Chapter 268: My Junior Brother's Benevolence (8k) (Part 1)

Chapter 268: My Junior Brother's Benevolence (8k) (Part 1)





Ji Jingqiu spoke in a gentle tone, "What gift is it?"

Hearing Ji Jingqiu's feigned senior demeanor, Li Yinghai felt his teeth itch, but he could only grit them.

"Senior Ji, you mentioned last time that you hoped our Li Family could help capture the lawless criminals who harmed the Federation's pillars. This visit is regarding that matter."

Li Yinghai's voice was calm, finally settling into his role, displaying the depth of a noble family's upbringing. He twisted the truth, reinterpreting past words, and didn't forget to take the initiative to claim credit.

Ji Jingqiu's lips twitched slightly, and he said indifferently, "Then bring him up. Let's settle old grudges, and I still need to continue my cultivation."

Recently, Ji Jingqiu had been on the right track with his cultivation, multitasking by influencing the planet from the standpoint of his own life while simultaneously comprehending multiple cultivation methods.

Li Yinghai's eyes flickered with curiosity, eager to extract information about Ji Jingqiu's recent cultivation progress, especially his advancements in the Heart Image Realm.

According to the intelligence they had gathered from the depths of the Many Worlds, the difficulty of breaking through the Heavenly Person Realm was countless times more challenging than transcending the Heavenly Dao! Even in the historical context of the Many Worlds, only those born with immense heavenly fortune and destined for greatness could achieve such a feat.

Additionally, there was a difference between Ji Jingqiu and the restrictions of the Many Worlds because he had crossed the Heavenly Person Realm as soon as he entered the Heart Image Realm!

Although Ji Jingqiu's achievements before the Heart Image Realm allowed him to stand on at least the second step after entering it...

The problem was that even second-tier Heavenly Person warriors had fallen to his hands.

Currently, countless warriors in the Federation were curious about one thing: how far was Ji Jingqiu from breaking through the Heavenly Person Realm?

Once Ji Jingqiu broke through, how much would his combat power surge?

Taking advantage of the spare time during the escort, Li Yinghai couldn't help but ask, "Senior Ji, the Six Great Clans have connections that can send warriors to travel through the Many Worlds, especially now that the Celestial Path's battles have temporarily ceased. There have already been instances of Heart Image and Shackles Realm warriors being sent to the Many Worlds."

Ji Jingqiu raised his eyes and asked, "The Six Great Clans are now in such close contact with the Celestial Path and the Many Worlds?"

Li Yinghai explained, "The warriors of the Many Worlds want to enter the Grand Universe through us in advance, and we also need to rely on the environment and resources of the Many Worlds. It's a mutually beneficial situation, and this isn't limited to our Federation. Many Grand Universe forces have made similar choices."

"I'm curious about how you view these forces from the Many Worlds," Ji Jingqiu asked. "In the midst of the Heart Ocean's turmoil, aren't you afraid of getting involved with the wrong crowd?"

In the Three Thousand Yan Fu Realm, there were quite a few who proclaimed themselves as predators, standing at the top of the food chain, but in reality, they were just scavengers, relying on the Dark Sea.

Could they cooperate with these people?

Li Yinghai answered his own question, "Do you know how long the Federation has been established, Senior Ji? It's been tens of thousands of years, a very long time. But do you know how long the Heart Ocean has been invading the Grand Universe?"

"It has ebbed and flowed over ten times, and the earliest records go back to the Primordial Five Pillars!"

"Even if this is the final end, the Heart Ocean will take tens of thousands of years to swallow the Grand Universe. Will the Federation still exist by then?"

"Whether they are enemies or allies, it's better to focus on improving ourselves. As long as we are strong enough, even if the Grand Universe collapses in the future, we will have the confidence to retreat to the Many Worlds."

"Additionally, the forces we are in contact with are mostly connections left by our ancestors. I can't guarantee absolute stability, but at least we have years of friendly relations."

Ji Jingqiu nodded, somewhat understanding the thoughts of certain people within the Six Great Clans.

At least they were right about one thing: enemies or allies, nothing is more important than self-improvement.

The essence of martial arts lies in the self.

For example—

He said, "Call me Senior."

This was an example.

"Sorry, Senior Ji," Li Yinghai said, his enthusiasm for conversation suddenly fading.

Ji Jingqiu used a practical example to affirm his point.

At this moment, the "gift" from the Li Family was finally escorted to this place.

It was an elderly silver-haired man who had lived a life of luxury, and his eyebrows still carried the dignity and elegance of his former high position.

Li Yinghai's interest was piqued again.

Although he was forced by the family to escort this person to meet Ji Jingqiu, and it was humiliating, he found solace in the situation and was now curious to see how Ji Jingqiu would deal with this indirect "murderer of his father"?

