Chapter 260: The Venerable's Successor, A Palm of Extinction

Chapter 260: The Venerable's Successor, A Palm of Extinction

In Mu Tianrui's eyes, did the side branches and the direct descendants of the bloodline really make a difference?

Ten thousand years ago, the ancestors left two sons and a daughter. The current main lineage is the bloodline of the eldest son, while the second ancestor, Mu Heshan, left the Mu family and founded the Supreme True Buddha Sect without leaving any descendants. They, as the side branch, are the descendants of the second daughter.

In terms of bloodline roots, their lineage is the same!

But over the years, they, as the side branch, could never surpass the main lineage no matter what.

The six great families of the Federation are deeply afflicted by the curses of the Four Wild Demons, and the Mu family is no exception. But who has sacrificed the most for the Mu family throughout the generations? The direct descendants? Most of the direct descendants die before reaching adulthood, and the few who manage to escape the calamity devote themselves to cultivation, rarely venturing outside, enjoying the offerings of the entire Mu family.

It is they, as the side branch, who truly guard and maintain the Mu family's reputation, deterring other noble families and dojos!

Now, in this generation, the entire Mu family's direct descendants have only one Tianren left. Can this still be considered the Mu family? Can they be considered the successors of Mu Shuai?

Mu Tianrui led the group, and they had not gone far when they saw another lineage coming out.

Mu Xueying glanced at Mu Tianrui's group and said indifferently, "It seems that among the Mu family's side branches, there are still those who understand the situation."

Mu Tianrui's expression turned solemn. In this action, only half of the side branches supported him, while the other half clearly intended to sit back and watch without helping either side.

He took a deep breath, as if finally able to vent the long-suppressed dissatisfaction in his heart, and said, "The direct descendants enjoy the offerings of the entire Mu family, yet they cannot uphold the Mu family's pillars. What face do they have to sit in this position? In terms of bloodline roots, where does our bloodline fall short of the direct descendants?"

Mu Xueying's expression remained calm, and he responded with a light and indifferent remark, "Go ask the Four Wild Demons."

In an instant, the atmosphere became eerily silent.

The others looked at the two with peculiar expressions, thinking that Mu Lao San was indeed an odd one, finding such an angle.

Even Mu Tianrui's face turned solemn, but he couldn't find any words to refute.

It was common knowledge that the Four Wild Demons' curses specifically targeted the core inheritance of the Seven Generals.

But why did the Four Wild Demons spare the branch that didn't cultivate the Venerable's methods or study the Venerable's teachings?

Could it be that the side branches were not recognized by the Four Wild Demons as the successors of Mu Shuai?

"Mu Xueying, you are also a member of the side branch. Why do you stand against us? Is the purpose of our bloodline's survival merely to offer support to the two younger generations of this generation?" Mu Tianrui asked sternly.

The 'younger generations' he referred to were naturally Mu Juncheng and Mu Junxin of this generation of the Mu family.

Mu Xueying replied coldly, "Ten thousand years ago, the ancestors set the rules. If the side branches want to enter the direct lineage, it's simple. Cultivate the Venerable's methods, study the teachings left by the ancestors, and you will be included in the direct lineage."

"And if the direct lineage does not cultivate the Venerable's methods or study the Venerable's teachings, they will also be removed from the main lineage and placed among the side branches."

"Are the rules left by the ancestors not clear enough?"

"I, too, was once of the direct bloodline, and I managed to evade the curse. But after that, I gave up on martial cultivation and was removed from the direct lineage, joining the side branches. Where is there even a hint of injustice in this?"

"You, Mu Tianrui, don't want to shoulder the responsibilities of the main lineage, yet you want to enjoy the privileges that come with the Mu family's name. Is your face that thick?"

At this moment, Mu Tianrui's expression turned calm, and he said, "This is where our paths diverge. The family passes down bloodlines, not Daoist teachings. If one path has issues, why not forge a new path instead of stubbornly walking the same path to death?"

"In the Mu family's history, has there been anyone who cultivated the Hellfire Buddha Prison and truly inherited the ancestors' legacy?"

