Chapter 272: The Four Great Emptiness, Leaving Only Two Points

Chapter 272: The Four Great Emptiness, Leaving Only Two Points

Ji Jingqiu first felt the gaze of the Omnipresent Sovereign when he was engraving forbidden knowledge and forging his Dao body.

Additionally, he had once subdued a taboo being from the Ten Thousand Phenomena Heavenly Kingdom on the ancient road, named Sheng Ya.

From Sheng Ya, Ji Jingqiu learned a secret.

A thousand years ago, the Federation had promoted the Formless Dao Body, and the last person to mysteriously disappear, Wan Chengcang, had fallen into the hands of the Omnipresent Divine Lord and became the former Divine Son.

In the end, he was stripped of his status as the Divine Son for defying the Divine Lord.

As for the later outcome, Sheng Ya wasn't clear, but it was unlikely to have a good ending.

The fate of Wan Chengcang meant that the Omnipresent Sovereign, even in a state of semi-consciousness and delirium, never forgot to strike down all Dao enemies.

Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but ponder in his heart.

This Omnipresent Sovereign was indeed stubborn to the core, as he had confronted the Heavenly Demon during its first appearance.

In a sense, the Heavenly Demon could only be considered a half-enemy of the Dao.

Lajiang had given such an evaluation.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze fell upon the scene.

A battle between a group of outsiders had destroyed this ancient city, burying countless natives under the rubble, their lives uncertain. In the distance, a young man's face was filled with panic.

Ji Jingqiu spoke with a heavy heart, "Can you confirm that this is the Omnipresent Sovereign before he attained the Dao?"

Hela couldn't help but hesitate.

Even with the suppression of the heavenly path, the native deities who could contend with the true body of the Heavenly Demon would naturally have been given considerable attention.

This was why she recognized the young man as the true body of the Omnipresent at first sight.

However, she couldn't explain why the Omnipresent, who had long ascended to the ranks of upper-level gods and was infinitely close to transcendence, would leave a trace in the river of time.

For a supreme power, this could become a fatal weakness! Even if they fell from the divine altar like herself, it wouldn't be to the point of their true nature being obscured.

In the end, Hela spoke solemnly, "Regardless of what the truth is, the 'ego' of a top-tier upper-level god is worth us sacrificing a little to make a move!"

"After we get out of here, if he really is the Omnipresent's 'ego,' then we'll have hit the jackpot. I can use him as a medium to secretly infiltrate the divine kingdom of the Omnipresent..."

As she spoke, Hela grew more eager, and for the first time, she stood up, seemingly wanting to take action herself.

For her, the divine kingdom, the land of faith, and even the divine seat of a top-tier upper-level god would be a great treasure! If she could invade the Omnipresent's divine kingdom during its chaos, deceive its believers, and ascend to the divine seat...

Hela emphasized each word, "You have a lifesaving jade token, don't you? You have no rivals in this cosmic light fragment, so it's useless to keep it!"

Ji Jingqiu was speechless and said, "I've barely held onto it, and you want me to give it to him?"

"It's just a randomly teleported jade token, no need to treat it like a treasure." Hela spoke seriously, "Do you know how great the benefits would be if you and I could sneak into the Omnipresent's divine kingdom?"

"I don't know," Ji Jingqiu replied honestly.

"I'll just say this: you must have seen the withered Bodhi tree deep within the Heart Ocean, right?" Hela suddenly brought it up.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze intensified.

On his first entry into the Heart Ocean, he was drawn to its deepest part by an invisible force, where he saw a withered and desolate divine kingdom.

And there, stood a withered Bodhi tree that once connected heaven and earth.

"You must have guessed it, and you're right. That was Mu Xitian's former pure land, but it has long since been destroyed," Hela said calmly, "If you want to reach, or even surpass that divine kingdom, the Buddha land of the Supreme Buddha is far from enough!"

Ji Jingqiu understood what Lajiang meant and furrowed his brows, "Is the divine kingdom of the Omnipresent enough?"

"Do you know how many years the Omnipresent Sovereign has dominated the world and how much foundation he has accumulated?" Hela asked in return, "Can the Supreme Buddha compare to that? In the divine system, accumulation is key. According to their rank, the Supreme Buddha is at most a middle-tier god, equivalent to a Seven Realms Heavenly King Grandmaster."

Ji Jingqiu had heard Hela briefly explain the divine system before.

The divine system begins with igniting the divine flame and raising the divine kingdom, marking the entry into the divine forest, as a lower-tier god, comparable to a Heaven-Human Warrior.