"Professor Jia, it's an honor to meet you. I've heard a lot about you," Ji Jingqiu said, looking at the old man in front of him, whose expression was forcedly calm, but his eyes betrayed a hint of panic.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze flickered for a moment, as if he was lost in thought.

He had traveled through the west and even searched for his missing parents.

"Missing" was a euphemism.

"Young Master Ji, I have a connection with your parents. When you were young..." Jia Weiting managed a smile that was more sincere than Li Yinghai's, even carrying a hint of a senior's kindness and amiability.

Ji Jingqiu glanced at Li Yinghai, as if telling him to learn from Jia Weiting.

Li Yinghai, understanding his gaze, forced a smile and nodded, adding, "This old man almost had his life taken by certain people. It was our timely intervention that saved him."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes flickered slightly, as if he intended to cut off the connection with Jia Weiting. As far as he knew, the interests Jia Weiting represented were not limited to one or two families; they even had a presence on the Celestial Path.

"Clear wine and red faces, wealth and fame move the human heart," he said softly.

Seeing that Ji Jingqiu was unmoved, Jia Weiting clenched his teeth, took a step back, and shouted, "You can't kill me! I have made great contributions to the Federation! I am a Nebula Award recipient! I can bring blessings to countless Federation citizens! I..."

"Om!"

Ji Jingqiu suddenly uttered a light rebuke, a single word containing infinite divine might and great wisdom, purifying and reaching the depths of people's hearts, and subduing all demons.

Snap!

Several crisp shattering sounds emanated from Jia Weiting and Li Yinghai.

Mao Yanqing's expression turned solemn, and he instinctively moved to intercept, but ultimately stopped. This mental fluctuation wasn't intentionally aimed at Li Yinghai; it was merely the aftermath sweeping by.

Of course, it was hard to say that this aftermath wasn't intentionally swept over.

Glancing at Li Yinghai, who was in a daze from the aftermath, Mao Yanqing maintained his composure, thinking, "Good, let this kid suffer a little."

Knowing the disparity between them, he would think twice before harboring any more delusions.

As for Jia Weiting at this moment...

Unbeknownst to when, tears streamed down his face. He knelt down with a thud, sobbing uncontrollably, and began confessing his past sins one by one.

Mao Yanqing didn't even spare him a glance.

In the eyes of a Celestial Being, people like him were no different from dogs.

What caught Mao Yanqing's attention was the mental secret technique used by Ji Jingqiu, which seemed to originate from the Venerable Lineage, its profundity beyond words. It even gave him a sense of sudden enlightenment.

Although Jia Weiting was mediocre in martial arts, he had some wealth in the Federation and possessed several secret treasures for mental defense. Yet, Ji Jingqiu had effortlessly shattered his mental defenses...

Ji Jingqiu looked at Jia Weiting, whose mental defenses had been breached, and with a gesture, the latter began to reveal the events of the past, including the crimes he had committed...

The Mind Sealing Seal was a unique mental secret technique of the Venerable Lineage, and after reaching the Embryonic Breath realm, the mental secret techniques of the Venerable Lineage were led by the Six Word Heavenly Chant.

According to the records within the Supreme Buddha Sect, mastering all six words could lead one to a gateway to an Extinction Buddha Land.

Ji Jingqiu had been studying this in his free time and had gained some initial insights.

Fundamentally, the Six Word Heavenly Chant was also a prayer technique. In the Venerable Lineage, it was believed that even ordinary people reciting these six words could protect themselves, subdue the five poisons, and perfect the six perfections, making it the king of all prayers and the only fundamental prayer.

Of course, in a world without Buddhas, the so-called prayer techniques had lost their object of prayer, and naturally, no one responded.

A prayer technique without a responder was meaningless.

Li Yinghai's eyes gradually regained clarity, and he felt a surge of anger. This guy...

"Bang!"

A heavy sound of kowtowing echoed as Jia Weiting repeatedly hit his head on the ground, each time with a loud thud. Soon, he was covered in blood, seemingly unaware, still confessing his sins...

Witnessing this, Li Yinghai snapped out of his daze, his heart chilled. He silently took a step back, fearing he might be affected again.

This was the power of a Celestial Being who had achieved Embryonic Breath—he could manipulate the mental will of an ordinary person at will.

Although Li Yinghai had entered a state of mental concentration, he hadn't expected to be completely defenseless, unable to withstand even the aftermath!

Ji Jingqiu obtained the information he wanted and had no intention of listening to someone's confessions. Confessions were useless; death would no longer be a deterrent.

He stood up and walked straight past Jia Weiting, leaving the room, saying only, "The world is full of heroes like fish in a river. With me in the Federation, that's enough."

Li Yinghai's eyes darkened.

Even Mao Yanqing couldn't help but sigh.

These words were not just for Jia Weiting, whose mental defenses had completely collapsed.

What an arrogant young man.