Mu Xueying shook his head and scoffed, "That Heavenly Demon also had high expectations like you."

"Even with the same bloodline, you have lost the ancestors' will. What face do you have left to call yourselves the Mu family's descendants?"

"Everything I've said is as the ancestors left it. You're just making excuses for your actions, and I wonder what you'll say when you meet the ancestors of past generations."

Mu Tianrui's expression turned cold. "Since our paths differ, there's no need for further words. Let's see the truth in action."

He looked at Mu Juncheng and said indifferently, "Juncheng, don't mislead yourself."

Mu Juncheng's brows furrowed, and he wondered why he was specifically 'pointed out' for this battle between Tianren.

"Go ahead, you shouldn't have brought Juncheng here. Even with the four Tianren and the help of the Divine Armament's ancestor, we have ways to delay you. Today, I won't kill you. I'll suppress you in the depths of the ancestral land and show you how we will make the Mu family flourish."

Mu Tianrui's expression turned cold, and he said decisively, "At this point, I have no way back."

Even the group of Tianren followers behind him sighed lightly, knowing that once a decision was made, there was no turning back. They hoped that this step they had taken was not a mistake.

Mu Juncheng, on the other hand, looked puzzled. From the tone... the Divine Armament's ancestor had not chosen Mu Juncheng?

Here, Mu Tianrui's lineage believed that the Divine Armament's ancestor had chosen him?

Instinctively, he looked at his third uncle, Mu Xueying.

Who was the one chosen by the Divine Armament's ancestor?

Mu Xueying glanced at the group of Tianren followers and said indifferently, "I forgot to tell you, today is the day the Venerable returns. Since you're here, come with me and let's welcome the Venerable's manifestation together."

The Venerable?

Mu Tianrui's brows knitted together, and he exclaimed, "What nonsense are you spouting? What's the point of delaying?"

At the same time, his gaze fixed on Mu Juncheng, who calmly said, "I thought the ancestor had chosen Junxin."

Mu Tianrui's pupils contracted. The Divine Armament's ancestor had not chosen Mu Juncheng?!

Who, then, had the Divine Armament's ancestor chosen?!

...

...

The crystal light descended, connecting with every acupoint of Ji Jingqiu, allowing him to comprehend the various mysteries of the inner universe's evolution through the Divine Armament ahead of time. It took a long while before he regained his senses.

The Divine General Mu left behind a divine armament named "Bitter Boat," intending to transform into a light boat in the Sea of suffering, ferrying all beings to the other Shore.

At this moment, the divine armament has a spirit, briefly awakening him.

Even the World Honored One has a compassionate heart, and an angry form. If you don’t, then you must take action yourself. Only by immediately slaying the enemy can you stand firm, avoiding greater casualties and bloodshed.

Ji Jingqiu sat as if a wooden chicken.

This respected Divine General Mu left behind the divine armament, aiming to persuade him to kill?

He asked La Zhan in his heart, "Did the ancient Mu General leave any clear kings responsible for suppression?"

The king of the Mu Family always comes alone, when will there be a clear king?"

Seeing Hai La not competing, Ji Jing qiu cautiously asked, "Senior, I wonder who the ancient Mu general sat under, and if he still exists in the world?"

【Naturally, it is Dong Huang and the others.】The green lantern’s divine being naturally follows the way.

Jing qiu:“...”

Hai La: “?”

"This item is a mistake in Nirvana, has the divine will gone astray?"

Hai La could not help but ask.

Ji Jing qiu pondered for a moment, unsure if the Ji family divine armament was still in the Federation, he really wanted to inquire about the senior, in the ancient Ji Master's eyes, what was the positioning of the other six leaders?"

【You must be careful, I previously observed the law of the Federation, the defense at the extreme abyss has already shown vulnerabilities, the claws of the four fiends have already entered the Federation.】

【They are nowhere to be found, even within the current six great families, they may conceal their believers, I don’t have time to investigate, the law of heaven and earth suppresses it, I will again enter Nirvana, leaving a thread of spirit to help you.】

【The changes within the Mu Family, I will hand over to you. When necessary, you can use my true body to communicate with the planet's original power.】

【This planet, after thousands of years of accumulation, has laid the foundation of a realm, using the planet’s power, sufficient to suppress all enemies here.】

Ji Jing qiu's expression became serious, "Are there believers of the four demons within the Mu Family? Are they remnants of a curse?"