Raising the divine kingdom to the level of stars corresponds to the Heaven Opening of a warrior.

Subsequently, middle-tier and upper-tier gods correspond to the levels of Heavenly King and Heavenly Sovereign.

Ji Jingqiu was immediately tempted.

To be honest, his previous actions in the Supreme Buddha's kingdom were just small-scale mischief.

Although the Bodhi tree was growing, the progress was too slow.

He was now waiting for the day he could break through to the Heaven-Human realm and personally visit the Buddha's kingdom.

Hela continued her persuasion, "Even if you don't go to him, he will come to you. Why not take the initiative and sacrifice only a jade token that you just obtained?"

"If you can invade the Omnipresent's divine kingdom, even if it's just a part of it, there's a chance that in the Heaven-Human realm, you can elevate this Bodhi pure land to the One True Dharma Realm!"

Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath.

Damn, this wicked woman really understood him too well!

What is the One True Dharma Realm?

—Only one is true, without falsehood, from the origin, uncreated and unceasing, neither empty nor existent, beyond name and form, without inside or outside, only one true reality!

This is one of the highest realms recorded in the Venerable Lineage.

If he could establish the foundation of the One True Dharma Realm in the Heaven-Human realm, then by the time he reaches the peak of Heaven-Human Unity, he might be able to rival a Heavenly King Grandmaster.

"Alright," Ji Jingqiu said, his eyes fixed on the young man ahead.

He intentionally created a commotion, stirring up dust to cover the vision of those who had been paying attention to him, and approached the young man.

"What's your name?" Ji Jingqiu asked bluntly.

Confronted by Ji Jingqiu's interrogation, the young man with a panicked expression took an involuntary step back, then gritted his teeth and stood before Ji Jingqiu again.

Only then did Ji Jingqiu realize that there were several natives standing behind the young man.

Ji Jingqiu's eyebrows furrowed slightly, making things a bit tricky. Judging from the young man's stance, it didn't seem like he was willing to run away alone.

He took a closer look at the young man, who was wearing a divine robe and was likely a member of the church. Despite trembling all over, he stood firmly before the others, opening his mouth to say something Ji Jingqiu couldn't understand...

After some thought, Ji Jingqiu directly established a mental link and initiated a mind-to-mind conversation.

"Your name is Gavin... Gavin, I have a way to get you out of here, but this method can only send you alone. Are you willing to leave?"

Through the mental link, Ji Jingqiu posed this question to him.

In the inner landscape, Hela urged, "Why are you being so polite? Be more direct!"

Gavin hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at the people behind him. He seemed hesitant and asked in his mind if the demi-god in front of him could also save the others.

Ji Jingqiu shook his head, indicating that his method could only save Gavin.

Gavin fell silent. He slowly took a step back, thanked Ji Jingqiu for his kindness, and expressed that as a messenger of the gods, he had a responsibility to stand with the believers of the gods, even if it meant facing death.

Ji Jingqiu ignored Hela's urging. He wanted to confirm something from this young man before him.

For example, the beliefs held by the Ten Thousand Phenomena before it became a god.

Ji Jingqiu calmly told him, "You have no choice. If you're willing to leave now, they still have a chance, but if you're not, they will die right now."

Gavin stood there in a daze, as the people behind him couldn't hear their conversation and could only look at him helplessly.

In the inner landscape, Hela stopped urging and instead seemed to be enjoying the show.

The essence of the lifesaving jade token was similar to a "random teleportation."

It was impossible for them to bring Gavin back to the Grand Universe Federation. All they could do was leave a mark on him.

To prevent any accidents, it was best to leave some means of control, such as using the lives of the people Gavin cared about as leverage, forcing him to obey their commands later on.

As for the lives of these people?

Gavin would never find out.

Hela was surprised by Ji Jingqiu's "smoothness" at this moment.

She hadn't expected this guy to be so adept at such matters, without the stuffiness of Mu Xitian and the others.

As Ji Jingqiu had said, Gavin had no choice.

Ji Jingqiu planted a 2.0 beta version of the Heart Lamp within Gavin, and Hela was eager to try it out, sacrificing a portion of her divine intent to leave a mark on him.

According to her, they would be able to freely enter Gavin's dreams through a ritual later on.

Ji Jingqiu gave Gavin a brief moment to say goodbye, then handed him the jade token, telling him that he would contact him later and that he should crush it.

Ji Jingqiu witnessed Gavin's figure disappear before his eyes.

Hela urged Ji Jingqiu to finish them off without delay to avoid any accidents.