It was said that in the Federation, no one could match Ji Lin Yuan in terms of arrogance for ten thousand years.

And this Ji Jingqiu...

Mao Yanqing's gaze deepened, and indeed, as rumored, his outward humility couldn't conceal the arrogance in his bones.

But at this age, arrogance was the norm.

If this era of the Federation could produce a warrior comparable to the Seven Divine Lords, who could control the fate of the Federation, it would be a blessing for the Federation.

At that moment, Yang Yao strode in, grabbed Jia Weiting by the collar, and smiled apologetically at the two: "Sorry, my junior brother is kind and doesn't like killing. Please excuse us. I'll take care of this from now on."

Li Yinghai glanced at Jia Weiting, who was still kowtowing, his forehead already a bloody mess, and no one was stopping him. He would surely die from the continuous head-knocking. Li Yinghai fell silent.

Mao Yanqing hadn't even glanced at Jia Weiting from head to toe. He spoke gently, "I understand. As expected of the Venerable Lineage, they hold all living beings in their hearts and possess a compassionate spirit, inheriting the legacy of Mu Shuai."

Li Yinghai was stunned, feeling that he was still far from being a qualified member of a noble family.

After Yang Yao dragged Jia Weiting away...

Only Li Yinghai and Mao Yanqing remained in the room.

"Uncle Mao, I guess our mission is accomplished, right?"

Mao Yanqing hummed and looked out the window, his eyes gleaming with a strange light. "If you want to stay a few more days, I have no objections. If I'm not mistaken, Ji Jingqiu has already started to communicate with the Planetary Will and is about to perform the Heaven Opening. I'm very interested in observing a thing or two."

Li Yinghai directly walked out, spitting, "Whoever wants to stay can stay. I never want to see him again in my life!"

Mao Yanqing thought to himself that it might be a little difficult.

As long as Ji Jingqiu remained alive, no one in the future Federation could ignore him.

Before leaving...

Mao Yanqing turned back and narrowed his eyes.

He wasn't sure if it was an illusion...

But he felt that this planet seemed a bit strange, giving him a sense of... Li Family's ancestral star?

In terms of the planet's foundation, East 3 Huang Star couldn't compare, even with a strong presence? But even if Dragon Qingyang from the Dragon Tiger Battlefield was still here, he shouldn't have given him this illusion.

...

"What's wrong? After dealing with an enemy, your mood seems worse," said the White Deer Daoist.

Ji Jingqiu shook his head. "As of today, a person or two like Jia Weiting doesn't matter to me."

"However, no matter how many Jia Weiting I kill, it won't change the past."

Ji Jingqiu was grateful to his parents in this life. Without them, he wouldn't have been able to persevere until the age of sixteen, the day he changed his fate.

"I've heard that at the pinnacle of martial arts, even time and space can be reversed." The White Deer Immortal lightly patted Ji Jingqiu's shoulder. "Fate and time, these are the two great mountains at the end of the martial path."

According to past scientific theories, traveling at a speed faster than light could reverse time, but this idea had been refuted long ago.

Because, in addition to time and space, fate also played a role.

The most advanced technology in the Grand Universe could surpass the speed of light, but it could never comprehend the concept of fate.

Even for Heaven-Human Warriors, who could replace the Heavenly Heart, fate remained elusive and distant.

"Time, fate..."

Ji Jingqiu looked up, as if he could see the end of the martial path in this world.

...

...

North 1 Sector

As the region where the Celestial Path fissure was located, North 1 Sector was home to the headquarters of various federal law enforcement agencies and the Second Army Group.

The headquarters of the Religious Administration Bureau.

"Boss, what about the promised vacation?"

Rui Chengkong, a special agent of the Religious Administration Bureau, hurried along, complaining as he walked,

"I rarely get to spend time with my wife and kids, and yet you forced me to come back. My wife is even threatening to divorce me!"

Walking alongside him was Qin Jing, the youngest deputy director of the Administration Bureau. He calmly said, "Don't worry, your wife won't divorce you. Even if she does, it won't be now. She's still counting on your future family priority for evacuation."

Rui Chengkong sensed something amiss in Qin Jing's words and spoke with a serious expression, "What's going on?"

"Follow me."

Soon, led by Qin Jing, the two arrived at an interrogation room located underground.

Rui Chengkong looked inside, and the interrogation room was empty. At the seat where the suspect should have been, there was only a charred mark and ashes, faintly outlining a distorted shape.

His gaze fixed on the ashes.

This was...

Qin Jing looked at the corner monitor and said, "Play the projection, starting from five minutes before the self-immolation."

In no time, a lifelike figure appeared on the seat, accompanied by a shimmering light. The man, seemingly ordinary, sat facing the interrogation position, with a police officer behind him.

Rui Chengkong didn't speak, carefully examining the man in the projection.

(End of Chapter)

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