The internal struggle of the Federation has just begun, and the claws of the four fiends have already reached, this is not good news.

Some matters need to be handled quickly.

"Thank you, Senior Bitter Boat, for your help!" Ji Jing qiu sincerely thanked.

【No need to thank, it is a choice you made, otherwise even if you are a descendant of the World Honored One, I wouldn't help you in this moment.】

Rushing into the sky, the boundless Buddha light slowly descended, surging back into the green lantern, the Crystal clear light within Ji Jing qiu also dimmed a bit, but still retained part.

Ji Jing qiu withdrew from his previous state, playing a brief role, if he could maintain for a while, he might gain a new insight into the law of heaven and earth.

At this moment, this green lantern quietly hung above Ji Jing qiu’s head, the divine being already asleep, but still retaining some spirit, intertwining with his mind, driving him!"

"Changes within the Mu Family." Ji Jing qiu spoke to himself.

He thought, if at this moment, directly taking the divine armament and leaving for the Federation's western region, what would happen?"

The warriors of the Mu Family, would they panic and search the world for the divine armament's trace?

"Ha ha, interesting idea." La Zhan smiled within the view of heaven and earth, "But a prank, how to beat some people of the Mu family? Did not hear it? World Honored One, also has an angry form!"

His tone was gentle and inviting, seemingly hoping to see Ji Jing qiu and the Mu Family as enemies.

Ji Jing qiu did not respond, today the law of heaven and earth looks like it will make a bad woman as wished.

He gazed downward at the planet, wise eye under the void, seeing the conflict below.

"Mu elder?"

Ji Jing qiu saw the long-unseen Mu Xueying actually in the battlefield below, a bit surprised, rationalizing it.

"Several Celestial Beings... This planet is indeed extraordinary."

Simultaneously, the conflict of several Celestial Beings...

If changing to another planet, under the strong intervention of the Celestial beings, at this moment, has already caused heaven and earth to thoroughly lose balance, heading towards self-destruction.

Seeing the battlefield, Ji.jing qiu had a headache, the conflict of several Celestial Beings...

Without the divine armament, even if he could cross the divine prohibition, facing the celestial beings, it would be impossible to handle this level of the battlefield.

Indeed, this battle is as the senior Bitter Boat said.

……

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As Mu Tianrui took the lead, a group of celestial beings followed.

The battle erupted instantly on both sides, Mu Junxin retreated, the celestial beings on their side were passively pushed back.

Four against ten, Mu Tianrui had a significant advantage, but the celestial beings on Mu Xueying's side were not without resistance.

Especially, the celestial beings on the second stage, Mu An yan, besides being the Mu Family's strongest, had been withdrawn not long ago after long-term cultivation.

In the early days of his martial path, he enjoyed the Mu Family's resources, frequently guided by the Grand Master, cultivating the fundamental Dharmic principles of the Mu Family.

His combat power, not what Mu Tianrui and another could match, only by two combining, could there be a fighting force!

What alarmed Mu Tianrui most, was Mu An yan starting cultivation thirty years ago, maintaining silence in meditation, not uttering a word.

This battle, they only need to be cautious of the divine armaments, and the advantage still lies with them!

Aside from Mu Anyan, the other three Tianren of Mu Xuan Ying's lineage also fell into a besieged situation, instantly falling into a disadvantage.

Although the six venerables showed mercy, the other Tianren of Mu's side branch were ruthless, showing no restraint in their attacks.

"Who?!"

Amid the siege, one Tianren suddenly became alert, spotting a young figure behind them, striding through the void and stirring the might of heaven and earth.

He arrived calmly, without concealing his form, but instead, he stood tall and majestic, drawing the attention of heaven and earth upon his arrival.

"Ji Jingqiu?!"