"Do you know how to write the two words 'Venerable One'?"

Ji Jingqiu's response left Hela speechless for a long time. It seemed that this young man intended to save these people.

Ji Jingqiu escorted the natives back to Han Shixiong, saying solemnly, "Han Shixiong, do me a favor. Take these people out of this fragment world and settle them somewhere safe. They just need to stay alive. I, your junior, will be indebted to you."

Han Qingxun glanced at the battlefield ahead, seeing the many wary gazes directed at Ji Jingqiu as he moved. With a sigh, he completely abandoned the idea of joining this battlefield.

"Tian Qiu, you can't save everyone!" Han Qingxun said in a low voice.

Ji Jingqiu shook his head. "I know, just these few people."

Han Qingxun remained silent for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "If it's just a few people, I still have the strength. As long as I'm alive, I will ensure their safety."

"Thank you, Han Shixiong," Ji Jingqiu smiled, with a hint of meaning, "Han Shixiong, are you planning to go to the Grand Universe in the future?"

Han Qingxun paused, hesitating, "That's the plan. According to our master's calculations, if we can break through the Heaven-Human Boundary in the Grand Universe, we might gain its recognition and eliminate the estrangement in one fell swoop."

Ji Jingqiu smiled. "In that case, Han Shixiong, you can find me at this star coordinate in the future. I won't hide it from you, I have nothing left but two things: a sense of vengeance and a sense of gratitude. I look forward to the day we meet again in the Grand Universe."

Hearing that Tian Qiu also planned to go to the Grand Universe, Han Qingxun was delighted.

The power Tian Qiu had displayed earlier had made his scalp tingle.

He finally understood the true value of "being in seclusion since entering the sect, only to be forced out for training after achieving Heart Image!"

Thinking about how Tian Qiu had ascended from the lower world, becoming a disciple of the Jade Pool Immortal Land, he was indeed a genius. But from the start of his divine journey, he had to seek his own cultivation resources and complete various tasks assigned by the sect...

When compared to Tian Qiu's cultivation experience, the difference was clear! Only the most exceptional geniuses could receive such treatment! In the Grand Universe, having Tian Qiu as a companion would undoubtedly increase their safety.

The only thing that puzzled Han Qingxun was that Tian Qiu seemed to be arranging his affairs as if he were preparing for the worst.

"Tian Qiu, are you still going to compete for the Civilization Flame? Why not wait for the core disciples of our sect to arrive? With your strength and the combined efforts of our two sects' core disciples, we have a high chance of obtaining that Civilization Flame!"

Han Qingxun had been observing the situation and finally understood what everyone was fighting for.

"It's the Civilization Flame?" Hela's voice held a hint of surprise. "This Cosmic Light Fragment is indeed problematic... Regardless, even if there's an issue, it's specifically targeting the Omnipresent Sovereign."

Then, Hela spoke directly, "Didn't you cultivate the Eternal History I gave you? With that strand of Civilization Flame, you can cultivate the Eternal True Force ahead of time."

"Moreover, the Civilization Flame often contains the secrets of a civilization. Perhaps the secret of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Heaven's ascension lies within."

Upon hearing that he could cultivate the True Force ahead of time, Ji Jingqiu began to make plans.

He had no interest in the secrets of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Heaven's ascension.

However, cultivating the True Force early would enhance his combat power significantly, ensuring he wouldn't be at a disadvantage in a battle of qi.

Ji Jingqiu gave Han Qingxun a heads-up, "We won't wait any longer. To be honest, Han Shixiong, our lineage has significant conflicts with the others. It's not uncommon for fellow disciples to fight among themselves, so don't be too surprised."

Han Qingxun was speechless. It seemed that Tian Qiu's lineage, which he had followed, was not harmonious within the Bodhimanda.

Indeed, Tian Qiu's earlier display of overwhelming everyone with a single palm gave a glimpse of their family's 'style'.

After entrusting the natives to Han Qingxun, Ji Jingqiu once again headed towards the battlefield.

"I've long heard that martial arts flourish in the Multiverse. Today, I shall witness it firsthand."

Ji Jingqiu spoke to himself as he stepped into the battlefield.

He wondered how many Morning Stars he could light up in his One-Yuan Origin after this battle.

As he entered, his aura slowly spread, like an ocean vent, endlessly spewing seawater, instantly drawing attention and vigilance from many.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze swept across the front, fixing on a particular person's hand.

Please... collect... Book 6191...

"Borrowing a blade."

As his calm words fell, a Heartform Warrior's expression changed drastically, and the knife in his hand vanished, forcibly taken away.

