.

...

"The Security Bureau, War Command, and other departments should keep a close eye on the Western families. Inform the Military Department to be prepared and ensure that there are no more Tianren assassination attempts. We must confirm Ji Jingqiu's safety."

According to records, in the early days, a now-defunct illegal organization that was once highly effective in surveillance is now considered an underground illegal group.

Even after signing the covenant and sharing a portion of her own status and power, she still couldn't quite see through this guy's true nature.

Liu Zhong was relieved that the Seven Generals, during the establishment of the Federation, had established many strict regulations. For example, apart from the Military Department, the proportion of martial artists in other departments must not exceed a certain base number, and all important positions had strict time limits. There were even restrictions on origins, and the rules were self-explanatory.

The Dharma body is the domain of Heart Phase, the manifestation of the integration of one's martial arts path. Its powers are vast and immeasurable, and ultimately, it resides in the Sky Sword Dojo, where the fusion of the two becomes the strongest form.

This was also the reason why their recent internal purge was successfully completed.

The entire hall fell silent.

Liu nodded and said, "At this moment, a knife is not as useful as a fist."

Just as Liu Zhong was issuing instructions, the new director of the Security Bureau, Fu Hongxi, raised his hand, his expression strange, interrupting Liu Zhong's words.

The hall's door was suddenly kicked open, and a young man rushed in.

In the eyes of others, Si Ma Long was concerned about his reputation, but in Ji Jingqiu's eyes, he had no choice.

Today's battle proved that he could fight Tianren head-on, but Si Ma Long might not represent the pinnacle of the Federation's Tianren combat power.

There was no speculation about counter-killing or being counter-killed; the battle's progression was very stable.

In the inner landscape of the world.

Facing everyone's gaze, Ran Qingshan looked up and scanned the crowd, speaking softly, "At this moment, if you were in my position, would you willingly make enemies of the ordinary people in the West, even some of the martial arts families, or perhaps the Six Great Clans, just for the sake of it?"

"But didn't you just say that the Federation's laws can even judge Tianren?"

Ji Jingqiu replied, "Criticism? Is it useful to Tianren?"

But now it seems...

If he achieves the integration of his heart and body in the future, wouldn't he be able to directly ignore the first disaster?!

"Where is this evil dragon, and where is the dragon slayer?" someone rebutted, arguing that even if Ji Jingqiu didn't make this move, how could they blame him? It didn't make sense.

"But it requires evidence, and some things don't need Tianren to personally intervene. There are plenty of scapegoats within the family, and in the end, they will only bear the blame for 'negligent guarding' and 'improper upbringing of disciples'."

"Is that... a Buddha?"

Is this really a Buddha statue?

Upon hearing these words, behind Si Ma Long, a demon-like Dharma body appeared, and faint illusory flames burned around his body.

It's easy for Tianren to replace others, and this is the essence of Tianren's unification.

Determining the winner is not difficult.

Ji Jingqiu mercilessly beat down his opponent, and his body plummeted, causing continuous rumbling from underground, as if the earth's veins were shaking, and the ground was trembling.

The Formless Dharmakaya can imitate others' Dharma bodies, but how can there be two of them?!

"Also, guide the online public opinion well and communicate with the Sky Sword Dojo and other forces."

The terminal quickly replied, "How is the situation in the West?"

But to decide life and death, the difficulty is more than just increased.

"How is the progress with the Mu Clan?"

"I'm asking, can the Military Department handle all the Tianren in the West?"

Compared to Si Ma Long, who has lived for hundreds of years, Ji Jingqiu is still lacking in some aspects and might be at a disadvantage.

This time, Si Ma Long fully utilized his powerful killing divine ability, and behind him was a three-inch Mind Embryo that looked exactly like him. His demeanor exuded a sense of overlooking the vast earth.

This is Tianren, and in an instant, divine abilities arise.

It pulled the remaining imprints of sentient beings on this planet, staring at him. Under the reflection of the Mind Moon, these eyes, whose origin and meaning were unknown, slowly closed, and they became a seal, drawn by the Mind Moon.

This guy chose to stay in the Sea of Suffering instead of the Pure Land, and he seemed to be constantly elevating his status, an ascent that seemed endless.

"The latest news from the West!!!"

Today, some of the faces in important positions changed.

It roared, flapped its wings, and created a nearly divine Sky Sword Dojo.

"Then let you completely give up."

"Rest assured."

Too...

"Pull out that sword, and you can travel freely in the entire Great Universe. We have signed the covenant, and you don't need to worry about me acting against you."

The other party remained silent.

"How about it? Want to consider my offer?"

At this moment, Mu Chengde, who had finally arrived with his disciples from afar, stood in the void, stunned.

"How is the internal reorganization of the Military Department going?"

The other party sighed, "Not long ago, Si Ma Long's assassination attempt failed, and it has already sounded the alarm for those people."

Earlier, Si Ma Long's attack was merciless!

Xin Lie laughed and said, "A Tianren shouldn't die here; it's too much of a waste. I'll finish this for you."

This statement wasn't wrong; Ji Jingqiu had already intervened, and under his influence, many martial artists from various forces had started to rush to the West to 'provide relief.'

Behind Si Ma Long, a heavy world plane seemed to protrude, a dimensional plane he had once communicated with. At this moment, he paid a huge price to empower himself.

Everyone fell silent. Was the Security Bureau's information channel hacked? How else could they bring out such 'interesting' news?

What level had Ji Jingqiu's physique reached?!

The Tianren circle in the Federation is both large and small.

Some news can spread throughout the entire circle in just one day.

So, when someone spread the image of Ji Jingqiu stepping on Si Ma Long, it caused a huge uproar among the Federation's upper echelons.

On this day, the Federation's Hundred Veins Group was in an uproar.

(End of Chapter)

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