Upon seeing the face of the approaching figure, this Tianren was stunned, almost mistaking it for an illusion.

Isn't he the top genius of the current federation, Ji Jingqiu?

Why is he intervening in this battlefield? As his thoughts fluctuated, he didn't hesitate, and with a slash of his sword, he cleaved through the void, aiming directly at Ji Jingqiu's brow.

In the final moment, he hesitated, still unsure if he should strike down Ji Jingqiu here. But he knew that afterward, many would come to settle the score with him!

His thoughts raced, but he couldn't afford to hesitate. Ji Jingqiu received the sword with his palm, and with a casual wave, he unleashed the 【Great Slab Palm】.

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Their palms clashed, emitting a resounding clank of metal, and although there was no blood on his palm, the attacker's hand trembled violently.

The overwhelming force transmitted through the sword caused this Tianren's expression to change again, and his body, suspended in the void, shook violently.

As he moved, Ji Jingqiu took a step into the void, seemingly merging with the ethereal void.

He approached, and with a palm strike, the latter felt an overwhelming and lofty aura rushing towards him like a raging storm, giving off an unstoppable momentum!

Is this the Shackles Realm?!

This Tianren almost cursed out loud.

Holding his sword, Ji Jingqiu transformed his palm into a finger, and a crystal light descended, this finger crystal-like and firm as diamond, while simultaneously condensing his power, capable of breaking through all things, and shattering all obstacles!

In an instant.

The long sword emitted a mournful wail, its blade pierced by the finger, and as the sword-wielding Tianren grunted, blood splattered across the sky. He escaped into the void, using his injury to borrow strength and retreat, while the other Tianren didn't pursue.

Ji Jingqiu didn't give chase either, continuing forward and soon facing another Tianren, taking the initiative to attack.

This Tianren was solemn, not taking it lightly, his expression filled with suspicion.

Ji Jingqiu's previous finger strike had given them a tremendous shock. It seemed casual and effortless, but in reality, his power was completely restrained, and once unleashed, it would be like withering the old and sprouting the new, even capable of piercing through the void.

Is he really Ji Jingqiu?!

"Are you Ji Jingqiu?" he asked in a low voice, "Why are you here?"

Ji Jingqiu remained silent, continuing his advance.

"Then don't blame me." The Tianren sighed, his expression turning stern.

As he made his move, heaven and earth suddenly darkened, with no light in all directions, except for a single sword, stirring the stars in the sky. The sword moved back and forth, like a falling meteor, emitting dazzling light!

A falling star?

Ji Jingqiu sighed inwardly, regretting that he didn't have a suitable sword at hand.

As his aura rose, Ji Jingqiu's body trembled, as if a hibernating dragon was awakening, and the surging qi and blood rushed upwards, drawing the attention of all around.

The Tianren who faced this sword head-on was even more horrified, feeling as if he was facing those colossal beasts of the void. Even if his sword struck the opponent directly, it wouldn't harm him at all!

Ji Jingqiu's expression remained unchanged, and with a punch, he unleashed a torrent, reaching its target in an instant, like the turbid flow of the mortal world, rising against the current, stirring the stars!

"Ji Lin Yuan's 【Torrent】?!"

The next moment, the sword light shattered, and the sword-wielder retreated with a bitter smile, his sword-holding hand trembling uncontrollably.

This punch was too heavy! Heavy in force, and even heavier in momentum!

Like the weight of heaven and earth pressing down!

For a moment.

The field fell silent.

In just a few breaths, two Tianren lost the upper hand and retreated?

A Tianren couldn't help but halt the siege, looking at Ji Jingqiu with disbelief:

"Are you really Ji Jingqiu from the Dragon Tiger Dojo?!"

Ji Jingqiu still didn't speak, his aura locking onto the three Mu Anyan in front.

"Stop him!"

Mu Tianrui exclaimed in anger, regardless of who this person was, how could they have no one capable of stopping him? Eight Tianren drew their weapons, and the one who had held the sword earlier also regained his strength, and the three of them surrounded Ji Jingqiu, taking him seriously.