Ji Jingqiu weighed the knife in his hand; it wasn't a Demi-God weapon, but it was close.

The knife trembled slightly, its hilt growing hot as if being scorched, as the True Spirit within the blade resisted him.

But as his mental light swept over it indifferently, all resistance turned into a mournful cry, fading into silence.

Seeing his own life-bound long knife no longer resisting, the knife's owner's face darkened, and his heart ached.

Ji Jingqiu raised the knife and took a step forward, his momentum soaring like a towering mountain range, exuding an unshakable aura of authority and power that left everyone breathless, as if they were gazing up at an unattainable peak.

He smiled, revealing his teeth, and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, since ancient times, treasures have belonged to those with virtue. I've looked around, and I haven't found anyone as virtuous and talented as me. So... I shall take it!"

The entire place fell silent.

Everyone stopped their struggles and turned to look at that figure.

Someone tilted their head, and beneath their calm tone was a burning passion, "Heavenly Saint Lake... seems to have been underestimated."

...

...

At the entrance of the Cosmic Light Fragment.

"Brother Shan, it's been thousands of years. Are you well?"

From the depths of the void, a fierce red light swept over, like a red mountain and sea breaching its dam, piercing through the cold cosmic void. Then, a red-haired figure stood in the void, accompanied by two young people.

The guardian elder, Shan Li, nodded slightly, "Brother Qiu, your cultivation has improved."

The red-haired figure patted the two youngsters beside him, "Brother Shan, please let them through. I'm bringing these young disciples of our lineage."

Shan Li glanced at them and smiled, "Are these the new generation of your lineage?"

"Yes, if you meet them in the future, please take care of them."

"Of course."

Shan Li opened the passage, allowing the two youngsters to enter the Cosmic Light Fragment.

With the news of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Heaven spreading, nearby powers, led by their respective Heavenly Kings, brought their quasi-core disciples from their lineages.

Only Heaven-Human Warriors could be considered core disciples in the Ten Directions Sect and True Sage Bodhimanda.

Those who had already entered the ranks of core disciples were either exceptionally talented or had already broken through to the Heaven-Human realm, earning them the title of quasi-core disciples.

There were over a hundred Heavenly King Grandmasters present, some not concealing their auras and standing in places where the boundless Dao rules and divine light flourished, with Dao patterns spontaneously forming beneath their feet.

Additionally, several Heavenly Sovereigns sat in the void, their figures blurry and high above, as if the void itself resonated with them.

An elder chuckled, "It would be a bother for all of you to work together to stabilize this area of the void, preventing accidents and random teleportation for the youngsters."

As the quasi-core disciples from various powers were sent into the Cosmic Light Fragment, the mighty figures began to whisper among themselves.

Shan Li scanned the entire place, feeling puzzled, and muttered, "Did the Heavenly Saint Lake not send anyone this time? Are they that confident?"

"Heavenly Saint Lake? Haha, they have internal issues and couldn't make it. They'll only send a few youngsters this time."

The guardian elder's expression was peculiar. Couldn't make it? Hmph, there's already a future Divine Prohibition inside. This time, the quasi-core disciples from various powers will likely become stepping stones for that boy, enhancing his reputation.

Among the powers present, four from the Ten Directions Sect and two representatives from the True Sage Bodhimanda had arrived.

The rest were Heavenly Sovereign-level powers.

While Heavenly Sovereign-level powers were influential within a single realm, they ranked lower in the Three Thousand Floating Worlds.

A man spoke indifferently, "In my opinion, let's not bother with fairness regarding the Cosmic Light Fragment. Let's seal it, work together to extract its origin, and once we obtain the secret, we'll each rely on our own abilities."

He stood in the void, his blood-colored eyes containing a universe within them. Although his words were calm, they caused everyone to frown, for this man was from the Blood Demon Palace, named Xiang Qingyu, a formidable opponent who was only a step away from becoming a Heavenly Sovereign.

Xiang Qingyu's gaze swept across the crowd, his smile cold, "Additionally, the powers below the Ten Directions Sect should not interfere."

The atmosphere grew tense.

Many representatives from various factions frowned, feeling that they were being pushed out of the competition.

Just as the atmosphere became slightly awkward and stagnant, on the verge of a potential confrontation—

A ripple in the void appeared, but it was fixed in this realm.

The next moment—

"Ah..." A green-haired figure stumbled into the void, roaring in anger as if enduring an unprecedented humiliation, attracting the attention of the powerful beings from all sides.