Ji Jingqiu still didn't speak, and his aura locked onto the three in front. Until this moment, the others finally saw the crystal light merging with the void, and the Qing Lamp, their expressions filled with shock.

Mu's divine armament?!

Ji Jingqiu unleashed his full power, the crystal realm unfolded, merging with his inner heaven and earth, allowing him to briefly touch upon a higher-level realm, truly entering the Tianren's realm!

I am a Tianren, who can be my enemy in the great universe?

Ji Jingqiu's eyes shone with determination, suppressing them all!

One palm pressed down!

The transformation of the inner universe he had previously comprehended was now completely merged into his palm.

One flower, one world, one leaf, one Bodhi, and with each palm, countless heavens and earths evolved, and in each heaven and earth, a Buddha sat, illuminating countless worlds!

He seized the advantage of heaven and earth!

This palm was the second style of the Buddha Palm, 【Realm of Purity】!

One palm!

Just one palm!

The three who attacked together were defeated, retreating several li.

"Heaven and Earth... Suppression?!" Someone exclaimed in disbelief, looking at Ji Jingqiu.

That previous palm had made them feel as if they were standing in someone else's heaven and earth battlefield, experiencing the sensation of being suppressed in both body and mind.

This was at least the second or even the third stage of Tianren, a feat that could only be achieved at such a level!

It was like... like this heaven and earth was helping Ji Jingqiu!

Ji Jingqiu's palm defeated three Tianren, and this shocking display left the onlookers breathless.

When he appeared earlier, he was unremarkable, but now, the strength he revealed was enough to make Tianren lose their color.

At this moment, their minds were filled with questions.

Who exactly is this person?

Why is he worthy of the Divine Armament's assistance?

"How dare an outsider be so brazen in the Mu Clan's territory!" Mu Tianrui couldn't hold back and stepped away, his eyes filled with fury. He shouted and approached Ji Jingqiu, his hand holding a semi-Divine Armament, ready to strike with a sword.

At the same time, he activated a secret technique, interfering with the Green Lantern above Ji Jingqiu's head.

Although they didn't know how Ji Jingqiu had gained the recognition of the old ancestor of the Sorrowful Boat, the Mu Clan had possessed the Divine Armament for ten thousand years, so how could they not have a corresponding secret technique?

Now, the Divine Armament was covered in dust, with only a faint trace of spirituality remaining. He activated his secret technique, believing it could not be hindered by the Divine Armament's abilities.

Ji Jingqiu's expression remained unchanged. The Mind Moon on his forehead glowed brightly, illuminating the darkness, and the apertures on his body were bathed in crystal light, connecting with the Heaven and Earth of this place.

In that instant, an unexpected change occurred between them!

Countless golden lights bloomed, outlining a Bodhi flower in the void, covering the crystal realm, slowly falling, filled with deep Zen intentions.

Ji Jingqiu's eyes flickered, sensing that this Heaven and Earth was responding to him.

It was indeed a "homecoming"!

He still pushed out a palm, like a Buddha's palm, suppressing the unworthy descendants of the Mu Clan.

Mu Tianrui's expression changed drastically. In his Mind World, a solemn Dharma Body appeared, uniting the Heaven and Earth he had lived in for hundreds of years, suppressing his Mind.

When he regained consciousness, this palm, containing the power of the myriad worlds, had already imprinted itself on his chest.

In the final moment, he bit his tongue and shouted, his Dharma Body fully open, even supporting his own Heavenly-Earth Battlefield, attempting to intercept.

But it was futile, because Ji Jingqiu also supported a Heavenly-Earth Battlefield, and under the blessing of the Divine Armament above his head, it was not weaker than his carefully crafted one, and even pressed him down!

"Is that... the Firehouse Buddha Prison?"

Mu Tianrui, upon seeing Ji Jingqiu's supported Heavenly-Earth Battlefield and the Dharma Body within, felt his scalp tingling, and exclaimed in disbelief.

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu's displayed was not the Water Moon Battlefield, but the Firehouse Buddha Prison's inner landscape, evolved into the myriad worlds' suffering battlefield.