"Hmm, Brother Xiang, isn't that your young disciple? How did he get out so quickly? Is it because he couldn't adapt to the environment?"

Laughter echoed through the void, making it difficult to discern the source. Someone was secretly ridiculing.

Xiang Qingyu's eyebrows furrowed, and he reached out to pull his junior disciple in front of him, asking carefully about what had happened.

Considering his junior disciple's strength, could he have encountered a joint attack from other disciples?

"Speak frankly. If anyone breaks the rules and gangs up on you, I, your senior uncle, will seek justice for you afterward. Even if it's a Heavenly Sovereign, they'll have to pay the price."

Xiang Qingyu spoke with a cold demeanor, his style was domineering, but his strength matched his arrogance. In the crowd, few dared to provoke this madman from the Blood Demon Palace.

However, although Xiang Qingyu's junior disciple was clearly furious, he seemed to be holding back, unwilling to reveal the truth. He only asked his senior uncle for another chance to enter.

Xiang Qingyu's eyebrows relaxed, and he handed his junior disciple a lifesaving amulet, nodding in affirmation, "Not bad. If you truly fail, regain your composure on your own, upholding our lineage's honor. Go."

After receiving the amulet, the green-haired young man didn't want to linger and immediately rushed towards the entrance of the Cosmic Light Fragment.

Dan Li frowned slightly. This young man showed no courtesy, but after glancing at Xiang Qingyu's direction, he let out a soft snort and didn't bother to argue, allowing the young disciple of the Blood Demon Palace to enter the Cosmic Light Fragment.

After all, he would be out soon... Dan Li thought to himself.

Regarding the green-haired young man's experience, Dan Li could guess what had happened.

That disciple from the Heavenly Saint Lake, even without achieving mind-body integration, was enough to crush the other disciples who entered.

"The future Divine Prohibition..." Dan Li sighed inwardly.

The Heavenly Saint Lake, one of the oldest True Sage Bodhimandas, had silently nurtured a Divine Prohibition practitioner with two True Sages.

Just then, the void rippled again, transmitting a disturbance.

Dan Li's eyes widened in disbelief.

No way, so soon? But the person who appeared in the void this time was a youth who had accompanied the red-haired figure before.

Upon appearing, he stumbled backward, and a sword mark nearly split him in half.

Qiu Chao instantly appeared behind the youth, placing his hand on the youth's shoulder to heal his injuries.

"Yanfa, what happened to you in there?" he asked gravely. "How is Yantian doing inside?"

The youth named Yanfa forced a bitter smile, "Master, I've disgraced you."

Qiu Chao shook his head, "Victory and defeat are common in martial arts. In the Three Thousand Floating Worlds, who dares claim invincibility? Even our Ancestor didn't."

Yanfa took a deep breath and spoke softly, "Master, a Heartform Warrior who is invincible in heartform has arrived at the Heavenly Saint Lake. I suspect he might have touched upon the Divine Prohibition!"

"What?!"

"Divine Prohibition?! But the Heavenly Saint Lake only sent a few ordinary disciples this time, not even a Heavenly King."

"Kid, explain yourself!"

In an instant, the surrounding faction leaders lost their composure, erupting in exclamations. The faint smiles on their faces froze.

Even the most domineering Xiang Qingyu's expression turned solemn at this moment.

"Is this true?" Qiu Chao asked solemnly.

Yanfa struggled to reply, "I'm not sure, but he's too strong. Not only me, but none of the other disciples from different lineages could withstand a single blow from him."

"Hmph, kid, if you can't handle it, don't drag our disciples down."

A cold snort echoed through the void.

Just then, the void rippled again.

Not just one ripple, but one after another!

The ripples gathered into waves!

One by one, figures appeared in the void, all disciples from various factions. Those who could come out were important disciples with life-saving means, while those without...

"Qingfeng..."

Xiang Qingyu's pupils contracted, and he saw his highly-regarded junior disciple among these people once again.

The green-haired youth was there, and compared to his previous safe exit, a sword mark was embedded in his waist, just a hair's breadth away from cutting him in half!

In an instant, a chilling killing intent swept through the void. All the young people felt as if they were facing the previous person again, with a long sword pressing against their throats, causing a chill to run down their spines.

"Xiang Qingyu!"

A man in a Daoist robe shouted angrily, waving his sleeves across the void, performing a technique to bring his disciple to his side.

Xiang Qingyu's eyes seemed to contain flowing stars, and a bloody, destructive aura surrounded him, making others fear. His low voice seemed to echo from the depths of hell:

"The Heavenly Saint Lake?"

(End of Chapter)

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