In essence, its power was weaker than his meticulously crafted one, which was in harmony with his path, the Water Moon Battlefield, by a margin.

But as he had expected, once activated, it perfectly resonated with this Heaven and Earth, as if this Heaven and Earth were designed for this Meditation Chart!

At this moment, the power displayed was even greater than the Water Moon Battlefield!

In the myriad worlds' suffering sea, a Bodhi tree stood, radiating crystal light, beneath it, a golden Buddha filled the Heaven and Earth, his majestic presence, one finger pointing to Heaven, one finger pointing to Earth.

"In Heaven and Earth, I alone am supreme!"

A thunderous sound!

Mu Tianrui felt insignificant and unable to resist.

The next moment, intense pain came from his chest, and the sound of bones shattering was crisp and clear. His inner Heaven and Earth shook uncontrollably, and the mountains and rivers split!

As Mu Tianrui was struck and flew away, the arena fell silent, and Ji Jingqiu entered a state of solitude, directly invading the center of this battlefield.

But what was even more eye-catching.

The Divine Armament above his head, which he had supported, and the myriad worlds' suffering battlefield he had displayed.

"Is that... the Firehouse Buddha Prison's Meditation Chart?"

Someone murmured, looking at Mu Xuan Ying, as if to verify something.

The Tianren martial artists, even those on Mu Xuan Ying's side, felt their spirits wavering.

During the time Mu Clan had been self-proclaimed, what had happened outside?

Although known as the Federation's top genius, in reality, he was just at the Shackles Realm, and when did Ji Jingqiu surpass the Tianren's limits?

Could it be that the Mu Clan had fallen into the Multiverse Array, where one day here equated to a year outside?

The Mu Clan's Meditation Chart, unattainable by others for ten thousand years, when was it cultivated by Ji Jingqiu?

That Dragon Tiger Battlefield's Ji Jingqiu, not only the He Shuai's heir, but also the Mu Shuai's heir?

The once renowned Dragon Tiger Battlefield, had actually nurtured a Venerable?

A series of questions filled their minds.

Behind Ji Jingqiu, the Bodhi tree took root in the void, scattering endless crystal light, illuminating this place, and his gaze suddenly fixed on someone.

It was a member of the Mu Clan's side branch, a Tianren.

At this moment, under the illumination of the crystal light, behind him, a faint dark shadow burned, seemingly uncontrollably resisting this Buddha light.

Everyone's expressions changed, was this the Four Fiends' divine power?

Ji Jingqiu's eyes swept over, calmly saying, "As a member of the Mu Clan's bloodline, yet you associate with the Four Fiends, do you have any last words?"

The Tianren named Mu Xuan Ying's expression changed drastically, and he subconsciously looked at his fellow clansmen, only to receive caution and suspicion in return.

He felt his heart sink, and quickly retreated, attempting to escape into the void. His identity was exposed, and he had to leave.

At this moment, a sword descended like a falling star, blocking Mu Xuan Ying's path of retreat.

Before he could try again, the Divine Armament-blessed Ji Jingqiu, with a palm, suppressed him on his forehead.

It was like a thunderous blow, and Mu Xuan Ying's face changed multiple times, eventually revealing a look of misery, slowly sitting down, lowering his head, seemingly choosing to end his life.

Witnessing a Tianren, even if they were caught off guard, still ended their lives under Ji Jingqiu's palm...

The Tianren in the arena felt a chill, sensing something ominous.

This arena, meticulously crafted by the Mu Clan as their "home field," had completely turned against them, siding with Ji Jingqiu, the Heaven and Earth's power at his disposal, even reversing the pressure onto them!

But soon, they suddenly felt it was only natural, finding the source.

If Ji Jingqiu was indeed the Venerable's heir, wasn't it only natural?

Ji Jingqiu's palm extinguished this person, and his gaze swept over Mu Tianrui, who covered his chest, his face pale yet bewildered.

Ji Jingqiu calmly said, "Without the Four Fiends' influence, aren't you just purely foolish and evil?"

(End of Chapter)

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